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| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze figure group of Manjusri with attendants, possibly, 17th century, 28 cm high. Provenance: Oriental Antiquities, London, 1970;, Jade Galleries (Noble Brothers) Melbourne 1976 | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese rosewood throne chairs with rattan seats, 20th century | *** |  |
| *** | An extremely rare blue glazed bowl Chenghua mark and period, 1465/1487, decorated in white slip incised with a pair of phoenix flying amongst clouds above a lappet border, six character mark in white slip, restored, box 27 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A rare fine Chinese jadeite washer, probably late Qing Dynasty, late 19th- 20th century, the semi-translucent pale green stone with darker inclusions, covered with good polish, 4.5 x 12.1 cm, fitted wood stand. Provenance: A New Zealand private collection… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese bronze mirror, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century, the stand heavily cast in the form of a mysterious animal, possibly a 'Xiezhi' in a resting position with the front left leg kneeling, head turning back, two 'ruyi' shaped clouds on… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese silver foliate-rimmed plate, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century. With a scene central in a central medallion, of officials being entertained, surrounded by eight petal- form segments finely chased with flora, fauna and aquatic… | *** |  |
| *** | A pale-greenish white jade mountain, Qing dynasty, 19th century, carved in relief, one side with a boy on a water buffalo playing a flute below a scholar holding an umbrella standing beside a pavilion on a path, the reverse with a pine tree with… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese hexagonal 'Shiwan' Jun type dishes, circa 18th century, each in the form of a flower, the body covered with a bluish lavender glaze, with dressed foot rim, fitted box, 16.3 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese inside-painted amber snuff bottle, signed by Ye Xiaosan(1750-1860). With flat lip and recessed flat foot surrounded by a foot rim, painted on one main side with a river landscape with a pavilion by a riverbank, inscribed above 'Executed by Ye… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved rosewood marble-inset centre table, late 19th/early 20th century, 82 cm high, 123 cm wide, 75 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese blue and white sleeve vase, transitional period, Chongzhen period (1627-1644), With horses and deer in landscape, within two shaped vertical panels, 46 cm high with stand. Provenance: Christie's Amsterdam, 1984, Hatcher Collection, Sotheby's… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and finely painted Chinese blue and white jar, Kangxi, 17th century, emblem mark in double circles to base, 30 cm high, wood cover and stand 33 cm high overall | *** |  |
| *** | A large and rare Nanking Cargo blue and white fish plate, Qianlong, circa 1740, well painted with fish swimming amongst water plants, four floral meanders on the cavetto, 45.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's Amsterdam 'The Nanking Cargo' n.1232,… | *** |  |
| *** | An Imperial sancai dragon bowl, Guangxu six character mark and of the period, 1875-1908, with a pair of green dragons amongst clouds, in green, yellow and aubergine, stylised waves around the base, interior yellow, 7.6 cm high, 16.8 cm diameter, fitted… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Nonya ware vase and cover, Qing dynasty, late 19th century, of compressed form, elaborately decorated with dragon and phoenix amongst clouds, in enamels, iron-red and gilt, fitted wood base. 32 cm high. Provenance: Ramornie Antiques, Seaforth… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of Chinese polychrome ivory boxes, Qianlong Period (1736-1795), each one in the form of a double peach, the stem and leaves painted in green, red and brown. 5.5 cm diameter, 10 cm long. Provenance: A private Queensland collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese famille-verte rouleau vase, Kangxi, 1622-1722, decorated with ladies and children in an outdoor setting, a double circle under the base. 25.8 cm high. Provenance: FR Strange, 26/3/1984 | *** |  |
| *** | A good Chinese hexagonal cloisonne jardiniere, Qianlong period, 18th century, decorated with lotus flower-heads between ruyi and lappet borders. 9 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter. Provenance: A Sydney private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood opium bed, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, with three shaped panels at the back and two side panels, each panel carved with various fruit, flowers and birds within recessed cartouche further carvings on the shaped… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese Huanghuali chest, 18th/19th century, brass mounted, inlaid in semi-precious stones, bone and pearl shell, with genre scenes and floral motifs. Hinged lid and four interior drawers | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese white jade carving of three cats, 18th century, probably Kangxi, the mother cat and two kittens very finely detailed, the white stone with a russet blush on the back. 5 cm. Length. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis,… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine Japanese silver sculpture of a small falcon, Meiji period (1868-1912), about to take flight from a lava 'rock-work platform', maker's seal under the tail feathers. Original hardwood stand. overall: 20 cm high; falcon: 7.3 cm high (1868-1912) | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese school trade painting, Qing dynasty, 19th century, panoramic scene with shipping at Whampoa, initialled lower right, oil on canvas, 43 x 75 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Lot 378 | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze seated Buddha Sakyamuni, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, seated in Bhumisparsha mudra, base unsealed. 14.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Nepalese Zitan figure of a Padmapani, circa 16th century. The Holder of the Lotus, standing on a round lotus base, the jewellery and robe detailed in gilt. 20.9 cm high. See Von Shroeder, vol 11; also the Yin Har Tang Collection, HK for similar… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Indian brass figure of Venugopala, circa 15th century. Standing on a round lotus base, playing the flute, good original patina | *** |  |
| *** | A white jade snuff bottle, Qing Dynasty, 18-19th century, a natural pebble carved with a pair of chilong dragons in low relief, the reverse exhibiting a pale celadon-russet skin, coral and silver stopper, 10 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese painting on glass of a lady nursing a child@. 44 x 62 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese cinnabar lacquer dragon dish, Qianlong mark and possibly of the period 3 x 39 x 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Imperial yellow saucer dish, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566), 22.3 cm diameter. Covered in a translucent egg-yolk glaze, six-character mark in underglaze blue, with box | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese blue and white long necked vase, decorated with insects, birds and flowers, late 16th century, Wanli Period 41 cm high,17 cm diameter. Provenance: Rajah Watan Bone Collection, Kong of South Sulawesi Rustam, Ujung Pangdang, 1970s | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese lacquered wood Daoist figure, 14th-15th century, Yuan to Ming Dynasty. Standing in long flowing robes with the hands together in front, the face with a serene expression. 62 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese ivory carving of an immortal, Qing dynasty, 19th century | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese rosewood circular table & 4 matching stools with insert porcelain tops, 20th century. Table diameter 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A tiny ivory seal, late Qing dynasty | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver four handled jardeniere, Qing dynasty, 19th century 15 x 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese painting table classical Ming design made from ebony (heitangmu), 19th century. Width 178 cm. Depth 79 cm. Height 83 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and very fine Chinese huali mirror, 18th century, the frame inlaid in bone and satinwood, with an intricate design that includes alternate bats, peaches and stylised clouds, as well as dragons, a carved and pierced stylised inner apron above and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 16th century, seated on a lotus base holding his usual attributes, including a vajra and kapala, wearing his distinctive peaked hat, Sealed. Height 10.8 cm. Published: the Art of Tibet-the Land of Snow,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan chased bronze image of Virupa, 16th century, seated in lalitasana on an antelope skin atop a high lotus base, wearing the specific Mahasiddha jewellery with meditation strap, holding a kapala, his right hand raised in karana mudra. Height 14 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Imari hibachi Meiji period (1868-1912). 30 x 38 cm. Finely decorated in cobalt blue, iron-red and gilt, marked to base | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai bronze walking Buddha, His hair gilt, with flame ushnisha, his left hand in vitarka mudra, his right at his side, stepping onto his left foot in billowing robes, metal base. Height 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine ivory netsuke of a goat, signed Masanao in an oval reserve, 18th century, seated with one leg raised, scratching his eye, long shaggy coat and beard, the eyes inlaid in dark horn, 4.5 cm. Literature: see Barry Davies, The Robert S. Huthart… | *** |  |
| *** | A four-case lacquer inro, in roiro takamakie on a roiro ground, the single visible fan in gold maki-e, decorated with a single snake coiled over the sides, chasing numerous frogs; en suite with a manju netsuke decorated with a snail and grasses worked in… | *** |  |
| *** | An extremely rare Imperial blue and white saucer-dish Chenghua mark and period, 1465/1487 20 x 20 cm. Painted on the front with three clouds, a pair of dragons on the reverse, restored. 20 cm diameter. Provenance: Queensland private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese blue and white Meiping vase Wanli (1575-1619), decorated with children and flying horses in two registers. Height 27 cm. Provenance: Ex Sothebys Melbourne, Dec 1st, 2004, lot 1019 | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Chinese round iron box and cover Qianlong period, 1736-1795, with a silver-inlaid design of ladies in a garden. Qianlong mark 11 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A good large Japanese silk embroidery tapestry, Meiji period (1868-1912), made by Lida & Co/Takashimaya, depicting peacocks, pheasants in a garden scene., 237 x 182.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of Ken Lawrence Foundation | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese gold lacquer wooden seated figure of Amidha Buddha, 18th century. Seated in meditation on an elaborate lotus base, his robes open at the chest and with his hands in the gesture of Dhyana-Mudra, 95 x 43 x 31 cm, similar example see Koller… | *** |  |
