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CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGSMonday March 19, 2018New York

CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGSMonday March 19, 2018 at 12pmNew York

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CATALOG: $35.00

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ILLUSTRATIONSFront cover: Lot 8028Inside front cover: Lot 8228Inside back cover: Lot 8229Back cover: Lot 8047

* Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Art

Colin Sheaf Dessa Goddard Asaph Hyman

Edward Wilkinson*Hong Kong

Yvett KleinSydney

Xibo WangHong Kong

Gigi Yu Hong Kong

ASIA AND AUSTRALIA

Summer FangTaipei

Bernadette RankineSingapore

ASIA REPRESENTATIVES

INTERNATIONAL CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART TEAM

Sing Yan ChoyLondon, New Bond Street

Ian GlennieEdinburgh

Asha EdwardsEdinburgh

Ben Law SmithLondon, Knightsbridge

Rosangela AssennatoLondon, Knightsbridge

Rachel HymanLondon, Knightsbridge

EUROPE

Benedetta MottinoLondon, New Bond Street

Henry KleinhenzChinese ArtSan Francisco

Daniel HerskeeChinese ArtSan Francisco

Ling ShangChinese ArtSan Francisco

Bruce MacLarenChinese ArtNew York

Ming HuaChinese ArtNew York

USA

Harold YeoChinese ArtNew York

Edward LuperLondon,New Bond Street

Amelia ChauChinese PaintingsSan Francisco

Rachel DuChinese ArtLos Angeles

* Mark RasmussenIndian, Himalayan, & Southeast Asian Art New York

* Doris Jin Huang Indian, Himalayan, & Southeast Asian ArtNew York

CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLESLots 8000 - 8027

PROPERTY FROM THE THE COLLECTION OF LOIS F. KLOPPENBURG

8000AN INSIDE-PAINTED CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLEWang Xisan, 1972 Of rounded square form, the narrow sides carved in relief with lion mask and mock ring handles, one interior face painted with two fluffy kittens playing by asters, with one painted seal reading xiao mao (kittens), the other side painted with two cats, their attention transfixed by something in the distance, inscribed linu (an ancient phrase for cat), dated renzi chu chun (early spring 1972), signed Xisan painted at the Yihu Zhai, followed by two painted seals reading Xisan and Wang. 2 5/8in (6.6cm) high

$7,000 - 9,000

1972年王習三内畫水晶「狸奴」鼻煙壺落款狸奴壬子初春習三作於一壺齋 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973

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8001AN INSIDE-PAINTED CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLEOne Bottle Studio, 1971 Of flattened circular form, the narrow sides carved in low relief with lion mask and mock ring handles, each face carved with a raised circular panel, one inside face painted with two cats in front of flowering lilies, the other side painted with two cats, one playing with a butterfly, dated xinhai heyue (sixth month, 1971), and inscribed xie yu Yihuzhai (painted at One Bottle Studio), followed by a painted seal with a contraction of the character Ji, a reference to Hebei province and Wang Xisan’s Ji school. 2 5/8in (6.6cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

1971年一壺齋内畫水晶雙貓圖鼻煙壺落款辛亥荷月寫於一壺齋 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973

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8002

8003

8004

8002A PAIR OF JADEITE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ SNUFF BOTTLES20th century Each of flattened rounded rectangular form, surmounted by tubular necks with flat lips, and supported on oval foot rings, the russet skin on the short sides used to carve a dragon on one, and a phoenix on the other, the green stone with icy-white inclusions and dark green patches. (2) 2 7/8in (7.3cm) high, the taller

$3,000 - 5,000

二十世紀翠玉雕龍鳳紋鼻煙壺一對 Provenance Sotheby’s, New York, lot 153 (according to label)

8003A WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE18th century Of rectangular form, tapering slightly towards the base, each side with a raised rectangular panel, surmounted by a tubular neck with a concave lip, flanked by lion mask and mock ring handles on the shoulders, all supported on a foot ring of conforming outline, the evenly-colored white stone with minor cloudy inclusions. 2 1/2in (6.2cm) high

$5,000 - 7,000

十八世紀白玉雕舖首耳鼻煙壺 Published The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society Journal, Spring 1996, cover.

8004A LAVENDER JADEITE ‘GOATS’ SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Of ovoid form with a tubular neck, flat lip and flat foot, each side carved in low-relief with a sure-footed goat climbing over jagged rocks, the deep lavender-hued stone with some cloudy inclusions. 2 1/8in (5.5cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

二十世紀紫羅蘭翠玉雕山羊紋鼻煙壺

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8006

8005A CINNABAR LACQUER ‘LANDSCAPE’ SNUFF BOTTLE19th/early 20th century Of flattened ovoid shape, each side finely carved through layers of red lacquer to depict a view of figures heading towards walled temples in a mountainous landscape, each scene framed by lotus scrolls at the sides, and foliate scrolls and lappets at the shoulder and foot. 2 1/2in (6.2cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

十九世紀/二十世紀初剔紅山水圖鼻煙壺

8006A MINIATURE RED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE18th century Of flattened spherical form, the shoulders rising to a tubular neck with a wide mouth, all supported on a slightly splayed foot ring, the thin transparent walls causing the glass to appear pink. 1 1/2in (3cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

十八世紀紅料光素袖珍鼻煙壺 A number of glass bottles of this size are illustrated by Hugh Moss, Victor Graham and Ka Bo Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Mary and George Bloch Collection, vol. 5, Hong Kong, 2002, nos. 678, 711, 779, 789, and 815. The authors note that by the standards of the larger bottles of the Qianlong period onwards, bottles of this size might be considered miniature, but such small bottles were not unusual from the Yongzheng and early Qianlong reigns, op. cit. p. 320.

8005

8007A BLACK AND RED DOUBLE OVERLAY WHITE GLASS ‘HORSE AND MONKEY’ SNUFF BOTTLE19th century The flattened globular body of opaque white glass, overlaid with black on red, carved to each face to form the design of a monkey and a horse, the shoulders carved with lion mask and mock ring handles, the overlay also carved to form the oval foot ring. 2 1/8in (5.5cm) high

$2,000 - 4,000

十九世紀涅白地套紅黑料馬上封侯圖鼻煙壺 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973 Illustrated The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society Journal, Spring 1995, cover.

8007


8008AN INSIDE PAINTED SMOKY QUARTZ SNUFF BOTTLEWang Xisan, 1971 Of rounded rectangular form, one side painted with two cats playing with butterflies, the other side painted with two cats by a flowering lily, their attention captured by something in front of them, dated xinhai shengxia (deep summer 1971), inscribed Xisan xie yu Yihuzhai (painted by Xisan at the One Bottle Studio), followed by a painted seal reading Xisan. 2 7/8in (7.3cm) high

$7,000 - 9,000

1971年王習三内畫茶晶雙貓圖鼻煙壺落款辛亥盛夏習三寫於一壺齋 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973

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8009AN INSIDE PAINTED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLEWang Xisan, 20th century Of flattened rounded form, one side with brown inclusions and irregular surface, the inside painted with a lotus blossom, reeds and butterfly, the other side painted with an eleborate mansion on the edge of a cliff, surrounded by trees, with a waterfall in the distance, the translucency of the material imbuing the scene with a ethereal feel, signed Wang Xisan, with one painted seal reading Xisan. 2 1/4in (5.5cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

二十世紀王習三内畫瑪瑙山水蓮塘圖鼻煙壺落款王習三作 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973


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8011

8011AN INSIDE PAINTED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLEAttributed to Wang Xisan, 1971 Of rounded square form, supported on a flat foot, each side painted with lady resting by a bamboo grove, one side dated xinhai xiayue (summer, 1971) with one painted seal with a contraction of the character Ji a reference to Hebei province and Wang Xisan’s Ji school. 2in (5.2cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

1971年傳王習三内畫修竹美人圖鼻煙壺 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973

8010

8010AN INSIDE PAINTED SMOKY QUARTZ SNUFF BOTTLEDing Guiling, 1972 Of flattened rounded square form, one side painted with a scene of Guanyin and Shancai, inscribed Guanyin Dashi (venerable Guanyin) and one painted seal reading yin, the other side painted with six children playing with Budai, inscribed liuzi nao Xifo (six sons play with Happy Buddha), dated renzi dongyue (winter, 1972) and signed Ding Guiling painted in Beijing, followed by one seal reading yin. 2 3/8in (5.7cm) high

$1,000 - 1,500

1972年丁桂玲内畫觀音喜佛圖茶晶鼻煙壺 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973 Ding Guiling was a female student of Ye Bengqi. She was active in Beijing in the 1960s and 70s.

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8012AN INSIDE PAINTED AGATE SNUFF BOTTLEWang Xisan, 1966 Of flattened rounded form, one side painted with a fisherman on a boat in water edged with reeds, the other side with an oxherd encouraging his stubborn charge to follow him, dated bingwu nian (1966), signed Wang Xisan. 2 1/2in (6.2cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

1966年王習三内畫瑪瑙漁翁牛童圖鼻煙壺落款丙午年王習三作 Provenance Y.F. Yang & Co., Hong Kong, 1973


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8014

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE OHIO COLLECTION

8014A PAIR OF YELLOW GLASS ‘ELEPHANT’ SNUFF BOTTLES19th century Each formed as the mirror image of the other, in the shape of a recumbent elephant, its head turned to one side, with a saddle blanket over its back, supporting a vase, that forms the neck of the bottle, the blanket incised with floral pattern. (2) 1 3/8in (3.5cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

十九世紀黃料太平景象式鼻煙壺一對

8013

8013A TEADUST GLAZED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLEQianlong mark and period Potted in the form of a miniature jar with a waisted neck and lipped rim, the broad shoulders tapering slightly towards the recessed foot, incised with a four-character circular seal mark. 2 1/4in (5.6cm) high

$2,000 - 4,000

清乾隆茶葉末釉鼻煙壺《乾隆年製》款

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8016AN ENAMELED GLASS ‘INSECTS AND FLOWERS’ SNUFF BOTTLE20th century Of flattened spherical form, surmounted by a gently flaring neck, one side painted with a butterfly and poppies, the other with a praying mantis among hollyhocks and pinks, the flat oval foot inscribed in iron-red with a four-character Qianlong mark in seal script. 2in (5.2cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

二十世紀白料粉彩蝴蝶螳螂紋鼻煙壺

8016

8015AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE MOLDED PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE19th century Made in the form of a miniature moonflask, the shoulders set with writhing chilong whose bodies extend to the neck, each face painted in underglaze blue with a crane roundel, all supported on a flared foot ring surrounded by a band of pierced coins, the surfaces covered with a qingbai glaze. 2in (5.2cm) high

$1,500 - 2,500

十九世紀青花青白釉團鶴紋螭龍耳鼻煙壺8015


8018

PROPERTY FROM A FLORIDA ESTATE FORMED IN CUBA PRIOR TO 1950

8017TWO CLOISONNE ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLESQianlong marks The first of flattened form, with a flat gilt lip and oval gilt foot rim, one face with a dragon amid clouds reversed by a phoenix and clouds, the side panels with a blue scrolling lotus on a yellow ground, the foot with an incised four character Qianlong mark; the second bottle of upright rectangular form with a flat gilt lip and rectangular gilt foot rim, each face with an enclosed panel with two red crowned cranes in a landscape, the sides with a scrolling lotus on a red ground, the foot with an incised four character Qianlong mark. 2 1/2in (6.5cm) high, the taller

$2,000 - 3,000

掐絲琺瑯鼻煙壺兩件

8018AN ENAMEL ON COPPER DOUBLE GOURD SNUFF BOTTLEQianlong mark Of double gourd form, the flat copper lip and circular oval foot rim exposed, the body enameled with a blue ground with the double gourd motif repeated with cascading calabashes, the foot with a four character mark in iron red. 2 3/8in (6.2cm) high

$1,200 - 1,800

銅胎琺瑯葫蘆形鼻煙壺《乾隆年製》款

8017 8017

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8019

8020

8019FOUR CORAL SNUFF BOTTLESThe first of tree trunk form, with grapes and grape leaves in high relief; the second of compressed ovoid form, with a flat lip and wide oval foot rim, the body carved in high relief with a dancing figure surrounded by auspicious motifs; the third a figure seated on an elephant, the head as the stopper; the fourth in the form of a blossoming flower. 2 5/8in (6.5cm) high, the tallest

$3,000 - 5,000

珊瑚雕鼻煙壺四件

8020A SIMULATED REALGAR GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE1780-1830 Of ovoid form with cylindrical neck, flat mouth, oval foot ring, the opaque glass of varying bright orange, yellow and red tones. 2 3/8in (6.2cm) high

$1,000 - 1,500

1780-1830 料仿雄黃鼻煙壺


8022

8022A INSIDE PAINTED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLEYe Family, 1932 Of flattened ovoid form with concave lip and a flat oval foot rim, each side painted in bright colors with a possible depiction of Shakyamuni Buddha, inscribed with a date of renshen and signed Ye Zhongsan with a seal. 2 3/8in (6.2cm) high

$1,500 - 2,500

1932年葉氏家族如來佛內畫鼻煙壺

8021A SHADOW AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE19th century Of compressed form, tapering to the flat oval foot rim, the dark brown dendritic inclusions on one face resembling a bird perched on a tree branch. 2 1/4in (5.5cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

十九世紀瑪瑙巧雕鳥樹紋鼻煙壺

8021

8023A MUGHAL-STYLE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE18th/19th century Of compressed meiping form, the interior very well hollowed, with a wide, flat lip and supported by an oval foot rim, the body carved in relief with a continuous scrolling lotus. 2 3/4in (7cm), high

$2,000 - 3,000

十八/十九世紀白玉雕痕都斯坦式番蓮紋鼻煙壺

8023

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8024A WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLEQianlong mark and of the period Of compressed meiping form with a flat lip and slightly waited neck, supported by a an oval foot rim around a recessed foot the well-polished white stone with splashes of black and brown, with a four character mark in seal script on the foot. 2 1/2in (6.5cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

清乾隆白玉鼻煙壺《乾隆年製》款

8025A CELADON JADE DOUBLE GOURD SNUFF BOTTLE18th/19th century Adapting the form of a flattened double gourd, with a concave oval dimple at the rectangular foot, the body of the vessel partially wrapped with a brocade cloth revealing repeated shou medallions. 2 3/4in (7cm), high

$1,500 - 2,500

十八/十九世紀青玉雕葫蘆式鼻煙壺

8026No lot

8024 8025


8027A RARE EARLY GUYUE XUAN ENAMELED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLEImperial Place Workshops, Beijing 1769 The milky-white glass bottle with a flat, flaring lip and a flat oval foot, with a neat leiwen border in iron red at the neck, a band of lingzhi heads around the shoulder, one face with enameled lotus in pink and green, the leaves delineated in black, reversed with a poem in regular script in iron red, dated jichou xia ri (1769, summer day), followed by two painted seals reading gu and yue, the foot with a four character mark in regular script in iron red. 2 1/2in (6.5cm) high

$8,000 - 10,000

1769年白料畫琺瑯花鳥蓮紋鼻煙壺《乾隆年製》款 This interesting enameled glass bottle is from a fairly small group of bottles, several of which are precisely dated, that were produced within the Forbidden City between the years 1767 and 1775. It is theorized that the bottles were created with the intent of being gifted by the emperor, perhaps during the Autumn hunt. Adorned with lotus or chrysanthemum, these bottles would frequently feature a poem or poetic couplet in regular script written with iron-red enamels. On this bottle the poem was authored by the Ming dynasty painter Chen Chun (Chen Daofu, 1483-1544). The poem also appears in the Siku Quanshu, 24-87b.

Whereas the majority of the Guyue xuan bottles are designated as such by the standard three character iron red mark on the foot, this bottle bears a four character Qianlong Nianzhi reign mark on the foot, with the Guyue xuan connection indicated by two painted seals--Gu and Yue--that follow the poem. Other bottles from this same small group bear the reign marks around the neck, or adjacent to the poem, in addition to displaying the Gu and Yue painted seals. A few other white glass enameled bottles from this interesting and precisely dated group have been offered in recent years. One from the J & J collection dated 1767 was sold at Christie’s New York on 22 March 2007, lot 43. Two others, formerly in the collection of Mary and George Bloch, one dated 1768, was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong 26 November 2013, lot 145; and one dated 1775 was sold at Bonham’s Hong Kong 27 May 2012, lot 62. This compelling group has been carefully studied by Hugh Moss in “Mysteries of the Ancient Moon”, ICSBS Journal, Spring 2006, pp. 16-32, and further explored in Moss, Graham and Tsang A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles, vol. 6 pp. 182-194.

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF HIDENARI TERASAKI (1900-1951), BY DESCENTLots 8028 - 8029

Hidenari Terasaki, the transcriber of Emperor Hirohito’s famous Dokuhakuroku, sold Bonhams New York, Voices of the 20th Century, lot 1254, was a fluent English-speaking Japanese diplomat, married to an American, who on February 20 1946 assumed the special post of ‘Liason Officer to the Imperial Household’. He had the responsibility of interpreting for Emperor Hirohito and advising him on his dealings with General Douglas MacArthur (Herbert P. Bix, “The Showa Emperor’s ‘Monologue’ and the Problem of War Responsibility’, The Journal of Japanese Studies, 18/2 Summer 1992, p. 357). Terasaki was an elite Japanese diplomat who played a pivotal role in relations between his country and the United States, first in 1941 and again in 1946. In 1931, Terasaki married Gwen Harold, an American from Tennessee, and following postings in Shanghai, Havana and Beijing, was appointed in 1941 head of Western Intelligence and transferred to Washington, where, despite his position, he is thought to have tried to make a desperate failed attempt to have a cable sent directly from President Roosevelt to the Emperor, appealing for peace. After Pearl Harbor, he, his wife and daughter Mariko were interned and then repatriated to Japan in 1942. He moved away from diplomatic life, living in a mountain village, often close to starvation, but after Japan’s unconditional surrender, Terasaki was recalled to Tokyo and, with his experience, became the liaison between Emperor Hirohito and General MacArthur. Terasaki and his wife Gwen became a useful bridge between the two sides in these opening years of American occupation and they were visited by many of the senior American officers. Terasaki retired from his post in 1948 for health reasons, his wife and daughter returned to the US the following year. He died in Japan in 1951. Gwen wrote a biography of their life together, and a 1961 movie, Bridge to the Sun, took the book’s name as its title. The following two lots, figure of Maitreya (lot 8028) and the rare jun-type purple glazed bowl (lot 8029) were acquired by Terasaki sometime prior to 1941, when he was stationed in Shanghai and Beijing. The Maitreya is recorded in Gwen Terasaki Bridge to the Sun, Rock Creek Books, 2017, p. 204.

