Asian Arts 9/14/09

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fine & decorative asian arts

Fine & Decorative Asian Arts 09/14/09



Fine & Decorative Asian Art 09/14/09

Auction Monday September 14th at 10am Sale 1346 Exhibitions: Friday September 11th 10am–4:30pm Saturday September 12th & Sunday September 13th 12pm–5pm Inquiries: robert waterhouse 267.414.1226 rwaterhouse@freemansauction.com rich cervantes 267.414.1219 rcervantes@freemansauction.com Bidding: bids department kati gegenheimer 267.414.1208 Fax 215.599.2240 kgegenheimer@freemansauction.com Catalogue $30 Inside Front Cover: Lot 437 Inside Back Cover: Lots 581 & 582

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1 CHIANG TING HSI chinese (1669-1732) BIRDS AND FLOWERS Hanging scroll, Sung style, wash and ink on silk H: 53 provenance: Private Collection, NJ $3,000-5,000 2 YUN SHO LI PING chinese, 17th century LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, wash and ink on silk H: 5 foot 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $2,000-3,000

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3 ANONYMOUS chinese, signed and dated late 17th century LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, on silk insert panel of script and seals H: 40 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $2,000-3,000

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4 ANONYMOUS 17th century SCHOLAR FISHING Hanging scroll, wash and ink on silk, spurious Qianlong seal H: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $3,000-4,000

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5 ANONYMOUS, DAOIST SCHOOL 17th century DAOIST IMMORTAL AND ATTENDANTS Hanging scroll, color and ink on silk image H: 54 in. $8,000-12,000

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6 PIEN JIN TSEN chinese, 18th century FALCON IN WINTER Hanging scroll, wash and ink on silk H: 40 in provenance: Private Collection, NJ $1,500-2,000

7 LIU CHI chinese, qing dynasty BIRDS AND DUCKS Hanging scroll, wash and ink H: 50 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $1,000-1,500

8 CHINESE SCHOOL chinese SAMPAN IN RIVERSCAPE Hanging scroll, ink on paper H: 27 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $1,000-2,000


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10 9 AFTER EMPEROR QIANLONG chinese, 19th century HORSES Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper H: 25 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $2,000-3,000 10 TSO TZU YANG chinese, 1850 SPRING OUTING IN LANDSCAPE Hanging scroll, wash and ink H: 50 in. provenance: Private Collection, NJ $3,000-5,000

11 ANONYMOUS chinese, 17/18th century SCHOLAR AND FEMALE ATTENDANT Tall rectangular panel, wash and ink on silk, wood frame H: 6 foot 8 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $800-1,200 12 KUA YEN CHIN (FANG SHAN TAO ZEN) chinese, dated 1845 LANDSCAPE Three panel handscroll, wash and ink on paper, Sung style, hanging scroll Landscape image L: 24 in provenance: Private Collection, NJ $3,000-5,000

13 13 CHINESE SCHOOL qing dynasty BEAUTIES RELEASING BUTTERFLIES Hanging scroll, ink and color wash on silk image H: 62 in. $2,000-3,000 14 UNKNOWN-CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 19th century ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Color wash and ink on silk, depicting male and female busts, glazed and framed H: 31 in. $300-500

15 CHINESE SCHOOL qing dynasty VARIOUS SUBJECTS Wash and ink on paper and wash, glazed and framed Approx H: 18 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $800-1,200 16 ANONYMOUS chinese, 19th century ANCESTOR PORTAIT Wash and ink on paper, glazed and framed $500-800


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17 ANONYMOUS chinese, 19th century ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Wash and ink on paper, framed and glazed $500-800 18 UNKNOWN CHINESE SCHOOL 19th century ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Of color wash and ink on paper, depicting three Imperial figures, glazed and framed H: 60 in. $380-500

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19 ANONYMOUS chinese, 19th century CELESTIAL PROCESSION Hand scroll fragment, wash and ink on paper L: 45 in. Framed and glazed provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-800

21 CANTON SCHOOL chinese, 19th century THE PIPE MAKER Watercolor and ink on plinth paper, glazed and framed Image H: 12 In. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600

20 NINE CHINESE PITH PAINTINGS qing dynasty VARIOUS SUBJECTS Depicting figural interior and exterior scenes of traditional, period activities; framed and glazed (9) 8.5 in. x 13.5 in. $800-1,000

22 ANONYMOUS chinese, qing dynasty COURT PRESENTATION Wash and ink on silk H: 5 foot 7 in. framed and glazed provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $600-800

23 ANONYMOUS chinese, qing dynasty PAVILION LANDSCAPE Wash and ink on silk H: 4 foot framed and glazed provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $800-1,200 24 ANONYMOUS-CHINESE SCHOOL chinese, 19th century FOLIATE STUDIES Two hanging scrolls, watercolor on champagne silk H: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600


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25 WU YI PU chinese, 1946 LANDSCAPE AND WATERFALL Hanging scroll, wash and ink on pape H: 26 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $800-1,200

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26 AFTER QI BAISHI chinese, 20th century MORNING GLORIES AND DRAGONFLY Wash and ink on paper, Hanging scroll H: 35 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600 27 AFTER QI BAISHI chinese, 20th century PERSIMMON AND GRASSHOPPER Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper H: 37 provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-600

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28 AFTER QI BAISHI chinese, 20th century LYCHEE AND GRASSHOPPER Wash and ink on paper, hanging scroll H: 27 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800 29 AFTER QI BAISHI chinese, 20th century BASKET WITH DRAGONFLY Wash and ink on paper, hanging scroll H: 31 In. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800

30 ATTRIBUTED TO QI BAISHI 20th century VASE WITH CRICKETS Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper H: 41 in. $2,000-3,000


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31 ATTRIBUTED TO XU BEIHONG chinese, dated 1937 LI RIVER IN THE SPRING RAIN Hanging scroll, wash on paper provenance: Private Collection, Pa. $3,000-5,000

32 HUANG JUNBI chinese (1899-1991) SPIKED MOUNTAIN AND WATERFALL Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper H: 36 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton inscribed verso, ‘From K. S. Yang for Con. Ennis, 23, Sept. 1949’ $3,000-5,000

34 33 CHN BAU ZHEN chinese, 1854 CALLIGRAPHY Hanging scroll, gold flake, ink on paper H: 48 in. provenance: Acquired directly from the Artist $2,000-3,000

34 YUAN FAN chinese, 20th century MOUNTAINSCAPE Hanging scroll, wash and ink on paper, with seal Image H: 50 in, provenance: Property of a Princeton lady Acquired directly from the artist $5,000-8,000


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35 MAI MING chinese, 1968 THE BABY Oil on canvas H: 18 L: 24 in. signed and dated verso; with accompanied photograph provenance: Property from a private Florida Collection $2,500-3,500

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36 FOUR CHINESE WALL HANGINGS 20th century VARIOUS SUBJECTS Color and ink on silk laid down, framed H: 46 in. $300-400

36A ANONYMOUS qing dynasty ANCESTOR PORTRAIT Depicting couple in traditional Manchu garb with civil-officer rank badges; ink and tempera on paper; framed and glazed. H: 53.5 in. W: 39.5 in. $800-1,200

37 FOUR CHINESE WALL HANGINGS chinese, 20th century BEAUTIES Wall hangings, color and ink on paper, laid down H: 35 in $400-500


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09/14/09 38 Pair of Chinese gilded and black lacquered chests qing dynasty Of square rectangular form, twin doors painted to show ‘antiques’ over painted cartouches. H: 33, W: 31 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $2,000-3,000

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39 Fine Chinese incised and gilded red dry-lacquer six panel screen jiaqing period Of six tall rectangular strutted panels, incised and gilded to show various figural landscapes. H: 6 ft. 6 in, panel L: 18 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $3,000-5,000

40 Pair of Chinese carved zitan panels 19th century Figural landscapes carved in medium relief, nanmu panel frame, removed from a cabinet. Total H: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $1,000-1,500

41 Chinese zitan carved panel qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, beveled edge, carved to show archaic antiques and beasts within beaded frame to either side. L: 20 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

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42 Good Pair of Chinese carved and gilded zitan panels qianlong period Both of tall rectangular form, carved in medium relief to show gilded figural landscape, Shou cartouche verso, possibly later gilding. H: 21 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,000-1,500


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09/14/09 43 Chinese carved zitan display cabinet qing dynasty Elaborately carved, compartmentalized cabinet carved in export-style floral motif with double-hump top and open back; with single locking compartment; wood of very dark tone. $8,000-10,000

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44 Pair of Anglo-Chinese zitan chairs 19th century Of foliate and floral-carved construction with openwork, upright back and seat rail, upholstered insert back panel and seat; on fluted, tapering columnar front legs terminating in casters and cabriole legs to rear. H: 41 in. $10,000-15,000

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09/14/09 45 Exceptional Chinese carved zitan and mixed-wood pedestal desk 19th century In three parts, the marble insert rectangular top is set with three drawers to the frieze, horn handles and carved in high relief to show Indian Lotus and scrolling leaves, over two pedestals fitted with a single long drawer and cupboard door, carved in high relief to show a profusion of foliate blossoms and scrolls to three sides, raised on straight joined legs, terminating in hoof feet. H: 37 provenance: Private Princeton N.J collection Acquired in San Francisco in 1910-20. $30,000-50,000


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09/14/09 46 Fine Chinese hardwood lute table early qing dynasty Of long rectangular form, ice plate edge, over straight legs. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $1,000-1,500 47 Pair of Chinese huanghuali wine tables qing dynasty Of petite proportions, rectangular top over slender rounded legs. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $4,000-6,000 48 Good pair of Chinese huanghuali and mixed-wood horseshoe chairs qing dyansty The arched back rest over carved vertical splat, square insert seat over beaded apron and straight rounded joined legs. $5,000-8,000

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49 Fine Chinese huanghuali low table late 17th century Twin plank ice plate edge, beaded and fluted waist with high humpback stretcher over deeply carved hoof feet. H: 15 in. W: 35 in. $15,000-20,000

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49A Large Chinese huanghuali and burlwood drum table late qing dynasty Of cylindrical circular form, circular burl-wood insert top framed by well grained crest planks, over beaded rim, shaped plain apron and quatrefoil rounded stretchers, over a matched shaped and circular base. H: 28 l: 26 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

49B Chinese huanghuali and mixed wood horseshoe chair Paneled and rounded horseshoe form back rest, carved vertical back rest, insert square seat, over straight legs. $2,000-3,000 50 Unusual Chinese carved wood box 17/18th century Of long rectangular form, plain plank top, edge carved in high relief to show coiled qilong, matched base, fitted with an insert interior divided into square divisions. H: 4 1/2 L: 17 in $600-800


51 Pair of Chinese hardwood recessed leg side tables 19th century The long rectangular top over rounded edge, raised on straight legs. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gnetleman $1,000-1,500

53 Chinese hardwood and marble side table Qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form with carved openwork skirts and straight beaded legs terminating in hoof feet; with inset marble top. H: 32 in. W: 16.5 D: 12.5 $500-800

52 Impressive Chinese painted hongmu recessed-leg side table late 18th century The rectangular top, set with shaped flanges over wide and high apron, carved to show various antiques, raised on straight joined legs. H: 46 L: 80 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $4,000-6,000

54 Chinese hardwood incense stand Of circular form, beaded apron over tapering inswept legs. H: 26 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $400-600

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55 Chinese hongmu round table 19th / 20th century Elaborately carved with extensive mother-of-pearl inlay; with round marble insert to top and supported by tripod legs terminating in claw feet. H 2 ft. 5 in. $2,500-3,500

56 Chinese hongmu and embroidery lantern and stand 19th century The shaped rectangular lantern surmounts a bracket hongmu stand. H: 5 foot $800-1,000

57 Large Chinese hongmu and pink marble center table late 19th century Circular marble insert top over baluster base, carved to show foliate sprigs. H: 31 D: 36 in. $1,000-1,500

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09/14/09 58 Pair of Chinese yumu and lacquered yoke back chairs qing dynasty Arched back rest, ‘antique’ carved vertical back rest, over square panel seat, raised on straight legs. H: 45 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $500-800 59 Chinese lacquer and giltwood sedan chair late Qing dynasty Elaborately-carved four-panel cabin rests on pallet base with iron rings to secure now-missing passenger seat; cabin surmounted by pagoda top. H: 7 ft. 5 in. $800-1,200 60 Chinese wood document box 20th century Of typical, shallow form with traditional brass clasp. L: 13 in. W: 6 in. H: 3 in. $200-400 61 Chinese carved hardwood document box Stained hardwood lid elaborately carved to depict dragons flying through cloudy ether. L: 12 in. W: 7 in. H: 3 in. $400-600 62 Chinese softwood porcelain insert display cabinet Of tall rectangular form, twin door cabinet to top and bottom enclosing various shelves, insert with famille rose plaques and doors, over a bracket base. H: 65 L: 36 W: 15 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,000-1,500

63 Good Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid and carved display stand late qing dynasty or later Of tall rectangular form, two parts, the top worked with a recessed display shelf framed by carved foliate aprons, over a single drawer and twin door cupboard, framed to the right by a single long cupboard door all over a carved bracket base, inlaid with mother-of-pearl to show foliate sprigs and garlands. H: 53 L: 17 W: 33 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,500-2,500 64 Chinese jichimu horse-shoe chair Horse-shoe form back rest supported by shaped posts, square insert seat plank framed, over beaded straight and stretched legs. H: 39 L: 23 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600 65 Pair of large and impressive Chinese coral, lapis, jade, and ivory lacquered hongmu framed wall hangings late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, gilt decorated red lacquer panel applied with jade, lapis, coral and other minerals to show animals among a court landscape with applied script reading ‘health, long life and forever bright’ , enclosed by heavy hongmu frames carved to show Indian lotus and scrolling leaves, good gilt metal hanging hook. H: 47 L: 27 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $3,000-4,000

66 Unusual Chinese ivory and boxwood inlaid hardwood slope front desk late 19th century Of two parts; top parts inlaid to show figural landscape and Buddhistic symbols within boxwood band over carved pillar and fourdrawer bank base. H: 36 L: 26 W: 23 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $750-1,000 66A Chinese hongmu stool 19th century Of square plank insert top over straight legs. H: 20 L: 18 in provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $800-1,200 67 Fine and large pair of Chinese carved hardwood compound cabinets Of two parts, the top of long rectangular form with two cupboard doors over a tall two-door base, with horizontal strut and shaped apron, the front carved in medium and high relief to show detailed coiled dragons, scrolling sea and lishui. H: 77 L: 36 W: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $4,000-5,000 68 Chinese wooden long bench with drawers 20th century Ice-plate plank top above five drawers; raised on short hoof feet. H: 1 ft. 1 in. L: 7 ft. 1 in. $400-600


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09/14/09 68A Chinese blue ground robe late 19th century Glazed and framed, Female tunic of blue ground embroided to show butterlied and dragons. $600-800 69 Chinese hardwood and porcelain insert five panel floor screen Qing dynasty Consisting of five carved and porcelain-inlaid panels each featuring single decorative plaque and two smaller plaques, raised on short square legs. H: 62 in. W (per panel): 14 in. $4,000-6,000

70 Large Chinese tapestry and hongmu table screen late qing dyansty Square insert screen, enclose circular detailed textile showing cock over foliate landscape, over lattice and Fu lion footed stand. H: 30 in. $800-1,200 71 Chinese hardwood and mineral applied cabinet Of square form, hardwood panels enclose applied black lacquered doors and side planks. H: 24 L: 20 in. provenance: Property from a Michigan Gentleman $300-500

72 Pair of Chinese hardwood and burlwood insert stands The circular top over five inswept legs, joined by circular stretcher, terminating in pad feet. H: 12 in. $400-600 73 Chinese huanghuali inkstone box Qing dynasty Of rectangular form; thickly-walled top cover with decorative recesses to sides; cover and base with gently rounded corners. L: 10.5 in. W: 7 in. $300-500

74 Chinese hardwood and burlwood insert quartetto 19th century Four graduating nesting tables, rectangular insert top, ice plate edge over rounded legs. H: 26 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $600-800 75 Good Chinese hongmu two tier incense stand 19th century Of square form, two tiers, over beaded straight legs, terminating in hoof feet. H: 30 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600


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09/14/09 76 Large Chinese hongmu and nanmu wine table 19th century Of square form, three panel insert top, beaded scroll carved apron over straight leads, hoof feet. H: 31 L: 31 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $1,000-1,500

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77 Chinese carved red lacquer center table 19th century The shaped rectangular top carved to show peonies with a cross hatched band, continuing to waist and apron, raised on cabriole legs, terminating in block feet. H: 32 L: 42 in. $5,000-7,000 77

78 Chinese kesi tapestry fragment 19th century Of tall rectangular form, golden dragon on blue ground, framed and glazed. H: 5 foot 8 in. $400-600 79 Chinese tapestry fragment 19th century Of tall rectangular form, depicting central dragon on gold thread, panel framed. H: 5 foot 5 in. $500-700

80 Chinese Kesi fragment, wood and glazed two panel floor screen 19th century Comprised of two long rectangular panels; wood panel and frame enclosing large textile fragments showing golden thread dragon and Buddhistic symbols. H: 50 L: 35 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600

81 Fine Chinese silk Dowager style robe and accessories early 20th century Of typical form, blue collar and cuffs, sprigs worked to light blue silk ground; silk cap with attached faux queue; embroidered breeches; epaulette. provenance: Private Collection, Ct $500-600 82 Three Chinese silk aprons late Qing dynasty All of traditional form with decorative embroidery; some repairs and evidence of alteration. $300-500

83 Chinese kesi double panel Qing dynasty, late 18th / early 19th century Of mirrored construction -originally part of dragon robe- with partial metallic thread and delicately sewn pieces depicting dragons flying through celestial ether above roiling waves and lishui bands; framed and glazed. 5 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. $500-800


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85 Chinese silk dragon robe 19th century Of lightweight, open-weave construction with embroidery and metallic-thread embellishments; with fierce golden dragons to front and back above lishui waves at bottom. provenance: Acquired by descent from the estate of Dr. Josiah C. McCracken $2,000-3,000

88 Chinese silk embroidered robe early 20th century Of unlined blue silk with brightlycolored decorative embroidery depicting flowers among idyllic figural scenes; with embroidered silk cuffs and hem. provenance: Acquired by descent from the estate of Dr. Josiah C. McCracken $400-600

89 Chinese embroidered silk woman’s tunic and trousers early 20th century Embroidered white silk with stumpwork and metallic-thread embellishments; applied multicolor silk cuffs and hems. $500-800

84 Chinese woman’s silk and embroidery waist jacket 19th / 20th century Deep indigo silk ground with embroidered flowers and butterflies; with colorfully embroidered cuffs and hem. provenance: Acquired by descent from the estate of Dr. Josiah C. McCracken (18741962), renowned scholar, humanitarian, physician and missionary to China. Dr. McCracken spent decades as leader and administrator of the St. John’s University medical school in Shanghai, teaching modern medicine to thousands of young doctors during his tenure. He was a distinguished and awarded member of this nation’s medical community and a cherished friend of the Chinese people. $800-1,200

86 Chinese gentleman’s quilted silk smoking jacket 1st half 20th century Well-tailored robe of blue-ground silk with repeating pattern of golden dragons pursuing flaming pearls; fully quilted with herringbonestitched lapels, cuffs and pocketflaps. provenance: Acquired by descent from the estate of Dr. Josiah C. McCracken $600-800

87 Chinese Blue silk embroidered robe 19th / 20th century Of deep indigo hue with embroidered white and blue flowers above stylized lingzhi / turbulentocean band at bottom; with delicately-embroidered sleeve interiors. provenance: Acquired by descent from the estate of Dr. Josiah C. McCracken $800-1,200

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90 Chinese red ground silk skirt 19th / 20th century Of long pleated form with embroidered, stumpwork and metallic-thread embellishments; with cotton waist band and blue silk interior. provenance: Acquired by descent from the estate of Dr. Josiah C. McCracken $300-500 91 Chinese kesi panel late Qing dynasty Colorful silk panel displays paradisial scene of the eight immortals and worthy attendants among idealized natural and architectural features; with metallic-thread embellishments and embroidered border. 76 in. x 46 in. $400-600

92 Pair of Chinese silk panels qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, framed and glazed. H: 25 in. $400-600 93 Chinese embroidered red silk jacket and skirt 20th century Brightly decorated matching garments with embroidered flowers, figural roundrels and metallic-thread embellishments; petite size. $600-800

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94 Chinese red-ground silk robe 19th / 20th century Of button-down form, with silkembroidered and metallic-thread bands to collar and bottom hem, blue silk and silver embroidered cuffs and embroidered silk flowers and butterflies throughout. Men’s size $600-800 95 Chinese Ming elephant ivory brush pot ming dynasty Of hexagonal form, carved panels worked to show various seasons, wood base, iron bands. H: 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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96 Chinese elephant ivory and hardwood table screen Qianlong mark, 19th century Inset ivory medallion inscribed with script and seal marks in two colors; well-carved base intricately decorated in a variety of patterns: indian lotus, taotie, dragon and cloud and key-fret; with dragonform brackets. H: 6.25 in. $1,200-1,500 97 Good Chinese elephant ivory letter holder canton, 19th century Of sectional construction, shield form back issuing a four tier holder, all carved in the typical canton palette of detailed figural landscapes, framed and glazed. H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,000-1,500


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98 Chinese elephant ivory guardian figure Single section carving, over wood base. Ivory H: 8 in. $700-1,000

99A Chinese elephant ivory games ball on stand Typical multi-ball sphere, on column base. H: 12 in. $800-1,000

98A Large Chinese elephant ivory grouping Carved from a single tusk, figural grouping over wood stand. L: 14 in. $1,000-1,500

100 Fine Chinese elephant ivory letter holder canton, early 19th century Of tall rectangular form, double dragon carved crest over seven ‘day’ sleeves all carved in high detail to show figural landscape, terminating in arrow form crest. H: 16 in. $4,000-6,000

99 Set of three Chinese elephant ivory carvings Three single-section carvings, one female attendant, together with two immortals, wood stands. Ivory H: 8 in. $1,000-1,500

106 101 Chinese elephant ivory Hu tablet Qing dynasty, 18th century Of well-balanced, graceful form with natural curve and taper; even, aged patina. L: 16.75 in. $1,200-1,500 102 Chinese elephant ivory figure Single section, boy farmer, wood stand. Ivory H: 5 1/2 in. $400-600 103 Chinese elephant ivory censer on stand Of three parts, Fu lion carved domed cover over tripod base, wood stand. Ivory H: 10 in. $800-1,200

104 Chinese elephant ivory figure Female beauty with ribbon scrolls, wood stand. Total H: 7 1/2 in. $600-800 105 Three Chinese elephant ivory toggles 18th / 19th century All in the form of knotty tree stumps with new flowers. H of largest: 1.75 in. $500-800 106 Chinese elephant ivory wrist rest qing dynasty Of tapering, bamboo form; deftlycarved interior depicts natural scene of birds in weathered tree above bamboo stalks; exterior carved with single leafy stalk of bamboo. L: 6.25 in. $3,000-4,000


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09/14/09 107 Impressive Chinese elephant ivory brush pot qianlong mark to base, late qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, recessed rim over well carved body in high relief to show egrets, scrolling clouds and foliate blossoms, wood stand. Pot H: 6 in. $2,500-3,500 108 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory covered vases 19th / 20th century Of rounded hu form with mask and ring handles, supported on rocky base from which issues a roiling sea with carp and a large lotus; lid surmounted by fu lion finial; with fitted wooden bases (2). H: 8 in. $1,200-1,500 108

109 Chinese elephant ivory doctor’s model late qing dynasty Figure of atypically fashionable form wearing a camisole, heeled slippers, bangle bracelets -one of which is freely carved-, a studded choker and hair accessories; figure holds incised hand mirror; signed. L: 14.5 in. $5,000-8,000 110 Fine Chinese elephant ivory lohan figure 17th century Of slightly convex form, well carved detail to face and head, flowing robe, fine patina and signs of age. H: 5 1/8 in. provenance: Illustrated; Treasures of the Chinese scholar, Fang Jing Pei, Page 94, Fig. 84. Previously of the Jizhen Zhai Collection $4,000-6,000

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111 Chinese ivory reticulated box pendant Qing dynasty Of rectangular form; carved to depict cranes and prunus boughs among clouds; opening lid at bottom currently held fast by bead mounts. L: 2 in. $200-300 112 Large Chinese ivory figure Qing dynasty Single-piece openwork carving of a beauty in long robe and tied-up coiffure bearing a large and blooming rose branch; with natural curve and taper; on fitted wooden stand. H: 20.5 in. $2,000-3,000

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113 Group of ten Chinese carved tooth and polychrome decorated immortal figures late 19th century All of peaked single section form, painted to show female and male immortals, wood stands. Tooth H: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $600-1,000 114 Chinese elephant ivory carved covered vase 19/20th century The figural carved cover, above baluster base, mask carved handles supporting rings, carved to show figural landscape, lotus carved base. H: 9 1/2 in. $800-1,200

115 Chinese elephant ivory zodiac netsuke 20th century Complete set of twelve netsuke with glass eyes, ink-rubbed highlights and occasional red embellishment; with individual stands and fitted box; signed. $800-1,200 116 Chinese elephant ivory meiren Qing dynasty Masterfully-carved figure in flowing robe and raiments with floral and phoenix headdress holds lotus-form censer at her chest and gazes sideward with calm expression; aged patina and remnants of ink and polychrome embellishment. H: 13 in. $6,000-8,000


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112 117 Chinese elephant ivory and gilt metal mirror head 19th century Of rectangular form, carved ivory hilt over rectangular gilt-metal and applied mirror head. H: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500

116 118 Chinese elephant ivory model of Shoulou late Qing dynasty Single-piece carving depicts the figure leaning on a rootwood staff and holding a bough with ripe peaches; with subtle ink-rubbed highlights. H: 12 in. $800-1,200

120 119 Good Chinese elephant ivory female figure late 19th century Of single section form, reticulated ribbon halo to shoulder, grasping a blossom and flowing robe, over wood stand. Ivory H: 10 in. provenance: The Estate of Aaron and Claire Gold, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. $300-500

120 Large pair of Chinese elephant ivory figures early 20th century Of tall slightly convex form, of male and female form, wood stands. Ivory H: 16 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,500-2,000


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09/14/09 121 Fine pair of Chinese elephant ivory figures Well carved male and female horseback figures, wood stands. Ivory H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $1,000-1,500

