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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A pair of Chinese Imperial yellow Peking glass bowls, late Qing Dynasty, with rounded sides & slightly flared & turned lip, supported on a broad flat foot & recessed base, in fitted box, height 6, diameter 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese Shou Shan stone carved with a pig, the seal is Blank, a rich yellow stone with light & dark streaking, the recumbent pig is well delineated with long floppy ears, lying on top of the square base. Height 6.5 cm ***
*** A very finely carved bamboo libation cup in a rhinoceros horn-shape, 19th/20th century, the deep carving follows the contour of the vessel with a continuous berry & leaf pattern, height 18, diameter 18 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese Huanghuali jewellery boxes, with round metal clasp, attractive guilian grain, 24.5 x 15 x 9.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese wooden box inset with carved and pierced jade pendant. Provenance: Acquired in New York 1970s, length 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese calligraphy, framed ***
*** Chinese carved timber Sceptre carved with reticulated ball flanked by Chi dogs Length 43 cm ***
*** A pair of Cambodian silver elephants c.20th century, ornately decorated with scroll work and floral designs, their trunks are raised holding three flowers. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts… ***
*** A Chinese Inkstone box with Qian long character mark & Inscription on the cover Diameter 15 cm ***
*** A beautiful silver lidded canister, Cambodia, 20th century a finely decorated large lidded canister, with fish, leaves and birds on every panel. Marks to base 90% with characters 19 cm diameter, 10 cm high ***
*** A Japanese Negoro lacquer cylindrical box & cover, with two shallow bowls, mid Edo period 1603-1868, height 3 - 10 cm, diameter 13 - 18 cm ***
*** A set of three Japanese lacquer ware Sake bowls, 19th century, [3], all with fine gold Makie designs of pine trees & flying cranes on red background, all on custom made stands, contemporary historical research indicates that the knowledge of urushi… ***
*** A root wood carving in an Irregular form Echoing the shape of the natural twisted Roots, Meiji period [1868-1912], the sculpture has a rich patina & texture, used as a Kadai, display stand, shaped wood objects, henboku are appreciated in China & Japan.… ***
*** An 18th century Indian brass plaque depicting Virabhadra a nicely decorated plaque, showing traditional scene of Virabhadra with Shiva overhead and cobra, the cobra head is missing and plaque is worn with age, 20 cm x 14 cm ***
*** A red lacquer box Deeply carved & incised in three lacquer colours, 19th/20th century, length 14 cm ***
*** A standing Buddha, Sri Lanka. Height 38 cm ***
*** A child's Vest, inlaid with lapis lazuli & glass beads, Central Asia, double sided, laden with coins, silver amulets, bells & cowrie shells attached to different coloured fabric textures, weight 0.976 kg, length 90 cm, width 47 cm ***
*** Traditional Japanese geisha hair adornment, Kanzashi, turtle shell, with coral coloured beads, Showa period early 20th century, worn on special occasions, in original carry case, note, the way a geisha wears the kanzashi the type and position of the… ***
*** A tall Chinese white marble figure of Guanyin, embellished with colour, height 80 cm, width 25 cm ***
*** A Tibetan brass figure of six armed Mahakala early 20th century. Height 12 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese yellow Translucent glass dishes, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the shallow rounded sides are flared and flattened at the rim, supported by a broad flat foot and recessed base. [2] Provenance: label to base Anders Ousback collection.… ***
*** A Japanese lacquer Kimono storage tray, painted with nine geisha by a Lake, Edo period 19th century, the detailed painting has a garden pavilion with lanterns hanging below the eaves & birds resting on the roof, thirteen geisha entertaining four males all… ***
*** A Chinese painting, watercolour on paper, an Inscription centre right above a red seal, 20th century, a Ming scholar sitting at his table with brush in hand, with four attendants in a sheltered pavilion garden, a gnarled pine tree growing beyond,… ***
*** A tall Burmese black lacquer temple Offering container, Hsun-ok, Mandalay, 20th century, black lacquer with a red interior a multi-tiered finial cover above the rounded vessel on a wide stem and ringed foot, condition, losses and chip and restoration,… ***
*** A Burmese cylindrical lacquered box, used for tobacco, betel nut & other Herbs, Pagan, c.1920, the red ground finely painted with detailed and elaborate courtly scenes & Burmese script, complete with two shallow trays, height 23, diameter 22 cm.… ***
*** Four opium pipes, length 23 cm ***
*** A Tibetan Buddhist conch shell trumpet encased in silver and gilt alloy, Tibet/Nepal, 20th century, the metal molded and engraved with Buddhist motifs and symbols. Provenance: An old South African collection, length 21 cm H 7 cm ***
*** A stone Buddha head, on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 47 cm ***
*** A bronze double handled incense burner, with squirrel form handles and archaistic decoration with two character mark to base, 16 cm high. 16 cm ***
*** An intricately carved Chinese wooden sceptre ***
*** Two Chinese jade pieces, the gray hardstone flat scroll piece is a sword fitting the pale green bi disk with a stylized dragon on top has a natural inclusion of gray & brown. 