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SALE NUMBER: 23434Lots 9001 - 9417

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ORDER OF SALE

Japanese Works of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9001-9039Metalwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9001-9012Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9013-9018Works of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9019-9025Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9026-9039

Korean Works of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9040-9042Chinese Works of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9043-9417

Paintings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9043-9094Early Ceramics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9105-9135Monochrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9136-9143Blue and White Wares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9144-9160Polychrome Wares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9161-9196Jades and Hardstones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9197-9266Snuff Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9267-9338Chinese Works of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9339-9369Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9370-9397Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9398-9417

JAPANESE AND KOREAN WORKS OF ART

Lots 9001-9042

JAPANESE METALWORK

PROPERTY FROM A NORTH AMERICAN ESTATE

9001 WA MASSIVE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASEMeiji era Decorated in polychrome enamels on a black ground with a pair of small birds perched on a branch of purple flowering wisteria, the blossoming vines extending over the ovoid body and waisted neck, narrow scallop-edged bands at the rim and foot, with metal edge bands. 36 1/2in (92.7cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

9002A CHAMPLEVÉ LAMP WITH MATCHING SHADEMeiji era The body with a wide neck and compressed ovoid body raised on a pedestal base, the neck and main section cast with scattered blossoms picked out in multicolored enamels and reserved on a finely patterned thunder-pattern ground; the hemispherical shade with an en suite openwork design of linked colored enamel blossoms terminating in a tall finial and lined with cream-colored silk (electrified, soiled, some wear). 24 3/8in (62cm) height overall

US$2,000 - 3,000

9003A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL PLATEMeiji era, late 19th century The sloping interior decorated in polychrome enamels with two reserves, one a rectangular panel depicting a samurai general drinking a cup of sake while seated within a camp enclosure, the other in the shape of a folding fan and featuring sparrows and bamboo, all on a stylized brocade-patterned ground and encircled by a garland band at the rim, the underside with a scroll pattern on a beige ground. 17 1/2in (44.8cm) diameter

US$1,500 - 2,000

9004A SMALL GINBARI CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASEBy Ogasawara Shuzo, early 20th century Decorated in translucent polychrome enamels with two goldfish swimming amid waterweeds on a ground gradually shading to bright blue, the details sculpted into the silver-hued body, with gilt metal edge bands, the base impressed with a two-character maker’s mark (some wear to the base). 4 3/4in (12.2cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

PROPERTY FROM A SONOMA COUNTY COLLECTION

9005TWO PAIRS OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASESMeiji era, late 19th century Each designed in polychrome enamels on a black ground, the larger featuring mirror images of various types of flowering chrysanthemums, narrow stylized foliate bands at the rim and encircling the base, unsigned; the smaller decorated with complementary views of blossoming poppy and Chinese bell-flower, unsigned (one with a star crack). 7 3/8 and 3 1/8in (18.7 and 8cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS

9006A PATINATED BRONZE OKIMONO OF A FISHBy the Maruki Company, Meiji era Finely cast as a rather ferocious creature with blowfish-inspired features, the substantial body twisting slightly and mouth partially open, the eyes heightened with shakudo and gold, the underside with a seal reading Nihon-koku Maruki-sei (base scuffed). 9 1/4in (23.5cm) long

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9009A CORAL AND SILVER NETSUKEEdo period/Meiji era, 19th century Fashioned as a silver octopus with gilt-inlaid eyes perched on top of a rocky outcropping formed by a piece of red coral and reaching for two small seashells inlaid in gold, all supported on swirling waves cast in silver and forming a natural himotoshi (some oxidation). 1 1/2in (3.7cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9010A PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE JARDINIÈRESMeiji/Taisho era Each cast with a waisted neck and ovoid body applied with a pair of elephantine handles etched with cloud scrolls, the sides decorated with two sinuous dragons in raised relief, the short pedestal foot supported on a circular dark-stained wood base (loss of patina, corrosion). 8 3/4in (22.5cm) high; 12 3/4in (32.5cm) long (inclusive of handles)

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF VIRGINIA MURRAY, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

9011ONE IRON VASE WITH INLAY AND ONE SMALL COPPER TRAYMeiji/Taisho era The first of tubular shape, the textured iron surface inlaid with a mixed-metal crane in takazogan over silver pine saplings in hirazogan; the second of irregular contour and cast to the interior with a domestic farm scene with a mother and child at work, the underside with a view of flowering cherry trees (wear). 9 1/4in (23.4cm) height of vase; 7in (18cm) length of tray

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER

9012A PATINATED BRONZE STUDIO VASE20th century The slender tapering body of square section with a subtle bulge to the center and supported on a slightly flared crenelated base, the inscribed wooden tomobako signed Osumi [illegible]; together with a two-section Meiji period usubata cast with a low-relief key-fret band suspending archaistic lappets encircling the low bowl raised on a waisted pedestal fitted into a tripod support (some corrosion). [2] 12in (30.4cm) height of first

US$600 - 800

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JAPANESE CERAMICS

PROPERTY FROM A SAN FRANCISCO ESTATE, THE COLLECTION FORMED PRIOR TO THE 1970S

9013A HANIWA TERRACOTTA HEADKofun period, 5th/6th century Of low-fired reddish clay, modeled as a man wearing a peaked sedge hat, a large earring marks his right ‘ear’ and a band encircles his neck, the abbreviated facial features with a mask-like appearance (wear, losses). 10 3/4in (26.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9014A GROUP OF SEVEN SATSUMA DECORATIONSMeiji/Taisho era Each decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, comprising a pair of small stick-neck vases painted with a dragon and rakan, marked Dai Nihon Satsuma Kinkoku-sei Komyodo Shunzan; a pair of small vases with mock animal-mask handles decorated with reserves of samurai reversed by beauties, signed Satsuma-yaki Yasui-zo; a shallow lobed bowl painted with Buddhist saints, marked Dai Nihon Satsuma-kuni Kinkoku-sei Ro[ ]an Yoshinobu-ga; and two lobed chrysanthemum bowls of graduated size and with an overall millefleur design, each marked Hayakawa (some wear). 6 1/8 and 6in (15.7 and 15.3cm) height of vases 10, 9 5/8 and 7 1/2in (25.5, 24.5 and 19cm) diameter of bowls

US$1,000 - 1,500

9015TWO FOOTED SATSUMA CENSERS (KORO)Meiji era, late 19th century Each decorated in polychrome enamel and gilt over a clear crackle glaze, the larger raised on three tall animal mask supports and painted with two figural panels, one of samurai, the other a spring excursion, all reserved on brocade ground repeated on the neck flanked by up-raised handles, the pierced lid with a karashishi finial and decorated en suite, marked Satsuma-yaki Hododa-zo; the smaller of similar form and pierced to either side with hexagonal cage-shaped panels (kagome ami) framed by delicately rendered blossoms repeated on the handles and interior liner, the high double-wall domed lid also pierced with an overall hexagonal pattern, marked Satsuma Iso[no] (some wear to gilt). 13 5/8 and 5 1/4in (34.6 and 13.4cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500


9016A RECTANGULAR STONEWARE BOTTLE VASEBy Hamada Shoji (1894-1978) Of square section decorated on the four sides with diagonal iron-oxide splashes over a pale green nuka glaze; fitted with a tomobako (storage box) inscribed ryu-yu kakubin (a square bottle with ‘running’ glaze), signed Shoji and sealed Sho . 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high

US$2,500 - 4,000

9017TWO KUTANI PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNERS (KORO)Meiji era Each decorated in polychrome enamel and gilt, the first of compressed square section with rounded sides painted with dragon reserves on a brocade-patterned ground and applied with animal-mask and loose-ring handles, the squat four-leg plinth and the pierced disk-shaped lid with a karashishi finial decorated en suite, marked fuku on the underside; the second a tripod vessel painted with figural or bird-and-flower reserves on the compressed body, a pair of dragon-form handles bracketing a reticulated domical lid surmounted by a karashishi, signed Kutani Shono . 5 5/8 and 5in (14.3 and 12.8cm)

US$400 - 600

9018TWO CERAMIC ITEMSMeiji/Taisho era The first a figural group depicting a laughing townsman seated with a youth, the surfaces painted in rich enamels and gilt (losses, repaired); the second a small bowl molded in the shape of a treasure sack encircled by a raised tasseled cord reserved against a cobalt blue ground, the interior with a band of chidori in flight (wear to glaze). [2] 5 and 5in (12.5 and 12.7cm) high

US$200 - 500

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JAPANESE WORKS OF ART


9019 WA LARGE PORTABLE BUDDHIST SHRINE (ZUSHI)Edo period/Meiji era, 19th century The red-lacquered case with a Tokugawa family crest (aoi mon) on both of the hinged double doors applied with elaborate foliate-etched gilt metal fittings and opening to a standing figure of Amida Buddha flanked by Kannon and Seishi bodhisattvas in a raigo-like configuration and accompanied by a figure of Jizo and Fudo-myoo, all raised on lotus pedestals and supported on an ornate, stepped plinth, an additional pair of miniature guardian figures applied to the top of the balusters (portions assembled, some wear); together with a low black-lacquer stand. 33 3/8in (85cm) height of shrine

US$3,000 - 5,000


9020A LACQUER DECORATED PORTABLE BUDDHIST SHRINE (ZUSHI)20th century For the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, the double doors of the black-lacquered case with floral-etched gilt metal fittings and opening to reveal a plaque inscribed namu myoho Renge-kyo set within a reliquary-like structure and flanked by two bodhisattva figures seated on lotus pedestals and displaying the namaskara mudra (gesture of reverence), each backed by individual almond-shaped mandorlas and raised on an elaborate galleried and stepped plinth (some wear). 21 7/8in (55.5cm) height overall

US$1,200 - 1,800

9021 WA PAIR OF POLYCHROMED WOOD DEITIESEdo period Probably depicting Raijin and Fujin, the gods of thunder and wind, the first painted red and with one leg raised (lacking drums), the second of blue hue and striding forwards with his hands held to one side (lacking bag), each with demonic features and set into a separately carved stand (losses, repairs). 45 1/4 and 43 1/4in (115 and 110cm) high

US$5,000 - 7,500

PROPERTY FROM THE JOYCE B. DOHENY TRUST

9022A PAIR OF LACQUER DECORATED PAULOWNIA WOOD HIBACHIMeiji era Each of circular shape with thick rims, the sides decorated with a small bird flying away from leafy grape vines in gold and iro-e takamaki-e and pewter inlay, all reserved on a natural wood ground with a prominent grain pattern, with painted red metal inserts (soiling, wear). 8 5/8in (22.2cm) high; 15in (38.2cm) diameter

US$1,000 - 1,500

9023A BURLWOOD NAGA-HIBACHIMeiji era Kanto style, the right side with a stack of three small drawers, flanked by a row of two small drawers across the lower section of the rectangular body, with contrasting dark-stained wood edges and metal pulls, with an interior copper liner now framed by a raised wood rim (corrosion, wear). 16 x 30 3/4 x 17 1/2in (40.4 x 78.2 x 44.2cm)

US$800 - 1,200


9024TWO DECORATIVE OBJECTSThe first Meiji era The first a bamboo smoking set, the pipe case carved with fruiting persimmon branches on a herringbone ground and set with an incised stag-antler rim band, the single-section case decorated with a frog partially concealed by a leaf, reversed by a fourteen-character inscription, each with a maker’s mark; the second a patinated copper seal paste box with a relief-carved phoenix and paulownia on a granulated ground, with a signed tomobako . 8 1/4in (21.3cm) length of pipe case; 3 1/8in (8cm) diameter of box

US$400 - 600

9025A SILK EMBROIDERED PANELMeiji era Executed in polychrome silk threads on a silk ground, depicting an imperial audience with a Chinese emperor and empress seated in a landscape watching a pair of cranes while attended by numerous courtiers, ladies-in-waiting and children; with a patterned blue silk border and set within a gilt and black-lacquered wood frame. 39 3/4 x 36 1/8in (101 x 92cm) overall dimensions

US$800 - 1,200

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JAPANESE PRINTS, PAINTINGS AND SCREENS

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF SYLVIA MCLAUGHLIN, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA

9026A CARVED AND PAINTED FOUR-PANEL WOOD SCREENMeiji era The main panels with openwork carving of a rooster and hen feeding in a flowering landscape with a large prunus tree, the lower rectangular panels pierced with blossoming orchids, the details defined in bright polychrome pigments; each of the panels set within a mottled lacquer frame and attached by plaited sink cord hinges (himo chotsugai) (soiled silk backing). 42 X 59 3/4in (106.7 x 152.cm)

US$800 - 1,200


9027A DECORATED CYPRESS PANEL (SUGIDO)Edo period A pair of mid-size doors, now mounted together within a black lacquered frame, ink and color on a natural wood ground; depicting a pair of pheasants (yamadori) with a chick in a flowering landscape, unsigned (extensive wear). 33 1/2 x 63 3/4in (85 x 161.6cm) overall

US$600 - 800

PROPERTY FROM A SAN FRANCISCO ESTATE,THE COLLECTION FORMED PRIOR TO THE 1970S

9028KITAGAWA UTAMARO (?- 1806) AND UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI (1769-1825)Four woodblock prints Oban tate-e; the first a triptych set titled Fishing Boats with Nets under Ryogoku Bridge, circa 1790, signed Utamaro-ga - poor condition; the last a single sheet from a triptych titled On a Balcony Overlooking the Bay at Shinagawa, signed Toyokuni-ga - fair impression, faded, soiled, framed and glazed. 13 7/8 x 9 1/4 (35 x 23.7cm) sight (last print)

US$800 - 1,200


9029UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) AND SHOSAI IKKEI (CA. 1870S)Three woodblock prints The first two signed Hiroshige ga: an oban yoko-e entitled Shirasuka from the series Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido, published by Hoeido - late impression, loss to left corner, and an oban tate-e entitled Kinokuni Hill & Distant View of Akasaka Tameike from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, 1857 - good impressions and color, trimmed; the third an oban tate-e entitled Oji from Thrity-Six Famous Places of Tokyo, 1872, signed Shosai Ikkei hitsu - fair impression, soiled, rubbed. 9 3/4 x 14 3/8in (24.6 x 36.6cm) dimensions of first

US$300 - 400

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF HERBERT EVANS AND MIRIAM SIMPSON

9030A GROUP OF TWENTY-ONE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTED BOOKS (FACSIMILES)Comprising: Churui gafu (Album of Selected Insects), Tokyo: Okura shoten, 1892; one volume facsimile of Ehon mushi erabi by Kitagawa Utamaro; Nihon fuzoku zue (Illustrations of Japanese Customs and Manners), complied by Kurokawa Mamichi (Tokyo, 1914-15), twelve volumes re-engraved after original works by famous print artists; Seiro bijin awase sugata kagami (A Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Green Houses Compared), edited by Kubota Beisai (Tokyo, 1916), three volume facsimile of illustrations by Katsukawa Shunsho and Kitao Shigemasa; Seiro bijin awase (Beautiful Women of the Green Houses Compared), edited by Kubota Beisai (Tokyo, 1917), five woodblock printed volumes after illustrations by Suzuki Harunobu; (some with staining).

US$400 - 600


9031RINPA SCHOOL (18TH/19TH CENTURY)Seasonal Flowers Six panel paintings, ink, color and gofun on paper, mounted and framed, originally a large six-panel folding screen of the oshiebari type; each panel devoted to seasonal foliage, including chrysanthemum, bush clover, nandina, taro, poppies and flowering gourd vines, executed in the mukotsu (boneless) manner with areas of tarashikomi and moriage, one panel with a red circular Inen seal (extensively sunstruck, faded and stained). 47 1/4 x 16 1/2in (120 x 42cm) dimensions of paintings 69 1/2 x 22 3/4in (176.4 x 57.4cm) panels overall

US$1,000 - 1,500


9032YOSHINARI (MID-20TH CENTURY)Enso Hanging scroll, ink on paper; the enso, or Zen circle, is accompanied by two characters in cursive script, signed Yoshinari (associated with Daitoku-ji), with one seal (minor wrinkles). 31 1/8 x 12 7/8in (79 x 32.5cm)

US$600 - 800

9033NAKABAYSHI CHIKKEI (1816-1867)Waterfall Hanging scroll, ink line and wash on silk; of a waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff scattered with foliage, inscribed with the cyclical date kanoto-tori shun-getsu utsusu (executed 1861, summer month), signed Chikkei Gyo, with two seals, one reading Seigyo . 46 5/8 x 11in (118.5 x 27.8cm)

US$600 - 800

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KOREAN WORKS OF ART


9040A CELADON GLAZED BOWL WITH INLAID SLIP DECORATIONGoryeo period, 13th/14th century Inlaid in white slip with alternating flower heads and lychee fruit set between bands of stylized grass and pullo’cho fungus encircling the wide curving well, the exterior walls showing black and white slip applications for the flower spray roundels set within a large band of overlapping foliage above a lotus petal band, the uneven celadon glaze covering all surfaces except the remains of three kiln spurs on the slightly recessed base (wear, hairline crack). 7 5/8in (19.4cm) diameter

US$5,000 - 7,000

Provenance formerly acquired from T. Z. Shiota, San Francisco, with original Japanese storage box and Shiota labels


9041A MIXED SOFT WOOD CHEST WITH ATTACHED STANDKorea, 20th century The low rectangular case constructed with a thin wood veneer top, eight functioning drawers fronted with various veneers and yellow brass handles on one long side and a pair of false doors that do not open on the reverse side, the attached low stand supported on four curved feet joined with transverse base bars on the short sides (wear, cracks to veneer). 23 1/8 x 36 3/8 x 17 1/8in (58.7 x 92.5 x 43.5cm) overall

US$800 - 1,200


9042VARIOUS ARTISTS19th century and later Comprising a Korean album with illustration of historical subjects by an unknown painter; a Chinese album of landscape paintings in ink and color on paper by an unidentified painter, and a Japanese small album of sixteen paintings and twenty-four calligraphic inscriptions, ink and color on silk, mounted on both sides of an accordion album (wear, minor foxing). [3] 5 3/4 x 5 3/4in each leaf of the last

US$500 - 800


9034ANONYMOUS (19TH CENTURY)Swallows and Wild Pinks Large six-panel folding screen, ink, color and gold on paper; depicting a flock of sparrows in flight over a field scattered with flowering wild pinks (nadeshiko), unsigned (panels separated, surface wear, tears). 62 3/4 x 150in (159.2 x 530.8cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000


9035ANONYMOUS (MID-EDO PERIOD)Autumn Landscape Mid-size six-panel folding screen, ink, color and gold on paper; depicting an ivy-entwined prunus tree along a stream bordered by bamboo and flowering autumn plants, including bush clover, wild pinks (nadeshiko) and Chinese bellflowers (repairs, wear). 32 1/2 x 133 3/4in (82.5 x 340cm)

US$1,500 - 2,000

9036ANONYMOUS (EDO PERIOD)Pine Saplings by a Stream Large four-panel folding screen, ink, color and gold on paper; portraying rolling hills with a cascading stream and pine saplings shielding flowering bushes and clumps of bamboo, the landscape partially obscured by golden mist and billowing clouds (repairs, wear). 64 3/8 x 79in (163.7 x 252cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

9037ANONYMOUS (20TH CENTURY)Scenes from the Tale of Genji Pair of mid-size six panel screens, ink, colors and gold on paper; depicting an entertainment at the Suzaku Palace from Chapter 7, An Autumn Excursion, with courtiers at the palace at right as dancers and musicians perform at left in a garden of momiji, pines, chrysanthemums and hagi (hinge repaired). 41 1/2 x 109in (105 x 277cm)

US$400 - 600

9038KANO SCHOOL STYLE (20TH CENTURY)Cranes and Pines Mid-size two-panel screen, ink, color, and gold on paper; depicting a flock of cranes standing beneath pine trees, a blue bird in the air above (the panels are not both of identical width). 48 x 50in (122 x 127cm)

US$500 - 700

PROPERTY FROM PORTER DAVIS ANTIQUES, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

9039 WANONYMOUS (19TH CENTURY)Scene from The Tale of Genji Mid-size six panel screen, ink, color, and gold on paper; depicting three elegant carriages drawn up on a wooden hillside, with delicate flowering plants around the carriage to the right, and blossoming cherry trees backing the carts on the left (restoration). 63 1/2 x 107.5in (161.3 x 273.2cm)

US$400 - 600

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9048AFTER WEN ZHENGMING (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Scholars Enjoying Wine under Pine Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed with a poem and bearing a signature reading Zhengming with two seals (stains, creases). 27 x 10in (68.5 x 25.4cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500


9049AFTER XIANG SHENGMO (18TH/19TH CENTURY) SCHOLAR IN A LANDSCAPEScholar in a Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and with an apocryphal signature, date and four seals. 24 x 11 3/8in (61 x 29cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000

9050VARIOUS ARTISTS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Two Landscape Paintings a) Anonymous, Mountain Landscape, ink and color on paper, framed, bearing a signature reading of Xiuan Zai (Dong Qichang 1555-1636), and with two seals. 10 1/2 x 7in (26.6 x 17.8cm) b) Anonymous, Life on River Boat, ink on paper, framed, bearing a signature reading of Tang Ying (1470-1523) and with four seals. 12 1/4 x 8 1/4in (31 x 21cm)

US$1,200 - 1,500

CHINESE PAINTINGS


9043ANONYMOUS (QING DYNASTY)Two paintings of Cranes Two panels, ink and color on silk, each framed and glazed, each depicting a red-crested, white-feathered crane perched on the trunk of a pine tree or alighting on a rock, likely fragments from larger panels (toning, repairs, stains, abrasions, losses). 67 x 34 1/2in (170.2 x 87.7cm) each painting, sight

US$4,000 - 6,000


9044ATTRIBUTED TO ZHAO BOJU (1120-C. 1185)Landscape in Blue and Green Style Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, with three seals (horizontal creasing, losses, staining). 25 1/8 x 14 1/2in (63.8 x 36.8cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000

9045ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Still Life with Flowers, Fruits, and Vegetables Ink and color on silk, mounted, framed, and glazed, inscribed and bearing a signature reading Ma Quan with one seal (discoloration, stains, creases). 25 1/4 x 13 1/8in (64.2 x 33.3cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9045AANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Scholar in Autumn Mountain Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed in the style of Li Tang and dated kuiyiu (1633), bearing a signature reading of Lan Ying (1585-1666) with two artist’s seals and one collector’s seal (creases, tears, restored and stained). 39 x 13 1/2in (99 x 34.2cm)

US$1,200 - 1,800

9046ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Scholar in Winter Landscape Ink and color on silk, framed and glazed, depicting a scholar and two attendants observing a flying crane in a snowy scenery. 49 1/4 x 17 1/4in (120 x 43.8cm)

US$1,500 - 2,000

PROPERTY FROM THE SARKISIAN COLLECTION, DENVER, COLORADO

9047AFTER WEN JIA (19TH CENTURY)Scholars in a Blue/Green Landscape Retreat Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, bearing a date reading renzi and a signature reading Maoyuan Wen Jia with two seals (losses, cracks, stains, abrasions). 60 x 32 3/4in (152.4 83.2cm)

US$3,000 - 4,500

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9050

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF EMMANUEL GRAN, BY DESCENT

9051AFTER HUANG DANSHU (19TH CENTURY)Bamboo, Orchid, and Rock Hanging scroll, ink on silk, inscribed, with two artist’s seals, one possibly reading Huang Danshu yin and one collector’s seal (creases, repairs, toning, stains). 36 1/2 x 15 3/8in (92.3 x 39.1cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500


9052ANONYMOUS (20TH CENTURY)Ink Bamboo Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and dated shaosheng yuannian (1094), bearing a signature reading of Dongpo jushi (Su Dongpo 1037-1101) with one artist’s seal and nine collector’s seals . 24 x 13 1/4in (60.9 x 33.6cm)

US$800 - 1,200

9053ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Two Paintings on Birds Each ink and color on silk, with multiple collector’s seals, framed and glazed. 9 3/4 x 13 3/4in (24.8 x 34.9cm) each panel

US$1,200 - 1,500

9054ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Crow Ink on paper, framed and glazed, bearing a signature reading of Bada Shanren (Zhu Da 1626-1705), with one artist’s seal. 12 1/2 x 16 1/2in (31.7 x 41.9cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

9055ANONYMOUS (19TH CENTURY)An album of Bird and Flower paintings Eight leaves mounted on an album, ink and color on silk, the last leaf inscribed and bearing a signature reading Dong Yuan with a total of sixteen seals and one spurious collector’s seal of the Qianlong Emperor . 9 3/4 x 6 1/4in (24.8 x 16cm) each leaf

US$5,000 - 7,000

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9057ANONYMOUS (20TH CENTURY)Washing the Elephant Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, bearing a partial inscription reading shen pin shang with two seals, mounted with a title above, ink on silk, reading Zeng Zhongyuan sao xiang tu and with five seals (trimmed, fading, stains, creases, losses). 48 1/2 x 26 1/4in (123.2 x 66.7cm)

US$1,500 - 2,500

9058ANONYMOUS (REPUBLIC PERIOD)One Hundred Boys Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, now mounted for framing (discoloration, stains, cracks, creases). 48 x 24 1/4in (122 x 61.6cm)

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SEATTLE COLLECTION

9056LI XIUYI (1811-1861)Flowers, 1849 Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed with a poetic quatrain, dated Daoguang jiyou chun er yue (1849, spring, second month) and signed Li Xiuyi with two seals of the artist reading Zijian and yan guan Li Xiuyi zhang and one collector’s seal . 40 x 11in (101.6 x 28cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

Provenance acquired in Shanghai in 1988

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9059ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Two paintings of Figures in Landscape Two vertical paintings, ink and color on silk, each framed and glazed, one depicting a lady on horseback and holding a bow-and-arrow, the other depicting a lady with an attendant in a garden, enjoying tea and admiring potted chrysanthemums (stains, repairs, losses). 29 3/8 x 8in (74.6 x 20.3cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000

9060ATTRIBUTED TO GU JIANLONG (1606-1687)Ink Dragon Ink on silk, laid down on board, signed Gu Jianlong, dated wusheng (1668), with two seals . 40 x 19in (101.6 x 48.2cm)

US$1,200 - 1,800

9061UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Hehe Twins Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and dated yimao mid-autumn (possible 1915) and signed Tang Xun, with one artist’s seal reading Tang Xuan Shi Ying (creased, teared and minor patched to surface). 58 1/2 x 30 5/8in (148.5 x 77.8cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9062ANONYMOUS (QING DYNASTY)Portrait of Chen Yuanyuan Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, mounted with a title slip (creasing, staining, separation from mounting). 14 x 8 3/4in (35.5 x 22.2cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

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9063ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Scholars in a Garden Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, depicting three scholars in a garden under pine trees, playing the qin and set to play chess, with attendants nearby, variously holding a feather fan, a fly whisk, and attending to a brazier (stains, abrasions, repairs, creases). 81 1/2 x 47 1/4in (207 x 120cm)

US$3,000 - 5,000

9064ATTRIBUTED TO LUO PING (1733-1799)Zhong Kui Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated gengzi qiu ri (1780, autumn), and bearing the signature Liangfeng Daoren Luo Ping with two artist’s seals (stains, creases). 52 1/8 x 25 1/2in (132.5 x 64.7cm)

