Download - Asian Arts Auction
Fine & DecorativeAsian Arts09/12/10
AuctionSunday September 12th at 11am
Sale 1378
ExhibitionsWednesday September 8th throughFriday September 10th10am-6pm
Saturday September 11th10am-4:30pm
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Catalogue $30
Inside Front Cover: Lot 380 (detail)
Inside Back Cover: Lot 9 (detail)
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Fine & DecorativeAsian Art
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1Chinese carved hongmu and burlwoodarmchair19th centuryShaped back, supported by insert verticalsplat, raised on square caned seat, terminatingon square straight legs and scroll carved feet.H: 36 D: 21 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,500-2,000
2Good Chinese huanghuali and burlwoodinsert side chair18th/19th centuryThe shaped and rounded back supported byinsert vertical splat, over caned seat, raised onrounded straight legs, joined by shapedfootrest.H: 37 D: 19 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$3,000-4,000
3Unusual Chinese huanghuali andhardwood pedestal table18th/19th centuryThree parts: the plank top over twotall pedestals with single drawer tothe frieze, raised on square feet, onedrawer missing.H: 55 L: 31 D: 26 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$3,000-4,000
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4Chinese Huanghuali taperingcabinetlate qing/republic periodTapering tall rectangular form,rounded top over twin paneleddoors revealing fitted drawers andtwo shelves, over rounded legs.H: 63 W: 33 D: 17 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$4,000-6,000
5Pair of Chinese carved hualimusquare back chairsqing dynastyThe rounded square form backs withscroll and dragon carved beadedapron, issuing similar arms overinsert seat, raised on rounded legswith footrest.H: 36 W: 22 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$10,000-15,000
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6Pair of Chinese huanghuali tiered stands18th/19th centuryRectangular ice-plate insert tops over two conformingplatforms, the center with blind drawer fitted as a scholarstray, raised on rounded square legs, well figured grain.H: 34 W: 13 1/2 D: 18 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$15,000-20,000
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7Fine pair of Chinese huanghuali horseshoe chairs18th centuryTypical pieced, arched and rounded back rest supported by well-carved andpieced shaped waist rail, supported by shaped armposts, the square plankand caned seat above rounded straight legs with high apron and shapedfootrest.H: 36 L: 25 1/2 inprovenance:Property of a New York gentleman$20,000-30,000
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8Impressive Chinese huanghualicompound cabinetming/qing dynastyTwo parts, the top rectangular sectionwith two fitted cupboard doors, aboveconforming base of two long paneleddoors, revealing bank of two shortdrawers and later shelf, carved apronand side panels, raised on square feet,white brass mounts.H: 74 W: 35 D: 19 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$30,000-50,000
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9Massive Chinese carved zitan and hardwood floorscreen19th centuryTwo parts, the insert screen constructed of a singlewide plank carved in high relief to show kneelingDaoist immortal below pine grove, flanked by panelsdepicting Daoist symbols within a rounded geometriccarved frame, over a heavy lattice carved standterminating on mask-covered plinth feet.H: 77 W: 38 in.provenance:Previously of a Long Island estateProperty of a Missouri gentleman$30,000-50,000
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10Chinese mixed hardwood pedestaldeskqing dynastyThe rectangular top over fourdrawers to the frieze, raised on ice-flake lattice platform, terminating onshort square feet.H: 32 W: 47 D: 25 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$3,000-5,000
11Chinese Hualimu pedestal deskqing dynastyThree parts, the rectangular topfitted with three long drawers to thefrieze, raised on two pedestals oftwo short drawers, square feet.H: 32 W: 63 D: 29 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$3,000-4,000
12Rare Chinese Huanghuali ‘scroll’form lute table18th/19th centuryThe single rectangular top plank israised on two solid scroll-form ends,carved to show a central medallionof twin dragons and flaming pearl.H: 15 1/2 W: 35 in.$4,000-6,000
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13Pair of Chinese carved nanmu andcaned simulated bamboo stools19th centuryThe caned top with plank frame overhigh straight stretcher carved tosimulate bamboo, over straightsquare legs.H: 21 D: 17 1/2 in.$600-1,000
14Pair of Chinese Huanghualihorseshoe chairs20th centuryTypical rounded arched back railabove shaped posts, above squarecaned seats of plank construction,raised on carved and shapedspandrels and rounded legs and footrest.H: 39 W: 25 in.$5,000-8,000
15Good Chinese ‘dragon’ carvedhualimu recessed leg tablelate 18th centuryThe solid rectangular top framed byscroll-form ends, over waisted aproncarved in medium relief to showdragons and foliate scrolls, overstraight legs and lingzhi carvedblock feet.H: 33 1/2 W: 90 D: 13 in.$4,000-6,000
15ALarge Chinese carved hardwoodcofferShaped recangular top, above twocarved drawers to the frieze, abovetwin cupboard doors over flaredsquare feet.H: 43 L: 63 D: 20 in.$1,000-2,000
16AChinese tielimu stoolSquare top over high humpbackstretcher.H: 20 in.$400-500
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12AChinese huanghuali and mixed wooddesklate 19th centuryWith a seemingly single plank inserttop, framed by ice-plate edge plank,over four short drawers and fret-carved spandrels, raised on tallsquare legs joined by an ice-flake footrest, softwood secondary.H: 32 W: 38 D: 25 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Easton gentleman$1,000-1,500
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19AChinese softwood low tableInsert square top raised on hoofcarved square feet.H: 13, W: 29 in.$300-500
20Good Pair of Chinese carved andgilded zitan panelsqianlong periodBoth of tall rectangular form, carvedin medium relief to show gildedfigural landscape, Shou cartoucheverso, possibly later gilding.H: 21 in.provenance:Private Collection, Philadelphia$1,000-1,500
21Tall Chinese marble and carvedhongmu stand19th centuryCircular pink stone insert oversecond tier, vine and berry apronraised on claw and ball feet.H: 26 D: 19 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$300-500
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17Pair of Chinese rootwood stoolsCircular top over drum-formopenwork rootwood base.H: 19 in.$1,500-3,000
18Tall Chinese burlwood standTall naturalistic form.H: 33 in$1,500-2,000
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19Pair of Chinese rootwood stoolsThe circular insert top overrootwood base raised on four nearcabriole legs.H: 21 in.$2,000-3,000
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22Large Chinese marble insert carvedhongmu stand19th centuryThe circular insert over lappetcarved rim above lotus and foliatecarved apron, above wood tier,raised on heavily carved claw andball feet.H: 23 D: 25 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$400-600
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23Two Mongolian carved softwoodstools19th centuryBoth of low square form, insert top,one with carved Lotus apron, theother plain.Tallest H: 10 1/2 in L: 19 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$400-600
24Chinese carved hongmu kang tableLong rectangular top, waisted edge,raised on joined cabriole feet.H: 8 1/2 L: 18 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$400-600
29Chinese hardwood incense stand19th centurySquare top over long rounded legs.H: 24 in.$300-500
30Chinese hongmu nest of fourtables19th centuryNest of four, rectangular top withcarved apron raised on roundedlegs.H: 28 in$500-800
31Pair of Chinese stained woodhorseshoe chairsOf typical form with carved backsplat, stretchers and a carved apron.H: 41 1/2 in.$800-1,200
27Chinese carved hongmu andmarble insert stand19th centuryShaped pink and white mottled top,carved edge, over conforming tier,raised on tall paw carved feet.H: 32 in.$1,000-1,500
28Chinese jichimu folding horseshoechairWell-carved chair features brasshardware, woven seat and carvedfootrest.H: 38 in.$800-1,200
25Chinese hongmu square cornertable19th centurySquare insert top, plank edge, highapron of coin and rope, over tallsquare legs, carved feet.H: 33 D: 39 in.$1,000-1,500
26Chinese hardwood scroll table20th centuryThe apron, scrolled ends and trestlelegs with elaborate, openworkcarving.H: 35 in. L: 59 in.$800-1,200
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32Chinese carved hongmu tray onstand19th centuryTwo parts, the rectangular tray withgallery, over base with foldingsquare tapering legs.H: 32 L: 53 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$600-1,000
33Chinese square-corner hongmugame table19th centurySquare top over carved lattice-scrollapron, raised on tall square legs.H: 34 D: 44 inprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
34Pair of Chinese carved hongmuchairs19th centuryThe shaped back rail supported byshaped and carved vertical splat,over square seat, raised on squarelegs.H: 40 D: 23 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,500-2,000
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37Pair of Chinese carved hongmustools19th centurySquare corner over high hump-backstretcher, raised on tall square legs.H: 20 1/2 D: 16 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
38Large Chinese carved hongmumirrorlate 19th centuryRectangular beveled plate,conforming frame carved to showBuddhistic symbols and foliatesprigs, with hanging hooks.H: 36 L: 50 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,000-2,000
39Pair of Chinese hualimu pedestalsqing dynastyTall rectangular form, insert topabove single drawer to the friezeabove cupboard door, raised onsquare feet.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
40Small Chinese hongmu displaystandRectangular form, glass panels, overcarved and scrolling base.H: 8 L: 11 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$800-1,200
41Small Chinese hongmu standSquare top over lotus-carved highapron, raised on tall legs.H: 17 1/2 inprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$200-300
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35Large Chinese burlwood andhardwood stool18th/19th centurySquare corner with ice-plate insert,raised on high apron and roundedsquare legs.H: 20 1/2 D: 24 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
36Chinese hardwood and glassdisplay caseRectangular form, four glazedpanels over scrolling reeded bracketfeet.H: 20 L: 23 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
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44Chinese hardwood and burl insertincense standlate 19th centuryMolded hexagonal insert top overpieced and shaped apron, over sixcabriole legs.H: 29 1/2 D: 18 in.$500-800
45Chinese hongmu side table19th centuryRectangular top over carved apronraised on tall square legs.H: 34 L: 36 in.$600-800
46Chinese hongmu stool19th centurySquare top over high humpbackstretcher, raised on square legs.H: 20 D: 14 in$100-200
47Chinese hongmu stool19th centurySquare top over high humpbackstretcher, raised on square legs.H: 19 D: 16 in.$200-300
48Chinese two-tier hongmu stand19th centuryTall rectangular form, carved apronover tall straight legs.H: 32 D: 17 1/2 in.$200-300
49Chinese two-tier hongmu stand19th centuryLong rectangular top over reededsquare legs.H: 22 1/2 L: 30 in.$200-300
50Chinese carved hongmu hall chair19th centuryShaped back with foliate carvedvertical splat, over square feet.H: 32 L: 22 in.$200-300
51Pair of Chinese hualimu horseshoechairs20th centuryChairs of classic form with scrolledhorseshoe top rail; curved backsplat; square seat, apron andstretchers.H: 37 in. W 28 in.$1,500-2,000
52Pair of large white stone Fu lionsTypical form, carved to show seatedbeasts over plinth base.H: 29 in.$1,000-1,500
53Fine and large Chinesehuangyangmu boxwood figuralcarving on rootwood standearly republic periodTwo parts, the seemingly singlesection boxwood figural group iscarved to show eighteen immortalsamongst bamboo grove and flankedby mythical beasts, on goodrootwood stand of dark coffee hue.H (Approx) 30 in. L: 34 in.provenance:Property of a Georgia ladyAcquired in Shanghai early 20thcentury$3,000-4,000
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42Chinese hongmu kang table18th/19th centuryIce-plate insert rectangular top over waisted edge,raised on hoof feet.H: 13 L: 27 in.$1,500-2,000
43Large Chinese carved hongmu square corner table19th centuryIce-plate insert top, over carved apron, raised onsquare legs.H: 15 L 36 in.$1,500-2,000
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55Chinese multi-tiered hardwooddisplay cabinet20th centuryThe well-carved cabinet featuresopenwork carved galleries and relief-carved drawer and cabinet panelsdepicting the ‘four friends’: plumblossom, orchid, chrysanthemumand bamboo.H: 63 in. W: 48 in.$1,000-1,500
56Chinese hongmu ‘rose’ chair19th centuryShaped rounded back rail over armpost issuing from plank seat oversquare straight legs.H: 35 in$500-800
57Chinese hongmu household shrinelate qing dynastySquare paneled shrine with carvedopenwork crest and embellishmentsto base and gallery; interior enclosedby glass panels.H: 17 in.$800-1,000
58Long Chinese carved nanmu altartablelate qing dynastyThe ice-plate top above shapedapron carved in medium relief toshow scrolling lingzhi and qilongbeasts, over straight beaded legs,joined by solid block feet.H: 37 W: 122 D: 19 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$2,500-4,000
59Matched pair of Chinese hardwoodfolding chairs20th centuryThe rounded and shaped railsupports a conforming carved backrest, above woven joined plank seat,above X-form base and rectangularfoot rest.H: 39 W: 21 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$2,000-3,000
60Pair of Chinese hongmu armchairs19th centuryThe shaped and pierced back restissuing two scrolling armrests, overplank seat, raised on square legsterminating in scroll carved feet.H: 39 W: 24 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$1,000-1,500
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54Chinese carved hongmu vitrineThe carved foliate pieced pediment surmounts a ‘bamboo’ carved case andsingle glazed door, enclosing shelves, above carved apron and plain shelf,raised on small cabriole feet.H: 82 W: 24 in.$500-700
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61Set of eight Chinese hongmu chairs19th centuryThe shaped and rounded head restabove shaped back rail over squaremolded seat, above square roundedand joined legs.H: 41 L: 21 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$2,500-4,000
62Chinese carved hardwood tablechestrepublic periodThe square top carved with panel tofront opens to reveal a tray, abovetwo heavily carved doors showingdragons and scroll, opening to revealdrawers, over bracket base, handlesto sides.H: 14 D: 16 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$1,000-1,500
63Chinese hongmu, elephant ivoryand mother-of-pearl display caselate 19th centuryThe tall rectangular case, withglazed mother-of-pearl doorenclosing a hanging rail and ivorybaluster stand.H: 11 L: 14 1/2 in.$300-400
64Chinese hardwood square cornerstoolsSingle-plank insert top; high humpback stretchers join straight squarelegs, terminating in carved hoof feet.H: 21 D: 20 in.$2,500-4,000
65Pair of Chinese carved and brownlacquered softwood horseshoechairs19th centuryTypical arched rail with pad handrests over shaped rounded posts,openwork back splats over plankframed seats, shaped apron overstraight joined legs.H: 42 W: 28 in.$1,500-2,000
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66Set of four Chinese carvedsoftwood lattice doors19th centuryThe tall rectangular doors with twopierced panels over two solid panelscarved to show various antiquesand characters.H: 101 W: 24 in.$2,000-3,000
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68Unusual Chinese export hongmukang table19th centuryThe rectangular insert top overshaped and beaded carved apron,raised on cabriole legs terminatingin paw feet.H: 10 1/2 W: 31 D: 17 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000
69Chinese export hongmu stool19th centuryThe shaped square top over plainhigh apron raised on straight squarelegs, terminating on carved hooffeet.H: 16 W: 22 in.$1,000-1,500
70Chinese yumu recessed leg sidetable18th centuryThe rectangular top with roundedscroll-form ends above scroll shapedapron and shaped legs.H: 37 W: 78 D: 20 in.$600-1,000
71Rare and Fine Chinese dry blackand gilt lacquer side tableqianlong periodThe ‘ice-plate’ rectangular top overwaisted apron with pieced andgilded scroll panels showing‘antiques’ and foliate blossomscontinuing to straight square legs,terminating in carved hoof feet.H: 35 W: 63 D: 14 in.$3,000-5,000
72Large pair of Chinese hualimu andcamphor wood square cornerstorage chests18th/19th centuryThe slightly rounded rectangular topover base, with fitted circular ironlock plate and free moving handlesset to sides, camphor interior.H: 17 W: 38 D: 24 1/2 in$4,000-6,000
73Pair of Chinese wood and marbleflower stands20th centuryIntricate, openwork carving inbamboo motif; with inserted whitemarble tops.H: 3 ft. 1 in.$1,200-1,600
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67Chinese Tielimu and softwoodinsert square corner table18th/19th centuryThe ‘ice-plate’ edge flanked byrounded planks, over waisted apronwell carved and beaded to showscrolls and dragons, over tall squarelegs terminating in hoof feet.H: 34 1/2 D: 28 in.$2,000-3,000
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74Large Chinese carved hongmu altartable19th centuryThe rectangular top, over Fu andShou carved apron, raised on squarelegs.H: 44 L: 82 inprovenance:Property of a Michigan gentleman$1,500-2,500
75Chinese hongmu standlate 19th centuryCircular top with carved apronraised on cabriole legs.H: 15 in.$400-600
76Chinese carved huanghuali lowtable20th centuryLow table with insert plate top andcarved apron rests on thick cabriolelegs; good light tone.H: 19 in. W: 25 in. L: 60 in.$3,000-4,000
77Chinese hongmu side tableqing dynastyRectangular table has two drawersto front, carved spandrels and scrollfeet.H: 34 in. L: 36 in. D: 18 in.$1,000-1,500
78Chinese hongmu and burlwoodtableqing dynastyRectangular table with insetburlwood plank to top, a carvedopenwork apron and hoof feet.H: 32 in. W: 35 in. D: 20 in.$1,500-2,500