123 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory phoenix Of tall open-work carving, show birds over trunk base. Ivory H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $500-800

122 Pair of Chinese elephant ivory figures Of tall male and female form, well carved to show detailed face and robe, wood stands. Ivory H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $600-800

124 Chinese elephant ivory censer Of two parts, Fu lions surmount a tripod censer, wood stand. Ivory H: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500 125 Chinese elephant ivory attendant figure qing dyansty Single section carving of female attendant, delicately carved flowing robe, age cracking. H: 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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126 Chinese elephant ivory and inkwork table screen qing dynasty The tall rectangular insert decorated to show figural landscape and detailed script verso, over fitted bracket ink work and scroll carved stand. H: 11 in. $2,500-3,000

127 Large Chinese elephant ivory carved Shou xing The large single section carving shows standing figure supporting peach branch and flanked by deer, wood stand. Ivory H: 2 feet $3,000-5,000

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128 Large Chinese elephant ivory carved meiren figure Single section, convex figure carved to show standing female form, grasping basket over double lotus throne, wood stand. Ivory H: 2 feet $3,000-5,000


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09/14/09 129 Chinese elephant or mammoth ivory tusk carving Of long slightly convex form, carved in high relief to show a beast and various attendants, wood stand. Ivory L: 11 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $500-800 130 Two Chinese elephant ivory table studies early 20th century One of tall single section, worked to show a meiren, together with a well carved model of a fisherman, wood stands. Tallest Ivory: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $600-1,000 131 Large pair of elephant ivory figures ealry 20th century Both of single section carving, male and female fishers,over wood stand. Total H: 13 1/4 in. $800-1,200 132 Monumental and fine Chinese elephant ivory Quanyin 20th century Well-carved, jeweled figure stands in flowing, beaded robes on double lotus throne bearing scroll in right hand and jar in left from which flows a waterspout and small deity; high coiffure holds up jeweled crown with image of the Buddha on lotus throne. H: 26.25 in. $10,000-15,000

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133 Good Chinese elephant ivory vase qianlong period Of baluster form, carved mask and ring handles to sides, body carved to show dragon chasing pearls of wisdom, over foliate scroll,. H: 4 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 134 Chinese elephant ivory paste box late 18th century Of oval form, deftly carved on lid to depict ring of bats surrounding shou symbol within key-fret border; sides carved in continuous band of alternating shou and coins; inkrubbed bottom carved in intricate geometric pattern. D: 2.75 in. $1,500-2,000 135 Chinese elephant ivory vase and Budai model late 19th century The vase of baluster form, incised ink work to show foliate sprigs and birds in flight, together with a Budai table study. Budai L: 5 1/2 in provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600 136 Chinese elephant ivory grouping Of arched tusk form, well carved to show figural landscape, wood stand. Ivory H: 9 in. $1,500-2,000 137 Chinese elephant or mammoth tusk carving Of long slightly convex form, carved in high relief to show various immortals, wood stand. Ivory L: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $700-1,000


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09/14/09 138 Fine Chinese elephant ivory panel table screen Tall rectangular panel insert with ivory plaque with female beauties and detailed script in reverse, bracket stand. H: 8 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200

139 Rare Chinese red and black tixi lacquer and dry lacquered square dish ming/qing dynatsy Of square form, carved shaped tixi panels frame a gilt and black lacquered panel depicting deer and pine grove, visible cheesecloth to base. D: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $3,000-5,000

140 Chinese cinnabar lacquer ruyi scepter 19th century Of lingxi form, well-carved kissing fish and Buddhistic symbols to head, sinuous shaped handle carved to show archaic scrolls within finely carved beaded edge, underside carved to show geometric ground. L: 14 in. $2,000-3,000

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141 Chinese cinnabar lacquer covered jar 19th century Of baluster form, domed cover and shouldered base carved to show figural landscape over scrolling ground. H: 10 in. $800-1,200

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09/14/09 142 Large Chinese carved cinnabar box 19th century Of shaped square form, geometric bands carved to edge, the top well and delicately carved to show immortals and attendants among a mountain landscape, black counter lacquer. L: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphian Gentleman $600-1,000

143 Large and Fine Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase japanese lacquered qianlong mark, and tomobako The quatrefoil flared mouth issues from a slender neck well carved to show cartouches of peony in reverse within archaic bands on a geometric ground, the body well carved to show scholars among a mountainous landscape, framed by Indian lotus scrolls, lacquered mark to base, Japanese collectors box. H: 19 in. provenance: Previously of an Old Japanese collection. $6,000-8,000

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144 Chinese three color glass overlay covered jar qianlong mark, 19th century Of baluster form, the molded finial surmounts a foliate carved cover over Roman key and lingzhi head band, the yellow ground overlay with red and white boys at play, pine trees and rock work, incised mark to base. H: 4 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000 145 Small Chinese bronze figure Tang dynasty Depicting a standing male figure in long robes holding a hu tablet; with flattened, recessed back and standing on square base with trestle at front and two straight legs behind. H: 5.75 in. $300-500 146 Group of nineteen small archaic Chinese bronzes Han dynasty and later Comprising 13 small bronze belt hooks, one functioning bell, a ring handle, 3 small toggles and a model of a recumbent beast. $600-800

147 Archaic Chinese bronze and stone belt hook Han dynasty Of long bow form terminating in lion’s head at hook and dragon’s head at end; with inset turquoise embellishments. L: 7.5 in. $300-500 148 Two Chinese bronze bladed weapons One fitted with faceted end and scrolling hilt, shaped blade, together with a double edged sword. Longest 23 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $800-1,200 149 Chinese bronze sword Cylindrical hilt, double edged blade. L: 18 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $500-800


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09/14/09 150 Chinese bronze double edged sword Han dynasty Of typical form, cylindrical handle with twin circular bands, twin edged blade. L: 20 in provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantang mission 1887. $500-800 151 Chinese bronze sword han dynasty Single casting, cylindrical hilt, twin circular bands, double edged and tapering blade. L: 17 in. provenance: Property aquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung Mission, 1887 $500-800

152 Chinese bronze sword han dynasty Circular capped and tapering hilt, twin edge blade. L: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung Mission 1887 $500-800 153 Large Chinese bronze gild inlaid and inscribed garment hook Of typical shaped bird form, geometric inlay to front, circular knob to rear, inscribed verso. L: 8 1/2 provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shangung Mission 1887. $800-1,200

154 Five Chinese miniature bronze bells Of arched form, showing green corrosive pigment. Tallest H: 1 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant $400-600 155 Chinese silvered bronze mirror tang dynasty Of foliate form, knob to center framed by four phoenix. D: 4 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $500-800 155A Chinese silver pendant and gilt bronze garment hook late qing and possibly warring states The pendant of lock form, together with a gilt bronze garment hook, and resin stuff bottle. Pendant L: 4 in. $200-300 156 Nine Chinese bronze mirrors tang dynasty and later Of various forms, mostly circular. Largest D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $1,000-1,500 157 Chinese bronze cosmetic box han dynasty The finial-surmounted circular cover rests over a horizontally fluted base, green corrosive pigment to interior. H: 3 in provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $800-1,200

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158 Chinese bronze acrobat ming dynasty Brown patina, standing boy figure, wood stand. H: 7 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $300-600 159 Two Chinese archaic style bronze vessels ming dynasty and later Comprised of a Yi pouring vessel, together with a rectangular jardiniere. L: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800 160 Large Chinese Ming partially gilt bronze attendant figure ming dynasty Tall standing single cast bronze, hands grasped to the chest with offering, celestial ribbons, over lotus throne, signs of lacquer and gilt. H: 11 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $1,000-1,500 161 Two Chinese bronze vases and bronze ‘ear cup’ bowl late ming and qing dyansty Comprised of a pear form vase, bottle vase and ear cup. Tallest Vase H: 6 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $400-800


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09/14/09 162 Two small Chinese Ming bronze vases ming dynasty Both of dark brown patina, one of baluster form, together with a wide shoulder incised vase, wood stand. Tallest 5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton. $300-500 162A Chinese bronze animal form brush rest late 17th century Of brown patina, deer issuing lingzhi. L: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

163 Two Chinese bronze seals Ming, Qing dynasty Single bronze seal in form of fu lion on square seal platform, no matrix; second seal of multi-use construction with engraved matrix to hollow seal that houses removable drawer to store wax that features two additional seal matrices on outside walls, surmounted by fu lion. H of largest: 2.5 in. $300-500

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164 Rare and unusual Chinese goldflake bronze mirror stand, and associated mirror ming dynasty The well cast buffalo form beast is cast with celestial clouds supporting a plain mirror, minor gold flakes to base. L: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200

165 165 Rare and unusual Chinese iron arrow stand ming dynasty The three column head issues from a hexagonal neck over paneled wide body, terminating on flared plinth base, figural and script cast to body. H: 19 in. $1,500-2,000

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166 Large and impressive Chinese iron bodhisattva and elephant grouping ming dynasty Single casting, brown iron hue some sign of pigment, female bodhisattva seated in rajalilsama, surmounting a recumbent elephant, raised on bracket base. H: 26 L: 23 in. $4,000-6,000 167 Chinese hu-form bronze vase Ming dynasty Of equilateral construction and of typical form with mask-form ring handles and everted rim. H: 6.25 in. $300-500


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168 Chinese bronze vase qing dynasty Of square archaic form, mask and hoop handles over rectangular base. H: 12 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $500-800

168A Chinese bronze hand warmer qing dynasty Of rounded rectangular form with incised lid showing Buddhistic symbols and heavily cast swing handle. H: 4 in. W: 6.75 in. $200-400 169 Chinese cast iron luohan late qing dynasty Figure seated in dhyana mudra with robes open at chest to reveal elaborate beaded talisman, holding ball in right hand and bearing serene expression. H: 10 in. $400-600

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170 Large and impressive Chinese parcel gilt bronze guardian figure qing dynasty Of two parts, the heavy standing Guardian figure grasps a sword and beard, over naturalistic form stand, gilt dragon to robe. H: 2 feet 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Maryland $4,000-6,000 171 Chinese bronze censer stamped maison paris Lotus and dragon openwork cover over heavy cylindrical base cast to show lingzhi head over lappet band. H: 6 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200

172 Chinese Ming bronze Immortal figure and bronze seal ming dynasty and 18th century Brown patina, seated scholar, together with a heavy incised seal. Figure H: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-500 173 Chinese bronze censer ming mark, 18th century Of bulbous form, cast with lion masks, over circular rim, wood stand. D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500


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174 Two Chinese bronze animal form censers late ming and qing dynasty Comprised of an immortal surmounting a deer, together with a twin-horned buffalo. Tallest: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200

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175 Good Chinese Ming gilt and patinated bronze tripod censer 16/17th century The mouse surmounted domed cover, over a bulbous base showing gilded seasonal panels, mask handles mounted to shoulders, over gilded straight legs. H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $1,000-1,500

176 Two Chinese bronze censers both 18th century Both of brass hue, the largest with Ming mark, typical cylindrical form, arched handles, together with a fluted tripod censer. D: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Esate $500-800

177 Three Chinese bronze table items 18/19th century Comprising a covered censer and two archaic cast vases. Tallest: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600

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09/14/09 178 Two Chinese bronze animal form censers 17th & 18th century Comprising of a well cast deer, together with a two part buffalo censer. Tallest H: 6 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 179 Chinese bronze grouping of scholar and mule late qing dynasty The two part casting worked to show scholar on horseback reading handscroll, over sturdy stead. H: 15 L: 15 in. $1,000-1,500

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180 Monumental Chinese archaic style bronze vase qing dynasty Of ovoid form, cast with free moving ring handles from mask mount, stylized phoenix to waisted neck over taotie masks and arabesque shields. H: 24 in. $6,000-8,000

181 Chinese Ming bronze Bodhisattva ming dynasty Single casting, dark brown patina, signs of gilt , crowned seated figure over double lotus throne. H: 7 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $600-800 182 Early Sino Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha 16/17th century Well cast seated Buddha, open chest over double lotus throne. H: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $1,000-1,500 183 Good Sino Tibetan gilt bronze deity 18th century Delicately cast three crowned and faced multi-arm seated figure, over good double lotus throne. H: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $1,000-1,500


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09/14/09 184 Good Sino Tibetan gilt bronze Lama figure 18th century Delicately cast, peaked headdress framed by flaming lotus, seated over double lotus throne. H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $1,000-1,500

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185 Two Chinese gilt bronze boy-form hehe models 18th century Both kneeling figures dressed in patterned robes and resting their left hands on the knee while holding their right behind them in a supporting gesture; with later wooden stands. H: 3.5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600 186 Sino-Tibetan copper tantric Yama figure 18th century Very well cast and worked to show standing demonic beast with attributions, with lover over single oval lotus throne. H: 5 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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187 Sino Tibetan bronze figure of Tara 19th century Brown patina, seated over double lotus throne, meditative expression. H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property of Nashville Estate $300-500 188 Large Chinese bronze vase qianlong mark , late 19th century Of bottle form, flared neck incised with Greek key, lappet neck over wide body incised to show archaic phoenix, over tall cylindrical foot, impressed mark to base. H: 13 1/2 in. $300-500 189 Chinese three piece pewter garniture 19th century Comprised of a pair of Gu form vases, together with a tall arched handle censer. Tallest: 14 in. $400-600

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191 Three Chinese bronze archaic style Gu form vases late 19th century Comprised of a pair, together with a small vase, all cast to show archaic masks and scrolls. Tallest: 13 in. $300-500

192 Two Chinese Bitong boxes 19th century The largest of three tiers, pierced cover, script and ‘antiques’ to walls, together with a small square box. Tallest H: 4 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $400-600


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193 Chinese figural bronze censer 19th / 20th century Of fu lion form with elderly riderform pierced lid; piece cast to funnel smoke through lion’s mouth and tail; dark patina. H: 8.25 in. $600-800 194 Chinese bronze citron-form censer Qing dynasty Of large, completely organic “Buddha’s hand” form; with smaller citron affixed to pierced lid. L: 10.5 in. $400-600 195 Chinese bronze archaic-form censer Qing dynasty Of rectangular “fangding” form with carved taotie masks to sides, double handles and fu lion finial to pierced lid; raised on four cabriole legs. H: 6.75 in. $200-400

196 Chinese silvered metal and enamel tea tray 20th century Of oval form with everted, scalloped rim; decorated in bright enamels to show blooming flowers on leafy branches. D: 13 in. $200-400 197 Chinese metal qin-form scroll weight qing dynasty Well-cast in the form of a stringed instrument with copper inlay tuning pegs and incised strings. L: 4.75 in. $800-1,200 198 Chinese bronze tripod censer xuande mark, 18th century Of cylindrical form, rope twist arch handles over waisted body cast to show lingzhi heads, over three feet. D: 4 in. $500-800

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199 Chinese Ming ‘grape-vine’ cloisonne censer and copper censer ming dynasty and later Of bulbous cylindrical form, grapevine over light blue ground, together with a copper censer or cage. Pot H: 4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800 200 Chinese gilt metal and cloisonne’ pear-form vase 17th century Of pear form, flared rim over slender neck and circular foot, Indian lotus flowers within light blue ground. H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $600-800

201 Chinese cloisonne’ basin Ming dynasty Of round, shallow form with wide rim and straight walls; brightly enameled to interior showing idealised figural scene in garden house setting; scale pattern to interior wall; diamond, key-fret and other decorative bands throughout; exterior undecorated. D: 16 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $1,500-2,000


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202 Large Chinese gilt metal and cloisonne’ basin 17th century Of tapering cylindrical form, thick gilt rim over gilt wire worked Indian lotus over light blue ground, gilt base. H: 6 D: 10 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $1,000-1,500

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203 Large and impressive Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel Amitayus qianlong mark, qing dynasty Delicately cast, serene expression to gilt bronze face, with exposed torso, seated over double lotus throne enameled to show gilt wire work to light blue ground, removable enameled crown and flaming alms bowl, incised script verso, wood stand. H (figure only) 12 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton NJ $8,000-12,000

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204 Three chinese silver, enamel and kingfisher feather applied zodiac groupings stamped base, late qing dynasty Representing the phoenix, buffalo and horse, figures surmounting hexagonal basins issuing foliate sprigs. Tallest: 15 in. $6,000-8,000

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205 Pair of Chinese gilt metal mounted cloisonne censers ming/qing dynasty Of tripod ovoid form, gilt metal rim over waisted neck over bulbous body raised on tripod feet, gilt wire worked to show Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolling leaves. H: 9 D: 7 1/2 in. $3,000-4,000

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206 Pair of Impressive Chinese cloisonne enamel and bronze mounted vases qing dynasty The flared rim issues from a tapering neck over circular shoulder, mounted with four detailed masks supporting ring handles, issuing dentil bands to the foot, well and detailed enameled body showing Indian lotus flowers and leaves over shield form cartouches, wood metal lined stands. Vase H: 28 in. $15,000-20,000

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206A Chinese gilt metal and enamel incense holder Qing dynasty Of vase form, decorated in gilt and turquoise enamel; four openings to hold joss sticks; supported by custom-fit wooden back and stand. H: 4.75 in. $400-600

207 Large and Impressive Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt metal garniture Comprised of two elephant-form prickets, two elephant-form Gu-type vases and a central covered censer, all over wood stands. Censer H: 30 in. $5,000-8,000

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208 Chinese silver wire and gilt insert bronze censer 18/19th century Of cylindrical form, molded mask handles Greek Key band to shoulder. D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 209 Large Chinese bronze tripod censer ming character mark, 18th century Of typical form, arched handles over cylindrical body worked to show deer over foliate grove, cylindrical tripod legs. H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800 210 Good Chinese bronze ‘toad’ censer 19th century Heavy casting of brown patina, toad cast to cover, hexagonal form, archaic cast base over lingzhi grove. H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $600-800

211 Chinese bronze fu lion 18th century Of two parts, cast head over seated beast. L: 3 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 212 Chinese silver box, together with copper and silver pipe late 19th century Of cylindrical form, lion mounted box, together with a branch and fruit sylized pipe. L: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 213 Chinese copper and enamel tripod censer 19th century Fu lion surmounted domed cover, mask mounted tripod base, associated wood stand. H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

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214 Chinese peach form bronze censer, and bronze tripod censer both qing dynasty Of stylized peach form, openwork cover, stem supported base, together with a Ming marked qing dynasty tripod censer. L: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 215 Five Chinese bronze and enamel immortal figures Four of dark brown patina, one of brass hue. H: 8 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 216 Good Chinese silver, enamel, jade, turquoise and coral mounted box late 19th century The oval white jade insert surmounts a domed cover and matched base, well enameled and mounted to show blossoms, cartouches of peacocks within geometric band, raised on circular foot, gilded interior. H: 5 3/4 L: 6 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000

217 Chinese silver enameled jade and semi-precious stone mounted box late 19th century Of tall oval form, celadon jade butterfly surmounted cover over matched base, well enameled and ‘jeweled’ to show foliate blossoms and sprigs. H: 4 1/2 in. $800-1,200 218 Chinese Canton enamel Gu form vase 18th century Of tall Gu form, flared circular rim issuing from stepped neck over wide bulbous waist and circular base, well enameled to show Indian lotus flowers and leaf bands, gilt highlights enclosed by ruyi bands. H: 10 in. $1,500-2,000


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09/14/09 219 Chinese covered ‘gold splashed’ censer ming mark, 19/20th century Of circular form, pierced latticework domed cover showing scrolling dragons and flaming pearls, over lion mask and ring handles and a body worked to show various beasts, raised on a circular foot, incised marks. H: 9 L: 10 in. $800-1,200

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220 Chinese Ming bronze monk figure ming dynasty Of tall single cast form, standing hands held to chest, flowing robes issuing from wrists, standing over lotus throne and circular base, modern stand. Bronze H: 10 in. $700-1,000

221 Large Chinese cloisonne and giltmetal vase qianlong/jiaqing period Of bottle form, gilt-copper rim over ruyi band enclosing a profusion of Indian lotus and leaves worked with tight gilt wire, black ground band to collar, the body of detailed Greek key and tight foliate sprigs and butterflies, flared lotus worked base and gilt-copper foot. H: 12 in. provenance: Private Collection, Northern Pennsylvania $4,000-5,000

222 Small Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure 19th / 20th century Depicting the god Vaisravana seated in half lotus position on platform base with robe left open at chest to reveal elaborate talisman; figure holds mongoose in left hand and wears five-point lotus leaf crown; with color highlights to hair. H: 3.75 in. $300-500 223 Fine Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze model of Vajrasattva qing dynasty The polychrome-decorated figure sitting in lotus position on doublelotus base with hands in surya mudra bearing elaborate crown, flowing mantle and partiallyenameled jewels to bare chest and arms. H: 10.25 in. $10,000-15,000 223


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09/14/09 224 Pair of Chinese cloisonnĂŠ covered boxes 19/20th century Of dragon turtle form with unusual anthropomorphic faces; with red enamel tendrils issuing from foot to frog-form finial, colorful dragonscale pattern enamel to body and tail and hexagonal tortoise-shell pattern to top and lid. L: 17.5 in. H: 9 in. $1,000-1,500

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225 Large Sino-Tibetan hardstone and jade-mounted silver ewer 19th century Body of flattened bottle form with large reticulated celadon jade medallions at sides and raised on lotus-form stem and circular foot; handle inset with white jade garment hook, lid surmounted by celadon jade chicken; adorned throughout with turquoise, coral, lapis and jade embellishments. H: 15 in. $2,000-3,000

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226 Sino Tibetan copper and burlwood box 19th century Of round form with domed copper cover decorated with dragons, auspicious symbols and inset decorative stones; copper beading to sides and decorative band at base. H: 5 in. D: 7.5 in. $300-500

227 Good Sino-Tibetan white metal, coral, lapis jade and turquoise mounted sword model early 20th century Lingzhi and butterfly hilt and handle, applied white jade and mineral sheath. L: 26 in. $800-1,200

228 Chinese enamel and silver vase stamped hong kong 80 Of flared baluster from, plain waisted neck over hammered ground enameled to show blossoms in low relief, circular stamped base. H: 8 1/2 in. $800-1,000


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231 Three Sino Tibetan silver and jadeite mounted table items Comprise of a covered chalice, stem cup and offering cup. Tallest: 6 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-800 232 Chinese cloisonne’ teapot Qing dynasty Of tapering, wide-shouldered form; decorated throughout in lotus scroll pattern with bat and shou symbols over light blue ground. H: 5.5 in. $200-400

229 Large and Impressive Sino-Tibetan silver vase 19th century Of bottle form with squat, globular body; overall floral pattern with four raised floral-decorated cartouches to body and four silver-wire applied flowers to shoulder; floral lappet and archaic-designed neck surmounted by silver-wire circular band and keyfret rim. H: 19.5 in. $2,000-3,000

230A Good Sino Tibetan gilt bronze and ‘jeweled’ Yama figure 19th century Well cast pigment to flame like hair and skull crown, ribbon halo to shoulders revealing open chest and standing wide legged over lotus thrown. H: 7 in. provenance: By repute purchased in China before 1930. $2,000-3,000

230 Pair of Chinese gilt-metal and enamel vases Qing dynasty Of baluster form with floral decoration over red ground and two cartouches depicting European figures in idealised settings and lingzhi bands to base and neck; giltmetal key-fret bands to base and rim, lappet band at shoulder and two mask-form ring handles (2). H: 11 in. $700-1,000

230B Tibetan bronze figure inscribed verso Seated male deity, well incised features raised on double lotus thrown. H: 4 in. provenance: By repute purchased in China before 1930 $1,500-2,000

233 Pair of Chinese gilt metal and cloisonne enamel prickets Of typical form, the cylindrical column supported by qilong head tripod base. H: 20 in. $1,000-1,500 233A Chinese plique a jour lantern late 19th century Pierced domed cover over column and circular base, light blue ground worked with gilt wire. H: 15 in. $800-1,200

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09/14/09 234 Pair of Chinese gilt metal mounted and cloisonne vases 19th century Of unusual near garlic head form, cylindrical neck mounted with two mask form handles, wide globular body and flared base, enameled to show black birds and foliate sprigs on Greek key ground. H: 15 in. $4,000-6,000

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235 Chinese copper and enamel Quanyin Qing dynasty Depicting the goddess sitting in anjali mudra upon double-lotus waisted throne from which issues polychrome-enameled mandorla; incised seal mark to base. H: 9 in. $500-800

236 Chinese bronze and enamel censer Qianlong mark, 19th / 20th century Of archaic tapering, rectangular form with scroll feet; the openwork bronze lid surmounted by fu lion finial. H: 8.5 in. $800-1,200

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237 Large Chinese gilt bronze and enamel censer late Qing dynasty Of rounded rectangular form with openwork lid; brightly enameled and accentuated by gilt-bronze bambooform handles, rim, feet and finial. H: 11.5 in. $1,500-2,000

238 Good Chinese Ming brown jade brush pot 17th century Of tapering cylindrical form, well hollowed and carved in detailed high relief to show squirrel and pine grove. H: 4 in. provenance: Propert of a Michigan Gentleman $1,000-1,500

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239 Large Chinese jade recumbent water buffalo Qing dynasty, 18/19th century Large well-carved figure of lightlyspeckled celadon nephrite; buffalo of powerful proportions but bearing gentle expression; with craned neck and tucked-under hooves. L: 13.5 in. $40,000-60,000


240 Exceptional Chinese celadon jade covered censer Qing dynasty Of globular form; with masterfullycarved phoenix handles supporting free-hanging rings, recessed tripod legs issuing from lion masks and terminating in hoof feet; lid surmounted by whimsical carving of fu lion being tormented by playful cub; with well-carved wooden tripod stand. H: 9 in. $40,000-60,000


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09/14/09 241 Chinese celadon jade bi disk Qing dynasty, 18th century Well-crafted openwork carving depicts cluster of dragons surrounding pierced disc; symmetrical, archaic design to disc verso. D: 4 in. $4,000-6,000

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242 Chinese celadon jade Buddha Qing dynasty, 18th century Figure with serene expression sits in padmasana with hands held in Bhumisparsha mudra; well-textured robes left open at chest to reveal talisman, tight curls darkened with applied dry lacquer; with wooden double-lotus throne. H: 6 in. $7,000-10,000

243 Chinese white jade carving of a horse 18th century Recumbent figure with long, welltextured tail and mane looks aside with wide-eyed, open-mouthed expression; jade of slightly-green hue with few russet inclusions; with well-carved wooden stand. H: 5 in. L: 6 in. $3,000-5,000

