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Asian Art including the Dr TF Yeung Collection of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy — Bonhams
| Auction House: | Bonhams | Number of lots recorded: | 61 |
| Sale Title: | Asian Art including the Dr TF Yeung Collection of Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy | Lots with images: | 61 |
| Auction Location: | Sydney | Prices available: | 36 |
| Date: | 21-Nov-2019 |
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Four painted ceramic plaques of landscapes of the Lu Mountain, By Yang Xiuyong (b. 1939), 1975, 80 x 21 cm approx. each (4)., Yang Xiuyong worked in the Ceramic Factory, and is best known for his painted plaques of landscapes. The technique of outlining and shading mountains in this group is comparable to a painted plaque by him dated 2000, titled Spring at a Fort', clearly influenced by traditional Chinese paintings. However the composition of the 'Lu Mountain' is modern, contemporary to many…
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Ed. Zheng Zhenduo, A Selection of Famous Paintings Since the Tang and Song Dynasties in the Collection of Yunhui Zhai, Shanghai: Shanghai Shengji Keluoban Yingshuashe, 1947, 51.5 x 40.5 x 6.5 cm
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A group of museum catalogues on Chinese paintings, including: 1. Selected Bird and Flower Paintings from the Palace Museum, Wenwu Press, Peking, 1965. 2. Album Paintings of the North and South Sung Dynasties, Wenwu Press, Peking, 1963. 3. Selected Paintings from the Palace Museum I, The People's Art Publishing House, 1978, Beijing 4. Selected Paintings from the Palace Museum II, The People's Art Publishing House, 1982, Beijing 5. Selected Paintings from the Palace Museum III, The People's Art Publishing…
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A group of museum catalogues on Chinese paintings, including: 1. A Collection of Famous Chinese Paintings: Tang, Sung, Yuan & Ming Dynasties, Ch'eng Wen Publishing Company, Taiwan, 1976. 2. Select Chinese Painting in the National Palace Museum: Vol. I, The National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1969. 3. Select Chinese Painting in the National Palace Museum: Vol. IX, The National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1968, First Edition 4. Select Chinese Painting in the National Palace Museum: Vol. X, The National Palace Museum,…
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16 woodblock prints, Mid to late 20th century, published by Rongbao Zhai and Duoyun Xuan Including 14 scrolls and 2 works mounted for framing, after the paintings by modern and traditional Chinese masters, Li Keran: 68.5 x 44 cm Bian Shoumin: 96 x 38 cm (16).
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36 woodblock prints, Mid to late 20th century Including 30 prints after the paintings of modern Chinese artists, and six New Year prints from Jinshan 30 prints after paintings: 36 x 27 cm approx. to 42 x 55 cm approx. Five New Year prints: 42 x 55 cm approx. One large New Year print: 39 x 108 cm (36).
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Chinese Ceramics, Talbot (Star) The Marvelous Book An Album Containing One Hundred Studies of Famous Chinese Porcelains. Complete with Descriptive and Historical Notes in English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, First Edition, Limited To 1,000 Copies, Shanghai, 1930, 27 x 33.6 x 3.1 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired locally in 2008
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Gems of Chinese Paintings, Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House, 1955, 38 x 27 x 1.8 cm (3). Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired locally in 2007
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A pair of blue-and-white hexagonal plates, 18th century box, 22.3 cm diam., 22.6 cm diam., (2).
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A pair of resist-decorated iron-red 'floral' dishes, Daoguang six-character iron-red mark and of the period box, 14.6 cm diam., (2).
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A pair of blue-and-white plates, 19th century box, 20.3 cm diam., 20.6 cm diam., (2).
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A pair of pink-glazed lobed plates, Four-character studio mark, 19th century box, 12.6 cm diam., (2).
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A blue-and-white 'dragon' vase with gilt bronze mounting, Guangxu four-character mark, late Qing dynasty 45.7 cm high (without lid), Accompanied by an insurance valuation issued by East and West Art, Melbourne, date 16 April 1991
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A pair of blue-and-white 'shou-symbol' vases, late Qing dynasty 30.3 cm high (2). Provenance: Accompanied by an insurance valuation issued by East and West Art, Melbourne, date 16 April 1991
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A millefleur and gilt decorated 'peony and chrysanthemum' vase, Guanxu six-character iron-red mark, Republic period stand and box, 24.4 cm high. Provenance: Private collection, E. G. E. Bundy (1911-1981), Brisbane Meldrum & George, Brisbane, 25 November 1981, Lot 144. Private collection, Brisbane
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A tea-dust glaze chrysanthemum plate, 17.5 cm diam.. Provenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne (label)
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A Ming-style reserve-decorated blue and white 'fish' dish, Yongzheng six-character mark box, 18.8 cm diam.. Provenance: Earl Morse Collection (label) Mann-Tatlow Collection (by repute). Private collection, Sydney
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A pair of celadon water pots, Kangxi six-character mark stands and box, 8.8 cm high (2).
