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Oriental — Cordy's

$64,917 (NZ$74,250)
An 18th/19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, of…
$55,959 (NZ$57,500)
A rare pair of quality Chinese Huanghuali display cabinets,…
$42,697 (NZ$46,000)
A pair of rare old Huanghuali Chinese folding horseshoe-back…
$31,341 (NZ$32,760)
A cinnabar lacquer box, the lid carved with an outdoor garden…
Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** An 18th/19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, of deep chestnut colour, realistically carved and detailed as an unfurling lotus leaf supported within a framework of stalks of lotus blossoms and leaves, seeding millet, arrowhead and bulrush… ***
*** A rare pair of quality Chinese Huanghuali display cabinets, each of two sections and four shelves, the bottom two each with two half width frieze drawers, carved bracket supports to the shelves, the main supports of concave square section, burnished brass… ***
*** A pair of rare old Huanghuali Chinese folding horseshoe-back armchairs, the backs with a wide splat, pierced and carved panel with stylised animal and clouds, the seat of each of woven fibre, restrained scroll detail to the arm support, pinned brass… ***
*** A cinnabar lacquer box, the lid carved with an outdoor garden scene, the sides with floral carvings, scalloped rim, Qianlong mark to base. 31 x 9 cm. ***
*** A large and impressive Chinese Imperial Charger, six character Guangxu mark to the base and probably of the period, the interior with variously coloured finely enamelled five-claw dragons amongst clouds on pale green ground, the exterior with scrolling… ***
*** A large Chinese vase, decorated with florals and leaves with panels of repeating motifs to the base and top, in underglaze blue, with dog head handles. 37 cm x 43 cm. ***
*** An important mid 18th century Chinese lacquer cabinet with two doors decorated with extensive landscapes, pagodas, pavilions and temple buildings, opening to reveal a fitted interior, the interior divided and fitted with compartments, shelves and… ***
*** A pair of rare Imperial Chinese Qianlong mark and period famille rose porcelain wine cups, polychrome enamelled with bats and Buddhist flowers on plum ground, turquoise interiors, gold to the top rims (minor wear and very minor glaze flaws), 18th century.… ***
*** A finely carved 'palm' (fingering) piece in rich red lacquered amber, with faint touches of yellow-gold colouring, 2½ x2 inches; finely carved with entwined dragon on one side, in low relief. (Ming period or earlier) NB: the secret of lacquering amber was… ***
*** An early 20th century Japanese black lacquer cypress house shrine, entirely hand-made, the bi-fold doors with fancy brass hinges and lock opening to reveal a further gilded set of bi-fold doors with fine mesh and carved and pierced panels, drawers below.… ***
*** A pair of very large Chinese porcelain blue and white jars and covers, decorated with flowering tendrils and 'double happiness' characters. Both on wooden stands. Height 37 cm ***
*** An exceptional Satsuma earthenware vase painted by Okamoto Ryozan for the Yasuda Company, decorated with a single masted vessel with 35 crew and passengers depicted on her deck, including samurai, a komus? mendicant monk, numerous men with Edo period… ***
*** A rare Chinese Longquan celadon guan-type octagonal stem cup, probably Yuan-Ming dynasty (1279-1644). The octagonal flaring sides with an unglazed deity sculpted in relief to the exterior of each panel, incised florals to the interior. Supported on a… ***
*** An exceptional large old carved ivory tusk, finely detailed as a goddess, natural curved tusk form, the standing goddess in traditional robes with a floral branch held to her right hand, a further basket of flowers to her left, her coiffured hair adorned… ***
*** An old Chinese mallet bodied bottle vase with peach bloom glaze with soft green flecked highlights, Kangxi marks to base in underglaze blue. Height 22.8 cm ***
*** A Chinese Hotan (Hetian) large jade bowl, hand carved with a pair of Imperial dragons opposed either side of a mystic pearl, detailed in gilt, the exterior with a sinuous Imperial dragon opposed to a ho-oh (phoenix) to either side of a mystic pearl and… ***
*** A large and impressive 18th/19th century Canton famille rose porcelain punch bowl, all-over fine hand-painted various panelled scenes of figures within courtyards within square scroll frames upon a ground profusely decorated with flowers, birds and… ***
*** A substantial Chinese Qing period carved ivory tusk depicting the Eight Immortals voyaging to the Feast of Peaches, adrift on a boat with a superstructure carved as