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Auction House:
Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Zother
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*** A page from a central Indian Ragamala mid 18th century, depicting Radha in her chamber preparing for a meeting with her Beloved, Krishna, who is waiting outside, below a panel of text, 28.5 cm high, 21.5 cm wide. ***
*** A Chinese archaic-style hardstone libation jug, on a tripod base, carved in relief to the exterior with a double key fret band to the rim, a wider band of dragon design to the body, above a continuous line of archaic-style script, the attached handle in… ***
*** A Chinese silver bowl, comprising pierced chrysanthemum design with three later circular ball feet. Late Qing period, Canton. Stamped marks. Diameter 22 cm, circa 1900. ***
*** Ludovico Marchetti (Italian 1853-1909) 'The Connoisseur', depicting an 18th century scene of an antique dealer exhibiting wares to patrons, within acanthus leaf moulded gilt frame, 52 cm x 44 ***
*** A Chinese silver three piece tea service, repousse peony Blooms, maker's mark to base, the ingot shaped teapot, creamer and sugar with a design of chrysanthemum blooms in relief ***
*** A Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white porcelain seated Guanyin. Guanyin holding a boy, in pale blue celadon glaze with shroud picked out in blue. Guanyin known as the goddess of Mercy, gifting people children, 16.2 cm height. Provenance: Purchased… ***
*** A Chinese ivory framed fan in a fitted export lacquered box, circa 1870 internally fitted with a removable glass topped box containing the silk embroidered fan, gentle loss to feather trim, lacquer worn to box 39.5 cm wide ***
*** A 19th century Japanese mixed metal covered box in shape of a heart, Meiji period, featuring designs of Hotei and monkeys in Taka-Zogan inlay on lid and cartouche fan paintings on sides amongst a nashiji lacquer finish. Unsigned, 17 cm long ***
*** A large pair of Fo dogs on stands Meiji period red lacquered with gilt highlights one with a foot on a ball the other a cub raised on stepped pierced plinth bases. Height 154 cm . ***
*** A pair of Japanese wooden Nio guardian figures, modelled as powerful warriors in dynamic poses with black and gold lacquer finish. Height 92 cm ***
*** A Chinese red wax stone scholar's rock, Jiangxi Province, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th/Early 20th century, the waxy red upright stone with good colouring and patina, mounted on a fitted intricately carved, brown-lacquered fruitwood stand depicting… ***
*** A Straits Chinese diamond bangle, the 18ct gold hinged bangle set with thirty four round early brilliant cut diamonds in crimped settings finished with a buckle clasp and safety chain total diamond weight 4.76cts ***
*** A Chinese Shiwan model of Buddhist lions playing; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; carved as a Buddhist lioness playing with her cubs, together with a fitted hardwood stand. 23 cm high ***
*** An Indian black stone relief carving of Vishnu and Lakshmi, C.16th century, of stele form carved in high relief with Vishnu and Lakshmi embracing, seated on a double lotus throne, remnant script to the base, mounted on a perspex stand. ***
*** A Japanese Negoro lacquer 'Yuto' water ewer, Edo period (1603-1868), the ribbed cylindrical red and black lacquer-covered form with an overhead looped handle and a long spout sweeping up from a chrysanthemum floret. 37.5 cm high, 29 cm wide. Condition:… ***
*** A Chinese Dehua figure of Guanyin, 17th/18th century, the figure reclining languidly on a rock with a serene downcast expression, 22 cm high. Provenance: Connoiseurs' store ***
*** Two Chinese feather Plumes, with boxes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), circa 1870, one fine very rare plume, bound with red silk, where extending from the plume eye, further small eyes are bound closely into the plume, with its own box. Provenance: Purchased… ***
*** A large Chinese white stone scholars rock, of natural stalactite form on a rosewood stand, 31 cm high ***
*** A 19th century bronze Sri Lankan reliquary Stupa, incised floral and foliate motifs around base & body, with four Bodhi-leaf shapes to centre, a lotus bud finial, 25 cm high ***
*** A Chinese finely carved white opal toad, positioned on a rosewood stand, 13 cm wide, 8.5 cm high ***
*** Six Burmese silver bowls, circa early 20th century, each with elaborate