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Oriental — Shapiro Auctioneers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Oriental
- Art (62)
- Brass (3)
- Bronze (80)
- Brush Pot (10)
- Ceramics - Chinese (342)
- Ceramics - Japanese (140)
- Ceramics - Zother (17)
- Cloisonne (36)
- Furniture (122)
- Inro (6)
- Ivory (106)
- Jade (25)
- Netsuke (22)
- Okimono (9)
- Snuff Bottles (18)
- Textiles & Costume (27)
- Zother (208)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Chinese bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with a serene face and elongated earlobes, wearing draping robes with hands in dhyanamudra, seated in dhyanasana, with incised decoration to the robes and a swastika to the chest, on a… | *** |  |
| *** | Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Whirlpool Uzu', c. 2012 eight-fold screen, antique fabric, Japanese paper (washi), ink and crushed-shell pigment (gofun), silver foil, signed, with box | *** |  |
| *** | 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,… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese fish bowls, 19th century traditional blue and white decoration. Height 46.5 cm diameter 54 cm height 45 cm diameter 53 cm. Provenance: ex: Lynette Cunnington Fine Art, Woollahra | *** |  |
| *** | Pu Jin (Chinese 1893-1966) attributed, four equestrian studies, ink and colour on paper, all with inscriptions, artist's signature and seals, moulded wood frames (4). Diameter 48 cm. 70 x 57 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Monumental pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, 20th century, depicting in bright coloured enamel the legend of the 108 Stars of Destiny from the Chinese novel written by Shui Hu Zhuan, on carved wooden stands (2), height 168 cm. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Bou Entrancement', c. 2012 six-fold screen, Japanese paper (washi), ink, crushed-shell pigment (gofun), gold leaf, and silk on paper, signed | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese porcelain table lamp, early 20th century, the twin handle vase decorated with a rocky landscape and later turned into a lamp. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Jade Moghul bowl, body incised with a repeating floral pattern, the top and bottom rim are banded in a grooved design, the underside of the bowl is rendered in a flower petal design, carved wood stand, 18th century, Chinese workmanship. Height 6.5 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Suite of nine Japanese ivory figures, each modelled as an immortal in various poses, all resting on pierced hardwood bases, (one base lacking a side), overall. Height 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese kingfisher feather, bone and hardstone landscape, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, in high relief depicting a group of figures in a landscape, framed, 71 x 87 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney. The Estate of a lady, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Chinese school, View at Whampoa and Whampoa Reach, two lithographs (2) each 30 x 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, adorned in various jewellery, with lotus blossoms at her shoulders, seated on a double-lotus base. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle | *** |  |
| *** | Important Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), in silver and gilt, the baluster square form body decorated with four panels depicting the four seasons against a black brocade ground with reserves of phoenix, dragons, butterflies and… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese green and aubergine enamelled yellow-ground dragon dishes decorated with two aubergine and green five-clawed dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl, Guangxu six character mark to undersides, Christies Swire labels (2), diameter 13.3 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese porcelain fish bowls, with underglaze blue scrolling decoration on wooden stands. Diameter 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Cantonese famille rose garden seats, mid-19th century, of cylindrical form with pierced interlocking medallions, profusely decorated with panels of figures, flowers and butterflies (2), height 47 cm width 35 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Mallett… | *** |  |
| *** | Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Tane Seed', c. 2012 two-fold screen, Japanese paper (washi), ink, crushed-shell pigment (gofun) and silk on paper, signed, with box | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Huanghuali pierced panel cabinets, 'Miantiaogui' Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), top front and side panels carved with pierced panels of prunus and rockeries, bottom panels carved in mirror reverse panels of bamboo, flowers, prunus and butterflies.… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese blue and white censer and a incense holder, censer late 19th or early 20th century, with mask-head and paw feet, metal mounted rims, foo dog finial and archaistic dragon handles, together with incense holder of baluster form with associated… | *** |  |
