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Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
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*** A Chinese Huali two drawer table, late 19th century, early 20th century, 151 x 85 x 53 cm. Provenance: An old private collection, Vic., hence by descent. ***
*** A rare Chinese moulded Ding 'Mandarin ducks in Lotus' dish, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) the dish is decorated with two mandarin ducks, one standing on the shore and the other swimming in a pond with blossoming lotus, covered overall with a transparent glaze… ***
*** A fabulous trio of Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period (1868-1912), 220 cm, 210 cm and 120 cm high ***
*** An important and rare Imperial blue and white dragon bowl, Xuande six-character under glazed blue Marke and of the period (1339-1435) the bowl is finely decorated with a continuous frieze of four five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls and surrounded… ***
*** A Densatil gilt bronze figure of Vajrayogini, Tibet, 14th-15th century, meticulously crafted, she holds a chopper in her right hand and a skullcup in her left. She wears a beaded and festooned apron, multiple necklaces, armbands, and bracelets adorned… ***
*** A Chinese rhino libation cup, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century the cup is carved with a lotus leaf and flowers, the translucent Amber coloured horn darkening to black at the base. 11 cm long, 6.5 cm high, 85g weight. Provenance: acquired from Wong Yin… ***
*** A Chinese famille-rose porcelain plaque of horses, Republic period, early 20th century with Hongmu frame, 83 x 57 cm. Provenance: A private collection, NSW, acquired in 2013. ***
*** A Chinese carved bamboo incense holder, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century with a fitted wood stand., 17.8 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alan Myren (1934-2022). Mr. Myren was a Museum assistant in the Indian section in Victoria and Albert… ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Manjushri, possibly Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The figure is seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, the hand in dharmacakramudra and clasping stems of lotus sprays rising to the shoulders, wearing a dhoti,… ***
*** An exceptional Imperial copper-red decorated 'Sanduo' Bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark and of the period. Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period, (1723-1735). Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735).… ***
*** A rare Chinese white glazed bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735), 13.2 cm diameter. Provenance: A private collection, Melbourne, acquired from Sotheby's London, 1980's. ***
*** A exceptional finely carved Chinese zitan brush washer, Qianlong period (1735-1796) the zitan washer is well carved with lingzhi fungus, scrolls and bats, on carved huanghuali stand 18 13 cm long, 10 cm wide, 2 cm high. Provenance: Knapton Rasti fine Art,… ***
*** An exceptional imperial blue and white 'Three friends of Winter' dish, Qianlong mark and of the period, Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty, (1736-1795), Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), an exceptional Qianlong… ***
*** A celadon jade carved of a foreigner and a dog, late Ming - early Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century or earlier the well carved standing figure is slightly hunched, holding a lion dog in his arms, cloaked in a long hooded cape, falling in dynamic folds at… ***
*** A `Robin's Egg' blue-glazed vase, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795), 18 cm high ***
*** A rare and important Chinese cinnabar lacquer carved three-tiered double-lozenge-shaped box, cover and stand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795) the cover meticulously carved with two five-clawed writhing dragons in pursuit of a pearl in the form… ***
*** An exceptional Imperial blue and white 'Three friends of Winter' dish, Qianlong mark and of the period, Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty, (1736-1795), Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), an exceptional Qianlong… ***
*** A rare and fine Chinese yellow-ground blue and white 'Dragon' bowl, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). The bowl is finely