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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A Chinese carved marine ivory tusk bridge, carved with a boy, man and dog crouching amongst foliage and extending nets upon poles above a pond. Signed under the base, raised on a wooden stand. Length 33 cm ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain brush pot, finely decorated with a village in a mountainous landscape and in10 scribed with a calligraphic poem, seal mark in red under the base. Height 15 cm, diameter 12.5 cm ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain vase, spherical body with a flaring cylindrical neck, decorated in polychrome enamels allover with various butterflies. Aborder encircles the shoulder, decorated with stylised lotus flower heads, tendrils and four Shou characters… ***
*** A Japanese bronze statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy stands holding a furled scroll, remnant gilt and dark lacquer patination, height 30.5 cm ***
*** A pair of impressive Chinese famille rose floor vases, decorated in panels of flowers and various scenes, in traditional colour tones. Double circle mark to base. The gilded shoulder handles on both vases faulted. Height 59 cm. ***
*** A Chinese monochrome blue glazed footed bowl, good dark blue overall glaze, underglaze blue character mark to foot. Diameter 21.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese five section lacquer inro, plain gold exterior with top and base finished maki-e, the interior with conforming maki-e, the front with relief dragonfly and a peasant farmer. Height 8 cm ***
*** A large impressive 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain charger with foliate rim and painted floral decoration. Diameter 47 cm Meiji period ***
*** A massive 19th century Japanese cloisonne charger, the soft pink ground decorated with an elaborate floral bouquet, two white geese and a butterfly, repeating panelled border. Some bruising and minor losses to the rim and foot. Diameter 61 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** A Chinese white jade dragon handling piece/pendant, the head turned resting upon its back, pale lustrous tone, fine carved detail, length 6 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Takara Bune 'treasure ship', laden with gold gilt or vermeil rice bales, gold coins, treasure mallet along with the seven treasures, marked to the stern Sterling 950 and Takehiko for the maker Seki Takehiko. Displayed in a wood and glass… ***
*** A Chinese scroll, in watercolours on silk, depicting eight horses on either side of the banks of a river beneath an ancient pine tree, signed lower left.120.5 x 49 cm ***
*** A fine Rajasthani miniature painting on ivory panel, depicting a Maharajah at repose in a pavilion attended by a concubine, servants and musicians. 15 x 9.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory fan, opening to reveal various figures within a landscape including pagoda and other buildings and vessels, the centre with oval cartouche framing the initials 'MK', minor loss. Provenance: 'This fan is believed… ***
*** A Japanese cloisonne vase in the manner of Hayashi Kodenji, Meiji period, ovoid shape. Decorated with chrysanthemums and birds in cherry blossom branches on a midnight blue ground, finely patterned to the foot and mouth. height 19 cm. ***
*** A vintage 9ct. yellow gold and jadeite pendant necklace, the Chinese tablet form green jadeite panel finely carved with fruit and foliage suspended from a single modern brilliant cut diamond set bale supported by a dragon, its tail linked to the fine 9ct.… ***
*** An early Chinese carved ivory figure depicting a South-West Asian Muslim merchant, the rare figure is carved to follow the natural curve of the tusk, attractively emphasising the subject's tilted head which is expressively carved and detailed with… ***
*** A good Chinese teak opium table, plain oblong top rolling under at each end, the carved bamboo style legs with ornate carved and pierced aprons between. 130 x 39 x 39 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory vase of baluster form, the thin tapered panels with intricate carved detail of figures in landscape, hexagonal body, ring neck, mildly curved flat rim and pedestal base, all entirely decorated. Some minor damage.… ***
*** A Chinese silver bowl, embossed with dragons on plain ground, the tapered foot ring embossed 'WH90 for Wang Hing'. 