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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 pair of large Chinese famille rose vases, early 20th century, the flared rim above baluster body set with double dog of Fo lug handles and decorated with maidens under a willow tree. Height 61 cm ***
*** A large Chinese carved hardwood brush pot, cylindrical, the thick sides carved in relief with opposing fields within fretwork borders, one with a boy holding a fish, the other with flowering foliage, a third small field with a bat above a peach. Height 26… ***
*** A large reverse glass Chinese export painting, late 19th century, the impressive scene details a lavish court scene of an Emperor and other officials being cared for by their attendants. Framed and with a pair of handles to the top. Height 43 cm. Width 64… ***
*** A Japanese Shakudo (bronze and gold alloy) Kogai (skewer) ***
*** A Japanese Shibuichi (Bronze,Silver and gold alloy) Kogai (skewer) ***
*** A Chinese export silver circular bowl ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Satsuma vase. Meiji period (1868-1912) by Ryuzan, the tall narrow baluster with an unusual deep brown ground and heavy gilt enamel patterns with two cartouches displaying noble men and women, signed Ryuzan to base ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory card case. Early 20th century, rectangular of typical form with a slide-off top, finely carved and under-carved to both sides and all edges with scenes of figures around buildings amidst trees, one side with an oval tablet… ***
*** A Chinese export album of twelve Rice-Paper paintings, wing Tai Hing, Canton, c1910, the set of twelve fine paintings depicting court life and punishments for different crimes, including various scenes of torture, with explanations in English, each… ***
*** An antique Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and finely carved in relief, engraved and inked with three animated naturalistic tigers, height 27.5 cm ***
*** An antique signed Chinese ivory pagoda vase, a finely carved and inked vase in two sections, the upper tiered pagoda elaborately pierced and hung with bells, the lower section in the form of a tripod censer with ornate dragon handles and richly relief… ***
*** A pair of antique cloisonne covered vases, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, domed baluster vases decorated with flowering branches below ruyi and lotus, borders, upon a mid blue ground with intricate diaper inlay, height 22 cm ***
*** A rosewood and celadon jade ruyi, a ruyi sceptre set with three relief carved jade plaques, the largest featuring double gourd vines, a swastika to the central plaque, and the smallest depicting a trio of auspicious objects: ruyi, calligraphy brush and… ***
*** A Cantonese export silk 'Manila' shawl with original cases, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, a cream silk fringed shawl profusely decorated with flowers and housed in the original fabric covered box decorated to the lid in bright gouache colours,… ***
*** A Chinese silver spill or posy vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, character marks only, the slightly swollen body with crimped trumpet neck and rim, three long, buttress style dragons the heads serving as feet, another dragon to the rim, finely decorated… ***
*** A large pair of ormolu mounted porcelain vases, later 19th century, high shouldered baluster vases with broad necks in rich ink blue, with oriental style cast bronze rims, trailing dragon handles to the collar, and raised and pierced bases, impressed… ***
*** A large Japanese export two panel mirrored dragon screen, early 20th century the imposing pair of rectangular hinged panels, each with a dark wooden frame richly carved and pierced in deep relief with dragons and foliate decoration, with bone and… ***
*** A Japanese cloisonne vase, circa 1950, the tall tubular vase with rounded shoulder features three cranes set with silver wire inlay on a petrol blue ground and with silver mounts to rim and foot. Height 28.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of a Cantonese export famille rose vases, late 19th century, the pair of baluster vases with everted rims, hand painted overall in bright coloured enamels and gilt with shaped panels depicting figural scenes in interiors and birds on peony branches… ***
*** A finely carved Chinese bamboo brush pot, late 19th century, set to the front with a view of a bamboo forest and figures on a river, the reverse is set with a carved Chinese poem. Height 15.5 cm. ***
*** A Chinese butterfly bottle vase, Xuantong mark and period 1909-1911, the flared neck set with pink and yellow geometric border above a white body decorated in the hundred butterfly pattern with flowering vine border set to the shoulder. Height 40 cm ***
*** A large Chinese famille jaune charger. in the manner of Qianlong period (1736-1795). Decorated with bird surrounded by peach and blossom branches, stamped to base and interior. Height 9 cm. Diameter 51 cm ***
*** A Satsuma vase in cobalt blue. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Kinkozan, the meiping vase with short neck featuring a pair of cartouches each displaying a scene of women and men respectively with raised gilt detailing and a cobalt and gilt reserve.… ***
*** A Japanese ivory vase with cover. 