79Chinese carved hongmu andmarble two-tier stand20th centuryIntricately carved stand with insetmarble top of square form withbulging convex sides to top; withcabriole legs and claw and ball feet.H: 32 in. W: 22 in.$800-1,000
80Tall Chinese burlwood scholars‘stone’ on stand18th/19th centuryThe naturalistic mountain formation,raised on conforming stand,terminating on bracket feet.H: 23 in .provenance:Purchased E & J FrankelPrivate Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-4,000
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81Large Chinese carved hongmu and silver wire inlaid stand19th centuryCircular top with carp medallion, over carved ‘sea’ apron raised on fourlingzhi feet, with allover wire inlay.H: 9 D: 15 in.provenance:Property of a New York lady$800-1,200
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82Fine and large Chinese hongmuframed kingfisher feather, ivory,metallic thread and velvet panel19th centuryOf tall rectangular form, heavy scrolland bat carved hongmu frameenclosing a detailed and fine featherand ivory figural landscape, showinga pagoda and celestial clouds abovea meeting of scholars over ivorytable, scholar and attendants below,glazed.Total H: 29 1/2 L: 23 in.$10,000-12,000
83ANONYMOUSchinese, late ming dynastyMOUNTAIN LANDSCAPEScroll, ink and wash on paper,framed and glazedImage H: 58 in. W: 34 in.provenance:Previously of the Avery Brundagecollection, San Francisco$2,000-3,000
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84AFTER YUN HSIANGchineseALONEFramed and glazed fan, ink on paper,two seals and inscriptionL: 20 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,200-1,800
85AFTER TUNG PANG-TAchineseLANDSCAPE AND CALLIGRAPHYFolding fan, ink and color on paper,carved and incised guardsD: 18 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney Collectors seal$1,500-2,500
86YU YIAN-FAN &WANG TING-MINdated 1867SNOW LIONFolding fan, painting by Yu Yian-Fanthe reverse with calligraphy byWang Ting-Min dated 1867, onlacquered bamboo skin guardsD: 17 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000
87LAG YINGchinese, 18th centuryPAINTING OF THE WEST LAKEHanging scroll, ink on silkH: 62 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh.note:This is possibly a yet recorded buthighly skilled scholar artist$2,000-3,000
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88CHIENGWEI-CHENGchinese (1720-1772) attribution to ni yun-linSCHOLAR ADRIFTFramed and glazed, ink on paper, six collector seals, artist signature and twosealsSight H: 40 L: 19 inprovenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney Collector seal officialnote:Chien wei-Cheng was an eminent painter and high official during theQianlong reign.$10,000-15,000
89CHANG NAI-CHI (SHOU-MEI)chinese, c. 1817Double album leaf, ink and wash on paper, artist and three collector seals,framed and glazedSight H: 19 L: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney Collectors seal$2,500-3,000
90UNKNOWNchinese, dated 1952YELLOW ANDWHITE FRUIT AND FLOWERSInk and wash on paper, unknown artist seal and studio seal, framed andglazedSight H: 16 L: 22 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-5,000
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90AWANG JIQIAN (C.C. WANG)chinese, b. 1907PAINTING OF BAMBOOInk on paper, framed and glazed, inscribed‘painted at Dong-Ting Hunan 1940’s’ artist sealand signedSight H: 13 1/2 L: 18 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburghnote:C.C. Wang was a Chinese American collector andartist, renown for a fine collection of pre-Mingpaintings, many of which were gifted to the NYmetropolitan museum of Art. As an artist C.CWang was known as one of the last to paint in atrue ‘literate style.$4,000-6,000
91CHEN MENG-SHON & LINGWENGchinese, 1895 & late 19th centuryLANDSCAPESAlbum leaves, ink and wash on silk and paper,framed and glazedSight H: 12 1/2 L: 10 in (approx)provenance:Ling Weng with two collector seal including AliceBoneyprovenance:Private Collection, PittsburghOne with Alice Boney collectors seal$1,200-1,500
92DING CHAOchinese, 1930BAMBOOFramed and glazed, white ink on black silk,inscription ‘bamboo outside the window delicateand pure’Sight H: 28 L: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,200-1,800
93(MONK) SHIH-XUEchinese, 1942ANCIENT TREEFramed and glazed, ink on gold splash paperSight H: 12 1/2 L: 19 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,500-2,500
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94AFTER ZHOA DAN-LINGchinese, dated 1920LU-YU MAKING TEAInk on silk, framed and glazedSight H: 11 1/2 L: 26 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,500-2,500
95ATTRIBUTED TO QI BAISHIchinese, 20th centuryTHE TUMBLER-PU-TAO-WENGInk and wash on paper, framed and glazed,signature with sealSight H: 21 L: 13 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$4,000-6,000
96QI BAISHIchinese, signed and dated 1932CACTUSAlbum leaf, signed fifth lunar month bashi, ink andwash on paper, framed and glazedSight H: 10 1/2 L: 13 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney Collectors sealillustrated:Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, page 58.$6,000-10,000
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97QI BAISHIchinese, signed and with oneartist sealFLOWER-ORCHIDAlbum leaf, inscribed: ‘artist standsto study books and poetry at age27’, ink and color wash, framed andglazedSight H: 10 1/2 L: 13 1/4 inprovenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney Collectors sealillustrated:Treasures of the Chinese Scholar,page 29$6,000-10,000
98QI BAISHIchinese, 20th centuryLONG BRANCH OF PINKBLOSSOMSHanging scroll, color and ink onpaper, seals including Alice Boneycollector sealH: 50 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Alice BoneyCollection$3,000-4,000
100ANONYMOUS-TANG STYLEchinese, 17th centurySCHOLAR AND TWOATTENDANTSFramed and glazed, ink and wash onstained silk, various collector sealsSight H: 11 1/2 L: 25 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney collector seal$1,500-2,000
99AFTER JIN-NONGchinese (1689-1763)SCHOLARInk and wash on paper, spuriousQianlong signed and dated (1759)with two artist seals and onecollectors seal, framed and glazedSight H: 9 1/2 L: 6 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghAlice Boney Collector seal$3,000-5,000
101UNKNOWN, CHINESE SCHOOLchinese, early 19th centuryINTERIORSix (6) hanging scrolls, ink andwash on silkSight H: 33 1/2provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
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102SHOU NAN JU SHIchineseSTONE RUBBINGHanging scroll, ink on paper, signed withartist sealSight H: 49 L: 15 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$800-1,200
103YUN SHOU-PING (NAN -TIEN)chinese (1633-1690)LANDSCAPEHanging scroll, album leaf, ink on paper, withthree collectors seals and two artist sealsSight H: 12 1/2 L: 7 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,500-2,000
104CHOU SHAO BAIchineseGARDEN ROCKWITH MOSS AND GRASSHanging scroll, ink and color on paperSight H: 41 L: 11 1/2 inprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$800-1,200
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105MIWAN-CHUNGchinese, dated 1612LANDSCAPEHanging scroll, album leaf, ink and wash on paperSight H: 14 L: 10 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,000-2,000
106MIWAU-CHUNGchinese, dated 1612LANDSCAPEHanging scroll, album leaf, ink and wash onpaper, three artists sealsSight H: 14 L: 10 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,500-2,000
107LI HAU (SHI TAO REN)chineseLOTUS PONDWITH DRAGONFLYHanging scroll, ink and wash on silkSight H: 14 1/2 W: 25 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
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108HSU FANGchineseMONKEY ON BRANCHWITHTWO BEESInk and wash on paper, inscribedgift to: Zhi Ting Zha, signed andsealedSight H: 53 L: 18 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
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110SHIH-MINchinese, dated 1842ANCIENT STONE IN GARDEN PONDHanging scroll, ink on paper, signed and withthree artist sealsSight H:28 1/4 L: 18 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$2,000-3,000
111WANG YU (YUN KUO SHAN REN)chinese, c. 1689 (twenty seven of kangxiperiod)LANDSCAPEHanging scroll, pillar painting, ink on silkSight H: 60 L: 7 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia ladyArtist work currently shown in the ShanghaiMuseum$5,000-8,000
112YANG JING-SHENGchineseCALLIGRAPHYHanging scroll, ink on gold flake paperSight H: 75 L: 15 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$500-800
113CHU TZE-YEHchinese, 1931COUPLETTwo hanging scrolls, regular script in speckledpaper (2)Sight H: 45 1/2 L: 11 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$400-600
114ANONYMOUSchinese, 19th centuryDAOIST ALBUMTen leaves on pippala leafAverage H:6 3/4 in.provenance:Property from a Princeton gentleman$4,000-6,000
115Large Chinese Kesi fragmentqing dynastyRectangular form, depicting dragon chasingflaming pearl of wisdom on blue ground,stretched.Textile H: 44 L: 30 in.provenance:Property of a Princeton ladyPurchased Artasia, 1990s$2,000-3,000
116Chinese kesi fragment19th centuryTall rectangular form, showing gilt threaddragon on blue ground.Fragment H: 44 inprovenance:Property of a Princeton ladyPurchased Artasia, 1990’s$1,500-2,000
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117Chinese midnight blue gauze kifu, outer robe19th centuryTypical form, central rank to front and back, the bodyworked to show roundrels.H: 44 L: 64 in.provenance:Property of a Princeton ladyPurchased John Reese, Ca$3,000-4,000
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118Rare Chinese lady’s kesi robe19th centuryTypical form, midnight blue groundworked with dragon and cloudroundrels, the dragons with twoclaws and knurled thumb, overcelestial sea, with losses.H: 44 W: 64 in.provenance:Property of a Princeton ladyPurchased Artasia$5,000-8,000
119Large and impressive Chinese ‘goldtread’ kesi panel19th centuryThe long rectangular panel, withqilong to light blue band enclosingpeony and foliate scrolls to ‘gold’thread ground, framed and glazed.H: 53 L: 78 in.provenance:Property of a lady, Naples, FL$2,000-3,000
120Large Chinese kesi panel19th centuryTall panel depicting a fishing hamlet,on ivory ground, glazed and framed.H: 80 D: 34 in .$2,000-3,000
121Chinese lady’s blue ground robelate qing dynastyTypical form, foliate sprig and peachworked to midnight blue ground.H: 40 in.$1,200-1,500
122Japanese-made Chinese-marketpainted silver ground six panelscreenFolding six panels, decorated toshow Chinese village scene.H: 83 in. L: 108 in.$2,000-4,000
123Two Chinese hardwood, white jade and lacburgaute panelsFrom a floor screen, worked to show Buddhisticsymbols on black lacquer ground.H: 76 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$1,000-2,000
124Chinese blue ground table apron19th centuryLong rectangular form, dragon roundrels tomidnight blue ground.L: 88 in.$300-500
125Chinese ‘gold’ thread and silk fragmentlate qing dynastyShaped square form, showing Daoist subject onlight blue ground.H: 41 W: 35 in.$400-600
126Chinese lady’s tunic and skirtlate 19th centuryTypical green tunic with purple skirt.Tunic H: 38 in.$500-800
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127Chinese lady’s tunic19th centuryTypical form, foliate sprigs to pinkground collar worked to showmonkeys and figures at play.H: 33 in.$500-800
128Chinese embroidered silk textileqing dynastyJoined, two-part textile depicts sixfigures in courtly garb strolling andplaying instruments amongflowering plants and trees; withfloral border; framed and glazed.H: 62 in. W: 32 in.$1,500-2,000
129Chinese applied kingfisher featherheaddresslate qing dynastyLinen-lined headdress adorned witha multitude of applied dragons,flowers, symbols and otherauspicious symbols rendered fromkingfisher feather on paper.H: 7 in.$2,000-3,000
130Chinese yellow ground silk dragonrobeearly 20th centuryRobe extensively embroidered withauspicious symbols around dragonsdetailed in metallic gold thread; allabove wide lishui band at bottom.men’s size$2,000-3,000
131Two Chinese pith paintingsqing dynastyWell-rendered images depict scenesof violence and torture; matted andframed.Image: 5 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in.$300-500
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132Rare Chinese Ming cloisonnecenser and coverming dynastySquat tripod censer decorated infloral pattern over a light blueground; with a period wood andwire-inlay cover delicately carvedwith an openwork band andsurmounted by an amber knop.H: 4 3/4 in.$4,000-6,000
134Good Chinese gilt-metal andcloisonne paste box17th/18th centuryDomed matched cover and base,the cover with gilt wires showingsprig blossom framed within lightblue foliate garlands, conformingbase, wood stand.D: 2 1/2 in.$3,000-4,000
135Rare Chinese gilt-metal andcloisonne enamel stem cuplate ming dynastyU-shaped basin over taperingcylindrical base raised on circularfoot, interior shows medallion ofpeony flanked by bats within lingzhiband, gourds and lotus to outer-walland stem.H: 4 3/4 D: 6 3/4 in.$2,500-3,000
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133Chinese cloisonne meiping17th centuryGracefully-proportioned meipingdecorated in grapevine pattern overa blue ground.H: 11 1/4 in.$4,000-6,000
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136Rare and fine pair of Chinese gilt-metal and cloisonne pricketsearly 18th centuryTypical form, tapering stick and open holder raised on taperingcylindrical column over classic lamp base, fine wire work showingIndian lotus and scrolls over light blue ground.H: 14 1/2 in.$10,000-15,000
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137Massive Chinese gilt metal and cloisonne enamel covered censer19th centuryHeavily cast and of two parts, the cover surmounted with gilt metal dragon mask over multi-color enameled cloudsand openwork coiled dragon, above lappet band and archaic masks alternating with pieced scrolls, with Greek-key torim, over conforming rim and deep U shape base worked to show Indian lotus and leaves to blue ground mountedwith two enameled qilong, raised on three white enameled cranes, all above a triform green enameled base.H: 34 W: 24 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentlemannote:For a similar but Qianlong period covered censer over cranes see British Museum, OA 1931.4-14.1, illustrated inOrientations, November 1992, page 75.$5,000-8,000
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138Unusual Chinese gilt metal andcloisonne water-dropper18th/19th centuryTortoise form, alms bowl at mouthand coiled serpent to back, blueground.L: 5 in.$800-1,200
141Canton enamel paste boxqianlong mark, qing dynastySmall circular box decorated withimage of flute-playing meiren tocover.D: 2 1/4 in.$200-300
142Chinese Canton enamel andapplied lacquer table screen19th centuryShaped circular screen showingfigural landscape, raised on paintedblack lacquer stand.H: 15 1/2 in.$500-800
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143Chinese Canton enamel bowl18th/19th centuryDeep U-shape, fu bats to theinterior, Indian lotus and Buddhisticsymbols to outer-wall, raised onconforming foot.D: 9 1/2 in.$800-1,200
139Tall Chinese gilt metal andcloisonne vaseearly 19th centuryOf cylindrical meiping form, theeverted rim with Indian lotusblossoms, above tapering body ofbamboo sprigs and peony.H: 18 in.$4,000-6,000
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144Pair of Chinese Canton enamelewers19th centuryGarlic head over pot base, peonyblossoms and bamboo sprigs toblue ground, some repair.H: 13 in.$500-700
145Unusual Chinese cloisonne andgilt-copper ‘tree’ model19th centurySeemingly natural organic woodtrunk issuing bead and soapstonefoliate sprigs, over deer and pinegrove enameled base, raised onmask feet.H: 15 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$400-600
146Chinese mineral and cloisonneenamel tree modellate 19th centuryFoliate sprigs issuing from arectangular pot, enameled to showIndian lotus on dark blue ground.H: 17 in$800-1,200
147Chinese gilt metal and cloisonneenamel boxlate 19th centuryDomed circular form, central Shouframed by raised Indian lotusflowers, conforming base.D: 4 1/2 in.$400-600
148Small Chinese gilt metal andcloisonne vaselate 19th centuryPear or near baluster form, evertedrim raised on circular foot, foliateblossoms to yellow ground.H: 5 in.$300-500
149Large Chinese gilt metal andcloisonne enamel covered jarearly 20th centuryFinial surmounting slightly domedcover, over bulbous base flanked byincised Greek keys.H: 16 D: 14 in.$1,000-1,500
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150Chinese enameled silver jardiniere19th centuryTapering rectangular form, depictingfigural landscape, on wood stand.L: 8 in.$300-400
151Chinese export silver card caseimpressed marks, late 19thcenturyRectangular form, hinged cover, caseof two parts worked to showlandscape of horsemen.Largest H: 4 1/2 in.$300-500
152Chinese silver wine pouring vesselqing dynastyFine and unusual vessel depicts anelderly scholar reading on a curvingand knotty tree trunk; inscribed attwo places on base.L: 9 1/2 in.$5,000-8,000
153Chinese mottled brown and greenjade cicada modelming/qing dynastyTypical form, rounded wings.L: 2 1/2 in.$800-1,200
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154Good Chinese mottled green jadecovered box17th/18th centuryDomed circular form, well carvedIndian lotus blossoms and scrolls tobody, raised on recessed circularfoot.D: 3 in.$2,500-3,000
155Two Chinese Ming jade carvings17th centuryComprised of a duck-form hat finialand brush washer flanked by twoboys.Longest 2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$800-1,200
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158Chinese white jade carvingqing dynasty, 18th centurySmall pure-white carving depictsBudai holding a string of coins and alingzhi branch.H: 2 in.$1,000-1,500
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157Fine Chinese white and brown-skin jadecarving, together with two archers rings18th century and laterThe Bi disk carved to show circular ring flankedby twin qilong beasts, with pebbled skinhighlights, together with a white and celadonarchers ring.Bi L: 3 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$800-1,200
156Chinese silver, enamel and agateboxqing dynastySmall oval box carved to exteriorsides with shou symbols andenameled to lid; with inset agatetop.D: 2 3/4 in.$400-600
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160Chinese celadon jade vase18th centuryExcellently-carved gu-form vasesupported on rocks and a roiling seaand flanked by a boy, a dragon andseveral plumes of cloudy vapor.H: 7 in.$15,000-20,000