| *** | A large rectangular silver repousse jardiniere, late Qing dynasty, late 19th-early 20th century. The convex sides surmounted by a pierced gallery above, all with finely worked pine, prunus and mambo, the whole supported at the corners by four sea dragons.… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese inside painted snuff bottle by Li Kechang, 20th century, each painted with Yang Guifei on one side and a poem on the other, 7.5 cm high (each). Provenance: An old private Western Australian collection | *** |  |
| *** | A small Chinese Imperial copper red dish, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795), The even sang de boeuf glaze neatly stopped at the foot rim, six-character seal mark to the base, 11.1 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's, Hong Kong, January, 1989 | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan gilt bronze eight-armed Avalokiteevara, 18th - 19th century, Three faces figure seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, 17 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese Imperial yellow bowl, underglaze blue six character Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908), incised with a dragon above waves. 18.5 cm diameter. Provenance: The Yangzhitang Collection, Christies Singapore 30/03/1997 Lot 301. Exhibited.… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese ivory figures of female immortals, late Qing Dynasty, with phoenix headdress, one holding a lute, the other one holding a floral branch, 34 and 33.5 cm high, fitted wooden bases | *** |  |
| *** | A carved white jade brush washer, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), in a form of an open lotus leaf with the stem and a chi-long dragon forming the open work handle, resting on several tendrils., 13.2 cm long. Provenance: Christie's London, 5/7/1983, lot 602. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese hardwood and keyaki wood Shodana, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, with five shelves and eleven drawers, decorated in lacquer and mother of pearl with Japanese objects and flowers, the back of the shelves inlaid with coloured lacquer, mother of pearl,… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese Kraak-Ware blue and white landscape bowl, 1575-1619, Wanli period. Decorated with a continuous river scene featuring boats and temples amongst clouds, a similar cartouche in the centre. 11 cm high, 21.5 cm diameter. Provenance: R and V… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese sancai-glaze figure of Guanyin and child, Kangxi 1622-1722, finely modelled and decorated in green, amber and aubergine enamels on the biscuit, the flat base unglazed. 19 cm high. Provenance: Deceased estate, F.R. Strange Auctions, 26/3/1984. R… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese silver six-piece tea set, early 20th century, comprising tray, tea pot, hot water pot, sugar, milk jug and tongs, each piece decorated in repousse with bamboo stems and leaves, with a two character mark and another TUCK CHONG, hot water pot: 20… | *** |  |
| *** | A moulded Chinese Imperial foliate-rimmed saucer dish, Jiaqing iron-red seal mark and of the period, 1796-1820, with a central medallion of butterflies, bats, fruits and flowers, the outside cavetto with sixteen stylised lappets on alternate blue and… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese cloisonne vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 exceptionally well decorated with butterflies and flowers on a rare black ground the inside with a sky blue enamel the base with a silver plaque attached, reading 'Namakawa Yasayuki'. 19 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese school trade painting-Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Shipping on the pearl river, oil on canvas, 44 x 58 cm. Provenance: Bonham's and Goodman, Lot 158 | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese white jade carving of a bat, 1736-1795, Qianlong. Sitting on a coin inscribed with four characters, the stone of good even white tone. 5.2 cm wide. Provenance: Queensland private collection; ex R and V Tregaskis | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory carving of an immortal, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century. The bearded figure standing in long robes, holding a fan, a sash tied at the waist. Nice old yellow patina and age cracks | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese turquoise-ground Yen-yen vase, late Qing dynasty, 60 cm high, Qianlong seal mark, wood stand | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese ivory vessel and cover, mid 20th century, carved with archaistic motifs, loose rings elephant head handles, a Buddhist lion and cub on the cover, 36.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A monumental Japanese porcelain ovoid vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), painted with women and children in a garden landscape., signed 58 cm high, with wooden stand | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Tibeto-Chinese seated gilt-bronze Vairocana, early Qing Dynasty, 17/18th century, heavily cast with the hands clasped in front, holding a prayer scroll, unsealed base Provenance: Melbourne private collection | *** |  |
