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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 Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, with gilded bats and auspicious symbols to the sides, four-character mark under the base, diameter 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Chinese yoke back Emperor and Empress chairs with wide carved and pierced splats, panelled seats and stretcher bases, minor distress. | *** |  |
| *** | A set of four Chinese red ink sticks, each stick of rectangular shape, moulded with various dragons, clouds, insects and calligraphy, each enhanced with a gold leaf and held within a fitted heavy rosewood box of oblong shape. The box 19 cm x 7 cm x 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese tall two-section cabinet, The upper section with sliding panelled doors of different designs and three small frieze drawers, the lower section with two further sliding panelled doors, 84.5 x 40.5 x 165 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Chinese carved solid ivory figure of a sleeping bearded sage, sustained mid-brown toning, black highlights to his hair and beard, some old age cracking, black stained to the calligraphy on the papers held in his left hand. Small old repair… | *** |  |
| *** | A large red lacquer Chinese side table, with three frieze drawers with raised gilded decorative carving above an apron with further gilded decoration, raised on square section legs. 187 x 68.5 x 85 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Zihong (Sang De Bouef) glazed baluster vase, squat circular body with cylindrical neck with triple neck rings and everted mouth, impressed dynastic seal mark under the foot. Height 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade cabinet carving of a finger citron (Buddha's hand), the fruit standing with other fruits upon a pierced wooden stand. Overall height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Japanese bronze Quan Yin sculpture, the goddess of mercy represented standing on a cloud upon the back of a sinuous dragon. The naturalistic mounded base with wave edge, height 37.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze vase, baluster shape, decorated in low relief with two sinuous five-clawed dragons amongst fiery clouds above an ocean of tumultuous waves, four character Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and substantial marine ivory figure of hotei with attendant children, the god stands upon a rocky plinth, one hand placed upon his corpulent belly. Signed on tablet under the base. Height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A North China pottery cizhou decorated vase, tall inverted ovoid form with repeating floral motifs, height 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood boxed rectangular inkstone, the box lid with mother-of-pearl flowering branch inlay, the stone with shallow circular well and incised calligraphy. 20.5 x 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain quatrefoil lozenge shaped small dish, decorated with lotus flowers and tendrils on a jade green ground, Daoguang seal mark in red enamel Zhuanshu script under the base. Minute frit to rim. 15 cm x 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese boxwood brush pot with heavily carved decoration, the encircling scene depicts the 'Eighteen Luohan', the disciples of Buddha. Height 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old stained ivory netsuke of a fisherman, standing holding a large fish, wearing a short robe and straw boots, black stained highlights. Signed Chikaaki, height 5.1 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 911 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study of mouse lying on a fan, stained finish, signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Japanese Taisho period ebony fronted kimono chest, the three sections incorporating a pair of gilded panelled doors above eleven drawers, the upper three with 'harmonica' action, with key. 118.5 x 40.5 x 152 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese bronze mirror, in old box with Japanese calligraphy. Provenance: collected in Japan some 20 years ago. Reputedly Tang dynasty, circular with scalloped edge, the reverse finely cast in relief with love birds amongst feathery scrolls. Old… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large and impressive 20th century Chinese floor standing vases, baluster form, blue and white extensive landscape panels on fine speckled ground with small mauve florals with green leaves. Height 124 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Tibetan cabinet, the exterior painted with skulls, demons and animals in red, white and mustard on a black ground, shelves to the interior. 77 cm x 33 cm x 124 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1920s Chinese silver Tack Hing coffee pot and lidded sugar bowl, both with relief embossed and engraved sinuous dragon displaying fine detail on the plain tapered oval section bodies, the lids with further engraved dragons and oval finials, angular… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of old Chinese rosewood side tables, square form, decorative pierced rounded scrolling frieze, square section legs with square scroll feet. 48 cm x 48 cm x 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large mid 20th century carved wood Hokkaido kibori kuma hunting bear and salmon sculpture, well detailed, the bear with salmon held in its mouth, length 63 cm, height 44 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved wood life-size figure of Kuanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, modelled seated upon a plinth base, she holds a mystic pearl in her elevated left hand, her right foot rests upon a lotus flower. Some portions of her robes coloured with remnants of… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of ornate Chinese rosewood vase stands, hexagonal form raised on six scrolling legs and platform base, shaped and carved apron with pierced and decorative carved features. 