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Fine Chinese & Asian Art — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:186
Sale Title:Fine Chinese & Asian ArtLots with images:169
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:114
Date:18-Jun-2012
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A fine Chinese blue and white censer, six-character underglaze blue Kangxi mark and of the period, 1662-1722 of bombe form, very well decorated with a lakeside scene in shades of cobalt blue; old hardwood base. 12.8 cm high, 19.2 cm diameter at rim. Provenance: An old Perth collection, Western Australia
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A fine pair of Chinese ruby-ground medallion bowls, Daoguang six character mark in underglaze blue and of the period, 1821-1850, each one with four, floral gilt-rimmed medallions representing the four seasons, painted in enamels, the interior with a vase of flowers and four floral sprays, all in cobalt blue. 15 cm diameter. Provenance: Sydney private Collection, purchased in Ashfield, Sydney, circa 1990. Reference: See Van Oort, ‘Chinese Porcelain of the 19th and 29th Centuries’, Pl 18 & 19 for a virtually…
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A rare Chinese yellow-glazed dragon bowl, underglaze blue Xuantong six character mark and of the period (1909-1911), incised with a dragon above waves, in pursuit of a flaming pearl of wisdom. 14.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Cc Teng & Company, Taipei 2000; from the Chang Foundation, Taipei (by repute)
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A large Chinese Imperial yellow bowl, underglaze blue six character Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908), incised with a dragon above waves. 18.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Yangzhitang Collection, Christies Singapore 30/03/1997 Lot 301. Exhibited. 'Imperial Porcelain of The Late Qing', University of Hong Kong August-September 1983 (plate 156)
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A Chinese lavender blue-glazed dish, Guangxu six character underglaze blue mark and of the period (1875-1908). 17.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Butterfield & Butterfield, USA June 2000, Lot 3450
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A Japanese Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with panels of figures between brocade borders, Satsuma Mon and inscription to base. 18 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland condition
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A Chinese blue and white bottle-vase, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, decorated with confronting dragons, below shaped medallions and decorative bands. 39 cm high. Provenance: Sydney private Collection
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A pair of Chinese turquoise-ground enamelled bowls, Guangxu four character iron-red marks and of the period, each one finely decorated inside and out, with a peony and bird on a scrolling grape vine, gilt rims. 5.6 cm high, 9.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Sydney private Collection
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A Chinese sacrificial blue-glazed bowl, Guangxu Six character underglaze blue mark and of the period (1875-1908), the straight-sided heavily potted vessel covered inside and out with a deep blue glaze. Provenance: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, October 1995 Lot 81, 'The Weishaupt Collection'. Reference: Published: 'The Dragons Treasure', Avitabile 1987, cat no 131, 'It is suggested that bowls of this heavy type were made for use at the temple of heaven'
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Three Chinese carved coconut vessels, early Qing Dynasty, 18th century, comprising a cup with shou characters and prunus, a similar smaller cup and a jar, each one inlaid with semi-precious stones, original metal liners. 8.7 cm diameter; 7.8 cm diameter; 5.7 x 5.7 cm respectively. Provenance: Sydney private collection, purchased in Sydney, circa 1980’s
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A Chinese polychrome baluster vase, late Qing Dynasty, 19/20th century, well decorated in bright enamels with ducks on a lotus pond, Kangxi mark. 30 cm high. Provenance: Sydney private collection
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A large Qingbai box and cover, Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368, moulded with a stylised geometric design, Fujian ware. 19.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Sydney private Collection
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A Monumental Chinese Bronze Head of Guanyin, early Qing dynasty, 17th/18th Century, finely detailed hair in a high chignon, and Amida Buddha on the crown, the serene face with eyes looking downwards, ribbons at the back of the head; wooden plinth. 67 cm high. Provenance: From an Italian private collection, acquired from an important family collection in Argentina in the 1970s
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Two Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figures of Amitayus, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, each one seated on a double-lotus throne, part of a larger set, unsealed. 14 cm high
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A very unusual Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze seated Bodhisattva, 18th century, with pendulous earrings and pierced crown, polychrome eyes, lips and eyebrows, seated on a lotus throne, with felt-mounted wooden base. 23 cm high. Provenance: From a deceased estate handed down by descent; formerly in the Melbourne Museum, sold by auction in the 1940s
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A large heavily potted polychrome group, late Qing/Republic, 19/20th century of a shepherd, and three goats decorated in enamels, his cloak in iron-red, a six character applied seal inside the base, made in ‘Guangzhou, Guangdong province’; with hardwood scroll-form stand. 42 cm high. Provenance: Sydney private Collection
