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Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Zother
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*** Chinese carved rhinoceros horn boat, on fitted and carved stand. Length 23 height 15 cm (including stand) ***
*** Early Chinese Mandarin court necklace or Chao Zhu, comprising carved wooden beads, turquoise, coral, small pearls, four jade and amethyst pendants, and one carved rectangular piece. Grace Gow collection. China 1900-20. Length 50 cm (total) ***
*** Indian miniature painting Mughal 17th century portrait of the Shah holding a Falcon. Double sided, diagonal lines of calligraphy verso. Some Insect holes. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by… ***
*** Chinese white and russet jade belt hook. Late 19th century. Length 12.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading, initially operating in… ***
*** Thai gold & black lacquered bronze gong with ivory tusk supports. Early 20th century includes silver metal thread ropes and hammer. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Tusks length 130 cm (curvature), excl. Wood stands, diameter 70 cm (gong). Provenance:… ***
*** Fine Chinese white jade rectangular pendant plaque. 18th/19th century the even translucent white stone carved with a bat and peach branch above clouds, the obverse with pines and gazebo by a mountain lake. (5 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and… ***
*** 8 various Chinese white metal coin dishes. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 9 cm, width 490g total ***
*** Chinese carved agate brush washer Qianlong Sealmark & possibly of the period. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, length 11 cm ***
*** Relics of emperor Napoleon I. Fragments of the cashmere flannel worn by Napoleon on his deathbed in St Helena, together with a fragment of his mahogany coffin. Wax seal verso of Louis Joseph Marchand, who managed the return of Napoleon's remains December… ***
*** Japanese Edo period zushi shrine. Lacquer and gilt buddhist shrine. Note: figure missing left hand. Height 50 cm ***
*** Nepalese silvered brass prayer wheel. Repousse decoration. Contains wrapped prayers. Height 24 cm (body of container) ***
*** Chinese gilded bronze sceptre. Greenstone peach form decoration. Length 30 cm ***
*** Fine quality Burmese silver and ivory mounted Dha sword. With hand-forged single edged curved blade. The ivory hilt carved with two bands of scrolling foliage. Wooden scabbard encased in silver repousse decorated with dancing figures. Nb: ivory export… ***
*** Chinese export silver pedestal bowl, decorated with egret & pine. Zee Wo Hallmarks, diameter 14 cm, W259g ***
*** Japanese silver and gold inlaid concertina jewellery casket, with rosewood lining, Meiji period. Character hallmark to base, height 10 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 9 cm ***
*** Pair Chinese resin Emperor & Empress figures. Both on carved wooden stands. Height 37 cm; 33 cm (total each) ***
*** 24ct yellow gold necklace. Articulated barrel links, probably Chinese. Length 62 cm weight 60.8gm. ***
*** Indian Colonial silver ewer, Kutch, c.1880, finely chased with flowers in segmented compartments, height 32.5 cm W986g ***
*** Persian Qajar Coco de Mer Begging bowl, Kashkul). Exterior carved with floral decoration and Arabic inscriptions. With brass suspension rings and later silver chain, length 36 cm, approx. ***
*** Two 19th century Chinese trade paintings on pith. Each in an elaborately carved sandlewood frame, & timber box frame surround. Height 53 cm, width 37 cm D4.5 cm (each) ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty cloisonne enamel and gilt Copper-alloy box, decorated with dragons. 19th century, diameter 20 cm ***
*** Chinese carved amber bat and gourd group. Early to mid 20th century fitted carved hardwood stand. Length 10 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export… ***
*** Six Chinese silver dinner plates. Lobed rim, makers impressed mark verso. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Diameter 26 cm, W2166g (total) ***
*** Large Burmese silver octagonal betel box, with high relief repousse dancing figures, with lotus and scroll frieze, H 19 cm, width 15 cm, width 800g ***
*** Tibetan steel & brass Phurba. Wrathful deity heads; carved wood stand. Length 33 cm ***
*** Chinese 22ct yellow gold mounted jade necklet. 