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Oriental — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Oriental
- Art (236)
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- Bronze (307)
- Brush Pot (68)
- Ceramics - Chinese (1020)
- Ceramics - Japanese (257)
- Ceramics - Zother (74)
- Cloisonne (88)
- Furniture (323)
- Inro (7)
- Ivory (84)
- Jade (192)
- Netsuke (65)
- Okimono (2)
- Snuff Bottles (180)
- Textiles & Costume (61)
- Zother (796)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A stoneware 'Partridge Feather' glaze bowl, in conical shape, the black ground splashed with a Russet-brown, the glaze extending stopping in an uneven line around the middle of the exterior. Height 5.5 cm, diameter 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of a cluster of seven mice nestled together, each with inlaid eyes, signed Tomonobu, Edo period, 19th century. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, height 3.5 cm, length 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Indian school (c.1940), possibly of Maharaja Jasawant Singh II of Jodphur (r.1873 - 1895). Gouache on cardboard. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. 49 x 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivorine opium jar, 15 cm high, boxed | *** |  |
| *** | A large white jade carved God of Longevity in a russet coloured Niche, the figure detailed & well delineated, the large boulder on a lacquered rootwood base, height 24, width 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese blackwood armchairs, Shanghai, Art Deco, circa 1930 Republic period, inlaid with variegated Dali marble roundel within a beaded frame on the back rest, flanked by square open sections and hardwood seat, square splayed legs at the rear,… | *** |  |
| *** | 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, width 25 cm, depth 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Thai gilt bronze reclining Buddha, Parinirvana, on an elaborate, low stepped plinth, 19th century, the long lean figure dressed in a sanghati, resting peacefully on his right side, his head propped up by his arm with a serene expression on his face… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hanging scroll, ink on paper, in running script, Ren Zheng, [1916-1999] signed with four seals, dated 1988, a Chinese idiom, long Teng Hu Yue, literal translation: as dragon soaring and tiger leaping, describing active and martial movements or… | *** |  |
| *** | An underglaze-blue and iron-red dragon dish, Qianlong seal mark, with shallow rounded sides, the interior painted with a five-clawed dragon, the creature detailed with menacing teeth, writhing in sparse clouds within a double line border, the exterior… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory seal in the form of a Stupa, with stepped rounded rings above the tapered base, Burma 19th century, height 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A porcelain lidded vase Imitating an archaic ritual bronze vessel, Dotted with turquoise enamel, Qianlong mark to base, molded with a phoenix knop & dragons chasing the flaming pearl on the cover. Height 38 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Three Chinese snuff bottles, carved mother of pearl, amber & lacquer, one with carnelian stopper, height 7.5 - 5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese vase with koi motifs & gilt geometric painted rim, Meiji period, makers mark to base, height 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Yuichi Ikai, Large Tsubo (Jar) 2008-09, Ash glaze hand built form Shigaraki clay, wood fired, ??, 49.5 x 45 x 46 cm, Provenance: Purchased Freeland Gallery, Paddington. Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood / Huali, reclining armchair chair with a rolled Pillow, late Qing, 19th century, a retractable stool with a shaped apron with fine beading, fitted under the seat, a low back splat with extended horseshoe shaped arms, on square corner… | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian miniature on ivory stick pin, of Maharajah Gholab Singh, Ruler of Jammu, 19th c., mounted in a yellow gold, approximately 9-14ct gold, three quarter view of head & shoulders, looking right, the oval ivory painting of Maharajah Gholb Singh with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese glazed pottery horse and groom, Ming Dynasty the sancai glazed horse with impressed design on saddle & saddle cloth the mane & stirrups picked out in black, the groom with green glazed robe, black belt and boots. Provenance: A former Australian… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese hanging scroll paintings, [2], Daruma by Toshu, late 19th century, peonie flowers & a dove, signed Suiko. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 195 x 70 cm, 61 x 217 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large archaic form nephrite mottled green-brown jade bi disc, carved with scrolling dragons between characters, within a low raised ridge around the centre hole and the circumference, diameter 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A four panel lacquer and inlay Japanese screen lacquer faded in places 184 L x. Height 182 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Huanghuali Kang table the floating top with 'Guilian' grains, the aprons carved with floral tendrils with cabriole legs, 65 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 23 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | Two fine Buddhist Zushi travelling Shrines, [2], a figure of Fudo-Myoo, lacquer & wood Zushi with metal filigree designs, Meiji period, a fine old wooden Buddha statue in wood & lacquer Zushi, Edo period. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 19 x 13 cm, 17… | *** |  |