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A Chinese Yixing lobed teapot, decorated with flowers in blue enamel, inscription and three seals. 15 cm high, length over the handle 19.5 cm. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A Chinese polychrome vase, late Qing dynasty, moulded with Buddhist emblems, decorated in enamels and gilt, with a blue mille-fleur background; the base with an impressed Qianlong mark. 10.4 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A Chinese silver tankard, late Qing dynasty, 19th/20th century, finely worked with a village genre scene; three character mark and impressed mark ‘Mt’ to the foot; Maker: ‘Luen Wo’. 13.3 cm high, 8.4 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A large Chinese mille-fleur bottle-vase, Guangxu six character mark in blue underglaze, and probably from the period, decorated with five landscaped panels, against a mille-fleur background, many of the flowers raised, all in enamels gilt and iron red. 39 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; Purchased in the 1990s from a European collection
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A Chinese rectangular hardwood stand, late Qing dynasty, 19th century, the waisted apron carved with archaistic scrolls. 8.3 cm high, top 77.8 x 18.5 cm. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A large pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer Yanyan vases, 20th century, each one deeply carved with two pairs of dragons, within a shaped recessed panel, surrounded by floral scrolls, blue enamel interior and base; wood stands. 38 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A Chinese hand-scroll, probably early 20th century, ink and colour on paper, depicting the four seasons in landscape, inscriptions to both ends and six seals, mounted on an ivory scroll-end. 536 cm long. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; purchased in 1992 from a Dutch collection
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A Chinese cloisonne box and cover, Qing dynasty, 19th century, decorated with scattered floral roundels and ruyi borders, on a turquoise ground, the wires in gilt; wood stand. 21.5 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A pair of Chinese hardwood rectangular frames, late Qing dynasty, 19th/20th century, each one carved with grape vines at the top and base, top and bottom glazed. 132 x 48.8 cm. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; purchased from a Dutch collection, 1990s
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A Japanese Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with flowers in enamels and gilt, gosu blue mon, signed in gold, 'Tokozan'. 15 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; Bin Kar Galleries, Queensland 1980s
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A Japanese Satsuma teabowl, Meiji Period (1868-1912), inside with ‘a hundred butterfly’ design, exotic flowers on the outside, signed ‘Senzan’. 6.2 cm high, 11 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; purchased in 1990
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A Tibeto-Chinese Gilt Copper Repousse Figure of Tsong Kharpa, Qing Dynasty, circa 18th century, seated in teaching mudra on a double lotus throne, the robe finely detailed, base plate with Visvajra. 41 cm high
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A Chinese heavily cast bronze figure, Ming dynasty, 16/17th century of a Daoist immortal standing on a rectangular base, holding a tablet, the figure in gold lacquer with a red lacquered base. 36 cm high. Provenance: A private Melbourne collection
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A set of three Chinese vermilion ink cakes and two ink sticks, each ink cake finely moulded with relief decoration and all five with inscriptions. 10.6 cm; 9.7 cm; 9.7 cm diameter; 15.8 cm long, fitted box
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A Japanese ivory samisen plectrum, early 20th century, with original signed silk pouch. 19 cm long. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; purchased in Queensland 1980s from a retired Japanese lady who played the samisen at the Kabuki theatre in Japan
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Six Chinese blue and white plates, 18th century, approximately 23 cm diameter each
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A pair of Chinese handled jars, 20th century, each one decorated with birds and flowers in enamels and gilt. 18.5 cm high
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A Chinese handled jar and cover, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, decorated in enamels and gilt, with ladies. 20 cm high
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A Chinese puce decorated teapot, Qianlong period (1736-1795), decorated with floral motifs, gilt highlights. 15 cm high
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A small Japanese Kyoto-ware Tokuri, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with a floral band, made for the local market. 14 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; collection of R & V Tregaskis 1990s
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An exceptional Chinese hardwood display cabinet, late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, with open compartments and two drawers below, intricately pierced and carved with flowering prunus and fruiting grapevines, the pediment with a pair of seasoned figures and two attendants. 223 cm high, 103 cm wide, 39 cm deep
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A Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), with a band of figures at leisure between floral motifs, Satsuma Mon, signed. 18.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; purchased in 1990
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A Japanese Satsuma teapot, Meiji Period (1868-1912), well decorated with figures in a garden at cherry blossom time, signed ‘Kinkozan’. 10.5 cm high, 18.8 cm diameter over handles. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A fine Chinese lacquer and gilt-wood opium bed, Qing dynasty, 19th century. 93 cm high, 216 cm wide, 140 cm deep.
