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Fine & Decorative Arts, Silver & Jewellery — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:633
Sale Title:Fine & Decorative Arts, Silver & JewelleryLots with images:621
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:518
Date:19-May-2012
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Wang Kexun, Sparrows, Lotus and pot. Purportedly purchased from collection of artist Peng Xin. Ink colour scroll, 111 x 47 cm
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Chinese nest of four tables. Grape and leaf friezes; faux bamboo legs. Height 71 cm. Width 50 cm (largest)
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Chen Zhongxi, landscape after Chenyi's poem. Purchased at auction Dailian, china. Ink colour scroll, 96 x 44 cm (image only)
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Chinese school (2), Hong Kong Street scenes signed Chan-Ping c.1970. Oil on board (2), 60 x 43 cm, and 44 x 60 cm
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Yang Taiwang, Lotus. Purchased at auction, Dailian, china. Ink colour scroll, 88 x 46 cm (image only)
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Two various Japanese brass items, including vase with anchor and floral applied decoration; and rectangular moulded dish, decorated with sages. Height 31 cm (vase)
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Embroidered Chinese jacket. Five clawed dragons with flaming pearls and foaming sea.
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Chinese carved rosewood low table. Carved court scene to top under fitted glass surface. Height 30 cm length 85 cm
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Chikanobu, 'Three armed Samurai Descending a Steep Hillside,' printed c.1855. Woodblock, 35 x 24.5 cm
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Hokusai, the great wave, woodblock, 28 x 40 cm (sheet)
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Hokusai (8), Views of Fuji, woodblock (8), 18 x 26 cm (each)
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Japanese school (4), Gekko cat Fighting a rat; Tomikichiro Gion corner, Kyoto; Eishi woman in Teahouse; and Chikanobu cherry blossom Viewing, Tokyo. Woodblock (4), various
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Japanese school (6), Beauties, Domestic scenes, Blind Men Quarreling. Woodblock (6), various
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Japanese school (5), Ikebana by Ryuka (2) (16 x 18 cm); Hell and Battle scene by Chikuin (2) (21 x 16x m); and giraffe by Shugasai. Woodblock (5), various
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Japanese school (7), Hiroshige (3), Kazan, Utamaro, Sharaku etc. Woodblock (7), various
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Two Entire Indian elephant ivory tusks. Collected c.1920. Bronze end caps. Width 5.2kg (each), 80 cm (average each accross)
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Early Chinese cane bird Cage. Four tiers, with bone connecting pins. Bells attached (some missing) Removable tray to base. Height 71 cm
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Three south Eastern Asian Buddha figures. Seated on pedestals, two partly covered by silver sheeting. 19th century or early 20th century. Possibly Nepal or Tibet in origin. Some wear and losses to each. Height 10 cm, 11 cm, 27.5 cm
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Early Tibetan Purba or ceremonial dagger. Bronze, deity heads decoration. Length 23 cm
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Carved ivory bracelet. Carved with two dragons. Some red staining in places. Depth 11 cm
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Two various Chinese bangles, including greenstone; and ivory with dragon etc decoration.
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Japanese deer antler netsuke. Carved skull with monkey hair. Height four cm
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Two various Chinese silver jewellery items, comprising fan shaped brooch, with embossed dragon and blossom designn and stamped 'Wang/Hing.' Also, stylised branch form brooch with 5 ivory drops. Width 19.5g (fan)
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Carved ivory netsuke. Seated scholar. Height four cm
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Yellow gold mounted ivory elephant pendant, with 14ct yellow gold chain. Width 5g, length 76 cm (chain)
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19th century whale ivory snuff box. Scrimshaw type carving with motto (in German) 'Whoever thinks on the suffering of Jesus will certainly avoid sinning.', length 7 cm
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Japanese ivory Sumo Wrestler. Signed agate to sole of foot. Height 12 cm
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Four various Oriental ivory and bone items, including ivory pair salt and pepper shakers (rim chips etc); carved lidded ivory box; and early bone baby's rattle/whistle (A/F). Depth 6 cm height four cm (box)
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Two various Chinese silver and white brass items, including silver bowl, floral decoration, stamped to base; and white brass seal paste lidded box. Depth 9 cm (bowl)
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Three various gilded carved wood Buddhas. Early 20th century. Height 19 cm (tallest incl. Plinth)
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Four various early Chinese beaded items, including pair shoe covers; double sided purse; and sash. Length 85 cm (sash)
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Chinese hardstone and glass part court necklace. Green hardstone and amber coloured glass beads. Early 20th century. Some pieces missing. Length 120 cm
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Early Eastern silver Segmented belt, with central brass embellished leaf pattern buckle. Length 96 cm
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Thai bronze Buddha. Sukhothai period. Seated Bumipharsa Mudra. C.18th/19th century. Height 16 cm
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African carved ivory woman bust. Height 15 cm
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Formed gourd dragon and phoenix lidded bottle. Shoulders and neck decorated with trailing gourds. Hardwood cover with hard stone floral cap. Height 18 cm
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Chinese carved bone umbrella handle, length 20 cm
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Pair Chinese silver cufflinks. Marked 'Ah Chuk, Hong Kong.' Also pair circular silverplated cufflinks and tie pin.
