SH099 - Traditional Furniture, Paintings, and Asian Art
auction
Shapiro Gallery, 162 Queen St, Woollahra, SydneyFour Chinese Carved Seals
20th Centuryblack agate with dragons and three yellow hued stones, cracks and chips on the stone , one with the design of a dragon, crack through stone (4)
- Measurements:
- length 9cm height 8cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $1,080 Incl BP
Three Archaic Jade Pieces
19th/20th Centurytogether with carved brown and green jade toggle in brown mottled hues, in the form of a crab, a white jade hair pin, a belt buckle, a bi disc carved with a dragon, together with a cylindrical toggle with a cord (5)
- Measurements:
- length 4-8cm,
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $360 Incl BP
Chinese Soapstone Mountain Carving
19th/20th Centurythe yellow stone finely detailed through the natural skin of the stone with figures in a mountainous river scene, on fitted wood stand
- EStimate $400 - $600
Chinese Jadeite Mountain Carving
20th Centurydeeply cut with a scene of a lion-dog and dragon, the reverse with bamboo detail
- Measurements:
- height 13cm length 18cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
Two Chinese White Jade Carvings
19th/20th Centurythe oval shaped pebble is carved and pierced with a squirrel amongst grapes and leaves on a huanghuali stand of the same design together with two mandarin ducks swimming, on wood stands (2)
- Measurements:
- length 6.5cm
- EStimate $700 - $1,000
- sold $3,840 Incl BP
A Chinese Soapstone Carving
19th /20th Centurythe rectangular plaque with a flowering sprig issuing from rocks with a bird feeding on the nectar on contrasting fitted stone stand
- Measurements:
- height 21.5cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $144 Incl BP
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Landscape
19th /20th Centurythe village by the lake in mountainous terrain on contrasting fitted stone stand
- Measurements:
- length 16cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $1,680 Incl BP
Chinese Bamboo Root Carving
19th/20th Centuryof an ox and calf with a boy perched on top, together with a pair of lidded cloisonne stemmed cups, damage and enamel losses (3)
- Measurements:
- height 22cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $192 Incl BP
Two Chinese Hardstone Vessels Together with An Amethyst Figure
Qing Dynastyof the Queen Mother of the West riding on a dragon, the cylindrical shaped pale green and black jade brush pot together with a two handled cup, the rounded sides resting on a foot rim between stylised dragon handles (3)
- Measurements:
- height 9.5cm, diameter6cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $720 Incl BP
Chinese Stone Carving of a Sage
beside a tiger, the finely carved and polished stone on a wood stand
- Measurements:
- length 8.5cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $720 Incl BP
Two Celadon Jade Carved Pieces
one a recumbent lion with tail twirling the other a carved and pierced rectangular plaque with symbols of longevity the deer, lingzhi and crane (2)
- Measurements:
- length 7cm, 6.5cm X 5cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $360 Incl BP
Chinese Carved Agate Figure
20th Centurythe mottled yellow boulder carved with a sage reading a scroll and stroking a ferocious animal sitting him, on a wood stand
- Measurements:
- height 17.5cm
- EStimate $100 - $200
- sold $360 Incl BP
Chinese Carved Agate Figure of a Buddha
20th Centurythe purple and beige mottled boulder carved with a happy laughing Buddha scaring the children with a bat in his hand, on a wood stand
- Measurements:
- length 24cm
- EStimate $100 - $200
- sold $144 Incl BP
Three Chinese Flat Jade Bi Discs
the polished smooth rings vary from dark green to black
- Measurements:
- diameter1.5-3.5cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
Three Chinese Porcelain Vases with Double Lion Dog Handles
19th/20th Centurythe baluster shape with a flared mouth, celadon glaze body with overglaze blue and white decoration of figures and auspicious symbols on each, one with a star crack on base (3)
- Measurements:
- height 43cm-45cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $660 Incl BP
Two Chinese Archaic Jade Carved Pieces
Opaque Green Striationssmooth flat jadeite Bi Disc with central hole and two small holes on the almost straight sides, the smooth carved rectangular piece has a central hole (2)
- Measurements:
- diameter6cm length 8.5cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Chinese Carved Wood Ruyi Sceptre
Qing Dynasty 19th Centurycarved all over with auspicious symbols – pairs of gold fish, bats, lingzhi and stylized clouds
- Measurements:
- length 50cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $120 Incl BP
Chinese Hardwood and Jade Ruyi Sceptre
19th/20th Centurythe ruyi sceptre is inset with three oval grey jade plaques carved with figures in a garden setting. Restoration to the shaft and minor chips to jade
- Measurements:
- 57cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,500
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Chinese Hardwood and Jade Ruyi Sceptre
19th/20th Centurythe ruyi is inset with celadon jade lingzhi-shaped plaque carved with a child at play under a pine tree, the shaft inlaid with fine silver wire with characters.