544gms. Diameter 15.6 cm ***
*** A carved Japanese ivory figure, the male figure dress in decorative kimono, holding a fan and a sword, seal mark to base. Height 26 cm. ***
*** A 19th century rosewood scroll weight the rectangular bar form with rounded ends and grooved sides, the bronzed white metal top with two shishi amongst scrolls. Length 24 cm. ***
*** A highly decorative Japanese Satsuma bowl, with foliate rim and intricate detailed decoration of lavishly gilded flowers. Painted seal marks on base. Diameter 19 cm ***
*** An old carved Chinese console table, with variegated white marble top of serpentine form. Purchased from 'South East Wood Product' Singapore 1993 receipt available. See following lot. 120 x 60 x 100 cm ***
*** A matching Chinese console table, with variegated white marble top of serpentine form. Purchased from 'South East Wood Product' Singapore 1993 receipt available. 120 x 60 x 100 cm ***
*** An 18th-19th century small ivory netsuke, of Hotei seated with three boys, two who wrestle whilst one pours sake. Signed (Shuzan?). Width 5.2 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A Japanese ivory carving depicting a group of monkeys, some clothed, others carrying objects, all supporting or clambering up a wooden ladder, some damage and repair. Height 13 cm ***
*** An 18ct. white gold modern emerald and diamond lady's ring, the oval facet cut emerald of 1.15ct. held by four corner posts, flanked by two modern brilliant cut diamonds. With Chinese Guangdong jewellery testing certificate. ***
*** A Japanese Imari fish bowl, the exterior decorated with bands of florals and geometrics in traditional Imari colours, the interior decorated with a carp. 31 cm x 18 cm. ***
*** A Chinese bronze bust of Kwanyin, the serene goddess finely worked with scrolling coiffure, her sculpted drapery free flowing, her left hand in mukura (holiness) pose, the block base with impressed seal marks and incised characters to reverse, further… ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne jardiniere, profuse floral decoration with circular medallions of yellow dragons on a black ground. Diameter 30 cm. ***
*** Two carved Chinese giltwood panels, tall rectangular shape, each carved and pierced in high relief with numerous figures in gardens and pavilions, tea houses and landscapes. Deep red ochre painted frames. Each 99 cm x 37.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese contemporary rosewood console table, of similar design to the previous lot, with two drawers in the frieze, raised on square legs terminating in inward turned feet. 96 cm x 40.5 cm x 81 cm ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma koro, of squat quatrefoil cushion shape with pierced domed cover and raised on four splay feet, finely painted with four panels of landscapes and figures. Two character signature, width 14 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, decorated with irises on a dark cobalt blue ground, tapering cylindrical shape raised on a short stem and spreading circular foot, and with a small neck and ring mouth decorated with a stylised floral design. Height 24 cm ***
*** A good c1850 Japanese paulownia wood merchant's locking chest, 'Choba-Dansu', with pair of sliding doors above a combination of drawers, three secured by a locking bar, the single cupboard door enclosing three drawers, multiple locks and various metal… ***
*** A Chinese circular bronze mirror, with relief decoration. Diameter 14.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese provincial celadon bowl, fluted exterior. Faults. Diameter 14.5 cm ***
*** A large old and impressive Meiji Japanese Imari floor standing vase, paneled floral decoration highlighted with birds and gilt, flared rim, height 60 cm. ***
*** An antique Japanese Bugaku mask, of Heishitori or wine bearer, of wood pulp and lacquer, signed, height 28.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century large Oriental bronze trumpet vase with pair of standing shishi side handles, the compressed body with engraved scrolling vine decoration. The reverse with four rows of calligraphy, height 34 cm. ***
*** A quality vintage Chinese rosewood display cabinet, with combination of four various open shelves, two pairs of doors with carved bird and blossom in relief and single drawer. Restrained pierced galleries. 90 x 36 x 105 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese porcelain famille rose bottle vase, squat circular shape with a tall cylindrical neck, decorated with a profusion of butterflies and birds amongst flowers. Height 35 cm ***
*** A quality Chinese jade carved buckle, carved in relief with a kylin and larger kylin's head, length 8.3 cm. ***
*** A pair of Oriental bronze crabs, compactly modelled, with their legs and pincers gathered to their bodies. Impressed seal mark stamp under each, width 7 cm ***
*** A pair of massive Chinese porcelain jars and covers, of inverse baluster shape, the covers of high domed shape surmounted by foo dog finials. Both cover and body decorated with foo dogs and fiery clouds, lappet panels decorate the shoulder, further panels… ***
*** A pair of Japanese carved and lacquered wood temple guardian figures (Nio), the manifestations of Misshaku Kongo and Naraun Kongo, each depicted as wrathful muscular figures to guard the Buddha. Height 90 cm ***
*** A Meiji period ivory figure of a fisherman standing with a fallen fish at his feet, whilst a long-fin eel escapes from a basket on his shoulder. Two character signature under the base, height 18 cm. ***
*** A c.1900 Japanese small tansu chest, with a combination of eight drawers including three secured behind a lockable cupboard. With metal swing handles, lock plates and various fittings. With two keys. 57.5 x 34 x 58.