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09/14/09 244 Chinese celadon jade peach-form water coupe 18/19th century Of low and wide form with freehanging rings attached to bat-form handles, relief and open-carved peach boughs to body and raised rim; raised on rectangular and scrolled tripod feet. W: 7 in. H: 2 in. $7,000-10,000

245 Rare and unusual Chinese white jade ‘scholars rock’ on stand Qing dynasty Of intricate, openwork construction; tapering vertical stone textured to resemble natural rock with several monkeys climbing about; with fitted wooden stand. H: 12.5 in. $10,000-15,000

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246 Fine Chinese celadon jade covered box Qing dynasty Of rounded, lobed form; carved in the mughal style with scrolling foliate relief decoration and lotusform top and finial. H: 2.5 in. L: 5.5 in. $7,000-10,000

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247 Chinese 18k yellow gold and jadeite ring marked late, qing dynasty Oval cabochon green jadeite stone set to foliate cast band. stone L: 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphian Gentleman $300-400

248 Two Chinese white jade bangles and jade plaque qing dyansty Pair of ‘rope-twist’ carved white jade bangles, together with a silver mounted white jade plaque. Bangle D: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $800-1,000

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249 Four Chinese jade ornaments Qing and possibly Ming dynasty Small white jade ornament deftly carved to depict openwork lotus grouping with tied stems; small pendant of pebbled celadon hue, carved in Ming style to depict stylized phoenix; with silvermounted openwork bird pendant and oval buckle carved in a floral pattern with twisted-rope texture verso (4). $800-1,200

250 Chinese white jade belt hook and buckle Qing dynasty Of two-part, square-form construction; each half well-carved to exterior with intertwining peach, pomegranate, citron and bat motif; with lion-head hook and cylindrical latch. L: 4 in. $1,200-1,600

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251 Two large Chinese jade garment hooks Qing dynasty Larger piece of cloudy white hue with dragon-head hook and fulllength chimera carved to body; smaller piece of celadon hue with similar form. L: 5.5 in., 4.75 in. $1,000-1,500 252 Chinese light celadon jade plaque 20th century Of rectangular form, carved in medium relief to show seated Quanyin , wood arched frame and stand. Plaque H: 4 in. $500-800 253 Pair of green hardstone bowls late 19th century Of flared U-shape form, bell form body raised on circular foot. D: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $200-300

254 Fine pair of Chinese light-celadon jade plaques 19th century Later mounted, oval form convex plaques carved in low relief to show scholars among a pine grove, gilt frame. Jade D: 5 3/4 in $3,000-5,000 255 Chinese jadeite figure early 20th century Single section female figure, grasping a lingzhi and drawn sword, incised flowing robe, over wood stand. Jade H: 8 in. $1,200-1,800 256 Pair of good Chinese jadeite and hardwood scroll weights 19th century Of long rectangular form, beaded and domed edge framing two jadeite ‘dragon & phoenix’ carved plaques. L: 11 in. $1,200-1,500

257 Good small Chinese white jade brush pot late qing dynasty Of tall cylindrical form, Roman key band to rim and base framing a continuous figural landscape showing pagoda and mountainous landscape, raised on three bracket feet. H: 4 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 258 Fine Chinese carved hardstone boulder late qing dynasty Of tall mountainous form, well carved in high to medium relief to show a cascading peak over pine trees and a figural landscape; fine golden tone. H: 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 259 Chinese carved jade boulder Qing dynasty Carved in relief to show figures among pine branches in mountainside setting; jade of dark celadon hue with extensive pebbling; with fitted wooden stand. H: 6 in. $400-600

260 Small Chinese jade carving Qing dynasty Carved to depict a thrashing carp among lotus leaves and a small water dragon; jade of celadon hue with pebble inclusions. L: 2.75 in. $300-500 261 Good Chinese group of eight white jade garment hooks 18/19th century All of typical form, well carved qilong form, ranging from very white hue to light celadon, fitted box. Hook L: 3 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000


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09/14/09 262 Chinese white jade grouping Qing dynasty Fine openwork carving depicts two large pomegranates on leafy branch surrounded by bats; jade of good, slightly-celadon hue. L: 6.5 in. H: 3.25 in. $7,000-10,000 263 Unusual Chinese celadon jade ‘companion’ box qing dynasty Of matched circular form, carved to the outer-wall to show geometric scrolls and animals, interior worked to show inter-locking male and female parts framed by low relief carved masks and phoenix. D: 2 1/2 in. $500-800 264 Chinese white jade covered vase Qing dynasty Of well-carved openwork construction; the flattened, ovoid vase supported at sides by blooming prunus trees; lid adorned with prunus garlands and surmounted by pair of lovebirds; with russet highlights throughout. H: 8.75 in. $4,000-6,000

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265 Four Chinese white jade pendants Qing dynasty Comprising a well-carved openwork grouping of two songbirds on a stump and among lingzhi; a slightlyceladon grouping of two boys with lingzhi; a carved boy with drum and lotus pad and an unusual figural pendant of obscure design (4). $800-1,000 266 Chinese celadon jade coupe 19th century Of foliate lotus leaf form, scrolling carved edge, high relief snake and pod to underside. D: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000 267 Chinese white jade sampan model Qing dynasty Expertly-carved scale model depicts oarsman, tillersman, fisherman and dog on flat-hulled sampan with thatched canopy. H: 2.5 in. L: 10.5 in. $10,000-15,000


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09/14/09 268 Fine Chinese white jade mounted gilt bronze and cloisonne box 19th century Arched gilt bronze handle surmounting rectangular top fitted with two jade plaque insert free moving covers, above a well enameled rectangular base. L: 7 3/4 in. $5,000-8,000 268

269 Chinese green jade bangle 19th century Of rounded circular form, bright to light green hue. Widest D: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600 270 Fine Chinese jadeite water coupe Qing dynasty Of overall lobed, lingzhi-head form with openwork cluster of lingzhi fungi and bats at corner; vibrant apple-green inclusions. L: 5.5 in. $5,000-8,000

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271 Chinese celadon jade archers ring Qing dynasty Of cylindrical form with two slightlyflattened sides and beveled end. H: 1.25 in. D: 1.5 in. $300-500

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272 Chinese celadon jade archers ring Qing dynasty Of cylindrical form with one beveled and one rounded end. H: 1.25 in. D: 1.3 in. $300-500 273 Chinese jadeite archers ring Qing dynasty Of cylindrical form; jade of greyish hue with apple-green inclusions. H: 1.1 in. D: 1.3 in. $400-600 274 Chinese spinach jade and hardwood box qianlong mark, 20th century Of rectangular lidded form with bronze hardware and handles and hardwood interior; lid carved in light relief to depict celestial dragon. H: 4 in. L: 7 in. D: 5 in. $400-600 275 Chinese four-panel jade book 19th / 20th century Each panel of flat rectangular form; incised with mandarin script to face and Manchurian script verso; bound by metal rings; in fitted wooden box. L: 12 in. $600-800


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09/14/09 276 Chinese white jade brush washer Of organic lotus-leaf form with raised water fowl and a crab to the exterior; light celadon hue with single but large dark inclusion. L: 6.5 in. $600-800 277 Chinese green hardstone and brass document box 19th / 20th century Of cylindrical, screw-top form; incised and gilt-rubbed script to lid and exterior; apocryphal Kangxi mark to base. L: 13.5 in. $400-600 278 Chinese jade “Buddha’s hand” carving 20th century Well-detailed openwork carving depicts cluster of said citrons with three accompanying “money toads”; varying hue from celadon to brown. H: 6.5 in. $300-500

279 Chinese white jade boulder carving 19th / 20th century Intricate openwork carving depicts elder among harmonious natural elements in mountainous setting; jade of even pale hue. H: 9.5 in. $1,200-1,600

283 Chinese jadeite covered censer Qing dynasty Of flattened, oval form with two mask and ring handles to lobed and relief-carved body; lid with four ring handles and lotus finial. H: 4.25 in. $2,000-3,000

287 Chinese spinach jade tray qianlong mark, late 19th century Of rectangular form, raised edge, incised mark to base. L: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $500-800

280 Chinese tian huang-type seal 20th century Of square pillar form with incised and gilt-rubbed text to sides; engraved seal matrix; stone of deep honey color. L: 8 in. $300-500

284 Chinese green and black jadeite covered vase late 19th century The bird-carved finial surmounts a domed cover, of baluster form with ring handles and a carved base; bats carved to the body in medium relief. H: 7 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

288 Chinese jadeite phoenix figure Good green hue, single section carving of perched bird. H: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $500-800

281 Chinese celadon jade brush pot 19th / 20th century Well-carved cylindrical pot depicts continuous scene of boating elders in idyllic landscape; with fitted wooden stand. H: 6 in. $600-800 282 Two Chinese figural jade carvings 19th / 20th century Both pieces carved to depict recumbent beasts: the first a ram exhaling a vaporous lingzhi and the second a fu lion exhaling a cloud; stone of celadon hue. L of largest: 3 in. $300-500

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285 Chinese hardwood and inlaid jade box Qing dynasty, 19th century Of rounded rectangular form; lid adorned with inset oval celadonjade medallion carved in relief to depict buddha’s hand citron. H: 2.5 in. W: 5.25 in. $500-800

289 Chinese jadeite mounted and enamel white metal box 19th century Of cylindrical form, jadeite circular panel over enamel cover and base. D: 3 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $800-1,000

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290 Chinese white jadeite cricket cage, and cover mid qing dyansty Of cylindrical form, good white hue, white metal pierced cover. H: 3 1/2 L: 3 1/2 in provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $1,500-2,000

290A Chinese pink glass brush washer 18th century Of long trough form, good period bubbles to ground. L: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $800-1,200

291 Chinese jadeite meiren figure 19th century Tall single section carving, covered to a lamp, over rose quartz base and gilt metal fittings. Figure H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $3,000-4,000 292 Large Chinese green and light celadon jadeite meiren figure 19th century Good heavy single section carving, standing female form, framed by lingzhi and phoenix. H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Michigan Gentleman $4,000-6,000

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293 Chinese Jadeite immortal figure Of light brown and green hue, seated immortal flanked by baluster vase. H: 3 3/4 in. $300-500 294 Chinese white jade pendant on turquoise bead string Large well carved Shou and bat pendant over bead string. Pendant H: 3 in. $300-500 295 Chinese covered jade censer Qing dynasty Of small, archaic and rectangular form, the tapering body raised on a rectangular pedestal foot and with taotie carvings and two scrolling handles; with fu lion finial to lid. H: 4 in. $400-600

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296 Good Chinese green jadeite grouping 19th century Single section carving, showing two female attendants supporting a basket, wood stand. Jade H: 8 in. $1,200-2,000

298 Chinese celadon jade Fu lion grouping 20th century Single section carving, worked to show coiled Fu lion grasping a ball, detailed face and flame carved tail. L: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000

297 Good Chinese white jade mountain 19th century Of boulder form, carved grotto enclosing immortal and framing pine trees. H: 5 in. $800-1,200

299 Chinese celadon jade reticulated box 20th century Of cylindrical form, pierced and reticulated to show dragon and lotus scrolls, cover over matched base raised on three bracket feet. H: 4 1/4 in. $800-1,000

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300 Chinese light celadon jade grouping 20th century Of single section carving, worked to show mythical beast surmounted by monkey issuing flaming scrolls. L: 5 1/2 in. $800-1,000 301 Good Chinese jadeite Quanyin 19th century Tall single section carving, minor bright green highlights to white tone body. H: 9 1/4 in. $1,200-1,500 302 large Chinese light celadon jadeite Meiren figure 19/20th century Of tall narrow form, carved and reticulated to show female beauty grasping basket and framed by ribbon halo, wood stand. Total H: 12 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

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303 Chinese carved jadeite grouping late qing dynasty well carved light jadeite with bright green highlights, meiren flanked by donkey, well detailed flowing robe. H: 7 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000

306 Three Chinese light celadon jade carvings qing dynasty and later Comprised of a belt plaque, boy toggle, and oval plaque. Tallest: 2 1/2 in. $800-1,000

304 Chinese celadon jade plaque 20th century Of tall rectangular form, carved in medium relief to show scholar in sampan amongst river landscape. H: 5 1/5 in. $800-1,000

307 Chinese light celadon jade pendant 20th century Of reticulated circular form, carved to show central symbols and framing lotus band. D: 2 1/4 in. $300-500

305 Three Chinese light celadon jade items 20th century Comprised of a reticulated bangle, circular pendant, and oval plaque. Bangle D: 3 1/4 in. $800-1,000

308 Chinese white jade figural pendant Qing dynasty In the form of a mythological pixiu sitting up on its haunches, its winged body resembling a dragonlike lion and its head resembling a dog-like lion; with wooden stand. H: 3 in. $1,500-2,000

303 309 Chinese white jade pendant 19th century Of oval form, well reticulated to show twin long tails framing lingzhi disk to the center. L: 2 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200

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09/14/09 310 Two good Chinese white jade garment hooks qing dynasty One mounted with brass letter opener, together with a very well carved hook showing phoenix within delicately beaded edge. L: 4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200 311 Chinese white jade pendant 19th century Single section carving of four interwoven qilong. D: 2 1/4 in. $800-1,200 312 Good Chinese white jade ‘bat and gourd’ pendant 19th century Of near oval form, well reticulated to show stem and leaves over gourd. L: 2 1/4 in. $600-800

313 Large and impressive Chinese spinach jade covered censer late 19th century The lion surmounted domed cover surmounts a twin mask handle carved base, raised on tripod legs, over silver wire inlaid hongmu stand. Total H: 17 in. provenance: Previously lot 185, Sotheby’s New York $3,000-5,000

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314 Chinese jadeite Quanyin qing dynasty Depicting the standing goddess bearing a fly whisk in right hand and displaying surya mudra with the other; attendant fu lion at left side exhales vaporous image of flaming pearl. H: 11.5 in. $2,000-3,000

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09/14/09 315 Large and Impressive Chinese jadeite Quanyin 19th century Depicting the standing goddess holding bottle in right hand and displaying shuni mudra with the other; with flowing openwork raiments, delicately-carved coiffure and headdress and serene facial expression; figure stands on doublelotus throne and before large, smoothly-carved mandorla; jade of mottled white and apple green hue. H: 15 in. $10,000-15,000

319 Six Chinese celadon jade items 19th century and later Comprised of a concave plaque, hairpin, three archers rings and a Sung-style fitting. Hairpin L: 4 1/2 in. $600-800

316 Large Chinese green jadeite ‘triple gourd’ covered vase The central vase flanked by two baluster form vases, the three covers carved n high relief to show dragon chasing flaming pearls, mirror dragons carved to base. H: 12 L: 10 in. $2,000-3,000

321 Large Chinese spinach jade imperial-style seal 19th / 20th century Of large square form; surmounted by double dragon-form handle; no seal matrix. D: 5.25 in. H: 4.5 in. $2,500-3,500

320 Chinese white jadeite covered vase Of balster form, lappet band carved to cover an rim, free moving ring handles, over rectangular foot. H: 5 1/2 in. $800-1,200

318 Three Chinese celadon jade seals All of square form, carved with animal form handles. Tallest 2 in. $400-800

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09/14/09 322 Chinese celadon ‘pebble skin’ jadeite boulder 20th century Of tall oval fom, bownish pebble skin to surface top, well reticulated and carved to show five welldetailed figures recessed among a mountainous landscape, wood stand. Total H: 9 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 323 Chinese jadeite pagoda-form censer early 20th century Of separate, three-part construction: the base an archaic-form tripod censer, the middle portion of cylindrical form with six reliefcarved, windowed and openwork panels and the top an overhanging temple roof with six freely-hanging bells and a double-gourd spire; of mottled white and green hue; wellcarved wood and wire-inlay stand. H: 13.75 in. $4,000-6,000

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326 Chinese white jade grouping Qing dynasty Depicting pair of pomegranates with openwork leafy stems being climbed upon by four bald, imp-like figures; jade of slightly green hue. H: 2 in. W: 2.75 in. $3,000-4,000

327 Large and impressive Chinese jade censer on stand 19/20th century The cover carved to show dragon framed by three free-moving ring handles, over a tripod base carved to show mask and ring handles, mask and paw feet, hardwood stand. Jade H: 10 in. $3,000-5,000

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324 Chinese white jade seal Qing dyansty Well-carved to depict recumbent phoenix holding a lingzhi in its mouth perched atop waisted square-form seal; no matrix. H: 2.5 in. $500-600 325 Chinese white jade carving Qing dynasty Of rounded, pebble-like form depicting two intertwined foxes holding lingzhi in their mouths. D: 2.1 in. $2,000-3,000


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328 Pair of Chinese green jadeite phoenix 19/20th century Single section carving showing birds in reverse profile, bright green to translucent hue, over wood silver wire inlaid stands. Total H: 9 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 329 Good Chinese white jade pendant probably ming dynasty Of white and cream hue, carved to show a recumbent buffalo. L: 1 1/2 in. $400-600

330 Chinese white jade figure and attendant Qing dynasty Single-piece carving depicts Bodhidharma with serious facial expression in body-length hooded robe holding a gu-form object with young attendant standing aside on one foot while holding a ring; with wooden stand. H: 3.5 in. $4,000-6,000

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331 Important Chinese black and white striated jade bowl republic period Carved with rounded sides well-incised in medium relief to show geometric bands enclosing foliate blossoms, raised on a petal form foot, wood stand. Jade D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Note: The unusual grey and black tone within a white ground gives the rare impression of swirling incense, a similar example is described in Robert Kleiner, Chinese jades from the Collection of Alan Hartman, Hong Kong 1996, no 91. $6,000-8,000

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342 Chinese white jade mughal-style covered vase late Qing dynasty Of baluster form with free ring handles; deftly-carved lotus pattern in shallow relief throughout and with lotus-form foot, finial and handles; lustrous white tone. H: 10.5 in. $10,000-15,000

344 Large and fine Chinese lapis lazuli covered vase Qianlong mark, Qing dynasty Of archaic ovoid form with three relief-carved bands to body featuring taotie masks and other archaic decorations above smoothly-carved foot and lappet band; four mask handles with free rings at neck separated by raised and giltrubbed inscriptions; lid surmounted by double lotus on four mask-form legs; with wooden stand. H: 14.25 in. $15,000-20,000

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09/14/09 344A Chinese light celadon jade plaque 20th century The rectangular plaque carved in medium relief to show reclining Quanyin with celestial beings, wood arched stand. Plaque H: 4 in. $500-800 345 Chinese rock crystal skull 19th century Skull form, included stone. L: 2 in. $200-300 346 Four Chinese necklaces late qing dynasty and later Comprising an amber strand, plain ivory strand, quartz strand, and malachite strand. $400-600

347 Chinese soapstone Bi disk qing dynasty Of pieced circular form, carved to show archaic scrolls. D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $300-500

350 Chinese giltwood Quanyin model Depicting the goddess in a seated position with one leg raised and hands in vitarka mudra; with flowing robes left open at the chest to reveal talisman, with lacquered hair; on later wooden base. H: 10 in. $800-1,200

348 Chinese shagreen yellow metal mounted traveling set 19th century Case of cylindrical form, opening to reveal bone mounted utensils. L: 13 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887. $400-600

351 Rare Chinese Cultural revolution white stone grouping 20th century White hue, carved farm girl, over wood stand. Total H: 7 in. $400-600

349 Chinese hardwood three tier box Qing dynasty Of rectangular form with rounded corners and beaded edges. H: 4 in. L: 5 in. W: 4.25 in. $400-600

352 Large pair of Chinese white stone bird figures Opposing pair, standing perched over wood stands. Total H: 19 in. $1,000-1,500 353 Chinese white stone censer Of tripod form, domed cover over bulbous base, wood stand. Total H: 9 in. $600-800

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354 Chinese malachite covered vase Of covered baluster form, foliate carved garland to body, wood stand. Total H: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $500-800 355 Chinese amber bead court necklace 19th century Comprised of approximately one hundred carved amber spheres. L: 40 in. $1,000-1,500 356 Chinese amber carving Qing dynasty Intricately carved piece depicts figures in a varied, idealised natural landsdcape; with carved wooden stand. H: 3 in. $1,200-1,500


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09/14/09 357 Fine Chinese carved amber vase 19th century Single-piece openwork carving depicts tall covered vase supported by two figures and leafy tendrils; with carved wooden base. H: 6 in. $2,500-3,000 358 Chinese amber carving Qing dynasty Single-piece openwork carving depicts figural grouping of two nobles and horse below celestial dragon; arboreal scene verso. H: 3.25 in. $2,500-3,000

359 Two Chinese soapstone carvings 20th century Larger carving of mottled light olive hue depicts adult fu lion with ball and two cubs; smaller piece of sandy hue depicts a reclining Budai; both with fitted wooden stands (2). H of largest: 8.25 in. $400-600 360 Large Chinese alabaster meiren 20th century Well-carved openwork, somewhatflattened depiction of standing female figure in flowing robes with a flower basket on carrying pole flanked by a youth with lingzhi fungus; affixed to carved openwork wooden base. H: 21 in. $800-1,000

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361 Chinese silver wire inlaid wood figure and box Tall single section carving of immortal inlaid with wire, together with resin mounted box. Figure H: 14 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-500 362 Chinese carved smoky quartz beast form censer 19th century Two parts, well carved head over standing body, over wood stand. Total H: 7 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 360

363 Five Chinese rose quartz carvings mostly late 19th century Comprised of figures and covered vase. Tallest H: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800 364 Chinese giltwood Quanyin grotto qing dyansty Carved and gilded Quanyin seated over lotus thrown, framed by bamboo grove. H: 12 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800


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09/14/09 365 Pair of Chinese soapstone figures 19th / 20th century Tallest figure of mottled dark and olive color, depicting joyous elderly man with freshly-caught fish; the second, two-piece carving depicts a Meiren in long robes bearing a large bloom and standing on a rocky outcrop; with ink embellishments (2). H of tallest: 12.25 in. $300-500 366 Pair of Chinese brown soapstone seals 19/20th century Of tall square rounded form, carved in low relief to show pine grove. H: 2 3/4 in. $300-500 367 Three Chinese soapstone seals qing dynasty and later All of square pillar form, two carved to show lions, one carved in low relief to show pine grove. Tallest: 4 in. $300-500

368 Four Chinese soapstone seals qing dynasty and later All of square pillar form, three carved to show surmounting beasts. Tallest: 3 3/4 in. $300-500 369 Five Chinese seals qing dyansty and later Comprising of a metal, horn and three stone seals. Tallest: 2 1/2 in. $500-800 375 370 Four Chinese soapstone seals qing dyansty and later Comprising of figural and square stone seals. Tallest: 3 1/2 in. $500-800 371 Three large Chinese soapstone seals 20th century Of tall square rounded form, carved to in low relief, one shows dragon to cap. Tallest: 7 1/4 in. $500-800

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372 Chinese brown stone seal qing dynasty Of tall square form, carved to show dragon, over plain base. H: 2 3/4 in. $500-800 373 Two Chinese soapstone seals Both of light brown hue, surmounted by lion and leaping carp. Tallest: 2 3/4 in. $300-500 375 Large Chinese bone inlaid hardwood brush pot 19th century Of cylindrical form, beaded rim over recessed body inserted with seventeen rows of inlaid calligraphy, over beaded circular foot. H: 7 L: 6 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

376 Small Chinese boxwood carving qing dynasty Three dimensional and openwork carving of figures in natural setting; affixed to carved rootwood-form base. H: 2.5 in. $100-150 378 Good Chinese huanghuali brush pot 18/19th century Of cylindrical form, dark coffee hue, original plug. H: 5 L: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Previously lot 143, Christies, 23 March 1995 $800-1,200 379 Chinese huanghuali brush pot 19th century Of cylindrical form, honey brown hue, the pot with circular plug. H: 6 1/4 L: 5 1/2 in $800-1,200


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380 Good Chinese zitan brush pot late 18th century Of cylindrical form, beaded rim and foot rim, raised on bracket feet, missing plug, good tight grain. H: 5 1/2 L: 5 in $600-800 382 Fine Chinese huanghuali brush pot 18/19th century Of cylindrical form, rounded rim, detailed calligraphy script incised to body, with seals and fine landscape carved in reverse, over beaded and bracket feet. H: 6 1/2 L: 5 3 /4 in. $3,000-5,000 383 Fine and large Chinese huanghuali brush pot mid qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, slightly waisted body, solid insert base, good golden patina. H: 6 3/4 D: 6 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

384 Fine Chinese zitan brush pot 17/18th century Of typical cylindrical form, carved in detail and high relief to show pine trees, fu bats and bamboo groves, good hollowed interior, later plug to base. H: 4 3/4 L: 5 in. provenance: Property of a New York Lady Purchased from William Lipton Gallery, New York. $1,500-2,000 385 Fine and large Chinese huanghuali brush pot 18/19th century Of cylindrical form, rounded rim over cylindrical body, period insert plug base. H: 6 1/2 D: 6 in. provenance: Previously lot 7, Sotheby’s, New York $1,500-2,000 385A Chinese huanghuali brush pot qing dyansty Of typical cylindrical form, lacquer to rim good dark hue, period plug. H: 5 1/2 L: 5 in. $800-1,200

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09/14/09 386 Good Chinese bamboo brush pot, and applied covered box early 20th century and later The pot of cylindrical form, carved in medium relief to show medallion of cat and song bird with script, together with a leaf form applied hardwood box. Pot H: 5 1/2 in. $500-800

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387 Chinese celadon glazed carved bowl qing dynasty Of rounded form, incised base, outer wall well carved to show lotus leaves raised on a circular foot, unglazed foot. D: 6 in. $500-800

391 Chinese carved brown soapstone boulder late 19th century Of tall boulder form, carved in medium relief to show Budai and attendants, peach verso. H: 6 in $500-800 392 Chinese rock crystal carving of Quanyin late qing dynasty Of single section, well carved to show standing figure supported by egret and incense stand. H: 4 1/2 in. $500-800 394

388 Seven Chinese soapstone, pewter and other seals qing dynasty and later Of tall square form, many carved to show Fu lions. Tallest: 3 1/2 in. $300-500 389 Six Chinese soapstone seals qing dynasty and later Of tall square pillar form, some surmounted with Fu lions. Tallest: 3 3/4 in. $300-500 390 Chinese soapstone figure, rootwood stand late qing dynasty The recumbent guardian figure of yellow hue, over good rootwood stand. Figure L: 6 1/2 in. $800-1,200

