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Oriental — Philips Auctions Australia

$72,000
An exceptional rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen. Qing…
$45,000
A Chinese Qing style hardwood scholar's desk and chair, 20th…
$34,200
An imposing Tibetan bronze mendicant. Late 17th / early 18th…
$28,905
A Japanese Satsuma reticulated pierced vase by Kinkozan
Auction House:
Philips Auctions Australia
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** A Chinese marble rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid table, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, the round waisted table with an inset marble top with red and cream blooms, bordered with auspicious bird, floral and dentil decorations, the… ***
*** A Chinese finely-carved ivory fan, late 19th/early 20th century, each blade finely carved in low relief on a pierced ground to form when fanned out an overall scene of figures in various pursuits in a landscape with trees and buildings, an oval cartouche… ***
*** A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases by Senzan, meiji Period (1868-1912), ovoid with a short waisted neck, each with opposed large panels, one decorated with ladies in a garden with houses beyond, the other with a lady and children in a garden, the… ***
*** An antique gilt bronze Buddha from Thailand, 18th century, Bangkok or Ratanakosin school, a serene and refined figure of Buddha Maravijaya in patterned draped clothing and a studded belt across the shoulder, with tightly curled hair and ushnisha and… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood altar table, 20th century, beautifully crafted with inlaid burr panels to the top within frames with hidden mitres, the rolled ends with taotie mask motifs, a pierced fretwork apron with a central medallion and raised on shaped straight… ***
*** Cloisonne bulbous flask shaped as a long necked duck, with a turquoise blue ground and an interconnected, swirling polychrome floriate pattern ***
*** A Japanese suite of furniture. Meiji period (1868-1912), comprising two chairs, a sofa and a table. All in detailed, carved ebonised wood, the sofa and chairs with arched back with carved and pierced with depictions of dragons and phoenixes, with arms… ***
*** Fine pair of carved and signed Huali windows with carved and pierced decorations, hinged panels opening in the centre and a full width lower panel with carved and pierced work of a floriate and geometric design ***
*** A Japanese 3-Case wooden and gold lacquer Inro ***
*** A fine Japanese signed ivory book, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, exquisitely carved as an open book with a curled corner, one page having a delicately inked image of female figures in a garden setting and a full page of tiny script facing; upon… ***
*** A magnificent Kangxi blue and white shipwreck beaker vase. Qing Dynasty, circa 1690, unknown shipwreck, in the style of Vung Tau shipwreck cargo, the gu-shaped beaker vase decorated throughout with lotus petal shaped panels enclosing traditional landscape… ***
*** Five panel Kinkozan Satsuma vase, from the Meiji period (1868-1912), of inverted pear shape with a waisted neck, a flared foot, intricately detailed allover floral and thousand butterflies, the five panels with individual decorations of Samurai, mothers,… ***
*** A Chinese carved rosewood display cabinet on stand, Republic period, c1920s the elaborately carved cabinet on stand with a carved and pierced crest rail with grapevines motifs, above a glazed door with original glass, opening to an arrangement of shelves,… ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma round bowl ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Chinese eight leaf coromandel-type floor screen, 20th century, carved and coloured with flora including magnolia, peony, chrysanthemum and bamboo and various species of auspicious birds in rock and lakeside settings, upon a gilded ground to one side… ***
*** An antique Chinese ivory figurine, early 20th century, depicting a serene meirin finely carved in traditional draping attire and holding a spray of peony, the well-coiffed hair and refined facial features, enriched with inked decoration, with a rosewood… ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A small Japanese 5-Case black and gold lacquer Inro ***
*** A Japanese 2-Case gold and coloured lacquer Inro ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold and coloured lacquer Inro ***
*** A Japanese 4-Case gold and silver lacquer Inro ***
*** A large and impressive Chinese floor vase, late 19th century, the oversized ovoid form with waisted neck and flared rim features decorative dog and cat shaped lugs to the side and with relief crawling dragons depicting cartouches detailing the life of an… ***
*** A Chinese silver teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with a double cartouche bearing Chinese characters, of squat ovoid form with a double swing handle styled as bamboo and a bamboo branch pouring spout, the collar with engraved and embossed patterns and… ***
*** A fine Cantonese bowl with French ormolu mounts, Qing Dynasty, mid to late 19th century, in a famille rose palette and decorated throughout with figural narrative panels interspersed with Buddhist auspicious symbols, and