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A rare pair of Chinese polychrome ivory boxes, Qianlong Period (1736-1795), each one in the form of a double peach, the stem and leaves painted in green, red and brown. 5.5 cm diameter, 10 cm long. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A Chinese famille-rose enamel teapot and a pair of teabowls and saucers, Qianlong period (1736-1795), decorated with figures in a garden, 'BADA' label to base. 15 cm high
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A Chinese pierced porcelain cricket box and cover, Qing dynasty, 19th century, enamelled and gilt. 4.2 cm high, 11.7 cm long
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A Chinese enamelled saucer dish, 20th century, with birds on flowering peony, inscribed. 29.4 cm diameter
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A large Chinese rock crystal bird perched on a rockwork platform. 27 cm high
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A Chinese enamelled porcelain plaque, 20th century, mounted in the original hardwood frame, plaque 18.5 x 10.5 cm; frame 26.4 x 18.3 cm
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A Chinese rock crystal water pot, Qing dynasty, 19th century, carved with ruyi and peaches. 5 cm high
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Seven Chinese famille-rose plates, Qing dynasty, 18th century. 23.2 cm to 30.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese rock crystal tri-form vessel, Qing dynasty, 19th century, with a central covered vase, flanked by an open vase and a censer, all supported on a ruyi head and branching pine platform, one side, with a seated figure, a crane and Buddhist lion, (Daoist motifs); fitted hardwood base. 21 cm wide, 16.5 cm high
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A Chinese silver bowl, early 20th century, decorated in high-relief with a long strident dragon, marked on the foot rim ‘Wh 90’ (Wang Hing), and two character seal mark. 17 cm diameter
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A Chinese turquoise-glazed biscuit model of a Buddhist lion and cub, Kangxi Period (1662-1722), fitted hardwood base; box
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A Chinese Qingbai Meiping vase, Northern Song (960-1127), with vertical ribs. 27 cm high (box). The dating is consistent with Oxford Tl certificate number #P106k21
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A fine Cantonese ivory and polychrome folding fan, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the twenty-eight sticks pierced and carved with a pair of phoenix in flight amongst a continuous floral scroll, with a central painted shield, all in exceptionally fine detail; lacquer case. Sticks 26.2 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Melbourne Lady
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A magnificent Chinese Imperial dragon and phoenix jar, Jiaqing six character iron red seal mark and of the period (1796-1820), decorated in enamels, iron-red and gilt, with a strident dragon and a phoenix in flight amongst exotic flowers and scrolls, a stylised band around the top and bottom, the interior and base glazed turquoise. 25.5 cm high. Provenance: An Australian gentleman joined the British army, attending Sandhurst military academy in the 1880s and was then stationed in India. He was sent to…
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A Japanese circular centre pedestal hardwood table, Meiji period (1868-1912), the top insert with a fine cloisonne enamel circular plaque, bordered by a carved floral design, supported on a tripod base. 81 cm high, 61.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese lady's brocade silk summer robe, late Qing dynasty, 19th/early 20th century, finely embroidered with auspicious symbols, precious objects and flowers, in various stitches. 130 x 98 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Melbourne Lady
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A graduated set of nine Chinese enamelled bowls, Daoguang Period (1821-1850), six character iron red seal mark on largest bowl only, each one decorated with figures in landscape, gilt rims, various sizes from 1.9-6 cm high; 5-11 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A pair of Chinese enamelled and footed jardinieres, Guangxu iron red mark, and probably of the period, each one of quatrefoil form, finely painted with birds and flowers. 20.5 cm high, 19.5 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A large Chinese polychrome Yanyan vase, Republic period, early 20th century, painted in enamels and iron-red, with figures and buildings in a mountainous river landscape, four character iron-red Qianlong seal mark, with hardwood base. 45.5 cm high. Provenance: Sydney private Collection, purchased in Ashfield, Sydney, circa 1990
