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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A red & black lacquer Sutra desk, with everted ends, on tapered legs, Japan, Taisho period, a secret drawer compartment below the altar platform, length 37, height 26, depth 21 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, with Qianlong seal mark to base, finely painted with uneven gradation of blue, the tapering neck with plantain leaves and floral scrolling around the body, height 35 cm ***
*** A tall standing jade figure with gilt bronze lacquer overlay, the female figure in flowing robes, with parts rubbed back revealing the greenstone, height 45 cm ***
*** A porcelain Arita charger with a scalloped edge, impressed maker's mark, Japan, mid 20th century, the centre decorated with red crested cranes and pine trees issuing from rocks, a spliced border of roundels phoenix and floral motifs in blue, red, green,… ***
*** Two Chinese soap stone seals, near matched pair, each carved with a guardian lion and cub to finial [2], height 18 cm ***
*** A large Northern Thai bronze alloy seated Buddha, on a low unadorned platform, 19/20th century a young serene oval face with downcast eyes, below the arched brows, and elongated curved earlobes, with a tall flame shaped finial rising from the tight curls… ***
*** Three natural agate snuff bottle, the shadow bottles engraved with an immortal and bats, and a young boy Catching a large carp, 19th century. The round engraved with grapes and cat to the front and reverse, carnelian and enamel stoppers, height 7 cm and 6… ***
*** A Chinese sapphire blue glass mythical beast, height 6 cm, length 19 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese black lacquer stationery case, with gilt & silver chrysanthemum, Taisho period, height 24 cm, length 19 cm ***
*** A Bernard Moore [1850-1935] flambe vase, British potter, c 1910, red flambe with green detail glaze in a baluster shape, marked to base, note: his shapes & glazes were influenced by Chinese pottery, height 16 cm ***
*** A four panel folding Chinese screen ***
*** A Chinese style 4 door cabinet ***
*** A fine salt-glazed pedestal and matching jardiniere with applied Chinese dragon motif with a flow blue glaze over white background 100 cm high, 40 cm Diam ***
*** A large black lacquer Chinese cabinet. Height 160 cm. Width 92 cm. Depth 48 cm ***
*** A pair of two door Chinese cabinets, black lacquer painted with figures in a pagoda garden, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, hidden hinges & a baitong moon clasp, condition, chips to lacquer & age wear, 86 x 88 x 51 cm ***
*** A Korean bronze Candleholder, a light Reflecting mirror with butterflies, Chosun Dynasty, 19th/20th century, a carved lattice fence between the candle stand & reflecting plate, on a slim central post with saucer. Height 77 cm ***
*** A Chinese blue and white vase together with three cups ***
*** A life-size Chinese mythical figure, painted carved wood, wearing armour & an apron carved as a fierce face & the tail of a fish, appears to be holding an umbrella. Height 155 cm ***
*** Two old Bronzes, Mongolia, 18/19th century, [2], a skull shaped Kalapa ritual object, 19th century, a torso of an ancient Buddha figure. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 9.5 cm, 8 cm ***
*** An Indian silver tea caddy, repousse detail, elephant finial ***
*** A set of six Chinese hardwood chairs, high back & floating panel seats, with cushions, height 95, width 48, depth 42 cm ***
*** A Chinese hardwood sideboard, four drawers above doors, each of the brass pull a shou character, height 83, W183, depth 48 cm ***
*** A mid 20th century Chinese bureau the fall front enclosing pigeon holles, above four short and one long drawer 90 cm wide, 46 d x 106 h ***
*** Chinese school. (early 20th century). Indoor flower garden. Embroidery on silk. 46 x 16 cm ***
*** A mirror pair of Chinese baluster shaped vases, painted with Roosters in a Flowering garden, Jingdezhen artist, Liu Nancen, dated summer 1988, the rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, 2017 the Lunar year of the rooster [2], height 31 cm ***
*** A Chinese circular table inset with green marble, 19th/20th century, the marble top set within a wide frame above the waisted apron with beading & interlocking circles, supported on squared legs terminating in cloud feet resting on circular base.… ***
*** A Chinese yellow glazed bowl, Qianlong mark to base enameled with green dragon & a central shou character, height 5.5 cm, diameter 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain bottle shaped vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in underglaze blue a continuous design of scrolling sweet pea & xi character, double happiness, height 43 cm ***
*** Two Japanese tea bowls & one Sake cup, [3], a vintage Sake cup by the 17th grand Kyo pottery master, Eiraku Zengoro (1944-), in original signed box, a Aka-Raku ware tea bowl, Meiji period, with red glaze & old gold rim repair in wooden storage box, a… ***
*** A Chinese pottery vase, with incised geometric designs, crack to lower body. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 29 cm. Diameter 20 cm ***
*** Two finely carved jade snuff bottles, with coral Stoppers, Chinese, 19th/20th century, the one carved with a young boy and bat, inscribed happiness & longevity, the other with a lion dog, height 6 cm, height 6.5 cm. ***
*** A gilt bronze domed shaped Stupa, on a tiered round base, Nepal/Tibet, height 18 cm ***
*** A Chinese celadon glaze water jug, two small lug handle decorations, wide opening to top and curved tapering spout. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain bottle vase in underglaze blue and white, the front painted with goats sheltering behind a rock, the three friends of winter issuing from the rocky outcrop, Qianlong seal mark to base. condition: chip to rim. Height 19 cm ***
*** A Chinese blue glazed bowl, marks to base, 15.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese blue & white porcelain bottle vase with Wintersweets, height 36.5 cm ***
*** Chinese bowl, 16 cm ***
*** A Chinese polychrome floor vase with foliate rim, the neck with dragons and lion dogs in relief, a central panel of boys flying kites, some in shape of butterflies, height 65 cm ***
*** A Chinese baluster shaped vase, lion dogs in green on a black ground, Kangxi six character mark to base, height 34 cm ***
*** A good Japanese 19th century Imari ware blue & white plate, possibly Bunka-Bunsei period Provenance: Private Sydney collector, purchased in 1960's Kyoto, with original receipt 30 cm diam ***
*** An large oval Japanese black lacquer tray with fan shaped cartouches highlighted with gilt & red lacquer mons. Edo period, 19th century condition: old repair on one side. L 60.5 x 46.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese porcelain fish plate, in the form of a snapper fish, finely painted in blue, red, white & gold designs. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 35 x 26 cm ***
*** A Chinese celadon glaze pottery bowl, Qing Dynasty. Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian Diplomat. Height 6.5 cm, Diameter 17 cm ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain jar with original lid, the knop of a sitting lion dog, Qing dynasty, all in underglaze blue, a band of scrolling foliate leaves between ruyi & applied lion dogs on the shoulder & a stylized border above the foot, height 45 cm ***
*** An Indian silver repousse Royal pankha 20th century, ornately decorated with elephant to centre, bells along the side and a peacock at the top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 32 cm ***
*** A carved ivory Japanese okimono, a wise man holding a staff in his right hand and fan in the left, signature to base, height 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** An enamelled Chinese Garlic neck vase, marks to base. Height 18 cm ***
*** A very large Chinese hand painted floor vase, decorated with wild horses. 108 cm ***
*** A Chinese vase, Republic period, mark to base. Height 34 cm ***
*** Chinese lacquer four panel screen carved & inlaid with stone figures, in a landscape, the reverse painted with bamboo on a black ground, condition: loss to inlay & lacquer lifting, H ***
*** A soapstone Pyramid of Monkeys and two other stylized monkeys on bases. [3] ***
*** A large Chinese jade or hardstone carving, modelled as two recumbent mythical beasts, supported on wooden stand, 20th century, 22 cm length ***
*** Masterpieces of classical Chinese paintings, oversized volume, printed on Premium paper, folded leaves & hand sewn thread binding, soft covers protected by wrap around case, first published in the United States, 2011, Abbeville press, New York ***
*** A Thai bronze Buddha with serene facial gesture in seated position on double throne, 36 cm high ***
*** A Thai gilt bronze standing Buddha, 19th century in a classic pose with both hands held up and palms facing outwards, symbolising protection and overcoming fear. Popular stance for Buddhas in Bangkok since 1782. Excellent condition with exceptional detail… ***
*** Five Chinese blue and white plates for export ***
*** A group of three Indian bronzes, the first a copper alloy figure of a standing deity, a standing folk bronze with mortar and pestle and a sitting Bodhisattva, 17th/18th century. Height 13 cm. ***
*** A Chinese two tier stand inlaid with rouge marble, a carved open Apron, the four legs carved as rosewood stems, height 38 cm ***
*** A pressed tin relief of Asian deity, 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese fine porcelain vase, square cornered vase, underglaze blue, Qianlong seal mark, height 43 cm ***
*** A Chinese horn bangle. Diameter 8 cm ***
*** A 17th/18th century blanc de chine libation cup ***
*** Large porcelain snuff bottle, Yongzheng mark 18th century ***
*** A Burmese black lacquer temple Offering container, Hsun-ok, Mandalay, 20th century, a multi-tiered finial cover above the rounded vessel on a wide stem and ringed foot, red lacquer interior, height 42 cm ***
*** A Burmese gilt and lacquer temple Offering container, Hsun-ok, Mandalay, 20th century, decorated in red and black lacquer with dancing figures, a graduated stepped finial cover above the rounded vessel on a ringed stem and foot, condition, small chip to… ***
*** A 15th/16th century Thai Sawankhalok footed bowl with small handle lid black and white glaze with vine and floral designs. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired in Indonesia and thailand in the 1980's and 1990's 12.5… ***
*** An ivory netsuke, depicting child riding upon the shoulders of a seated figure, signed to base, the child holding a Daruma. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 4.75 cm ***
*** A Chinese brush pot with overglaze enamels of nine peaches fruiting on a branch, two tone leaves and shading on peaches. Overglaze iron red seal mark of Daoguang to base. Height 14 cm ***
*** A fine pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose trays each centrally painted with underglaze blue sheaf design within enamel diaper border of cranes, blossom and bamboo with gilt highlights. Length 19 cm ***
*** A Chinese Ming bronze plate, 20th century. Decorated with a poem, four low feet, and ornate dragons to the base with two character marking. W 14 cm ***
*** A horn libation cup carved with pagodas and landscape, 8 cm high ***
*** A Chinese carved cylindrical shaped bamboo Bitong brushpot. A deeply carved continuous scene of village life. Numerous figures engaged in daily life, including men on horseback, playing games. Realistically carved leafing trees, rocks & mountains. Qing… ***
*** A rare cinnabar square red lacquer tray, 19-20th century, with a curved rim, a central dragon encircled by stylized pommel scrolls, deeply carved through the multiple layers of black and red lacquer, the reverse plain, 27 cm sq. Provenance: Old Sydney… ***
*** A pair of ceramic Ming style Sancai, glazed, damaged, height 54 cm ***
*** A Couplet, hanging scrolls, signed by Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), a Chinese politician, general and diplomat in late Qing dynasty., 182 x 41 cm ***
*** An archaistic Chinese bronze lidded wine container, the body supporting two drop loop handles, decorated with archaic motifs. Height 38.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese snuff bottle intricately carved from a walnut, well hollowed, the design with a pagoda and numerous figures. 20th century good patination, the metal stopper inset with green stones. Height 5 cm ***
*** A pair of Indian miniatures on ivory depicting an Indian emperor and empress, probably Akbar and Hira Kunwari, both portraits brightly coloured. Heightened with gilt, on a thin ivory wafer, 19th / 20th century. ***
*** A pair of Indian miniatures on ivory both housed in matching metal and enamel frames, probably depicting Emperor Akbar and his wife Hira Kunwari, he in his later years, both painted on ivory wafers, 20th century. ***
*** A Chinese painting on silk the cream silk ground enriched with butterfly insects and blossom 107 x 77 cm ***
*** A Chinese flambe vase of Hu form with hollow rectangular handles, the square faceted body richly glazed in flambe, thinning nearer the top, late 19th / early 20th century. ***
*** A tall standing bronze four armed Vishnu, India, 19th century, height 51 cm. Provenance: An English collector ***
*** A bronze Buddhist female Tantric deity, Tibet, 19th century, naked except for the jewellery and a billowing scarf, her head crowned with a garland of skulls, height 21.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory cigarette container, 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese white jade carving of a Recumbent horse, with a monkey sitting on his back, the russet skin on the underside highlights the folded legs, note: a monkey riding a horse symbolises moving through the ranks quickly, length 8 cm, 8 cm ***
*** A mirror pair of Chinese porcelain vases, with Guangxu mark to the base, the baluster shape, in overglaze enamel, the noir ground painted with a flowering cherry blossom issuing from rocks, height 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain blue & white charger painted with river landscape, script painted to base Diameter 26 cm ***
*** An ovoid shaped porcelain jar, applied with a lustrous cafe au lait glaze, Qianlong seal mark, height 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese 20th century cedar lined red lacquered trunk with dragon incised brass mounts and handles 104 cm wide, 53 cm high, 55 cm deep ***
*** A Chinese porcelain celadon glazed censer, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the compressed globular body with a flat rim supported on three legs with a luminous blue-green glaze pooling above the splayed feet. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman… ***
*** Three woodblock prints, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi Ga, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), Japan, the Ukiyo-e with publisher & carver's seal mark, created in 1850 & 1851 according to the style of the signature. Condition: Margins trimmed, staining & foxing.… ***
*** Three woodblock prints, signed Toyokuni Ga, Utagawa Toyokuni III, (1786-1865), with carver & Publisher's seal marks, Japan, the Ukiyo-e with Kabuki actors, note: works created after 1847 according to the style of the signature. Condition: Margins trimmed,… ***
*** A pair of Chinese dishes with turquoise ground & blackbirds four character underglaze red D 9. 8 cm ***
*** A Chinese puzzle ball, the openwork sculpture of fine detail depicting the flying dragon. Provenance: from an Australian private collection, 6 cm ***
*** A tall bamboo carved cylindrical shaped cup, 20th century, with a flared mouth rim, carved in the round with lotus buds, leaves and roots, the stems growing from a band of stylized water, incised Qianlong mark, height 15, diameter 11 cm ***
*** A pair of circa mid 20th century Satsuma vases, both generously gilded & decorated with sprays of maple leaves, wisteria and chrysanthemums, both signed to bases. Height 8.5 cm ***