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Oriental — Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Oriental
- Art (100)
- Brass (9)
- Bronze (245)
- Brush Pot (31)
- Ceramics - Chinese (1049)
- Ceramics - Japanese (256)
- Ceramics - Zother (15)
- Cloisonne (122)
- Furniture (318)
- Inro (11)
- Ivory (397)
- Jade (129)
- Netsuke (198)
- Okimono (14)
- Snuff Bottles (48)
- Textiles & Costume (40)
- Zother (774)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A quality vintage strand of Sakata Pearl Co. Cultured pearls, the 79 graduated pearls showing good lustre, the 14ct. yellow gold clasp with a further pearl. In original named box with single extra pearl and maker's certificate of guarantee. Presented to a… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Meiji Japanese quality cloisonne vases with waisted necks, the black ground decorated with butterflies and leaves, gold flecked highlights, the elongated ovoid bodies with deep maroon/brown tone decorated with various birds, florals and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Kangxi blue and white 'Klapmuts bowl, decorated with various panels of ladies in pavilion garden settings and a scholar and attendant in an interior, the interior well with a roundel of five boys at play, Kangxi six-character mark and of the… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon embossed rectangular box, high relief repousse decoration on fine scale ground, ebonised wood lining, stamped maker's marks for Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai. 17 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large old Chinese stone carving of Kuanyin seated on a rocky outcrop. Height 53 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine carved Burmese sandalwood pagoda shrine carving, c.1960, the hexagonal trunk section of the pagoda opening on hinges to reveal three niches carved in high relief with Guan Yu flanked by two standing deities; the upper sections carved as… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century or earlier Tibetan copper-bronze Buddhist statue of Yama Dharmaraja the guardian deity confronting death, wearing a bull mask beside his consort, standing upon the back of a bull copulating with a woman. All upon a lobed base with flaming… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese 19th century six panel screen, hand painted green rolling hill landscape with lake & foliage on gold leaf, fabric flying crane border. The ebonised frame with bronze fittings. Each panel 172 x 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 20th century Khmer inspired statue of a female divinity, finely detailed, with serene face, almond shaped eyes below her arched brow. Long pendulous pierced earlobes, finely braided tresses and secured by a braided band with a mango leaf shaped accent.… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese hardwood opium bed, the frame with brass embellishments and corner strappings, with one long seat cushion, three bolster pillows and ten small pillows, upholstered in a gold self-patterned brocade. 203 x 101 x 70 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese Hotan jade carved bowl, pale/mid-green toning with pale red inclusions, semi-translucent, the exterior carved with two opposing sinuous dragons chasing a mystic pearl, cloud highlights, the short ring foot enclosing a carved multi-character… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese 9999 fine gold half Tael, 18.8gm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid shape with two mask handles issuing from the neck, pale celadon glaze and decorated with incised anhua decoration to the body, two-character mark in underglaze blue to the shoulder. Height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese fine quality porcelain vase, the ovoid body with extensive landscape and calligraphy panels, the gilt ground in famille rose floral scrolls and other decoration. Blue underglaze character marks to the base, height 27.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese meiping vase, the stoneware body with cream slip highlighted with restrained dark brown painted leafy and floral scrolls, narrow short flared neck. Song dynasty style. Height 38.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon decorated salver, the circular tray with engraved and embossed dragons on fine scale ground, vacant central cartouche, maker's mark 'C.J. Co.' of Shanghai stamped to the reverse. 700gm. diameter 30.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade figure of a luohan and tiger, representing B?ntoulu Z?nzh' (Taming Tiger arhat) the figure sits holding a pearl with a tiger climbing from the folds of his robe. Well carved in mushroom and yellow toned jade, height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate Japanese, Meiji-era bronze and copper bowl, the basket-weave flat wire walls framing a circular bronze plaque decorated in relief with mixed metals including silver and gold, with a stork wading in a lotus pond. Diameter 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style demi-lune display cabinet, astragal glazed front with interior shelving, the base with an open shelf. This cabinet has been used by Cordys to display the Oriental items since based in Emily Place. 100 x 45 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely carved whale rib bone, with two opposing sinuous dragons, length 69 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tusk section brush pot carved in relief with figures in a landscape of trees, mountains and foliage highlighted with butterflies, birds and animals, all on a fine circular repeating trellis type ground,… | *** |  |