potted with deep rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to an everted rim, the interior… ***
*** A Yixing metal mounted tea pot, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 12 cm high 19 cm (width) ***
*** A large Chinese blue and white 'Dragon' Vase, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722), 39.3 cm high ***
*** A white jade carved paperweight of two phoenix, Qing Dynasty, 18th-19th century the well polished jade is finely carved with a pair of phoenix side by side, with the male bird turning the head to the female, and tails joining together, each is holding a… ***
*** A Chinese pale white jade 'Landscape' boulder, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 13.2 cm high, 521g ***
*** A gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, Bhaishajyaguru, approx 25 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection ***
*** A large Chinese white glazed four lugged jar, Sui Dynasty (581-618), 30.5 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter and Alice Chu, acquired by Walter Hochstadter prior to 1997 hence by descent. Walter Hochstadter was a well known and… ***
*** A fine Chinese Yue celadon 'Chicken head Spout' ewer, Southern Dynasties (420-589). For a very similar example please see, 30/11/2022, lot 106. A two lugged example, see 6/10/2015, lot 73. Provenance: The Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter and Alice… ***
*** An Aloeswood and tourmaline beaded rosary, late Qing Dynasty, late 19-Early 20th century each bead finely inlaid with happiness 'Xi' or longevity 'Shou' character in gilt silver; suspending a tourmaline pendant and terminating in two tourmaline… ***
*** Late Qing Dynasty, late 19th / early 20th century approximately 96 cm long; 45 cm diameter; pewter circular box a Chinese agarwood Qinan and tourmaline beaded rosary, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), comprising 108 aloeswood beads separated with amethyst beads… ***
*** A finely carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th century, carved in relief with a pair of birds reminiscent of phoenixes, soaring and plunging amidst peonies in full or partial bloom. The birds, with wings outstretched, are… ***
*** A rare Chinese Qingbai lobed vase, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). The vase is well potted with a lobed ovoid body below a trumpet neck that rises to an outward-turned, flower-shaped mouth, and is supported on a scalloped foot, all under an even… ***
*** A graduated set of three Japanese bronze cranes, Meiji period ( 1868-1912), 113 cm, high and 60 cm, high ***
*** A Mongolian gilt repousse figure of Shakyamuni Buddha, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1735 - 1796) the figure is seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the left hand in dhyanamudra, the right hand in bhumisparsa, wearing a dhoti with a shawl draped… ***
*** A Chinese iron red dragon dish, Guangxu six-character underglaze mark and of the period (1874-1908). Provenance: Private collection, Melbourne, Australia, 27 cm diameter ***
*** A gilt-bronze figure of a deity, China/Tibet, circa 19th century, approx 25 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection ***
*** A small Imperial copper red dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795) the dish is cover with a even sang-de-boeuf glaze neatly stopped at the foot rim, 11.1 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's, Hong Kong,… ***
*** An Imperial copper red dish, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795) the dish is cover with a even sang-de-boeuf glaze neatly stopped at the foot rim, 15.4 cm diameter. Provenance: David HO Oriental Art, 1989.… ***
*** A pair of Chinese famille-rose dishes, Qianlong mark, Guangxu period (1875-1908), 16 cm diameter ***
*** A large carved red lacquer dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the interior is carved in relief with boys play in a garden. Both sides of the border are carved with flowers. With an old Japanese black lacquer box, 38.5 cm diameter. Provenance: an old… ***
*** A fine and beautifully decorated Japanese lacquer chest-on-stand, 18th century, on English giltwood stand, 141 cm high, 94 cm wide 55 cm deep ***
*** A pair of famille rose 'Dragon' bowl Cai Hua Tang Zhi mark in iron red, Qing Dynasty, the exterior of the bowl is decorated with a pair of dragons chasing flaming pearls