repousse decoration to exterior. Diameter of largest 21 cm, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere Geddes, Sydney ***
*** A Balinese double-sided figure of a winged demon, 19th century, modelled as a head with face on front and back, flanked by wings eminating on each side, one face with an outstretched tongue, resting on a zooaphoric base. The whole decorated in polychrome,… ***
*** A set of ten Chinese silver beer mugs and a Shanghai Tang silver plate Dumpling steamer, the beer mugs of simple tapering cylindrical form on a moulded foot engraved with initials Sjd, the dumpling steamer of traditional design (with original box). Total… ***
*** A Japanese lacquer sword stand, Meiji period (1868-1912), lacquered five sword Katana kake (sword stand) with various designs of ho-o (phoenix) birds, weaving spools, gourds and scrolls, a traditional Chinese style landscape and buildings, signed Morita… ***
*** A Burmese gilded Mirror-Inset wooden figure of Buddha, Mandalay period (1853-1948), seated in padmasana with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in lacquer, gilding and small coloured mirror pieces. 51 cm high, 38 cm wide. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** An impressive Japanese temple bell, Meiji period (1868-1912), with rich patina, a beaten and incised copper temple bell and accompanying striker, featuring a dragon in the clouds design with seven character inscription referencing the Nittayama shrine,… ***
*** A large Chinese export silver vase, wing Nam, Hong Kong, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900, of baluster form with fine relief decoration of birds, plum blossom and orchids to the sides. Marked 'Wn' to the base for wing Nam. 1410 grams. 39 cm high, 15… ***
*** shibayama box from the late Meiji period with an ebony body and relief decorations in mother-of-pearl, ivory and coral representing a profusion of chrysanthemum, blossom and peony flower heads ***
*** A north Indian Jain marble figure of Sri Parshvanatha, circa 19th/Early 20th century, the black marble figure carved to depict Sri Parshvanatha (one of the Jain Tirthankaras), seated in padmasana, with a nine-headed cobra rising from behind forming a… ***
*** A Javanese Volcanic stone sculpture of Mahishasura Mardini 14th/15th century, the six armed figure of the Mahishasuramardini/Durga standing on a recumbent water buffalo holding a human figure by the hair., the other five hands holding various attributes,… ***
*** An elaborate north East Indian or Burmese silver platter circa 1870, the circular platter with a scalloped snake form rim enclosing a detailed battle scene to centre, 29.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London. ***
*** A Chinese export silver tankard with a dragon Loop handle, maker's mark to base, the relief decoration of alternating sections with birds in a prunas tree and figures in a pavilion garden, 12 cm high ***
*** A Chinese carved root wood figure together with a carved marble inset stand, 19th century and later the figure modelled in natural form together with a later heavy carved stand with rouge marble inset the figure, 78 cm high, the stand, 60.5 cm high ***
*** A Japanese shibayama box and cover Meiji period, circa 1900 ebonised surround inlaid with mother of pearl, ivory and coral minimal loss, 9.5 cm length ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquered vases each displaying three ceremonial scenes, on floral background, 32 cm high, (minor losses to cinnabar) ***
*** A Chinese carved polychrome wooden head of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later. The peaceful figure with high chignon, traces of pigment, supported on a plinth base, 35 cm high, 86 cm high (with base) ***
*** A tall carved Burmese parcel-gilt wooden figure of Buddha, Burma, 17th century. Standing tall on a lotus pedestal, with one arm raised to chest in the 'Abhaya mudra', signifying protection, and the other lowered in the 'Varada mudra' as a gesture of… ***
*** A set of four Japanese inscribed dishes, by Kenzan Ogata, Edo period (1603-1867), 17th/18th century, the square dishes, each decorated with a different theme, including houses and flowers, each inscribed with a poem and signed Kenzan with red seals.