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Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A Chinese rhino libation cup, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century the cup is carved with a lotus leaf and flowers, the translucent Amber coloured horn darkening to black at the base. 11 cm long, 6.5 cm high, 85g weight. Provenance: acquired from Wong Yin… ***
*** A Chinese carved bamboo incense holder, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century with a fitted wood stand., 17.8 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alan Myren (1934-2022). Mr. Myren was a Museum assistant in the Indian section in Victoria and Albert… ***
*** A exceptional finely carved Chinese zitan brush washer, Qianlong period (1735-1796) the zitan washer is well carved with lingzhi fungus, scrolls and bats, on carved huanghuali stand 18 13 cm long, 10 cm wide, 2 cm high. Provenance: Knapton Rasti fine Art,… ***
*** A rare and important Chinese cinnabar lacquer carved three-tiered double-lozenge-shaped box, cover and stand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795) the cover meticulously carved with two five-clawed writhing dragons in pursuit of a pearl in the form… ***
*** An Aloeswood and tourmaline beaded rosary, late Qing Dynasty, late 19-Early 20th century each bead finely inlaid with happiness 'Xi' or longevity 'Shou' character in gilt silver; suspending a tourmaline pendant and terminating in two tourmaline… ***
*** Late Qing Dynasty, late 19th / early 20th century approximately 96 cm long; 45 cm diameter; pewter circular box a Chinese agarwood Qinan and tourmaline beaded rosary, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising 108 aloeswood beads separated with amethyst beads… ***
*** A finely carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th century, carved in relief with a pair of birds reminiscent of phoenixes, soaring and plunging amidst peonies in full or partial bloom. The birds, with wings outstretched, are… ***
*** A large carved red lacquer dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the interior is carved in relief with boys play in a garden. Both sides of the border are carved with flowers. With an old Japanese black lacquer box, 38.5 cm diameter. Provenance: an old… ***
*** A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved figure with a serene expression dressed in loose fitting red and orange robes, the hem decorated with scrolling lotus, the hands are holding a bowl under a small… ***
*** An exceptional carved and gilt-varnish over silver-leaf (Mecca) surmount, Southern Italian, circa 1740, 265 cm wide, 125 cm high ***
*** A boxwood carved figure of guanyin, 17th-18th century the goddess of Compassion standing tall on bare feet, her head slightly bowed and tilted to the left, her face serene and eyes closed in deep contemplation, flanked by a pair of elongated earlobes, all… ***
*** A Chinese mottled russet jade disc bi, Warring State/Han Dynasty, 5th century B. C.-3th century A. D. finely carved in relief on both sides with comma spirals, set within slightly raised borders. Similar examples see Christie's Hong Kong, 3/12/2021, lot… ***
*** A very rare large Chinese painted stucco figure of a lady, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, 13th-15th century the standing lady with hair twisted into a high chignon, arms swept to the side, clutching a laden bowl, wearing an aubergine coloured gown, with embroidered… ***
*** A white jade pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) the rectangular plaque is finely carved to each side with a panel surmounted by two archaic kui dragons, one side is carved with a military general, while the other side is carved with a poem followed by the… ***
*** A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Liuhai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved seated figure with a smiling face, dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, he is holding a coin in his right hand,… ***
*** A Chinese silver ingot, Tongzhi mark, dated to 1869, 11.8 cm long; 1562.5g ***
*** A Chinese archaic jade ring Yuan, Warring state period (476-221 Bc). Provenance: Roger Keverne Pty. Ltd., London, 2013. Exhibited: London, Roger Keverne Pty. Ltd., summer exhibition, 2013. Literature: Roger Keverne, summer exhibition 2013, no. 68. For a… ***
*** A rare Chinese carved bamboo root scholar's weight in the form of a pair of playful cubs, early Qing Dynasty, 17th century the cubs is of circular flattened form with revolving ball 17 8 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney,… ***
*** A rhino horn archery ring and fitted gilt-silver case, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century the top of the ring carved and gilt with six characters which reads: 'Xing fu you heng tang ding', which translates 'Made by the order of the Youheng hall… ***
*** A wonderful and large carved and beautifully aged figure of Kubera (God of Wealth), Southern India, 14th-17th century CE. Provenance: Private collection, South Australia. Kubera also known as Kuvera, Kuber and Kuberan, is