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去年十二月，紐約邦瀚斯舉辦了《二十世紀之聲》專場拍賣。其中有一件極為引人注目的拍品－－寺崎英成抄錄的日本昭和天皇獨白錄手稿（拍品１２５４）。該獨白錄的抄錄者寺崎英成（１９００－１９５１）為二十世紀上半葉日本重要的外交官之一，尤其在日美外交關係建設中起到了重要橋梁作用。寺崎英成能說一口流利的英語，二次世界大戰前曾被派往日本駐美國華盛頓大使館工作。在一次宴會期間，寺崎英成認識了來自田納西的格溫∙哈羅德，兩人很快相戀，並於１９３１年結婚。新婚後不久，寺崎英成先後被派駐到上海、北京、以及哈瓦那。１９４１年，作為一等情報書記官，寺崎英成再次被派往華盛頓日本大使關工作。在日本太平洋戰爭爆發前夕，寺崎英成試圖在羅斯福總統和昭和天皇之間建立直接對話，以期能避免日本和美國之間爆發全面戰爭，然而寺崎英成的計劃最終未能成功。１９４２年珍珠港事變後，寺崎英成和他的妻子及女兒被美國政府送返回日本。回國後，為躲避轟炸襲擊，寺崎英成和其家人多次搬

家，更一度隱居於深山小村中。在日本無條件投降後，寺崎英成被日本政府召回，擔任日本天皇御用翻譯官，並負責天皇和美國道格拉斯∙麥克阿瑟將軍之間的聯絡溝通工作。在美軍佔領日本期間，寺崎英成和格溫一直致力於重建和改善日美關係，以期重建戰後和平。１９４８年，寺崎英成由於健康原因退職，格溫和他們的女兒於次年返回美國。１９５１年寺崎英成在日本因病去世。格溫在隨後幾年裡撰寫並出版了自傳《Bridge to the Sun》(通向太陽之橋)，在書中回憶了其和寺崎英成的生活。１９６１年根據自傳改編的同名電影在美國上映。

邦瀚斯本次拍賣中，將向大家展現兩件來自寺崎英成的藏品。此兩件拍品為寺崎英成１９４１年前在上海北京任職期間得到的兩件精美作品－－石灰岩雕彌勒菩薩坐像（拍品８０２８）和鈞窯式紫釉盞（拍品８０２９）。

Hidenari Terasaki with his wife, Gwen and daughter Mariko


8028A RARE GRAY LIMESTONE FIGURE OF MAITREYANorthern Wei dynasty The slender figure seated with right leg crossed over the left knee, with one finger of the right hand pensively touching the cheek, the left hand resting on the crossed leg and held in karanamudra, dressed in long flowing robes draping the lower body in soft pleats, the narrow face with contemplative expression surmounted by the large ushnisha, mounted on wood stand. 12 1/4in (31cm) high

$40,000 - 60,000

北魏石灰岩雕彌勒菩薩坐像 Provenance Collection of Hidenari Terasaki (1900-1951), by descent

Based on the posture, this figure is believed to represent Maitreya, the buddha of the future. Maitreya is believed to return to earth to preach the teachings of the Buddha after a period of great turmoil where the Buddha’s teachings have been forgotten. He is Shakyamuni’s successor and his return heralds a period of great peace. The pose, first conceived in India and later transmitted to China, represents Maitreya in deep contemplation, while at the same time, because one foot is on the ground, he is ready to stand up and take his place as the buddha of the future. The karanamudra subdues negativity, dispelling impure thoughts and other obstacles to enlightenment. The Northern Wei dynasty was a period of political turbulence and intense social and cultural change. During such tumultuous times a messianic figure such as Maitreya held great appeal and Maitreya was one of the most popular bodhisattva during this early phase of Chinese Buddhism. This figure is similar to other figures of Maitreya from the Longmen caves dated to the Northern Wei dynasty. For other examples from the Guyang Cave see Osvald Siren, Chinese Sculptures in the Van de Heydt Collection, Rietberg Museum, Zurich 1957, pls. 11 and 12; and Longmen liusan diaoxiangji, 1993, pls.8-13. See a related figure sold by Eskenazi, Ancient Chinese Sculpture, June-July, 1978, no. 8; one from the Alsdorf collection acquired from Alice Boney, published Eskenazi, Ancient Chinese Sculpture from the Alsdorf collection and others, June 1990, no. 1; another formerly in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 20 March 2007, lot 503; and another Maitreya from the the collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, sold Christie’s New York, 17 March 2015 lot 14.

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8029A RARE JUN-TYPE PURPLE GLAZED TEA BOWLYuan/Ming dynasty Well-potted with gently rounded sides curving in slightly just below the everted rim, the exterior covered in a rich mottled purple glaze, extending over the rim into the interior where it transitions to a milky-blue glaze, which also covers the foot, except for the unglazed dark-brown foot ring. 3 1/4in (8.3cm) diameter

$15,000 - 20,000

元/明鈞窰式紫釉盌 Provenance Collection of of Hidenari Terasaki (1900-1951), by descent

The combination of sky blue and vivid purple glaze coloration relates this bowl to the Junyao group of ceramics, recorded at kiln excavations and documented burials from the Song through Ming periods. Its function as a tea bowl is indicated by the indented lip on its exterior walls, a distinctive feature of tea bowls inaugurated at the Jian kilns of Fujian in the Song period and copied at kilns throughout northern and southern China. Tea bowls of identical shape to this lot have yet to be published from Jun kiln excavations or burials in the past few years. However a dish with the same contrasting reddish-purple and sky blue glaze, subtle shape and careful potting comparable to this tea bowl was discovered during excavations at the Juntai kiln site in Henan carried out in 2004. The dish was included in the Palace Museum study Jun ci ya ji: gugong bowu yuan zhencang ji chutu junyao ciqi huicui [Selection of Jun Ware: the Palace Museum’s collection and archeological excavation] (Beijing, 2013), cat. No. 117, pp. 264-265 (as Yuan-early Ming dynasty, diameter 18.8cm); and appeared earlier in Zhongguo chutu ciqi quanji: vol. 12: Henan (2008), cat. No 211 (as Jun type and dated as Yuan dynasty, 18.8cm diameter). See also the Jun-type purple glazed tea bowl of slightly different shape, related to the 2013 study of the Palace Museum Jun wares and sold in Christie’s Hong Kong sale 3372, 26 November 2104, lot 2925, (as Xuande period). Other shards from the 2004 Juntai kiln site excavation match the group of ‘numbered Jun’ containers with purple and pale blue glazes preserved in the former Qing imperial collections, various museums and private collections throughout the world. There is no agreement at present on the dating of this group, but thermoluminescence testing on the shards from the 2004 excavation and comparable tomb finds suggest Yuan or early Ming date for the ‘numbered’ Jun group and, by extension, this tea bowl (see Laurie E. Barnes, ‘Yuan Dynasty Ceramics’, pp. 338-34, published in Li Zhiyin et al, Chinese Ceramics: From the Paleolithic Period through the Qing Dynasty [Yale University Press, 2010]). This bowl appears to be the “Chungyao” bowl mentioned in Gwen Terasaki’s biography, Bridge to the Sun, Rock Creek Books, 2017, pp.51, 96, 97, 216.

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF SALLY S. AND DECATUR H. MILLER IIILots 8030 - 8039


Bonhams is pleased to offer objects from the collection of Sally and Decatur H. Miller III, highly regarded Baltimore collectors and philanthropists of the arts. Decatur was born into a prominent Baltimore family. He took great pride in the family’s longstanding civic ties as a champion of community and artistic causes. In addition to being a trustee at the Walters Art Museum, Decatur also held leadership posts with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Enoch Pratt Free Library. In his professional life, Decatur was a chairman and managing partner of the Baltimore law firm Piper & Marbury, now the global law firm DLA Piper.

Sally was an equally enthusiastic supporter of the arts and cultural causes in Baltimore. A student of art history, she devoted much of her intellectual curiosity to the local

institutions. She served as trustee of the Baltimore Museum of Art, as well as member of the Walters Art Museum and the Maryland-based Art Seminar Group. In addition to cultural foundations, Sally also dedicated her time to civic organizations, serving on the boards of Union Memorial Hospital and Planned Parenthood of Maryland.

As collectors, the Millers gravitated towards early Chinese art, and their home on North Charles Street elegantly displayed classical sculptural pieces from China’s Shang, Zhou and Tang dynasties with contemporary paintings and photography. The following ten works of art from the Miller collection evince their careful connoisseurship and keen eye toward excellence while celebrating the rich heritage of Chinese art.

米勒伉儷是美國東部巴爾的摩地區著名的收藏家和慈善家，生前兩人同為當地眾多文化藝術機構的重要贊助人和董事會成員，其中包括巴爾的摩美術館、華特美術館、巴爾蒂摩交響樂團和伊諾克∙普拉特圖書館等。

德凱所來自的米勒家族一直致力於協助巴爾的摩居民和促進當地社區經濟文化發展，德凱對此感到頗為自豪。德凱生前為ＤＬＡ派博國際法律諮詢公司的主席和合夥人。莎莉在大學期間主修藝術史，畢業之後決定將自己的所學致用於發展當地的藝術文化事業。另外，莎莉也十分支持當地其它民間

組織。生前她曾擔任優寧紀念醫院和馬利蘭計畫生育聯合會的董事會成員。

德凱和莎莉都是藝術的愛好者和收藏家，他們尤其鍾愛中國早期的藝術品。走進他們在巴爾的摩的寓所，能看到室內擺設著他們的精美藏品，其中包括商周時期的青銅器、北齊的佛像和唐代的銀器等。本次邦瀚斯非常榮幸能向大家展示米勒伉儷收藏中的十件精品。這部分作品充分展示了米勒伉儷對中國藝術的熱愛和欣賞。

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF SALLY S. AND DECATUR H. MILLER III

莎莉和德凱∙米勒伉儷的中國藝術收藏

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8030A FINELY CAST ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, GUShang Dynasty, Anyang phase The slender vessel cast at the flaring trumpet-form neck with four blades each enclosing attenuated cicada forms with double eyes forming dispersed taotie masks in raised relief above a fine leiwen ground and extending from an unusual horizontal band of raised eye-centered cusped quatrfoils, the central knop cast with descending kuilong forming taotie masks bisected by raised knotched flanges separated from the lower band by paired relief ‘bowstring’ lines, the flanges repeated on the flared foot enhancing elaborate horizontal kuilong with c-shaped horns and well-defined snouts, the surface displaying a brilliant emerald green patina with vivid malachite encrustations on the exposed silvery gray surface. 12 1/4in (31.1cm) high

$70,000 - 100,000

商代安陽時期青銅觚

Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, 2008 Bronze gu were among the most important vessels used in state rituals of the late Shang dynasty. The blade motif at the neck of these slender vessels is an Anyang innovation, (R. Bagley, Shang Ritual Bronzes in the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, p. 229); the distended cicada form is shown in a gu published by J. J. Lally, Chinese Archaic Bronzes. The Collection of Daniel Shapiro, 2014 no. 3, along with the descending kuilong at the knob and base. The unusual cusped quatrefoil band below the flanges can be found on a gu published by Eskenazi, Ancient Chinese Bronzes from an English Private Collection, no. 1, page 10. An impressive gu of similar size to our lot, was sold at Christie’s, New York, 15 March 2015, lot 3178; another also offered at Christie’s, New York, 18 September 2014. See a related bronze sold in our Hong Kong rooms 29 November 2016, lot 28. A smaller inscribed example was sold in these rooms on 12 September 2016, lot 8012.

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8031A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A GUARDIAN LIONNorthern Qi-Sui Dynasty Seated on its haunches with front legs firmly braced, the well-delineated head with bulging eyes and exposed fangs, supported by a powerful body, the fur of the broad mane, forelegs and tail finely cast, the overall gilded surface gilded with a vivid green encrusted patina. 4in (10.3cm) high

$12,000 - 18,000

北齊至隋銅鎏金護法獅

Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, February 2008 Exhibited J.J Lally & Co., New York,Two Thousand Years of Chinese Sculpture, Spring 2008, no. 9 It is likely this noble lion would have originally been part of a Buddhist votive group, and the presence of lions can be traced back to the Buddhist art of India, where depictions of the seated Buddha are flanked by lions, both as protection and as a statement of his majesty. A similar sized lion--also seated--and dating from the Six Dynasties (220-589), is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, 42.25.32.

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8032A GILT BRONZE ESCUTCHEON, PUSHOUNorthern Wei-Northern Qi Dynasty Cast in near symmetry, the zoomorphic mask framed by tall, thin ears flanking meandering horns above bulging eyes and a leaf-shaped ornament above the forehead, the snout with flaring nostrils, and an open mouth displaying curling fangs, the bronze gilded with areas of green patina, the mask punched with three holes to facilitate hanging. 6 1/4in (15.5cm) high

$15,000 - 25,000

北魏至北齊銅鎏金鋪首

Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, October 2008 Intended to bear a pendant ring, this gilt bronze mask (pushou 鋪首) would have been secured on the outer door of a palace or noble residence. Perhaps first appearing on the doors of the Xianyang palace of the Qin dynasty, pushou were frequently used on the inner chambers of tombs in the Han dynasty. The fierce visage is likely derived from the taotie mask motifs used on archaic bronze vessels, and with its bulging eyes, flaring nostrils, and hooked fangs intended to ward off evil spirits as well as unwelcome intruders. A similar pushou dated to the Northern Wei Dynasty is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 1986.243. See also a closely related bronze mask, part of the Falk collection, sold Christie’s, New York, 20 September 2001, lot 183.


8033AN UNUSUAL ARCHAIC BRONZE HOOKED HALBERD OR FINIALZhou Dynasty The flat cast crest-form object rising from a triangular pierced and hollow socket for fastening and fashioned with five pointed blades, the central two in form of addorsed hooks, the surfaced covered with a green malachite and cuprite patina. 15in (38 cm) high

$15,000 - 25,000

周青銅鉞 Provenance Christie’s, New York, March 18, 2009, lot 224 Arthur M. Sackler Collection, New York, acquired prior to 1978

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8035

8034A BLACK SICHUAN POTTERY AMPHORAHan Dynasty Burnished black pottery, of pear form with a vertically incised band around the neck beneath a lozenge-shaped opening at the mouth, with two loop handles resolving into four raised scrolls on the body, each handle with three circular bosses, with a flat circular foot rim and recessed foot. 7in (17.75cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

漢黑陶雙耳壺 Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, August 2005

8034

8035A RELIEF-MOLDED GRAY POTTERY TILE OF A DRUMMERSong-Jin Dynasty The rectangular tile of baked unglazed buff pottery, molded in high relief, the flower adorned figure beating a drum on a stand. 13 3/4in (35cm) high

$2,500 - 4,000

宋至金淺浮雕擊鼓灰陶磚 Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, August 2011 For further discussion of entertainers on pottery tiles see Robert Maeda “Some Sung, Chin, and Yuan representations of actors” Artibus Asiae, Vol XLI, 2/3, pp. 132-156; and James C.Y. Watt, The Word of Kublai Khan, Chinese Art in the Yuan Dyansty, New York, 2010, pp. 52-58.


8036A FINE AND RARE REPOUSSE PARCEL-GILT SILVER BOWLTang Dynasty Finely worked in repousse with steep, quatrelobed sides, the rim interior banded and gilt with a continuous leafy scroll pattern about the central well enclosed by a band of overlapping ‘peacock feathers’ surrounding a fierce coiled makara in repousse chasing a flaming pearl amid stylized waves, the well and design also gilt and raised on a splayed, circular foot incised with a single character qiong and two indicipherable characters on the side and also on the base. 8 1/2in (21.5cm) diameter

$80,000 - 120,000

唐鎏金魔羯紋四曲銀碗 Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, 2012 Published J.J Lally & Co., New York, Silver and Gold in Ancient China, Spring 2012, no. 14, and front cover With its distinctive curling snout, dragon head and finned body, the makara may be read as a representation of the mythical carp transforming into a dragon, a metaphor for success as a result of assiduous effort. However the origins of this mythical beast is traced to India and was transmitted to China with the Buddhist canon, the first datable appearance in the tomb of Li He (d. 583) in Shaanxi province. In the Buddhist tradition, the makara was originally a whale that rescued five hundred drowning merchants at sea, and then sacrificed itself by providing its own body for sustenance. As a result of its compassionate offering, the whale was immortalized and

transformed into a makara, endowed with a dragon’s head, fish fins and accompanied by a flaming jewel. Its foreign background and imagery made the makara an auspicious symbol for use in several extant examples of Tang dynasty silver and gold. A Tang gold cup, excavated in 1983 in Xi’an and now in the Shaanxi History Museum is illustrated by C. Michaelson, Gilded Dragons, London, 1999, pp. 98-9, no. 59. while a similarly coiled makara with flaming pearl is illustrated by Bo Gyllensvärd in ‘T’ang Gold and Silver’, Butlletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities, No. 29, Stockholm, 1957, Fig. 56b. As noted in the Lally catalog, a Tang parcel-gilt silver bowl also with a repoussé dragon-fish in a central medallion was excavated from Inner Mongolia and is now in the collection of the Ordos Museum, illustrated in Zhongguo meishu fenlei quanji, Zhongguo jin yin boli falang qi quanji, Vol. II, Shijiazhuang, 2004, p. 47, no. 91. A n analogous gilt silver bowl decorated with a peacock feather band enclosing a repousse medallion of two flying parrots is published as part of the Kempe Collection in Bo Gyllensvard. Chinese Gold and Silver in the Carl Kempe Collection, no. 118, pp. 182-83. Few parcel gilt silver bowls from the Tang period have appeared at auction. The most recent and closely related example to this lot, from the illustrious Carl Kempe collection and published in Gyllvensvard, Chinese Gold, Silver and Porcelain, Asia Society, New York, 1971, p. 52, no. 46, was sold in these Rooms, 14 September 2015, lot 8073. See a related parcel gilt copper pouring bowl, sold Christie’s, London, 7 November 2017, lot 116. In his catalog entry, Mr. Lally speculates that the legible incised character on the side of the foot may be the name of the original owner.

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8037A FINE PAINTED MARBLE TORSO OF BUDDHALate Northern Qi-Sui Dynasty Standing gently erect and dressed in monastic robes with arms to the sides, the hands originally raised and lowered in likely abhaya and varada mudras, a gentle curve to the back and one shoulder exposed, the rich garments elegantly rendered with waves of soft folds extending to the figure’s bare feet which are supported on a conical plinth, the kashaya fastened over one shoulder in a loop, traces of the original red, green and black pigments and gold leaf embellishments remaining. 18in (45.7cm) high

$40,000 - 60,000

北齊晚期至隋大理石加彩佛立像 Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, 2014

Published J.J Lally & Co., New York, Ancient Chinese Sculpture Recent Acquisitions, Spring 2014, no. 6 Sculptures of this type are associated with Qingzhou, Shandong province where a large hoard of sculptures were discovered at the Longxing temple site in 1996. See the Royal Academy 2001 publication Return of the Buddha. The massive figures in this catalog, nos. 16 and 17, carry related pigment and gilt embellishment and suggest the original mudras on the now missing arms of this lot, the mantle fastening of no. 15 from the same group bears close relation to our figure. See a complete limestone figure, sold Sotheby’s, London, 15 May 2013, lot 147 and a dated figure from the Robert Hatfield Ellsworth collection, sold Christie’s New York, 20 March 2015, lot 752. See also an unembellished larger figure from the Dr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Gordon collection, sold Christie’s, New York, 20 September 2013, lot 1509.

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8039

8039A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE AND RIDER WITH HOUNDTang Dynasty The horse standing four square on a rectangular base with head turned left, the sinewy body and bobbed tail evenly painted with carmine pigments setting off the black- painted saddle supporting a foreign rider holding a lively dog straining against the black-painted hogged mane. 14in (35.5cm) high

$8,000 - 12,000

唐彩繪騎馬俑 Provenance J.J Lally & Co., New York, November 2004 The distinctive snout on this dog almost certainly identifies it as a Saluki (Shanxi Xigou 陝西細狗), a sight hunter prized for its speed and ability to catch rabbits. The Saluki came to China from Central Asia along the silk road at least as early as the 7th century as they appear on a tomb mural of the Tang prince Zhuanghuai in 685. Here the Saluki’s companion is also likely an immigrant from the West, given his Phrygian cap. The Tang aristocracy had an interest in the hunting styles of nomadic peoples from Central Asia, and they would often gather to witness staged hunts.

8038 (two views)

8038A YAOZHOU CELADON GLAZED BOWLNorthern Song Dynasty With a flared rim surrounding the deep curving well, the interior incised with waves and carved with a floral spray, the olive green glaze thinly applied on all surfaces except the foot pad, burnt a warm cinnamon brown, with a thin foot rim around a convex foot. 5 3/8in (13.6cm) diameter

$8,000 - 12,000

北宋耀州窰青釉刻花盌 Provenance Eskenazi Ltd., London, December 2005 Hans Popper Collection, San Francisco, CA Richard Bryant Hobart Collection, Cambridge, MA Exhibited Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, MA

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PROPERTY FROM THE CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART, MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRELots 8040 - 8049

8042

8040

8040A YUEYAO STONEWARE VASEHan dynasty Potted with an ovoid body surmounted by a cylindrical neck with a flared rim, flanked on the shoulder by two loop handles with applied decoration, the base of the neck impressed with a wave band, the shoulders decorated with raised bowstring bands and incised waves, the top half and inside of the mouth covered with an olive-green glaze, the lower half and the recessed foot fired dark brown. 12 5/8in (32cm) high.

$1,200 - 1,800

漢越窰青釉雙耳海紋陶壺 Provenance Acquired in 1992

8041A YAOZHOU GREEN-GLAZED MEIPINGSong dynasty The broad shoulders surmounted by a short tubular neck with a rolled-rim, the sides tapering towards the base and decorated with horizontal raised ribs, covered overall with a crackled pale olive-green glaze except for the recessed foot. 8 1/4in (21cm) high

$700 - 900

宋耀州窰青釉弦紋梅瓶

8042A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ VASEMing dynasty Sturdily-potted with an ovoid body, molded and carved with chrysanthemum blossoms borne on a continuous leafy scroll, all between leaf lappets at the base and chrysanthemum petal lappets encircling the gently flared neck, covered overall with a crackled sea-green glaze pooling in the recesses, the slightly convex foot surrounded by an unglazed foot ring. 14 1/2in (37cm) high

$2,500 - 4,000

明龍泉窰青釉纏枝菊花紋瓶 Provenance Gift of Mrs Eliot A Carter, 1991.

