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Zother — Oriental - Shapiro Auctioneers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
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| *** | Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the face with gentle expression, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress, with right hand raised in abhaya mudra, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, traces of a former lacquer and gilding,… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese lacquered panel, carved decorative surround, internal hand painted landscape and applied ivory, soapstone and jade, height 187 cm, length 222 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Japanese embroidered panels, late Meiji period, c. 1900, depicting samurais in a rocky landscape, framed (2) 210 x 137 cm, (framed). Provenance: Purchased in Japan by Cav. Pietro Savio (1838-1904) who took part to the first Italian official… | *** |  |
| *** | Fragment of Sukhotai Buddha head Thailand, 16th/17th century bronze, the face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above acquiline nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes and curled hairdress, traces of a former gilding, retains gallery label, on wooden… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese silver and white metal shibayama lidded urn, with polychrome enamel decoration, flanked by shibayama panels depicting flowers and birds with coral, mother-of-pearl and ivory embellishments, with two dragon handles, the lid surmounted by an eagle,… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold lacquer document box, Japanese 19th century prancing horses decorated on a nashiji (sprinkled) background, eyes are inlaid with black coral and tortoise shell, interior of box cover is decorated with two cranes in flight above pine, prunus and bamboo… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese white jade pendant, reticulated design of peaches and scrolling leaves, mounted on a silver chain, together with a white jade seal surmounted by a foo dog, mounted on a silver chain (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Set of four bronzed metal Tang Chung lanterns, each of rectangular shape with glass doors (4), height 66 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese giltwood figure of Caishen (God of wealth) holding a bowl in one hand and a ruyi sceptre in the other, articulated head | *** |  |
| *** | Three Chinese gold figurines, the standing figures dressed in traditional robes with filigree floral designs, gold and mixed metals (3), approx. Weight 138.5 grams, 116.3 grams, 164.3 approx. Height 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved hardstone ruyi sceptre, carved in naturalistic form with a ruyi-head terminal and gnarled handle, with carved wooden stand and display case, length 37 cm. Provenance: The collection of a lady, Darling point | *** |  |
| *** | Green hardstone silver mounted miniature vase stamped Boucheron, Paris to base, makers mark C and S to either side of a fish in a lozenge stamped on collar, decorated with oriental motifs to the body, silver gilt collar with Greek key decoration, the base… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold jewellery set, 20ct yellow gold, necklace designed as wide diamond cut mesh, together with a matching bracelet, to square box clasps, Chinese stamps, tested to be 20ct gold (2), length of necklace 35 cm, bracelet 17.5 cm, total weight 56 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gold twin handled vessel, handles modelled as dragon heads breathing fire, body finely decorated with two mythological creatures and filigree motif of scrolling vines, raised on a flared foot, approximately 70% gold and mixed metals, approx.… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese Mughal style agate wine pot, the carved loop handle with suspended ring, minor (A/F). Height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese ink stone carved with two dragons | *** |  |
| *** | Sylvester Mubayi (Zimbabwean, b.1942) Sad man Shona hardstone, signed to base 'S. Mubayi' | *** |  |
| *** | Korean carved gourd with stand | *** |  |
| *** | Indian marble figure of lion, early 20th century, seated with its tail forming a loop over its back, height 36 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese Tetsubin (iron kettle) Edo / Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century cast in iron and finished with a rough pitted surface, the sides and handle decorated in gilt and silver with landscapes, the cover fitted with a pierced bronze finial, signed | *** |  |
| *** | Indian multi gem necklace, featuring three rows of various gems, all bezel set in 18ct yellow gold, intermittent with three rows of seed pearls, all gems are of various sizes and shapes, 43.46 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gold lidded box, of round shape with filigree scrolling vines and stylised butterfly, raised on a flared foot, approximately 70% gold and mixed metals, approx. Weight 112.6 grams height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Indian gold necklace, 22ct yellow gold, graduated fringe with filigree and granulation work, decorated with green and navy blue enamel work, stamped '22ct', length 45 cm, total weight 28.4 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver tea set, comprising of teapot, one creamer and one sugar dish (3). | *** |  |