… ***
*** A Straits Chinese brooch necklace, the open form centre panel set with rose cut diamonds and diamond fringe with conforming side panels each with brooch fittings to a fancy link chain, all in 18ct gold, total length 35 cm ***
*** Two large Chinese carved Shoushan seals, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), one seal of orange and yellow stone, in arched form, with low relief decoration of a lotus pond with herron swooping down, and a seven-character mark to base… ***
*** A Japanese gold and silver inlaid iron Tetsubin by Ryubundo, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, decorated with dimples and central designs of inlaid gold and silver trellised double gourd vines, the handle inlaid in silver with a design of basket and… ***
*** An Indian buff sandstone carving of a lion and an elephant, probably Mughal, 17th century or earlier, the stylised lion subduing the smaller pachyderm on integral rectangular plinth, traces of polychrome, height 49 cm, length 54 cm, width 15 cm.… ***
*** A large South Indian granite figure of Bhairava, Vijayanagar period (1336-1646), or later, circa 17th century, the naked standing figure holding attributes in its four hands, with a flame mandorla behind his head. Mounted on a grey-metal covered stand.… ***
*** A rare Chinese brass inlaid Paktong lidded box, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1661-1722), finely decorated to the lid with an interior scene of a seated lady, surrounded by shaped reserves containing flowers against a tortoise-shall diaper ground. 6.75 cm… ***
*** A Chinese export silver three piece tea set, by Wang Hing &, Co., late 19th century, comprising teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, all decorated with seasonal flowers on a stippled ground, with bamboo form handles. Stamped Wh 90 to underside. 13.5 cm high… ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne enamel circular box, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the cover with a dragon and a phoenix within a cell border, the interior with the same motif on turquoise ground. Height 10 cm, diameter 21.5 cm ***
*** A Thai sandstone head of a Buddha, with tightly curled hair, downcast eyes and serene expression. Height 33 cm, overall 42 cm. Provenance: lady Hannah Lloyd Jones, Rosemont, Woollahra. The collection of the late Count Patrick de Vienne and Countess de… ***
*** A Chinese carved giltwood eight horses of Mu Wang panel, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, very finely carved in high relief with a depiction of the eight horses of Mu Wang frolicking amongst willow trees, rocks and clouds. Set in a later frame, the… ***
*** Two Japanese polychrome wooden figures of Shinto deities, Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century, both carved in wood with robes rendered in multi-layered pigments decorated with phoenix and dragons and shishi. The figure with red robe 63 cm high, 67… ***
*** A carved sandstone architectural relief, possibly Khmer, finely carved with a figure of a dancing female deity, possibly Ravana, 40 cm high ***
*** A fine Indian silver Vaishnav picture frame 19th century, the frame intricately worked in repousse silver with fine chased details, depicting various Vaishnavite scenes, including the top most scene being Vishnu reclining on Anantashesha in the ocean of… ***
*** A Chinese silver export vase, circa 1900, possibly marked Hung Chong & Co, Shanghai, 16.5 cm high ***
*** A porcelain Guanyin statue song/Yuan period, with crackle glaze to body and unglazed face, hands and feet, seated wearing a long coat, dressed in a head scarf and holding a bottle, 11.5 cm high ***
*** An Eastern diamond and ruby bracelet featuring finely detailed Chinese dragons set with round brilliant cut diamonds and ruby eyes, to an articulated bracelet in textured and polished finish, in 14ct gold, total length 180 mm ***
*** A Chinese Mutton fat Jadeite plaque 19th century of square form the centre depicting two figures seperated by a bird surrounded by an intricately carved scrollwork border 7 cm long. ***
*** A pair of Chinese cinnabar and gilt metal vases, circa 1st half 20th century, decorated with shaped reserves to both sides with figures in landscapes, the ground carved with scrolling lotus flowers. Gilt metal mounts to the foot and mouth rims, and lion… ***
*** Four Chinese glass-lined silver bowls, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each bowl of pierced, repousse silver, decorated with herrons in a lotus pond, marked with 'Hc' to the base, possibly for Hung Chong, a maker active in Canton and Shanghai… ***
*** A Chinese scholar's rock, dragon shaped, on a carved rosewood stand, width 70 