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159Chinese celadon jade carving19th centuryLarge and impressive carvingdepicts a carp leaping out of thewaves.H: 14 in.$15,000-20,000
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161Chinese white jade vase18th/19th centuryFlattened ovoid vase carved to bodywith pair of phoenix whose headsbecome handles and support freely-hanging rings; cover surmounted bycoiled qilong knop.H: 8 in.$15,000-20,000
162Fine Chinese white jade bowl, onRussian silver standjade 18th century, silver markedst pertersburg c. 1860-70Carved in the Mughal style to depictan open lotus blossom; mounted toopenwork silver tripod basemounted with colored stones.Jade H: 3 D: 5 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$10,000-15,000
163Chinese white jade covered vase18th centuryGlobular vase carved in the Mughalstyle with foliate handles and foliatebands at base and shoulder; coversurmounted by simple round knop.H: 4 3/4 in.$10,000-15,000
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164Chinese white jade figural group18th centuryCarving depicts two robed Buddhistfigures of similar appearance butslightly different stature; stone oflight celadon hue; mounted to well-carved and green tinted elephantivory cloud base.H: 4 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000
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165Chinese white jade wine potqing dynastyCarved in the Mughal style with afluted ovoid body, a phoenix-formhandle, a smooth spout that issuesfrom a fu lion mask and is reinforcedby a ring-like support, and freely-hanging rings to the handle andcover.H: 9 in.$30,000-50,000
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166Chinese celadon jade boulder18th centuryFlattened palm-sized boulder carvedin relief to face with image of animmortal and attendant in amountainous setting below aspreading pine; with ink-stonerecesses verso; stone of celadon huewith extensive pebbling.H: 4 1/4 in.$10,000-15,000
167Chinese spinach jade lion carving18th centuryRecumbent fu lion and pup carvedfrom celadon jade with russethighlights; with well-carved,openwork elephant ivory stand.L: 4 in.$15,000-20,000
168Chinese spinach jade elephantstand 18th century, elephant 19thcenturyRobust Asiatic standing elephantcarved with cabbage leaf ears and alingzhi snout; stone of very deephue; together with a spinach jadeand cloisonne platform.H on platform: 7 3/4 in.$40,000-60,000
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169Fine Chinese carved spinach jadebrush pot19th centuryCylindrical pot carved in relief toexterior to depict idyllic gardenscene; with wire-inset woodenstand.H: 6 3/4 in.$6,000-8,000
170Chinese covered celadon jade tripod censerqing dynastyStout, globular censer of celadon jade and carvedin traditional fashion with a fu lion finial, lion maskhandles holding freely-hanging rings, and cabriolelegs issuing from lion masks.H: 6 in.$5,000-8,000
171Large Chinese mottled celadonjade ‘leaping carp’ vaseqing dynastyLarge carving of mottled celadonjade with pebbled surface depictscarp rising out of the waves with anaccompanying fu beast; mostly solidstone with a shallow opening atmouth; with carved wooden stand.H: 9 1/2 in.$5,000-8,000
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172Chinese celadon jadeite carvingqing dynastyFancy, openwork carving depicts acovered ovoid vase adorned on allsides by blooming flowers and birds.H: 9 in.$1,000-1,500
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173Tall pair of Chinese green jadeitemeiren figures19th centuryTall standing female figures flankedwith rose basket and egrets, onwood stands.Jade H: 10 in.$8,000-10,000
174Two Chinese white jade carvingsand two jade seals19th century and laterComprising a twin fish carving, anattendant pendant carving and twosquare form seals.Longest L: 2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$800-1,000
175Fine Chinese white jade ‘leaf’carving18th/19th centurycarved to show a double leaf andstem and cicada verso.L: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$1,500-2,000
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176Chinese white jade carving of a batand coin19th centuryDetailed bat surmounting coin,open at wing.L: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$800-1,200
177Pair of tall Chinese jade seals andtwo stone bangles19th century and laterFu dog surmounted seals togetherwith an agate and jade bangle.Seal H: 3 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$500-800
178Chinese celadon jade snuff dish18th centuryTypical circular form, raised rim andsmall recessed foot.D: 5 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$500-800
179Chinese celadon jade ruyi scepter20th centuryOf organic form, the shaft encircledby lingzhi and the head carved todepict an immortal riding a crane.L: 16 1/2 in.$600-800178176
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180Large celadon jade bangle braceletRound, smoothly-carved bangle withsome lavender hue.D: 3 3/4 in.provenance:Property of the Marguerite WillauerYannopoulos Estate, PhiladelphiaPA.$300-500
181Chinese green jade broochOpenwork-carved pendant in theshape of lotus leaves set with 14kyellow gold mounts.L: 2 in.$400-600
182Small Chinese mottled green jadepaste diskOf peach and sprig form, centeredwith coiled carp.L: 4 in.$300-500
183Chinese white jade, silver andmineral insert mirrorjade 19th centuryComprising an oval peach carveddisk and a white jade beast-formgarment hook set with silver mountand mirror.L: 8 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
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184Large Chinese white jade andenameled copper hand mirrorjade 18th/19th centuryGood and large white jade garmenthook, with enameled coppermount.L: 13 1/2 Jade 5 in.$1,500-2,000
185Chinese white jade box19th centuryOf shaped oval form, cover carvedto show lotus blossom and lingzhiheads, conforming plain base.L: 4 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
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186Chinese carved green jadeitependant19th centuryFish form with good apple tone, ringset to mouth.L: 3 3/4 in.$800-1,200
187Two Chinese jade plaquesBoth of near oval form, withopenwork carving, some brownpebbled skin.Longest 3 1/2 in.$500-800
188Chinese white jade hairpin scrollweight19th centuryTypical form, lingzhi shape overfitted custom stand.Jade L: 4 in.$300-500
189Chinese brown mottled jade andgilt copper hand mirrorjade possibly ming and laterThe head set with Fu bat carvedplaque above lingzhi shapedgarment hook, pressed plate mirrorshowing Buddhistic symbols.L: 8 in.$800-1,200
190Chinese mottled green jadeite garment hook mounted lightermarked sterling, gumpGood qilong caved hook of mottled apple and light green hue,sterling mount.Jade L: 3 3/4 in.$1,000-1,200
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191Chinese white jade and gilt-washed copper boxjade 18th century, silver laterThe oval cover carved to show twoducks flanked by lingzhi and peach,above conforming base.H: 3 1/4 D: 2 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
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192Chinese light celadon jade and gilt-metal boxjade 19th centuryThe oval disk carved to showelephant flanked with Buddhisticsymbols, over conforming gilt-metalbase.H: 1 3/4 D: 4 in.$1,000-2,000
193Chinese white jade brush washerOf ribbed cylindrical form, wide rimand good true tone, wood stand.D: 3 in.$600-800
194Chinese white jade and gilt-metalboxjade 18th/19th centuryThe shaped rectangular plaquecarved to show Fu-bats and scrollingribbon, insert to conforming box.L: 4 in.$1,000-1,500
195Large Chinese carved white jadeand stained hardwood box19th centuryLingzhi head form jade cover, carvedto show scholar and deer, overconforming carved base.D: 6 in.$1,000-2,000
196Chinese celadon jade page turner19th centuryLong slender turner with scrollingend.L: 11 in.$300-500
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197Chinese celadon jade brush-washer19th centuryOf cylindrical form, carved to showclimbing qilong.D: 1 1/2 in.$400-500
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202Chinese white jade carvingqing dynastyExcellently-rendered openworkcarving depicts three intertwinedserpents.W: 1 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000
203Chinese yellow jade carved citronqing dynasty, 18th centuryDetailed carving of “Buddha’s hand”citron rendered in mottled yellow-green jade.L: 2 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000
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198Good Chinese white jade grouping19th centuryStanding female immortal flanked byphoenix and peach blossoms.H: 4 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
199Chinese white jade pendant19th centuryOval form, scroll carved edgeenclosing standing immortal andpoetic script verso.H: 2 1/4 in.$1,500-2,000
200Chinese celadon jade buffalo andboy grouping19th centuryWell carved recumbent beast bearsclimbing boy, fine detail to hornsand tail, slight brown inclusion.L: 4 3/4 in.$1,500-2,000
201Chinese celadon jade coupe20th centuryOval basin flanked by twin qilongraised on an oval foot.L: 5 1/4 in.$500-800
204Chinese white jade pendantqing dynastyOpenwork carving depicts two fubeasts coiled around a ring-like disk.L: 3 in.$3,000-5,000
205Chinese white jade lionqing dynastyCarving of recumbent lion executedin slightly celadon-colored andpebbled jade.L: 2 3/4 in.$1,500-2,000
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206Chinese white jade houndearly qing dynastyRecumbent stylized hound withridged back and coiling tail and earscarved from light jade with somepebble-like inclusions.L: 3 1/4 in.$1,500-2,000
207Chinese white jadeite beadnecklaceearly 20th centuryComprising thirty white to lightceladon spherical beads, with whitemetal clasp with S monogram.L: 8 (bead) 10 mmprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$300-500
208Chinese light celadon/ white jadeplaque18th/19th centuryRuyi head, oval plaque well carvedto show phoenix and peonyblossoms over rock-work.L: 4 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000See illustration on page 52
209Chinese white jade winged beast18th centuryDepicting an unusual crouchingbeast with a mix of features.L: 2 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
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212Three Chinese jade garment hooks19th/20th centuryComprising a large qilong-headedgarment hook with carved lotusleaves to body, a two-part bucklewith openwork carved dragons anda square buckle with a qilong hookand floral carving to the face.L of hook: 5 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500
213Chinese gilt metal and hardstonegarment hooklate qing dynastyUnusual oval garment hook insetwith three large colored quartzstones.W: 3 3/4 in.$500-800
210Chinese white jade pendantqing dynastyOval pendant carved in relief to facewith scene of a scholar below aspreading pine tree.H: 2 in.$500-800
211Chinese white jade pendantqing dynastyCarving depicts three of Shoulou’sacolytes trying to support a giantpeach.H: 3 1/4 in.$2,000-4,000
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214Two chinese mounted jade garmenthooksqing dynastyGood, white jade hook with qilonghead and carved qilong to bodymounted to silver framed lookingglass; mottled nephrite hook ofsimpler form and mounted to brasspan.L of hook: 4 in.$800-1,000
215Two mounted jadeite carvingslate qing dynastySlender jade shaft surmounted byopenwork vine-like cage mounted togold metal fountain pen withEdward Farmer mark; small jadeitegarment hook mounted to silveredmetal letter opener.L of pen: 6 3/4 in.$400-600
216Chinese celadon jade paste boxqing dynastyRounded circular form, black birdand blossoms carved to surface,foliate sprigs to base, raised oncircular foot.D: 2 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
217Chinese white jadeite belt buckle18th centuryOval convex form, well carved toshow central shou and scrollingleaves, two circular hooks.L: 2 3/4 in.$1,500-2,000
218Chinese mottled green jadeiteplaque19th centuryOf lingzhi shaped circular form,carved with seal and bird and sprigto reverse.D: 2 1/2 in.$3,000-4,000
219Fine Chinese white jade plaque18th centuryTall rectangular form, low reliefscroll carved edge, enclosing highrelief scholar and attendant figuralscene and poetic verse verso.H; 2 1/4 in.note:For a similar example see Christies,NY 26th March 2010$10,000-15,000
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220Large Chinese carved celadon jade boulder19th century or laterOf natural form, carved to show pine trees andmounatin landscape enclosing mountain hamlet andscholar with attendants, wood stand.Jade H: 8 L: 13 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Philadelphia, PaPurchased from Grumps San Fransisco 1970s$6,000-8,000
221Good Chinese green mottled jadeite covered vase19th centuryThe phoenix surmounted domed cover over balusterform vase carved to show lion handle and emergingphoenix to one side, archaic masks to the other, raisedon Greek key base, wood stand.Jade H: 5 1/2 in.$5,000-6,000
222Large pair of Chinese mottled green jadeite phoenixmodels19th centuryTall single section carvings, mirrored pair raised onsilver wire inlaid stands.Jade H: 8 1/4 in.$3,000-4,000
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223Large Chinese green jadeite meiren figure19th centurySeated over a stool, grasping lingzhi and fly whisk.H: 8 1/2 in.$2,500-3,000
224Chinese mottled jade ruyi scepter19th centuryTypical lingzhi form, carved fungi head issuing from bambooand peach-carved stem, terminating in cord tassel.Jade L: 16 in.$4,000-6,000
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225Large Chinese white jade and silver boxstamped silverThe domed jade plaque is carved with shousymbol and Indian lotus flowers, Buddhisticsymbols, base worked to show the three friendsand song birds, gilt wash to the interior.L: 5 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$3,000-5,000
227Chinese white jade figural grouplate 19th centurySeated meiren figure flanked bycenser and wearing flowing robe.H: 5 1/2 L: 4 in.$600-800
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226Edward Farmer Chinese jade, porcelain and silver-mounted inkwelland penstamped edward farmer, new york, sterlingWhite jade pendant and silver cover over yellow glazed jar, abovesilver foot, together with gilt metal and jade pen.Jar H: 3 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$2,000-3,000
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228Fine Chinese mottled green jadeitecovered vase19th centuryThe domed cover carved to showkneeling Fu lion, over Greek key,above baluster base with free-moving rings to the handles,detailed Indian lotus and scrollscarved to body, raised onconforming base.H: 4 3/4 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentlemanPurchased in Chicago in the 1970s$1,000-1,500
229Chinese jadeite plaquelate qing dynastyThe oval, openwork plaque carved todepict a large peach to centersurrounded by flowers and fu bats.D: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,000
230Chinese celadon jadeite plaqueqing dynastyOpenwork, oval plaque carved withimage of a crane among lotustendrils; stone of celadon hue.D: 2 1/4 in.$600-800
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231Chinese jadeite plaqueqing dynastyLarge rectangular plaque carved inrelief to front and back withmountain village scene; stone withextensive apple-green highlights.H: 4 3/4 in.$2,000-4,000
232Chinese lapis lazuli, gilt metal,white jade and silver figuralgroupingThe central lapis beauty framed bygarden of gilt metal lattice andhanging fruit, over inlaid woodrectangular jardiniere, set with whitejade plaques.H: 18 L: 10 1/2 in.$8,000-10,000
233Chinese jadeite Quanyin19th/20th centuryOf typical form with the standinggoddess holding a peach and stringof rosary beads; stone of mottledgreen hue.H: 5 1/2 in.$500-800
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234Pair of Chinese green jadeite vase-form boxesqing dynastyPair of covered vases with freely-hanging ringhandles to neck and lids carved in sections tohouse three small compartments; each vaseconsists of four pieces (2).H: 5 3/4 in.$4,000-6,000
235Chinese light celadon and brown jade coupe19th centuryCylindrical form, carved to show coiled dragon inmedium relief.D: 2 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,200See illustration on page 40
236Chinese white-celadon jade peach form brushwasherearly 19th centuryOf hollowed peach form, framed by reticulatedleaves and vine continuing to the underside,featuring a wide protruding branch, minorbrownish and white inclusions.H: 1 1/2 L: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Alice Boney Collection$2,000-3,000
237Massive Chinese carved spinach jade tablescreenThe fret-carved wood frame encloses a tallrectangular carved plaque with a figural scene,over horizontal jade plaque carved with gildedscript.H: 34 in.provenance:Property of a Southern Estate$3,000-4,000
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238Massive Chinese carved mottled green jadeite groupingCarved from a single section of lavender to green stone,carved to show leaping carp and foliate profusion, togetherwith other auspicious symbols.Jadeite H: 26 L: 19 in.provenance:Property of a Southern Estate$5,000-8,000
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240Massive Chinese carved mottled green jadeitecabbage modelTypical elongated vegetable form, light and darkgreen mottled tone, wood stand.Jadeite L: 30 in.provenance:Property of a Southern Estate$3,000-4,000
239Massive Chinese carved mottled green jadeitecabbage modelTall leafy vegetable, carved with surmountinggrasshopper, good green and apple greenhighlights, well carved, wood stand.Jadeite H: 24 L: 13 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Southern Estate$5,000-8,000
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241Large Chinese carved green andbrown jade bouldermodernBerry and vine over mountainlandscape, flanked by deer, woodstand.provenance:Property of a Southern Estate$1,000-1,500
243Chinese green jadeite covered vaseThe domed cover and baluster baseissuing pine trees and long tails,over wood base.Vase H: 5 2/3 in.$500-800
242Large Chinese green jadeitegrouping20th centuryMeiren with boy attendant graspsvarious Buddhistic symbols, woodstand.Grouping H: 8 in.$600-800
244Chinese carved mottled green jadeincense holder19th/20th centuryOf organic form, carved to resembletwo hollow sections of bamboo;stone of mottled hue with light todark green inclusions.H: 4 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
