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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 large Chinese hardwood brush pot, plain cylindrical form. 32 cm x 27 cm. ***
*** An antique Chinese pale green jade belt hook carved from one piece of stone, the top with a sinuous chi 'hornless dragon' in high relief upon the serpentine hook confronting the head of a horned dragon, the circular button disc to the base. Length 11.8 cm… ***
*** Three old Chinese rice paper paintings, fish and prawn. Minor foxing. 17 x 27 cm. ***
*** A large hand-painted 19th century Imari charger, with three cartouches depicting figures to the border. diameter 47 cm. ***
*** A large 19th century porcelain jardiniere moulded with Chinese designs and covered in a rich turquoise glaze, the gilt metal side handles, rim and base decorated with masks, scrolls and Greek Key patterns, possibly French. Diameter 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain figure of Putai, he sits reclining in a rocking chair, the figure with bright yellow glaze, the chair light brown. Impressed seal mark to the back. Height 16 cm ***
*** An old carved Chinese ivory statuette of the goddess Kuanyin, modelled seated holding a ruyi sceptre and mala beads, her long tresses tied in loops over her shoulders. Height 15.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese Canton enamel porcelain vases, each decorated in famille rose enamels with panels of figures in interior scenes and birds, flowers and insects, the shouldered shape decorated with raised dragons highlighted in gilt at the shoulder and… ***
*** A Chinese very finely engraved ivory panel with landscape scene including Shao Lao, the god of longevity with deer and other figures, an engraved miniature verse to the top left corner. 5.5 cm x 6.3 cm. Within a hardwood frame and stand in need of… ***
*** An old Chinese large carved stone calligrapher's stand, the dark stone with pale inclusions carved to good effect within the decoration of birds, scrolls, dragons and trees in relief, a plain vacant circular section off-centred beside a recessed well,… ***
*** A pair of mid-20th century Chinese carved ivory panels, each of half tusk form, finely carved with a three-dimensional scene before the solid curved back panel, traditional scenes of birds, florals, bamboo and rocky outcrops, both with vivid staining in… ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands with his catch held in one hand, a small net to the other. Signed under the base. Height 24.5 cm ***
*** A good Japanese ivory netsuke, of a boy gambolling holding a Hannya mask before him, his robe and obi artfully patterned with diaper designs. Signed to his back Ko-ichi. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. ***
*** A Japanese ivory okimono, a toad on frog's back on another toad, each with ebony inlaid eyes. Height 4.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection ***
*** A fine Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tigress, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under her belly, c1890, length 37 cm ***
*** A pair of rare Chinese silver beakers, the exterior foliage, flowers and birds, the base with the mark for Heng Li, Tiangin, Tientsin. Height 9 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory card case, one face intricately carved with a profusion of flowers, the other side with a border and panel of conforming flowers within a serpentine outline. 11 cm x 7.5 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval tusk section finely carved with monkeys, stained detail, the lid with applied finial as a seated monkey eating a fruit. Height 11 cm ***
*** A finely carved Japanese ivory vase in low relief with Sei?bo, Queen Mother of the West, riding a kirin accompanied by attendant women and a child. Engraved seal mark under base, height 14.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Japanese Edo period equestrian samurai stirrups (abumi) of classic 'swan' shape, in iron with lacquer overlay, decorated with an eagle to the swollen front area. ***
*** A vintage Oriental gilded bronze Buddha, finely detailed, in lotus pose and earth touching mudra, closed in base, height 17.5 cm. ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain magpie and floral yellow shallow dish, beautifully decorated in Dayazhai style, (a favourite of the Empress Dowager Cixi) with a magpie and various white florals and black foliage on a bright imperial Yellow ground. The rim with… ***
*** An early 19th century Japanese blue and white charger, decorated with a central garden medallion framed by eight lappet panels, each decorated with flowers, all in underglaze blue, the reverse with two bamboo boughs and marked with leaf motifs within a… ***
*** An old Chinese famille verte trumpet vase, finely painted in polychrome with large vertical panels incorporating figures, the floral decorated ground with calligraphic panels. Height 27.8 cm. ***
*** A Chinese porcelain Fanghu arrow vase, with streaky flambe jun glaze exposing the cream body. A pair of square cylindrical handles to the neck. Short hairline crack to the foot. Incised Guangxu six-character reign marks (1875 to 1908) to the base, maybe… ***
*** A quality Chinese porcelain large vase the Tianqiuping shaped vase with two circular enamelled rondels decorated with figures within courtyard settings dominated in famille rose, the blue ground body richly gilded with leaves, florals, scrolls and… ***
*** An ivory netsuke study of a sleeping boar, in recumbent position with bent knees, stained finish, signed, length 4.