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese white marble relief panels, each carved with a Ming warrior in full armour, one standing on an ox, the other on a deer. Each 113 x 60 x 5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of William H Blakemore, Sydney ***
*** Two Chinese Dreamstone marble inset hardwood panels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each with four shaped reserves set with dreamstone marble plaques with signature and seals, within hardwood frames with brass hangers. Each approximately 97 cm… ***
*** A large inscribed Tibetan copper monk's cap ewer, 17th/18th century, Commissioned for the Tashi Lhunpo monastery in Shigatse. The inscription reads 'This vessel made of red sandal wood and its essence, May bring merits to all sentient beings and… ***
*** A Chinese silver gilt filigree censer, in the form of a covered urn, with phoenix handles and fringed rim, having semiprecious stone set flowerhead decorations and surmounted by four dragons and a flaming pearl, on ebonised base with glass dome. Height 35… ***
*** A Vietnamese carved and gilt-lacquered betel box, circa early 20th century, elaborately relief carved with flowers and clouds amongst diaper motifs. 12.5 cm high, 24.5 cm diameter ***
*** A Tibetan gilt copper repousse figure of Dakini Vajravarahi, circa 17th/18th, the female figure of gilded repousse copper, depicted dancing on a human corpse on a lotus base with scrolling foliate designs below, with her right arm held high holding a… ***
*** A Tibetan parcel gilt silver teapot 18th century, the teapot is chased and engraved all over with scrolling foliage motifs, elaborate lotus petal borders and various other flower patterns. Both sides of the body are decorated with central stylised… ***
*** A north West Indian opium water flask 'Chuski' 18th/Early 19th century, the reeded compressed globular body on a flared foot in the form of leaves resting on a ring, with delicate 'S' shaped spout, with a screw in cap of foliate form, the spout, handle… ***
*** A pair of Uzbek brass ewers Bukhara or Kokand, 19th century, the body of each is engraved with bands of scrolling flowers and leaf motifs, terminating in a flared foot, flanked by a 'S' shaped handle, 38 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman… ***
*** A pair of rock crystal obelisks. 36.5 cm high ***
*** A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), enhanced with coloured pigment to the front and back, wearing a floriate headdress bearing the prominent carved figure of Amitabha, her hair tied back into a coiled chignon, in a… ***
*** The Grayson', a scratch built model engine, constructed from cast and machined brass and steel, bearing a label inscribed ''the Grayson' / 25CC 1 1/4 Bore 1 1/4 Stroke / Frank Freedman 1944-45, housed under nickel plated glazed case, the case 33.5 x 31.5… ***
*** A figure of Bala krishna Kaliya, with butterball in one hand, losses to fingers, finely cast with well detailed jewellery, 30.5 cm high ***
*** A large carved quartz Buddha, 20th century, modelled in seated pose with downcast eyes. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and Countess Krasicki V Siecin. 62 cm high, 46 cm wide, 19 cm deep ***
*** A Japanese lacquered wooden Amida Nyorai figure, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 17th/18th century, constructed using yosegi-zukuri (assembled from several pieces of wood) technique, sensitively carved as a Buddha figure seated in padmasana with hands… ***
*** A Chinese Heirloom Longquan sea green celadon deep dish; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 14th/15th century; decorated to the cavetto with carved vertical lines, and to the centre with an impressed peony design, the foot glazed, and remains of the tubular kiln… ***
*** Three Mongolian or Tibetan bone Skulls on stands, circa 19th century, with red pigment and scrolling foliage emanating from the sides, each mounted on a black stand, the largest: height 15.