8043A LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED ‘PETAL’ VASE AND A COVERMing dynasty Of ovoid form, surmounted by a cylindrical neck with a galleried mouth, the body incised and combed with a band of peony petals between bands of lotus petals encircling the shoulder and base, covered overall with a olive-green glaze, the unglazed foot burnt orange, the associated domed cover with wide notched flange and double-gourd finial. 9 1/4in (23.5cm) high

$800 - 1,200

明龍泉窰青釉刻花瓣紋瓶配蓋

8041

8043

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8044A BLUE AND WHITE FISH BOWLWanli mark and of the period Heavily potted with rounded sides, the walls painted in deep underglaze blue with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid clouds, the six character mark also in underglaze blue on the face of the rim. 19 3/4in (50.1cm) diameter

$30,000 - 50,000

眀萬曆青花雲龍紋魚缸《大明萬曆年製》款

Provenance Gift of Mr. and Mrs Eugene Bernat, 1958 The present lot is impressive for its lively decoration of a pair of dragons. The way one dragon is portrayed looking over its back towards the other dragon, creates a sense of interaction between the dragons and heightens the sense of vivacity. The large size of the bowl makes possible the considerable amount of white space in the decoration which gives the composition room to breathe and adds to the sense of motion. Such large pieces were difficult to fire without cracking and warping and are testament to the technical virtuosity of the Jingdezhen potters of the late Ming period. The present lot follows Jiajing period examples such as the ones sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 28 Nov 2009, lot 324; and our London rooms, 6 Nov 2008, lot 67.

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8045A BLUE AND WHITE ‘LANDSCAPE’ BALUSTER VASE19th century The body painted with a mountainous waterscape populated with scholars and attendants carrying qin, amidst trees and rocks partially obscuring temples and houses, with birds flying in the distance, the trumpet neck decorated with a similar scene, the recessed foot surrounded by an unglazed foot ring. 17 7/8in (45.5cm) high

$8,000 - 12,000

十九世紀青花擕琴探友圖鳳尾尊

Provenance Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bernat, 1960

8046A LANGYAO TRIPLE-SPOUTED VASE18th/19th century Potted as three conjoined ovoid vases with cylindrical necks, the bodies rising from a short trefoil foot, applied overall with with a crushed raspberry-red glaze, thinning at the mouth rims and streaking towards the foot, the unglazed foot ring surrounding the crackle-glazed foot. 15in (38cm) high

$1,500 - 3,000

十八/十九世紀郎窰紅釉三孔瓶

80468045


8047A CELADON-GLAZED DOUBLE-GOURD VASEQianlong seal mark and of the period Elegantly potted with a narrow waist between the slightly compressed globular lower bulb and smaller upper bulb, gently rising from the shoulder to a narrow mouth, covered overall with a pale sea-green glaze thining to white at the rim, with a matching cover, the recessed celadon-glazed foot enclosed within an unglazed ring and inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark. 12 1/2in (31.7cm) high

$60,000 - 90,000

清乾隆粉青釉葫蘆瓶帶蓋《大清乾隆年製》款 Provenance Gift of Mrs. Eliot A Carter, 1991 For other examples of double-gourd vases with matching covers, see one in Chinese Porcelain, The S.C. Ko Tianminlou Collection, vol. 1, Hong Kong, 1987, pl. 160; another in the collection of the Nanjing Museum, included in the exhibition Qing Imperial Porcelain of the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Reigns, Hong Kong, 1995, Catalogue no.69, and also illustrated in Treasures in the Royalty: The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty Zhongguo qingdai guanyao ciqi, Shanghai, 2003, p.341; and another from the Jingguantang collection, illustrated in Splendour of the Qing Dynasty, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1995, cat. no. 212, and sold at Christie’s, Hong Kong, 28 October 2002, lot 723. See also a vase in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, illustrated by S.G.Valenstein, The Hertzman Collection of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1992, pl.98; and another illustrated in Qing Imperial Monochromes: The Zande Lou Collection, Shanghai, 2005, pl.42.

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8049

8049A LANGYAO BALUSTER VASE18th century The slender body rising from a spreading foot to a wide neck with flared rim, the exterior covered with a deep raspberry-red glaze, thinning at the mouth and running in streaks towards the base, the interior and recessed foot covered with a pale-green crackled glaze, the unglazed foot ring neatly cut. 16 7/8in (42.8cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

十八世紀郎窰紅釉尊

8048

8048A TEADUST-GLAZED ‘WATER CHESTNUT’ VASE19th century The compressed pear-shaped body rising from a spreading foot and tapering to a tall cylindrical neck, all covered with an evenly-mottled dark green glaze stopping at the foot, the base with the impressed six character Qianlong seal mark. 13 1/4in (34cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

十九世紀茶葉末釉荸薺扁瓶 Provenance Gift of Ed and Mary Scheier, 1992

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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE OHIO COLLECTIONLots 8050 - 8074

8050 WA RARE AND UNUSUAL LIMESTONE ‘INFINITE BUDDHAS’ PILLARNorthern Wei/Qi dynasty Of cylindrical form, the rounded sides carved in low-relief with nineteen rows of twenty Buddhas, the Buddhas seated dhyanasana on narrow ledges that encircles the pillar, their hands hidden by pleated coverings, their elongated heads crowned by domed ushnishas, the top of the pillar carved with a square socket, metal stand. 42in (106.7cm) high

$25,000 - 40,000

北齊/魏石灰石雕多寶千佛幢 Provenance Acquired in New York, 1990s

The thousand Buddha--or infinite Buddha--motif, where repeated registers of small Buddha figures seated in meditation are depicted, is frequently seen in both painting and sculpture in China from the 5th century onward. The imagery alludes to a passage in the Lotus Sutra where emanations of the Buddha from an infinity of Buddha worlds gather to listen to the historical Buddha Sakyamuni expound sacred teachings. This pillar is carved in the round indicating it was made to be viewed from all angles. It is likely that the pillar was created for circumambulation in its original location, a devotional, merit-accruing act. A similar pillar dating to the Northern Qi dynasty is in the collection of the Xuchang Museum in Henan province.

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8051A SANCAI-GLAZED POOTERY AMPHORATang dynasty Elegantly potted with an ovoid body tapering to the foot, a waisted neck and a pair of curved double-strap handles each applied with three bosses and terminating in dragon heads that grasp the lip, the green, amber and clear glaze splashed over the handles, neck and shoulders, raised on a concave foot. 15 1/2in (39.4cm) high

$6,000 - 9,000

唐三彩雙龍盤口尊 A similar sancai-glazed pottery amphora, Tang dynasty, was sold at Bonhams London, 9 November 2017, lot 43.


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8052A SANCAI GLAZED PILLOWLiao dynasty The leaf shaped pillow carved in low relief on the face with a floral design, the peonies and leaves glazed green against a black ground, the front side glazed amber and green, the back side carved but unglazed; together with an amber glazed pottery flask, following a leather prototype, the bulbous body raised from an unglazed circular foot rim, the flange handle pierced for hanging. (2) 8 7/8in (22.5cm) long, the pillow 9 1/2in (24.1cm) high, the flask

$4,000 - 6,000

遼三彩刻花瓷枕及褐黃釉扁壺

8053A FAHUA POTTERY FIGURE OF LI TIEGUAIMing dynasty Portrayed standing barefoot with a limp leg, using a crutch for support, dressed in loose robes accented with aubergine and turquoise, the expressive face below a fillet encircling the head, the exposed areas of skin on the figure left unglazed, revealing the brown pottery body. 8 3/4in (22.2cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

明琺華李鐡拐像

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8055A LONGQUAN CELADON ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ BOWLSong dynasty Elegantly potted with gently rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered, neatly-cut foot ring, the exterior molded and incised with chrysanthemum petals radiating from the base, covered overall with a sea-green glaze except for the bottom of the foot ring. 6 5/8in (16.9cm) diameter

$4,000 - 6,000

宋龍泉窰青釉菊瓣紋盌 8055

8054A JUNYAO BOWLYuan dynasty Thickly molded with a wide well tapering sharply inward toward a thin unglazed foot rim, the pale gray-blue glaze thinning to an olive brown along the rim, the interior with a reddish-purple splash. 7 7/8in (20cm) diameter

$3,000 - 5,000

元鈞窰天青釉紫斑盌

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8056A LONGQUAN CELADON ‘CHRYSANTHEMUM’ BOWLSong dynasty Elegantly potted with gently rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered, neatly-cut foot ring, the exterior molded and incised with chrysanthemum petals radiating from the base, covered overall with a blue-green glaze except for the bottom of the foot ring. 6 7/8in (17.6cm) diameter

$15,000 - 20,000

宋龍泉窰青釉菊瓣紋盌

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8058A GUAN-TYPE VASE18th century Of square section, the cantered shoulder gently rising to the slightly flared lipped-rim, two opposing sides set with lion-mask handles, the cantered base rising from the splayed foot ring, the creamy gray glaze suffused with a network of dark gray and ‘golden’ crackles. 12in (30.5cm) high

$2,500 - 4,000

清末仿官釉獅耳方瓶

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8057A LONGQUAN CELADON TRIPOD CENSERMing dynasty The bombe-form body with a cantered shoulder rising to a short straight neck and flared rim, supported on three tapered legs, each with a raised ridge running up to the shoulder, covered overall with a pale blue-green glaze. 3 1/2in (9cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

明龍泉窰青釉三足爐

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8060A LONGQUAN CELADON DISHYuan/early Ming dynasty The rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a lipped rim, boldly molded on the interior with a peony in low relief at the center of the well, the recessed base with an unglazed ring oxidized to orange during the firing. 10in (25.3cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,000

元或明早期龍泉窰青釉印牧丹紋盤

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8059A LONGQUAN CELADON MOLDED DISHMing dynasty With the fluted sides rising from a short tapered foot to a notched rim, the center impressed in low relief with a leafy peony spray, covered overall with a green glaze thinning at the edges and raised areas, the base with an unglazed ring burnt orange in firing. 13 1/2in (34.3cm) diameter

$5,000 - 8,000

眀龍泉窰青釉菱口盤

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8061A MING STYLE BLUE AND WHITE PILGRIM FLASK18th/19th century The globular body with a slender neck flanked by two ruyi-shaped handles, each side boldly painted in cobalt blue depicting a magpie perched on a flowering branch, with prunus on one side and a flowering fruit tree on the other, all between two borders of stylized foliage, the base unglazed. 11in (28cm) high

$8,000 - 12,000

十八/十九世紀青花明式花鳥紋抱月瓶

8062A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE JARWanli period Of ovoid shape, supported on an unglazed recessed foot, the rounded shoulders rising to a wide metal-mounted neck, painted around the exterior with four ogival panels enclosing flowering plants, below four panels enclosing a peach branch and floral sprigs, all separated from each other by straps and floral buckles reserved against a wan-fret ground, the base encircled with a lappet band. 14 1/4in (36.2cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

明萬曆青花開光花卉窄帶紋大罐 A similar example sold at Sotheby’s, London, 9 November 2016, lot 239

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8063A FUJIAN DEHUA GLAZED INCISED VASEKangxi period Of stick neck form, the rolled lip slightly everted with an incised key fret pattern at the top and base of the neck, the neck also incised with two butterflies, the body with a peony design, the foot rim unglazed 12 1/4in (31 1/8cm) high

$5,000 - 8,000

清康熙德化窰劃花蝶紋長頸瓶

8064A BLUE AND WHITE BIRD-HEADED EWERKangxi period Of quatrefoil bottle form, raised on a foot with scalloped edges with a two-tiered neck terminating in a flaring mouth with a single notch, set to one side with a long curved spout formed in the shape of an open-mouthed phoenix, finely painted around the body with birds and insects among flowering prunus, peony and chrysanthemum, with various floral sprays repeated at the neck and finial. 9 1/4in (23.5cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

清康熙青花鳳首壺 A Kangxi famille verte pair of ewers of the same form is illustrated by C.J.A. Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, London, 1997, Catalogue no.177, where it is noted that ewers of this type enjoyed popularity in Europe as exotic and decorative items. A single ewer and cover from the Hodroff collection was sold at Christie’s, New York, 23 January 2008, lot 241.

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8066TWO COBALT BLUE GLAZED BOWLSJingweitang zhi mark, Daoguang period Two monochrome cobalt glazed bowls, each with an iron brown wash to the flared rim and deep cobalt wash to the exterior walls beneath a colorless glaze, the recessed base bearing a Jingweitang zhi mark in underglaze blue regular script within a double square. (2) 5 3/8in (13.6cm) diameter, each bowl

$5,000 - 7,000

清道光藍釉盌一對《敬畏堂製》款

8067TWO COBALT BLUE GLAZED BOWLSJingweitang zhi marks, Daoguang period Two monochrome cobalt glazed bowls, each with an iron brown wash to the flared rim and deep cobalt wash to the exterior walls beneath a colorless glaze, the recessed base bearing a Jingweitang zhi mark in underglaze blue regular script within a double square. (2) 6 3/4in (17.1cm) diameter

$5,000 - 8,000


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8068TWO COBALT BLUE GLAZED BOWLSJingweitang zhi marks, Daoguang period Two monochrome cobalt glazed bowls, each with an iron brown wash to the flared rim and deep cobalt wash to the exterior walls beneath a colorless glaze, the recessed base bearing a Jingweitang zhi mark in underglaze blue regular script within a double square. (2) 5 3/8in (13.6cm) diameter, each bowl

$5,000 - 8,000


8069TWO BLUE GLAZED DISHESJingweitang zhi marks, Daoguang Two monochrome cobalt glazed dishes, each with an iron brown wash to the flared rim and deep cobalt wash to the exterior walls beneath a colorless glaze, the recessed base bearing a Jingweitang zhi mark in underglaze blue regular script within a double square. (2) 6 1/2in (16.5cm), diameter

$6,000 - 9,000

清道光藍釉碟一對《敬畏堂製》款

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8071A COPPER-RED GLAZED DISHQianlong seal mark and period The rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a slightly everted rim, covered overall in a deep red glaze thinning to white at the rim, the white base centered with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue. 8 1/8in (20.6cm) diameter

$4,000 - 6,000

清乾隆紅釉盤《大清乾隆年製》款

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8070TWO BLUE GLAZED PORCELAINSQing dynasty The first an 18th century, powder-blue glazed jar of attenuated ovoid form, the glaze neatly trimmed from the base of the unglazed neck; the second a 19th century century dish, the glaze thinning at the rim and stopping short of the edge of the foot, the base white. 8 1/2in (21cm) high, the vase

$1,500 - 2,500

清藍釉瓷器兩件

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8072AN INCISED YELLOW AND GREEN ‘BOYS’ BOWLKangxi six-character mark and of the period Elegantly potted with rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior finely incised with a continuous scene of boys at play in a terraced garden encircled by pine trees, beneath a stylized floral border at the rim, all highlighted in green enamels on a yellow ground, with a six character mark in underglaze blue on the foot. 6in (15.25cm) diameter

$4,000 - 6,000

清康熙黃地綠彩戲嬰圖盌《大清康熙年製》款

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8073A RU-TYPE WASHERQianlong mark and of the period Raised on a straight circular foot, the low walls canted outward, with a delicate pale blue glaze resembling Song period Ru wares, the six-character mark written in underglaze blue to the center of the recessed base. 6 1/2in (16.5cm) diameter

$10,000 - 15,000

清乾隆仿汝窰筆洗《大清乾隆年製》款


8074A PAIR OF YELLOW GLAZED CUPS WITH INCISED DRAGON DECORATIONKangxi marks, 19th century Each cup with steep curving walls supported by a high foot rim, the exterior with two incised dragons, the interior with an incised shou character at the well, with an apocryphal six character mark in underglaze blue to the foot.(2) 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

十九世紀黃釉刻龍紋杯一對

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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF TANG SHAOYI (1862-1938), BY DESCENTLots 8075 - 8097


Tang Shao-yi was the first prime minister of the Republic of China. Born in Guangdong Province in 1861, he was sent to the United States to attend grammar school, high school and college. Following his return to China, he rose to political prominence through several diplomatic appointments within the imperial Chinese government. He served as Consul-General in Korea, Special Commissioner to Tibet, and Governor of Fengtian Province in Manchuria. He was often dispatched on official missions as a special envoy of the Qing imperial court. In 1908 one such mission brought him to Washington for a visit that was heavily covered by the American press. He led a delegation that presented gifts to the Library of Congress and was received at the White House. Tang Shao-yi was appointed Premier Minister after the Republican Revolution of 1911 and later held additional positions as Minister of Communications and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He developed a lifelong interest in Chinese porcelain during his years of public service. Upon retirement and until his death in 1938, he devoted himself to collecting porcelains, dividing his time between Shanghai and his villa and gardens in Tangjiawan in southern China. Tang Shao-yi acquired both fine porcelains and decorative Shiwan pieces made in his native province of Guangdong. His collection aptly reflected his sense of beauty and deep connection with his family heritage.

唐紹儀出生於廣東省，少年時被派到美國，先入語言學校學習語言，隨後就讀於美國高中和大學。唐紹儀返回中國之後，很快在政治外交領域展露頭角。他曾擔任清政府駐朝鮮總領事，奉天巡撫，以全權大臣身份赴印度與英國就西藏問題進行談判。另外，唐紹儀還常常作為清政府特別使節出國訪問。１９０８年，唐紹儀出訪華盛頓。此次訪問引起了美國媒體的廣泛關注和報導。由唐紹儀帶領的特別使團向美國國會遞交了送給白宮的特別禮品。１９１１年辛亥革命之後，唐紹儀被任命為中華民國首任國務總理，隨後還相機擔任通訊總長和外交總長。在繁忙的政治生涯之餘，唐紹儀喜好收藏瓷器。在其淡出政治舞台至１９３８年遇害之間，唐紹儀收集了大量瓷器作品，其中不乏一些上乘精品，另外也包括一批來自其家鄉廣東石灣窯的作品。

Tang Shaoyi and his first grandson, Tong Ping, at the family residence in Zhuhai

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8075A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASEKangxi period Of typical yenyen form with the baluster body surmounted by a tall trumpet neck, painted with flowering prunus sprays reserved on a blue ‘cracked ice’ ground, with dentil borders around the mouth and the foot, with a double circle in underglaze blue to the foot. 17 1/2in (44.5cm) high

$8,000 - 12,000

清康熙青花冰梅紋鳳尾尊

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8076A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ‘AUSPICIOUS OBJECTS’ BOWLSDaoguang marks and of the period The high exterior walls painted with four ruyi-bordered roundels enclosing four stylized characters reading wanshou wujiang (boundless long life), surrounded by lotus sprays and the bajixiang (eight auspicious objects), all between a classic scroll and a lappet band, the interior with a single shou medallion encircled by the bajixiang, the base with a six-character seal mark. (2) 7 1/8in (18.1cm) diameter

$6,000 - 10,000

清道光青花「萬壽無疆」八吉祥紋盌一對《大清道光年製》款

8077A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ‘AUSPICIOUS OBJECTS’ BOWLSDaoguang marks and of the period The high exterior walls painted with four ruyi-bordered roundels enclosing four stylized characters reading wanshou wujiang (boundless long life), surrounded by lotus sprays and the bajixiang (eight auspicious objects), all between a classic scroll and a lappet band, the interior with a single shou medallion encircled by the bajixiang, the base with a six-character seal mark. (2) 7 1/8in (18.1cm) diameter

$6,000 - 10,000

清道光青花「萬壽無疆」八吉祥紋盌一對《大清道光年製》款

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8076


8079

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8079TWO BLUE AND WHITE SHALLOW BOWLSKangxi six-character marks and of the period Of similar form and pattern, each with a small boy wearing a waistband holding over his right shoulder a curling branch of a peony blossom forming a continuous meander, all on a blue-ground roundel, the exterior with single torn-off sprays of blossom and shrubs. (2) 6 1/4in (15.5cm) diameter

$5,000 - 7,000

清康熙青花開光連生貴子紋盌兩件《大清康熙年製》款

8078TWO BLUE AND WHITE SHALLOW BOWLSKangxi six-character marks and of the period Of similar form and pattern, each with a small boy wearing a waistband holding over his right shoulder a curling branch of a peony blossom forming a continuous meander, all on a blue-ground roundel, the exterior with single torn-off sprays of blossom and shrubs. (2) 6 1/4in (15.5cm) diameter

