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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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*** A Chinese carved jadeite pendant, rounded rectangular, the variegated green stone carved and pierced to both sides with birds or phoenixes flanking a melon or gourd and lingzhi fungus. Height 7.5 cm. Width 4.5 cm ***
*** A fine antique Chinese Palanquin, circa 1860-70, Southern china. Originally for use by a child from an aristocratic mandarin family, having caned, pierced and carved side panels embellished with vases holding flowers and remnant red, green and gilt… ***
*** A small Chinese export blue and white vase, qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (late 17th century), probably salvaged from the Vung Tau cargo, of square yen-yen shape, the sides of the neck and body painted with flowering foliage, a painted leaf mark underside.… ***
*** A carved yellow jade pendant depicting a Chinese dragon suspended from an 18K rose gold diamond set bail ***
*** A Chinese stained elm apothecary's cabinet, the rectangular top above an arrangement of many drawers of different sizes and a two-door cabinet below, on bulging legs with stretchers to the sides, the drawer fronts and doors with painted labels, with… ***
*** A large Chinese zitan brushpot, circa1970s, the cylindrical pot decorated to panels with low relief scenes of wise old men with notable figures and phoenix and dragon, interspersed with vertical banners with script proclaiming both long life and happiness… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain 'Cloisonne' style vase, later 20th century, the square baluster high shouldered vase with a flared neck and a small foot decorated to shaped reserves with birds in landscape settings upon a diaper ground in blue, lemon and gold, with… ***
*** A Japanese bronze tiger, early 20th century, in red brown tonings, the prowling and snarling tiger having delineated stripes in low relief and with glass eyes; tiny signature underside. Height 20.5 cm. Length 49 cm ***
*** Qi, Baishi (1864-1957, attributed), a painted paper scroll, painted with fruit on a branch and in a basket with a grasshopper below, signed and sealed, on a paper backing. Height 92 cm. Width 43 cm. (overall) ***
*** A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period (1868-1912)., with intersecting panels and roundels all embellished with floral motifs including wisteria, peony and blossom and birds and insects in colours, with patterned borders in the typical blue, iron… ***
*** A Chinese mother of pearl-inlaid carved hardwood arm-chair, first half 20th century, probably a rosewood, the serpentine top-rail above a pierced splat carved with fruit and leaves and open arms and solid seat, the shaped front seat-rail inlaid with… ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma bowl, signed Kitamura, Meiji period (1868-1912), circular with a lobed and barbed rim, the interior painted with overlapping scenes of figures in interior and gardens settings, the exterior with shaped panels of similar decoration and… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood figure of Guang Yu, Republic era, mid 20th century, Also known as Guang gong, the historical figure revered for his loyalty, depicted in his typical manifestation with a long beard and distinctive flared eyebrows and wearing traditional… ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma bowl by Maruni, Meiji period (1868-1912), circular with a barbed rim, the interior decorated in colours and gold with a scene of a female religious figure surrounded by holy men in a garden, the exterior with an encircling dragon,… ***
*** A Japanese woodblock triptych, Meiji period, late 19th century, Battle scene during the first Sino-Japanese war of 1894-95. Height 35 cm. Width 69.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese rosewood incense stand, late Qing, late 19th to early 20th century, the tall square stand with a well-figured single-panel burl top, with waistless beaded apron and pierced frieze, supported on long beaded legs of square section joined by… ***
*** A Chinese white jade belt toggle, 20th century, the rectangular body with circular ends adorned with a resting dragon and bats to the opposite sides. Height 2 cm. Length 6 cm ***
*** A Chinese late Qing famille rose vase, bearing Ch'ien Lung mark (1736-1795), the flared lip above baluster shaped body decorated with cartouches of birds among trees surrounded by scrolling and flowering vines against a yellow ground. Height 24.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese gourd shaped bottle neck vase, bearing Yung Cheng (1723-1735), the elegant neck above the bulbous body set to the front with raised fruiting peach tree against a mottled blue ground. Height 35 cm ***
*** A Chinese famille rose cabinet plate, circa 1790 (JiaQing period), the interior of plate painted with figures in a garden playing mahjong surrounded by a blue and green circular border with reserves of birds amongst trees. Diameter 21 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory wheel pendant and necklace, 20th century, the outer band of the pendant carved with dragons to both sides, fitted with a free-wheeling centre similarly carved and pierced with holes, the necklace of graduated carved beads. Length 23… ***
*** A Japanese Satsuma figure, Meiji period (1868-1912), set in the form of a child in long robes holding a small dog. Height 16.