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245Chinese carved spinach jadepicture frameearly 20th centuryRectangular, vertically-aligned framecarved in floral pattern; with ovalcarnelian medallion at top.H: 13 in. W: 10 1/2 in.$500-800
246Chinese double-chambered jadevase19th/20th centuryRectangular vase carved as twojoined columnar chambers adornedon the sides with relief-carvedqilong and plants representing the“four friends”.H: 6 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500
247Chinese jade and silver covered box19th/20th centuryOval box with hammered silverexterior surmounted by large carvedjade plaque to lid; Chinese silvermarks.H: 2 3/4 in. D: 4 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
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248Chinese jadeite box19th/20th centuryRectangular box carved in light reliefwith prunus boughs and birds tosides and cover; stone of mottledgrey hue.H: 1 3/4 in. W: 5 1/2 in.$800-1,000
249Chinese jade vase19th/20th centuryCarving depicts a twin-handled vaseon the back of a large phoenix;mounted to giltwood base.H: 7 in.$500-800
250Chinese carved jade meiren19th/20th centuryThe figure dressed in flowing robesplays a stringed instrument andstands on a carved rose quartz base;mounted to a cast copper alloy lampbase.H: 15 in.$2,000-3,000
251Large Chinese Ming style carvedgreen jade rhyton libation vesselTypical tapering cylindrical form,open-carved beast issuing frombase, archaic scrolls to body, raisedon wood stand.Vessel H: 8 in.$2,500-3,000
252Chinese carved jadeite brushwasherlate 19th centuryShallow and long leaf form, mottledark green hue, over wood stand.L: 7 in.$1,200-1,500
253Chinese jadeite bangleGreen to light celadon hue.D: 3 in.$300-500
254Chinese green and brown jadeitesampan modellate 19th centurySingle section carving showing athree-masted boat with boys onboard, scrolling sea to base.H: 7 L: 12 in.$1,000-2,000
255Chinese white jade and hardwoodtable screenThe rectangular pierced screen setwith tall well-carved white jadeplaque showing mountainlandscape, matched stand.total H: 13 1/2 (jade) H: 6 in.$1,500-2,000
256Chinese white jade pendant andjadeite figureButterfly form pendant, togetherwith light celadon figure of a boyattendant with wood stand.Jadeite figure H: 4 in.$800-1,000
257Chinese jade carvingCeladon jade carving with pebbledinclusions depicts unusualintertwined crane and lingzhifungus.L: 3 in.$1,200-1,500
258Chinese bronze-mounted carvedjade sealSpinach jade cube-form seal with nomatrix surmounted by metal capwith stamped inscription and welldetailed fu lion.H: 2 1/2 in.$300-500
259Chinese carved cinnabar lacquerboxming/qing dynastyCircular form, carved in mediumrelief to show peony and leaf sprigs,black lacquer interior and underside.D: 6 in.$600-800
260Chinese metal bound and carvedcinnabar lacquer fan-form tray19th centuryFan form, the red lacquer carved toshow detailed figural landscape.L: 6 in.$300-500
261Chinese carved cinnabar jue vessellate qing dynastyDiminutive vessel of archaic form;executed in bright cinnabar withblack lacquered interior.H: 5 in.$300-500
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262Chinese carved Guri lacquer kang tableming mark to base, qing dynastyRectangular top over waisted base raised on tall cabriole legs, typicalarchaic scrolls work to body.H: 11 L: 24 in.$3,000-4,000
263Good Chinese carved cinnabar table screen on stand18th/19th centuryTwo parts, the insert tall rectangular panel carved in high relief to showfigural landscape on geometric ground, raised on stand carved to showIndian lotus blossoms.H: 18 1/2 L: 12 1/2 in.$3,000-4,000
264Large Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer traylate 18th centuryRectangular form, shaped geometric band to rim with alternating foliatecartouches, enclosing a figural landscape, black counter to underside,raised on small bracket feet.L: 15 H: 10 in.$3,000-5,000
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265Group of three tall Chinese carvedcinnabar lacquer figures19th centuryTall standing immortals, carvedcross hatched robes, two with staffs,raised on lotus carved plinth bases.H: 19 1/2 in.$6,000-8,000
266Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer kang table19th centuryKang form, the top well carved to showhorsemen and mountain landscape, waistedbase with wide apron carved with Indian lotusraised on four short cabriole feet.H: 5 1/2 L: 17 in.$4,000-6,000
267Chinese cinnabar lacquer ruyi scepter19th centuryOf lingzhi form, well-carved kissing fish andBuddhistic symbols to head, sinuous shapedhandle carved to show archaic scrolls withinfinely carved beaded edge, underside carved toshow geometric ground.L: 14 in.$1,000-1,500
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268Chinese carved elephant ivoryacrobatpossibly late ming dynastySingle section, tall female figure.H: 6 3/4 in.$600-800
269Fine Chinese Ming elephant ivorylibation cupearly-mid ming dynastyOf deep U-shape, outer-wall wellcarved in medium relief to showmagnolia blossoms and butterflies,good golden brown patina.H: 2 3/4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburghillustrated:Treasures of the Chinese Scholar,Fang Jing Pei, Page 122$3,000-4,000
270Fine Chinese carved elephant ivoryjarlate 18th centuryThe tall rim over melon formcylindrical body, carved to show twofoliate cartouches to all panels, overGreek key and circular foot.H: 6 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000
271Fine chinese carved elephant ivorymodel of a scholar’s rock18th/19th centuryCarved to represent a natural rock,over lingzhi carved base, woodstand.Ivory H: 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,000
272Fine pair of Chinese carvedelephant ivory quail-form boxes18th centuryTwo part boxes, modeled asrecumbent quail, over wood stands.Ivory H: 2 1/2 L: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$5,000-8,000
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273Large pair of elephant ivory tusksIn natural full tip form, un-carvedand unmounted.L: 47 in.provenance:Property of a West Coast lady$6,000-8,000
274Chinese carved elephant ivory trayqing dynastyFlat, oyster-like tray carved tointerior with marine life.L: 7 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
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275Chinese carved elephant ivory groupingming/qing dynastyCarving depicts Liu Hai and the three legged toad in arocky outcrop flanked by a pine tree, raised on a circularbase.H: 9 in.$4,000-6,000
276Fine pair of Chinese polychrome decorated elephantivory vases and standsearly 19th centuryThe baluster vases over lattice-carved conformingstands, Greek key to rim and base enclosing detailedcelestial landscape flanked by foliate sprigs, fitted box.Vase and stand H: 9 in.provenance:Property of a Princston gentlemanPurchased from Jade Dragon 2000Previously of the Newton Johnson Collection$10,000-15,000
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277Chinese elephant ivory figure19th centuryTall figural form, supporting lanternflanked by lotus blossoms.H: 8 1/4 in.$400-600
281Chinese elephant ivory cup19th centuryHeavy carving, showing coileddragon in high relief.H: 3 1/2 D: 3 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000
279Chinese carved elephant ivoryshepherdSeated figure grasping goat andstaff, over wood base.Ivory H: 5 in.$800-1,200
280Chinese elephant ivory immortal19th centuryStanding figure a Lohan-likeimmortal over wood stand.Ivory H: 9 in.$600-800
278Chinese elephant ivory and gemmounted guardian figure19th centuryTall heavy carving, gem set, overwood stand.Ivory H: 10 in.$1,000-1,500
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282Large Chinese elephant ivoryfemale figure19th centuryTall meiren figure grasping fan andlotus, over wood stand.Ivory H: 15 in.$1,500-2,000
283Chinese carved elephant ivoryBuddha19th centurySeated with alms bowl at chest;wood lotus stand.Ivory H: 6 1/4 in.$800-1,200
284Chinese carved elephant ivoryscholar figureqing dynastyCarved single section, seatedimmortal grasping a single peach,wood stand.Ivory H: 5 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
285Unusual Chinese carved elephantivory boulder19th centuryOf near tear-drop form, solid sectioncarved to show detailed egret andpine grove landscape, wood stand.Ivory H: 4 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000
286Group of Eight Chinese carvedelephant ivory immortal figures19th centuryTall figural form, depicting variousdeities, raised on carved woodstands and fitted box.Ivory H: 8 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey lady$3,000-4,000
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287Indian carved elephant ivory chessset19th centuryComprised of thirty-two pieces,carved to depict various horsemanand figures.H: 3 1/4 in.$800-1,000
288Two Chinese export elephant ivorypipesLong slender form carved to showvine and berry.Longest 10 in.$400-600
289Chinese polychrome decoratedcarved elephant ivory ‘cabbage’modellate 19th centuryTypical leafy form, with carvedinsects to surface.L: 7 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
290Chinese carved elephant ivoryImmortal19th centuryConvex form, carved standing withstaff, wood stand.Ivory H: 12 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
291Tall Chinese carved elephant ivorymeiren figureStanding female figure with open-work foliate blossom, wood stand.Ivory H: 12 1/2 in.$1,000-1,200
292Three Chinese elephant ivoryImmortal figuresqianlong mark, late 19th centuryFemale and two male figures, foliatecartouche carved to shaped ovalbase, over wood stands.Ivory H: 10 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
293Two Chinese carved elephant ivoryfiguresTall male and female figures withpen work decoration, wood stands.Ivory H: 10 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
294Chinese elephant ivory immortalfigureStanding with pen-work decoration,wood stand.Ivory H: 10 1/4 in.$800-1,200
295Pair of Chinese carved elephantivory fisherman figuresTall male figures with narrow full-length poles, fish and lotus-formhats, wood stands.Ivory H: 10 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
296Chinese carved elephant ivorydoctor’s modelRecumbent female form, over woodstand.Ivory L: 5 in.$300-500
297Six Chinese enamel andpolychrome decorated ivory figuresComprised of various forms, all onwood stands.Tallest H: 11 in.$1,500-2,000
298Pair of Chinese carved elephantivory and ink-work figureslate 19th centuryMale and female seated figures,inked robes and details, mark tobase.H: 7 1/4 in.$1,000-2,000
299Chinese carved elephant ivory boyStanding figure with hands raised,wood stand.Ivory H: 4 3/4 in.$300-400
300Chinese carved elephant ivorybuffalo modelSingle section of buffalo and boy,over wood stand.Ivory L: 6 in.$400-600
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301Four Chinese elephant ivory snuffbottle and two modelsmostly 19th centuryVarious styles of baluster bottles,together two foliate models withscript.Tallest H: 4 3/4 in.$800-1,000
302Good Chinese elephant ivoryrecumbent figure19th centurySingle section carving, recliningBuddhist deity grasping lotusblossoms, folding rope issuing at thewaist, wood base.Ivory L: 8 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
303Chinese carved elephant ivory vaselate 19th centuryThe elaborately carved pieced-ivoryvase of flask form with a flattenedbody, freely-hanging ring handles atbody and neck, a carved fu-lion finialand intricate flourishes throughout.H: 13 1/2 in.$2,000-4,000
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304Chinese carved elephant ivorybuckle19th centurySquare qilong carved plaque issuingfree-moving oval ring.L: 2 3/4 in$500-600
300AChinese gilt metal, enamel andpainted paper fanqing dynastyElaborately crafted openwork sticksdecorated with enamel andsurmounted by painted paper fandepicting assemblage of courtlyfigures with affixed ivory faces.H: 11 in.$1,000-1,500
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305Chinese carved elephant ivory cardcase19th centuryShaped rectangular form, carved toshow dragon and flaming pearls.L: 4 in.$800-1,000
306Chinese carved elephant ivory cardcase19th centuryShaped rectangular form, carved inmedium relief to show birds andbamboo sprigs, two shapedcartouches verso.L: 4 in.$800-1,000
307Chinese carved elephant ivory cardcase19th centuryTall rectangular form, carved toshow banding figural cartouche.L: 4 in$800-1,000
308Chinese carved elephant ivory cardcase19th centuryTall rectangular form, carved toshow detailed, allover figurallandscape.L: 4 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
309Fine Chinese carved elephant ivorycard case19th centuryRounded rectangular form, detailedand deep figural landscape carved tobody, with monogram.L: 4 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
310Good Chinese export carvedelephant ivory page turnercanton, 19th centuryTypical form, detailed carved handleof figural cartouche and geometricpanel.L: 16 in.$700-1,000
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311Chinese carved tooth meiren figure19th centuryConvex form, female beautygrasping ruyi and rose vase.H: 5 in.$500-800
312Chinese carved tooth andpolychrome decorated Lohan19th centurySingle section, seated Lohangrasping Buddhist bell.H: 4 1/2 in.$500-600
313Chinese carved elephant ivorygrouping19th centuryScholar with attendant below pinetree, raised on a wood stand.Ivory H: 5 in.$500-800
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314Chinese polychrome marine ivorycarving19th centuryTall figural grouping raised on woodstand.Ivory H: 7 in.$500-800
315Ten Chinese carved elephant ivoryfigures19th century and laterIncluding a Budai and severalimmortals.Ivory H: 4 in.$1,000-2,000
316Pair of Chinese elephant ivorycarved and polychrome decoratedmeirenlate qing dynastySimilarly modeled and adornedfigures stand beside enormousblooms while dressed in flowingrobes and holding traditional fans.H: 8 1/2 in.$2,000-4,000
317Chinese polychrome-decoratedelephant ivory carvingIn the form of lettuce with attachedpeppers, flowers and a grasshopperwith applied whisker-like antennae.L: 10 in.$400-600
318Chinese elephant ivory figureqing dynastyFigural carving depicts an immortalherdsman who brandishes a dragonstaff and stands with two goats athis feet.H: 8 1/4 in.$800-1,200
319Chinese elephant ivory figureqing dynastyImposing male figure -perhaps fromthe Three Kingdoms legend- glaressidelong with bulging eyes andholds a box and scepter.H: 10 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000
320Good pierced Chinese elephantivory and painted fan19th centuryWith double sided paper leafdepicting figures in a landscapesetting, with raised ivory faces andapplied fabric dress, on pierced andcarved ivory sticks.L: 11 in.note:For a similar fan see Bonhams,London, July 28th, 2009, lot 133$600-800
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321Chinese elephant ivory meirenqing dynastyWell-carved beauty with traditionalgarb and a pleasant expression tipsa flower basket, spilling bloomsdown to her feet.H: 11 in.$800-1,200
322Chinese elephant ivory Quanyinqing dynastySimply adorned Quanyin in flowingrobes holds a potted plant and apearl; mounted to wooden base.H: 11 in.$800-1,200
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327Chinese carved elephant ivory puzzle ball on standlate qing dynastyOf typical form, the ball carved to exterior withdragons and the openwork base intricately adorned.H: 9 1/2 in.$500-800
328Chinese elephant ivory groupinglate qing dynastyHorizontal, openwork carving depicts three birdsperched on a pine branch.L: 10 1/2 in.$800-1,000
329Indian elephant ivory carvinglate 19th centuryDetailed carving depicts Shiva and Parvatiembracing; mounted to wooden plinth base.H: 11 in.$400-600
330Chinese elephant ivory figureqianlong mark, late qing dynastyCarved to depict a standing meiren in a loose robeand with a fancy coiffure holding a large lotusflower.H: 10 1/4 in.$800-1,000
331Small Chinese elephant ivory figureearly 19th centuryStanding male figure, over circular rock-work base.H: 3 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000
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323Chinese elephant ivory meirenqing dynastyStanding beauty in simple robe holds a branch withtwo ripe peaches; mounted to a wooden base.H: 11 in.$600-800
324Chinese reticulated ivory brush potqing dynastySmall pot deftly carved to surface with an openworklattice ground and a raised garden scene; togetherwith a small pair of Canton ivory vases (3).H 3 1/2 in.$400-600
325Impressive Chinese elephant ivory meirenWell-carved beauty with fancy coiffure and dressedin flowing robes holds flowers and a fan; on piecedivory pedestal base.H: 30 in.$6,000-8,000
326Canton elephant ivory card caselate qing dynastyThin, rectangular card case intricately carved withvillage scene.H: 4 1/4 in. W: 2 3/4 in.$800-1,000
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332Chinese carved elephant ivory andhardwood Quanyinlate qing dynastyWell carved single section woodbase of elephant supporting seatedquanyin, set with ivory tusks, handsand head.H: 10 1/2 in.$2,500-3,000
333Fine Chinese carved elephant ivoryand polychrome grouping19th centuryHorseman and attendant over ovalbase, raised on wood stand.Ivory H; 4 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
334Chinese carved elephant ivory plaque19th centuryMelon-like rounded rectangular form, deeply carved in highrelief to show figural landscape and incised pen work verso.L: 7 1/4 in.$1,500-2,000
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335Fine Chinese elephant ivory carving of fu dogsqing dynastyLarge, detailed carving depicts the pair of standing dogs -one with accompanying pupsand the other with a freely-carved puzzle ball- displaying freely-carved balls in theirmouths; mounted to wooden base.H: 11 in.$3,000-5,000
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336Chinese carved elephant ivory tusk19th centuryConvex form, full length tip, carvedin medium relief to show profusionof peony and foliate sprigs, woodstand.L: 22 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000
337Chinese elephant ivory carving of BudaiStout carving depicts the corpulent god seated and with a happyexpression.H: 7 in.$1,500-1,800
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337ATall Chinese carved elephant ivorygroupinglate 19th centuryTall convex form, mountain peak-liketop over carved surface showingfigural landscape with ink-workdecoration, mark to base.H: 10 L: 4 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$500-800
338Pair of Chinese carved elephantivory warrior figureslate qing dynastyBoth figures, male and female, inelaborate attire with freely-hangingtassels on their garment (2).H: 12 in.$2,000-3,000