$5,000 - 7,000

清康熙青花開光連生貴子紋盌兩件《大清康熙年製》款

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8081TWO UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND IRON-RED ‘DRAGON’ DISHESDaoguang seal marks and of the period Each of similar form and pattern, painted to the interior with a circular medallion enclosing an iron-red five-clawed dragon against a underglaze blue wave ground, the rims encircled with double lines, the exteriors rendered with a frieze of nine dragons in different poses on a similar wave ground, all between a cloud border encircling the rim and pairs of double-lines around the foot, the exterior dragons also highlighted in iron-red, with six character marks on the foot. (2) 7in (17.75cm) diameter

$10,000 - 15,000

清道光青花礬紅海水龍紋盤兩件《大清道光年製》款

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8080TWO UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND IRON-RED ‘DRAGON’ DISHESDaoguang seal marks and of the period Each of similar form and pattern, painted to the interior with a circular medallion enclosing an iron-red five-clawed dragon against a underglaze blue wave ground, the rims encircled with double lines, the exteriors rendered with a frieze of nine dragons in different poses on a similar wave ground, all between a cash border encircling the rim and pairs of double-lines around the foot, the exterior dragons also highlighted in iron-red, with six character marks on the foot. (2) 7in (17.75cm) diameter

$10,000 - 15,000

清道光青花礬紅海水龍紋盤兩件《大清道光年製》款

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8082A BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ JARDINIERELate Qing/Republic Period The steeply rounded sides rising from a concave foot with recessed center, painted around the body in vibrant blue with five five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amid clouds above a band of foaming waves,with Qianlong six-character mark below the flat everted lip. 14 1/2in (36.8cm) high

$8,000 - 12,000

清末/民國青花五龍趕珠紋缸

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8083SIX BLUE AND WHITE LOTUS DISHESQing Dynasty The rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, painted to the interior with three dominant lotus blossoms surrounded by curling foliate stems and smaller sprays, below a band of lotus scrolls around the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with a continuous band of scrolling lotus, the bases with a six-character marks in underglaze blue, including two marked Kangxi, one Xianfeng, two Tongzhi, and one Guangxu. (6) 6 1/8in (15.5cm) diameter, each dish

$8,000 - 12,000

清青花纏枝蓮紋盤六件《大清康熙年製》款兩件《大清咸豐年製》款一件《大清同治年製》款兩件《大清光緒年製》款一件


8084AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND RED ‘CRACKED ICE AND PRUNUS’ VASE18th/19th century The globular body and neck decorated with underglaze blue and red in a pattern of cracked ice and blossoming prunus with a double blue line at the rolled lip and at the foot. 13 1/4in (33.6cm) high

$5,000 - 7,000

十八/十九世紀青花釉裏紅冰梅紋天球瓶

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8085A MASSIVE PUCE ENAMELED ‘DRAGON’ VASELate Qing/Republic Period Generously proportioned, the spherical body painted with vivid puce enamels to depict five-clawed dragons amid clouds, two pairs chasing flaming pearls with a fifth dragon at the neck, the claws and fangs highlighted with white enamel, the dragons soaring above turbulent waves at the foot, with an apocryphal Yongzheng mark to the base. 21 1/2in (54.5cm) high

$25,000 - 40,000

清末/民國胭脂紅五龍紋天球瓶


8086THREE LANGYAO GLAZED DISHESYongzheng, Qianlong and Daoguang marks and of the period The smaller dish with low sloping walls, the interior and exterior walls with a copper red glaze, with a six character mark in underglaze blue to the foot, the Qianlong and Daoguang of similar forms, the rims slightly everted, with six character marks in underglaze blue to the foot. (3) 6 1/2in (16.5cm) diameter the Yongzheng dish 8 1/4in (20.5cm) diameter the Qianlong and Daoguang dishes

$6,000 - 10,000

清郎窰紅釉盤三件《大清雍正年製》款《大清乾隆年製》款《大清道光年製》款

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8087THREE COPPER RED DISHESQianlong seal marks and of the period With shallow rounded sides, each of the three dishes with the interior and exterior covered in a rich red glaze of a crushed-raspberry tone, draining to white at the lip, pooling to a deeper tone around the top of the foot, with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue. (3) 6 1/2in (16.5cm) diameter

$8,000 - 12,000

清乾隆紅釉盤三件《大清乾隆年製》款


8088TWO COPPER RED BOWLSQianlong seal marks and of the period The deep vessels covered on the exterior with langyao red glaze, the glaze thinning at the rim, the foot rim unglazed, six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue to base. (2) 7 3/4in (19.7cm) diameter

$6,000 - 8,000

清乾隆紅釉盌兩件《大清乾隆年製》款

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8089FOUR LANGYAO GLAZED BOWLSYongzheng marks and of the period Each with deep rounded sides supported on a straight foot raising to a gently everted rim, the exterior and interior with a copper red glaze pooling at the foot rim, the glazed pulled from the white rim, the foot with a six character mark in underglaze blue encircled by a double ring. (4) 7 1/4in (18.4cm) diameter

$10,000 - 15,000

清雍正郎窰紅釉盌四件《大清雍正年製》款


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8090A PAIR OF LANGYAO GLAZED SHALLOW BOWLSYongzheng marks and of the period Each with shallow walls and supported by a straight foot ring, the exterior with an even copper red glaze pooling at the foot rim, the base with a six character mark in underglaze blue encircled by a double ring.(2) 6in (15cm) diameter

$8,000 - 12,000

清雍正郎窰紅釉盌兩件《大清雍正年製》款

8091THREE LANGYAO GLAZED DISHESDaoguang seal marks and of the period With shallow sides rising to a white edged rim, the interior and exterior of each with an even deep red glaze, the six-character mark in seal script in underglaze blue at the center of the recessed base. (3) 8 1/4in (21cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,500

清道光郎窰紅釉盤三件《大清道光年製》款

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8092FOUR LANGYAO GLAZED DISHESDaoguang seal marks and of the period With shallow sides rising to a white edged rim, the interior and exterior of each with an even deep red glaze, the six-character mark in seal script in underglaze blue at the center of the recessed base. (4) 8 1/4in (21cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,500

清道光郎窰紅釉盤四件《大清道光年製》款

8093THREE LANGYAO GLAZED DISHESDaoguang seal marks and of the period With shallow sides rising to a white edged rim, the interior and exterior of each with an even deep red glaze, the six-character mark in seal script in underglaze blue at the center of the recessed base. (3) 8 1/4in (21cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,500

清道光郎窰紅釉盤三件《大清道光年製》款

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8094A LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON CHARGERMing dynasty Thickly molded with a raised edge to the rim flange and shallowly recessed ribs along the curving walls of the well, the exterior walls smoothly finished and all surfaces covered with a well-preserved olive green glaze except a cinnamon-burnt firing ring within the recessed base. 14 1/2in (36.8cm) diameter

$5,000 - 7,000

明龍泉窰青釉盤

8095A LONGQUAN CELADON GLAZED ‘BAMBOO’ VASE18th century The globular body molded with a double ring at the midpoint of the body and four further rings on the neck and shoulders to simulate bamboo, the cylindrical neck supporting a cupped mouth, covered overall with a pale celadon glaze. 7 1/2in (19cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

十八世紀龍泉窰青釉竹節紋瓶 A very similar, although slightly smaller vase, also dated to the 18th century was sold in our San Francisco salesrooms 24 June 2014, lot 8275.

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8096A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMELED METAL BOWLS19th century Each bowl with deep curving walls, the copper lip and foot rim exposed, the exterior of each bowl with circular medallions enclosing auspicious fruit, flowers or insects scattered on a yellow ground, with a row of red lotus petals along the foot rim, the interior of each bowl with a cobalt blue bat and peach bough on a turquoise ground. 9 3/4in (24.7cm) diameter

$2,000 - 4,000

十九世紀銅胎畫廣東琺瑯皮球花紋盌一對


8097A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMELED METAL BOWLS19th century Each bowl with deep curving walls, the copper lip and foot rim exposed, the exterior of each bowl with circular medallions enclosing auspicious fruit, flowers or insects scattered on a yellow ground, with a row of red lotus petals along the foot rim, the interior of each bowl with a cobalt blue bat and peach bough on a turquoise ground. (2) 9 3/4in (24.7cm) diameter

$2,000 - 4,000

十九世紀銅胎畫廣東琺瑯皮球花紋盌一對

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CHINESE POTTERY AND PORCELAINLots 8098 - 8115

8099

PROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERS

8098A GREEN-GLAZED FOOTED DISHSui dynasty Potted with a flat slightly undulating floor, incised with three pairs of concentric circles and surrounded by a short, flared wall, all supported on a hollow, splayed foot with a chamfered foot rim, the exterior surfaces covered with a olive-green glaze, the interior of the foot unglazed, revealing the buff-colored body. 12 3/8in (31.3cm) diameter

$3,000 - 5,000

隋青釉高足盤 For a similar example see Hsien-chi Tseng and Robert Paul Dart, The Charles B. Hoyt Collection in the Museum of Fine Arts: Boston, vol. I, Boston, 1964, no. 79.

8099A LONGQUAN CELADON ‘LOTUS’ DISHMing dynasty The rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a broad everted flange with galleried-rim, the floor freely incised with a lotus blossom, encircled by scrolling foliage decorating the well, covered overall with an olive-green glaze, stopping short of the edge of the burnt-orange foot ring. 13 3/4in (34.5 cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,000

明龍泉窰青釉刻蓮紋盤

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8100A BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ FISH BOWLLongqing mark and of the period Sturdily potted with gently bulging sides, boldly painted in deep cobalt blue with two pairs of confronting dragon and phoenix, amid scrolling clouds displaying the heaped and piling effect, above a band of crashing waves encircling the base, the rolled rim painted with a classic lotus scroll, the six-character horizontal Da Ming Longqing nian zao mark written just below the rim on the interior, the flat foot unglazed. 19 1/2in (49.5cm) diameter

$5,000 - 7,000

明隆慶青花龍鳳呈祥紋魚缸《大明隆慶年造》款

Few Longqing marked porcelains exist due to the brevity of the six year reign. We do know that many large fish bowls were made as reported by Jessica Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, London, 2001, p. 267-268, where the author notes that in 1571, according to the Fouliang county records, an imperial order was made for 105,770 items. Xu Shi, the censor for Jingdezhen at that time, pleaded that large fish bowls be eliminated from the order as they were difficult to fire and had a high failure rate. However, from the surviving number of fish bowls from this short reign, it appears his plea was ignored. An wucai example of similar shape, with a similar mark is in the British Museum and illustrated op. cit., p. 268. A similar one was sold in our London rooms, 7 Nov 2013, lot 216. The heaping and piling effect, a characteristic of earlier Ming porcelains, is clearly visible on the clouds in the present example, and occurs when either because of high pigment concentration or impurities in the cobalt, the underglaze decoration breaks through the surface of the glaze.


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8101 A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE ‘LANDSCAPE’ BALUSTER VASEKangxi period The rounded sides finely painted with a mountainous waterscape punctuated with travelers, fishermen, pavilions, and trees, with birds flying in the distance, the trumpet neck similarly decorated, the base encircled by a detailed band of flowering plants and insects, all rendered in inky cobalt-blue tones, an unglazed foot ring surrounding the double-circle on the foot. 30 1/4in (78.6cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

清康熙青花山水圖鳳尾尊

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8102A BLUE AND WHITE ‘LITERARY SAGES’ BOWLKangxi period The rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior painted in rich cobalt-blue with ‘The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’ and their attendants engaged in literary pursuits in a rocky landscape, the floor painted with a depiction of poet Li Bai asleep against a wine jar, beneath a honeycomb diaper and peach panel band encircling the inner rim, the base marked with a square ‘lattice’ mark within a double circle. 7 7/8in (19.8cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,000

清康熙青花竹林七賢圖盌

8103A BLUE AND WHITE ‘ONE HUNDRED BOYS’ JAR AND A COVERKangxi period Of baluster form, painted around the exterior in cobalt-blue tones with groups of boys engaged in leisurely activities in a garden setting, all below a tubular neck encircled by a plum blossom on cracked ice band and painted with ribbon-tied precious objects, the base with an artemisia leaf within a double-circle, the associated cover similarly decorated. 14in (35.5cm) high overall

$3,000 - 5,000

清康熙青花百子圖將軍罐配蓋

8103

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8104

8104A BLUE AND WHITE ‘LANDSCAPE’ BALUSTER VASE19th century The rounded sides painted with a mountainous waterscape with a fisherman line-fishing from his boat, with two sages chatting on the rocky shore surrounded by trees, with birds flying in the distance, the trumpet neck painted with a similar scene, the recessed foot marked with a double-circle enclosed within an unglazed foot ring. 17 3/4in (45.2cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

十九世紀青花山水人物圖鳳尾尊

8105A POWDER-BLUE AND GILT-DECORATED ROULEAU VASE19th century Covered with a mottled-blue glaze, the sides painted in gilt with two rectangular panels enclosing pheasants and flowering peony beneath a crab apple tree, separated from each other by shaped panels enclosing flowering plum, bamboo, orchids and chrysanthemum, representing the four gentlemanly virtues, the shoulder with panels enclosing objects representing the four gentlemanly pursuits of music, chess, poetry and painting, all against a dense diaper ground, the white foot marked with a double circle in underglaze blue. 17 1/2in (44.5cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

十九世紀藍地描金金玉滿堂紋棒槌瓶

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8106

8106A LANGYAO BOTTLE VASE19th century Elegantly potted with pear-shaped body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, covered overall in a deep-red crushed raspberry colored glaze, thinning to white at the rim, all supported on a neatly trimmed foot ring surrounding the crackled glazed foot. 9in (22.8cm) high

$2,000 - 4,000

十九世紀郎窰膽瓶

8107A LARGE LANGYAO GLAZED BALUSTER VASE18th century Of baluster form with a flared trumpet neck and raised on rounded unglazed foot rim, the evenly colored glazed thining to a white rim and terminating neatly at the foot, the interior also with a langyao glaze, the base with a clear glaze. 24in (61cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

十八世紀郎窯觀音尊 Provenance De-accessioned from the Pearl S. Buck house, Perkasie, PA, 1960’s

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8110

8108A FAMILLE-ROSE AND IRON-RED ‘HUNDRED BATS’ BOX AND COVERGuangxu mark and of the period Of circular shape with straight walls, the sides set with opposing pairs of lion-mask loops for the insertion of metal handles, the domed cover edged with a key-fret band and surmounted by a molded lingzhi sprig finial, the remaining surfaces painted with a dense pattern of bats amid auspicious clouds, the recessed foot marked in iron-red with the six-character mark. 10 1/4in (26cm) diameter

$3,000 - 4,000

清光緒粉彩礬紅天降百幅紋圓蓋盒《大清光緒年製》款

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LOIS F. KLOPPENBURG

8109AN IRON-RED AND GILT ‘HUNDRED BATS’ VASERepublic period Of flattened meiping form, the faceted sides painted with an overall design of swarming bats, the recessed foot with a four-character Qianlong mark, all against a gilded ground. 4in (10.2cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

民國金地礬紅洪福齊天紋六菱梅瓶 Provenance Y.F. Yang, Hong Kong, 1973


8110AN IRON-RED REVERSE-DECORATED ‘PRUNUS’ BOWLRepublic period Potted with steep rounded sides rising from a short foot ring, the exterior painted with blossoming prunus branches reserved against an iron-red ground, the white base centered with iron-red seal mark reading Hongli Shanfang (Red Lychee Mountain Lodge). 6 1/8in (15.4cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,000

民國礬紅地梅花紋盌《紅荔山房》款 Hongli Shanfang was one of the buildings built in 1930 for Jiang Guangnai (1888-1967), a Guangdong native who was a general and statesman in the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China. It is located in a compound called Liyin Yuan (Lychee Shade Garden) in Guangdong province. A similar bowl sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 19 September 2015, lot 1023.

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8111AN IRON-RED & GILT DECORATED ‘LOTUS’ VASE19th century The ovoid body rising from a straight foot ring to a waisted neck with flared mouth, the surfaces neatly painted with formal lotus scrolls incorporating stylized shou characters and bats, between bands of ruyi-heads, upright lappets and key-fret, the foot with a Shende Tang zhi mark in iron-red. 12 1/4in (31cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

十九世紀礬紅描金纏枝蓮紋瓶 Provenance Sotheby’s Australia, 27 October 2015

PROPERTY FROM THE REEVES COLLECTION

8112A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE ENAMELED CLAIR DE LUNE GARLIC MOUTH VASESDaoguang seal marks, Republic period Each with pear-shaped body, narrowing towards the neck and expanding just below the mouth to form a garlic head, the neck ringed with two bow-string bands, each vase painted as a mirror image of the other with chrysanthemum, asters, begonias, bamboo and butterflies, the recessed white foot marked in underglaze blue with the six-character mark. 13in (33cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

民國月白釉粉彩蝴蝶秋花紋蒜頭口瓶一對

8111

8113A PAIR OF ‘FLORAL’ BALUSTER VASESJiaqing seal marks, Republic period Each painted as a mirror image of the other, with peonies, magnolia, chrysanthemum, and mallow growing behind a garden rock next to a goldfish pond, the shoulders and neck painted with scattered floral sprigs and butterflies, the recessed foot centered with the six-character mark in iron-red. 17in (43.3cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

民國粉彩金玉滿堂紋瓶一對

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8114A PAIR OF ENAMELED PORCELAIN ‘GEESE’ CUPSRepublic period Each with a curving well rising to a vertical wall, covered overall with glaze of slightly greenish hue, the exterior painted with a continuous scene of geese on a riverbank among chrysanthemums and reeds, beneath the gilded rim, supported on a flat unglazed foot ring, the recessed foot with a seal mark in iron-red reading Xiezhu zhuren zao. 2 1/2in (6.3cm) diameter

$6,000 - 8,000

民國彩繪礬紅秋塘戲鵝圖盃一對《嶰竹主人造》款

PROPERTY FROM A FLORIDA ESTATE FORMED IN CUBA PRIOR TO 1950

8115A MINIATURE ENAMELED PORCELAIN VASEQianlong mark The garlic bulb mouth is encircled by overlapping plantain leaves and the pear-shaped body painted in bright enamels with a seated beauty watching two children pluck a branch from an autumn-flowering tree reversed by a garden rock below an inscription bearing the puce-colored painted seals of Lang Shining (Giuseppe Castiglione, 1688-1768), the recessed base bearing the four-character mark in overglaze blue enamel. 3 1/2in (9cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

琺瑯彩母子圖袖珍蒜頭口瓶 The vase bears a similarly composed painting to a piece in the collection of Simon Kwan, published and illustrated in his book Chinese Porcelain of the Republic Period (Hong Kong, 2000), cat. no. 135, pp. 320-1, and compares favorably to one sold in our San Francisco salesrooms 11 December 2012, lot 8150A.

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SCHOLAR’S OBJECTSLots 8116 - 8137


8116AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND IRON-RED ‘DRAGON’ BRUSH HANDLEQianlong seal mark and of the period Of hollow cylindrical form, the sides painted with a pair of dragons and five bats amid dense scrolling clouds, the flat top painted in iron-red with the six-character mark, the replacement wood cap carved in low-relief with bats amid clouds, box. 8 5/8in (21.8cm) long

$40,000 - 60,000

清乾隆青花礬紅雙龍五蝠紋筆管《大清乾隆年製》款

Provenance Acquired from a Private Collection Two almost identical examples from the Wang Xing Lou Collection are illustrated in Imperial Perfection, The Palace Porcelain of Three Chinese Emperors, Hong Kong, 2004, pp. 94 & 95. Another two brushes of similar decoration but with the dragons executed in puce enamel instead of iron-red were sold at Christie’s, London, 3 November 2009, lot 287.

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8117A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BRUSH AND COVER16th/17th Century The cylindrical handle carved in relief with Xiwangmu and two attendants beneath a peach tree in a rocky landscape, all against a floral-diaper ground, the cover carved in relief with two lines of a Tang poem in running script follwed by a signature and seal reading Wenyuan, the top of the cover carved with a circular seal mark reading fu (blessings); together with an 18th century circular seal paste box and cover, the top of the cover carved with three figures in a landscape beneath a willow tree. 10in (25.3cm) overall length

$5,000 - 7,000

十六/十七世紀剔紅題詩王母獻桃圖筆管筆帽及十八世紀印泥蓋盒 A similar brush with Wenyuan mark was sold at Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 27 May 2014, lot 921.

