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Autumn Auction Series, Session II, The David Said Collection of Tribal Art; Chinese, Japanes & Southeast Asian Art — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:557
Sale Title:Autumn Auction Series, Session II, The David Said Collection of Tribal Art; Chinese, Japanes & Southeast Asian ArtLots with images:556
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:327
Date:28-May-2023
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century blanc de chine libation cup, Dehua Kilns, of typical form, decorated with prunus and magnolia branch, length 9.5 cm
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Chinese petit blue and white porcelain teapot, probably Ming Dynasty, of globular form, decorated with scenes of children flying kites, marked with Wanli mark to base, a/f, height 9 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain brush washer, of shallow cylindrical form, the flattened rim with Greek key motif, the exterior decorated with stylised foliage, a/f (chip to rim), marked with Kangxi mark to base, height 3.5 cm and diameter 9.5 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of an orange County family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Beautiful pair of petit Chinese porcelain vases, of squat globular form, decorated with scene of mountainous landscape with mountain goats, flowers and foliage, with ruyi head boarder and lotus flower border, in tones of blue, brown, pink and green on a white ground, accented with gilt, seal mark to base, height 17 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain paste box and cover, of bun form, the cover decorated with polychrome enamels depicting two quails in a garden setting with rocky outcrop, flowers and foliage, accented with enamel borders, blue seal mark to base, height 5 cm and diameter 9.5 cm
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Fine Chinese porcelain vase, of tapered baluster form, in a pale blue glaze, six character mark to base, height 15 cm
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Chinese pale blue glaze brush washer, of bulbous form, with an inverted rim, blue seal mark to base, height 5 cm
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Japanese Satsuma vase, of gourd form, decorated with shaped cartouches containing depictions of seated figures and floral sprays, on a white enamel stipple ground, below foliate and key fret borders, set on four short feet, height 15 cm
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Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, depicting a standing geisha in cobalt blue robes, the right hand clutching a fan, the robe decorated with foliates, fruits and insects, height 32 cm
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Large Japanese Meiji period lacquer panel, of circular form, decorated with two flying cranes, in tones of grey, green and red, with gilt accents, signed Reisen saku centre right, diameter 60 cm
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Chinese embroidered silk fan, of shaped form, painted and embroidered to each side with a figure in a garden setting, in beige tones, with lacquered wooden handle, total length 32 cm
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Chinese tortoiseshell fan, height 19 cm and diameter 33 cm
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Chinese carved stone boulder, beautifully carved with continuous scene of village amongst mountains, the whole on a wooden base, height 15 cm (boulder)
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Two Chinese archers rings, one of plain rounded form, in white jade, inner diameter 2.2 cm, the other in bamboo, carved with archaic style decoration, inner diameter 2.2 cm, in custom lacquer box with lotus decoration (2)
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Pair of Chinese iron red dragon wine cups, of slightly tapered form, the exterior decorated continuously with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, with gilt accents, six character mark to base, in custom wooden box, height 5.2 cm (2)
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Japanese Tenmoku glaze bowl on lacquer stand, the bowl in mottled brown and black glaze with exposed foot, set above a lacquered timber stand finely decorated in gilt with flower heads and foliage on a black ground, a/f (chips to base of foot), bowl 6.5 cm x 12 cm, stand height 12.5 cm and diameter 15 cm (2)
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Japanese brown glaze tea bowl on lacquer stand, the bowl in a matte brown glazed with exposed foot, set on a lacquered timber stand decorated with gilt stylised foliate design on a black ground, with lacquer bowl cover, bowl 5.5 cm x 10 cm, stand height 10.5 cm x diameter 13.5 cm
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Two Chinese Tenmoku glaze bowls with copper rim, one in Jian style glaze, the other in hare's fur glaze, with exposed feet and copper rims, 6.5 cm x 13 cm (2)
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish, of circular form, decorated with central roundel of figure and dog surrounded by alternating figures, four character mark to base, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf stem cup, the tapering white glaze stem set below a cup with everted rim, in rich red mottled tones, with white blaze interior, height 9.5 cm and diameter 9.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese miniature famille rose vases, of ovoid form with a cylindrical neck, each decorated to front and back with shaped cartouches containing assorted polychrome flowers blossoming from a rocky outcrop, on a dense all-over ground of polychrome flowers on gilt, with gilt rim, four character mark in red to base, height 9 cm (2)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain censer, of cylindrical form, the exterior decorated with figures in an outdoor setting, raised on three short feet, height 6.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Japanese ivory figure group, early 20th century, depicting a father and Son, the father clutching a scroll in left hand, with incised and inked detailing to face and robes, set on a circular base with modelled stump, a/f (base and arm loose), height 16 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese ivory figure group, early 20th century, depicting a furniture maker and young apprentice, the man holding a plane before a pierced panel, the apprentice with mallet before a small three drawer cabinet, with incised and inked detailing to face and robes, set on a round base with rug overlay, signed with two character mark to base, a/f (age crack and old repair to thumb), height 13 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese carved ivory box and cover, of cylindrical form, the slightly domed cover carved with dragon and koi fish, the body carved with continuous scene of vases resting upon geometric stands, with a scene of birds, bamboo, fruit, flowers and foliage behind, a/f, height 8.5 cm and diameter 8.5 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure, depicted standing with his head slightly bowed and arms in pose, with sack at his feet, a/f (missing piece), incised mark to base, height 13.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period ivory whist Counters of rectangular form, decorated with engraved monkeys and insects, a/f (small loss to one), 9 cm x 6 cm (2)
