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The Graham Geddes Relocation Auction, Day 2 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:844
Sale Title:The Graham Geddes Relocation Auction, Day 2Lots with images:835
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:239
Date:22-Mar-2015
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Two Chinese deep blue and white bowls, Binh Thuan shipwreck, circa 1608. Decorated in underglaze blue with Buddhistic lions and a brocade ball within a double circle, 20 cm diameter. Provenance: Christies Australia, 'The Binh Thuan shipwreck', March 1-3 2004
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Two Chinese deep blue and white bowls, Binh Thuan shipwreck, circa 1608. Decorated in underglaze blue with Buddhistic lions and a brocade ball within a double circle, 20 cm diameter. Provenance: Christies Australia, 'The Binh Thuan shipwreck', March 1-3 2004
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Two Chinese deep blue and white bowls, Binh Thuan shipwreck, circa 1608. Decorated in underglaze blue with Buddhistic lions and a brocade ball within a double circle, 20 cm diameter. Provenance: Christies Australia, 'The Binh Thuan shipwreck', March 1-3 2004
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A collection of Binh Thuan shipwreck artefacts, lidded dishes, circa 1608. Each of small proportions and multi-lobed exterior, 80 pieces. Provenance: Christies Australia, 'The Binh Thuan shipwreck', March 1-3 2004
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A Chinese Canton enamel turquoise- back rectangular tray. Depicting the eight immortals in a landscape setting, with an orchid coloured quatrefoil border with floral design, 17 x 27 cm; together with a Chinese dark blue enamel and gilt vase, with scalloped rim, scholar motif and panels of court scenes, 18.3 cm high
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A large Chinese Canton enamel oval plate. Finely decorated with a white floriate design on a rich blue border to the front and back of the plate, with central flower to the interior of the dish, and gilded rim, 25 x 30.5 cm, together with a lovely metal stand (some repair, cracks consistent with age)
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A group of six ceramic bowls. Overglazed to the exterior in blue, with an abstract fan-like motif, naturally varying sizes between 17 and 18 cm diameter
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A Chinese deep blue-glazed bowl. Depicted with two dragons to the interior, 19.2 cm diameter (natural firing crack, chips to rim)
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A group of seven saucer dishes, painted with Enamels, late 19th/early 20th century. Three with a flower painted to the interior, and a further three with a central roundel and floral border, together with a larger saucer dish, varying sealmarks to base, sizes between 14 and 15.2 cm (some chips to rim)
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Two Chinese green-glazed marbled ceramic bowls. One of a more olive hue, the lovely swirling pattern continuing to the interior and exterior of each bowl, 11 cm and 12 cm diameter
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A group of three items. Consisting of a ceramic brushpot, painted to the body with the Empress Wu;A fine octagonal wine cup; and a green enamel leaf-shaped dish
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A small pale celadon-glazed bottle vase, Xuanhe mark. The fine lobed body with flared scalloped rim, and raised foot, incised with ruyi, flowers and bands of lotus, 14.9 cm high, (chip underneath rim)
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A small Chinese blue glazed teacup. With an overall even glaze to the body, with the Chinese character for tea - 'Cha' inscribed to the base, 3.5 cm high
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A Chinese Longquan celadon 'Meiping' vase. The heavily potted body with underglaze carving of bands of peony and other floriate motifs, 41 cm high
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A Chinese ginger jar with metal cover. Ovoid, decorated with a fantastical figured scene, together with a timber stand, the jar 23 cm high
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A Chinese famille-rose ginger jar, Yongzheng mark and of the period. Of squat ovoid form decorated with a scene of a mother and her many children at play in a garden setting, the carved timber cover inset with a shou character to the top, together with a pierced timber stand, the jar and cover 23 cm high