against a background of crashing waves, 12 cm diameter ***
*** A Imperial copper-red glazed stem dish, Qianlong mark and of the period (1736-1795), Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty (1736-1795), Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795), the shallow dish is raised on a spreading pedestal foot… ***
*** A very rare Chinese yellow-glazed pottery 'Dragon and Phoenix' 'Pilgrim'S' flask, Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). Pilgrims flasks like the present example are known as bianhu which translates to a 'Flattened jar'. Travelers preferred these types of vessels… ***
*** A small `Robin's Egg' blue glazed vase, Cong, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period (1723-1735), 5.5 cm high ***
*** A famille-rose 'Fu Lu Shou' plaque Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period. Provenance: Important private collection, Ballarat. Approx length 48.1 cm wide 38.1 cm ***
*** A fine Tibetan gilt bronze seated Padmasambhava, 15th/16th century. Provenance: Collection of Tom Bennett (label). Sotheby's Australia, 18/7/2018, lot 285. Compare a circa 15th century Padmasambhava formerly in the Blanche C. Olschak collection, see… ***
*** A gilt-bronze figure of Vajrabhairava, Tibeto-Chinese, 18th-19th century, approx 20 cm high. Provenance: The Henry Litton collection ***
*** A gilt bronze figure of a Deva, Qianlong mark, 19.6 cm high ***
*** A set of four Chinese painted panels, Qing dynasty 19th century watercolour on paper, framed., 256 cm, by 76 cm, with frames 260 cm, by 80 cm ***
*** A mottled celadon jade Cong, Song-Ming Dynasty, 10TH-17th century the cong is of typical square-section form with a central circular aperture. The stone is of a dark green tone with some brown-russet inclusions, 4.9 cm high. Provenance: a private… ***
*** A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved figure with a serene expression dressed in loose fitting red and orange robes, the hem decorated with scrolling lotus, the hands are holding a bowl under a small… ***
*** A rare bronze Owl-Form vessel. Han Dynasty, (206 BC-AD 220). A rare bronze vessel in the form of an owl, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). This exquisite small vessel is crafted in the shape of an owl, with the body elegantly perched upon two small feet and a… ***
*** A pair of massive and spectacular cloisonne tree-planters Chinese Republic period, early 20th century 104 cm diameter 62 cm high. Provenance: A Distinguished Melbourne family collection. Dimensions: 104 cm diameter 62 cm high ***
*** A very fine jade Cong, possibly late Liangzhu culture (circa 3,300-2,300 BC) carved with a mask at each corner with an oblong scroll-filled mouth and circular eyes below a headress of fine horizontal lines. The stone is of glossy ivory-white tone, 7.6 cm… ***
*** A Chinese famille-rose 'Hundred Deer' vase, Hu, Guangxu six character mark in iron red and possibly of the period (1874-1908), 46 cm high ***
*** An exceptional carved and gilt-varnish over silver-leaf (Mecca) surmount, Southern Italian, circa 1740, 265 cm wide, 125 cm high ***
*** A Chinese fine painted Cizhou pear shaped vase, Yuhuchunping Northern Song-Jin Dynasty (960-1234) the vase has a tapering ovoid body which rises to the tall neck that flares towards the outward-curved mouth rim, and is painted in brown on a white slip… ***
*** A Chinese gilt blue-scale ground vase painted with coral coloured swimming carp, Chinese,19th century, 46 cm, high ***
*** A set of four red glazed wine cups with wood stands, Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty (1736–1795), the cups feature a rich, vibrant red glaze, a testament to the exceptional artistry of the period. Their provenance includes the Gross collection in Melbourne,… ***
*** A rare pair of Chinese coromandel screens. Kangxi period, 17/18th century. A rare and Important pair of Kang Hsi incised coromandel lacquer screens of unusually fresh colouring and fine original detail. The front with scenes from domestic life with a… ***
*** A rare and highly decorative set of six Chinese export paintings, showing the trading ports of China, Circa 19th century, approx 72 cm, by 135 cm ***
*** A boxwood carved figure of guanyin, 17th-18th century the goddess of Compassion standing tall on bare feet, her head slightly bowed and tilted to the left, her face serene and eyes closed in deep contemplation, flanked by a pair of elongated earlobes, all… ***
*** A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a monk, 16th century seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base with beaded rims, his right hand is upheld in a modified mudra of discourse, the base sealed with a copper plate. 