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8119

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF IAN FALCOLNER

8118FIVE SCHOLAR’S ROCKSAll orientated vertically, two of petrified wood, one with polished surface; three of limestone, the wizened surfaces with numerous crevices and hollows, wood stands. 15in (38cm) high, the tallest

$3,000 - 5,000

硅化木及英石山子五件

8119A GRAY ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCKResembling a mountain with a central peak flanked by two crests, the surface with a restrained polish, one side with a wrinkled texture, the other with numerous furrows, wood stand. 10in (25.5cm) long

$2,000 - 3,000

靈璧石三峰山子

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8120TWO INSCRIBED ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCKSThe first resembling a mountain range, the underside with relief inscription reading Qianlong shier nian Qianlong yuwan Shiyi Lang huaigu shi (Qianlong twelfth year, Imperial plaything for Qianlong, Eleventh Fellow’s reminiscence of an ancient stone), with inscriptions on the sides reading Jiangshi Shanren cang shi (stone collection of Jiangshi Shanren), Shihan renwu nian zhi (made in the renwu year by Shihan), and yin jiang yuan shan ruo shui zhi ping yuan (diversion from the mountains to the far away waters); the other oriented vertically with craggy surface, hollows and a overhang, with a relief inscription reading Shiyi Lang renwu Jiangshi Shanren cang Shihan zhi shi (Eleventh fellow, renwu year, collection of Jiangshi Shanren, made by Shihan). 7 1/4in (18.5cm) long, the longer

$1,500 - 2,500

靈璧石山子兩件銘文其一：乾隆十二年乾隆御玩十一郎懷古石; 降石山人藏石；石漢壬午年置；引江遠山若水至平遠其二：十一郎壬午降石山人藏石漢置石 A rock with an inscription in a similar style mentioning Jiangshi Shanren, and dated to 1877 was sold at Sotheby’s London, 11 November 2015, lot 161.

8121TWO GRAY ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCKSThe first of ‘L’ shape, the vertical section enhanced with carved hollows and ending in a hook, the surfaces lightly carved to enhance the curves; the second of irregular shape, with a perforation near the base, the surface crossed with beige veins, wood stand. 11 1/4in (28.5cm) high, the taller

$2,500 - 4,000

靈壁石山子兩件

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8122FIVE METAL SCHOLAR’S ‘ROCKS’Made to resemble rocks with twisted uneven surfaces and numerous hollows, one with pinnacles resembling towering rock spires, wood stands. 15in (38cm) long, the largest

$2,000 - 3,000

金屬山子五件

8123A GRAY ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCKOriented horizontally, resembling a stone bridge with an arch and prominent overhang, the velvety dark gray stone crossed with beige veins, wood stand. 18in (46cm) long

$2,500 - 4,000

靈壁石山子

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8124TWO ROCK CRYSTAL FIGURES OF BEAUTIESLate Qing/Early Republic Each carved standing, mirroring the pose of the other, the knotted coiffer secured with a ruyi-shaped pin, the oval face with heavily-lidded eyes and gentle smile, dressed in long-sleeved layered robes, the hands cradling a book, with a phoenix grasping a large peony blossom in its beak standing alongside on a garden rock, wood stands. 13in (33cm) high, the taller

$7,000 - 9,000

清末/民國初水晶雕美人鳳凰立像兩件

8125A ROCK CRYSTAL FIGURE OF A BEAUTYLate Qing/Republic period Carved dressed in layered robes, holding a pearl in one hand, framed by a fluttering scarf, standing beside a phoenix with a peony blossom in its beak, wood stand. 5 7/8in (15cm) high

$1,000 - 1,500

清末/民國水晶雕美人鳳凰立像 8125

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8126A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC ‘CHILONG’ PLAQUEQing dynasty Carved as an oval disc with a tab at one end to resemble an archaic thumbring, surrounded by three pierced sinuous chilong, the evenly-colored grayish-white stone with russet accents. 2 7/8in (7.4cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

清褐斑白玉透雕螭龍紋韘式珮

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8127

8127A YELLOW JADE ARCHAISTIC ‘CHILONG’ BEADCarved in the form of a rounded rectangular cylinder, vertically pierced with a circular bore through the middle, the exterior carved in low relief with two clambering chilong, the greenish yellow stone with minor russet inclusions. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

黃玉雕仿古螭龍紋𤨕

PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF LOIS F. KLOPPENBERG

8128TWO JADE PENDANTSLate 19th/Early 20th century The first of jadeite, carved with a rounded rectangular outline, each side with a mythical beast surrounded by large lingzhi heads, the icy-white stone with splashes of apple-green, gold mount; the second of white jade, carved in the form of a disc, surmounted by a peony blossom and flanked by clouds, the moveable center carved as pierced interconnected rings, strung as a necklace. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high, the taller

$2,500 - 4,000

十九世紀末/二十世紀初玉珮兩件

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8130

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. SYLVAN AND FAITH GOLDER

8129A LARGE PALE CELADON JADE ‘CHILONG’ BELT HOOK18th/19th century The dragon head terminal with bulging eyes, carved facing an undercut chilong with a leafy sprig in its mouth, crawling on the curved shaft, the underside of the shaft with a flat circular button, the translucent stone with some cloudy white inclusions. 5 1/4in (13.5cm) long

$2,500 - 4,000

十八/十九世紀青白玉雕螭龍紋帶鉤

8130AN UNUSUAL WHITE JADE ‘HORSE AND MONKEY’ BELT HOOK18th century The terminal carved in the form of a well-detailed horse’s head, with two animated monkeys contesting a peach, the playful pair carved in the round and undercut, covering the length of the curved shaft, the underside with a flat oval button, the evenly colored white stone with a lustrous polish. 3 3/4in (9.5cm) long

$3,000 - 5,000

十八世紀白玉雕馬上封侯紋帶鉤

8129

8131A LARGE PALE CELADON JADE ‘CHILONG’ BELT HOOK19th century The dragon head terminal, carved facing an undercut chilong with a lotus stalk in its mouth, crawling on the curved shaft, the underside of the shaft with a flat rounded square button, the translucent stone with some cloudy inclusions. 5 3/8in (13.7cm) long

$2,000 - 3,000

十九世紀青白玉雕螭龍紋帶鉤

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8134


8132A RETICULATED CELADON JADE ‘DRAGON’ PLAQUEQing dynasty Of rectangular form, reticulated with a delicate wan-fret ground surrounding a central ogival panel enclosing a writhing dragon against a ground of tightly scrolled foliage, mounted in a reticulated wood frame as a table screen. 3 5/8in (9.2cm) length of plaque

$2,000 - 3,000

清木插屏鑲青白玉透雕龍紋牌

8133A RETICULATED CELADON JADE ‘DRAGON’ PLAQUEQing dynasty Of rectangular form, reticulated with a delicate wan-fret ground surrounding a central ogival panel enclosing a writhing dragon against a ground of scrolling foliage, mounted in a reticulated wood frame as a table screen. 4 3/8in (11.2cm) length of plaque

$1,500 - 2,500

清木插屏鑲青白玉透雕龍紋牌

8134A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ‘LION’ CARVINGQing dynasty Portrayed in a recumbent posture with the head turned to grasp its own tail, the animated face carved with bulging eyes and flaring nostrils, the claws on its paws well-defined, the lustrous stone with russet patches. 2 3/4in (7cm) long

$2,500 - 4,000

清青玉帶皮雕獅子把件 Provenance Ex-collection of Erik Hancock (according to label)

8135A WHITE JADE ‘CHILONG’ CARVINGQing dynastyThe sinuous beast with its head turned to bite its own flank, supported on an ovoid base with a tear-shaped central aperture, one end pierced with two holes for suspension, the evenly-color stone with a slight gray tinge. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) long

$2,000 - 3,000

清白玉雕螭龍紋韘形佩

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8136A PAIR OF SPINACH-GREEN JADE BOWLSEach with rounded sides rising from a low square-cut foot ring to a slightly flared rim, the mottled dark green stone with a lustrous polish and suffused with white inclusions. 7 1/2in (19 cm) diameter

$2,000 - 3,000

碧玉盌一對

8137A CORAL FIGURE OF GUANYINWearing flowing robes and a foliate crown, one hand holding a rosary, the other a fish basket, the figure finely carved from salmon colored coral with small white inclusions. 7 1/8in (18cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

珊瑚雕魚籃觀音立像

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8138A ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALRepublic Period The rectangular seal body surmounted by an intricately carved mythical beast rising from waves, one side signed Fenweng and dated guiwei qiyue (1943, seventh month), the seal face carved in relief with two characters reading jian ren (resolution and endurance). 1 5/8in (4cm) high, .8oz (23.3g)

$10,000 - 15,000

民國田黃瑞獸海水鈕《堅忍》章《癸未七月糞翁》邊款

Fenweng was the sorbquet of Deng Sanmu (1898-1963), a renowned calligrapher and seal carver.

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8139A ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty Of rectangular shape carved irregularly to the top, the square seal face carved in relief with four characters in seal script reading hanyan miji (sparse words in a mysterious container), the warm amber-honey colored stone with some fibrous translucent inclusions. 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high, 5.5oz (156.9g)

$15,000 - 25,000

清田黃平鈕《寒言祕笈》章


8140A ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty The rectangular seal body with a irregularly-shaped rounded top, the square seal face carved in relief with the saying shuo dao renqing jian yu ming (in human relationships the sword cries out). 3 1/8in (8cm) high, 8.5oz (240.5g)

$10,000 - 15,000

清田黃平鈕《說到人情鐱欲鳴》章 The saying carved into the seal is the second part of a two-part idiom, the first part being kan lai shi shi jin neng yu (In worldly affairs, gold can speak), the meaning being that in daily business, money is the deciding factor, while relationships are driven by emotion, often settled by a quick draw of the sword.

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8141A ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty The tall rectangular seal body surmounted by a seated bixie, one side inscribed Songjiang Longgong zhuan and the seal face carved in relief with four seal script characters reading Shan Xi Shuwu (Mountain and Stream Study). 2 5/8in (6.7cm) high, 2oz (56.9g)

$15,000 - 25,000

清田黃辟邪鈕《山溪書屋》章《松江龍公篆》邊款


8142A PEBBLE-FORM ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty Formed from a portion of a pebble, the irregular surfaces carved in relief with two bats amidst clouds, the seal face carved in relief with a line from the Zhouyi (Book of Changes) reading tian di jie er si shi cheng (when heaven and earth are in union, success will prevail). 1 3/8in (3.5cm) long, 1oz (26.6g)

$10,000 - 15,000

清田黃卵石形蝠雲紋《天地節而四時成〉章

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8143A RECTANGULAR ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty Of rectangular shape, the seal face carved in relief with a collector’s seal reading Hezhai huajia zhencang (Lotus Studio sixty year collection), the stone whorled in mottled hues of honey and mustard. 2in (5cm) high, 1.4oz (41.1g)

$15,000 - 25,000

清田黃《荷齋花甲珍藏》章 The term huajia refers to someone who has attained the age of sixty, having completed one cycle in the Chinese calendar.


8144A MINIATURE ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty The seal body of irregular shape, surmounted by a seated mythical beast, the seal face carved in relief with a single shou (longevity) character in seal script. 7/8in (2.3cm) high, .2oz (5.5g)

$8,000 - 12,000

清田黃瑞獸鈕《壽》章

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8145A ‘TIANHUANG’ SEALQing dynasty The short rectangular seal body surmounted by a pair of intricately carved mythical Peng birds, one side signed Laoju Han and dated dingwei liuyue (sixth month, 1907), the seal face incised with two lines of verse based on a poem by Tao Yuanming reading qing qin heng chuang, zhuo you ban hu. 2in (5cm) high, 2.7oz (76.6g)

$10,000 - 15,000

清丁未六月田黃雙鵬鈕《清琴橫牀濁酉半壺》章《丁未六月老菊□漢》邊款

Laoju is the sobriquet of Hu Qu (1840-1910), who also went by the name Hu Julin. He was a seal carver and engraver well-known for emulating the calligraphic styles of the Qin and Han dynasties.


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8146

8147

8146A ‘TIANHUANG’ SCHOLAR’S ROCKFormed from a portion of a larger whole, gently carved to resemble a mountain, the stone whorled in hues of honey brown, with translucent inclusions and russet veins. 4in (10cm) long, .7oz (197.3g)

$8,000 - 12,000

田黃小山子

8147A SOAPSTONE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ SEALQing dynasty The short seal body surmounted by a two-horned mythical beast, the square seal face carved in relief with four characters reading tiandi wu lu (heaven and earth are my home), the stone of a milky auburn-tinged hue. 1 3/8in (3.5cm) high, .85oz (24.1g)

$2,000 - 3,000

清壽山石瑞獸鈕《天地吾盧》章

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CHINESE BRONZES AND BUDDHIST WORKS OF ARTLots 8148 - 8171

8148

8148A BRONZE MILITARY OFFICIAL’S SEALQianlong 15th year, corresponding to 1750 The seal body of square form, surmounted by a cylindrical handle, the top of the base inscribed in Manchurian, the seal face cast in both Manchurian and Chinese seal scripts reading Xianghongqi Hanjun toujia la san zuoling tuji (seal of the third company, 1st regiment of the red-bordered banner of the Chinese army), the sides inscribed Qian zi sanqian erbai sishiba hao (no. 3248 of Qian), libu zao (made by the Ministry of Rites) and dated Qianlong shiwu nian er yue (second month of the 15th year of the Qianlong reign), corresponding to 1750. 3 1/2in (9cm) high

$7,000 - 9,000

清乾隆銅柱紐「鑲紅旗漢軍頭甲喇三佐領圖記」《乾字三千二百四十八號》《禮部造》《乾隆十五年二月日》邊款 A bronze military official’s seal from the same series and dated to the same year sold at Sotheby’s New York, 19 September 2015, lot 944.

8149

8149THREE PIERCED GOLD ORNAMENTSFive dynasties/Song dynasty Each delicate u-shaped thin sheet finely pierced and worked with five fronted lotus linked by spiraled tendrils terminating in an open work leaf enclosed by a double beaded border above an outer cut-out folded edge. 4 1/8in (10.5 cm) long; 1 7/8in (4.8 cm) high (2); 3 7/8 (9.8cm) long; 1 3/4in (4.2cm) high (1)

$5,000 - 7,000

五代/宋金鏤空纏枝蓮紋飾三件 Provenance A private collection, purchased in Japan in 1990’s. It is probable that these were part of a larger set used for hair ornaments. See Emma Bunker and Julia White, with Jenny So, Ornament for the Body and Soul Ancient Chinese Ornaments from the Mengdiexuan Collection, no. 114, p. 272, which shows six gold sheets, four of which are decorated with cutout and repoussé designs. Julia White speculates in the text that this group could have been part of a larger head ornament. It is also possible that our lot could have been fabricated as comb backs, due to the chased folded edges of each piece; see op.cit., no. 123. See, two hair pins, each head rendered in gold filigree work, for another possible use, illustrated and discussed in Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Gold and Silver in the Karl Kempe Collection, no. 45, p. 102.

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8150A RARE SILVERED BRONZE ‘TLV’ MIRRORLate Western Han/Xin Dynasty The raised central knob enclosed within a square of twelve raised bosses separated by characters representing the twelve branches below the TLV motifs, guardians of the four directions and eight bosses under a banded inscription and saw tooth pattern below a raised cloud scroll border, the surface with malachite encrustation. 7 3/8in (18.8cm) diam

$4,000 - 6,000

西漢末/新青銅四神規矩紋鏡 For related examples, see Chou Ju-hsi. Circles of Reflection: The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors. The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2000, nos 26 - 29, pages 43-46; Bronze Mirrors from Ancient China. The Donald Graham Collection. Hong Kong, 1994, no. 41. The inscription on this lot is nearly identical to that of the Graham mirror. A slightly smaller mirror of the same type from the Robert H. Ellsworth collection was sold at Christie’s, New York, 22 March 2012, lot 1418.

8150 (two views)


8151A LARGE GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE ARCHAISTIC WINE VESSEL18th/19th century Of square section with high shoulders tapering towards the base, the body cast with a band of archaistic motifs between a kuilong band above, and a band of cicada blades below, all surmounted by a square neck with galleried rim decorated with archaistic bands, the angular domed cover with finial and splayed foot ring similarly decorated but with the addition of molded tiger masks, the middle of each side and the corners set with raised flanges, two opposing sides set below the shoulder with loop handles issuing from the mouths of mythical beasts, and one other side set below the mid-section with a single similar handle, the decoration all highlighted with gold and silver inlay. 27in (68.5cm) high

$20,000 - 30,000

十八/十九世紀銅錯金銀仿古紋方罍

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8152A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE HU-FORM VASE18th/19th century Cast with raised horizontal bands accenting the mouth, waisted neck and compressed ovoid body, supported on a flared foot ring, the shoulder with animal masks suspending loose rings, the golden brown patina enlivened by patches of gilt that also appear on the foot surrounding a rectangular recess bearing the six-character Xuande mark in raised regular script. 12in (30.5cm) high 7lbs (3.2kg)

$15,000 - 20,000

十八/十九世紀銅灑金鋪首活環耳壺

Provenance Bonhams, San Francisco, 24 June 2014, lot 8198 For a gold-splashed bronze vase of similar dimensions (12in/30.5cm high) and shape but cast with the four-character mark dan er bu yan, see Sotheby’s, New York, Sale 8834, lot 79, as 17th century.


8153A GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL RUYI SCEPTERQing dynasty The head, mid-section and end each inset with a pierced gilt-bronze plaque enclosing auspicious symbols, the head with sanduo (Three Abundances), bats and shou (longevity) character, the mid-section with bats, chime, catfish and lotus, and the end with bats and shou character, all against a wan-fret ground incorporating panels enclosing kuilong, the underside with shou characters, bats and symbols of the ‘Eight Immortals’.16 3/4in (42.5cm) long

$10,000 - 15,000

清銅胎掐絲琺瑯福壽三多紋如意 Provenance Private Collection Rhineland Germany Acquired in London, 1980’s

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8155A BRONZE CENSER AND A STAND17th/18th century The compressed globular body rising to a waisted neck and flared rim, flanked by two loop handles on each side, supported on a flared foot ring, the base cast with a six-character Xuande mark within a recessed rectangle, the associated stand supported on five ruyi-shaped feet connected by straps. 5 1/2in (14cm) long, across handles

$5,000 - 7,000

十七/十八世紀銅雙耳簋式爐配座

8155

8154A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER AND STAND17th/18th century Heavily cast with a compressed globular body rising from three conical legs to a waisted neck flanked by a pair of tabbed loop handles, the base cast with a six-character Xuande mark within a recessed rectangle, the stand in the form of a mallow flower with overlapping petals, supported on three splayed feet. 7in (17.8cm) long, across handles, 83.2oz (2358gm)

$6,000 - 8,000

十七/十八世紀銅雙耳三足爐連座

8154


8157

8156TWO BRONZE TRIPOD CENSORS18th/19th century The first of short barrel form with flat rim and twin lion mask handles and raised on squat feet, marked on the flat base with an incised lion; together with a flaring bowl form censer, with a lipped rim and supported on delicate feet, two lion masks on the sides, bearing a six character Xuande mark in a recessed rectangle. 6 1/8in (15.4cm); 4 3/4in (12.2cm) diameter

$3,000 - 5,000

十八/十九世紀銅鋪首耳三足爐兩件

8157A BRONZE QUATRALOBED CENSER18th/19th century Cast with a flared mouth tapering towards the base, the short sides set with mythical beast-mask handles, all raised on four cabriole legs, the six-character Xuande mark set within a recessed rectangle centering the recessed stepped base. 7 3/4in (19.7cm) long

$3,000 - 5,000

十八/十九世紀銅海棠式鋪首耳爐

8156

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8158BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER17th/18th century Heavily cast and supported on three short legs, the shallow incense burner of compressed globular form, with a ridged waist and a stepped rim, with a four character Xuande mark in seal script within a recessed rectangle. 5in (12.6cm) diameter, 61.6oz (1746gm)

$7,000 - 9,000

十七/十八世紀銅三足爐 Provenance Private New England collection

8159

8158

8159A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘LOTUS’ CENSERLate Qing dynasty Of compressed globular form, rising to a straight neck with wide mouth, flanked by loop handles issuing from the mouths of mythical beasts, the exterior decorated with two rows of large lotus blooms borne on leafy scrolling stems against a turquoise ground, above a lappet band encircling the splayed foot ring, the rim, tops of the handles and inside of the foot gilded. 6 3/4in (17.2cm) long, across handles

$6,000 - 8,000

清末掐絲琺瑯纏枝蓮紋爐


8160A LIMESTONE HEAD OF BUDDHANorthern Qi/Sui Dynasty With a serene demeanor, the eyes downcast with a straight nose, the small mouth holding a gentle smile, the hair carved in tight curls rising over the usnisa, with traces of pigment. 14 1/2in (37cm) high

$35,000 - 45,000

北齊/隋石灰石雕佛首像 Provenance Christie’s New York, 22 March 2007 lot 223 The estate of Christian Fischbacher J.T. Tai, New York, 1974 This strongly and sensitively modeled limestone head finds its parallels in sculpture published in Shandong Qingzhou Longxing ci chutu New Discoveries from Qingzhou, Shandong Province, no. 18, and in the Metropolitan Museum, illustrated in Zhongguo liushi haiwai fojiao saoxiang zonghe tumu, vol 3. Beijing, 2005, page 492, both dated to the Northern Qi. See also a Northern Qi example published in The Art of Contemplation - Religious Sculpture from Private Collections, The National Palace Museum. Taipei, 1997, no. 40 and a limestone buddha, dated to Eastern Wei/Northern Qi, published in Eskenazi, Chinese Sculpture, c. 500 - 1500. November 2014, no. 8.

