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Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:481
Sale Title:Chinese, Japanese & South East AsianLots with images:481
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:309
Date:25-Aug-2024
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century 'Nine Dragon' Imperial robe, Jifu, beautifully embroidered with nine dragons (one to interior) surrounded by cloud scrolls, cranes and precious items, in tones of blue, pink, green, red and gilt, the lower section displaying lines of wave scrolls, excellent condition, small repair to shoulder
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Chinese Qing Dynasty standing bronze figure of Maitreya, 18th century, well cast figure of the bodhisattva with a stupa in hair, his right hand in vitarka mudra, the lowered left hand holding a lotus bearing a kundika water bottle, adorned with elaborate crown and jewellery, standing upright on a lotus pedestal in subtle tribhanga posture, evidence of gilt, a/f, (gold repairs, missing some stones), height 32 cm. Provenance: Adelaide collection, then by family descent, Sydney. Similar: Sotheby's, the…
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Japanese early Meiji period bronze and mixed metal Usubata, c.1870, the interior of the circular top decorated with a frieze of swallows above wave scrolls, the body decorated with two panels displaying duck amongst foliage and frog perched on wisteria branch, raised on acanthus scrolled brackets on circular base, signed to lower interior, height 34 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty jade pig, depicting recumbent, in pale green jade with brown rust skin, length 8 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, the M. T. Hindson collection, 26th June 1967, lot 97, then by family descent.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty summer Gauze robe, in black gauze set with 3rd rank civil badges to front and back, displaying cranes amongst cloud scrolls with wave scrolls and rocky outcrops to base, in bright tones of green, purple, red and white. Provenance: Sotheby's, lot 33, 14 September 1977, Belgravia, then private collection
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Chinese Dynasty four-piece porcelain vase and garniture set, comprising two covered vases and two gu shaped vases, all with spiral lobed body, decorated with floral ground and accented with raised lotus motifs, a/f, height 31 cm and 27 cm (4)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century 'Nine Dragon' Gauze Imperial robe, Jifu, beautifully embroidered with nine dragons (one to interior), cloud scrolls, cranes, and precious items, in tones of blue, yellow, purple and orange, the lower flaps displaying gilt wave scrolls, the piece presenting in superb condition
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Chinese porcelain dish, of circular form, with raised sides, the interior painted with roundel of flowering rocky outcrop, the exterior border of flowers, rocky outcrops and lingzhi in bright enamel tones, accented in gilt, four character mark and labels verso, height 4.5 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Northern Himalayan Qing Dynasty copper alloy Vajrapani, depicted standing with flamed hair and headdress, above fierce expression, wearing ornate earrings and necklace, with hands in pose and robes tied at waist, accented in gilt, on a lotus base, a/f, height 44 cm. Provenance: Adelaide collection, then by family descent Sydney.
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Japanese Edo period six panel screen, probably 18th century, set with six rectangular panels, painted with a court scene with figures at leisure, including children dancing, ladies playing cards and a figure painting a scroll, in tones of red, white, yellow and green, the whole accented in gilt, a/f (wear), 293 cm x 126 cm
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Chinese Song/Yuan Dynasty Longquan celadon twin fish dish, with spreading lip, set with two molded fish to interior, in green glaze, on a circular foot, a/f, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese Song/Yuan Dynasty Longquan celadon twin fish dish, with spreading lip, with molded fish to centre, in green glaze, on circular foot, diameter 11.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty sang de boeuf vase, of baluster form with a waisted neck, the glaze in white at the lip running to a deep red glaze, raised on heavy circular foot, Geoff K Grays label verso, height 41 cm purchased: Geoff K Grays, lot 394, then private collection, Sydney.