- Measurements:
- length 28cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $5,040 Incl BP
Two Japanese Lacquer Four Case Inro with Gold Ground
Meiji Period 1868-1912one with a playful lion dog leaping above waves carved in relief with an ivory netsuke in the form of an elephant, (rubbing to lacquer) the second a three case in polychrome lacquer with plovers flying toward a pine tree above a rooftop (2)
- Measurements:
- height 7cm, 7cm
- EStimate $600 - $900
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Japanese Six Drawer Lacquer Inro
19th/20th Centurywith metal pulls, worked in gold tiramaki-e with a flower cart beside a brushwood fence accented with turquoise and blue leaves blowing in wind, the silk cord attached with the top acting as the ojime
- Measurements:
- height 7cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $4,560 Incl BP
Two Japanese Lacquer Inro
19th/20th Centurya four case in gilt with a design of a lake on front and reverse a remote lighthouse, the second in black lacquer with a garden on front and a waning crescent moon each with a hardstone ojime (2)
- Measurements:
- length 9cm, 5.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,160 Incl BP
Japanese Lacquer Inro with a Porcelain Manju Netsuke
19th/20th Centurythe four case deeply carved with a swirling pattern on front and reverse the second in bone with an octopus on the front and a rose quartz dragon head netsuke (2)
- Measurements:
- length 6.5cm, 5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $900 Incl BP
Pair of Japanese Lacquer Combs And Chinese Inlaid Lacquer Box
20th Centurytogether with a collection of miniature musical instruments, the box with a figure in a garden jade, soapstone and bone (9)
- Measurements:
- length 9.5cm
- EStimate $100 - $200
- sold $480 Incl BP
Japanese Lidded Lacquer Box
20th Centurythe raised gilt lacquer in hues of gold with a pair of mandarin ducks swimming in water weed on the lid, stylized pine tree on a gnarled branches around the edge
- Measurements:
- length 14cm width 11cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $2,040 Incl BP
Japanese Pottery Tea Set
comprising tea pot with five cups in a fitted wooden box, each with impressed stamp to base (6)
- Measurements:
- teapot height 9.5cm
- EStimate $100 - $200
Japanese Satsuma Tea Pot
20th Centurywith a short curved spout , decorated on front and rear with irises and butterflies, a reserve with two character signature in gilt
- Measurements:
- height 13 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $456 Incl BP
Japanese Porcelain Fukagawa Jar
20th Centurywith a band around the centre in the imari palette, stress crack on the shoulder and minor fritting to foot
- Measurements:
- height 11 cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
Japanese Satsuma Gosu Blue Vase
19th/20th Centurythe fine crackle glazed body painted with winter scenes, cartouche on front with mandarin ducks the reverse with a cabin by a remote lake, a base with a Kinkozan signature in gilt
- Measurements:
- height 12.5 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Hexagonal Imari Vase
20th Century- Measurements:
- height 44cm, diameter26cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $300 Incl BP
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases
20th Centurythe pheasants mirrored on front and reverse wandering in a lush garden under the autumnal trees, gilt and lacquer two character seal to base (2)
- Measurements:
- height 18 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $600 Incl BP
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Quatrefoil Vases
19th/20th Centurytapering form, painted panels with figures in a landscape, on a blue ground with gilt decoration, Kinkozan signature to base (2)
- Measurements:
- height 37cm width 17cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $2,500
Japanese Satsuma Koro and Cover
Meiji Period 1868-1912the pierced cover with a shi-shi dog finial, the squat form on three low feet painted with a cartouche of figures on the front and rear, gilt signature to base
- Measurements:
- height 12 cm diameter12 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $540 Incl BP
Two Japanese Inlaid Bronze Vases
19th/20th Centuryeach decorated with bamboo in silver, one signed together with another Indian bulbous squat vase with cartouches of deities (3)
- Measurements:
- height 7cm -18cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $144 Incl BP
Japanese Collection of Woodblock Prints and Books
20th Centuryrelated to the floating world, hard and soft cover folios, approximately 15 books and over 100 prints
- Measurements:
- Oban and Chuban
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
Japanese Shibayyama Ivory Vase Supported on a Gilt Lacquer Stand
Meiji Period 1868-1912following the contour of the tusk the continuous scene of cranes in the air and resting by a river with flowering grasses in gold and coloured lacquer, inlaid with coral and mother of pearl. Some small losses.