| *** | A very fine copper bronze Ganesha wearing a peacock feather crown, Nepal, 19th century, a long string of prayer malas, seated on a rectangular stool the rat looks up adoringly waiting for something to drop from the sweet treats dish, his attributes… | *** |  |
| *** | A Cambodian Buddha image, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over sand casting, seated in meditation above an ornately decorated multi-level platform with inscription to rear panel Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese iron Tetsubin teapot, with original cover, an impressed studio mark, Morioka, Edo period, 19th century the body with a frayed skirt above the foot and a shaped arched swing handle, a design of horses running wild below mount Fuji. Note:… | *** |  |
| *** | A seated bronze Buddha with fine detailing, Indo-Tibetan, 18th/19th century, ushnisha, a tall top knot, decorated with garlands of beads over the closely plaited hair, the urna, eye of wisdom above a monobrow on a meditative face, height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese carved elm wood day bed with woven rattan seat. Chinese platforms of this type are often referred to as 'Opium beds', in fact, they were used for sitting, sleeping, taking tea or playing games. A feature of this rustic style daybed are the carved… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tantric soapstone Buddha seated in the posture of Royal ease on a cushion carved with clouds, in the style of the Ming Dynasty, wearing a shawl over both shoulder & a robe with turquoise coloured beads & falling open at the chest revealing a carved… | *** |  |
| *** | A Himalayan bronze alloy Bodhisattva, Ladakh after the Namgyal Dynasty, the slender body adorned with necklace, bangles & earrings & a tall diadem in front of a topknot, note, Ladakh sometimes called little Tibet due to the influence of Tibetan culture… | *** |  |
| *** | A James & Co silver (900) Chinese exportware small tray with etched bamboo detail, Wt 425 grams diameter 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A matching pair of brass bound elm Chinese specimen cabinets, each having seven drawers and original brass handles, each: 66 cm high. 66 cm wide, 31 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese celadon green glazed Cong shaped vase, six character underglaze blue mark and period of Guangxu, (1875-1908), the square body is molded on each side with eight Trigrams, Bagua, below a short cylindrical neck and sits on a deep circular foot. Note:… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory lozenge shaped card case with a lift off lid, Deeply carved with a village in the Mountains, 19th century, architectural structures in foliage, roof lines, doors, windows, staircases & the access via bridges, condition: a hairline crack on… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory clam shaped shell on wood stand, the interior teeming with all the activities in a rural village, height 10, width 15, depth 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy in sitting posture with right hand upon right knee, her flowing garments forming part of her base, late Ming / early Qing dynasty. Height 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare bronze Lama, wearing a double Layered robe, inlaid with silver & copper, Tibet, 18th/19th century, pleated in part, the braiding on the edge with fine incised decoration, he is seated in the meditating pose on a double lotus pedestal, with short… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese bamboo brush pot with exceptionally fine three dimensional carving on three low feet. Meiji period the scene of a retreat in a bamboo grove on the side of a mountain with weeping willows & gnarled pine trees all on the edge of a lake | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of porcelain bowls, painted with orchids in shades of grey, the interior white, Daoguang seal mark, height 6 cm, diameter 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved stone group, modelled as a zicatta, naturalistically carved, 15 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | A south Indian bronze figure of Nataraja depicted dancing upon a square lotus pedestal base, with one foot resting upon Apasmarapurusha, the demon of ignorant forgetfulness, behind his head embellished with serpents, a large flaming aureole to his rear,… | *** |  |
| *** | A long Chinese provincial side table with central cupboard doors, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, two sliding front doors, the front sliding doors like a secret cupboard, supported on square legs with a low stretcher, 82 x 222 x 56 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Ming-style Buddha, yellow metal, 19th century, hands in the mundra of calling the earth to witness, a serene full face with eyes downcast, the hair in small whorls behind an ornate five leaf diadem, wearing a robe over one shoulder with a simple braid… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese gilt wood spirit figure, with an inscription around the front of the oval cushion shaped plinth, 19th/20th century, in the posture of 'Royal ease', a beautiful young face inlaid with half closed glass eyes below a monobrow, a stepped crown with… | *** |  |
| *** | Ten fine Mongolian miniature thangka paintings, 19th century, [10], depicting, Buddha, Bodhisattvas, Padmasambhava & wrathful deities. Provenance: Suzy Lebasi / Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, miniature thangka paintings are used for personal spiritual… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain blue and white brush pot painted with two wreathing dragons on a fitted stand, the body of the straight sided pot has two ferocious, five claw dragons covered in large scales. Qing dynasty 19th century (2) 18 cm high, 25 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A Qing Dynasty Chinese coromandel lacquer eight panel screen, profusely decorated depicting phoenix and cranes amongst native birds and flora, some losses, height 245 cm, width 44 cm each panel | *** |  |