393 Pair of Chinese green soapstone figures 19/20th century The tall carved standing female figures grasp an offering over shaped rectangular base. H: 15 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600 394 Good and large Chinese bamboo brush pot 18/19th century Of tall cylindrical form, carved in high relief to show immortal framed by scrolling clouds and pine tree, good honey hue. H: 7 3/4 D: 5 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000


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09/14/09 395 Fine Chinese lapis, soapstone, and mineral applied partially lacquered wood brush pot qing dyansty Of cylindrical form, beaded rim over body applied to show boys at play, over beaded and bracket foot, black lacquered base and plug. H: 6 1/2 L: 6 1/2 in. $6,000-8,000 396 Fine Chinese applied zitan brush pot 19th century Of cylindrical form, slightly rounded rim, worked with ivory or bone, soapstone and jadeite to show birds amongst foliate sprigs and rockwork, circular plug to base. H: 6 1/2 L: 7 in. $5,000-6,000

397 Chinese huanghuali picnic box qing dynasty Of typical rectangular form, high straight arched handle framed by well carved scrolling qilong bracket, enclosing four tiers and a narrow cover, raised on a sloping bracket framed base, showing thin beaded edge and signs of old lacquer. H: 11 1/2 L: 11 in. $2,000-3,000 398 Large Chinese hardwood, appliedstone and wire-inlaid brushpot republic period Of tall and wide cylindrical form, inlaid with white metal wire to show scrolls and Greek band enclosing Fu lions at play. H: 7 1/2 L: 8 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $200-300 395

399 Two Chinese soapstone carvings 20th century Both of overall natural form and carved in light relief to surface to depict scenes of elders among idealised natural landscapes; one carving with ink-rubbed inscription (2). H of largest: 4 in. $400-600 400 Chinese bamboo brush pot late 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, well carved outer wall in high relief to show scholars amongst a bamboo and pine grove, black lacquer to base. H: 7 D: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $200-300

401 Three Large Chinese ink stones republic period In the form of a lute table, ruyi scepter and molded inkstone, with gilt script. Ruyi L: 17 in $500-700 402 Chinese carved sandalwood box canton, early 20th century Of long rectangular form, shaped well carved figural cartouche top, over base worked to show detailed figural village cartouches, over shaped base. H: 3 1/2 L: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $250-400

403 Chinese bamboo ‘Ding’ censer 20th century Arched handles over cylindrical waisted rim, carved to show Greek key, archaic band carved to body raised on tripod legs. L: 6 1/2 in. $300-500 404 Chinese red lacquer and giltdecorated stone figural grouping 19th / 20th century Depicting procession of courtly figures and horse; raised on rectangular base with lingzhi-motif decoration. W: 6.5 in. H: 6.75 in. $800-1,200

405 Pair of Chinese carved boxwood walnuts 19th / 20th century Well-detailed models of realistic size and form. $200-400 406 Chinese porcelain brush washer qing dynasty Of shallow round form with greyishblue glaze to exterior and crackled, ge-type glaze to interior; with inverted rim; raised on slight foot ring. D: 2.5 in. $400-600


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09/14/09 407 Chinese tielimu folding headrest qing dynasty Of simple rectangular form with locking 3-stage expanding mechanism. L: 8 in. Max H: 6 in. provenance: Formerly of the William Lipton collection. $400-600 408 Chinese rosewood stand 19th / 20th century With decorative openwork carving and octagonal marble insert to top. H: 3 ft. $50-75

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409 Chinese natural scholars stone Of untreated, unsculpted form with uneven porous surface and waxy brown hue; fist size. $200-400 410 Chinese hardwood and marble tray qing dynasty Of rectangular form with waisted, openwork sides and mottled gray marble slab base; raised on slight feet. H: 1.6 in. L: 12.25 in. W: 8.5 in. $400-600

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411 Chinese export-style ebonized wood and inlaid mother-of-pearl tray qing dynasty Of square form with skirted edge and bracket feet; with inlaid motherof-pearl floral decoration. H: 3 in. W: 9.75 in. $400-600

412 Chinese wooden document tray with three brushes qing dynasty Of shallow rectangular form with carved lingzhi at sides and bronze reinforcements at corners; raised on low bracket feet. L: 12.75 in. W: 10.5 in. $400-600

413 No Lot 414 Chinese natural lingzhi brush washer qing dynasty Of ridged conical form with uneven, tear-shaped mouth; dark patina. H: 3 in. $600-800

415 Chinese rootwood brush pot qing dynasty Of natural form with knotty, twisted features; cylindrically-carved interior open at points to exterior. H: 6 in. $400-600


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09/14/09 416 Chinese wood and marble stand qing dynasty Of square form with openwork apron and light gray marble inset top; raised on cabriolet legs with humpback stretchers. H: 6 in. W: 7 in. $500-800 417 Two Chinese smoking pipes qing dynasty Both with elaborate turned stems and stoneware dampers; one pipe with hardwood stem and jade mouthpiece, the other with horn stem and metal mouthpiece. L: 15 in. $500-800 418 Fourteen Chinese carved wooden miniatures qing dynasty Comprising three double-gourd studies, one double-gourd bottle, two burl rings; three lotus blossom studies with loosely-carved seeds; one leaf-form pendant; two rootwood pendants and two fu-lion studies. H of largest: 3.25 in. $500-800 419 Chinese wooden figural sculpture qing dynasty Carved to depict esteemed figure, possibly Confucius, with long beard and body length robe upon high throne with protective fu lion at side; remnants of red stain and black monochrome pigment visible. H: 10 in. $600-800 420 Nineteen Chinese locks qing dynasty Mostly of rectangular form with brass hardware and keys; some of pure iron and only one example without functioning key. $600-800

421 Pair chinese rock crystal cats qing dynasty Both figures curled up with front paws under chin and curled tails by head; with recessed undersides. L: 1.75 in. $800-1,200 422 Chinese huanghuali brush pot qing dynasty Of traditional, unadorned form with slightly concave sides; affixed base plug. H: 5.5 in. $1,000-1,200 422A Chinese boxwood brushpot inscribed, late qing dynasty Of oval cylindrical form, carved trunk-like body. H: 5 1/2 in. $400-600 423 Two Chinese huanghuali brush pots qing dynasty Both of traditional, unadorned form with slightly convex sides; smaller pot has removable base plug. H of largest: 7.5 in. $1,500-2,000 424 Pair of Chinese wood and marble flower stands 20th century Intricate, opework carving in bamboo motif; with inserted white marble tops. H: 3 ft. 1 in. $1,200-1,600 425 Chinese carved hongmu stand with bamboo inlay qing dynasty Of low but robust rectangular form; with flat surface and beaded edge, all four sides with inset bamboo and raised on rounded bracket feet. H: 1.5 in. L: 15 in. D: 8 in. $1,000-12,000

426 Chinese carved huanghuali box qing dynasty Of rectangular form; lid carved in relief to depict blooming prunus bough; with decorative metal lock plate and clasp. H: 4.25 in., L: 10.25 in. $1,500-2,000 427 Pair of Chinese hongmu hall chairs 19th / 20th century Of typical square-form with medallion splats carved with birds and flowering branches; scrolling top rail. H: 3 ft. 3 in. $800-1,200 428 Chinese hongmu tray 19th / 20th century Of shallow square form; interior carved in light relief to depict a mandarin gazing at a distant palace below an inset mother-of-pearl moon; exterior walls carved with a fret band; raised on slight bracket feet. 12 in. x 11.5 in. $300-500 429 Chinese carved wooden mirror 19th / 20th century Of elaborate openwork construction, incorporating traditional figural, architectural and symbolic motifs; hardwood frame liner adorned with inset ivory and boxwood embellishments. H: 26.5 in. W: 24 in. $800-1,200 430 Chinese carved sandalwood set of eight Taoist immortals 20th century Each well-detailed and of realistic proportions; wood of rich honey tone (8). H: 8.5 in. $1,500-2,000

431 Chinese tielimu brush pot Qing dynasty Of large, heavy proportions and cylindrical, concave form; vivid and dense grain. H: 8 in. $600-800 432 Chinese bamboo brush pot Qing dynasty Of small cylindrical form; carved in deep relief to show three elderly men gathered around a game board under large pine tree. H: 5 in. $300-500 433 Pair of Chinese reverse paintings on glass late 19th century Tall rectangular panels, depicting female beauties, wood framed. Total H: 16 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500


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434 Chinese rhinoceros horn pendant 20th century Of single section carving showing two qilong in reverse. L: 2 in $1,200-1,500

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435 Rare Chinese rhinoceros horn carved Budai grouping qing dynasty Of dark brown and honey tone, well carved to show central seated Budai revealing exposed chest, flanked by four boys and swag to rear, recessed base. H: 4 3/4 $20,000-30,000

436 Chinese carved rhinoceros horn Quanyin 19th century Depicting the kneeling goddess on a lotus base in vitarka mudra, wearing an open and flowing robe and brandishing a ruyi scepter; horn of dark coffee tone. H: 6.75 in. $15,000-20,000


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437 Fine Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup 17/18th century Of leaf form, carved to show veins to the interior, framed by well-worked fruit blossoming branches issuing from twin reticulated branch form handles continuing to base, chilong emerging to lip rim, later wood stand. H: 3 1/4 L: 7 in provenance: Christie’s lot 106, 17th Sep 2008, New York Acquired in New York 1941 $40,000-50,000


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09/14/09 438 Chinese coral, 14k yellow gold and gem set grouping 20th century Comprising a bird and cage coral grouping framed by a gold hamlet set with diamonds and colored gem stones, inlaid wood stand. H: 7 L: 9 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $1,000-1,500

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439 Chinese sculptural coral snuff bottle Qing dynasty Single-piece carving consists of vase-form bottle with single ring handle supported by finely-carved flowers and peacock; with doublepeacock lid and carved wooden base. H: 5.25 in. $1,200-1,500 440 Chinese carved coral grouping Qing dynasty Elaborate single-piece carving depicts meiren with lingzhi atop mythical beast that exhales vaporous image of boy and flaming pearl -another such beast supports large archaic-style vase with cover; with well-carved wood and inlaidwire base. H: 8.25 in. $5,000-8,000

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09/14/09 441 Chinese hornbill model Qing dynasty, 19th century Full-head model with delicatelycarved horn depicting 10 figures with horse below a pagoda; good citrus color. L: 9.5 in. $4,000-6,000

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442 Chinese carved soapstone boulder Qing dynasty Expertly-carved in relief to depict cranes and prunus boughs above exposed smooth and cream-colored heart of boulder. H: 4 in. $800-1,200 443 Chinese famille rose porcelain garment hook and snuff bottle both with qianlong marks, 20th century Qilong hook and ovoid bottle of famille rose and blue underglaze decoration. Hook L: 3 1/2 in. $300-500 444 Chinese carved zitan covered box Qing dynasty Small box of organic, rootwood form; carved with openwork tendrils to base and lid. H: 2 in. L: 3.5 in. $200-400

445 Chinese Ming-style gold splashed bronze censer and stand Xuande mark, Qing dynasty Of square form with canted corners and tapering, rounded walls; with two mask-form handles and mounted on bracket feet; platform base with similar features. H: 4.75 in. $600-800 446 Two strands of carved horn and turquoise beads and two jadeite bracelets Coffee hue circular beads, turquoise spheres, together with two jadeite bracelets, dyed. L: 15 in. $400-600 447 Chinese piegon bood seal, pendant set of six seals and a stone frieze Comprised of a boxed set of six seals, a tall rectagular seal, an arched pendant and an archaic form frieze. Tallest seal: 4 1/2 in. $500-800

448 Chinese carved wooden brush pot Qing dynasty Of large and convex cylindrical form; good even grain and softly-carved corners. H: 9 in. $300-500

451 Chinese tianhuang-style stone carving 19th / 20th century Of natural pebble form, carved in relief to depict two encoiled dragons; stone of light caramel tone. $200-400

449 Chinese aubergine-glazed meiping vase Yongzheng mark, 19th / 20th century Of gently-sloping, well-proportioned form; deep and even hue throughout; with lightly-incised seal mark to base. H: 9 in. $400-600

452 Inscribed Chinese apple-green jade pendant 20th century Of flat, rectangular form with rounded edges; gilt-rubbed inscription in Chinese to face and Manchurian verso; mounted in yellow metal band and suspended from carved wooden stand. H with stand: 8 in. $400-600

450 Two Chinese hardstone table items Qing dynasty Comprising an early celadon-jade carving of a recumbent beast exhaling a vaporous cloud and a later soapstone square-form seal with a dramatic relief-carved scorpion to the face and an etched and ink-rubbed scene verso (2). H of seal: 2.25 in. $300-500

453 Chinese green jadeite plaque late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, carved in medium relief to show water buffalo and lotus pod in reverse. H: 3 1/2 in $300-500


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09/14/09 454 Chinese green jadeite plaque late qing dynasty Of tall rectangular form, carved in medium relief to show buffalo, plain panel verso. H: 3 1/2 in. $300-500 455 Pair of Chinese ‘Pigeon blood’ stone scroll weights 20th century Both of long slender form, five character script to body. L: 9 3/4 in. $200-300

456 Chinese ‘pigeon blood’ stone teapot 20th century Of stylized bamboo form, rectangular cover, molded spout and handle. H: 5 1/2 in. $200-300

458 Two Chinese soapstone seals inscribed carved by dai seng, spring of the third month, 1856 One of square form, together with a square form seal surmounted by coiled beast. Tallest: 2 1/4 in. $300-400

457 Four Chinese horn carvings late qing and later Comprising a large snuff bottle, pendant, jue vessel and figure. Tallest: 3 1/4 in. $400-800

469 Large Chinese boxwood Quanyin script to base and seal, late qing dynasty Single section carving, light brown hue, carved in typical standing and heavily-robed form, foot revealed to front. H: 13 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 470 Chinese soapstone Quanyin Qing dynasty Well-carved, matronly figure wearing hooded robe with inkrubbed embellishments holds bottle and bell; even caramel color. H: 9.25 in. $2,000-3,000 471 Chinese green jade seal spuriously dated 1839 and incised with collectors seal of lin zexu cang yin Of tall square form, surmounted with Fu lion, in fitted hardwood box. Seal H: 3 1/4 in. $200-300 472 Set of five Chinese tianhuang type seals republic period Comprised of four rounded seals and tall pillar-form seal in hardwood box. Tallest seal: 2 1/4 in $300-400

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472A Six Chinese soapstone seals qing dynasty and later All of tall square form, surmounted with beasts, all boxed. Tallest: 3 1/2 in. $300-500 473 Chinese light celadon jade boulder Of arched mountain form, carved in high relief to show pine grove and pavilion. H: 4 1/2 in. $400-600 474 Chinese jadeite and ivory court necklace Comprised of forty-four green jadeite beads and single ivory clasp. L: 16 in. $600-800 475 Chinese zitan ‘bamboo’ brush pot 19th century Of narrow cylindrical form, carved to show bamboo sprig. H: 5 in. provenance: Previously lot 439 Sotheby’s HK November 1998 $700-1,000 476 Chinese tianhuang type seal Of rounded square form, hardwood box. Seal H: 3/4 in $300-500 477 Large Chinese blanc-de-chine Quanyin gourd seal verso, late qing dynasty Of typical form, covered tight curled hair, scrolling crown, serene expression, open chest revealing jeweled beads, seated in rajalilsama with knee supporting the right wrist. H: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Sold to benefit an East Coast institution $400-600


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09/14/09 479 Chinese hardwood and insert table screen Qing dynasty Of rectangular form; insert panel carved in relief to depict dragons pursuing flaming pearl; hardwood stand of typical form, carved in archaic decorative motif. H: 9.5 in. W: 9.75 in. $1,500-2,000 480 Unusual Chinese soapstone vase late 19th century Of oval cylindrical form, low relief carving to the front to show dragon over foliate scrolls. H: 7 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 481 Chinese ink stone Qing dynasty Of rectangular form, carved in light relief on face to depict Budai holding his sack and holy beads; inscribed on base. H: 1.5 in. L: 7.25 in. $200-300 482 Chinese duan inkstone Qing dynasty Of bell form with scrollwork crown, carved in low relief to depict two dragons and flaming pearl between cloud band at shoulder and wave band at ring; inscribed along sides. L: 12.5 in. $500-800 483 Chinese softwood and metal scales set 19th century 1831 copper weight, bone arm, softwood case. L: 13 1/2 in. $200-300

484 Two Chinese stone seals Qing dynasty Of tall square form, inscribed on one side and unevenly worn at rounded tops; one seal with partial “chickenblood” coloring. H: 4.75 in. $200-300 485 Chinese stone seal Qing dynasty Of tall square form, inscribed on one side and unevenly rounded on top. H: 4.25 $200-300 486 Two Chinese brush pots Qing dynasty The larger pot of concave, cylindrical form with lipped rim and rounded, protruding base; raised on three low feet, missing base plug; Smaller pot carved from hardwood and of similar form save for present base plug and lack of feet. (2). H of larger: 6.75 in. $500-800 487 Chinese hardwood Quanyin Qing dynasty Carved to depict the subject seated in rajalila asana, dressed in flowing robes left open at the chest to reveal holy beads. H: 10 in. $300-500 488 Chinese carved hardwood figure of a scholar late qing dynasty Well carved single section, to show standing scholar with staff over rock work. H: 14 1/2 in. $500-800

489 Chinese black pottery vessel Of wide U-shape, everted rim. D: 6 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $300-800 490 Unusual Chinese brown and purple glazed bowl mind dynasty Of wide U-shape, thick multicolor glaze, unglazed foot rim. D: 6 1/4 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $400-600

494 Chinese brown Ge type glaze vase qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, everted rim over tapering body, crackle glaze unglazed foot rim. H: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $500-800 495 Chinese white glazed stoneware jar ming/qing dynasty Of ovoid form, fine crazing under glaze. H: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $300-500

491 Chinese celadon glazed stem cup ming dynasty Of cylindrical form over tapering base, buff foot. D: 4 in. provenance: Property Acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $400-600

496 Chinese cream glazed storage jar Of ovoid form, everted rim. H: 5 1/2 in provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $400-600

492 Chinese brown and green glazed bottle vase sung or later Of pear form, multi-hued thick glaze, ground rim. H: 7 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $400-600

497 Chinese white glazed pottery storage jar ming dynasty Of cylindrical form, everted rim over tapering body, heavy glaze. H: 7 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $500-800

493 Chinese Ge glazed stoneware vase ming dynasty Of cylindrical form, small rim mouth over circular foot. H: 8 1/4 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $600-800

498 Chinese Terracotta Horse Han dynasty Of typical form, standing on rectangular slab base; with mount for horsehair tail at hind and traces of polychrome pigment. H: 22 in. $3,000-5,000


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09/14/09 499 Chinese Ming celadon glazed vase Ming dynasty Of yan yan form with ovoid body and beaker-like neck with wide flaring rim; carved floral decoration throughout. H: 11.5 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $800-1,200

503 Chinese Jun ware jar and Japanese Jun style vessel song dynasty and 19th century Comprised of a small circular mouth ovoid purple glazed vessel, gold repair, together with a Japanese Jun style vessel. Song Jar H:3 4/5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500

500 Large Chinese black glazed pottery twin handle jar Of globular form, arched twin handles, glazed to below shoulder, buff body showing. D: 12 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800

504 Three Chinese white glazed vessels song dynasty and later Comprising of a tall cylindrical twin handle jar, Ding-type molded dish and plain cream glazed conical bowl. Jar H: 6 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500

501 Two Chinese Sung style Ge glazed porcelain plates 18th century Of slightly rounded form, cream and crackle glaze, unglazed porcelain foot. D: 11 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $1,000-2,000

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502 Chinese Ming carved celadon glazed porcelain charger ming dyansty Foliate barbed rim, carved rim and central panel of blossoms, orange buff foot rim. D: 12 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $600-800

505 Large Chinese bronze basin han dynasty The everted rim issues from fluted flat-walled and based body, signs of green corrosive pigment. D: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $500-800 506 Large Chinese green glazed pottery mandarin duck model tang dynasty Potted in profile, raised on oval plinth, green glazed. H: 10 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600 507 Large Chinese Ming style sancai glazed pottery bodhisattva model Single section carving showing seated bodhisattva framed by two attendants. H: 22 in., $600-800


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09/14/09 508 Large Chinese Sancai glazed pottery grouping ming dynasty Architectural structure, typical green and brown glaze depicting demonic figure over a qilong surmounting a scrolling sea. provenance: Property of a Philadelphian Lady $3,000-5,000

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509 Two Chinese heads, pottery and stone Comprised of a Han style pottery head, together with stone head of an attendant. Tallest: 6 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $400-600

510 Chinese stone carved head of Bodhisattva Single section carving, light grey hue, modern stand. Head H: 16 in. provenance: Property from a Michigan Gentleman $500-800

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511 Good Chinese polychrome carved stone Bodhisattva head Colored and applied top knot over broad face, wood stand. Head H: 17 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $2,000-3,000

512 Large Chinese polychrome wood Quanyin Carved standing, polychrome highlight to body. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $2,000-3,000 513 No Lot

514 Chinese Ming Fahua glazed and molded vase ming dyansty Of baluster form, molded lappet band to collar. foliate blossom over typical midnight blue ground, orange buff base. H: 7 in. $1,000-1,500


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09/14/09 515 Chinese Ming carved celadon glazed porcelain dish ming dynasty Of gentle rounded form, the central medallion carved with delicate Indian lotus, over orange red unglazed foot. D: 10 1/4 in. $600-800

516 Two Chinese turquoise glazed stone and earthenware models ming dynasty Comprised of a stone and glazed recumbent beast, together with two part attendant. Attendant H: 11 in. provenance: property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600 515

517 Two Chinese terracotta heads Qing dynasty Both depicting the goddess Quanyin in differing states of consciousness; polychrome decorated and lifesized, each head featuring a peaked, elaborate headdress with an icon of the Buddha; with fitted wooden stands. H: 18 in. $5,000-8,000 517

518 Four Early Chinese black and brown glazed stoneware vessels sung and later Comprising a large black twin handle jar, together with three brown rimmed black glazed bowls. Height of Jar: 8 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $500-800

519 Chinese ‘hare fur’ glazed stoneware bowl song dynasty Of conical form, brown rim with radiating brown spurs, over unglazed buff foot, gold repairs to rim. D: 7 1/4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500

520 Pair of Chinese blue, copper red and white porcelain dishes kangxi period Of circular form, scholar and attendant to central medallion, one with cracking. D: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600

521 Chinese celadon tripod censer Qing dynasty Of typical Ming form; round and shallow bowl raised on three plain feet; buff, unglazed base; carved wooden base and cover. D: 13.25 in. H: 4 in. $500-800


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523 522 Pair of South Chinese wucai jars early qing dynasty The cylindrical rim issues from wide baluster body molded with four lug handles, tapering body over circular foot, wucai enamels to show peony. H: 13 in. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton, NJ $2,000-3,000

523 South Chinese Wucai porcelain jar qing dynasty Of baluster form, four molded lug handles to shoulders, wucai enameled to show lingzhi head and the ‘four friends’. H: 13 in. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton, NJ $1,000-1,500

522 523A Chinese wucai vase Transitional period Of altered baluster form, depicting imperial figural study between lotus and diamond bands; floral collar. H: 6.5 in. $300-500


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524 Chinese famille rose and blue glazed porcelain beaker vase kangxi mark, 19th century Of typical trumpet form, enameled in vibrant colors and blue underglaze to show Buddhist symbols, mums and garden landscape. H: 12 in. $1,500-2,500

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525 Chinese wucai porcelain beaker vase transitional period Of flared beaker form, wide mouth over slightly bulbous waist, enameled to show figures in landscape and Buddhistic treasures to waist, foliate sprigs to base, unglazed base. H: 13 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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526 Large Chinese wucai beaker vase transitional period Of typical beaker form, everted rim, low bulbous waist over flared foot, well enameled to show figural landscape over floral sprigs and peach blossoms, unglazed buff foot. H: 16 1/2 in. provenance: Previously lot 615, Christie’s, sale 1976, 2008 Previously lot 78 Sotheby’s $12,000-15,000


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09/14/09 527 Large and fine Chinese famille verte porcelain vase kangxi period Of double gourd form, lappet band to slender neck, over enameled Shou symbols and detailed Indian lotus blossoms, waisted body, bottom with geometric collar over lingzhi and chrysanthemum band, Lotus and vine to base, raised on white glazed circular foot. H: 18 1/4 in. provenance: Previously lot 620, Christie’s March 19, 2008 $20,000-30,000

528 Chinese brown and green glazed cadogan teapot qing dynasty Of typical peach form, molded spout and handle. H: 5 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-500 529 Good Chinese blue and white jardiniere kangxi mark, qing dynasty Of wide cylindrical form, well painted in cobalt blue to show dragon among flaming pearls of wisdom, celestial sea to circular foot. D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $1,500-2,000


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09/14/09 530 Good Chinese Kangxi period blue and white bowl kangxi mark and of the period The everted rim painted showing four citron cartouches to geometric band, central medallion to the interior, the outer wall well painted showing figural court scene, raised on circular foot, kangxi six character mark to base. H: 4 D: 8 in. provenance: Purchased Imperial Oriental Art, NY $3,000-5,000

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09/14/09 531 Matched pair of Chinese blue and white garlic head vases both with kangxi marks, qing dynasty Potted with garlic head over ovoid body, raised on flared circular foot, archaic lappet band painted to mouth, lingzhi band to collar, body painted to show archaic masks and band to foot, six character mark to base. H: 12 in. provenance: Previously lot 767, Christie’s, sale 1956, 2008. $3,000-5,000

532 Chinese Wanli porcelain blue and white double gourd vase wanli period The small tall rim issues from bulbous double gourd base, painted with Indian lotus and scrolling cobalt leaves, within geometric bands, over glazed base, unglazed foot. H: 7 in. $1,500-2,000

533 Chinese kangxi blue and white porcelain vase kangxi period Of pear form, the flared mouth issues from a slender neck over wide ovoid body, raised on flared circular foot, painted to show Lappet band over sectional cartouche of figural landscapes and foliate sprigs. H: 10 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000

534 Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vases kangxi mark, qing dynasty The long slender neck issues from an ovoid body, raised on a tall circular base, lappet leaf band to neck, over lingzhi band and large foliate panels enclosing lotus leaf scrolls, six character marks to base. H: 12 in. provenance: Previously lot 766, Christie’s, Sale 1956, 2008. $2,500-3,500