8161A GRAY LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A LIONTang dynasty The powerful beast with broad muscular chest, seated on its rear haunches, the body in a gentle curve, the turned head with tightly curled mane, fronted by bulging eyes, above a mouth open in a roar, the curled tongue framed by its fangs, all supported on a square pedestal. 12 1/4in (31.2cm) high

$30,000 - 50,000

唐石雕坐獅

Provenance Christie’s, London, 13 May 1994, lot 535 A similar example in the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is illustrated in The Arts of the T’ang Dynasty. Los Angeles County Museum, Jan 8-Feb 17, 1957, Cat. 41; and also in Bradley Smith and Weng Wango, China: A History in Art, New York, 1979, p. 118.

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PROPERTY OF THE REEVES COLLECTION

8163A BRONZE FIGURE OF A CHINESE SAGE19th century Cast standing with hands behind the back grasping a walking staff, clad in long flowing robes, the head raised in contemplation, beneath hair gathered in a top knot, the surfaces richly patinated. 7 3/8in (18.7cm) high

$1,500 - 2,500

十九世紀銅高士立像

8163

8162A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVAMing dynasty Cast seated in lalitasana atop a recumbent caparisoned lion, both hands holding a ruyi scepter with lotus stems issuing from the palms and rising to the shoulders to support a book and a scroll, wearing layered skirts and richly adorned with beaded jewelry, an elaborate crown encircling the tall chignon, all supported on a lotus plinth, the reverse with remnants of a dedicatory inscription. 11 1/2in (29.3cm) high

$2,500 - 4,000

明銅菩薩騎獅像

8162



8164A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHAMing dynasty Finely cast, the full face with downcast eyes and gentle smile, beneath rows of neat curls covering the head and ushnisha, seated in dhyanasana with hands held in dhyanamudra, clad in robes with finely chased floral borders, open at the chest to reveal a wan character, supported on a separate circular lotus throne. 12in (30.5cm) high

$6,000 - 9,000

明銅鎏金釋迦牟尼佛坐蓮像

8165No lot

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PROPERTY FROM THE ELIZABETH AND WILLARD CLARK COLLECTION

8166A PARTIAL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF ASCETIC SHAKYAMUNIMing dynasty Cast seated in maharajalilasana, both hands clasped over the raised knee, dressed in a dhoti tied with a sash, the emaciated torso bare beneath the gaunt face with curly eyebrows and beard, the hair secured with a fillet, the uncovered areas of the body accented with gilding. 8 1/2in (21.5cm) high

$15,000 - 20,000

明銅局部鎏金釋迦苦修像

The present figure portrays Shakyamuni prior to enlightenment, where in the quest for truth, he engaged in ascetic practices. Having starved almost to the point of death, Shakyamuni concluded that exaggerated asceticism and self-mortification were not the solutions. He was also convinced that a person living in wealth and luxury would not be able to see things in the right perspective. It was then that he sat down under the Bodhi and began meditating. He eventually concluded that an individual who seeks enlightenment needs to avoid both self-indulgence as well as self-mortification, and laid down the path that came to be known as The Middle Way. For a lacquered gilt-bronze example from the Sedgwick collection, see the Oriental Ceramic Society exhibition catalogue, The Arts of the Ming Dynasty, London, 1957, cat. no. 292.



8167A LARGE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHAMing Dynasty Cast seated in dhyanasana, the left hand in karanamudra, the right hand resting on the knee, clad in loose robes with incised borders, one end draped over the shoulders and across the back, exposing the chest above the pleats of the inner skirt, the face cast with a benign expression and flanked by long-lobed ears, below tightly curled hair covering the tall, domed ushnisha surmounted by a double-jewel, all supported on a double lotus throne. 32¾in (83cm) high

$25,000 - 40,000

明銅佛坐像

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8168A MASSIVE FAMILLE-VERTE BISCUIT ENAMELED FIGURE OF GUANDIKangxi period Modeled with great detail in the round, the deified hero portrayed seated on a tiger-skin draped throne, wearing a five-clawed dragon robe over scale-armor, the shoulder, knee, stomach and apron guards decorated with yazi dragon masks and either appliqued or incised to depict the texture of the armor, crowned by a scholar’s hat over a military helmet, the face bearing a look of intense concentration while contemplating the copy of the Spring and Autumn Annals held in the right hand, the left hand holding a strand of the beard, the back of figure pierced with a square aperature, the back of the throne painted with a mountainous riverscape; with a wood stand, the underside with incised bing character. 27in (68.5cm) high

$20,000 - 40,000

清康熙素三彩關帝坐像

Such large figures are rare due to the difficulty of firing. They were susceptible to warping and cracking during drying and firing if the clay was too wet, or slumping, warpage and further cracking if the clay was too dry. Gases also tended to build up inside hollow figures which could lead to the figure exploding or developing large cracks while firing. In the present figure there are numerous vent holes visible. In the base alone, there are five small and one large hole. Some of the holes have been plugged and painted over. The presence of these holes indicate the skill involved that have lead to the successful firing of this majestic figure. Two slightly smaller (23 7/8in./60.6 cm) biscuit enameled Daoist deities portraying the civilian and military gods of wealth, from the collection of John D. Rockefeller Jr., and now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, are illustrated in Suzanne G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1989, col. pl. 33, and p. 228, no. 222 respectively.

(two views)


8169TWO POLYCHROME AND GILT DECORATED STUCCO FIGURES OF LUOHANYuan/Ming dynasty Both portrayed with bushy eyebrows and alert eyes, similarly clad in long robes beneath a kasaya, the first seated with legs crossed and hands resting in the lap, the kasaya pulled over the head; the second seated with both feet on the ground and hands in anjalimudra, with the end of the kasaya draped over the left shoulder. 12 1/4in (31cm) high, the taller

$3,000 - 5,000

元/明彩塑羅漢像兩尊

Such figures formed part of much larger sets that were a popular form of temple decoration during the Yuan and Ming dynasties. For similar Ming dynasty stucco figures, see Chai Zejun and Chai Yumei, Ancient Painted Statues in Shanxi Province, Beijing, 2008, pp. 330-387; and Buddhist Sculpture of Shanxi Province, Hong Kong, 1991, pp. 199-229.

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8170A SANCAI-GLAZED GUANYIN FIGURAL GROUPLate Ming/Qing dynasty The bodhisattva portrayed seated in lalitasana with left foot supported on a lotus blossom surrounded by large acanthus leaves, backed by a halo and flanked by her acolytes, a vase bearing willow leaves and the filial parrot, all below a rocky canopy supporting monkeys representing the untamed mind, the ensemble fronted by a balustrade and borne on an integral waisted stand, the unglazed back and foot covered with a brown wash. 15in (38cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

明末/清三彩觀音神龕 Provenance Acquired at auction in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1988


8171A PAIR OF BRASS TEMPLE STANDARDSEarly 20th century Each cast in the form of a triple-pointed lance-blade centered with a ribbon-tied victory banner, issusing from the mouth of a dragon, attached to a vase-shaped socket incised Zhong Yingchuan Tang jing song (respectfully presented by the Yingchuan Zhong family clan), attached to lacquered wood handles. 25 1/2in (64.7cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

二十世紀初銅勝利幡紋迴避兵器一對銘文鍾穎川堂敬送

Provenance De-accessioned from the Pearl S. Buck House, Perkasie, PA, 1960’s The victory banner is one of the Eight Buddhist Auspicious Objects, and this pair of standards would likely have formed part of a larger set. Yingchuan Tang is the clan name of the surname Zhong, which is believed to have its origins in the Yingchuan region.

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CHINESE TEXTILES AND FURNISHINGSLots 8172 - 8183

8172A SET OF FOUR EMBROIDERED PANELSLate Qing/Republic period Four silk panels, framed and glazed, each embroidered with a design of roof tiles and architectural elements from the Han, Zhou and Xia dynasties, accompanied by descriptive inscriptions, the calligraphy also embroidered.

$1,000 - 1,500

清末/民國刺繡瓦當紋掛屏四件 A similar set of embroidered panels now in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum were formerly in the Amy S. Claugue collection of Chinese textiles and are illustrated in Weaving China’s Past Phoenix, 2000 p 147-150.

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8173A KESI SILK ‘DRAGON’ FRAGMENTMing dynasty The central section woven with a shaped panel enclosing a dragon, superimposed against a band of clouds, bisecting a ground of latticework clouds and dragon roundels, mounted. 42in (106.7cm) long

$4,000 - 6,000

明緙絲龍紋袍料殘件 A panel with a similar design from the Ming dynasty is illustrated by Spink & Son Ltd., Threads of Imagination, Central Asian and Chinese Silks from the 12th to the 19th Century, London, 1999, no. 18, where their textile is described as a sleeve fragment.


8174 W Y

HUANGHUALI LOW TABLE KANGZHUO17th century The rectangular two-panel top of standard mortise and tenon construction over a recessed waist with arched and scrolled aprons, the beaded interior edge continuing to the cabriole legs terminating in ‘pearl and leaf’ feet. 11 1/4 x 40 1/8 x 28 1/2in (28.6 x 101.9 x 72.4cm)

$8,000 - 10,000

十七世紀黃花梨炕桌

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8175 WA ZEBRA WOOD TABLELate Qing/Republic period The top a single panel in a rectangular frame, set with everted ends, with a beaded apron set below, the sides with two horizontal stretchers, the squared legs flaring widely at the feet, the wood grain attractively patterned. 33 1/2 x 35 x 11 1/2in (85.1 x 88.9 x 29cm)

$8,000 - 12,000

清末/民國斑馬木酒桌


8176

8177

8176 Y

A HUANGHUALI WEIQI BOX AND COVERQing dynasty Of bombe form with a flat shoulder, supported on a low broad foot ring, the fitted gently domed cover with dimpled center, the patterned wood in variegated shades of brown. 4 3/4in (12cm) long across shoulder

$2,000 - 3,000

清黃花梨圍棋蓋盒

8177 YA HUANGHUALI RETICULATED ‘KUILONG’ PANELQing dynasty Of rectangular shape, the central field pierced with a complex design of archistic foliate kuilong, carved and polished on both sides, framed. 22 1/2 x 8 1/2in (57.3 x 21.6cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

清黃花梨透雕夔龍紋屏 Provenance M.D. Flacks, Ltd. (according to label)

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8178A CHENXIANGMU FIGURE OF ZHANG QIAN18th century Finely carved with the adventurer standing in his natural hollowed log raft floating down the Yangzi river, supported by an independent base carved as swirling waves, the bow tapering to a spout, the bearded figure standing in the stern, the log boat wrapped with its gnarled branches and pine needles. 7 1/2in (19cm) long

$8,000 - 12,000

十八世紀沉香木雕張騫乘槎像帶座 Provenance Freeman’s Auctions 14 March 2015, lot 134


8179

8179 YA HUANGHUALI ‘BURLWOOD’ BRUSHPOT17th/18th century Of hollow cylindrical form, fitted with a circular base, the exterior carved with unevenly spaced knots and protrusions to simulate burlwood, the wood with a warm brown color with lighter streaks. 6 1/2 in (16.5cm) high

$12,000 - 18,000

十七/十八世紀黃花梨仿癭木筆筒

8180 YA HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT18th century Of cylindrical form, the base encircled with broad flat band carved with a shallow trough, the rim with a broad flat indented lip, the variegated brown wood with attractive graining. 6 1/8in (15.5cm) high

$10,000 - 15,000

十八世紀黃花梨筆筒 Provenance M.D. Flacks Ltd. (according to label)

8180

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8181

8181 YA HUANGHUALI ‘BURLWOOD’ BRUSHPOT18th century Of hollow cylindrical form, fitted with a circular base and plug, the exterior carved to enhance the unevenly spaced knots and protrusions of burlwood, the wood with a light brown color with darker streaks. 5 1/2in (14cm) high

$5,000 - 8,000

十八世紀黃花梨仿癭木筆筒

8182 YA HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT17th/18th century Fashioned from well-figured wood, the cylindrical vessel exhibiting a lustrous honey amber tone throughout. 7 1/2in (9cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

十七/十八世紀黃花梨筆筒

8182


8183 YA ZITAN BRUSH POTQing dynasty Carved to emulate a thick stalk of bamboo, the rich undulating surface housing characteristic golden ‘threads’. 5 3/8in (13.6cm) high

$4,000 - 6,000

清紫檀筆筒

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF POLLY W. GUTHLots 8184 - 8202

8184

8184 WA HARDWOOD TABLE WITH INSET LACQUERED TOP (BANZHUO)17th/18th century The black lacquered panel set within the rectangular frame, above reticulated beaded panels framed by stretchers on top of shaped aprons, the whole raised on thick splayed legs of rounded section. 31 1/4 x 38 1/2 x 18 1/2in (79.4 x 97.8 x 47cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

十七/十八世紀黃花梨鑲漆木板半桌 Provenance Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1995

8185A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF A LUOHANYuan/Ming dynasty Carved from a single log, portrayed standing upright, a slight sway in the posture lending an air of casualness, attired in flowing monk’s robes, draped with a kashaya, one arm held straight by the side hidden by the long hanging sleeve, the other now-missing hand held at mid-body, the full well-proportioned face with downcast eyes and gentle smile, flanked by pendulous earlobes. 34in (86.3cm) high

$30,000 - 50,000

元/眀木雕羅漢立像 Provenance Gerard Hawthorn Ltd., London, 1998

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Figures of luohan rose in popularity during the Song dynasty, due to divisions within Buddhism that lead to the establishment of different schools. The luohan being direct disciples of the Buddha, formed a connection between the patriarchs of the different schools and the Buddha, by allowing the patriarchs to claim descent through a lineage leading back to these original disciples. Depictions of luohans fall into two groups. The first group are depicted with clearly what Chinese artists considered Indian features, such as bushy beards, curly hair, big eyes beneath prominent brows and large noses. The second group more closely resemble Chinese scholars, except that they have shaved heads and wear monks’ robes.

The present lot, clearly belongs to the second group. With his shaven head and elongated earlobes, he is clearly a monk, but his refined facial features, elegant posture, with long-sleeved robe and pointed shoes more closely resemble figures of scholar’s popular during the Ming dynasty such as the type illustrated in Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, London, 1990, nos. 64-65. Traces of stucco on the surface of the present figure indicate that it would have been painted at one time. An example of similar date and size is illustrated in Rene-Yvon Lefebvre d’Argence (ed.), Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Sculpture : The Avery Brundage Collection, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, New York, 1974, no. 150. A Northern Song dynasty example is illustrated in Angela Falco-Howard, et. al., Chinese Sculpture, New Haven, 2006, fig. 4.38.

8185


8186

8186A RARE STONE HEAD OF A LUOHAN10th-13th century Carved in the round with great detail, the shaved head with wizened face portrayed with deeply lined forehead and brow, heavily-lidded downcast eyes, high cheek bones and straight nose, the mouth opened in a smile to reveal rows of teeth, framed by wrinkles extending towards the long pendulous earlobes, the surface of the stone heavily pitted, wood stand. 8in (20.2cm) high

$6,000 - 8,000

十至十三世紀石雕羅漢首像 The head likely a depiction of the luohan Kasyapa. Kasyapa was one of the principal disciples of Sakyamuni Buddha and is often portrayed together with Ananda, flanking the Buddha. This arrangement is commonly found in caves dating from the Northern Wei dynasty (386-535), as seen in the Central Binyang Cave at Longmen, illustrated in A. Falco Howard, Li Song, Wu Hung and Yang Hong, Chinese Sculpture, New Haven, 2006, p. 238, fig. 3.39. This standard iconographic arrangement continued through the Sui, Tang, Liao and Song dynasties. A similar Song dynasty example was sold at Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 5 April 2016, lot 2835; and another from J.T. Tai & Co. was sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 22 March 2011, lot 270.

8187A LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A LIONMing dynasty Carved resting on its haunches with its front paws clutching a ribbon-tied brocade ball, the mouth open in a wide grin to reveal two rows of teeth, the ears laying flat against the curly mane, wearing a collar tied in a bow at the neck suspending a bell at the front, supported on a rectangular plinth carved with floral motifs. 11in (28cm) high

$1,000 - 1,500

明石雕獅戲綉球像 Provenance Koko Chinese Antiques, New York, 2006

8187

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8189

8188

8188THREE GRAY POTTERY VESSELSHan dynasty/Warring States period The first an ovoid jar with broad shoulder tapering towards the base, the surfaces crisply impressed with a diamond diaper pattern; the second a red pottery amphora with a bulbous body, flanked by broad flat handles connecting to the mouth; the third a cocoon jar, with an oval-shaped body encircled by sets of triple concentric grooves, supported on a high flared ringed foot, and surmounted with similarly shaped neck with an everted rim. 19 1/2in (49.5cm) high, the tallest

$2,000 - 3,000

漢/戰國灰陶器三件 Provenance The ovoid jar and amphora: Uragami Sokyu-do Co. Ltd., Tokyo, 2001 The Cocoon jar: Michael Goedhuis, London, 1996

8189A GROUP OF FIVE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURESHan and Tang dynasties Including a tall figure drawing a bow, the figure’s hair carefully delineated, with pigment on the collar backpack, and face; together with a horse and groom; and with two dancing figures, similarly posed in an S shape, with traces of red pigment. 18 1/4in (46.4cm) high, the archer

$2,000 - 3,000

漢及唐彩繪陶俑五件 Provenance Horse and standing groom: Gerard Hawthorn Ltd., London Other figures: Uragami Sokyu-Do Co Ltd., Tokyo, 1999 Note The figure drawing a bow has a Oxford TL test No. C298e38, 16 November 1998


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8190A GREENISH-CREAM-GLAZED LOTUS-PETAL JARSix dynasties/Northern Qi Of globular form with a straight neck and a circular flat foot, the exterior cut with eight linked lotus petals, the high shoulder applied with four angular strap handles, all covered under a lustrous greenish glaze. 7 1/2in (19cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

六朝或北齊青白釉蓮紋罐 Provenance Uragami Sukyo-Do Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 2005 Compare a related white-glazed ewer, Northern Qi dynasty, excavated from the tomb of Fan Cui, Anyang in 1971, now in the Henan Provincial Museum, of similar globular shape applied with strap handles and decorated with moulded lotus petals, illustrated in Zhongguo Meishu Quanji, Gongyi Meishu bian Vol.1: Taoci (Shang), Shanghai, p. 190, no. 234.