19th century, the tubular vase carved with a relief pattern of encircling dragons with corresponding flattened carved cover. Height 16 cm. ***
*** A Japanese Meiji-style figured elm double-sided Step tansu, in three sections fitted and stacked on a plinth base, the whole comprising a double-side arrangement of drawers and compartments with hinged and sliding doors, with black fittings in iron and… ***
*** A Chinese export silver three piece tea set ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A fine Chinese silver gilt, filigree and enamel lidded jar on stand, 20th century the compressed globular filigree jar and cover on a circular spreading base, overlaid in brightly coloured enamels with auspicious fish, birds, horses and trees in shaped… ***
*** A small rosewood display cabinet. The plain rectangular glazed door opening to tiered and stepped mirror backed shelving on an everted plinth base. Height 64 cm, width 43 cm, depth 13 cm ***
*** A vintage carved ivory tusk, 1950s/60s, Congo, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and carved and pierced in the primitive manner depicting a line of elephants being pursued at both ends by crocodiles, upon a customised timber base, length 81 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese cloisonne chargers, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, in hues of teal, navy, aqua and green, each depicting a dramatically posed bird of prey with white egrets amidst iris, paulownia blooms and willow, bordered with alternate… ***
*** A refined antique ivory okimono of monkeys on a dragon, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed to cartouche, exquisitely carved and inked featuring four mischievous animated monkeys riding upon the back of a dragon flying through flaming cloud, cartouche… ***
*** A gold Chopardissimo pendant on chain. 18ct rose gold, hallmarked by Chopard, presented as a single small wide loop of polished gold, detailed by a diamond set engraved calligraphy styled Chopard' to outer, suspended from a Chopard 18ct trace link chain.… ***
*** A Chinese carved jade medallion pendant, with stand, qing Dynasty (1664-1912). Provenance: Private collection, originally purchased from the Jade Gallery 1970s, in light and translucent celadon green pierced and carved to both sides with a central… ***
*** A Chinese sang-de-boeuf vase, the square set baluster vase with box form lug handles, decorated with a rich mottled maroon glaze streaked with blue, the glaze thinned to white at the rim, sides and handles. Height 30 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze Gu vase in the Yuan to early Ming style, the well patinated vase of cylindrical and flared form with four blade form decorations to the trumpet and triangular ribs descending to the foot rim, decorated with archaic motifs in low relief.… ***
*** A signed antique ivory okimono of a Samurai carrying a bell, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely carved tea stained figure of a suited samurai with a fearsome expression, carrying a large ceremonial bell and various implements over his shoulder,… ***
*** A finely carved Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the tusk vase continuously decorated with nine relief carved promenading courtly figures and attendants carrying various objects beneath prunus blossom branches, with delicate engraving and… ***
*** A blue and white bottle vase facsimile Qianlong type decoration with stiff leaf, arabesque and pendant fleur-de-lis borders to the neck and collar, a continuous rock, bamboo and banana tree scene to the body above lappet borders, apocryphal Qianlong seal… ***
*** A vintage Japanese silk hanging embroidery of two peacocks, Taisho period to Showa period, 1920s-30s, in an autumnal and teal palette, richly textured and hand over-embroidered, throughout with silk and metallic thread and depicting two peacocks flanked,… ***
*** A Chinese export rosewood and Dali marble carved throne chair. Early 20th century. The superior export piece with a curved head crest decorated with deep foliate scrolls above a central circular variegated marble inset panel raised on a rectangular marble… ***
*** A fine Japanese Tanto. Edo period, circa 1700-1750, with a lacquered and patterned sharkskin hilt, a black lacquered scabbard with 'Gold dust' inclusions, a folded steel blade or hamon, foliage embellished menuki, the removable kozuka with flower and leaf… ***
*** Two Worcester cups and associated saucers, 1760s and 1772-1780 period, provenance A.J. Greenacre London 1995 for £650 (Jabberwocky), and Jupiter Antiques, E. Sussex for £420. A lobed ribbed cup and saucer decorated in the kakiemon 'Jabberwocky' pattern in… ***
*** An Anglo-Indian rosewood and ebony Dowry chest and stand, circa 1925/6, purchased Alleppey, Kerala, the hinged lid with brass inlaid arabesques and fleur-de-lis pierced, elements, relief carved panels to the body enclosed by inlaid stars and ornaments,… ***
*** A booklet of Chinese paintings in the manner of Feng Zhi Kai (1898-1975), Republic era, 1948, a hand sewn booklet comprising some seventeen paintings or cartoons of everyday life in ink and colours, each with script and red seal, length 32.5 cm, width 23… ***
*** A three piece Indian silver coffee set, 19th century, with pot, hot water jug and milk jug, all of typical pear shaped form with hinged lids, C scroll handles and long curved spouts, richly worked with repousse and chased arabesque patterns and reserves… ***
*** A Chinese famille verte