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Auction House:
Elder Fine Art
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Mid 19th century Large Rhinoceros Libation Horn Cup, Deeply carved and pierced with an irregularly shaped rim surrounded by swirling clouds Below is a fruiting and flowering entwirled vine, the whole in a deep amber colour mounted on a carved and pierced… ***
*** Pair of Cloisonne Buddhistic Lions, The fine large cast bronze and cloisonne lions are predominantly turquoise with exposed metal highlights. The bronze manes with finely cast and chased tight curls. Each has a brocaded ribbon collar and trappings with a… ***
*** A Rare Set of Four Fine Quality Chinese Erotica Panels, Each panel of cream silk has applied detail of exquisitely carved and coloured ivory depicting couples in intimate poses in various backgrounds of elegant gardens and pavilions, enhanced with… ***
*** Japanese Meiji gold bronze and silver inlaid miniature chest, of connoisseur quality, a single door to three drawers stepped in size, the fronts of which show various birds in shaped panels, the top with three dragons in a swirling sea, the side panels… ***
*** Elaborate and Intricate Large Throne Chair, For the Emperor's use when visiting high officials. With high sides and back in cherrywood (dark) and contrasted by elm, light used throughout. The back and sides interior decor of a large central jade peach on… ***
*** Impressive Chinese millefiore bottle vase, in rose enamel, Qianlong reign mark drawn on the base in red enamel (1736-1795). Height 59 cm ***
*** An extraordinary pair of profusely carved 19th century Japanese Beds, probably made for export and exhibited at an international Art Fair during the Meiji period (1868-1912), the structures are elaborately carved with mythical creatures emerging from beds… ***
*** A Pair of Chinese Hongmu Side Tables, The pair of tables have undulating convex fronts, the top edge carved with bead and scroll design, the deep fret carved aprons have small animals amongst scrollwork and Kylin amongst foliage in a cartouche, the deeply… ***
*** A Superbly Carved Imposing Hongmu High Square Cabinet, With two doors. Closed in front. Top as li raiseable on brass latches, deeply carved with large medallion housing jade, embossed vertical dragon among clouds and the flaming pearl. Corners filled with… ***
*** A Large Spectacular Cloisonne Censer, With domed cover in cloisonne, gilt fretwork inlaid external jades and coral. The sides of high lid pierced carved with dragons, inlaid jade medallions and a monster half bird and half man with wings and horns. The… ***
*** Large pair of double gourd shaped display stands, in elm wood on a vertical base protruding from larger platform balustraded with heavy bracket support. Stand divided into nine irregular spaces to display artifacts, trimmed both sides with border pattern… ***
*** Impressive large Imari floor vase, the ovoid body painted in red, blue and gilt with two large panels of birds in landscape. Two small panels of flowers, birds and vase, overall decorated with flowers, birds and flower heads, height 133.5 cm includes base ***
*** Pair of large cinnabar lacquered horses, with carved saddles, agate and jade adornments, signed to underneath. 104 x 100 cm ***
*** A rare Hongmu and Huali large decorative screen, dramatic cloisonne panel (rare in this size) in strong colours depicting a lakeside pavilion on a cloudy day with cranes flying overhead with a poem or commendation top left, the pavilion by a bridge and… ***
*** A rare and exceptionally fine Satsuma beaker by Sozan, decorated with a continuous scene of ducks in a stream and on the bank the interior with wisteria hanging down from the gilt rim the rest of the interior plain. All executed in minute details. Signed… ***
*** Xiao Shi (active) 'Standing Women with Musical Instrument and Crested Bird' Watercolour Signed lower left 172 x 92 cm ***
*** Japanese carved ivory, in the form of banana half peeled and tinted, signed and inscribed under. Height 4 x 19 cm ***
*** Antique Chinoiserie two door cabinet, on gilt stand, the lacquered cabinet with carved and painted domestic scenes, the pelmet in the Chinese Chippendale manner. Height 177 x 96 x 32 cm ***
*** An elegant Chinese side table in Huanghuali wood, the deep apron on all four sides with shallow carved design of Taoist symbols amongst scrolling clouds, and inset with Cantonese enamel shaped plaques of peaches, prunus blossom, bats and crabs for… ***
*** Japanese Meiji period bronze pedestal incense burner, of impressive proportions, the decorated circular base on six mask feet, the first tier decorated with animals, the centre column shaped with three dragons entwined pillars, the centre table incised… ***
*** Important pair of cloisonne vases, single silver wire and silver mounted of bright burgundy ground and decorated with pussy willow all over. By Ando