20th century [2] H 9.5 cm. & length 8 cm ***
*** A Tibetan Yak bone Mala beads, 19th century/20th century, with the traditional 108 beads being decorated with turquoise, coral and a brass central line, some beads showing some wear with a few repaired ***
*** A Japanese carved oval lidded box with tiger motifs, Meiji period ***
*** A 14ct yellow gold Chinese dragon necklace, a circular dragon pendant accompanied by a 14ct yellow gold figaro chain. Provenance: The Verna Jane Arthur Collection. Length 40 cm. Wt 8.5 grams ***
*** A Chinese Shou Shan stone seal, carved with a lion dog, the stone in multiply hues of yellow, finely carved on a square base, height 6.5 cm ***
*** A tall Burmese black lacquer temple Offering container, Hsun-ok, Mandalay, 20th century, a multi-tiered finial cover above the rounded vessel on a wide stem and ringed foot, the black lacquer exterior decorated with ornate wire inlay and embossed brass… ***
*** Two gouache on paper, in fine detail and Using a broad palette, India, 19th/20th century, the inner sanctum of a maharaja with courtiers the other a Royal child/Shiva is being entertained on a swing, 36 x 29 and 39 x 32 cm ***
*** An early Victorian Japanese Shakudo fan brooch, circa 1890, the fan shaped plaque inlaid with silver, copper and gold shakudo work depicting a figure traveling on a boat beneath a cherry blossom tree with swallow birds in the back ground ***
*** A Burmese prayer book, Kammavaca with the complete text in black, red and gold lacquer, 19th century, sixteen palm leaves plus covers and an additional double sheet illustrated hand written card, note, Kammavaca were usually commissioned as works of merit… ***
*** A Thai metal Buddha, with an ornate robe, 20th century, seated on a lotus pedestal, height 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese horn libation cup carved with an idealised mountains, gardens and people. Four character Qianlong mark to base height 6.8 cm ***
*** A small Hujao Moli Buddha figure, gilt decoration, 16 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century carved and decorated mother of pearl shells, on carved cherry wood stands, each approx. 19 cm high ***
*** Burmese lacquered scripture book ***
*** Two Cambodian silver Buddha Images, late 19th/early 20th century, both figures seated in lotus position with right and in Bhumisparsha Mudra and left hand resting in lap, one on triple dais in geometric form, one on a circular double dais Provenance:… ***
*** A Thai Sukhothai lidded box, 13th/14th century, indented sides with bold leaf decoration Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 12 cm. Diameter 12 cm ***
*** A rare antique Burmese musicians drum surround constructed in eight sections, carved and lacquered with paste inset decoration, circa late 19th century, 90 cm high ***
*** An Indian repousse silver bowl with a jungle scene, finely worked design of birds, animals & people in a thick forest of tree species in many shapes and sizes, weight 343 grams, height 12.5 cm ***
*** A Tibetan travelling shrine in cloth case repousse silver top, copper casing, with three polychrome deities 25 cm high ***
*** A limited edition album of master Xu Beihong set with stamps & silver coins featuring animals of the Chinese zodiac 4538/5000 ***
*** A South Indian repousse silver pankha finely decorated with floral style design, bells along side and peacock at top. Height 26 cm ***
*** A South Indian repousse silver pankha 20th century, beautifully decorated with leafy design, bells along side and a peacock at the top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 26 cm ***
*** A fine natural wood & stone scholars object, Okinomo, in Japan, strangely shaped natural wood objects are referred to as Henboku. There are masters of finding Henboku in the forest & mountains, they are used in homes as objects of beauty for contemplation… ***
*** A sterling silver lion agate seal & a carved agate seal ***
*** Two Moroccan necklaces with French coin and coral charms together with some loose charms ***
*** A collection of seven Burmese bronze opium weights, 18/19th century, a matched set, birds & a duck standing on octagonal & round bases, each with different delineation with varying patina, height 4 - 7 cm ***
*** A large square Chinese hardstone seal in an amber hue with a seated horned dragon. Qing dynasty with good patination. The dragon has a large circle of round, flat graduated rings each carved with the sacred fungus, lingzhi, symbol of immortality. Carved… ***
*** A scholar's rock mountain, with rich Colouration, the dimpled mountain has a glossy surface, on fitted stand, height 16 cm, width 34 cm, depth 10 cm ***
*** A Japanese 'Mikuni' Cash Register Encased in wood with brass fittings, Taisho period, a metal plate on reverse with number 8576 and the word light with other calligraphy, very good patina, note: Mikuni Corporation was established in 1923, height 38 cm ***
*** A Japanese singing bowl, the bell metal incised with rings and bosses, wood mallet. Provenance: The Estate of the late June Fairall, height 6.5 cm, diameter 12.5 cm ***
*** Two Thai clay Amulets, c.20th century, depicting Buddha surrounded by attendants, one painted brown and gilt, both very worn small chip to apex of one. Height 16 cm, 13.5 cm ***
*** Two stone seals. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 5 cm, 3 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver (900) bowl, scallop rim, engraved floral & character patterns, diameter 10.5 cm Wt 74 grams ***
*** A Chinese hard stone tree in cloisonne pot ***
*** An Indian silver lidded box decorated with elephants ***
*** A Cambodian temple Buddha image, possibly 19th century, mounted on stand, carved wood, very worn condition, signs of an old gilt finish Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's.… ***
*** A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection ***
*** A carved wood deity shrine, architectural model, Rajasthan, 19th/20th century. Provenance: Joan Bowers collection 1998. Height 29 cm, width 8 cm ***
*** A tall copper Bodhisattva, standing Looking away from the viewer, framed by the lotus, wearing a tall Crown and elaborate jewellery, holding symbolic objects while the celestial shawl falls to her ankles, height 27 cm ***
*** A carved Tibetan conch shell, in a silver repousse mount inlaid with semi-precious stones, 19th century, the silver engraved in bands of scrolling, the natural shell carved with a Bodhisattva surrounded by flames. Provenance: The property of a gentleman,… ***
*** An Indian silver plate comport with ornate animal & floral, diameter 18 cm ***
*** A silver Buddha standing with a form fitting off-the-shoulder robe, Sri Lanka, 20th century, with evenly spaced, incised horizontal & vertical lines with a flame the full length, the right hands raised, a gesture of offering protection, standing on a… ***
*** A Chinese Lavender jade pendant with seams green, carved with a serpent on the front with other auspicious symbols. The snake is curled in a large lotus leaf, on a wooden stand. Stand 14.5 cm. Jade length 9 cm ***
*** Green jade bangle ***
*** A Chinese horn tripod libation wine cup carved with Qilongs and archaic masks ***
*** A Chinese stone Buddha head, with a serene young face & downcast eyes, gilt added later, on fitted stand. Height 26 cm ***
*** A large Chinese greenstone carving of a Happy Buddha, seated with a laughing expression, on a wooden stand, height 25 cm ***
*** Chinese bamboo carved scholar wrist rest 19th century ***
*** A Cambodian silver urn, 20th century ornately decorated octagonal shaped urn with turtle, phoenix, dragon and lion on sides and bamboo and floral designs in between, buddhist symbol incised top centre. Provenance: From the private collection of an… ***
*** A carved Chinese Tianhuang, Shoushan natural oval shaped boulderon stand, the soft stone finely carved with a waterfall in the natural crevice, a mountain retreat at the top, scholars resting halfway up near a pine tree, height 8 cm, length cm ***
*** A Chinese blue and white censer with six reign Xuande character on the body, 20th century ***
*** A Japanese giltwood image of Buddha sitting upon a tiered throne, Meiji period. IIncense smoke patina and gilt traces. Height 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese ming style alloy figure of a lohan standing ***
*** A tall copper alloy, of Krishna dancing on the body of a King serpent, Southern India, cast as youthful figure with a handsome face, balancing on one leg, height 40 cm ***
*** A Burmese silver box, early 20th century, repousse silver decorated with bird designs, traditionally used for betel nut storage, private catalogue no.138 affixed to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected… ***
*** A Chinese chicken blood stone carved with a young girl Chiseling a large Boulder, probably Cultural Revolution, the detailed carving using all the contrasting streaks with the figure & baskets in translucent white, height 19 cm ***
*** A Chinese lacquered horn figure of Guanyin holding a flowering lotus leaf & pod above her head. An elegant figure carved with the curve of the horn, her robes falling around her feet, with her toes peeping out from under the garment. Late Qing. 26 cm high ***
*** Two Chinese soap stone seals, near matched pair, each carved with a guardian lion and cub to finial [2], height 18 cm ***
*** A Chinese sapphire blue glass mythical beast, height 6 cm, length 19 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese black lacquer stationery case, with gilt & silver chrysanthemum, Taisho period, height 24 cm, length 19 cm ***
*** A life-size Chinese mythical figure, painted carved wood, wearing armour & an apron carved as a fierce face & the tail of a fish, appears to be holding an umbrella. Height 155 cm ***
*** Two old Bronzes, Mongolia, 18/19th century, [2], a skull shaped Kalapa ritual object, 19th century, a torso of an ancient Buddha figure. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 9.5 cm, 8 cm ***
*** An Indian silver tea caddy, repousse detail, elephant finial ***
*** A gilt bronze domed shaped Stupa, on a tiered round base, Nepal/Tibet, height 18 cm ***
*** An large oval Japanese black lacquer tray with fan shaped cartouches highlighted with gilt & red lacquer mons. Edo period, 19th century condition: old repair on one side. L 60.5 x 46.5 cm ***
*** An Indian silver repousse Royal pankha 20th century, ornately decorated with elephant to centre, bells along the side and a peacock at the top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 32 cm ***