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Oriental — Philips Auctions Australia

$72,000
An exceptional rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen. Qing…
$45,000
A Chinese Qing style hardwood scholar's desk and chair, 20th…
$34,200
An imposing Tibetan bronze mendicant. Late 17th / early 18th…
$28,905
A Japanese Satsuma reticulated pierced vase by Kinkozan
Auction House:
Philips Auctions Australia
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** An exceptional rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen. Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, a four leaf silk screen exquisitely embroidered with myriad birds of varied species within trees and auspicious flowers, the reticulated arched crests, bases and… ***
*** A Chinese Qing style hardwood scholar's desk and chair, 20th century, the Qing dynasty style huang huali wood desk and chair, the spacious desk with a rectangular top above three drawers, supported by a pedestal base, each side with a drawer and lower… ***
*** An imposing Tibetan bronze mendicant. Late 17th / early 18th century, the seated smiling beggar sits crossed legged with palms open awaiting a charitable donation. Ex: collection of Louis Nobles', the jade gallery, Melbourne. Height 52 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma reticulated pierced vase by Kinkozan ***
*** An exceptional antique Indian ivory elephant with Howdah, mid 19th century, an exquisitely carved caparisoned elephant with howdah raised on an ornate fret and gadroon decorated base, with a raj figure and attendant, and a mahout to the front, height 39… ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A large antique Chinese coloured and carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and symbolically representing the revered concepts of health, wealth and long life, including Shouxing with his prominent… ***
*** A fine eight leaf double-sided Chinese coromandel screen, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. the richly carved lacquer screen depicting red crested cranes, phoenix, water fowl and others amidst auspicious peony, magnolia and bamboo in a lotus water… ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case carved wooden Inro ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Chinese silver and Peking glass bowl, Qing Dynasty, (1644-1912), the bowl superbly crafted with a pierced engraved and relief pattern of dragons entwined around the surface finished with dragon headed handles and claw feet, with original Peking glass… ***
*** An antique Chinese painted wood and gesso Guanyin, possibly Qing Dynasty, but in the Ming manner, the serene figure in a serpentine pose standing upon a rocky base, with diadem and combed coiled hair and hands touching her lappet and robe, in gesso and… ***
*** A Substantial Chinese Yellow, Carved in Relief, Vase. Bulbous body with all over design of phoenixes, dragons and chrysanthemums in layered detail. Illustrated to front cover. Height: 60 cm Width: 35 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese carved ivory gourd, Qing Dynasty to early 20th century, a fine elongated gourd fruit with trailing vine leaves, in two halves, each exquisitely carved to the interior in high relief with military figures on horseback engaged in fierce… ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Japanese bronze figure of an eagle attacking a monkey ***
*** An exceptional signed Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved, engraved and inked, depicting a traditionally attired seated man at rest, with a pipe in his right hand and flanked by baskets of peaches, a double gourd and a stacked… ***
*** A rare Chinese silver architectural table screen, X-ray tested .950 silver., the large architectural double-sided table screen, embossed and chased silver, unmarked. "In 1866, the silver table screen was brought to Victoria from china by Maa Louey… ***
*** A notorious piece of Japanese ivory erotica, naturalistically carved and depicting a man and woman in an erotic pose; this piece was featured in an article (The Age, 14th June 1989) when confiscated with others on the grounds of indecency during a police… ***
*** A Japanese 6-Case gold and coloured lacquer Inro with Saya (shaped frame) ***
*** A fine pair of Chinese ivory figures, late Qing Dynasty (late 19th /early 20th century), utilising the natural curve of the tusk and depicting traditionally attired male and female figures, the female holding a ruyi, and the male, a sword with characters,… ***
*** A Chinese export silver tea service, Luen Wo, Shanghai, late 19th/early 20th century, a tea pot with hinged cover, a double-handled sugar basin, and a milk jug, each piece of faceted bombe form, the handles and finial modelled as curving bamboo, the… ***
*** An antique Chinese carved elephant tusk on stand. Late Qing Dynasty to early Republic era, late 19th to 20th century. Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, pierced and carved throughout with intricate pavilions and figures in a landscape setting,… ***
*** A carved Chinese rosewood display cabinet, circa 1880/1900, the pierced pediment with Foo dogs in a framed fan design on a profusely carved floral frame supporting seven tiered shelves and a cupboard with a carved door on squat paw feet. Height 217 cm,… ***
*** A large Chinese Huang-Hua-Li carved brush pot, 20th century, the heavily carved pot set with panels of Guanyin and sage in a garden, together with auspicious Chinese symbols. Height 32 cm. Diameter 28 cm ***
*** Two fine Japanese nude ivory ladies, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, two kneeling nude women engaged in a private reverie, one figure apparently bathing. Height 10 cm ***
*** A large famille verte Chinese vase in the Kangxi manner, later Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the bulbous vase with a broad tapering neck and applied deer head lug handles in mauve, the body with scalloped panels enclosing domestic figural narrative scenes… ***
*** A Japanese silver, enamel and ivory mounted vase, 19th century, central body of a carved ivory scene depicting women harvesting a rice crop surmounted by a silver top with enamel decoration of minute floral scrolls, flanked by two handles in the shape of… ***
*** A Chinese inlaid rosewood dining suite and buffet, mid 20th century. Comprising a d-ended extension dining table with a plain top, finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl with a continuous band of dragons to the apron, with 2 extension leaves; eight matching… ***
*** A Qing dragon dish, 1875-1908, in an iron red palette comprising two dragons amidst blazing and lingzhi fungus clouds contesting a flaming pearl, three floral motifs to the exterior, Guangxhu character marks underside, height 4 cm, diameter 21.5 cm ***
*** A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes… ***
*** An fine ivory carving of the Shishi Fukijin on the Takarabune, Meiji period 1868-1912, finely carved, an elaborate vessel in full sail engraved and inked to represent woodgrain, decorated with patterns, motifs and mother-of-pearl studs and a large chicken… ***
*** A magnificent Japanese bronze figurine on a stand, late Meiji period (1868-2912); with seal mark to base, a Tokyo school cast bronze with typical Western influence and a particularly smooth finish, depicting a Japanese girl in traditional costuming taking… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white plaque on stand, late 19th century, the finely painted plaque depicting a pair of Qilin among the reeds with a waterfall to the background. Set with a pierced frame and stand depicting bats, tied knots and incense burner all… ***
*** An iron tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A serene bronze Buddha. Seated in the vajra position, with a downcast, medative countenance, displaying characteristic attributes such as 'Royal' earlobes and a yogi topknot, his hands joined in the mudra of 'Gesture of Perfection', clothed in traditional… ***
*** A signed Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century in the form of a gently curved trunk raft, deeply carved on one side with figures variously occupied, the prow with dragon head holding a pearl in its pierced mouth, the other side… ***
*** An antique Anglo-Indian hardwood Four-Post Queen bed, 19th century of Queen bed size, profusely carved throughout with flowers, foliage, scrolls and lion heads, the arched headboard with pierced panel below a flowering vase flanked by foliate pillars and… ***
*** A fine Chinese export silver filigree and cloisonne Brise fan late 19th/early 20th century, no visible mark, double-sided, with various landscape scenes in cloisonne work on the fine swirling filigree ground, the solid covers cast with low-relief… ***
*** A Japanese pierced ivory table screen ***
*** A Chinese export silver three piece tea set ***
*** A vintage signed ivory figure of a man, Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, the traditionally attired man with beautifully incised robes carrying a ruyi sceptre in his right hand; finely inked in brown and iron red colours and with character… ***
*** A fine famille rose punchbowl, in the Qianlong style, richly decorated with cloud cartouches enclosing figural narrative scenes and herons in auspicious landscapes upon a flower strewn gold ground, the interior with a fleur-de-lis red and gold border and… ***
*** A Japanese silver shibayama vase. Meiji period (1868-1912), the ovoid form featuring a six lobed segments each gold lacquered and displaying a decorative scene of flora and fauna inlaid with semi precious shell, coral and ivory in relief all surmounted by… ***
*** A fine antique Chinese boxed court necklace, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the fine strand of jade, quartz and glass with attached woven and wrapped cotton and flat ribbon in watermelon colours supporting green drops with gilded metal attachments, enclosed… ***
