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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 boy monk standing with the left hand Pointing Upwards the right Down, wearing a loin cloth and standing with feet together on a lotus throne, height 15 cm ***
*** Large Chinese fish bowl, 19th /20th century, painted with a classical painting of mountains by a lake with pine trees on rocky outcrops, pagodas near and distant, a band of stylized ruyi around the neck, a poem on the reverse. Provenance: A ladies… ***
*** A Chinese lime green lobed dish, with floral scrolls & central 'Wan' rondel to centre, six character iron red Qainlong mark to base. 2.5 x 14.5 x 10 cm ***
*** Two pieces of jade ***
*** A good 19th century Japanese cloisonne wall charger the centre with butterflies on a gilt ground the border with various geometric and other typical designs of the period. 36 cm diameter. ***
*** A pair of Chinese turquoise cloisonne long Legged water birds, 19th/20th century, the metal inlaid with arabesque scrolling in multi coloured enamels and highlighted in gilt, the wings lift off, height 36 cm ***
*** A bronze Thai frog drum south East Asian, the top decorated with shallow concentric geometric bands and central star medallion, the shoulders with four lug handles, the sides three elephants, the top three frogs, 60 cm diameter ***
*** A tall elegant lacquer and gilt standing Thai Buddha, early 20th century, original receipt dated 1979, height 61 cm ***
*** A stoneware Sawankhalok circular lidded box, Thailand, Ayutthaya period [1350-1767], with incised iron brown glaze, and a scroll and leaf pattern continued on the lid, with central raised bands around the knop, in fitted storage box, height 9, diameter 13… ***
*** A Chinese Sung style ceramic vase of high fired, with classic mottle blue glaze. Provenance: From the private collection of David Henwood. 21 cm ***
*** A Burmese lacquer box 1925-50, with two interior trays, height 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese Sung style ceramic vase of high fired, with classic mottle blue glaze with bulbous body below a tapering neck and flaring lip. Provenance: From the private collection of David Henwood. 22 cm ***
*** A three tiered Chinese picnic box, the box of burl wood and the carved handles & base of blackwood, the original metal lock going through the lid still intact. Height 25xL33 cm ***
*** Two Chinese snuff bottles, carved agate incorporating the matrix of the stone & a natural turquoise pebble shape & stopper. Both bottles well hollowed, the agate bottle has a lapis blue stopper, mask handles and on the front is carved a lone horse on a… ***
*** A Chinese ink stone housed within a wooden storage box 20 cm length ***
*** A Chinese scroll depicting a lady and a dog, calligraphy and seal, signed Huangzhou 87.5 x 48 cm ***
*** Two Chinese porcelain garden stools, 42 cm high, 30 cm diameter ***
*** A fine Chinese yellow ground cranes bowl exterior decorated with white cranes in various poses among green clouds and waves, with hardwood stand six character Yongzheng mark to base 15 cm diameter, 7 cm high ***
*** A pair of dragon and phoenix dishes, with iron red Guangxu mark, diameter 14 cm ***
*** A large bronze Buddha head, gilt & lacquer, with large Smiling Lips, 19th/20th century, and an indent below the sharp nose, incised sloping eyes below the arched brows & framed by elongated ears, the hair with tight curls & usnisha, on stepped black stand… ***
*** An exquisite folding Mandarin fan, a Cojoined second fan shaped band of lacquer and gilt, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, the extended fan leaf painted with a continuous courtly scene engaged in various pursuits, the reverse painted with a peony,… ***
*** An Indian c. mid 19th century brass Jain altar piece, with silver inlay eyes, red colouring, inscriptions on the verso. Height 17 cm ***
*** A Tianhuang, Shoushan stone of natural pebble form, Translucent, low relief carving and hues of golden yellow. Note: Shoushan stone was revered by the Qing Emperor's and the preferred soft stone for their seals. From the Shoushan mountain streams in… ***
*** A Chinese bronze Buddha seated on a waisted lotus throne, the folds of the robe finely carved with floral design & circular double happiness mons, due to large size the base cast separately. Height 72 cm ***
*** Three woodblock prints, the triptych signed Kochoro Hitsu, Utagawa Kunisada III, (1848-1920), Japan, Kabuki actors, the Ukiyo-e framed & glazed. Condition: good colour & definition. Provenance: The Eisenberg Wilton Collection, 34 x 23 cm each ***
*** A Chinese Teadust glaze vase, the bulb shape vase with an everted rim on short foot, small chips along base foot, six character marks to base in double circle. Height 26 cm ***
*** A side table/stand, the apron carved with scrollwork & stylized ruyi above each leg, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, joined by a shaped stretcher, further raised on small bracket feet condition: loose joints & restoration, height 35 cm, diameter 38 cm ***
*** A Chinese hardwood bench, Qing Dynasty, the spindle backs with two carved cartouche and sides with double rings between the seat, straight corner square legs and open framed apron, height 95 cm, width 105, D 48 cm ***
*** A nest of three Chinese blackwood tables with a Jichimu floating panel top, Republic period, the graduated set of rectangular shape, a plain apron with stepped beading, corner square legs ending in half hoof feet, height 61 cm, width 51, D 36 cm ***
*** Tibetan bronze figure of a Lama modelled seated in the lotus position on lotus form base. Height 28.5 cm ***
*** A fine opaque jade box & cover, in mottled rustic-red tones, Qing dynasty, carved in sections on the inside, the lid with bats, length 7.5 cm ***
*** Chinese blue & white porcelain bottle form vase Height 23 cm ***
*** Two Japanese woodblock prints, signed in pencil artist Toshi Yoshida [1911-1995] +, Sangetsu-an temple in Hakone village, from Hakone Museam, 1954, + Zojo-ji temple: from one hundred Famous Views of Edo, after artist Utagawa Hiroshige [1797-1858], 30 x 23… ***
*** A Chinese Tianhuang, Shoushan stone with a finely carved slender dragon, atop an oval Blank seal, translucent and dark streaking with natural hues of yellow. Note: Shoushan stone was revered by the Qing Emporer's and the preferred soft stone for their… ***
*** A Burmese betel nut box c. 20th century, of repousse silver with squirrel motif to sides and lid, with copper insert, and mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired from various posts… ***
*** A Burmese betel nut box c. Late 19th century / early 20th century, of repousse silver, the sides decorated with zodiac motif panel among scroll work decoration and crab to lid centre, mythical creature etched to base. Provenance: from the private… ***
*** A fine pair of 19th century Japanese cloisonne plates with birds and foliage set on a turquoise ground each 30 cm in diameter ***
*** A black lacquer shrine cabinet embellished in gilt, Japan, the front folding doors concealing ribbed doors that open to a carved and opulent gold & lacquer interior, designed as a temple with tiers for the hierarchy, for domestic & office use, height 150,… ***
*** A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan seated on a tiger, holding a ruyi in his left hand & floating on a cloud, 20th century, wearing a robe with turquoise & coral coloured beads, with gilt trim on the edge, he was known as the Tamer of the tiger, on a… ***
*** A Chinese famille rose teapot of rounded form, iron red Daoguang seal mark, 1821-1860, painted in the round with members of a large family pursuing daily life. Height 10 cm, width 12 cm ***
*** A painted Tibetan column, with a stepped square base & top, 20th century. Height 80 cm 38 cm sq ***
*** A Chinese porcelain figure of a happy beggar 86 cm ***
*** A large pair of Chinese Qianjiang vases, painted with large pink blooms, Jingdezhen, 20th century, height 34 cm, width 23 cm ***
*** A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed oval seal of Gyokudo, Kyoto, Japan, early Showa period, circa 1940, note: master potter, Tezuka Gyokudo [1896-1977] used coloured slip to create birds & fish on a plain ground, he established… ***
*** An Oriental rosewood display cabinet ***
*** A Chinese brown lacquer eight panels screen, 19th/20th century. Carved polychrome figures in a garden pavilion. Height 214 cm, panels width 40 cm ***
*** A Yamanaka, Japan red enamel box with carved jade panel, early Showa period ***
*** A carved Chinese jade elephant mounted with a Arcaic vase, on timber stand. Height 16 cm ***
*** A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vase, 20th century, the bulbous, ovoid form is very finely decorated in underglaze blue & pink hydrangeas, plovers resting on branches, four character underglaze blue mark to base. Height 31.5 cm ***
*** A Thai temple plaque, early 20th century, consisting of numerous