- Measurements:
- height 33cm diameter12.5cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
- sold $14,400 Incl BP
Japanese Presentation Ivory Sword
19th/20th Centurythe hollowed tusk carved in segments with figures and outdoor scenes interspersed with floral scrolls covering the entire surface
- Measurements:
- length 59cm
- EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
- sold $7,920 Incl BP
Pair of Carved Ivory Half Tusks Supported on Carved Huanghuali Stands
19th/20th Centurythe narrative of getting to the pagoda perched at the top of the mountain all in fine detail with animals, people and architecture all encased in a carved coco de mer like walls on the reverse (2)
- Measurements:
- height 27cm, 28cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
- sold $5,040 Incl BP
Ten Indian Miniature Erotic Paintings on Ivory
20th Centuryeach with a scene of a bejewelled couple copulating on a Persian carpet (10)
- Measurements:
- 5cm square
- EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
Chinese Ivory Brush Pot
19th/20th Centurythe front carved and painted with three figures sitting under a willow tree the reverse with a poem, signed with two red seals
- Measurements:
- height 11cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Ivory Plaque Carved on the Contour of the Tusk
Cultural Revolution 1966-1976depicting six young enthusiastic workers with their baskets full after digging and harvesting their crop under the shade of a pine tree
- Measurements:
- height 16cm width 12cm
- EStimate $900 - $1,200
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Ivory Carving Of A Young Boy
Cultural Revolution 1966-1976his smiling face under a peaked cap walking with scythe in hand and a basket full of corn hanging over his right shoulder, on a lacquered blackwood stand
- Measurements:
- height 15cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,640 Incl BP
Ivory Carving Of A Young Girl
Cultural Revolution 1966-1976her tight fitting jacket clasped to the right, posing with confidence, her hair pulled back in pigtails, a book in one hand and a scroll held high in the other, two character signature on back of leg, on a huanghuali stand
- Measurements:
- height 14cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,280 Incl BP
Two Chinese Carved Ivory Figures
19th/20th Centurya figure of Li Tieguai one of the immortals, leaning on his crutch the other a robed figure holding a ruyi sceptre standing beside a crane (2)
- Measurements:
- height 18cm, 14.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,040 Incl BP
Three Conjoined African Ivory Figures
19th/20th Centurytwo of the figures seated, one with a snake across his lap, the other standing with his hand holding his heart, each with different hat and necklace
- Measurements:
- height 7cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
Two Chinese Ivory Plaques on Fitted Stands
19th/20th Centurythe front carved and inked with a scene of stylized rocks, mountains by a lake, on the reverse, poetry deeply carved, written in two different scripts (4)
- Measurements:
- height 21cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $2,520 Incl BP
Two Chinese Carved Ivory Figures, Liu Haichan on a Toad
20th Centurythe three legged toad with a coin in his mouth open ready to spit it out, on fitted stand, break to foot of toad and figure, the other of a lady with an attendant (2)
- Measurements:
- height 7cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Seven Chinese Natural Coral Figures
20th Centuryeach figure carved in detail, from Chinese mythology
- Measurements:
- height 3cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Two Chinese Scroll Paintings, Scholars Rock And A Figure Holding a Rat
half stooped the Sage-like person with long flowing robes, ink on paper with two lines of calligraphy and a red seal mark, coloured ink, a red moon, signed and a red seal, water stains, creases, tears and a lot of general wear to both (2)
- Measurements:
- length 190cm
- EStimate $700 - $1,000
Framed Wall Mirror with Chinese Panel
20th Centurydepicting a village scene carved in relief, gilt and red lacquer
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $360 Incl BP
Chinese Elm Armchair
20th Centurya shaped back splat with a carved stylized character beneath a rounded low back
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Pair Of Chinese Carved Elmwood, Jumu Windows
Qing Dynasty 19th Centuryeach window divided into three sections framed with moulded and beaded rims, the central panel with open fretwork of a lake with leaves unfurling and flowering lotus, the deep and shallow carving is continued across both windows (2)
- Measurements:
- height 163cm, width 45cm
- EStimate $900 - $1,200
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Pair of Chinese Folding Horseshoe Back Armchairs
20th Centurywith shaped back-splat, brass mounting to the arms and foot rest, carved dragon motifs and woven jute seat, this style of chair was designated a seat of honour during the Ming dynasty (2)
