Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.

Click here to view registration and subscription levels

June Art & Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:767
Sale Title:June Art & Antique AuctionLots with images:74
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:575
Date:21-Jun-2011
***
A Chinese hand painted scroll featuring calligraphy and bamboo decoration.
***
***
N/A
***
Two Chinese blue and white vases, of similar inverse baluster shape, both decorated with song birds and florals, moulded brown bands at the shoulder and foot. One with four character Chenghua mark under the base, the other with a scratch engraved seal mark under the base. Height 23.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Chinese blue and white vases, one decorated with birds and butterflies, the other with figures. Both embellished with moulded tree branch handles at the neck. Both similarly decorated with a moulded brown encircling band at the shoulder, rim and foot. Both with scratch engraved seal marks under the base. Height 26 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Four Chinese kitchen Ming blue and white bowls, the largest decorated with peonies and foliate tendrils, the smallest with dragon motifs. Largest diameter 15 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain rouleau vase, decorated in underglaze blue with two squirrels and fruiting vine tendrils. A diaper pattern encircles the shoulder, stiff leaf pattern decorates the foot and cylindrical neck. Six character Kangxi mark under the foot. Height 22 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain squat inverse baluster shaped vase, decorated in underglaze blue with children on a pale blue ground. Height 12.5 cm Along with a Chinese porcelain pilgrim flask vase, decorated in underglaze blue with panels depicting figures reserved on a ground of foliate tendrils. Height 15.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Four Chinese Qing blue and white export ware porcelain tea cups, variously decorated with gardens, landscape and florals.
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese blue and white ginger jar, decorated with figures in a landscape, six character Kangxi mark under the base. Along with another similarly shaped ginger jar decorated in polychrome enamels. Both without lids. Height 12 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain circular shallow dishes painted with figures in a garden, diameters 19 cm, square seal marks on base.
***
***
N/A
***
A small Chinese ginger jar decorated in underglaze blue with an encircling landscape. Height 8 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese blue and white porcelain circular plate decorated to the centre with a river landscape scene framed by a border decorated with butterflies and floral designs. Diameter 22.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of large Chinese porcelain Meiping shape vases. Decorated in underglaze blue with figures in encircling landscapes, the necks similarly decorated with landscape. Double circle mark under the foot in blue. Height 42 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Chinese Ming bowls, circular with everted rims, raised on short foot rings. Decorated in underglaze blue, one with a walled garden and figures, the other with lions, dogs and floral tendrils. Diameter 15.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An 18th century Chinese porcelain tea caddy, of oblong section with a curved shoulder, decorated in underglaze blue with river scenes, pagodas, sampans and fishermen. Star crack under base. Height 11 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of rare peach-bloom glazed porcelain amphora vases, Liuye Zun. Marked inside the deep foot ring with blue six character Qing Dynasty, Kangxi mark and probably of the period (1664- 1722). Each of slender, high-shouldered form with a tall neck and flaring mouth, tapering to an unglazed foot, the foot ring deeply sunk into the body, the glaze of speckled cherry-red suffused with pale rose toned areas, the mouth interior and inside the foot ring with a pale bluish-white ‘claire-de-lune’ glaze. Each…
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese famille rose enamel porcelain vase, decorated with an encircling processional scene of young boys carrying banners, lamps, instruments, etc. The shoulder and trumpet shaped neck decorated with a stylised lotus and tendrils on a turquoise ground. Yellow enamel panels decorate the mouth and foot. Six character Jiaqing seal mark painted in red under the foot. Height 34 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Chinese famille rose cream jug of ovoid form with a sparrow beak, figures within a seaside walled garden, gilt handle.
***
***
N/A
***
An old Chinese famille rose small vase of baluster form, finely decorated with figures, animals, etc., the base with applied gilded scroll decoration and a gilded band to the shoulder. Height 10.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A rare fine Chinese famille rose decorated porcelain bowl, the exterior with four circular panels depicting animals and birds amongst florals on a yellow complex interlocking diaper ground with red highlights, the interior with red ground finely decorated with florals and leaves, fine gilt highlights, pictorial mark to base, early Republic/late Ching period. Diameter 13.2 cm, height 8 cm.
