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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Furniture
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A Chinese blackwood & porcelain table screen, Qianlong seal mark, a carved frame with glazed porcelain spandrels, applied & inlaid with ceramic chrysanthemums issuing from rocks on a stepped foot, height 78 cm, width 46.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese zitan rectangular cabinet with hidden hinges on the single panelled doors, Ming style, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the elegant proportions with a rich hue and fine feather graining, constructed with a central removable stile opening to reveal… ***
*** A Chinese zitan painting table, the two-panel top is set within a rectangular frame, after the Ming, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, recessed legs with cloud spandrels joined by a shaped high and low stretchers. Provenance: acquired from a Hong Kong… ***
*** A late Qing dynasty huanghuali portable chest with hardstone inlay. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 31 cm long, 22 cm wide, 31 cm high ***
*** A large proportioned rosewood Chinese altar table, 109. Height 245 long, 43 D ***
*** A Chinese rosewood spindle back bench, Qing Dynasty, the grain & colour very similar to huang huali. Provenance: From a collection assembled in the 1980s, condition: some fading in parts, height 81 cm, length 106 cm, width 46 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese zitan rose chairs (Meiguiyi), the low backed chair panels are elaborately carved in a most dazzling fashion, in open work depicting coiled Quiongs flanking a central stylised Shou character in a medallion with the beaded edge,… ***
*** A pair of Ming style Chinese zitan horseshoe-back armchairs and a centre table, late Qing, on each chair the sweeping crest rail terminates in outswept hooks above a shaped spandrels, the curved back splat decorated with an openwork cartouche. The rear… ***
*** A Chinese huanghuali rectangular Qin low table with solid board top and sides each carved with an elaborate panel of Qilong among scrolled coulds motifs. Length 120 cm. Width 40 cm. Height 52 cm ***
*** A Chinese huanghuali straight form narrow rectangular sided painting table, with flushed corner legs supported by arm braces, top with everted flanges and conceled drawer. Height 83 cm. Width 147 cm. Depth 46 cm ***
*** A Huanghuali folding horseshoe back armchair, Jiao Yi 105 x 67 x 65 cm ***
*** A Chinese eight panel gilt & black lacquer screen well painted and carved. Qing dynasty 19th century. The front painted and carved with a fruiting pomegranate tree with birds & other flowering branches, above a lake with mandarin ducks on gilt lacquer… ***
*** A Chinese yellow hardwood 'Drunken Lord's Chair' 'Zuiwengyi' with metal fittings. The upper section with three pierced cloud shaped panels topped with lotus shaped head rest, curved arms interlocking with the top of the back legs, grains resembling… ***
*** A pair of Chinese huanghuali horseback armchairs, each with back splat carved with a stylised Qilong cartouche, together with matching tea table (3) ***
*** A Chinese yellow huanghuali side table with recessed legs and elongated bridle joints. The two book matched floating panels with attractive 'Guilian' (Devil faces) grains, the spandrels elaborately carved with stylised Qilongs confronting a central 'Shou'… ***
*** A fine Chinese table screen in rosewood with a figured moutain landscape marble panel, the stand with delicate pierced oval panels, scalloped apron on four splayed feet. Height 56 cm. Width 59 cm. Depth 23 cm ***
*** A six panel Chinese finely carved screen depicting Chinese fable. Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney, 199 cm x 45 cm ***
*** A six leaf black lacquer screen inlaid with hardstone archaic shaped vessels, 19th/20th century, ceramic animals, the balanced symmetry of vessels and animals,on each leaf is framed by mother of pearl, the reverse with simple gilt splashes, height 182 cm,… ***
*** Pair of Chinese horse shoe back folding chairs 103 cm high, 70 cm wide, 75 cm deep ***
*** A Chinese huanghuali carved document chest, with flip top carved with birds, flowers and rockeries, front doors similarly carved opening to reveal a set of five drawers, metal handles and fittings. Height 33 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese blackwood marble inset Toped console table the demilunes top with shaped apron above central shelf flanked by smaller staggering shelves above lower shelf and splayed feet, 20th century. Width 82 cm. Depth 41 cm. Height x 82 cm ***
*** A Japanese shrine cabinet, in black lacquer embellished in gilt, Meiji period, the front folding doors concealing ribbed doors with silk mesh backing that open to a carved and opulent gold & lacquer interior, designed as a temple with tiers for the… ***
*** A painted Tibetan ritual cabinet door, early 20th century, depicting black Mahakala standing on a recumbent Ganesh. Provenance: Marie-Françoise Fatton / Au lion Des Neiges gallery Sydney / Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 58 x 89 cm ***
*** An exceptional pair of Japanese peddlar's chests, Gyosho Bako, Edo period, mid 19th century, each with eleven shallow sample drawers, and secret locking button latches, made from paulownia wood and iron bound, with copper drawer pulls. Provenance: A… ***
*** A Chinese blackwood table inlaid with Dali marble, Shanghai, circa 1930s, the base is separate to the curved legs, Chinese calligraphy on the obverse of the marble, inscribed with He Yuan, Longmao, height 75 cm, diameter 87 cm ***
*** A monumental Chinese three panel folding screen, shallow and deep carving, gilt calligraphy on black lacquer, cyclical date of 1921, inscribed by Li Yongsheng, Cha Qianzhen, Li Huanwen - celebrating a 70th birthday. Provenance: Alfred Lai, Imperial Peking… ***
*** A pair of horseshoe back folding armchairs, Jiaoyi 19th century the elegant metal strapped curved backs above a central vertical splat with carved and lacquered dragon panel above the leather strung seats with carved and lacquered front rail, dragon… ***
*** A 19th century Chinese altar table, of large proportions with open work carved apron to front and sides, centrally embellished with bat flanked by two mythical beasts amongst Tao tie, the legs with carved raised bat and scroll emblems. Width 251 cm. Depth… ***
*** A rectangular Huanghuali side table, Qing Dynasty,19th century the recessed table top, a humped apron with narrow beading, on round legs with a stretcher on four sides above the feet. Height 72 x. Diameter 37 x W 51 cm ***
*** A Chinese Huanghuali Mahjong table, with four neat drawers, Qing Dynasty, table top with cantered corners and small raised rim and ghost eyes, height 77 cm, width 76 cm, depth 76 cm ***
*** A Chinese Elmwood clothes rack, with a central Openwork panel of Stylized dragons & Phoenix, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, the rectangular mitred frame is supported by uprights with three cross bars & a lattice platform near the base, the upturned… ***
*** A Chinese 'Guapixiang' hardwood seal chest the shaped hinged top concealing a sunken compartment, above two doors enclosing four short and one long drawer, scroll brass mounted corners and drop handles ***
*** A pair of Chinese 19th century Shanghai blackwood chairs with marble backs together with another three similar chairs 20th century purchased from Schoeni Hong Kong ***
*** An ornate Chinese day bed, Qing Dynasty, with intricately carved panels to all four sides & an ornate arched & carved entrance. 215 x 220 x 200 cm ***
*** A three drawer Chinese coffer the drawers above two inset panel fronted cupboard doors finely carved with dragon and pearl design flanked by dragon moulded sides ***
*** A pair of Chinese blackwood armchairs, Shanghai, Art Deco, circa 1930 Republic period, inlaid with variegated Dali marble roundel within a beaded frame on the back rest, flanked by square open sections and hardwood seat, square splayed legs at the rear,… ***
*** A Chinese Huanghuali carved document chest, with flip top carved with birds, flowers and rockeries, front doors similarly carved opening to reveal a set of five drawers, metal handles and fittings, height 33, width 25 cm, depth 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese rosewood / Huali, reclining armchair chair with a rolled Pillow, late Qing, 19th century, a retractable stool with a shaped apron with fine beading, fitted under the seat, a low back splat with extended horseshoe shaped arms, on square corner… ***
*** A four panel lacquer and inlay Japanese screen lacquer faded in places 184 L x. Height 182 cm ***
*** A Chinese Huanghuali Kang table the floating top with 'Guilian' grains, the aprons carved with floral tendrils with cabriole legs, 65 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 23 cm high ***
*** A matching pair of brass bound elm Chinese specimen cabinets, each having seven drawers and original brass handles, each: 66 cm high. 66 cm wide, 31 cm deep ***
*** A long Chinese provincial side table with central cupboard doors, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, two sliding front doors, the front sliding doors like a secret cupboard, supported on square legs with a low stretcher, 82 x 222 x 56 cm ***
*** A Qing Dynasty Chinese coromandel lacquer eight panel screen, profusely decorated depicting phoenix and cranes amongst native birds and flora, some losses, height 245 cm, width 44 cm each panel ***
*** A Chinese gilt and black lacquer table screen, signature of Yubin Yu Ji [1738-1823], Qing Dynasty, the immortals celebrating