US$2,500 - 4,000

9065LIN QINGRUI (QING DYNASTY)Ladies in Garden Setting Ink and color on silk, framed and glazed, with an inscription and dated rencheng (1892), signed Li Ruiqing with two seals. 41 1/2 x 18 1/2in (105.4 x 47cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

9065

9063 9064


PROPERTY FROM THE SARKISIAN COLLECTION, DENVER, COLORADO

9066ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Figures in River Landscape Handscroll, ink and color on silk, bearing a spurious signature reading Shifu Qiu Ying with nine seals (toning, stains). 14 1/4 x 152 3/4in (36.2 x 388cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9067ATTRIBUTED TO WANG CHAO (1814-AFTER 1886)Figures in a Garden Handscroll, ink and color on silk, bearing the date bingzi qiu qi yue (1876, autumn, seventh month) and a signature reading Shunjiang with two artist’s seals reading Wang Chao and Shunjiang (toning, stains, creases). 12 3/4 x 68 3/8in (32.4 x 173.7 cm)

US$1,200 - 1,800

9068ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Figures in Landscape Handscroll, ink and color on silk, bearing a spurious signature reading Qian Xuan with one artist’s seal and two additional seals (stains, toning). 12 3/4 x 123in (32.4 x 312.4cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9069 NO LOT

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9070UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Two paintings of Flowers Ink and color on paper, two album leaves each mounted, framed and glazed, inscribed, one dated gengwu zhong qiu (possibly 1930, mid-autumn), one signed Biquan with one artist’s seal reading Ouluo Waishi, the other signed Ouluo Waishi with two artist’s seals, one reading Biquan (wormage, stains, creases). 11 x 18 3/8in (28 x 46.7cm) the larger

US$1,000 - 1,500

9071ZHANG XIONG (1803-1886) AND WANG LI (1813-1879)Two paintings of Flowers and Vegetables a) Zhang Xiong (1803-1886), Vegetables, hanging scroll, ink and color on satin, dated wuyin (1878) and signed Zhang Xiong with one artist’s seal . 26 7/8 x 15 5/8in (68.2 x 39.8cm) b) Wang Li (1813-1879), Bird on Flowering Branch by a Rock, hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated bingzi (1876) and signed Wang Li with one artist’s seal (staining, losses, creasing). 50 3/4 x 15 3/4in (129 x 40.1cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

Provenance You Wei Du Zhai Collection, Seattle, Washington acquired in Kyoto, 1978

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9071


9072ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Album leaves of Flowers Seven leaves, mounted, ink and color on silk, four leaves inscribed, with three bearing signatures reading either Xia Zhiding or Zhiding, with eleven seals in total, reading Xia Zhiding yin, Zhigu or Wuxia Zhiding (stains, foxing, losses, repairs). 15 1/2 x 13 1/4in (39.4 x 33.5cm) each

US$1,500 - 2,500

9072AZHU ANGZHI (1764-AFTER 1840)Orchid and Orchid, Bamboo and Rock Two hanging scrolls, each ink on paper, one dated dinghai zhong qiu (1827, mid-autumn) and both signed Angzhi, each with one artist’s seal reading Angzhi . 24 1/4 x 12 5/8in (61.1 x 32.1cm); 24 3/8 x 12 5/8in (62 x 32.1cm)

US$1,200 - 2,000

Provenance You Wei Du Zhai Collection, Seattle, Washington acquired in Shanghai, 1982

9073WANG FANG (1799-1877) AND REN YU (1853-1901)Two Landscapes a) Wang Fang, Winter Landscape, folding fan leaf mounted for framing, ink and color on paper, titled, dated xuwu chunri (1858, spring), dedicated to Xizhi and signed Wang Fang with one artist’s seal reading Wang Fang . 9 x 18 7/8in (22.9 x 48xm) b) Ren Yu, Bringing Wine in the Setting Sun, folding fan leaf mounted for framing, ink and color on paper, titled, dated renchen xia (1892, summer), dedicated to Weizhi and signed Lifan Ren Yu with one artist’s seal reading Lifan . 9 1/2 x 20in (24.2 x 50.8cm)

US$1,200 - 2,000

Provenance You Wei Du Zhai Collection, Seattle, Washington acquired in Shanghai, 1982, and in Suzhou, 1985

9074LU HUI (1851-1920) AND LIANG DINGFEN (1859-1919)Two Calligraphies a) Lu Hui, Calligraphy in Running Script, folding fan leaf now mounted for framing, ink on paper, inscribed, signed Liangfu Lu Hui with one artist’s seal reading Hui . 9 1/4 x 19 1/2in (23.5 x 49.5cm) b) Liang Dingfen, Calligraphy in Running Script, round fan leaf now mounted for framing, ink on silk, inscribed, dedicated, dated bingchen (1916) and signed Liang Dingfen with two artist’s seals. 7 3/4in (19.6cm) diameter

US$1,000 - 1,200

Provenance You Wei Du Zhai Collection, Seattle, Washington

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9075VARIOUS ARTISTS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)Three paintings of Flowers, Plants, and Animals Three hanging scrolls, each ink and color on paper a) Attributed to Wang Zhen (1867-1938) Bird, Flowering Tree, and Rock, inscribed, dedicated to Rongshen, dated wuwu xia (1918, summer) and bearing a signature reading Bailong Shanren Wang Zhen with three seals . b) Attributed to Ni Tian (1855-1919) Paired Birds on Magnolia Tree, dedicated to Rongshen, dated wuwu ba yue (1918, eighth month) and bearing a signature reading Ni Tian Mogeng with three seals. c) Attributed to Cheng Zhang (1869-1938) Squirrels on Winter Pine, inscribed, dedicated to Rongshen, dated wuwu zhongqiu (1918, mid-autumn) and bearing a signature reading Yaosheng Cheng Zhang with three seals. 64 1/2 x 16 1/2in (163.8 x 41.9cm) each

US$1,200 - 1,500

9076VARIOUS ARTISTS (20TH CENTURY)Two paintings of Flowers and Birds Two hanging scrolls, each ink and color on paper a) After Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) Peonies, Narcissus, and Rock, inscribed, bearing a signature reading Wu Changshuo with two seals . 57 x 15 1/4in (144.8 x 38.7cm) b) After Wang Zhen (1867-1938) Rooster, inscribed, dedicated to Yueting, dated renshu (1922) and bearing a signature reading Bailongshanren Wang Zhen with three seals. 43 1/2 x 20 3/4in (110.5 x 52.7cm)

US$1,200 - 1,800



9077KUANG ZHONGYING (1924-2015)Three hanging scrolls Scholar Playing Qing, hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, depicting a scholar seating by wavy water, playing Qing (string instrument), inscribed and dated dingwei (1967 winter), signed Kuang Zhongying with three seals (creases). 42 3/4 x 20 1/2in (108.5 x 52cm) Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script, pair of hanging scrolls, ink on paper, inscribed, dated 1985 October, signed Zhongying Kuang Shi, with three seals. 52 1/2 x 13 1/2in (133.3 x 34.2cm) each

US$6,000 - 8,000

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9078YANG YANWEN (B. 1939)Mountain Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, titled, inscribed, dated autumn 1980 and signed Yang Yanwen with two artist’s seals reading Yang Yanwen and Jiantang (creases, stains). 37 3/4 x 17 1/2in (96 x 44.5cm)

US$2,500 - 3,500

9079AFTER XIE ZHILIU (20TH CENTURY)Apsara (Feitian)Ink and color on paper, mounted for framing, inscribed, bearing a date reading jiashen san yue (1944, third month) and bearing a signature reading Xie Zhiliu with one seal.7 7/8 x 12 5/8in (20 x 32cm)

US$3,000- 5,000

9079AATTRIBUTED TO PU RU (1896-1963)River Landscape Handscroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed with a couplet and bearing the signature Xinyu with two seals reading Pu Ru zhi yin and Xinyu, mounted with a title, ink on paper, reading yan xia qing cui and bearing a signature reading Sanmu with two seals reading Deng and gengzi can ren . 7 1/4 x 55 1/2in (18.4 x 141cm)

US$5,000 - 8,000

9080AFTER PU RU AND OTHERS (20TH CENTURY)Plum and Butterflies Ink and color on paper, mounted for framing, inscribed and bearing a signature reading Xinyu with one seal. 7 x 8 3/4in (17.8 x 22.3cm)

US$2,500 - 4,000

9081PU RU (1896-1963)Riding a Donkey in the Winter Mountains Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed with a poetic quatrain and signed Pu Ru with three artist’s seals reading jiu wang sun, Xinyyu shu hua, and Pu Ru zhi yin (stains, foxing, abrasions, creases). 32 1/2 x 9 1/4in (82.5 x 23.5cm)

US$3,000 - 5,000

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9080

9081


9082SUN YUNSHENG (1918-2000)Splashed-color Landscape Ink and color on gold paper, mounted for framing, dated qi shi ba nian zheng yue (1989, first month), signed Sun Yunsheng Jiarui with two artist’s seals reading Sun Jiarui and Yunsheng . 16 3/4 x 33 3/4in (42.5 x 85.7cm)

US$3,000 - 4,000

9083SUN YUNSHENG (1918-2000)Beauty Holding a Red Lotus, 1955 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dedicated to Jingbang, dated yiwei xia yue (1955, summer) and signed Sun Yunsheng Jiarui with two artist’s seals reading Sun Jiarui and Yunsheng (stains, foxing, creases). 39 1/2 x 18 1/4in (100.3 x 46.3cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9084LIU ERGANG (B. 1947)Two paintings of Figures Two hanging scrolls, each ink and color on paper, one depicting three standing male figures and titled san ren xing, signed Ergang with two artist’s seals, the other depicting a figure seated in a boat and reaching for the moon’s reflection, titled Su Dongbo wan yue, signed Ergang with one artist’s seal (creases). 13 1/4 x 13 1/8in (33.7 x 33.3cm); 13 1/4 x 13 1/4in (33.7 x 33.7cm)

US$1,500 - 2,500

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9085YAN FU (1854-1921)Calligraphy in Running Script Set of four hanging scrolls, each ink on silk, dated jiayin chun (1914, spring), dedicated to Zhanyuan and signed Yuye Laoren with one artist’s seal reading Hou Guan Yan Fu (molding, foxing, creases, abrasions, fading, stains). 69 x 18 1/2in (175.2 x 47cm) each

US$15,000 - 18,000

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SEATTLE COLLECTION

9086ATTRIBUTED TO ZHOU LIAN (1790-AFTER 1851)Couplet of Calligraphy in Official Script A pair of hanging scrolls now mounted, each ink on paper, the right scroll dedicated to Weisan, the left scroll bearing the signature Lianshu Zhou Lian with three seals (creases, stains, missing upper rods). 52 1/2 x 11 3/4in (133.4 x 29.9cm) each

US$1,000 - 1,500

Provenance acquired in Shanghai in 1995


9087ZENG XI (1861-1930)Calligraphy in Regular Script Ink on paper, mounted for framing, dedicated to Xingyan and signed Nongran Xi with one artist’s seal reading Zheng Xi zhi yin . 13 7/8 x 15in (35.3 x 38.1cm)

US$1,200 - 1,500

Provenance You Wei Du Zhai Collection, Seattle, Washington

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9086 9086

9087


9088ATTRIBUTED TO KANG YOUWEI (1858-1927)Couplet of Calligraphy in Running Script Pair of hanging scrolls, each ink on paper, signed Kang Yiuwei with two artist’s seals; together with Zheng Hong (Qing dynasty), Cabbages, ink on paper, hanging scroll, signed and with two seals (extensive creases). [3] 56 1/2 x 13in (143.5 x 33cm) calligraphy couplet

US$1,200 - 1,800

9089VARIOUS ARTISTS (20TH CENTURY)Calligraphy and Fan Painting a) Attributed to Wang Ti (1880-1960) Calligraphy in Seal Script, ink on paper, mounted for framing, calligraphy based on Tianpan Mingwen (inscription on a Western Zhou dynasty bronze bowl), dated renwu (1942), signed Wang Ti with two seals. 12 1/2 x 7 1/2in (31.7 x 19cm) b) Fan Zhenxu (1872-1960) Landscape, ink and color on paper, folding fan leaf, signed Fan Zhenxu, with two artist’s seals; fan leaf reversed with Chen Yinke(1890-1969) Calligraphy in Regular script, signed Chen Yinke, with one artist’s seal. 21 x 9 1/2in (23.3 x 24cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9090HONG YI (1880-1942)Calligraphy Vertical scroll now framed and glazed, ink on paper; inscribed and signed sha men bian zhao with two artist’s seals, one reading Hongyi and the other a pictorial seal. 24 1/2 x 11 1/4in (62.3 x 28.6cm) sight

US$3,000 - 4,000


9091ANONYMOUS (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)A long handscroll of ink rubbings relating to the Lanting xu (Preface to the Orchid Pavilion) Ink on paper, a series of joined rubbings taken from stone engravings that include illustrations of the event and transcriptions of the preface itself written by famous calligraphers from the Tang through the Yuan dynasty; with fitted wood storage box. 538in (13.67m) long

US$1,000 - 1,500


9092ATTRIBUTED TO YU MINZHONG (1714-1779)Calligraphy in Regular Script: Amita Sutra Ink on satin, album of double leaves, the last leaf bearing the signature Yu Minzhong with one artist’s seal, and with one collector’s seal on the opening leaf (stains). 6 1/2 x 12 7/8in (16.5 x 32.7cm) each double-leaf

US$3,000 - 5,000

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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE OREGON COLLECTOR

9093ANONYMOUS (20TH CENTURY)A Chinese export peacock feather fan painted with figures and flowers The painting in ink and color on feathers, depicting a standing couple in a rocky landscape, with large clusters of flowers painted to their left and right (losses, stains), the fan ribs of bone with an openwork design. 14 x 24in (35.6 x 61cm) sight

US$1,000 - 1,500


9094A REVERSE-PAINTED GLASS FRAGMENT18th century Likely a remnant of a larger work, the small horizontal rectangle depicting the shoulders and head of a woman in elegant European attire within a fancifully lush natural landscape; mounted in a thick wooden frame. 1 3/4 x 2 1/2in (4.5 x 6.4cm) visible dimensions of glass

US$1,500 - 2,500

9095A PAIR OF STUCCO PAINTINGS OF FEMALE IMMORTALSMing Style Pigment on stucco panels, framed and glazed. 27 1/2 x 14 1/2in (69.8 x 36.8cm) each

US$400 - 600

9096ANONYMOUS (REPUBLIC PERIOD)A hand-drawn map of the Yuanmingyuan Ink and pen ink and color on paper, mounted on three hanging scrolls, consisting of an aerial view drawing of the grounds and structures of the Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan), with inscriptions in ink identifying numerous palaces, buildings, gates, pavilions, and gardens. 69 3/4 x 100in (177.2 x 245cm) complete map

US$3,000 - 5,000

Provenance ex-collection Dr. Carroll Brown Malone, acquired in China in the 1920s In his book History of the Peking Summer Palaces Under the Ch’ing Dynasty, Carroll Brown Malone described obtaining a map (and a tracing of the map) of the Yuanmingyuan from a Manchu official, who was a draftsman connected with the palace. Malone claims that the map’s lettering and plans correspond closely to those detailed in the ri xia jiu wen kao (a history of Peking and its environment, published during the Qianlong era). See Malone, Carroll Brown, History of the Peking Summer Palaces Under the Ch’ing Dynasty, Urbana, Illinois: University of Illinois, 1934, pp. 231-232.

9097ANONYMOUS (19TH/20TH CENTURY)One Hundred Birds Ink and color on coarse-woven silk, glued to wood backing, framed and glazed (tear, fading, abrasions). 73 1/2 x 33 3/4in (186.6 x 85.7cm)

US$400 - 600

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9107A CHESTNUT GLAZED MODEL OF A HORSETang dynasty The steed posed at momentary rest with its four legs attached to a low rectangular plinth and its head turned slightly to the left, a line of straw glaze accenting the front of the head and the chestnut glaze covering most of its coat but stopping along the outer edges of unglazed the saddle and blanket showing traces of pigment, gesso and burial encrustations (restored). 22in (56cm) height and length

US$3,000 - 5,000

CHINESE MONOCHROME WARES PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER

9108A QINGBAI GLAZED SMALL DISHSong dynasty Thinly molded and cut with six indentations along the rim that meet raised ribs on the interior walls surrounding a peony blossom roundel carved and combed across the center of the shallow well, the pale blue-green glaze covering all surfaces except a russet-burnt area centering the shallow recessed base (chips, glaze degraded). 5 3/8in (13.6cm) diameter

US$1,500 - 2,500

EARLY CHINESE CERAMICS


9105TWO EARLY POTTERY FUNERARY MODELSThe first a Han green glazed well head with elaborate windlass frame rising from the rim of a waisted ovoid jar with a flat base (repaired and retouched); the second a Tang painted pottery tomb guardian (zhenmushou), a tall top knot and bat-shaped ears applied to its human head supported on a leonine body with winged flanges projecting from the upright front legs, the surfaces showing remains of pigment and a gesso ground (both repaired and repainted). 17 3/4 and 12 7/8in (45 and 32.5cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9106A POTTERY EARTH SPIRIT, ZHENMUSHOUNorthern Wei dynasty Posed with its tongue hanging downward from the jaw of its leonine head and three flame-shaped flanges issuing from its back as it crouches on its rear haunches with front legs upright and attached to a low slab base, the surfaces covered with extensive burial soil (repaired). 11 3/4in (30cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000


9109AN ALTERED LONGQUAN MALLET VASEMing dynasty or earlier Its mouth and neck area removed at some time in the past, the preserved lower neck and body with canted shoulder showing a gray-green glaze of slightly uneven color that also covers the interior surfaces of the recessed base, the exposed clay along the foot showing areas of pale russet burn (foot area chipped). 7 1/4in (18.5cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500


9110A LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON DISHMing dynasty With broadly sloping sides, the interior carved with a lotus blossom ringed with leaves in the well, surrounded by radiating narrow flutes leading to the lipped rim, the dish raised on a low circular foot and all covered with a rich green glaze pooling to a darker tone in the recesses, the underside with an unglazed circle burnt to an orange color (large crack). 15 1/4in (38.8cm) diameter

US$2,000 - 3,000

9111TWO CELADON GLAZED CONTAINERSThe first a Song/Yuan qingbai porcelain baluster vase with floriform rim and combed decoration visible beneath a pale blue-green glaze (rim repaired and retouched); the second a Ming tripod censer with a wide well and curving walls raised on three short conical feet, the outer walls carved with flowering branches and the waist incised with combed decoration visible beneath a pale gray-green glaze covering many areas (extensively repaired and retouched). 9 5/8in (24.5cm) height of vase 13 1/4in (33.5cm) diameter of censer

US$2,000 - 3,000

Provenance of the vase paper label with the printed inscription Forester Collection and inked number 72

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9112A DEHUA LIBATION CUP17th century Covered in a typical clear glaze and molded into carved rhinoceros horn shape, the sides adorned in molded blossoming branches and auspicious animal motifs . 3 1/8in (8cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM THE MONTEREY MUSEUM OF ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM FUNDS

9113A PAIR OF DEHUA DEER CARRYING FLOWER BASKETS20th century The facing pair similarly posed with the head rasied and standing on a quadrangular plinth, a gourd of immortality tied around each neck and a flower-filled basket resting on a ribboned saddle cloth, the saddle cloth on the back of the left-facing deer impressed with a four-character mark possibly reading Su Yunyu zhi (minor chips). 14 1/4in (36cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

The Su Yunyu mark is illustrated in P. J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, New York, 1969, p. 358, 5.b.

9114A DEHUA FIGURE OF A BEAUTY ON HORSEBACKLate Qing/Republic period The rider dressed as a woman of fashion with flowers in her hair, fluttering shoulder scarf and locket chain necklace as she sits on a horse standing at rest next to a young attendant offering her a scroll, all supported on a rockery plinth with faceted walls (firing cracks). 15 1/4in (38.5cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

9115A DEHUA GUANYIN SEATED IN ROYAL EASE19th century Posed leaning on a set of books with a scroll held in her left hand and her right arm balanced on the raised right knee, a fashionable hairpin and cloud collar pendant separately applied beneath the celadon-tinged glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad (minor firing cracks). 8 1/4in (21cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

9116A DEHUA SEATED FIGURE OF GUANYINBo ji yu ren mark, late Qing/Republic period Posed resting her joined forearms on a massive lotus plant, a pearl necklace applied across the chest and further pearls combined with flower heads and a seated Buddha plaque encircling the carefully combed locks, the reverse stamped with the four-character mark and the celadon-tinged glaze covering all surface except the foot pad. 8 1/2in (21.5cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500


9117A DEHUA FIGURE OF GUANYINBo ji yu ren mark, late Qing/Republic period Posed emptying a vase held in her hands as she stands upon a scudding wave fronted with applied lotus plants, the four-character mark stamped on at the center of her shoulders on the back of the figure (chipped). 18 1/4in (46.4cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

9118TWO DEHUA FIGURES OF GUANYINLate Qing/Republic period The first depicted standing in loose fitting robes upon a cloud-form plinth clasping her separately potted hands at her waist (notable damage to tiara and hood); the second depicted in modified lalitasana upon a lion-form mount and clasping an elaborately rendered lotus plant in her left hand (loss to finger). 18 and 10 1/4in (45.8 and 26cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,500


9119TWO DEHUA FIGURES OF GUANYIN20th century One modeled seated on a hollowed rock rising from waves, the hair twisted in a high chignon and the chest embellished with thick strands of jewelry, the right hand resting on the raised right knee, the figure seated beside a Dehua censer and accompanied by the young acolyte Shancai holding out his hands in prayer; the other modeled in a similar pose, now cradling a ruyi scepter in her left hand and with a long sash billowing down towards lotus leaves rising from waves. 12 and 12 3/8in (30.5 and 31.3cm) high

US$750 - 1,200

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9120A CLAIR DE LUNE BRUSH WASHERKangxi mark, 19th century Of slightly modified miniature ‘tangluoxi’ shape comprised of a very compressed ovoid body surmounted by a notably raised mouth rim supported by a cleanly cut foot ring encircling the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in standard script (hairline crack). 3 1/4in (8.2cm) diameter

US$4,000 - 6,000

9121A BLUE GLAZED STICK NECK VASEYongzheng mark, Republic period Covered in a uniformly thick sky-blue glaze, the vase comprised of a standard cylindrical neck atop a globular body and adorned in a molded chilong dragon encircling the shoulder, the recessed underside bearing the six-character mark in seal script . 9 3/4in (24.7cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

9122A CARVED CLAIR DE LUNE GLAZED DOUBLE GOURD VASELate Qing/Republic period The larger lower bulb with carved lotus and scrolling vines, pendant petal bands at the waist, the bulbous mouth with further scrolling lotus, with two S-shaped handles with ruyi-head terminals, the recessed base showing traces of an underglaze blue six-character mark and a firing crack covered by later overglaze enameled flowers and leaves on a gilt ground. 9 1/2in (24.1cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

9123A BLUE AND RED ENAMELED STEM BOWLYongzheng mark, Republic period The wide curving well of the bowl covered in a colorless glaze that continues on the exterior walls beneath three auspicious fruit in deep red enamel on a blue enamel ground, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in a horizontal line of underglaze blue regular script beneath a colorless glaze (glaze worn). 7 1/8 (18cm) diameter

US$1,000 - 1,500

9124A ROBIN’S EGG BLUE VASE WITH WHITE OVERLAY DECORATIONLate Qing/Republic period Molded with a flared rim to the trumpet neck, an angular join between the shoulder and body which tapers sharply inwards to the tall foot, the exterior overlaid in white with a bird flying downwards toward a prunus tree in bloom against the mottled blue ground and colorless glaze also covering the interior neck and recessed base stamped China in red pigment. 11 3/8in (29cm) high

US$2,500 - 4,000

9125A ROBIN’S EGG ENAMELED VASEQianlong mark Of rectangular sectioned baluster form supporting simple gilt handles on the shoulders and adorned in gilt archaistic motifs to the sides, the underside bearing the horizontal six-character mark beneath a layer of gilt (China scratched to the underside). 8 1/4in (21cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY PURCHASED BY AN AMERICAN FAMILY LIVING IN CHINA FROM 1933-1937, BY REPUTE

9126A GROUP OF EIGHT COBALT GLAZED DISHES IN VARIOUS SIZES19th century Including four deep dishes with similar thickly potted walls and a white rim in contrast to the cobalt wash across the well and exterior walls; two dishes with similar flared rims to the thickly potted walls, one of them bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue seal script (chipped); and two thinly potted dishes with russet-burnt glaze along the rims, one a deep dish with flared rim bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue seal (star crack), the other with a flared rim and bearing a six-character Jiaqing mark in cursory seal script (chipped). 10 38 to 7 1/2in (26.2 to 19cm) diameters

US$1,500 - 2,500


9127A CLAIR DE LUNE GLAZED WATER COUPEKangxi mark, 19th century The whitish blue glaze covering the exterior surfaces of the vessel of standard ‘pingguo zun’ shape, comprised of a short waisted neck sunk within the protruding shoulders of the apple-shaped body, the recessed base bearing the small six-character mark in standard script in light-hued underglaze cobalt (kiln flaws). 4 1/4in (10.8cm) diameter

US$2,000 - 4,000

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9131 WA GROUP OF THREE CELADON GLAZED PORCELAINS WITH WHITE SLIP DECORATIONLate Qing dynasty Including a pair of large baluster-shaped vases with flaring rims above molded dragon handles at the neck, the surfaces filled with butterflies, flowering branches, bamboo and auspicious fruit rendered in white slip against the pale gray-green glaze (one vase repaired); the third a hexagonal-sectioned garden seat with cash-patterned openings to the top and swelling sides, the white slip decoration including birds amid flowering branches and fruit against a glaze of similar gray-green hue. 35in (89cm) height of vases 18 3/4in (47.5cm) height of garden seat

US$2,000 - 3,000


9132A GROUP OF SIX CRACKLE GLAZED CONTAINERSLate Qing/Republic period The glazes ranging from gray-green to off-white marked with black and russet craze lines: the first a shallow bowl molded with raised bosses and raised on three cloud collar feet, the base bearing a six-character Qianlong mark in underglaze blue seal script; the second a pear shaped vase with cupped rim; the third a cong-form square-sectioned vase (rim ground); the fourth a small meiping vase with iron-washed rim; and a pair lotus leaf-shaped cups with applied dragon handles (one with minor chip). 6 3/4in (17.1cm) diameter of dish 6 1/8in (15.5cm) height of tallest vase

US$1,200 - 1,800

9128A CELADON GLAZED ARCHAISTIC VASE WITH ELEPHANT HEAD HANDLESLate Qing/Republic period The trunks of the elephants arching over a raised rib that encircles the neck along with leiwen, upright leaf and descending petal bands carved and molded into the surface above a tall frieze of flowering peony branches and a narrow band of overlapping petals above the flared foot ring, the gray-green glaze covering most surfaces. 12 1/2in (31.8cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

9129A CELADON GLAZED DISHQianlong mark, 19th century The gently concave interior surfaces centered by an elaborate scrolling dragon roundel beneath the sea-green glaze, the recessed base bearing the cobalt six-character mark . 10 3/4in (27.4cm) diameter