| *** | Four Chinese art glass ornaments depicting fish and dragons (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese Gold-damascened iron box attributed to Komai Otojiro of Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, decorated throughout with maple leaves, raised on four bracket feet, the interior gilt-metal engraved with an eagle, the underside with… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver tea service, mark of Zee-wo & Co., Shanghai, late 19th century, each piece decorated with repousse bamboo design, the front with monogram 'H', comprising a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, silversmith's mark to bases (3), total… | *** |  |
| *** | Jadeite and diamond pendant, 18 ct white gold and diamond set pendant with a Chinese apple green jade plaque in centre, the jade is claw set with a top and bottom section that is bead set with old mine cut diamonds, total weight is 28 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Indian silver tea service, comprising a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, sugar tongs and an oval tray, all with repousse decoration of animals amongst foliage and flowers, engraved 'To F.G.E Piffard Esqr. From the Indian Community Darjeeling' (5), total… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese root carving of Shao Lin, Meijii period, the figure resting on his staff, on a rocky outcrop, converted to electricity | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese silver-gilt, filigree and enamel tea caddy, of hexafoil form, the filigree body and cover applied with enamel birds and flowers and semi-precious stones, marked 'Silver' to the underside, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese lacquer box and cover decorated with fans enclosing various landscape scenes, all reserved on a rich nashiji ground, the inside of the cover depicting flowering bush growing and fence beside a meandering stream | *** |  |
| *** | Two large archaic style Chinese lidded urns, each decorated with geometric motifs, and flanked by two stylized dragon head and ring handles (2), height 105 cm. Provenance: Garden Life, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese sterling silver coffee and tea service, mark of Miyata, Japan, 20th century, comprising a teapot, a coffee pot, a sugar bowl, a cream jug and a pair of sugar tongs, marked (5), total weight 2521 grams height 26.5 cm (coffee) | *** |  |
| *** | 18th/19th century Tibetan silver tea pot modelled in oversize proportions, with ball shaped finial, leading to a domed shaped hinged lid, inlaid with semi-precious stones and the squat globular body, flanked by a loop handle to one side and a shaped spout… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese gold bracelet, 21ct yellow gold, with hexagon shaped links with Chinese characters on each link, a 21ct gold heart charm attached, to a box clasp and Chinese gold stamps, tested as 21ct, length 17.5 cm, total weight 22 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese cloisonne covered box of rectangular form worked in gold wire and coloured enamels with flowering sprays of chrysanthemums and geometric motifs, the cover decorated with a dragon, the underside with a single butterfly against a green ground | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of mother of pearl table screens, Meiji period each modelled with scenes of industrious workers in a rustic landscape, resting on pierced figural and foliate carved stands, overall. Height 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Mongolian silver vase modelled with a flared lip, leading to a pair of figural loop handles, each fitted with ring drops, and a selection of carved hardstone inset plaques, all resting on a circular spreading foot, the whole decorated with… | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century Tibetan silver Buddha modelled seated manjusri, the sceptre raised in one hand, on a double lotus throne. Height approx 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver three piece tea service, mark of Zeewo, Shanghai, 20th century, comprising a teapot, a sugar pot and a cream jug, decorated with cherry blossoms, stamped, missing two lids (3), approx. Weight 861 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Three Chinese carved mother-of-pearl shells, each depicting figures in landscapes, on carved wooden stands (3), approx. Height 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese export silver bowls, c1900, repousse finish, Meiji period. Height 10 cm. Diameter 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Tibetan copper, silver and gilt prayer or scroll tube with raised characters to exterior and a coral cabochon on the cover | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of white marble temple dogs, 20th century, on sandstone bases (2), height 55 cm width 43 cm on base 20 x 32 cm (height including base 75 cm each). Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Shibyama tray, Meiji period, the rectangular florally enamelled rim, leading to the signed tray decorated with a pair of exotics bird in landscape. (Af) length | *** |  |
