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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
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Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** A pair of Cantonese rose medallion chargers, 20th century, typically decorated in a famille rose palette with six reserves alternating, figural narratives in pavilion settings and birds amidst flora and fruits, a roundel to the centre and united by… ***
*** Kawase, Hasui (1883-1957), 'Rain at Shinagawa, Tokyo', woodblock on paper, with signature and red sui seal of artist lower left, seal of publisher Watanabe lower right, with margin inscriptions; title and artist's name in pencil below image. Height 37 cm.… ***
*** A Chinese black lacquer twin door display cabinet, the doors both with three glazed panels, two lower drawers with applied shell, and stone decorations, engraved carved designs of birds in magnolia branches, to the sides, the frame with painted diaper… ***
*** A Chinese carved jade lidded urn on stand, the flattened baluster urn with figural drop ring loose handles, the front and back body carved in low relief with archaistic mask, the stone of greyish celadon tone, on a pierced wooden base. Height 18.5 cm ***
*** A fine antique signed Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, later 19th century, finely inked and engraved and depicting a mother in a floral decorated kimono with a vase of foliage, her small child holding a teapot upon a table before her; a bordered two… ***
*** An antique ivory okimono of Jousting elephants, Meiji period, 1868-1912, finely carved, with one elephant trumpeting whiles it attacker charges at his throat, supported on a later faux timber base, height 13 cm, length 19 cm, width 6 cm ***
*** Godard, Armand (working circa 1920s), after an Eastern dancer, bronze, the female figure in beaded robes and cap, standing on one foot with her other leg drawn up and her arms out-stretched, incised 'A. Godard' to the reverse of the bronze plinth,… ***
*** A group of four Chinese Yixing teapots. Three ovoid pots of rich red brown tonings and the fourth of conical form in deep brown, all with applied medallions of Chairman Mao, some also with pichu figures; variously seal marked, some with inscribed… ***
*** A Chinese agate Guanyin ornament, the red and black mottled outer surface of the stone sliced to reveal a white interior, apparently containing the natural image of the Guanyin on a throne. Length 8 cm ***
*** A Chinese stone mountain seal and a small stone seal, modern era, in mottled deep amber tonings flecked with black, the mountain depicting a traditional rock and pine tree landscape setting, with seal to base; and a small rectangular seal with script to… ***
*** A Chinese zitan figure, modern era, a well carved figure of Shouxing, the god of longevity, with his prominent cranium and carrying his attributes, a staff and symbolic peaches. Height 48.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved and stained hardwood card case, late 19th/early 20th century, probably walnut, rectangular of typical form with a slide-off top, carved all over with scenes of figures around buildings amidst trees. Height 11.5 cm. Width 7.5 cm ***
*** A large group of antique Chinese silver buttons, variously 19th/early 20th century, of various designs and decoration, many with animals or insects, some enamelled, most ringing as bells, mounted on three velvet-lined boards, various sizes ***
*** A Chinese ivory dog of Fo seal. 19th century. Traditionally carved with a curled mane, grimace, and its front paw upon its foe, and with decorative staining and seal underside; with stand. Height 13.5 cm. (on stand) ***
*** A large Chinese stone seal. Modern era. Cylindrical and in amber tonings, simply relief carved with a continuous scene of a landscape and pavilion setting, similarly embellished to the top, with seal to base. Height 10 cm. Diameter 5 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer bowl, of low circular form with a rounded rim in rich modulating tones of copper and amber; with an impressed seal mark underside. Height 4.5 cm. Diameter 12 cm ***
*** An opposite pair of Chinese porcelain cups in the Qing manner of slightly tapering form and raised on a small circular foot, decorated in famille rose enamels with continuous scenes of birds in a bamboo and floral landscape; bearing iron red Daoguang… ***
*** A Chinese table screen, mid 20th century, in carved and pierced hardwood with a central ceramic medallion. Depicting a dramatic winter mountain and water scene. Height 62.5 cm. Width 51 cm. Depth 21 cm ***
*** A small Chinese export blue and white vase and cover, qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (late 17th century), probably salvaged from the Vung Tau cargo, baluster