US$800 - 1,200


9130A CELADON GLAZED MEIPING VASERepublic period Molded with a flared rim to the short neck and a band of flowers and leaf scrolls impressed around the widest part of the body, the gray-green glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad. 7 1/8in (18.2cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9133A CELADON GLAZED BOTTLE VASE WITH UNDERGLAZE RED DECORATION18th/19th century Of truncated pear form, now reduced in size and the present lip mounted with a metal band, the exterior painted in copper red with opposing fantastic beasts beneath a densely crazed glaze of pale green hue on the interior and exterior walls but firing clear within the recessed base (foot chipped). 8 1/8in (20.5cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9134A GROUP OF THREE TRANSMUTATION RED GLAZED VASESLate Qing/Republic period Each displaying opalescent blue veins and translucent pale green patches in the bright crimson ground: including a pair of baluster form with rolled rims to the cylindrical necks; the third with a long neck rising from a compressed pear-form body supported on a wide foot pad (gaps in the glaze). 9 1/2 and 12 3/8in (24.2 and 31.5cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9135A GROUP OF FOUR TRANSMUTATION RED GLAZED VASESLate Qing/Republic period The first with a compressed globular mouth, tall shoulder and brilliant peacock blue markings in the crimson glaze (base ground); the second of meiping form with red and purple coloration to the glaze (base ground); the third of pear form with flared rim to the tall neck and showing mixed opalescent blue and scarlet patches (chipped); the smallest of hexagonal faceted shape with elephant head and mock ring handles, the scarlet color predominating in the glaze. 8 1/8 to 4 3/4in (20.5 to 12cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9136A GROUP OF PORCELAIN PLANTERSLate Qing/Republic period Including a pair of rectangular form with cusped corners on the elaborately molded rims and in-curving walls above corner feet fitting into conforming drip pans with scalloped aprons, the iron red enamel covering most surfaces and the unglazed interiors stamped China in red; the third a low rectangular planter or underdish with canted walls covered in a celadon glaze that continues across the footed base bearing an impressed six-character Qianlong mark in a single line surrounded by spur marks and corner feet. 7 5/8in (19.4cm) combined height of planters and stands 9in (23cm) length of celadon glazed planter

US$1,000 - 1,500

9137A PEACH BLOOM GLAZED AMPHORA VASEKangxi mark, 19th century Of inverted and attenuated pear form with a wide rim curving outward from the neck, the pale raspberry red wash applied to the interior, leaving a white line at the rim and continuing on the exterior walls where tiny moss green patches also appear beneath a colorless glaze that stops short of the foot to expose the biscuit, the deeply recessed base also glazed and bearing the six-character mark in underglaze blue regular script (rim repaired and retouched). 6 3/4in (17.3cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

9138A PEACH BLOOM GLAZED POMEGRANATE FORM VASEKangxi mark Of globular form with a waisted neck flaring outward into five lobes, the mottled raspberry wash on the exterior walls and interior neck spotted with patches of green beneath a celadon-tinged glaze also applied to the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in underglaze blue regular script (chipped). 3 1/8in (8cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500


9139A GROUP OF THREE COPPER RED GLAZED CONTAINERSLate Qing/Republic period The largest a meiping vase with flat rim to the cylindrical neck (chipped); the second a bottle vase with cupped rim (chipped); the third a bombé censer with animal head handles raised on a tall foot (small firing cracks). 9 1/2, 8 3/4 and 3 3/8in (24, 22 and 8.5cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9140A PINK ENAMELED BALUSTER VASEQianlong mark, late Qing/Republic period Possibly originally meant to support a lid, comprised of a tall neck atop an inverted pear-shape body and covered in a thick glaze, the underside bearing the four-character mark in very dark underglaze cobalt blue (kiln flaws). 12in (30.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9141TWO BLACK GLAZED CERAMIC VESSELSLate Qing/Republic period The first a bowl with a flared rim and wide curving well covered with opaque straw colored splashes on the rich black glaze in imitation of the partridge feather markings on Song period glazed wares from Henan and Jizhou, the glaze stopping short of the foot ring and concave recessed base; the second a baluster vase with cupped rim, inverted pear-form body and set-in foot ring, the matte black glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad (wear). 7 7/8in (20cm) diameter of bowl 8in (20.3cm) height of vase

US$1,200 - 1,800

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF ALICE KERMISCH

9142A YELLOW GLAZED DRAGON DISHHongzhi mark, Kangxi period The well and the exterior sides incised with five-clawed dragons vying for pearls amid smoke and clouds beneath a thick mustard colored glaze, the clear glaze base bearing the six-character mark within a double ring (cracks, repairs). 7 3/4in (19.6cm) diameter

US$1,200 - 1,800


9143A PAIR OF YELLOW GLAZED SQUARE-SECTIONED VASES WITH MOLDED DECORATIONRepublic period Each molded in raised relief with five bats encircling a shou-medallion amid leaf scrolls on each rectangular wall, a flower head and leaf scroll pattern extending around the tapered neck and flared foot, a dark yellow glaze covering most surfaces, the recessed base drilled through a molded reign mark and also stamped China in red pigment (one vase with retouched chip). 8in (20.2cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

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CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE WARES PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS

9144A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PHOENIX DISHTongzhi six-character mark and of the period Its wide curving well centered with a pair of long-tailed phoenixes facing in opposite directions amid clouds enclosed by a double line border, the motif repeated on the exterior walls, the mark in underglaze blue regular script written on the recessed base. 10 5/8in (27cm) diameter

US$5,000 - 7,000

9145A BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL VASETransitional period Of modified meiping form, the shoulder and foot encircled by repeating lappet and plantain leaf bands, separated by a continuous figural tableau of scholars discoursing within a mountainous and cloudy garden setting, the flat base unglazed (kiln flaws). 11 1/4in (28.5cm) high

US$2,000 - 4,000

9146A BLUE AND WHITE VASEQianlong mark, late Qing/Republic period Sturdily potted with a waisted neck supporting tubular bamboo form handles above an inverted-bell form body all raised upon a splayed foot, the exterior painted with ruyi-shaped lappets, shou-character roundels, lotus scrolls, and wave patterns, the recessed based bearing a six-character mark in seal script (one handle chipped). 22 3/4in (57.8cm) high

US$8,000 - 12,000

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9147TWO BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAINSThe first, an 18th century censer or basin of bombé form surrounded by dragons vying for pearls amid tufts of smoke, the underside centered by a double ring (rim restored); the second a late Qing cylindrical vessel encircled by lion dogs amid clouds and smoke, the underside bearing a four-character Kangxi mark (notable chips). 8 3/4in (22.2cm) diameter of first; 12 1/4in (31cm) height of second

US$2,000 - 3,000

PROPERTY FROM THE MONTEREY MUSEUM OF ART,SOLD TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM FUNDS

9148A PAIR OF EXPORT PORCELAIN DEEP DISHESKangxi period Their wide curving wells bordered around the interior with a diaper-patterned band and centered with a large roundel of flowers in bloom beneath a willow tree, the exterior walls painted with sparse branches, the celadon-tinged glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad and burnt a pale russet where thinly applied along the rim (one dish chipped). 14 1/2in (37cm) diameter

US$2,500 - 3,000


9149A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BASINSKangxi marks, late Qing/Republic period Of short cylindrical section, the exterior sides adorned in opposing dragons vying for a flaming pearl upon a ground of cloud scrolls, the otherwise unglazed undersides centered by a small recessed circular well bearing the six-character mark in standard script within a double ring. 9 3/4in (24.7cm) diameter

US$3,000 - 5,000


9150A PAIR OF UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER-RED STICK NECK VASESKangxi marks Of typical ‘yaoling zun’ shape comprised of tall thin cylindrical necks encircled by red dragons above the meiping-form bodies covered in a deep uniform cobalt blue, the undersides bearing the six-character marks within double rings. 8in (20.3) high

US$2,000 - 3,000


9151A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE FISH BOWL PLANTERPainted on the curving exterior walls with four rampant dragons facing to the left as they chase flaming pearls, the foot and recessed base left unglazed. 23in (58.5cm) diameter 22 3/4in (58cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

9152A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE FISH BOWL PLANTERSLate Qing/Republic period Each painted with dragons and peonies in bloom between intricately painted border bands that also fill the flat rim, the interior walls painted with fish and water weeds, the foot pad and recessed base left unglazed (glazes abraded). 21 1/2in (54.5cm) diameter 18in (45.8cm) high

US$1,800 - 2,000

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9153TWO BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASESThe first, from the Transitional period and potted to support four lug handles at the shoulders, the exteriors adorned in lotus and vine scrolls, with later wood lid; the second late 20th century, of lidded baluster form, covered in dragon and floral scrolls and bearing a six-character Kangxi mark to the recessed underside. 12 5/8 and 18 3/4in (32 and 47.6cm) high (not including wooden lid)

US$1,000 - 1,500


9154A GROUP OF THREE PORCELAIN CONTAINERSThe first an 18th century blue and white export shallow bowl with a scalloped edge to the canted rim, painted with reserves of beauties and children in alteration with prunus and bamboo panels; the second a blue and white a compressed globular ewer with arching handle, painted with opposing dragon panels and bearing a four-character Yongzheng mark to the base (lacking cover); the last a famille rose enameled bowl with three flower and bird reserves surrounded by a rose sgraffiato enamel ground, the recessed base marked Jiangxi ciye gongsi . 7 5/8in (19.4cm) diameter of the largest

US$1,500 - 2,000


9155A GROUP OF THREE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAINSThe first a late Ming bowl, the interior central well and the exterior sides covered in lotus and vine patterns (chips); the second a large Kangxi period charger covered in floral sprigs to the interior surfaces and the exterior sides, the recessed base centered by a lingzhi-form makers’ mark (discolored crack, firing flaws); and a Japanese Edo period Arita-ware tankard, the domical lid with metal finial surmounting a tapered cylindrical body adorned in bird and flower motifs and supporting a molded handle and a metal spigot above a flat underside (discolored cracks, repairs and losses). 14 1/4in (36.2cm) diameter of second and largest

US$2,000 - 3,000

9156A BLUE AND WHITE GARDEN SEATOf drum shape with two rows of raised bosses on the curving exterior walls painted with dragons chasing flaming pearls and cash-patterned openings cut to the top and sides, the crisp white fabric visible across the unglazed ring base. 18 3/4in (47.5cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9157A GROUP OF THREE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT DISHES18th century and later Including two with foliate rims, the larger centered with a roundel of beauties (repaired and retouched), the smaller with a stylized garden scene (cracked); the third, made for the Southeast Asian market and bound with a metal rim, depicting the Three Stars of Happiness reversed by the seal man tang fu ji; together with a Japanese Arita oval dish painted with a garden rock and peonies and a transfer-decorated deep bowl with pine tree decoration. [5] 12 7/8in (32.7cm) diameter of largest dish

US$600 - 800

9158TWO BLUE AND WHITE DISHESThe first, a late Ming kraak dish of typical design consisting of an elaborate flower lappet band encircling insect and flowers centering the well (repaired); the second, Kangxi, covered in large bird and flower reserves to the interior, the exterior adorned with simple floral sprigs, the recessed base centered by a makers’ mark (chips). 11 3/8 and 10 3/4in (29 and 27.3cm)

US$800 - 1,200

9159A BLUE AND WHITE PLANTER WITH CRANE DECORATIONThe cranes flying amid clouds on the canted walls beneath a wide rim filled with further cloud patterns, the foot pad and the recessed base left unglazed (rim chipped and repainted). 24 3/8in (62cm) diameter 16in (40.5cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9160A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE FISHBOWL PLANTERSEach of octagonal section, the bombé walls painted with a shou-character centering the composite lotus flowers blooming amid leafy tendrils, the unglazed foot and recessed base covered with an iron wash. 18 1/2in (47cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

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CHINESE POLYCHROME WARES PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF ALICE KERMISCH

9161A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED VASERepublic period Of pear shape, the sides supporting elaborately sculpted handles consisting of curving gilt ruyi scepters suspending black and red molded ropes threaded with gilt wanzi emblems, a pair of molded fish and archaistic chimes; the remaining surfaces intricately enameled in brilliantly colored concentric bands of intricately rendered geometric and vine and lotus patterns all surrounding the large circular reserves depicting scholars drinking at leisure within a mountainside compound retreat and a fishing village within a similar landscape, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in iron red on the turquoise ground. 12 1/2in (32cm) high

US$10,000 - 15,000

The ruyi scepters, ribbons, wanzi (or svastika emblems), double-fish and chimes forming the handles of this vase all form numerous symbolic rebuses with multiple auspicious implications. See Terese Tse Bartholomew’s Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art (Asian Art Museum: San Francisco, 2006) for an encyclopedic analysis. Nearly identical handles and similar landscape reserves were found on a similarly-shaped but faux-bronze enameled vase offered in these rooms as lot 8326 in sale 21772 of 24 June 2014. That vase bore the Zhongzheng seal of Chiang Kai-Shek and was dated to the 36th year of the Republic or 1947.

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9163A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED VASES WITH DEER HANDLESJiaqing marks Each of octagonal section and faceted pear form, painted in brilliantly hued opaque and translucent enamels with composite flower heads and leafy tendrils that form a dense ground surrounding two large shaped reserves filled with male and female figures, one with an imperial figure wearing a Daoist cap, the other with a white bearded sage holding a traveler’s staff, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in iron red seal script. 16 7/8in (43cm) high

US$5,000 - 7,000

9164NO LOT


9165A FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED GU-FORM VASEKangxi period Painted in the typical palette with pale green enamel predominating in the garden settings for officials enjoying tea around a garden table below the flaring rim of the long neck, beauties engaged in a game of weiqi while children play in the background of the convex middle area and two beauties listening to music played on a qin by a scholar seated at a garden window around the flared foot (wear to enamels). 18in (45.7cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

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9168A YELLOW GROUND PLANTER WITH FAMILLE ROSE DECORATIONLate Qing/Republic period Potted with a canted rim over a deep curving well and painted on the exterior with peach branches, bats and shou medallions in bright opaque enamels against the yellow sgraffiato ground, the interior partially glazed and the base drilled with a drainage hole (rim repaired, lacking underdish. 13in (33cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

9169A POLYCHROME DECORATED FOOTED BOWLJiaqing mark, late Qing/Republic period The fluted rim surmounting a body of elongated quadrilobate section raised on a high foot, the exterior covered in grisaille floral motifs and iron-red dragons on a yellow ground above further grisaille vine and lotus motifs encircling the turquoise enameled foot, the underside bearing the six-character mark in iron red (minor kiln flaws). 4in (10cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

9170NO LOT


9166A POLYCHROME ENAMELED BALUSTER VASE19th century Thickly potted with a trumpet neck and a curving body, covered with swirling water drawn in iron red as the ground to dragons, fish and other fantastic creatures swimming above rocks and waves rendered in black outline and bright enamels, the recessed base centered with a double ring in underglaze blue. 17 1/4in (43.9cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800


9167A WUCAI BALUSTER VASETransitional period The high slightly waisted mouth rim covered in floral sprigs and surmounting the body of inverted pear-shape, the exteriors covered in a continuous figural tableau of beauties in a garden setting, the flat base unglazed (substantially damaged and restored). 13in (33cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

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9171A POLYCHROME ENAMELED JARLate Qing/Republic period Thickly molded with a tall neck and inverted pear-form body that spreads outward above the set-in foot ring, painted in bright colors with flowering and leafy tendrils in bright colors on a green enamel ground surrounding shaped reserves filled with birds, insects and flowering branches, the decorative bands on the shoulder and foot area enameled in a contrasting yellow ground (lacking cover). 13 5/8in (34.5cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800


9172A PAIR OF MOLDED SQUARE BALUSTER VASESKangxi marks, late Qing/Republic period The trumpet mouths surmounting the tapered rectangular bodies, all reticulated to depict luohan and dragons surrounded by swirling clouds and smoke, enameled in the famille noire palette, the unglazed recessed bases bearing the raised six-character marks . 13in (33cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9173 WAN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF POLYCHROME GLAZED POTTERY ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENTSQing dynasty Including a two-section partial wall frieze molded as a dragon striding to the right amid foliage, colored in green, yellow and straw colored enamels; the second a hollow roof tile molded in the round as a dragon head colored in amber, green and yellow enamels; the last a hollow roof tile molded in the round as a fu-lion grasping an embroidered ball in its front paws as it scampers across leaf scrolls, colored in green, amber, straw and brown (all with weathering and losses, some repaired). 41, 14 1/4 and 25 1/2in (104, 36.2 and 65cm) long

US$2,500 - 4,000

9174A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE ENAMELED LION DOGSSeated recumbent and grinning toothily, the male clutching a ball under his left hoof and the female supporting a cub on her hips, the undersides bearing an impressed maker’s mark reading Huang Yuanshun zao (restoration). 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9175A SUSANCAI ENAMELED SET OF THE EIGHT IMMORTALSFirst half of the 20th century Each figure holding an attribute and standing on a rectangular openwork base colored in leaf green and aubergine enamel: the figure of Cao Guojiu wearing a lime green robe; Lan Caihe and Lu Dongbin in leaf green; Li Tieguai and Han Zhongli in purple; and He Xiangu, Han Xiangzi and Zhang Guolao with yellow garments (base cracked on He Xiangu). 12 1/4 to 12 1/2in (31 to 31.8cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

PROPERTY FROM A CALIFORNIA COLLECTION

9176A YELLOW GROUND FAMILLE ROSE BOWLDaoguang mark The bulbous body coming to an everted and foliated rim, the exterior walls decorated with stylized phoenixes and dragons among continuous floral scrolls on a yellow ground (hairline crack). 7 7/8in (20cm) diameter

US$1,500 - 2,500

Provenance purchased in Hong Kong in the 1970s

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9177A POLYCHROME ENAMELED VASEQianlong mark, 20th century Painted in polychrome enamels with fishermen at work and farmers returning to a rural complex beneath a spring willow tree on the front and, in black enamel, with various decorative bands as well as a twenty-character poem on the body bearing the seals of the emperor Qianlong, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in iron red seal script . 13 3/4in (35cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800


9178A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED ROOSTER AND CHICKENS BOWLSQianlong marks, late Qing/Republic period Each painted in bright enamels on the exterior walls with a rooster, hen and chicks in a rock-filled garden filled with flowering peonies and fantastic rocks, the reverse with a transcription in black enamel of a poem composed by the Qianlong emperor in the bingshen year of his reign (1776) and bearing the iron red seals qian and long, the recessed base of each also bearing the six-character mark in iron red seal script (tiny chip to one bowl). 9in (22.8cm) diameters

US$2,500 - 3,500

The decoration on these bowls was adapted from a chicken cup commissioned by the Qianlong emperor based on one from the Ming emperor Chenghua: for the cup and a translation of the inscription, see Louise Allison Court and Jan Stuart, Joined Colors, Hong Kong, 1993, p. 54 and no. 64, p. 138.


9179A PAIR OF POLYCHROME ENAMELED CUPSDaoguang marks, Republic period Both delicately potted with slightly everted mouth rims surmounting tapered sides, the exterior surfaces covered in mirror images of two intricately rendered immortals within a rocky grove accompanied by cranes and bats; the undersides bearing the six-character marks in underglaze blue. 3in (7.2cm) diameters

US$2,000 - 4,000

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9181A POLYCHROME ENAMELED VASEQianlong mark, Republic period The tall cylindrical neck surmounting a globular body, the exterior accented in floral sprigs surrounded by a lavender sgraffiato ground, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in red and gilt surrounded by turquoise enamels. 11 1/2in (29cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

PROPERTY PURCHASED BY AN AMERICAN FAMILY LIVING IN CHINA FROM 1933-1937, BY REPUTE

9182AN YIXING ‘HUNDRED-FRUIT’ COVERED TEAPOT19th/20th century Of compressed globular form beneath a fitted cover molded as a mushroom, the sides suspending a water-chestnut handle and opposing lotus-shoot spout, separated by molded fruits and nuts applied to the shoulder in clays and slips of varied hues, all raised upon additional nut-form feet including a lotus pod enclosing individually potted seeds, bearing an impressed seal to the side of the spout reading ji’an (old damage to collar of lid). 4 1/2in (11.5cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

A very similar teapot was offered as lot 8368 in these rooms on 24 June 2015 as part of Bonhams sale 22412. That pot bore a lengthy inscription and the incised signature ‘Ziye.’ ‘Ziye’ as well as the impressed ‘ji’an’ found on the present pot are both linked to the 18th/19th century ceramicist/connoisseur Qu Yingshao (1780-1849). See Terese Tse Bartholomew et al, The Art of the Yixing Potter: The K.S. Lo Collection, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware (Hong Kong: The Urban Council, 1990), 238.


9183AN ENAMELED PLAQUE MOUNTED IN A WOOD TABLE SCREENCirca 1900 Depicting a flock of Manchurian cranes alighting on the branches of pine trees and a rocky outcropping to the right of a deer and four fawns feeding on the lush ground plane (minor chip); now mounted in a wood frame supported on a pieced base with legs and apron echoing the shape of bronze coins. 16 1/2 x 12in (42.3 x 30.4cm) dimensions of plaque 24 5/8 x 15 3/8in (62.5 x 39.1cm) dimensions overall

US$3,000 - 4,000

PROPERTY FROM A NEW YORK LADY

9184A SET OF FOUR POLYCHROME ENAMELED PORCELAIN PLAQUESEach painted in the famille rose palette with a peaceful scenery of fishermen rowing boats through winding rivers surrounded by hills and mountains, each also inscribed with a poem and cyclical date, dingmo, dated to 1976 in black enamel; the borders decorated with floral scrolls on a yellow ground. 15 x 10in (38 x 25.5cm)

US$1,500 - 2,500

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PROPERTY FROM A CALIFORNIA COLLECTION

9185A PAIR OF POLYCHROME ENAMELED VASESQianlong marks, late Qing/Republic period Each displaying a wide cylindrical neck rising from a body of compressed globular form, the walls painted with chrysanthemums in polychrome enamels on underglaze blue leafy stems, all against an iron red enamel simulation of pudding stone, the recessed base bearing the six-character mark in underglaze blue seal script surrounded by turquoise enamel. 13in (33cm) high

US$3,500 - 4,500

Provenance purchased in Hong Kong in the 1970s


9186A PAIR OF DOUCAI DISHESYongzheng marks The interior well covered by a dragon amid puffs of clouds, the cavetti and exterior sides all encircled by large fish atop churning waves, the undersides bearing the six-character marks (prominent kiln flaws). 6 1/4in (16cm) diameter

US$4,000 - 6,000

9187A LARGE IRON RED AND GILT PAINTED DRAGON DISHGuangxu six-character mark and of the period The curving well and exterior walls painted in iron red with dragons chasing flaming pearls amid clouds, the dragons’ claws painted in raised white enamel, their eyes in green and black, the flaming pearls in gilt, the mark written in iron red regular script across the recessed base. 13 3/8in (34cm) diameter

US$5,000 - 7,000

9188 WA THREE-PANEL PARTIAL FLOOR SCREEN INSET WITH GILT-PAINTED COBALT PORCELAIN PLAQUESLate Qing/Republic period Originally part of a larger floor screen, each of the three panels constructed with well-finished hardwood framing members and wood trim reticulated as striding dragons that front cobalt glazed porcelain plaques of rectangular form painted in gilt with One Hundred Antiques, landscapes and flower and bird subjects and one oval plaque displaying a fabulous beast (three porcelain plaques damaged, minor losses to reticulated trim). 65 7/8 x 45 3/4in (167.5 x 116cm)

US$5,000 - 7,000

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9189A SEVEN-PIECE PORCELAIN TANGRAM SET, QIQIAO CUANPANLate Qing/Republic period Comprised of seven small and slightly tapered vessels enameled in insect and flower motifs and potted in triangular, square, and parallelogram section to ingeniously fit snugly within a square wooden box (scratches to porcelain, shrinkage to box). 3in (7.6cm) height of porcelain; 4 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2in (11.5 x 32 x 32cm) dimensions of box

US$2,000 - 3,000

For similar porcelain examples and further historical insight into tangrams and other Chinese puzzles, see the work undertaken by the Berkeley-based Classical Chinese Puzzle Project at chinesepuzzles.org.