339Chinese elephant ivory andhardwood decorative plaqueqing dynasty, 19th centuryComprising five etched and ink-rubbed ivory tablets of graduatingsize depicting figures and mythicalbeasts to faces and with scriptverso; together with a custom-fitcarved tielimu frame.H: 8 1/2 in. W: 9 in.$500-800
340Collection of nine Chinese elephantivory tabel itemsmostly canton, late 19th centuryComprising three brushes, coveredboxes, and combs.Longest 9 1/2 in.$800-1,200
341Chinese Canton elephant ivorychess pieceslate 19th centurySet of Pieces depict Chineseimperial figures; of natural andstained hue.H of largest: 5 3/4 in.$400-600
342Chinese polychrome decoratedelephant ivory carvingPierced ivory female celestial deitywith halo, over wood stand.Ivory H: 7 in.$400-600
343Good Chinese carved elephantivory and gourd cricket cageIvory cover deftly carved to depict amultitude of fu bats, all of which arefreely carved in a framework tomake a pleasant rattle when cage isshaken; gourd body carved to depictpeacocks in a natural setting.L: 6 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
344Large Chinese stained elephantivory Immortal figurelate 19th centurySingle section carving of immortal,wood stand.Ivory H: 22 in.$1,500-2,000
345Chinese carved elephant ivorygroupinglate qing dynastyIntricately-carved openworkgrouping depicts a parrot perchedabove a pot of flowers holding afreely-hanging lamp and chain.H: 8 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
346Large and fine South China orBurmese elephant ivory reticulatedtusk19th centuryOf long vertical cylindrical form,single tusk carving reticulated toshow a standing Bodhisattva on aplinth, over a grouping of fourseated Bodhisattvas, enclosed by alattice-work of lotus leaves andbands, raised on a solid lotus petalband base, gilt decoration to interior.H: 14 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pennsylvania$1,500-2,000
347Three good Chinese elephant ivorycard casescanton, 19th centuryThe three of tall rectangular twopart form, well-carved to showfigural landscape among foliateblossoms.Tallest H: 4 1/2 in.$400-800
348Chinese elephant ivory figureqing dynastyCarved to show a fisherman, woodstand.Ivory H: 10 in.$700-800
349Chinese bronze joss stick holderming dynastyTypical standing elephant form, withtrumpet vase holder surmountingsaddle, signs of polychromedecoration.H: 6 in.$400-600
350Chinese bronze elephant formcenserming dynastyBrown patina, standing form, coiledtrunk.L: 7 1/2 in.$500-800
351Unusual Chinese bronze stovemodelming dynasty or earlierTwo-tier rectangular stove, raised onfour bracket feet.L: 8 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,500-2,000
352Rare Chinese Ming gilt bronze cup16th/17th centuryFree-moving butterfly-form handleissues from foliate body worked toshow Indian lotus and scrolling bandto rim.H: 2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,500-2,000
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353Chinese lacquer and cast bronzeattendant figureming dynastyBald standing attendant in simpleBuddhist robes holds hands in aprayer mudra; on lotus-form base.H: 9 in.$600-1,000
354Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze mountedfigure18th/19th centuryMiniature figure depicts a beardedbodhisattva riding a goat; withcustom fitted stand.H: 4 1/2 in.$500-800
355Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure18th centuryThe multi-armed, multi-headeddeity stands and demonstrates avariety of mudras; with somepolychrome decoration.H: 7 in.$2,000-4,000
356Fine Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Quanyin figure18th/19th centuryFigure with a top knot surmounting blue colored hair; wellworked serene expression; head slightly tilted downwards;inlaid ‘third eye’, flowing cast robe left open at chest toreveal beaded jewels, hands at waist grasping water vase,standing over separately cast rocky-outcrop base.H: 10 inprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$5,000-8,000
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357Chinese Ming bronze trayming dynastyShaped square form, moldedinscription to interior, raised onlingzhi feet and two character markto base.D: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500
358Rare Chinese Ming cast bronze censer coverwanli periodOf three parts and of graduating cylindrical form, surmountedwith cast coiled dragon finial, over Indian lotus and coileddragon open-work base, raised on a later associated stand.Cover H: 17 in.provenance:Washington D.C. Collection$6,000-8,000
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359Massive Chinese bronze censermarked, qing dynastyWide cylindrical form, everted rim flanking lug handles issuingfrom wide body, raised on recessed foot with cast mark.D: 13 in.provenance:Washington, D.C. Collection$4,000-6,000
356APair of Chinese bronze doublegourd vases18th centuryGreek key to rim over ribbon-tiedcast body, all over geometricground, raised on circular foot.H: 10 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$3,000-4,000
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360Chinese bronze censermarked base, qing dynastyOval cylindrical form, woven coverabove wide body showing signs of‘gold splash’.L: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000
361Large Chinese bronze Gu form vaseming/qing dynastyGu form, archaic style lappet bandsto neck, over cylindrical base.H: 13 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,200
362Chinese bronze beast-form mirrorholderming dynastyThe recumbent winged beast withcraned neck modeled as a mirror orplate stand.L: 8 1/4 in.$800-1,200
363Two Chinese bronze censersming marks, qing dynastyBoth tripod censers of round andsquat form, one with braidedhandles; together with a slender-necked Japanese metal bottle vase(3).D of largest: 4 3/4 in.$500-800
364Chinese bronze and silver inlayplateShisou mark, 18th centuryThe well-cast plate decorated tointerior with inlaid image of celestialdragon and to rim with greek keyband.D: 11 in.$1,000-1,500
365Large Chinese polychromedecorated iron Quanyinqing dynastySingle casting, seated over doublelotus base, serene expression, signsof gilding.H: 20 in.$5,000-8,000
366Five white metal, silver and gemset pieces of Sino-Tibetan JewelryComprised of necklaces andpendants.$1,000-1,200
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367Chinese bronze figuresqing dynastyBrown patina, both figures depictedas venerable sages dressed in longrobes with a raised hand; mountedon platform bases.H: 10 in.$1,000-1,500
370Chinese figural table lamp19th/20th centuryPatinated bronze; cast with dragon.$600-800
371Massive Chinese bronze vaseBronze patina, converted to a lamp.Vase H: 20 in.$600-1,000
372Large Chinese bronze grouping ofQuanyin20th centuryCast model depicts the goddessdressed in typical garb and holding abottle and piece of fruit while sittingon a fierce-looking standing qilin.H: 31 in. W: 27 in.$1,000-1,500
373Large and impressive Chineseparcel gilt bronze guardian figureqing dynastyOf two parts, the heavy standingGuardian figure grasps a sword andbeard, over naturalistic form stand,gilt dragon to robe.H: 2 feet 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, Maryland$1,000-1,500
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368Chinese gilt copper wall mirror19th/20th centuryRectangular frame cast in decorativefloral pattern with shou symbols;surmounted by double dragonpediment.H: 20 in. W: 14 1/4 in.$400-600
369Chinese bronze quail form censerqing dynastyTwo parts, removable cover overstanding figure raised on rockyoutcrop.H: 7 in.$500-800
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375Chinese rootwood potqing dynastyWide, natural-form pot with smoothtexture mounted to wooden base.H: 4 1/2 in. W: 10 in.$1,000-1,500
376Chinese bamboo carvingImmortal over deer with staff.H: 19 in.$600-800
377Two Chinese carved bamboo wristrestsqing dynasty and laterTypical convex form, both showingscript and foliate blossoms.L: 10 in.provenance:Elpget Collection label verso$400-600
378Chinese carved wooden scholar’sstandqing dynastyThree-tiered, openwork stand ofnatural, rootwood form.H: 4 3/4 in.$400-600
379Fine Chinese carved bamboo brushpot17th/18th centuryBitong cylindrical form, rounded rim, the body carved in high reliefto show mountain procession.H: 6 D: 5 1/4 in.provenance:With Japanese collectors box$4,000-6,000
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374Chinese scholars rock on hardwardstandGrey open work rock on carvedstand.H: 11 in.provenance:Private Collection, Virginia$400-800
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380Large and fine Chinese carved bamboo mountain18th/19th centuryTypical form, deeply carved and undercut to show hilltop pagoda among pine and blossomingtrees flanking a procession of approximately sixty-three immortals and attendants, overscrolling sea and well-worked rock work, good patina.H: 13 W: 5 1/4 in.provenance:Private collection of a Princeton gentlemanPurchased Jade Dragon 2002$20,000-30,000
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381Two Chinese gilt metal, king fisherfeather and glass bead hairornaments19th centuryOne of typical foliate pin form,together with a Fu bat stylizedornament (2).Tallest 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pa.$1,000-1,500
382Rare Chinese carved zitan ink stonedated 25th year of qianlong, 1761Square form, thick purple huedsection plank, the surface withrectangualr trough, flanked byalternating Shou characters, beadededge, the underside worked withmatching edge, and central poeticdated scripts, with inscription fromthe City of Nau-Chang.D: 10 1/2 in.$7,000-10,000
383Chinese duan inkstone19th centurySquare form, with rounded surface,incised to show Fu bats and two sealmarks, script to surface, recessedunderside.L: 8 1/2 in.$500-800
384Large Chinese Jichimu and dalimarble insert scroll pot19th centuryOf octagonal form, each facetedside with three white and greymarble circular inserts, over moldedbase.H: 11 1/2 D: 9 1/3 in.$1,500-2,000
385Large Chinese giltwoodBodhisattvalate 18th centurySeated in lalitasana, figure withcrowned head and sereneexpression, hands at knee and torso,signs of polychrome and gilt lacquer.H: 21 in.$1,200-2,000
386Chinese carved bamboo brush potqing dynastyLarge brush pot carved in light reliefto show figures in idyllic naturalsetting; inscribed.H: 7 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
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387Large Chinese carved giltwoodfigure18th/19th centuryTall standing single section maleimmortal raised on wood stand.Figure H: 17 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000
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388Unusual Chinese white marblefigure of Buddhaqing dynastypossibly a mat weight, single sectioncarved to show happy Buddha oversquare base.H: 7 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,500
389Chinese carved turquoise groupinglate 19th centuryBoy and buffalo grouping.L: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$600-800
389AFine Chinese soapstone figure of a Buddhist monk, and associatedsoapstone or ‘chicken jade’ stand18th centuryWhite stone kneeling devotee with alms bowl, raised on circular incised stand.Figure H: 3 : 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$4,000-6,000
390Good Chinese carved bamboo Lohan figure18th centurySingle section carving showing an emaciated kneelingLohan.H: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,000-3,000
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391Fine Chinese carved bamboolingzhi form brushpotdated 6th year of guangxu periodLingzhi form, well carved in lowrelief to show mountain scholar androws of poetic script, wood stand.H: 5 1/4 D: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$3,000-4,000
392Rare Chinese incised boxwoodbrushpot and stand19th centuryCylindrical form, pheonix and foliateband to rim, detailed poetic script tobody above simulated bambooband, raised on a Greek key andfoliate stand terminating on bracketfeet.H: 9 1/2 D: 5 1/2 in.$8,000-10,000
393Chinese carved bamboo Lingzhiform brushpot19th centuryFungus form, incised to showbamboo grove with poetic script.H: 5 1/2 D: 4 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,200
394Chinese scholars rock on standOf mountain form on hardwoodstand.L: 12 in.$400-600
395Chinese scholars rock on standFlat grey stone on stand.L: 9 in.$300-400
396Large Chinese scholars rock onstandgrey stone on rosewood base.Stone L: 20 in.$800-1,200
397Chinese carved boxwood Lohan onstandSeated Lohan over carved simulatedrock-work base.Total H: 9 in.$300-400
398Chinese carved boxwood QuanyinStanding figure grasping scroll, overwood base.total H: 8 1/2 in.$400-600
399Chinese carved sandalwood andpainted fan19th centuryIn conforming shadow box, paintedwith figural cartouches.Total L: 21 in.$500-800
400Chinese carved tiger eye coveredvaselate 19th centuryArchaic form, bird surmounteddomed cover over twin headedbaluster vase, beaded scrolls carvedto body, raised on hardwood base.Total H: 7 in.$300-400
400AFine Chinese gilt bronze model of aramming dynasty or earlierRecumbent twin horned beast, gooddetailed ‘fur’ to the body.L: 3 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Jizhen ZhaiCollection$1,000-1,500See illustration on page 74
401Chinese boxwood carving of GuanYulate qing dynastyThe large and imposing figurestands in warrior’s attire with asword at his side and holding aguandao in his right hand; withinlaid eyes and highlights.H: 31 in.$2,000-4,000
402Chinese woven fiber and canepicnic boxTall rectangular form, multi-tierremovable covers over conformingbase.H: 12 in.$600-800
403Chinese lacquered sewing box withbone pieceslate qing dynastyThe rectangular box with sidehandles and claw feet lacquered andgilt painted to depict figural scenesamong a lotus and butterfly pattern;with several carved boneimplements within.H: 6 1/4 in. W: 14 1/2 in.$400-600
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404Chinese burlwood tray19th centuryNaturalistic shaped handle overcircular shaped basin.H: 7 in.$300-500
405Chinese scholars rockgrey open work stone over carvedstand.H: 8 L: 8 in.$300-400
406Large Chinese scholars rock onstandYellow brown hue, openwork onstand.H: 12 L: 13 in.$400-600
407Very fine Chinese carved agate‘cameo and script’ pendantSingle section carving, worked toshow lingzhi and berry buds, withcameo script verso.L: 2 in.$1,000-2,000
408Chinese agate pendantqing dynastyRectangular pendant carved in reliefto show a wine bearer and drinkerbelow a pine tree.H: 2 in.; W: 1 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
409Chinese carved agate coupe19th centuryCylindrical form surmounted withcoiled qilong dragon, raised on ovalfoot.L: 4 1/4 in.provenance:E & J Frankel label verso$800-1,200
410Fine Chinese carved hornbillpendant19th centuryCarved in circular form to showanimals of the zodiac.L: 1 3/4 in.$800-1,200
411Rare Chinese hornbill pendantqing dynastyRectangular pendant carved to eachside with auspicious symbols andinscribed at center in both Chineseand Manchu script.H: 2 in.$3,000-5,000
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412Fine Chinese soapstone grouping18th centuryCarved to show scholar andattendant, mottled purple and lightbrown hue.H: 3 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,200
413Chinese soapstone grouping18th/19th centuryFemale beauty reclining over rockwork, mottled brown and greentone.H: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, PittsburghPreviously of the Jizen ZhaiCollection$1,500-2,000
414Chinese carved sandalwood ruyiscepter19th centuryTypical lingzhi form, well carved inopen work to show immortals andfoliate sprigs, old custom stand.L: 18 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
415Pair of Chinese carved agate cups19th centuryThe mum form cups carved to showmany petals, with lion mask handlessupporting free-moving rings, woodstands.D: 3 1/2 in.$500-800
416Chinese carved amber vaseqing dynastyIntricate carving depicts simplerouleau vase surrounded byopenwork leafy tendrils, roots and amother and child; amber of brighttranslucent orange hue.H: 5 1/4 in.$4,000-6,000
417Fine Chinese carved ambernecklace19th centuryThe oval peach-carved pendant issuspended from a chain of approx.ninety beads.L: 17 in.$1,000-2,000
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418Fine Chinese carved malachite grouping19th centuryGood bright green hue, seated Quanyinwith boy attendant, seated over ainstrument formed sampan, wood stand.L: 4 in.$1,000-1,500
419Fine Chinese painted tortoise shell fan19th centuryTwenty guard fan, with gilded figuralCanton scene, later box.L: 12 1/2 in.$800-1,000
420Chinese giltwood Buddhaqing dynastySeated over double lotus throne, handsjoined at the chest, some repainting tobase.H: 10 1/2 in.$500-800
421Chinese Canton carved hardwood box19th centuryHeavily carved to shows typical figurallandscape over conforming base.L: 10 in.$500-800
422Chinese Lac Burgaute lacquer bowl19th centurySilver plated liner to deep U-shaped body,lacquered and inlaid to show figurallandscape.D: 3 1/2 in.$300-500
423Good Chinese carved boxwood parasolhandle19th centuryTall cylindrical form, carved to showanimals, foliate sprigs and Buddhisticfigures.L: 19 in.$1,000-1,500
424Fine Chinese boxwood table stand19th centuryCylindrical form, circular top over lattice‘root’ carved base.H: 3 1/2 in$500-800
425Chinese carved soapstone luohanqing dynastySeated figure with detailed expressionholds a small jar in his right hand andwears an elaborate robe with shou symbolsand lotus flowers.H: 4 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000
426Chinese lapis lazuli boulderqing dynastyBoulder carved to depict crane and stag inmountain landscape; stone of deep bluewith gold flecks.L: 5 in.$5,000-8,000
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427Set of seven fine Chinese thumbrings, with carved elephant ivorybox18th/19th centuryComprising two white jade rings carved in delicate patterns toexterior, two jade rings with raised and pebbled figural carving toexterior, a mottled gray jade ring, a speckled brown stone ring, andan interlocking puzzle ring carved from spinach jade; together witha well-carved round ivory box.H of largest: 1 1/4 in.$10,000-15,000
428Chinese soapstone figureqing dynastyLarge and well-carved figure depicts Shoulou standing on a rockybase while holding a large peach; etched detail to hair, face andclothing.H: 15 1/4 in.$10,000-15,000
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429Chinese carved buffalo hornlibation cupqing dynastyHorn excellently carved in relief todepict figures boating down a riversurrounded on both banks by rocksand pine trees; horn with richchocolate patina.H: 4 1/2 in.$5,000-8,000