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Carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of a snake writhing around bamboo, incised mark to base, height 6.5 cm and width 5.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of two seated monkeys, incised mark to base, height 4 cm and width 3.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Fine Japanese enamel vase, of ovoid form, beautifully decorated with lines of birds in flight, above an extremely fine ground of breaking waves in deep blue tones, a/f, height 18 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty 'Nine Dragon' Imperial robe, in silk, finely embroidered with nine dragons (one to the interior), surrounded by cloud scrolls and precious objects, in rich tones of gilt, red, purple and green on a blue silk ground, with wave scroll to lower section
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue & white Gu vase, of waisted form, decorated with continuous scene of warriors on horseback and warriors on foot in an outdoor setting, above a pattern of medallions containing flowers and foliage separated by motifs of precious items, standing on a flat foot, height 46 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty painted Pottery horse head, in orange tones, with extant red and white paint work visible, height 19 cm and width 18.5 cm. Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bottle vase, set with a silver mount with embossed floral motifs, the body decorated with panels of prunus and precious objects separated with fret work design, the whole on circular foot, height 18 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask, of baluster from, set with twin ruyi handles, decorated with central roundel of dragon pursuing the flaming pearl, surrounded by flowers and foliage, raised on an oval foot, seal mark to base, height 19 cm
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Chinese export silver decanter and stopper, marked sterling, 950, of dimpled form, with peony, prunus and floral silver overlay, height 22 cm
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Pair of Chinese export silver Bitters bottles, one marked sterling, 950, the other marked silver, of dimpled form, with prunus silver overlay, height 11 cm and 11.5 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty export vases and covers, of facetted baluster form, decorated with reserves displaying court figures, birds and landscapes, in over enamel with under glaze blue decorative borders, a/f, height 33 cm (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export porcelain tankard, of deep cylindrical form, decorated with sprays of flowers and dot and diaper patterning to the body, in tones of orange, pink and purple, a/f, height 12 cm
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Chinese agate libation cup, of shaped form, set with swan head handle, in tones of orange and brown, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese white jade panel on stand, of rectangular form, decorated with a large scene of two deer and two cranes next to a pine tree, standing on a carved Chinese wooden stand, decorated with scrolling motifs, above a pierced foot, height 14.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Dorje gem inlaid Drolo figure, depicted standing with gem inlaid earrings and necklace with hands outstretched holding a diamond-thunderbolt (dorje) in one hand and a ritual dagger (purba), on the back of a tiger trampling two people, on a lotus base, with red pigment accents to hair, seal mark to base, height 20 cm and length 17 cm
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Carved mammoth ivory okimono, in the form of a rat resting upon an egg, incised mark to base, height 6.5 cm and width 5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of three figures playing hide and seek, with incised decoration to robes, incised mark to base, height 3 cm and width 4 cm
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Chinese ivory Kwan Yin and child, depicted in robes with flowing tassels, with baby in arms, evidence of colour, height 21 cm
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Huanghuali Mazha/Folding stool, with a slatted rectangular top, the sides carved with archaic style motifs, raised on an x-frame support with lower step, accented with brass strapping, height 48 cm, 48.5 cm x 56 cm (top)
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Chinese hardwood altar table, with rectangular top, set above carved archaised designs to the aprons, on four elongated squared legs terminating at swept hoof feet, 86 cm x 95 cm x 47 cm
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Chinese Longquan celadon Southern Song Dynasty twin fish dish, with spreading lip, decorated with two molded fish to interior and petalled exterior, in pale celadon glaze, a/f, diameter 13 cm
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Cantonese Qing Dynasty famille rose tankard, of cylindrical form, decorated with reserves of court figures and birds amongst foliage, with rich scrolling lotus ground with bats, set with branched loop handle, height 11.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue & white porcelain export plate, of circular form, decorated with panels of flowers and foliage with ruyi head and geometric patterns, with foliate motifs to exterior, in tones of blue and white, set with Dutch silver swing handle hallmarked 833, 1877, decorated with scrolling motifs, flowers and foliage, a/f, diameter 26.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of rectangular form, each side decorated with stylised lotus, foliage and endless knot, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a white ground, accented with ruyi head and lappet borders, with turquoise interior, red painted seal mark to base, raised on four short feet, height 12.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty petit vase and stand, of baluster form, decorated in relief with a dragon and bat, in tones of orange and gilt, seal mark to base, standing on a pierced Chinese wood stand, height 15 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century 'Nine Dragon' Imperial robe, Jifu, beautifully embroidered with nine dragons (one to interior) surrounded by cloud scrolls, cranes and precious objects, in rich tones of blue gilt, white, pink and red, the lower section displaying gilt thread wave scrolls, in excellent condition