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Chinese carved ivory vessel, early 20th century, of pierced cylindrical form, carved continuously in the Qing style with court figures amongst pagoda, rocky outcrops and draping foliates, on a pierced geometric ground, above a wooden stand with four ruyi shaped feet, height 15.5 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese Imari porcelain charger, of square form with canted corners and a shaped rim, decorated with cranes in a landscape, surrounded by brocade border, height 5.5 cm and diameter 32 cm
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Lilian Miller (American, 1895-1943), rain blossoms woodblock signed, dated and seal mark lower left 24 cm x 36 cm (image) and 48 cm x 57.5 cm (frame)
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Paul Jacoulet (French, 1902-1960), L'Etoile de Cobi, Mongole woodblock print signed in pencil and seal mark lower left 38 cm x 28.5 cm woodblock and 58 cm x 47 cm (frame)
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Japanese woodblock print by Toru Shimizu, depicting flying kites in a winter street scene, signed and editioned in lower margin, 33 cm x 21 cm
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Japanese woodblock print by Teruhide Kato, Nazenji - autumn leaves 19 cm x 40 cm
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Japanese woodblock by Daimon Kinoshita, depicting a sumo wrestler, in tones of red, blue, yellow and black, signed, 40.5 cm x 26.5 cm (sheet)
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Japanese woodblock print by Junichiro Sekino, depicting two young children in a winter mountain landscape, signed lower centre, 37.5 cm x 25 cm (image) and 53 cm x 41 cm (frame)
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Japanese Hokusai Ukiyo-e Hanga portfolio, Shuei-Sha edition, by Dr Kiyoshi Shibui and Mr Sadao Kikuchi, produced and published by Shuei-Sha Tokyo, September 1963, comprising twenty four reproduction prints including morning glory and frog, cherry blossoms and Falcon and Noborito of Shimofusa Province from 'The Thousand pictures of the Sea,' with Japanese and English text, in case
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Framed Japanese woodblock print, depicting a geisha looking into an oval mirror, in tones of black, red and yellow, signed, 37 cm x 25 cm (image)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting four figures in an interior scene, with decorative blossom screens, in tones of blue, yellow, peach and black, signed, 36.5 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych, depicting a battle scene with bridge and pagoda, with rising sun flags, in colourful tones, signed, 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych, depicting two figures in an interior scene, with small iris scene behind, in tones of green, purple, red and blue, signed, 35.5 cm x 23 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych, depicting three figures in an interior scene, one with armour, in tones of purple, yellow, blue and red, signed 36 cm x 24 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting three figures in an indoor setting, one in a headscarf, in tones of red, purple and blue, with inscription, 36.5 cm x 24 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting two figures in an indoor setting, with two swords, in tones of purple, green, orange and red, with inscription, 36.5 cm x 24.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting Kabuki actor with fan, in tones of blue, red and black, with inscription, 35.5 cm x 23 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting a single figure in a striped robe, in tones of brown, red and green, with inscription, 36.5 cm x 24 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting two figures and a large fish, in tones of blue, orange, red and green, with inscription, 36 cm x 24 cm
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Japanese woodblock print, depicting two embracing figures, in pale tones of blue, grey and red, a/f, 29 cm x 19.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock print, depicting two figures in an interior setting, in tones of green, blue and yellow, with inscription, 34.5 cm x 22.5 cm
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Two original Japanese woodblock prints, one depicting a figure with bow and arrows, the other depicting a figure with horned mythical creature, in tones of red, purple, green and yellow, signed, 35.5 cm x 24 cm (2)
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Sixteen small Japanese woodblock books, in black and white and colour, a/f, 17.5 cm x 11.5 cm (16)
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Japanese woodblock print by Taika Kinoshita, Get Back-55-R (Camelia) woodblock signed, dated, titled and editioned in lower margin 50 cm x 69 cm
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Group of assorted reproduction woodblock prints, including Utagawa Hiroshige, Toshusai Sharaku and Kitagawa Utamaro (quantity)
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Two volumes of Utagawa Hiroshige: the 53 stations of the Tokaido Road, Hoeido edition - Fukuroi-Keishi and Nihonbashi-Kakegawa, together with other woodblock prints (quantity)
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Chinese red satin long jacket, decorated with bright blue borders and trim, with pale blue silk lining, length 101 cm
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Chinese embroidered pink jacket, embroidered with flowers, foliage and butterflies, in tones of blue, green and yellow on a pale pink damask ground, with thick black satin and lace borders, with pale green lining, length 91 cm
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Chinese porcelain 'Thousand Flower' plate, of circular form, decorated with differing flower heads in tones of yellow, pink. Blue and purple, four character mark to base, diameter 23.5 cm
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Chinese embroidered pale blue short jacket, couched in gold thread with peonies and foliage, surrounded by embroidered bats, flowers and foliage, in tones of peach and green on a pale blue satin ground, with ribbon and black satin borders, with pale blue damask lining, length 74 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty famille vert plate, of circular form, decorated with dogs of fo with young and ball, amongst cloud scrolls in rich tones of orange, green, blue and red, four character mark to base, a/f, diameter 24.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered belt purse, the rectangular panel embroidered with two geese and lotus in a pond scene in Peking knot, height 14.5 cm