16, 10.4 cm high. Provenance: a private collection… ***
*** A large framed Chinese ink landscape painting, Ming Dynasty, 15th century Anonymous mountain and river landscape ink and colour on silk mounted and framed hanging scroll, 160 x 93.8 cm. Provenance: The collection of James Fairfax. Raymond and Victoria… ***
*** A Chinese Gongxian white glazed jar and cover Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) of ovoid form, the jar covered inside and out with an ivory-toned clear glaze which stops at the foot. The domed cover is surmounted by a plain knob and similarly glazed. Japanese… ***
*** A pair of Dehua white glazed cups, Qing Dynasty, 17th century, this exquisite pair of Dehua white glazed cups dates to the Qing Dynasty 17th century. The cups are notable for their elegant simplicity and fine craftsmanship, characteristic of Dehua… ***
*** A Chinese mottled russet jade disc bi, Warring State/Han Dynasty, 5th century B. C.-3th century A. D. finely carved in relief on both sides with comma spirals, set within slightly raised borders. Similar examples see Christie's Hong Kong, 3/12/2021, lot… ***
*** A small celadon dish, Qing Yi Tang Zhi four character hall mark, possibly Qianlong/Jiaqing period, 19th century the shallow tapering straight sides rising from a slightly splayed foot with a broad fl atbase, the interior moulded with three bats variously… ***
*** A gilt bronze figure of the Infant Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century well cast standing on top of a lotus base with left arm raised and right arm pendent at his side, each hand held in a fist with the index finger extended, the boy shown naked… ***
*** An unusual large Chinese famille-rose vase, Daoguang mark, Republic period, early 20th century, 56.5 cm high. Provenance: A private collection, NSW. ***
*** A rare red lacquered wood Qin box, Ming Dynasty, 15th century the box is of a retangular shape, with bronze carring handles to both sides, covered in red lacquer, 132 cm long; 30.8 cm deep; 26.2 cm wide. Provenance: acquired from a private collection,… ***
*** A Chinese pale greenish-white and russet jade mountain-form brush rest, Qing Dynasty, 19th century carved as three mountains, a deer and a crane separated by a pine tree are shown on one side, while a bat, a waterfall and another pine tree are on the… ***
*** A Chinese celadon jade carved plaque, 17th century with carved wood stand. Provenance: palm Springs estate, Californian, 15 x 9.5 cm ***
*** A beautiful ivory inlaid ebony veneered collectors table cabinet, Milan region, circa 1650. Provenance: by repute Castle Leslie nr Glasslough County Monaghan Ireland. H.L Visser Colllection, 40 cm high 41 cm wide 27 cm deep ***
*** A large Chinese ivory carved arm rest, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century-Early 20th century the arm rest is carved on one side in low relief with a scholar and an attendant riding in a landscape, the other side is deeply carved with a battle scene. 30… ***
*** A very rare large Chinese painted stucco figure of a lady, Yuan-Ming Dynasty, 13th-15th century the standing lady with hair twisted into a high chignon, arms swept to the side, clutching a laden bowl, wearing an aubergine coloured gown, with embroidered… ***
*** A white Chinese jade phoenix paperweight, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 8.5 x 7 cm. Provenance: A private collection NSW and USA. ***
*** An underglaze blue and Green-Enamelled 'Dragon' bowl, Kangxi mark, 10.3 cm diameter ***
*** A Chinese yellow-glazed dragon bowl, Daoguang six-character seal marked in underglaze blue and of the period (1821-1,850). The exterior of the bowl is decorated with two dragons chasing flaming pearls, and the interior center with a 'shou' character.