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Chinese, Japanese & South East Asian — Aalders Auctions

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 jade bracelet and pair of jade earrings, a/f (3)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty silver child's necklace, comprised of a large pendant in the form of an immortal riding a kylin, with four bell drops, marks to the back of phoenix shaped medallions, length 13 cm
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Pair of ladies coral and gold earrings, of bun form, in salmon tones (2)
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Chinese carved jadeite pendant, of slender form, carved in the form of a chilong and lingzhi, length 5.5 cm
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Ivory bead necklace, of graduated form, largest bead 15 mm length, smallest 8 mm length, total length approx 65 cm please note:
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Amber bead necklace and bracelet, the necklace of graduated tri-strand design, uniting to a single strand with threaded clasp, total length 41 cm, together with an amber beaded bracelet, each link 25 mm x 12 mm (2)
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Chinese silver hairpin and rings, c.1920's, the hairpin features carving to top and etching before tapering to a point, length 15 cm, together with six silver rings, one with a floral enamel design, two with matching floral stamps, one with a knotted design and two plain bands, a/f (some denting and bending out of shape) (7)
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Two Miao link necklaces, c.1920's, one with large links, length 49 cm, the other with many fine links. Length 43 cm, both housed in a pink cloth drawstring bag, a/f (bag has many stains, fine necklace has discoloring to one section)
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Pair Miao silver rope necklaces, c.1920's, with hook and ring closures, diameter 20.5 cm and 22.5 cm, a/f (very minor dents and cracks to bands)(2)
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Pair of Miao cuffs and silver rope bangle, the cuffs in silver wire and filigree work with Miao motifs, the bangle is constructed from two strands twisted together with an unusual join allowing for slight expansion and contraction, diameter 7 cm (3)
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Quantity of assorted silver ornaments, including bubble-shaped clothes ornaments, 3D pressed silver ornaments, flowers with silver drops, beads, bells, and elaborate pressed silver designs, possibly for head wear, size range from 1 cm-3 cm, a/f (slight discoloration and denting to some pieces), (quantity)
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badges, embroidered in Peking knot, featuring mirrored mythical birds, surrounded in gold thread, with endless knots, and bats, above turbulent waves, 28 cm x 27 cm, set within wooden tray
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Vibrant early 20th century Chinese embroidered silk skirt, set with a series of panels, the front panels embroidered with figures in landscape on a gold thread ground with ruyi head surrounds, flanked by multiple silk brocade panels in bright tones of green, orange, pink, purple, yellow and red
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century embroidered skirt, beautifully decorated with narrow pleated panels displaying embroidered flowers and foliage, in a vibrant blue with black surrounds on yellow silk brocade. Provenance: purchased Sothebys Belgravia
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered silk skirt, set with tapering panels displaying trees, flowers, figures and butterflies, surrounded by panels of floral brocade in tones of salmon green, purple and blue
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20th century Chinese silk robe, beautifully embroidered with phoenix, butterflies, peacocks and large floral scrolls, in rich tones of green, blue, orange, pink and yellow on a pink ground
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Lovely Chinese early 20th century embroidered silk skirt, beautifully embroidered with butterflies and floral scrolls in tones of green, blue, brown and white on a vibrant pink silk ground
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Quantity of Chinese embroidered textiles, including a pair of green silk panels, decorated with flowers, butterflies and beetles; a pair of green silk panels, decorated with cranes or egret birds; a pair of blue silk panels embroidered with abstract floral motif in metallic thread; and a pair of aqua blue panels embroidered with Chinese objects and symbols in metallic thread, a/f (fraying at edges, minor stains to some), 48 cm x 8 cm - 102 cm x 12 cm (16). Provenance: collection of a Missionary
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Five early 20th century Chinese silk cushion covers, including an identical pair of navy, silver and pink brocade pillowcases, showing a village scene with yellow and blue rope piping, a gold, black and orange brocade pillowcase, showing a mountainous village scene with yellow and black rope piping, a blue and multicolor silk brocade pillowcase with repeated motif of trees, temples and people on horses with blue and white rope piping, together with a Royal Blue silk cover embroidered with pink and orange…
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Eight early 20th century embroidered samples, including black velvet with U-shaped floral motif, burgundy silk with naturalistic motifs in tones of orange and pink, and Chinese text, together with red silk embroidered with iris flowers and a Chinese pheasant, a/f (minor stains and fraying to some pieces), 35 x 22 cm to 27 x 58 cm (embroidered sections only), (8)
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20th century Chinese embroidered hat, c.1920s, heavily embroidered and couched, in tones of purple, yellow, black, white, pink and orange with metallic gold trim, a/f (some pulling of threads, wear consistent with age), height 9 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Two pairs of Japanese Geta shoes, c.1920s, both pairs made from a light wooden base with velvet straps and a metal casing covering the underside where the thong is held in place, a/f (minor wear present to wooden base consistent with age), height 4.5-5 cm x length 22-23 cm x width 9.5-11 cm (4)
