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The Mark Lissauer Collection — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:856
Sale Title:The Mark Lissauer CollectionLots with images:852
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:570
Date:31-May-2015
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A collection of three Tibetan masks, 19th century and later, the largest, 34 cm high
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A 19th century Mongolian double sword in one scabbard, brass trimmings, on pommel a lion's head, brass cuffs and ledge for carrying strap, end of sheath both sides a stylised dragon, minor faults, 69 cm total length
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A pair of Nepalese brass oil lamps, each with an attendant at base, 28 cm high
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A gilded repousse elephant, from a ceremonial plaque, loss to tusk, housed in frame
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An 18th century Buddha head with gilded Crown, 15 cm high, stand not measured, losses
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Two similar Tibetan dance Aprons, both with brocade trimmings and central Mahakala, the largest, 73 cm x 68.5 cm
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A Nepalese Garuda dance mask, open eyes, flame eyebrows and ears, reverse hollow, 22.5 x 20 cm
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A pair of finely worked hair Decorations, worn above ears in hair, silver frame with green turquoises and red corals
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A large Tibetan silver purse, repousse dragon motif, inlay with red corals and turquoises, accompanied by associated leather strap
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A large thangka, Buddha, in preaching pose, at top three different poses, at sides a standing figure, 106.5 cm x 68.5 cm
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A large thangka, Padmasambhava, surrounded by deities, throne above a stylised mountain, frame missing, 83 cm x 63.5 cm
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A set of three large Tibetan copper Trumpets, old and well used, occasional dents, 125.5 cm long
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A finely gilded gahu amulet, heavily inset with turquoise and red coral, Tara buddha to lid and interior, an engraved visvavajra on back, 8.5 x 6 cm
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Two large Tibetan temple masks, both with large eyes and flared nostrils, the largest, 45.5 cm high
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A heavily gilded 16th century boy caryatid, inlay with two turquoises, plaque from temple door destroyed by Chinese soldiers, housed in later frame, 27.5 cm high measured without frame
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A finely carved wood lacquered Mongolian Phurba, Bhairava head, with flame hair and a half-vajra on top, old painting, 19 cm long
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Three Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads, two wooden, and the other inset with turquoises and corals, 50 cm, 71 cm &, 121 cm long
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A string of rock crystal Buddhist prayer beads, with three turquoises, two corals and a silver knife pendant, 86 cm total length
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An elaborate Tibetan cap, set with large red corals and turquoises, a braided cotton pigtail at back
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A fine silver & brass Phurba, four stylised peacocks at top ending in a yali head three-blade dagger
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Three 19th century Tibetan Slingshots, iron with leather straps
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Two pairs of Tibetan spectacles, both with articulated arms, the largest case, 15 cm long
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Two pairs of Tibetan sunglasses, both housed in shagreen cases, the largest case, 20 cm long
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A Tibetan lidded wooden box, heavily embossed repousse work with coral and lapis adornments, 7 x 13.5 cm
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A 20th century Tibetan saddle carpet, two phoenixes on each side and a Grecian key border, 71 cm
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Two Nepalese tree fungus masks,
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A collection of Tibetan/Nepalese wooden items, including two grain measures, a laundry pounder, carpet weaving implement, a churn guide, Tibetan begging bowl, fish shaped game board, and heart shaped dish. The largest grain measure, 23 cm high
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A small group of three Equine related items, including Tibetan silver inlaid horse trappings, a leather whip and a horse decoration. The whip, 61 cm long
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Two similar Nepalese dance masks, one repaired, the largest, 28 cm high
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An elaborate Tibetan ceremonial Kapala vessel, domed lid decorated with repousse auspicious symbols, half vajra finial, standing on three skull feet, 12 x 10 cm
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A large 14th century iron Vajra, with articulated spokes, underneath a vajra shaped brocade pillow, 28 cm long
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A gilded ceremonial Kapala skull on triangular base, hand gilded, detailed face, a half Vajra finial, housed on triangular base ending in yali head feet, 20 cm long at base