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Japanese stepped tansus, 20th century, the double sided tansu set with a single drawer above two bamboo panelled sliding doors with a single drawer to the side. Height 61 cm. Length 54 cm. Depth 40 cm ***
*** A Chinese export blue and white dish, qing Dynasty, circa 1750, salvaged from the Nanking cargo, circular with raised sides and a slightly lobed edge, the centre painted with buildings in a landscape, the cavetto and border with geometric and fruiting… ***
*** Set of Chinese export silver knives and forks, zee Wo, Shanghai, late 19th/early 20th century, six knives and five forks, the handles decorated in low relief on both sides with birds in flowering foliage, the bowls and pointed blades with incised… ***
*** A Chinese jadeite carving, 20th century, set in the form of leafy cabbage resting on its side. Height 7 cm ***
*** A Japanese shibayama silver vase. Meiji period (1868-1912), shouldered with six gold segmented and rounded sides with inlaid decoration of flowers, hanging baskets and trees, with flared neck and everted rim and with delicate inlaid decoration of… ***
*** A Chinese famille jaune vase, bearing Ch'ien Lung mark (1736-1795), the large octagonal baluster shaped vase on gold ground decorated with flowering scrolling vines and knotted cords holding lanterns surrounding panels of the eight immortals. Height 58 cm ***
*** A Chinese double gourd vase. Bearing Chenghua mark (1465-1487), the undulating form displays a detailed figurative scene depicted in blue set within a yellow ground. Stamped to side and signed to base. Height 32 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese tea bowls, tao Kuang mark and period (1821-1850), the exterior decorated underglaze and over polychrome floral sprays with double blue border to the lip and rim foot. Height 4 cm. Diameter 9 cm ***
*** A substantial Chinese carved Bitong. 20th century, the cylindrical form displays carved scenic cartouches in the round depicting bats, peaches and further symbols of prosperity. Stamped to base. Height 20 cm. Diameter 16 cm. ***
*** A large Japanese Imari bowl. Edo period (1600-1868), with scalloped rim, decorated to the interior with a central floral arrangement surrounded by flowering vines and panels of birds and flowers, the exterior with a border of iron red and blue continuous… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white vase, qing Dynasty (1644 -1912), the square tubular vase decorated with underglaze blue images of birds among the trees. Height 15 cm ***
*** A small Chinese vase, late 19th century, the bulbous base supports an oversized wide mouth trumpet neck displaying dragons chasing pearls all on a translucent yellow ground. Height 12 cm diameter 13.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese lacquered Inro with wooden netsuke. Meiji period (1868-1912), the four chambered container gilt lacquered and displaying flowers and dragonflies complete with a wooden netsuke depicting an ancient tribesman. Length 8 cm ***
*** Ivory Okimono from the late Meiji Period (1868-1912), carved as an elderly, bearded man carrying a staff with a child on his shoulders, the maker's signature verso ***
*** A Japanese lacquered Inro with Netsuke, three sectioned inro with embossed scene of lakes and mountains, carnelian bead ojimi and ivory netsuke of a seated Buddha ***
*** Lacquer inro with a bone netsuke, five sections, embossed stylised chrysanthemums and glass ojimi ***
*** Kutani circular platter with pierced handles, a Samurai battle scene decoration, a raised gilt floriated rim and a maker's cartouche verso ***
*** A Chinese folding four panel screen, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the four elm framed panels each with three double sided smaller panels each painted with decorative scenes of village life and mythical battles. Height 183 cm. Width 48 cm per panel ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory card case. Early 20th century, rectangular of typical form with a slide-off top, finely carved all over with scenes of figures around buildings amidst trees. Height 9.5 cm. Width 5.5 cm. ***
*** A signed Japanese ivory okimono of a geisha on stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912) Modelled standing in in a kimono finely incised with maple leaves decorations, holding her shamisen in her right hand and the seam of her dress in her left hand, the… ***
*** A pair of Chinese silver filigree and enamel guardian lions on stands, mid 20th century finely worked with delicate filigree work to the legs and body, each with open mouth and leaning a paw upon a brocade ball, the body with highlights in typical shades… ***
*** A pair of Chinese horseshoe-back armchairs, 20th century each with five-segmented rounded crest rail above an open back with a slightly arched rectangular splat, with tapering side posts, the front posts with shaped flanges below the out-scrolled hand… ***
*** A pair of Japanese bronze silver and copper inlaid 'Bamboo' vases ***
*** An iron tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A pair of Japanese cloisonne black ground vases ***
*** A Japanese Shakudo (bronze and gold alloy) Kogai (skewer) ***
*** A Chinese red cinnabar lacquer shaped scalloped round plate ***
*** A Japanese 'Wooden' and gold lacquer Inro ***
*** A Japanese hexagonal Satsuma bowl by Fuzan ***
*** A shibayama decorated rosewood elephant, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a caparisoned elephant with a strap and beadwork head dress embellished with, jade tiles, carnelian, mother-of-pearl and natural and coloured ivory, the saddle featuring overlapping… ***
*** A signed large Japanese carved ivory erotic okimono, Taisho period, 1920s the shunga okimono modelled as an amorous couple in an erotic embrace, the details finely engraved and polychrome stained, two-character mark to the back. Height 14.