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Chinese famille rose cylinder vases with everted rims, painted in coloured enamels with seated figures and calligraphy. Height 16 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of porcelain vases, shouldered shape with a flaring neck. Decorated in polychrome enamels with scenes of mythological characters riding kylin. Incipient salamander handles issue from either side of the necks. Each marked with Tongzhi seal marks under the foot. Height 19.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Chinese porcelain polychrome enamelled vases. Decorated with an encircling scene of noble and equestrian warriors. A diaper band encircles the shoulder along with panels decorated with Precious Objects. The trumpet neck decorated with a scene of a nobleman and attendant children. Qing Dynasty Kangxi reign mark in underglaze blue within a double circle under the foot. Height 35.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large Chinese porcelain famille verte enamel vase, ovoid with cylindrical neck, two iron red dragons form handles issuing from the shoulder. Decorated with an encircling scene of nobles, deities and warriors in a pavilion interior and garden. A diaper pattern with reserved cartouches of Precious Objects decorates the shoulder. Height 40.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large Chinese porcelain famille rose rouleau vase decorated with scattered vases of flowers, a scholar’s table along with Precious Objects and circular mons of various patterns, the shoulder with diaper, square fret and a stiff leaf border, the neck similarly decorated to the body. Height 62.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of old famille rose cups and saucers, the cups on four small feet.
***
***
N/A
***
An 18ct. yellow gold commemorative hanger, decoratively engraved and pierced commemorating the Chinese Qin Shi Huang (259BC-210BC). 9 x 4.5 cm. Weight 4.9gms.
***
***
N/A
***
A fine quality Chinese porcelain beaker of tapering circular section with a flared rim, polychrome famille rose enamelled decoration of butterflies in a garden. Height 6 cm Imperial seal mark Ching dynasty.
***
***
N/A
***
A fine quality Chinese porcelain museum copy of a Qing Dynasty dao and cover. Egg yolk yellow glazed, of hemispherical form raised on a generous circular spreading foot and stem and with a conforming cover, the cover decorated with lappet and square fret designs, the bowl and stem with cloud and stylised character motifs along with sinuous contour lines. Impressed Daoguang six character seal plaque mark under the foot. Height 27 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old celadon glazed earthenware bottle vase with moulded design of flowers and foliage to the side, with S-scroll handles to the neck. Height 14 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of old porcelain parrots, bright turquoise in colour, standing on a purple rock, feather crest to one parrot chipped. Height 10.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain dish, scalloped edges, bright red in colour with a poem in gold gilt to the centre, Xain Feng mark to base. Diameter 16.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain vase of baluster form in rose pink decorated with two panels of ‘face powder’ watercolour enamelled exterior scenes, seal marks to base. Height 20 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese flambe vase of baluster form with a handle to each shoulder, Qianlong seal mark to base. Height 2.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese Da Ji double gourd vase, tea dust glaze with ear shaped handles to either shoulder. Height 27 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large Chinese octagonal porcelain bowl, painted to the well with an extensive landscape depicting vessels on a lake along with landscape and buildings. The entire scene framed by a lappet border, the everted rim with eight Taoist Precious Objects. the reverse decorated with sprigs of peach, pomegranate and lychee. Six character seal mark, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign mark to the back. Diameter 43 cm
***
***
***
A Chinese porcelain cylindrical brush pot decorated in polychrome enamels with eight figures, including a nobleman, peasant, musician, etc. as well as bats. Height 12.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An impressive pair of cinnabar lacquer vases, decorated with figures in garden scenes with flowers, foliage and geometric designs, on wooden bases. Height on base 51 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A cinnabar lacquer vase, ovoid shape with a short trumpet neck. Deeply carved with scenes of figures in a landscape in two panels reserved on a ground of stylised foliate patterns, a conforming pattern decorates the neck and a band of fluting decorates the foot. Height 16.