key fret and richly brocaded… ***
*** A diamond set bangle, 18ct yellow gold, with white gold detail to diamond set sections, of Eastern origin, possibly Indian, presented as a finely pierced and worked oval shaped bangle with low domed profile, each edge set with a continual row of grain set… ***
*** A near pair of Chinese floor vases, baluster shaped vases with broad flared necks, pairs of applied twin lion dog lug handles and decorated to the celadon bodies with blue and white figural narrative scenes and auspicious objects and vases on stands,… ***
*** An antique Chinese celadon Meiping vase, early Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), a small vase of elegant proportions in a fine aqua celadon glaze, with aged craquelure and patina; provenance Prof. C.P Fitzgerald collection, sinologist, height 12.5 cm ***
*** A pair of antique Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figurines, the serene standing pair in a gentle serpentine pose, attired in highly decorated dress carved and inked with patterns, vegetal and animal motifs in low relief, the emperor with an impressive… ***
*** A fine Chinese carved ivory plaque on stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the tusk section of arching fan shape, finely carved in deep relief with over fifty figures by a river in mountainous landscape, raised on a pierced hardwood fitted stand… ***
*** A charming pair of Chinese miniature ivory screens. Late 19th century, each screen comprises an intricately carved timber and ivory stand which supports a thin ivory plaque carved in relief depicting figurative scenes. Length 20 cm. Width 12 cm. ***
*** An exquisite Chinese export lacquer sewing table. Mid 19th century, the rectangular table with scalloped and shell shaped hinged lid opens to reveal a series of practical compartments each with a removable lid all mounted upon a twin pedestal and… ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold lacquer and mother of pearl Inro ***
*** A fine pair of Kinkozan Satsuma vases. Meiji period (1868-1912), the baluster shaped vases with waisted necks and reserves exquisitely painted in a muted palette with figures in traditional narrative scenes, upon a cobalt ground with rich gold scrollwork… ***
*** A pair of Chinese famille rose floor vases, late Qing, 19th century, the fine and large pair of Cantonese export famille rose vases, of baluster form with trumpet necks and lion handles, the shoulders with applied chilongs, each with main body decoration… ***
*** A fine Cantonese ormolu mounted porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, the bowl in the typical Cantonese palette and of traditional styling with figural narrative scenes within key fret reserves below brocaded borders and set within a fine… ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma Pottery vase on stand by Zenkozan, late Meiji period (1868-1912) finely painted in enamels and gilt to the ovoid body with numerous groups of figures gathering for a festival, in extensive gardens with an abundance of blossoming cherry… ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case lacquer Inro ***
*** A Chinese export silver tea service, early 20th century, apparently unmarked, testing to a high fineness, a tea pot with raised bone handle, six handled cups, and a circular tray with raised dish stands for the pot and cups, the stand for the pot with a… ***
*** A large Chinese floor vase. Qianlong period style (1736-1796), the bulbous base with tall tubular neck decorated with cherry blossom branches and birds on golden yellow ground. Stamped to base. Height 49 cm. Diameter 30 cm ***
*** Two Japanese nude ivory ladies, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, two seated nude woman engaged in a private reverie; one signed. Height 6.5 cm and 5 cm ***
*** An antique painted wooden head of a Buddha probably Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the Buddha of typically serene form with downcast eyes, long ear lobes and tightly coiled hair with prominent ushnisha, with remnant colours, mounted on a modern and removable… ***
*** A Chinese carved zitan brush pot, circa 1860. Qing, the elegant plain body with waisted sides standing on flattened bracket feet. Height 17 cm. ***
*** A Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain jar and carved hardwood cover, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the ovoid jar covered all over in a rich turquoise glaze with crackle, falling slightly short of, the base, the underside, rim and interior unglazed, with a… ***
*** A Japanese Shakudo (bronze and gold alloy) Kogai (skewer) ***
*** A Japanese circular ivory and silvered Kagamibuta netsuke ***
*** A Satsuma bowl. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed: Kozan. Flower shaped bowl with gilt rim and continuous well decoration of a family lakeside scene bordered by alternating cartouches of floral and bird designs, the exterior with a continuous floriate… ***
*** An Imperial Satsuma Koro, signed Satsuma Kizanzo. Meiji period (1868-1912). Squat ovoid body with domed lid and pumpkin finial on scalloped base, the body profusely decorated with samurai warriors and deities between heavily gilded and enamelled panels.… ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma Koro. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Kozan, the squat quatrefoil form raised on four short splayed feet and with a small domed cover depicts a narrative over four cartouches set within a cobalt and gilded ground. Stamped to base.… ***
*** A pair of large covered Satsuma tassel vases, probably late Meiji period, early 20th century. of generous proportions, the baluster vases richly embellished with moriage enamel and gilding in an iron red, tan and pale blue palette with figural reserves… ***
*** An Indonesian silver seven piece tea set, Yogya. 800 silver, circa 191930-1960's, the large Yogya silver tea set, comprising a large oval tray with scalloped rim and hand beaten surface, a lobed tea pot with a figural spout, with matching coffee pot and… ***
*** A large Chinese carved camphorwood root ceremonial tea table, 20th century, the impressive camphor burlwood tea table with carved teapot, hills, steps, central draining hole and various level platforms. Height 68 cm, width 162 cm, depth 92 cm ***
*** A Chinese Zitan and jade figure of Guan Yin, early 20th century, the long robed seated figure with jade head, hands and feet. Stamped to the rear. Height 29.5 cm ***
*** A large Chinese export ware porcelain punchbowl, in the 19th century manner, the exterior decorated in overglaze enamels with a continuous scene of various ships in Guangzhou harbour and the 'Thirteen Factories', the interior centred with a period sailing… ***
*** A large blue and white vase, of ovoid form with a broad neck, and continuously decorated with arabesques, and chrysanthemum type heads centred with shou medallions between ruyi and key fret borders and a band of lappets to the base, upon a rotating stand,… ***
*** An export ware rose medallion floor vase, early to mid 20th century, the baluster vase with a trumpet neck having pairs of dogs of fo lug handles, and decorated with figural narrative scenes in courtly settings to two, reserves upon a profusely… ***
*** A Chinese jade snuff bottle, pale green stone with a darker emerald band, of flattened bottle shape with a jade set stopper, one side incised with simple bamboo decoration, fitted in a hardwood box with concealed locking mechanism, a manuscript… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood and marble topped pedestal stand, early 20th century, the stand with two undertiers, with a variegated purple marble inset square top, the recessed frieze carved with pierced keys over open fretwork and trailing foliage, the corners… ***
*** A Chinese finely-carved ivory box and cover, late 19th/early 20th century of serpentine oval outline, the tapering sides of the box with ribs containing carved and pierced panels, the conforming cover with a floral-carved finial and outer edge. Height 10… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid carver, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, profusely pierced and inlaid throughout, having a shaped square back with an inlaid dragon plaque surrounded by pierced dragon and phoenix designs, a… ***
*** An opposite pair of Chinese famille rose vases, the ovoid vase with elephant lug handles, finely decorated with fancy birds amidst rockwork, peony and magnolia blooms within shaped reserves, the body embellished throughout with passiflora and imaginary… ***
*** A solid gold 24ct Chinese disc. 24ct yellow gold, (x-ray assessed), presented as a single open disc shaped panel of polished gold, detailed by Chinese characters. Weight: 37.5grams ***
*** A pair of glazed ceramic and ormolu decorated jars, circa 1900. Covered in a yellow crackle glaze with handles and a waisted neck with a pierced bronze grille surmounted by a floral final and resting on a gilt pedestal. Height 50 cm. Width 20 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese Satsuma vase. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Kikkoen, the ovoid form depicts a highly detailed countryside scene in the round of a family at leisure with further borders detailing patterns and motifs. Stamped to base. Height 15.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese jade buckle, Qing Dynasty 1664-1912. of traditional hook form with carved dragon and chilong figures in even celadon green colours, length 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, originally purchased from the Jade Gallery 1970s ***
*** A superb Chinese sterling silver bowl, late 19th/early 20th century, Shanghai, Zee Wo, the deep bowl beautifully displaying a pressed narrative scene with hand beaten reserve wrapped around the exterior and raised on a simple flared foot. Stamped to base.