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. ***
*** A quality Chinese rosewood display cabinet, striking dark brown/red tone, a combination of four small sliding doors with carved rondels above an open three stepped section with gallery backs and a further combination of three carved doors and four drawers… ***
*** A pair of Chinese carved ivory emperor and Empress figures, both with ornate headdress, well detailed robes the emperor holding his beaded necklace in his right hand, the Empress holds a sceptre in her left hand, on turned wood stands. Height 19 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese brass temple lion dogs, both raised on plinth bases, the female with fore paw raised on a pup, the male with paw raised on a brocade ball. Height 45 cm ***
*** A fine quality Chinese yellow ground butterfly vase, the spherical body in 'Garlic-Mouth' with fine scroll engraved bright yellow ground decorated with polychrome butterflies and blossoms, curving gilt handles and highlights. Qianlong mark, height 23 cm. ***
*** A Chinese porcelain vase, rouleau shape, hand painted in famille rose enamels with a warrior god riding a sea dragon and a goddess riding a giant whale fish. Six character Qianlong mark in red enamel reserved on a turquoise ground under the base, height… ***
*** A pair of Chinese rosewood bedside cabinets, a small two door cupboard over a drawer, brass handles and back plates. 50.5 cm x 50.5 cm x 56 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, standing holding the sacred peach and his staff with sacred bat and gourd, on turned wood stand. Height 34.5 cm. ***
*** A fine bamboo section carved brush pot, extensive landscape scene with buildings and figures, rosewood top rim and base, rounded square form, three rows of calligraphic signature. Height 12.5 cm. ***
*** A late 19th century Japanese hand warming brazier, circular pot form, engraved bamboo and woven fence decoration, the flat domed lid cast with two kingfishers amongst reeds, overhead swing handle. Diameter 22 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese scholar's rock (Gongshi or 'spirit' stone), naturally formed with various holes and water worn surfaces, the central base fitted to a carved hardwood stand raised on five restrained scroll legs, the stone of dark grey colouring. (Reputedly… ***
*** A pair of Chinese porcelain triple gourd shaped vases, each of the swollen graduated bulbous sections decorated with two panels painted variously with figures, birds and flowers, and landscapes, reserved on a speckled blue ground. Four character Kangxi… ***
*** A large impressive Chinese famille rose baluster vase, of square section painted with panels of figures, the light turquoise ground with profuse floral motifs. painted four-character mark on base. Height 39.5 cm ***
*** An old Chinese wucai decorated lidded jar, the ovoid body and domed lid in traditional Wucai decoration with dragon amongst flames highlighted with mystic pearl and scrolling florals, underglazed blue with red, green and yellow overglazed enamels, the… ***
*** A large floor standing gilt bronze figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands upon a double lotus throne holding an unopened lotus blossom and leaf in her raised leaf hand, her head crowned by a coronet decorated with the Buddha, a leaf shaped flaming mandala… ***
*** A Chinese hand painted ancestor painting, the older couple seated and in formal dress with embroidered robes, character marks between. In ebonised frame under glass. 108 x 88.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese jade bangle, the pale green opaque tone with dark and vibrant green inclusions. With certificate of gem identification. Diameter 8.1 cm ***
*** A gilded metal bodhisattva, seated upon a lotus throne raised upon a double plinth, his feet rest upon a circular lotus footstool. Height 24.5 cm ***
*** An impressive Japanese early to mid 20th century bronze Buddhist statue, the seated serene Buddha with one leg crossed, upon a multi pleated covered base and lotus leaf stand. Three incised character mark inscription to rear. 17kg, height 61 cm ***
*** A pair of Japanese shunga scrolls, both triptychs portraying irreverent and humorous caricatures of Shinto priests and priestesses, acolytes and samurai in sexualized imagery, printed in outline and hand-coloured on fine woven fabric laid on paper and… ***
*** A Chinese cinnabar lacquer and hardwood table screen, the central cinnabar lacquer panel with a carved scene to one side, calligraphy to the other, in a carved hardwood ebonised stand. 40 x 28 x 63.