| *** | Thai Buddhist Scripture box, 19th century, decorated in gold lacquer with Ramayana scenes, inset lid incised with dated dedication from donors. Height 28 cm, width 81 cm, depth 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese turquoise glazed figure of Buddha c.1900, with associated wood stand with pearl shell inlay, impressed twice with potter's seal mark. Height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Impressive natural root sculpture, on carved wooden stand (A/F), height 90 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Tony White, pair of carved crystal and diamond flower earrings, each featuring a carved frosted rock crystal flower, surmounted on 18ct white gold, with seven claw set round brilliant cut diamonds in the centre, total estimated diamond weight 1.40ct, with… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese Komai style iron box 20th century finely worked throughout in the Komai style of gold overlay, the cover with a plain matt black damascened panel depicting the Kinkakuji (golden pavilion), the sides embellished with butterflies and flowers,… | *** |  |
| *** | Early Tibetan jewel encrusted white metal box and cover of square form, set with a variety of semi-precious stones, centred by a crowned figure seated on a lotus throne, amid exotic flowers and vines, the verso having a central geometric motif, surmounted… | *** |  |
| *** | After Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Chairman Mao (hot Blue), colour silkscreen, printer's stamps in blue ink verso 'Fill in your own signature and published by Sunday B. Morning, 90 x 90 cm. Provenance: Josef Lebovic gallery, Sydney. Private… | *** |  |
| *** | After Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Chairman Mao (Hot Pink), colour silkscreen, printer's stamps in blue ink verso 'Fill in your own signature and published by Sunday B. Morning, 90 x 90 cm. Provenance: Josef Lebovic gallery, Sydney. Private… | *** |  |
| *** | Indian silver rice dish of circular shape and embossed body, with pull off lid on an open work three ball and claw foot stand. Height 25 cm. Weight 1475 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Large standing Buddha 20th century carved and gilded wood with applied mirrored bead decoration, on lotus base mounted to a plinth. Height 165 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese silver bangle, decorated with floral panels, signed. Weight 58 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver box the cover chased in high relief with a dragon and inlaid with lapis lazuli, the sides decorated with waves, stamped 'Silver', together with a Chinese silver card case, mark of Wang Hing, Hong Kong, c. 1900, decorated wth a dragon… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver tea kettle on stand mark of Hung Chong, Canton and Shanghai, c. 1900 the ovoid body chased with a dragon in flight,bamboo-shaped spout and swing handle, marked 'Hc', raised on a silver bamboo-shaped stand (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Y. Konoike silver low bowl, Meiji period decorated in repousse with orchids, inscribed 'Shanghai Gold Championship, 1911, won by J. B. Ferrier', stamped pure silver. Diameter 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export silver two handled dish pierced decoration and dragon handles, together with a Continental silver early 19th century box, the top with jade tablet, pierced decoration (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Large collection of Japanese tobacco Pouches and pipe holders, including four adjustable insignias, height 7. 5 cm, width 12.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond pendant, featuring a 0.80ct marquise cut diamond, H colour, SI2 clarity, claw set in 18ct white gold, upon an 18ct white gold fancy link chain, stamped '750' with Chinese hallmarks, 11.82 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carving of holy man holding a fan Qing Dynasty, 18th century, his robe carved with gilded phoenix and foliage, the stone of a beautiful red tone with light white inclusions, on wooden stand. Height 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Qu Guangci (Chinese, b. 1969), Revolutionary Romanticism, 2012 produced by X+Q sculpture studio, studio mark, date and artist's signature to side, with original box | *** |  |
| *** | Indian silver three piece tea and coffee set consisting of a teapot, coffee pot and milk jug, each profusely decorated with flowers, scrolls and figures, elephant finials. Total weight 1637 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Vishnu, carved stone fragment on timber base. Height 28 cm Provenance: David Jones Gallery, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese black and gilt lacquered panels, each with raised ku-form vase issuing from a bird, each 105 x 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Carved wood and gilded Thai Budda. Height 138 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Chinese Rock Crystal Vase modelled in the form of a lotus flower, resting on a pierced support centred by twin birds in flight, having a pierced hardwood base, height 17 cm overall height 23 cm Illustrated | *** |  |