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A Chinese porcelain dragon dish, Hongzhi mark, 19th century. The interior with underglaze dragon decoration overglazed in yellow, the exterior underglazed with dragons over glazed green, six character mark to base, 21.5 cm diameter
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A pair of Chinese olive-green glazed globular vases, Yongzheng mark. Each with a bulbous base and a tall tubular neck, glazed monochromatic olive green, apocryphal Yongzheng seal, 34 cm high
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A Chinese porcelain brushpot, Republic period (1912-1949). Decorated with a scene of two sages with further calligraphy verso, 14.5 cm high
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A large Chinese Qingbai jardiniere, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), early 19th century. Of solid baluster form with a short rolled neck, underglaze decoration of peony, dragon and phoenix, 40 cm high
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A small Chinese red-glazed bottle vase. 13.9 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne 8 June 2010, Lot 1093 (part of)
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A group of three Chinese Qingbai conical bowls. With lightly incised design to the interior of the bowl, a matching pair and one similar, each approximately 6 cm high and 17 cm diameter (minor rim chips to one)
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A set of four framed porcelain panels depicting Beauties, late 19th century. Each 35.5 x 24 cm, and 73 x 28.5 cm framed
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A Chinese Garlic-necked tubular jar, Republic period (1912-1949). On a short foot with a rolled rim, depicting a narrative scene in the round with ruyi lappets to the rim, four character seal to base, together with a timber stand, the vase 42 cm high
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Ye Yuexiuchinese calligraphy. Hanging scroll ink on paper2 seals signed 107 x 46 cm, (a few stains)
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Artist unknown. A Chinese Connoisseurs Calligraphic scroll ink on paper two seals, with wooden scroll ends 114 x 32 cm
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Attributed to Guo Moruo (1892-1978). A pair of Chinese Duilian Calligraphic Scrolls ink on paper 2 seals 136.5 x 32.5 cm note: Guo Moruo, originally Guo Kaizhen was a celebrated Chinese scholar and well-recognised ladies' man. He was one of the leading writers of 20th-century and an important government official. The new-style poems that Guo published in Shishi xinbao ('new Journal on Current Affairs') were later compiled into the anthology Nu shen (1921; 'Goddess'). Its publication laid the first…
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Ju Lian (1828-1904)Osmanthus and bird, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1900. Ng scroll ink and colour on paper inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artist Dedicated to Lunxi dated mid-autumn, gengzi year (1900) two collectors' seals 64.5 x 37.5 cm the resting bird is perched on a single branch of flowering osmanthus in the moon light. The simplicity of the background highlighting the beauty of the scene. Provenance: Christie's Hong Kong 25 November 2013, Lot 1108; Ex Dr. K S Lo collection, Hong Kong About…
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Wu Changshuo (1844-1927)peony and stone, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), dated Summer 1921. Hanging scroll ink and colour on paper entitled, inscribed and signed by the artist, with three seals dated summer, xinyou year (1921) 137.8 x 33.7 cm. Provenance: Christie's New York 19 March 2014, Lot 1351 See: another similar hanging scroll by this artist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, 'Spring Offerings'; and for another example, Christies Hong Kong 'Fine Chinese modern paintings' 26-27 November 2012, Lot…
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Artist unknown. Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), late 19th century. A Chinese painting of a landscape ink and colour on paper 3 seals 66 x 30 cm depicting a grove of tall pine trees in a misty mountainous setting, with an inscription. This work was originally presented as a gift.