8191A BLACK-GLAZED JARNorthern Song/Jin dynasty Of ovoid form surmounted by a short neck with a lipped rim, flanked by a pair of leaf-form loop handles, covered overall in a thick black glaze thinning to russet around the lip and tops of the handles, the glaze stopping midway down the body, revealing the buff-colored clay. 7 3/4in (19.7cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000

北宋/金黑釉雙耳罐 Provenance Koko Chinese Antiques, New York, 2003

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8192A BRONZE GARLIC-HEAD VASEHan dynasty Of compressed globular form, rising to a tall slender neck, expanding towards the mouth to form a six-lobed garlic-head, all supported on an splayed foot ring, the surface a mottled gold, reddish-brown and green patina. 14in (35.5cm) high

$3,000 - 5,000

漢銅蒜頭口尊 Provenance Michael Goedhuis, London, 1995

8193THREE FRESCO FRAGMENTSMing dynasty or earlier Three fragments, pigments on plaster, now framed and glazed, the largest with celestial musicians in flowing robes, their headdresses and garment details executed in gesso relief; the second of a female deity under a wutong tree; the third of heavenly attendants standing against a cloudy background. 41 1/2 x 23 1/2in (105.4 x 59.7cm) the largest

$2,500 - 4,000

明或更早灰泥彩繪仙女像壁畫殘部 Provenance Albert von Le Coq 1911 Expedition, purchased from a grandson of a member of the expedition.

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8194 WLU HAN (17TH CENTURY)Zhongkui Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, signed Lu Han, with two artist’s seals reading Lu Han zhi yin and Shaowei, two collectors’ seals reading Yungu and Daqian haomen. 76 x 39in (193 x 99cm)

$8,000 - 12,000

陸瀚鍾馗戲蝠設色絹本立軸 Provenance Heisando Co., Tokyo, 1975

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8195

8195 WANONYMOUS, SWANS AND LOTUSLate Ming or early Qing Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. 54 3/4 x 29 1/2in (139.1 x 75cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

佚名雙鵝荷花圖設色絹本立軸晚明或清初 Provenance Takahashi Heisando Co., LTD., Tokyo, 1996

8196 WAFTER LU ZHI (1496-1576)Bird and Flower Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated gengwu year, inscribed and signed baoshan Lu Zhi, following by two seals reading Lushi Shuping and Baoshanzi. 58 1/4 x 24in (148 x 61cm)

$1,500 - 2,500

(仿)陸治花鳥圖設色紙本立軸

8196


8197ATTRIBUTED TO LUO PING (1733-1799)Drunken Zhong Kui in A Bamboo Pavilion Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed, bearing a date of renwu year, with two artist’s seals reading Luo Ping and Liangfeng, three collector’s seals one reads Tang Yun shending, with a title slip inscribed by Tao Yunbai (1905-1975) on the back. 39 x 16in (99 x 40.7cm)

$4,000 - 6,000

（傳）羅聘鍾馗醉午圖設色紙本立軸 Provenance Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1996

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8198VARIOUS ARTISTSThree Fans with landscape and calligraphy Three folding fans, ink or ink and color on paper, 1) landscape by Shen Yizhai (1891-1945), inscribed and signed by the artist, with two artist’s seals, calligraphy by Pan Feijiao 2) dedicated to Yongzhai, landscape by Jiang Yun (1847-1919), inscribed and signed by the artist, dated guimao year (1903), with two artist’s seals reading Jiang Yun and Yixuan, calligraphy by Zhao Fan (1851-1927), dated gengzi year (1900), with one artist’s seal 3) with one dedication, orchid by Yao Yuqin (1867-1961), inscribed and signed by the artist, with one artist’s seal reading Yuqin huajia hou zuo, dated jisi year (1929), with a calligraphy on the other side, dated the same year as the orchid, with one artist’s seal illegible to read. 7 3/8 x 19 1/2in (18.8 x 49cm) 6 5/8 x 19 1/2in (16.8 x 49cm)7 x 19 1/2in (17.5 x 49cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

姚虞琴姜筠趙藩等山水書法水墨/設色紙本成扇三件

8199ATTRIBUTED TO CHENGQIN WANG (PRINCE YONGXING, 1752-1823)Couplet in regular script A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on silk, with a signature reading Chengqin wang. 35 x 7 7/8 (88.8 x 20.1cm) each

$1,000 - 1,500

（傳）成親王楷書五言聯水墨絹本立軸一對 Provenance Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1986

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8200ANONYMOUSCrabs, 18th/19th century Framed and glazed, ink on silk, with four collector’s seals. 12 1/2 x 12 1/2in (31.9 x 31.9cm)

$1,000 - 1,500

佚名螃蟹圖水墨絹本鏡框十八/十九世紀 Provenance Purchased in China in 1972, by repute

8201WANG FANGYU (1913-1997)Calligraphy Framed and glazed, ink on paper, with two artist’s seals reading Fang and Yu. 12 7/8 x 17 3/4in (32.7 x 45cm)

$1,000 - 1,500

王方宇書法水墨紙本鏡框

8202YANG YANPING (B.1934)Winter Morning, 1998 Framed and glazed, ink and color on paper, with one artist’s seal. 26 3/4 x 26 1/2in (68 x 67cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

楊燕屏冬日晨光設色紙本鏡框 1998年作 Provenance Michael Goedhuis Gallery, London, 2001 Illustrated The Paintings of Yang Yanping, London, Michael Goedhuis, 2001, p.12. Exhibited Dickinson Roundell Inc., New York, 10-20 October 2001

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CHINESE PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHYLots 8203 - 8239

8203 (section)

8203AN IMPERIAL EDICTJiaqing period, 1820 Handscroll, ink on silk brocade, dated the 25th year of Jiaqing reign (1820), with text reading from left to right in Manchu and repeated from right to left in Chinese, with two large seal impressions, one additional inscription and two seals on the back, with a title slip. 12 x 69 1/4in (30.4 x 175cm)

$4,000 - 6,000

清嘉慶誥命水墨織錦手卷 1820年

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF PROFESSOR PHILIP GOULD

8204ANONYMOUSAn Imperial Edict, 1861 Handscroll, ink and colored ink on silk brocade, opening with the woven characters Fengtian Gaomin (By command of Heaven) flanked by two dragons, followed by parallel text in Chinese and Manchu, dated the 11th year of Xianfeng (1861). 11 7/8 x 94 1/2in (30 x 240cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

清咸豐誥命設色織錦手卷 1861年

8204 (section)

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8205ANONYMOUSMountain landscape with figures, 17th century Framed and glazed, ink and color on silk. 71 5/8 x 28 1/8in (182 x 71.5cm)

$7,000 - 10,000

佚名山水人物圖設色絹本鏡框十七世紀 Although anonymous, this finely executed mountain landscape with figures describes a fascinating scene -- several scholar-officials converge in the middle section, while a group of hard working men are chiseling and hammering rocks in the lower part of the painting. It is an unusual composition as such, and it may be illustrating the tale of Yu the Great (c. 2200-2100 BCE) controlling the floodwaters, a Herculean effort to tame the Yellow River by creating irrigation canals and lessen the destructive floods that plagued central China. In the collection of the National Palace Museum Taipei, an unsigned work dated to the Tang dynasty titled “A Painting of the Great Yu Controlling the Waters” (access no. 故-畫-000012-00000, Gugong Shuhua Ji, no 44) similarly depicts people removing rocks to reroute the waters and a scholarly figure standing higher above with attendants. Whereas the narrative of the Tang composition painting provides more details, it is likely that the same tale is being illustrated in the present scroll.


8206

8206ANONYMOUSInk Bamboo, Qing dynasty Ink on paper, framed and glazed, bearing several collector’s seals attributed to Xiang Yuanbian (1525-1590), with one additional seal and an inscription of Wang Ming (1921-2016). 45 3/4 x 21 3/4in (116.2 x 55cm)

$2,500 - 4,000

佚名墨竹設色紙本鏡框清代 Wang Ming (1921-2016) was born in Tianjin China relocating to the Washington DC area in 1951. An artist who used the pen name Shiren (Stoneman), Wang Ming’s work is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., among other collections. For many years Wang Ming also operated an art and frame gallery in Washington DC

8207ANONYMOUSBattle between Guanyu and Ji Ling, 19th century Framed and glazed, ink and color on silk, with one collector’s seal and signature of Wang Ming (1921-2016), the four-character inscription dazhan Ji Ling on the painting indicates the story represented here is the battle between Guanyun and General Ji Ling, who served under the warlord Yuan Shu during the late Eastern Han dynasty. 70 1/8 x 22 3/8in (56.8 x 178cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

佚名大戰紀靈設色絹本鏡框十九世紀

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8208

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MARK S. PRATT

8208ANONYMOUSLiu Hai, Ming dynasty Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, with one seal trimmed off on the edge. 58 3/4 x 39in (99 x 149.2cm)

$10,000 - 15,000

佚名劉海戯蟾圖絹本設色立軸明代

The Daoist immortal, Liu Hai (also known as Liu Haichan), is a popular Chinese god of wealth. In this work, the seated adept is playing with the three-legged toad on his knee. Nearby a full basket of auspicious objects and a string of coins attached to a double gourd wine bottle lay on the foreground. The depiction of Liu Hai here exemplifies the long history of associating the god with those assigned visual symbols: a three-legged toad and a string of coins.


8209ATTRIBUTED TO CHEN CHUN (1483-1544)Autumn Garden Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed Banyang shanren Chen Daofu, followed by two seals reading Baiyang shanren and Fusheng yin. 125 1/2 x 39 7/8in (318.8 x 101.3cm)

$20,000 - 30,000

(傳)陳淳錦園圖設色紙本立軸

A painting of grand scale depicting various blossoming autumn flower, including the sweet-scented osmanthus flowing down from the upper right corner to the middle section. For a work with a similar composition also of impressive size by Chen Chun, see Summer Garden, dated circa 1530, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum New York, accession number 1986.266.2.

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8210ZHAO ZUO (1570/73-1633/44)Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper, inscribed by the artist and signed Zhao Zuo with two artist’s seals, one reading Zhao Zuo zhi yin. 99 x 38 3/4in (251.5 x 98.4cm)

$40,000 - 60,000

趙左春山歡雨圖設色紙本立軸 Provenance Acquired in Taipei, 1959


8211ATTRIBUTED TO TANG YIN (1470-1523)Travelers in Autumn Mountains Hanging scroll, ink and light color on silk, inscribed with a poem, bearing a date of jiajing renwu (1522) followed by a signature reading Jinchang Tang Yin with an illegible seal. 71 1/2 x 37 1/2in (181.6 x 95.2cm)

$8,000 - 12,000

（傳）唐寅秋山行旅圖設色絹本立軸 The painting is inscribed with the famous Tang poem Departing Mount Shang at Dawn by Wen Tingyun (812-870).

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8212ANONYMOUSLandscape fan, 12th-14th century Round fan leaf, matted, ink and color on silk, inscribed with the character Li, with the traces of a seal, now illegible. 11 1/2in (29.2cm) diameter

$6,000 - 8,000

佚名山水扇面設色絹本鏡片十二至十四世紀 Provenance Purchased in Hong Kong, Upper Lascar Row, 1961-1963


8213


8213ZHENG XIAOXU (1860-1938)Calligraphy Couplet in running script A pair of hanging scrolls, ink on gold-flecked paper, singed Xiaoxu, with two seals of the artist reading Su Kan and Zheng Xiaoxu yin. 47 3/4 x 11 3/4in (121.3 x 29.8cm)

$7,000 - 9,000

鄭孝胥七言行書聯水墨撒金箋立軸一對

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF IAN FALCOLNER

8214JUN JINLING (19TH CENTURY)Cicada, bamboo and rock Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed by the artist, dated jiayin year, with four artist’s seals reading jingzhe an, Jun yin, Jinling, and xieyi, with a wood box inscribed by the artist. 51 1/2 x 14in (130.8 x 36.8cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

俊金陵梧竹清風圖設色絹本立軸

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8215


8215DONG ZUOBIN (1895-1963)Calligraphy in Oracle bone script, 1961 Mounted, ink on paper, inscribed and signed by the artist, with one dedication, dated Minguo 50 (1961), with two artist’s seals reading Dong Zuobin and Yantang. 23 x 10 1/4in (58.2 x 26cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

董作賓甲骨文詩文書法水墨紙本鏡片 1961年作 Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by Sister Nadine Tierney MM (1935-2010) Gifted to the present owner As cited in the dedicatory inscription, the calligraphy was presented to Sister Nadine Tierney, a nun with the Maryknoll Order, who taught English at National Taiwan University and National Taiwan Normal College in the early 1960’s. Among Sister Nadine’s English language students was Dong Zuobin’s son, and the artist presented the calligraphy to her as an expression of gratitude.

8216HU SHI (1891-1962)Calligraphy Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed Hu Shi. 11 1/2 x 6 5/8in (29.3 x 16.7cm)

$7,000 - 9,000

胡適書法設色紙本立軸 Provenance Acquired from the artist directly, thence by descent

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8217WU CHANGSHUO (1844-1927)Flower, 1920 Album with twelve leaves, ink on paper, inscribed and signed on all leaves by the artist, dated gengshen year (1920), with seventeen artist’s seals reading Changshuo, Wu Jun zhiyin, Wu Changshi, and Junqin dali, additional two collectors’ seals on the back of the last leave. 11 3/4 x 16 3/8in (29.7 x 41.6cm)

$60,000 - 90,000

吳昌碩花卉集水墨紙本冊頁 1920年作 Provenance Acquired from Anhui antique store (wenwu shangdian) in 1988. The cover of the album is inscribed by Nagao Uzan (1864-1942), who was a Chinese art connoisseur and collector. Nagao worked for Shanghai Shangwu Yinshuguan (The Commercial Press) in the early 1910s. During his time in China, he met Wu Changshuo and became a friend the artist.


8219

8218YAO HUA (1876-1930)Still Life, 1929 Mounted, ink and color on silk, dated jisi year (1929), signed Yao Hua Mangfu, with two artist’s seals reading Yao Hua and Mangfu. 15 1/2 x 72 3/4in (39.3 x 184.8cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

姚華歲朝清供圖設色絹本鏡片 1929年作

8219LU YIFEI (1908-1997)Flower and Insect Framed and glazed, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed Yifei jushi, with one artist’s seal. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2in (28.6 x 21.6cm)

$1,000 - 1,500

陸抑非蔬果蟲草設色絹本鏡框

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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF DR. GREGORY DAHLEN, JR.

8220WU SHIXIAN (1845-1916)Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dedicated to Shaoping, inscribed and signed by the artist, followed one artist’s seal reading Shixian. 18 7/8 x 39in (47.8 x 99cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

吳石僊山水樓臺設色紙本立軸 Provenance The estate of Dr Gregory Dahlen, Jr. Far East Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA

8221QIAN WEICHENG (1720-1772)Landscape Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed by the artist, with two seals of the artist reading chen Weicheng and gonghui. 22 3/4 x 12 3/4in (57.8 x 32.4cm)

$7,000 - 10,000

錢維城山水設色紙本立軸 Provenance The Estate of Dr Gregory Dahlen Jr. Far East Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA Published Jungying Tsao Chinese Paintings of the Middle Qing Dynasty, San Francisco, 1987, pp. 245-246. 8221

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8222 (detail)

8222QI BAISHI (1864-1957)Grasshopper and Vegetable, 1948 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated wuzi year (1948), inscribed and signed by the artist, with two artist’s seals reading Baishi and guimeng kan chiyu. 26 3/4 x 13 3/8in (67.8 x 34cm)

$40,000 - 60,000

齊白石萬事如意圖設色紙本立軸

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8223 (detail)

8223XU BEIHONG (1895-1953)Horse, 1932 Mounted, ink and color on paper, inscribed with a dedication to General Jiansheng, dated the 21st year (1932), autumn, and signed Beihong with an artist’s seal reading Beihong and a collector’s seal reading Zhongying canghua. 49 5/8 x 16 1/8in (126 x 41cm)

$150,000 - 200,000

徐悲鴻奔馬圖設色紙本鏡片 1932年作 Provenance The Estate of Dr Gregory Dahlen Jr. Far East Fine Arts, San Francisco CA, March 1987 The dedication of the painting refers to General Jiansheng, a.k.a. Bai Chongxi (1893-1966), a Guangxi warlord and a famed Nationalist General.

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8224PU RU (1896-1963)Guanyin with heart Sutra Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, signed Pu Ru and Xinyu, with three seals of the artists reading jiu wangsun, Pu Ru and Pu Ru zhi yin. 24 3/4 x 11in (63 x 28cm)

$35,000 - 45,000

溥儒觀音心經設色絹本立軸

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8225A GROUP OF RONGBAOZHAI WRITING PAPERRepublic period Fine woodblock color printed writing paper published by Beijing Rongbaozhai, with various subjects such as bird and flower and figures, including two sets of Daqian jushi huahui shijian, with original boxes.(15) The largest 11 7/8 x 8 1/4in (30 x 21cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

民國北平榮寶齋信箋一組

Rongbaozhai is a famous stationary, Chinese painting and calligraphy shop in Beijing founded in the Qing dynasty. In the early 20th century, Rongbaozhai invited artists, such as Zhang Daqian, Qi Baishi, and Chen Shizeng, to provide designs for decorative letter paper. The artisans then applied traditional Chinese woodblock printing techniques to create this elegant writing paper featuring the work of the most popular painters of the day.


8226FENG ZIKAI (1898-1975)Four Seasons, 1947 A set of four paintings depicting four seasons, mounted for framing, ink and color on paper, all inscribed and signed Zikai, each one has two artist’s seals reading Feng Zikai and Shimen Fengshi, on the winter scene, dated dinghai year (1947). [4] 21 x 6in (53.3 x 15.3cm) each

$12,000 - 18,000

豐子愷四季圖設色紙本鏡片四幅 1947年作

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8227FENG ZIKAI (1898-1975)Scenes from Daily Life Twelve album leaves painted on two pieces of uncut paper, each piece contains six leaves, mounted as a hand scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed on each leaf, with a total of 19 artist’s seals, including a front title piece reading Fengliu tianxia wen. height 8 5/8in (22cm)

$18,000 - 25,000

豐子愷人物故事圖設色紙本手卷


8228YU FEIAN (1888-1959)Red Peony, 1948 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed Feian, dated wuzi year (1948), with three artist’s seals reading Yu Zhao si yin, Feian liushi hou zuo, and fugui yeyi. 37 1/2 x 20in (95.5 x 50.8cm)

$25,000 - 40,000

于非闇牡丹圖設色紙本立軸 1948年作 Provenance Acquired in Beijing prior to 1949 by US Foreign Service Officer

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8229YU FEIAN (1888-1959)White Peony, 1947 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed Feian, dated dinghai (1947), with three artist’s seals reading Yu Zhao zhi yin, feichang jushi, and fugui yeyi. 37 3/8 x 20in (94.9 x 50.8cm)

$25,000 - 40,000

于非闇牡丹圖設色紙本立軸 1947年作 Provenance Acquired in Beijing prior to 1949 by US Foreign Service Officer


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8230C. C. WANG (WANG JIQIAN, 1907-2003)Landscape, 1986 Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed by the artist, dated bingyin year (1986), with an artist’s seal reading Jiqian chuanggao. 26 x 16 3/8in (66 x 41.6cm)

$12,000 - 18,000

王己千山水設色紙本立軸 1986年作

8231C. C. WANG (WANG JIQIAN, 1907-2003)Calligraphy ‘Dog’ Hanging scroll, ink on gold-flecked paper, signed Jiqian, with an artist’s seal reading Wang Jiqian yin, and additional one reading Songyin Shanfang. 26 1/4 x 17 1/2in (66.7 x 44.5cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

王己千書法水墨紙本立軸

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8232

8232SONG WENZHI (1919-1999)Jialing River, 1978 Mounted, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed Wenzhi, dated wuwu year (1978), with four artist’s seals reading Wenzhi, Song Hao zhi yin, qishi niandai, and hao shanhe. 32 x 14 3/4in (81 x 37.5cm)

$6,000 - 8,000

宋文治嘉陵景色設色紙本鏡片 1978年作

8233JIA YOUFU (B.1942)Fishing Village, 1978 Mounted, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed Youfu, with two artist’s seals reading fu and one additional seal dan yu hun. 32 3/8 x 20in (82.2 x 50.8cm)

$4,000 - 6,000

賈又福江南漁村小景設色紙本鏡片 1978年作

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8235

PROPERTY OF MARK S. PRATT

8234XIE ZHIGUANG (1900-1976)Two Landscape Paintings Both framed and glazed, ink and color on paper, both signed Zhiguang, each with a seal of the artist reading Zhiguang, one dated seventy-five years old of the artist. 12 x 12 1/4in (30.2 x 31.3cm)

$2,000 - 3,000

謝之光風景設色紙本鏡框兩幅

Provenance Guangzhou Jiyazhai 11 November 1987


8235DING YANYONG (1902-1978)Returning Swallow Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed by the artist, with one artist’s seal hu. 13 x 17 5/8in (33 x 44.8cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

丁衍庸似曾相識燕歸來水墨紙本立軸

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8236FAN ZENG (B.1938)Scholar, 1985 Ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed by the artist, with three artist’s seals reading baochong zhai zhu, Jiangdong Fan Zeng and yuanyou guilai houzuo. 70 1/2 x 37 3/4in (179 x 95.8cm)

$40,000 - 60,000

范曾人物設色紙本立軸 1985年作


8238

8237WUCIUS WONG (WANG WUXIE B. 1936)Calligraphy, 1997 Mounted, ink and color on paper, with one dedication, inscribed and signed by the artist, dated 1997, with one artist’s seal. 13 3/4 x 27 1/4in (34.8 x 69cm)

$3,000 - 5,000

王無邪東坡句書法設色紙本鏡片 1997年作 Provenance Acquired by the present owner from the artist

PROPERTY OF MARK S. PRATT

8238JIANG MINGXIAN (CHIANG MING-SHYAN, B.1942)The First Snow in New York City, 1980 Framed, ink and color on silk, inscribed and signed Mingxian, dated 1980, with a seal of the artist reading Jiang. 9 1/8 x 10 1/4in (23.1 x 26cm)

$1,000 - 1,500

江明賢紐約初雪設色絹本鏡框 1980年作

8237

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8239CHUANG CHE (ZHUANG ZHE, B 1934)Landscape, 1977 Oil on canvas, framed, signed and dated 1977. 29 1/2 x 50 1/8in (74.9 x 127.3cm)

$15,000 - 25,000

莊喆風景油彩畫布鏡框 1977年作


CHINESE WORKS OF ARTMonday 30 October 2017New York

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ATTRIBUTED TO LU JI EAGLESA pair of hanging scrolls (detail)ink on silk$20,000 - 30,000

bonhams.com/chinese© 2017 Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. All rights reserved. Principal Auctioneer: Matthew Girling, NYC License No. 1236798-DCA

GLOSSARY 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 ‘LIMITATION 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 Bonhams 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.