- Measurements:
- height 94cm width 60cm depth 55cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
Chinoiserie Decorated Black Lacquer Chest on Low Legs
19th Centurywith gilt carved and painted decoration of flowers, butterflies and teapots, brass handles and hinges, interior lined with gold painted embossed wallpaper
- Measurements:
- height 60cm width 120 depth 59
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $2,040 Incl BP
Chinese Black Lacquer Table
Qing Dynasty 19th Centuryrectangular painting table with framed plank top above square section legs with double stretchers
- Measurements:
- height 74cm width 180cm depth 90cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
Round Bamboo Dining Table
20th Centurybamboo top in a chevron pattern, square formed black lacquered and inlaid legs
- Measurements:
- height 72cm diameter120cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Pair of Chinese Square Bamboo Side Tables
19th Centurythe black lacquer tops with an apron of Greek key fret and lower stretcher of three knotted bands of bamboo (2)
- Measurements:
- height 55cm 65cm square
- EStimate $2,500 - $3,500
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Chinese Wine Table
19th/20th Centurythe Ming style table with mountain graining on the floating panel top above plain apron and spandrels with a simple moulded and beaded scroll the square legs ending in splayed shaped feet
- Measurements:
- height 80cm Length106cm width 33cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
- sold $4,800 Incl BP
Rare Chinese Porcelain Drum Stool, Fahua
Ming Dynasty 17th Centuryremnants of turquoise and cobalt blue glaze, the hollow barrel-shaped stool, zuodun, with an incised pattern on a flat top, divided in three by applied lion masks, below a ring of raised bosses. Hairline crack, and wear with age
- Measurements:
- height 30cm diameter35cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
Pair of Chinese Yoke-back Armchairs
18th/19th Centurythe elegantly shaped crest rail above the S-shaped splat, the curved arm rails extending beyond the front above the hard mat seat, the whole supported on rounded legs with a foot rest stretcher, the wood of attractive colour and grain (2)
- Measurements:
- height 116 cm width 58 cm depth 46 cm
- EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
- sold $6,960 Incl BP
Pair of Chinese Horseshoe-back Armchairs
18th/19th Centurywith fine mountain grain, the sweeping crest rail terminating in outswept hooks above shaped spandrels, the curved backsplat carved with a figure standing under a tree in a reserve, the legs joined by stepped stretcher, the foot rest above a shaped apron
- Measurements:
- height 93 cm width 56 cm depth 45 cm
- EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
- sold $6,960 Incl BP
Chinese Bamboo and Lacquer Side Table
18th/19th Centurywith upturned ends, a double band of bamboo along the long, narrow single plank top is joined by rectangular legs extending from front to rear, the spotted bamboo carved with fan and circle motifs
- Measurements:
- height 92cm width 260cm depth 42cm
- EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
A Chinese Huanghuali Square Table
19/20th Centurywith exquisite grain and patina, two board flush floating panel top, with slightly rounded edge above the concave waist, a high hump stretcher, the square corner legs ending in horse hoof feet
- Measurements:
- height 86 cm 90.5 cm sq
- EStimate $15,000 - $25,000
- sold $66,000 Incl BP
Pair Of Chinese Hongmu Armchairs, Nanguanmaoyi, With Grand Proportions
19th Centurywith humpbacked toprail, supported on bent corner posts extending to the back legs, above a rectangular frame, the S-curved back splat with a panel, the curved armrest supported by square uprights and legs joined by continuous aprons and stepped stretcher
- Measurements:
- height 110cm depth 60cm width 46cm
- EStimate $15,000 - $20,000
Chinese Huanghuali Rectangular Table With Fine Grain
17th/18th Centurythe mellowed single plank top with exposed tenons covered in long-grain patches above a concave narrow band with waisted plain aprons and spandrels supported on recessed legs of rounded section joined by pairs of oval stretchers with a flat underside
- Measurements:
- height 83.5cm length 189.5cm depth 36.5cm
- EStimate $20,000 - $30,000
- sold $19,200 Incl BP
Three Chinese Enamelled Porcelain Snuff Bottles
19th/20th Centurythe flat pear-shaped bottle with geese on front and reverse in long grass, four character iron red mark to base, the squat bottle with snails and grasshoppers eating cabbage, the round bulbous bottle with two goats on front (3)
- Measurements:
- height 5cm-7.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $3,840 Incl BP
Three Famille Rose Porcelain Snuff Bottles including a Double Bottle