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese pure silver teapot, 20th century, of classic form cast in silver, hammered from the inside, the cover surmounted with a foliate finial, the looped handle wrapped in bamboo, accompanying silver tongs with dragon head design, teapot stamped on… ***
*** A Korean moulded celadon bowl, Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), circa 12th century, with moulded floral decoration to the interior, covered in a very fine bluish celadon glaze. Together with an old Japanese wooden box, 8 cm high, 19 cm diameter ***
*** A Chinese inscribed red lacquer book cover Yongle period, the book cover of incised red lacquer with a Buddhist triple gem to the front., the inner surface extensively inscribed in both Chinese and Tibetan within a flame mandorla on a lotus base, 73 cm x… ***
*** A jade and diamond pendant, featuring a carved jade leaf surrounded by diamonds, to a yellow and white diamond bale, verso engraved with Chinese characters 'Success for your business', mounted in 18ct white gold, jade accompanied by a HKJS laboratory… ***
*** A gold and turquoise charm bracelet, the fancy link bracelet with turquoise set Chinese temple charm, all in 14ct gold, total length 200 mm. ***
*** A Burmese white marble head of Buddha Shan States, circa 19th century, the marble finely carved, with remnant gilt and polychrome mineral pigments, 30 cm high (without the stand). Provenance: from a private Australian collection ***
*** A Chinese hardstone libation cup with twin handles, the smooth, mottled brown carved stone incised with a band of key fret design at the rim, the overall mottling appearing as if marble, the handles carved with a scalloped, scrolling motif and the cup on… ***
*** A Chinese silver tea and coffee service Wang Hing & Co, Hong Kong, circa 1890, comprising teapot, coffee pot with filter, creamer and sugar pot, each with a reeded lower body. Marked 'WH90' to base, the coffee pot 20 cm high ***
*** A sandstone sculpture of Buddha Sheltered by flames, seated in dhyanasana within a recessed alcove of flames, height 75 cm. Provenance: from a private Australian collection ***
*** A Chinese mother of pearl inlaid lacquer tray, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620), the long rectangular tray with indented rounded corners with inlaid mother of pearl decoration depicting figures in a garden beneath a bird on a branch,… ***
*** A Japanese carved and inlaid lacquer panel Meiji period, 19th century black lacquer panel with ornate carving and inlay. A striking interpretation and design of birds amongst Nandina and wisteria whilst sitting on an old iron lantern in various shell and… ***
*** A jadeite and diamond suite, comprising a pendant necklace designed as an oval green jade cut en cabochon, surmounted by a diamond set flower and suspended on an omega collar, together with a pair of conforming earrings, all in 18ct white gold. ***
*** Chinese canister in silver gilt mesh with applied enamel and beaded cover, the knop with a fluted turned Lip 20th century, the six lobed, circular shape has a flowering branch and song birds on each section, 16 cm high 10 cm diameter ***
*** A pair of Imperial yellow Peking glass covered vases 19th / 20th century, each meiping with domed covers, carved with flowering prunus branches and birds, hairline flaw to one lid. 23 cm high ***
*** Four late 19th/20th century Chinese wood carved panels featuring gilt relief carving of flowers and birds., each panel 45.5 x 92 cm. ***
*** A Chinese terracotta head of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later. The serene face with downcast gaze, and high chignon with a floriate headdress with the figure of the Amitabha Buddha, polychrome application, resting on a plinth, 37 cm high,… ***
*** A Chinese Shoushan seal Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) decorated with two carp amongst waves, the stone of a fine yellowish-orange colour. 5 cm high, 4 cm wide. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions, 2 June 2008, lot 261 the F.W. Bodor collection purchased from… ***
*** A Japanese Buddhist Kakejiku scroll, Edo period (1603-1868), 18th/19th century, on a dark blue ground with polychrome and gold on paper, the auspicious Mt Ontake, where Shugendo, a mix of Shinto, Esoteric Buddhism, Taoism and shamanism has been practiced… ***
*** A pair of Japanese lacquer round Hokkai picnic boxes, Meiji period, Roiro-nuri (black) lacquer and gold maki-e floral designs of of Kamon (family crests), bamboo leaves to top and original gold silk braided ropes and tassels. Each of the legs mounted on… ***
*** An Indian sandstone sculpture of a reclining female deity, on a wooden base. Height 54 cm ***
*** A fine Vietnamese Bamboo-Veneer betel box, 19th century, very finely decorated all over with relief carving to the bamboo veneer with auspicious symbols including birds and flowers and phoenix and dragon to the centre. The inside fitted with a detachable… ***