Jubei stamped on base. Ex Daunita Rowgowski collection. Ref: Japanese Art and artists of Today. Height 31… ***
*** Ming Guanform jar, an impressive Ming period blue and white guan form baluster jar. Boldly painted in deep inky blue with typical heaped and piled effect and slight blurring of lines. The glaze has a pale celadon tint where thickly applied. The straight… ***
*** XIao Shi (active) 'Women seated on a Balcony with exotic birds', watercolour signed lower left 172 x 92 cm XIao Shi's work concentrates on the disposition of the characters in his painting, they enjoy life, they are pure, natural and vivid. His work… ***
*** An extremely rare and important Japanese Meiji period vase, of slender oviform by Kinkozan with a formal border to the neck and base and an all over ground of finely detailed cell pattern and having three scroll paintings of fine quality - a landscape,… ***
*** A Large Imposing Marriage Screen, Of wood and black lacquer with gilt and colour enamels. A main large panel of embossed landscape, blue mountain wrapped in mist, pines at foot and sides floating on black ground enclosed in a double frame of lotus scrolls… ***
*** Large Tibetan censer decorated with repousse work and Buddhist emblems studded with coral and turquoise, topped with a jade knob. Height 85 cm ***
*** A massive and most impressive Satsuma vase, with two large painted panels on either side. One scene shows a woman out walking amongst cherry blossoms with her children, the other scene relates to autumn where the scene shows people in front of a temple… ***
*** A fine famille rose hundred boy vase, 19th century Quianlong mark. a slender body rising to an elegant floral neck, the central frieze with continuous scene of boys in celebration performing the dragon dance. Yellow, pink and blue over white, 17 cm high ***
*** An exceptional quality large 19th century Japanese Meiji Tokyo signed bronze figured animalier group depicting elephant being attacked by two lions, the elephant having ivory tusks all of the finest detail and quality supported on a naturalistic carved… ***
*** A Most Impressive Chinese Six Panel Lacquered Folding Screen, the panels are decorated with inlays in ivory and coloured stones of boys playing in the courtyard of a grand palace. The figures have gilded decoration. Reverse decorated in gold. lacquer.… ***
*** Chinese Ching period famille verte baluster shaped two handled urn with hand painted figured scene continuous panel. Height 37 cm ***
*** Imposing Chinese octagonal porcelain vase, with applied decoration of the 100 Antiquities. Richly coloured in enamels describing fruits, flowers and insects. Fitted wooden base, late 19th century. Height 59 cm ***
*** Satsuma blue ground vase, with gilded decoration, panel of women and children in a garden setting and a panel of Samurai with a child, by Kinkozan ***
*** Pair of impressive cloisonne vases, the panels on pink grounds and decorated with chrysanthemum, cherry blossom and birds, and with pierced brass bases and shaped rims ***
*** Bronze and cloisonne figure of a deity riding a peacock, the Buddhistic deity (possibly Manjusri) holds a sword and orb and his elaborate headdress is surmounted by a miniature Buddha, the stylized open work feathers of the peacock form a backdrop. He is… ***
*** Japanese Meiji period gold and silver inlaid fan shaped box, the cover with two dragons in a swirling sea, the sides with shaped panels on a cell pattern ground. Height 4.5 x 14 cm ***
*** Late 19th century Japanese Red Lacquer Chest, With four drawers decorated front and sides with iris, black lacquer interior to drawers and cupboard. Height 120 cm ***
*** Exhibition quality Satsuma vase, of attractive proportions, the blue ground with raised gilt floral decoration, finely painted panels. The front is of elegant ladies and girls, the verso with noblemen and a boy, signed Kinkozan. Height 30 cm ***
*** Rare Pair of Japanese Bronze Elephants On wood bases. Signed Height 20 cm ***
*** An impressive large Chinese baluster rose medallion jar with cover, heavily gilded and decorated with figurative panels and exotic birds and butterflies, early 19th century. Height 64 cm ***
*** An important tall bulbous vase painted by Wan Xiliang (b.1922), master porcelain painter from the city of Jingdezhen, the vase is painted with a scene from the story of Tao Yuan San Jie Yi, the painted scene is in a showy garden with a flowering peach. A… ***
*** Pair of Tibetan Censers On tripod dragon heads, the repoussed body studded with turquoise and coral with inset dragon decorated jade medallions and a jade fo dog finial above Height 57 cm ***
*** Large Rectangular Table, Plain top replaced, overhangs border of well carved clouds then lappets before shaped plinth of deep carved dragons, chasing and playing among clouds with flaming pearl on short sides. Connected at corners to legs with dragon mask… ***
*** Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Yamantaka Embracing His Female Sakti, He has multiple arms radiating from his body. Dynamically modelled. Base sealed with copper panel incised with double vajdra. 