536 Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain covered vases Qing dynasty, 19th century Of large, diamond form with flatslab sides decorated with figural and landscape images framed by lingzhi borders; fitted lids similarly decorated. H: 13.5 in. $2,500-3,500

537 Chinese blue and white porcelain stem cup Kangxi period, 17th / 18th century With tapering round stem with recessed interior and U-shaped cup with everted, lipped rim; cobalt decoration depicts auspicious symbols and floral brackets to cup and stylized bamboo sprigs above petal band at stem. H: 4.5 in. $500-800

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535 Large Chinese square blue and white porcelain vase late qing dynasty The flared rim issues from a slender neck over square shoulder tapering body, well painted to show bamboo sprigs and detailed figural landscape to body, recessed unglazed base. H: 20 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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538 Important Chinese copper, blue and white porcelain ‘dragon and phoenix’ beaker vase kangxi period Of typical beaker form, flared rim, bulbous waist and flared foot, all underglazed copper red, and blue to show four clawed dragons, and medallions of phoenix, with alternating carved foliate medallions, cross-hatched band to foot and rim, glazed recessed base, unglazed rim. H: 17 1/2 in. $25,000-30,000


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09/14/09 539 Two pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes chenghua six and four character marks, qing dynasty Both of rounded circular form, one pair depicting dragon and carp, together with a pair showing twelve peaches. Largest D: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $800-1,200 539

540 Chinese blue and white porcelain charger Qing dynasty Of round, medium-deep form; decorated to interior with central aquatic medallion depicting three carp encircled by a wave band; with lotus-scroll decoration to interior and exterior sides; double ring to base. D: 13.5 in. $1,000-2,000 541 Three Chinese blue and white vases Qing dynasty, 19th century The largest a floor vase of twinhandled, ovoid form with a flared rim and applied prunus-form handles, vividly decorated in cobalt blue to depict peacocks in natural landscape, together with two smaller ovoid vases with flared rims and cobalt decoration showing figures in idyllic mountain village settings (3). H: 23 in., 17 in., 14 in. $1,000-1,200

542 Unusual kangxi blue and white bottle kangxi leaf mark and of the period Of tall pear form, painted to show elongated ladies of leisure, silver cap. H: 3 3/4 in. $200-300 543 Chinese celadon-glazed and carved vase Ming dyansty Of ovoid form with shallow-carved fluting to tapered base and neck and cross-hatch and cloud ground to body; buff, unglazed footring. H: 13.5 in. $3,000-5,000 544 Large Chinese blue and white porcelain covered jar late 19th century The domed cover surmounts a baluster base, painted to show boys at play and figural landscape. H: 22 in. $1,000-1,500

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09/14/09 545 Large Chinese Ming style blue and white charger wanli six character marks, qing dynasty Of slightly rounded form, aquatic scape to rim, central cartouche of boys within court landscape, lingzhi band to outer wall, mark to glazed base. D: 16 in. $1,000-1,500

546 Large Chinese blue and white covered porcelain jar 18th century In the Wanli style, domed foliate molded cover surmounting a body showing cartouches of boys at play, buff unglazed base. H: 19 in. $2,000-3,000

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547 Chinese blue and white porcelain jar Qing dynasty Of wide-mouthed meiping form; figural decoration to body shows classical scene between simple lappet band at foot and lingzhi band at shoulder. H: 9.25 in. $400-600 548 Chinese wucai bowl Kangxi mark, 19th century Of globular form, tapering slightly to base; vividly decorated in polychrome palette to depict three dragons flying through cloudy ether between cross-hatch band at rim and band of waves at base. H: 4.5 in. $400-600 549 Chinese blue and white brush pot 19th century Of large, cylindrical and slightly tapering form; depicting courtly figures in idyllic outdoor setting. H: 6.25 in. $600-800

550 Large Chinese blue and white fishbowl 20th century Decorated to depict scholars and attendants among animals in idyllic outdoor landscape. H: 17 in.; D: 27 in. $2,000-3,000 550A Chinese wucai baluster vase transitional period, 17th century Of small but robust proportions, vividly decorated to depict fu lion among natural, celestial and architectural elements; faint double bands at base and collar, floral decoration to neck. H: 7.5 in. $1,500-2,000 551 Chinese famille rose lantern vase qing dynasty The flared rim over long cylindrical body, raised on circular foot, well enameled to show blossoms and vertical panels of figural landscapes. H: 9 in. $1,500-2,000 546


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552 Chinese famille rose porcelain vase porcelain 18th century, decoration later Of compressed globular form, everted rim, over cylindrical body enameled to show scholar among pine grove, iron red lingzhi verso, unglazed foot rim,. H: 5 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500 553 Chinese porcelain famille verte vase blue rings to base, qing dynasty Of tapering cylindrical form, flared rim over narrow neck and tapering body, delicately enameled to show boys at play among rock-work and pine trees. H: 10 in. $1,500-2,500

554 Chinese porcelain copper red and blue glazed vase kangxi period The flared mouth issues from slender neck over wide shouldered tapering body, terminating in circular foot, painted with copper red and blue glaze to show floral blossoms and sprigs, glazed base, unglazed foot rim. H: 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

556 Five Chinese blue and white dishes yongzheng mark and of the period and later Yongzheng marked bowl, lotus pod to interior and outer wall, foot and rim ground, together with four other dishes. D: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $300-500

555 Three Chinese hexagonal stands Qing dynasty Comprising one egg and spinach platform stand with decorative skirts and two turquoise-glazed stands with circular openings at top and paw feet issuing from mask-form capitals; with square-form turquoise-glazed tray (4). H of largest: 2.5 in. $400-800

557 Chinese blue and white porcelain vase Qing dynasty Of lobed and flattened baluster form with busy cobalt decoration framing images of warriors to flattened sides and inscriptions to shoulders. H: 17 in. $1,000-1,500

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558 Chinese famille verte porcelain moon flask qing dynasty The tall slender neck issues from flattened circular base, with four molded handles, raised on oval foot, enameled to show lotus blossoms. H: 9 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000


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560 Good pair of Chinese famille noire porcelain vases jiaqing period Of baluster form, flared mouth over slender neck, wide body, green glazed Indian lotus over black ground, white base unglazed foot. H: 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

561 Large and impressive Chinese famille verte vase 19th century Of baluster form, flared mouth over cylindrical body, enameled to show foliate sprigs and song birds, unglazed circular foot, wood stand. Vase H: 24 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $3,000-5,000

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562 Chinese monochrome vase drilled mark to base, 19th century Of baluster form, flared mouth over cylindrical neck issuing from a compressed body, raised on a flared foot, purple/pink glaze to body. H: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey $300-500 563 Chinese yellow and green glazed ‘dragon’ incised brush washer chenghua mark, late 19th century Of short cylindrical form, well incised and glazed to show ruyi band to rim and dragon to interior and outer wall, incised ming mark, raised on an unglazed circular foot. D: 9 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

564 Chinese export famille verte chamber stick artemisia mark, qing dynasty Of bulbous pear form, Lotus bud recess to lotus molded cylindrical stem, over wide base, raised on a circular base, green and purple lotus, egrets and blossoms over yellow ground. H: 7 1/2 in. $600-800 565 Chinese blue and white meiping late Ming dynasty Medium-tall form with underglazed peony decoration to body between peony-scroll band at shoulder and peony-medallion band below; base removed. H: 10 in. $400-600

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566 Good Chinese blanc de chine porcelain Lohan figure qing dynasty Well and delicately modeled, seated Lohan flowing robe and serene expression to face, slight blue hue to glaze. H: 9 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphian Gentleman $500-800

567 Chinese white glazed Fukien vase 18/19th century Of pear form, applied with molded qilong, slight crazing underglaze, unglazed foot. H: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission, 1887 $500-800

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568 Chinese tea dust glazed porcelain vase 18th century Of meiping form, glazed foot, unglazed foot rim. H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $800-1,200

570 Chinese blue and white brush washer tongzhi mark and of the period Of cylindrical circular form, inward potted rim, well painted in blue underglaze to show dragon and scrolling clouds, unglazed foot rim. provenance: Private Collection, Pittsburgh $200-300

569 Chinese peachbloom porcelain bowl qianlong mark, 19th century Of deep U-shape form, peachbloom glaze, white interior and base, blue underglazed mark. D: 7 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission 1887 $600-1,000

571 Chinese iron red enameled porcelain cup and cover daoguang mark, 19th century Of deep U-shape over circular foot, matching cover enameled to show squares including script. H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung mission, 1887 $200-300

572 Chinese blue and white ‘rice flake’ bowl 19th century Of deep U-shape, central medallion of dragon, ‘rice-flake’ ground, raised on circular foot. D: 9 in. $400-600 573 Small Chinese export Canton blue and white porcelain covered dish 19th century Of oval form, fruit molded finial, over similar base. L: 7 1/4 in. $300-400 574 Chinese blue and white porcelain vase kangxi mark, 19th century Of baluster form, painted to show dragon over flaming clouds. H: 9 in. $400-600

575 Large Chinese famille rose porcelain vase qing dynasty Of cylindrical baluster form, well enameled body to show roosters, chrysanthemum, and peony, wood stand. Vase H: 17 in. provenance: Purchased Diane Genre, New Orleans $800-1,200 576 Pair Chinese covered baluster jars late Qing dynasty Of robust proportions, sparsely decorated in the famille rose palette to depict birds and butterflies on prunus bough; with later carved wooden bases and lids (2). H: 20 in. $400-600


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581 Fine Chinese famille rose ‘three boy’ vase red qianlong mark, 19th century The flared gilded rim is glazed turquoise to the interior, over a cylindrical neck enameled to show Fu bats and Indian lotus over orange ground, shoulder applied to show two boys at play, the third near to foot, bulbous body enameled to show Indian lotus over yellow ground, Greek fret to circular foot, iron red mark to turquoise glazed foot. 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

582 Fine Chinese famille rose ‘three boy’ vase red qianlong mark, 19th century The flared gilt band rim issues from a cylindrical neck enameled to show lotus and scrolls over yellow ground, two playful boys molded to the shoulder, the bulbous body enameled to show bright and detailed Indian lotus over ruby ground, third boy molded to near base, raised on a circular foot, red mark to turquoise glazed base. H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey $3,000-5,000

583 Good Chinese wucai porcelain sleeve vase qing dynasty Flared mouth issues from tapering cylindrical body, well enameled to show figural landscape under iron red scrolling clouds, unglazed buff foot. H: 13 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

584 Impressive Chinese famille rose porcelain basin 18th century Of tapering cylindrical form, heavy wall construction, well enameled ‘antiques’ to outer wall. H: 9 D: 15 in. $3,000-5,000


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09/14/09 585 Large and Impressive Chinese famille rose porcelain basin on stand 18th century Of tapering cylindrical form, well enameled to show iron red and famille rose carp among green aquatic sprigs, copper insert and later hardwood stand. Basin D: 24 H: 30 in. $10,000-15,000 586 Large Chinese yellow enameled and blue glazed ‘double dragon’ porcelain dish qianlong mark and of the period Of rounded circular form, two yellow glazed elongated dragons over dark blue ground to edge, the central medallion of single five-claw dragon among scrolling clouds and flaming pearls, similar work to underside, white glazed base, blue archaic mark, unglazed foot rim. D: 10 in. $10,000-15,000

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09/14/09 587 Set of six Chinese blue and white porcelain dishes 19h century Of slightly rounded form, painted to show citron and persimmon, circular foot. D: 6 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $500-800 588 Chinese blanc de chine guardian figure impressed gourd and seal mark Detailed standing figure framed by ribbon halo, over sea scrolling base. H: 14 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800

589 Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain table model and citron model qing dyansty Of retangular form, together with a green and yellow glazed citron box. Table L: 6 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-800 590 Chinese wucai porcelain charger ming mark, late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, typical iron red and green glazed mums and central Persian stylized medallion. D: 13 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $500-800

591 Chinese blue and white porcelain garden seat Of cylindrical drum form, hawthorn like pattern. H: 19 in. $700-1,000 592 Small pair of Chinese blue and copper red glazed porcelain vases kangxi marks, late 19th century Of wide baluster form, glazed to show boys at play in foliate garden, six character marks to base. H: 3 in. $700-1,000

593 Four Chinese enameled porcelain table items qing dynasty and later Comprised of two compressed vases, and two covered boxes, all enameled to show foliate sprigs and figural landscapes. Tallest: 3 1/4 in. $400-600 594 Two Chinese orange glazed porcelain vessels four character tongzhi mark, 20th century Comprised of a water dropper and brush washer, both of ovoid form, painted with gilt scrolls over orange ground. H: 3 1/4 in. $500-800

595 Highly important and rare Chinese faux bois, wood grain and famille rose porcelain brush pot qianlong/jiaqing period Of cylindrical form, detailed faux grain painted to interior and bands to rim and base continuing to foot recess, recessed rim over straight circular body, very well enameled to show fishing hamlet, signs of wear to interior and base, wood stand. H: 5 1/2 L; 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a North Carolina Gentleman For a similar example see: Sotheby’s, Hong Kong lot 207, October 25, 2005 Christie’s, London, June 1993, Robert Chang Collection, Lot 96, dated Yongzheng/Qianlong Comparable example exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Illustrated in Sekai Toji. A Yongzheng mark and period pot possibly by the same painter is in the permanent collection in the Shanghai Museum. $8,000-10,000


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09/14/09 596 Chinese famille rose porcelain Guardian figure 19/20th century Standing figure well enameled to show detailed robe and features. H: 18 1/2 in. $300-500 597 Group of five Chinese small table items 19th / 20th century Comprising a carved scroll-form hardwood brush rest, a good porcelain scroll-form brush rest, a porcelain paste box, a rectangular porcelain box and a bronze model of a sitting boy with goose. L of longest: 6 in. $300-500 598 Chinese blanc de chine Quanyin figure Tall standing figure flaowing robe, fine expression over scrolling sea. H: 17 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $800-1,200

599 Chinese famille rose porcelain square bowl iron red tongzhi mark, late 19th century Of tapering square form, turquoise interior, well enameled birds and peonies to body, over pink Greek key to foot. D: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the estate of John Norton $300-400 600 Five Chinese porcelain items Comprised of a Qianlong mark, late 19th century iron red ‘shou’ covered bowl, kangxi style figural cup, and three famille verte plates. Plates D: 7 1/4 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600

601 Chinese yellow and green glazed ‘dragon’ bowl daoguang mark, late 19th century Of deep U-shape form, the central medallion shows single character, the outer wall carved to show incised dragons over lingzhi bands, raised on circular foot, blue archaic mark on white glazed base. H: 2 1/2 L: 4 in. $2,000-3,000

604 Chinese squared hu-form vase Yongzheng mark, 20th century Of flattened form with slightly convex front and back panels; brightly enameled in lotus-scroll and cloud pattern with bats, shou and other auspicious symbols throughout; with gilt-painted elephant-form handles. H: 8.75 in. $200-400

602 Two Chinese porcelain cups Guangxu mark, 20th century Of delicate bowl form raised on slight foot ring; lemon yellow monochrome decoration to exterior (2). H: 1.5 in. D: 3 in. $200-400

605 Chinese porcelain brush pot Of dramatically convex form; decorated in polychrome enamel to depict gentleman and youths in outdoor setting. H: 5.5 in. $300-500

603 Four Chinese famille rose dishes Qing dynasty Three plates and one soup dish: each decorated to center with colorfully-enameled lakeshore scene; peony decoration to rim (4). D: 9 in. $300-500

605A Chinese famille rose bowl Qing dynasty Of wide U-shape raised on foot ring; decorated in polychrome and gilt enamel to depict two domestic scenes between two cartouches with avian subjects; western-style band to interior rim and three boys painted to interior base. H: 4.5 in. D: 10.5 in. $600-800


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09/14/09 606 Large pair of Chinese famille rose ‘antique’ applied porcelain vases 19/20th century Of bottle form with wide globular body; festively adorned with applied porcelain antiques, berries and fruit and with raised, brightly-enameled branches and ribbons throughout; with lingzhi band at straight rim and lappet band at base. H: 22 in. $6,000-8,000

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607 Large Chinese famille verte porcelain vase double blue rings, late qing dynasty Of bottle form, slender neck over wide bottle body, well enameled to show coiled dragon chasing flaming pearl of wisdom, circular foot, white glazed base. H: 18 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 608 Chinese flambe’ glazed porcelain vase 18/19th century Of baluster form, rich raspberry glaze, unglazed foot. $800-1,200

609 Unusual famille rose porcelain ruyi scepter Of lingzhi form, well enameled to show Indian lotus flowers and scrolls within blue Greek Key, turquoise underside. L: 17 in. $1,000-1,500 610 Pair of Chinese famille rose saucers guangxu marks, 20th century Of rounded form, iron red fu bats and seascape to interior, iron red marks to base. D: 5 1/2 in. $1,000-1,200


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617 Two blue and white paste dishes kangxi mark, late qing dynasty One of circular form, together with a tall cylindrical covered box, both with blue underglaze. H: 2 in. $500-800

611 Good Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pot daoguang mark, late 19th century Of cylindrical form, turquoise interior, the outer wall enameled to show immortal among foliate landscape. H: 4 3/4 in. $800-1,000

614 Two Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pots late qing dynasty or later The tallest of cylindrical form, enameled to show lady at leisure, together with a foliate form enameled pot. Tallest: 5 in. $500-800

612 Chinese iron red and enamel porcelain brush pot rubbed tongzhi mark, 19/20th century Of cylindrical form, well painted iron-red and blue figural grouping to off white ground, recessed foot. H: 4 1/2 in. $800-1,000

615 Two Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pots rubbed marks, 19/20th century Both of tall cylindrical form, worked to show figures among landscapes. Tallest: 5 in. $500-800

618 Two Chinese porcelain paste boxes qianlong mark, 19/20th century Both of matched circular form, one enameled to show double gourd on ruby enamel ground, qianlong mark, together with a dragon molded turquoise glazed box. Largest D: 4 in $500-800

616 Two good Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pots 19th century Both of tall cylindrical form, well enameled to show female attendant. H: 5 in. $600-800

619 Large Chinese famille rose vase jiaqing mark, republic period The slender neck over ovoid body enameled to show song birds and foliate blossoms. H: 16 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

613 Two Chinese famille rose brush pots late 19th century and later The tallest of cylindrical form, woked to show tiger and script, together with a pot worked to show female attandant and beast. Tallest H: 5 3/4 in. $500-800

620–709 No Lot 709A Impressive Chinese famille rose table screen republic period Of tall rectangular form, well enameled mountain hamlet to porcelain ground, well carved hongmu frame and bracket base, showing coins and ribbon spandrels. H: 29 in. provenance: Private Collection, Virginia $2,000-3,000 709B Good Chinese light celadon glazed mallet vase kangxi mark, 19th century The long slender neck molded to show qilong coiled to shoulder, typical mallet base, white glazed blue six character marked base, unglazed foot rim. H: 8 in. $3,000-5,000


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09/14/09 709C Fine Chinese gilt and turquoise glazed porcelain Bodhisattva 19th century Single cast model, with crown and scrolling ribbon halo, jeweled chest, seated, over good hardwood double lotus throne. Total H: 11 in. $800-1,200 710A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase four blue kangxi marks, late 19th century The flared rim issues from a hexagonal tapering body enameled to show female attendants and court figures on green ground, recessed mark to base. H: 18 in. $600-800 711 Chinese iron red and enameled porcelain charger iron red guangxu mark, 20th century Slightly sloped walls enameled and iron red interior showing bats and scrolling clouds, similar motif to underside, iron red six character mark to base. D: 13 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

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711 712 Pair of Chinese phoenix dishes 19th century Decorated in polychrome enamel to depict a phoenix roosting on a rock among blooming flowers; diaper ground and lotus scroll band to rim (2). D: 8.5 in. $200-400

713 Pair of black-ground enameled plates Guangxi mark, 20th century With scalloped rim; brightly enameled with floral design; lotus scrolls to underside rim. D: 10 in. $200-400 714 Chinese double-gourd vase Kangxi mark, 19th / 20th century Large vase vividly decorated to lower body with wide turquoiseground band featuring three dragons among scrolling lotus tendrils; decorated elsewhere with various decorative bands and symbols in flat black and polychrome enamel. H: 16 in. $300-500

715 Chinese porcelain vase Qianlong mark, 20th century Of tapering ovoid form with flared rim; well-detailed black and polychrome decoration depicts classical scene of scholar and family in natural setting; inscription verso. H: 13.5 in. $800-1,200 716 Good pair of Chinese famille rose ‘butterfly’ bowls tongzhi mark and of the period Of molded butterfly form, well enameled to show simulated wings and head to the front, turquoise interior, and base, raised on shaped base, iron red mark. L: 8 in. $2,000-3,000


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09/14/09 717 Large Chinese red glazed, blue and copper red underglazed brush washer qianlong mark, 19th century Of wide shallow cylindrical form, the interior underglazed to show lotus sprigs and blossoms, strong red glaze to outer-wall, raised on unglazed foot rim, white glazed base, wood stand. D: 9 in. $3,000-5,000

718 Seven Chinese famille rose porcelain footed bowls various marks, all late qing dynasty or later Comprised of dragon, peach and figural enameled bowls. Largest D: 9 1/2 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $400-600 719 Chinese hongmu and burlwood stool 19th century Of square form, single plank burlwood insert within ice-plate edge, over beaded apron and straight legs, terminating in hoof feet. H: 20 L: 26 in. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $600-800

720 Four Chinese porcelain vases qing dynasty Comprised of three black glazed baluster vases and a kangxi mark famille verte vase. Tallest H: 14 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $500-800 721 Chinese famille rose and iron red enameled porcelain vase guangxu mark and of the period Of baluster form, flared mouth from slender neck, over wide shoulder body, well enameled iron red dragons to neck and body, Indian lotus and Shou symbols worked to shoulder, elongated dragon chasing pearl to body, sea scroll to base, six character mark to base. H: 16 in. $10,000-15,000


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722 Three Chinese famille rose porcelain beakers guangxu mark, 20th century Of flared tapering form, well enameled to show iron dragons and scrolling clouds. H: 2 1/2 in. $500-600 723 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain candlesticks late 19th century Of typical cylindrical form, iron red dragon scrolling sea and scrolling waves. H: 7 1/2 in. $800-1,200

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724 Chinese famille rose porcelain vase hallmark to base, 20th century Of baluster form, small flared mouth over wide body enameled to show boys at play over yellow ground. H: 7 1/2 in. $300-500 725 Large Chinese blue and white porcelain charger 19th century Of slightly rounded form, hawthorn edge, deer and egret to central cartouche. D: 14 1/2 in. $500-600 726 Chinese export famille rose plate qianlong period Of circular form, enameled to show peony and mums. D: 11 in. $400-600

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727 Good Chinese pink glazed porcelain vase 18/19th century The flared mouth issues from slender neck set with molded archaic handles, over wide shouldered tapering body, circular foot, thick pink glaze, white glazed interior and base. H: 8 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 729 Chinese blue and white porcelain moon flask 19th century Of typical form, molded qilong handles, figural landscape to Indian Lotus ground, over oval foot. H: 10 1/2 in. $500-800

729A Large Chinese famille Verte floor vase kangxi mark, late 19th century Of baluster form, typical bird and blossom over black ground, repaired rim, wood stand. Vase H: 29 in. $1,500-2,000 730 Chinese famille rose porcelain tray early 20th century Of rectangular form, showing figural landscape. L: 7 1/2 in. $300-500


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09/14/09 730A Large Chinese blue, celadon and orange glazed porcelain vase qing dynasty The flared mouth over slender neck, molded mask handles, carved lingzhi band over blue underglazed band to body showing deer and foliate ground, lappet collar to base, white glaze base. H: 2 feet $3,000-5,000

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731 Chinese famille rose egg shell porcelain vase Of baluster form, foliate sprigs and script within blue enameled bands. H: 8 in. $400-500 731A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase Of baluster form, showing mums and butterflies, black enameled ruyi band to neck. H: 6 in. $300-500

732 Good Chinese famille rose porcelain vase 19th century Of bottle form, very well enameled detailed village hamlet landscape to light green ground, circular foot. H: 14 in. $4,000-6,000 733 Two Chinese white glazed and applied porcelain vases late qing dyansty One of pear form, together with a baluster form vase, both applied to show foliate sprigs. Tallest: 12 in. $300-500

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734 Chinese porcelain quanyin on stand early 20th century Of two parts, the seated quanyin surmounts a lotus throne framed by two attendants. H: 12 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-700 735 Large Chinese gilt-decorated powder blue vase late qing dynasty Of baluster form, flared rim over waisted neck and wide shoulders tapering to a flared circular foot, gilt decorated Indian lotus and leaves on powder blue ground, double blue rings to base. H: 18 in. provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania $500-600


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09/14/09 736 Chinese blue and white ‘dragon’ dish guangxu mark, 20th century Of slightly rounded form, white central dragon over blue ground, continuing to underside, white glazed base blue mark. D: 7 1/2 in. $800-1,200 737 Chinese famille rose bowl jiaqing mark, late 19th century Of deep U-shape form, well enameled Indian lotus flowers issuing scrolling leaves on a green sgraffito ground, white glazed interior and base. H: 2 3/4 L: 5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $800-1,200

738 Chinese incised yellow ground ‘dragon’ vase 19th century Slender neck issues from a wide compressed body, raised on a tapering circular foot, incised to show green, purple and black/blue dragons among flaming clouds, blue/green glazed sea incised to base all to a yellow ground. H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $1,500-2,500 739 Large Chinese carved and celadon glazed ‘dragon; vase qianlong mark, 19th century Of baluster form, well carved dragons under light celadon glaze, major staple repair to side. H: 24 in. $1,000-2,000

740 Chinese blue glazed porcelain vase guangxu marks, 20th century Of cylindrical form, fluted body with light blue glaze, blue six character mark, wood stand. $800-1,200 741 Good Chinese famille rose plaque late qing/republic period Of tall rectangular form, enameled to show various immortals over a seascape, wood and cloth frame. Image H: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey $400-600 742 Fine and large pair of Chinese export elephant form stick holders late 19th/early 20th century Well and finely mirror potted pair, surmounted by a double gourd vase, ribbon-tied, enameled to show citron and foliate sprigs on pink ground, over a well and colorfully enameled saddle terminating in a bead decorated band, the elephant painted to show detailed hair on brown ground, unglazed white base to feet. H: 14 1/2 L: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Texas $1,000-1,500 743 Chinese famille verte porcelain jar iron red six character guangxu mark, 20th century Of wide shouldered form, ruyi band to collar, lotus pods enameled to body, glazed base. H: 12 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