| *** | A mid 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded tureen of oval baluster form, decorated in the 'Rose medallion' pattern with figures, florals and sacred objects, ornate gilt enrichments and 10 floral form large finial. Length 32 cm. Width 20.5 cm, minor… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Japanese hongmu small proportion display cabinet, the four open shelf sections at various heights, two doors and a single drawer to the base and a sliding door cupboard to the upper section, rounded plain supports, panelled sides, pierced lower… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive and beautifully painted Chinese porcelain millefiori charger, famille rose palette, four bats to the back and Qianlong six-character mark in red, but probably early Republic period. (small, tight hairline to back only), diameter 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze censer on figured stand, all three sections with partial gilt detailing, the stand modelled as a figure of a temple guardian raised on rosewood plinth, supporting on his upraised left arm a massive koro of squat circular shape with pierced walls… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Japanese body armour, the do of eight tapering shaped panelled bands in deep maroon tone with pierced lashing holes, some original lining and shoulder padding remains, the gessan with similar black finished metal leg guards suspended from… | *** |  |
| *** | A highly decorative modern Chinese six-fold black lacquer screen, with profuse mother-of-pearl inlay and applied hardstone decoration of rhinoceros, camel, horses, pig, Chinese vases, vessels, kylin, etc. Width of each panel 40 cm. Height 184 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese porcelain Wucai jar, traditional shishi, floral and scrolling leafy decoration in red and green lustrous dominant tones, height 14 cm. On stand with fitted box. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese hardwood breakfront two section display sideboard, finely carved framing, the top with four astragal glazed doors enclosing fitted shelves, the conforming base with three drawers above four pierced cupboard doors. Raised on shishi… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century finely carved ivory Chinese card case, the front with cushion shape carved with a celestial landscape framed by a profusion of flowers, the back intricately carved with a complex townscape and gardens. Oblong with serpentine outline.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain monochrome claire-de-lune pale blue monochrome glaze vase, Meiping shape, Qing dynasty, Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 21.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese large bronze ceremonial teapot, the rounded square section body panelled with fine scroll work, conforming lid with monkey finial and a pierced spreading base, animals to the lug supports for the two handled carry chains, dragon form spout… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese lipstick pink vases, each with two cartouches decorated with outdoor scenes, mirror images of each other, with various flowers decorating the body, seal mark to base, height 44.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese rosewood low table, rectangular form with square rounded scroll carved frieze. Short, restrained scroll legs. 88 x 48.5 x 27.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Japanese black lacquer, hard stone, mother-of-pearl and gilt tall four section screen, the multiple female figures in relief and carved from various coloured hard stones with painted bone face, hands, fan and other detail, other rocky outcrops,… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive carved ivory articulated crab, life size with solid body, eight legs and two large claws to front, movable sections, fine engraved naturalistic detail, one back leg requiring attention. 25 x 10 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental high quality standing scholar's rock, the pierced rock of semi-scrolling form, good dark tone, supported in a conforming wood stand raised on five scrolling legs. Height 50.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese pale green jade small pendant/handling piece, as a recumbent horse, its head turned back while scratching its nose with its hoof, the junction forming the suspension hole. L3.3 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood extension dining table and chairs, Chinese motif decoration, two leaves, eight chairs which includes two carvers, drop in seats upholstered in a modern pastel fabric. 260 x 104 x 80 cm (when extended). | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved ivory lamp, the tusk section mounted on a turned wood base, profusely carved with Eastern and Indian scenes under a leafy canopy of trees, two very minor chips. Diameter at height of tusk section 12 x 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique possibly Ming Longquan celadon large dish, the centre with incised restrained floral decoration, professional restoration to rim. Diameter 33.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased Cordys 25/3/84, lot 204 for $1500, also labelled to base 'Charger Celadon… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive large Chinese enamel censer with Qianlong Mark (19th century), all over decoration of phoenix, dragons, bats, scrolls and clouds on a bright mid/dark blue ground with classical borders, pierced spherical finial and open handles, raised on… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent standing in a formal robe, engraved detail highlighted with blue and blue, red and black ink staining, he wears a coroneted hat, a long gnarled dragon headed staff held in his left hand, a… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver long rectangular box, embossed and pierced with mystic dragons amongst clouds, impressed marks 'CS', possibly Cumshing of Canton. 19.