50 cm x 77 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century Japanese silver iris decorated bowl, squat ovoid form, double walled, the exterior with five panels with high relief decoration of flowering irises, punched character marks to base. 264gms. Diameter 140 cm. Height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hand painted scroll depicting a horse beside a rocky outcrop with gnarled trees, various calligraphic verses and red seal marks. 126 cm x 65 cm on gold printed heavy paper backing, turned wooden ends to the central support | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved jade figure group, of two boys under a lily pad. Qing dynasty style, height 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bronze statue of Ninomiya Sontuku (1787-1856) the peasant sage portrayed as a young boy walking whilst reading a book and carrying firewood on his back, height 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Chinese sang de boeuf glaze porcelain Hu arrow vase, with pair of square section cylinder handles, the body with peach form type panels, the deep rich red glaze with darker highlights. Six incised character marks to the base, height 31.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ox-blood red glazed earthenware vase, tapering cylindrical shape with short trumpet neck, raised on wooden stand. Overall height 23 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese lacquered carved wood figure of Kuanyin, in serene standing pose. Height 67 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese teak altar table, with carved and pierced frieze, furled ends to the oblong top, square legs terminating in square fret feet. 153 cm x 43 cm x 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Maori carved papahou (treasure box), carved by John Rua, the rectangular shaped lid with two relief figures joined feet-to-feet upon a ground carved in relief with further figures and scrolls, the base entirely carved with stylised contorted figures,… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory netsuke study as a Zodiac pyramid, the twelve animals in a tapered stack with dark stained and polished highlights. Signed, height 6.2 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York. | *** |  |
| *** | A large 19th century Japanese bronze baluster urn, hexagonal lobed body with four panels decorated with song birds and blossom in relief, substantial sinuous fully figured dragons as handles to the side, circular conforming platform base. Good original… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Shigaraki studio pottery vase, distorted form, heavily woodfired glaze effects, feldspar inclusions. Height 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese hardwood (huanghuali) brush pot, small / medium size, wavy graining and knotting evident. Height 13.5 cm. Diameter 11.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of earthenware Foo dogs, in traditional pose, bright turquoise, brown and mustard, on highly decorative conforming earthenware stands. Some old glaze chipping. 40 x 25 x 62 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and rock crystal cameo ring, finely carved with a classical woman in profile, frosted finish, the wide tapered mount with classical panelled decoration, deep open back, forked shoulders. Total weight 7.7gms | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Huanghuali wood brush pot, cylindrical form. 17.5 x 18 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 Japanese carved ivory lidded tusk section jar, the multiple theatrical performing figures carved in relief and highlighted with black staining, the flat lid with child finial, height 14.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese intricately carved ivory box, the lid with figures of men and animals in an outdoor setting, the four sides with village scenes. 9 x 6 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese solid ivory carved figure of a fisherman, he stands wearing a robe, basket to his right hand, a fish to his left, a further basket lashed to his waist band, the oval plain base with engraved red stained signature tablet. Height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good old carved ivory figure of a seated nobleman, his right hand clasping a belt form to his chest, his left hand to his thigh, deep rich old patina and age cracking, his sectional neck collar and head top in a paler tone, possibly later. Probably… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely hand enamelled Chinese 'bat and peaches' bowl, Yongzheng four-character imperial mark in blue enamel to the base, 20th Century, possibly Republic, diameter 154 | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine Chinese small blue and white lotus dish, Ming dynasty style, shaped rim, all over floral decoration. Six-character mark to base. Diameter 11.3 cm. On stand, with storage box. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of Daruma, finely carved in seated pose reading a book, his right hand raised to his cheek. Signed with two-character marks to the base. Height 4.1 cm. Note: Daruma was reputedly a 6th century Indian monk who is… | *** |  |