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Early 20th century Chinese childs cap. 8 guardians, bells and fish.
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Chinese jade plaque. Mon and bats carved decoration. In carved wooden frame. 6 x 4.5 cm
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Tibetan turquoise and coral ceremonial belt, length 61 cm
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Early Chinese beaded and silver belt. Bird and floral decoration on leather backing; hand wrought silver buckle. (A/F), length 79 cm
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Staunton pattern ivory chess set. Oriental manufacture, stained ivory. Early 20th century. Full set of 32 pieces.
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Six china silver Dollar coins, including 1916 Yuan Shih Kai; Tsau Kun; 1898 Empire Issue Fengtien Province; 1928 Kwei Chow Province Automobile; Tsao Kun general issue.
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Six china silver Dollar coins, including 1927 Yuan Shih Kai Memento; 1928 Kweichow Province Automobile (2); Hsu Shin Chang Pavilion; and two others.
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Six china silver Dollar coins. Inc. Sun Yat Sen Junk; 1927 Sun Yat Sen; 1912 Li Yuan-Hung; Hsu Shin Chang Pavilion; and two others.
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Five china silver Dollar coins, including Sun Yat Sen Junk; Hsu Shin Chang Pavilion (2); Tsan Kun general issue; and 1 other.
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Six china silver Dollar coins, including Yuan Shi Kai Republic general issue; 1896 Chihi Province; Sun Yat Sen Junk; and three others.
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Quantity of various wooden items, including two various carved plinths; pair carved ebony candleholders; carved bowl and candlestick; three brass and wood Indian incense discs; and smokers companion. Various
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Isr'ls, Marc (?), Flemish interior, painted ceramic tiles, 30 x 45 cm
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Wang Zelv, white plum blossom. Purportedly purchased from collection of artist Peng Xin. Ink colour scroll, 117 x 34 cm (image only)
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Ma Hongyao, Orchid. Purportedly purchased from collection of artist pen Xin. Ink colour scroll, 135 x 33 cm (image only)
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Chinese school, ancestor portrait, gouache, 166 x 93 cm
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Chinese embroidered picture. Gold thread floral border to character text. Early 20th century. 36 x 41 cm
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Chinese school, Prancing horse, woodblock, 27 x 39 cm
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Anglo-Indian school (2), two portrait Sudies. Early 20th century. Pencil, 30 x 22 cm (each)
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Two Chinese orange lacquer chairs. Carved pagoda style backs. Drop in seats with modern upholstery. Strut missing to 1. Height 96 cm
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Indo Persian school, Battle scene, carved and painted wood, 36 x 49 cm
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Jin Daxue (china B.1943), Immortal Samurai. Purportedly purchased from artist 1994. Ink colour scroll, 68 x 44 cm (image only)
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So Wu (Chinese school), flowers with Distant mountain, ink colour scroll, 82 x 38 cm (image only)
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Thai gilt iron Buddha. in Dhyana mudra pose on ornate throne. Early 20th century. Height 47 cm
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Three various Thai gilt bronze figures, including Buddha; and pair temple dogs. 20th century height 39 cm (Buddha) height 26 cm (dogs)
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Chinese zitan scholars tray. Lobed corners. Length 37 cm Depth 25 cm
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Chinese Huanghuali scholars chest. Lid opens to internal tray. Two front doors open to four internal drawers. Brass external fittings. Height 34 cm. Width 37 cm Depth 27 cm
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Two Books, 'Chinese Celadons,' and 'South-East Asian and Chinese trade pottery.' both pub. Southeast Asian Ceramics Society, Hong Kong, 1979.