a gnarled and ancient pine, the rudder and furled sail as a lotus leaves and flowers… ***
*** A Japanese silver tea and coffee service with tray, with Art Nouveau influenced decoration of irises, the flowers decorating each piece in high relief on a hammer finished ground, the set comprises a spirit kettle with a burner, coffee pot, teapot, lidded… ***
*** A pair of fine old Chinese ivory carvings of temple lion dogs, each modelled in fearsome pose, seated upon a double lotus plinth, each with a captured ball in their mouths, their shoulders draped with a collar supporting tassels and bells, the male's… ***
*** A pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period ivory birds, fine intricate detail, inlaid horn eyes both with signed seal marks and mounted on rustic wood plinths length 22 cm ***
*** An impressive large Meiji Japanese bronze by Omori Mitsumoto (Ko-gen), the figure group of a rhinoceros being attacked by two tigers. One tiger pinned to the front, the other upon his back, fine realistic detail, glass inset eyes, carved bone horn. Signed… ***
*** A large and impressive Chinese rosewood or hongmu wood carved statue of Shao Xing, the god of longevity stands accompanied by children and foo dogs, holds in his right hand a peach, a double string of mala beads slung from his wrist, a crane flies amongst… ***
*** Chen Wen-hsi (Chinese 1906-1991) Untitled school of fish watercolour and ink with white heightening, black ink painted and red ink impressed marks, diameter 42.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c… ***
*** An ornate Chinese blackwood carved display cabinet, of multiple shelves in an asymmetrical configuration, along with a small single doored cabinet above a single drawer. The pediment, fascias, galleries and side panels all intricately pierced and carved… ***
*** Charles Frederick Goldie, manuscript inscribed, signed and dated print, the portrait of Pani of the Ngatiawa Tribe. The sitter's head held in her hands and downcast eyes evoke a sense of sadness and contemplation. Goldie's portrayal of what he believed… ***
*** A massive mid-18th century Chinese porcelain export ware punch bowl, decorated to the interior in famille rose enamels with flowers, bordered by a trellis and tendril pattern, the exterior entirely deep cobalt glazed and decorated overglaze in gilt with a… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, decorated in famille rose enamels with prunus and pine trees, the design interrupted at the shoulder by a band of Bao Xiang Hua flowers, scrolls and Shou characters. Qianlong seal mark in blue under the base. Height 40 cm ***
*** A large and impressive early 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded jar, baluster form, traditional panelled decoration including multiple figures within interior and walled garden settings, the elaborate framing of florals, butterflies and exotic birds… ***
*** A pair of large and impressive early 19th century Canton famille rose lidded jars, classic baluster form with all-over panelled decoration of classic court scenes amongst scattered florals and precious objects encircling intense bands with butterfly and… ***
*** A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Chinese rosewood Tai Shi armchairs and matching tea table, the open square back panels carved with bat above peaches longevity design within scrolls, open arms, panelled seat, the frieze with restrained scroll detail… ***
*** An exceptional Chinese black lacquer coloured stone and wood four panel standing screen, entirely decorated in relief in various coloured stones and marbles with various precious objects, vases of various forms, some with floral sprays, raised on stands… ***
*** Two Yixing ware teapots, larger 19.5 x 13 x 8 cm ***
*** A Chinese Qing dynasty temple jar possibly Kangxi period, 18th century ., of baluster shape with high rounded shoulders tapering to a waisted spreading foot. Decorated in iron red with lotus scrolls. The base marked with an artemisia leaf within a double… ***
*** A Chinese large baluster blue and white vase, hand painted decoration of four warriors on horseback, encircling borders. Height 53 cm. ***
*** An impressive Japanese Meiji period Shodana lacquer and gilt cabinet, various compartments with sliding and lockable doors, each with exceptional gilt panels decorated with landscapes, the exterior with engraved silver plate mounts and strapping, silvered… ***
*** A Chinese carved elephant tusk bridge, finely pierced and carved with figures, pagodas, temples and walled forts in a wooded landscape. Mounted on carved wooden stand. Length 71 cm ***
*** An impressive Meiji period Japanese bronze vase from the Nogawa