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744 Large Chinese covered famille verte jar 20th century The finial mounted domed cover surmounts a baluster base, with lappet band to collar and foliate sprigs and birds to body. H: 17 in. $1,200-1,800 745 Pair of Chinese applied and famille rose porcelain vases jurentang iron red mark, 20th century Of baluster form, applied peach and iron red Fu bats to shoulder, well enameled body worked to show immortals with attendants. H: 14 in. $1,500-2,000 746 Pair of Chinese famille rose jardinieres 20th century Of deep U-shape form, well enameled to show peony and long tail over foliate sprigs. H: 12 L: 14 in. $2,000-3,000 747 Chinese famille rose porcelain pear-form vase six character guangxu mark, 20th century The flared mouth issues from wide pear form body, well enameld to show enameled bats among peach and foliate sprigs, iron red marks to base. H: 12 in. $1,000-2,000 748 Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot early 20th century Of deep cylindrical form, figural landscape within two cross hatched bands. H: 7 1/2 D: 6 3/4 in. $500-800


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09/14/09 749 Chinese Yuan style blue and white porcelain jardiniere late qing dynasty Of tapering cylindrical form, well underglazed to show carp and aquatic sprigs, unglazed buff foot. H: 7 D: 11 in. $1,000-1,500 750 Unusual Chinese famille rose porcelain ‘double vase’ vase iron red qianlong mark, late 19th century The graduated vases joined at the shoulder, enameled in raspberry and lime tone with Indian lotus flowers and scrolls, turquoise interior and base, iron red mark. H: 7 1/4 in. $800-1,200 751 Pair of Chinese Dayazhai style porcelain plates guangxu marks, mid-late 20th century Of shallow rounded form, typical Dayazhai decoration on light blue ground. D: 6 in. $200-300

752 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain plates iron red six character guangxu marks, 20th century Of slightly rounded form, well enameled interior to show Buddhistic attributions and central cartouche. D: 7 in. $400-600 753 Chinese blue monochrome porcelain bowl qianlong mark, 19th century Of conical form, deep blue glazed outer wall, small foot rim, blue underglazed mark. D: 6 in. $300-500 754 Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pot republic period Of cylindrical form, delicately enameled Damo with insects, glazed base, unglazed foot. H: 5 in. $300-500

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755 Chinese famille rose porcelain brush pot 20th century Of tall cylindrical near persimmon form, well painted famille rose landscape within blue underglazed bands. H: 5 1/2 in. $500-800 756 Chinese Dayazhai enameled porcelain charger iron red six character guangxu mark, 20th century Of slightly rounded form, typical interior enamel of black birds, peonies and rock work on turquoise ground, famille rose lotus verso, white glazed base and iron red marks. D: 13 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500

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757 Chinese carved blue underglazed and celadon glazed porcelain vase qing dynasty Flared mouth over phoenix carved neck molded lingzhi stylized handles, over two blue and white landscape panels in reverse, carved celadon glazed body, raised on circular foot, white glazed base. H: 15 1/4 in. $600-800 758 Good Chinese porcelain grisaille porcelain vase jurentang mark, possibly late qing dynasty Of square cylindrical form, well enameled in black and iron red to show four figural landscapes. H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200


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09/14/09 759 Chinese famille rose porcelain brush washer, and another washer qianlong mark, 20th century Of shallow circular form, well painted landscape to outer wall, bright blue enamel rim, foot and mark to base, together with a blue underglazed double gourd brush washer. largest D: 5 1/2 in. $400-600 760 Chinese famille verte porcelain vase 19th century Of baluster form, cylindrical body enameled to show court beauties with deer chariot. H: 8 1/2 in. $400-600

761 Chinese famille rose porcelain vase 20th century Near garlic head form, slender neck over baluster body well enameled to show immortal, mark to base. H: 10 1/2 in. $400-600 762 Chinese Doucai enamel porcelain jardiniere early 20th century Of deep U-shape form, painted to show figural landscape and character marks. H: 6 1/2 L: 7 1/2 in. $400-600

763 Chinese famille rose porcelain paste dish and brush pot 20th century Canted square paste box, iron red decoration enclosing famille rose landscape, together with triangular famille brush pot with four characters Qianlong mark. Pot H: 5 in. $800-1,000 764 Unusual robin-egg glazed yixing tea pot Qing dynasty Of small globular form with molded bands at shoulder and on lid and sharply-recessed base; even, speckled tone. H: 3.75 in. $700-1,000

765 Chinese blue glazed and giltpainted porcelain jar Qing dynasty, 19th century Of ovoid form with slight neck rim; well-handled gilt decoration depicts two cartouches with avian subjects among floral ground and between floral-infused lingzhi bands to shoulder and base. H: 9.75 in. $300-500 766 Chinese copper-red glazed porcelain vase 18th century Of squat, ovoid form with everted rim; sparse, amorphous decoration of raspberry hue. H: 5 in. $800-1,000

767 Pair of Chinese famille rose vases late Qing dynasty Of tapering square form with molded mask handles, vividly decorated to depict paradisial scenes of immortals, deities, nobles and elders in idyllic landscape (2). H: 15.25 in. $2,500-3,000

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09/14/09 768 No Lot 769 Pair of Chinese famille rose vases Qing dynasty Of baluster form with molded mask handles and rounded, inverted rims, vividly decorated to show exotic birds, butterflies and flora between key band at base and floral lappet band at rim (2). H: 17.5 in. $2,500-3,500 770 Pair of Chinese export-style famille rose jardinieres Qing dynasty Of tall cylindrical form, gilt-painted waisted rim, gilt and iron red garland to molded shoulder, the sides applied with two orange-glazed masks supporting brass freehanging handles, body enameled and painted with family crest and floral blossoms (2). H: 9 in. $1,500-2,000 771 Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl guangxu mark and of the period Medium-deep rounded body decorated to the exterior with images of the eight immortals between double bands at rim and on footring; interior with double band at rim and at bottom, circling image of Shoulou with a deer. H: 2.75 in. D: 8.75 in. $1,500-2,000

772 Two Chinese porcelain hat stands 20th century Of slightly concave cylindrical form; both inscribed and painted with playful images of fu lions; one stand with sparse openwork. H: 11 in. $300-500 773 Chinese gilt-painted flambe’ baluster vase Qing dynasty Well-painted peony decoration between lotus-scroll bands at foot and shoulder; decorative bands to slightly ringed neck; converted to lamp. H: 17.5 in $300-500 774 Chinese famille rose porcelain vase 19th century Of baluster form, flared mouth issues from slender neck, cylindrical body, Lingzhi band enameled to rim, over two bat framed panels showing immortals raised on circular foot enameled to show Indian Lotus scrolls. H: 24 in. $2,000-3,000 775 Chinese blue and white covered jar Qing dynasty Of large ovoid form; painted scene of Shoulou and youthful students in outdoor setting; with wooden lid. H: 9.25 in. $200-400 776 Chinese flambe’-glazed covered jar Qing dynasty Of tall and robust ovoid form, with inset lid; even raspberry tone. H: 11.5 in. $200-400

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09/14/09 777 Chinese enameled yixing teapot 19th / 20th century Of tapering, slightly-lobed and cylindrical form; brightly enameled to depict two celestial dragons over black ground; with bronze swing handle; raised on slight bracket feet. H: 6.25 in. $200-400 778 Chinese flambe’ glazed bottle vase Qing dynasty With squat ovoid body and large, slightly-flaring beaker neck; thickly glazed and of deep raspberry hue. H: 15 in. $700-1,000 779 Pair Chinese porcelain hat stands 20th century Pierced cylindrical stands decorated in famille rose palette with auspicious symbols and antiques between lappet band at base and lingzhi band at rim (2). H: 11.25 in. $400-600

780 Pair Chinese Wanli style covered blue and white porcelain jars Qing dynasty Decorated to show repeating pattern of youths, trees and lanterns below lingzhi band at shoulder (2). H: 6.75 in. $400-600 781 Four Chinese blue and white plates Qing dynasty All well-decorated in typical floral motifs (4). D of largest: 9 in. $400-600 782 Pair of Chinese yellow ground bowls Guangxu mark and of the period With colorfully enameled butterflies among gilt-painted shou symbols; raised on shallow foot ring. H: 2.25 in. D: 4.25 in. $600-800 783 Three Chinese blue and white cups and saucers Qing dynasty Each cup and saucer of paneled form with barbed rim; decorated in floral pattern throughout (6). D of saucer: 5 in. $300-500

784 Small Chinese porcelain dish Daoguang peach mark Decorated to interior with image of bamboo and poetic inscription; with red bats to exterior rim. D: 7.25 in. $300-500 785 Two small Chinese footed bowls 19th / 20th century Sparsely decorated in famille rose palette to depict scene of emperor and attendants (2). D: 4.5 in. $200-400 786 Chinese miniature porcelain garden seat late Qing dynasty Of hexagonal form with openwork sides and applied decorative studs; decorated in famille rose palette to depict four Beijing opera characters. H: 13.5 in. $300-500 787 Chinese famille rose export-style bowl 19th / 20th century Of medium-large U shape with cobalt and gilt floral decoration to interior and top exterior band under which is a natural scene of birds and flowers. H: 4.5 in. D: 10.5 in. $200-400

788 Pair of Chinese square balusterform vases Qing dynasty Pair with inversely colored ge-type blue and white glaze to body and neck; with celadon glazed foot and carved brown floral bands at ankle and shoulder (2). H: 15 in. $300-500 789 Chinese porcelain dragon vase 19th / 20th century Of baluster form with flared rim; elaborately decorated in polychrome enamel to depict three dragons above a turbulent sea; alternating diaper ground, lappet and floral bands from upper shoulder to rim; subtle neck ring. H: 13.75 in. $400-600 790 Pair of Chinese blanc de chine boy and girl figures 18th / 19th century Crisp, detailed depictions of devout youths: the shirtless boy with hands in anjali mudra wears talisman and loosely-fitting trousers; the girl wears a flowing robe and holds object in offering; both stand on lotus bases above turbulent waters (2). H: 9.5 in. $2,000-4,000 791 Chinese egg and spinach dragon porcelain centerpiece Kangxi period Meticulously-crafted soft-paste pierced porcelain model of a dragon on a rocky outcrop, a turbulent sea pours from the creature’s mouth and a golden carp thrashes in the waves; with aubergine highlights. H: 10.25 in. $4,000-6,000

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09/14/09 792 Rare and unusual Chinese iron red glazed ‘Fu bat’ form porcelain bowl doaguang mark, late 19th century Wing form molded edge, issuing two bat heads from wide spread wings, gilt decoration over iron red ground, supported by a blue scrolling sea, iron red mark to base. D: 7 1/4 in. $3,000-5,000

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793 Chinese famille jaune porcelain vase qianlong mark, 20th century Double gourd form, double lattice carved wall, yellow sgraffito and rosettes enameled to body, blue mark to white glazed base. H: 10 in. $2,000-3,000 794 Fine Chinese sgraffito pink glazed porcelain vase qianlong mark, late qing dynasty Of delicatle meiping form, well incised sgraffito scroll pattern to pink glaze, turquoise base, blue glazed Qianlong mark, unglazed foot. H: 11 1/2 in. $5,000-8,000 795 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain plaques 20th century Of tall rectangular form, depicting figural landscapes, framed. Total H: 15 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $300-500

796 Chinese porcelain model of a recumbent deer Qianlong mark, 19th / 20th century Well-proportioned model with 6point antlers,craned neck and one extended hoof; finely-detailed texture to spotted coat; with orange-ground and gilt-decorated base. L: 7.25 in. $200-400 797 Chinese orange-ground and giltdecorated vase Qianlong mark, 20th century Of tapering, cylindrical form with canted shoulder, flaring neck and applied gilt and polychromedecorated handles; decorated throughout with gilt lotus scroll pattern; turquoise glaze to foot and interior. H: 13.25 in. $400-600 798 Chinese blue and white jardiniere Qing dynasty Of small rectangular form; thickly potted with bracket feet, wide floral band to sides and blue decoration to lipped rim; unglazed base. H: 2.5 in.W: 7.25 in. D: 5 in. $300-500

794 799 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases qianlong marks, late qing dyansty Of baluster form, enameled to show scholars in reverse, iron red rubbed marks. H: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Philadelphian Gentleman $200-300

800 Chinese garden seat 20th century Of barrel form, with carved, openwork white floral body and painted panel depicting idyllic mountain scene. H: 19 in. $200-300


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09/14/09 801 Chinese famille rose vase 19th / 20th century Of ovoid form, brightly enameled to depict courtly figures; applied vineform handles. H: 17.25 in. $300-500

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802 Chinese white-glazed threechamber brush pot Qing dynasty Of cylindrical form with carved hexagonal pattern to exterior; interior divided into two small and one large chamber; with fitted wooden stand. H: 5.75 in. $800-1,200

805 Good Chinese famille rose porcelain letter holder, sconce late qing/early republic period The square shaped back with enameled blue Greek key and white Indian lotus scrolls, issues two tubular pen holders, well enameled to show village landscape over yellow ground. H: 8 1/2 L: 8 in. $2,000-3,000

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803 Chinese covered porcelain ginger jar Qing dynasty Of typical form, sparsely adorned with underglazed blue decoration and some unusual yellow and lightgreen highlights; with decorated porcelain lid. H: 6 in. $600-800 804 Large Chinese porcelain famille rose gilt painted orange ground bowl republic period Of compressed globular form, gilt rim and Indian lotus scrolls painted to orange ground framing figural landscape cartouches, mark to base. H: 7 D: 10 in. $1,500-2,000

806 Chinese flambe’-glazed and enameled vase Qing dynasty Of bottle form with wide globular body and slightly-flaring rim; decorated with polychrome enamel to depict phoenix among flowers and a stylized architectural element; raised on deep cylindrical foot. H: 12.5 in. $1,500-2,000


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807 Fourty nine Chinese export partial table service 19th century Pieces excellently decorated in famille rose palette on celadon ground porcelain. provenance: This pattern was commissioned for Capt. Ludlow. $15,000-20,000 808 Chinese blanc de chine Quanyin 19th / 20th century Large figure of the goddess in typical garb sitting in half-lotus position and holding a child in her lap; figure flanked by a box and bottle and two children at the base of her naturalform throne; with carved hardwood stand. H: 15.5 in. $600-800 809 Small Chinese blue and white bottle vase qing dynasty, 19th century With bulbous body and slightlyflaring long neck; decorated with an image of a flying dragon among clouds. H: 6.25 in. $200-300

810 Seven Chinese export enamel egg cups qing dynasty Of goblet form, each brightly enameled to show pink blooms over blue diaper ground (7). H: 2.5 in. $100-200

813 Pair of Chinese famille rose cups Guangxu mark Of slender and deep footed U shape with flared rims; well-enameled to show peacocks among blooming prunus boughs (2). H: 2.75 in. $300-500

811 Chinese porcelain plaque qing dynasty Colorfully enameled in the famille rose palette to depict a birthday celebration; mounted in wooden frame. H: 11.5 in. W: 8.75 in. $300-500

814 Chinese blue and white bowl Guangxu mark and likely of the period Of U-form with slightly everted rim; decorated to exterior with sparse lotus scroll design between double band at rim and lappet band at foot; single lotus medallion to interior; raised on foot ring and with slightly recessed base. H: 3.25 in. D: 6.5 in. $500-800

812 Chinese blue and white covered porcelain vase 19th century Domed cover, over baluster mask mounted base, painted foliate sprigs to lappet band. H: 20 in. $800-1,200

815 Chinese wucai bowl Guangxu mark, 20th century Of U-shape with everted rim; vividly decorated to exterior with dragons and phoenix below band containing the “eight happy omens”; interior decorated with circular dragon medallion and blue double bands at base and rim; raised on foot ring. H: 2.5 in. D: 5.5 in. $800-1,200

816 Chinese blue, white and copper-red bottle vase Qing dynasty With ovoid body and slightly-flaring neck; decorated with red carp among clumps of blue seaweed; with double bands at rim and foot. H: 9 in. $1,000-1,500 817 Chinese turquoise-ground doublegourd vase late Qing dynasty Decorated in a style reminiscent of dayazhai with pale blossoms and grey leaves among two flying dragons; with lotus-scroll band at foot, yellow key-fret band at waist and yellow lingzhi band at slightly flaring mouth; four-character mark to base. H: 9.25 in. $600-800


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09/14/09 818 Chinese blue and white saucer dish Tongzhi mark and of the period Of shallow U-form with slightly everted rim; lotus scroll decoration to exterior between double band at rim and foot; lotus-scroll medallion to interior base and sectional lotus flower band to inside rim; raised on shallow foot ring; on later wooden stand. H: 1.5 in. D: 6 in. $800-1,200 819 Chinese porcelain dragon dish Guangxu mark, 20th century Of shallow form; well-enameled interior depicts a green and a red dragon circling a flaming pearl among flames and clouds; underside rim decorated with lotus garland; unglazed foot ring. D: 8.5 in. $600-800

820 Chinese blue and white covered ginger jar Qing dynasty Of tall ovoid form with cobalt blue ground and three cartouches featuring idealised figural scenes; circular decorative scene to lid. H: 14 in. $800-1,200 821 Chinese blue and white porcelain dish guangxu mark and of the period Of slightly rounded form, painted egret and pine tree within landscape, sprigs verso, mark to base, unglazed foot. D: 5 1/2 in. $500-800

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822 Chinese blue and white porcelain dish kangxi four character mark, 19th century Slightly rounded foliate molded rim, figural landscape, mark to base. D: 5 1/2 in. $500-800 823 Chinese pink glazed porcelain vase qianlong mark, 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, flared rim over tapering body, rubbed mark to white glazed base. H: 8 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500 824 Chinese famille rose porcelain dish guangxu mark, 19/20th century Of flattered U-shape, well enameled interior to show medallions within yellow ground, foliate sprigs to underside, six character mark to base. D: 7 in. $800-1,200 825 Chinese enameled porcelain dish jiaqing mark, 19/20th century Of flattened U-shape, iron red bat to interior, yellow/lime enameled lingzhi bands and foliate sprigs to outer wall, iron red mark to base. D: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Previously lot 266, Doyle Auctioneers, New York $800-1,200

826 Chinese rose medallion porcelain covered jar 19th century Of tapering square form, applied floral sprigs and typical medallion palette. H: 10 in. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton, NJ $800-1,200 827 Pair of pierced Chinese famille rose garden seats 19th century Painted in the typical palette with figures, exotic birds, butterflies and foliage. H: 18 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000 828 large and impressive Chinese rose medallion bowl canton, 19th century Of deep U-shape form, very well enameled to show detailed blue Fu bats over a body of figural cartouches, similar decoration to outer-wall, raised on circular foot. D: 18 in. $3,000-5,000 829 Large Chinese Canton famille rose vase 19th century The flared rim issues from slender neck supporting twin handles, two large figural cartouches to body within foliate ground. H: 23 in. $1,000-1,500


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09/14/09 830 Impressive Chinese Export style gilt bronze mounted ‘Chinese and European subject’ vase 19th century Gilt bronze mounted rim and base, square baluster vase, painted to show European panels to neck and shoulder over panels of female beauties, replaced porcelain base. Total H: 23 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000 831 Pair of Chinese famille rose and applied ‘100 boy’ vases kangxi mark, qing dynasty The everted rim issues from baluster base, heavily and detailed application to body to show procession of 100 boys among court garden all on gold wash porcelain ground, drilled base, wood stand. H: 14 in. $1,500-2,000

832 Approximately nine-six Chinese rose medallion porcelain table items 19th century Comprised of pairs of candle sticks, vases, and reticulated bowls over stands, including two covered lamps. Tallest: 16 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $1,000-1,500 833 Three Chinese rose medallion porcelain tureens 19th century Two rectangular form tureens together with an oval covered tureen, all decorated in the rose medallion palette. Longest 11 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $400-600

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834 Chinese rose medallion chamber pot and footed bowl 19th century The circular bowl applied with arched handle and flattered domed cover, together with a foliate form footed bowl. Tallest H: 6 D: 12 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $400-600 835 Three pairs of Chinese rose medallion porcelain vases 19th century Of various forms, all decorated in the typical rose medallion palette. tallest H: 12 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $800-1,000

836 Large Chinese famille rose porcelain vase 19th century Of baluster form, applied qilong to shoulder, over well enameled and gilded ground showing figural landscapes. H: 17 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $600-800

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09/14/09 837 Large Chinese rose medallion porcelain covered vase 19th century The domed cover surmounting a long necked and bulbous bodied base, decorated in famille rose enamels. H: 18 1/2 in. $500-800 838 Three Chinese famille rose porcelain plaques 20th century Comprised of a pair and smaller similar plaque all enameled to show figural landscapes, framed. H: 18 in.

839 Three Chinese rose medallion Gu form vases 19th century Of trumpeted bulbous form, well enameled in typical rose medallion palette. H: 12 1/2 in. provenance: Private Estate, Long Island, NY $800-1,200 840 Chinese famille rose basin late qing dynasty Of deep U-shaped form, well enameled bat and Indian lotus flower scrolling band to rim over turquoise ground, interior enameled to show figural landscape and cartouches of floral sprigs. D: 14 1/2 in. $500-800

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841 Pair of gilt bronze mounted famille rose porcelain lamps early 20th century Each of baluster form, raised on canted square bases. H: 18 in. (overall) $1,500-2,000

842 Large Chinese rose medallion basin 19th century The everted rim issues from Ushaped base showing typical figural landscape. D: 18 1/2 in $800-1,000

843 Chinese famille rose porcelain garden seat late qing dynasty Of circular cylindrical form, pierced body enameled to show lotus blossoms over foliate blossoms. H: 19 in. $700-800

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844 Chinese Canton famille rose vase 19th century The scalloped rim above two qilong and fu dogs, enameled figural landscape to body enclosed by foliate sprigs. H: 13 in. $400-500

845 Large Chinese export famille rose tureen 19th century Gilded domed finial over stepped cover, oval base molded to show two branch handles raised on an oval foot, well enameled to show birds and foliate cartouches to green foliate sprig ground. H: 11 1/2 L: 14 in. provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey $800-1,200


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09/14/09 846 Large pair of Chinese Export famille rose vases 19th century Of baluster form, shaped rim over qilong and fu dog molded neck enameled to show detailed figural landscapes over a ground of foliate sprigs. H: 24 in. $3,000-4,000

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847 Three Chinese rose medallion table items 19th century Comprised of a pair of baluster vases, together with a stepped plate, decorated in the typical rose medallion palette. Vase H: 10 1/2 in. $800-1,200 848 Pair of Chinese ‘cabbage leaf’ porcelain bowls guangxu mark, 19/20th century Of deep U-shape, enameled outer walls showing cabbage leaves, blue six character mark to base. D: 4 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

849 Chinese export Fitzhugh pattern blue and white cachepot 19th century Domed cover over arch handled base, cylindrical form, typical Fitzhugh pattern. L: 12 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200 850 Good Pair of Chinese export style porcelain and gilt bronze mounted vases Of lobed form, good heavy rococo mounts. Vase & mount H: 16 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $1,000-2,000

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09/14/09 851 Chinese famille rose garden seat 19th / 20th century Of hexagonal form with openwork panels and applied studs; welldecorated to depict exotic birds on prunus boughs above blooms and among auspicious symbols throughout. H: 17.5 in. $800-1,200 852 Pair Chinese export famille rose vases 19th century Of baluster form, molded qilong to body, decorated in typical medallion palette. H: 14 in. $2,000-3,000 853 Three Chinese rose medallion vases 19th century Comprised of a pair of sleeve vases, together with a small baluster vase. Tallest: 10 in. $1,000-1,500 854 Pair of Chinese famille rose cups Qianlong mark, 19th / 20th century Of straight-edged, tapering form; gilt-painted lotus and bat decoration to orange ground and two circular cartouches enameled in the famille rose palette to depict game birds among flowers. H: 3 in. $400-600 855 Chinese famille rose “eggshell” porcelain bowl Tongzhi mark, 20th century Of medium-deep U shape; vividly decorated with dragons and flowers over puce ground between wave border at foot and lingzhi band at rim; interior decorated with dragon medallion at base surrounded by wave border and lingzhi band at rim; raised on foot ring. D: 10.5 in. $600-800

856 Chinese hexaganal famille rose porcelian beaker qing dyansty Of cylindrical form, panels of script and landscapes. H: 3 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 857 Chinese blue and white charger late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, painted with dragon chasing a flaming pearl, framed by scrolling sea. D: 14 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 858 Fine Chinese iron red and enameled porcelain ‘dragon’ charger iron red guangxu mark and of the period Of slightly rounded form, well glazed double dragon and flaming pearl to interior, blue enamled eyes, six character mark to base. D: 13 1/2 in. provenance: Previously lot 162 Sotheby’s Arcade Auction $3,000-5,000 859 Four Chinese blue and white items yongzheng mark, late qing dynasty Four bowls painted with figural landscapes. Largest D: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

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860 Chinese Robin’s egg glazed porcelain vase 18/19th century Of square baluster form, neck applied with molded qilong, over oval foot. H: 10 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

862 Chinese famille rose and yellow ground porcelain vase 20th century Of mallet form, applied qilong to shoulder, over enameled body, mark to base. H: 8 1/2 in. $800-1,000

861 Pair of Chinese enameled porcelain hexagonal bowls iron red qianlong mark, early 20th century Of hexagonal form, turquoise interior, outer wall enameled with Indian lotus over a blue ground, Greek Key band. D: 7 3/4 in. $600-800

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863 Chinese porcelain famille rose brush pot qianlong mark, late 19th century Of cylindrical form, rounded rim, outer wall enameled to show landscape of horseman warriors, glazed and iron red mark to base. H: 5 1/2 in $800-1,000


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09/14/09 864 Chinese porcelain famille verte covered jar late qing dynasty The flat cover surmounts ovoid body enameled to show figural landscape. H: 5 1/2 in. $300-500

869 Chinese cizhou bowl sung dynasty Of wide conical form, white slip on stoneware, painted brown rim and script to interior. D: 9 in $400-600