18th century Height 17 cm Condition: Very good, no losses or… ***
*** A large exhibition quality Satsuma vase by Kinkozan, exquisitely painted and gilded depicting women at leisure under a cherry blossom tree, the reverse panel showing women and samurai in a garden, signed to base, 40 cm high ***
*** A finely carved ivory okimono of a frog catcher, holding a staff and basket, he stands on a carved ivory base, a frog at his feet, his garments finely textured. Signed. Height 15 cm ***
*** Two Early 19th Century Chinese Export Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic 'Crane' Bird Studies With spun brass metal bases. 39 x 35 cm high ***
*** Pair of 18th century bronze Buddhist lions (Fo dogs) on stepped bases with flowing manes, a collar of bells and with flowing ribbons. Height 38.5 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory carving of a Chinese subject of mythological origin, finely carved and beautifully detailed, signed. Meiji period. Height 9 cm ***
*** Japanese Satsuma hand painted gilded vase decorated with five figured scene panels and having dog head handles. Height 32 cm ***
*** A most outstanding and impressive Japanese Imari baluster jar with domed lid and knop finial, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, the decoration is divided into panels with green dragons and ito-o birds. 19th century. Height 82.5 cm ***
*** An exceptional and massive Kutani vase, with all over decoration in iron red, blue, green enamels and gilt, the central panel has a scene of a maple viewing party, the neck and shoulders decorated with dragons and HO-o birds. Meiji period (1868-1912).… ***
*** A pair of fine famille rose enamelled shallow bowls, 19th century Quianlong mark, each beautifully painted with centre panels of antiques and flowering blossom. The underside decorated with flying amber coloured bats, 17 cm diameter ***
*** Exceptionally carved ivory and exotic wood geisha, her carved gown profusely decorated with mother of pearl decoration. Height 26 cm ***
*** A Japanese embellished ivory figure of Shevo-Lau the God of Longevity, holding fungi in one hand and a long staff in the other, the embellishments are inlaid shells and silver wire work fashioned into a fan and jewels etc. Height 25 cm ***
*** An important Japanese Meiji period ivory and Shubiama two door cabinet, opening to reveal three drawers, having silver mounts and the finest dragon mother of pearl decoration, signed with character seal. Height 6 cm ***
*** A fine quality Chinese ivory carving, of a female attendant holding a vase with peony blooms, signed on the base, seal at the back of the costume, late 19th century. Height 30 cm ***
*** Pair of Japanese lidded silver Sake bottles engraved and inlaid with mixed metals, Meiji period c.1890. Height 22 cm ***
*** Chinese black lacquer wall panel, the large rounded oblong wall panel has a raised design of a figure on a Cliff above a river looking down at pavilions surrounded by pine trees. Gilt painted fret to border. 109x xx 234 cm ***
*** Chinese black lacquer wall panel, the large rounded oblong wall panel has a raised design highlighted with gilt of numerous species of waterfowl flying and foraging in a watery landscape. Includes quail, pheasant, duck, cranes etc. Surrounding a pair of… ***
*** A fine ovoid Sastuma vase by Shozan, painted with two decorative panels one with a couple and their children feeding a rooster and hens in a garden setting, the other panel with a scene of officials receiving a group of children, the side panels neck and… ***
*** A rare and important triple seal Kinkozan small bulbous vase, exquisitely decorated with foliage gilt and exotic birds. Height 9 cm ***
*** Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tara, seated in lalitsana position on double lotus throne, her hands in varada and vitarka position, a lotus flower behind left shoulder, elaborate headdress, jewels and dhoti inlaid with coral and turquoise, base is… ***
*** A rare Arita 17th century Dutch East India Company blue and white porcelain shallow bowl ***
*** A fine Nabashima three colour pedestal shallow dish, finely decorated with pomegranates to bowl and symbols of good fortune to underside of rim, 18 cm diameter ***
*** An exceptionally fine pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with flowering prunus, sparrows and chrysanthemums on a deep blue ground on pedestal bases. Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 36 cm ***
*** Napoleon III pagoda top Japonais bijoulerie table, in the manner of Gabriel Viardot with carved grotesque mask legs and open Japanese style carving. 