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Chinese Taihu scholars rock. On fitted blackwood stand. Height 46 cm
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Chinese spirit figure, reverse painted glass, 49 x 32 cm
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Ma Da (1903-1978), horse. Purportedly purchased from artist, Peng Xin, early 1990s. Ink colour scroll, 69 x 40 cm (image only)
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Ren Zi, lake landscape. Purchased at auction, Dalian, c.1997. Ink colour scroll, 77 x 33 cm (image only)
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Pair Indo-Persian court scene paintings. Gouache, 21 x 9 cm, and 15 x 8 cm
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Qiao, Shi (18th century), Orchid. Purportedly purchased privately from pen Xin, Dalian, china, 1995. Ink colour scroll, 80 x 43 cm (image only)
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Chinese embroidered silk skirt and Blouse. Early 20th century.
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Liu Lingcang (1906-1989), fan, two ladies in bamboo. Purchased from auction, Dalian c.1993. Ink colour scroll, 53 x 26 cm (irrregular - fan)
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Georgian mahogany tea caddy, with three internal compartments (no lids). Key available. Width 23 cm height 15x m
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Georgian walnut tea caddy, with three internal lidded compartments. Bracket feet. Width 26 cm height 16 cm
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Georgian mahogany apprentice chest. Two small and three lower full length drawers. Height 31 cm. Width 28 Depth 16 cm
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Georgian mahogany jewellery box. Dual handled dome lid. Interior lined tray etc. Height 20. Width 36 cm
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Georgian mahogany tea caddy, with two internal lidded compartments; central bowl missing; external brass embellishment; dual ring handles; bun feet. Width 34 cm height 17 cm
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18th century walnut box. Segmented interior. Height 14. Width 25 cm
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Victorian brass bound rosewood jewellery box. Two internal layers; with velvet lined interior and removable internal tray. Key available. Width 30 cm height 15 cm
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Early Victorian teak (?) tea caddy, with two internal lidded compartments; and removable central mixing bowl (replacement); domed top; on bun feet. Width 35 cm height 20 cm
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Georgian mahogany tea caddy. Dual handled mother of pearl escutcheon. Two lidded interior compartments. Replacement mixing bowl. Height 16. Width 31 cm
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Victorian brass bound box. Lined interior with tray. Height 13 cm. Width 30 cm
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Early Swiss/French music box. Sh Tremels #916. 6 Tunes. Appears operational. Width 58 cm height 15 cm
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1920 English oak cutlery canteen. Top lidded compartment and two under drawers, with key. Height 23. Width 48 Depth 33 cm
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Georgian mahogany tea caddy, with three internal fruitwood lidded and silvered compartments; external brass embellishments; on four brass claw feet. Width 35 cm height 22 cm
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Early Georgian satinwood apprentice chest. Two small upper and three full length lower drawers. Height 36. Width 37 Depth 20 cm
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Colonial cedar press. Two doors with three internal shelves. On turned feet. Width 110 Depth 49 height 123 cm
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Colonial cedar loo table. Carved trifooted base on casters. Of substantial construction. Diameter 118 cm height 77 cm
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Colonial cedar chiffonier. Carved shelf and backboard. Full length drawer and two door cabinet under. Unrestored. Length 106 Depth 47 height 158 cm
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Colonial cedar chest of drawers. Three full length drawers; on turned feet. Split to half top surface. Length 90 Depth 41 height 86 cm
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Victorian oak wool spinning wheel. Height 87 cm (total)
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Federation cedar elevated bookcase. Top glazed section with adjustable shelves. Lower section with two drawers and two panelled doors. Carved pediment. Width 112 Depth 53 height 230 cm
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Mid 20th century bureau bookcase. Bureau under three long and two short drawers. Height 187 cm. Width 101 cm Depth 45 cm
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Colonial cedar chest of drawers. Two half drawers and two full length drawers; on turned feet. Length 96 Depth 50 height 86 cm
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Australian Arts & Crafts oak side table. Silky oak, with trefoil and slit pierced legs, and platform base. Height 71 cm
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Colonial cedar dropside table. Cutlery drawer, and turned legs. Length 170 cm (extended) Depth 96 height 74 cm
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Victorian pembroke table, with single leaf extension. Turned legs and brass casters. Height 71 cm. Width 108 cm Depth 87 cm
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Middle Eastern rug. Grey and brown figured decoration. 203 x 121 cm
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Middle Eastern rug. Maroon and brown traditional decoration. 277 x 166 cm
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