| *** | A rare pair of Japanese iron Tetsubin with brass lids & handles, mid Edo period, the matching kettles used for sake at wedding celebrations, the spout lined with pewter and the brass lids with a pewter knop on a maple leaf, a wooden storage box [3].… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Buddha seated on a low plinth, Sri Lanka, 19th century, a young full face looking forward with a slight smile, under the tightly curled hair with a flame shaped finial, wearing an off the shoulder robe, height 32 cm, width 23 cm. Provenance: An… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese gilt and black lacquer table screen, signature of Yubin Yu Ji [1738-1823], Qing Dynasty, the immortals celebrating a birthday, height 60 cm, width 38 cm, depth 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cloisonne enamel brush pot of square form on four raised cloud feet, the traditional blue enamel ground on a metal base with gold coloured wiring. on each side is a scaly dragon in a different stance floating above stylized waves. a fitted box.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese celadon dish finely painted in overglaze enamels, Qianlong mark, the magnolia and chrysanthemums issuing from a rocky garden, diameter 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Misgui, T. Topkapi & Ardebil Chinese porcelain Collections, Hong Kong University press, three volume reference, boxed | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese grey and white jade snuff bottle of large proportions, the body decorated with a figurative motif in relief, the coral stopper with metal spoon intact, 9 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A fine carved jade lidded jar, with Qianlong mark to the neck, Qing Dynasty, stand and fitted box, height 16.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze Shan style Buddha seated on a high throne with simple bands of beading, Burma 18th/19th century, a young serene face with high arched eyebrows above partly opened eyes, the tight curls with a domed shape ushnisha, a smooth copper-brown patina,… | *** |  |
| *** | A green translucent jade Zun, ritual wine vessel, with russet splashes, a flared neck and deep recessed foot, of rectangular section and gu-form with projecting concave flanges, the bands with delicate line incising and carved archaic scrolls in the… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved wood seated Buddha on a high decorated throne, Laos, 17th/19th century, seated in the lotus pose with soles of feet facing up, gesture of touching the earth, condition: age crack on throne, height 51 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai cloth temple hanging mounted on board, the painting depicts a parade with elaborately decorated elephants carrying the Royal Family & numerous other people performing. An important story in Thai history and culture, the cloth was hung during… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain bottle shaped vase, Intricately incised and molded in relief, impressed Kangxi seal mark, figures in clouds and a dragon swirling around the neck, a palette of yellow, aubergine and light and dark green hues with iron red highlights,… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory card case, intricately carved with architectural structures and numerous figures engaged in activities, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the rectangular case carved with leafy courtyards including furniture fine details of pavilions, doors, windows,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Burmese bronze Buddha seated on a high waisted base, 19th century, incised eyes and eyebrows, wide nose, earlobes touching the shoulders, tightly curled hair with a tall finial, crossed legged, with left hand resting palm upwards in his lap and right… | *** |  |
| *** | A Sino-Tibetan carved stone seated Buddha, the robe Covering both the hands & the feet, after the Ming Dynasty, a full face with a monobrow & elongated ears, the hair whorls almost smooth ending in a domed top knot, raised on a square platform carved with… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved wood Guanyin in the posture of Royal ease, with Traces of gesso, probably Ming Dynasty, height 38 cm, width 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze six armed deity, condition: a restoration to the higher right corner, height 15 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A very tall pair of Burmese gong carriers, the figures carved in teak and painted, Irrawaddy Delta Region, Myanmar, mid 20th century, the slender figures wearing traditional clothing: of a light colouRed Crossover top and dark coloured dhotis falling in… | *** |  |