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A Japanese Satsuma elephant-handled vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated in the centre with a procession and a battle scene, signed ‘Kozan’. 13.5 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A Japanese Satsuma eighteen-lobed chrysanthemum bowl, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated in the centre with Bijin and children, the interior and exterior rim with alternate designs of butterflies and chrysanthemums, signed, Satsuma Mon. 6.5 cm high, 18.2 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Queensland collection; Lesley Kehoe, exhibited circa 1986
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A very fine Japanese fan-shaped Satsuma Kogo, Meiji Period (1868-1912), the lid decorated with children, the interior decorated with seated ladies, the inside lid with exotic flowers, seal mark of 'Kozan'. 11.8 cm across, 2.3 cm high. Provenance: A private Queensland collection
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A Chinese pierced white jade rectangular plaque, 20th century. 8.3 x 5.8 cm
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A Chinese coconut bowl, early Qing Dynasty, 17/18th century, carved with the ‘three friends of winter’, pine, prunus and bamboo, later metal mounts. 17 cm diameter
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A Chinese Yixing ovoid teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, finely incised with a landscape and a long inscription, two character seal mark on base and lid. 17.4 cm high
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A Chinese hardwood quatrefoil brush pot, 20th century, with four carved bamboo skin inset panels. 14.5 cm high
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A Chinese enamelled and iron-red jar, late Qing dynasty, well decorated with birds and prunus, a pictorial mark to the base. 20.8 cm high
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A Japanese red and polychrome lacquer case, early 20th century, with incised inscription and one seal. 11 x 7 cm
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A pair of Japanese cylindrical small vessels, Meiji Period, circa 1870, decorated in the early style of Namakawa Yasayuki. 3 cm diameter, 8.4 cm high
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A fine small Japanese Shakudo snuff box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, inlaid in silver and gold, in the style of a woodblock print, the interior gilt, two character signature and Hatori seal. 5.5 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm
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Five Chinese objects, late Qing dynasty, 19th century, including two red amber pendants, 4 x 2.5 cm; a well detailed seated amber Buddha, 3.2 x 2.1 cm; a wood carving of a lotus pod, 5 cm diameter; and a horn cup, 5.9 x 4.9 cm. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
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A Chinese pale celadon jade handled cup, late Qing dynasty, 19th/early 20th century. 4.4 cm high; wood stand; together with a hat finial, four characters underneath. 5.8 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
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A Chinese copper Libation cup, 20th century, in the form of a dog of Fo. 9.7 cm high
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A Bamboo Cane, early 20th century, with a horn handle and silver mount. 85 cm high
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A large Chinese famille-verte quatrefoil rouleau vase, early 20th century, four character seal mark, profusely decorated with figures in a scene from a drama. 62.5 cm high
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A small pair of Fencai enamel dishes, Guangxu mark, but Republic period, each one decorated with five characters and auspicious symbols; fitted box. 12.3 cm high, 12.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Peking glass yellow-ground black overlay bowls and covers, in a fitted zitan box. 9.8 cm diameter; box height 19.5 cm x 33.5 x 22 cm deep
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A Chinese Zitan cabinet/display stand, with two large and two small drawers. 20.5 cm high, 40.3 cm wide, 16 cm deep
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Two Chinese pale celadon jades, 20th century, a carved and pierced Buddha’s hand citron together with a figure of Shou Lao and attendant. 7.5 cm high and 10 cm high
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A pair of Chinese Huanghuali high back chairs, Qing Dynasty, 18/19th century, each one with a single curbed slat at the back, the well figured timber with a mellow patina. 107 cm high
