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Auction House:
Davidson Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** Four fold painted Chinese screen. Chrysanthemum, lattice and insect decoration, early 20th century 110 x 53 cm (folded) 110 x 212 cm (Unfolded) ***
*** Pair Indian Mughal style miniature paintings. Each depicting scenes of the Royal court, with musicians, servants and courtiers. With arabesque borders. Gouache and ink 36 x 28 cm ***
*** Pair hexagonal Chinese porcelain vases. Long neck with pair of stylised dragon handles. Turquoise interior and foot, yellow ground body decorated with panels of flowers and birds. Bears four character Qianlong mark to base. Height 21 cm ***
*** Japanese lidded urn on stand. Lid surmounted by figures of children. Urn has two figurative panels on archaic field and is inserted into tall pierced bronze stand. All mounted on primary wooden stand. Urn handles missing, height 155 cm ***
*** Indo-Persian illuminated manuscript page, fine detailed painting of an Emperor hunting lions. Seated in an aborial platform with a Toradar (matchlock musket), 16 x 7.5 cm ***
*** Pair Mughal paintings, one depicting courtiers & supplicants before a Prince, the other with various figures in a landscape. Both with decorative floral borders, gouache, ink & gilt on card (2), 40 x 29 cm each (sheet) ***
*** Large Chinese porcelain ginger jar. Lidded jar with blue and white decoration of interior with scholar and two women attending. Double circle mark to base, height 28 cm ***
*** Japanese two case Inro. Meiji period lacquer inro with gilt carp swimming in a turbulent river. Agate ojime & unusual inro form netsuke. Lacquer & gilt worn, small losses, 6.5 x 7 cm & height 5.5 cm (netsuke) ***
*** Rattanakosin Thai standing bronze Buddha. The right hand raised in Abhaya mudra. Height 32 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading,… ***
*** Soapstone carving of guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion. Very finely carved guanyin holding a vase and seated on a lion of fu. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior… ***
*** Two Chinese scrolls. One depicting emperor Qianlong, (1711-1799), the other with six seated civil officials, ink & colour (2), 108 x 239 cm each (perspex case). ***
*** 8 portraits of Indian Emperors. 7 inscribed verso as representing personages from Bagroo (Bagru, Rajasthan) gouache, ink & gilt on card (8) 11 x 6 cm (each) ***
*** Indonesian south Sulawesi SA'dan Tribe Tau-Tau head from Funeral puppet. C.first half 20th C, with stand. Provenance: Wilson-Dessaix gallery, 1983; Millard & Dekker collection, 1987; & Millard Collection, 1992. Jackfruit wood, shell & black stain. Height… ***
*** Early Chinese carved ivory picture frame. Blossom decoration. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. 16 x 13 cm (oval). Wt.190g (total) ***
*** Bronze Buddha figure. Height 27 cm ***
*** Chinese bronze Buddha figure. Gilded. Character marks to reverse. Sealed to base. Some wear to gilt. Height 27 cm ***
*** Bronzed deity figure. Possibly Indian origin. Height 67 cm ***
*** Oriental lacquered sideboard, five drawers and two doors. Brass fittings. Height 89 cm weight 140 cm. Diameter 48 cm ***
*** Early signed Japanese bronze bull figure. Length 18.5 cm. Height 9 cm ***
*** Chinese ivory snuff bottle. Incised landscape with inscription verso. Length 7 cm ***
*** Burmese gilt lacquer betel nut box. Ormolu and hand cut crystal decoration on palm wood body. Losses to head of goose. Height 25 cm ***
*** Graduated green jade bead necklace ***
*** Chinese sterling silver figure of a Fierce dragon. Height 22 cm ***
*** Arts and Crafts Brass Spirit Kettle and Stand, Japanese influence design. Both the kettle and spirit reservoir shaped as lilly pads with additonal applied leaves, one stem and flower pod supporting kettle. A unique and entirely hand wrought example c… ***
*** Large embroidered thangka of Amitayus (Longevity), with gilt thread mandola. 110 x 83 cm ***
*** Large white agate Suzhou type snuff bottle. Scholars and attendants, and landscape carved decoration. Height 8.5 cm ***
*** Indonesian ivory figure of Buddha. Depicting 'Calling the earth to witness,' upon a coiled naga. Height 20 cm ***
*** Large Chinese porcelain vase. 