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze dragons vase, Meiji period, late 19th century the tall elongated ovoid vase in patinated bronze, decorated with moulded and applied three clawed dragons in high relief encircling the body, upon a textured ground of turbulent sea and… ***
*** A Chinese bamboo patterned occasional folding table, Republic period, c1920s the oval top with a faux bamboo carved border above a pierced fruiting vine frieze, raised on a folding base with shaped legs further carved with bamboo stems and grapevine… ***
*** A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, bearing Daoguang seal mark, enameled in famille rose palette around the cylindrical body and neck with phoenixes flanking large blooms borne on a continuous meander of curling tendrils, all reserved on a turquoise… ***
*** A fine Chinese carved rosewood King size platform bed, 20th century in light tone and natural finish, the solid fragrant rosewood bed (possibly Vietnamese huanghuali), comprising a plain platform in two parts with panelled sides and central double door… ***
*** A South Indian bronze figure of Bhumi, 18th century the goddess Bhumi (or Bhudevi) depicted standing in Tribanga posture with long dhoti and ornaments, holding an utpala bud in her right hand, finely engraved and with worn patina, positioned on a tiered… ***
*** A Chinese patinated bronze guardian lion, late 19th / early 20th century, the snarling bronze guardian lion in rampant position, with one forepaw on a brocade ball and the other holding tight a ribbon in his wide-open jaw, with long tufted mane and tail… ***
*** A Japanese ivory frog water dripper, Meiji period, 19th century, well carved and depicting a frog accompanied by clambering froglets upon a finely carved and engraved lotus leaf, a stalk underside, the frog hollowed to the body with an aperture to its… ***
*** A jade pendant of tiger, Presented as a solid rounded, rectangular piece of carved jade, mottled light green to amber in colour, depicting a tiger in crouching position, measuring 47 mm x 32 mm, completed with a small diamond set bail. Authenticity… ***
*** A Chinese rosewood and ivory Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, 19th to early 20th century, the serene standing Guanyin, beautifully rendered utilising the natural flowing grain of the timber to emphasise the soft and elegant drape of the gown, the figure with… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white Mei Ping vase, late 19th to early 20th century the large porcelain Mei Ping vase with short neck, with underglaze blue fish decoration over stylised crashing waves and fret motifs, unmarked. Height 44 cm ***
*** A finely decorated modern Chinese bowl, the rice bowl with gilded fret and chevron borders to the rims, polychrome decorated with birds in a traditional peony and rockwork garden, with script, probably a poem, and red seals; apocryphal bordered Yongzheng… ***
*** A Japanese signed ivory netsuke of an elder, Meiji period (1868-1912), exquisitely carved, the elder in relief carved robes with black and red inking, carrying a whisk and seated within and upon a lotus leaf; signed underside and with display stand.… ***
*** An antique blue and white chrysanthemum plate, Qing Dynasty, circa 1800, freely underglaze decorated with outline and wash and centred with a chrysanthemum head surrounded by foliage within concentric rings, the rim, with a painting scrolling floral… ***
*** A large Cantonese export ware rose medallion vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the baluster vase with a waisted neck adorned with lug handles and chilongs to the collar, decorated throughout with figures engaged in narratives and panels of flora, insect… ***
*** A pair of Chinese teal ground vases, faceted baluster vases with waisted necks decorated with birds, coral coloured peony and wisteria vines on a pale teal ground, with decorative cartouche medallion to neck, character script to body and Guangxu seal… ***
*** Two cloisonne bowls and a cloisonne horse, 20th century, comprising a yellow dragon bowl upon a black ground and a floral bowl upon a teal ground, with blue lappets to the lower register, and a black caparisoned and prancing horse decorated in colours… ***
*** A pair of Chinese horn lion ornaments, the opposite pair of well carved stylised growling lions in recumbent poses. Length 9 cm ***
*** A signed Japanese ivory netsuke of a horse, Meiji period (1868-1912), carved as a horse in a state of fear, with a swishing tail, ears back and bearing its teeth; suspended from the belly by a rope; signed underside and upon a display stand. Height 6 cm… ***
*** A Japanese 18th century ivory okimono, Edo period, mid 18th century, the expressive okimono shows the oneiric scene of a cripple dreaming he can stand: a bearded man seated on a rock with both hands on his long twisted scroll, captivated by the apparition… ***
*** A blue and white bowl in the Kangxi manner, having a central roundel depicting a farmer ploughing with an oxen and a diaper border to the rim, the exterior with a series of figural narratives set in pavilion and garden settings below a key fret border,… ***
*** A pair of small cups in the Ming style, the pair of craquelware cups decorated to the exterior with four underglaze roundels of fruiting peach branches in brown with red inflections, concentric blue rings to the rim and base, bearing apocryphal Chenghua… ***
*** A Chinese jade snuff bottle, in vibrant emerald tones, the pear shaped cushion profile bottle with twin pierced scrolling handles, with stopper, height 5.