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory medicine doll, the naked woman lying on her side, finely carved detail and in good polish. Supported on a fitted long rectangular stand. Length 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese black lacquer four-fold screen with hardstone and ivory decoration of figures, birds, prunus tree and buildings, the borders with detailed gilding, the reverse with restrained gilded designs of birds and flowers. Width of each panel 46 cm height… ***
*** Five carved oriental small pig ornaments, two in pale green jade, one rock crystal and two others. Longest 3.9 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and… ***
*** An old bone and silver Tibetan 'kangling' Buddhist trumpet, with long femur bone displaying some old cuts, the widest end with large embossed and engraved decorative silver cover including a stylised dragon, scroll and leaf forms and highlighted with a… ***
*** A larger than usual Japanese inlaid and lacquered timber cabinet, for jewellery and accessories. Meiji period, of various figured timbers with small parquetry inlaid motifs including stylised seal marks. The front with a deep drawer below two doors with… ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period silver iris bowl, squat baluster form with high relief decoration of flowering irises above a wavy base. Copper lined. Engraved and embossed silver and maker's mark for Watanabe. Diameter 15.5 cm. ***
*** An early 20thc Chinese finely carved sandlewood trinket box, rectangular form with serpentine hinged lid and base, all over deeply carved with figures in courtyard scenes. 19.5 x 11 x 8 cm. ***
*** A large Chinese famille rose porcelain punch bowl rose medallion pattern, with pattern of figures in interiors alternating with panels of birds, butterflies and flowers 'Made in China' back stamp. C.1900, diameter 37 cm. With wooden stand (chipped). ***
*** A Chinese rosewood nest of tables, the four tables with carved aprons and bamboo form legs. Maker's label to base 'Po sang Cheong Teakwood & blackwood furniture Store... Hong Kong China'. 50 x 36 x 71 cm(largest). ***
*** An old Chinese seated bronze Buddha, modelled with four arms, his raised headdress enclosing a further smaller head with graduating tiers, raised on double lotus throne, partial polish to the front, the base intact, height 35.5 cm. ***
*** A good Chinese carved wood plant stand, the square top on four cabriole shaped legs with platform base, ornately decorated with leaves, scrolls, dragon masks and square fret pattern. The top 39 cm x 39 cm. Height 64 cm. ***
*** A stoneware kendi, deep green lead glaze. Squat circular with fine moulded ribs on the lower body and mammiform spout, a sawtooth pattern to the shoulder, height 21 cm ***
*** A Chinese famille rose porcelain moon flask. The flattened circular form with tulip mouth and two handles issuing from the shoulder, the body decorated to either side with a view of a Christian crucifixion and European figures in a landscape. Height 37.5… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood cheval mirror, scrolling upright supporting a large framed mirror with mother-of-pearl button decoration. Requires minor attention. 92 cm x 36 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, the one piece carving with a bearded gent in traditional robe holding a long pole with seven fish suspended, a child to his side. Height 25 cm, raised on carved hardwood stand. ***
*** A small Japanese cloisonne vase in the manner of Yasuyuki Namikawa, Meiji period, squat ovoid shape. Decorated with three butterflies on a midnight blue ground, finely patterned to the foot and shoulder, the mouth with a square fret border. Height 7.4 cm.… ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain dish, decorated with scrolling vines and flowers, surrounding what appear to be Islamic script. Possibly made for the Persian or Indian market. Underside unglazed, burnt orange from firing. D.42 cm. ***
*** A good old characterfully carved Chinese rosewood model of a seated elephant, with a young boy in reverse upon its back. Inlaid glass eyes and bone tusks. On a fitted hardwood stand. Length 31 cm. Note: Unusually portrayed with excess folds of skin… ***
*** A pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze vases, plain stylish design with a dragon curling around the base of the neck, seal mark to base. Height 35.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain beaker cup, decorated with fancy fish and water weeds on a white scale ground between puce borders. Yongzheng seal mark under the base. Height 9 cm. ***
*** An old Chinese silver, enamelled and jewelled kylin, finely worked and of large form with upstanding wings finely wireworker, the scales to the body detailed with blue enamel, turquoise beads enrich all, on hardwood stand with fine wire inlay, minor… ***
*** A gilded metal Buddha statuette, modelled seated with hands in gesture of meditation, his head surmounted by a coronet of bodhisattvas. Six-character mark to the back. Height 42 cm ***
*** A Huanghuali wood brush pot, of cylindrical shape with slightly concave wool, displaying good figured grain, a removable insert to the centre of the base. Height 14.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved spinach jade tablet, rectangular form, carved in relief with multiple dragons, the reverse with a phoenix in flight. 