| *** | 20th century Chinese school a Chinese calligraphic ink on paper, together with Prawns ink on paper (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese hand painted porcelain plaques plum blossoms and chrysanthemums one decorated with a large tree with blossoming prunus flowers, the other with multicolour chrysanthemums and grasshopper, each scene accompanied with an inscription and artist's… | *** |  |
| *** | Carved ivory figure of Kwan Yin, Goddess of Mercy, standing on lotus base, height 55 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese blue and white porcelain Hu, Qing Dynasty, profusely painted in cobalt blue with leafy floral scrolling and auspicious symbols below narrow bands of cloud form and dragons, with bamboo lug handles, Qianlong six character seal marks to base,… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a double-lotus base, with remnants of gilding, height 29.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle | *** |  |
| *** | Black lacquer writing cabinet, Japanese c. 1860, with raised gilt decoration of birds, flowers and scrolls, two cupboard doors open to reveal eight small drawers and six open shelves, with writing slope below. Height 215 cm. Width 125 cm. Depth 58 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | 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,… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese hardstone overlay six-panel screen, c. 1900, each panel rendered in five sections with ritual vessels potted with flowers of the four seasons in multi-coloured hardstones, carved dragons and qilins, height 162 cm, width 228 cm. Provenance: The… | *** |  |
| *** | Impressive Japanese inlaid bronze Koro on stand by Hoshiyama Somin, Meiji period (1868-1912) the elongated body with applied dragon handles, decorated with two panels enclosing birds amidst fruiting and flowering branches, on a floral motif ground, the… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze footed bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, of oval shape with elaborate incised decoration of stylised clouds and geometric motifs, together with a Chinese bronze incense burner, with two dragon handles and a Chinese archaic… | *** |  |
| *** | Namikawa Sosuke workshop (1847-1919), Japanese bronze, silver and enamel covered box the cover with an enamel panel of two carp and a turtle swimming above water plants designed in wireless cloisonne, with silver interior, signed with the seal of Namikawa… | *** |  |
| *** | Six Chinese framed panels Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) from a larger screen, ink and colour on paper, depicting a palace bustling with activity, with musicians in a courtyard, children at play, ladies and nobles on horseback with attendants, framed (6), 202 x… | *** |  |
| *** | Tibeto-Chinese gilded bronze figure of white Tara, 18th-19th century, with coral and stone inlaid decoration, the Bodhisattva modelled seated on a lotus base with its hands in mudra, wearing jewellery, anklet and bracelets, the shoulders surrounded with… | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory okimono, Japanese, figural carving of a Samurai helping a drunken friend, flanked by sake merchant, bill of sale available. Height 20 cm. Exhibited formerly on loan to the Pittsburgh Museum, ex: H. J Heinz collection, ex: Ashkenazie & Company 1982.… | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Two blanc-de-chine porcelain brush pots, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and later, each cylindrical pot with high relief moulded decoration, together with a cylindrical white glazed brush pot and a celadon brush pot (4), height 11.5 cm diameter 13.5 cm, height… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of hardwood mounted famille rose circular panels, late Qing/early Republic, each depicting painted mountainous river landscape scenes with figures below an inscription and mounted in carved hardwood stand in the form of scrolling clouds and waves… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese porcelain plaque, probably Republic period (1912-1949), painted in fencai enamels with a seated monk nourishing the five bats (wu fu), his lion alongside, inscription and artist's seal. 30 x 43 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinoiserre Lacquared cabinet on stand, with fretwork top, the cabinet enclosed by two doors, each with brass hinges and corners, the whole well decorated with figures in landscape, flowers and foliage, on silver lacquered stand. Height 153 cm. Width 84… | *** |  |
| *** | Carved hardwood Chinese altar table, 19th century, the pierced apron with eight carved jade discs, raised on four legs, height 85 cm, width 130 cm, depth 44 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Queensland. Private Collection, Melbourne | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese carved bone horses | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze Buddha, Ming period on lotus base, retains paper exhibition label, height 32 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW | *** |  |