9190A GROUP OF POLYCHROME ENAMELED CONTAINERSLate Qing/Republic period The first a deep bowl of hexagonal section resolving to a circular foot, the exterior walls painted with a continuous composition of figures taken from Daoist popular mythology, the recessed base bearing a Jiaqing six-character mark in iron red seal script; the second a quatrelobed shallow bowl painted with famous historical figures and their biographies on the exterior walls, the conforming foot encircled by stylized rocks and waves; the third, a handled tea cup painted with the Eight Immortals surrounded by a ground of waves in puce enamel. 9 1/4in (23.5cm) length of shallow bowl

US$1,000 - 1,500


9191TWO FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED PORCELAINSThe first 18th/19th century, an export dish comprised of a lotus petal shaped floriform rim encircling floral sprigs and garden rockery covering the central well (restored); the second, late Qing/Republic period, a long and flat rectangular jardinière molded with colorful auspicious floral motifs of bamboo, pine, prunus, lingzhi, and ruyi lappets . 9in (23cm) diameter of dish 19in (48.3cm) length of jardinière

US$2,000 - 3,000


9192AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF NINE POLYCHROME ENAMELED DISHESLate Qing to Republic period The decoration including imaginary scenes of beauties and scholars executed either in richly hued enamels and gilt trim or in more pale hues; others illustrating daily life such as the group of drinkers in a tea shop on a small quadrilobed saucer, or horsemen and figures using umbrellas in a dinner plate; and two battle scenes, one imaginary and the other of an infantry clash between Nationalist forces and imperial troops under a yellow dragon banner (wear to enamels, some with rough rims). 6 to 10 1/8in (15 to 25.7cm) diameters

US$1,500 - 2,500


9193A SMALL GROUP OF ROSE MEDALLION EXPORT WARE19th century The first a large oval platter with alternating panels of flowers and insects, scholars and beauties painted in rich enamels surrounded by pink blossoms and green tendrils on a gilt ground; and a pair of dishes centered with figural roundels, the concave rims displaying flower and bird reserves against a gilt ground filled with auspicious bats, pink blossoms and green tendrils (one dish cracked, second dish repaired and repainted). [3] 18 1/2in (47cm) length of platter 9 1/2in (24cm) diameter of dishes

US$1,200 - 1,800


9194TWO EXPORT CELADON GLAZED WARMING TUREENS WITH FAMILLE ROSE ENAMEL DECORATION19th century Each warming tureen of oval shape with colorful birds and insects combined with flowering and fruiting branches painted across the shallow well and the domed cover topped with a lotus bud finial (wear to enamels, one warming tureen cracked). 17 1/2 and 17in (44.5 and 43.3cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500


9195A PAIR OF BLUE SGRAFFIATO-GROUND BOWLS WITH FAMILLE ROSE ENAMEL DECORATIONQianlong marks, Republic period Each bowl painted with circular reserves of flowers and butterflies surrounded by a medium blue enamel ground incised with a leaf pattern, the recessed base bearing the four-character mark in iron red regular script and China scratched into the colorless glaze. 5in (12.7cm) diameter

US$500 - 700

9196A POLYCHROME ENAMELED PLAQUEDepicting a pair of cranes overlooking a sunset river vista on a rocky promontory beside a grove of pines and lingzhi, bearing a freely painted calligraphic inscription perhaps including a kuiwei nian cyclical date; mounted within a wood frame (with sealed backing boards). 14 3/4 x 9 1/2in (37.5 x 24cm) sight dimensions of porcelain 20 3/4in x 15 1/2in (52.7 x 39.5cm) dimensions of wood frame

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9200A GROUP OF SEVEN ARCHAISTIC JADE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGSIncluding two bi disks of altered hardstone, each of thin but uneven section; and five sword slides: the first and second of rectangular shape with curved tops extending beyond the rectangular loop on the underside, one incised with simple recessed edge lines, the other incised with a field of square bosses; and three slides with rectangular loops, one with a field of raised circular bosses across the flat top of dark russet-hued stone, the second of gray-green hue carved in relief with a dragon and lingzhi fungus across the convex top, the third of mottled russet hue with three recessed ridges across the convex top (some with chips, edges polished). 2 1/4in (5.8cm) the largest slide 2 1/2in (6.3cm) diameter of the larger disk

US$800 - 1,200

9201AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF TWENTY RECTANGULAR HARDSTONE PLAQUESRepublic period or later The group now strung together with polyvinyl cord, inscribed in gilt paint with a title in large outlined characters above an inscription bearing the cyclical date Qianlong xin-wei corresponding to 1751. 11 3/4 x 32 3/4in (30 x 83cm) overall

US$1,200 - 2,000

9202A GROUP OF TEN JADE AND HARDSTONE BI DISKSIncluding four without any decoration; the fifth cut with three projecting flanges on the outer edge as the sole decoration; the sixth incised with a chilong and reversed by a field of incised tiny rings; the seventh incised on both sides with a dense field of circular bosses; the eighth finished with a diffuse field of raised circular bosses on both sides; the ninth incised on one side with C-scrolls set within a border of repeated lines and reversed with a dense field of raised bosses; the tenth carved in high relief with two dragons utilizing the dark russet markings in the matrix, the reverse carved with five pairs of C-scrolls surrounding raised bosses (some with minor chips). 1 5/8 to 2 1/4in (4.2 to 5.6cm) diameter

US$800 - 1,200

CHINESE JADE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGS PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS

9197AN ARCHAIC JADE BIWarring States/Han dynasty Of thin and slightly uneven cross section, the outer edges possibly polished down at later times, the translucent and pale olive green surfaces marked with russet patches, cloudy white and pin-point black inclusions . 5 1/4in (13.2cm) diameter

US$2,000 - 3,000

9198TWO JADE CARVINGSThe first a bi disk of mottled russet hue, carved with a chilong clasping a lingzhi fungus branch in high relief and reversed by four groupings of C-scrolls and circular bosses (edges polished); the second a thinly sectioned oval pendant carved on both sides as an intertwined dragon and phoenix facing a precious pearl with delicately incised details on the mottled gray and ocher stone. 2 5/16in (5.9cm) diameter of disk 1 3/4in (4.5cm) height of pendant

US$1,000 - 1,500

9199A GROUP OF ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGSThe first a reticulated circular plaque with facing dragons that surround a movable bi-shaped disk covered on both sides with raised bosses (the stone altered); the second a bi disk inscribed tian di chang jiu on one side and reversed by the characters for the twelve zodiac animals surrounded by the twelve branches (rough edges); and a pair of huang-form plaques, each of crescent shape terminating in animal heads (the stone altered). [4] 5 7/8in (15cm) height of first plaque

US$800 - 1,200

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9203TWO NEPHRITE OVAL PLAQUESEach of oval silhouette and thinly sectioned with a convex surface probably meant for use on a ruyi scepter, each showing a bat hovering over a gnarled leafy branch suspending auspicious peaches (larger plaque possibly reduced in size). 5 1/4 and 3 5/8in (13.2 and 9in) wide

US$1,000 - 1,500

9204TWO RECTANGULAR WHITE JADE PENDANT PLAQUESThe larger intricately worked with a suspension hole drilled between two dragons forming the crown above a sage and a young boy standing before a garden pavilion and balustrade, the reverse inscribed with three rows of raised running script, the stone displaying a very faint green cast; the second of smaller size and a pale greenish white hue, the top reticulated with a recumbent strap work dragon that forms a suspension loop above a rectangular plaque free of any decoration except the indented corners at the base. 2 1/4 and 1 3/4in (5.8 and 4.5cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500

9205A CARVED WHITE JADE PEBBLEOf irregular oval contour combining on one side the head of Shoulao emerging from a Buddha’s hand citron, the undercut fingers of the citron forming part of his beard and drill holes at the top for suspension (chipped). 3 1/8in (8cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9206A GROUP OF THREE SMALL JADE CARVINGSThe first a butterfly plaque worked on both sides with a lotus flower filling the space at the top between the two antennae of the insect, the matrix with faint russet-stained fissure lines and fitted with a yellow metal suspension ring; the second a butterfly plaque of very thin section, finished on one side with trefoil roundels undercut to the wings and a flowering branch between the two antennae, the suspension loop on an elaborate gold mount loop stamped 14K; the third a toggle carved as a bat hovering upon a water caltrop plant with deeply undercut stems and leaves, the pale greenish white matrix marked with pale russet patches. 3 3/8 to 2 1/8in (8.6 to 5.3cm) wide

US$1,500 - 2,000

9207TWO CARVED JADE PLAQUESThe first undercut and engraved on both sides as a butterfly with its antennae extending into flowering branches at the top center, the thinly sectioned plaque showing a faint green cast (minor chips); the second a thinly sectioned oval plaque of convex shape carved in shallow relief with a ribboned umbrella, endless knot and conch shell, the translucent stone of pale straw hue with cloudy white inclusions. 4 1/4in (10.7cm) width of butterfly 4 3/8in (11.3cm) height of second plaque

US$1,500 - 2,500

9208A CARVED JADE PENDANTOf rounded rectangular profile and thinly sectioned, finished to both sides in very delicate raised relief as a bi disk set between dragons facing the suspension hole and leaf scrolls at the base, one side of the disk showing raised bosses and the reverse showing stylized dragon scrolls (edges polished). 2 1/4in (5.8cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500

PROPERTY FROM A PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLECTOR

9209A GROUP OF FIVE JADE CARVINGSThe first a rectangular reticulated plaque finished on both sides with a copper cash and butterfly surrounded by flowers and lingzhi fungus; the second a toggle of irregular form deeply undercut as a squirrel climbing on grapes fronting a grape leaf; the third a toggle of a lotus pod with twisted stem forming the suspension loops; the fourth an oval pendant shaped as a gourd enveloped in flowering and leafy stems; the last a bearded figure shouldering a long branch (chips). 2 11/16in (6.9cm) width of rectangular plaque 2in (5cm) height of bearded figure

US$1,000 - 1,500


9210A GROUP OF THREE RETICULATED JADE CIRCULAR PLAQUESEach finished on both sides: the first depicting a parrot on a flowering branch within a faux-bamboo frame; the second carved with bats and lingzhi fungus sprays surrounding a shou medallion; the last of a butterfly with wanzi-cash forming its wings and leaves entwined with its antennae (minor chips). 2 1/8 to 2 1/4in (5.4 to 5.8cm) diameter

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9216A GROUP OF FOUR JADE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGSThe first a thinly sectioned circular pendant reticulated and finished on both sides as a bird perched on a blossoming branch framed by a pearl band; the second a rounded rectangular plaque with scalloped borders that frame a young boy holding lingzhi branches, the reverse deeply hollowed, cursorily polished and the frame drilled with holes for attachment to another surface; the third a small libation cup in the form of a hollowed lotus leaf rising from a stem that is undercut on one side (chipped): the last a very shallowly recessed tray in the shape of a grape leaf hanging from a fruiting vine (chipped). 4 3/4in (12cm) length of grape leaf tray

US$1,500 - 2,000

9217A GROUP OF ELEVEN JADE AND HARDSTONE DECORATIONSThe first a white jade pendant reticulated as a vase surrounded by lingzhi fungus branches; the second a gray-green rectangular abstinence plaque with dragons framing a rectangular reserve showing traces of the characters zhi jie polished off; the third a greenish-white roundel perforated as a dragon and pearl amid clouds, the gilt metal mount stamped China; the fourth a reticulated flower basket plaque now mounted as a lamp finial; the fifth an archaistic axe-head pendant incised with a taotie mask band; the sixth a green and white jadeite pebble shaped plaque partially hollowed and carved with a crane and dragon fish; the seventh a toroid bangle of pale greenish-white jadeite with tiny veins of pale emerald green; the eighth an amethyst plaque undercut as two peaches and a flower head, mounted in a polychrome enameled silver brooch; and three other thinly sectioned pendants carved as fruit hanging from leafy stems, one of carnelian and two of lapis lazuli (some with tiny chips). 2 7/8in (7.3cm) length of largest pendant 2 5/16in (5.8cm) interior diameter of bangle

US$1,000 - 1,500


9211A GROUP OF JADE CARVINGSThe first a circular box and cover of compressed globular form; the second a toggle carved as young child crawling amid lingzhi fungus branches and a double gourd (chips); the third a hairpin with shou medallion centering the undercut cloud collar finial, now attached as the handle to a pewter fork; the fourth a curving strap-type hair pin with reticulated finial combining a shou character and linghzi fungus plant, now attached to a polychrome enameled metal ash tray with green enamel ground; the last combining two hairpin fragments together to form the handle on a polychrome enameled metal ash tray with blue enamel ground. [5] 10 1/2in (26.5cm) overall length of fork

US$1,000 - 1,500


9212A GROUP OF NINE SMALL JADE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGSThe first of a flower head to the left of two hanging gourds showing russet patches; the second retaining the mottled skin on the boulder used for a large leaf to one side of the deeply undercut and perforated double gourd; the third of a monkey perched on two gourds; the fourth of an insect climbing up one side of two gourds, gold suspension loop; the fifth a deeply undercut carp enveloped by lingzhi fungus; the sixth a russet-stained recumbent qilin; the seventh a domical basket of the Hehe twins issuing a flowering branch; the eighth of a dragon fish atop the intertwined stems and leaf of a lotus plant; the ninth of an archaistic ax separating two facing dragons, white metal suspension loop (some carvings with chips). 2 3/4in (7cm) height of monkey on gourds 1 1/2in (4cm) length of recumbent beast

US$1,000 - 1,500


9213A GROUP OF FOUR CARVED WHITE JADE DECORATIONSThe first a pieced and reticulated cylindrical pendant of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, with knotted cord mount; the second a pebble-form finial deeply undercut as two young dragons entwined in lingzhi fungus, the stone with russet markings and the flat base with drill holes for attachment to another surface (chipped); the third a well-carved plaque, finished to both sides as a stylized phoenix; the last a figural plaque depicting the immortal Cao Guojiu holding clappers (chipped) mounted to an enameled silver wire mount. 2 7/16in (6.2cm) width of phoenix plaque

US$1,500 - 2,500


9214A GROUP OF TEN SMALL JADEITE PENDANTSVarying in color from very pale greenish white to mottled dark leaf green, combined with veins of gold, lavender and brilliant leaf green: four involving gourds or fruit; two incorporating dragons in the design; one of a bamboo branch and another of a lingzhi fungus branch; and two circular roundels, one deeply undercut as a bat and endless knot, the other centered with a five petal flower below a scroll and cash-patterned suspension loop. 1 3/8 to t 3/16in (3.5 to 5.5cm) long

US$1,500 - 2,500

9215A GROUP OF FOUR JADE RETICULATED CIRCULAR PLAQUESThe largest with scalloped edges, reticulated and engraved on one side as a dragon and phoenix amid flowering branches; the second finished on both sides and also framed with a scalloped edge surrounding a fu-character set amid leaf scrolls; and a pair reticulated with shuangxi characters set amid flower and leaf branches that form a scalloped border to the edges, also with engraved details on both sides. 3 to 1 7/8in (7.6 to 4.8cm) diameters

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9218A GROUP OF ELEVEN JADEITE MINIATURE CARVINGSThe first an ovoid pendant plaque with reticulated decoration hanging on a silver chain; two other thinly sectioned and reticulated oval pendant plaques with yellow metal suspension mounts; the fourth a pyramidal-shaped leafy branch in a yellow metal mount for use as a pendant; the fifth the upper portion of a reticulated hairpin, now in a white metal brooch mount; two small reticulated plaques now attached to yellow metal brooch mounts, the larger of oval form surrounded by tiny pearls; the eighth a miniature Buddha seated beneath a drill hole for suspension; the ninth a lavender jade oval cabochon; and two rectangular leaf green plaques, the smaller of convex form. 4in (10cm) length of leaf branch including metal mount

US$1,500 - 2,500

9219A GROUP OF SEVENTEEN JADE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGSIncluding two large pendants with elaborate yellow metal mounts, one of russet and greenish-white jadeite worked as a bat, cash and flower above a peach branch, the second of greenish-white jadeite worked as a pomegranate branch; the third a large pendant with elaborate yellow metal mounts of translucent carnelian depicting a bird on a fruiting branch; four small jadeite pendants with yellow metal mounts respectively on a seated Budai, a citron and lingzhi fungus group, a single finger citron fruit and a circular charm inscribed with the characters for sun and moon; the eighth a mottled green and white jadeite bead; the ninth a mottled pale green jadeite heart pendant; the tenth a miniature leaf green jadeite depiction of Budai; three bi-shaped jadeite disks, one with a yellow metal mount; and four other bi disks, the largest of mottled russet color, the three smaller disks of mixed greenish-white with russet veins. 2 5/8in (6.8cm) length of largest jadeite pendant

US$1,000 - 1,500


9220A GROUP OF NINE JADEITE AND HARDSTONE PLAQUES OR PENDANTSFour of greenish white jadeite including an archaistic ax between dragons and a shuangxi character, both with yellow metal mounts; the third depicting bats and cash, the fourth of flowers, both in spring-clasp mounts stamped sterling; the fifth of olive and brown hue depicting a seated Guanyin, with yellow metal mounts; the sixth of similar hue reticulated as a phoenix perched on a piece of cash, with reticulated ring attached to a white metal chain; two pendants reticulated as gourd vines, one of pale green, the other with russet markings; the ninth an oval plaque of mottled purple hue carved as a rabbit fronting a leafy carrot (minor chips). 2 1/8 to 7/8in (5.4 to 2.4cm) long

US$800 - 1,200

9221A GROUP OF EIGHT RETICULATED JADE AND HARDSTONE DECORATIONSThe two largest of crescent moon shape, carved to one side and reticulated as a phoenix standing amid bamboo and flowering branches; the third of rectangular form, finished on both sides as a bat hovering over a shuangxi character amid flowering plants; the fourth a small hairpin with a floral finial; a pair of earrings, each reticulated in three sections; and two thinly sectioned oval plaques, one of a bird and flowering branches, the other possibly depicting the Hehe twins amid leafy branches (minor chips). 4 1/4in (10.8cm) length of largest plaques

US$1,000 - 1,500

9222A GROUP OF FOUR JADE AND HARDSTONE DECORATIONSThe first a mottled green and white jadeite leaf spray pendant with white metal suspension loop; the second a mottled brown and agate pendant in the form of a cat at the edge of a huge leaf supporting a naked beauty; and a pair of earrings with yellow metal mounts on a cut white jade ring supporting two other reticulated rings (some with chips); together with a pieced mother-of-pearl ornament of tear drop shape issuing from a long tapering handle. [5] 2 1/8 and 2 3/8in (5.3 and 6cm) height of pendants

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9224A GROUP OF FOUR JADEITE BANGLESIncluding three of varying thickness, each with convex exterior surfaces and upright interior walls, the stones of translucent pale greenish-white with light to dark green veins; the fourth of toroid form with darker shades of leaf green predominating in the translucent matrix. 2 1/4 to 2 3/8in (5.8 to 6cm) interior diameter

US$1,500 - 2,500

9225A GROUP OF FOUR JADEITE TOROID BANGLESEach of circular cross-section and translucent matrix with shades of bright leaf green predominating, the largest bangle also showing a few patches of faint golden hue. 2 to 2 1/8in (5.0 to 5.5cm) interior diameters

US$2,500 - 3,500


9226A GROUP OF TWELVE JADE, HARDSTONE AND GLASS BANGLESThe five jade bangles of toroid form, two of mottled bright leaf green, one each of mottled dark green and mottled gray green, the fifth of grayish-white with two russet fissure lines; two translucent jade bangles with upright interior and convex exterior walls, the larger of pale greenish-white with pale leaf green patches, the smaller showing veins of rich russet and leaf green; three glass bangles of opaque white, rose and medium blue; and two other bangles, one of gray-colored agate, the other a two-section carnelian bracelet with yellow metal hinges. 2 1/2 to 2in (6.4 to 5cm) inner diameters

US$1,800 - 2,500


9227A GROUP OF THERE JADEITE BANGLESEach of similar form with upright interior walls and convex sides: the largest of evenly mottled pale green with icy white inclusions, the second with veins of brilliant apple green and a patch of dark leaf green hue; the smallest displaying tiny patches of deep leaf green hue. 2 5/16, 2 1/4 and 2 3/16in (6, 5.7 and 5.6cm) interior diameters

US$1,200 - 1,500

9228A GROUP OF FOUR GREENISH-WHITE JADEITE BANGLESEach with upright interior walls: the largest of fairly even and translucent hue; the second showing a pale lavender patch in the translucent matrix; the third showing a slightly opaque white vein in the translucent matrix; the thinnest with a greater proportion of grayish-white to the translucent matrix. 2 5/16, 2 5/16, 2 1/4 and 2 1/4in (5.9, 5.9, 5.8 and 5.8cm) inner diameters

US$2,000 - 3,000

9229TWO JADEITE BANGLESBoth of similar upright form and translucent greenish-white matrix, the larger with icy white inclusions predominating, the smaller showing more vivid green veins. 2 3/16 and 2 1/8in (5.5 and 5.4cm) interior diameters

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9230A GROUP OF JADE, HARDSTONE AND GLASS JEWELRYIncluding two bangles, the larger with raised relief decoration; the third a cloudy white jade bi with convex walls on each side; the fourth a thumb ring with faceted walls; two white jade thumb rings, one with an applied carnelian oval cabochon; the seventh a mottled greenish white jadeite ring, the green vein undercut as a tiny sparrow; the eighth a jasper jade ring lined in gold stamped 14K; the last a small glass toroid ring imitating mottled greenish white jadeite. 2 5/16 and 2 1/4in (6.2 and 5.8cm) interior diameters of bangles

US$1,000 - 1,500


9231A GROUP OF SIX JADE CARVINGSThe first an elaborately reticulated roundel finished on both sides with a shou-character surrounded by dragons, a bat, lingzhi fungus and a composite flower head; the second a floriform roundel finished on one side as a six-petal blossom surrounded by chrysanthemum petals; the third a domed ring carved with two addorsed cranes; and three cylindrical archer’s rings without decoration (some with minor chips). 3in (7.7cm) diameter of the first

US$1,200 - 1,800


9232A GROUP OF EIGHT JADE, HARDSTONE AND HORN RINGSThe two jade rings each showing decoration in raised relief; the third and largest of horn; the fourth with green ‘moss agate’ markings; the fifth of agate carved with a stylized flowering branch using the brown and green markings for flowers; the three remaining rings carved from various shades of pale to dark brown agate (some with chips or polished chips). 1 to 1 1/4in (2.5 to 3.2cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

9233A GROUP OF TWELVE JADE AND HARDSTONE THUMB RINGSIn varied hues, three carved with raised plant or animal motifs; three showing inscriptions in raised or incised relief; two combining inscriptions with animal life; four without decoration including lapis lazuil, mottled green jadeite and mottled olive green and brown hardstone; the last of unusual form with concave walls, the white hardstone matrix with tiny black inclusions (some with chips, polished areas). 7/8 to 1 1/8in (2.3 to 2.9cm)

US$2,000 - 3,000

9234A GROUP OF SIX GLASS, AGATE AND JADE THUMB RINGSThe first of dark brown and pale green jade, carved in relief with a flowering branch; the second and largest of gray cameo agate with the russet layer to the front carved as the young Liu Hai; the third of gray and white striated agate; the three remaining rings of glass, one imitating white jade, the second imitating gold stone, the third with black spots in amber and white swirl (some with chips and polished areas). 1 to 1 1/4in (2.5 to 3.2cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

9235A GROUP OF SIX JADE, HARDSTONE AND LACQUER THUMB RINGSThe first carved in the shape of an archaic cong; the second carved in high relief with a bird and feline forming the front; the third incised with a bat and ribboned auspicious symbols; the black lacquer ring inlaid with silver wire characters in seal script; the remaining two thumb rings without decoration (some with chips). 3/4 to 1in (2 to 2.5cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

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9236A GROUP OF FOURTEEN SMALL JADE DECORATIONSIncluding three hairpins, the largest of curving strap shape with volute finial, now drilled and mounted as a pendant on a necklace strung with one hardstone bead and multiple purple glass beads; the second and third hairpins each with a reticulated finial above a short blade shaped body, one of white and the other of mottled green hue; the fourth a mottled green and white jade finial undercut as birds and lotus plants, now with 14K gold suspension loop and wires; two reticulated pendant plaques of young boys; four other pendant plaques that include a dragon, a fish, a pair of pea pods on a stalk and a bat hovering on a peach branch; and four rings, three of saddle type, the fourth and smallest with convex exterior and upright interior walls. 4 3/8 in (11.1cm) the largest hairpin

US$1,000 - 1,500


9237A GROUP OF THREE JADE GARMENT HOOKSThe largest detailed with a striated mane and raised vertebrae on the deeply undercut chilong that faces the dragon head hook with drilled jaw, the button on the reverse carved as a flower head, the stone with pale russet patches; the second with a drilled jaw through the dragon head hook facing a deeply undercut chilong, the button on the reverse of oval form (minor chips); the third undercut with a chilong grasping a curving stem in its mouth as it faces the dragon head hook, an oval button on the reverse and pale greenish cast to the stone. 5 1/8 to 4in (13 to 10cm) long

US$1,500 - 2,000

9238A GROUP OF FIVE JADE AND HARDSTONE GARMENT HOOKSThe first with an open-jawed dragon head as the hook, facing a phoenix flying amid clouds in delicate raised relief across the swelling handle; the second with a dragon head hook facing a curving strap handle engraved with a panel of C-scrolls; the third depicting a crested dragon head hook with exaggerated eyes facing the swelling handle; the fourth of mottled dark russet hue, carved as a young dragon head with a single undercut horn facing the swelling handle; the last of pale gray-green hue with a bird-like hook facing the swelling handle (some with surfaces re-polished). 3 1/2 to 2 3/4in (9 to 7cm) long

US$800 - 1,200

9239TWO CELADON JADE BELT HOOKS WITH METAL MOUNTSLATE QING DYNASTY Both carved in high relief with delicately incised linear details to depict the curling tail of a young chilong facing the dragon-head hook, the curving handle reversed by an oblong button, the matrix of grayish tinge; one mounted on a letter opener stamped sterling; the other mounted on an incomplete white metal handle. 3 3/4in (9.5cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500

9240A JADE-MOUNTED SILVER HAND MIRRORTHE JADES QING DYNASTY The oval silver frame chased with emblems of the Eight Immortals and mounted with jadeite and colored stone cabochons that surround a greenish-white jade oval plaque carved in relief with a young immortal holding a vase that issues auspicious bats and clouds, the mirror handle using a greenish-white jade belt hook with dragon head hook facing a curving handle with a squared tip and an oval button on the reverse, the metal mounts stamped silver. 11in (28cm) length overall

US$4,000 - 6,000

9241A CARVED JADE RAMThe recumbent figure posed with its head turned backward, its legs deeply undercut and all surfaces polished to a bright luster, the pale green stone marked with tiny black and opaque white inclusions. 3in (7.6cm) long

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9242TWO MUGHAL STYLE CARVED JADE ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ DISHES18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY Each shallow dish carved with rows of overlapping petals radiating from a flower head, the underside similarly decorated with a gently curved rim forming the foot, the pale grayish-green stone displaying color variations and natural fissure lines. 5 1/4in (13.4cm) diameter

US$800 - 1,200

Provenance acquired from Sotheby’s, by repute

9243A CARVED SPINACH JADE STANDOf circular form imitating an open chrysanthemum flower and possibly carved in two sections, the raised petals forming the top and short waist that fits over the spreading base of ring shape with scalloped aprons joining the four curving legs (crack through base). 4 1/8in (10.5cm) diameter

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM JADESTONE, PORTLAND, OREGON

9244A CARVED JADE SEALThe pale greenish white matrix of square section with a deeply undercut dragon forming the finial, the base incised with six characters (chipped). 1 5/8in (4.2cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500


9245A RUSSET AND WHITE JADE WASHEROf circular form with handles carved as elephant heads projecting from the concave walls shallowly carved and incised with dragons amid clouds in a band above the tall spreading foot, the translucent matrix of faint greenish-white hue with contrasting russet veins, retaining throughout some natural surface depressions and fissures (chipped). 6 5/8in (16.8cm) length across the handles

US$2,000 - 3,000

9246A MUGHAL-STYLE JADE TEAPOT AND COVERThe body of inverted pear form carved in high relief with shou medallions and composite blossoms amid curling leaves and tendrils above a band of upright petals along the foot ring, the curves of the handle repeated in a reticulated bridge joining the spout to the waisted neck, the domed cover topped with a globular finial above a band of flower petals and the pale greenish-white matrix showing some cloudy white inclusions (minor chips). 5 1/8in (13cm) high

US$3,000 - 5,000

9247A CELADON JADE CARVINGCarved as two young boys with a broom and water bucket washing the back of an elephant with its head sharply turned to the left and a lingzhi branch held in its trunk; the pale gray-green matrix showing white inclusions. 4in (10cm) high

US$6,000 - 8,000

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9248A JADE AND SILVER-WIRE INLAID HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTER19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The three ovoid convex jade plaques carved in relief to depict boy immortals in rocky and cloudy celestial gardens from stone of grayish white hue, attached to the central stave figured in grain of dense and dark whorl curved in standard shape and inlaid in an intricate ground of shou characters (repaired). 21 1/4in (54cm) long

US$4,000 - 6,000

9249NO LOT


9250A PAIR OF LARGE WOOD-FRAMED JADEITE TABLE SCREENSEach a thinly sectioned rectangle of opaque white stone mottled with veins of bright to dark leaf green, the back finished flat and line-incised with a leafy branch and each front carved in rounded relief with a garden setting, one showing a scholar playing the qin at his study window while glimpsing a beauty standing under a fruit-filled tree, the other panel showing the two figures standing together to look at the folding fan he has opened while a young servant lurks in the background; each jadeite panel set within a lacquered wood frame with reticulated leaf scroll designs that repeat on the pieced wood display stand. 22 x 14 1/2in (56 x 37cm) sight dimensions of each panel 38 1/8in (97cm) overall height of wood frame and stand

US$6,000 - 10,000

9251A MOTTLED GREEN AND LAVENDER JADEITE BRUSH POTRendered as a large compressed stalk of bamboo rising from a group of scholar’s rocks amid other smaller leafy stalks of bamboo supporting groups of perched birds, the stone of light purple hue with isolated brilliant patches of apple green, many utilized by the lapidary as the plumage of the birds or sprays of leaves (chipped and repaired). 9in (23cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