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Attributed to Wu Hufan (1894-1968), a Chinese hanging scroll. Paper inscription with artist's name and dated third month, wuzi year (1948), 97 x 31 cm depicting rockwork and flowering branches (light marks to top left corner). Provenance: Ex private collection, Melbourne Christies Hong Kong, 'Fine Chinese modern paintings' 2 December 2008, Lot 1502 for another similar work by the artist. Note: Wu Hufan's work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and several other important…
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Attributed to Song Wenzhi (1919-1999). Apricot blossom and spring rain in Jiangnan dated 10 October 1978 hanging scroll ink and colour on paper, 3 seal marks 83 x 44.5 cm the pretty landscape scene depicting a view of the East mountain near Dongting lake in Suzhou, the lovely pink apricot blossom in full bloom catalogue note: song Wenzhi was the student of Wu Hufan (refer previous lot 1356). Reference: Michael Sullivan, 'Modern Chinese artists - a Biographical Dictionary' University of California press:…
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Artist Unknown, Lotus, dated bingyin year (1986) hanging ScrollInk and colour on paper seal mark 137 x 68 cm in the style of Qi Baishi, this largely monochrome work with a colourful and lively splash of red to the flower
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Wu Zhongqi (1907-2006) calligraphy, dated gengshen year (1944 or 2004). Ng scroll ink on paper, artist's name 67 x 30 cm, with fitted box About the Artist: Wu Zhongqi, a talented calligrapher in his own right, was the Vice President of the calligrapher's commission in Jiangsu Province. Provenance: Local Melbourne collection; Acquired directly from the Artist's family. Reference: For a similar and bold calligraphic work by Wu Zhongqi, please refer to china guardian Auctions 'Chinese painting and…
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Artist unknown. A framed Chinese painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ink and colour on paper framed, 122 x 75 cm or 146.3 x 85.5 cm with frame depicting the seated philosopher Confucius with his ten pupils engaged in discussion, (creases to the scroll consistent with age)
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Artist unknown. A Chinese hanging scroll of a landscape Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) dated gengyin year (1890) ink and colour on silk, 9 seals 116.5 x 48 cm in the style of and apocryphally signed Wang Hui, depicting a lovely landscape scene with a fisherman crossing a bridge over the lake towards his dwelling at the base of the tall majestic mountains. The poem describing the landscape by Mr. Yun Ling (a small patch of loss to the silk, consistent with natural wear)
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Artist Unknown, a Chinese painting of a female figure, late 19th century. Style='font-size: 12px;'>dated Summer of 1893 hanging scroll (framed) 91.5 x 32.3 cm (actual image); 123.5 x 46.5 cm with frame the lady standing atop a bamboo boat on a lotus pond, paddling as her robes are flowing in the breeze around her. This figure May represent one of China's four great Beauties, Xishi. It was said that Xishi's beauty was so great that when she leaned over the pond, the fish were so dazzled by her appearance…
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A Japanese bi-fold screen, 18th century. Ink, colour and gold on paper, with embroidered silk and wood frame162 x 172 cm (each panel 86 cm wide), painted with thick, floral sprays of chrysanthemum and iris among other flowers, with bamboo partition and gold maki (some flaking and wear, consistent with age)
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A Chinese black book case, 19th century. Divided into four shelves, with an interesting pattern of lattice-work to the back and side panels, raised on four feet, 225 x 152.5 x 48.5 cm
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Four Chinese carved wooden brush stands. Of varying design, together with two cloisonne enamel ink brushes, and a third painted enamel brush 47.5 cm high (tallest stand)
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A large Japanese pair of inlaid vases. The densely carved wood with a rim of lattice design, with mother-of-pearl and ivory inlay, the design on one depicting a samurai defeating a tiger, the matching vase depicting a samurai in battle with an oversized hawk, with signature, 51 cm high
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A 19th century ivory ball in a ball depicting dragons in flight
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A Chinese zitan lantern, 19th century. Inely carved rectangular zitan lantern has an open frame lined with yellow silk, with one side hinged as a door, and surmounted by a pierced gallery and openwork lappet border on the shoulder. Raised on a flared base carved in openwork with a lappet border and supported on a pierced octagonal foot. 33.5 cm high (some repairs, expected age splits and surface abrasions to the wood, a few of the openwork pieces have been restuck, the silk panels are replacements).…
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An impressive late 18th century Chinese mother of pearl and hard stone embellished lacquer cabinet. Supported on four raised feet, the side and upper panels with varying scenes of birds perched in flowering branches, and in the panels below, ladies and young boys at play in court garden settings, each panel separated by floral spray and geometric design, 177.5 x 96 x 67 cm. Reference: For a similar style, though smaller cabinet, please refer to Christies South Kensington 4 November 2014, Lot 71
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A large pair of Chinese black lacquered side Chinoiserie cabinets, early-mid 19th century. Each with a rectangular body centred by two doors, painted with architectural and landscape scenes within trellis borders, raised on rectangular supports, 140 x 184 x 58 cm, (some light, natural wear consistent with age)