the god of wealth, and the… ***
*** A Tachi Koshirae, Edo period, 18th century, Koshirae [set of mounts]: tachi-koshirae comprising a brown and red-lacquer saya and decorated with hiramaki-e with scattered Tokugawa mon [family crests with wild ginger]. Fitted with copper and silver fittings… ***
*** A white jade pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) the rectangular plaque is finely carved to each side with a panel surmounted by two archaic kui dragons, one side is carved with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl surfing the sea waves amongt clouds, while the… ***
*** A white jade hairpin with Zigang mark, Qing Dynasty, 18th century carved in low relief with a writhing chilong with finely incised hair, two-character 'Zi Gang' mark on the back, the stone of even white colour, 13 cm long. Provenance: mark Walberg fine… ***
*** A Chinese yellow Taihu scholar Rock, 58.5 x 53.5 cm (overall) ***
*** A Chinese famille verte libation cup, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722) the cup is decorated with applied 'Chilong' dragons on the body and anthropomorphic figures on the handles. Fitted hardwood stand and box 11 cm long, 4.8 cm high. Provenance: R… ***
*** A Chinese Taihu scholar's rock with fitted carved wood stand, 43 cmx30 cm ***
*** A rare Tibetan dragon ritual water bottle, Kesi, Textile-Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the Chinese silk and fine gold thread kesi cover with a front-on Imperial dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, mounted with a silver stopper and a woven cotton band… ***
*** A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved with a luohan dressed in loose fitting robes, sitting on a rock base, with eyes wide open and left index finger pointing to the sky, 14 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW,… ***
*** A yellow Taihu scholar rock with carved fitted wood stand, 36 x 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese white jade pendant of a butterfly, Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), 6 cm diameter, fitted box ***
*** A rare Chinse 'Tixi' lacquer box and cover, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, 14th-15th century, 6.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alan Myren (1934-2022). Mr. Myren was a Museum assistant in the Indian section in Victoria and Albert Museum in London… ***
*** Chen Peiqiu (1922-2020) calligraphy couplet in running script ink on paper, hanging scroll inscribed, signed and dated, three red seals of the artist 1922-2020 137.3z33 cm. Provenance: acquired directly from the artist by the present owner ***
*** A Chinese carved boxwood brush washer, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722) the washer is finely carved with a large lotus leaf sounded by other smaller lotus and leaves, with a crab on the leaf of upper right and a frog on another leaf on the front.… ***
*** A Chinese zitan lantern, Qing Dynasty 19th century the finely carved rectangular zitan lantern has an open frame lined with yellow silk, with one side hinged as a door, and is surmounted by a pierced gallery and openwork lappet border on the shoulder. The… ***
*** A cinnabar lacquer square box, Qianlong period, 18th century the box is carved with a mountain landscape with figures surrounded by tied tendrils and foliate designs, the sides with four bands of densely carved geometric designs 18 22 cm square, 6.5 cm… ***
*** A small Longquan box and cover, Yuan-Early Ming, 14th century the box and cover is finely moulded in a chrysanthemum form, it is covered with an even olive green glaze. Two original Japanese fitted boxes, the inner box is inscribed with black ink, the… ***
*** A fine small Tianhuang carved mythical beast Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) finely carved with a mythical beast Xiezhi on waves. With fitted wood stand, 3.5 cm long. Provenance: Raymond and Vicki Tregaskis, Sydney, Australia Raymond and Victoria… ***
*** Pu Ru (Pu Xinyu, 1896-1963) (Pu Xinyu, 1896-1963). Sited guanyin and a boy; Sutra in Regular script. Ink on paper, folding fan. Signed Pu Ru, with two seals of the artist and one collector's seal. The reverse signed Xishan Yishi Pu Ru, with three seals of… ***
*** A Tibetan fire gilt copper repousse Cittimandala, circa 17th-18th century the mandala finely depicting various deities seated on their lotus thrones within ten foliate scrolls terminating to a lotus blossom at the base. The upper register depicts multiple… ***
*** A Lingbi scholar rock. Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century. Provenance: The Carl Wantrup collection, height 56 cm with stand ***
*** A Chinese cinnabar lacquer square vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century with a fitted wood stand., vase: 30.9 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld. ***
*** Four Chinese red amber carvings, Qing dynasty 19th century of Shou Lao, two coiled dragons, elephant with rider, and a seated immortal, all on carved stands., 15 cm,11 cm, 9 cm, and 12 cm, high including stands ***
*** A central Indian stone Stele, depicting a lady, 12th century the figure is standing in tribhanga (tri-bent pose) with Vidyadhara (upholder of wisdom) and Nagaraja (King of snakes) at the upper corners., 56 cm high. Literature: Natalie King & Bala Starr… ***
*** A marble-inset huanghuali tray 18th century of square form, inset with a marble panel of variegated white and grey tone, the sides formed from latticework elements framed above and below by the beaded frame, 33.2 x 22.5 x 3.5 cm ***
*** A famille-rose and grisaille decorated bowl, Daoguang six-character mark in iron red and of the period (1813-1820) the exterior is decorated with scholars in a mountain river landscape. ' 19 cm diameter ***
*** A fine Chinese bamboo carved brush pot, Qing XI Shan Ren carved mark, Qing Dynasty (1644-1914) the brush pot is finely carved with scholars, attendants, and travellers in a mountain landscape. Signed 'Qing XI shan ren', dated to April of 'Yi Chou' year. … ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 10 cm high ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan gilt copper repousse seated figure of a white Tara, Qing Dynasty, circa 18th century the figure is cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the right hand lowered in varadamudra, the left hand raised chest originally holding a… ***
*** A cinnabar lacquer-carved octagonal box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 19.8 cm diameter ***
*** A white jade carved butterfly pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) it is mounted into a necklace with beautiful kingfisher feathers, carved corals and pearls. The jade is with an even white tone. Jade pendant: 7 cm long, 5.5 cm wide ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 9.5 cm high ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 12 cm wide; 10 cm high ***
*** A silver mirror in set of gem stones. Qing Dynasty, 19th century, approx length 22.6 cm ***
*** A beautiful Chinese red-lacquer casket, Qing dynasty, 19th century, 40 cm long 19 cm high, 23 cm deep ***
*** A Chinese box wood carved Budai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with fitted wood stand, 16.5 cm high ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 10.5 cm high ***
*** A Chinese small scholar's rock with a fitted wood stand., 24.5 cm long. Provenance: The Edrina collection, U.K., Hong Kong and Sydney. ***
*** A Chinese Longquan tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16 cm diameter ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), with inscribed mark of 'Shang Jun' to the back, and with a carved soapstone stand, 9.5 cm high ***
*** A rare Canton enamel Yixing water dropper, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 9 cm diameter. Provenance: The late Blumenthal collection. An important private collection, Qld., acquired from above in1979. ***
*** A framed porcelain 'Snow Scene' painted plaque, attributed to He Xuren, 20th century the panel is decorated with scholars visiting friends in the snowy mountain landscape scene. Titled, inscribed, and signed He Xuren and dated bingzi year corresponding to… ***
*** A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved with a luohan dressed in loose fitting robes decorated with 'Shou' longevity roundels, the edge of the robe painted in gold pigment. His right hand is holding his long eyebrows,… ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of guanyin, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 13.5 cm high; fitted box ***
*** An ancient Chinese large and impressive Lingbi scholars rock, on carved hardwood stand imitating waves, stone 42 cm high 41 cm wide, overall 54 cm high on stand ***
*** A Chinese yellow jade carved dragon ring, Huan, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 18 cm diameter ***
*** A pair of Hongmu window carvings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) each is finely carved with confronted phoenixes, 69 x 57.8 cm. Provenance: Altfield gallery, Princes building, Hong Kong, late 90s. Altfield ***
*** A small Longquan Guan-Type 'Lotus Petal' bowl. Southern Song Dynasty, (1127-1279). The bowl is carved on the exterior with overlapping petals which radiate from the base and is covered all over in a pale olive-celadon glaze suffused with a network of… ***
*** A boxwood carving of a monk Budai with boys, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century with original fitted wood stand. ', 21 cm long. Provenance: Mossgreen Melbourne. Private collection, Melbourne, Australia. Mossgreen ***
*** A Chinese red Taihu scholar's rock with fitted carved wood stand ***
*** A White-Jade 'Butterfly and Flower' archer's ring. Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Incised on the flattened side with a five-character inscription "Hua Fa die Xian Zhi". With a box, 50.2g, the carved face 2.8 cm x 3.6 cm, and the ring 3.2 cm deep. Provenance:… ***
*** A large Chinese Canton enamel octagonal box and cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 28.5 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired from Binkar Gallery Qld., in 1985. ***
*** A Chinese carved agate vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with fited wood stand., 9 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld, acquired from James Conley Antiques, Australia & U.K., 2005. ***
*** A fine rootwood and hardwood miniature cabinet, Mid-Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the cabinet is finely carved with a ruyi fungus formed handle, each side is also decorated with ruyi fungus branches. The doors are carved in relief with floral scrolls,… ***
*** A jade 'Chilong' Plectrum-Shaped pendant, Yuan/Ming Dynasty, 14th century the jade is finely carved with two sinuous chilong surrounding the archer's thumb ring shaped ornament. The stone is of a greyish white tone with dark inclusions, 4 cm long.… ***
*** A pair of mother of pearl inlaid black lacquer bowls,18th century each bowl has deep rounded sides and is supported on a short foot. The exterior depicts a continuous landscape scene with scholars amongst trees and rocks, all on a black lacquer ground.… ***
*** A Chinese carved rock crystal brush rest in the form of Li Bai, Qing Dynasty, 20th century the finely carved figure with long beard and a smile on his face, laying against a rock. It is with the original fitted wood stand. 20 11 cm wide, 6 cm high.… ***
*** A Longquan foliate rimmed washer with a Japanese wood box, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Melbourne, Australia. ***
*** A Tibetan metal cover box with jade and coral inlay, Qing Dynasty (1368-1912), 22.4 cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, Sydney, Australia. ***
*** A Chinese bronze water dropper and a goose shaped spoon, 19th century, 7.5 cm diameter. Provenance: An important private collection, Sydney, Australia. ***
*** 17th, century 20.7 cm wide a Chinese square carved cinnabar lacquer tray, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Provenance: An important private collection, Tasmania, 20.7 cm wide ***
*** A Chinese 'Mile' form scholar's rock, height 23.5 cm L:23 cm ***
*** A rare marble-glazed circular ink stone. Sui-Tang Dynasty, 6th century, diameter 6 cm height 3.5 cm ***
*** A pair of rare Chinese gold lacquer decorated shells, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, 21 x 18.4 cm each. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., aquired from Turn O' the century Antiques, Brisbane, 20/11/2007. ***
*** A stone carved Gandharan bust of a Buddha, 2ND/3rd century, 19 cm high ***
*** A Japanese Katana with inlaid silver Kashira fittings, Edo period, 18th century, Japan, quality blade with signature of Shinano Kami Nobuyoshi, lacquer Koshirae (scabbard) and matching shibuichi fuchi and kashira fittings of scrolling grasses in inlaid… ***
*** A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer bottle vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the vase is carved through the red lacquer with scholars and attendants in a river landscape. 40.5 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney, Australia ***
*** A set of Chinese pale white jade belt buckle, mounted to a necklace with green jade beads, Song-Qing Dynasty, 13TH-18th century, belt hook: 9 cm long. Provenance: mark Walberg fine Art and Antiques, New York, USA. A private collection NSW and USA. ***
*** A rare Bhutan parcel-gilt silver alloy and gilt figure of Avalokiteshvara, 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Collection of Donald Stuart Leslie friend (1915-1989). Donald was a painter, draughtsman, decorator and writer, and a leading figure in modern… ***
*** A blue and white incense burner, Ming dynasty, 16th century, the cylindrical body of the burner is decorated with a classic motif depicting the 'Three friends of Winter' – pine, bamboo, and plum – symbolising longevity, resilience, and perseverance.… ***
*** Two Chinese carved mother of pearl shells, late 19th-early 20th century, 22 cm and 21.2 cm long. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., acquired from a private collection in 2002. ***
*** A Chinese black and gold lacquer box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Similar examples can be found in Shenzhen Museum or Guangdong provincial museum, 34.6 x 26.8 cm ***
*** A very fine Chinese scholar's rock stand, Ji, several elements contribute to the ideal scholar's rock, historically referred to as 'Fantastic rocks.' These include its geographic origin, along with the color and texture of the stone. 'Rocks with somber… ***
*** 10 cm long a Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) With an inscribed mark of 'Men Tong' on the back, and with a carved soapstone stand. ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) With inscribed mark of 'Shang Jun' to the back, and with a carved soapstone stand, 11 cm long ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) With an inscribed mark of 'Shang Jun' on the back, and with a carved soapstone stand, 10.4 cm high ***
*** A Korean silver inlaid iron box, 19th century, 17 x 13 x 10 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Ross Gordon collection. An important private collection, Qld., acquired in 13/11/2002. ***