| *** | A good quality Imperial style Chinese circular bowl on short foot, finely painted in polychrome enamels including famille rose with five clawed dragons on a yellow ground, the interior with a deep rich turquoise glaze. Painted Chien Lung seal mark on base… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese Meiji period fine quality cloisonne vases, the elongated ovoid bodies of rounded square section, trumpet form narrow necks, fine floral decoration of wisteria, iris and other florals on deep purple ground, repeat pattern to the rims,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese pale jadeite small brush washing dish, circular leaf form with undulating rim, a leafy stem carved in relief to the underside. Diameter 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Japanese carved ivory dream shell, in the form of a sack, the interior finely carved with a family fishing on the river bank, on a turned ivory stand. 9 cm x 10 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono of a man and child, the man stands holding a fruiting bough of persimmons, signed on red lacquer tablet under the base. Height 13 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Meiji period Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man and children playing, one child tumbles in a fishing net whilst the others pull at its sides keeping him off-balance. Signed under the base. Length 20.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A near pair of Korean wedding chests, in black and maroon lacquer, oblong, with later glass tops to serve as occasional tables, largest 66 x 34 x 37 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese cloisonne vase in the manner of Hayashi Kodenji, Meiji period, ovoid hexagonal shape with two handles issuing from the shoulder. With two turquoise ground panels decorated with garden scenes, one with a bridge the other a zig-zag fence.… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese black wood display shelf, the multi shelves with carved galleries, the pediment with conforming floral decoration. Width 78 cm, depth 35 cm, height 177 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A most unusual Chinese bench seat, formed from a natural burl timber tree trunk section, of asymmetrical shape with natural fissures, the upper surfaces carved with deer, birds and flowers. Approx. 110 cm x 76 cm x 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive 19th century Chinese porcelain famille rose charger, decorated with 'The Hundred Antiques', with original Chinese wire hanger. Minor very old rim frits. Diameter 49 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved wood and plaster Guan Yin, she stands in serene pose on lotus stand. Old paint finish. (willow branch from right hand absent). Height 150 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese rosewood chairs, with circular seats, panelled back with furled top rail, square section open frame with carved cloud finials, raised on cabriole legs | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century Indian fine ivory carving of a seated female musician, her four arms playing her stringed instrument and supporting precious objects, she sits upon a lotus throne with peacock at her feet, fine open-worked back and various sinuous… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Indo-Tibetan bronze statue of Shiva, he stands with legs crossed, playing a flute held by two of his four arms, a prayer wheel supported by one finger, finely detailed, circular plinth base. Height 89 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of antique Chinese beech and elm horse-shoe elbow chairs of traditional design, the broad shaped back splats with dragon rondels, panelled seats, stretcher bases and shaped aprons between the front legs. Good old colour and patina | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese famille rose charger, with foliate rim, painted with figures in a garden, exotic birds and flowers, butterflies, etc. Character marks on reverse. Width 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Imari armorial charger, in 18th century style, with the arms and crest of Pitt, surrounded by large blooms of peony and chrysanthemum highlighted in gilt. Diameter 33.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel (jue), with heavy surface patination/accretion. Height 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A massive Chinese Imperial yellow glaze porcelain bowl, the monochrome glaze with lustrous finish. Underglaze blue six-character mark to the base within double circle, diameter 39.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese doucai lotus bowls, tangled branch ground with four large blue lotus flowers. Guangxu mark to base, diameter 11.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese export black lacquer four panel screen with carved coloured stone decoration, applied with cranes amongst magical branches and flowering vines, gilt and fine mother of pearl geometric inlay framing. Bronze sheet clad feet, width 154 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, ovoid shape raised on spreading foot, decorated with panels depicting figures in gardens, the background decorated with landscapes painted in puce enamel and scattered florals. Height 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large decorative Chinese porcelain jars and covers, of inverse baluster shape with domed covers, decorated in underglaze blue with landscapes, flowers and birds, lappet panels decorate the shoulder and wave patterns decorate the foot. Height 35… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved jade recumbent bull, raised on a wooden modelled couch, the pale green jade with dark rust toned inclusions, the opium bed type couch finely modelled with plaited cane top, carved step back and frieze, the bull length 18 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese Republic period porcelain panels painted with landscapes. One inscribed: Driving Cattle through the river/Looking back on crows flying in Twilight; painted in mid-summer 1919. 17.5 x 11 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A mid 20th century Japanese set of paulownia wood plan drawers, the long low cabinet with five full width drawers. Bronze decorative handles. 100 x 45 x 33 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood vase stand, the square top with variegated marble to the centre and carved detail, raised on four carved scrolling legs, floral and fruit carved apron, carved shelf to the base. 33 x 33 x 92 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th/19th century Chinese export fan with polychrome painted decoration of village scenes, the black lacquer sticks richly gilded. Width when open 50 cm Displayed behind glass in a fan shaped box with Chinoiserie decoration. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese porcelain gourd shape vase, with tulip neck, decorated with green-blue glaze and resist decoration of panels incorporating Islamic script framed by stylised lotus flowers. Firing flaw to foot ring. Height 52 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large Japanese porcelain chargers, circular with scalloped rims, decorated in enamels with panels of exotic birds, flowers and large floral diaper pattern. Diameter 46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Japanese Meiji Imari charger, traditional decoration of a flowering vase, framed by a four panel border with vignettes of various landscapes, a black firing mark evident in one, gilt highlights, diameter . ^$56 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain green tea dust glazed vase, baluster shape with 'Ear' handles issuing from the sides of the neck, uniform all-over glaze, impressed Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese carved ivory Manju netsuke, circular disc form, incised carved with a mythical beast, double signed character mark to reverse, black stained recessed detail. Diameter 5.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese jade carving, probably mid-Qing dynasty in the manner of an archaic dynastic burial jade, modelled as a bird shaped vessel, its ovoid body hollowed and with an aperture to the top, (once with cover now absent); the head, body and legs with… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese jade carving in the Ming manner, probably mid-Qing dynasty, depicting a bird grasping the twin stems of a lotus flower and seed pod, the two motifs representing perfection and fertility; the bird depicted with wings and feathers carved in… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six finely painted Indian miniatures on ivory, two depicting a Prince and princess giving a wedding toast, two depicting an interior scene with an amorous couple and two of a woman with a sitar and animals under a tree. Various sizes from 16 x 90… | *** |  |
| *** | A heavy Chinese silver dragon handled trophy cup by Luen Wo of Shanghai, classical form, the body with single relief dragon on plain ground with three engraved rows of calligraphy, the ornate handles as sinuous sculpted dragons, plain spreading circular… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono, of a boy, standing holding a kama sickle and a pumpkin, other gourds and pumpkins sit at his feet. Two character kanji signature under the base, height 11.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large carved black stone standing Buddha, in serene prayer pose, fine detail to the pleated robe. Height 121 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese flambe glazed fanghu or arrow vase, good fluorescent dark red glaze with pale blue (flames) highlighting the corners. The glaze hand trimmed at the base. Under glaze Guangxu reign mark to the base together with further incised calligraphy,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese famille-vert porcelain square section baluster vase, each side decorated with various mythical and other animals on a background of whorls and blossom; six character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue under the base. Height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese horseshoe-back folding hunting chair, with applied metal work to frame, the back splat carved in openwork with Kylin amongst clouds, the rope seat with applied decoration to the front and to the footrest. 77 x 60 x 116 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese ebonised Davenport, the sides and back gallery finely carved with dragons and flowering branches, cupboard to one side, multiple drawers to the other, raised on paw feet. 60 x 60 x 103 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese egg shell porcelain vase, baluster shape, decorated with goats in a landscape along with a calligraphic inscription, four-character mark under the base. Height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Blanc-de-Chine porcelain figure of Kuanyin, the goddess stands holding a blossom in her left hand, a Buddhist rosary in her right hand. Height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese black lacquer painted cabinets, the two door cabinets painted to the top, front and sides with florals and geometric patterns, brass lock plates, hinges and handles. 61.5 x 31 x 92 cm | *** |  |