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Six Chinese fragmentary plaques, Shang dynasty, 1600-1100 BCE, comprising a fine bone plaque, one pottery and three bone fragments; old fitted box; together with one well-patinated ivory fragment; fitted box. Plaque 4.7 cm x 2.9 cm, ivory fragment 4.1 cm x 2 cm. Provenance: Christie’s New York
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An archaic Chinese gold inlaid bronze belt-hook, Western Han dynasty 2nd/1st Century BCE. 14.5 cm long
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A group of five Chinese filigree silver and enamel models, late Qing Dynasty/Republic, 19th/20th century, three in the form of palanquins; two with stamped characters on the base. 10.5 cm-13 cm long variable
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A Chinese hexagonal hardwood brush pot, late Qing dynasty, 19th/early 20th century, each side well carved with a floral motif, within a shaped panel, supported on six short feet, nice old patina. 16 cm high, 17.2 diameter (widest point)
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Two Chinese buckles, late Qing dynasty 19th century, the first, a tourmaline and jadeite buckle in a gilt bronze filigree and chased mount; together with a gilt bronze dragon buckle. 9.2 cm length; 6.7 cm x 3.2 cm length respectively. Reference: *See ‘Catalogue of the Exhibition of Qing Dynasty Costume Accessories’, National Palace Museum Taipei 1986, plate 51 and 53, page 125 for a very similar tourmaline buckle
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A Chinese bronze cover for a censer, late Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century, in the form of a Buddhist lion with brocade ball
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A pair of Chinese famille-verte Bowls, late Qing dynasty, 19th century, each decorated with Luohans, a tiger, lion and dragon, Kangxi mark. 17.9 cm and 18.2 cm diameter
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A Chinese ivory figure of a Meiren, late Qing dynasty/Republic, early 20th century, holding a fan, wooden base; old fitted box. 18 cm high
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A Chinese ivory figure of a venerable man, late Qing dynasty/Republic, early 20th century, holding a goose, possibly the calligrapher Wang Shizhi; wooden base, old box. 23.5 cm high
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A Chinese double-backed Mandarin folding paper fan, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, painted with groups of figures, with ivory heads, sixteen pierced sandalwood sticks. Sticks: 27.8 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Melbourne Lady
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A Chinese embroidered and beaded silk child’s hat, early 20th century
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An unusual Japanese table screen, Meiji period (1868-1912), the central hardwood panel with a pair of figures in lacquer and ivory, the remainder in mother-of-pearl, within a rootwood frame. 68 x 56 cm. Provenance: From the Collection of a Melbourne Lady
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A pair of Japanese lacquered wood doors, Meiji period (1868-1912), each one inlaid in bone, ivory and pearl-shell, with painted lacquer design; each with an ivory seal. 106.5 x 51 cm
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A tiny Japanese cloisonne and gilt cup and shaped stand, Meiji Period, circa 1870, very finely decorated with a complex stylised design in enamels and gilt wires, Nagoya. 4 cm diameter, 8 cm wide. Reference: There is an identical example in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
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A large Japanese Satsuma garniture, Meiji period (1868-1912), four-character seal mark in iron-red, comprising a koro and a pair of vases relief-moulded, and decorated in gilt and enamels. 45 cm high and 46 cm high (koro)
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A Kirsehir pile rug, Taurus Mountains, Central Anatolia, circa 1900. 164 x 104 cm
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An antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak rug, last quarter of the 19th century. 197 x 134 cm
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An antique Baluch rug, Khorasan Border Regions, last quarter of the 19th century. 157 x 89 cm
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An antique Caucasian Gendje pile rug, last quarter of the 19th century. 202 x 110 cm
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An antique Bakhtiar rug, West Iran, first quarter of the 20th century. 197 x 116 cm
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