… ***
*** A Chinese bronze 'alms bowl' form censer, possibly late Qing to early 20th century, of compressed globular form with an inverted rim in the Ming manner, the plain body with a rich burnished finish; impressed seal mark underside. Height 6 cm. Diameter 12.5… ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold and red lacquer Inro ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A large yellow carved vase, with all-over multi-layered applied decoration of chrysanthemums, leaves and butterflies. Height 49 cm diameter 40 cm ***
*** A Chinese scroll, with polychrome lotus flowers and calligraphy. Length 180 cm. Width 74 cm. ***
*** A large Chinese jaune carved vase, circa Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Bulbous ovoid body with slender neck all decorated in a multitude of applied layers of lotus flowers and leaves. Height 48 cm ***
*** A large Chinese carved thuja root figure of Budai Maitreya with children, 20th century, the carved root Budai figure depicted reclining and playing with five adoring children with smiling expressions. Height 55 cm, width 104 cm, depth 36 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved soapstone plaque on a pierced stand, 20th century, the carved stone depicting two Pixu contesting flaming pearls among scrolling clouds, the pierced with floral scrolling carved apron above bracket feet. Height 22 cm ***
*** A Cantonese famille rose floor vase, late Qing Dynasty, the broad necked baluster vase with applied creature lug handles and pairs of chilongs to the collar, enamel decorated to the body with a processional scene and figures in a pavilion and landscape… ***
*** A coral ground porcelain vase with gilt decoration, Qing Dynasty, bearing Daoguang mark 1821-1850, the bottle vase decorated in the round with eight immortals over waves, sprigged with bats to the neck, iron red seal mark underside, height 27 cm ***
*** A jade and gilt bird shaped burial urn, carved as a fantastic bird vessel with a smaller bird serving as the lid, covering a small hollowed space, in mid green jade embellished with remnant, gilt, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Mario… ***
*** A pair of ormolu mounted famille verte blue ground bottle vases, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, mark of Kangxi, elegant vases with lobed diamond cartouches enclosing scenes of rockwork, flower gardens on a mottled deep blue ground, later European mounts, the… ***
*** A magnificent Ming style rosewood setting comprising four 'Official's Hat' armchairs and a matching long settee, the finely crafted setting in richly toned yellow and near black hardwood featuring splats with archaistic relief carved motifs, pierced… ***
*** A magnificent Chinese sterling silver tazza, early 20th century, the large shallow dish featuring a band of intricate relief dragon motifs supported by a standing dragon realistically treated all mounted to a convex base also featuring a relief dragon… ***
*** A matching pair of enamel decorated Chinese cups, 20th century, in a fencai palette, the tapering cups with a slightly everted rim above a small circular foot, decorated throughout with finely painted birds in a peony landscape. Height 6.5 cm. Diameter 11… ***
*** An iron tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A brass-mounted Chinese sang de boeuf-glazed vase the vase possibly Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the mounts possibly, 19th century of broad baluster form, the top mounted with a foliate-cast brass rim with scrolling handles falling to the vase shoulders, the… ***
*** A Chinese four panel porcelain screen, early 20th century, the four panels depicting the seasons with various birds among the trees set in a pierced frame with scrolling vines and bats. Height 87 cm. Width 93 cm ***
*** A Wedgwood 'Fairyland' lustre 'Daventry' footed bowl by daisy Makeig-Jones, 1920s body shape 'Daventry 3427, Decoration Pattern Z5418, the Exterior with a Repeated Chinese Landscape of Pavilions, Bridges, and Trees on An Orangeground Within Borders, the… ***
*** A large Chinese red porcelain double-gourd vase, late 19th century, with substantial relief decoration of playing children, a temple, a bamboo thicket, a gnarled pine tree and bountiful blossom boughs executed and applied in a multi dimensional form.… ***
*** A Chinese soup bowl, bearing Yung Cheng mark (1723-1735), decorated with bats and peaches on a white ground. Height 7 cm. Diameter 14 cm ***
*** A Large Chinese Floor Vase. Qianlong Period Style (1736-1795). The bulbous base tapering to a narrow neck highly decorated with scenes of deer in the woodlands and with decorative deer head lugs to each side. Stamped to base. Height 45 cm Diameter 35 cm ***
*** A signed Chinese Mammoth ivory carving of a man, probably Republic era, mid 20th century, in typical tea stained coloration, the figure of a seated, robed and bearded man with well carved facial features, lightly inked with script to the robe; archaic… ***
*** A vintage ivory okimono of boatmen with a fishing net, Showa period, circa 1960s, finely carved with a small boat moving through aquatic plants, one boatmen controlling the oars, the other casting an exquisitely carved mesh net over the waves, with a… ***
*** A charming, Japanese bronze figure. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, the gentleman takes a short rest sitting atop a bale of bundled rice husks, his tobacco pouch in one hand, stamped to base, includes original timber base. Height 17 cm. Width 17 cm… ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, in the early Qing manner and of compressed cauldron form, waisted and with a flattened rim, with twin upright loop handles and in chocolate to pale gold shade, with recessed seal mark in relief underside, height 8.5 cm, diameter… ***
*** A Fuchi-Kashira (collar & Pommel) ***
*** A Japanese two handled Satsuma vase by Kinkozan ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold and silver lacquer Inro ***