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Oriental — Shapiro Auctioneers

$192,000
Chinese bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni Qing Dynasty…
$67,200
Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Whirlpool Uzu', c. 2012…
$45,600
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…
$30,240
Two Chinese fish bowls, 19th century traditional blue and white…
Auction House:
Shapiro Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Chang Xugong (Chinese, b. 1957), man with dog, embroidery on fabric, 101 x 81 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes, Sydney ***
*** Chang Xugong (Chinese, b. 1957), Karaoke, embroidery on fabric, 101 x 81 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes, Sydney ***
*** Chang Xugong (Chinese, b. 1957), man with a dog, 2007, embroidery on fabric, dated lower right corner '2007', 100 x 80 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes, Sydney ***
*** Chang Xugong (Chinese, b. 1957), pig, 2006, embroidery on fabric, 100 x 89 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes, Sydney ***
*** 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 ***
*** Chinese lacquered and gilt alter table, with carved and pierced detail, restoration to legs (A/F). Height 82 cm. Width 36 cm. Length 161 cm ***
*** Thai bronze head of Buddha sculpture, mounted on rectangular wooden base. Height 47 cm ***
*** Two similar Chinese blue and white vases, late 19th or early 20th century, both decorated with Qulin and clouds, base of one with four character mark Jin Tang Fu Ji (Jin Tong Fu Company) (2). Height 29 cm ***
*** Two Chinese large blue and white ginger jars, late 19th century, featuring four stylised double happiness characters on lid and body surrounded by stylised flowers and geometric borders (2), height 43 cm 45 cm. Provenance: Lynette Cunnington Antiques,… ***
*** Chinese famille porcelain teapot, together with a brush pot, footed serving dish and two small flat serving dishes with hand painted decoration of a girl holding cherry blossoms (5) ***
*** Chinese Swatow porcelain dish, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, decorated in red and green on lattice ground, the reverse with flowers and blue leaf mark, diameter 27 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, 20th century, decorated with deer among trees, goat mask handles, together with a jardiniere decorated with boys among flowering plants, between Greek key rims, large lion mask handles (3), height 32 cm, 26… ***
*** Chinese famille verte baluster vase the panels decorated with figures in a landscape and birds on branches, twin handles in the shape of dragons, Chinese character stamp to base, height 37 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), Sorgi, vase, c. 1976, glazed ceramic, artist's signature and Japanese symbol incised to base. Height 34.5 cm ***
*** Chinese hardwood side table ***
*** Vishnu, carved stone fragment on timber base. Height 28 cm Provenance: David Jones Gallery, Sydney ***
*** Ebonised table screen, Ching period an inset rectangular porcelain plaque decorated with scholars, raised on a pierced trestle support base. Height 68 cm ***
*** 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 ***
*** Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of torus shape, artist's seal impressed near base, height 32.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, coiled stoneware, incised textural line decoration accented with white glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 53 cm, length 53.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman… ***
*** Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, blue glaze with incised line decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 46.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of large Chinese blue and white porcelain vases and covers decorated with pheasants amidst blossoming trees (2) ***
*** Japanese ivory carving of a chick hatching from an egg, signed, height 6 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white musk-mallow palace style bowl finely painted in cobalt-blue, the exterior decorated with scrolling musk-mallow, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a single stylised flower within a double circle, Chenghua mark to base,… ***
*** Japanese wood netsuke figural group, Edo period, 19th century, by Gyokuzan, depicting an oni washing a man's back in a bath, signed to underside, height 3.6 cm ***
*** Chinese carved opal snuff bottle, carved in high relief with boy and cat playing amongst flowers, surmounted by a coral stopper, height 6 cm ***
*** Ivory netsuke of a Shishi, Edo period, 19th century, the mythical animal with its cub, shown on a pierced ball enclosing a small stained ivory ball, the eyes inlaid with blue glass, signed, height 3.5 cm ***
*** Large Japanese bronze vase of trumped form with black patina, the side applied with a dragon, signed ***
*** Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled black stoneware vase, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's stamp to base. Height 13.