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Three Chinese embroidered purses, one embroidered with fish and butterfly, height 10.5 cm, one embroidered key purse with tassels, height 15 cm and one other, length 28 cm (3)
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Two pairs of Chinese embroidered sleeve panels, one pair embroidered with birds on blossoming branches, in tones of green, blue and purple on a cream ground, length 103 cm, other embroidered with peonies butterflies, and fruit in Peking knot, in tones of black on a teal ground, length 99 cm (4)
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Three Chinese embroidered red satin textiles, one couched with phoenix and peonies in silver thread, 69 cm x 46 cm, one embroidered with dragon, phoenix and flaming pearl, 46 cm x 67 cm and the other embroidered with immortals, 48 cm x 103 cm (3)
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Chinese late Qing polychrome porcelain vase, of globular form with a cylindrical neck, decorated in enamels with vases and baskets of flowers, in tones of pink, green and yellow, with orange dragon and bats, marked with Qianlong seal mark to base, height 38 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty green glaze vase, heavily potted, of baluster form with a flared rim and ribbed neck, the body decorated with archaic style roundels depicting mythical creatures, ruyi head and floral motifs, seal mark to base, marked with Qianlong seal mark to base, height 28.5 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, of shallow circular form, the interior decorated with five clawed dragon amongst turbulent waves, surrounded by border of three dragons and stylised clouds, the exterior decorated with stylised clouds, six character mark to exterior rim, height 5.5 cm and diameter 30 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Diego family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the exterior decorated with chrysanthemums, butterflies and foliage, with ruyi head and lappet borders, six character mark to base, a/f, marked with Yongzheng mark to base, height 6 cm and diameter 14.5 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Marino family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with hand painted scenes of court figures at leisure in outdoor scenes amongst blossoming branches, rocky outcrops and distant mountains, in predominant green tones on a white ground, set between an orange neck and foot, the neck accented with opposing shaped reserves containing precious objects of good fortune, marked with double rings and kangxi mark to base, height 43 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of…
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Chinese bronze archaic libation beast cup, in the form of two mythical creatures with the head of a phoenix emerging from the top of the vessel, height 29 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from a Japanese collection, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese archaic bronze figure group, depicting a mythical creature with animal in its mouth, height 15 cm and length 32 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Diego family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese famille jaune porcelain vase, probably late Qing, of meiping form, the body decorated with three roundels containing character marks within decorative concentric borders, set against a ground of polychrome foliates on a crackled yellow glaze ground, set between archaised borders to the foot and rim, with gilt accents, with blue/green glaze interior and base, marked with Qianlong mark to base, height 31 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private…
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty famille rose porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with Shou Lao and attendants beneath a pine tree in an outdoor setting, in polychrome tones on a white ground, with inscription verso, marked with Kangxi and double rings to base, height 38.5 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain Hu vase, with elephant mask handles, in a pale olive glaze, marked with Qianlong mark to base, height 29.5 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of an orange County family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Republic period scholars porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with hand painted scene of two figures and a horse below a tree, with poem inscription verso, height 33.5 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Ming Dynasty petite blue and white porcelain tea bowl, of conventional form, decorated to front and back with pair of doves perched on blossoming branches, between double line borders, marked with Chenghua mark to base within double lined square border, height 5.5 cm and diameter 8 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Marino family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl of squat lobed form, the interior well decorated with roundel of dragon amongst stylised clouds, the exterior decorated with many small similar themed roundels set to each lobed facet, between double line borders, marked with Chenghua mark to base within double rings, height 5 cm and 16 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Diego family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese blue and white porcelain tea pot, probably Ming Dynasty, the pot of baluster form with an elongated handle rising above a domed cover with spire finial, the body decorated continuously with birds and scrolled foliage protruding from rocky outcrops, the handle decorated with repeated swirl motifs, all divided by double line borders, marked with Zhengde mark to base within double rings, 30 cm x 27 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Local Collector, California, then private…
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Chinese Yueyao celadon glaze tri-footed dish, of shallow circular form, the interior decorated with incised roundel depicting dragon and flaming pearl, raised on three short feet, in olive green tones, height 4.5 cm and diameter 17.5 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from Estate of San Diego family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Petite Chinese Yueyao celadon dish, of squat circular form, raised above a short sloping foot, in light green glaze with suffused crackle finish, 3.5 cm x 12 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a Chino hills family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Song Dynasty Jun glaze bowl, of conical form, in blue/green glaze with minimal purple splash to interior, with graduated brown rim and suffused crackle finish, resting on an exposed short circular foot, 6.5 cm x 16 cm, Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of a San Marino family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon vase, of lobed baluster form with a faceted tapering neck, in light green glaze with suffused crackle finish, with hole to base, height 34 cm Provenance: purchased at auction from an Estate of an orange County family, California, then private collection, Canberra.