shaped with a domed cover, the body painted with lappet-shaped panels, each enclosing a small boy… ***
*** A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration with a double phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with scale like patterns interspersed… ***
*** A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration with a double phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with scale like patterns interspersed… ***
*** A pair of Chinese polychrome bowls, probably late Qing Dynasty (late 19th/early 20th century), of typical broad form tapering to a raised circular foot, and painted in green and black enamels with a continuous scene of hoho birds, interspersed with peony… ***
*** A Chinese ivory card case, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the petite rectangular case with a lift off lid, carved all over with figures in traditional Chinese landscape and pavilion settings; in a timber stand. Length 7.5 cm. Width 4 cm ***
*** A Satsuma vase, circa 1900, from the Studio of Fuzan and additional signature. The squared ovoid vase with a small waisted neck and a conforming foot, each facet finely painted including birds in flight among auspicious flowers including wisteria, iris… ***
*** A Chinese timber miniature chest, Reputedly made from Huanghuli wood, with a shaped hinged lid opening to reveal a single tray above double cupboard doors with four small drawers and a full width drawer within, having decorative brass hardware, swing… ***
*** A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases by Kinkozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), ovoid with a narrow mouth and neck, each with two opposed panels painted respectively with a man instructed a boy in a landscape and with flowering foliage and insects, the… ***
*** A Chinese carved jade figure of Shouxing, in mint green jade flecked with bright green and amber mottle, pierced and carved to depict the god of old age, Shouxing, with his prominent cranium, holding his symbolic accoutrements, a peach and a staff, and… ***
*** A Chinese vase, bearing Wan Li mark (1573-1619), the flattened ovoid body with archaic double lug handles decorated with dragons contesting flaming pearls among scrolling clouds with phoenix to the sides. Height 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese famille verte pot, bearing Chia Qing Dynasty mark (1644-1912), the ovoid body decorated with dragons contesting flaming pearls among scrolling clouds above a turbulent sea. Height 8 cm ***
*** A Chinese early Qing-style blue and white brush pot possibly 19th century Slightly-waisted cylindrical, each side painted with a scene of monks in a landscape, four-character mark to the base. Height 15 cm. Diameter 19 cm ***
*** A Chinese camphor wood open display cabinet with an asymmetrical arrangement of open shelves and compartments and one enclosed compartment, decorated throughout with key pattern and foliate fretwork. Height 166 cm. Width 88 cm. Depth 40 cm ***
*** An antique carved ivory figure of a sage, 19th century, depicted standing in flowing traditional dress with engraved details, with a long beard and serene expression, holding a whisk to his left hand, a sword to his back, with inked highlights, mounted on… ***
*** Two Chinese 'chicken blood' stone seals, one mottled grey stone, one white-pink, both with bright red inclusions, each with a blank base. Height 9 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman, early 20th century, modelled standing in long robes, her hair dressed with a bird-shaped fastener, her right hand holding a leaf fan, on a modern wooden stand, the hair and other incised details stained black.… ***
*** A Chinese export blue and white bowl, qing Dynasty, circa 1820, salvaged from the Tek Sing cargo, circular with a splayed rim, the centre painted with a single rabbit, the border and exterior with stylized decoration. Height 6 cm. Diameter 16.5 cm.… ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne censer, early 20th century, drum-shaped with a squared rim, standing on three gilt feet modelled as grotesque animal masks, the centre of the interior and the underside with a qilin within a cartouche, otherwise decorated throughout… ***
*** A large Chinese jade carved disc toggle, 20th century, the pierced body decorated with sages surrounded by scrolling vines. Diameter 8 cm. ***
*** A Chinese Lugged vase. Bearing Qianlong mark (1736-1795), the ovoid and tiered form with pierced lugs to each side decorated in floral roundels and bands on a white ground. Stamped to base. Height 33 cm. ***
*** A Chinese famille rose vase, bearing Ch'ien Lung mark 1736-1795, the flared lip and shoulder decorated with flowering vines against a yellow ground with pink leaf border above images of figures in an exterior scene. Height 41 cm ***
*** Japanese Sumida Gowa figural bowl. Meiji period (1868-1912), the ovoid bowl set with children leaning over rim looking into a pond on a red ground with flambe glaze. Height 5.5 cm. Length 19 cm. Width 14.5 cm.. ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne covered bowl, late 19th century, the round lid with dog of Fo finial above a pierced neck set with the twelve animals of the zodiac, the bulbous body decorated with incised and enamelled flowers standing on a tripod of lions. Height 16… ***
*** A Chinese sang de boeuf glazed brush pot with rosewood stand, the cylindrical body decorated with reversed blue and white panels of figures in exterior landscapes. Height 18 cm. Diameter 18 cm ***
*** A small Japanese stained pine Tansu, first half, 20th century the rectangular specimen chest with an arrangement of 21 small drawers over 3 larger drawers, with ironwork carrying handles. Height 64 cm, width 46 cm, depth 31 cm ***
*** A Chinese Stoneware Set of Jardiniere and Plate. Mid 20th century. The set includes a spherical shaped jardiniere with small flattened lid and domed finial with a corresponding large plate each glazed in a deep lilac blue clouded glaze complete with… ***
*** A Chinese jade ornament, mid 20th century. Provenance: Purchased in Taiwan 1970s, carved in the round in rich modulating shades of emerald, brown and russet depicting symbolic fish and birds with a coin and lotus leaves and enveloped by a larger lotus… ***
*** Guan, Shan Yue (1912-2000). A painted paper scroll, painted in black and red with blossoming prunus and with lines of script, signed and sealed. Height 173 cm. Width 60 cm. (overall) ***
*** A nest of four Chinese rosewood tables, circa 1920s, the fine nest comprising four graduated rectangular tables with recessed tops, above relief carved waists and aprons with stylised archaistic scrolls, raised on square section beaded legs terminating in… ***
*** A pair of Japanese silvered and gilded bronze Shishi lions, late Meiji period, the heavy patinated bronze lion dogs in traditional sitting pose with their mouths wide open and their tails curled back, unmarked. Height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm ***
*** A Japanese bronze and mixed metal Fan-Shaped panel by Shunkei ***
*** An unusual polychrome octagonal jardiniere, 20th century, of straight-sided zig zag shape decorated throughout with gilt scale dragons and white peony and chrysanthemums with grey foliage upon a mustard yellow ground, four character marks underside,… ***
*** A Chinese Qing vase on stand, bearing Yongzheng reign mark (1723-1735), the globular vase decorated throughout with scrolling emerald foliage and iron red enamel flowers to squat base, underglaze blue floral and arabesque bands to key fret decorated foot… ***
*** A Chinese silver export ware trumpet vase, late 19th century Shanghai, with factory mark of Luen Wo, of slender form with a wavy rim, the body featuring birds flitting within embossed and pierced bamboo, a bamboo style small stem, the base with a… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory chess set, mid 20th century, the chess set of stained and natural carved ivory chess pieces, fitted within original hinged box painted as game board. Height 14.5 cm, and smaller (figures) ***
*** An incised yellow-glazed dragon dish, bearing Yongzheng period mark, the interior finely incised with a five clawed dragon amidst clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl of wisdom, similarly carved around the exterior with a further pair of dragons, with… ***
*** A large Japanese bronze koro of Fukurokuju seated on a stag, Meiji period the finely cast and black-patinated bronze koro of the god of wisdom and longevity Fukurokuju seated on a black stag, with his long beard and bald elongated head, wearing long… ***
*** A large Chinese blue and white jar and cover, 19th century, the floor jar of baluster form decorated with a band of ruyi-heads above a wide band depicting figures in a fenced garden setting and a lappet band along the foot, the domed cover similarly… ***
*** A pair of Chinese rosewood pedestal stands, late 20th century in light tones and of traditional styling, with waisted square tops above fretwork spandrels and supported on long straight square legs united by a lower box stretcher with lattice type lower… ***
*** A large pair of Chinese white jade carved dragons, 20th century, the pair of dragons carved in openwork in a crouching pose with a long curved neck, its head raised with a pair of antlers above a finely-incised mane, with bulging eyes and open mouth… ***
*** A fine Satsuma vase signed, Meiji period (1868-1912) the baluster vase beautifully decorated with an exotic ho-ho bird perched upon a prunus blossom branch beneath a stand of bamboo, all against an ink blue ground with a gilded neck and patterned foot rim… ***
*** A pair of antique Indian silver salvers, late 19th to early 20th century Profusely chased with scrolling foliage and flowers, each with a vacant circular cartouche to the centre, a repeat scroll border, and raised on four ball feet, unmarked. Weight 738g… ***
*** A large Chinese blue and white stem bowl. Bearing Xuande mark (1426-1435), the deep sided cup on flared stem depicts a dragon and pearl scene to the exterior and internally a peach tree branch. Stamped to base. Height 17 cm. Diameter 18.