a birthday, height 60 cm, width 38 cm, depth 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved low table with scroll top & Dropped Apron, 20th century, 62 x 137 x 50 cm ***
*** A Chinese elm side table with solid plank top, on square form legs ending in carved scroll feet, Qing Dynasty 19th, the apron with stylized dragons with a large money symbol in the centre, neat proportions, height 83, length 101, diameter 34 cm ***
*** A Chinese hardwood scroll table, late Qing, used to play the zither, the wide grain elm has age related wear with a good patina. Provenance: A ladies collection, Sydney, length 140 cm, height 27 cm, width 35 cm ***
*** A full nest of four 19th century Chinese rosewood bamboo form tables ***
*** A Burmese lacquer & gilt lidded box, the long rectangular shape is encrusted with Foiled mirror glass, 19th century, exquisitely made with molded relief in shapes enclosing the foil backed mirror glass, an iron red lacquer interior resting on raised stand… ***
*** A Chinese blackwood tray inlaid with mother of pearl, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carved as once item with the tray raised on a low table with cloud shaped feet, and white metal reinforced corners, height 10 cm, width 32 cm, depth 19 cm ***
*** A nest of four graduated hardwood tables, carved with dragons, mid 20th century large: height 72 cm, width 51 cm, depth 37 cm, small: height 38 cm, width 28 cm, depth 21 cm ***
*** Japanese folding screen, depicting a young woman in a kimono with a Ikebana flower display, Taisho period (1912 - 1926), Japanese screens, known as by?bu in Japanese, as by?bu literally means 'wind wall,' the original purpose of the screen was to block… ***
*** A Chinese pedestal with elaborate and detailed carving, the Pentagon shaped top raised on five cabriole legs, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the carving of prunus and scrolling leaves with the apron flanked by scaly dragons, the lower shelf with a large bloom… ***
*** Four Chinese rosewood window chairs, late Qing Dynasty, each with a carved back splat of kissing fish and red silk cushions, height 98 cm, width 44 cm, depth 36 cm ***
*** A Chinese four panel black lacquer screen, on stepped low legs, each panel with flowering branches & birds & inscribed with poetry, height 184 cm, width 200 cm, depth 3 cm ***
*** A two panel Chinese screen, 20th century, one side decorated with coloured shell showing matching outdoor female figural scene, the reverse hand painted one panel depicting ducks on a pond, and the other birds on a tree, the two panels are connected by… ***
*** A nest of four Chinese hardwood tables ***
*** A vintage Japanese two height boxwood cabinet fitted with seven drawers and four blind sliding doors and a pair of grilled sliding doors to centre 152 x 140 x 44 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese two door narrow red lacquer cabinet, painted with gilt butterflies and hidden hinges, Qing Dynasty, 19th century a pierced bronze plate and latch, height 174 cm, width 83 cm, depth 47 cm ***
*** A side table/stand, the apron carved with scrollwork & stylized ruyi above each leg, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, joined by a shaped stretcher, further raised on small bracket feet condition: loose joints & restoration, height 35 cm, diameter 38 cm ***
*** A Chinese hardwood bench, Qing Dynasty, the spindle backs with two carved cartouche and sides with double rings between the seat, straight corner square legs and open framed apron, height 95 cm, width 105, D 48 cm ***
*** A nest of three Chinese blackwood tables with a Jichimu floating panel top, Republic period, the graduated set of rectangular shape, a plain apron with stepped beading, corner square legs ending in half hoof feet, height 61 cm, width 51, D 36 cm ***
*** A black lacquer shrine cabinet embellished in gilt, Japan, the front folding doors concealing ribbed doors that open to a carved and opulent gold & lacquer interior, designed as a temple with tiers for the hierarchy, for domestic & office use, height 150,… ***
*** A painted Tibetan column, with a stepped square base & top, 20th century. Height 80 cm 38 cm sq ***
*** An Oriental rosewood display cabinet ***
*** A Chinese brown lacquer eight panels screen, 19th/20th century. Carved polychrome figures in a garden pavilion. Height 214 cm, panels width 40 cm ***
*** Four Chinese elm wood chairs, Qing Dynasty, c.1850 - 1900, Shan XI area, original finish, very well constructed in classic form with raised carved design to the back and open work to base, good condition. Height 96 cm. Length 49 cm. Depth 37 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese carved ebonised two tier pedestal with marble inset top and orchid carving ***
*** A pair of Chinese hardwood side tables with marble tops ***
*** A fine Chinese rosewood wall Unit, shelves