'Hundred Boys' design executed in iron red and gilt. Four character apocryphal Chien Lung mark to base. Height 42 cm ***
*** Indian school, interior with seated young nobleman, inscription lower right, pencil, gouache, watercolour, ink & gilt, 20 x 16 cm ***
*** Portrait of a Mughal Emperor, seated outside on a golden throne. with floral decorated margins, gouache & ink on card, 29 x 20 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white porcelain tea caddy. With carved wooden lid with 'Shou' character. On a wooden stand. Height 14 cm without stand. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney. ***
*** Dorji, Ugyen (Bhutan b.1962), contemporary thangka, depicting 'Zambala, guardian of the North.', tempera & gilt on linen, 88 x 63 cm ***
*** Three Chinese late Qing Dynasty famille rose bowls, Daoguang four-character seal marks in overglaze red, A/F, two with rim chip, one with short hairline to rim, diameter 14 cm (each) ***
*** Oriental erotic ivory carving, a woman resting on her back, knees clasped & her hair in a neat coiffure. Signed. On a wooden stand, length 7 cm ***
*** 19th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman. In traditional robes, holding a flowering branch. On a carved wooden stand. Nb: ivory export restrictions, height 23 cm total ***
*** Chinese rosewood plant stand. with rouge marble inset top. Supported by four well carved legs. Height 81 cm ***
*** Chinese lacquer and gilt 6 fold screen. Relief decorated with court scenes and foliage. Height 184 cm. Width 240 cm ***
*** Japanese erotic story. 8 colour and two uncoloured woodblock prints within the text. Soiled ***
*** Two various Chinese embroidered silk ceremonial Banners. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Length 130 & 200 cm ***
*** Chinese school 19th century Chinese reverse painting on glass. Elizabethan lady with ruff. 49 x 34 cm ***
*** Early Indian scene decorated box. Intricate applied bone decoration to lid and sides; with central oval painting of a temple to the lid. Base possibly sandalwood. Losses - as inspected. Height 8 cm width 21 cm and Depth 16 cm ***
*** Chinese carved ivory lidded bowl. Rose decoration. Three small chips. Diameter 9 cm, height 6 cm ***
*** Chinese yellow glass vase. Seal mark to base. Height 37 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory netsuke. Boy with large fish, signed. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height four cm ***
*** Tibetan bronze enthroned Buddha. Traces of gilding and paint. Height 46 cm ***
*** Japanese cloisonne vase. Lobed shape, traditional designs on blue ground. Height 37 cm ***
*** Chinese famille rose Republic vase. Decorated with roosters and flowers. Unusual 6 character mark to base. 'Made for the Pavilion for Echoing Moral character.'. Height 44.5 cm ***
*** Burmese silver footed bowl. Hand beaten designs of rural scenes. Height 20 cm. Diameter 20 cm ***
*** Chinese embossed silver vase. Tubular with three bamboo design feet, and peony decoration. Height 18.5 cm ***
*** Chinese School Reverse painting on glass of a prince. 58.5 x 38.35 cm ***
*** Early Chinese 18ct yellow gold jade bangle, clasp and hinge A/F. Maker's stamp 'Cs.' Grace Gow collection china 1900-20. (22.7g) ***
*** Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman. Holding a woven basket and fish, signed to base. 19th century Crack to face. Height 27 cm ***
*** Japanese Imari porcelain Barber's bowl. Diameter 27.5 cm ***
*** Thai gilt bronze standing Buddha. Thai gilt bronze standing Buddha. Gilt over bronze. Height 33 cm (figure only) ***
*** Chinese blue & white Meiping vase, underglaze blue decoration of the 'Three friends of Winter.', four character period mark to base. Height 18 cm ***
*** Chinese porcelain bowl. With everted lip, thin bodied, the outside painted in polychrome enamel and gold. Two dragons contesting a flaming pearl. Bears six character mark of Kuangxu. Ex John Hilliard estate auction 22/11/98, lot 351A. Diameter 10.5 cm ***
*** Chinese ovoid shaped porcelain vase. Famille rose floral tendril decoration on a yellow ground. Bears Qianlong mark to base. Height 24 cm ***
*** Chinese porcelain vase. Meiping form vase with olive glaze. Impressed period mark to base. Height 31 cm ***
*** Chinese copper hand warmer. Ovoid form, with reticulated cover. Height 7 cm length 11 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney. ***
*** Chinese soft paste Meiping form vase. With underglazed blue decoration of a lady and two boys in a graden. Bears six character K'ang Hsi mark to base. Height 13.5 cm ***
*** Indian miniature painting Delhi 19th century double sided calligraphy verso. Some Insect holes lower margin. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, 23 x 13 cm (image… ***
*** Indian miniature, delicately painted scene depicting a maharaja & four concubines. Gouache with gilt on ivory panel, 19 x 11.5 cm ***
*** Chinese Republic period famille rose lamp, height 30 cm ***
*** Chinese white and grey jade 'Lychee' pendant, 19th century, or earlier, length 8.5 cm ***
*** Chinese school (4). Scrolls. Very poor condition. Ink wash (4). Various ***
*** Chinese ivory deity figure. On wooden plinth. Height 30 cm. (total) ***
*** Chinese ivory erotic lidded bowl. Carved stylised dragon to lid; erotic scene to interior. Diameter 6 cm ***
*** Chinese cloisonne and ivory female figure. Ivory face. Turquoise and coral inset. Height 24 cm ***
*** Two various Chinese ceramic snuff bottles. Painted rooster decoration to both. Signed to bases. Height 7 cm each ***
*** Graduated set 5 Burmese bronze opium weights. Rhinoceros form to each, height 3.5 cm (tallest) ***
*** Chinese stone snuff bottle. Flat shape, with incised catfish & bamboo. Sides carved with archaic symbols. Height 7 cm (incl. Stopper) ***
*** Pair of Chinese ivory vases. Carved dragon to each. On carved, pierced bases. Wt. 211 (total). Height 15 cm (each) ***
*** Japanese ivory netsuke. Elephant & figures. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height 5 cm ***
*** Indian school hand drawn Vignettes of Indian rural Occupations & equipment. Framed, double sided & loose. 19 scenes. Ink & watercolour ***
*** Japanese photo album with lacquered and inlaid cover. Contains 93 coloured landscape photographs. Some with losses. The late 19th century album with gilt edge boards, ivory inlaid lacquered cover depicting a lady being carried in a sedan chair. Losses to… ***
*** Pair of famille verte vases. Applied dragons to necks. Cartouches of domestic life. Height 40 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory figure of a Calligrapher. Coloured robe, signed to base. Height 6 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory female musician figure. on wooden base. Height 23 cm (to base) ***
*** Chinese famille rose snuff bottle. Stylised bats and floral decoration. Characters to base. Length 7.5 cm ***
*** 18th century Tibetan copper ritual vessel, the spouted pot with finger ring trimmed; with embossed and chased silver. Height 9 cm ***
*** Pair early Japanese bronze lamps. Pagoda shape with applied traditional decoration. Electrified. Height 45 cm ***
*** Cantonese famille rose covered jar. Millefleur blossom decorated panels. U nderglaze blue Yongzheng mark, but later. Height 42 cm ***
*** Early Indian ivory or tusk cylinder box. Carved decoration of Indian rural scenes, with figures and elephants. Portuguese rider and horse finial to lid. Finial restored. Height 18 cm ***
*** Chinese zitan scholars tray. Lobed corners. Length 37 cm Depth 25 cm ***
*** Chinese 18ct yellow gold jade set dress ring. W8.9g ***
*** Early Japanese Satsuma vase. Bulbous body of butterflies on red ground. Long-necked, with floral stylized decoration. Height 30.5 cm ***
*** Japanese cloisonne vase, baluster form with conical neck and flared rim, decorated with birds in flight on deep red ground. Stamped to base. Height 26.5 cm ***
*** Brown/Orange Stone Carved Seal. No chop mark to base. Decorated with mountain landscape & 2 figures. Height 15 cm ***
*** Japanese Woodblock Bridge in Winter 23.5 x 37 cm ***
*** Pair of unsigned carved ivory tusk vases decorated with a procession of figures to temples ***
*** Chinese brush pot of carved and pierced bamboo, with hardwood trim. Carving inscription to side. Height 18 cm ***
*** Chinese Kangxi blue and white bottle vase. Decorated with Buddhist emblems, c.18th century. Height 31 cm ***
*** Early 20th century Japanese ivory netsuke. Fukurokuju with his staff, accompanied by five attendants, all standing atop a dragon turtle. Signed. Height 6 cm ***
*** Late 19th century Anglo-Indian ivory fly Whisk. Provenance: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer, property from the collection of Dame Nellie Melba, 31st March 2015 (lot 143). Estate late John Schaeffer. ***
*** Chinese porcelain table screen. Famille rose decoration of a sage and attendant observing immortals in the clouds, 39 x 25 cm (panel) ***
*** Chinese porcelain shallow dish. With engraved green dragons on a yellow ground. Two dragons on the exterior and two on the interior. Bears six character Yongzheng mark to base. Diameter . 19 cm ***