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Large quantity of embroidery samples and panels, comprising forty four sashes/ panels to be stitched on to jackets, skirts or dresses, constructed in two pieces and joined down the middle; nine small embroidery panels or samples, possibly for jacket cuffs; seven rope or tie fastenings; two belts with decorative frayed end; one pair (2 pieces) of blue and white ankle cuffs with a decorative band, sizes range from 2.6 cm x 12.6 cm to 15.8 cm x 88 cm (64)
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Three pairs of early 20th century Chinese lotus shoes, made for bound feet, one in red silk with decorative embroidery and black piping with a light blue and purple wedge, one in red silk with floral embroidery and a natural cotton wedge, together with a pair in red silk with decorative embroidery, black piping and a pink and purple wedge, 12.5 cm x 6 cm - 17 cm x 6 cm, a/f (slight wear, and some small stains, all consistent with age) (6)
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Eight Chinese textiles, c.1920's, comprising two silk jacquard items possibly unfinished sleeves of a garment; one piece is fringed; one piece is embroidered at the hem and appears to be an unfinished apron, 41 cm x 29 cm - 35 cm x 268 cm (laid flat) (8)
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Six pairs of Chinese baby Slippers, c.1920's, in white cotton with embroidery detailing birds, flowers and cats, in tones of blue, black and green, together with a single dolls slipper, a/f (slight staining to some pairs) (7)
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Pair of Chinese embroidered textiles, one in red silk with green and black trim, blue flowers, gold thread and embroidered butterflies, lined with cotton, 33.5 cm x 40.8 cm, the other also in red silk with bright purple, blue and green flower baskets and floral motifs, gold thread, lined with cotton, 33.4 cm x 50 cm, a/f (slight staining) (2)
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Two early 20th century Chinese purses, one purse in the form of a cicada with couched detailing in tones of black, pink, orange and teal with three tassels attached to a cord, the other coin purse features scalloped edges and embroidery, in tones of white, blue and pink, together with a spice pillow in teal pink and white, a/f (some staining present) (3)
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Miao money basket and 'Devil Worship' wooden objects, the tag attached to woven money basket reads 'A black Miao Aboriginal business man?s money basket,' and the tag attached to a piece of wood read 'A black Miao?s imitation coffin such as was actually used in devil-worship to deceive the devil,' finally, the tag attached to two pointed wooden sticks reads 'Two sticks used in black Miao devil worship to divine 'Good luck' of the worshipper. This specimen was actually used in worship.? dimensions of basket…
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20th century Chinese silk dress, in purple and burgundy with a repeating bird and flower motif, with Mandarin collar and frog closures and press studs down right hand seam, with ribbon flowers in burgundy and teal run in a V from the top of the collar down the chest, length 102 cm
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20th century Chinese silk dress, in tones of pink and gold with a continuous floral pattern, with Mandarin collar and frog closures at collar with press studs running down the right hand side with ribbonned floral detailing running down the seam, in tones of peach and teal, a/f (minor stains to inside and outside of collar, wear to pipes seams), length 107 cm
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20th century Chinese robe, in cream raw silk with blue, red and white embroidery, with two pockets, each embroidered with a river and boat scene, below a flowering tree, back panel shows a man in a traditional boat with a red sinking sun, length 135 cm
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20th century Chinese men's white Smock shirt, in cotton with a Mandarin collar and frog fastenings, a/f (minor staining)
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20th century Chinese Miao wrap skirt, in partly pleated purple jacquard silk with a cream cotton waistband, with embroidered panels depicting flowers and butterflies, in tones of green, pink and cream, a/f (staining to waistband and pulls/tears to silk and lining)
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20th century Chinese silk dress, in purple and gold silk jacquard with green piping, a Mandarin collar, frog closures with floral ribbon detailing in pink and green at the throat and press studs down the right hand side, a/f (minor rust stains), length 122 cm
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20th century Chinese Man's vest, in black silk jacquard with a floral motif and frog fastenings at the throat and chest, lined with purple and blue silk jacquard in floral designs, a/f (minor tears to front, rust stains to lining)
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20th century Chinese Miao baby carrier, composed of embroidered patches on a ramie lining, in tones of red, blue and gold, using cross stitch and chain stitches in addition to the application of ribbon, a/f (waist ties missing, minor wear to ribbon), length 86 cm and width 71 cm
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20th century Chinese Miao baby carrier, constructed from numerous embroidered panels including cross stitching in addition to applied ribbon sections, in tones of red, blue, white and yellow, length 90 cm and width 55 cm
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20th century Chinese Miao jacket, in blue and black silk jacquard in foliate designs, lined with black cotton with a heavy embroidery on back, sleeves and lapels in red, blue, white and gold with a tasseled ribbon tie
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20th century Chinese Miao jacket, in black with green, gold, blue and red embellishments to sleeves, lapels and hem with Peking knot foliate designs and tie closure
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20th century Chinese Miao jacket, in brown jacquard silk with blue cotton lining embellished sleeves and lapels with chain stitch and embroidery in red, blue, gold and white
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Japanese short Robe/Jacket, in black and decorated with stylised roundels, height 80 cm