small clay Buddha Votive figures each recessed into individual niches, votives were made & used in Buddhist Communities to show devotion & earn merit, they were made in bronze moulds & after… ***
*** A rare Japanese Hirado porcelain figure of a baby boy Meiji period, 19th century, modelled with the baby sitting front on without clothes, with his mouth open, the lips picked out in red, the eyes and brows picked out in brown, one hand resting on his… ***
*** Four Chinese elm wood chairs, Qing Dynasty, c.1850 - 1900, Shan XI area, original finish, very well constructed in classic form with raised carved design to the back and open work to base, good condition. Height 96 cm. Length 49 cm. Depth 37 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese carved ebonised two tier pedestal with marble inset top and orchid carving ***
*** A large Japanese bronze cloisonne wall plaque decorated with dragons ***
*** A Chinese jade Happy Buddha, carved from a solid boulderin relief, seated in the position of Royal ease, the large pale blue-green jade well deliniated on a wooden stand, height 25 cm ***
*** A Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, Journey to the West [monkey King] theme, signed by Yun Chuan, green stopper, height 8.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese Garlic-Mouth vase, the incised ovoid body has three raised mons with traditional scenes in blue glaze, six character Kangxi mark to base. Height 23 cm ***
*** Two Chinese porcelain square form vases, painted in underglaze blue, six character Kangxi mark to base, a continuous painting of an idilic landscape by a lake with figures enjoying all the seasons, auspicious symbols on each side, the neck painted with… ***
*** A large glazed pottery horse, standing Foursquare on the base, 19th/20th century, the neck is strong & the head slightly turned with the winged mane on the side, large eyes, open mouth & ears pricked forward, bridle & trappings decorated in bold… ***
*** A fine silk Japanese gentleman's Kimono & gold Obi, signed, Showa period, painted with a nobleman's carriage & a profusion of seasonal flowers, the reverse of the obi in burgundy, a black & gilt tassel, a black lacquer & gilt hanging rod [4], length 175… ***
*** A pair of Japanese iron sake wedding pots, late Edo period. Provenance: A former Australian Ambassador. Length 18 cm, height 16 cm ***
*** A Chinese bottle shaped vase with brass collar and fitted stand, 19th/20th century, the cartouche painted with figures in a courtly interior, the body painted with peaches and peony on a blue ground, height 35 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese Tibetan dark bronze alloy of Guanyin, seated on a triple leaf lotus throne, Traces of gilt, Ming style, 19th century a serene rounded full face, hands in lap, height 37 cm ***
*** A large Chinese blue & white porcelain charger depicting central pheasant motifs, Qing Dynasty ***
*** A large circular lidded box, in overglaze enamel, with a metal rim and handles, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, shallow fluting around the body with characteristic metal around the rim, finely painted with 100 boys pattern playing in a garden note: The Royal… ***
*** An Indian alabaster alter figure, the standing gilded polychrome figure depicting Shiva after the hunt, 19th / 20th century. Height 19.5 cm. ***
*** A large Tibetan silver and copper Gau (travelling shrine) with repousse design of Buddhist sacred objects, containing 3 deities presented with brocade carrying case, 23.5 cm ***
*** A buffalo horn carving, the amber coloured horn carved in the form of a transient Buddha, 20th century ***
*** A Thai temple plaque, early 20th century, consisting of numerous small clay Buddha Votive figures each recessed into individual niches, votives were made & used in Buddhist Communities to show devotion & earn merit, they were made in bronze moulds & after… ***
*** A pair of Chinese hardwood side tables with marble tops ***
*** A pair of finely painted porcelain bowls, iron red six character Guangxu mark to base, finely painted with magpies in flowering branches, the rounded form with a flared mouth. Diameter 9 cm, height 5 cm ***
*** A Chinese celadon foliate dish with incised decoration, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty Tradition, the body with an even celadon glaze, central design with a clear band then incised decoration around the cavetto, diameter 33 cm ***
*** A fine Chinese rosewood wall Unit, shelves above