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Oriental — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

$120,000
A Chinese blackwood & porcelain table screen, Qianlong seal…
$33,600
A Chinese bronze and gilt footed brushpot decorated with…
$30,000
Chinese blue & white vase expertly painted with mountainous…
$24,000
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Amitabha Tathagata seated in…
Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** A large & finely painted Mongolian Tantric Buddhist painting on silk, late 19th century, depicting five wrathful deities & a Bodhisattva, Tibetan script on bottom edge, this painting is of rare tantric Iconography (Museum conservation framed). Provenance:… ***
*** A large pair of bronze horses inlaid with silver metal, 19th/20th century, the caparisoned horses realistically modelled with the head slightly turned, mouth open & ears upright in an alert stance, the saddle & saddle cloth decorated in cross hatching,… ***
*** A Map & History of Peiping, with Explanatory Booklet, [Peking] Frank Dorn, 1936, a large colour lithograph, a visual map of Peking, showing the principal sites & occupations of the inhabitants, within a border giving a pictographic introduction to Chinese… ***
*** A Chinese study sculpture, of exceptional detail, the relief depicting various animals, including squirrels, rabbits and a rooster as well as insects, including ladybugs and snails, congregating amongst a foliate section of vegetation, with artist marking… ***
*** A bronze Buddha seated on an unadorned throne, copper-black Patina, Laos, 19th century, an oval face framed with pendulous ears, tight curls rising to a flamed finial, wearing a modest off the should robe, the crossed legs showing the soles of the feet,… ***
*** An early Victorian Japanese Shakudo fan necklace, circa 1890, sixteen fan shaped plaques inlaid with silver and gold shakudo work depicting two storks flying beneath cherry blossoms, the centre plaque larger with storks and blossoms and mount Fiji in the… ***
*** A rare coral snuff bottle, carved as an elephant, with a chrysoprase stopper, Qing Dynasty, height 5 cm, length 5.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese silver gilt mesh & enamel perfumery with inlaid semi-precious stones, on tripod enamel legs, inset with jade, semi-precious stones, & enamel decoration embellishing phoenix & dragons impressed silver mark to base, height 19 cm ***
*** An impressive Chinese blue & white vase of bottle form, the neck rim slightly flared, the neck decorated with plantain leaves, the body with a composite floral scrolls, the shoulder with trefoil cloud border, supported on a footed base, Qianlong seal mark… ***
*** A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with silver wire, Chosun dynasty, mid 19th century, a central Chinese character of long life on the lid with each of the six sides with a hare, a tortoise & crane within a lined panel., notes: a… ***
*** Two Chinese famille rose bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the foliate rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: From a private Australian collection 14 cm diameter ***
*** A large Chinese porcelain bowl in famille verte palette, Qing Dynasty 18th century, the cavetto and exterior are painted with framed cartouches of mandarins, concubines and servants all in different pursuits, in garden pavilions and indoors, the furniture… ***
*** A Chinese huanghuali brush washer. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 15 cm high, 14.5 cm diameter ***
*** A pair of coral glazed porcelain bowls, the shallow form bowls both having a warm burnt orange/coral glaze, both recessed bases with six character underglaze blue Jiajing mark, 16th/ 17th century ***
*** A pair of Chinese porcelain oval shallow bowls with a moon white glaze, reign mark of Yongzheng, 18th century, the oval narcissus dishes with an even clair de lune glaze, on finely carved huali stands, height 15 cm, length 28 cm, width 11 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** A large Chinese ivory brush pot, carved with scholars & immortals in relief, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the scene of an idiom: Hua long Dian Jing - paint the dragon, dot the eyes, & the story of the cowherd & the weaver girl meeting at the… ***
*** A tall Sukhothai style seated Buddha, the bronze alloy with Remnants of gilt, raised on a tiered base with shaped feet, Thailand, 19th century hands in the mudra of bhumisparsha, the oval face with a serene smile and eyes downcast under the arched brows… ***
*** A jade bi disk, the disk carved in relief with a wreathing chilong to one side, the opposing side with carved bosses, the colour of pale celadon, wooden stand, circa 19th century. Diameter 5.5 cm. ***
*** A Majestic Ming-style gilt bronze figure of Vairocana, raised Script on the verso, 18-19th century, a serene full face with eyes downcast, the hair combed into a top-knot behind an ornate seven leaf diadem, the bare chest with a sash over a long string of… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain bottle shaped vase, Guangxu six character iron red mark to base, decorated with butterflies in overglaze enamels, the shoulder of the vase with a heavy gold rim below a band of flowers, interspersed