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker ***
*** Yasuhisa Kohyama, (b. 1936), vase six panelled stoneware vase, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface. Height 26 cm. Provenance: Freeland gallery, Estate of Prof. Alan Walker ***
*** Famille verte shallow plate, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, decorated with figures in a landscape on pale celadon ground, Qianlong seal mark to the reverse, diameter 25.5 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled as a .great man in full robes, sceptre in one hand, scroll in the other, with a attendant to one side, riding a shi shi, all resting on a pierced band of roses. Height 11 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… ***
*** Japanese carved ivory okimono of man on a horse, depicting a bearded man wearing a traditional robe on horseback, on wooden stand, height 26 cm (overall) ***
*** Indian brass and carved timber door, 20th century, with repousse decoration, on wrought iron base, 197 x 91 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Canton famille rose vases, late 19th century, colorfully enameled on each side with court scenes reserved on a field strewn with flowers, birds and butterflies, scrolling gilt chilong applied to necks (2), height 30 cm. Provenance: Private… ***
*** Myung Nam An (South Korean, b. 1969). Two Eye Sculptures, c. 2016, both glazed porcelain, surmounted by black domes, one in the shape of a pine cone, the other surrounded by multi-coloured butterflies (2), height 14 cm (tallest). Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Myung Nam An (South Korean, b. 1969). Golden Ball Eye, 2018, slip-cast yellow porcelain shaped like a cauliflower surmounted by a gold hemisphere, height 14 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Philip Carr ***
*** Chinese porcelain vase table lamp, painted with mythical beasts and flowers, with giltwood base, with cream shade, electrified, height 66 cm. Provenance: The Estate of a lady, Sydney ***
*** Two bronze Buddha's, Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, seated with legs crossed, raised on a pedestal base containing three smaller seated Buddha's, together with a Shakyamuni Buddha, seated with legs crossed, raised on a pedestal base (2), height 28 cm,… ***
*** Chinese blue and white porcelain table screen, the plaque painted with qilins, clouds, and a flaming pearl, mounted on an elaborately carved stand. Measurement in stand height 77 cm, width 53.5 cm, length 28 cm ***
*** Gilt Buddha statue, early 20th century, comprising two parts with gilt standing Buddha on painted wooden plinth of octagonal shape. Mounted height 180 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese square tables, square top with inset cane panel (2), height 43 cm, width 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Judy Cuppaidge ***
*** Chinese Swatow porcelain charger, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, decorated in red and green with phoenix, dragons chasing flaming balls and flower heads, diameter 39 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Painted ivory parrot, possibly Meiji period perched on carved wood twig, height 15 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman ***
*** Chinese famille rose table lamp, 20th century, depicting two ladies in a garden, with gilt-wood cap and base, electrified, height 70 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Korean cedar and hardwood Tansu, two door compartment above three small drawers and four long drawers, with brass hardware. Height 136 cm. Width 106 cm. Depth 46 cm ***
*** Carved celadon glazed bottle vase the body and neck of the vase beautifully carved with two dragons disporting among bats and clouds under a smooth celadon ground of blue tone stopping neatly above the foot, Qianlong incised six character seal marks.… ***
*** Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), spring storm, vase, c. 1976, glazed stoneware. Height 46 cm ***
*** Near pair of Chinese black lacquer and overlay bedside cabinets 20th century each two door cabinet overlaid with pagodas in landscapes, and birds amongst flowers in hardstones, mother-of-pearl and bone (2), height 93 cm, 64 cm, depth 31 cm; height 91 cm,… ***
*** Chinese jade Amulet pendant Ming Dynasty pierced work, with 14ck gold rings. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: Estate of D'Arcy Ryan ***
*** Kishino Kan (Japanese, b.1975), large Yakishime jar, c. 2010, wood fired stoneware with flowing ash glaze, height 48 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Robert Yellin Yakimono gallery, Kyoto, 2018 ***
*** 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 ***
*** Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built earthenware, light sandy brown glaze, artist's stamp impressed to underside, with box, height 28 cm, length 38 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private… ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved and pierced ivory tusk vases, c. 1920, decorated with figures in landscape, on wooden stands (A/F) (2), height 11.5 cm ***
*** Japanese carved ivory okimono of a hunter by Rakushin, Meiji period (1868-1912) wearing straw sandals and walking across a tree trunk, carrying a rabbit, roped by its feet and suspended from a rifle slung over his right shoulder, the base signed -… ***
*** Japanese bronze group of an elephant and two tigers 20th century realistically cast with the elephant fighting off two fierce tigers, with ivory tusks, signed to the underside, on carved wood stand ***
*** Japanese ivory okimono of Buddha, Meiji period modelled seated with simple robes, with incised prunus to verso, resting on a single lotus throne and stepped base, encased in a contemporary leather travelling case. Height 11 cm ***
*** Chinese Ivory Figure of Shao Lin, c1900 clad in simple robes, having a peach blossom in one hand and his staff in the other, resting on a stepped circular timber socle base, height 29 cm ***
*** Chinese Cultural Revolution Propaganda figural group, c. 1970, green glazed porcelain, comprising five figures with hands raised saluting central figure of Chairman Mao, height 44 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes ***
*** Chinese black lacquer console table, 20th century, the rectangular top above