bowl, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, the tapering bowl raised upon a ring foot decorated externally with a continuous scene of domestic and courtly narratives, and to the interior, a central roundel and panels with domestic… ***
*** An Anglo-Indian .950 silver jardiniere, marked 'Silver', X-ray tested .950 silver, circa 1900, the large footed bowl or jardiniere, finely repousse and chased in relief with a narrative of the avatars of Vishnu in fourteen shaped vignettes encircling, the… ***
*** A Japanese set of ivory netsukes 'The Seven Gods of Fortune' on stand, Taisho period (1912-1926), the seven traditional fukujin deities set, each standing on a stepped wooden stand, lightly engraved and pigment coloured to the robes with deep petrol blue,… ***
*** A Chinese export silver dragon beaker and two small wine goblets, the silver beaker relief decorated with dragons chasing pearls, with maker's mark MMLI to the flat underside, and a pair of small goblets decorated with dragons, bearing character maker's… ***
*** A pair of Chinese vintage nephrite jade fingering pieces, set in the form of two reclining boys, notes Repair and documentation. Height 3 cm ***
*** An antique Chinese ivory Octopus ornament. Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the writhing sea creature under attack from two male figures with implements with two small terrified and imploring children to the fore, and upon an integrated pitted rock… ***
*** An Indian bronze figure of Balarama, 18/19th century Depicted standing and holding a battle pickaxe in his right hand to emphasize his role as a protector, with flowing ribbons and a tall crown, raised on a circular stepped base. Ex. Christie's London… ***
*** An impressive Chinese famille jaune floor vase. In, the manner of Qianlong period (1736-1795), the tall ovoid form with short neck decorated with multiple peach and blossom branches set within a fine crackled yellow ground. Stamped to base and sides.… ***
*** A Chinese hexagonal deer vase. Bearing Yongzheng mark (1723-1736), the six sided hexagonal form with ruyi lugs displays cartouches of deers and goats set within a pale green brocaded ground. Stamped to base. Height 38.5 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese rosewood and marble inset arm chairs, early 20th century, the vine and faux bamboo carved back inset with a single marble disc panel above shaped arms and supported on square legs. Height 110 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese rosewood cabinets, early 20th century, the square body set with two upper and two lower doors set with finely carved panels of continuing chrysanthemums standing on a plinth base. Height 136.5 cm. Width 101 cm. Depth 45 cm. ***
*** A charming Japanese Satsuma tea caddy. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Hododa and with further impressed mark, the multi facetted cube like form with flat disc lid comprising of six squared planes and eight triangular planes each depicting an individual… ***
*** Small hand painted bowl with pictorial scenes in the European manner, a gilt edged ring foot and rim and a backstamped cartouche verso ***
*** A pair of Chinese blue and red plates. Bearing Qianlong mark (1736-1795), the matching pair each decorated with a central cartouche and corresponding band all depicting repeat foliate and floral motifs in blue and red on a white ground complete with… ***
*** A Chinese carved figural group in Brazilian pink hardstone, later 20th century, depicting two figures, a man holding a ruyi and an enormous lotus pod, and a seated woman holding a basket, against a large aura like lotus leaf; upon a fitted timber base.… ***
*** A Satsuma vase. Meiji period (1868-1912), by Ryuzan, baluster vase with flared rim and neck decorated with a wide band of floral motifs on a rust ground over a central band of a polychromatic and gilded scene depicting geisha on an outing, signed Ryuzan… ***
*** A Japanese lacquered Inro with wooden Ojime. Mid Edo period (1600-1868), the external lacquered flattened tube with lid opens to reveal a separate internal five chambered container also lacquered complete with a wooden and gilded ojime. Length 7 cm ***
*** A large Japanese Ando cloisonne vase, superb bottle shaped vase with squat base and tall trumpet neck, the deep indigo ground inlayed with silver wire and white bluebells, 3nsigned ***
*** A Satsuma plate. Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Ryozan, the subtle cocoa shaded ground features a central motif depicting Benton goddess of charity with a dragon companion to her feet. Diameter 23 cm. ***
*** A Framed Japanese Woodblock Triptych. Signed Hashimoto Chikanobu, Dated 1888. A figurative scene a mother with her many children at play, one of the boys is dressed in samurai costume while a cat plays with a ball of yarn. Height 34.5 cm Width 72 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver table centre piece, early 20th century, the large shallow dish with pierced panel of repeated bamboo shoots and fine bamboo rim supported by five realistic bamboo stems mounted to a domed surround and terminating in a circular plinth… ***
*** A pair of a Cantonese export famille rose vases, late Qing, mid 19th century the fine pair of rose medallion baluster vases with everted rims, adorned with gilt lug handles to the neck and chilongs to the shoulder, finely hand painted overall in bright… ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case