with the shou character, stylized… ***
*** A white jade ovoid melon shaped snuff bottle, with coral stopper, 19th/20th century, carved with a scrollling vine, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: Private South African collection ***
*** A rare large Korean fish on stand, Chosan period, 19/20th century, length 73 cm ***
*** A six panel Chinese finely carved screen depicting Chinese fable. Purchased Taylor's Chin Hua Galleries, Sydney, 199 cm x 45 cm ***
*** A finely cast dark bronze alloy Buddha, seated in front of an elaborate aureole with two standing attendants, 19th/20th century, on a stepped throne decorated with Buddhist motifs, height 23 cm, length 29 cm ***
*** An exceptional rock crystal Pixiu, winged lion, boldly carved with archaistic swirls, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, an auspicious mythical creature with a single horn, the feline body crouching with a large twirling tail, the clear translucent stone… ***
*** A huanghuali brushpot depicting carved cicada & maple tree motifs, Qing Dynasty ***
*** A rare pair of Chinese champleve & gilt bronze vases, Qing dynasty, the gourd shaped bronze vases, decorated in a continuous scroll pattern in champleve in elaborate stylized lotus scrolls with flower heads and curling leaves, repeated in hues of pink &… ***
*** A Chinese silver, jade & enamel pagoda lidded box, the shape similar to the temple of Heaven, Beijing, height 12.5 cm ***
*** A six leaf black lacquer screen inlaid with hardstone archaic shaped vessels, 19th/20th century, ceramic animals, the balanced symmetry of vessels and animals,on each leaf is framed by mother of pearl, the reverse with simple gilt splashes, height 182 cm,… ***
*** A Chinese scroll painting of red and blue flowers 94 x 43 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese bronze monkey, a Mon with an raised artist signature to the base, Meiji period, height 10 cm, length 11 cm ***
*** Large hardwood 3 tier carry box. Possibly zitan wood ***
*** A Chinese export silver tray, by Wang Hing & Co, of circular form, decorated with engraved peony, surrounded by a pierced gallery of dragons and cloud scrolls, set upon three lobed baluster feet, impressed W.H and character marks to base, d 26 cm ***
*** An elaborate pair of gilt bronze alloy elephants, the vases fitted on the top, probably Qing Dynasty, the elephants festooned in Buddhist ceremonial attire, with harness and tassels, facing forward the trunk lowered, with large pleated ears, the vases… ***
*** A Japanese finely carved ivory lidded box on four low legs, Hiding inside the lid a mother of pearl insect, Meiji period, the lower half carved as a threaded bamboo basket the top half as a profusion of flowers. Height 9 cm ***
*** An opaque white jade Guanyin standing in floating robes, her delicate hands holding a vase, Qing Dynasty, very finely carved with intricate detailing on an inlaid rosewood stand. Provenance: Purchased in Taipei in 1979, height 47 cm ***
*** A bronze frog drum, with a central star & elephants walking from the base, Laos, 19th/20th century, used in the ritual life of the Karen, a distinct minority from the mountains, a pair of frogs are placed on four equidistant points on the perimeter of the… ***
*** A massive Jain temple cloth, gouache on cotton, a circular Mandala within the square Jain Universe, early 20th century, 120 x 120 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat ***
*** A large Chinese celadon censor with everted rim carved with stylized peony sprays beneath the crackle green glaze falling short of the base, the interior revealing the grey body with flashes of burnt orange from the wood firing, the shallow rounded sides… ***
*** A jade snuff bottle, in hues of green of rounded form on a flat base, well hollowed, Qing Dynasty. Provenance: The Estate of an Australian Diplomat, the Resident representative to south Korea in the 1960s. Condition: fine frits to mouth rim, age wear… ***
*** A rare bronze seated figure of Rishi, a stong smiling face, with a moustache & beard, Cambodia, 19th century, long braided hair in a high chignon held back by a tiara, embellished with jewellery, hands in a teaching gesture, the upper body entwined by… ***
*** A Chinese yellow enamel snuff bottle, Qianlong mark to base the pouch shaped bottle with a nude painted on the front and reverse, gilt metal cap. Height 5 cm ***
*** A fine flat white jade snuff bottle, engraved with winter sweet & poem to the front & reverse, height 6 cm, length 6.5 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese horse shoe back folding chairs 103 cm high, 70 cm wide, 75 cm deep ***
*** An Indian bronze dancing goddess, with Bare Breasts, 19th/20th century, height 38 cm ***
*** A Cambodian standing Priest, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over clay, detailed robe carrying an alms bowl with both hands standing on circular pedestal, finely detailed facial features with traditional knotted hair and gilt finial. Provenance… ***
*** A Chinese huanghuali carved document chest, with flip top carved with birds, flowers and rockeries, front doors similarly carved opening to reveal a set of five drawers, metal handles and fittings. Height 33 cm. Width 25 cm. Depth 33 cm ***
*** A Chinese Doucai dish Qing Dynasty; decorated with multi