9252A LARGE PIECED JADEITE CENSER AND PAGODA-FORM CENSERThe censer carved in high relief and undercut with large loose rings hanging from the dragon head handles and smaller rings suspended from smaller animal heads on the sides and loops on the reticulated two-section base, the two-story pagoda cover topped with an elaborately perforated finial, reticulated bells hanging form the eaves of the curving roofs and loose rings hanging from the balustrade. 26 7/8in (68cm) height of censer and cover 30 3/8in (77cm) height including lacquered wood stand

US$7,000 - 10,000

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9253A CARVED WHITE JADE NECKLACEStrung with twenty beads of flattened oval form, each delicately finished in low relief and incised with a design of brocade fabric tied with a bow, some beads showing pale golden-yellow patches in the matrix; gold clap stamped 14K. 16in (40.7cm) opened length of strung beads

US$1,500 - 2,000

9254AN ASSEMBLED JADE NECKLACE AND EARRINGSThe necklace of knotted silk cord combining ovoid beads with a pair of reticulated jade double-ring earrings and a rectangular jade plaque reticulated with the Hehe Twins attached to a single three-section reticulated jade earring that forms a pendant below; the earrings made from a pair of reticulated jade fragments, each of a figure amid foliage, possibly the finial sections from hairpins, now attached to white metal hinge mounts stamped Japan. 14in (35.5cm) overall length of necklace

US$1,000 - 1,500

9255TWO ASSEMBLED JADE AND BLUE GLASS BEAD NECKLACESThe larger necklace using a two-section metal belt buckle as the clasp for knotted strings of glass beads with carved details joined to three circular reticulated jade plaques, each finished to one side; the smaller necklace constructed with silk threads joining smooth glass beads to a pair of three-section reticulated jade earrings and a deeply undercut octagonal jade plaque. 15 3/4 and 13in (40 and 33cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500

9256A RETICULATED JADE LANDSCAPE BOULDEROf ovoid silhouette, carved and undercut with three scholars gathered around a table below trees, distant pavilions and clouds on a craggy hillside reversed by a solitary scholar enjoying the view of a watercourse, a temple rising behind him and the rock beneath him inscribed xing le tu (a picture of the pleasure of travel); the pale greenish-white matrix of even color with some cloudy white inclusions. 8in (20.2cm) high

US$2,500 - 4,000

9257AN INSCRIBED JADEITE VASEElegantly modeled with a circular flared rim and waisted neck rising from a body of ovoid section and inverted pear shape, one side bearing one of the Qianlong emperor’s poems extolling magnolia flowers incised and colored in gilt; the matrix of light green mottled with brown patches and apple green veins (minor rim chips). 4 1/2in (11.5cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

9258A GREEN HARDSTONE CRANESThe facing pair cut from a mottled green matrix with a black vein used for the tail feathers of each bird standing with slender legs partially supported by foliage rising from the rocky base now attached to a pieced wood stand (both repaired). 11 1/4in (28.5cm) height including wood stands

US$600 - 800

9259AN APPLE GREEN JADE PENDANTThinly sectioned and carved in high relief as an insect crawling over two peapods, the translucent stone showing pale to rich apple green patches; now mounted with tiny pearls in a 14K gold brooch and an Italian 14K gold chain necklace. 1 3/4in (4.5cm) length of jade

US$800 - 1,200

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9260A GROUP OF SIX HARDSTONE AND BAITONG CUPSCarved from likely a type of serpentine and mounted on footed lotus form stands and covered by domical lids with coral colored glass finials (losses); together with a small dagger enclosed within an incised bone sheathe mounted upon a carved nephrite hilt. 6 1/4in (16cm) height of cups inclusive of lids; 13 3/4in (35cm) length of dagger

US$1,000 - 1,500

PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION

9261A GILT DECORATED SERPENTINE BOWL, COVER AND STANDQIANLONG MARK Each thinly sectioned and painted in gilt enamel: the bowl with flared rim and deep well raised on a square-cut foot ring, painted with a composite lotus flower and leaf scroll band on the exterior walls, the recessed base bearing a four-character mark possibly reading Qianlong yu jian in red enamel; the stand painted with a similar lotus flower and leaf scroll band on the inside edge of the rim, the shallow well reversed by a concave base within the foot pad; the cover painted with three dragons striding amid leafy scrolls and a floriform roundel (wear to gilt, assembled). 4 1/8in (10.5cm) diameter of bowl

US$1,500 - 2,000


9262A GROUP OF FIVE JADE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGSThe first an oval greenish-white jade cup carved as a lotus leaf rising amid the deeply undercut stems of lotus flowers and leaves, with attached reticulated wood display stand; the second a greenish-white jade rectangular jade belt buckle, the russet-stained face carved in high relief as a pair of dragons facing a flaming pearl, the reverse showing remains of a button and hook that are no longer preserved; the third a russet-stained archaistic jade rhyton cup of zoomorphic shape with altered surfaces; the fourth a moss agate shallow bowl shaped as a lotus leaf supporting a frog and snail as well as another crustacean carved from an opaque straw colored vein in the matrix (chipped); the fifth a recumbent ox with transverse drill hole through the snout carved from a hematite pebble (deep hairline fissures). 5 1/2in (14cm) length of jade lotus leaf cup

US$1,500 - 2,000

9263A CARVED CORAL FIGURE OF GUANYINOf Chinese or Japanese manufacture, the tallest fork of the branch worked to depict the bodhisattva below a parrot suspending mala beads in front of the ovoid nimbus reversing her high chignon, surrounded by the other forks rendered as her attendants Xiao Longnu and Shancai Tongzi, all supported by a writhing sinuous dragon. 15 1/2in (39.5cm) length of coral 11 1/2in (29.2cm) height of coral

US$2,000 - 3,000

9264A CORAL CARVING OF THE EIGHT IMMORTALSOf Chinese or Japanese manufacture, the forked branch carved to depict five of the figures observing Li Tieguai and Lu Dongbin’s game of chess beside a boy attendant meant to be Lan Caihe, all within a writhing sinuous dragon emerging from churning fish-filled waves. 11in (28cm) length of coral exclusive of stand

US$2,000 - 3,000

9265A CARVED CORAL FIGURE OF SHOULAOOf Chinese or Japanese manufacture, the wizened figure with typical protruding cranium holding a peach in his right hand and a staff suspending a double gourd and a scroll in his left surrounded by a rocky grove of pine branches and cranes (minor losses). 9 3/4in (24.7cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

9266A STONE TABLE SCREENPossibly a variety of Songhua, the stone of striated green hue and carved in a horizontal rectangular shape, covered to one side in colored soapstone overlay to depict birds and flowers, supported by a likely associated wood and bone stand. 7 7/8in (20cm) height of screen exclusive of stand

US$1,500 - 2,500

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CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES FROM THE MARCIA J. HOWARD COLLECTION

9267A GREEN AND RUSSET JADE SNUFF BOTTLE1780-1880 Of thin-section, worked with a green-toned matrix with rich russet inclusions, carved on one side with a bearded farmer seated next to his tools in a deep valley with rocks and pine trees, the reverse featuring a contemplative sage standing under a pine tree with his attendant holding a peach branch in front of rocks. 2 7/16in (6.2cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

Provenance Robert Hall, 19 October 2006

9268A REALGAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1780-1830 The oval bottle with a waisted neck, flat lip, the bright orange body cast with red and green patterns simulating realgar. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

Provenance Robert Hall, 19th October 1987 Illustrated Robert Hall, Chinese Snuff Bottles Exhibition, no.17

9269A FINE HAIR CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1850 Of rounded square form, with a cylindrical neck, finely finished recessed lip, oval foot ring, the surfaces undecorated, the transparent smoky matrix displaying black fine hair-like inclusions (rim chipped). 2 7/16 (6.3cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

Provenance Y. F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1 November 1978

9270A CARVED CHALCEDONY ‘LOTUS AND BATS’ SNUFF BOTTLE1850-1920 Well-hollowed, with a waisted neck and flat lip, short, rounded oval foot ring, carved in relief around the sides depicting a lotus pond with geese and bats; the stone of a gray tone marked with russet inclusions. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9271A MACARONI CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLE1850-1930 The square form bottle with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, slightly spreading oval foot ring, the narrow sides flanked with mock lion mask-and-ring handles (chips). 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$600 - 800

Provenance Gump’s, San Francisco, 14 June 1977 Illustrated International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society, Journal, June 1979, front cover

9272A CARVED LAPIS LAZULI SNUFF BOTTLE20th century The flattened baluster bottle supported by a tall foot, carved in high relief and undercut to one narrow side with two mythical beasts; the sapphire blue stone suffused with metallic specks and dark color inclusions. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$600 - 900

Provenance China Arts Trading Co., Chicago, 28 July 1975

9273A FOSSILIFEROUS STONE ‘TOAD’ SNUFF BOTTLE20th century The amphibian depicted recumbent in smoothly polished stone. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$500 - 700

9274A CONJOINED HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Executed from a pale tan color stone marked with dark brown streaks and gray patches, the surfaces undecorated. 1 7/8in (4.8cm) high

US$400 - 600

9275A TURQUOISE BLUE GLAZED AND RETICULATED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE1800-1880 The double-layered ovoid body standing on an oval foot ring, with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, the outer layer carved in openwork with flower-heads between patterned borders, all covered in turquoise blue glaze except the foot pad. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

Provenance Robert Kleiner, Belfont Company (Hong Kong), Ltd.

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9276A CONJOINED PORCELAIN ‘ZHONGKUI AND DEMON’ SNUFF BOTTLEHongxian nian zhi mark, 1916-1920 The ‘demon queller’ and his prey rendered humorously in overglaze enamels. 1 15/16in (4.9cm) high

US$600 - 800

9277A THREE-COLOR OVERLAY DECORATED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1850 Of rounded form, its neck slightly narrowing towards a wide mouth, flat lip, carefully recessed foot, the yellowish-brown bottle decorated with green, red, and yellow overlays and carved to one side to present bat and lingzhi, reversed with a large leafy pomegranate. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

Provenance purchased from Robert Hall, 12th October 1991 formerly in the Marian Meyer Collection, no. 561 Illustrated Robert Hall, Chinese Snuff Bottles II including an important selection from the Marian Meyer Collection, London, 1989, no. 127

9278A BLUE OVERLAY DECORATED CLEAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1800-1880 The slender bottle with sloping shoulders, standing upon a well-finished oval foot ring, the front and back worked with sapphire-blue overlays, finely carved on one side with a cat and a butterfly, and the reverse depicting a large vase containing a leafy orchid and a lingzhi branch tied with tasseled coins, with a tiny bird perched on rocks nearby; all in contrast to a clear ground. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

Provenance Robert Hall, 30 September 1992

9279A MULTI-COLOR OVERLAY ‘SNOWFLAKE’ GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1820-1880 Of compressed globular form with a waisted neck, flat and thin lip, the body applied with various color overlays, worked to present insects hovering over a lotus pond with golden fish, a carefully carved lotus leaf forming the foot. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9280A RED OVERLAY DECORATED MILKY WHTE GLASS ‘GOURD’ SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1850 The rounded bottle with a waisted neck, flat lip, carved through the red overlay against a milky-white ground with leafy gourds and slender tendrils. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9281A RED OVERLAY ‘SNOWFLAKE’ GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1830-1880 Of thin rectangular form, with a waisted neck, wide mouth and splayed oval foot ring, carved through the red overlay with animals and bamboo to the front and back (rim chipped). 2 9/16in (6.7cm) high

US$500 - 800

9282A MULTI-COLOR OVERLAY MILKY WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1820-1880 The opaque white bottle of tapering ovoid form, rising to a slightly recessed lip, the side walls carved through multi-color overlays to one side with a ruyi scepter next to a vase containing grains and a staff tied with a golden fish, the reverse depicting leafy double-gourds surrounded by bats and a butterfly; with a green overlay foot ring. 2 3/4in (7cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9283AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS ‘CATS AND DOG’ SNUFF BOTTLEChen Runpu (b. 1946), dated 1988 Of rectangular form with a spreading oval foot, finely painted on one side with two cats and butterflies in a pleasant garden setting, the verso depicting a dog standing by rocks and bamboo, both sides with matching titles of the paintings, signed Runpu, dated wuchen (1988), with multiple red seals (lacking spoon). 3 1/8in (8cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9284AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLELiu Kunyan (b. 1952), dated 1988 Painted to the front and reverse with female figures and young boys in an outdoor setting, one side inscribed, signed Kunyan, dated wuchen (1988), with two painted red seals; the narrow sides flanked with two raised lion mask-and-ring handles. 2 3/4in (7cm) high

US$600 - 900

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JOANNA LAU SULLIVAN

9285TWO MOLDED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES1850-1920 One covered in turquoise-blue glaze, molded with nine Buddhist lions chasing ‘brocade’ balls amid cloud scrolls, the other yellow glazed, decorated with two rampant dragons striding through clouds and ocean waves. 2 1/2 and 2 3/8in (6.4 and 6cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

9286TWO FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLESLate 19th/early 20th century The first molded with the Eighteen Luohan in a mountainous setting, each with his attribute, all against a black ground except the lip and recessed foot covered in white glaze, the foot pad unglazed; the second a pear form bottle, molded and enameled on both sides with potted flowers and auspicious objects in archaic vessels (rim chipped). 2 1/4 and 2 5/8in (5.7 and 6.7cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,500

9287A MOLDED AND ENAMELED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE1860-1920 Of ovoid form with a long, waisted neck, flat lip, molded with fictional figures possibly from Bai She Zhuan (Legend of the White Snake), the recessed foot bearing an apocryphal Qianlong nian zhi mark (chips to rims). 3in (7.6cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,500

9288TWO MOLDED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES1800-1930 The first a white glazed bottle, in the form of a squirrel and grapes, the second an enameled bottle, designed as a large lotus leaf with carefully detailed veins and a bundle of stalks topped with a lotus pod and buds, the sides painted with insects (lacking stopper). 3in (7.6cm) long

US$1,200 - 1,500

9289TWO ‘FIGURAL’ SNUFF BOTTLES19th century The first a gilt and black glazed porcelain bottle molded to imitate gilt bronze, decorated with a continuous scene of figures engaged in various activities in a mountain surrounded village, the oval foot ring bearing a gilt-painted Qianlong nian zhi mark in seal script (chips); the second a bronze and gilt embellished bottle, one side with a raised design depicting a scholar viewing a scroll with his attendant, the reverse etched with a peacock (stopper stuck in neck). 2 3/4 and 2 5/8in (7 and 6.7cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9290THREE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES1850-1930 The first realistically molded and glazed as an ear of a sweet corn; the second a mauve color glazed cylindrical bottle molded with a gnarled prunus tree bearing numerous blossoms; the third a cylindrical bottle molded with a pair of doves between bamboo and a lingzhi plant, the recessed foot incised with a apocryphal Chenghua mark (hairline cracks to foot ring). 2 1/2 to 2 3/4in (6.4 to 7cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9291AN ENAMELED AND GILT DECORATED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE1820-1880 The rounded bottle painted to the main sides within red and gold color bands with fictional scenes, the narrow sides with floral decoration between a thin, gold painted neck and a spreading foot (wear, small restoration to foot). 2 9/16in (6.6cm) high

US$700 - 1,000

9292A MOLDED AND ENAMELED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE1796-1850 Of ovoid form, its waisted neck decorated with a leiwen band, flat and brown glazed lip, the body crisply molded with nine Buddhist lions chasing ‘brocade’ balls amid clouds, with ruyi lappets at the shoulder and foot, the raised concave foot bearing the character Qian inscribed within a double square (wear to enamels, small chips to foot rim). 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9293A POLYCHROME ENAMELED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE1880-1930 The ovoid bottle with a cylindrical neck, rounded lip, oval foot ring, painted around the side walls with an undulating dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amidst clouds. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

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9294A CARVED NATURAL PEBBLE FORM JADE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH GILT WASHED INSCRIPTIONSDated by inscription Jiaqing yihai (1815) The pale celadon patches within the russet skin carved as three birds at the base of one side and two birds perched on a branch on the other. 3 1/2in (8.9cm) high

US$10,000 - 20,000

9295TWO CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLES1860-1920 The first a natural pebble form bottle (spoon stuck in neck); the second of compressed globular form, well-hollowed, incised and carved in relief with figures in a landscape with a pavilion (small chips); both bottles executed from stones of variegated gray and russet coloration. 2 7/8in (4.8cm) height of each

US$1,500 - 3,000

9296TWO CARVED CAMEO CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLES1860-1940 Each well-hollowed, of rounded square form standing upon an oval foot ring, with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, utilizing the deeper color inclusions in the stone, one carved with a young boy playing a flute on a buffalo, the other depicting a farmer trying to catch a chicken with a straw hat. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) height of each

US$1,500 - 2,500

9297A RUSSET AND GREEN JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Modeled as a melon with lobbed sides issuing from undercut woody branches bearing leaves and an additional melon, one side decorated with a bat; the stone of russet and green coloration mottled with diversified shades. 2in (5.1cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,500

9298A SMOKY ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE1880-1940 Of tapering ovoid form, with a straight neck, flat lip, oval foot ring, the front and back carved within recessed medallions with fu and shou characters (minute chips). 2 1/8in (5.5cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,500

9299A JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE1880-1940 Of moon flask form standing upon a waisted, square foot ring, with a cylindrical neck, recessed lip, each main side with a raised and slightly convex roundel, separated by two loops carved in relief at the narrow sides; the seaweed green stone mottled with russet and paler color inclusions (tiny chips at rim). 2in (5.1cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9300A ‘DOUBLE-GOURD’ JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE20th century The sides carved in relief and undercut with leafy branches and tendril scrolls; the faint green matrix cast with large patches of bright apple-green and paler inclusions. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9301THREE CARVED CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLES20th century Including a baluster form bottle with two faux lion mask handles at shoulders, one side carved in relief with a large bird swooping towards a prey animal (tiny chips); a peach-shaped bottle carved from a caramel colored stone, with raised design around the sides presenting two bearded scholars near an incense burner and auspicious objects, further decorated with two bats (small chips at mouth and foot rims); and a bottle of oval profile, one side carved through the russet coat in the mostly gray-toned matrix, possibly depicting Liu Hai standing near his basket, with a bat nearby. 2 3/16 to 2 5/16in (5.6 to 5.9cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9302A CONJOINED GRAYISH-WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE1850-1940 Well-hollowed, carved as two conjoined melons enmeshed within leafy branches, decorated with a smaller melon on one side, with a butterfly and a tiny insect carved in low relief; the grayish stone displaying some russet areas (chips). 1 7/8in (4.8cm) high

US$1,200 - 2,000

9303A FOSSILIFEROUS SNUFF BOTTLE1850-1930 Of compressed form, with a cylindrical neck, recessed lip, flared oval foot ring, the narrow sides with two raised mock lion mask-and-ring handles; the pale grayish stone displaying diamond and chrysanthemum-head patterns, with a dark gray band surrounding the shoulder (tiny chips). 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9304A QUARTZ SNUFF BOTTLELate 19th/20th century Of rounded square form with a cylindrical neck, recessed lip, protruding oval foot, the purple brown matrix with variegated shades and natural fissure lines (lacking spoon, pinpoint nicks). 2in (5.1cm) high

US$600 - 800

9305A BLACK AND WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Of tapering ovoid form with a cylindrical neck, recessed lip and foot, the front and back utilizing the white portion in the evenly-hued black stone, carved with the Hehe twins and bats in a rocky mountainous setting. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high

US$600 - 800

9306A TURQUOISE SNUFF BOTTLE1880-1940 The side walls carved in high relief and undercut with an attendant standing next to a scholar sitting under a pine tree in a magical garden with a squirrel and parrot on elaborate rocks (small chips). 2 3/4in (7cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9307A TWO-COLOR OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Of rounded rectangular form with a waisted neck, recessed lip, short, oval foot ring, the body of grayish-white and pale russet tones resembling chalcedony, with applied honey and dark brown overlays, carved with a fisherman and a horseman on the main sides, separated by serrated rocks (mouth rim chipped). 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$500 - 700

9308A CARVED MINIATURE CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLEOf ovoid form, supported by a recessed oval foot, the surfaces of the bottle with an uneven contour, one side carved through the opaque russet stratum in the stone, depicting a galloping horse exhaling vapor below the sun (chip at rim, stopper glued to neck). 1 5/8in (4.2cm) high

US$600 - 800

9309A CAMEO CHALCEDONY ‘FISH’ SNUFF BOTTLE1820-1930 Well-hollowed, the rounded square form bottle with a slightly flared neck, recessed lip, oval foot ring, one side utilizing the russet layer in the pale gray-toned matrix carved in relief with a carp and two lotus blossoms issuing from a lotus root. 2 3/8in (6cm) high

US$600 - 800

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9310AN OVERLAY DECORATED YELLOW GLASS SNUFF BOTTLEYangzhou School, 1850-1920 The rectangular bottle with sloping shoulders, rising to a cylindrical neck, flat lip, oval foot ring, the lemon-yellow ground with thinly applied red and dark brown overlays, delicately carved with a lotus pond and dragonflies to one side, reversed with butterflies hovering over flower blossoms and rocks, with a rooster nearby, separated by two faux animal mask-and-ring handles (minute chips). 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$500 - 700

9311A GOLD AVENTURINE-SPLASHED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1820 Of compressed globular form with a waisted neck, splayed oval foot ring, the clear glass with a faint bluish-green tint suffused with tiny bubbles and sparkling gold splashes (lacking stopper, neck probably reduced in size). 2in (5.1cm) high

US$500 - 700

9312A RED OVERLAY ‘SNOWFLAKE’ GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1780-1860 Of compressed globular form with a waisted neck, flat lip, carved through the layer of red overlay depicting figures on a carriage under a parasol or riding an immortal deer companied by an attendant, with pine and blooming prunus trees rising from craggy rocks surrounding a spreading oval foot ring (chips). 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9313A RED OVERLAY CLEAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1900-1950 The ovoid bottle with a slightly spreading neck, recessed lip, splayed foot ring, its clear ground in contrast to the cranberry-red overlay, carved to the front and back with a bat above a leafy peach branch (small chips to lip). 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$400 - 600

9314AN INSIDE-PAINTED GLASS ‘GUANYIN’ CABINET BOTTLEWang Xisan School, 2008 The flattened oval bottle painted similarly to both sides with the Guanyin seated in royal ease on rocks, her benign face framed by a bright full moon, both sides titled, dated wuzi (2008), signed shuangyu at Xisan Painting Institute (lacking spoon). 3 1/4in (8.4cm) high

US$2,000 - 4,000

9315A CANTON ENAMEL ON COPPER SNUFF BOTTLE1880-1950 Each main side of the ovoid bottle featuring a raised panel, framing children in a garden, set off against a sapphire blue ground filled with blossoms and scrolls, the lip and foot pad exposing the reddish copper (wear, losses, degraded). 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high

US$500 - 700

9316TWO METAL SNUFF BOTTLES19th century The first a black coated bronze bottle in the form of a moon flask, its neck narrowing towards a thin lip, with a raised and splayed foot, the opposing panels on the front and back with lightly engraved and gilt washed shou medallions separated by raised designs at shoulders and additional gilt decorations (wear, losses to gilt); the second a spade form silver bottle with enameled decoration of the ‘Eight Buddhist Emblems’ amongst cloud scrolls (wear, loss to enamel on foot). 2 1/4 and 2 5/8in (5.7 and 6.7cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9317THREE CARVED JADE SNUFF BOTTLES19th century The first a well-hollowed pebble form bottle, carved in low relief with leafy branches bearing a large melon and tendril scrolls, the mouth presented as a flower-head; the second an ovoid bottle with a short, waisted neck, flat lip, one of its narrow sides utilizing the darker portion of the stone carved in high relief with a split-tailed chilong; the third a well-detailed toggle carved as a bird over a large lotus pod with seeds, the top with a large lotus leaf sheltering a lotus blossom and a bundle of leafy stalks, the toggle now drilled as a bottle (one lacking stopper, one spoon stuck in neck). 2in (5.1cm) height of first bottle

US$3,000 - 5,000

9318TWO CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES19th century Each of rounded square form, a cylindrical neck, and an oval foot ring, one is of dark amber tone carved through the russet skin with three rams, the other of icy-grey tone carved through the opaque gray skin with plum blossom. 2 3/8 and 2 5/8in (7 and 6.8cm) high

US$3,000 - 5,000

9319TWO CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES19th century Each of rounded square form with a cylindrical neck and an oval foot ring: one of the bottles carved in relief with Hehe Erxian; the other with wufu hehe (five blessings), both using the dark inclusions in the gray-tinged honey color stone. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$3,000 - 5,000

9320TWO CARVED CAMEO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES19th century Each of rounded form with a cylindrical neck, an oval foot ring and a matrix of pale honey tone: one carved through the russet skin to present Liuhai and his toad (damage), the other carved with two horses. 2 1/4 and 2 3/8in (5.8 and 7cm) high

US$2,500 - 3,500

9321THREE CARVED SNUFF BOTTLES19th century and later Including two chalcedony bottles, one utilizing the russet layer in the stone, carved similarly in relief to the front and reverse with a scholar and his attendant pondering under a pine tree, framed by two faux lion mask-and-ring handles at shoulders, the slightly convex foot with an incised ‘wen wan’ mark within the oval foot ring; the second featuring a bat and cloud scrolls, the stone of a grayish tone with russet patches; the third an amethyst bottle carved in high relief and undercut to the side walls with leafy branches issuing from rockwork (small chips). 2 1/2in (6.4cm) height of first

US$1,200 - 1,800

9322A JADE SNUFF BOTTLEWell-hollowed, the rounded rectangular bottle with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, splayed oval foot ring, each main side carved in relief with a dragon-like creature with densely incised mane; the evenly hued stone with a faint celadon tint (lacking stopper, tiny chips). 2 13/16in (7.2cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9323A CARVED JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Well-hollowed, the tapering ovoid bottle with a cylindrical neck, flat lip, oval foot ring, the exterior walls carved in rounded relief depicting magpies perching on blooming prunus branches, one side further decorated with double-gourds; the pale green stone displaying variegated shades and marked with russet patches. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9324TWO CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLESThe first carved in the form of a frog, the grayish stone with numerous patches of opaque brown and moss-green coloration; the second, 19th century, of slightly tapering rectangular form, well-hollowed, finished with a recessed lip and foot, each main side carefully carved within a conforming reserve with a double-happiness character, the ochre stone with some color variations (tiny nicks, both lacking stoppers). 2in (5.1cm) height of second bottle

US$1,000 - 1,500

9325TWO CARVED JADE SNUFF BOTTLESthe first a tapering bottle decorated with cloud scrolls, the stone of white, pale greenish-white, russet tones, marked with dark specks and natural fissure lines; the second of rounded form, probably late 19th/early 20th century, well-hollowed, with a waisted neck, recessed lip, flat oval foot, decorated with basket-woven patterns, the stone with a pale celadon tinge and exhibiting some icy inclusions. 2 1/2 and 2in (6.4 and 5.1cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500


9326A CARVED HARDSTONE SNUFF BOTTLEIn the form of a Buddha’s hand citron with curving ‘fingers,’ the upper section of the bottle decorated with three bats; the stone of white and russet coloration (lacking stopper, small nicks). 3 1/4in (8.3cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9327A GREEN JADEITE ‘FLOWER AND BIRD’ SNUFF BOTTLE1880-1950 Carved in raised relief with flowering leafy branches. 1 7/8in (4.8cm) high