workshop, Kyoto, signed. tapering shouldered shape inlaid in gold, silver and shakudo with a carp rippling the surface of a pond beneath wisteria racemes and tendrils. Height 37.5 cm. ***
*** A good Chinese Huang Huali wood tray table of oblong shape with a simple cavetto border, the centre inlaid in silver with an extensive landscape with figures and buildings, the corners overlaid with silver mounts heavily chased and engraved with sinuous… ***
*** A pair of large and impressive 19th century Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases, of rouleau shape, each painted and with raised and gilded decoration of entwining dragons, along with decoration of numerous immortals and attendants painted in enamels and… ***
*** A Chinese pale green jade handling piece carved as a finger citron, (Buddha's hand '''), on wooden stand. Width 8 cm. Provenance: The Beverley Allen Collection ***
*** A quality Japanese silver tea and coffee service, of four pieces with accompanying sugar tongs, each piece decorated in high relief with flag irises, the baluster shape coffee pot and teapot with handles inset with horn heat-insulators, the pot lids and… ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese silver fancy card tray by Wing Fat, dished lozenge form, ornately pierced and embossed with various sinuous dragons, blossoms, bamboo and scroll forms, raised on four stylised paw feet, embossed maker's marks. 18 x 12.7 x 3.4 cm ***
*** A large and impressive c.1900 Meiji period Japanese silver bowl, double walled, the exterior with high relief dragons amongst crashing waves, plain lotus form top rim, plain mildly spreading ring foot, four character marks embossed to the base. 1188gms,… ***
*** An impressive Chinese carved ivory tusk section, finely detailed as a vessel/land section from which numerous figures are pulling in a net laden with fish, shrimps and crabs, a bird in flight with fish to its mouth included, a woman standing under a… ***
*** An impressive large Meiji period bronze of a bull elephant, realistically modelled, ivory tusks, seal mark under the front left foot. 47 x 34 cm. ***
*** An impressive Japanese Edo period Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate sujibachi ridged helmet, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), russet lacquered iron menpo (face plate), laced multi-panelled throat guard, shoulderplates, chest guards and… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white double gourd vase, sinuous vine and blossom decoration, Jiajing mark to the base. Height 22.5 cm. ***
*** A rare and impressive Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate suji bachi ridged helmet, mounted with demonic head, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), tall kuwagata, black lacquered iron menpo (face plate) with… ***
*** An unusual Chinese carved wooden four panel screen of circular shape, deeply carved in high relief with scenes of equestrian warriors and soldiers in landscapes with pavilions, bridged rivers, temples, etc. the whole framed by an encircling band of square… ***
*** A pair of Chinese huanghuali small cabinets, rectangular tapered form, each with two panelled doors, classically carved in relief with exotic birds amongst various plant forms, opening to reveal a plain interior, the sides carved with florals and scrolls,… ***
*** A large old Chinese floor standing famille rose vase, entirely decorated with processional figures including horsemen, noblemen, figures in water, etc., dragons decorate the shoulder, foo dogs in pairs to the long tapered trumpet neck, turquoise blue… ***
*** A large and impressive Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, elaborately pierced and carved with a mountainous village scene including multiple buildings amongst rocks and trees, a graduated four tier temple adorns the middle, further temples to the lower… ***
*** A heavy Chinese hardwood table, plain top with the frieze, legs and stretchers decorated with stylised vines. 185 cm x 87 cm x 87 cm. ***
*** A set of four early 20th century Chinese large porcelain plaques, famille rose enamelled decoration of a bearded gent accompanied in various landscapes with woman and child figures, various trees, rows of calligraphic verse towards the top, each in an… ***
*** A Chinese horn libation cup, carved and moulded to replicate the leaves of a lotus flower. 