Jingdezhen Kilns, 18th/19th Centuryone of cylindrical form with figures in a garden, underglaze blue seal mark, one heart shape with flattened foot, painted with a pine tree issuing from a rock, underglaze blue Qianlong mark, one twin bottle with a lion dog and seated gentleman (3)
- Measurements:
- height 5.5cm-7.5cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $2,000
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Three Chinese Enamelled Porcelain Snuff Bottles
Qing Dynasty 18th/20th Centurythe well hollowed rectangular bottle with figures viewing birds in a cage, iron red mark to base, the round flat bottle painted with hundred boys pattern, Qianlong mark to base, the ovoid bottle with figures on front and reverse (3)
- Measurements:
- height 6cm-6.5cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $4,080 Incl BP
Chinese White Jade Buddha's Hand Citron Snuff Bottle
19th/20th Centurynaturalistically carved in the form of a finger citron, resting on its numerous curled fingers, carved with a leafy sprig at the shoulder
- Measurements:
- height 6.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Two Chinese Glass Snuff Bottles
19th Centurywell hollowed, one milky white with green overlay, the other yellow opaque glass, front carved with a horse, reverse carved with a parrot perched on rocky outcrop with mountain lion below (2)
- Measurements:
- height 6cm, 5.5cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $180 Incl BP
Rare Enamelled Blue-Ground Yixing Snuff Bottle
1800-1870hexagonal bottle enamelled with a magpie resting in the branches of a prunus tree with its head turned to gaze at its partner in flight, all on a deep blue ground, turquoise base, coral stopper with beitong spoon and collar
- Measurements:
- height 7cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Famille Rose Cylindrical Shaped Porcelain Bottle
19th/20th Centurydecorated with a continuous scene of a pine tree issuing from rocks by a lake
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $240 Incl BP
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Silver
Carved Qianlong mark to basewell hollowed with double lion mask handles to shoulders, phoenix chariot to front and reverse
- Measurements:
- height 5cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $1,440 Incl BP
Chinese Double-overlay Two-colour Glass Snuff Bottle
Qing Dynastyblue glass with white and black overlay in the form of a carved phoenix, together with a milky white glass snuff bottle with carved archaic bronzes in brown glass and tigers eye stopper (2)
- Measurements:
- height 8.5cm, 7cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $480 Incl BP
Four Porcelain Bottles with Iron Red Overglaze
19th/20th Centurya front facing dragon above a band of waves, one cylindrical shaped bottle with a dragon, scales and flames picked out in gilt, iron red seal mark to base, one bottle with playful lion dog, one tear drop shape with a dragon flying through the clouds (4)
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $840 Incl BP
Four Underglaze Blue and Copper Red Porcelain Bottles
Jingdezhen Kilns, 19th /20th Centuryone tapering form with horse and rider, one bulbous oval with several riding horseman, one meiping shape with floral decoration, and one with a female Daoist Immortal balancing on a barge assisted by three attendants (4)
- Measurements:
- height 6.5-7.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,400 Incl BP
Chinese Coconut Shell Snuff Bottle
Qing Dynastyround flattened form, carved with archaic script to front and reverse, signed and possibly dated, with rutilated crystal stopper, together with a white and brown coconut husk snuff bottle with square sides and turquoise stopper
- Measurements:
- height 6cm, 4cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $2,040 Incl BP
Four Cylindrical Shaped Porcelain Bottles
Qing Dynasty 18th/19th Centuryone crackle glaze with characters, one a scene in an elaborate garden with figures (rim frits), seal mark to base, one with figures seated at a table (small chip to base) four character mark to base, one with a gentleman balancing on a conch shell (4)
- Measurements:
- height 7.5-8.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $780 Incl BP
Two Chinese Jade Pebble Snuff Bottles
19th/20th Centuryboth well hollowed, one smooth, the other in the form of a melon with a bat and leafing vine (2)
- Measurements:
- height 5cm, 6cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Chinese Baltic Amber Snuff Bottle
19th/20th Centurywith double lion masks to shoulders and jade stopper, together with a gourd shaped realgar glass snuff bottle (2)
- Measurements:
- height 5.5cm, 6cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $4,080 Incl BP
Rare Chinese Ink Stone Snuff Bottle
19th/20th Centurycarved on side panels with fish scales, front and reverse with key fret design, glass stopper
- Measurements:
- height 6.5cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $1,080 Incl BP
Rare Round Mughal-Style Pierced Jade Snuff Bottle