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Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with figure seated within a mountainous landscape, with calligraphy verso, height 12.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Chinese Enameld porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a mountainous landscape, with calligraphy verso, height 12.5 cm and diameter 10 cm
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Finely carved Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory bowl, of shallow flared form, with two foliate carved swing handles, the bowl carved with central roundel depicting lotus and figures, the bowl continuously carved with figures amongst pine trees, a/f, height 5.5 cm and diameter 22 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese bone, ivory and Tagua nut figure, of a kneeling robed woman clutching a fan in left hand, the right hand holding a carved ivory parasol, with head carved from tagua nut, on a rounded rectangular stand, a/f (most likely later matched parts), height 10 cm, together with an organically shaped timber stand (2), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese carved ivory figure group, depicting a kneeling mother, holding a child in front of her and another on her back, their robes incised with geometric motifs, incised mark to base, a/f, height 13.5 cm, together with a wooden stand (2), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty carved ivory figure, depicting a standing scholar, stroking his beard in one hand and holding a fan in the other, a/f (fan broken off), mounted on a wooden base, height 25 cm (including stand), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Impressive Chinese carved ivory figure group, depicting a rocky outcrop set beside a large finely modelled coconut tree, complete with fronds, fruit and textured trunk, the rocky outcrop surmounted with a bird and foliate fronds, set above depictions of protruding fungi, a/f,(fronds in need of re-attachment, some minor breaks to areas), height 36 cm, the whole resting on a pierced circular Chinese stand with matched oversize glass dome (2), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, depicted standing and holding a large anchor over his right shoulder, with a satchel at his hip, incised mark to base, height 12 cm, together with a wooden stand (2), Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese carved ivory figure, depicting Guan Yin standing with elaborate and free flowing robes, with slightly downcast and serene expression, the left hand clutching a branch with large flower head and foliage, incised with character marks verso, set above an oval shaped timber stand, total height 21 cm, Provenance: The Fred and Elinor Wrobel collection
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon jar, of squat form, in pale green tones with dark splash, unglazed foot, height 7.5 cm
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Chinese blanc de chine figure of Guan Yin, depicted seated in robes, holding a ruyi in left hand, resting on a mythical creature support, stamp verso, height 25 cm
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Japanese bronze twin handled vase, of squat baluster form, cold painted in a mottled rouge marble effect finish, set with bands of taotie motifs and looped handles, height 24 cm
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Japanese red lacquer stand, 60.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 23.5 cm
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Well carved Japanese boxwood figure group, depicting a lady wearing robes, with young girl following her behind, height 19 cm
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Lovely Early/Mid 20th century Indian ivory of Ganesha, depicted standing with one leg raised on serpent, with two hands holding attributes and the other two hands in pose, the whole on a double lotus base on wooden pedestal, total height 24.5 cm
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Japanese blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form, with a crimped edge decorated with central roundel of phoenix, surrounded by dragons amongst cloud scrolls, raised on circular foot, diameter 25 cm
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Chinese twin handled bronze censer and cover, set with a dog of fo finial with paw resting upon a ball, above a pierced top and baluster body, with petalled border, flanked by mask handles, raised on three feet, height 21 cm
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Early 20th century Chinese cloisonne jar and cover of ovoid form, set with domed cover and finial, the body decorated with flowering branches, on a fret work ground, in tones of blue, pink and red, height 20 cm
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Chinese hare's fur glaze bowl, of circular sloping form, on exposed foot, height 7.5 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, of rectangular form, decorated to front and back with court figures in a pagoda setting, with enamel flowers to the sides and top, with gilt rim, red painted mark to base, height 8.3 cm and width 5 cm
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