| *** | 20th century Chinese school calligraphic scroll ink on paper | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Yoshin six panel screen (Byobu), Edo period, 19th century depicting the poet Kanzan and the Daoist sage Jittoku, ink on silvered ground, framed, 111 x 281 cm. Provenance: on loan at the Art Gallery of NSW. | *** |  |
| *** | Ding Yanyong (Chinese, 1902-1979), woman on a Donkey, ink on paper, horizontal scroll painting depicting a woman riding a donkey, signed, framed, 51.5 x 68.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from East & West Art, year of the dragon Sixth Exhibition, 1982 | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese export black lacquer cabinet on stand, late 19th century, the two door cabinet decorated with figures in garden scenes, with flowers and birds, enclosing an arrangement of eleven decorated lacquer drawers, on a European Chinoiserie stand with… | *** |  |
| *** | Large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster shape with two loop handles, decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling vines, underglaze blue seal mark to underside, restored rim, height 63 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese famille rose garden seats, early 20th century, each drum-form seat painted with fruiting branches and flowers (2), height 45 cm diameter 33 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of monumental Japanese Arita porcelain vases, of octagonal shape, painted with phoenixes amongst blossoming foliage in underglaze blue, lacking lids and one with two firing cracks secured stapled repairs (2), height 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… | *** |  |
| *** | 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 carved celadon and russet jade figure of a ram, the crouching figure on a carved wooden stand, height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Impressive Japanese bronze Koro by Seimin, Meiji period (1868-1912) the flattened spherical lobed body cast with twelve cartouches featuring the Zodiac animals, the lid surmounted by an eagle standing on a rock with outspread wings, the incense burner… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese silk paintings ink and colour on silk, depicting birds by a pond with large water lilies, framed (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Attributed to Xu Beihong (Chinese, 1895-1953), Galloping Steed, ink and watercolour on paper, signed u.l.c. With Chinese characters and stamp, 20 x 26 cm. Provenance: private Collectuion, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese white jade kylin dragon magnifying glass, the belt-hook carved with a dragon head, with gilded brass fittings, length 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese large blue and white export ware Arita charger, Edo period, 18th/19th century, decorated with pavilions in a river setting, in the style of the Kangxi period, four pontil scars to base, diameter 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 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… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese carved hardwood folding chairs, with copper applique to foot rest and arms, seats appear to be re-strung, (2), height 110 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese famille jaune porcelaine vase of bottle form, decorated with dragons and scrolling lotus vines | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese porcelain baluster vase, with all over bat decoration. Height 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Figural bronze vase from the Meiji period, the squat globular vessel, modelled in the form of a family of elephants with their trunks united | *** |  |
| *** | 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 | *** |  |
| *** | Afghan wall hanging c. 1920 hand woven and painted, depicting a female dancer | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese bronze double gourd vase Qing dynasty (1644-1912) the double gourd vase with a rich brown patina, the sides applied with parcel gilt foo dog handles, the underside with apocryphal six-character Xuande period reign mark | *** |  |
| *** | Bronze figure of an elephant, Meiji period, c. 1890, naturalistically modelled balancing on a ball, standing atop a wooden base, signed 'Tsunemitsu Saku', height 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD | *** |  |
| *** | Ormolu mounted and lacquered Chinoiserie cabinet, 20th century, in the manner of Antoine Krieger, the shaped marble top above a pair of cupboard doors decorated with Chinese lacquer panels, the interior fitted with adjustable shelves, height 117.5 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese eggshell porcelain tea service c. 1922 hand painted with cherry blossoms on an orange ground, comprising eleven dessert plates, eleven cups, twelve saucers, one low bowl, two teapots, two sugar bowls, two milk jugs, one salt and pepper shaker,… | *** |  |