430Chinese carved buffalo horn dishqing dynastyWell-carved shallow dish of organiceggplant form with vines andbutterflies carved in relief to surface.L: 7 in.$1,000-1,500
431Chinese coral figural carvinglate qing dynastyCarved to depict a child intraditional dress with one leg raisedand bearing a peach bough.H: 4 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500
432Chinese soapstone carving of aseated luohan19th/20th centuryBald, clean-shaven luohan withcomical expression sits with adragon on his lap and holds a jar inhis right hand and a pearl in theother; figure dressed in elaborately-detailed lotus pattern robe.H: 3 1/2 in.$400-600
433Pair of Chinese lapis lazuli figures19th/20th centuryWell-carved pair of meiren withfancy openwork coiffures stand inelegant clothing and hold flowersnear their heads.H: 12 in.$3,000-5,000
434Chinese carved agate jar19th/20th centuryMiniature jar raised on tripod feetadorned with birds and prunusflowers; with gilt metal cover.H: 2 3/4 in.$300-500
435Chinese rock crystal covered vaselate qing dynastyCarved as a twin-handled vase withfreely-hanging rings supported atthe base by a fu lion; coversurmounted by a carved fu lion.H: 5 in.$500-800
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436Large pair of Chinese carvedabalone shells on stands19th centuryTypical shaped circular form, wellcarved in medium relief to showdetailed fishing hamlet, raised onfoliate carved wood stands.Total H: 15 in.$2,000-3,000
437Chinese carved agate covered jar19th centuryDomed cover with finial overconforming stem base, carved toshow birds and foliate sprigs toscrolling sea.H: 8 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
438Chinese carved coral, quartz,jadeite and gilt metal groupinglate 19th centuryCentral tall coral beauty flanked byBuddha and Immortal, raised on ajadeite brush washer, and gilt -metalstand.H: 10 in.$5,000-8,000
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439Fine Chinese carved lapis grouping18th centuryNarrow single section showing amountainscape and Daoist figureover scrolling sea, good gold flakingto lapis, loss to edge.L: 8 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$1,500-2,000
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440Large Chinese carved coralgrouping19th centuryShowing the seven Immortals overcoiled dragon.L: 11 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$4,000-6,000
441Chinese carved lapis lazuli vaseqing dynastySingle-piece, openwork carvingdepicts a pine tree and cranessurrounding an ovoid vase with agreek key band at the rim.H: 6 in.$400-600
442Fine Chinese carved horn libationcup on stand19th centuryOf typical tip form, honey huecarved to show moneys, lingzhi andgourds among a foliate landscape,wood stand, drilled and glued.Tusk H: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pa.$5,000-7,500
443Chinese bamboo brush washer19th centuryOf oval form, carved to show plumblossoms and reticulated vines.L: 4 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
444Chinese polychrome decoratedsoapstone Lohan model19th centurySeated figure with tilted headgrasping a ruyi scepter over rockwork base, gilt polychrome to robeand face.H: 9 1/2 in.$500-1,000
445Chinese carved rock crystal melon-form brush washer19th centuryTypical form, carved stem to end.L: 4 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$600-800
446Chinese bisque porcelain coveredpaste dishlate qing dynastyCylindrical form, the cover withmolded foliate and fruit sprigs,recessed base, unglazed body.D: 5 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-1,200
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447Chinese carved buffalo hornimmortal figure19th centuryCurved standing sage, coffee andcaramel hue.H: 6 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,200
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448Tall Chinese carved quartz coveredpouring vesselHigh reticulated foliate carved coverover typically formed vessel withqilong handle.H: 7 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$800-1,000
449Pair of Chinese pink glass bowls19th centuryOf shallow U-shape raised oncircular foot.D: 3 1/2 in.$400-600
450Chinese red on white glass jar19th centuryLacquer cover surmounts ovoid jarcarved to show peony and phoenixon snow white ground.H: 6 1/4 in.$500-800
451Pair of Chinese blue and whiteglass vases19th centuryBaluster form, everted rims carvedto show blossoms and rock-work.H: 10 1/4 in.$800-1,200
452Tall pair of Chinese red and whiteglass vasesBaluster form, carved to show songbirds and various foliate sprigs.H: 15 in.$1,000-1,200
453Chinese carved yellow glass bowl19th centuryDeep U-shape carved to showpeony and blossoms, raised oncircular foot.D: 7 in.$300-400
454Chinese green glass charger18th/19th centurySlightly flattened form, raised oncircular foot.D: 17 in.$500-800
455Pair of tall Chinese blue glass vasesqianlong mark, 19th centuryBeaker form, large flared rim overbulbous waist raised on taperingbase, incised mark.H: 14 in.$3,000-5,000
456Pair of Chinese carved imperialyellow glass conical bowls onstandsqing dynastyWide conical form, carved rock workand foliate blossoms to outerwall,raised on circular foot, good carvedhardwood stands.$3,000-4,000
457Five Chinese pottery vesselstang and laterComprised of two green glazed oillamps, jar and two vases.Tallest H: 9 in.$500-800
458Chinese celadon pottery dishming dynastyMedium-deep dish with cupped rim,fluted interior and molded lotusmedallion to center.D: 10 3/4 in.$800-1,200
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459Chinese Ming celadon glazedcenserming dynastyWide cylindrical form, buff interior,raised on four carved feet.D: 12 in.$2,000-3,000
460Large Chinese Ming celadon glazedcenserming dynastyThe everted rim above buff orangeunglazed interior, the outer wallcarved with cross hatched motif,raised on carved mask feet.H: 4 D: 11 in.$3,000-5,000
461Large carved Chinese Ming celadoncenser, with cover and baseming dynastyCylindrical tripod censer witheverted rim, buff base and interior;white jade-surmounted hardwoodcover; carved stand.Total H: 12 L: 11 1/2 in.$3,000-5,000
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462Large Chinese famille verteporcelain vasepossibly kangxi periodBeaker form, enameled to showvarious antiques, repaired.H: 16 in.$300-500
463Pair of Chinese Export famille roseporcelain vaseskangxi periodBaluster form, enameled to showvertical panels of rock-work andmums, buff unglazed base.H: 11 in.$3,000-5,000
464Chinese green and yellow glazedbisque porcelain figurekangxi periodWell-detailed imperial male figurerendered in biscuit porcelain sits inregal attire on a throne-like platform;partially decorated in famille verteenamels.H: 11 in.$2,000-4,000
465Chinese blue and white porcelainsealwanli mark, qing dynastyTortoise surmounting square seal,mark to panel.L: 1 1/2 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$1,000-2,000
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466Chinese blanc-de-chine Quanyinqing dynastyWell-detailed figure wearing an open robe, a talismanand long braids kneels in serene contemplation andbears a ruyi scepter.H: 10 in.$2,000-4,000
467Chinese Export blue and white enameled porcelainbowl and cover17th centurySlightly domed cover underglazed with blossoms andscrolling leaves, over conforming base.H: 5 D: 5 1/2 in.$1,500-2,000
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469Large Chinese blue and whiteporcelain jar with hardwood coverkangxi periodTall ovoid form, surmounted withwell carved wood cover, the base oftwo ‘antique’ cartouches withinpowder blue ground.Total H:provenance:Purchased Crumpt & Low, Boston,1987$2,500-3,000
468Pair of Chinese double gourdporcelain vaseslate ming dynastyDiminutive vases with flared rimsboth decorated in blue and whitewith scenes of figures in outdoorsettings.H: 9 in.$3,000-5,000
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470Massive Chinese carved porcelain clair-de-lune glazed ‘seasons’basin18th/19th centuryTypical deep U shape with rounded rim, waisted below rim andcarved with Greek Key over geometric ground and Shou medallionsenclosing four detailed carved panels depicting the four seasons,friends of pine, bamboo and peony with phoenix, leaping fish andbutterflies; unglazed base.H: 20 D: 24provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$2,000-3,000
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471Chinese blue and white porcelainbottle vaseearly kangxi periodPear bottle form, lappet shields toshoulder enclosing Buddhisticsymbols with alternating foliatesprigs, raised on circular foot.H: 9 1/2 in.$2,500-3,000
472Rare Chinese export ‘Dutch Imari’porcelain tea caddy and dishqianlong periodSquare caddy with unglazed mouth,together with small dish, bothshowing Dutch figures in JapaneseImari palette.Caddy H: 4 Dish 6 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$2,000-3,000
473Matched pair of Chinese blue andwhite porcelain vaseskangxi periodBoth of baluster form, reduced yen-yen vases, well painted figurallandscapes, cover and bases.Vase H: 10 1/2 in.$1,000-2,000
474Chinese famille noire porcelain jarwith hardwood and stone coverqing dynastyThe carved and white stone-set flatcover surmounts conforming widebaluster vase, decorated to showpeony and birds to black ground.H: 11 1/2 in.$600-800
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476Large Chinese famille roseporcelain jardiniere18th/19th centuryOf tapering cylindrical form, robustlypotted, well enameled exteriorshowing butterflies, large lotusleaves and foliate sprigs.H: 15 D: 15 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$2,000-2,500
477Chinese white glazed and ‘dragon’incised porcelain jarxuande mark, 18th centuryWide baluster form, white glazeincised dragons chasing flamingpearls and scrolling clouds, buff footrim white glazed base with blue sixcharacter mark to base.H: 8 1/2 D: 8 in.$4,000-6,000
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478Large Chinese famille roseporcelain and gilt metal mountedvaseearly 19th centuryBaluster form, turquoise interior giltrim, foliate sprigs on blue groundwith gilt lappet band to neck, abovemolded masks with free moving giltmetal rings, the base well enameledto show butterflies and birds insimilar ground, turquoise base.H: 27 1/2 in.$3,000-4,000
479Chinese transitional style beakervase19th centuryOf traditional gu form with a raisedband at waist and a wide flaringmouth; decorated in transitionalwucai palette to depict assemblagesof figures, treasures and fruit.H: 13 in.$1,250-1,500
480Chinese Kangxi style blue andwhite porcelain vase19th centuryOf pear form, the flared mouthissues from a slender neck overwide ovoid body, raised on flaredcircular foot, painted to show Lappetband over sectional cartouche offigural landscapes and foliate sprigs.H: 10 1/2 in.$1,500-2,500
481Pair of Chinese Export famille roseporcelain covered jarsQianlong style, the finial mounteddomed cover enameled with mumblossoms within ruby pink ground,over baluster base worked with ironred lingzhi band to collar, over foliateblossoms and birds worked to base.H: 26 in.$3,000-4,000
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482Pair of large Chinese ‘Ming’ styleblue and white porcelain coveredjarsThe finial mounted domed coverabove baluster base painted withphoenix over a ground of Indianlotus and scrolling leaves.H: 24 in.$3,000-4,000
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483Two Chinese foliate-form porcelaincupsqianlong mark, 20th centuryThe larger cup decorated withlavender enamel to petals andpolychrome enamel to stem-likebase; the smaller cup with orangepetals; both with turquoise-groundinteriors.H of largest: 2 1/4 in. D: 3 1/2 in.$400-600
484Chinese blue and white porcelainvaseyongzheng mark; 20th centuryOf high-shouldered baluster formwith a double-ringed neck;decorated with lotus scroll and othertraditional elements.H: 11 in.$600-800
485Chinese Ming-style celadon glazedbowl20th centuryBowl of deep U-shape with straightwalls and carved surface depictingIndian lotus and other flowers.H: 5 in. D: 10 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
486Pair of Chinese famille roseporcelain cupsfour character mark,20th centuryDiminutive cups of deep U-shapewith straight walls and raised on afoot ring; decorated to depict prunusboughs.H: 2 in. D: 2 1/2 in.$600-800
487Chinese Ge-type root-formearthenware brush washerimpressed daoguang mark,20th centuryOrganic form washer with root-likeknobs decorated with light turquoiseGe-type glaze; plain buff base.H: 1 1/2 in W: 4 1/2 in.$400-600
488Pair of Chinese famille roseporcelain bowlsjiaqing mark, 20th centuryBowls of deep U-shape with lotusscroll pattern over pink ground.H: 3 1/2 in. D: 8 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
489Two Chinese porcelain plaquesrepublic periodTall rectangular form, one of typicalQianlong style landscape, togetherwith a yellow ground bandedimmortal scene, with script.Tallest H: 15 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$1,000-1,500
490Chinese black ground ‘mille fleur’porcelain vaseqianlong mark, republic periodPear form, gilded rim over foliatepainted body.H: 10 in.$800-1,200
491Chinese carved glazed bisqueporcelain paste boxDomed cover and conforming base,carved with Buddhistic symbols.L: 3 3/4 in.$300-400
492Pair of Chinese yellow groundporcelain bowlsqianlong marks, 20th centuryShallow U-shape, mums and foliateblossoms enameled to yellowground, iron red overglazed mark tobase, box.D: 3 1/2 in.$500-800
493Chinese green glazed pottery vaseBaluster form, with applied qilong toneck, brown buff foot rim.H: 9 in.$300-500
494Small Chinese famille roseporcelain plaqueTall rectangular form, enameled toshow female beauty looking from awindow.H: 6 in.$400-600
495Chinese famille rose porcelain bowljiaqing mark, early 20th centuryDeep U-shape, enameled to showfigural landscape, iron red mark tobase.D: 6 in.$800-1,200
496Unusual Chinese famille rose andorange glazed porcelain joss stickstandsrepublic periodTwo fitted long rounded rectangularstands, enameled to show foliateband and iron orange and giltdecoration.H: 3 3/4 in.$800-1,200
497Chinese famille rose porcelainbottle vaseguangxu mark, 20th centuryBottle form, well enameled peach,bat and sprigs to body, iron red sixcharacter mark to base.H: 13 1/2$1,000-1,500
498Chinese carved and enameledporcelain miniature stoollate 19th centuryTypical hexagonal form, open carvedmedallions to sides and top, detailedenameling to show geometricgrounds.H: 8 D: 8 in.$1,500-2,000
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500Chinese famille rose porcelain vaseqianlong mark, 20th centuryOf compressed pear form, evertedrim, enameled chickens to body,blue mark to base, raised on circularfoot.H: 13 in.$800-1,200
500AChinese painted porcelain brushpotrepublic periodLarge brushpot with wide rimpainted with landscape, signedWang Yie Ting.H: 7 3/4 in.$400-600
501Chinese turquoise and enameledporcelain vaseqianlong mark, 20th centuryBaluster form, molded qilonghandles, gilt and enameled IndianLotus and Buddhistic symbols toground, raised on Greek key bans tofoot.H: 12 in.$1,500-2,000
502Chinese enameled porcelain vasemarked, 20th centuryOvoid form, black and iron redenamel shows attendant andscholar.H: 9 1/2 in.$500-800
503Pair of Chinese doucai porcelainbowlsqianlong mark, 20th centuryU-shape, gilt medallion to interior,Indian lotus to the outer-wall.D: 4 in.$500-800
504Pair of Chinese enameled porcelainjarsmarked base, 20th centuryOvoid form, everted rim, enameledto show peony and rock-work.H: 9 in.$500-800
505Chinese molded and celadonglazed porcelain vaseqianlong mark, early 20thcenturyTapering baluster form, flared neckover tapering body with moldedphoenix medallion below ruyi band.H: 9 1/2 in.$800-1,200
506Chinese famille noire porcelainvasekangxi marks, late 19th centuryMolded cylindrical neck over widebaluster body, decorated withblossoms and birds, blue sixcharacter mark to base.H: 17 in.$1,500-2,000
507Chinese famille rose porcelain vase20th centuryVase of ovoid form with slenderneck and flared rim; decorated infamille rose enamel to depict geesenear a river bank.H: 14 in.$600-800
508Chinese yellow ground porcelaindouble ‘twin’ vaseqianlong mark, 19th centurySmall vase molded as two flaskswith narrow cylindrical necks nearlymerged as one; yellow monochromeglaze.H: 5 3/4 in.$500-800
509Pair of Chinese famille roseporcelain bowlsdaoguang seal marksFooted bowls of U-shape withslightly flared rims; enameledmedallions to interior bases; exteriordecorated in famille rose enamel todepict four round scenic cartouchesover a puce ground with lotus scrolldecoration in-between.H: 2 1/2 in. D: 5 1/2 in.$2,000-3,000
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499Tall Pair of Chinese famille roseporcelain vaseshall mark, republic or laterPear form, everted rim over detailedenameled body depicting scholarwith attendants within forest grove.H: 12 1/2 in.$800-1,000
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510Chinese langyao porcelain dingvesselqing dynastyOf archaic rectangular form, langyaoglaze throughout and with anopenwork wooden cover.H: 4 in.$500-800
511Chinese Export famille roseporcelain garden seat19th centuryTypical drum cylindrical from,enameled to show foliate sprigs andbirds.H: 18 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,000-2,000
512Chinese robin’s-egg glazed vasekangxi mark, 19th centuryThe small vase of meiping form witha slender neck and gracefulproportions.H: 8 in.$400-600
515Massive Chinese famille rosechargerqianlong mark, late 19th centuryShallow circular form, well enameledinterior showing the three friendsissuing form lingzhi and grey rockwork, foliate sprigs to underside,iron red qianlong mark.D: 21 1/2 in.$8,000-10,000
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513Two Chinese peachbloomporcelain covered boxeskangxi marks, 19th centuryRound paste or cosmetic boxes ofsimilar form and hue.Largest H: 2 1/4 in. D: 2 3/4 in.$500-800
514Chinese famille rose porcelainplaquerepublic periodInscribed figural scene depicts atraveller asking two courtly figuresfor a drink from the ewer they bear;framed.H: 16 1/2 in. W: 13 in.$800-1,200
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516Chinese famille rose porcelainjardiniere18th/19th centuryHexagonal form, foliate and giltenameled rim, over figural panels tobody.H: 4 1/2 L: 7 in.$1,000-1,200
517Fine Chinese famille rose porcelainjardiniere19th centuryOf tapering cylindrical form,enameled to show three detailedcartouche of the ‘three friends’within a ground of butterflies andfoliate sprigs.H: 12 D: 12 in.$5,000-8,000
518Good pair of Chinese famille roseand yellow ground jardinieresyongzheng mark, 19/20th centuryFoliate molded rim over taperingcylindrical body, enameled withfoliate sprigs on yellow ground,raised on lingzhi molded feet,copper liners.H: 8 D: 10 1/2 in.$4,000-6,000