US$500 - 700


9328A MOTTLED PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE1850-1930 Of flattened spade form striated in natural inclusions. 2 1/4in (5.8cm) high

US$600 - 800

9329TWO INSIDE-PAINTED HAIR CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLES20th century Each featuring a birds and flower theme, one possibly from Ye Family Studio, bearing a Ye Zhongsan signature, dated renwu (1942), with a dedication inscription; the other bearing a Zhou Leyuan signature, dated and inscribed (tiny nicks). 1 3/4 and 2in (4.5 and 5.1cm) high

US$600 - 800

PROPERTY FROM THE CHARLES AND HARRIET LUCKMAN COLLECTION

9330A CHALCEDONY TRIPLE SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Of flattened ovoid form carved with three conjoined bodies, each supporting a waisted neck finished with a flat rim, the ensemble sharing a single oval foot with flat base; the matrix richly colored with veins of dark green, reddish purple and shades of gray. 2in (5.1cm) high

US$400 - 600


9331AN ASSEMBLED SOAPSTONE MINIATURE BOTTLEOf flattened double gourd shape formed from two thin soapstone sections glued together, the front and back faces of the lower lobe roughly finished; conforming stopper en suite. 3 1/2in (9cm) height overall (not pictured)

US$100 - 200

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9332SEVEN PAINTED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES19th/early 20th century Including four cylindrical bottles, all painted in underglaze blue and copper red, each presented with figures in a landscape (one with chips to foot rim), and three blue and white bottles, one of a straight cylindrical form decorated with flower heads amongst leafy scrolls, one of an ovoid form, painted with a boy holding a fan in a terrace, the third of square format, each side painted with a figural panel surrounded by leafy scrolls (two bottles lacking stoppers). 2 to 3 3/8in (5.1 to 8.6cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500

9333A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED SNUFF BOTTLEJingdezhen kilns, Daoguang four-character mark and of the period, 1821-1850 Of compressed globular form with a cylindrical neck, very subtly recessed lip, painted on one side with a medallion depicting the sun rising from roaming waves, the verso centered with an eagle on a protruding rock surrounded by lingzhi fungi springing from additional rocks; the underside with the iron-red mark in seal script within an oval foot ring (wear, lacking spoon). 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9334A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CABINET BOTTLE1820-1880 Molded in the shape of a miniature jar with a short waisted neck, flat lip, glazed interior, the side walls painted in underglaze blue with lotus blossoms and scrolls, the recessed foot bearing a Da Qing Yongzheng nian zhi mark in regular script within a conforming hexagonal foot ring, the foot pad left unglazed. 2 5/8in (6.7cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF ANNE M. SAVACOOL

9335THREE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES18th/19th century Including a four-color overlay ‘flower and insects’ snuff bottle (chipped); a brown glass bottle with fluidly carved red overlay chi dragons holding lingzhi branches; and an ovoid bottle, finely applied with rich ruby-red overlay, expertly carved to the front and back with paired dragons facing each other against a clear ground suffused with numerous bubbles (a small chip to rim, all lacking spoons). 2 to 2 15/16in (5.1 to 7.5cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500


9336FOUR CLOISONNÉ ENAMELED SNUFF BOTTLES19th/20th century Each with a matching stopper, including two bottles of rounded form, one decorated with classic lotuses and leafy scrolls in blue enamels of varied shades on a white ground, the second featuring two similar panels on main sides, depicting a ‘bogu’ theme, and potted flowers and painting scrolls in an archaic vessel; the third and fourth of thin sectioned bottles, one with a peony flower design, the other depicting parrots and blooming prunus on a turquoise green ground. 2 1/2in (6.4cm) height of each

US$1,000 - 1,500


9337A RED OVERLAID ‘DRAGON’ SNUFF BOTTLE1750-1850 Of tall narrow form surmounted by a cylindrical neck. 2 15/16in (7.4cm) high

US$400 - 600

PROPERTY FROM A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLECTION

9338TWO GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES IMITATING CHALCEDONY19th century Each of compressed globular form, supported by a rounded oval foot ring, with a slightly spreading neck, recessed lip, the body of a honey tone suffused with dark spots (tiny nicks). 2 3/8 and 2 1/2in (6 and 6.4cm) high

US$400 - 600

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CHINESE WORKS OF ART PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER

9339A CLOISONNÉ SEAL PASTE BOX AND A COVERQIANLONG SEVEN-CHARACTER MARK, 18TH CENTURY The slightly flared halves closing to form a flat globular container with a short foot, the cover enameled with four red flowers amid scrolls surrounding a central yellow flower, the box encircled by six identical small florets on a scrolling meander, the recessed base bearing the incised mark da Qing Qianlong nian zhi in a single line above the character xin (assembled, mark possibly added later). 2 3/4in (7cm) diameter

US$3,000 - 5,000

Compare two related boxes and covers, Qianlong marks and of the period, with similar shapes and treatment of the lotus scroll as the present lot, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, Voyages of Discovery. A Connoisseur’s Choice: Imperial Masterworks from a Private Portuguese Collection, sale 20393, 27 May 2012, lots 10 and 11. Provenance Bonhams, New York sale 22461, 14 September 2015, lot 8088


9340TWO ARCHAISTIC CLOISONNÉ CENSERSThe first, of handled bombé form raised upon three beast head legs and surmounted by a domical lid of reticulated gilt bat and smoke patterns beneath a lion dog finial; the second, of compressed globular form raised upon three tall tapered cylindrical legs and surmounted by a waisted neck and tall vertical handles, the exteriors covered in vine and lotus patterns. 9 1/2 and 10 1/4in (24 and 26cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500


9341A PAIR OF QUAIL-FORM CLOISONNÉ BOXESThe fitted halves closing to form irregularly ovoid birds depicted recumbent on small gilt feet, the exterior surfaces covered in stylized plumage and archaistic scrolling motifs on a turquoise ground. 7in (17.8cm) long

US$1,200 - 1,800


9342A GROUP OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMELED METAL VESSELSIncluding a pair of miniature ginger jars covered in the mille-fleur decoration; a square gu-form vase covered in yellow ground archaistic patterns and a globular five spout ‘tulip vase’ covered in yellow ground vine and lotus motifs; and a globular stick neck vase and an alms bowl, both covered in tight gilt spirals on a black ground. 9 3/4in (24.7cm) height of tallest (the tulip vase)

US$1,000 - 1,500


9343A GILT BRONZE MIRROR HOLDER IN THE SHAPE OF A QILINQING DYNASTY The elaborately horned mythical beast depicted recumbent and arching his neck to look towards the sky behind him, his side surmounted by a moon-shaped arch parallel to a flaring cloud flange designed to support a circular mirror (notable casting flaws). 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

Provenance the Burton H. Miller Collection, purchased in Taiwan in the 1950s, by repute For the Song or Yuan prototype to this mirror holder in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, see the cover of Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes (London: Bamboo, 1990).

PROPERTY FROM THE KARL VON HARYES COLLECTION

9344A CAST BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ARHATMING DYNASTY Possibly depicting Kasyapa as identified by his aged visage, the figure attired in typical monks robes holding his hands in a variant of the namaskara mudra upon a lotus plinth (casting flaws). 8 1/2in (21.5cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500


9345TWO BRONZE CUNDI-AVALOKITESVARA MIRRORSQING DYNASTY Each mirror cast in high relief with a depiction of the seated eighteen-armed bodhisattva as viewed from the back and surrounded by the Cundi dharani in Chinese characters, the reverse with the same dharani in lantsa script surrounding the reflective mirror surface (surface wear). 3 3/4in (9.5cm) diameters

US$2,500 - 4,000

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9347A PATINATED BRONZE CENSER WITH LION HEAD HANDLESQING DYNASTY The bombé walls supporting a pair of lively lion heads hollow cast with open jaws and prominent teeth, the tall foot finished with a raised string band along the lower edge and the recessed base bearing the six-character mark cast in regular script within a rectangular reserve (wear to patina and interior from use). 5 3/4in (14.5cm) length across the handles

US$1,000 - 1,500

9348AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF DECORATIONSIncluding two pairs of identification devices or tallies formed as fitted halves of recumbent tigers inlaid in inscriptions along the sides of the spine, in fitted storage box; and two molded ink cakes, one of white and one of red hues, each adorned in gilt figural motifs reversed by lengthy inscriptions, the white example bearing the attribution Hu Kaiwen molded in raised standard script along the side. [4] 3 3/4in (9.6cm) length of tallies 4in (10cm) length of larger ink cake;

US$1,000 - 1,500

9349A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE AND JAPANESE HAND WARMERS19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER The first of rectangular shape surmounted by a fitted lid reticulated in an elaborate mesh of repeating geometric patterns; the second of compressed globular form adorned in raised maple leaf/momiji designs and surmounted by a fitted lid reticulated in leaf motifs; the third of compressed globular form surmounted by a lid reticulated in blooming prunus motifs and bearing an impressed Xuande/Sentoku mark to the underside. 8in (20.3) width of first and largest over handles

US$1,200 - 1,800

9350A CAST BRONZE STICK NECK VASEComprised of a tall waisted neck supporting opposing dragon form handles atop a globular body adorned in raised dragon and smoke motifs all supported by a flat foot. 11in (28cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

9351TWO MIRRORSQING DYNASTY Now enclosing modern replacement mirrors within metal alloy frames suspending ruyi-shaped pendants; the first of ovoid shape adorned in turquoise and coral cabochons and incised in dragons and clouds to the reverse; the second of circular shape reversed by incised phoenix and flowers, adorned in a raised cartouches reading fugui jixiang (some cabochons lost, isolated verdigris). 17 1/4in (44cm) total height of ovoid example

US$1,000 - 1,500

9352A PAIR OF METAL STIRRUPSQING DYNASTY Each foot rest of elliptical form encircled by a raised lip incised in a leiwen band, suspended from an arching handle adorned in incised beast patterns below opposing dragon heads surrounding the rectangular saddle strap holes (wear to gilt). 6 1/4in (16cm) high

US$1,000 - 1,500


9353A METAL ALLOY SAMOVAR SETOf possible Russian manufacture, the hot water dispenser of cylindrical form and encircled by reticulated leiwen patterns and faintly cast to display the Loushi ming (‘Inscription to a Humble Dwelling’) by the Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi, together with a plate and six tiny cups. 14in (35.5cm) height of samovar inclusive of handles

US$800 - 1,200


9354A GROUP OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE METALWORKLATE QING PERIOD/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The first a pewter three-tier incense clock of square section with pierced cover, with incense grate stamper on the stamping tool stored inside one tier, the footed base stamped with a Guangzhou maker’s mark reading wang dou yong ji; the second a white brass compressed globular handwarmer with bamboo form hinged handle an domed cover cast in imitation of woven wire, the base without any maker’s marks; and three Japanese fifty-sen silver coins mounted into silver saucers, two coins dated Taisho 12 (1923), the third coin dated Taisho 15 (1926). 4 3.8in (11cm) height of incense clock 92oz combined weight of silver saucers

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9355A BAITONG TEAPOTLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD The tall handle surrounding a fitted circular lid and hardstone finial above a body of lobed hexagonal shape incised in alternating seasonal floral sprigs between poetic and archaistic inscriptions, the underside bearing cast makers’ marks reading dian tong and perhaps heng yi zi hao (scratches, dents). 6 1/4in (16cm) width over handles

US$1,000 - 1,500

PROPERTY FROM A NORTH AMERICAN ESTATE

9356AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF EXPORT SILVERLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD including a four-piece dresser set comprising one oval and one circular faced hand mirror, one clothes brush and one small rectangular tray with scalloped edges, chased in high relief with chrysanthemums and butterflies on a minutely pounced ground, an illegible Chinese character and ZEEWO in Roman capitals stamped on each piece; the fifth a circular covered box with similar chrysanthemum decoration but stamped on the base with one illegible character and WINGONCo in Roman capitals; the sixth a dragon-decorated umbrella handle with fu-character centering the globular finial, stamped WH,90 (possibly Wang Hing, Hong Kong). [6] 10 1/2in (26.5cm) length of circular hand mirror

US$1,500 - 2,500

9357A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVERLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD Including a three-piece tea set engraved with the initial plaque T J C on the teapot with hinged cover, creamer and covered sugar bowl, each chased in high relief with flowering lotus on a tiny pounced ground, bamboo-shaped handles and finials, each stamped LUEN WO in capital letters and the two-character seal anchang on the base; the fourth and fifth a crearmer and covered sugar bowl of tree trunk shape with applied prunus branch reliefs, stamped ZEEWO capital letters and the two character seals shihe and zhichang on each base; together with a globular bowl of possible Japanese manufacture shaped as a lotus leaf with applied lotus plants on the exterior walls, the square reserve on the base stamped with the two characters reading ginsei to the left of three indistinct characters (solder repairs). [6] 9 1/2in 24.2cm) width across handles of tea pot 56.135 t.oz gross weight of the lot

US$1,500 - 4,000

9358AN EXPORT SILVER RECTANGULAR FLOWER ARRANGING VESSELLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD Chased with a band of leafy tendrils along the upright neck, the bombé walls bracketed by a pair of elephant-head handles on the short sides and the long sides applied with reliefs of narcissus, prunus, peony and fruiting grape vines, four bat-form corner legs supporting the flat base with impressed marks LH (possibly Luen Hing, Shanghai, circa 1875-1930), 90 and the two-character seal possibly reading De ji. 18 1/4in (46.3cm) long 104.168 t.oz.

US$8,000 - 12,000


9359A LARGE GROUP OF ASIAN SILVER AND OTHER METAL DECORATIONSIncluding nine miniature silver laborers carrying various objects on shoulder poles, each stamped to the underside Sterling Silver Made in HK; the tenth a model of a rickshaw and runner stamped SW and 85 below two Chinese characters; the eleventh an unmarked bride’s palanquin of silver with colored enamel decoration; the twelfth a gilt metal talisman of Shoaulao on a deer, now mounted in a wood frame; the thirteenth a silver tumbler with applied insects stamped HC and huazhen in Chinese characters (some with losses); the fourteenth a Japanese miniature model of a tabacbon with movable drawers; a pair of Japanese silver tumblers with dragon decoration stamped to the base jungin in kanji; the seventeenth a small metal plaque depicting a multi-armed Guanyin with traces of color and gilt of possible Nepalese origin (wear, possible losses), now mounted and framed; and an elaborate pieced repoussé copper torque necklace with pendant plaques now used as a mirror frame; together with a miniature model of a boat with movable doors and a separate display stand both carved from fruit nuts (losses). [20] 2in (5cm) height of gilt metal Shoulao 17in (43cm) height overall of copper alloy mirror and mounts

US$1,000 - 1,500


9360A CARVED STONE HORSE’S HEADRendered in the Han dynasty style, and carved from white stone striated in streaks of gray, the muscular head depicted rearing towards one side ears tucked, mouth agape, and nostrils flared (chips to details). 10 3/4in (27.4cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000


9361AN UNUSUAL STEATITE FOSSIL PLAQUEOf thick rectangular shape and mottled reddish brown hue, preserving on one side the triangular remains of a tail-shaped fossil, possibly of vertebrate form (corner broken and re-stuck); now firmly attached to a reticulated wood display stand. 11 1/2in (29.2cm) height including wood stand

US$800 - 1,200


9362A SCHOLAR’S ROCKLikely Lingbi or similar material, the striated stone displaying a slight greenish tinge and weathered in asymmetrical vaguely zoomorphic forms, raised upon a fitted stand. 16in (40.5cm) height inclusive of wood stand

US$1,200 - 1,800

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9364A LACQUERED WOOD WALL PANEL WITH SHELL AND COLORED STONE OVERLAYDepicting an audience scene of bearded envoys surrounded by horsemen on the left facing a female ruler seated in a wheeled sedan chair surrounded by her retainers, the figures and rocks worked in pieces of mother-of-pearl and various colors of stone, the tree trunk in raised lacquer and further details painted in gold pigment on the black lacquer ground (losses, retouching); set in a dark hardwood frame inlaid with shou-characters in lighter colors of wood. 23 3/4 x 33 1/4in (60.3 x 84.5cm) overall including frame

US$800 - 1,200

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF MARY FLIPPIN

9365A PAIR OF BLACK AND GILT LACQUERED WOOD LANTERN STANDSLATE QING DYNASTY Each constructed in the form of a caparisoned fu-lion standing within the reticulated balustrade surrounding an octagonal waisted plinth, a double gourd resting on the back of one animal and a cylindrical collar on the other both drilled to support a pole on which to hang a lantern, the surfaces painted in black lacquer with gilt and iron red-painted details (old repairs). 24 3/8 and 25in (62 and 63.5cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

Provenance purchased from Nathan Bentz & Co., 532 Sutter Street, San Francisco


9366TWO PAINTED WOOD ATTENDANT FIGURES18TH CENTURY Each carved standing with black-inlaid eyes, dressed in similar Ming style layered garments but their hair arranged in differing coiffures, the bright colors and gilt paint applied primarily to the front of each sculpture (minor loss to inlay); now attached to metal and painted wood table lamp bases. 24 1/2 and 23 1/2in (62 and 59.5cm) height of each figure

US$1,200 - 1,500


9367A PAIR OF GILT AND LACQUERED AND WOOD FIGURES OF GUANYINLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD One figure easily identified as the ‘Fish Basket’ Guanyin which she holds in her lower left hand and the other holding a ruyi scepter in her right hand, the surfaces covered with similar gilt-painted flower and wave designs on a dark brown lacquer ground with raised relief leaf patterns forming similar border bands to the clothing (chips, age cracks). 25 and 24 1/4in (63.5 and 62.2cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500


9368A GROUP OF SEVEN LACQUERED WOOD AND BOXWOOD FURNITURE FRAGMENTSLATE QING DYNASTY The largest a pair of rectangular lacquered wood, deeply undercut with lotus and water plants surrounding recessed reserves applied with boxwood reliefs of fishermen and wood cutters; the third a lacquered wood horizontal panel of open hand scroll shape with boxwood overlay of a scholar in his summer garden surrounded by servants; the fourth a boxwood panel of rounded rectangular form reticulated with a shelf of auspicious objects surrounded by cloud scrolls; the fifth a boxwood square panel reticulated with figures and foliage; the two smallest panels of rounded rectangular form undercut with scholars and beauties on pleasure boats of dragon and phoenix shape; each with later wood display stand. 11 1/4 x 5 34in (28.5 x 14.5cm) the first pair exclusive of stands

US$2,000 - 3,000


9369TWO WOODEN DECORATIVE OBJECTSThe first Late Qing/Republic, a wood tray inlaid in mother of pearl motifs of the Three Stars of Happiness, water animals and prunus blossoms; the second an elaborate footed and balustraded wire inlay stand likely designed to suspend a handled vessel or other decorative object (losses). 20 1/2in (52cm) length of tray 22 3/4in (58cm) height of stand

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9370A GROUP OF FOUR HARDWOOD DISPLAY STANDS AND TRAYSThe first a square-sectioned desk tray with recessed top above a bank of two narrow drawers; the second a stand in the shape of a miniature kang with set-in waist and curving horse-hoof feet finished with a raised edge that continues on the apron (floating panel repaired); the third a rectangular tray with raised walls and floating panel, perhaps meant as the liner to a storage box (floating panel shrunk); the fourth a rectangular stand terminating at the short ends in squared C-scroll legs (wear). 12 1/4 to 22in (31 to 56cm) long

US$2,500 - 4,000

9371A HUALI WOOD CIRCULAR BOX AND COVEROf extremely compressed globular form, each section carefully finished with a beaded edge extruding along the rim and a concave interior surface, a very low foot and recessed base carved to the box base. 4 3/4in (12cm) diameter

US$1,000 - 1,500


9372A CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD The exteriors reticulated to depict the Seven Immortals amid the rocks of their dense Bamboo Grove enjoying an elegant gathering with the aid of a young acolyte (age cracks). 5 1/8in (13cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9373A CARVED BAMBOO CYLINDRICAL BOX AND COVERLATE QING DYNASTY The box made from a single section of a stem using one interior node as the box base, the battle scene in high relief on the exterior walls continuing on the cover finished with a garden scene in shallow relief across the separately applied circular top (age cracks, small losses to relief decoration). 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high

US$800 - 1,200

CHINESE FURNITURE

9374A MIXED WOOD PORTABLE DESKLATE QING DYNASTY WITH EARLIER ELEMENTS The elaborately pieced folding support stand, originally part of a dressing case, centered with a qilin panel and hinged to the low rectangular case fronted with a single drawer, the back of the drawer having a storage area with its own sliding door cover (assembled, wear and separating age cracks). 5 1/4 x 18 x 15 1/2in (13.2 x 46 x 39.5cm) overall dimensions with rack lowered 16 3/4in (42.5cm) height with rack raised

US$1,000 - 1,200


9375A GROUP OF FOUR MINIATURE PIECES OF FURNITUREIncluding a pair of ‘nanguanmao yi’ or Southern Officials’ Armchairs and a tiered desk, all tightly constructed of densely whorled wood; and a larger rectangular miniature table of darker hue. 5in (12.7cm) height of chairs 8 3/8in (21.3cm) length of table

US$1,200 - 1,800

PROPERTY FROM A GENTLEMAN

9376A SMALL HARDWOOD BARREL-FORM STOOLOf circular section with a serpentine edge to upper and lower spacers between the five curving uprights cut with oval openings that join the top to the base ring raised on five low feet. 10in (25.5cm) high

US$400 - 600

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9377TWO EXPORT HARDWOOD TABLESLATE QING DYNASTY The larger of modified demilune type with a mottled red marble filling the scalloped front frame with pearled edge, the four legs heavily carved with animal heads, the curving aprons also deeply undercut with squirrels and grapevines surrounding a central reserve of auspicious beasts and birds at the front above an elaborately carved stretcher near the base of the two front legs (minor age cracks); the second a rectangular two-tier side table with pearl borders to the top frame, birds and flowers appearing on the reticulated aprons, and elaborate carving on the upper legs where the lower tier is attached, the lower legs terminating in claw and ball feet (shrinkage, minor age cracks). 31 3/4 x 41 1/4 x 20 1/2in (80.6 x 104.7 x 52cm) the first table 33 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 12 3/8in (85 x 41.9 x 31.5cm) the second table

US$5,000 - 7,000

9378 WA CARVED HARDWOOD LOW TABLEREPUBLIC PERIOD The mortise and tenon framing members surmounting a set-in waist above aprons adorned in raised-relief wanzi and bat patterns supported by short legs terminating in unusually inwardly bent feet connected on the two short sides by humped stretchers, the wood figured in dense elaborate grain of honey hue. 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 56in (34.3 x 34.3 x 142.2cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000

9379 WA MIXED SOFT WOOD ALTAR TABLEQING DYNASTY Constructed with two boards of uneven width forming the top set into a mitered, mortise-and-tenoned frame above a beaded edge and straight apron joined to cut-out spandrels flanking tubular legs joined to paired side rails (refinished, separating age cracks). 33 1/4 x 70 1/8 x 17 1/2in (84.5 x 178 x 44.5cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000

9380A PAIR OF JICHIMU AND MIXED WOOD FOLDING HORSEHOE ARMCHAIRS, JIAOYIEach chair with a rounded crest rail terminating in outswept hand rests supported by the curved extensions of the front legs, the back splat frame inset with two reticulated floating panels, the seat of twisted rope joined to a front cross bar with carved tendril decoration, the movable foot rest also carved in relief with a lozenge pattern; with patinated metal hardware (minor wear). 42 1/2in (108cm) high

US$3,000 - 5,000

9381 WA PAIR OF MIXED HUANGHUALI AND HUALI YOKE BACK ARMCHAIRSLATE 20TH CENTURY Each carved in relief with a precious jewel crest on the curving back splat that supports a curving top rail, the curves repeated in the protruding arms, S-shaped side posts and goose-neck front posts above a rectangular frame with floating panel seat, the four legs joined with stretchers to the back and sides, the front legs further joined by a foot rest below an arched apron carved with reeded edges that join at the top center in a leaf scroll pattern; patinated metal mounts on the top rail and arms. 46 1/2in (117.5cm) high

US$2,000 - 4,000

9382 WA HUANGHUALI VENEER AND HARDWOOD ALTAR TABLE, QIAOTOU’AN18TH CENTURY Of mortise and tenon construction with two boards of uneven width forming a floating panel between the top frame that terminates in flared edges on the short sides, the aprons on both long sides carved in delicate relief with dragons curling away from the sturdy legs slightly splayed outwards towards the feet, the legs on the short sides joined with vertical panels each reticulated with a pair of intertwined dragons (repairs, deep age cracks, stains). 36 1/2 x 86 1/2 x 21in (92.7 x 220 x 53.3cm)

US$2,000 - 4,000

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9383A HUANGHUALI AND MIXED HARDWOOD LOW TABLEREPUBLIC PERIOD The rectangular paneled top set into a mitered, mortise and tenon frame above a u-shaped apron bisected by tapered circular rails joined by paired transverse stretchers (repaired). 18 x 34 x 14 1/4in (45.8 x 86.4 x 36cm)

US$1,500 - 2,500


9384A CARVED HARDWOOD SUSPENDED LANTERNQING DYNASTY The framing members formed from densely grained dark wood and intricately reticulated in phoenix motifs, the elaborate edifice ingeniously held together by a central hexagonal glass chamber and gravity to support three metal prickets (crack to glass, separation to joinery). 28 1/2in (72.3) high

US$1,200 - 1,800


9385A PIECED WOOD AND GLASS HANGING LANTERNOf hexagonal silhouette with dragon head finials carved to the tops of the upper six horizontal framing members and various reticulated flanges and decorative aprons applied to other sections of the wood frame, the glass panels painted on the reverse with figures and auspicious fruits; metal suspension hook (two glass panels with damage). 26 1/2in (67.2cm) high

US$1,200 - 1,800

9386 WA HUALI LOW TABLELATE QING ELEMENTS The rectangular panel top set into a mitered, mortise and tenon frame over a waisted apron carved with C-scrolls and joined to box stretchers (composed of reused timber, with evidence of filled tenons on the top frame). 21 x 29 1/4 x 21 3/4in

US$1,000 - 1,500

9387 WA LARGE HONGMU LUOHAN BEDLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD Constructed as a rectangular platform supporting removable lattice panels with squared C-scrolls on the short sides and three lattice panels that form the back - a shou medallion appearing in the center panel and shuangxi characters in the flanking panels, the shou medallion repeating in the elaborate carving on the storage drawer at the center front of the bed platform flanked by two floating panels hinged onto the bed platform, each becoming a seat supported on a separately constructed wheeled frame (losses, old repairs). 45 x 76 x 38 1/4in (114 x 193 x 97) dimensions of bed closed

US$1,000 - 2,000

9388A MIXED HARDWOOD TWO-DOOR CABINET, YUANJIAOGUIQING DYNASTY ELEMENTS Of simple vertical rectangular form supported by rounded vertical rails separated by two doors opening to reveal an interior shelf, the wood whorled in dark dense grain. 47 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 28 1/4in (120 x 41 x 71.6cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

9389 WA CARVED ROSEWOOD DESKREPUBLIC PERIOD Of tall rectangular section and rounded sides enclosing the three drawers in a horizontal row within beaded framing members, the light hued wood of attractive honey-hued whorl (repairs, minor stains and sun bleaching). 32 x 19 1/2 x 37in (81.3 x 49.5 x 94cm)

US$800 - 1,200

9390 WA MIXED HARDWOOD ARMCHAIRLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD The back splat undercut as a shuangxi medallion, birds and deer enclosed within a scalloped frame bordered by grape vines and the supports beneath the arms worked as a stylized shou character (shrinkage, loose joints). 38 1/4in (97cm) high

US$800 - 1,200


9391 WAN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF HARDWOOD TABLES AND STOOLS WITH MARBLE INSET TOPSLATE QING DYNASTY Each with a mottled rose marble top set into the circular frame carved with a pearl border: the largest a table with reticulated aprons of gourd vine and curling leaf type and dragons climbing the central column attached to three curving legs; the second a stool with birds on flowering branches forming the reticulated aprons and stretchers joining the elaborately worked legs; the third a smaller stool with gourd vines reticulated to the aprons; together with a tall wood-topped plant stand with four attenuated legs and prunus blossoms reticulated to the aprons (age cracks, shrinkage, glue repairs). [4] 31 1/2in (80 cm) height of first table 22 and 18in (56 and 45.8cm) height of stools 36in (91.5cm) height of plant stand

US$800 - 1,200

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9392A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID AND LACQUERED INCENSE STANDRYUKYU ISLANDS, 17TH/18TH CENTURY Its rectangular top and lozenge-centered stretcher panel inlaid with scholars walking amid landscape scenes, framed by leaf scrolls and geometric diaper bands that repeat around the waist, the curving apron finished with open work and a scalloped edge and the gracefully scrolled legs, the inlay of well-matched iridescent blue color set within the black lacquer ground (minor losses, age cracks, repairs). 18in (46cm) long

US$1,500 - 2,000

9393A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID LACQUERED LOW TABLERYUKYU ISLANDS, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER Of elaborate waisted construction atop cabriole legs, the rectangular top surface inlaid with a figural scene of immortals in a celestial palace, the remaining framing members further adorned in bird and flower motifs (chips, repair and retouching). 8 x 24 x 14 1/4in (20.3 x 61 x 36cm)

US$500 - 700

A nearly identical table, dated to the 18th century, is published in Michael Hughes, LLC, An Important Collection of Chinese, Korean and Ryukyuan Lacquer, New York, 2006, no. 103, p. 126.