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain cylindrical brush pot, painted in the round with a landscape with temple buildings, coastal and mountainous scenes. Six character Guangxu mark in red under the foot. Height 11.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain ovoid vase with trumpet neck, pale claire-de-lune glaze with decoration of an ancient prunus bough and bamboo. Height 21.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, sang-de-boeuf monochrome glazed. Crackle celadon glazed under the foot. Height 14.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of 19th century Chinese soapstone chops. Peach rectangular seal surmounted by a carved seated figure. Tallest 13.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large inverse baluster shaped porcelain vase with sacrificial ox-blood glaze. The glaze intensity diminishes in places under the flaring mouth, crackle glaze finish to interior. Height 39.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large and impressive Chinese ink stone of brick size, one wall decorated with incised calligraphic inscription, one side carved in low relief with a dragon amongst clouds framing the asymmetrical inkwell. The other side carved as a deep rectangular well whose base is carved in high relief with a dragon amongst clouds, a pearl falling amongst water from its open mouth. 13.5 x 24.5 x 8 cm
***
***
N/A
***
An old Chinese pottery seated nobleman figure, glazed in green and mustard sancai tones, he fits in a throne wearing a wide brimmed hat, his robe with a lion mask medallion. Height 23 cm, reputedly c.1700’s, fitted to a hardwood stand.
***
***
N/A
***
A bright egg-yolk yellow Chinese porcelain shallow dish. Glazed to the exterior and interior, under the foot a white glaze with a double circle enclosing an eight character inscription. Diameter 21 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Chinese agate bangles, similar to above, green colourway.
***
***
N/A
***
A jade double dragon belt decoration. Height 5 cm width 4.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A jade pendant of rectangular form decorated with geometric scrolls. Length 4.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A jade pendant of rectangular form decorated with 'raised dots'. Length 4 cm.
***
***
N/A
***
A small spinach green jade pendant of bell form decorated with florals and leaves.
***
***
N/A
***
A small spinach green jade pendant in the form of a cicada decorated with scrolls.
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese jade carving of the god Shao Lao, carved in a compact manner as a handling piece, 6 x 3.4 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese carved jade pendant of rectangular form, stylised scrolling design with notch cut borders. Length 5.5 cm width 1 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A jadeite pendant carved in the form of Buddha on a lotus throne. Length 5 cm.
***
***
N/A
***
A jadeite pendant carved with dragons attacking a phoenix. Length 4.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Chinese pale jade oblong pendant plaque, carved in low relief with figures to one side and a calligraphic inscription verso. 4.5 x 3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A small apple green Chinese jadeite pendant. Oval shape, carved in low relief with a dragon. Length 3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of jade bangles in vibrant banded purple and pale tones.
***
***
N/A
***
An old Chinese bamboo vase or brush pot, stained and decorated with bamboo and calligraphy. Height 17 cm, diameter 10 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A black lacquer tea caddy decorated with Chinese figures and motifs, the interior with tin lining, decorated lid and ivory knop. Height 10.5 cm. Width 16.5 cm. Depth 11 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large carved rosewood study of the god Hotei, seated upon a rocky throne, his robe open and displaying his corpulent belly, he holds a treasure sack and beads. Height 46 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Tibetan bronze and brass statuette of the Vajradhara Buddha with a gilt painted face, pigmented coronet and coiffure, holding a vajra and bell, seated on a lotus throne. Height 20.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large framed Nepalese thangka depicting a Buddha, painted in watercolours on cotton, laid on board, glazed and gilt framed. 139 x 105 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A bronze champleve enamel vase. Four character seal mark under the base. Height 33.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large contemporary Korean celadon baluster vase with restrained decoration of flying storks under the glaze, moulded side handles, and an ornately pierced bulbous base. Height 62 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of small old Japanese eight fold screens decorated with birds and flowers. Height 70 cm In original fitted pine.