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Chinese Qing Dynasty white jade bi disc, with carved dragon to the edge, the body with dimple motif to one side and line work verso, length 6.5 cm
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Chinese twin handled agate bowl, of shaped rectangular form, set with twin stylised handles, in tones of orange, brown, white and black, standing on a raised oval foot, height 6 cm and length 15 cm
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Chinese cameo glass snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, set with coral stopper, the body decorated with scenes of butterflies, birds, flowers and foliage, in tones of green, blue and yellow on a white ground, standing on a raised circular foot, seal mark to body, height 7 cm
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Chinese agate snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, set with agate stopper, decorated with a scene of a fish and lily pads, in tones of black, white and orange, standing on a slightly raised circular foot, height 7 cm
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Collection of eleven Japanese Meiji period Ojime, in ivory, bone, wood and lacquer, in the form of figures, masks and skulls, some signed (11)
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Japanese Satsuma vase, of baluster form with a flared rim, with twin pierced mask handles, decorated with scenes depicting figures in an outdoor setting, on a ground decorated with stylised foliate motifs, accented with gilt and multiple borders, a/f (star crack to base), height 29 cm
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Pair of Japanese Imari vases, of squat globular form with cylindrical neck and slightly flared rim, decorated with a floral and foliate motif to neck, above roundels containing scenes of flowers and foliage, in tones of orange, blue, white and gilt, standing on a raised circular foot, height 27 cm (2)
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Japanese Satsuma Kinkozan vase, of squat baluster form, decorated to the front and back with a large cartouche containing blossoming flowers, birds, rooster and hatchlings, on a cobalt blue ground accented with gilt geometric designs, a/f (some wear to gilding), three character mark of Kinkozan to the base in red, height 15 cm
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large Chinese porcelain bowl, with deep sides, with turquoise interior, the exterior decorated with reserves displaying trees and flowers, surrounded by an orange ground, signed, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 22 cm
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Chinese peach blossom porcelain vase, of baluster form with waisted neck, standing on a flat foot, double ring mark to base, height 17 cm
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Chinese blue and white phoenix bowl, of shallow form, decorated with central roundel to interior containing a scene of two phoenix surrounded by stylised clouds, the exterior decorated with a continuous scene of two phoenix surrounded by stylised clouds, standing on a slightly raised circular foot, six character mark with label to base, diameter 17 cm
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Fine Chinese peach blossom vase, with spreading lip above a tapering ovoid body, in mottled red/pink glaze above a molded lotus base, on circular foot, six character mark and label to base, height 20 cm
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty incense holders, depicting a fo dog seated on its hind legs with a straight forward gaze, with a vase beside, in tones of brown and yellow, standing on a rectangular base, height 11 cm (2)
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Chinese Song Dynasty box and cover, of circular form, in a white glaze, the cover carved with lotus design above ribbed sides, the base with unusual chicken mark to base, a/f, diameter 6.5 cm
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Han Dynasty standing figure of attendant, of handsome proportions, with hair tied back and smiling expression to face, with robes falling from shoulders and crossed in front of body, with hands and robe sleeves united to front of body, the robe terminating to show lower legs and feet, evidence of pigment, a/f to foot, height 29 cm. Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Two Chinese Ming Dynasty terracotta scholar figures, each depicted standing holding a staff, with red and black paint work visible to robes, above a green painted pedestal bases, height 25 cm (2). Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Japanese Meiji period bone and lacquer panel, of rectangular form, decorated with applied bone scene of flowers and foliage in a vase, set on a lacquer ground containing a landscape scene, within a carved wooden frame containing flowers, foliage and birds, a/f (chips and repairs), 52 cm x 73.5 cm
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Large Chinese cloisonne footed jardiniere, of lobed form with a serpentine rim, decorated with repeating panels on a yellow ground, with stylised foliate motifs, raised on three elephant mask feet, height 24.5 cm and diameter 29 cm
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of two children playing in a basket with a Noh mask, incised mark to basket handle, height 3.5 cm and width 4 cm
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of a figure and pig standing on a basket, with attendant below, with incised decoration to robes, incised mark to reverse of figure, height 4.5 cm and width 3.5 cm
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Set of four Chinese Qing Dynasty painted panels, of narrow rectangular form, painted with court scenes of of ladies in pursuits of leisure, in tones of blue, red, white and green, set with covered fabric frames, 127 cm x 33 cm (image) and 132 cm x 41 cm (frame)(4)
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Framed 19th century Korean Minhwa ink on paper, depicting a tigress descending a grassy incline beside shoots of bamboo, a/f (old repairs and restorations present), red seal mark upper right, work 114 cm x 65 cm (work) and 135 cm x 85 cm (frame)
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Large Chinese early Qing Dynasty bronze and champleve Kwan Yin, depicted seated with robes falling from head, with hair tied back and serene expression on face, with one hand holding a scroll, the other resting on leg, raised seal mark to base, height 48 cm. Provenance: The Zorich collection, Adelaide.