| *** | Three carved ivory monkeys, see no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, Japan, Meiji period, height 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese opium bed (early twentieth century) polychrome-decorated to the front and interior which has a porch and step up to the bed, the interior with painted decoration to simulate lacquer and windows with shutters, the entrance surrounded by panels… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of five tuntuns, Iban people, Sarawak, Indonesia, early 20th century, mounted on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 37-46 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved low table with scroll top & Dropped Apron, 20th century, 62 x 137 x 50 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain painted tile, Zhushan Artist Wang Qi [1884-1937], cyclical date 1932, signature and two red seals, painted in overglaze enamels with East Han Hermit Yan Guang and a young boy holding a guqin, zither, the plaque is framed and has two… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese porcelain deep dish in underglaze blue, a phoenix painted in the centre, Ming Dynasty. Provenance: from Binh Thuan shipwreck that went down 1608 off the coast of south Vietnam, diameter 36 cm, height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese foliate dish with incised decoration, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty, the body with an even celadon glaze, D 33 H 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese powder blue circular panel in a rosewood frame, Qing Dynasty, finely carved with rope and chain design, the ceramic panel in powder blue with gilt painting of a phoenix in a garden, height including stand 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bronze tripod censer of cylindrical shape with two handles, finished with an unusual gold mottle patinated surface,18th/19th century, together with carved wooden stand 15 cm deep, . Height 11.5 cm. Ex stand | *** |  |
| *** | A fine porcelain Buddha decorated with overglaze Enamels on silk stand, height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese five tiered Jubako box, Edo period, this five tiered stacking box Jubako is of the highest elegance of the Japanese aesthetic, the quality of which would have been reserved for only the wealthiest families and Imperial class, featuring stunning… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Satsuma bowl, with exceptionally fine painting, Meiji period, the interior painted with boys wading through a river & catching fish, the exterior with an old flowering plum blossom and flying plovers, a lacqured mon with clear gilt signature,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain bowl decorated with nine peaches, the bowl well painted with good shading to both the peaches and leaves. on the interior a white crane with wings flapping. Underglaze blue six character mark of Guangxu 1875-1908 to the base in a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese lacquer and gold Maki-e lidded box, Meiji period 1868-1912, the rectangular box painted in silver gold and bronze lacquer with chrysanthemums, the Imperial flower of Japan, condition: minor losses and small chips, length 24 cm, width 19 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A woodblock print, Otsu in Fifty-Three stations of the Tokaido, signed Hiroshige Ga, Hiroshige I (1797-1858), Japan, the Ukiyo-e first edition, Published by Hoeido, with red seal mark, framed & glazed. Condition: good colour and detail. Provenance: The… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thai standing Buddha, c.18th century, A/F, silver with fine features, the hands, feet and traditional lotus platform have been removed, the buddha image is nicely mounted onto a perspex stand Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian… | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze censer with lion mask handles, impressed Xuande mark to the flat base, diameter 18 cm, height 8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of Tibetan Thangkas, 20th century, depicting various deities, some with script verso, two with silk brocade. Height 18 - 23 cm (10) | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Lama shawl, embroidered silk brocade panel, Tibet, 17th/18th century, made up of several narrow pieces of fabric sewn together, repeating flower motif, blue & brown silk floss on a metalic ground, the underside in blue silk with a painted… | *** |  |
| *** | A Nepalese thangka hanging panel, 19th century/20th century, with Chinese silk brocade and cover flap, the painting itself has a central mandala and a bodhisattva Avalokeieshvara with multiple heads protruding from the top surrounded with flames, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke of a monkey riding a horse, signed Shuzan, Edo period, 19th century, a fine patina. Condition: a small chip on the back of the monkey. Provenance: The Estate of an Australian Diplomat, the Resident representative to south… | *** |  |
| *** | An early Victorian Japanese Shakudo necklace, c. 1890, alternate round and oval shaped plaques inlaid with silver & gold shakudo work depicting flowers, storks & Mt Fuji with a hexagonal & fan shaped plaques inlaid with silver & gold shakudo work… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain vase, the design moulded under the celadon glaze, an impressed Qianlong mark, the square shape with a deep foot, height 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Burmese lacquered betel nut box, circa 1920, painted with courtly scenes including six panels with Burmese script, detailed and elaborate scenes of the King with ministers, elephants decorate the tall sides of the inner base walls, the box retains… | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese greenstone polished boulder, irregular form polished greenstone boulder with brown skin., height 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of marble Foo dogs | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade grey-green Qilong belt hook and a pierced open work oval plaque, Qing Dynasty, length 7.5 - 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese coral carving depicting a lady & child on timber stand | *** |  |
| *** | An exceptional Japanese wooden bowl inlaid with polychrome lacquer, a Ripe Persimmon on a branch, Chestnuts, Taisho period, a mother of pearl worm eaten leaf & another autumn leaf, the aesthetic of wabi-sabi, diameter 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved brushpot, heavily decorated with prunis marks to base, height 20 cm | *** |  |