19th Centurythe white jade and silver gilt bottle is inlaid with cabochon sapphires, rubies, jade and seed pearls, behind the carved and pierced faces is the silver bottle on an oval foot rim
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
- sold $2,400 Incl BP
Chinese Ruby Amber Snuff Bottle
19th/20th Centurythe tear drop shaped bottle carved with a hoofed and horned animal on front and reverse with stylized clouds and flames, matching amber stopper
- Measurements:
- height 9cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $480 Incl BP
Chinese Amber Snuff Bottle
19th/20th Centurya slender rectangular bottle with rounded shoulders and an oval foot rim, the front carved with child riding an elephant, the reverse smooth, jade stopper
- Measurements:
- height 6.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,800 Incl BP
Chinese White Jade Snuff Bottle
19th/20th Centurythe front carved with a flowering prunus tree, the reverse carved with four lines of poetry
- Measurements:
- height 6cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $480 Incl BP
Three Chinese Overlay Glass Snuff Bottles
19th/20th Centuryone with eight trigrams, one with lotus to front and reverse and one with carp and ducks, with chip and crack, together with a transparent blue bottle with small dragons and jade stopper (4)
- Measurements:
- height 5cm, 5.5cm, 7cm,
- EStimate $900 - $1,200
- sold $240 Incl BP
Three Enamelled Snuff Bottles
19th/20th Centuryone flattened oval bottle painted with an idyllic lake, the reverse with poem, one with flowers with in a gilt diaper, and one gourd shape with an all over pattern of fruiting tree with leaves on a peach colour ground, gilt seal mark to base (3)
- Measurements:
- height 5.5cm - 7.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $14,400 Incl BP
Two Jade Snuff Bottles with Hardstone Stoppers
19th/20th Centurya white and russet jade bottle of irregular form with a smooth, flat back, the other bottle with apple green striations, the narrow sides carved with dragon heads holding ring handles (2)
- Measurements:
- height 6cm-6.5cm
- EStimate $700 - $1,000
- sold $1,080 Incl BP
Two Mongolian Bottles Inlaid with Coral
19th/20th Centurythe finely worked silver and gilt bottle with a central roundel with a large coral bead framed with a pair of confronting dragons picked out in gilt, the second bottle of amber glass with a metal collar inlaid with coral and turquoise (2)
- Measurements:
- height 7cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,080 Incl BP
Pair of Chinese Yellow Translucent Peking Glass Plates
Qing Dynasty 19th/20th Centurythe shallow rounded sides are flared and flattened at the rim supported by a broad flat foot and recessed base (2)
- Measurements:
- diameter19.5cm
- EStimate $900 - $1,200
Four Chinese Blue and White Lidded Porcelain Jars
Qing Dynastyeach decorated in underglaze blue with a stylized double happiness character and continuous sweet pea vine, star crack to one lid and general frits with wear (4)
- Measurements:
- height 19cm-26cm diameter17cm-25cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $600 Incl BP
Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Gourd Shaped Vase
intricately hand painted with dense floral scrolling between repeat lappet and key fret borders, Qianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to base
- Measurements:
- height 18cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $780 Incl BP
Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Gourd Shaped Vase
19th/20th Centurythe lower half painted with a complex miniature design of stylised floral chains, bearing Qianlong six character seal mark to base
- Measurements:
- height 32cm
- EStimate $1,800 - $2,200
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Handle Baluster Vase
painted with two five clawed dragons in cloud forms above waves, with a Qianlong six character seal mark to base
- Measurements:
- height 25cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,000
Chinese Underglaze Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vase
20th Century Jingdezhen Kilnsthe vase divided into six sections by a frame of stylized flowers and scrolling vines, each section painted with floral sprays mirrored on the shoulders and neck. Firing crack on sections of the short neck
- Measurements:
- height 76cm diameter56cm
- EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
Chinese Cylindrical Shaped Blue and White Covered Jar
19th/20th Centurydecorated with a complex 15th century derived geometric design enclosing tiny floral and wave form motifs, Qianlong six character seal mark to base
- Measurements:
- height 32cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
Large Chinese Porcelain Meiping Shaped Vase
19th/20th Centurydecorated in polychrome enamels on front and rear with figures in battle robes within a foliate shaped cartouche, on a ground of underglaze blue of chrysanthemums joined by a continuous vine, Xianfeng six character marks to base
- Measurements:
- height 43cm
- EStimate $1,800 - $2,200
- sold $1,680 Incl BP