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm. 277gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 fine Japanese cloisonne small vase, decorated with birds in blossom branches highlighted with gold toned wire on a teal ground. Finely worked panelled borders. The rims probably silver, height 10.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Hotan Zi jade carved figure group of an elephant and children, the children upon the elephant's back together pouring a sacred vessel, its contents scrolling to the elephant's rear and highlighted by its natural dark amber tone, further coloured… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved to one side in high relief with a celestial landscape with figures of the eight gods of fortune and attendants, the other side with a sage and attendant in landscape with birds and butterfly.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Provincial celadon deep bowl, with exterior fluted walls, combed border to the interior. Diameter 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese hardwood altar table, curved ends, the aprons with carved Chinese motifs, raised on square section legs with decorative stretchers. Fading to top. 180 x 42 x 84 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case, the exterior profusely carved with village scenes. 5.5 cm x 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese carved ivory okimono, of a seated sennin holding a staff with reishi mushroom and gourd lashed to the top, a toad perches on his left shoulder and balances on his raised left hand. Some age cracks and minor repair to staff. Incised five… | *** |  |
| *** | Two old Chinese famille rose plaques, courting couples within walled garden settings, wooden frames, one badly damaged. 25 cm x 175ea | *** |  |
| *** | A small Chinese jade bi disc pendant, with unmarked gold mount. Diameter 2.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese porcelain mid-19th century carp vase, a rare example of 'powdered blue' glaze with large carp painted in various colours, gold highlights. Height 60 cm. Professional restoration to the rim. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved solid ivory figurine of Kuanyin, she stands holding a bunch of flowers, hair in an elaborate top knot, attached to a turned wooden base, some damage. Height on stand 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood display cabinet, the glazed top with two glass shelves, raised on a two door base, with two small drawers to the centre, the door panels decorated with a Chinese vase and water lilies, brass locks and handles. 91 cm x 40 cm x 167 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese ivory puzzle ball of ten concentric layers, the outermost carved with a dragon amongst clouds and birds amongst bamboo, the inner layers carved with various complexities of diaper patterns, stars, cruciform piercings. Provenance: The Flower… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese bronze travelling pen and ink receptacle with attached 19th century carved boxwood shishi netsuke, the bronze with fine and decorative silver wire inlay, the attached bronze ojime with gold and silver highlights, the netsuke… | *** |  |
| *** | Unknown Chinese Artist, Two Horses, lithograph, with Guy Ngan Stokes Valley studio seal stamp lower left. 55 x 70 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a young mother and child, she stands in traditional robe, her child seated to her back upon a bag, their attention drawn to her shoulder, raised on textured base, various impressed character… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. white gold and diamond clasped silver white freshwater pearl necklace, the mildly graduating 33 pearls with silver white lustre, together with a matching pair of earrings. Japanese certificate of pearl ID. | *** |  |
| *** | A finely reticulated Chinese ivory vase, tall ovoid shape pierced with a trellis walls and oval lozenge panels of diaper pattern, height 20.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese porcelain tall famille verte bowls, porcelain, polychrome enamelled, one with dragons, the other with phoenix, black ground, yellow interior, one with impressed mark to base, the other with painted mark. Diameter 21 cm. Height 14.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large one piece carved teak Siamese elephant sculpture, cream painted tusks. On integral ribbed base. Length 85 cm. Height 84 cm. C.1960's. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of late 18th century Chinese export blue and white porcelain ashettes, elongated oval form, decorated with two deer within a landscape with pine tree, blossom and fence, the shaped border including butterfly highlights, orange/tan to the external… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese double gourd form blue and white vase, traditional blossom decoration on mottled scale type ground, four underglaze blue marks to the base. Height 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century wood netsuke study of a shishi, seated on its hind feet with its forepaws resting on a large pierced ball which contains a loose pallet, signed Masanao. Provenance: Purchased lot 723 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.… | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century Burmese rosewood burr slab room stand, natural exterior polished tight burl edge, highly polished to both sides, the top displaying tight burrs in dark brown tone, the base edge cut to allow standing. 109 cm x 150 cm x 36, supported by… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of Chinese hardwood nesting tables, the four tables with carved bamboo edges and legs, floral carved aprons. 50 x 36 x 71 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese porcelain covered bowls, decorated in famille rose with tribute poetry and figures including Empress Wu. Covers and bases with Daoguang six character marks. Provenance: Private Collection [purchased Singapore 1996]. Diameter 10.3 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese Edo period carved wood sculpture of Daikoku, the god of earth, agriculture, food, commerce and wealth. Classically represented, standing on two bales of rice with another at his feet, a large treasure sack slung over his… | *** |  |