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese large turquoise glaze seated foo dog, displayed with open mouth, its right paw raised upon its pup, block form base upon an ebonised stand, height 51 cm. ***
*** A pair of large Chinese blue and white jars and covers, decorated with floral tendrils and auspicious characters, height 44 cm. ***
*** A vintage Chinese rosewood display shelf cupboard, the plain raised top shelf above a pair of tall cupboard doors with carved and painted phoenix, clouds, florals and calligraphy, enclosing three shelves and two drawers. 91 x 44 x 151.5 cm. ***
*** A c.1900 Japanese small tansu chest, with a combination of six drawers, large circular lock plates, swing handles. 57 x 30 x 58 cm. ***
*** A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, blue and white, decorated with dragons chasing the mystic pearl, lapis lazuli and silver stopper with silver spoon. ***
*** A pair of very large 20th century Imari hand painted lidded urns, inverted baluster shape, lids with teardrop finials. Height 64 cm. ***
*** An old fine quality Chinese hardwood occasional table, the circular black and white marble top with mountainous variations, the frieze carved and pierced with birds and prunus blossom, supported on four circular section legs with a square platform base.… ***
*** A c.1900 fancy high carat gold mounted double tiger's claw brooch and earring set the fancy fine floral and wirework brooch mount with double barrel tassels, the earrings each with single claw and mounts for pierced ears, in fitted Chinese carved wood box. ***
*** A c1875 Chinese silver Wing Nam tea caddy, hexagonal form, embossed and engraved various panels of dragons, blossom, bamboo etc., the circular fitted lid with engraved character, raised on three stepped feet. Stamped marks to base. 236gms. Height 12.6 cm ***
*** A Japanese lacquer inro, of five sections decorated to either side with shishi on a gold ground, signed under the base; fitted with a small bronze shishi as a netsuke and with a ceramic ojimi bead. Height 9.5 cm ***
*** An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, carved attempting to mount an enormous ball, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. ***
*** An old ivory netsuke of a shishi, seated on an oval base with right paw upon a ball, glaring backwards, stained highlights. Unsigned. Provenance: Purchased part lot 903, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. ***
*** A Chinese carved mottled red stone Kuanyin statuette, the goddess in relaxed repose, her robe lightly draped over her rocky seat. Width 500, height 43 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese ivory cane top, carved as a compact group of ten monkeys. Signed with incised two character signature, affixed with BADA metal customs seal in use predating the early 1960s. Height 4 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver cream jug and sugar basin, with squat melon shaped bodies decorated in panels worked in low relief with dragons, figures and flowers, the handles of each modelled as naturalistic branches. Maker's marks 'WS' and character marks, possibly… ***
*** A pair of c.1900 oriental urn stands, the circular tops with bead border and grey mottled marble inset tablets, pierced and carved blossom frieze, each with four carved serpentine legs with cross stretchers to the base. Height 92 cm ***
*** A set of four Chinese rosewood nesting tables, shaped aprons and legs. 40 x 40 x 74 cm. ***
*** A Chinese 14ct gold jade and pearl butterfly brooch, the jade wings and baroque pearl body set to a gold frame, tests as 14ct gold. ***
*** A large Chinese lacquered cabinet, gilded Chinoiserie decoration on a black ground, large round brass lock plate, shelves to the interior. 109 cm x 55 cm x 2020 ***
*** A Hardys 3' inch Perfect fly reel, Duplicated Mark II, c.1928, with ribbed brass foot, ivorine handle and agate line guide, face plate rim line tension adjuster, with accompanying Hardys branded shaped and fitted leather case in good condition. ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball, the stand with floral base and empress figure, possibly eight layers to the ball, old damage. Height 28 cm. ***
*** A Chinese provincial Ming porcelain bowl, pale celadon with underglaze blue decoration, the exterior walls with fluting. Sanded foot ring similar to Swatow wares. Old cracks and chips. Diameter 33.