… ***
*** A fine Chinese Jian 'Hare's Fur' conical tea bowl, Southern Song (1127-1279). The bowl is potted with flaring sides rising to a slightly everted rim bound with a metal band. The interior and exterior are covered with a lustrous black glaze streaked with… ***
*** A white jade pendant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) the rectangular plaque is finely carved to each side with a panel surmounted by two archaic kui dragons, one side is carved with a military general, while the other side is carved with a poem followed by the… ***
*** A pair of Chinese 'Famille-Rose' octagonal wine cups Jiaqing six-character seal marks in iron red and of the period (1796-1820), 8.5 cm diameter each. Provenance: Raymond and Victoria Tregaskis Oriental Arts, Sydney, Australia. A private collection, NSW,… ***
*** A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Liuhai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved seated figure with a smiling face, dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, he is holding a coin in his right hand,… ***
*** A rare Chinese Longquan celadon 'Arrow' vase, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty, 13TH-14th century the pear shaped body rises to a tall, slender neck flanked by a pair of tubular handles, and is incised with a band of keyfret patterns. The vase is covered… ***
*** A red glazed Yuhuchun vase, Qianlong six-character underglazed blue mark, late Qing -Early Republic period, 19th-20th century of pear shape with waisted neck and flaring mouth rising from a slightly flaring base, the exterior all covered in a good even… ***
*** A Chinese silver ingot, Tongzhi mark, dated to 1869, 11.8 cm long; 1562.5g ***
*** A Chinese famille- rose double gourd formed water dropper, Qianlong period (1736-1795), 8 cm high. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., acquired from the late Sweeny collection Queensland. 24/10/1992. ***
*** A rare Chinese blue and white and copper red 'Sanduo' bowl, Qianlong six-character underglaze mark and of the period (1736-1795), 20.5 cm diameter, 20.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Francis Collection, Qld, Australia. Acquired from Raymond & Victoria… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white jar and cover, Kangxi period (1662-1722) the jar is finely decorated with deer and cranes amongst gnarled pines, rocks and clouds, double ring to base., 44 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 28/11/17, lot 680. Sotheby's… ***
*** A Chinese large Huali alter table, late 19th century, early 20th century, 194 x 105 x 46 cm. Provenance: An old private collection, Vic., hence by descent. ***
*** A Chinese archaic jade ring Yuan, Warring state period (476-221 Bc). Provenance: Roger Keverne Pty. Ltd., London, 2013. Exhibited: London, Roger Keverne Pty. Ltd., summer exhibition, 2013. Literature: Roger Keverne, summer exhibition 2013, no. 68. For a… ***
*** A Chinese bronze gold-splashed beast, 17th century, 16 cm wide; 12 cm high. Provenance: collection of an English Manor house. Acquired from James Conley Antiques, Australia & U.K., 1/9/2011. An important private collection, Qld. ***
*** A rare Longquan celadon vase Meiping,Ming Dynasty, 15th century the stoutly potted high-shouldered body tapers to a spreading foot with square-cut rim, and the rounded shoulder rises to a short conical neck. The vase is covered overall with a mottled… ***
*** A small pale celadon jade water pot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) carved with a chilong clambering at the rim, the pale white stone with a few russut inclusions, 6 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 29/11/2019, lot 846 (part) ***
*** A rare Chinese carved bamboo root scholar's weight in the form of a pair of playful cubs, early Qing Dynasty, 17th century the cubs is of circular flattened form with revolving ball 17 8 cm diameter. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney,… ***
*** A rare blue and white dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722) the dish is delicately decoratred in a central medallion with four boys playing with leaves beneath an overhanging bough, the exterior cavetto with a continuous scene of children playing at various… ***
*** A pair of gilt-bronze figures of seated Buddhas, Ming Dynasty, 16TH-17th century both figure is shown seated in dhyanasana, the hands in front of the bare chest, dressed with robes open at the chest revealing a sash-tied dhoti beneath an incised wan… ***
*** A set of four Chinese famille-rose porcelain plaques, dated to spring 1928, 49 x 36.5 cm. Provenance: collection of Chinese Republic government Official-General Miao Peinan (1895-1970). Collection of Mrs. Semsei, Wahroonga, NSW, acquired before 1980s. A… ***