| *** | Early Tibetan figural jewel encrusted sceptre or phur-pa, modelled with rock crystal button finial leading to a triple sided figural insert, leading to a knopped pillar with facetted inserted panels of lapis lazuli and rock crystal inserts, and a mask… | *** |  |
| *** | Indian brass and carved timber door, 20th century, with repousse decoration, on wrought iron base, 197 x 91 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Gilt Buddha statue, early 20th century, comprising two parts with gilt standing Buddha on painted wooden plinth of octagonal shape. Mounted height 180 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese silver-gilt, filigree and enamel tea caddy, 20th century of hexafoil form, the filigree body and cover applied with enamel birds and flowers and semi-precious stones, marked 'Silver' to the underside, weight 355 grams height 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese blanc-de-chine figure of guanyin, Qing Dynasty (1636-1917), missing one hand, height 18 cm. Provenance: J. Loren Karas collection, no. 14, Sotheby's. Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Carved boxwood ruyi sceptre, finely carved with entwined lingzhi mushrooms. Height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Carved jade Buddha pendant with gold chain | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese ivory figures, Qing Dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, naturally curved with decorative staining, depicting traditionally attired male and female figures, the female holding a ruyi sceptre, and the male a sword, on wooden stands (2),… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese soapstone carving of three Hunters Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the stone of a light yellow tone with red inclusions, inscribed mark to underside, on carved wooden stand. Height 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved sandstone capitals, 19th century or earlier. Height 32 cm. Width 40 cm. Provenance: Robert Morrison Antiques, Woollahra | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved stone head of Buddha, on square wood plinth. Height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese yellow translucent Peking glass bowls, Qing Dynasty, rounded sides with slightly flared and turned mouth rim, supported by a broad flat foot and recessed base, diameter 11 cm, height 6 cm. Provenance: Anders Ousback Collection | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha, seated in dhyansana with right hand held in shuni mudra, dressed in loose robes (A/F), height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese polychrome bone figures of an Imperial couple, the two standing figures wearing traditional costumes and holding Imperial attributes (2) approx., height 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved wood writing set comprising two rulers, brush pot and water pot, in fitted box (4) | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese Cultural Revolution Propaganda figures, c. 1970, wood, depicting figures in various stances, realistically painted (2), height 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes | *** |  |
| *** | Thai silver fish service comprising twelve knives with scimitar blades, scroll engraved handles, and twelve forks with three tines and scroll engraved handles, marked sterling (24), total fork weight 630 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Tito Chau (Chinese), two Brutalist panels, c. 1970, brass, copper and steel (2), 50 x 90 cm; 51 x 51 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved and pierced ivory fan, 19th century intricately carved with continuous landscape. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese archaic style bronze wine vessel, with silver and gilt inlay, swing handle, together with Chinese bronze censer engraved with floral motifs, and a Chinese bronze tea caddy decorated with a gilded dragon (3), height 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Black coral tree. Framed | *** |  |
| *** | Carved wood figure of Buddha seated in Dhyanasana, 19th century, seated position with gilding on surface on waisted throne, height 76 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Collection of nine walking sticks, 19th century and later, Chinese, Japanese and South-East Asian, with carved wood, horn, silver, ivory and bone handles (9) approx., height 97 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Thai silver covered bowl on stand, chased and engraved with foliage, stand missing screw, height 26 cm weight 1216 grams. Provenance: Presented to Sir Alister McMullin KcmG, President of the Senate, during a state visit from King Bhumibol Adulyadej of… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Peking glass vases, green overlay on white ground, decorated with stylized cranes and cherry blossoms (2), height 21 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved and pierced ivory fan, 19th century (A/F). Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW | *** |  |