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Large Chinese late Qing Dynasty vase and cover, set with dog of fo finial above a facetted baluster body, flanked by elephant head handles, decorated with a borders of palmettes and floral scrolls, surrounding panels of figures within garden settings, in tones of blue, white, red and green, raised on an elephant and circular base, height 72 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Palden Lhamo, depicted seated on a mythical creature wearing a brimmed hat, with arms raised and hands in mudras, with red pigment accents to back of head, height 12.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, with a large head dress and holding a sword in one hand, with a serene expression on face, raised on a double lotus base, with painted decoration, impressed mark to base, height 32.5 cm
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Chinese export silver dish, marked silver, C.J.Co (china jewelry Company), of circular form, with central plain medallion, surrounded by a beaten finish, surrounded by a pierced floral and bamboo border, total weight 330gm, diameter 23.5 cm
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Pair of Japanese sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, marked sterling, in the form of a shamisen, set with sliding covers and pierced sides, total weight 29gm, length 11 cm (2)
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Large Chinese porcelain bowl, of deep form, decorated with a continuous scene of flowers, foliage and an insect, below Chinese characters and monogram, in tones of black, white, red and grey on a yellow ground accented with gilt, standing on a raised circular foot, four character mark to base, height 9.5 cm and diameter 21.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty export ware plate, of shallow form, decorated with central scene of flowers, foliage and precious items, surrounded by a border of flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, orange, gilt and white, diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain bottle vase, with pale glazed rim and rich red body, on a circular foot, marked Kangxi to foot, a/f, height 19 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf pedestal bowl, with a deep bowl, above a ribbed cylindrical foot, with seal mark to base, height 11.5 cm and diameter 18.5 cm
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Cantonese Qing Dynasty porcelain charger, of shallow circular form, decorated with central scene depicting court figures, surrounded by peach, floral and butterfly border, in colorful tones with gilt accents, a/f (star crack to base), diameter 33.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Thousand flower porcelain dishes, of tapering circular form, in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue, standing on a slightly raised circular foot, seal mark to base, a/f (chip to rim), diameter 14 cm (2)
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Three Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Ware items, comprising a melon shaped Qingbai water dropper, a Qingbai glazed brush rest and water dropper with kneeling figure and a crackle glaze tripod incense burner, height 7.5 cm, 5.5 cm and 6 cm, diameter 10.5 cm and 15 cm (3)
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Chinese Song Dynasty celadon dish, with spreading scalloped edge, in green glaze on circular foot, diameter 11 cm
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Western Asiatic terracotta twin handled bowl, of baluster form, with deep sides, the interior decorated with brush line work in red and black pigments, the whole flanked by lug handles, height 9 cm and diameter 17.5 cm. Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Chinese Neolithic terracotta twin handled jar, Majiayao culture, with wide neck, flanked by loop handles and slightly baluster body, decorated with horizontal line work in black pigment on a brick red pigment ground, series of small holes to lip, height 7 cm and width 9 cm. Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Two Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery tomb figures, each modelled as a standing court figure wearing robes and clutching an attribute, with extant red pigment and black paintwork visible to face and back of robes, height 16.5 cm (2). Provenance: McKenzie collection, New Zealand.
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Tibetan 19th century flint pouch, in silk, coral, seed pearls and gilt, decorated with flower heads and foliage, accented with lower taotie fret work, a/f, length 12 cm
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Lovely gilt silver and coral circular panel, the centre carved in the form of dragon, surrounded by gilt foliage and accented with coral flower heads, diameter 4 cm
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Chinese coral figure of Guan Yin, depicted standing with a downwards gaze, shown with her left arm in the air, with the other on her chest, standing on wood stand, height 13 cm
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Chinese 14ct gold and carved jade plaque, of lotus form, with incised decoration, a/f (small chip to lower corner) surmounted with a 14ct stamped gold crest, in the form of two birds resting on a geometric shaped perch accented with flower heads and rosettes, height 8 cm and width 8.5 cm, set within a custom wooden stand, a/f, total height 13.5 cm
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20th century Japanese cloisonne vase, of baluster form, decorated with a scene of cranes, flowers and branches, in tones of black, white, red and yellow on a cream ground, standing on a flat foot, two character mark to base, height 24.5 cm
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Japanese lacquer on copper box and cover, in the form of a reclining figure, decorated with flower heads in gilt on a black ground, length 11 cm
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