865 Chinese famille rose porcelain plate jiaqing mark, 20th century Of foliate rounded form, enameled to show foliate blossoms and iron red lotus band to interior, iron red mark to base. D: 9 in. $300-500

870 Good Chinese famille rose porcelain plate qianlong mark, 19th century Of slightly rounded form, the interior enameled to show court scene, iron red mark to base. D: 8 1/2 in. $600-800

866 Chinese porcelain blue and white brush pot 19th century Of rectangular form, painted to show figural and landscape panels within geometric band, glazed base. H: 6 1/2 L: 6 in. $800-1,200 867 Chinese porcelain famille verte brush pot late qing dynasty or later Of cylindrical form, enameled to the outer wall to show mythical beast over scrolling sea, unglazed base. H: 6 L: 6 1/2 in. $800-1,200 868 Chinese porcelain famille rose stem dish jiaqing mark, late qing dynasty The molded oval dish above conforming base, enameled interior to show butterfly over iron red bats worked to stem, iron red mark to base. L: 10 1/2 in. $400-600

871 Chinese porcelain famille rose vase republic period or later Of baluster form, molded mask and ring handles, enameled to show phoenix and black bird among foliate blossoms, raised on tall dentil enamel foot. H: 10 in. $800-1,000 872 Pair of Chinese blue and iron red porcelain bowls, cover and stand guangxu mark, 19/20th century The handled circular cover surmounts a deep U-shape bowl, over shaped stand, blue underglazed scrolling could alternating with ironred bats, mark to cover, bowl and stand. H: 4 in. provenance: Purchased Pacific International Auction, lot 369 $1,500-2,000 873 Pair of Chinese orange ground famille rose porcelain dishes guangxu four character mark, early 20th century Of rounded form, enameled with four ‘dragon and phoenix ‘ medallions, foliate sprigs to underside. D: 6 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

874 Pair of Chinese Doucai enamel porcelain covered bowls rubbed mark The circular domed cover enameled to show Lotus flowers and geometric bands cover a deep Ushape base, enameled to show blossom to the interior and lotus to the exterior. H: 4 in. $500-800 875 Unusual Chinese ‘dragon’ flambe glazed porcelain vase qing dynasty The foliate carved mouth issues from a fluted body applied with qilong over flared foot, purple flambe glaze to body. H: 6 in. $600-800 876 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain plates rubbed tongzhi mark, late qing dynasty oF slightly rounded form, gilt rim, interior enameled to show butterflies to foliate ground. D: 9 1/2 in. $600-800 877 Two Chinese blue and white plates xuande and yongzheng marks, qing dynasty The largest of foliate form, Shou medallion to interior within scrolling sea and folaite band to rim, alternating shou and blossom to outer wall, mark to base, together with a blue underglazed figural painted plate with yongzheng mark. Largest: 6 in. $500-800

878 Pair of Chinese famille rose and iron-red porcelain bowls late qing dynasty Of deep U shape, gilt rim above enamel to show lingzhi clouds and iron-red dragons over a green sea band to base, raid on circular foot,. D 7 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000 879 Pair of Chinese porcelain enameled plates late qing dynasty Of slightly rounded form, gilded rim, interior enameled to show boys at play over yellow carpet, glazed unmarked base. D: 6 3/4 in. $500-800 880 Chinese carved ‘egg and spinach’ glazed porcelain bowl daoguang mark, 19/20th century Of deep U shape, central carved medallion to center, raised on tall circular foot, outer wall carved to show dragon and phoenix above lappet band, blue glazed mark to base. D: 4 3/4 in. provenance: Previously lot 380, Sotheby’s, New York $2,000-3,000 881 Rare Chinese ‘dragon carved’ green, yellow and purple glazed porcelain bowl kangxi mark, qing dynasty The rounded walls frame flat inteior, all carved to show dragons and flaming pearls, lotus band to underside, fruita dn folaite sprigs glazed to surface, raised over circualr foot, blue six character mark to base,. D: 10 in. $4,000-6,000


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09/14/09 882 Large pair of Chinese famille rose and iron red ‘dragon and phoenix’ covered bowls guangxu mark, 20th century The marked circular handle surmounts a stepped dome, over base, enameled to show dragons and phoenix over ground of scrolling clouds, iron red mark to base. D: 10 in. $1,500-2,000 883 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls tongzhi mark possibly of the period Of molded foliate form, enameled to ladies at leisure in foliate garden, rubbed marks to base. D: 4 3/4 in. $800-1,200 884 Pair of Chinese famille rose and gold ground vases qianlong mark, 20th century The flared rim over mask applied handles to collar over ovoid bodies raised on flared circular foot, well enameled profusion of floral sprigs to neck, quail and blossoms to body over matched foot. H: 7 1/2 in. $1,200-1,500 885 Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl tongzhi mark, 19/20th century Of stepped U-shape form, gilt rim, outer wall enameled to show pine trees and egrets, iron red mark to base. D: 5 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

886 Chinese yellow and green glazed porcelain ‘dragon’ dish qianlong mark, 19th century The foliate molded rim, over interior and outer wall carved to show green glazed dragons on yellow ground, over circular foot, mark to base. D: 5 1/4 in provenance: Previously lot 413, Christie’s sale 1980 $1,000-2,000 887 Chinese brown glazed and enameled plate daoguang mark, late 19th century Of flattened shape, interior well enameled to show pine trees and black birds over light brown glaze, raised on circular foot, iron red mark on white glazed base. D: 7 1/2 in. $800-1,200 888 Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl qianlong mark, late 19th century Of deep U-shape, enameled to show iron red bats and lingzhi among peach and blossoms. D: 5 1/2 in. $800-1,200 889 Pair of Chinese famille rose and iron-red porcelain dishes jiaqing marks, 19/20th century Of slightly rounded form, gilt rim over iron red dragons and famille rose peach, scrolling sea, raise on circular foot, iron red mark to base. D: 5 1/4 in. $500-800 890 Chinese iron red decorated porcelain dish dauguang mark, early 20th century Of shallow circular form, iron red bats painted to the interior, iron red mark to base. D: 5 1/2 in. $400-600

891 Large Chinese blue glazed porcelain bottle vase guangxu mark, 20th century The flared rim issues from the slender neck stepped collar, over ovoid body, raised on circular foot. H: 16 in. $1,500-2,000

897 Chinese apple and Ge type glazed porcelain jar qing dynasty The domed wood cover surmounts a globular form, Ge and green glaze, unglazed foot, wood stand. Jar H: 5 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

893 Pair of Chinese enamel porcelain plates rubbed marks, late qing dynasty or later Of molded foliate form, enameled to show crickets and foliate sprigs, iron red bats verso. D: 7 in. $500-800

898 Chinese carved celadon glazed ‘drum’ vase yongzheng mark, late 19th century Of tapering cylindrical form, molded applied rim and base, enclosing phoenix carved medallion to body, six character mark to base. H: 6 in. $800-1,200

894 Chinese yellow glazed ‘dragon’ carved Gu form vase qing dynasty Of typical form, incised dragons to body, old gold repair, on wood stand. H: 5 in. $800-1,200 895 Small Chinese celadon glazed Hu form vase qianlong mark, late 19th century The small circular mouth issues from baluster base, molded head form handles, over glazed blue mark base. H: 5 in. $600-800 896 Chinese blue glazed ‘garlic head’ vase qianlong mark, 19/20th century The foliate carved head issues form slender neck, over ovoid body, raised on circular foot. H: 9 in. $600-800

899 Large Chinese langyao glazed porcelain vase qing dynasty The clear glazed straight neck issues from baluster base with strong strawberry glaze, over unglazed foot rim. H: 16 in. $1,500-2,000 901 Pair of Chinese white glass beakers Both of foliate form, carved to show lotus blossoms. H: 2 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $200-300 902 Chinese pink glass snuff bottle 19th century Of gourd form, carved leaf rim over cylindrical body. H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property from a Nashville Estate $300-500


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09/14/09 903 Two Chinese porcelain snuff bottles 19th / 20th century Both of rouleau form, depicting venerable figures in blue decoration; one bottle bearing Yongzheng mark. H: 3.25 in. $300-500 904 Five Chinese snuff bottles and four blue and white porcelain items qing dynasty and later Comprised of a caddy, brush washer and various snuffs. provenance: Property from the Estate of John Norton $800-1,000 905 Unusual Southeast Asian hornbill earring Large hook and pendant form earring carved to show stylized beast and lattice band. L: 4 in. $500-800

906 Pair of carved hornbill figures Single section carving to show two animals of the zodiac. L: 2 in. $300-500 907 Chinese carved honorable snuff bottle 19th century Of pear form, well carved body showing bamboo sprigs and bamboo figural landscape, wood stand. Snuff H: 2 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 908 Large Chinese elephant ivory snuff bottle 19th century Baluster form, domed cover well carved figural landscape to body under lingzhi and lotus bands. H: 3 1/2 in. $600-800 909 Chinese polychrome ivory snuff bottle late 19th century Of tall figural form, polychrome decoration. H: 4 1/4 in. $200-300

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910 Chinese polychrome ivory snuff bottle late 19th century Carved to show female form over elephant, polychrome decoration. H: 3 in. $200-300 911 Large and unusual Chinese elephant ivory snuff bottle 19th century Of baluster form, domed cover over baluster base carved to show Fu bats to shoulder and figural landscape to body over lappet band. H: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000 907

912 Large Chinese elephant ivory snuff bottle 19th century Lotus carved domed cover over wide shouldered base, lappet collar over high relief figural landscape to body. H: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000

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913 Good Chinese white jade snuff bottle 18/19th century Carved to show monkey grasping a bulbous gourd issuing veins and foliate blossom, coral stopper. H: 2 in. $1,500-2,000 914 Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of long baluster form, carved to show two masks in reverse, raised on oval foot, coral and pearl mounted stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $500-800

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918 917

915 Good Chinese carved light green jadeite snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, carved to show in low relief pine grove and birds. H: 2 1/2 in. $800-1,000 916 Unusual Chinese white jade snuff bottle Of long cylindrical form, fluted waisted neck over tubular body, quartz and gilt metal stopper. L: 3 1/2 in. $500-800

913

917 Good Chinese carved white jade snuff bottle 18/19th century Of tapering baluster form, carved in low relief to show bats, blossoms and Buddhistic symbols, script, coral stopper. H: 2 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000 918 Good Chinese carved light celadon jade snuff bottle late 18th century Of baluster form, well carved in low relief to show leaping carp, and foliate blossoms, coral stopper. H: 3 in. $1,500-2,000

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919 Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid basket weave carved form, raised on lotus lappet bands, coral and gilt metal stopper. H: 2 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500


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920 Chinese white jade snuff bottle qing dynasty Of shouldered baluster form, well carved to show leaping carp and birds verso, oval recessed foot, coral stopper. H: 2 1/2 in. $1,000-2,000

921 Chinese white jade snuff bottle qing dynasty Of shouldered ovoid form, showing to carved panels depicting horseman and black birds, over a oval foot. H: 3 in. $500-800

923 Chinese brown/celadon jade snuff bottle 19th century Of carved ovoid form, incised to show hair-like swirls. H: 3 in. $800-1,000

924 Large Chinese celadon jade ‘citron’ snuff bottle Of long cylindrical form, well carved to show nine figure-like figures issuing from circular recess, jadeite stopper. L: 3 1/2 in. $1,000-1,500

922 Good Chinese white jade snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, good white hue, raised on oval foot, jadeite stopper,. H: 3 1/4 in. $500-800

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925 Chinese Ting Erh Chung painted glass snuff bottle Of ovoid form, well painted interior to show river landscape, script and seal, stopper. H: 3 in. $2,500-3,500

928 Chinese Cho lo-Yuan painted glass snuff bottle Of ovoid form, well painted to show landscape with script, raised on oval foot. H: 2 2/4 in. $1,500-2,000

926 Chinese Ma Shao Hsuan painted glass snuff bottle Of ovoid form, painted interior showing script and fans and letters in reverse, oval foot. H: 2 1/2 in. $1,500-2,000

929 Chinese Ma Shao Hsuan painted glass snuff bottle Of shouldered ovoid form, well painted interior to show male and female busts, possibly of Yuan Shikai. H: 2 3/4 in. $2,500-3,500

927 Chinese Yeh Chung San painted glass snuff bottle Of ovoid form, well painted interior showing ladies at leisure and figural landscape, signed, jadeite stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

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930 Chinese cloisonne enamel yellow ground snuff bottle late 19th century Of ovoid form, gilt metal wire and enamel worked to show Indian lotus and central cartouche on yellow ground. H: 2 3/4 in. $500-800

932 Chinese cloisonne enamel snuff bottle qianlong mark, 19th century Of wide ovoid form, lotus enameled stopper, body worked to show bats on light blue ground, gilt metal gound character mark to base. H: 2 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

931 Large Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle Of tall cylindrical form, enameled to show dragon on black ground, gilt metal base. H: 3 1/2 in. $800-1,000

933 Chinese enameled glass snuff bottle qianlong mark, 19/20th century Of ovoid form, well enameled to show leaping carp, on glass ground, four character mark to base. H: 2 1/2 in. $500-800 934 Chinese enameled glass ‘double gourd’ snuff bottle qianlong mark Of double gourd form, well enameled to show applied gourd over yellow ground, blue enameled four character mark to base, turquoise stopper. H: 2 1/2 in. $800-1,000

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09/14/09 935 Chinese famille rose porcelain snuff bottle republic period Of unusual waisted baluster form, enameled showing immortal under pine grove. H: 3 1/4 in. $200-300

940 Chinese smoky quartz carved snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, well carved to show blossoms and scholar in landscape, jadeite stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000

936 Chinese enameled glass snuff bottle qianlong mark, 20th century Of pear form, enameled to show iron red scholar and attendant under pine grove. H: 3 in. $200-300

941 Good Chinese carved brown and green jade snuff bottle late 18th century Of baluster form, well carved in low relief to show archaic masks and scrolls and dragon verso, jadeite and ivory stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

937 Good Chinese famille rose molded porcelain snuff bottle four character marks, republic period Of ovoid form, molded figural landscape, raised on oval foot. H: 3 in. $500-800 938 Chinese rock crystal ‘double carp’ snuff bottle 19th century Carved from a single section, showing leaping carp, matched stoppers. H: 2 in. $500-800 939 Good Chinese celadon and ‘skin’ carved jade snuff bottle 18/19th century Of ovoid form, rounded edge, well carved in low relief to show millet scrolls and archaic masks, brown skin to celadon body, coral and gilt stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $1,500-2,000

942 Chinese blue and burgundy glass snuff bottle 19th century Of narrow baluster form, carved in reverse to show mask handles. H: 2 1/2 in. $300-500 943 Chinese brown stone snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, carved to show mask handles in reversed. H: 2 1/2 in. $300-500 944 Two Chinese jadeite snuff bottles 19th century Of pebble and ovoid from, one of brown and celadon hue, together with a bright green jadeite snuff. Tallest: 2 3/4 in. $800-1,200 945 Two Chinese blue and copper red glazed porcelain snuff bottles 19th century Both of tall cylindrical form, worked to show immortals in a landscape. Tallest: 3 in. $300-500

946 Two Chinese blue and copper red glazed porcelain snuff bottles 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, painted to show figural landscape. Tallest: 4 in. $500-800

952 Large tortoiseshell snuff bottle early 20th century Of wide ovoid form, carved to show reticulated birds alternating to cartouche panels. H: 3 in. $800-1,200

947 Two Chinese blue and copper red glazed porcelain snuff bottles 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, painted to show boys in a foliate landscape. Tallest: 3 1/2 in. $500-800

953 Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, carved in medium relief to show figures and lotus pods, over oval foot, collectors number to base, stopper. H: 2 1/2 $800-1,000

948 Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle 19th century Of tall baluster form, carved to show carp on snowflake ground. H: 3 in. $500-800 949 Chinese Canton enamel ‘European Subject’ snuff bottle four character qianlong mark, late 19th, early 20th century Of baluster form, domed stopper, finely enameled to show European woman over yellow ground. H: 2 1/2 in. $500-800 950 Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle late 19th century Of tapering baluster form, purple carved glass on snowflake ground. H: 2 3/4 in. $300-500 951 Chinese quartz snuff bottle 19th century Of baluster form, carved mask handles in reverse, over oval base, jadeite stopper. H: 2 1/4 in. $300-500

954 Large Chinese agate snuff bottle Of ovoid body, carved in low relief to show dragonflies and scholar verso, over oval foot, quartz stopper. H: 3 1/4 in. $800-1,000 955 Good Chinese cameo carved agate snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, worked to show figures and landscape verso, coral stopper. H: 3 in. $1,500-2,000 956 Chinese agate snuff bottle 19th century Of typical flattened baluster form. H: 2.5 in. $600-800 957 Chinese agate snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, carved in low relief to show bamboo grove and sampan, jadeite stopper. H: 3 1/2 in. $500-800


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09/14/09 958 Chinese cameo agate snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form carved in medium relief to show scholar and attendant, four character mark verso, stopper. H: 2 3/4 $800-1,000

964 Chinese enameled porcelain snuff bottle Of ovoid form, famille rose painted cartouche on blue underglazed scroll bands. H: 2 3/4 in. $500-800

1029 Pair of Chinese famille rose dishes guangxu six character mark, 20th century Of slightly rounded form, well enameled bird and sprig interior. D: 6 1/2 in. $500-800

959 Chinese Canton enamel snuff bottle qianlong mark, 19th century Of pear form, enameled to show boys at play in pine grove. H: 2 1/2 in. $2,000-3,000

965 Good Chinese blue glass overlay snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, blue glass overlay well carved to show pine grove and sampan, on snowflake ground, coral stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500

1030 Pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain plates rubbed tongzhi mark, late 19th century Of slightly rounded form, the interior enameled to show lotus blossom and leaves, iron red Fu bats to outerwall, unglazed foot. D: 9 in. $500-800

960 Large Chinese Canton enamel snuff bottle qianlong mark, 19/20th century Of ovoid form, gilt metal stopper, enameled to show European lady with dark blue and Lotus scroll band. H: 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000 961 Chinese spinach jade snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, carved to show two mask handles in reverse, coral stopper, raised on oval foot. H: 3 1/4 in. $500-800 962 Chinese etched brown glass snuff bottle Of shouldered ovoid form, etched in low relief to show birds and figural landscape verso, jadeite stopper. H: 2 3/4 in. $800-1,000 963 Unusual Chinese carved agate ‘peanut’ snuff bottle 19th century Of ovoid form, carved in high relief to show brown peanuts over ribbed brown body, coral stopper. H: 2 1/2 in $1,000-1,500

966 Chinese reverse-painted glass snuff bottle 19th/20th century Well-painted scenes depicting single figures among natural landscapes; signed and inscribed. H: 2.75 in. $300-500 967 Chinese red overlay snuff bottle 19th century Of baluster form, carved red qilong over snowflake ground. H: 3 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $500-700 968 Large Chinese elephant ivory vase Qing dynasty, 18th century Of oblong, double-gourd form; finely carved in relief to depict winding gourd vines with accompanying blooms and beetles over area of bottle and lid. H: 9.5 in. $2,500-3,000

1031 Chinese famille rose porcelain vase qianlong mark, early republic period Of compressed form, the flared slender neck issues from a compressed body, enameled to show Indian lotus flowers issuing leaves, over iron red dragons and cloud scrolls, turquoise interior and base iron red mark, unglazed circular foot. H: 9 1/2 in. $500-800 1032 Large Chinese enameled porcelain stem bowl late qing dynasty The deep U-shape bowl over tapering stand, enameled to show dragons among foliate sprigs. H: 16 D: 24 in. $1,500-2,000

1033 Assortment of Chinese langyao ceramics Qing dynasty Comprising one large bottle vase converted to a lamp, covered ovoid jar, pear-form bottle vase with metal rim and ovoid bottle vase. H of largest: 14 in. $500-800 1034 Two Chinese flambe’-glazed baluster vases Qing dynasty Both of high-shouldered baluster form with flared rims, dark glaze with raspberry and yellow highlights; together with two small olive-glazed bottle vases. H: 9 in. $200-400 1035 Chinese ge-type ovoid vase incised Yongzheng mark, 19th century Slightly-tapering cylindrical body with flared rim; together with getype bottle vase. (2). H: 7.25 in. $300-500 1036 Chinese langyao baluster jar Qing dynasty Of wide, ovoid form with flared rim, graduating raspberry hue diminishes to white at neck and rim; together with langyao baluster vase and bottle vase. (3). H: 7.25 in. $300-500 1037 Chinese peach bloom bottle vase Kangxi mark, 19th century Of squat bulbous form with straight neck and even peach hue; together with smaller peach bloom bottle (2). H: 13 in. $300-500


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09/14/09 1038 Two Chinese Cultural Revolution porcelain teapots dated 1970 Both covered pots of similar export form; larger pot bears polychrome enameled cartouche with inscription and image of steam locomotive traversing covered train trestle; smaller pot decorated with black monochrome inscription. H of largest: 6.5 in. $400-600 1039 Chinese yixing pottery teapot 20th century Of large shouldered ovoid form with double bronzed-metal handles; wellpotted with two recessed lids; impressed maker’s marks. H: 6.75 in. $300-500 1040 Chinese Cultural Revolution propaganda alarm clock 1960s Of rectangular form with decorative red foil background bearing glow-inthe-dark image and name of Mao Zedong; with inset analog clock face; battery operated. H: 5 in. L: 9.75 in. $200-400 1041 Chinese grisaillle porcelain vase 20th century Of wide ovoid form, blue glazed Greek key, detailed enameled landscape to body. H: 4 1/2 in. $200-300 1042 Chinese blanc de chine Quanyin Seated figure, serene expression, beaded detail to robe, recessed base. H: 11 1/2 in. $400-600

1043 Eight Chinese ‘Cultural revolution’ bowls Of typical U-shape form, enameled cultural revolution subjects to outer wall. Largest D: 6 1/2 in. $300-500 1044 Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot and brush washer Tall cylindrical brush pot, fishing hamlet to outer wall buff unglazed base, together with a Canton style washer, with four kangxi mark to base. Brushpot H: 7 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600 1045 Five Chinese Cultural revolution porcelain items Comprised of two teapot and three stick holders. Tallest 8 in. $400-600 1046 Chinese brown glazed pottery brush pot qianlong mark, late 20th century Of tall cylindrical form, incised script and seals,. H: 9 1/2 in. $200-300 1047 Chinese enameled porcelain ‘Zodiac’ charger 20th century Slightly rounded form, central medallion of trigram and Daoist symbol, framed by animals of the zodiac and stylized archaic script. D: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-400

1048 Collection, Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and brush pot pot four character kangxi mark, early 20th century The jar of baluster form, painted to show rows of script, together with a tall square pot painted with fishing hamlet. Jar H: 7 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $300-500 1049 Chinese Cultural revolution enameled porcelain charger dated 1968 Of slightly rounded form, iron red and black enameled Mao and symbols of industry. D: 14 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600 1050 Chinese blue glazed porcelain bowl Kangxi mark, 20th century Heavily potted, blue powder glaze revealing dragon, mark to base. D: 7 1/2 in. $200-300

1053 Chinese Cizhou glazed and painted pottery vase 20th century Meiping form, painted brown over white slip to show cartouches of figures and scrolls. H: 15 in. $300-400 1054 Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot kangxi four character mark, 20th century Of tall cylindrical form, rounded rim, painted with rows of script, buff unglazed and recessed base. H: 6 1/2 L: 7 1/2 in. $300-500 1055 Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain stem bowls late qing dynasty Of flat foliate form, raised on tall oval base, enameled to show central panel of immortal and the four friends. L: 8 1/2 in. $400-600

1051 Chinese mille fleur glazed porcelain plate 20th century Of slightly rounded form, typical enamel, raised on circular foot. D: 9 3/4 in. $100-200

1056 Chinese blue and white porcelain stem bowl 18th century Of slightly rounded form, foliate band to rim, central landscape cartouche, figural landscape to under side, circular foot. D: 9 in. $300-500

1052 Chinese iron red and gilt porcelain vase qianlong mark, 20th century Of Hu form, molded bat handles, over baluster body painted to show stylized coins and scrolls, white glazed base, unglazed foot rim. H: 9 1/2 in. $300-500

1057 Unusual Chinese famille verte porcelain ‘shou’ censer qing dynasty Of cylindrical form, applied Shou characters to body, within two lappet bands, raised on three bracket feet, wood and jadeite cover. Total H: 5 in. $800-1,200


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09/14/09 1058 Large Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl iron red qianlong mark, late qing dynasty Foliate carved rim over rounded body, pink peony enameled to interior, exterior enameled to show turquoise ground enclosing Indian Lotus flower. D: 9 in. $600-800 1059 Chinese iron red and blue underglazed porcelain dish possible hall four character mark to base Of slightly rounded form, iron red dragon to the interior, scrolling blue clouds and dragon to outer-rim. D: 5 1/2 in. $600-800 1060 Chinese blue and white porcelain jardiniere 19th century Of shaped oval form, rows of script to outer-wall, plugged base. L: 10 in. $600-800 1061 Unusual pair of Chinese Swatow export blue and white incised plates six character mark to base, 17th century Of molded lotus petal form, mythical beast incised to central medallion, blue petal underglazed to rim, circular foot. D: 8 3/4 $2,500-3,000

1062 Three Chinese republic-period ceramics 20th century The first a small peachbloom-glazed baluster vase with a long neck and flared mouth; the second a small peachbloom bottle vase with collared neck and Kangxi mark; the third a square-form incense holder well-decorated to depict idyllic lake and mountain village scenes, with Jiangxi factory mark. H of largest: 7.25 in. $300-500 1063 Large Chinese blue and white baluster vase 19th century Of wide-shouldered, robust form, somewhat flatly decorated to depict imperial figures below lingzhi band at shoulder and lappet-decorated neck. H: 16.75 in. $1,500-2,000 1064 Chinese porcelain red and white brush pot republic period Of cylindrical, slightly concave form; decorated to show dragon emerging from roiling sea; inscribed. H: 5.25 in. $400-600 1065 Chinese blue and white beaker vase late Qing dynasty Of gu form: flaring mouth issues from slender cylindrical neck above bulbous waist and flared foot; decorated in archaic style with tall lappet bands to neck and base and taotie masks around waist. H: 15.5 in. $600-800