gold and silver lacquer Inro ***
*** A small Japanese 5-Case black and gold lacquer Inro ***
*** A Japanese scroll with box, signed Tsukioka Settei ***
*** A Japanese 5-Case black and gold lacquer Inro ***
*** A bronze tsuba (hand guard) ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory cockerel on a lacquered panel, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely detailed low relief image of a proud cockerel with splendid plumage, sitting upon a kakiemon style twisted and flowering prunus branch upon a black satin… ***
*** An exquisite signed Satsuma bowl by master maker, Kaizan, Meiji period, 1868-1912, mark of Kaizan Sei-Zo in a brocaded border, a finely detailed bowl depicting a temple scene with worshippers before a golden Buddha surrounded by butterflies and brocaded… ***
*** A vintage Chinese coloured ivory carving of a grasshopper on a cabbage, Republic period, 20th century, exquisitely carved as a realistic and very detailed insect upon a leafy elongated cabbage, with natural colouration and a cherry resting on the stalk,… ***
*** A large blue and white dragon jar, in the Ming style and featuring five writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amidst fiery clouds and between lingzhi fungus and lappet borders, chevron decoration to the neck and also bearing apocryphal Jiaqing reign… ***
*** A rare Chinese export crabtooth silver open faced pocket, sterling silver, presented as a Chinese export Swiss made open faced pocket, case marked PM 6434. Movement unmarked Swiss Chinese crabtooth duplex rear wind, rear set, centre sweep. Total weight:… ***
*** A fine pair of vintage Chinese ivory male and female figures, Zheng Chenggong, Prince of Yanping and his Wife, mid 20th century, with timber stands bearing Qianlong inscriptions, the pair of Chinese national heroes, he in an antique woven costume with an… ***
*** A signed Japanese netsuke of a sleeping man, Meiji period (1868-1912), well carved and inked and depicting a man seated on a basket with his head in his hands; signed to the side and with a timber display stand. Height 4.5 cm (without stand) ***
*** A signed Japanese netsuke of a Stork and a tortoise, Meiji period (1868-1912), well inked, pierced and carved, and depicting a stork pulling out the tongue of a tortoise; signed and with a timber display stand. Height 5.5 cm (without stand) ***
*** A signed Japanese ivory netsuke of a man and a boy, Meiji period (1868-1912), well carved and inked, depicting a jovial and expressive elder with a long beard holding a staff and a drum upon his shoulder, a small boy beside him with a drumstick; signed… ***
*** A framed antique Cantonese ivory brise fan, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, of exquisite fineness, the whole fan a rich continuous narrative comprising myriad figures, pavilions within traditional gardens embellished with auspicious fruits and foliage,… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain 'Nine Peaches' charger, circa 1900 the famille rose charger, hand decorated with fruiting and blossoming branches amongst bats, with five ripe peaches to the interior and four to the outer rim, bearing apocryphal Yongzheng… ***
*** A salmon coral figure of a seated man, the coral with natural fissures depicting a seated elder wearing a cap with script and holding a palm fan and a double gourd, upon a brass strung wooden, stand, height 9 cm ***
*** Two Ming cargo wine cups and a Qing blue and white pot, circa 1640 and late Qing Dynasty, 1890, two blue and white footed wine cups with dragon chasing a pearl motif, each, bearing 1985 salvage labels, and a phoenix and dragon decorated pot with a ruyi… ***
*** A 24ct gold Chinese pendant on chain, 24ct yellow gold, the pendant presented as a large heart shaped panel of finely engraved gold, detailed by central foliate motif, to reverse a Chinese character within a ribbon like surround, suspended from a 24ct… ***
*** An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Intricately carved depicting the seated figure holding a sceptre and a small, Buddha figure on a lotus throne and encircled by a writhing kirin and dragon, both with mother of… ***
*** A Chinese coral lady, the finely carved figure traditionally attired in a serpentine pose and holding long stems of lotus, upon a fitted wooden stand, height 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese double ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in opaque colours on paper depicting grandparent figures seated at an angle before a home altar with a bowl of iris upon a stand, and a bonsai upon a carved gnarled root stand, with large… ***
*** A large Chinese famille noire bowl, of waisted ovoid form tapering to a circular foot decorated in enamels with a continuous scene of writhing dragons amidst floral, in a predominantly emerald green palette on a black ground; with underglaze Kangxi marks… ***
*** A suite of four Chinese export ware dishes. Qing Dynasty (19th century). The polychrome stoneware dishes in underglaze blue, overpainted in yellow, green and iron red, each of conforming design and depicting an animated harlequin type figure flanked by… ***
*** A Japanese ivory okimono of an axeman, late Meiji period (late 19th/early 20th century), finely carved and engraved as a naturally posed axeman in the throes of his craft, wearing traditional attire and carrying various accoutrements, with intricate… ***