above the six door & four drawers, mid 20th century, in the traditional manner with stepped shelves & carving on the doors, height 210, width 208, depth 47 cm ***
*** A Japanese red lacquer Priest folding chair with a leather seat, Meiji period, 19th century the back rest is carved and pierced and has gilt lacquer geometric motifs, the footrest and edges of the chair has incised metal plating, height 109 cm, width 67… ***
*** A Chinese fan shaped table screen, Qianlong seal mark, in a finely carved and pierced black hardwood frame, the centre with beauties in leisurely pursuits, height 39 cm ***
*** A Chinese black lacquer cabinet inlaid with semi precious stones and fitted with two drawers and an interior shelf, 19th/20th century, original metal pulls, age wear on the lacquer and losses, height 91 cm, length 61 cm, width 35 cm ***
*** A Chinese table chest, comprising of five drawers behind two swing doors, the top opening to reveal another storage section. 36 cm wide, 26 x 34 cm ***
*** A Japanese elm and pine sectional chest with five drawers. Height 100 cm, width 87 cm, depth 40 cm ***
*** An impressive pair of Chinese black lacquer & painted octagonal shaped stands, a carved & painted apron, on six curved legs ending in swan neck feet, height 95, width 77, depth 60 cm ***
*** A Chinese fine and deeply carved wood trunk on low tiger claw legs, 20th century, the interior lined with camphor wood & the outside shell with two different woods, note: the camphor wood is a natural repellent against moths & insects, 101 x 52 x 62 cm ***
*** A good carved Chinese side table with blue and white tile insert depicting dragons 55 x 38 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese huanghuali stands in the form of miniature altar tables with cloud-shaped apron head 43 cm long, 15 cm high, 17 wide ***
*** A pair of Chinese bamboo stands, with circular black lacquer table Tops, Qing Dynasty 19th century, the apron in a lattice design above the six legs with flared feet, height 80 cm, diameter 45 cm ***
*** A tall Chinese red lacquer four panel screen, used as an internal wall, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, the top of each panel carved with open geometric lattice design, the central panel carved with stylized dragons, the bottom panel carved in high relief… ***
*** A pair of Chinese dark stained hardwood horseshoe chairs, 20th century (2) ***
*** A Japanese cypress cabinet, mizuya dansu, persimmon wood panelling, Meiji period 1878-1912, chest on chest with iron metal fittings, the upper section with several sections, the lower part with double sliding doors and three drawers. Provenance: Original… ***
*** A Chinese Kang table, Qing Dynasty, c.1820, of elm wood. Purchased from Abbotts Antiques, Sydney, 2008, receipt provided. Height 39 cm. Length 90 cm. Depth 52 cm ***
*** Two Chinese carved wooden sculptures, Shou Lao, God of Longevity & the Bearded gentleman carrying a small child, carrying a peach in one hand & a lingzhi in the other, both figures standing on low stools [2], height 76 cm ***
*** A Chinese camphor wood chest, with brass mounts on bracket base 84 x 46 x 53 cm ***
*** An interesting Japanese chest of drawers each of the five drawers hand painted landscapes, with stone figure inserts and recessed shell handles 101 x 58 x 108 (some losses) ***
*** Antique paper mache blanket chest with gilt floral and Chinese decoration ***
*** A 4 panel folding screen, black lacquer h 180 x width 160 cm ***
*** A good set of three Chinese 20th century bedside or side cabinets each painted and with applied stone carvings with brass mounts (3) ***
*** A good Chinese hardwood table with marble inset top. 220 x 100 cm ***
*** A 20th century red laqcquer Chinese cabinet with eight decorated doors and four heavily cartved drawers. Height 174 cm, width 145 D 50 cm ***
*** An Japanese gilt and lacquer altar table with an ornately carved apron on curved legs, Meiji period, 1875-1912, a circular lacquer and gilt stand with scalloped apron and turn feet (2), height 28 cm, length 43 cmand diameter 18 cm ***
*** A rare Chinese solid plank, Huanghuali, the Density at 650kg/m3 suggests Dalbergia Hainanensis,19th century, the small lugs underneath were for keeping it in place as part of a bench top balanced over two side tables. Provenance: The vendor lifted this… ***
*** A Chinese pierced & carved cabinet, each of the panels in red lacquer & gilt, early 20th century raised of low feet carved with a key fret. Provenance: The Residual of the Hutcheon's Estate. The Hutcheons lived in Shanghai & Hong Kong in the early & mid… ***
*** A black lacquer and gilt wall display cabinet painted with bird and floral detail, mid 20th century, a mirror back with one side hinged as a door, enclosing five stepped square and rectangular shelves with scroll ends, a straight painted apron. Provenance… ***