***
***
N/A
***
An old Edo period 18th century Japanese Seto Yaki pottery shallow bowl with a rounded rim and a pale ochre glaze. Diameter 31 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Japanese Meiji period ceremonial taru sake barrels, tall flared arms to the top, sliding cross brace, bamboo binding, original dark red finish. Height 74 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A late 19th century Japanese brass letter opener, relief decoration of dragonflies and bamboo, white metal highlights, engraved blossom and butterflies to the blade. Length 21.3 cm. Width 2.1 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A late 19th century Japanese white metal tray with bronzed finish, gilded and red/ brown highlights, relief decoration of a woman with attendant within a courtyard. 34 x 25.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A pair of Arita porcelain plates, decorated with moulded surfaces and painted with chrysanthemums and butterflies. Diameter 28.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A large Japanese earthenware squat ovoid shaped vase, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilded with a design of flowers and song birds. A pattern of flower heads decorates the shoulder and borders the mouth, four gilded lug handles issue from the shoulder. Two character mark in gilt under the foot. Height 31 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A massive Japanese Shigaraki Chatsubo (tea jar), ovoid shape, feldspar encrusted. Height 62 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Japanese stoneware ovoid shaped tea storage jar with an inscription painted to the side. Height 40.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged lidded box of rectangular form, the lid with coloured blossoms on a gold flecked white ground, the sides with a repeating small circle design, the silvered interior with maker’s mark. 14 x 10 x 4.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Satsuma shield shaped buckle mask, decorated in gold, pink, purple and blue chrysanthemums with a blue and gold border.
***
***
N/A
***
A 17th century Japanese katana (long sword) by Awataguchi Minamoto Hirotsuna saku, signed to one side on tang, the other side signed ‘Namban Tetsu Wo Motte Tsukuru’ translated to: made from foreign (Dutch) steel, the blade with a single groove to each side, in good old polish, undulating straight temper line visible, no flaws to blade, the quality satsuma style fittings mounted to the sword include matching tsuba and fuchi with relief raised dragons amongst cresting waves highlighted with gold sprays,…
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby ‘Signature Edition’ paperweight, ‘Devonian Fox Cub’, edition of 1500 designed by Jane James, gilded highlights. Length 11.5 cm, height 8.3 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby ‘Signature Edition’ paperweight, ‘Devonian Vixen’, edition of 1500 designed by Jane James. Height 14.5 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight as a duck, gilt enrichments, early version with white porcelain button type plug to base. Length 12 cm, height 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight, 'Guppy', an exclusive edition numbered 1206/2500, original packing box. Height 12 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby Imari paperweight of a seated grinning cat, early version with white type button to base, gilded highlights. Height 13 cm.
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby paperweight 'Moonlight Badger' an exclusive for the collector’s guild. Length 16 cm, height 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Royal Crown Derby paperweight in the form of a robin in the Imari pallet. Height 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro porcelain figure of a young girl dressed as a geisha performing a fan dance. Height 31 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a bowing Japanese girl. Height 26 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Lladro figurines of geese. Height 11.1 cm and 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a serene praying nun, her white cloak decorated with stars. Height 35 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a young girl wearing a flowing white dress holding an urn with a bird to top. Height 30 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro type figurine of a young woman holding a fan with two doves at her feet. Height 29 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a young boy sitting on a cushion telling off a puppy. Height 13 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a young girl holding a bucket of flowers. Height 26 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a young boy wearing fishing waders and holding a creel, one rod missing and minor damage to fingers. Height 22 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a young lady on the telephone with a dalmation at her feet. Telephone requires re-gluing. Height 21 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of two doves billing and cooing. Height 18 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Three Lladro figurines of cranes. Height 9 cm 7 cm 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
Two Lladro figurines, one a sleeping baby with hands under chin, head on pillow, the other a small Pomeranian dog. Height 55 and 7 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figurine of a young girl with a basket of flowers standing by a flower urn with doves. Height 25 cm
***
***
N/A
***
A Lladro figure group of a classical dancing couple, the gent in officer’s uniform, the woman in a long lilac dress, fine floral band to her hair, printed, incised and impressed marks to base #5398. Height 35 cm
***
***
N/A