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A Chinese black lacquered altar table. The narrow rectangular table top with winged ends raised on column legs and bracket supports, 88 cm x 264 x 57 cm
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Six embroidered silk boxes. Three porcelain boxes and three rectangular boxes of varying sizes
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Five shagreen antique glasses cases. All approximately 18 cm long
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A Chinese bronze temple vase, 18th century. With two handles, decorated in relief 37.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese hard stone scholar's ink palette, 17th-18th century. The raised rectangular inkstone, detailed to the sides, resting on four feet, with a carved buddhistic lion atop the smooth polished surface 25 x 17.5 x 5 cm (lovely wear consistent with age). Provenance: Ex private collection, Singapore, 1970s
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A Chinese scholar's stone. The lovely smooth, red 'Yuhua' stone, with fitted stand, 25.5 cm high
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An Indian terracotta Rajasthan seal of Shiva
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Two unusual antique cane and wood Trunks. Of very similar design, with traces of red pigment and detailed with a chrysanthemum pattern, each with two metal handles attached, 45 x 55 x 56 cm, and 43 x 69 x 25 cm respectively
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A group of eight Chinese pipe Accompaniments. Including two opium pipes with attached green jade filters, four additional jade filters of varying sizes, a cloth case, and a wooden tobacco holder
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An impressive pair of large Chinese black lacquer brush pots, four-character Guangxu mark. Each with a very similar design of an outdoor scene at court depicted to the body, both with a faded red lacquer interior, 23 cm high (one with a crack to the side and a few rim chips, the other with a small crack and minor repair to the rim)
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A pair of large Chinese black lacquer brush pots, late 19th century. One with the Qianlong mark to the base, the other with slightly more flared body, with worn sealmark to the base, each depicting outdoor scenes at court to the body of the pot, 23 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby&, Lot 597/2
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Two tall Chinese hexagonal wooden brush pots. Possibly hat stands, each inlaid with a mother-of-pearl design, with metal clasps, each 30 cm high
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An interesting Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial box. In the shape of a tome, with compartments inset and a lock and key, 38 x 24 x 10 cm
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A Sri Lankan bronze censer, late 17th century. With pierced and incised floral design and wooden handle, originally from Jaffna, 53 cm length. Provenance: Purchased in 1975 from Mahinda Dharmapal, 133 Cotter road, Booralla.
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Two Separate pairs of metal cases. One pair depicting the God of Longevity and a crane; the other with an inscription
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A large metal Lock. In the shape of a fish
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A group of four metal Locks. Each in the form of an animal
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A group of three old metal Locks
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A group of four metal Locks, 19th century. Of varying shape
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Two Chinese 'Peking' glass Brushwashers, Qianlong marks. One of green and yellow glass in the form of a peach, and carved with a flowering peach to the body; the other amber-coloured glass brushwasher carved in tiers of lotus petals (small internal crack to leaf in the peach brushwasher)
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A collection of three snuff bottles. Including marble and glass and banded agate, of various shapes, each with missing stopper, tallest 6 cm high
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Two glass bottles with Stoppers 9.5 and 16 cm high
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Two similar and unusual early glass globular flasks. Of opaque green colour, with numerous circular stud applique facets on the spherical body, each with decorative undulating rim, 9 cm and 10.5 cm high
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A Chinese 'Peking' glass vase, Qianlong mark to base. Ovoid, with a tubular neck, a figural scene of men and boys in bottle green to a candy apple red ground, four character seal to base, 24 cm high
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Two Chinese bronze articulated models of crabs. With pincers raised and in the crawling position, the crab as a symbol of prosperity and success
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A Chinese large wooden brushpot, 18th century or later. The flared body painted and incised with the appearance of cloisonne, 24 cm high
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Two Chinese wooden Brushpots. Each carved with scholars engaged in leisurely pursuits, including games of 'Go' and drinking tea in bamboo groves and under pine trees, each with a tripod base, 18.5 cm high
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Two Chinese carved wooden Brushpots
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A Chinese miniature scholar's altar table; together with a wide-Brimmed Straw hat
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A Chinese rectangular wooden box with lid. With mother-of-pearl design to lid in the form of a bird amongst sprigs of blossom, 52.1 x 9 x 9 cm