an intricate reticulated base, height 91 cm, width 225 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: Maning & Maning, Sydney, April 2005. Private collection, Sydney ***
*** Four Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and later, comprising a pair of baluster vases with cover, one restored, a baluster vase with cover decorated on each side with two figures holding a large vase, four-character mark to… ***
*** Chinese famille rose and powder blue ground porcelain covered jar, late Qing/Republic period, of baluster form, painted with pear shape and geometric panels decorated with figures in a garden, all reserved on a powder-blue ground, underglaze blue double… ***
*** Four Chinese famille rose vases, 20th century, comprising a pair of floral vases, and two vases decorated with figures in gardens, painted red marks to bases (4), height 24.5 cm, 24 cm, 23.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Japanese two panel folding screen, Meiji (1868-1912), decorated with cranes beside pine trees and flowers, framed (A/F), 168 x 189 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Japanese vase, c. 1960, cast bronze, of baluster form, with carp motif, signed on the side and base, height 38 cm, diameter 26 cm. Provenance: Kazari, Melbourne. Private Collection, Melbourne ***
*** Pair of Chinese hardwood High-back armchairs, each with a curved back splat, above a rectangular seat, on square legs joined by stretchers (2), height 121 cm ***
*** Two Chinese porcelain figures, Qing Dynasty, the two reclining figures smoking opium, holding a pipe in one hand and resting their heads in the other, one retains Christie's label (2), height 8 cm width 19 cm; height 8 cm width 17.5 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** 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 ***
*** Japanese shibayama carved ivory mushroom, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically carved as a mushroom and inlaid with insects, artist's signature to side, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, SA ***
*** Four Chinese glazed pottery parrots, Sancai green glaze, on rocky base (4), approx. Height 23 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney ***
*** Japanese bronze Koro, Meiji period with crane finial, Japanese character signed to underside, height 38 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW ***
*** Spode, porcelain part dinner service, early 20th century, decorated with Chinese figures, comprising two tureens and covers, various rectangular platters, plates and dishes (quantity). Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW ***
*** Carved boxwood ruyi sceptre, finely carved with entwined lingzhi mushrooms. Height 32 cm ***
*** Chinese rosewood vitrine cabinet, the two door vitrine finely carved with iris and floral decoration, resting on a similarly carved stand with two drawers. Height 199 cm. Width 110 cm. Depth 46 cm. Provenance: Proceeds to benefit Newington College, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Chinese Cloisonne candlesticks, 19th/20th century, with bell-shaped pedestal base, decorated with flowers and dense lotus scroll on turquoise ground, (A/F) some loss to the enamel. Height 37 cm ***
*** Chinese cloisonne swan figure, finely decorated with red, green, black and blue scrolling motifs on a turquoise ground, on wooden stand, height 40 cm width 60 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in… ***
*** Carved jade Buddha pendant with gold chain ***
*** Tangyao style brushpot, Chinese, Qianlong the cylindrical body with rounded walls and tapered rim decorated in pale enamels with three sages, xingshu script to one side ***
*** Two Chinese Ducai porcelain bowls, probably late Qing Dynasty decorated with fruit and bats, with underglaze blue Yongzheng six-character mark to base (2). Height 4.2 cm diameter 10 cm ***
*** 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 ***
*** Tang style Ferghana horse figure Sancai glaze, standing foursquare on a rectangular plinth. Height 69 cm ***
*** Japanese Satsuma Wakashishi vase, 11 x 9 cm ***
*** Two carved sandstone capitals, 19th century or earlier. Height 32 cm. Width 40 cm. Provenance: Robert Morrison Antiques, Woollahra ***
*** Indian wedding chest, wooden with metal strappings, all over remnants of blue paint, with iron lock, height 99 cm width 138 cm depth 44 cm ***
*** Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, of sculptural shape, matte cream and sandy brown glaze, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelain, each of sculptural shape with black glaze, impressed artist's stamps to undersides, one vase with hairline cracks (2), height 36 cm, 35 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late… ***
*** Chinese export porcelain tureen, painted with English hunting scenes, the panels reserved on an mandarin palette ground, the lid with peach finial, height 22 cm length 41 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Tall Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built, of cylindrical shape with white crackled glaze, artist's mark incised to underside (A/F), height 69 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,… ***
*** 19th century Chinese silk embroidered panel, depicting two women in traditional dress 226 x 125 cm ***
*** Chinese carved stone head of Buddha, on square wood plinth. Height 35 cm ***
*** Gold and black lacquer four-case Inro, Meiji period, 19th century, by Torigoe, of wide form the nashiji ground lacquered and inlaid with five horses, the interior of nashiji, signed, with ojime and boxwood netsuke depicting a man with his fundoshi caught… ***
*** 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 ***