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Shapiro Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Satsuma bowl by Kinkozan, from the Meiji period, decorated inside and out with various faces, on a gilt ground ***
*** Four Chinese famille rose figures of immortals, 19th/20th century, each standing on a turquoise base, wearing coloured robes and holding their various attributes, three restored (4), approx. Height 21.5 cm ***
*** Chinese famille rose porcelain ginger jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, decorated with peonies and peacocks, blue double circle mark to underside, height 15.5 cm ***
*** Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of squat spherical form, height 14 cm, diameter. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Satsuma vases, second half 20th century, each decorated with figures in high relief and gilt highlights, Satsuma marks to undersides (2), height 31 cm. Provenance: The collection of Hermitage, Vaucluse, NSW ***
*** Chinese Jun ware conical form bowl, of song type, having inverted foliated rim and all over smooth crackled lavender tonal glaze. Diameter 12 cm ***
*** Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware, partly unglazed, one vase with artist's seal impressed to underside (2), height 21 cm, length 54 cm, height 13 cm, length 47.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman… ***
*** Three green jade Phalices ***
*** Chinese blanc-de-chine figure of Guanyin 20th century one hand restored, together with a blanc-de-chine figure of Buddha, retains wax seal (2) ***
*** Two Chinese carved ivory card cases 19th/20th century each of rectangular form, decorated with scholars and attendants in pavilion setting (2) ***
*** Japanese shibayama and ivory case of rectangular form, the front decorated with birds amongst lacquer foliage, the reverse with couple and child ***
*** Japanese carved ivory page turner Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated with figures wearing kimonos, signed ***
*** Chinese blanc de chine figure of Guanyin, seated and wearing a beaded ruyi necklace, one finger (A/F), height 22 cm. Provenance: The collection of a lady, Darling point ***
*** Chinese porcelain Goldfish bowl, interior showing seven goldfish swimming amidst aquatic plants, retains paper label 'Chinese 1865', Chinese character marks to base, diameter 27 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory Shunga okimono, early 20th century, hair engraved and stained with ink, signed, length 5 cm ***
*** Pair of Japanese inlaid bronze vases by Mitsufune, Meiji period (1868-1912) of slender form, inlaid in silver, gilt, and copper, depicting onagadori (phoenix chicken) perched on a gnarled branch of flowering plum, pair signed with chiselled signature to… ***
*** Japanese bamboo walking stick Meiji period (1868-1912) carved with a monkey stealing from a fruit basket ***
*** Near pair of south East Asian ceramic storage vessels, with bright blue glaze, decorated with dragons and birds in relief (2) approx., height 60 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney ***
*** Chinese school (20th century), four cigarette advertising posters, c. 1930, Hatamen, Pirate and gold bar cigarettes (4), 75 x 51 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved hardwood side chairs, rectangular seats, with shaped apron below, supported on four curved legs (2), height 120 cm width 50 cm depth 39 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes ***
*** David Linley for Winsor & Newton. Drawing Ink Set, designed 2016, one calligraphy pen with five changeable nibs, eight various coloured inks, sycamore veneer box with embossed Linley monogram to edge, 37 cm x 20 cm x 7.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Pair of Chinese blue and white covered ginger jars, 19th century, decorated with peony and double happiness (2). Height 21 cm ***
*** Three Japanese graduated porcelain Imari bowls, decorated in shades of blue, orange and green depicting floral sprays, geometric designs and phoenixes on a white background (3), diameter 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Japanese Arita porcelain jardiniere, Meiji period (1868-1912), rectangular shape, blue transfer decoration of irises in a pond, footed, height 12.5 cm width 37.5 cm depth 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Bronze figure of Shiva Nataraja the figure is balanced upside down on one hand. Height 18.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Laszlo, Engla Antiques, Sydney, 1980. Estate of D'Arcy Ryan ***
*** Thai Sawankhalok celadon bowl (A/F). Diameter 30.5 cm ***
*** Chinese ivory figure, 19th century depicting two figures, one holding flowers, the other a food container, signed to base. Height 16.5 cm ***
*** Japanese cloisonne vase decorated with dragons and exotic birds. Height 20 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white moon flask vase. Decorated with two temple dogs, together with a blue vase and a blue and white ginger jar (3). Height 25.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Nancy Melick, NSW ***
*** Two Chinese opium pipes. Inlaid with bronze and mother-of-pearl, together with a Chinese wooden tea caddy inlaid with mother-of-pearl (3). Approx. Height 21 cm ***
*** Pair of 18th century Chinese blue and white export tea bowls, together with two other 19th century pieces of blue and white (af) ***
*** Chinese Longquan Celadon Bowl, Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), finely wheel-thrown porcelain with pale blue-green glaze, incised decoration of three serene buddhas reclining amongst clouds, diameter 17.