9394 WA GROUP OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE EXPORT FURNITURELATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD The Chinese hardwood furniture including an armchair with a reticulated panel of playful fu-lions playing on the back splat and bowls of fruit beneath the two arms; the second a rectangular low table with animal heads and claw and ball feet carved on the legs and a squirrel and grapevine pattern reticulated on the aprons (losses); the third a Japanese knee hole desk with a bat panel at the front between the four small drawers fronted with dragons, the side panels carved with animal heads and the case now altered with simple replacement legs (losses). [3] 39in (99cm) height of armchair 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 13 3/4in (45 x 59.7 x 35cm) the table 29 1/2 x 44 x 24in (75 x 112 x 61cm) the desk

US$800 - 1,200


9395 WAN EIGHT PANEL COROMANDEL FLOOR SCREENLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD Each panel of fairly thin section, carved and colored on one side with a martial scene extending across the front of six panels while discrete reserves of landscapes or flower and bird grouping appear above and below as well as along the two outside panels; the reverse covered with phoenix, cranes, and other auspicious birds in a landscape (extensive wear, cracks, repairs). 80 1/2 x 128in (204.5 x 325cm)

US$3,000 - 5,000

PROPERTY FROM A SAN FRANCISCO ESTATE

9396 WA SIX-PANEL WOOD AND COROMANDEL LACQUER FLOOR SCREENREPUBLIC PERIOD Constructed with wood framing members that surround three coromandel plaques for each panel, the upper plaques featuring flowers, plants and birds, the lower plaques depicting horses and the large center plaques presenting a continuous Daoist paradise scene of sages and celestial attendants in a palace amid clouds, the reverse with further landscapes, the coromandel panels worked in soft colors on a crackled brown lacquer ground (age cracks, flaking to pigments). 84 x 96in (213 x 244cm)

US$1,500 - 2,000


9397A POLYCHROME PAINTED WOOD MID-SIZE FOUR-PANEL FLOOR SCREEN20TH CENTURY The pale greenish white ground of each panel overlaid with brightly painted beauties, children and garden rocks in high relief,and other details painted in outline form (wear, age cracks). 35 1/2 x 48in (90 x 122cm)

US$400 - 600

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CHINESE TEXTILES


9398AN EMBROIDERD BLUE SATIN GROUND DRAGON ROBELATE QING DYNASTY Worked throughout with couched gold threads that form the dragons, clouds, various auspicious emblems and the tall lishui border at the base, the eyes of the dragons embroidered in black and white threads, the black ground neck and cuffs worked en suite (staining, repairs to couching). 53 1/4in (135.2cm) long

US$3,000 - 5,000

9399A PURPLE AND WHITE BROCADE-WOVEN DRAGON ROBELATE QING DYNASTY The bright purple ground woven in contrasting white threads with dragons, flaming pearls and auspicious emblems above a tall lishui border, the eyes of the dragons embroidered in white, black and pale blue threads, the border bands and cuffs woven en suite on a black ground and similarly embroidered (patches of discoloration). 53 1/2in (136cm) long

US$2,000 - 3,000


9400A BLUE SILK BROCADE DRAGON ROBELATE QING DYNASTY The bright blue ground woven in white and brightly colored threads with dragons amid auspicious emblems and clouds floating above a tall lishui border, the neck band woven en suite on a black ground but the lower sleeves and horse-hoof cuffs no longer preserved (wear to neck band, incomplete). 51 3/4in (131.5cm) long

US$1,500 - 2,500


9401TWO EMBROIDERED SILK GARMENTSLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD The first a Manchu woman’s informal summer robe of faded brown silk brocade recut from a larger garment, the beige silk ground collar and border trim embroidered with flowers in the sanlan technique and gilt-wrapped threads, the pale lavender silk sleeve bands embroidered in polychrome threads (altered, soiling, degrading ); the second an altered blue silk ground dragon robe worked in couched gilt threads, the black ground neck band embroidered en suite the applied black sleeves and the cuffs taken from a different garment (assembled, soiling, degrading ). 54 and 52 1/2in (137 and 133.5cm) long

US$1,500 - 2,500

9402A BLACK GROUND BROCADE-WOVEN COURT SKIRT, CHAO QUNWoven with thin gilt wrapped threads and thicker polychrome threads with contending dragons, clouds and flaming pearls on the waist band hat repeat in large scale on the pleated skirt above horizontal row of dragons and flaming pearls, the bands of trim along the outside edge of golden yellow and deep purple brocade, a subsidiary waist band of dark blue cotton added along the top, blue silk lining. 112in (284cm) maximum width of skirt

US$1,000 - 1,500

9403A WOMAN’S BLACK SUMMER SILK GAUZE COAT WITH EMBROIDERED TRIMLATE QING DYNASTY Cut with a center front opening, the sheer gauze woven without decoration and revealing the blue silk lining beneath it, the applied scalloped neck piece and border bands of tightly woven beige silk embroidered in polychrome and gilt-wrapped threads with beauties in a garden and repeated on the sleeve bands of beige silk gauze (soiling, tears to neck piece). 40in (101.5cm) long

US$1,500 - 2,500

9404A WOMAN’S BLACK SATIN COAT WITH EMBROIDERED DECORATIONREPUBLIC PERIOD Possibly made for export with short collar, center front opening and padded lining, the satin ground embroidered in polychrome and gilt-wrapped threads with auspicious plants and cursory ground planes surrounding separately embroidered appliqués of young children at play, the blue silk border bands embroidered en suite with tiny figures and plants and gilt-wrapped threads used for the shou medallions and bats on the sleeve bands of darker blue hue (surface soiling, wear). 47in (119.5cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500


9405A GROUP OF THREE BEIGE SATIN GROUND EMBROIDERED WOMEN’S GARMENTSREPUBLIC PERIOD Each worked in brightly colored silk threads; including a coat and jacket possibly made for export: the coat with center front opening and collar, floral and fruit roundels and smaller flower sprigs throughout, black ground brocade ribbon trim and dark yellow sleeve bands with equally bright embroidery (soiling and staining); the short jacket with similarly embroidered floral decoration above a lishui border along the lower hem, the blue silk sleeve bands also brightly embroidered (minor soiling); the third the third an incomplete beige silk ground two-section skirt with embroidered phoenix and dragon decoration (soiling, trim degraded). 41 1/2, 28 3/4in and 34 1/2in (105.5 and 73cm 87.5cm) respective lengths

US$1,000 - 1,500

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9406A GROUP OF SIX KESI-WOVEN CIVIL RANK BADGESLATE QING DYNASTY All similarly woven with polychrome and gilt threads and some painted details: including a pair with the egret of the sixth rank facing to the right; another pair of the sixth rank, nearly identical to the first, but with the egret facing to the left; the fifth a split-front badge with the Manchurian crane of the first rank; the sixth a split-front badge with the paradise fly catcher of the ninth civil rank (all with wear, some fading and discoloration). 11 1/4 x 12 1/8in (28.5 x 31cm) to 11 1/8 x 11 1/4 (28.2 x28.5cm)

US$1,500 - 2,500

9407A PAIR OF YELLOW SILK PILLOWSOf standard compressed cube shape formed of silk brocade, each side centered by a roundel of two dragons encircling Manchu text surrounded by stylized clouds lining the vertical and horizontal edges. 8in (20.2cm) high

US$500 - 700

9408A GROUP OF FIVE EMBROIDERED CLOTH POUCHESThe largest of oval shape, with wu dai written in ink on the red silk ground above auspicious plants in polychrome embroidery and waves in gilt-wrapped threads; the second of kidney bean shape, with applied lion dogs and embroidered ball in knotted stitches set against a pagoda and garden setting on the faded blue ground; the third also of kidney bean form embroidered in fine gilt-wrapped and polychrome threads forming a stylized flower head silhouette on a worn red satin ground; the fourth a rectangular pouch with flap and belt loop, the auspicious plants and a crane embroidered in polychrome threads on an extensively worn black silk; the last a blue satin ground double pouch of heart shape with butterflies, peach and hand citron in gilt and polychrome threads (all with wear). 7 1/8in (18.2cm) width of largest pouch

US$1,200 - 1,500

Provenance of the first pouch Sewn cloth label bearing typed inscription 37.371.27 19th century Chinese Brooklyn Museum F. I. T.

9409A GROUP OF FOUR EMBROIDERED CLOTH POUCHESThe first of red silk and cotton, both faces embroidered with children and flowers amid abbreviated landscape motifs; the second of faded yellow silk embroidered with auspicious emblems in polychrome threads on the curving flaps and body, blue cotton lining and blue silk thread embroidered trim all around; the third of ovoid shape with white cotton body and pale blue silk front, elaborately worked with applied lion dogs and a ball facing a victor’s vase in a garden setting, the border trim stitch-woven in pale blue, white and black threads; the fourth of rectangular form with a stylized dragon and phoenix embroidered on a red satin panel, white and pale blue woven-stitch trim on the faded blue cotton body (all with soiling, wear from use). 4 1/2 x 6in (11.5 x 1.2cm) the largest pouch

US$1,000 - 1,500


9410A RED WOOL GROUND HORIZONTAL PANEL EMBROIDERED WITH EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALSLATE QING DYNASTY Each of the immortals holding their identifying attributes as they stand in an edited garden setting embroidered in polychrome and couched gilt threads, the applied border bands of beige silk similarly worked along the sides and base, the panel topped with a blue cotton band and the reverse lined in pale red satin (losses to embroidery, fading, toning). 24 1/8 x 124.5in (61 x 316cm) overall

US$2,000 - 3,000

9411A GROUP OF FOUR EMBROIDERED SILK TEXTILESLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD Including a pair of rank badges depicting the egret of the sixth civil rank worked in polychrome and gilt-wrapped threads on a black ground (wear, fading); the third a long horizontal panel made from two joined strips of medium blue satin embroidered with butterflies and flowers in satin and knotted stitches attached to a blue cotton band at the top that continues as a lining on the reverse (wear, noticeable staining); the fourth a pale brown silk gauze vertical panel embroidered in polychrome counted stitch with birds and a leopard amid flowering plants and rocks, the panel lined at the back with the same gauze fabric (fading, minor staining). 31 3/4 x 88 1/2in (80.5 x 225cm) the horizontal panel

US$1,500 - 2,000

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9412A GROUP OF EMBROIDERED SILK TEXTILESIncluding a large red ground horizontal panel with auspicious animals and flowers in bright colors below a brown cotton border along the top and lining on the back; the second a white silk ground panel embroidered with polychrome thread trim for a women’s coat or jacket; eleven embroidered sleeve bands using various colors of silk and embroidered designs; together with a kesi-woven silk floral fragment (many with staining, wear). [14 ] 22 x 83in (55.8 x 220.8cm) the red horizontal panel

US$1,500 - 2,500


9413A LARGE LOT OF EMBROIDERED AND WOVEN TEXTILES AND CLOTHING FRAGMENTSThe largest a long rose satin vertical panel embroidered in well-preserved bright colors with exotic birds, flowering branches and rocks; the second a small black satin ground silk jacket made for export with polychrome silk embroidery; the third a dark rose satin two-section skirt with sanlan embroidery now altered into a two-piece dress; the fourth a teal green satin table frontal with fu-lion decoration in polychrome and gilt thread embroidery; the fifth an black ground brocade table runner with polychrome festival lanterns woven into both ends; and fifteen other embroidered silk fragments including sleeve bands (many with staining, wear). [20] 120 x 29 1/4in (305 x 74.5cm) dimensions of first panel

US$1,000 - 1,500


9414A GROUP OF THREE LARGE-SCALE EMBROIDERED SILK PANELSLATE REPUBLIC PERIOD The first depicting Shoulao and a deer surrounded by the Three Stars of Happiness, the Eight Immortals and the Hehe Twins worked in bright colors on the red satin brocade ground (minor soiling); the second of Magu shouldering a pole with a basket of peaches as she stands between a deer and crane worked in bright colors on a red satin ground with attached celebratory inscription written in red on yellow satin (wear, minor staining to red satin, brocade border bands with extensive losses and fraying); the third depicting Shoulao and a deer surrounded by bats worked in bright colors on a red satin ground (tears, borders lost, losses to embroidery, stains). 82 x 51in (208 x 129.5cm) 99 x 63in (251 x 160cm) 64 x 35 1/2in (162.5 x 90cm)

US$1,200 - 1,800

9415TWO SIMILAR EMBROIDERED SILK HANGINGSLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD Each of narrow vertical format with a green silk ground valance applied over a long red silk ground panel: the first hanging depicting the Hehe twins on the bright green valance trimmed with tasseled fringe and metal disks above children at play in a garden with seasonal blossoms and fantastic rock on the well-preserved red ground (minor soiling, fading); the second hanging depicting a scholar and a beauty with a baby on a cloud bank embroidered on the faded green silk valance, the faded red panel showing seasonal blossoms combined with bats, butterflies and a phoenix, the base of both sections finished with applied tassel trim (fading, wear). 71 1/2 and 77 1/2in (181.5 and 197cm) long

US$1,200 - 1,800

9416AN EMBROIDERED YELLOW SILK GROUND HANGING18TH CENTURY The dark mustard yellow ground worked in fine polychrome silk threads with two facing dragons surrounded by Buddhist and Daoist auspicious emblems above an elaborate lishui border combined with composite flowers; framed with later sanlan embroidery on black silk strips and lined with a pale ocher silk panel (soiling, fading). 72 1/4 x 30 3/4in (184 x 78cm) overall

US$1,000 - 1,500

9417A KESI-WOVEN SILK PANEL OF IMMORTALSLATE QING/REPUBLIC PERIOD The long horizontal panel woven in rich, flat colors with painted details and some gilt-wrapped threads on a dark beige ground to depict various popular deities such as the Liu Hai seated on his three legged toad, Xi Wangmu and other attendants at mid-section and the young ox boy and weaver-maid in the opposite end, the dark blue border bands woven with flower heads and leafy scrolls using fine gilt-wrapped threads. 18 1/4 x 69in (46.5 x 175cm)

US$1,000 - 1,500

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OFFICERSMalcolm Barber Co-Chairman

Matthew Girling Chief Executive Officer

Laura King Pfaff † Chairman Emeritus

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Vice Presidents, Specialists Susan F. Abeles Rupert Banner Judith Eurich Mark Fisher Martin Gammon Dessa Goddard Jakob Greisen Scot Levitt Mark Osborne Brooke Sivo Catherine Williamson

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Japanese Works of Art Jeff Olson, (212) 461 6516

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Russian Fine & Decorative Arts Yelena Harbick, (212) 644 9136

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General Notice: This sale will be conducted in accordance with Bonhams Conditions of Sale, and your bidding and buying at the sale will be governed by such terms and conditions. Please read the Conditions of Sale in conjunction with the Buyer’s Guide relating to this sale and other published notices and terms relating to bidding.Payment by personal or business check may result in your property not being released until purchase funds clear our bank. Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.

Notice to Absentee Bidders: In the table below, please provide details of the lots on which you wish to place bids at least 24 hours prior to the sale. Bids will be rounded down to the nearest increment. Please refer to the Buyer’s Guide in the catalog for further information relating to instructions to Bonhams to execute absentee bids on your behalf. Bonhams will endeavor to execute bids on your behalf but will not be liable for any errors or non-executed bids.

Notice to First Time Bidders: New clients are requested to provide photographic proof of ID - passport, driving license, ID card, together with proof of address - utility bill, bank or credit card statement etc. Corporate clients should also provide a copy of their articles of association / company registration documents, together with a letter authorizing the individual to bid on the company’s behalf. Failure to provide this may result in your bids not being processed. For higher value lots you may also be asked to provide a bankers reference.

Notice to online bidders; If you have forgotten your username and password for www.bonhams.com, please contact Client Services.

If successfulI will collect the purchases myselfPlease contact me with a shipping quote (if applicable)I will arrange a third party to collect my purchase(s)

Please mail or fax the completed Registration Form and requested information to:Bonhams Client Services Department 220 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, California 94103Tel +1 (800) 223 2854Fax +1 (415) 861 8951Automated Auction Results Tel +1 (415) 503 3410

Auction Registration Form (Attendee / Absentee / Online / Telephone Bidding)Please circle your bidding method above.

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MAX bid in US$ (excluding premium and applicable tax)Emergency bid for telephone bidders only*

* Emergency Bid: A maximum bid (exclusive of Buyer’s Premium and tax) to be executed by Bonhams only if we are unable to contact you by telephone or should the connection be lost during bidding.

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BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR CONDITIONS OF SALE AND SHALL BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THEM, AND YOU AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER’S PREMIUM, ANY APPLICABLE TAXES, AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE BUYER’S GUIDE OR CONDITIONS OF SALE. THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

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Please note that all telephone calls are recorded.

SHIPPING

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Resale: please enter your resale license number here We may contact you for additional information.

General Bid Increments:$10 - 200 .....................by 10s$200 - 500 ...................by 20 / 50 / 80s$500 - 1,000 ................by 50s$1,000 - 2,000 .............by 100s$2,000 - 5,000 .............by 200 / 500 / 800s$5,000 - 10,000 ...........by 500s

$10,000 - 20,000 .........by 1,000s$20,000 - 50,000 .........by 2,000 / 5,000 / 8,000s$50,000 - 100,000 .......by 5,000s$100,000 - 200,000 .....by 10,000sabove $200,000 ...........at the auctioneer’s discretionThe auctioneer has discretion to split any bid at any time.

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GLOSSARY

FINAL SYLLABLES:

Pinyin Wade-Gilesb ...................................................... pp ..................................................... p’d ....................................................... tt ....................................................... t’g....................................................... kk ....................................................... kzh ................................................... chk ..................................................... chch .................................................. ch’q ................................................... ch’z ..................................................ts, tzc .................................................ts’ tz’r .........................................................jx ......................................................hs

INITIALS SYLLABLES:Pinyin Wade-Gilesan ................................................... ene ....................................................... oi ........................................................ihi .............................................u (si/ssu)ie .................................................... iehong ............................................... ungue ..................................................uehui ....................................................ueiuo ..................................................... oyi ........................................................iYOU ...............................................YUYU ..................................................YU

PHONETICS OF THE PINYIN AND WADE-GILES SYSTEMSThe following phonetic chart is provided as a pronunciation aid.

NOTICES TO ALL BUYERS

PHYSICAL CONDITION OF LOTS IN THIS AUCTION

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO REFERENCE IN THIS CATALOG TO THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF ANY LOT. INTENDING BIDDERS MUST SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION OF ANY LOTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE ‘LIMI-TATION OF LIABILITY’ IN THE ‘CONDITIONS OF SALE.’

As a courtesy to intending bidders, Bonhams will provide a written indication of the physical condition of lots in this sale if a request is received up to 24 hours before the auction starts. Such report is also available for download from Bon-hams website.

TYPICAL HEADINGS USED IN THE CATALOG

The following are examples of the terminology used in the catalog. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the statements made in the catalog are correct, all statements and terms in this catalog are subject to the provisions of the Conditions of Sale and the Galleries and Consignors make no warranties or representations with respect to any lot.

AUTHORSHIP

WANG HUI The piece is, in our opinion, a work of the artist.

ATTRIBUTED TO WANG HUI The piece is, in our opinion, from the period of the artist and possibly by his hand.

SCHOOL OF WANG HUI The piece is, in our opinion, in the style of the artist, possibly of a later period.

AFTER WANG HUI The piece is, in our opinion, a copy done in the spirit of the artist.

“SIGNED” The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, is that of the artist.

“BEARING THE SIGNATURE OF” OR “INSCRIBED” The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, might be spurious or that of a later follower of the artist.

CERAMICS, PORCELAINS AND OTHER WORKS OF ART

FAMILLE VERTE OVOID VASE KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign or dynasty and marked as such, the date and mark appear in bold below the description.

FAMILLE VERTE OVOID VASE KANGXI PERIOD When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign or dynasty, the date appears in bold below the description.

FAMILLE VERTE OVOID VASE KANGXI MARK When the piece, in our opinion, was manufactured during the 20th century or later, or when its date of manufacture is unclear, but bears a mark, the mark appears alone in bold below the description.

FAMILLE VERTE OVOID VASE When the piece, in our opinion, was manufactured during the 20th century or later, or when its date of manufacture is unclear, no date appears below its bold description.

Comments in the catalog descriptions about condition are general in nature and are subject to the “as is” clause in our Conditions of Sale printed in the front part of this catalog. Condition reports are available upon request from the Asian Department and are strongly recommended for all buyers who cannot view the property in person.

REGULATED SPECIES MATERIALS AND CITES PERMITS

The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain countries may be subject to export or import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing plant or animal materials such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoiseshell, coral, whalebone or certain types of woods, irrespective of age or value, may require the granting of one or more export or import licenses or certificates, or may be banned from import altogether by some countries. Moreover, the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not insure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country. Lots that contain such regulated species materials may also not be eligible for expor-tation or for re-importation into the United States if they are not at least 100 years of age, and, under current law, lots containing African Elephant Ivory may no longer be re-imported into the United States regardless of age. In addition, resales of lots containing certain regulated species materials may be subject to restrictions in some jurisdictions. Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to the lot number contain one or more such regulated plant or animal materials. It is the buyer’s responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any relevant export or im-port licenses. Please note that this process is governed by local authori-ties and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the ob-taining of an export or import license or certificate or denial of a license’s or certificate’s issuance, purchased lots shall be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation of any sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import restrictions, requirements, and costs prior to bidding.

Prospective buyers should also check with their local (e.g. state) regulatory authorities regarding any local restrictions and/or permit requirements that may apply with respect to purchases of regulated species materials, includ-ing without limitation purchases of items containing elephant ivory or rhino horn. For example, we are advised that New York buyers of any lot contain-ing elephant or mammoth ivory or rhino horn will be responsible for obtaining a New York State permit before taking possession of the lot within New York State, and that the State of New Jersey has banned the import of items containing elephant or marine mammal ivory or rhino horn into that state.

Upon request, Bonhams can refer the purchaser to a third party agent to assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates. However, there is no assurance that any necessary licenses or certificates can be obtained. Please contact the Specialist Department for a suggested list of shipping agents prior to placing a bid if you are un-certain as to whether a lot is subject to export/import license or certificate requirements or related restrictions.

INCLUDINGChinese Snuff Bottles from the Marcia J. Howard CollectionProperty from Porter Davis Antiques, Seattle, WashingtonProperty from a California CollectionProperty from a GentlemanProperty from a New York LadyProperty from a North American EstateProperty from a Northern California Private CollectionProperty from a Pacific Northwest CollectorProperty from a Private Seattle CollectionProperty from a San Francisco EstateProperty from a San Francisco Estate, the Collection Formed Prior to the 1970sProperty from a Sonoma County CollectionProperty from a Private Oregon CollectorProperty from an Important Private CollectionProperty from Jadestone, Portland, OregonProperty from the Charles and Harriet Luckman CollectionProperty from the Collection of Virginia Murray, CaliforniaProperty from the Estate of Anne M. SavacoolProperty from the Estate of Heinz FrankensteinProperty from the Estate of Mary Flippin Property from the Estate of Sylvia McLaughlin, Berkeley, CaliforniaProperty from the Joyce B. Doheny TrustProperty from the Karl Von Haryes CollectionProperty from the Monterey Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Museum FundsProperty from the Sarkisian Collection, Denver, ColoradoProperty from the Collection of Emmanuel Gran, by descentProperty from the Estate of Alice KermischProperty from the Estate of Joanna Lau SullivanProperty from the Collections of Herbert Evans and Miriam SimpsonProperty Purchased by an American Family living in China from 1933-1937, by repute

NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR CHINESE PAINTINGSCurrent scholarship in the field of Chinese paintings does not permit unqualified statements as to Authorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in the Conditions of Sale does not apply to Chinese paintings. Nonetheless, if within twenty-one days of the sale of any such lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to Bonhams that the lot is a forgery and if within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Bonhams & Butterfields will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created with intent to deceive.

NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR JAPANESE AND KOREAN PAINTINGSCurrent scholarship in the field of Japanese and Korean paintings does not permit unqualified statements as to Authorship or date of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in the Conditions of Sale does not apply to Japanese and Korean paintings. Nonetheless, if within twenty-one days of the sale of any such lot, the original purchaser gives written notice to Bonhams & Butterfields that the lot is a forgery and if within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Bonhams will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined as a work created with intent to deceive.

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CHRONOLOGICAL CHART OF INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND KOREA

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Vedic Period

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BactrianM

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Saisunaga-Nanda dynasty

322

185 Maurya dynasty

72 Sunga dynasty

50

32 Early andhra

50 a.d.