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A gilded four armed Janus caryatid, from a monastery destroyed by Chinese soldiers, 17.5 cm high, base not measured
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A rare rock crystal Kapala ceremonial bowl, edged with silver, inlay with large red corals and turquoises, eight auspicious symbols below silver rim, loss to one ratna, 16 x, 10 x 6 cm, 10 cm crack to crystal bowl
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A pair of gilded copper snow lions, from an arch above a temple door destroyed by Chinese soldiers, housed in later frame, 38 cm high, measured without frame
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Three Nepalese wood painted dance masks, the largest, 33 x 17 cm
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Two Tibetan pendants, one inset with six corals and one turquoise cabochon, the other a silver overlaid coral pendant
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A Tibetan silver amulet, circular, inlay with turquoises and red corals
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A finely worked gilded silver Yali head pendant, inset with red corals, turquoises and lapis lazuli, stamped 925 to verso, 5 x 1 cm
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A gilt silver turquoise inset pendant, teardrop in form
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A silver filigree front gahu amulet, inset with 9 turquoises, reverse copper, 11 x 8 cm
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A collection of eight small Nepalese folk art watercolour paintings, including street scenes and auspicious symbols, the largest, 17 cm high
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A Tibetan Lamas holy water container, small copper bottle with elaborately turned brass stopper, housed in blue hand-woven flaps, covered by floral brocade flaps
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Two domed Nepalese lidded boxes, one with turquoise inlay, the largest, 21 cm long
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A collection of assorted items, including a medicine spoon, holy water flask, Tibetan drinking cup, medicine staff with file and small Bhairava mask, the spoon, 34 cm long
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Four Tibetan Hats, including black velvet monk's hat and Kagyu hat. The velvet cap, 22 cm across
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A traditional Bhutanese coat and other Bhutanese stole, coat made from hand-woven strips with cross motif, lined with blue cotton, 109 cm long.
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A Bhutanese painting, depicting an elephant, monkey, hare and bird under a tree, 55 cm x 28 cm, measured with frame
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A Bhutanese painting, phoenix amoung Peonies, 35 cm x 36.5 cm, including frame
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A Bhutanese silver betel nut box, deeply chased floral motif with two dragons, holy letters and symbols around edge, 12.5 x 8 cm
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A silver incense burner, three open work auspicious symbols, lotus bud finial, acanthus leaf motif to handle, 22.5 cm long
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A Chin tribe dagger & sheath, ivory handle, sheath has finely wound silver wire decoration in floral motif, red woollen carrying string wound around sheath, 34 cm long
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A Tibetan repousse copper mandala, 30 x 27 cm
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A Tibetan bronze Diety figure, holding offerings, 25.5 cm
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A Nepalese silver bracelet, a cartouche with Yali head, holding a red coral
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Two Tibetan Offering bowls, one copper, the other with silver lining. The copper bowl, 22 cm diameter
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A Sino-Tibetan Homeshrine, a triptych, opening with two side panels depicting Buddha with saints, the lower panels saints, snow lions and devotees
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A Tibetan wooden box, with iron trimmings at edges, iron latch closure, front and sides painted with tigers, 24 x 14 cm
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An octagonal carved wooden mandala plaque, with sixteen raised deities, 26.5 x 26.5 cm
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A Tibetan snuff bottle, with turquoise and coral inlay, 12.5 cm
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A Tibetan silver snuff bottle, a large central amber cabochon both sides, inlay with red corals and turquoises, domed lid with spoon
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Two Tibetan Lama ceremonial Crowns, both composed of five leaf shaped gilded and figural segments, the largest, 55 cm wide
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A silver gahu amulet box, with four small and one larger turquoise, top and bottom loops for suspension, well worn, 11.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm
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A Tibetan iron case containing porcelain bowl,
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A set of Nepalese wedding ornaments, a gilded metal coronet with embossed decorations and green glass droplets, red cloth backing, with two matching earrings, 22 cm diameter
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A heavily embossed lidded food bowl, surrounded by band of rasied auspicious symbols and garlands, 9 cm, 14 cm wide
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A Burmese silver lidded Cheroot box, deeply chased with dancing figures to lid, jackfruit finial, 15.5 cm high