3 individual halo mounted jade discs. Central disc of small jade Buddha charm. Clasp bears several maker's marks etc. W13g (total) ***
*** Chinese silver inlaid rosewood tray and folding stand, tray decorated with a marine and temple scene with silver bamboo form handles, c.1920. Captain Skinner Estate, Height 67 cm. Width 90 cm. Depth 51 cm. ***
*** Pair Japanese Meiji period Karesansui, Zen garden) tools. Silver spade and fork with ivory handles. Carved with macaque monkeys. Nb: ivory export restrictions, length 26 cm ***
*** Four Chinese Republic period panels. Fish and poems dec. Iron red seal marks. 29 x 17 cm (each) ***
*** 18/19th century Chinese Beijing glass vase. Red overlay on yellow bottle form. Carved with floral and rockery design, Buddhist devices. Provenance: Christies Melbourne lot 87, 31/03/98. Height 25 cm ***
*** Pair Japanese Meiji period Karesansui (Zen garden) tools. Silver spade and fork with ivory handles. Carved with macaque monkeys. Nb: ivory export restrictions. Length 26 cm ***
*** Four matching Chinese silver comports. Applied decoration to rims; engraved with mythical figures. Character marks to bases. Total weight 734g. Weight 734g. Height 10 cm (each) ***
*** Burmese silver three piece tea service. Height 20 cm. (teapot) ***
*** Early Buddha painting. Provenance: Middleton Taylor collection, Canberra c.1986 & thence to current owner. Gouache on fabric. 55 x 39 cm ***
*** Japanese silver lidded box. Applied gold chrysanthemum decoration to lid. Character marks to base. Length 13 cm. Height 6 cm. W770g ***
*** Chinese 22ct yellow gold mens signet ring. Dragon decoration. Marked 916, weight 23g ***
*** 18th century Tibetan copper ceremonial bowl, formed silver handled mounts, rim and foot rim, central silver ohm medallion to interior. Depth 28 cm height 9 cm ***
*** Large Japanese carved trunk deity or Honi figure. Height 90 cm ***
*** 22ct yellow gold Chinese character bracelet, comprising 8 pierced circular links, and a charm inscribed 'Singapore.'. Weight 26.7 grams ***
*** Indian Mughal style 18 carat gold and gem set necklace on bullion thread. Multi colour foil backed synthetic and natural stones. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current… ***
*** 18ct Chinese yellow gold bracelet. Wt. 36g ***
*** Chinese 18ct yellow gold carved jade bracelet. 6 linked & carved rectangular jade plaques, with 18ct yellow gold auspicious symbol clasp, weight 32g ***
*** Chinese 18ct yellow gold jade brooch. Oval jade stone in yellow gold mount with Chinese character cartouches, weight 13g ***
*** Chinese yellow gold bracelet. Marks stamped to clasp. Weight 24.2gm ***
*** Japanese silver Hollow-wall bowl, c.1930. High relief iris leaf decoration. Stamped to base on pierced wood plinth. Diameter 18 cm ***
*** Chinese gold bracelet & ring. Marked 999, exceeded 22ct acid test. W17.74g (total) ***
*** Thai Ayutthaya period gilt bronze votive Stupa. Of rounded bell form; the spire detached. Height 60 cm, diameter .30 cm (at base). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and… ***
*** Chinese silver stemmed cup. Embossed floral decoration. Figured stem. Gilded interior. Marked WH-90- and character mark to base. Height 20 cm Wt. 347g ***
*** Two various Burmese silver lidded boxes. Both circular, with extensive embossed decoration. Marks to bases. W460g (total) ***
*** 19th century Chinese Beijing glass vase. Red overlay on white baluster form carved with bird among narcissus floral sprays. Height 26 cm ***
*** Chinese yellow gold bracelet. Stamped: '20', and Chinese character mark (possibly Wang Hing) engraved: 'Innes Aumuller.' weight 31gm. ***
*** Chinese soft paste scholars water pot. Decorated with underglaze blue rock, surrounded by flowers and bamboo. Ex Ray Tregaskis Oriental Art. Height 4.5 cm, Diameter 7 cm ***
*** Japanese Komai card case. Nunome-Zogan inlay of yellow, rose and green gold. Decorated with phoenix, temple pagoda and signature verso. 4 x 8.5 cm ***
*** 18ct yellow gold chain link necklace & pendant. Chinese sampan pendant (unmarked), weight 22g (total) length 46 cm (chain) ***
*** Chinese silver bowl. Pierced dragon decoration. Character mark to base and 90. Diameter 11.5 cm ***
*** Chinese Shan style Buddha figure. Height 52 cm ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty silver wire inlaid bronze figure of guanyin, Shisou mark. A/F lacking hand, height 33 cm ***
*** 18th century or earlier pale brown stone pendant of a dragon. Provenance: Ex collection of Josef Neumann, Lawsons Auctioneers, Jade - A Private Collection, March 1996. Length 7.8 cm ***
*** Chinese 935 silver box and cover, by Teh Ling, with finely repousse and chased dragons in clouds, diameter 11 cm, W224g ***
*** Indian 18ct gold turquoise ruby & pearl drop earrings. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, Wt. 16.2g (overall) ***
*** Indian Mughal style 18ct gold diamond & pearl tassel earrings. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, Wt. 14.6g (overall) ***
*** Two Chinese coin inset silver dishes ***
*** Carved rock crystal figure of Ganesha, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Estate late John Schaeffer. ***
*** Chinese silver comport. Engraved blossom and bird decoration; scalloped edge. Stamped 800. Width 496g height 16 cm. Diameter 25 cm ***
*** Chinese Art Deco silver cocktail Pourer. Stamped to base 'Yeching sterling'. C.1930. Height 30 cm Wt. 1060g ***
*** Chinese soapstone teapot. Oversized pumpkin form. Height 16 cm ***
*** Chinese walnut shell prayer beads carved with Luohan monks, length 180 cm ***
*** Pair Japanese mixed metal inlaid covered vases. Bronze with silver, gold and copper inlay. The covers with eagle finials, height 24 cm ***
*** Antique Thai silver circular box and cover. With high relief repousse decoration. The cover with mythical beasts and a frieze of dancers to the sides. Height 7.5 cm, diameter .9 cm W158.7g). Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a… ***
*** Antique Thai temple guardian. Curved wooden figure in the form of a reclining goat. With polychrome and inlaid glass decoration. Height 27 cm ***
*** Japanese erotic story. Illustrated title page and 5 other illustrations; 4 double page erotic woodblocks. 16 x 18 cm ***
*** 22ct yellow gold Chinese ring, with Chinese happiness symbol. Shank fractured. Wt. 13g ***
*** Chinese 21ct yellow gold Mans signet ring. Dragon decoration. Marked 916, weight 18g ***
*** Akoda-Nari Kabuto helmet. Suji Bachi 16 plate construction. Red lacquered, with original interior lining. Height 19 cm ***
*** Late 19th, early 20th century ancestor carving. Naga people, Nagaland, Assam province, India. Private Collection UK. Height 79 cm ***
*** Large Indonesian Yogya 800 silver footed oval bowl, finely repousse and pierced with flower sprays. Marked AD 800, length 41 cm W1090g ***
*** Japanese silver teapot. With wicker bound handle. Seal mark to base. Height 15 cm W292g) ***
*** Chinese silver gilt & enamel tea caddy. Filigree body enamelled with flowering trees & birds, height 18 cm W534g ***
*** Chinese carved turquoise woman figure, on fitted ivory stand. Height 7 cm (total) ***
*** Two various Chinese carved Walnuts. Boat with miniature character inscription; and ducks on pond. Length 5 cm (average) ***
*** Chinese hardstone/jade Pea Pod carving. Length 7.5 cm ***
*** Qing Dynasty silver and bamboo opium pipe and Accoutrements. Hardstone mouth piece together with cased blackwood and brass opium pipe cleaner; and brass opium heating pan. Length 56.5 cm (pipe) ***
*** Thai Garuda temple hanging. Ochre and gilt pigment on hand moulded clay body. Height 22 cm ***
*** Carved soapstone figural group of 'Three Immortals' ***
*** Large Japanese Meiji period figure of Bishamonten and Oni, Negoro lacquered wooden figure of Bishamonten, the God of war, standing atop a subdued crouching Oni. Both with inlaid eyes, missing Bishamonten's spear from right hand, two fingers missing from… ***
*** Chinese blue and white soft paste sleeve vase. Kangxi period c.1710-1720, decorared with lake scene. Ex Andrew Stuart-Robertson 'The scholar's table, Chinese and Japanese works of Art in Miniature' exhibition cat #99; ex E & J Frankell, New York. Height… ***
*** Iron Edo period Shoami tsuba, with gold, shakudo and silver inlay, signed 'Shoami'., diameter 7 cm ***
*** Indian Mughal style 18ct gold ruby pearl emerald and Corundum earrings. Matching necklace previous lot. One requires repair. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner,… ***
*** Chinese zitan calligraphy box. Cover carved with caligraphy and seal mark. Carved inkstone fitted to interior. Weight 20 cm diameter 15 cm height 5 cm ***
*** Khymer stone torso on stand. Height 46 cm (total) ***
*** Chinese Lingbi scholars rock. In form of seated Buddha. Dark grey stone with diagonal fissures. On fitted blackwood stand. Height 37 cm (total) ***
*** Indian silver serving tray. Oblong with reeded rim and classical handles. Makers mark to base, 'C Krishniah Chetty Bangalore silver'. C.1940s. W1185g length 45 cm ***
*** Early Chinese hand carved temple ***
*** Early Chinese cinnabar lidded bowl. Decorated with carved dragon. Diameter 13 cm ***
*** Pair Japanese Meiji period Abumi stirrups. Iron with lacquer, black ground with gilt butterflies. Some losses and restoration. Height 27 cm length 28 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney. ***
*** Early Chinese ivory and silk Brise fan. Embroidered silk decoration of butterflies, birds and prunus. Ivory with relief carving of dragon and blossoms. Likely circa 1890s. In shadow box frame. 31 x 55 cm fan 40 x 61 cm framed ***