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese rosewood pavilion birdcage, early 20th century, the finely carved rosewood birdcage in the shape of a square temple pavilion, the rooves with traditional sweeping curvature at the corners, the ridges decorated with scrolled designs, with latched… ***
*** A Japanese Tusk-Form ivory shibayama sewing NÉCessaire. Meiji period (1868-1912) - the hinged tusk body finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl depicting a bird bathing amidst sprays of blossoming peony branches and butterflies, with silver-plated bun… ***
*** A pair of Chinese lacquered side cabinets, twin door cabinets with a black crackle glazed finish, the rustic red doors hand decorated with figures engaged in pursuits in landscape settings surrounded by flora and diaper patterns to the framework, raised… ***
*** A Chinese crackleware bottle vase, with a black and tan crackle upon an oatmeal coloured ground. Height 16.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese deep blue glazed double gourd vase, in deep rich Prussian blue, thin glazed to near white at the narrow rim, and bearing a Qianlong mark underside within concentric blue rings. Height 18 cm ***
*** A Chinese soapstone deity figure, in rich semi translucent amber tones, depicting a deity figure with a tall head dress and flowing beard and seated upon a throne like chair, holding a rugged timber staff with a double gourd in his right hand, upon a… ***
*** A blue and white fluted dish, Qing Dynasty, probably Kangxi period 18th century, the small dish with lotus petal moulding, decorated with a crab to a roundel, surrounded by four carp and aquatic plants, flower heads to an arching border, and vegetal… ***
*** A famille rose covered jar, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the baluster jar with a fitted lid enamel decorated with vases of flowers and fruits, scholars' materials, daoist symbols and other auspicious objects between lappet and ruyi borders, script to… ***
*** An antique Chinese export ware plate in the Yongzheng manner, Qing Dynasty, the famille rose plate in the 18th century manner depicting western style figures at leisure in a verdant landscape setting within a black diaper border embellished with gilded… ***
*** A fine pair of large Chinese cloisonne vases, mid 20th century, baluster vases richly decorated throughout with lavish arrangements of auspicious flower heads in mauve, green, blush and blood red colours between patterned borders of lingzhi fungus and… ***
*** A Cantonese export ware ivory calling card case, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, of slender rectangular form with a removable top section, intricately carved throughout with myriad figures engaged in pursuits in garden, pavilion, and lake settings;… ***
*** Two signed Japanese Kataburi netsuke, in ivory, a figure of an elderly seated man playing a drum, signed Nan-Taku underside and with himotoshi to the back, the other depicting a man apparently hitting a child on the head with a clacker and in the Company… ***
*** A blue and white 'Cracked ice and Prunus' jar, Qing Dynasty, the Kangxi style ovoid pot decorated throughout with prunus blossoms and bamboo leaves reserved on a cracked ice ground, blossoms and leaves internally, four character underglaze mark underside,… ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer with stand, the compressed ovoid bowl of tapering form with a domed lid with five bat shaped piercings and raised on a tripod stand, in a fine mottled copper finish and bearing a faux impressed Ming seal underside. Height 15 cm.