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A Burmese repousse silver Cosmetic box, a female torso to lid, 7.5 x 5 x 5 cm
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A small collection of Burmese items, including betel nut crusher, heddle pulley, carved dagger handle, and padoga shaped gong. The dagger handle, 14 cm high
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A Cambodian bronze mirror, housed on openwork wooden stand with cherry blossom motif
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Four assorted Korean items, including weaving implement, 18th century oil lamp, flaying knife and cookie mould, the latter, 49.5 cm long
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A Japanese Kabuki costume set in box, faults to box, 72 x 42 cm
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Two Sake Barrels, one lacquered, 64 cm high
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A Japanese string instrument, Koto, 162.5 x 25 cm
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A Japanese home altar, black lacquer & gilding, 49.5 x, 26.5 x 30 cm
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A book Concerning Noh textiles & Costumes and three framed silks, the book one volume of two, published in 1964, limited edition of 1000 copies, 47 fold-out pages, bound in off-white linen with gold-thread
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Four Japanese Costumes, including hand woven Hembukata, blue Happi coat, silk mourning coat and silk girls kimono. The mourning coat 129.5 cm long
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An elaborate Kabuki Actors robe, with large gold thread peacock on shoulders, rest of robe & sleeves embroidered with gold, blue & white clouds, 403.5 cm long
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A collection of Japanese accessories, including ladies purse, horse carriage decorations, silver lock, portable scales, drinking calabash, lacquered hand mirror, fly whisk and temple gong. The calabash measures, 25.5 cm high
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A Japanese gilt lacquered Haircomb and pin,
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A Meiji period toggle, carved deer horn with wooden stopper, 7.5 cm high
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A black lacquer cabinet, with mother of pearl inlay, a large tree with leaves extending over both doors, 45.5 x 43 cm
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An Edo period lacquer Jingasa, with chin strap, 34 x 33 cm
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A lacquered plate, inlay with abalone shell pieces, 27.5 x 26.5 cm
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An Edo period Maki – E Sake pot, black lacquer with gold peonies & leaves, three low feet underneath, two minor chips to lid, 17.5 cm high
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Four boxes, including three lacquer boxes and a nest of seven containers, the largest of graduated set measures, 36 cm x 12 cm
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A 19th century ancestor shrine, deeply carved, gilded front with dragons, bats, peony & clouds, inside two gilded tablets with ancestral names at back, 40.5 x 19 cm
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An elaborate spear cover, black lacquer with gold painting, above a golden hunting falcon finial, horse hair skirt underneath, 69.5 cm total height
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A framed Japanese scroll, a white falcon, on a pine branch, rising sun above, signature at lower left, 58 cm with frame
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A pair of Hokkai lacquer Marriage boxes, fine metal trimming on body, legs & lid, green cord closure and suspension, 43 cm high
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An unusual Japanese erotic scroll, late 19th century, various erotic sumo wrestling scenes, 545 cm long, 27.9 cm wide
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An Edo period octagonal gilded shrine, with a hoho bird finial, well carved freezes all round, some losses, 152 cm high
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A Kabuki Lectern, maki-e lacquer figure of Tengu to front, decorated with brass clips and gold tassels, fan & tubes for music scrolls in back drawer, 49.5 x 49.5 cm
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A large 19th century framed painted scroll, of a samurai returning home and welcomed by his devoted wife, 36 cm without frame
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A large framed painted scroll, two cranes, housed in gilt wood frame, 75 cm
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A 19th century painted and gilded screen in two panels, Karako, each panel measures, 85 x 61 cm, restored
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Four lacquer Ware items, including red scallop edged bowl, model boat, gilded scroll box, and black lacquer box with lobster lid, scroll box, 28 cm long
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Two 19th century lacquered Message Staffs, one gold lacquered exterior with cherry blossom motif, the other gilded orange exterior with interlocking circle motif, both with leather cuff closure, largest, 38 cm x 6 cm
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A Meiji period black lacquer writing box, inside well used inkstone and copper water dropper, on lid three family mon crests, inside two pine trees, 22.5 x 14 cm
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Two lacquer items, red keg with thick copper handle, and footed pourer. The keg, 55.5 cm high
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