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andSuccessors

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320

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642 Chalukya

Laterandhra

Guptadynasty

750

Rajput dynasty

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1310

1251

Pandya

PalaandSena

dynasties

1200

907

1076

1053

Ganga Kingdom

Chola

1910

1392

935

668660

8737

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Goryeo dynasty

Joseon (Yi) dynasty

Paekche dynasty

Koguryo dynasty

Old Silla d

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1868

1600

1568

1392

1185

Early Heian

794

646

552

250

200

Jomon

Yayoi

Kofun (Tumulus)

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Nambokucho

Meiji

Edo (Tokugawa)

Muromachi

Kamakura

Momoyama

NaraHakuho

Tempyo

894

HeianLate Heian(Fujiwara)

Vijayanagardynasty

Solanki dynasty

Chandella d

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1315

1310

757

1318

1111

973

1197

765RastrakutaH

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770

256

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481

Spring

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Warring

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QingShunzhi 1661 daoguang 1850Kangxi 1722 Xianfeng 1861Yongzheng 1735 Tongzhi 1873Qianlong 1796 Guangxu 1908Jiaqing 1821 Xuantong 1912

Ming Hongzhi 1505Hongwu 1398 Zhengde 1521Jianwen 1402 Jiajing 1566Xuande 1426/35 Longqing 1572Zhengtong 1449 Wanli 1620Jingtai 1457 Taichang 1620Tianshun 1464 Tianqi 1627Chenghua 1487 Chongzhen 1644

221 - 206 Qin202Former

HanWestern

8 25

220

Later HanEastern

316 Three Kingdoms and Western Jin

1368

Yuan

1260

1234 Jin1115

1279

1127Southern

Song

990

Xixia

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Liao

1125

Northern Song

1126

947 ChidanTen Kingdoms979

960 Five dynasties

907

618

Tang

Sui581 Northern dynasties

534

Northern Wei

386439

Sixteen Kingdoms

317

420

Eastern Jin

Song479502 Qi

557 Liang

589 Chen

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OFFSITE SOLD PROPERTY STORAGE INFORMATION

Please note that all lots listed opposite, if not removed immediately after the sale, will be transferred to a nearby storage facility. For the convenience of the successful bidder of one or more of these lots, all purchased lots will be transferred to our offsite storage together. Please read the Conditions of Sale regarding the removal of sold lots.

Bonhams’ storage and logistics partner is Box Brothers, a well-known organization that specializes in crating, packaging and shipping.

Our storage and logistics partnership provides several beneficial services. The first being5 days of free storage.

• During this auction, clients will be expected to pick up all property from Bonhams by 5pm on Thursday October 20, 2016.

• All items listed at the beginning of our printed catalog, along with all other items purchased, if not removed immediately after the sale, will be transferred to Box Brothers warehouse. With an appointment made 24 hours in advance, clients can pick up their property at 1471 Doolittle Drive in San Leandro.

• Box Brothers will charge an uplift fee to transport your items to their warehouse. Small items that can be handled easily by one person will be charged $50. Larger items that can still be handled by one person will be charged $85. Large items that require two people to handle will be charged $100. Charges will be payable directly to Box Brothers. Should you choose to have Box Brothers ship or deliver your property, this uplift fee will be waived.

• Clients will have 5 days of free storage to retrieve their property or make arrangements with Box Brothers to pack and ship their property. Storage fees will begin to accrue on the 6th day of storage.

• Retrieval from the offsite warehouse is by appointment only. Clients must call 24 hours in advance. Clients can utilize the delivery services offered by Box Brothers or clients may make their own arrangements. Please call +1 (800) 474-7447.

• Box Brothers is available to ship internationally. They offer importing and exporting services. Clients can select either airfreight or ocean cargo delivery options, which range from door-to-port, door-to-airport with door-to-door service also available. Clients can ship one item, co-load or container load at a discounted rate through Box Brothers. Please call +1 (800) 474-7447 for more information.

• All purchases not designated for offsite storage will remain onsite at Bonhams for a period of 21 days beginning the date of the auction. During this 21 day period, clients may remove such property themselves, make arrangements with the Bonhams packaging and shipping department or provide their own shipper for removal of all property. If a client does not retrieve his/her property or finalize shipping arrangements within 21 days, the purchases will be removed to the offsite storage facility of Box Brothers. Again, uplift charges for packing and transport from our gallery to Box Brothers will be charged by Box Brothers.

• Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be made directly to Bonhams prior to the release of property. Any removal, storage or other fees due to Box Brothers should be made directly to Box Brothers.

• Change of shipping address must be authorized by Bonhams Revenue Manager, Martin Romero, before Box Brothers will be permitted to re-route your purchases.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

The following Conditions of Sale, as amended by any published or posted notices or verbal announcements during the sale, constitute the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalog shall be offered for sale or sold by Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. and any consignor of such property for whom we act as agent. If live online bidding is available for the subject auction, additional terms and conditions of sale relating to online bidding will apply; see www.bonhams.com/WebTerms for the supplemental terms. As used herein, “Bonhams,” “we” and “us” refer to Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp.

1. As used herein, the term “bid price” means the price at which a lot is successfully knocked down to the purchaser. The term “purchase price” means the aggregate of (a) the bid price, (b) a PREMIUM retained by us and payable by the purchaser EQUAL TO 25% OF THE FIRST $150,000 OF THE BID PRICE, 20% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE ABOVE $150,000 UP TO AND INCLUDING $3,000,000, AND 12% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE OVER $3,000,000, and (c) unless the purchaser is exempt by law from the payment thereof, any California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, D.C., Washington state, or other state or local sales tax (or compensating use tax) and other applicable taxes.

2. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest bidder shall have purchased the offered lot in accordance and subject to compliance with all of the conditions set forth herein and (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefor, (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of purchase, and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as we may require for all lots purchased. No lot may be transferred. Any person placing a bid as agent on behalf of another (whether or not such person has disclosed that fact or the identity of the principal) may be jointly and severally liable with the principal under any contract resulting from the acceptance of a bid.

Unless otherwise agreed, payment in good funds is due and payable within five (5) business days following the auction sale. Whenever the purchaser pays only a part of the total purchase price for one or more lots purchased, we may apply such payments, in our sole discretion, to the lot or lots we choose. Payment will not be deemed made in full until we have collected good funds for all amounts due.

Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier’s check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card. A processing fee will be assessed on any returned checks. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.

The purchaser grants us a security interest in the property, and we may retain as collateral security for the purchaser’s obligations to us, any property and all monies held or received by us for the account of the purchaser, in our possession. We retain all rights of a secured party under the California Commercial Code. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to us and the consignor by law, including without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the purchase price, we at our option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property, either publicly or privately, and in such

event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs and expenses of both sales, our commission at our standard rates, all other charges due hereunder, attorneys’ fees, expenses and incidental damages. In addition, where two or more amounts are owed in respect of different transactions by the purchaser to us, to Bonhams 1793 Limited and/or to any of our other affiliates, subsidiaries or parent companies worldwide within the Bonhams Group, we reserve the right to apply any monies paid in respect of a transaction to discharge any amount owed by the purchaser. If all fees, commissions, premiums, bid price and other sums due to us from the purchaser are not paid promptly as provided in these Conditions of Sale, we reserve the right to impose a finance charge equal to 1.5% per month on all amounts due to us beginning on the 31st day following the sale until payment is received, in addition to other remedies available to us by law.

3. We reserve the right to withdraw any property and to divide and combine lots at any time before such property’s auction. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalog and no lots shall be divided or combined for sale.

4. We reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder, to split any bidding increment, and to advance the bidding in any manner the auctioneer may decide. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event the auctioneer doubts the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sales records shall be conclusive in all respects.

5. If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser or a sale otherwise cannot be completed, our liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefor by the purchaser and shall in no event include any compensatory, incidental or consequential damages.

6. If a lot is offered subject to a reserve, we may implement such reserve by bidding on behalf of the consignor, whether by opening bidding or continuing bidding in response to other bidders until reaching the reserve. If we have an interest in an offered lot and the proceeds therefrom other than our commissions, we may bid therefor to protect such interest. CONSIGNORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BID ON THEIR OWN ITEMS.

7. All statements contained in the catalog or in any bill of sale, condition report, invoice or elsewhere as to authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition and literature of historical relevance, or physical condition ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS OF OPINION AND NOT REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES. No employee or agent of Bonhams is authorized to make on our behalf or on that of the consignor any representation or warranty, oral or written, with respect to any property.

8. All purchased property shall be removed from the premises at which the sale is conducted by the date(s) and time(s) set forth in the “Buyer’s Guide” portion of this catalog. Property designated with a “W” and associated purchased lots, if not removed promptly following sale, will be transferred to an offsite warehouse at the purchaser’s risk and expense, as set forth in more detail in the “Buyer’s Guide.” Purchased property that is permitted to remain onsite at Bonhams’ facility should be removed at the purchaser’s expense not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time five (5) business days following the date of the sale. If not so removed, a storage fee of $5.00 per lot per day will

be payable to us by the purchaser beginning at the close of the 21st day following the sale, and we may thereafter transfer such property to an offsite warehouse at the purchaser’s risk and expense. Accounts must be settled in full before property will be released. Packing and handling of purchased lots are the responsibility of the purchaser. Bonhams can provide packing and shipping services for certain items as noted in the “Buyer’s Guide” section of the catalog.

9. The copyright in the text of the catalog and the photographs, digital images and illustrations of lots in the catalog belong to Bonhams or its licensors. You will not reproduce or permit anyone else to reproduce such text, photographs, digital images or illustrations without our prior written consent.

10. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successors and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and inure to the benefit of our successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modification of the terms hereof (other than posted notices or oral announcements during the sale) shall bind us unless specifically stated in writing and signed by us. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall remain valid and enforceable.

11. These Conditions of Sale and the purchaser’s and our respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed by the laws of the State of California. By bidding at an auction, each purchaser and bidder agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach, termination or validity thereof, brought by or against Bonhams (but not including claims brought against the consignor by the purchaser of lots consigned hereunder) shall be resolved by the procedures set forth below.

MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES

(a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a dispute, the parties or their authorized and empowered representatives shall meet by telephone and/or in person to mediate their differences. If the parties agree, a mutually acceptable mediator shall be selected and the parties will equally share such mediator’s fees. The mediator shall be a retired judge or an attorney familiar with commercial law and trained in or qualified by experience in handling mediations. Any communications made during the mediation process shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration, mediation or judicial proceeding. All proceedings and any resolutions thereof shall be confidential, and the terms governing arbitration set forth in paragraph (c) below shall govern.

(b) If mediation does not resolve all disputes between the parties, or in any event no longer than 60 days after receipt of the written notice of dispute referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator. Such arbitrator shall be a retired judge or an attorney familiar with commercial law and trained in or qualified by experience in handling arbitrations. Such arbitrator shall make all appropriate disclosures required by law. The arbitrator shall be drawn from a panel of a national arbitration service agreed to by the parties, and shall be selected as follows: (i) If the national arbitration service has specific rules or procedures, those rules or procedures shall be followed; (ii) If the national arbitration service does not have rules or procedures for the selection of an arbitrator, the arbitrator shall be an individual jointly agreed to by the parties. If the parties cannot agree on a national arbitration service, the arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association, and the arbitrator

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shall be selected in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions.

(c) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or provided by the published rules of the national arbitration service:

(i) the arbitration shall occur within 60 days following the selection of the arbitrator;

(ii) the arbitration shall be conducted in the designated location, as follows: (A) in any case in which the subject auction by Bonhams took place or was scheduled to take place in the State of New York or Connecticut or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the arbitration shall take place in New York City, New York; (B) in all other cases, the arbitration shall take place in the city of San Francisco, California; and

(iii) discovery and the procedure for the arbitration shall be as follows:

(A) All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential;

(B) The parties shall submit written briefs to the arbitrator no later than 15 days before the arbitration commences;

(C) Discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (I) Requests for no more than 10 categories of documents, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefor; (II) No more than two (2) depositions per party, provided however, the deposition(s) are to be completed within one (1) day; (III) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accordance with California law;

(D) Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days;

(E) The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except as required by applicable arbitration rules, each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitrator.

LIMITED RIGHT OF RESCISSION

If within one (1) year from the date of sale, the original purchaser (a) gives written notice to us alleging that the identification of Authorship (as defined below) of such lot as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of the catalog description of such lot (as amended by any saleroom notices or verbal announcements during the sale) is not substantially correct based on a fair reading of the catalog (including the terms of any glossary contained therein), and (b) within 10 days after such notice returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale, and (c) establishes the allegation in the notice to our satisfaction (including by providing one or more written opinions by recognized experts in the field, as we may reasonably require), then the sale of such lot will be rescinded and, unless we have already paid to the consignor monies owed him in connection with the sale, the original purchase price will be refunded.

If, prior to receiving such notice from the original purchaser alleging such defect, we have paid the consignor monies owed him in connection with the sale, we shall pay the original purchaser the amount of our commissions, any other sale proceeds to which we are entitled and applicable taxes received from the purchaser on the sale and make demand on the consignor to pay the balance of the original purchase price to the original purchaser. Should the consignor fail to pay such amount promptly, we may disclose the identity of the consignor and assign to the original purchaser our rights against the consignor with respect to the lot the sale of which is sought to be rescinded. Upon such disclosure and assignment, any liability of Bonhams as consignor’s agent with respect to said lot shall automatically terminate.

The foregoing limited right of rescission is available to the original purchaser only and may not be assigned to or relied upon by any subsequent transferee of the property sold. The purchaser hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the purchaser’s benefit. Nothing in this section shall be construed as an admission by us of any representation of fact, express or implied, obligation or responsibility with respect to any lot. THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE

REMEDY AGAINST BONHAMS FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER IS THE LIMITED RIGHT OF RESCISSION DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.

“Authorship” means only the identity of the creator, the period, culture and source or origin of the lot, as the case may be, as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of the print catalog entry. The right of rescission does not extend to: (a) works of art executed before 1870 (unless these works are determined to be counterfeits created since 1870), as this is a matter of current scholarly opinion which can change; (b) titles, descriptions, or other identification of offered lots, which information normally appears in lower case type below the BOLD TYPE heading identifying the Authorship; (c) Authorship of any lot where it was specifically mentioned that there exists a conflict of specialist or scholarly opinion regarding the Authorship of the lot at the time of sale; (d) Authorship of any lot which as of the date of sale was in accordance with the then generally-accepted opinion of scholars and specialists regarding the same; or (e) the identification of periods or dates of creation in catalog descriptions which may be proven inaccurate by means of scientific processes that are not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalog in which the property is offered or that were unreasonably expensive or impractical to use at the time of such publication.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER BONHAMS NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR AS TO WHETHER THE PURCHASER ACQUIRES ANY COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL BONHAMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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as “photo auction estimate”. Alternatively, you can submit your request using our online form at www.bonhams.com/us. Digital images may be attached to the form. Please limit your images to no more than five (5) per item.

CONSIGNING YOUR PROPERTY

After you receive an estimate, you may consign your property to us for sale in the next appropriate auction. Our staff assists you throughout the process, arranging transportation of your items to our galleries (at the consignor’s expense), providing a detailed inventory of your consignment, and reporting the prices realized for each lot. We provide secure storage for your property in our warehouses and all items are insured throughout the auction process. You will receive payment for your property approximately 35 days after completion of sale.

Sales commissions vary with the potential auction value of the property and the particular auction in which the property is offered. Please call us for commission rates.

PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES

Bonhams’ specialists conduct insurance and fair market value appraisals for private collectors, corporations, museums, fiduciaries and government entities on a daily basis. Insurance appraisals, used for insurance purposes, reflect the cost of replacing property in today’s retail market. Fair market value appraisals are used for estate,

tax and family division purposes and reflect prices paid by a willing buyer to a willing seller.

When we conduct a private appraisal, our specialists will prepare a thorough inventory listing of all your appraised property by category. Valuations, complete descriptions and locations of items are included in the documentation.

Appraisal fees vary according to the nature of the collection, the amount of work involved, the travel distance, and whether the property is subsequently consigned for auction.

Our appraisers are available to help you anywhere and at any time. Please call our Client Services Department to schedule an appraisal.

ESTATE SERVICES

Since 1865, Bonhams has been serving the needs of fiduciaries – lawyers, trust officers, accountants and executors – in the disposition of large and small estates. Our services are specially designed to aid in the efficient appraisal and disposition of fine art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles. We offer a full range of estate services, ranging from flexible financial terms to tailored accounting for heirs and their agents to world-class marketing and sales support.

For more information or to obtain a detailed Trust and Estates package, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us or contact our Client Services Department.

SELLING AT AUCTION

Bonhams can help you every step of the way when you are ready to sell art, antiques and collectible items at auction. Our regional offices and representatives throughout the US are available to service all of your needs. Should you have any further questions, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us for more information or call our Client Services Department at +1 (800) 223 2854 ext. 23550.

AUCTION ESTIMATES

The first step in the auction process is to determine the auction value of your property. Bonhams’ world-renowned specialists will evaluate your special items at no charge and in complete confidence. You can obtain an auction estimate in many ways:

• Attend one of our Auction Appraisal Events held regularly at our galleries and in other major metropolitan areas. The updated schedule for Bonhams Auction Appraisal Events is available at www.bonhams.com/us.

• Call our Client Services Department to schedule a private appointment at one of our galleries. If you have a large collection, our specialists can travel, by appointment, to evaluate your property on site.

• Send clear photographs to us of each individual item, including item dimensions and other pertinent information with each picture. Photos should be sent to Bonhams’ address in envelopes marked

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THE ETHEREAL BRUSH: Important Japanese Paintings from a London CollectionThursday 10 November 2016 at 11amNew Bond Street, London

LeftKŌNO BAIREI (1844-1895) Lotus Flower and GourdMeiji era (1868-1912), 1883£5,000 - 8,000

RightSHIOKAWA BUNRIN (1808-1877) Sea Bream and Bamboo Grass Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912) Circa 1863 £10,000 - 15,000

BIDDING & BUYING AT AUCTIONWhether you are an experienced bidder or an enthusiastic novice, auctions provide a stimulating atmosphere unlike any other. Bonhams previews and sales are free and open to the public. As you will find in these directions, bidding and buying at auction is easy and exciting. Should you have any further questions, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com or call our Client Services Department at +1 (800) 223 2854 ext. 23550.Catalogs Before each auction we publish illustrated catalogs that include dates and times for previews and auctions. Our catalogs also provide descriptions and estimated values for each “lot.” A lot may refer to a single item or to a group of items auctioned together. We offer our catalogs by subscription or by single copy. For information on subscribing to our catalogs, you may refer to the subscription form in this catalog, call our Client Services Department, or visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us.Previews Auction previews are your chance to inspect each lot prior to the auction. We encourage you to look closely and examine each object on which you may want to bid so that you will know as much as possible about it. Items are sold “as is” and with all faults; illustrations in our catalogs, website and other materials are provided for identification only. At the previews, our staff is always available to answer your questions and guide you through the auction process. Condition reports may be available upon request.Estimates Bonhams catalogs include estimates for each lot, exclusive of buyer’s premium and tax. The estimates are provided as an approximate guide to current market value and should not be interpreted as a representation or prediction of actual selling prices. They are determined well in advance of a sale and are subject to revision. Please contact us should you have any questions about value estimates.Reserves All lots in a catalog are subject to a reserve unless otherwise indicated. The reserve is the minimum price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimated value.BIDDING AT AUCTION At Bonhams, you can bid in many ways: in person, via absentee bid, over the phone, or via Bonhams’ online bidding facility. Absentee bids can be submitted in person, online, via fax or via email. A valid Bonhams client account is required to participate in bidding activity. You can obtain registration information online, at the reception desk or by calling our Client Services Department.By bidding at auction, whether in person or by agent, by absentee bid, telephone, online or other means, the buyer or bidder agrees to be bound by the Conditions of Sale. Lots are auctioned in consecutive numerical order as they appear in the catalog. Bidding normally begins below the low estimate. The auctioneer will accept bids from interested parties present in the saleroom, from telephone bidders, and from absentee bidders who have left written bids in advance of the sale. The auctioneer may also execute bids on behalf of the consignor up to the amount of the reserve, but never above it. We assume no responsibility for failure to execute bids for any reason whatsoever.In Person If you are planning to bid at auction, you will need to register at the reception desk in order to receive a numbered bid card. To place a bid, hold up your card so that the auctioneer can clearly see it. Decide on the maximum amount that you wish to pay, exclusive of buyer’s premium and tax, and continue bidding until your bid prevails or you reach your limit. If you are the successful bidder on a lot, the auctioneer will acknowledge your paddle number and bid amount.Absentee Bids As a service to those wishing to place bids, we may at our discretion accept bids without charge in advance of sale by telephone, by facsimile or in writing on bidding forms available from us. “Buy” bids will not be accepted; all bids must state the highest bid price the bidder is willing to pay. Our auction staff

will try to bid just as you would, with the goal of obtaining the item at the lowest bid price possible. In the event identical bids are submitted, the earliest bid submitted will take precedence. Absentee bids shall be executed in competition with other absentee bids, any applicable reserve, and bids from other auction participants. A friend or agent may place bids on your behalf, provided that we have received your written authorization prior to the sale. Absentee bid forms are available in our catalogs, online at www.bonhams.com/us, and at our San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York galleries.By Telephone Under special circumstances, we can arrange for you to bid by telephone. To arrange for a telephone bid, please contact our Client Services Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the sale. Online Web users may place absentee bids online from anywhere in the world. To bid online, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us.We are pleased to make our live online bidding facility available to bidders in this sale. Additional terms and conditions of sale relating to online bidding will apply. Please see www.bonhams.com/23434 or contact the Client Services Department to obtain information and learn how you can register and bid online in this sale. Bid Increments Bonhams generally uses the following increment multiples as bidding progresses:$50-200 .........................................by $10s $200-500 .......................................by $20/50/80s $500-1,000 ....................................by $50s $1,000-2,000 .................................by $100s $2,000-5,000 .................................by $200/500/800s $5,000-10,000… ............................by $500s $10,000-20,000 .............................by $1,000s $20,000-50,000 .............................by $2,000/5,000/8,000s $50,000-100,000 ...........................by $5,000s $100,000-200,000 .........................by $10,000s above $200,000 .............................at auctioneer’s discretionThe auctioneer may split or reject any bid at any time at his or her discretion as outlined in the Conditions of Sale. Currency Converter Solely for the convenience of bidders, a currency converter may be provided at Bonhams sales. The rates quoted for conversion of other currencies to U.S. Dollars are indications only and should not be relied upon by a bidder, and neither Bonhams nor its agents shall be responsible for any errors or omissions in the operation or accuracy of the currency converter.Buyer’s Premium A buyer’s premium is added to the winning bid price of each individual lot purchased, at the rates set forth in the Conditions of Sale. The winning bid price plus the premium constitute the purchase price for the lot. Applicable sales taxes are computed based on this figure, and the total becomes your final purchase price.Unless specifically illustrated and noted, fine art frames are not included in the estimate or purchase price. Bonhams accepts no liability for damage or loss to frames during storage or shipment.All sales are final and subject to the Conditions of Sale found in our catalogs, on our website, and available at the reception desk.Payment All buyers are asked to pay and pick up by 3pm on the business day following the auction. Payment may be made to Bonhams by cash, checks drawn on a U.S. bank, money order, wire transfer, or by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit or charge card or debit card. All items must be paid for within 5 business days of the sale. Please note that payment by personal or business check may result in property not being released until purchase funds clear our bank.Sales Tax California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington DC and Washington state residents must pay applicable sales tax. Other state or local taxes (or compensating use taxes) may apply. Sales tax will be

automatically added to the invoice unless a valid resale number has been furnished or the property is shipped via common carrier to destinations outside the states listed above. If you wish to use your resale license please contact Cashiers for our form.Shipping & Removal Buyers are to review the Offsite Sold Property Storage page for a list of lots that will be removed to the offsite warehouse of Box Brothers. These designated lots must be retrieved by the buyer prior to the day and time designated on the Offsite Sold Property Storage page. If buyers of these designated lots also buy other lots, such as decorations, rugs or works of art, these lots may also be removed to the warehouse of Box Brothers, so all lots remain together and customers can collect or ship from one location. All other items will remain at Bonhams for a period of 21 days, after which time they may be transferred to offsite storage. Wine, Jewelry, Natural History, Collectibles, 20th Century Decorative Arts, Rugs, Native American Art, Tribal Art and most Arms & Armor auctions are not included in this policy.Box Brothers San Leandro (for San Francisco auctions only) 1471 Doolittle Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 Tel (800) 942 6822; Fax (510) 628 8454Box Brothers Los Angeles (for Los Angeles auctions only) 220 W. Ivy Ave, Unit C, Inglewood, Ca 90302 +1 (310) 419 9915 or +1 (800) 474 7447Box Brothers is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with Saturday and Sunday hours available. Buyers must contact Box Brothers 24 hours in advance of pickup. Appointments are required. Bonhams can accommodate shipping for certain items. Please contact our Cashiers Department for more information or to obtain a quote. Refer to Conditions of Sale for special terms governing the shipment of Arms and Wine. Shipments are made during weekday business hours up to four weeks after payment is received. Carriers are not permitted to deliver to P.O. Boxes.International buyers are responsible for all import/export customs duties and taxes. An invoice stating the actual purchase price(s) will accompany all international purchases.Simultaneous sale property collection notice: If this sale previews in multiple cities, please see the title page for details regarding final location of property for collection.Handling and Storage Charges Please note: For sold lots removed to Box Brothers, there will be no post-sale storage charge for lots collected within 5 days from the sale date. For lots that remain at Bonhams, there will be no post-sale storage charge for lots collected within 21 days of the sale date. Handling fees may apply.Lots uncollected at Bonhams after 21 days may be removed to the warehouse of Box Brothers. Handling and storage fees will apply.Insurance: All sold lots are insured by Box Brothers at the sum of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.Please refer to Box Brothers for a list of Handling, Storage and Insurance fees.Payment Payments for purchased lots must be made directly to Bonhams. Box Brothers will not release property to a buyer unless the buyer has paid Bonhams first. All charges for handling and storage due to Box Brothers must be paid by the time of collection from their warehouse. Please telephone Box Brothers at +1 (800) 474 7447 in advance to ascertain the amount due. Lots will only be released from Box Brothers’ warehouse with a “Release Order” obtained from the cashier’s office at Bonhams.The removal/storage and/or shipment by Box Brothers of any lots will be subject to their standard Conditions of Business, copies of which are available at Bonhams or from Box Brothers directly.Auction Results To find out the final purchase price for any lot following the sale, please call our automated auction results line at +1 (800) 223 2854 ext. 3400. Auction results are usually available on the next business day following the sale or online at www.bonhams.com/us.

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THE ETHEREAL BRUSH: Important Japanese Paintings from a London CollectionThursday 10 November 2016 at 11amNew Bond Street, London

LeftKŌNO BAIREI (1844-1895) Lotus Flower and GourdMeiji era (1868-1912), 1883£5,000 - 8,000

RightSHIOKAWA BUNRIN (1808-1877) Sea Bream and Bamboo Grass Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912) Circa 1863 £10,000 - 15,000

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FINE CHINESE ARTThursday 10 November 2016New Bond Street, London

A FINE SELECTION OF BUDDHIST AND DAOIST BRONZE FIGURES FROM EUROPEAN COLLECTIONS16th-18th century

Estimates ranging: £8,000 - 60,000

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asian decorative arts - bonhams finely patterned thunder-pattern ground; the hemispherical shade...

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