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A Chinese carved hexagonal brushpot. Raised on pedestal feet, and inlaid to each side with a mother-of-pearl design depicting varied images of flowers, insects and birds, 22 cm high
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A Chinese carved wood circular box and cover. Inlaid to the side and top with mother-of-pearl design. The cover depicting a dragon and a phoenix amongst scrolling clouds, the rounded side with varied floral, insect and bird design, 11 cm high and 28.2 cm diameter
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A selection of two antique New Guinea n necklaces
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A selection of three antique New Guinea n necklaces
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A long Chinese agate beaded necklace. Consisting of 19 large circular beads, and six smaller ones; together withA miniature soapstone carving, with fitted stand, and box
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A Chinese blanc de chine figure of the white-Robed Guanyin. Seated on a lotus base, wearing a diadem bearing the figure of Amitabha, she holds the night-illuminating pearl in her right hand, and the ambrosial amphora in her left, 43 cm high, (some minor chips)
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An important Chinese solid bronze cast figurine of Guanyin, song Dynasty (960-1279), circa 12/13th century or possibly later. The standing figure draped in a graceful dhoti, her hair arranged in a high chignon, behind a delicate coronet centred by the minute figure of Amitabha, standing upon a naturalistic base, 8.5 cm high
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A Chinese pair of low rectangular cloisonne censers, Qianlong mark, Eighteenth century. Each depicting the eight auspicious symbols, raised on elephant head legs and a pierced grill to cover, six character mark to base, 39.5 cm wide
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A Chinese pair of miniature rounded cloisonne censers, late 19th century. Of slightly varying shades, each of spherical form on elephant head feet, the pierced cover with a fo dog finial, (some damage present), 17.5 cm high
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A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne tripod censer, Apocryphal Xuande (1426-1435) mark. With lovely enamel colours, on a tripod footed base, with two loop side handles, 14 cm high. Reference: For a similar example from the Ming dynasty, please refer to Sotheby&, Paris 13 June 2012, Lot 50
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A Chinese square-rounded gilt bronze cloisonne censer, Apocryphal Jingtai (1450-1457) mark. On a tripod footed base, with two gilded side handles at the rim, 10.5 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne Quatrefoil censer, Apocryphal Xuande (1426-1435) mark. With bulbous squat-form legs, twisted loop side handles at the rim, and standing on a matching cloisonne base, 11 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne censer on matching stand. Basin shaped, on three elephant head legs with pierced cover surmounted by a recumbent elephant, the whole supported by a circular base, apocryphal Qianlong mark, 48.5 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne tiered censer, Apocryphal Qianlong (1736-1795) mark. Pagoda shaped, with pierced cartouches raised on a tripod elephant head base, the cover with large swirling dragon knop, apocryphal Qianlong mark, 52 cm high
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A pair of 19th century Oriental bronze bamboo-shaped candlesticks. Supporting a dish tray, resting on a Qilin to each base, 46.5 cm high
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A set of four brass temple incense bowls. The polished body with two Buddhist lion faces protruding from each side
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Two Japanese bronze tripod censers, and covers. Each with two handles, one censer with the depiction of a scholar and child to one side and landscape scene to the other, 30.5 cm and 29.5 cm respectively
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A pair of important Zhi Zheng pre 1860 cast iron water urns, late 18th/early 19th century. The tripod legs carrying the large urn, with dated calligraphy inscriptions and images of animals, two animalistic lugs, with loose ring handles 73 cm diameter, 74 cm high
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Three antique Tibetan metal Teapots. Each with handle and cover34.5 cm high (tallest)
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A bronze two-handled vessel. With design in relief in bands to the rim, body and foot of the vessel, the handles with animal motif handles, 29 cm high
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A Chinese bronze 'Duck' incense holder and cover, Kangxi period (1662-1722) or later. Standing tall on two webbed feet, with neck raised and open bill, 42 cm high
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A small Chinese bronze 'Duck' incense holder and cover, Kangxi period (1662-1722) or later. Depicted with one leg raised, and a few ruffled feathers on the lid, on a rounded plinth with wave design, 26 cm high
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A large bronze tripod Censerearly 17th century. Of squat, ding form, with two large handles, and a Buddhist lion moulded to each of the three legs, 35.2 cm high
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A pair of Japanese gilt metal cranes, 19th century. Standing astride a tortoise with head raised, symbolising longevity, 26 cm high
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A Chinese cast iron figure, 19th century. Depicting the Daoist God of Longevity Shou Lao astride his stag, 36 cm high (antler loose) together with a small Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, 19th century, seated on a detachable throne, painted, 24.5 cm high
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