| *** | Thai bronze Buddha Ayutthaya period, 18th century the standing figure with both hands raised in abhaya mudra, on a circular base | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese hardwood and grey marble inset scholars writing table, the rectangular top with three inset grey white marble slabs over three drawers, the 'Cracked ice' open fret pedestals below further drawers, with moulded and raised panel detail throughout,… | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory carving, Japanese, Meiji period, standing female figure with her left hand holding her hair while her right hand is attempting to comb it, signed Doho. Height 43 cm. Exhibited: Ex: Ashkenazie & Company. Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese Meijii period ivory okimono, c. 1890, modelled as a farmer in traditional robes; with basket poised to catch the hen and chicks at his feet, resting on the original ebonised stand .signed to base. Height 10 cm, overall. Height 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a man, his head wrapped in a scarf, his dress richly decorated with gilded ferns, a basket slung over one shoulder, a paddle in his right hand, and a pouch at his waist, as he balances… | *** |  |
| *** | Tadashi Nakayama (Japanese, b. 1927), dancing horse 1974 woodblock editioned 72/75, dated, signed and editioned under image '1974, Nakayama, 72/75, 68 x 58 cm. Provenance: Franell Gallery, Tokyo, label for Franell Gallery,Tokyo | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese carved ivory okimono of a Takarabune, Meiji/Taisho period, the 'Seven Gods of good Fortune' standing on the open deck with their respective attributes, the hull of simulated wood planks with a ho-o figurehead, on a wood stand carved with… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese carved four panel screen, each section inset with two marble panels hand painted with continuous ceremonial scenes. 200 cm. X 59 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese cabinet on stand, 19th century, the black lacquer doors painted and gilt with pavilions in a mountainous landscape, large gilt metal key escutcheon and hinges, opening to reveal decorated small drawers raised on a later stand with cabriole legs,… | *** |  |
| *** | Japanese lacquered square Inro, 19th century, decorated in gold tiramaki-e with leaves and a flower cart beside a brushwood fence accented with inlaid shell, sliding open to reveal a set of six interior drawers with metal pulls embellished in nashiji,… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of hardwood mounted famille rose circular panels, late Qing/early Republic, each depicting painted mountainous river landscape scenes with figures below an inscription and mounted in carved hardwood stand in the form of scrolling clouds and waves,… | *** |  |
| *** | 20th century Chinese school water buffalo ink on paper | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory and gourd cricket cage Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) moulded of tapering hexagonal form, featuring floral arrangements in vases interspersed by inscription, surmounted by an ivory double-tiered rim with pierced tortoise shell cover, worked in… | *** |  |
| *** | 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.… | *** |  |
| *** | Netsuke of a reclining ox, Tokyo, mid-19th century, in the style of Minko, highly finished black ebony body, with carved ivory horns and brass eyes, the two himotoshi consist of large oval holes ringed with ivory, unsigned. Provenance: Purchased from… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese Langyao-type sang de boeuf vase, 18th or 19th century, decorated with deep red tones thinning to a mushroom colour at the mouth and pooling on the high foot, off-white glazed base, exposed foot rim burnt dark brown, with associated wood stand.… | *** |  |
| *** | Blanc De chine figure, 20th century, depicting Guanying riding a lion, with associated wood stand. Height 40 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese Mughal style agate wine pot, the carved loop handle with suspended ring, minor (A/F). Height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese export black and gilt lacquer cabinet on stand 19th century the exterior decorated with buildings and trees, with two doors enclosing a fitted interior, the doors decorated to the inside with bamboo trees and flowers | *** |  |
| *** | Exceptional 19th century Chinese ivory figure of Guan Yin, modelled as the deity in full headdress, jewelled, in tonal dress, clasping her precious vase in one hand, signed to Chien Leong to base. Height 41.5 cm. Provenance: The estate of the late Rita… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese white jade snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, of flattened upright form, with two carved Taoti masks on each sides, with stopper, height 7 cm. Provenance: Lammert Brothers Auctioneers, Hong Kong, Lot 58, 13 October 1977 | *** |  |
| *** | Suite of eight Chinese ivory figures, each modelled as an immortal in various poses, all resting on pierced hardwood bases, (one base lacking a side), overall. Height 21 cm | *** |  |