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A set of four painted rectangular porcelain plaques, Wei Yongsheng (1910-1975), Republic period 80 x 20 approx. each (4). Provenance: Private collection, Canberra, acquired in Shanghai prior to 1949 and thence by descent The group depicts four famous recluses in the Chinese history, paired with objects with which they are famously associated. They are: Tao Yuanming, holding a basket of chrysanthemum, Yan Guang, carrying a fishing rod, Li Bai, with an emptied wine jar by his feet, and Wang Xizhi, observing…
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A famille rose Canton enamel saucer-dish, Qianlong six-character blue seal mark, and of the period 15.9 cm diam. Provenance: The British Antique Dealers Association (label). Private collection, Queensland Important Chinese Art & the Spring Auction Series, Mossgreen, Melbourne, November/ December 2011, Lot 110. Private collection, Sydney. For an almost identical plate, see Auspicious Emblems: Chinese Cultural Treasures-45th Anniversary Exhibition of the Min Chiu Society, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong,…
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A 'duan' stone 'landscape' table screen with rosewood stand, 19th century 'Duan' stone: 39.5 x 31 cm, screen with stand: 62.5 cm high. Provenance: The John and Wendy St Alban Collection, Adelaide Elder Fine Art, 12 and 13 September 2009, Adelaide, lot 146. Private collection, Adelaide
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A rosewood specimen cabinet, First half of 20th century 61 cm high, 41.7 cm wide, 27.3 cm deep. Provenance: The John and Wendy St Alban Collection, Adelaide Elder Fine Art, 12 and 13 September 2009, Adelaide, lot 539. Private collection
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A huanghuali horseshoe-back folding armchair, jiaoyi, 19th century 107 cm high, 73 cm wide, 64 cm deep. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney. The folding armchair was popular during the Ming and early Qing dynasty. It was practical for travelling and was used by emperors and commoners for both formal and informal occasions, sometimes even on the battlefields. In any gathering, the folding armchair was a status symbol used by the most important person, while others sat on side chairs or stools, hence the…
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A pair of hongmu armchairs, Late Qing dynasty 62 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 98 cm high (2). Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired in Melbourne in 1980
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An embroidered 'flowers' hand-scroll, Qing Dynasty Colophon: 34.5 x 94 cm Embroidery: 35 x 179 cm. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, possibly acquired in Shanghai prior to 1923
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A striated pale grey jade carving of a recumbent ram, Song Dynasty 6 cm long, 79g. Provenance: Douglas J. K. Wright, Oxon UK, 11 February 2003 (receipt, bought for £4,600). Private collection, United Kingdom thence by descent. Private collection, Sydney. The ram is kneeling, with four legs folded under the body. The overall carving is simple, however with details dealt with extreme care and realism. Its face is carved in planes, an important feature of animals dated from the period. The eyes are incised,…
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A green and russet jade carving of a seated mythological animal, Song/ Ming dynasty 3.8 cm long, 27g. Provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd Oriental Art, 9 Jul 1992 (receipt, bought for £750). Private collection, Nottinghamshire UK thence by descent. Private collection, Sydney
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A pale celadon jade ornament, Qing dynasty comprising water chestnut, peach, a branch of plum blossom, and a bat, 3.8 cm long, 34g. Provenance: Private collection, Nottinghamshire UK, acquired in the 1960s thence by descent. Private collection, Sydney
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A group of three jadeite and jade carvings, comprising a jadeite carving of a lotus head, and two archer's rings Lotus head: 5.2 cm high, 138g; the rings: 4.2 cm diam., 48g, and 3 cm diam, 21g (3). Provenance: (the small ring) Wallis & Wallis, London, 30 April 1996. Private collection, Nottinghamshire UK, thence by descent. Private collection, Sydney
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A jade-mounted hand mirror, the plaque Yuan to Ming dynasty 18.8 cm long. Provenance: Private collection, Adelaide, acquired locally in 2003
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A group of jade and hardstone carvings, Qing dynasty comprising of a belt buckle, carvings of a pomegranate, and a spray of mushrooms, an ornament of vase arrangement, an inlaid belt buckle, from left to right [check when photo is ready]: 10.5 cm, 4.3 cm, 6.2 cm, 8.1 cm, 7.5 cm long (5). Provenance: Private collection, Adelaide
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A bronze 'mythical beasts' paperweight, Qing dynasty 5.9 cm wide, 148g. Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired in Scotland
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A group of three cloisonne and painted enamel incense burner and vases, Qianlong four-character incised mark stands, 11.5 cm high, 15 cm high (3).
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A gilt bronze figure of Zanabazar, Mongolia his arms crossed at the wrist holding a vajra and a ghanta in each hand, similar to the attributes with which Vajradhara is most commonly associated, 53 cm high
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