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 exportation 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 import licenses, which may require independent expert verification of the species and/or age of the regulated material; such reports must be obtained by the purchaser at his or her own expense. Please note that this process is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining 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, including without limitation purchases of items containing elephant ivory or rhino horn. For example, we are advised that New York buyers of any lot containing 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 uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to export/import license or certificate requirements or related restrictions.

SNUFF BOTTLE DISCLAIMER

Unless otherwise specified in the cataloguing of a lot, snuff bottle stoppers are not included in any snuff bottle lots or in the estimate or purchase price of such a lot sold hereunder, regardless of whether the snuff bottle lot is illustrated with one or more stoppers. While Bonhams makes reasonable efforts to ensure that a stopper illustrated or exhibited with a snuff bottle lot accompanies the lot upon collection or release, it accepts no liability for not doing so or for damage or for loss to stoppers during storage or shipment. In addition, if a snuff bottle lot is exhibited or purchased by a buyer outside the United States, Bonhams may remove any stopper accompanying a lot that contains restricted materials.

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 $250,000 OF THE BID PRICE, 20% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE ABOVE $250,001 UP TO AND INCLUDING $4,000,000, AND 12.5% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE OVER $4,000,000, and (c) unless the purchaser is exempt by law from the payment thereof, any Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Washington state, or other state or local sales tax (or compensating use tax) and other applicable taxes. With regard to New York sales tax, please refer to the “Sales and Use Tax” section of these Conditions of Sale.

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.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law: 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 also 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 all other remedies available to us and the consignor by law, we may at our election: (a) hold the purchaser liable for the full purchase price and any late charges, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and costs, expenses and incidental damages incurred by us or the consignor arising out of the purchaser’s breach; (b) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser; and/or (c) cancel the sale and/or resell the purchased property, at public auction and/or by private

sale, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of all consequential damages, including any deficiencies or monetary losses, and all costs and expenses of such sale or sales, our commissions at our standard rates, all other charges due hereunder, all late charges, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and costs, 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 prices 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 (or, if lower, the maximum nonusurious rate of interest permitted by applicable law), 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 the catalog. If not so removed, daily storage fees will be payable to us by the purchaser as set forth therein. We reserve the right to transfer property not so removed to an offsite warehouse at the purchaser’s risk and expense, as set forth in more detail in the “Buyer’s Guide.” 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.

SALES AND USE TAX

New York sales tax is charged on the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any other applicable charges on any property collected or delivered in New York State, regardless of the state or country in which the purchaser resides or does business. Purchasers who make direct arrangements for collection by a shipper who is considered a “private” or “contract” carrier by the New York Department of Taxation and Finance will be charged New York sales tax, regardless of the destination of the property. Property collected for delivery to a destination outside of New York by a shipper who is considered a “common carrier” by the New York Department of Taxation and Finance (e.g. United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service, and FedEx) is not subject to New York sales tax, but if it is delivered into any state in which Bonhams is registered or otherwise conducts business sufficient to establish a nexus, Bonhams may be required by law to collect and remit the appropriate sales tax in effect in such state. Property collected for delivery outside of the United States by a freight-forwarder who is registered with the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) is not subject to New York sales tax.

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

CONDITIONS OF SALE

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CHINESE WORKS OF ARTMonday 30 October 2017New York

INQUIRIES+1 (917) 206 [email protected]

ATTRIBUTED TO LU JI EAGLESA pair of hanging scrolls (detail)ink on silk$20,000 - 30,000

bonhams.com/chinese© 2017 Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. All rights reserved. Principal Auctioneer: Matthew Girling, NYC License No. 1236798-DCA

GLOSSARY 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 ‘LIMITATION 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 Bonhams 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.

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 exportation 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 import licenses, which may require independent expert verification of the species and/or age of the regulated material; such reports must be obtained by the purchaser at his or her own expense. Please note that this process is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining 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, including without limitation purchases of items containing elephant ivory or rhino horn. For example, we are advised that New York buyers of any lot containing 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 uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to export/import license or certificate requirements or related restrictions.

SNUFF BOTTLE DISCLAIMER

Unless otherwise specified in the cataloguing of a lot, snuff bottle stoppers are not included in any snuff bottle lots or in the estimate or purchase price of such a lot sold hereunder, regardless of whether the snuff bottle lot is illustrated with one or more stoppers. While Bonhams makes reasonable efforts to ensure that a stopper illustrated or exhibited with a snuff bottle lot accompanies the lot upon collection or release, it accepts no liability for not doing so or for damage or for loss to stoppers during storage or shipment. In addition, if a snuff bottle lot is exhibited or purchased by a buyer outside the United States, Bonhams may remove any stopper accompanying a lot that contains restricted materials.

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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 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.

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 (212) 644 9001.

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

SELLER’S GUIDE

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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 (212) 644 9001.

CatalogsBefore each auction we publish illustrated catalogs. Our catalogs provide descriptions and estimated values for each “lot.” A lot may refer to a single item or to a group of items auctioned together. The catalogs also include the dates and the times for the previews and auctions. 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.

PreviewsAuction 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. Except as expressly set forth in the Conditions of Sale, 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.

EstimatesBonhams catalogs include low and high value estimates for each lot, exclusive of the buyer’s premium and tax. The estimates are provided as an approximate guide to current market value based primarily on previous auction results for comparable pieces, 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.

ReservesUnless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number, which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum auction price that the consignor is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value.

Auction House’s Interest in Property Offered at AuctionOn occasion, Bonhams may offer property in which it has an ownership interest in whole or in part or otherwise has an economic interest. Such property, if any, is identified in the catalog with a symbol next to the lot number(s).

Bonhams may also offer property for a consignor that has been guaranteed a minimum price for its property by Bonhams or jointly by Bonhams and a third party. Bonhams and any third parties providing a guarantee may benefit financially if the guaranteed property is sold successfully and may incur a financial loss if its sale is not successful. Such property, if any, is identified in the catalog with a symbol next to the lot number(s).

Bidding at AuctionAt Bonhams, you can bid in many ways: in person, via absentee bid, over the phone, or via Bonhams’ live online bidding facility. Absentee bids can be submitted in person, online, via fax or via email.

Valid Bonhams client accounts are 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 by placing responsive or consecutive bids for a lot 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 PersonIf you are planning to bid at auction for the first time, 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 auction price 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 BidsAs a service to those wishing to place bids, we may at our discretion accept bids without charge in advance of auction online 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, at offsite auction locations, 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.

OnlineWe offer live online bidding for most auctions and accept absentee bids online for all our auctions. Please visit www.bonhams.com/us for details.

Bid IncrementsBonhams 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 discretion

The 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’ auctions. 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. For payments sent by mail, please remit to Cashier Department, 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Sales TaxResidents of states listed in Paragraph 1 of the Conditions of Sale must pay applicable sales tax. Other state or local taxes (or compensation 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 in the Conditions of Sale. If you wish to use your resale license please contact Cashiers for our form.

Shipping & RemovalBonhams can accommodate shipping for certain items. Please contact our Cashiers Department for more information or to obtain a quote. Carriers are not permitted to deliver to PO boxes. International buyers are responsible for all import/export customs duties and taxes. An invoice stating the actual purchase price will accompany all international purchases.

Collection of PurchasesPlease arrange for the packing and transport of your purchases prior to collection at our office. If you are sending a third party shipper, please request a release form from us and return it to +1 (212) 644 9009 prior to your scheduled pickup. To schedule collection of purchases, please call +1 (212) 644 9001.

Handling and Storage ChargesPlease not that our office has requirement for freight elevator usage. please contact us to schedule an elevator appointment for pickup of any large or awkward items. Bonhams will hold all purchased lots in our galleries until 5pm Thursday 22nd March without penalty. After Thursday 22nd March oversized lots (noted as W next to the lot number and listed on page 190) will be sent to Door To Door where transfer and full value protection fees will be immediately applicable. Storage charges will begin accruing for any lots not collected within 5 business days of the date of auction. All other sold lots will be retained in Bonhams Gallery until Friday 13th April without penalty provided however that if buyers of oversized lots also buy other non listed lots, these other lots will also be sent to Door To Door where Transfer and full value protection fees will be immediately applicable. Collection of lots will be by appointment only. Please call +1 (212) 644 9001 at least 24 hours in advance to make an appointment.

Storage charges of $5 per lot, per day will begin accruing for any lots not collected within 14 calendar days. Bonhams Reserve the right to remove uncollected sold lots to the warehouse of our choice at the buyer’s risk and expense. further transfer handling, storage and full value protection fees will apply if move to a warehouse of our choice.

Auction ResultsAll you need is a touch-tone telephone and the lot number. Auction results are usually available on the next business day following the sale or online at www.bonhams.com/us.

BUYER’S GUIDE

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COLLECTION & STORAGE AFTER SALE

Please note that all oversized lots listed below and Marked with a W in the catalog that are not collected by 5PM ON THURSDAY 22ND MARCH will be removed to the warehouse of Door To Door Services. Lots not so listed will remain at Bonhams; provided, however, THAT IF BUYERS OF LISTED LOTS ALSO BUY OTHER NON-LISTED ITEMS, THESE OTHER LOTS WILL ALSO BE REMOVED TO THE WAREHOUSE OF DOOR TO DOOR SERVICES, so that all lots remain together and buyers can collect their entire purchases from one location. For any questions please refer to the Bonhams department.

LOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM DOOR TO DOOR SERVICES BEGINNING 9AM ET ON MONDAY 26TH MARCH

AddressDoor To Door Services50 Tannery Rd # 8A Somerville, NJ 08876

Lots will be available for collection 24hrs following transfer to Door To Door Services every business day from 9.00am to 5.00pm ET.

Collections appointments must be booked 24 hours in advance (subject to full payment of all outstanding amounts due to Bonhams and Door To Door Services) by contacting Door To Door Services at 1-908-707-0077 ext 2070.

HANDLING & STORAGE CHARGES

Please note: For sold lots removed to Door To Door Services there will be transfer and insurance charges but no storage charge due for lots collected within 7 days of the transfer date. For sold lots that remain at Bonhams, there will be no storage charge for lots collected within 21 days of the sale date.

The per-lot charges levied by Door To Door Services are as follows (plus any applicable sales tax):

FURNITURE/LARGE OBJECTSTransfer .................. $75Daily storage ........... $10Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.3%

SMALL OBJECTSTransfer ................. $37.50Daily storage ........... $5Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.3%

Please contact Michael Van Dyke at Door To Door Services1-908-707-0077 ext 20701-908-707-0011 (fax)[email protected]

For more information and estimates on domestic and International shipping, please contact Michael Van Dyke at Door To Door Services1-908-707-0077 ext [email protected]

PAYMENT

All amounts due to Bonhams and all charges due to Door To Door Services must be paid by the time of collection of the property from their warehouse.

TO MAKE PAYMENT IN ADVANCETelephone 1-908-707-0077 ext 2070.

PAYMENT AT TIME OF COLLECTIONMay be made by cash, check, or credit card.

Lots will only be released from Door To Door Services warehouse upon production of the “Collection Slip” obtained from the Cashier’s office at Bonhams.

The removal and/or storage by Door To Door Services of any lots will be subject to their standard Conditions of Business, copies of which are available at Bonhams.

PLEASE NOTE Door To Door Services does not accept liability for damage or loss, due to negligence or otherwise, exceeding the sale price of such goods, or at their option the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged or missing goods.

Door To Door Services reserves a lien over all goods in their possession for payment of storage and all other charges due them.

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OVERSIZED LOTS

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUYERS

OFFICERSMalcolm Barber Co-Chairman

Matthew Girling Chief Executive Officer

Laura King Pfaff • Chairman Emeritus

Leslie Wright Vice President, Trusts and Estates

Jon King Vice President, Business Development

Vice Presidents, Specialists Rupert Banner Mark Fisher Dessa Goddard Jakob Greisen Bruce MacLaren Scot Levitt Mark Osborne Brooke Sivo Catherine Williamson

REPRESENTATIVES Arizona Terri Adrian-Hardy, (602) 859 1843

California David Daniel (916) 364 1645, Central Valley

California Brooke Sivo (760) 350 4255, Palm Springs (323) 436 5420, San Diego

Florida Jon King (561) 651 7876, Palm Beach (305) 228 6600, Miami (954) 566 1630, Ft. Lauderdale

Georgia Mary Moore Bethea, (470) 393 7322 •

Illinois Ricki Harris (773) 267 3300, (773) 680 2881

Massachusetts/New England Amy Corcoran, (617) 742 0909

Nevada David Daniel, (775) 831 0330

New Jersey Alan Fausel, (973) 997 9954 •

Oregon and Idaho Sheryl Acheson, (971) 727 7797

Pennsylvania Alan Fausel, (610) 644 1199 •

Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana Amy Lawch, (713) 621 5988 •

Virginia and Washington DC Gertraud Hechl, (202) 422 2733 •

Washington Heather O’Mahony, (206) 566 3913

Canada, Toronto, Ontario Kristin Hayashi, (416) 462 3741 •

Montreal, Quebec David Kelsey, (514) 894 1138 •

BONHAMS *LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENTS7601 W. Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles California 90046(323) 850 7500

20th Century Decorative Arts Angela Past, (323) 436 5422

20th Century Fine Art Alexis Chompaisal, (323) 436 5469

African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art Fredric W. Backlar, (323) 436 5416 •

Books & Manuscripts Catherine Williamson, (323) 436 5442

Coins & Banknotes Paul Song, (323) 436 5455

Contemporary Art Dane Jensen, (323) 436 5451

Entertainment Memorabilia Catherine Williamson, (323) 436 5442 Dana Hawkes, (978) 283 1518

Furniture & Decorative Arts Andrew Jones, (323) 436 5432Jennifer Kurtz, (323) 436 5478

Jewelry & Watches Dana Ehrman, (323) 436 5407Alexis Vourvoulis, (323) 436 5483

Collectors’ Motorcars & Motorcycles Nick Smith, (323) 436 5470

Photographs & Prints Morisa Rosenberg, (323) 436 5435

Natural History Thomas E. Lindgren, (310) 469 8567 •Claudia Florian, G.J.G., (323) 436 5437 •

California & Western Paintings & Sculpture Scot Levitt, (323) 436 5425

European Paintings Mark Fisher, (323) 436 5488

Silver Aileen Ward, (323) 436 5463

Trusts & Estates Leslie Wright, (323) 436 5408 Joseph Francaviglia, (323) 436 5443

CONTACTSBONHAMS *SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENTS220 San Bruno AvenueSan Francisco California 94103(415) 861 7500

20th Century Fine ArtDane Jensen, (323) 436 5451

Arms & ArmorPaul Carella, (415) 503 3360

Asian Works of ArtDessa Goddard, (415) 503 3333

Books & ManuscriptsAdam Stackhouse, (415) 503 3266

Chinese Works of ArtDaniel Herskee, (415) 503 3271

Jewelry & WatchesShannon Beck, (415) 503 3306

Collectors’ Motorcars & MotorcyclesMark Osborne, (415) 503 3353Jakob Greisen, (415) 503 3284

Museum ServicesLaura King Pfaff, (415) 503 3210

Native American ArtIngmars Lindbergs, (415) 503 3393

California & Western Paintings & Sculpture Aaron Bastian, (415) 503 3241

Photographs & PrintsMorisa Rosenberg, (323) 436 5435

Space HistoryAdam Stackhouse, (415) 503 3266

Trusts & EstatesVictoria Richardson, (415) 503 3207Celeste Smith, (415) 503 3214

WineErin McGrath, (415) 503 3319

BONHAMS *NEW YORK DEPARTMENTS 580 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10022 (212) 644 9001

Books & Manuscripts Ian Ehling, (212) 644 9094Darren Sutherland, (212) 461 6531

Chinese Works of Art & Paintings Bruce MacLaren, (917) 206 1677 Ming Hua, (646) 837 8132

Collectors’ Motorcars & Motorcycles Rupert Banner, (212) 461 6515 Eric Minoff, (917) 206 1630Evan Ide, (917) 340 4657Michael Caimano, (917) 206 1615

Fine Art

American Elizabeth Goodridge, (917) 206 1621

Contemporary Jeremy Goldsmith, (917) 206 1656 Megan Murphy, (212) 644 9020 European Paintings Madalina Lazen, (212) 644 9108

Impressionist & Modern Nathania Nisonson, (917) 206 1617

Himalayan Art Mark Rasmussen, (917) 206 1688

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

Jewelry Caroline Morrissey, (212) 644 9046Camille Barbier, (212) 644 9035

Modern Decorative Arts & Design Benjamin Walker, (212) 710 1306Dan Tolson, (917) 206 1611

Photographs & PrintsDeborah Ripley, (212) 644 9059Laura Paterson, (917) 206 1653

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

Trusts & Estates Sherri Cohen, (917) 206 1671

Watches & Clocks Jonathan Snellenburg, (212) 461 6530

CLIENT SERVICES DEPARTMENTSan Francisco (415) 861 7500 (415) 861 8951 faxMonday - Friday, 9am to 5pm Los Angeles (323) 850 7500 (323) 850 6090 faxMonday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

New York (212) 644 9001 (212) 644 9009 faxMonday - Friday, 9am to 5pmToll Free (800) 223 2854

The following information is recorded and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through our telephone system: - Auction and Preview Information - Directions to Bonhams’s salesrooms - Automated Auction Results

* Indicates saleroom • Indicates independent contractor

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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 email or fax the completed Registration Form and requested information to:Bonhams Client Services Department580 Madison AvenueNew York, New York 10022Tel +1 (212) 644 9001Fax +1 (212) 644 [email protected]

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

Paddle number (for office use only)

Type of bid(A-Absentee, T-Telephone) Lot no.

Brief description(In the event of any discrepancy, lot number and not lot description will govern.)If you are bidding online there is no need to complete this section.

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.

You instruct us to execute each absentee bid up to the corresponding bid amount indicated above.

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.

Your signature: Date:

Shipping Address (if different than above):

Address: _____________________________________

City: _________________________________________

Country: _____________________________________

Post/ZIP code: _________________________________

Please note that all telephone calls are recorded.

SHIPPING

Sale title: Sale date:

Sale no. Sale venue:

Customer Number Title

First Name Last Name

Company name (to be invoiced if applicable)

Address

City County / State

Post / Zip code Country

Telephone mobile Telephone daytime

Telephone evening Fax

Telephone bidders: indicate primary and secondary contact numbers by writing 1 or 2 next to the telephone number.E-mail (in capitals) By providing your email address above, you authorize Bonhams to send you marketing materials and news concerning Bonhams and partner organizations. Bonhams does not sell or trade email addresses.

I am registering to bid as a private client I am registering to bid as a trade client

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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