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519Chinese molded porcelain ‘robinsegg’ glazed jarmolded qianlong mark,19th centuryOvoid form, everted rim overImmortal paneled body, raised onunglazed foot.H: 10 in.$1,500-2,000
520Chinese iron-red enameledporcelain bowlrubbed mark, late 19th centuryShaped rectangular form, iron redFu bats and Shou symbols to body,raised on wood stand.Bowl L: 7 1/2 in.$400-600
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521Chinese enameled and blue glazedporcelain basinqianlong mark, late 19th centuryDeep cylindrical form, iron red batsand blue scrolls to rim, peach andstems enameled to body abovelingzhi ground.H: 8 D: 10 in.$2,500-3,000
522Chinese famille verte porcelainplaquerepublic periodHardwood and burlwood frameenclosing tall rectangular paneldepicting immortal and attendant,signed and sealed.Total H: 23 in.$1,500-2,000
523Good Chinese famille roseporcelain plaquerepublic periodHardwood and burlwood frameenclosing well-enameled villagehamlet.Porcelain H: 13 L: 10 in.$1,500-2,000
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524Chinese blue and whitemonochromed bowlqianlong mark, 19th centuryIndian lotus to the interior, yellowglaze to the outer wall, raised ringfoot, blue glazed mark.D: 5 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$800-1,200
526Chinese famille rose porcelainchargerqianlong mark, daoguang periodWell-enameled charger decoratedto interior with floral patternbetween cartouches depictingdragon, phoenix and the fourtreasures.D: 14 1/2 in.$800-1,200
525Large Pair of Chinese blue andwhite porcelain covered jars19th centurySquare with hamlet scenes;surmounted by circular cover.H: 12 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey lady$1,000-1,500
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527Pair of Chinese porcelain andenamel vaseskangxi marks, late 19th centuryTapering cylindrical form, blueglazed and enameled bodiesshowing Indian lotus, four mark tobase.H: 8 1/2 in.$300-500
528Tall Chinese langyao glazedporcelain vase18th centuryTall slender pear form, typicalraspberry glaze, repaired rim andfoot.H: 20 in.$400-500
529Chinese ‘dragon’ carved clair delune porcelain vaseqianlong mark, republic periodBaluster form, well carved dragon inreverse, raised on circular foot, bluemark to base.H: 13 in.$1,200-2,000
531Chinese famille rose porcelain bowlqianlong mark, republic periodBowl of deep U-shape and well-enameled to depict assemblage ofchildren between key fret band atrim and lappet band at base; interiorbase decorated with trio of playfulboys.H: 3 1/4 in. D: 5 1/4 in.$2,000-3,000
532Pair of Chinese orange groundfamille rose porcelain dishesguangxu four character mark,early 20th centuryOf rounded form, enameled withfour ‘dragon and phoenix ‘medallions, foliate sprigs tounderside.D: 6 3/4 in.$800-1,200
533Fine Chinese Seven piece famillerose and gilt decorated porcelainserviceqianlong mark, republic periodComprising one teacup, bowl andfive dishes, yellow Greek key to rimenclosing Indian lotus blossom ondark blue ground, with fourlandscape cartouches, Indian lotusto underside, iron red mark.Largest dish: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey lady$1,000-1,500
534Fine Chinese seven piece famillerose and gilt decorated porcelainserviceqianlong mark, republic periodComprising of one teacup, bowl andfive graduated dishes, wellenameled to show peony and foliateprofusion on black and gilt ground,iron red bats and mark to underside.Largest Dish D: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey lady$1,000-1,500
535Fine Chinese seven piece famillerose and gilt decorated serviceqianlong mark, republic periodComprisinga teacup, bowl and fivegraduating dishes, iron -red and giltband to rim enclosing geometric andfoliate cartouche collar, the centralmedallion of antiques and peony onpink ground.Largest dish D: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New Jersey lady$1,000-1,500
536Chinese famille rose porcelain vaserepublic periodHexagonal baluster form, brownground decorated with gilt Indianlotus and butterflies, centrallandscape cartouches to body,turquoise counter glaze.H: 9 in.provenance:Private Collection, Pittsburgh$2,500-3,500
537Tall Chinese blue and whiteporcelain vase19th centuryGu beaker form, flared rim overbulbous waist, painted with Lingzhiband and figural landscape, raisedon unglazed foot rim.H: 16 in.provenance:Property of a New York lady$1,000-1,500
538Chinese blanc-de-chine groupingimpressed seal markThe pair of female attendants grasppeach, potted with ribbon haloissuing from there shoulders.H: 8 3/4 in.$800-1,200
539Chinese blue glazed porcelainwater-dropper19th centruyRecumbant beast form, chip to ear.L: 4 in.$300-500
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540Fine Chinese gilt-metal andcloisonne snuff bottle19th centuryThe domed cover surmountsconforming baluster base wellworked with gilt wire showing IndianLotus and scrolling leaves on darkblue ground, gilt metal oval base.H: 3 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia gentleman$400-600
541Chinese gilt metal and cloisonnesnuff bottle19th centurySquare baluster form, enameled toshow egrets on blue lotus ground.H: 2 1/2 in.$300-500
542Three Chinese snuff bottlesOne enamel on copper, togetherwith two molded porcelain snuffs.Tallest 2 3/4 in.$400-600
543Good Chinese elephant ivory snuffbottleSeated boy over scrolling sea.H: 4 1/2 in.$400-500
545Five Chinese elephant ivory snuffbottlesTwo polychrome decorated figuralform snuff and three others.Tallest 3 1/2 in.$600-800
546Three Chinese silver, porcelain andcloisonne snuff bottles19th centuryVarious forms.H: 3 in.$400-600
547Chinese polychrome carvedelephant ivory studyPeach and boy model over woodstand.L: 3 in.$200-300
548Chinese white jade snuff bottleqing dynastyHigh-shouldered ovoid bottle carvedto surface with overlapping leafpattern.H: 3 in.$1,000-1,500
549Chinese coral snuff bottleqing dynastySmall bottle of sleeve vase formwith birds and floral adornment;with carved turquoise lid.H: 2 1/4 in.$1,000-1,500
550Chinese hornbill snuff bottleqing dynastyFlattened body of citrus hue withcarved handles in natural red.H: 2 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
551Chinese agate snuff bottleqing dynastyFlattened ovoid bottle carved withpair of figures to face and amountain hut verso; with carvedcoral cap.H: 3 in.$800-1,200
552Chinese smoky quartz snuff bottleqing dynastyOvoid bottle with flattened sides ofopaque black hue with relief carvingof figures in lighter grey.H: 2 3/4 in.$3,000-5,000
553Chinese bamboo snuff bottleqing dynastyFlattened ovoid bottle carved withlarge three-legged toad clinging toneck.H: 2 1/2 in.$500-800
554Chinese silver inlaid bronze snuffbottleqing dynastyBottle of flattened round form withmask-form handles and with inlaidsilver wire decoration.H: 2 3/4 in.$600-800
555Two Chinese volcanic rock snuffbottles19th/20th centuryBoth of flattened ovoid form; blackstone with many colorful veins andinclusions (2).H of largest: 3 in.$500-800
556Three Chinese carved agate snuffbottles19th/20th centuryTwo bottles of flattened ovoid form,one of unusual egg form with no flatbase (3).H of largest: 2 1/2 in.$500-800
557Chinese glass simulated-agatesnuff bottlelate qing dynastyOf flattened round form with fauxmineral inclusions.H: 2 1/2 in.$300-500
558Large Chinese stone snuff bottlelate qing dynastyFlattened and rounded bottle carvedfrom red marble with several whiteflecks.H: 3 1/4 in.$300-500
559Chinese cinnabar lacquer snuffbottleWell and deeply carved bottledepicts figures in a landscape over ageometric ground; lacquer of brightred hue.H: 3 1/2 in.$400-600
560Ten Chinese snuff bottles19th century and laterVarious sizes and forms.Tallest 3 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$1,000-2,000
561Two Chinese jadeite snuff bottles19th centuryPlain ‘moss’ and celadon hue.H: 2 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$500-800
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563Two Chinese white jade snuffbottles19th centuryOvoid form, of white to light celadonhue.H: 2 1/4 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$600-800
564Chinese white jade snuff bottle19th centuryOvoid form carved with centralcharacter and lion mask handles.H: 2 1/4 inprovenance:Property of a NJ lady$600-800
565Ten Chinese glass overlay snuffbottles19th century and laterVarious colors and forms.Tallest H: 3 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$1,000-1,500
566Three Chinese snuff bottles19th century and laterComprising of a puddingstone andtwo cameo carved snuffs.Tallest H: 3 in.provenance:Property of a NJ lady$500-800
567Two good White jade snuff bottleslate 18th century and laterThe tallest of ovoid form carved withIndian lotus and scrolling leaves,together with short wide snuffcarved with single wheat swag.Tallest H: 2 1/2 in.$600-1,000
568Two Chinese red on ‘snow flake’glass snuff bottles19th centuryBoth of ovoid form, carved overlay.Tallest 2 1/2 in.$400-600
569Four Chinese snuff bottlesComprising a carved rose quartzbottle, two agate bottles andanother.Tallest H: 3 in.$400-600
570Chinese jadeite snuff bottle19th centuryBaluster form, bright green to lightceladon hue, lapis stopper.H: 3 in.$800-1,200
571Rare Chinese bamboo snuff bottle19th centuryOf cylindrical form, with snuff dishworked to side malachite stopper,good period patina.H: 2 3/4 in.$500-800
572Chinese stained stone simulatedivory snuff bottle19th centuryOf baluster form, wide neck overbody showing crazing and bluepigments.H: 2 1/2 in.$400-600
573Chinese brown and white jadecameo carved snuff bottle19th centuryBaluster form, worked to show lotusblossoms and ducks and blossomsand butterflies verso, oval recessedfoot.H: 3 1/2 in.$800-1,000
573AChinese carved agate snuff bottle19th centuryBaluster form, bamboo sprigs carvedin medium relief.H: 2 3/4 in.$300-500
574Chinese Sino-Tibetan silver andstone mounted snuff bottle19th centuryOval baluster form, with radiatingbands of coral and turquoise withinbeaded edge, over oval foot.H: 3 1/4 in.$500-800
575Chinese white jade snuff bottle18th/19th centuryOval baluster form, well carvedpanels showing rams and egrets inreverse, oval foot.H: 2 1/4 in.$600-1,000
576Chinese gilt metal mountedcloisonne snuff bottle19th centuryBaluster form, gilt metal mountedmask and rings to shoulder, wellenameled horse to light blue groundto body, coral or glass stopper.H: 3 in.$1,000-1,500
577Chinese white stone snuff bottledaoguang seal markFlattened ovoid body carved withmask handles; stone of milky hue.H: 2 1/4 in.$500-800
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578Japanese mother of pearl inlaidboxwood boxTwo conforming parts, carved toshow twin sparrows in flight.D: 4 in.$300-500
579Fine Japanese carved elephantivory brush potsigned meizan, 19th centuryConvex cylindrical form, carved toshow flat cover surmounted bydragons over scrolling sea, raised onconforming feet.H: 10 in.provenance:Property of a lady$5,000-10,000
580Japanese carved elephant ivorymouse modellate 19th centuryRecumbant mouse with insert eyesover wood base.Ivory L: 2 1/2 in.$400-500
581Two Japanese elephant ivoryokimonoOne tall Beijin, toegther with afisherman.Tallest 8 in.$800-1,200
582Large Japanese elephant ivoryokimonoRooster form, heavy single sectioncarving.H: 6 in.$600-800
583Japanese elephant ivory andshibayama okimono of a beautyDepicting a geisha with parasolbeing bothered by a small dog.H: 8 3/4 in.$400-600
584Two Japanese smoking pipesmeiji periodSmaller “kiseru”consists of twoetched and inlaid metal sectionsjoined by a bamboo shaft; largerpiece mostly of bamboo with abrass bowl (2).L: 13 1/2 in.; 7 1/2 in.$300-500
585Japanese cast bronze figureearly 20th centuryDepicting a young female sowerdressed in traditional peasant garband standing on a rocky base;mounted on wooden base andconverted to a lamp.H: 2 ft. 4 in.$600-800
586Japanese silver and mixed metalletter openerThe scabbard inlaid with copper‘petals’ with a wide reeded band tothe end; the blade mounted in a rayskin and silver flower mountedhandle.L: 8 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
587Twenty-seven Japanese mixed-metal kozuka19th/20th centuryRepresenting a variety of styles,motifs and materials; six signedpieces; together with a copper tsubaengraved with image of the seadragon Ryujin.Avg L: 3 3/4 in.$2,500-4,000
587AJapanese bronze Fu Lion formcenserBrown patina, typical form standingin side profile.L: 11 in.$400-600
588Fine and large Japanese cloisonnevaselate 19th centuryOf tapering baluster form, coppermounts good silver wire over blueground worked to show iris andfoliate blossoms.H: 12 1/2 in.$2,500-3,000
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589Japanese cloisonne pouring vessel,attributed to Namikawa19th/20th centuryGraceful boat-like vessel with squarehandle and slight tripod feetdecorated in vivid enamel to depictdragons and phoenix above cantedshoulder and chrysanthemumsbelow.L: 7 in.$3,000-5,000
590Japanese gilt bronze incense holder19th centuryParcel gilt bronze rectangular vesseldecorated with floral panels andmounted to platform base.H: 3 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
591Japanese gilt bronze incense holder19th centuryParcel gilt bronze ovoid vesseldecorated with floral panels to lobedbody and mounted to circularplatform base.H: 3 1/2 in.$1,000-1,500
592Japanese earthenware satsuma bowl, signedKaizangilt signatureConical form, oval figural cartouches to the interiorand outer wall among a profusion of foliate sprigs.D: 5 1/4 in.$5,000-8,000
593Japanese earthenware satsuma plate, signedKinkozangilt signatureSlightly shaped circular form, central figuralcartouche flanked by profusion of mums and peony.D: 7 1/2 in.$2,500-3,000
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594Large Japanese Kutani porcelainKannonTall standing form, enameled varioustones, wood stand.Porcelain H: 23 in.$300-500
595Japanese Satsuma vase19th/20th centuryLarge vase of ovoid form with flaredrim; vividly decorated in Satsumapalette and depicting rakan andimperial, possibly celestial, figures.H: 1 ft. 6 in.$300-500
596Japanese Earthenware satsumakoromarked, 19th centuryOpen domed cover over conformingcylindrical base, raised on small feet.D; 2 1/2 in.$300-400
597Large Japanese earthenwaresatsuma vaseimpressed marks,late 19th centuryBaluster form, molded and enamledpaneled body showing figurallandscapes.H: 15 in.$500-800
598Large Japanese Kutani porcleianchargerlate 19th centurySlightly rounded form, showingfigural interior.D: 15 in.$500-800
599Graduating set of three JapaneseImari porcelain plateslate 19th centuryAll of slightly convex form, typicalimari palette.largest D: 12 in .$400-600
600Two Japanese imari porcelainchargers19th centuryOne of foliate rim together with acircular charge, typical imari palette.D: 14 in.$400-600
601Japanese Kutani porcelain bowl19th centuryDeep U shape, iron red and giltdecoration showing song birds.H: 5 1/2 D: 12 in.$300-500
602Japanese earthenware satsumavase, EizanmarkedBottle-form vase supports fouradditional cylindrical necks fromrounded shoulder; decorated intypical palette with gosu blue todepict man and mythical beastsamong more decorative elements.H: 5 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$1,000-1,500
603Japanese earthenware satsumaimperial vase, Eizanenameled markTapering, square-form neck with tworectangular handles surmountsfooted, clover-form rounded base;gosu blue, gilt and polychromedecoration depicts floral patternsand motifs throughout.H: 6 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$1,000-1,500
604Japanese earthenware satsumatwo-part double gourd censer,DozanmarkedThe globular base with tripod feet,gilt-painted lion handles and kidney-shaped hole supports jar with ringhandles and pierced lid; alldecorated with gilt and polychromeenamel butterfly and mille fleurpattern.H: 5 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$1,000-1,500
605Five pieces of Japanese Kutaniware pottery19th/early 20th centuryComprising a large double-gourdvase, an ovoid vase with appliedhandles, a brush and/or wrist restand two globular vases with smalleverted rims; all pieces well-decorated in typical kutani redpalette.H of largest: 9 1/2 in.provenance:Property of a New York gentleman$1,000-1,500
606Japanese molded and glazedearthenware jardiniereHexagonal form, molded foliatesprigs, green ground.H: 12 D: 12 inprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$500-800
607Pair of Indian reverse paintings onglass19th centuryBoth depicting mounted malefigures, one dressed in white robesand holding a scepter, the other insimpler clothing; with paintedinscriptions; framed.H: 23 1/2 in. W: 18 in.$2,000-3,000
608Three Korean monochrome potteryvesselschoson dynasty and possiblyearlierAll of pear form, everted rims overwide bodys, salty foot rims.Tallest H: 8 1/2 in.$400-500
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610Korean gold leaf and color paintingon paper18th/19th centuryDepicting a divine elderly figureseated on a platform thronesurrounded by acolytes and celestialclouds; framed and glazed.H: 32 in. W: 22 in.$400-600
611Fine Thai gilt metal standingBuddhalate 19th centuryFlame finial over compassionateexpression, over a throne.H: 28 in.provenance:Property of a Florida lady$1,500-2,000
612Thai gilt bronze Buddhist figure19th centuryThe ornate standing figuredemonstrates abhayaprada mudrawith both hands; supported by astepped, single lotus platform.H: 38 in.$800-1,000
613Khmer carved stone torsoLight brown buff stone, customstand.Torso H: 11 L: 12 in.provenance:Property of a Philadelphia lady$1,500-2,000
614Unusual Tibetan skull, white metaland turquoise mounted vesselearly 20th centuryL: 7 in.$150-250
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609Large Korean blue and whiteporcelain vase18th centuryOf maebyong form; boldlydecorated with image of twocelestial dragons among clouds andflaming pearls.H: 18 1/4 in.$3,000-5,000
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Purchase removal, shipping andoffsite storage information
VG Packaging LLCContact: Gordon G Murray II12 Salem RoadSchwenksville, PA 19473Tel: 484-552-8741Fax: [email protected]
UPS StoreContact: John Bohach51 North 3rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106Tel: 215.629.4990Fax: 215.629.4992Email: [email protected]
Mr. C’sContact: Charles CohenTel: 267.977.9567Email: [email protected]
Cadogan Tate Fine ArtCadogan House, 41-20 39th StreetSunnyside, New York 11104Tel: 718.706.7999Fax: 718.707.2847Email: [email protected]
Craters & Freighters4110 Butler Pike, Suite A-101APlymouth Meeting, PA 19462Tel: 610.397.0488Tel: 866.397.0488Fax: 610.397.0878Email: [email protected].