1066 Chinese famille rose bottle vase Qianlong seal mark, 20th century The large globular body raised on shallow foot ring and surmounted by a tapering neck and flared rim; decorated throughout with auspicious symbols between yellowground lingzhi band at rim, floral band at shoulder and lappet band at base. H: 16 in. $600-800 1067 Chinese blue and white hu-form vase Qianlong seal mark, 20th century Of rectangular form with raised peach-form cartouches to sides and indented angles at neck and rim, with rectangular foot and lug handles; decorated throughout with peach, peony, bat and wave motifs. H: 12.5 in. $300-500 1068 Chinese famille verte brush pot and plate Qing dynasty The brush pot of small, cylindrical form, sparsely decorated in famille verte palette to depict courtly figures below serene sky; plate of shallow, round form raised on slight foot ring, artfully decorated in same palette to feature figural, landscape and architectural subjects. H of pot: 4.5 in.; D of bowl: 6.5 in. $600-800 1069 Ten piece Chinese famille rose porcelain serving set 19/20th century Comprised of trangular and a central square porcelain bowl, enameled to show figural landscape over pine grove. Central bowl L: 5 1/2 in. $500-800

1070 Chinese famille rose porcelain baluster vase qianlong mark, republic period Of baluster form, well enameled Indian lotus band to neck and foot, enclosing figural landscape, four character mark to base. H: 13 in. $1,000-1,500 1100 Korean celadon-glazed cup stand Choson dynasty Of lotus form; underglazed and carved foliate saucer; raised stand carved and underglazed to resemble lotus bud. H: 2 in. $400-800


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1101 Korean celadon bowl Koryo dynasty Of rounded form with slightly flared rim and shallow foot; incised band to interior. W: 6.5 in. H: 3.25 in. $500-800

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1102 Korean celadon conical bowl Koryo dynasty With carved floral interior sides and incised swirl to center; crackle glaze. D: 7 in. H: 2.75 in. $800-1,200 1103 Korean celadon bowl Koryo dynasty Of typical round form on low foot; crackle glaze. W: 6.75 in. H: 3 in. $800-1,200

1104 Korean blue and white bottle vase Choson dynasty Of squat bulbous form, adorned with spare blue decoration; flared mouth issues from tapering neck; supported on shallow foot. H: 6 in. $300-500 1105 Korean white glazed bottle vase Choson dynasty Of cylindrical ovoid form; the flared mouth issues from a tapering neck; flared shoulder; raised on a small circular foot. H: 7.5 in. $600-800

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1106 Korean copper-red glazed stoneware jar Choson dynasty Of high-shouldered, tapering form with oxidized underglaze decorations of floral and obscure subjects; floral decoration at collar and double band to raised rim. H: 7 in. $1,000-1,500


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1107 Korean celadon double-gourd vase Choson dynasty Wide, slightly-flared neck issues from cylindrical gourd-form body. H: 10.5 in. $600-800

1108 Korean bottle vase Choson dynasty Of squat, bulbous form; raised on shallow foot; incised bands at shoulder and collar; waisted, tapering neck ends in flared mouth. H: 10 in. $600-1,000

1109 Two large Korean celadon chargers Choson dynasty Of large, somewhat deep form; raised on shallow foot; one piece displaying single but large repair. D: 15 in. $3,000-5,000

1110 Korean white glazed jar choson dynasty Of squat globular form with short, slightly-everted rim; raised on low foot ring. H: 7.5 in. $1,000-1,500

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09/14/09 1111 Fine and large Korean white glazed porcelain vase choson period Of tapering cylindrical form, slightly flared rim over symmetrical body, raised on slightly flared foot, glazed base, buff foot rim. H: 15 in. $15,000-20,000

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1112 Korean bronze pear form vase choson period Of typical pear form, slender neck over tear drop body over circular foot. H: 11 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

1113 Korean brown-glazed earthenware jar Koryo dynasty Of squat, slightly oblong baluster form with flared rim. H: 6.5 in. $300-500

1114 Korean silver teapot 19th century Sphere finial surmounts a domed cover, over wide shouldered pot, incised mountainscape and script verso, swing handle. H: 7 in. $300-400

1115 Pair of Korean bronze bowls possibly silla dynasty Of deep U-shape, corrosive pigment. D: 6 1/2 in. $200-300


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09/14/09 1116 Japanese bronze figure Meiji period Small, well-cast piece depicts cheerful woman in simple dress and hat bearing paper lantern, book and writing box over her shoulder. H: 7.25 in. $300-500 1117 Large Japanese bronze Kannon figure 19th century Brown bronze, well cast to show standing robed female form, over associated marble plinth. H: 19 in. $600-1,000

1118 Good Japanese Kyoto iron and gold plate signed, 19th century Of flattered circular form, emerging demonic figure in low relief. D: 10 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,200 1119 Japanese bronze okimono 19th century Of brown patina, seated old man. H: 6 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 1118

1120 Four Japanese mixed metal items mostly 19th century Comprised of a Tsuba, sword fittings, and ring. Tsube H: 3 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600

1121 Three Japanese bronze items Comprised of a monkey table study, catfish and small monkey okimono. Tallest: 4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

1122 Fine Japanese bronze koro silver signed plate, late 19th century Of tripod censer form, over rockwork, single casting, brown patina. H: 5 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 1123 Japanese silver, enamel and applied covered vase 19th century Bird surmounted cover over baluster base, reverse applied paneled to lattice walls. H: 6 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $800-1,000

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1124 Japanese patinated bronze vase meiji period, late 19th / early 20th century of ovoid form, featuring three oni carved in high relief, maker’s mark stamped to base. H: 7 1/4 in. $200-300

1127 Japanese bronze ‘lotus’ form censer late 19th century Of long lotus pod and pipe form, reticulated lotus pods to bowl cover, over cast lotus blossom and stem. L: 15 in. $600-800

1125 Japanese bronze vase 19th century Of large bottle form on waisted circular base; well cast with raised birds to body and dragon coiling around neck. H: 22.5 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600

1128 Japanese bronze ewer late 19th century Of circular form, two fold cover over ewer base, fitted with swing handle, etched kiku and maple leafs. L: 8 1/2 in. $300-500

1126 Six Japanese bronze hand mirrors late 19th century Of typical form, circular plate issuing from flared rectangular handle. Longest: 12 in. $300-400

1129 Good Japanese bronze vase late 19th century Of pear form, flared mouth over wide body, applied lizard-like beast to shoulder, over circular foot, signs of lacquer. H: 10 1/4 in. $500-800

1130 Japanese bronze bear late 19th century Brown patinated bronze, naturalistic form, incised fur. H: 14 L: 22 in. $2,000-3,000 1131 Japanese bronze and cloisonne “opium tray” Meiji period Of rectangular form, raised on four half-ball feet; with two lidded compartments surmounted by shi finials, fitted oil burner and compartment with 6 miniature enamel dishes. L: 8.5 in. $500-800 1132 Pair Japanese bronze Kirin 20th century Heavy sectional casting depicts the beasts with several fierce, dragonlike features (2). H: 11 in. $800-1,200

1133 Two pairs of Japanese candlestands 19th century Of typical form, one set of brown lacquer lobed cylindrical head and base supported by rounded column, together with a brass pair. Tallest: 30 in. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $800-1,200


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09/14/09 1134 Fine and large Japanese bronze figure late 19th century Dark brown patina, very well cast to show fisherman. H: 22 in. $5,000-8,000

1135 Japanese bronze articulated crab model Meiji period, 19th century Fully articulated to match natural movement of legs and claws; realistically textured and with a rich brown patina. W: 8.5 in. $1,500-2,500

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1136 Japanese katana 20th century With bronze and gilt metal fittings; tsuka wrapped in braided cotton; blade mostly unblemished. L: 40 in. $400-600

1137 Three Japanese bronze vases 19th century and later Comprising of a pair of baluster vase, together with a archaic form vase. Tallest H: 10 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600

1138 Early Japanese bronze censer 17/18th century The domed lattice cover surmounts a tripod base. D: 4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 1139 Five Japanese bronze Amida figures most signed, 19/20th century All cast seated in meditative pose, four of dark brown patina. Tallest: 6 in. $300-500

1140 Japanese bronze Amida figure and vase 18/19th century and late 19th century Brown patina, seated casted figure of Amida, together with a pear form, iris relief to body. Vase H: 9 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800


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1141 Japanese bronze snake model Meiji period, 19th century Well-cast model of a loosely-coiled viper; fully-textured with a dark patina and gilt-applied eyes. H: 3.5 in. $800-1,200

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1142 Good Japanese figural bronze water dropper 19th century Two part casting, brown patina, standing figure surmounting toad. H: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800 1143 Two Japanese bronze koro late 19th century Both of dark brown patina, tripod form, cast with foliate leaves and sprigs. Tallest: 7 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800

1144 Large Japanese Tanamura bronze vase 19th century Of baluster form, archaic masks, high-relief dragons and archaic shields to base. H: 16 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800

1145 Large pair of Japanese bronze vases 19/20th century Of baluster form, neck mounted with elongated dragons, archaic Greek key to body, over bracketfooted circular base. H: 20 in. $800-1,000

1147 Exceptional Japanese patinated bronze and elephant ivory model of an elephant marked, late 19th century Brown patina, heavy naturalistic cast, two ivory tusks mounted to trunk, mark cast to underside. H: 26 L: 36 in. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton, NJ $8,000-10,000


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1148 Japanese bronze koro signed, 19/20th century Immortal-surmounted cover over four-legged lotus cast base. H: 4 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600

1150 Japanese bronze bust detailed inscription verso, dated 20th century Of light tone; showing government official, possibly Prime Minister Takaaki Kato. H: 21 in. $2,000-3,000

1152 Japanese cloisonné covered censer 19th century Of squat, globular form with delicate scrolled foliate decoration over pale blue ground, artichoke-form finial to lid; black and white enameled base. H: 3.25 in. $500-800

1149 Three Japanese metalwork items mostly 19th century Comprised of a scent bottle, model inro and paste box. Scent bottle L: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500

1151 Japanese cloisonné koro 19th century Brightly enameled to depict two phoenixes and floral pattern over blue ground; with kidney-shaped vents to lid and inscribed enamel medallion to base. H: 3.75 in. $800-1,200

1153 Japanese cloisonné vase Ando mark, 20th century Of tapering, high-shoulder form; sea green tone with wireless, shadow garland decoration below shoulder; white metal rim and foot. H: 8.5 in. $200-300

1154 Large and fine Japanese cloisonne vase mark to base, 19/20th century Of square baluster form, everted rim waisted neck, wide high shoulders to tapering circular base, silver wire to show a profusion of blossoms, peacock and song birds on midnight blue ground, silver mounts, impressed inlaid mark. H: 14 3/4 in. $4,000-6,000


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09/14/09 1155 Fine Japanese Namikawa Yasuyuki cloisonne covered koro signed silver tablet to base Of wide ovoid form, the kikumounted domed cover worked to show small petal band to finial, base rests over an ovoid base worked to show five song birds among finelydetailed sprigs of mums; silver rim, base and tablet. H: 3 in. provenance: Illustrated: Imperial Japan: The Art of the Meiji Era, page 186. $7,000-10,000

1155

1156 Japanese ‘cloisonne’ vase kumeno Teitaro mark, 20th century Of tapering baluster form, red over silver wire foil. $800-1,200 1157 Japanese giltwood deity 19th century Carved wood and gilded figure, the multi-arm deity seated over double lotus throne with halo, associated wood stand. H: 16 in. $300-500

1158 Japanese ivory seal-form carving 19th / 20th century Two-piece carving depicts man with mallet sitting atop a large shishi over square seal; signed at bottom, no seal matrix. H: 3 in. $300-500 1159 Two Japanese elephant ivory okimono late 19th century The largest carved in open work to show an immortal over dragon; circular base, signed; together with an okimono of a farmer, also signed. Tallest H: 13 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $800-1,200

1160 Japanese elephant ivory box early 20th century Of cylindrical form, the flat cover surmounted to show a tiger, incised and carved in high relief to show tigers. H: 3 1/2 L: 3 in. provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey $200-300 1161 Four Japanese ivory miniatures and silver commemorative pendant 19/20th century Various forms, circular silver pendant. $200-300

1162 Good Japanese boxwood netsuke 19th century Of single section seated figure with foliate carved basket. L: 1 1/2 in. $300-500 1163 Japanese elephant ivory box early 20th century Of rectangular form, incised rabbit to cover. L: 5 1/4 in. $200-300


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1164 Japanese suit of body armor and throat guard 19th century Typically shaped and lacquered guard, paneled Do, metal mounts. Armor H: 36 in. $1,000-1,500

1165 Two Japanese elephant ivory brush pots 19th century Natural-form pieces carved in medium relief and lightly inked to show assemblages of sages; with fitted wooden stands. H: 5.75 in. $600-800

1167 Japanese two panel bone and lacquer screen early 20th century Of two tall arched rectangular panels, carved wood plank frame enclosing black lacquer and applied inserts. H: 35 in. $400-600

1166 Japanese carved bone short sword Of slight convex form, pieced bone construction carved to show figural landscape. L: 25 in. $500-800

1168 Good Japanese lacquer cedar wood stationary box late 19th century Of rectangular form, high relief eagle to cover panel, insert tray showing ink stone and silver dropper, single drawer to base. L: 10 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $600-800

1169 Japanese gilt wood traveling shrine 19th century Of typical double door case form, enclosing seated giltwood Buddha. H: 12 in. $400-600 1170 Japanese bamboo brush pot 19th century Of tall and narrow cylindrical form; carved in medium relief with scene of warrior hero framed by rising sun in natural landscape and among mystical figures; with carved Greekkey bands at neck and foot. H: 12.25 in. $300-500

1171 Japanese elephant ivory and applied vase 20th century Of natural, sectional tusk form; brightly decorated to depict exotic birds among blooming flowers with inlaid and applied mother-of-pearl, ivory and stone; mounted on large two-part wooden base with cabriole legs and openwork carving. H: 24 in. $4,000-6,000


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09/14/09 1173 Good Japanese woven basket late 19th century Of double gourd form, over rootwood stand. L: 17 in. $1,000-1,500 1174 Pair of Japanese applied blue and white porcelain fish bowls 19th century Both of cylindrical U-shape form, applied white dragons over foliate painted ground. D: 16 in. $400-600 1175 Japanese blue and white Arita floor vase 19th / 20th century Of large ovoid form with wide flaring mouth; decorated with scene of courtly figures in blooming garden; with wooden stand. H: 2 ft. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton, NJ $800-1,200

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1176 Large Japanese Imari charger 19th / 20th century Decorated to interior with angular, patchwork pattern in typical Imari palette; with eight geometric character emblems to exterior. D: 23.5 in. provenance: Property of a Lady, Princeton, NJ $1,500-2,500 1177 Large Japanese earthenware satsuma vase shimazu crest, late 19th century Of baluster form, gosu blue and gilt enamel to show figural landscape. H: 16 in. $800-1,200 1178 Good Japanese earthenware satsuma tea caddy 19th century Of cylindrical form, gosu blue bamboo grove to sides, pewter cap. H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800 1179 Good Japanese earthenware satsuma koro late 19th century Dragon cast silver cover and rim, over baluster base, gosu blue and gilt decoration, together with a small satsuma vase. tallest H: 5 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $500-800 1180 Japanese earthenware satsuma koro shimazu crest, late 19th century Silver foliate cast cover over tripod base, decorated in typical gosu blue and gilt decoration. H: 3 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600


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09/14/09 1185 Japanese copper red and blue glazed porcelain vase 19th century Of bottle form with slender neck and lipped rim; decorated to show pair of deer and tree under setting sun; signed at base. H: 12 in. $300-500

1188 Japanese Seto-ware tripod koro late 19th century, signed Masukichi Kawamoto Overall gilt geometric and chrysanthemum decoration over sea green ground; openwork handles and stylized birds finial. H: 15 1/2 in. $2,500-3,500

1187 Large Japanese satsuma floor vase 19th century Of tall cylindrical form, painted in typical gilt and polychrome figural landscape. H: 2 feet provenance: From the Estate of a Philadelphia gentleman $600-800

1189 Large Japanese Seto stoneware bottle Edo period With oxidized iron-red script decoration to bulbous-form body raised on shallow foot; several incised bands to shoulder; flaring mouth issues from tapering neck. H: 11.5 in. $400-800

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1182 Good Japanese kinuta mallet vase signed base, attributed to keizan Based of Chinese sung mallet vases, well potted with applied animal handles in reverse to a slender neck supportinga flared mouth, globular body over a circular foot, label to base covering signature reads Gift of Dr. Huebner 6/25/1958, together with wood tomobako. H: 10 1/4 in provenance: Property of a Lady $800-1,200

1183 Japanese Arita-ware enameled porcelain bottle vase 18/19th century Of bulbous form with a flaring, double-lobed neck, raised on a shallow everted foot ring; sparse floral decoration in green and lavender enamel. H: 25 in. $2,000-3,000 1184 Japanese Arita porcelain figure 19th century Depicting a kneeling bejin with ball at feet bearing a pleasant expression and extending her right hand; kimono well-decorated in floral motif. H: 14.5 in. $1,000-1,500 1184


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09/14/09 1190 Two Japanese earthenware satsuma table items one signed kinkozan zo The signed koro is surmounted by a Fu lion mounted cover over cylindrical tripod base, together with a cylindrical box. Koro D: 3 1/4 in. provenance: Private Estate, New Jersey $200-300 1191 Japanese earthenware satsuma dish shimazu crest, early 20th century Of slightly rounded form, applied dragons framing profusion of Lohan, detailed script verso. D: 8 in. $500-800 1192 Three Japanese earthenware satsuma table items 19/20th century Comprising of a bowl, kogo and vase, decorated in typical satsuma palette. Bowl D: 5 in. $400-600 1193 Japanese earthenware gosu blue satsuma vase shimazu crest to base, late 19th century Of tapering rectangular form, gosu blue enamel, gilt and enamel mums and foliate sprigs to body, signed base. H: 5 1/2 in. $300-400

1194 Three Satsuma miniature vessels Japan, 19th / 20th century Largest piece a square-form koro with open-work lid, decorated in typical satsuma palette to depict beauties in natural setting; second piece of baluster form with wide rim, depicting rakan and children playing in temple; smallest meipingform piece of finest quality, depicting snowy village. H: 6.5 in., 5 in., 4.5 in. $400-600 1195 Four Japanese earthenware satsuma items Comprised of three censers, together with a covered box. Tallest H: 3 1/2 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600 1196 Japanese white glazed Hirado style koro late 19th century Pieced openwork cover over tripod base, carved white glazed base. H: 4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $300-500 1197 Japanese applied green glazed vase signed, early 20th century Of pear form, molded blossom over green ground, signed white glazed base. H: 7 1/4 in. $300-500

1199 Japanese flambe’ vase early 20th century Of oviform construction with small, stylized elephant handles and slightly flared neck; varying red to brown tone throughout; “Maruyama Toki Yamashiro Ryuhei” factory mark. H: 12.25 in. $300-500 1200 Fine Japanese Daimyo lacquered hibachi edo period Of square form, the outer rim framed a flat carvetto supporting a gilt copper insert, raised on scrolling pierced cabriole feet, gold hiramakie on roshoku nuri, mounted with fret worked gilt metal plates to rim and insert corners. H: 10 L: 20 in $2,000-3,000 1201 Rare pair of Japanese six panel screens 18/19th century Wood framed panels, color wash and ink on gilt paper showing a detailed depiction of imperial procession, featuring a profusion of figures. H: 42 L 17 1/2 (each panel) provenance: Private Collection, New Hope, PA $750-1,250


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1202 Large Japanese black lacquered and brass mounted chest 18/19th century The rectangular hinged top lacquered to show red moon over black ground, good brass mounts to lock plate and corners. provenance: Property of a Michigan Gentleman $2,000-3,000

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1203 Fine Japanese hardwood, coral, mother-of-pearl, mineral and lacquer display stand Of tall long rectangular form with three tiers: the second with two sliding doors enclosing two drawers over lower tier set with twin-door cupboard; rounded struts. H: 43 L: 40 in. provenance: Property from a Michigan Gentleman $2,000-3,000

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09/14/09 1204 Thai bronze Buddha 20th century Dark bown patina, seated in bhumisparsa mundra, over double lotus throne. H: 19 in. $800-1,200

1210 Thai bronze Buddha head 18th / 19th century With serene facial expression, long earlobes and flame issuing from ushnisha; mounted on wooden base. H: 14.5 in. $200-400

1215 Thai bronze Buddha Single section casting, light brown patina, over single lotus throne. H: 9 3/4 in. provenance: Property of a Nashville Estate $400-600

1205 Persian leather, brass and agate belt 19th century Of heavy, durable construction; adorned with studded square brass fittings, 38 brass-mounted agate fittings and single wheel-shaped hanging brass fitting. $200-400

1211 Three Southeast Asian pottery items 15th century and later Comprising a white glazed ovoid vase, carved celadon bowl and a light celadon glazed conical bowl. Tallest: 6 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $400-600

1216 Carved African elephant tusk 19th century Well-aged tusk with deep amber patina carved near base with multiple geometric bands; with single stitch-like seam carved along piece’s length and rectangular notch at top. L: 33 in. $600-800

1212 Large Thai grey buff glazed pottery jar 15/16th century The small rim mouth flanked by ovoid fluted body, potted with two lug handles. H: 11 1/2 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia $400-600

1217 Large cast Bronze Buddha Southeast Asia, 20th century With typical long earlobes, open robe, serene expression and hands in bhumisparsha mudra; sitting on double lotus throne. H: 17 in. $800-1,200

1206 Burmese alabaster figure 19th century Single section carving, kneeling figure. H: 10 in $600-800 1207 Collection of Egyptian scarab beetle models and turquoise glazed Ushabti Approximately twenty-eight turquoise glazed, mother-of-pearl and stone beetle models, some mounted as pendants, together with a turquoise glazed Ushabti figure. Figure H: 6 1/2 in. $300-500 1208 African colonial elephant ivory tusk Of natural form carved to show lizard over circular base. H: 10 1/2 in. $200-300 1209 Southeast African wood neck rest U-shaped rest over fluted, reeded tapering column base. H: 6 in. $200-300

1213 Fourteen Southeast Asian pottery items 12th century and later Comprised of covered jarlets and small open mouthed jars. Tallest 4 in. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pa $600-800 1214 Egyptian wooden mask possibly third intermediate period (1070-664 BC) Well-worn face bears stylized features and pleasant expression; three small holes with pegs and traces of polychrome pigment present. L: 10.5 in. $800-1,200

1218 Southeast Asian bone carved kris Carved hilt, shaped blade. L: 27 in. $200-300 1219 Persian iron and horn hilt dagger 19th century Typical rounded handle, shaped blade, leather scabbard. L: 17 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung Mission 1887. $600-800

1220 Small Persian dagger late 19th century Cylindrical stained bone handle, steel blade, white metal scabbard. L: 10 in. provenance: Property acquired directly from Rev. Chalfant, Shantung Mission 1887. $200-300 end of sale


Modern & Contemporary Art, including Works from the Lehman Brothers Collection 11/01/09 Auction: Sunday, November 1st at 2pm Exhibition: Thursday, October 29th & Friday, October 30th 10am–6pm Saturday, October 31st 12pm–5pm

Inquiries: anne henry direct tel: 267.414.1220 ahenry@freemansauction.com aimee pflieger dolby direct tel: 267.414.1221 adolby@freemansauction.com

ROY LICHTENSTEIN (american, 1923–1997) I LOVE LIBERTY Color screenprint, 1982 From the edition of 250 Corlett 192 32 3/8 x 21 in. (82.2 x 53.3 cm) $20,000–30,000 (detail)


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Purchase removal, shipping and offsite storage information successful bidders for the property from the fine & decorative asian arts sale will be expected to pick up all property from freeman’s no later than 3 pm on friday, september 25th 2009. Shippers who have worked with Freeman’s clients in the past, include but are not limited to: Aiston Fine Art: Tel: 212.715.0629 Fax: 212.838.6982 email: mark@aistonart.com Packaging Store: Tel: 215.361.6940 Fax: 215.361.6941 email: hrpa112@aol.com UPS: Tel: 215.629.4990 store4242@theupsstore.com A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & Storage Tel: 215.491.0346 email: mastroccomovers@snip.net Navis Pack & Ship Tel: 610.534.0750 email: rebecca.michaelson@gonavis.com

Property not picked up from Freeman’s within ten business days of the auction will be transferred to a storage facility as noted in our terms and conditions. There will be packing, transport, storage and release charges. For the convenience of the successful bidder, all purchased lots will be packed and transferred to the storage facility together. Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be made directly to Freeman’s prior to the release of property. Please contact Freeman’s with shipping related queries. 215-563-9275 ext. 3204. Direct dial 267.414.1242


Terms & Conditions all property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman & co, ("freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor. 2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale. 3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property. 4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer. 5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots. 6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects. 7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale. 8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require. 9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including

Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of .1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code. 10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain

instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest. 11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose. 12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid. 13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000. 14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state. 15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier recommended by Freeman’s. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid. 17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion. 18 These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor's and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.


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Americana lynda a cain samuel ≤ free≤an ii amy parenti

Appraisals anita heriot sa≤uel ≤ free≤an ii james e buckley donald e walter

chair≤an samuel ≤ freeman ii vice chair≤an alasdair nichol

Asian Arts robert waterhouse richard cervantes English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts robert waterhouse douglas girton kerry jeffery Fine Jewelry samuel ≤ free≤an ii kate waterhouse Fine Paintings & Sculpture alasdair nichol david weiss libia elena mendez aimee pflieger dolby Fine Prints david weiss aimee pflieger dolby libia elena mendez Modern & Contemporary Art anne henry alasdair nichol david weiss aimee pflieger dolby

Appraisal Services andrea vainius jessica tudor ≤useum Services thomas b. mccabe iv lynda a cain Client Services mary maguire carroll kati gegenheimer jessica carter bethany mobbs susannah henderson megan styles jones Operations hanna dougher marcell zombori benjamin fisher jacob schell john burke julius clayton bethany mobbs gerald davis Finance hanna dougher jeffrey miller

president paul roberts executive vice presidents ja≤es e buckley hanna dougher senior vice president christian jussel chief financial officer eric a smith vice presidents david j bloom lynda a cain anne henry robert waterhouse david weiss representatives david weiss Washington, DC dweiss@freemansauction.com Telephone: 202.412.8345

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robert and kate waterhouse Oriental Rugs & Tapestries david weiss richard cervantes Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Ephemera david j bloom joe huenke

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