85 x 115 cm ***
*** A fine hexagonal shaped Satsuma bowl, painted and gilt interior with a multitude of people within a garden setting of iris, wisteria etc with fine gilt geometric patterns around the inner and outer rim. Signed on base amongst floral decoration. Diameter… ***
*** Royal blue ground Kinkozan Satsuma four panel vase hand painted with figures, floral and gilt decoration. Height 19 cm ***
*** A fine quality signed Chinese ivory carving, depicting a group of musicians appeasing a dragon on a small gilded plinth. Height of ivory 6.5 cm ***
*** A cloisonne elephant, carrying a vase with a pair of gilt masks holding rings in their mouths for handles either side of bulbous body on high foot, the elephant's head and trunk turned to one side. Gilded ears and tail, covered with a red saddle cloth.… ***
*** A magnificent matched pair of vases, with exceptional quality painted decoration in fencai enamel, the scenes have exotic birds in flowering trees with chrysanthemums and hibiscus flowers. Ring handles applied to the necks. Bases marked with Jingdezhen… ***
*** A finely carved ivory okimono of a merchant, holding a bunch of grapes and a staff standing on a carved ivory base with a basket and hare at his feet, his clothing delicately textured. Signed. Height 16 cm ***
*** A fine small ivory okimono of a man giving a goat a drink from a bowl, a child watches from behind, the figures clothing engraved in detail, all on an ivory base which is inscribed under. Signed. Height 4 cm ***
*** Pair of blue and white Chinese fish bowls, decorated in Kangsi style with water landscapes, the bridge is inscribed Wan Shan Qia o 'Ten Thousand mountain bridge' 44 cmx44.5 cm ***
*** Fine Japanese cloisonne vase in green ground decorated with roses, Showa period c.1940. Height 31 cm ***
*** Pair of large Cantonese double panel vases depicting warriors at battle and also council of war. Height 59 cm ***
*** Most impressive 19th century Burmese dry lacquered gilt decorated figure, of the seated Buddha, 105 x 55 x 41 cm ***
*** High quality Satsumi charger, Meiji period. Lavishly decorated with panels containing figures from the Buddhist, historical and contemporary worlds. Base marked Dai Nippon with Satsuma clan mark. Diameter 36 cm ***
*** Signed Komai box, with all over vine leaf decoration, probably used to contain incense wood. It includes as an accessory a tray decorated in gilt with iris and a duck framed in vine laves, the interior of the upper section is gilded and engraved with… ***
*** Japanese carved ivory, in the form of an apple showing seeds and stem, signed and inscribed under. Height 4 x 10 cm ***
*** A Rare Chinese Fine Quality Ivory and Silk Framed Panel, with one erotic panel hidden. 18 x 14 cm ***
*** Pair of Satsuma vases, squat shaped blue ground double panels of landscape and fence and girls in landscape, signed. Height 9 cm ***
*** A large finely carved okimono of a huntsman resting his foot on a rocky landscape, smoking his pipe, dressed with hood and rifle. Shot game tied to his waist. Fine delicate decoration to clothing both front and back, 20 cm high ***
*** A fine early Ming blue and white shallow bowl, (late 15th century) finely decorated with central panel and borders of flowers and leaves, 38 cm diameter ***
*** Japanese cloisonne tapered vase with pale blue ground, decorated with flowers and blossom, late Meiji period c.1900. Height 28 cm ***
*** A large fine quality early 19th century Chinese famille rose six panel baluster vase, with inverted lip. The main panels depicting figures at leisure by a pond and decorated with miniature panels of flowers, 61 cm high ***
*** A rare and elegant 18th century Chinese porcelain famille verte Yen-Yen vase, beautifully decorated with exotic birds, flowers and foliage. Height 44 cm ***
*** Four panel covered Satsuma vase, with a floral ground, two figured and two floral panels by Kinkozan ***
*** Pair of large Satsuma vases, the frontis panel of warlike Samurai, rear panel of scholars, the flared neck with panels of children playing. All on a cream ground decorated with flowers, both on cherrywood stands ***
*** A fine quality pair of Chinese rosewood stands, with marble tops, ornate open work carving, 19th century. Height 60 cm x 30.5 cm diameter ***
*** A finely carved ivory okimono of an old man, peeling an apple for the child holding out his hand at his feet mounted on an oval base. Signed. Height 14 cm ***
*** A small well carved ivory okimono of two Street entertainers, with their trained monkey, musical instruments, gourd, mask, small stand and other accoutrements. Signed. Height 5 cm ***
*** Two fine Japanese ivory figures, of Ebisu and Dai Koku, lucky gods. Height 10 cm ***
*** Pierced bronze ikebana vase, decorated with rushes and flowers, the shaped rim with a reverse gallery, signed. Height 42 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese incense burners, silver on bronze depicting pagodas mounted atop elephants decorated with ceremonial ornamentation and dragon finials. Height 100 cm each ***