coloured clouds, rockeries and foaming waves, six character Yongzheng (1723-1735) marks to base in double circles, diameter 11.6 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain dragon dish painted in underglaze blue, Guangxu mark, the sinewy dragon on the exterior moving between clouds and flames, diameter 21 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain bowl of typical form, the rim slightly everted, decorated in iron red with two five claw dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst tufts of clouds, the lower body with repeating wave decoration, apocryphal six character underglaze blue… ***
*** A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Buddha. Height 18 cm ***
*** A rich copper red glazed bottle vase, Qing Dynasty, of compressed pear shape rising from a tall foot, an even shade of red then a cream colour toward the mouth rim, the glaze ending unevenly around the rough foot, height 28 cm ***
*** Two jade openwork amulets, one round, one rectangular 7 cm long, 6 cm diameter ***
*** A rock crystal Pixiu, winged lion, boldly carved with archaistic features, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, an auspicious mythical creature with whorls on the head & a gaping mouth, the feline body standing on short legs with a large twirling tail, the… ***
*** A Chinese amber & green glazed earthenware horse & Groom, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the horse standing four square on a plinth with the trappings picked out in green, the groom with his arm raised [2], height 23 cm, length 21, Groom H 20 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** A Chinese blackwood marble inset Toped console table the demilunes top with shaped apron above central shelf flanked by smaller staggering shelves above lower shelf and splayed feet, 20th century. Width 82 cm. Depth 41 cm. Height x 82 cm ***
*** A rare Korean bamboo brush pot, three cylindrical shapes Co-joined, with longevity symbols, Yi Dynasty 1897-1910 the varying heights carved with tortoise, deer and crane below a band of key fret and raised on a bamboo base. Provenance: Rose Private… ***
*** A finely carved Chinese soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 18th century, the bearded figure shown with legs crossed, his right elbow resting upon a pierced rockwork shelf, his hand holding a large pearl, his left arm resting upon a Buddhist lion, his… ***
*** A Chinese Tibetan gilt bronze seated Buddha, an impressed Xuande mark, Wu Bangzuo, with eyes almost closed & long ears straight at the bottom framing a young face, dressed in a richly decorated robe covering both shoulders, falling in folds on a low lotus… ***
*** A Burmese standing monk figure, 19th century/early 20th century, carved wood figure and gilt lacquer, with draping robes decorated in green and white coloured glass to robe trim, fan, alms pouch and to head creating traditional knotted hair, the right… ***
*** Two Sancai glazed earthenware figures, standing on a hexagonal base, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, with molded removable heads with elaborate hats, the male holding an offering bowl, the female holding a box, height 46 cm. Provenance: collection of a former… ***
*** A Chinese silver teapot, impressed mark to base, Jingfu silver Studio, Shanghai, 20th century, the octagonal shape is etched with a traditional painting & poem, height 16 cm ***
*** A very large elegant, Chinese gilt bronze alloy Buddha, seated on a double lotus throne, wearing an Off-the-Shoulder robe, 19th century the tightly fitted folds of the robe hugging the body and legs, a serene face with eyes downcast, below tight curls… ***
*** A Chinese huan huali travelling document box 19th/ 20th century, with bronze latch and reinforced corners. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 32 cm x 5 cm x 15 cm ***
*** A Japanese shrine cabinet, in black lacquer embellished in gilt, Meiji period, the front folding doors concealing ribbed doors with silk mesh backing that open to a carved and opulent gold & lacquer interior, designed as a temple with tiers for the… ***
*** An impressive Chinese ivory carving of a Happy sleeping scholar, signed modelled crouched in robes with fine detailing to the face, character mark to base. Height 19 cm approx 10 cm. Diameter at base ***
*** A Burmese 18th century bronze Buddha well cast and modelled in traditional posture, 45 cm high ***
*** Two finely painted Japanese hanging scroll paintings, [2], two birds on pine trees, unsigned, c. 1900 - 1940, two hawks, signed by Seigai, dated 1860. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 59 x 176 cm, 185 x 65 cm ***
*** A painted Tibetan ritual cabinet door, early 20th century, depicting black Mahakala standing on a recumbent Ganesh. Provenance: Marie-Françoise Fatton / Au lion Des Neiges gallery Sydney / Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 58 x 89 cm ***
*** An impressive carved African ivory tusk (pre 1973) profusely carved with procession of elephants and a snake, 898 grms 57 cm long ***
*** Chinese silver tea pot on silver stand, maker's mark, Tuck Chang & Co. Shanghai, late 19th century, a large dragon in relief twirling around the pot, the handle, spout and stand simulating bamboo, as well as the knop on the hinged lid, height 32 cm,… ***
*** A Chinese blue and white bowl, Qing Dynasty, with dragon motif, metal rim, and Kangxi (1662-1723) four character marks to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 7… ***
*** A Chinese yellow ground lotus dish, Qing Dynasty, c.18th century, six character Yongzheng (1723-1735) marks to base in double circles. Diameter 10 cm ***
*** An eggplant shaped snuff bottle, well-hollowed with a spinach green jade calyx, 19th century, the body carved from a stone of even white tone, a fine smooth vegetable shape realistically carved & separate piece of spinach green jade cap, a natural shape… ***
*** Yu Feian (1894-1954) depicting birds in a tree watercolour scroll with silk brocade 189 x 46 cm ***
*** A Burmese temple Buddha image Shan Dynasty, c.18th century, of wood with gilt and black lacquer finish, seated in Dhyanasana above a double platform, the right hand is lowered to his knee in bhumisparsa mudra and his left hand rests in his lap in dhyana… ***
*** A Hung Chong & Co, silver Chinese exportware teapot, creamer & sugar bowl, applied bird & blossom detail c.1860-1930, Wt 850 grams ***
*** An exceptional pair of Japanese peddlar's chests, Gyosho Bako, Edo period, mid 19th century, each with eleven shallow sample drawers, and secret locking button latches, made from paulownia wood and iron bound, with copper drawer pulls. Provenance: A… ***
*** A Chinese porcelain tripod censer decorated in underglaze blue with four buddhist lions playing with ribbons amongst tufts of clouds, the two handles slightly incline, apocryphal Yongzheng seal to base but later. Height 16.5 cm. Width 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese celadon glaze charger, Ming Dynasty, with central dragon decoration, scalloped outer body. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Diameter 36 cm ***
*** Two pottery models of caparisoned horses both horses fashioned in the Northern Wei style standing four square on platform base, the chests hung with large tassels, the bodies with trappings, traces of pigment to both. ***
*** A large Chinese cloisonne dragon tortoise covered box of typical dragon tortoise form, the horned beast's head facing upwards, the turquoise blue ground highlighted with toatie type masks and scrolling devices, the claws, teeth and raised ares highlighted… ***
*** An Opulent gilt bronze and cloisonne conjoined vessel, a Qianlong seal mark and possibly the period, raised on a waisted scalloped foot, the twin tubular form with a taller kidney shape and a smaller oval, then tied with a large central dragon buckle tied… ***
*** A fine Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, artists signature on footrim, a silver mouth and footrim on a wheat-yellow ground with a flaming orange chrysanthemum and bud rising from shaded tones of blue-grey leaves using wire and wireless techniques, height 25… ***
*** A Chinese Mandarin court necklace, Chao zhu, in an original cinnabar gilt lacquer box, Qing dynasty 19th century, 108 ceramic beads, assembled into four sections by three large transparent blue glass beads, imitating sapphires, counting strings with… ***
*** A Chinese blackwood table inlaid with Dali marble, Shanghai, circa 1930s, the base is separate to the curved legs, Chinese calligraphy on the obverse of the marble, inscribed with He Yuan, Longmao, height 75 cm, diameter 87 cm ***
*** A large Jain temple cloth, gouache on cotton, India 19th/20th century, 93 x 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat ***
*** A seated blanc de chine Guanyin figure, an impressed seal mark of Chen Wei, Qing Dynasty, a meditative face below braided hair, is seated with her right hand resting on her knee & bare foot peeping from below her pooling robe, the left arm leaning on a… ***
*** Large Chinese zitan brush pot carved in relief ***
*** Three Chinese famille jaune bowls late Qing, the outer body decorated with flying phoenix motif, the foliate rim with applied gold edge, four character mark to base. Provenance: From a private Australian collection. 11 cm diameter ***
*** A famille rose bowl blue and white inner decoration marks to base. Provenance: From a private collection, Sydney 15 cm diameter, 6.5 cm high ***
*** An antique Chinese opera length necklace of carved jade, coral, lapis and various other semi-precious stones. Clasp has been replaced. ***
*** A Chinese cinnabar quatrefoil shaped vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, separating the intricately carved figures in a garden & mountainous landscape is a collar of continuous symbols below the waisted neck with four floral panels, condition: This… ***
*** A late Western/early Eastern nephrite jade Yi Pouring vessel finely carved with hydra shaped handle in full relief, mask, bird and feline decoration to upper lip and surface decoration. 14.5 x 5 x 7.5 cm ***
*** A pair of bronze and cloisonne enamel stirrups, 19th century, each foot rest of elliptical form encircled by a raised lip and arching handle inlaid with enamel, separated by a rectangular space for the saddle strap, height 17, diameter 13 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese ceramic hat stands, 20th century. Both with polychrome overpainted designs depicting figures in various indoor & outdoor settings, marks to base. Heights 29 cm and 28.5 cm ***