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of an Artist, Sydney ***
*** Chinese soapstone carving of two fishermen with children, 19th/20th century, the stone of a yellow tone with light red inclusions, on carved wooden stand. Height 12 cm ***
*** Chinese console table, c. 1930, rectangular red lacquer wooden top, above an intricate bamboo reticulated base, loss of lacquer (A/F), height 89 cm, width 222 cm, depth 33 cm. Provenance: Orient house. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chinese elm or Ju wood altar table, early 20th century, rectangular top, above four round section legs joined by stretchers, with elongated bridle joints, height 87 cm, width 106 cm, depth 64.5 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney ***
*** Japanese carved boxwood okimono, depicting three wise monkeys, on wooden stand, height 9 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars. c. 19th Century, lidded, cobalt oxide and white glaze, decoration depicting birds, flowers and trees, one lid surmounted by seated lion finial, the other lid finial missing, some chips (A/F)(2), height 45.5 cm.… ***
*** Shoji Hamada (Japanese, 1894-1978), bowl, Showa era, wheel-thrown glazed stoneware decorated with oxide painted flowers, hairline cracks to rim and crazing to glaze (A/F), height 12 cm diameter 19 cm. Provenance: David Jones gallery 1971. Private… ***
*** Pair of Chinese black lacquer bedside cabinets, 20th century, each with a single panel door, decorated with figures in township landscape, painted birds and flowers to side, on bracket feet (2), height 61 cm width 51 cm depth 38 cm each. Provenance: The… ***
*** Chinese hardwood and mother-of-pearl inlaid console table, the rectangular top inlaid with flowers, birds and foliage, above an apron carved with bats and taoist symbols, raised on four legs surmounted by stylised clouds, height 112 cm width 122 cm depth… ***
*** Chinese scholar's rock, the grey stone with an irregular structure with circular opening, on wooden stand, height 25.5 cm (including. Stand) ***
*** Two large Japanese Arita porcelain chargers, Meiji period (1868-1912), cobalt blue underglaze decoration, one depicting floral sprays and the other a koi fish (2), diameter 43.5 cm (largest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chinese interior painted glass snuff bottle, of ovoid flat form, painted with cranes by a river, agate stopper, 10 x 11 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney ***
*** Chinese blue and white Six-hole porcelain vase, lobed vase with five holes rising to a tall central neck with flared rim, decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling vines, height 26 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney ***
*** Chinese Longquan celadon bowl unglazed foot-ring, probably Qing Dynasty. Diameter 35 cm ***
*** Chinese green hardstone lidded box, carved in the form of a Buddha hand fruit, on wooden stand, height 5 cm width 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart ***
*** Two Chinese blue and white jardinieres, late 19th or early 20th century, both decorated with Qilins and clouds, metal mounted rim (2). Height 13 cm. Height 18 cm ***
*** Baltic pine Chinoiserie painted wardrobe early 20th century the two panelled doors painted with Chinese blue and white vases against a pale blue ground ***
*** Chinese famille rose table lamp, of baluster form with applied boy figures, cream pleated shade, electrified, height 36 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney ***
*** Chinese hardwood nest of tables, carved with leaves (4). Height 62 cm ***
*** Chinese jade carved pendant carved with a cat lying in a recumbent position on leaf, cream jade with brown inclusions, minor chip (A/F). Height 9.2 cm ***
*** Japanese black lacquer altar table, in the Chinese taste, painted throughout with scrolling leaves and lotus flowers, applied with gilt-metal mounts chased with foliage, removable top, height 74 cm, width 125 cm, depth 61 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Chinese 'Famille Noire' vase, 20th century, decorated with mynah birds, butterflies and prunus on black ground, Kangxi mark to base. Height 34.5 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white pear-shaped 'Hu' vase, 20th century, with applied stylised dragon handles, the body is brightly decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage, Qianlong underglaze blue seal mark. Height 16.5 cm ***
*** Chinese soapstone carving of Deers in bamboo Forest, 19th/20th century, the stone of a cream tone with red and brown inclusions, on wooden stand. Height 14 cm ***
*** Italian brass casket, 19th century, with champleve arch panels and velvet lined interior. Height 22.5 cm ***
*** Pair of 19th century painted and carved wood deity figures Rajasthan. Height 87 cm ***
*** Carved soapstone figure, of a scholar holding a fish together with a soapstone carved ornament. Height 20 cm ***
*** Miniature Satsuma vase, Kinkozan, Meiji period, well decorated with blossom and leaf decoration. Height 6 cm ***
*** Assorted Chinese carved Honan jade figures, 20th century, comprising an eagle standing on a branch, a lady and a pair of Foo dogs (4), height 19 cm (eagle) ***
*** Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, partly unglazed, accented with black glaze and incised decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection… ***
*** Chinese celadon type covered jar, in the form of an owl and suggesting bronze form with incised and stamped all over pattern (a/f). Height 29 cm ***
*** Chinese lacquer panel, children at Play, 18th century, painted on wooden board, framed, 44.5 x 83 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Chinese porcelain Waterdropper, eggplant form with copper red and iron glaze on two block feet, bearing Kangxi six character impressed marks. Length 18 cm ***
*** Large Chinese blue and white jardiniere, depicting figures in a landscape together with a Chinese blue and white vase with dragon decoration (2). Height 40 cm ***
*** Three Ikebana Vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware and porcelain, cream, beige and blush ivory glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (3), height 41 cm, 39 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM.… ***
*** Japanese ivory of a Happy Chap, mid 20th century, holding his gourd of wine, seated beside a mushroom lantern on top of a log, on stand, together with an ivory carving of a bearded old man (2), height 20 cm ***
*** Chinese export carved ivory puzzle Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century each piece with floral reticulated design, in rectangular carved box, with booklet ***
*** Collection of Chinese ceramic birds comprising six chickens and one parrot (7), approx. Height 34.5 cm. ***
*** Japanese bronze pot Taisho / early Showa period (1912-1945) depicting a little boy climbing into a honey pot, the articulated figure wearing a kimono with floral design, signed 'Yoshika' (excellent blossoms), restored ***
*** Murakoshi Takuma (Japanese b. 1954) Shigaraki clay bowl glaze in shades of green. Diameter 22.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker ***
*** Japanese Kuroyaki netsuke of a Mouse, Meiji period, 19th century, with inlaid eyes, holding a nut, unsigned, length 4.3 cm ***
*** Collection of parasols and walking stick handles, 19th century and later, comprising a Chinese silver handle, marked, two Indo Persian bidriware handles, a mother-of-pearl and gilt metal handle and two Indian Kutch white metal handles (6). Provenance: The… ***
*** Chinese pottery garden seats, 20th century, a pierced and beaded pair of white glazed seats and a black glazed seat (3), height 46 cm diameter 32 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Hattakitkosol Somchai (Thai, 1934-2000) fish sculpture, c. 1970 polished brass, signed 'Somchai' and numbered 254 ***
*** Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, each of baluster form with pierced gilded handles, decorated with orange flowers and temples against a cobalt blue ground, one (A/F) (2), height 57 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney ***
*** Collection of Chinese glazed porcelain snuff bottles, comprising seven bottles of various sizes and shapes, decorated with dragons and bright coloured glazes (7), height 8.5 cm (tallest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chinese, six Pottery jars, glazed green (6), height 12 cm, each. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes, Sydney ***
*** Japanese porcelain Imari umbrella stand, of cylindrical form, decorated in design of flowers and bamboo, height 61.5 cm diameter 22 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW ***
*** Four Straits Chinese famille rose plates decorated with phoenix and peony blooms on white ground, mark to base. Diameter 14.4 cm ***
*** Pair of famille verte vases, mounted as lamps, decorated with birds and butterflies amidst flowers (2). Height 64 cm ***
*** Large Chinese blue and white dragon bowl, 19th or early 20th century, incised character mark on the unglazed base. Diameter 28.5 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white bell and barrel, 20th century, both decorated with a variation of Qilin and Clouds, suspended from ebonized stands (2) ***
*** Chinese silver rickshaw condiment holder marked to base, weight 183 grams. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Oribe Hibachi, Japanese pottery hand warmer, c. 1970 green copper glaze with painted fan motifs. Height 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection ***
*** Chinese soapstone carving Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting four Foo dogs playing with ball, retains decal label 'David HO Oriental Art', inscribed mark to underside. Height 10.5 cm ***
*** George III sterling silver teapot, mark of Joshua Jackson, London, 1782, of oval shape, embossed in high relief and engraved with an oriental scene, the lid surmounted by finial modelled as a Chinese merchant, with wooden scroll handle, hallmarked, approx… ***
*** Three Japanese Chawan bowls, glazed earthenware, comprising an Onibe style bowl with green drip glaze, a blue and white bowl signed 'Satoshi' and a grey and iron oxide bowl (3), height 9 cm (onibe green). Provenance: Private Collection, Brisbane ***
*** Chinese blue and white porcelain vase and cover, 20th century, decorated with scrolling foliage, the shoulders with lion heads, the domed cover surmounted by a temple dog finial, height 58 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb,… ***
*** Chinese red cinebar lidded box with blue enamel interior, height 5 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Chinese blue and white porcelain jar of melon shape, decorated with fruits and squirrels. Height 17 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white bowl decorated with flowers, Wanli six-character underglaze blue seal mark to base. Height 6.4 cm ***
*** Chinese famille rose bowl the outside decorated with birds and flowers, the interior with blue and white designs, Xuantong six character mark to base. Height 8.7 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese floral lobed vases and covers, 20th century, height 35 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Chinese Swatow ware together with three other provincial blue and white dishes (4). Diameter 19.5 cm 19 cm 20.5 cm 23.5 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved ivory horses, Republic period, 20th century, with polychrome decoration, on wooden stands (2), height 13 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney ***