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Oriental — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

$120,000
A Chinese blackwood & porcelain table screen, Qianlong seal…
$33,600
A Chinese bronze and gilt footed brushpot decorated with…
$30,000
Chinese blue & white vase expertly painted with mountainous…
$24,000
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Amitabha Tathagata seated in…
Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** A pair of Indian miniatures on ivory both housed in matching metal and enamel frames, probably depicting Emperor Akbar and his wife Hira Kunwari, he in his later years, both painted on ivory wafers, 20th century. ***
*** A Chinese painting on silk the cream silk ground enriched with butterfly insects and blossom 107 x 77 cm ***
*** A Chinese flambe vase of Hu form with hollow rectangular handles, the square faceted body richly glazed in flambe, thinning nearer the top, late 19th / early 20th century. ***
*** A tall standing bronze four armed Vishnu, India, 19th century, height 51 cm. Provenance: An English collector ***
*** A bronze Buddhist female Tantric deity, Tibet, 19th century, naked except for the jewellery and a billowing scarf, her head crowned with a garland of skulls, height 21.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory cigarette container, 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese white jade carving of a Recumbent horse, with a monkey sitting on his back, the russet skin on the underside highlights the folded legs, note: a monkey riding a horse symbolises moving through the ranks quickly, length 8 cm, 8 cm ***
*** A mirror pair of Chinese porcelain vases, with Guangxu mark to the base, the baluster shape, in overglaze enamel, the noir ground painted with a flowering cherry blossom issuing from rocks, height 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain blue & white charger painted with river landscape, script painted to base Diameter 26 cm ***
*** An ovoid shaped porcelain jar, applied with a lustrous cafe au lait glaze, Qianlong seal mark, height 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese 20th century cedar lined red lacquered trunk with dragon incised brass mounts and handles 104 cm wide, 53 cm high, 55 cm deep ***
*** A Chinese porcelain celadon glazed censer, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the compressed globular body with a flat rim supported on three legs with a luminous blue-green glaze pooling above the splayed feet. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman… ***
*** Three woodblock prints, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi Ga, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), Japan, the Ukiyo-e with publisher & carver's seal mark, created in 1850 & 1851 according to the style of the signature. Condition: Margins trimmed, staining & foxing.… ***
*** Three woodblock prints, signed Toyokuni Ga, Utagawa Toyokuni III, (1786-1865), with carver & Publisher's seal marks, Japan, the Ukiyo-e with Kabuki actors, note: works created after 1847 according to the style of the signature. Condition: Margins trimmed,… ***
*** A pair of Chinese dishes with turquoise ground & blackbirds four character underglaze red D 9. 8 cm ***
*** A Chinese puzzle ball, the openwork sculpture of fine detail depicting the flying dragon. Provenance: from an Australian private collection, 6 cm ***
*** A tall bamboo carved cylindrical shaped cup, 20th century, with a flared mouth rim, carved in the round with lotus buds, leaves and roots, the stems growing from a band of stylized water, incised Qianlong mark, height 15, diameter 11 cm ***
*** A pair of circa mid 20th century Satsuma vases, both generously gilded & decorated with sprays of maple leaves, wisteria and chrysanthemums, both signed to bases. Height 8.5 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese Doucai globular vase, decorated with dragons among floral scrolls, six character seal mark to base. Height 24 cm ***
*** A Japanese woodblock print, signed Yoshu Chikanobu (1838-1912), dated 1902, the publisher & carver in the left margin. Condition: good. Provenance: The Eisenberg Wilton Collection, 22 x 34 cm ***
*** Two finely carved Japanese ivory netsuke, Playful Pups, one with a frog underfoot, Meiji period, 1868-1912, each standing on all fours with well delineated features, length 3 - 4 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall ***
*** A Japanese ivory netsuke, of a well Known Folklore character, an Inro hanging on the reverse, Showa period 20th century, two other characters caught up in his kimino, height 6 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall ***
*** A fine Chinese famille rose peach bowl with six reign Guang XU character on base Beautifully enamelled to the exterior and interior including bats to the interior, 13 cm diameter ***
*** A Chinese jade belt hook carved with dragon head & Cicada, with rust striation, length 12 cm ***
*** Four Japanese woodblock prints, Ukiyo-e one after Hiroshige, one by Tokyo woodblock print studio. Condition: two with trimmed margins. Provenance: The Eisenberg Wilton Collection, 25 x 37 cm, 37 x 25 cm, 18 x 24 cm, 35 x 22 cm ***
*** Chinese school (20th century) scroll mountain Monastery ink and brush printed seals right 68 x 44 cm ***
*** A Chinese Tianhuang, Shoushan stone with rich natural hues of golden amber, Blank seal, the face carved with an ancient tree issuing from a massive rock, and figures resting in the branches. Note: Shoushan stone is soft and likes to be handled to build up… ***
*** An Indian miniature, with a Liberal use of gold, ink and pastel colours on paper, 19th century, a horse looks on while his master is lying on a blue silk rug with gold vines going back and forth, while the servant boy keeps the fire burning. Three lines… ***
*** An impressive Chinese vase of bulbous form, intricately enamelled with a winter river landscape with figures and lodging, below a mountainous background, seal mark to base, 20th century. 40 cm high ***
*** A Chinese famille rose baluster vase, 19th century painted with courtly maidens and poetry, red lion mask ring handles, 42 cm high. 43 cm (16.5in) ***
*** A Thai Sawankalok lidded bowl c.15th century, with black iron glaze and leafy motif decoration, glaze burnt to lid centre. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts throughout Asia in the 1980's and… ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain bowl in underglaze blue and white, 20th century, with straight sides, the inverted rim with a key fret pattern, the exterior with a continuous scrolling, flowering vine. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Diameter 47… ***
*** A Chinese framed ancestor scroll, 19th century, of a seated male and female, each wearing blue and red traditional robe, ink and colour on paper, framed, (A/F) minor deterioration to paper. Height 180 cm. Width 95 cm ***
*** A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a fish basket, resting on the bottom of the lake with flowering water weed, signature to base, 20th century, height 5.5 cm ***
*** A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of an emperor penguin carrying a fish in the curved bill for the chicks, signature to base, 20th century, inlaid eyes and a fish stopper, carved in fine detail the penguins surrounded by frothing waves, height 6 cm ***
*** A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a large fish the stopper of frothing spraying water, inlaid eyes, signature to base, 20th century, height 5 cm, length 5 cm ***
*** A large flat round ivory snuff bottle has a central engraved medallion, with a square domed stopper and base, 20th century, the moonflask shape has a landscape to one side and a phoenix to the other within a finely inked border of waves, signature to both… ***
*** Gouache on cotton, a Prince Rides out on decorated horses, India, 19th/20th century, the Prince and courtiers wearing formal attire, floral decorated margins, silver gilt frame, 27 x 23 cm ***
*** A large Korean jarlet in underglaze blue, Joseon Dynasty, 19th century. Provenance: The Estate of an Australian Diplomat, the Resident representative to south Korea in the 1960s. Height 7 cm, width 9.5 cm ***
*** Opium pipe holder probably made from water buffalo hide, 47 cm length ***
*** Two Chinese ivory lidded circular boxes, one carved with Qianlong mark to the base, one with a Poem, both dated winter 1980, diameter 5.5 cm ***
*** A large bronze alloy seated Buddha, wearing a long robe with a floral border, 20th century, with downcast eyes & a calm expression, the hair arranged in rows of tight whorls surmounted by a domed ushnisha. Height 50 cm, length 38 cm ***
*** A Chinese bamboo brushpot carved with a poem, bamboo & rock, signature of Mu Zheng & dated 1889, the natural form creating double rounds. Height 15.5 cm, width 9 cm ***
*** Two underglaze blue cups, painted with a rooster & a goat, Shen De Tang studio mark, note: a porcelain studio in Daoguang period. Height 5 cm ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain lidded bowl marks to base 28 cm diameter, 14 cm high ***
*** A red pottery figure of a bull, probably Northern Wei Dynasty, [368-534 CE], the muscular beast standing foursquare on a rectangular base, a large hump in front of a decorative harness & trappings with applied bosses, height 16, width 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese celadon & brown jade crouching tiger, with natural russet Inclusion to the head. Length 6 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese blue and white barrel garden seat, with pierced 'Chou' panels and painted with peonies, bamboo, lotus, willow and birds 43.5 cm ***
*** A large pair of Chinese blue & white porcelain jardiniere on timber stands 20th century and with six character mark 47 cm diam ***
*** A bronze Sino-Tibetan Manjushri seated on a lotus throne, Wielding the flaming sword of Wisdom, mid 20th century, the deity wearing a high crested crown and elaborately decorated robe, embellished with beaded jewellery, sitting cross-legged, height 31 cm ***
*** A Chinese hardwood figure of Guanyin, seated in Royal Ease pose, on a large lotus Petal stand, 20th century, the goddess of Mercy, is holding a double strand rosary with silk tassels in one hand and a vase in the other, height 23 cm ***
*** A Chinese blue glazed moon flask, of flattened globular form, Qianlong seal mark to the base, rising from a short spreading foot to a cylindrical neck flanked by stylized dragons, the body with a raised central boss encircled by moulded lotus petal panels… ***
*** Two Tibetan yak tea wooden bowls with silver metal interior and encased foot, inlaid with turquoise, 20th century, hand hammered. Provenance: An old South African collection, diameter 11 cm ***
*** A 17th century Indian bronze repousse shield depicting Virabhadra decorated with Indian deity Vibrabhadra and various scenes of worship along the top and bottom, the shield is patinaed and worn with age 42 cm x 20 cm ***
*** A fine blue-white glaze lidded vessel in the song style from the Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province, height 16 cm ***
*** Two Japanese chests of drawers, height 48 cm, width 48 cm, depth 33 cm ***
*** A fine porcelain dish painted in underglaze with dragons encircling the exterior, a Chenghua mark, the centre painted with stylized dorji within a double circle, diameter 18.5 cm ***
*** A set of 12 sterling silver placecard holders with Chinese motif, stamped Kinsburg, sterling, made in Hong Kong together with a set of 12 placecard holders in the form of wild animals (white metal) and 2 French silver placecard holders in the form of cats… ***
*** A classic Chinese oval dining table with six high backed chairs, with simple carving & inlay, finished in a rich dark cherry hue, the top preserved by a large sheet of glass, the chairs with shaped cushions (8), height 79 cm L 178 cm W 110 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese black lacquer cabinet & two stepped side cabinets, with traditional copper hardware, in three parts & can be split for alternative arrangements. Provenance: Coco Republic ***
*** An Indian ivory carving of stacked elephants balancing on a ball C1930 21 cm high including stand ***
*** A Quadriptych Buddha profile, composite sandstone, a serene Aristocratic face, the four panels come together to complete the whole, height 76 cm, length 146 cm ***
*** Three 14ct yellow gold Chinese style bracelets set with lapas and jade pieces ***
*** Pair cylindrical shaped hat stands, Tongzhi mark, inscribed by Huangyi, with a cyclical date of 1901, height 39 cm ***
*** A 19th century signed Japanese bronze vase decorated with birds and blossom 31 cm high ***
*** A signed Japanese hexagonal glazed studio pottery bowl ***
*** A Coco Republic black lacquer hall table ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of Jurojin, Sotheby's label to reverse, height 15 cm ***
*** A Thai bronze head of Buddha, timber stand, height 34 including stand ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, timber stand, height 26 cm including stand ***
*** A Chinese Tang style bronze horse, timber stand, length 28 cm height 28 cm including stand ***
*** A Chinese brass sensor of Buddha, height 24 cm ***
*** An antique Chinese carved agate gourd snuff bottle with central ring detail, 19th century, height 9 cm ***
*** A striated glazed bowl with elephant head handles, impressed seal mark, Qianlong, height 9.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese scholar's table screen with a circular Dali marble Expression, 19th/20th century, sitting in a shaped heavy dark wood frame, the base carved with archaic bronze shaped vessels, height 43, length 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese baluster shaped porcelain vase, in famille rose Enamels, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, painted with figures, birds & butterflies with applied qilong & lion dogs highlighted in gilt rising from the shoulders, height 46 cm ***
*** A Chinese cinnabar curved lacquer composition tray, carved with two Men on a bridge, discussing a sword, on the other bank a very impressive family compound in great detail, impressed Qianlong seal mark to reverse, length 37 cm width 31 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese lacquer cinquefoil tray decorated with birds and foliage 40 x 28 cm ***
*** Two early 20th century Japanese Imari bowls, with marks to base both decorated in traditional Imari palette, largest 25 cm diameter. Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt ***
*** A collection of seven Japanese woodblock prints, each depicting Women's pastimes, some after Utamaro (7), each: 39 x 24 cm each mounted ***
*** Four fine Japanese tea bowls, [4], a Shigaraki ware tea bowl with good form && glaze, a Shino ware Muko-Zukie tea bowl of Wabi-Sabi form, fine painted designs & glaze, late Edo-early Meiji, a Oribe ware tea bowl with good style & glaze, Meiji period, a… ***
*** A Chinese celadon glaze shallow bowl, crackle glaze, with central medallion decoration. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita, 25 cm ***
*** A Sino Tibetan marble Guanyin, seated on a double lotus leaf throne, an Inscription on base and reverse, dated 1926, the full face of the figure looking solemn, seated cross legged and holding a ball of life in her lap, traces of gilt on the throne.… ***
*** A metal cast Buddha head with overall red patina 18 cm high ***
*** A pair of Chinese porcelain Pillows with peony and golden pheasants, with poems on each narrow side, a cyclical date thirteen years of Yongzheng period, 1735, length 33 cm ***
*** A early carved figure of buddah seated under the tree of life remains of gilt and polychrome decoration ***
*** A Chinese Mandarin court necklace, amethyst, turquoise & coral glass beads with jade, length 126 cm ***
*** A Chinese embroidered jacket with old blue silk lining, the jacket is a rich purple magenta, re-styled in the 20th century with a high color, size medium-large ***
*** A large bunches of jade grapes & a bunch of amethyst grapes both with agate leaves, mid 20th century. Length 28 cm ***
*** A Korean bulbous shaped jar, Freely painted in underglaze blue with a foliate design, Choson Dynasty, the large pot sits on a deep foot, everted rim above a short neck & decorated with a collar of flower heads. Height 18 cm deep19 cm ***
*** A 20th century Chinese hardstone snuff bottle, relief carved with stylised leaf motif ***
*** A large Burmese lacquered box, used for tobacco, betel nut and other Herbs, Pagan, circa 1920, with roundels painted with astrology animals and emblems, elephants decorate the tall sides, retains the original trays [3]. Height 22 cm. Diameter 23 cm ***
*** A pair of massive Chinese porcelain fish bowls, yellow & blue glaze, with bands of Trigrams, scrolling vines, rings & classical ruyi shapes, height 50 cm, diameter 58 cm ***
*** A large Burmese lacquered box, used for tobacco, betel nut and other herbs, pagan, circa 1920, painted with courtly scenes, detailed and elaborate high walls with a King and his ministers, retains the original trays [3]. Height 22 cm. Diameter 23 cm ***
*** Two Chinese carved soapstone figures of Guanyin, holding a ruyi the other a vase, 19th/20th century, on a contrasting dark soapstone, one is seated on lotus throne the other standing, each with hair piled high under a veil. Height 25 cm. Height 32 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese black lacquered square cabinets inlaid with soapstone. The two door cabinets are decorated with ladies and their servants in garden setting. Height 61 cm x 51 cm ***