| *** | A rare elephant form blue and white kendi, late Ming dynasty, 17th century, 19 cm high. Exhibited: 'Oriental trade ceramics in South East Asia, 10th-16th C.', National Gallery Victoria; art gallery of South Australia and art gallery of NSW, 1980, Cat.no.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese blue and white Meiping vase, decorated with two dragons chasing flaming peals, the lower register is painted with alternating horses and Qilin, second half of 16th century, 26 cm high. Provenance: Ms Dee, Enage Vatina Antiques, Makati, Manila,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Dehua figure of Guanyin, circa 1640 | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved grey-green jade lotus-form brushwasher, 18th-19th century | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Fahua guan-shaped vase, Ming Dynasty, 16th century | *** |  |
| *** | A large pale celadon double lotus brush-washer late Qing Dynasty. 14.5 x 11.5 cm. Highly polished, fitted box | *** |  |
| *** | A Tibetan bronze image of Sadaksari Avalokiteshvara, 14th century, the upper hands holding a rosary and lotus, the primary hands in namaskara mudra, seated in vajrasana on a lotus base, jewelled and crowned, re-sealed. Height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood altar table late Qing Dynasty 86 x 175 x 42 cm pierced stylized dragon form apron. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Indian ivory figure from Orissa depicting Narashimha, 15/16th century, seated with meditation. Strap on a round lotus base, a small figure of a goddess on his lap. Height 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese shibayama dish Meiji period (1868-1912). 30 x 38 cm. Lacquered and inlaid in ivory and aogie. Width 63 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A coral-red gound 'Bamboo' bowl. Jiaqing seal mark and period, decorated in reserve against a white glaze 12 cm diameter reference: a pair of similar bowls, but Qianlong mark and period, Sotheby's Hong Kong Sale No. 0253 lot 782, 2007. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese trade paintings of ladies, late Qing dynasty, oil on canvas | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Longquan celadon tripod censer, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, supported on three zoomorphic feet, covered in a crackled green glaze, the exterior with eight trigrams (Ba Gua) the base and the centre of the interior unglazed and burnt brick… | *** |  |
| *** | A large heavily potted Longquan celadon Barb-rimmed plate, early Ming Dynasty, first half of the 15th century, covered with a translucent green glaze, apart from a burnt red firing ring on the base, the steep cavetto with vertical ribs on both sides, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese famille rose enamel porcelain bowl, Qianlong period, 18th century, with hard wood stand, 19th century, finely painted in rich enamel colours with different court scenes framed by gilded floral scrolls on the exterior, the interior mouth… | *** |  |
| *** | Pair of Chinese Qing carved stone lions, male and female figures with well-moulded whorls of hair and extended claws, the bases moulded with hare and deer in high relief against ground chiselled with cloud pattern, 18th century, 101 cm high. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | A large blue and white baluster vase, Kangxi Period, late 17th century, decorated in two vertical panels, one with a pair of phoenix on rocks and branches, the other with a mountainous landscape, the bulbous neck with precious objects, 42 cm high.… | *** |  |
| *** | A tall waisted Chinese transitional vase, 1628-1644, Chongzhen period.24.8 cm high, 11.8 cm diameter painted with the 'Hehe Erxian', one brother playing the flute, the other playing with a toad, an incised band around the mouth, flat unglazed base.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze champleve enamel archaic style 'Fanghu' shaped vase, Qing dynasty, 19th century, decorated with stylized dragons and taotie masks. 27.4 cm high. Provenance: An old Melbourne Private Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese blue and white brushpot, 1644-1675, transitional period, with waisted sides, well painted with a 'Master of the Rocks' style landscape, grooved mouth-rim. 13 cm high, 10.8 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A fine eggshell porcelain fencai enamel bowl, Republic period, early 20th century, the inside very well painted with five fruiting branches, the exterior with birds, exotic flowers and rocks, an inscription and three red seals, four character blue enamel… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese album containing leaf paintings of scholar in landscape attributed to Jiang Lian (1796), all leaves signed and inscribed, with seals of the artist, ink and colour on paper, album of eight leaves. 35 x 27.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese bronze sculpture, Meiji period (1869-1912), of a Samurai holding a Naginata and wearing a Kabuto helmet richly gilded, seal mark of 'Gyoko', Supported on a carved wooden stand. Total height 35 cm; figure 25 cm high and 30 cm wide, stand 11… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Canton enamel yellow-ground saucer-dish, 1736-1795, Qianlong mark and period. Decorated on the interior and exterior with five bats amongst lotus scrolls, original copper mounts, blue enamel seal mark. 16 cm diameter. Provenance: private… | *** |  |
| *** | A white jade pierced lotus carving, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century. 5.5 cm x 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese famille rose baluster vase with figural decoration, 20th century, 47 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Annie Coogan | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Tibetan Thanka, 18th century polychrome, with gilt details on cloth, depicting Heruka (the blood drinking deity)holding his skull cup, in his role as master of the wrathful deities, with lamas either side of Amitabha Buddha and the fifth Dalai Lama… | *** |  |