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Japanese kimono, decorated with floral motifs, in tones of red, purple, blue and cream, with lining, length 160 cm
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Japanese kimono, decorated with floral and fan motifs, in tones of peach, green, blue and orange, with lining, length 150 cm
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Japanese kimono, decorated with floral motifs and turbulent waves to base, in tones of black and cream, with silk lining, length 160 cm
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Japanese Haori, the exterior decorated with two floral roundels on a black ground, the lining decorated with brocade motifs, length 96 cm
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Japanese Meiji period ivory Ojime, of larger form, carved with scene of flying immortals, set with panel displaying two character signature, height 3 cm please note:
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Japanese ivory figure of crab, depicted with claws up and legs beneath, length 10.5 cm please note:
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Set of four Japanese Meiji period Ojime, in wood, carved in the form of animals and figures (4)
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a reclining deer with head slightly turned, length 5.5 cm please note:
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, carved in the form of a man being washed in a bath, signed verso, height 4 cm please note:
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Pair of Chinese pith paintings, of rectangular form, decorated with images of insects in brightly coloured tones, 17.5 cm x 26 cm (2)
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Japanese artwork on Grosgrain silk, of square form, depicting an image of mount Fuji, lake and bridge, with mount and frame, 50 cm x 50 cm
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Japanese woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting a lady in kimono, cranes and mount Fuji. With young girl hiding behind, with blossom tree and fence to background, signed and seal marks, 29 cm x 18.5 cm
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Japanese diptych woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting two samurai figures in battle at the water edge, 61 cm x 77 cm
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Kaoru Kawano (Japanese, 1916-1965), dancing figure (Camellia) woodblock signed in pencil lower right 37 cm x 22 cm
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Two large framed Chinese ancestral portraits, depicting two men dressed in ornate robes, both displaying phoenix rank badges and one figure with dragon robes below, in bright tones of red, blue, yellow and green, 176 cm x 94 cm and 200 cm x 102 cm (2)
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Chinese hardwood horseshoe back folding chair, with pierced centre splat, above woven seat, on folding x-frame
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Chinese porcelain vase, of meiping form, with twin mask handles, decorated with bird, peach tree and foliage, with inscription verso, in colorful tones, accented with stylised gilt borders in relief, four character mark to base, height 35 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon crackle glaze vase, of baluster form, with a flared neck and flattened rim with applied metal band, decorated continuously with foliate motifs to body and neck, in tones of olive green, height 54 cm
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19th century Chinese export porcelain vase, of squat baluster form, decorated continuously in famille rose with figures in court garden scenes, below a foliate and butterfly design to the neck, with gilt accenting, surmounted with domed cover and finial, a/f (cover with repairs, hairline visible to body), height 43 cm
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Pair of Chinese wooden cabinets, of rectangular form, set with two inset panel doors above a shaped apron, on four bracket feet, 91 cm x 66.5 cm x 35.5 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese red lacquer trunks on stands, of deep rectangular form, with handles to each side, raised upon stands, 51 cm x 77.5 cm x 53 cm (2)
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Pair of generous Chinese side tables, in rosewood, set with square inset top, above a shaped apron, on facetted legs, 60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm (2)
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Chinese carved wooden occasional table, with square top, above carved and pierced apron, on four legs with paw feet, height 81 cm
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Pair of Chinese archaic style table lamps, in bronze, in the form of vases, decorated with Taotie motifs and accented in gilt, with shades (2)
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South East Asian carved four panel screen, carved with mythical animal crest rails, above panels of lobsters with dragon heads, surrounded by borders of shou and lobster motifs, height 186 cm
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Large Chinese Sancai glaze storage jar, of baluster form, decorated with elongated shaped cartouches containing stylised foliate scrolling below four beast mask handles, between key fret and lappet borders, the cover with guardian dog finial, height 73 cm
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Large Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Jambhala, depicted seated with headdress and topknot, with stern expression on face and wearing an ornate necklace, holding a mongoose and with legs crossed, raised on a double lotus base, accented with turquoise, height 40 cm
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Framed Chinese ink on paper landscape, depicting a spring river landscape scene with temples and figures in boats, before a distant mountainous landscape, with seal marks and poem inscription upper right, 140 cm x 77 cm (work) and 170 cm x 107 cm (frame)
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Set of five Chinese bamboo fret work chairs, with horseshoe backs above a series of fret work panels displaying shou and scroll motifs, above a hexagonal seat, above six legs united by stretchers (5)
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Chinese elm wood elongated low table, with inset rattan top and underside crest rail featuring carved detailing to center, 54 cm x 196 cm x 50 cm