| *** | A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls. Height 21 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold fancy fob seal, set with an oval facet cut purple stone, relief floral detail. 19.2gms. | *** |  |
| *** | An Oriental figured rosewood display cabinet, configured as an asymmetrical arrangement of sliding and hinged doored sections above and below open shelves with fretwork galleries framing each open area. 103 cm x 32 cm x 110 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade bangle, circular section, the pale grey tone with vibrant green inclusions. Diameter 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine set of Persian Char-aina plate body armour, of five plates with borders of calligraphy, silver and gold embossed, figures with foliage, horsemen with bows and arrows. Provenance: The estate of Richard Rice. A noted and life-long Gisborne collector.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese famille rose ginger jar, decorated with peony rose bushes. four-character mark to base. Lid absent. On carved wood stand. Height 27.5 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 81 cm x 36.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese jade Guanyin pendant/handling piece, pale green with tan/orange highlights. Pierced suspension hole to the reverse. Height 4 cm. 8.9gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in relief and with coloured detail of numerous dragons and calligraphic inscriptions. 18 cm x 11 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese hardwood and marble side table, small tall rectangular form, three tier, the top with inset red marble mottled inlaid panel, the rosewood frame with scroll carved frieze, carved feet. 41.5 x 31 x 79.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old impressive figure, of the standing Buddha with one hand raised, on lotus throne with octagonal base. (minor damage), height overall 145 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of two puppies, carved in compact circular form with the two pups playfighting. Signed, diameter 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese cloisonne vase in the manner of Yasuyuki Namikawa, Meiji period, ovoid shape. Decorated with trailing tendrils and racemes of wisteria on a midnight blue ground, finely patterned to the foot and shoulder, the mouth with a square fret… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese Meiji period bronze of a lion, standing roaring naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c1890, length 41.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver three-piece tea set, the lobed cylindrical oval section bodies with decorated panels of chrysanthemum, bamboo and blossom on a fine hammered ground, the handles, spout and finials as sculpted bamboo sections. Punched… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese vase, inverted baluster form, decorated with a nobleman and servants in a garden, with turned wood base (damage to the wood base). Height 40 cm. (including base). | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese carved solid ivory figure, of a standing man feeding a monkey perched on his shoulder, his robe patterned with rondels, his yakata with rayskin pattern and bearing futatsu-domoe seals, his hair gathered in chonmage style… | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese ivory box carved as the god Daikoku's sack about which clambers a family of rats playing with the discarded mallet, fan and other items of the deity's accoutrements. Signed under the base, width 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of five masks including Okame the back carved as an expressive face, the himotoshi formed by his flaring nostrils. Engraved signature. 3.4 cm square. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize (UK/Japan 1859 '… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of famille rose floor vases, the panels to each side decorated with ladies in a garden playing board games, floral decoration, gilded shoulder animal handles and embellishment to the shoulders. Height 158 cm. Provenance: Gifted to our vendor while… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese sectional bone carving of a fisherman, he stands wearing patterned robes, his fishing pole raised above his head held in his right hand, a carp held in his left hand; raised upon a cylindrical 'trunk' section stand. In black lacquered and… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of massive Chinese blue and white lidded jars, of inverse baluster shape with high domed covers surmounted by cupola finials, both lids and bodies decorated with fish and water plants, lappet panels decorate the shoulder and further panels encircle… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood centre table, ornately carved and pierced with prunus blossom, masks, leaves and scrolls, supported on four legs with ball and claw feet and circular platform base, the shaped top with orange marble insert. Some faults. Diameter 57 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood and marble side table, the serpentine top with a variegated red ivory and mushroom marble centre, floral carved apron with ball and claw feet and carved demon head to the top of each leg, with curving stretcher base. 53 cm x 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 18th/19th century fine Chinese decorated speckled blue ground lidded baluster vases, painted in coloured enamel with panels of flowers and butterflies, with blue leaf marks and French gilt metal bases. Possibly Samson, height 34 cm. | *** |  |