Mastrocco Jr. Moving & StorageContact: Roseanne1060 Louis DriveWarminster, PA 18991Tel: 215.491.0346Fax: 215.444.9327Email: [email protected]
Aiston Fine Art ServiceP.O. Box 3434Grand Central StationNew York, NY 10163Tel: 212.715.0629Fax: 718.361.8569Email: [email protected]
Atelier Art Services103 East Sharpnack StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19144215.842.3500
To ensure the safety of your lot(s) Freeman’s requests payment in full and removal of property within 10 business days of the sale date. Collection hours areMonday - Friday, 9:30 - 4:30pm. For larger items, please email [email protected] to schedule a loading dock appointment. For purchaserelease to persons not listed on your invoice, 3rd party authorization is required. Please mail or fax, 215.599.2240, a signed letter stating sale, lot, successfulbidder and name of 3rd party collecting property. Freeman’s does not handle packing or shipping. The shippers listed below have worked with Freeman’sclients in the past and will be happy to provide you with quotes for the packing and shipping of your property.
Mizzentop ETS1409 Beaver Valley PikeP.O. Box 196Refton, PA 17568Tel: 717.786.8809Fax: 717.786.2978Email: [email protected]
Old City MoversContact: John Ziemba1324 North 4th StreetPhiladelphia, PA [email protected]
The Packaging StoreContact: Duane Freed2333 West Main StreetLansdale, PA 19446Tel: 215.361.6940Fax: 215.361.6941Email: [email protected]
FURNITURE & LARGER ITEMS:For larger pieces where delivery time is not theprimary concern, we suggest getting your itemsfreighted:www.plyconvanlines.comwww.nwdelivery.comwww.freightquote.com.
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Asian Chronology
NEOLITHIC CULTURES
Cishan-Peiligang c. 6500-5000 BCCentral Yangshao c. 5000-3000 BCGansu Yangshao c. 3000-1500 BCHamadu c. 5000-3000 BCDaxi c. 5000-3000 BCMajlabang c. 5000-3500 BCDawenkou c. 4300-2500 BCSongze c. 4000-2500 BCHongshan c. 3800-2700 BCLlanzhu c. 3300-2250 BCLongshan c. 3000-1700 BCQijia c. 2250-1900 BC
EARLY DYNASTIES
Shang c. 1500-1050 BCWesternZhou 1010-771 BCEastern Zhou
Spring & Autumn 770-475 BCWarring States 475-221 BC
IMPERIAL CHINA
Qin 221-207 BCHan
Western Han 206 BC-AD 9Xin AD 9-25Eastern Han AD 25-220
Three KingdomsShu (Han) 221-253Wei 220-265Wu 222-280
Southern dynasties (Six Dynasties)Western Jin 253-316Eastern Jin 317-420Liu Song 420-479Southern Qi 479-502Liang 502-557Chen 557-589
Northern DynastiesNorthern Wei 380-535Eastern Wei 534-550Western Wdi 535-557Northern Qi 550-577Northern Zhou 557-581
IMPERIAL CHINA (continued)
Sui 589-618Tang 618-906Five Dynasties 907-960Liao 907-1125Song
Northern Song 960-1126Southern Song 1127-1279
Jin 1115-1234Yuan 1279-1368Ming
Hongwu 1368-1308Jianwen 1399-1402Jongle 1403-1424Hongxi 1425Xuande 1426-1435Zhengtong 1436-1449Jingtai 1450-1456Lianshun 1457-1464Chenghua 1465-1487Hongzhi 1488-1505Zhengde 1506-1521Jiajing 1522-1566Longqing 1567-1572Wanli 1573-1620Taichang 1620Tianqi 1621-1627Chonqzhen 1628-1644
QingShunzhi 1644-1661Kangxi 1662-1722Yongzheng 1723-1735Qianlong 1736-1795Jaiqing 1796-1820Daoguang 1821-1850Xianfeng 1851-1861Tongzhi 1862-1874Guangxu 1875-1908Xuantong 1909-1911
REPUBLICAN CHINA
Republic 1912-1949People’s Republic 1949-
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Fine Chinese export famille verte vase18th centuryH: 18, W: 9 in.$7,000-10,000
Auctionat Freeman’s:Tuesday October 5that 10am
Upcoming
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The Joseph S. Sorger Collection10/05/10
FREEMAN’S
1808 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: 215.563.9275
Fax: 215.563.8236
www.freemansauction.com
126 Garrett Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Telephone: 434.296.4096
Fax: 434.296.4011
www.freemanssouth.com
Inquiries:kate moletsdirect tel: [email protected]
Fine Artmaya o’donnell-shahdirect teloP [email protected]
Catalogue $35
Exhibitionsat 2003 Delancey Place,PhiladelphiaFriday October 1st 10am-4:30pmSaturday October 2nd andSunday October 3rd Noon-5pmMonday October 5th 10am-4:30pm
Exhibition admittance withcatalogue only
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Jean-Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902)PAIR OF NATIVE AMERICANS$15,000-20,000
Auction:Wednesday October 6thandThursday October 7that 10am both days
Upcoming
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English & Continental Furniture &Decorative Arts 10/06&07/10
FREEMAN’S
1808 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: 215.563.9275
Fax: 215.563.8236
www.freemansauction.com
126 Garrett Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Telephone: 434.296.4096
Fax: 434.296.4011
www.freemanssouth.com
Inquiries:robert waterhouse [email protected]
douglas girton [email protected]
ben fisher [email protected]
Catalogue $35
Exhibitions:
Friday October 1st andSaturday October 2nd10am to 4:30pm
Sunday October 3rdby appointment
Monday October 4th10am to 4:30pm
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Fine AntiquesWednesday, 29th September, 201033 Broughton Place, Edinburgh
Viewing times Sunday 26th September 2pm - 5pm Monday 27th September 10am - 5pmTuesday 28th September 10am - 5pm Morning of Sale
Enquiries Lee YoungTel: +44 (0)131 557 8844 E-mail: [email protected]
Illustrated catalogue £15 plus postage and packing
www.lyonandturnbull .com
The Murray Collection of Antiques and Works of Art will be offered as part of the September 29thFine Antiques sale; as well as a broad collection of Asian ceramics and works of art, this collectioncomprises British 18th century glass, ceramics, furniture and works of art. The sale will also includeselected contents from Hillesley House, Gloucestershire; the collection of Anthony Welling from Ripley inSurrey and selected contents from a French chateau.
CHINESE BRONZECENSORof flared form, delicatelycast and pierced handledand on three elephantshead feet, cast fourcharacter maker, thebody with gold splasheddetail
14cm high x 19cm deep
£800-£1,200
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September
9/03/10Pop Culture
9/12/10Fine & DecorativeAsian Arts
9/12/10Paintings & Prints
9/23/10Books,Manuscripts &Ephemera
October
10/5/10The Joseph SorgerCollection
10/6/10Fine English Furniture& Decorative Arts
10/7/10Fine ContinentalFurniture & DecorativeArts
November
11/7/10Modern & ContemporaryArt
11/20/10American Furniture,Decorative & Folk Art
11/21/10The 5th AnniversaryPennsylvania Sale
December
12/5/10Fine American &European Paintings& Sculpture
12/6/10Fine Jewelry &Watches
12/7/10Holiday Auction
Fall AuctionCalendar
Consignment Mondays 10am–1pm
Our Specialists will be available to accept propertyfor upcoming auctions (photographs acceptable forlarger items). For further information stop by reception,email [email protected] call us at 215-563-9275
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specialist departments
American Furniture, Decorative& Folk Artlynda a cainsamuel ≤ free≤an iiamy parenti
Asian Artsrobert waterhouserichard cervantes
English & ContinentalFurniture, Silver & Decorative Artsrobert waterhousedouglas girtonben fisher
Fine Jewelrysamuel ≤ free≤an iikate waterhouse
Fine Paintings & Sculpturealasdair nicholdavid weissmaya o’donnell-shahaimee pflieger
Fine Printsanne henrydavid weissaimee pfliegermaya o’donnell-shah
Modern & Contemporary Artanne henryalasdair nicholdavid weissaimee pflieger
Pop Culturesimeon lipmankati gegenheimer
Oriental Rugs & Tapestriesdavid weissrichard cervantes
Rare Books, Manuscripts,& Ephemeradavid j bloomjoe huenke
depart≤ents
Appraisalsanita heriotsa≤uel ≤ free≤an iijames e buckleydonald e walter
Appraisal Servicesandrea vainiuselton-john torreskate molets
≤useum Servicesthomas b. mccabe ivlynda a cain
Client Servicesmary maguire carrollkati gegenheimernatalie difeliciantoniojessica carterbethany mobbssusannah mcgovernmeghan styles jones
Operationshanna doughermarcell zomboribethany mobbsnathan norleydavid ededanegerald davistheo reinkealex hampshire
Financehanna dougherjeffrey miller
Business Development& ≤arketingtara theune davisthomas b. mccabe ivlily stonechristopher browne
Trusts & Estatessamuel t freeman iiithomas b. mccabe iv
Photographyelizabeth fieldelizabeth schultzthom clark
officers
chair≤ansamuel ≤ freeman ii
vice chair≤anmargaret d freeman
vice chair≤analasdair nichol
presidentpaul roberts
executive vice presidentsja≤es e buckleyhanna dougher
chief financial officereric a smith
vice presidentsdavid j bloomlynda a cainanne henryrobert waterhousedavid weiss
representativesdavid weissWashington, [email protected]: 202.412.8345
colin clarkeCharlottesville, [email protected]: 434.296.4096Fax: 434.296.4011
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Appraisal ServicesIncluding insurance, equitable distribuation,estate, charitable donation & inventory.Servicing private clients, museums, historicalsocieties & corporations.
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1Unless otherwise indicated, allProperty will be offered byFreeman’s as agent for theConsignor.
2Freeman’s reserves the right to varythe terms of sale and any suchvariance shall become part of theseConditions of Sale.
3Buyer acknowledges that it had theright to make a full inspection of allProperty prior to sale to determinethe condition, size, repair orrestoration of any Property.Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. Freeman’s is acting solely as anauction broker, and unless otherwisestated, does not own the Propertyoffered for sale and has made noindependent investigation of theProperty. Freeman’s makes nowarranty of title, merchantability orfitness for a particular purpose, orany other warranty orrepresentation regarding thedescription, genuineness,attribution, provenance or conditionto the Property of any kind or naturewith respect to the Property.
4Freeman’s in its sole and exclusivediscretion, reserves the right towithdraw any property, at any time,before the fall of the hammer.
5Unless otherwise announced by theauctioneer at the time of sale, allbids are per lot as numbered in theprinted catalogue. Freeman’sreserves the right to determine anyand all matters regarding the order,precedence or appropriateincrement of bids or the constitutionof lots.
6The highest bidder acknowledgedby the auctioneer shall be the buyer.The auctioneer has the right toreject any bid, to advance thebidding at his absolute discretionand in the event of any disputebetween bidders, the auctioneershall have the sole and finaldiscretion either to determine thesuccessful bidder or to re- offer andresell the article in dispute. If anydispute arises after sale, theFreeman’s sale record shall beconclusive in all respects.
7If the auctioneer determines thatany opening or later bid or anyadvance bid is not commensuratewith the value of the Propertyoffered, he may reject the same andwithdraw the Property from sale.
8Upon the fall of the hammer, title toany offered lot or article willimmediately pass to the highestbidder as determined in theexclusive discretion of theauctioneer, subject to compliance bythe buyer with these Conditions ofSale. Buyer thereupon assumes fullrisk and responsibility of theproperty sold, agrees to sign anyrequested confirmation of purchase,and agrees to pay the full price, plusBuyer’s Premium, therefore or suchpart, upon such terms as Freeman’smay require.
9No lot may be removed fromFreeman’s premises until the buyerhas paid in full the purchase pricetherefor including Buyer’s Premiumor has satisfied such terms thatFreeman’s, in its sole discretion,shall require. Subject to theforegoing, all Property shall be paidfor and removed by the buyer athis/her expense within ten (10)days of sale and, if not so removed,may be sold by Freeman’s, or sentby Freeman’s to a public warehouse,at the sole risk and charge of thebuyer(s), and Freeman’s mayprohibit the buyer fromparticipating, directly or indirectly,as a bidder or buyer in any futuresale or sales. In addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s bylaw, Freeman’s reserves the right toimpose a late charge of 1.5% permonth of the total purchase price onany balance remaining ten (10) daysafter the day of sale. If Property isnot removed by the buyer within ten(10) days, a handling charge of .1%of the total purchase price permonth from the tenth day after thesale until removal by the buyer shallbe payable to Freeman’s by thebuyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5%of the total purchase price permonth for any property not soremoved within 60 days after thesale. Freeman’s will not beresponsible for any loss, damage,theft, or otherwise responsible forany goods left in Freeman’spossession after ten (10) days. If theforegoing conditions or anyapplicable provisions of law are notcomplied with, in addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s andthe Consignor (including withoutlimitation the right to hold thebuyer(s) liable for the bid price)Freeman’s, at its option, may eithercancel the sale, retaining asliquidated damages all paymentsmade by the buyer(s), or resell theproperty. In such event, the buyer(s)shall remain liable for any deficiencyin the original purchase price and
will also be responsible for all costs,including warehousing, the expenseof the ultimate sale, and Freeman’scommission at its regular ratestogether with all related andincidental charges, including legalfees. Payment is a precondition toremoval. Payment shall be by cash,certified check or similar bank draft,or any other method approved byFreeman’s. Checks will not bedeemed to constitute payment untilcleared. Any exceptions must bemade upon Freeman’s writtenapproval of credit prior to sale. Inaddition, a defaulting buyer will bedeemed to have granted andassigned to Freeman’s, a continuingsecurity interest of first priority inany property or money of, or owingto such buyer in Freeman’spossession, and Freeman’s mayretain and apply such property ormoney as collateral security for theobligations due to due to Freeman’s.Freeman’s shall have all of the rightsaccorded a secured party under thePennsylvania Uniform CommercialCode.
10Unless the sale is advertised andannounced as “without reserve”,each lot is offered subject to areserve and Freeman’s mayimplement such reserves by biddingthrough its representatives on behalfof the Consignors. In certaininstances, the Consignor may payless than the standard commissionrate where Freeman’s or itsrepresentative is a successful bidderon behalf of the Consignor. Wherethe Consignor is indebted toFreeman’s, Freeman’s may have aninterest in the offered lots and theproceeds therefrom, other than thebroker’s Commissions, and all salesare subject to any such interest.
11No “buy” bids shall be accepted atany time for any purpose.
12Any pre-sale bids must besubmitted in writing to Freeman’sprior to commencement of the offerof the first lot of any sale. Freeman’scopy of any such bid shallconclusively be deemed to be thesole evidence of same, and whileFreeman’s accepts these bids for theconvenience of bidders not presentat the auction, Freeman’s shall notbe responsible for the failure toexecute, or, to execute properly, anypre-sale bid.
13A Buyer’s Premium will be added tothe successful bid price and ispayable by the buyer as part of thetotal purchase price. The Buyer’s
Premium shall be: 25% on the first$20,000 of the hammer price ofeach lot, 20% on the portion from$20,001 through $500,000, and12% on the portion of the hammerprice exceeding $500,000.
14Unless exempted by law from thepayment thereof, the buyer will berequired to pay any and all federalexcise tax and any state and/or localsales taxes, including wheredeliveries are to be made outsidethe state where a sale is conducted,which may be subject to acorresponding or compensating taxin another state.
15Freeman’s may, as a service to buyerarrange to have purchased propertyposted and shipped at the buyer’sexpense. Freeman’s is notresponsible for any acts oromissions in packing or shipping ofpurchased lots whether or not suchcarrier recommended by Freeman’s.Packing and handling of purchasedlots is at the responsibility of thebuyer and is at the entire risk of thebuyer.
16In no event shall any liability ofFreeman’s to the buyer exceed thepurchase price actually paid.
17No claimed modification oramendment of this Agreement onthe part of any party shall bedeemed extant, enforceable orprovable unless it is in writing thathas been signed by the parties tothis Agreement. No course ofdealing and no delay or omission onthe part of Freeman’s in exercisingany right under this Agreement shalloperate as a waiver of such right orany other right and waiver on anyone or more occasions shall not beconstrued as a bar to or waiver ofany right or remedy of Freeman’s onany future occasion.
18These Conditions of Sale and thebuyer’s, the Consignor’s andFreeman’s rights under theseConditions of Sale shall be governedby, construed and enforced inaccordance with the laws of theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania andConsignor and Buyer agree to theexclusive jurisdiction of thePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Court ofCommon Pleas and the UnitedStates District Court for the EasternDistrict of Pennsylvania.
Terms & Conditionsall property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman & co,(“freeman’s”) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forthbelow which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions onwhich all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether presentin person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyeragrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
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www.freemansauction.com Samuel T Freeman & Co. 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.563.8236