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Chinese red lacquer altar table, with narrow rectangular top, set with five drawers with ring handles, on four facetted legs, 82 cm x 197 cm x 47.5 cm
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Chinese red lacquer console table, with elongated rectangular top set above four drawers, the central two drawers lockable, on four elongated legs with carved spandrels, 77 cm x 164 cm x 57 cm
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Pair of Chinese Shiwan fo dogs, each depicted with ball under one foot, in tones of maroon, blue, and beige, with seal mark, height 28 cm and length 27 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain paste box and cover, decorated with central roundel containing figures in an outdoor setting, surrounded by continuous scene of mountainous landscapes with boats and buildings, in tones of green, orange, blue and pink on a white ground, accented with gilt, standing on a raised circular foot, seal mark to base, a/f (chip to rim), diameter 9 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty Jun Ware bowl, of well potted conical form, decorated with an overall rich glaze of milky sky blue suffused with a pale crackle, transmuting to a mushroom colour at the rim, the interior decorated with a vibrate splash of purple and with specks covered inside and out, the glaze stopping above the clean pared foot, revealing a reddish-grey ware, diameter 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
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Pair of Chinese cream glaze porcelain dishes, of circular shallow form, decorated with slightly incised flowers and stylised foliate motifs to interior, diameter 11.5 cm (2)
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Chinese earthenware footed censer, of squat form, raised on three masked legs, height 12 cm and diameter 16 cm
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Chinese celadon porcelain vase, of lobed pear form with a flared rim, in tones of green, height 16.5 cm, together with a wooden stand
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Chinese crackle glaze bowl, of shallow form with slightly flared and scalloped rim, in pale tones, blue seal mark to base, height 5 cm and diameter 7.5 cm
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Chinese celadon crackle glaze vase, of mallet form, in tones of pale green, height 17 cm
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Chinese blanc de chine porcelain vase, of baluster form with waisted neck and slightly flared rim, standing on a pedestal foot, six character mark to base, height 26 cm
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Boxed Chinese crackle glaze porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with grey crackle on a yellow ground, standing on a raised circular foot, height 19.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara, depicted standing with a downwards gaze, shown wearing a large headdress, standing on a lotus base, height 42 cm
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Two Tibetan gilt bronze Stupas, each set with a seated Buddha, topped with a high tiered column, flanked by trailing foliage, raised on steps above square pedestal, marks to base, height 19.5 cm and 19 cm (2)
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Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, of ovoid form with a short flared rim, decorated with iroe-hirazogan cockerel perched upon flowering branches, incised mark to side reading Shugyoku, height 15 cm
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Chinese brass water dropper, of gourd form, decorated with incised scene depicting male figures seated in outdoor setting, mark to base, length 15.5 cm and width 7 cm
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Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of baluster form, set twin lug handles, decorated with line decoration, standing on three cylindrical feet, six character mark to body, height 15 cm
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Chinese brass twin handled censer, of bulbous form, with twin phoenix handles, decorated with birds, flowers and foliage in relief, raised on four pierced legs, height 27.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, depicted seated, with three eyes and skull crown, holding attributes in hands, with mandorla behind, raised on a single lotus base, with coloured accents, mark to base, height 16.5 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated with legs crossed, with a headdress and jewellery, holding attributes in both hands, raised on a double lotus base, with coloured accents, mark to base, height 19 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, depicted seated with head facing upwards, with three eyes and headdress, holding attributes in hands, raised on a single lotus base, with coloured accents, a/f (missing base), height 11 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze Emaciated Buddha, depicted with deer beside, with elongated earlobes and exposed ribcage, seated on deer with hands resting on knee, height 10.5 cm
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Japanese ivory netsuke, carved in the form of two figures, one with calligraphy brush the other with an ink stone, length 5 cm please note:
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, in the form of a woman holding a basket with scroll behind, with incised decoration, height 5 cm please note:
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of two figures standing upon a large piece of bamboo, with octopus inside, with incised decoration to robes, incised mark to base, height 4 cm and width 4.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Carved mammoth ivory netsuke, in the form of two figures crafting a large Noh theatre mask, with incised decoration to robes and fins, incised mark to base, height 3.8 cm and width 3.7 cm, together with a wooden stand (2)
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Japanese ivory netsuke, carved in the form of lady with a bundle of boxes tied to her side, height 5.2 cm please note:
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Chinese petit jade Cong vase, of rectangular form, decorated with archaic style decoration, in tones of white, brown and orange, height 4.5 cm
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