the six door & four drawers, mid 20th century, in the traditional manner with stepped shelves & carving on the doors, height 210, width 208, depth 47 cm ***
*** A Chinese porcelain moulded scholar's set on a tray, impressed mark of Qianlong, [1736-1795], the glaze simulating bronze, marble & coral on a faux lacquer tray on raised lingzhi feet with a turquoise underside, height 14 cm, length 16 cm ***
*** A fine Japanese bronze seated monk, wearing an Unadorned robe with fine Folds on the back, Meiji period, seated on a rectangular stepped dais and holding a scroll in his left hand, with inscription to back of dais, inscribed after Takeuchi Kyuichi… ***
*** A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period, 18th/19th century, trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved and molded decoration, the lids with a great wave and water wheel in gold on a black lacquer ground, a circular foundry… ***
*** Two jade snuff bottles, white & celadon in tone, each carved with Auspicious Symbols, 19th/20th century, compressed spherical form & chamfered on shoulders [2], height 6 cm, height 6.3 cm. Provenance: private South African collection ***
*** A woodblock print, Kusatsu in Fifty-Three stations of the Tokaido, signed Hiroshige Ga, Hiroshige I (1797-1858), Japan, publishers red seal & a signature, framed & glazed. Condition: good colour and detail. Provenance: The Eisenberg Wilton Collection, 35… ***
*** A Chinese carved and pierced ivory cigarette case, in a pillow shape with the cyclical date, 1938, a central diamond panel of two figures in a garden over a pierced ground within borders of flowers and buildings finished with a push button closure and… ***
*** A very large Chinese underglaze blue porcelain plate, painted with swallows and iron red flowers on the front and reverse, 20th century on a double foot rim, probably made for the Japanese market diameter 56 cm ***
*** A cast bronze alloy Tibetan medicine Buddha, wearing an elaborate robe, seated on a lotus throne holding a bowl in the left hand, height 32 cm ***
*** Chinese ivory figure group of the eight immortals, standing on a stepped wooden stand, together with an ivory carving of a woman on carved ivory low pedestal., height 14 cm ***
*** A gilt bronze seated Buddha, a Xuande mark on the reverse, height . 28.5 cm ***
*** An extremely fine Japanese Satsuma part tea set, comprising six each plates and saucers, four tea cups, a cream jug and teapot, with stylised dragon handles to tea cups and teapot. ***
*** A blackwood netsuke of an aubergine, carved signature Tanaka Minko [1775-1825], Edo period, Japan, condition: missing the worm, length 4.3 cm, height 5 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese blue and white Swatow dishes, Ming Dynasty, with double phoenix decoration. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Diameter 27 cm (each) ***
*** A Chinese blue and white kendi pot, Ming Dynasty, with flower and duck decoration and crayfish in high relief to shoulder. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 16 cm ***
*** A Thai celadon glaze bowl 29 cm diameter ***
*** A Chinese Lobe Ge style shallow bowl with incised gilt characters to interior and base with five spur marks diameter 18.5 cm ***
*** A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of green Tara, modelled with an ornate headdress and seated upon a double lotus base, 19 cm high. 19 cm high ***
*** A large Japanese wood & lacquer Tengu mask from a Shinto temple, Tengu, (also known as the Slayer of vanity) are mountain and forest goblins with both Shinto and Buddhist attributes. Their supernatural powers include shape-shifting into human or animal… ***
*** A fine silver & copper Tibetan travelling shrine 'Gau' with three shaped niche containing clay polychrome deities, the repousse silver border of dragons and auspicious symbols on the front, the copper back opens, the narrow sides set with two pairs of… ***
*** Two ivory figures, the first a Japanese netsuke carved as an elder holding a fan the second of a sitting buddha, both signed. ***
*** A Burmese Shan Buddha head 18th/19th century, on stand, AF, with piece for repair 36 cm (including stand) ***
*** A Indian miniature on ivory, the ivory panel depicting Krishna dancing with Radha with clusters of maidens to their flanks, richly coloured and gilt, 19th century. ***
*** A copper brass alloy figure of the God Ganesha, beautifully sculpted, Southern Indian style, possibly 17th century. Height 13.5 cm ***