14.5 x 10.5 x 7 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period vase modelled as an ikebana basket, of square section baluster shape with basket weave ground, with high relief cast and chiselled decoration to the faces including a cicada and nymph on a pea pod and tendril. Other sides include… ***
*** An impressive pair of mid-20th century Chinese large carved ivory figures, Emperor and Empress, both with very finely detailed garments depicting dragons, pearls and clouds, he stands holding his long bead necklace, sword to his right hand, long ponytail… ***
*** A pair of Chinese Zitan herb/medicine boxes/jewellery cases, each of square section raised on a pierced and carved base. The upper surface of each box outlined and divided into panels with low beading, the panel surfaces variously detailed with square… ***
*** An impressive Japanese Buddhist giltwood Senju Kannon (Kuanyin) statue, the Goddess of a Thousand Arms, also known as the Goddess of Mercy - standing on lotus throne. The Bodhisattva's esoteric multi-armed and multi-headed form relates to her service to… ***
*** A Chinese large blue and white double gourd form vase, each swollen section painted in the round with traditional landscapes including beasts, animals and phoenix, scrolling and panelled borders. Six calligraphic symbols in panel to the tapered neck,… ***
*** A Chinese bronze censer, the shallow bowl with everted rim raised on three elephant head legs, two conforming handles. Finely hand engraved with an encircling band of pairs of qiulong on a square fret ground. Engraved seal mark to base. Old patina.… ***
*** A 19th century Chinese porcelain famille rose punch bowl, made for the Persia market, with two cartouches to the exterior inscribed in gilt with Persian calligraphy incorporating the Hijri date 1297 (1880 Gregorian calendar). Provenance: By bequest. Our… ***
*** An old and elaborately carved Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive landscape with multiple figures ad buildings, includes temples, figures on horseback, etc. Various elements pinned to the top. Length 60 cm, raised on carved fitted tapered wooden stand. ***
*** An impressive Chinese teak small mirror-back sideboard, extensively carved with Chinese scenes and motifs, the back surmounted by a carved foo dog and eight gambolling pups above a shelf supported by a pair of mandarin figures emblematic of Military and… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain fine quality large famille rose double gourd vase, decorated with polychrome flowering vines and sgraffito on a pale turquoise green ground, red geometric and gilt highlights. The base with drill hole through the iron red Qianlong seal… ***
*** A 19th century six-fold Chinese screen, each panel with pierced decoration of calligraphy, birds and flowering branches, gilded with black and red paint finish, each panel measures 40 x 205 cm. ***
*** A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved to one side in high relief with an allegorical landscape with figures, the other side with calligraphic inscriptions. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 26.5 cm ***
*** A large transitional style underglaze blue cylindrical vase, known in the West as a 'Sleeve' or 'Rolwagen' vase and popularised in the 17th century. Decorated with figures and musicians, while one boy holds a fan, the washes of blue are in Chinese taste,… ***
*** An egg yolk yellow Peking glass bowl, with original old carved rosewood stand, comes with 1957 purchase receipt. Diameter 25 cm ***
*** A Chinese very large huanghuali brush holder, mildly waisted circular form. Diameter 31 cm. Height 26.5 cm. The thick wall of 3 cm. ***
*** A large impressive ornate Japanese Meiji period hardwood cabinet on stand with small cupboards and open shelves, carved and pierced floral decoration and richly gilded borders, the lacquer panels beautifully decorated and richly gilded and embellished… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain famille rose yellow ground 'magpie' dish, the interior with multiple magpies amongst gnarly trees on striking thick yellow ground glaze, gilt rim. Tongzhi four-character mark in iron-red to the base, diameter 20 cm. ***
*** A large and impressive section of ivory elephant tusk, beautifully carved in relief with the Buddhist patrons, the signs of the zodiac, rats, ox, tiger, rabbits, snake, horse, sheep, monkeys, rooster, dogs and pig, the rim with Greek Key pattern border,… ***
*** A fine Chinese porcelain square section brush pot, each panel decorated with rows of fine calligraphic poetry in black enamel, overglaze, framed within tablet forms and with red seal marks to each panel, the frames decorated with underglaze blue foliate… ***
*** A Chinese pale jade carving of two recumbent foxes, carved facing each other they form a compact group, raised on a carved wood stand. Width 5.5 cm ***
*** An 18th century or earlier Chinese bronze seated monk on carved wooden stand, head slightly tilted forward, hands in mudra