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese blue polychrome bowl, the ogee flaring bowl with a circular foot rim, aqua green to the interior and decorated with vibrant puce and amber chrysanthemums set within a rocky landscape upon a tendril embossed blue ground; bearing a bordered four… ***
*** A polychrome porcelain bowl, the bowl raised on a short foot rim decorated with five writhing dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds and above frothing waves, in green enamel colours with black and white enrichments, underglaze apocryphal Qianlong… ***
*** A Burmese oval silver tray, 20th century, ray tested for .92-.96 silver ('baw' silver), the silver tray with a flat plain tray and a richly repousse and chased rim decorated with Buddhist stories to ornamented cartouches; unmarked, silver weight 860gr,… ***
*** A Burmese silver Monk's Begging bowl (Hsun OK), 20th century, X ray tested for .96 silver ('baw' silver), the silver bowl richly repousse worked and chased depicting scenes from the Buddha's life in decorated cartouches, with fillets to the upper register… ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne baluster vase, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the ruyi fungus shaped and lobed vase well decorated with auspicious Buddhist symbols to sectioned turquoise panels to the body in colours within gold wire inlay, similarly decorated upon… ***
*** A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, a slender trumpet neck ovoid vase inlaid with wire work and decorated in colours with birds perching and flying amidst an abundant floral garden upon a light blue ground, patterned borders… ***
*** A richly carved and ornamented Oriental ivory elephant and figure, early 20th century. Provenance: Purchased by vendor from Sotheby's 1976, a caparisoned elephant with carved, inked and beaded dress, surmounted by a small standing figure holding… ***
*** A small Chinese carved stand and five Shousan stone seals and 'Mountains, the stand with a pierced floral gallery above a waisted section with a diaper, pattern, a shaped skirt and cabriole legs to a box stretcher base, with two, seals and three petite… ***
*** A fine gilt mounted jade export ware box, Republic era, 20th century, in celadon jade with prolific blooming, with a mother and child in ivory to the lid, the borders finely decorated with floral enamels upon a textured, gilt ground, marked made in China… ***
*** An Oriental five panel hardwood screen, 20th century, pierced and carved with decorative lattice, panels of relief carved flora and scenes, solid relief carved panels to the lower register, height 221 cm, width 225 cm ***
*** A vintage carved ivory tusk, mid 20th century, intricately carved and pierced depicting a village and landscape scene with figures engaged in everyday pursuits, mounted on a carved wooden stand, height 19 cm, width 41 cm ***
*** A Huang-Huali brush pot, 20th century, carved in one piece and modelled as a tree trunk, height 16.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese famille rose export ware covered jar, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, in the Qianlong manner, the tapering ovoid vase with a domed cover and onion knop decorated with floral bouquets and sprigs in puce, pink, apple and viridian green… ***
*** A pair of Chinese famille rose trumpet vases, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, in the Qianlong manner, the pair of vases with slightly flaring bases decorated with floral bouquets and sprigs in puce, pink, apple and viridian green colours, with patterned… ***
*** A Chinese teak glazed book-case, Apparently antique, in two sections, the upper section with a moulded cornice above three glazed doors, the conforming lower section with three drawers below, the sides panelled, on a plinth base. Height 226 cm. Width 138… ***
*** Two complementary Chinese silver bowls, early 20th century, with characters and initials for Cheong Shing of Canton, both bowls with lightly gilt washed interiors and decorated externally with, kakiemon arrangements of auspicious foliage and birds, one… ***
*** A double gourd blue and white vase, the gently lobed vase with a triple aperture, finely decorated with traditional rocky landscapes, pavilions, and figures engaged in daily pursuits; with an apocryphal Qianlong stamp underside, height 15.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese cloisonne plate, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the brass edged and lobed plate with a finely plumed phoenix enclosed by a chevron band, the border with twelve white, green and aventurine flecked brown lobes with flora and phoenix motifs, diameter 30… ***
*** A Chinese lacquered four leaf folding floor screen 20th century, each leaf decorated in relief in colours emulating semi precious stones and depicting vases on stands holding arrangements of auspicious flowers surrounded by various Buddhist symbols, gold… ***
*** A Chinese camphor wood altar table from Fujian Province. Qing Dynasty, later 19th century. The long narrow table of typical form with seven drawers to the skirt each with relief carved panels with courtly and peasant figures in garden pavilion and… ***
*** A vintage ivory elephant ornament, the carved model upon a textured organic rectangular stand, height 6 cm, length 10.5 cm, width 6.5 cm ***