*** A Japanese 4-Case iridescent lacquer Inro ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A monumental antique Arita floor vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a baluster vase with a cushioned neck rim and a fluted trumpet rim, profusely decorated with pairs of shaped cloud and quatrefoil reserves populated with bird and landscape scenes upon a… ***
*** A superb antique Chinese rhinoceros horn cup, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in a warm honey shade, the rim embellished with a key fret band above a lappet border, further carved with two taotie masks and to one end a mischievous carved chilong… ***
*** A Chinese export silver rectangular cigar box ***
*** A small Japanese 5-Case gold and coloured lacquer Inro ***
*** A Chinese hexagonal vase. Bearing Yonzheng mark (1723-1735), the six sided vase with moulded shoulder displays multiple repeat patterns and cartouche panels throughout with gilt overlays. Stamped to base. Height 42 cm. ***
*** A good set of four rosewood and burl shield back armchairs, early 20th century the Chinese export set of armchairs, each with shield back in solid burl wood enclosing relief carved moon medallion featuring naturalistic scrolls motif, above a rectangular… ***
*** A Japanese paper fan ***
*** A carved jade Snowpea and diamond pendant, 18ct white gold, made as a stylised solid carved jade snowpea of intense translucent green, measuring 19.5 x 6.4 mm, claw set, accompanied by Chinese jade Lab certificate, framed by a pierced diamond set surround… ***
*** A large Chinese bottle neck vase, bearing Qianlong mark (1736-1795). Decorated with panels of villages in mountain landscapes and birds among trees surmounted by gold lattice work held together by bats, the slender neck decorated with blossoms and… ***
*** An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant bench seat, circa 1920, a pair of chain decorated elephants with ivory tusks and nails with a simple, detachable plank seat, height 54 cm, length 129 cm, width 60 cm ***
*** A pair of Cantonese famille rose floor stands, of typical octagonal barrel form decorated with central panels of figures engaged in narratives in pavilion settings upon a teal ground decorated with auspicious flowers, peaches, foliage and insects, with… ***
*** A group of four signed Chinese Mammoth ivory male figures, probably Republic era, mid 20th century, in typical tea stained coloration, the four simply carved standing and bearded elder male figures, each enveloped in robes and with various head pieces,… ***
*** An impressive pair of Cantonese rose Mandarin floor vases, late Qing Dynasty, second half 19th century, the baluster vases with broad trumpet necks with applied chilongs to the collar and zoomorphic handles, decorated to the body with figural narratives… ***
*** A salmon coral figure of a guanyin, with natural fissures and pits depicting the guanyin in a serpentine pose, with a lotus head dress and holding a pearl, standing on a lotus base and supported in a matching cast silver stand, height 16.5 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese.900 silver spirit kettle. Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, maker's marks, Wf, for wing fat, Canton/Hong Kong. A heavy gauge tapering hexagonal kettle with a domed lid, embellished with cast and chased birds amidst auspicious foliage and flowers,… ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case russet lacquer Inro ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, late 19th/early 20th century, the ball of typical form with a floral-carved outer surface, resting loose on an elaborate carved multi-tiered high stand with a pair of birds and other details. Height 36.5 cm.… ***
*** A large scale cloisonne laughing Buddha on stand, Republic era, 20th century, a bronzed copper figure with pendulous lobes dangling coins and wearing a loosely fitted cloisonne robe in blue colours embellished with auspicious peaches and calligraphic… ***
*** Yao Zhihua (B.1932), red trees, watercolour, ink and wash on paper, with seals upper left and lower right, accompanied by the catalogue, 'Contemporary Chinese Paintings', published, 1990, and illustrated plate 49 with artist's biographical information, pp… ***
*** A fine set of twelve Chinese export silver bowls with glass Liners, late Qing Dynasty, 19th to 20th century, silver marks Mk and Hc (probably Canton and Shanghai), identical chop mark, X-ray tested for .86-.94 silver, pierced, repousse and chased, six… ***
*** A gents jade ring. Silver made, made as a large rectangular shaped panel ring set with a central oval cabochon piece of type a Burmese jade, weighing 3.73ct with GIA certification, medium green in colour with good translucency set in a simple wide mount… ***
*** Pair of rosewood chairs from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with carved top rails, profuse mother-of-pearl decorations of flowers and trailing vines, grey and white marble roundels to the backs, surmounted by auspicious Chinese emblems, rectangular grey… ***
*** A fine pair of famille rose figurines. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the pair fashioned as a mirror of the other each depicted as an elegant court lady costumed in patterned robes and holding a vase in their hands. Height 39 cm ***
*** A brass tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A pair of antique Imperial Chinese bowls, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, finely decorated in enamels each with a contesting phoenix and dragon between wave and key fret borders and to the interiors a series of iron red bats encircling a… ***
*** A fine Chinese white jade necklace and traditional case, eighteen slightly irregular elongated creamy white 'Mutton fat' beads separated by small black beads, with a parrot beak clasp and housed in a lined brass and enamel decorated torus shaped box with… ***
*** A fine Chinese dish. Bearing Yongzheng mark (1723-1736), the shallow dish displays an intricate scene of village life by the riverside depicted in blue on a white ground to the interior and with further character marks. Stamped to base. Diameter 18 cm ***
*** A tall Japanese brass Koro with Shishi dogs. Meiji period (1868-1912), the spherical base depicting relief scenes of birds and to the sides hou-ou head handles topped by a pierced lid featuring a large shishi all mounted to a triple footed support with… ***
*** An elephant ivory bridge, mid 20th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, and depicting eleven well carved trunk to tail linked elephants of graduating size, upon a customised carved and pierced timber display stand. Length 70 cm ***
*** A brass tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold lacquer Inro ***
*** A large Chinese cloisonne stand, qing Dynasty, late 19th century, an ovoid open based pot with a cloisonne rim and four polished elephant heads in high relief upon a diaper ground, their forelegs serving as supports above the waisted drum base decorated… ***
*** A Japanese gold lacquer Sage-Jubako (portable picnic set) ***
*** A pair of Chinese famille rose vases. Late 19th century, the pair each as a baluster form with elongated trumpet neck with rolled rim display detailed figurative scenes of court life and with further relief dragon and crane applications to the shoulder.… ***
*** A fine and large Burmese silver table box or casket, unmarked, X-ray tested .950 silver, early 20th century, the impressive rectangular box with a domed hinged cover with canted corners, repousse and chased in high relief to all sides to depict Burmese… ***
*** A Japanese ivory okimono of a man on a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved and inked, depicting an elderly man in a splendid robe upon a horse with elaborate saddle cloths, upon a circular base and signed underside. Height 16 cm ***
*** A pair of vintage Chinese coloured ivory figures, early people's Republic era, circa 1950s-60s, the serene pair of standing female figures, with elegantly flowing robes, each with a gentle deferential countenance, one holding a flower, the other an open… ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold and coloured lacquer Inro ***
*** A pair of Japanese shibayama bamboo ivory "Trunk" vases ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case lacquer Inro ***
*** A Japanese paper fan ***
*** A Chinese ivory of a standing lady. 19th century. Wearing long robes, holding a floral carved fan in one hand and a basket in the other. Mounted on pierced timber base. Height 33.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese marble rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid table, Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, the round waisted table with an inset marble top with red and cream blooms, bordered with auspicious bird, floral and dentil decorations, the… ***
*** A Chinese finely-carved ivory fan, late 19th/early 20th century, each blade finely carved in low relief on a pierced ground to form when fanned out an overall scene of figures in various pursuits in a landscape with trees and buildings, an oval cartouche… ***
*** A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases by Senzan, meiji Period (1868-1912), ovoid with a short waisted neck, each with opposed large panels, one decorated with ladies in a garden with houses beyond, the other with a lady and children in a garden, the… ***
*** An antique gilt bronze Buddha from Thailand, 18th century, Bangkok or Ratanakosin school, a serene and refined figure of Buddha Maravijaya in patterned draped clothing and a studded belt across the shoulder, with tightly curled hair and ushnisha and… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood altar table, 20th century, beautifully crafted with inlaid burr panels to the top within frames with hidden mitres, the rolled ends with taotie mask motifs, a pierced fretwork apron with a central medallion and raised on shaped straight… ***