pose, traditional long flowing robes, raised on an ebonised carved stand with blossom, cloud, lingzhi motifs and rocky forms. Some… ***
*** An old and well modelled bronze statue, depicting the Zen Buddhist expression of spirit - Riding the Bull Home - a representation of the sixth of the ten stages on the bodhisattva-path. The artistically modelled and attractively patinated bronze ox walks… ***
*** A Japanese late Meiji period ivory miniature cabinet, the front with two doors above a drawer inlaid with shibayama decoration of birds, florals and insects, the exterior top, sides and base engraved with a basket weave pattern, the two doors open to… ***
*** A good original 19th century Japanese Kaidan Tansu step chest, Meiji period, of cypress and cedar construction with a combination of five doors and six drawers all in keyaki wood, the eight Japanese red pine steps displaying gold old wear. Provenance:… ***
*** A large old Chinese bronze and cloisonne vase, tall baluster hexagonal form, the panels decorated with butterflies, fruit and flowers on a sky-blue ground, decorative borders including scrolling florals and birds, finely modelled phoenix-form handles,… ***
*** A 19th century ivory okimono of a man watering a horse, both stand before a large pot, raised on a rockwork plinth, signed intaglio with character marks under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 10.5 cm. ***
*** An old gilt bronze Bodhisattva, traditional seated pose with crossed legs and hands holding religious objects, upon a lotus throne, turquoise and other small cabochon stone highlights, most gilt finish remains, the high points showing old dark red/brown… ***
*** A pair of Chinese porcelain vases ovoid with trumpet mouths, decorated in iron red highlighted with gilding depicting an apparition of three women before an emperor. Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 34.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of R. C.… ***
*** An outstanding Japanese Meiji period okimono of a barrel maker modelled seated and chiselling a large diameter barrel interior. Raised on an asymmetrical plateau that accommodates his toolbox and seating mat. Signed on an inlaid gold lacquer tablet under… ***
*** A fine quality Japanese gilt bronze figure of a Samurai archer, finely detailed decoration, original arched bow and arrow, signed. Height 37 cm Meiji period circa. 1900 ***
*** A large old Oriental bronze temple bell, with ribbed and encircling wide band of panelled raised star boss decoration. The cast hanger of double dragon's head form, height 45.5 cm, diameter 27 cm. ***
*** An ornate Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples including numerous figures; the roofs and structures of two of the buildings emphasised with the addition of two large affixed… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory tusk bridge, well carved with a scene of equestrian warriors in a wooded landscape, raised on a dark rosewood carved plinth base. Width 32 cm ***
*** A pair of famille rose lidded floor vases, inverted baluster form, decorated with phoenix and other birds amongst peony roses, the lids with gilt foo dog finials, height 79 cm. ***
*** A Chinese Longquan celadon shallow dish, embossed to the centre with a sinuous dragon and to the cavetto with foliate tendrils. Evidence of wear to the glaze. Diameter 35 cm ***
*** A fine antique Chinese ivory vase and cover, of tall ovoid shape with lion mask captured ring handles to the neck, the body intricately carved in relief with a celestial garden populated with numerous figures of deities, attendants, sages and children… ***
*** A matching pair of impressive Chinese huanghuali display cabinets, with multi-tiered open shelves each with a small cupboard in the base and three small drawers, restrained carved decoration and pierced galleries and slender square section supports. Width… ***
*** A large and heavy Japanese Meiji period bronze censer (k'ro), squat circular shape raised on three short feet, cast in high relief with five fantail goldfish. Nine-character seal mark under the base on insert panel. Diameter 33 cm, height 25 cm. With old… ***
*** A Chinese silver tea set and accompanying tray, the squat circular teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl ornately decorated with dragons, hallmarked 'Hc' (Hung Chong, Shanghai 1860-1930). The oblong tray with canted corners and cast border decorated with… ***
*** A good Chinese carved Hotan jade bowl, circular flared form raised on short ring foot, restrained decoration of carp amongst weed to the interior and dragon and phoenix amongst clouds chasing a mystic pearl to the exterior, character marks within a panel… ***