… ***
*** A Chinese export style famille rose punch bowl, 20th century, In the Qianlong/Jiaqing manner with two large shaped cartouches featuring figural narratives with a dog, lion and fighting cocks in pavilion settings and small mirror shaped cartouches with… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white export ware bowl. Qing Dynasty, circa 1,800, the finely lobed bowl with a scallop edge raised on a ringed foot rim having a central scene of pavilions in a landscape within concentric blue rings, and decorated externally with… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, Republic period, early 20th century, a multi layered intricately carved ball with writhing dragon decoration upon a slender carved stand with an elephant motif and dragons to a circular base with a stiff leaf… ***
*** A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period, late 19th century, large baluster vases with formal floral borders and patterns to the neck and foot and an arrangement of growing roses, chrysanthemum and other flowers on a turquoise blue ground… ***
*** A pair of Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid rosewood armchairs, later 20th century, traditional style armchairs with archaic relief fret ornament and piercings to the sides and apron, raised on angled square section legs with block feet, the splats, cresting… ***
*** A fine Chinese Polyrchome bottle vase, later Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Well decorated with two figural roundels each depicting an elder and a small child in famille rose colours upon a lemon yellow arabesque embellished ground with passiflora and… ***
*** A jade ornament in the form of coral, pierced and carved as a piece of freeform coral in oatmeal colours with light tan inflections, upon a fitted wooden stand, height 10 cm ***
*** A Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan blue and white shipwreck bowl, Wanli period, 1608, Christie's number 38544, the Swatow style bowl freely decorated to the interior roundel with a phoenix amidst peonies, the border with five cloud shaped reserves enclosing flora… ***
*** A pair of yellow ground dishes, late 19th to 20th century, in the Ming style with incised emerald dragons chasing a flaming pearl to the exterior and centre upon a saffron yellow ground, bearing apocryphal Jiaqing, characters underside, diameter 15.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese soapstone Guanyin, Republic era, mid 20th century, the amber toned figure of a serene Guanyin with a diadem, and ornately relief carved wave and flower scrolled robes, with a jewelled bodice and raised upon a double lotus base, the standing… ***
*** A Chinese export lacquerware games box, Qing Dynasty, circa 1820s, the octagonal box decorated throughout with figures engaged in activities and entertainments in imaginary pavilion and pleasure garden settings, the interior with four boxes containing… ***
*** A 22ct Chinese longevity pendant on chain. 22ct yellow gold, presented as two heart shaped domed gold panels, each with Chinese characters suspended from a branch of gold, fitted to an 18ct yellow gold bright cut chain. ***
*** A large Chinese cloisonne vase, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the baluster vase with a waisted carinate collar and neck, with a broad rollover rim and a waisted lower section, with applied ring handles with butterfly mounts, the body part decorated… ***
*** A pair of bronze mounted Satsuma oil lamps with electric conversion, Meiji period, 1968-1912, 19th century Kosmos wild & Wessel (Berlin), the pair both finely decorated with two shaped reserves featuring figural narratives set in gardens and interiors… ***
*** A finely decorated Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, unmarked, a wide necked bottle vase exquisitely decorated to the body with children, engaged in games including dragon 'Dress ups' and blind man's bluff, the neck, with two figural narratives, in… ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle. The cushion-shaped circular snuff with a small oval foot rim and four lugs to the sides, decorated in colours upon a turquoise ground with matching figural narrative scenes to roundels surrounded by tendril decoration.… ***
*** A Burmese silver bowl in the form of a Monk's Begging bowl (Hsun OK), 20th century, X ray tested for .68-.76 silver, the silver bowl profusely repousse worked and chased depicting Buddhist stories with figures, ethereal creatures, and chariots to shaped… ***
*** A Chinese archaic style bronze mask, modelled with facial features, pierced eyes, and decorated ears, verdigris patina, length 19.5 cm, width 19.5 cm ***
*** A finely cast small bronze dish, the heavy gauge dish in light gold hues finely cast with an opposite pair of sporting dragons amidst flaming clouds and enclosed by a double ringed border of flora and four daoist symbols, bearing an apocryphal four… ***
*** A pair of framed antique Mughal paintings, 19th century, in opaque watercolours with gilt, illustrating scenes of courtly life, one depicting musicians in a pavilion and garden setting, the other comprising a narrative of a bedridden figure surrounded by… ***
*** A Chinese Straits type famille rose covered pot, 20th century, the squat ovoid pot with a high domed cover with knop decorated profusely, decorated throughout with flowers and phoenix between lingzhi fungus and lappet borders, unmarked, height 27.5 cm,… ***