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century large timber trunk section hibachi, copper lined, the approximately circular form with natural semi gnarled and polished form showing strong grain, lacquered bird, leaf, vine and berry highlights in red and gold. Approx. Diameter 60 cm.… ***
*** A nest of four Chinese contemporary rosewood occasional tables, of oblong section, each with panelled top, shaped friezes with line and dot detailed carving raised on square section legs joined by shaped stretchers and with small hoof feet. Largest 48 cm… ***
*** A Chinese export ware porcelain armorial ashet, with arms of Sir Philip Gibbes, as above. The shield excluding the ermine. 36 cm x 18 cm ***
*** A Chinese mutton fat jade snuff bottle, square section with carved mask to two sides, polished cabochon stone stopper. ***
*** A Chinese rosewood dining table and six chairs, oval with Chinese motifs to the apron, includes two carvers. 157 x 1020 ***
*** A Chinese dinner set, decorated with florals, sacred bats, sacred objects, in polychrome on a white ground with gilded embellishment, comprising six dinner plates, four luncheon plates, 12 side plates, an ashette, a large lidded tureen, four serving bowls… ***
*** A fine 19th century Chinese ivory brise fan, the 29 sticks and ends carved and pierced with delicate patterns of birds and flowers, the central six sticks pierced with an oval cartouche and monogram. Length 26.5 cm. Displayed in box frame, overall 46 cm x… ***
*** A pair of Chinese carved rock crystal goats on fitted stands, clear near flawless clarity. Each with branch to its mouth, height 7.5 cm. ***
*** A quality Chinese porcelain beehive (taibai zun) form brush washer, the peach bloom glaze over fine incised roundel decoration. Underglaze blue Kangxi mark and labels to base, height 9 cm, diameter 12 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese rosewood side cabinets, each with single drawer above two panelled doors carved with circular auspicious symbol, panelled top and sides, glass tops. 50 x 50 x 55 cm ***
*** A Chinese rosewood sideboard, with three drawers and a slide out shelf above two tall cupboards which flank an open cavity. Decorated with stylised characters forming the handles and as motifs to the doors. 168 x 48 x 125.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of Japanese porcelain Hirado puppies, the white glaze and design based on the 19th century models. 15 x 16 cm. ***
*** A Chinese porcelain circular lidded box, rich aubergine glazed over incised floral decoration, the interior with bright emerald green glaze. Diameter 13 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese ivory figure of Hua Mulan, the woman warrior who took her father's place in the army. The figure raised on a wooden base bears weapons and wears woven armoured robes. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain plaque, framed, depicting exotic birds and flowers. Overall 41.5 cm x 54 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese Meiji period small okimono group, depicting the hero Musashib' Benkei carrying the Mii temple bell accompanied by Daikoku, Fukurokuju, Uzame and child, led by an oni. The asymmetrical base incised with a view of the bell at Miidera and… ***
*** Friedrich Hundertwasser, Three-eyed Green Buddha with Hat, 1963' photolithographic print,. 41 x 50 cm ***
*** Four Japanese Meiji period Imari plates, the centre decorated with a fishing scene, the border with floral panels, ho-ho birds and stylised dragons, the exterior with Japanese motifs, in traditional Imari tones with rich gilt embellishment, scalloped rim,… ***
*** A Chinese hardwood nest of tables, the four tables with carved aprons of flowers and foliage. 40 x 40 x 71 cm. ***
*** A large Southern Indian bronze urli (temple bowl), shallow circular with two lifting handles looping from the rim to the shoulder. Diameter 59 cm ***
*** A metal seated Khmer temple figure, with original verdigris remains. Height 36 cm ***
*** A Chinese rosewood hexagonal vase table, the swollen top with relief carving raised on cabriole legs with bird and scroll carved and pierced supports united at the base by a circular stretcher. Height 62 cm ***
*** A quality Chinese white hetian jade mythical beast handling piece, finely modelled in a recumbent pose supporting a mystic pearl to its front. Uniform pale white tone. Length 7.3 cm ***
*** A Large Chinese flambe moon flask, the red glaze with pale blue streaky highlights, stylised dragon handles to the neck. The base with incised four-character Yongzheng mark, height 33 cm. ***
*** A nest of four Chinese teak occasional tables, each with pierced aprons and inset glass tops. Largest 48 x 34 x 69 cm ***