14 x 11 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period Tokyo school okimono of a fisherman, two character signature on inlaid red tablet under the base. Height 24 cm ***
*** A large Chinese silver bowl, decorated with a single dragon in high relief, raised on foot ring, Wang Hing mark and date mark of 1885 impressed to base. 558gm. Diameter 19 cm. ***
*** A circa 1930 Japanese quality exotic woods collector's chest, the six-drawer combination including burl mulberry panels, bronze swing handles. With key. 45.5 x 28.5 x 33.5 cm. ***
*** A quality Chinese porcelain turquoise-ground vase, Daoguang mark (19th-20th Century), finely painted with three circular panels of mountainous coastal landscapes, the bright turquoise ground with polychrome floral sprays. Fine gilt banded highlights… ***
*** A Chinese fine quality white jade snuff bottle, delicate carved basket weave decorated body, yellow jade domed stopper, height 8 cm. ***
*** A fine old Chinese zitan hardwood carving of the seated Kuan Yin. Height 25 cm ***
*** A 19th century ivory netsuke study of a cicada, resting on a ripe bean pod, (one leg broken), unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 833 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. ***
*** A 19th century wood netsuke study of a minogame, showing the aged turtle sunning himself on a well carved folded lotus pod, unsigned, length 5.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 779 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New… ***
*** An old armorial Chinese export ware blue and white charger, blue and white encircling leaf scroll and other bands, the fielded shield form cartouche with diagonal stripes, fine dark brown glazed rim, underglaze blue mark to the reverse within twin circles… ***
*** A large sang-de-boeuf glazed meiping vase, the rich glaze with mottled effect to the shoulder, underglaze blue four character Yongle mark to a reserved panel at the shoulder, but of later date, height 41 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory laughing Buddha, holding a staff and fruit, on carved wood base, tip of staff damaged. Height 29 cm. ***
*** A Victorian 15ct gold bracelet, the fancy hollow links with an engraved heart shaped clasp, the centre of which set with plaited hair under rock crystal. 10gms. ***
*** A pair of contemporary Chinese rosewood bedside tables, of similar design to the previous lot, each configured with a single frieze drawer and raised on square section legs terminating in small inward turned feet. 56 cm x 56 cm x 56 cm ***
*** An early 20th century finely carved ivory netsuke of Tanuki seated with child, wrapped in traditional robe supporting a bowl, the young boy to his left with right hand upon his head. Signed with calligraphy. Provenance: The Joy and Denis Hanna estate… ***
*** An old Japanese characterful carved ivory figure on stand, the farmer depicted chasing his straw hat, a hand plough over his left shoulder, the hat in front raised on its edge, all on a carved ivory shaped base, raised on a carved wood stand. Some old… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood yoke back two seater settle, the back with two splats carved in relief with dragon panels, the seat with upholstered squab, raised on four square legs with in-turned feet. Width 155 cm ***
*** A Burmese silver lidded double skinned box, the large circular box decorated with animals of the zodiac, the top decorated with spiral forms. 2050gms. 25 x 20 cm ***
*** An antique Indian carved gilded and painted wood Yakshi winged figure standing on lotus throne and stepped wood base. Height 44 cm. Displaying traditional characteristics such as her nudity, smiling face and evident (often exaggerated) feminine charms… ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain Republic period reticulated walled vase, of spherical shape with tall tapering cylindrical neck, the neck decorated in bright enamels with lotus flowers and foliate tendrils on a pink ground, a turquoise lappet border decorates… ***
*** A large 19th century Canton famille rose bowl, traditional decoration of figures in cartouches. diameter 29.5 cm ***
*** An uncommon large Chinese porcelain brush pot, underglaze blue restrained decoration with musicians and other figures. Metal band to the top rim, inscription and collection number to the base. Recessed gutter base, height 17 cm, diameter 18.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Anglo-Indian stained ivory chess set green stained and natural, the king and queen pieces with pierced mace capitals (king issuing from a double knop, queen issuing from a mural crown), the bishops with ornately detailed mitres. Some slight… ***
*** A characterful early mid 20th century Japanese carved ivory okimono of rabbits amongst peanuts, carved as two woven baskets full of peanuts being eaten by seven rabbits with black inset eyes. Carved calligraphic signature, length 20 cm. Raised on carved… ***
*** An 18th century Chinese porcelain famille rose plate, decorated with vases of floral bouquets within a peony pattern border. Diameter 23 cm. ***
*** A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar decorated with prunus boughs on a deep blue ground, height 30 cm. ***