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Art; Asian; Jewels — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:179
Sale Title:Art; Asian; JewelsLots with images:173
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:95
Date:9-Apr-2017
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[Australian Art] 5 volumes including, St John Moore, Charles Blackman, Schoolgirls & Angels, NGV, 1993, softcover + Blackman, B. Glass after Glass, Penguin, 1997, softcover + Brett Whiteley, Art & Life 1939-1992, AGNSW, 1995, softcover + Pearce, Barry. Sidney Nolan, AGNSW 2007, softcover + McGregor, Ken, Fifty Years of Perceval Drawings, Bay Books, 1989, hardcover, dj torn (5)
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[Williams, Fred] 2 volumes including, Brack, John & Mollison, James. Fred Williams Etchings, Rudy Komon Gallery, 1968, hardcover, dj worn upper edge, clean +, Hart, Deborah. Fred Williams Infinite Horizons, NGA 2011, softcover (2)
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[Fairweather, Ian] 2 volumes including, Bail, Murray. Fairweather, Murdoch Books, 2009, hardcover, dj, clean copy + Fisher, Tim. The Drawings of Ian Fairweather, NGA, 1997, softcover, damage to cover (2)
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[Boyd, Arthur] 3 volumes including, Niall, B. The Boyds, The Miegunyah Press, 2002, 2nd edn, hardcover, dj + McKenzie, J. Arthur Boyd at Bundanon, Academy Editions, 1994, softcover + Pearce, B. Arthur Boyd, A Retrospective, AGNSW, 1993, softcover, all good (3)
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[Early 20th century Art Reference] 6 volumes including, Mink, J. Joan Miro 1893-1983, Benedikt Taschen, 1993, softcover + Ferrier, J-L. The Fauves, The Reign of Colour, Terrail, 1995, English edn. softcover + Freeman, J. The Fauve Landscape, Abbeville Press NY, 1990, 1st edn, softcover + Friedel, HvonH. Gabriele Munter: Das druckgraphische Werk, Prestel, Munchen, 2000, German edn, softcover + Kolenberg, H. intensely dutch, AGNSW, 2009, soft cover + Lloyd, Jill. Vincent van Gogh und der Expressionismus,…
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A pair of Chinese porcelain painted tiles, Zhushan Artist Wang Qi [1884-1937], inscribed date 1933, signature & two red seals, painted in overglaze enamels, the song Poet, Su Dongpo & Confucianist leader Zhou Dunyi, instructing young boys standing in gardens sprouting lingzhi [2], note: Wang Qi is a recognised porcelain painter from the Republic period & one of the eight friends of Zhushan, pearl Hill, 78 x 29 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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Three ivory boxes, an ovoid shape carved & lacquered with Prunus, & two circular boxes, first half 20th century, the lids of the circular boxes intricately carved [6], height 4-10 cm
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A Burmese lacquer & gilt lidded box, the long rectangular shape is encrusted with Foiled mirror glass, 19th century, exquisitely made with molded relief in shapes enclosing the foil backed mirror glass, an iron red lacquer interior resting on raised stand with lion legs, each with a ball under foot, height 24 cm, depth 40 cm, width 27 cm
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A Chinese porcelain lidded jar, of great historic interest and excellent provenance, late Ming Dynasty, the baluster shaped jar painted in wucai palette, underglaze blue & overglaze enamels. Provenance: Vaucluse house, Wentworth Family and thence by descent., height 37 cm. Literature: See copy of Womens Weekly article from 1958 with jar & lid
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Chinese porcelain bulbous jar, yellow ground, Kangxi mark, 19th century, the stylized continuous leaf motif with a wreathing aubergine dragon, height 30 cm
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A pair of Chinese Imperial yellow Peking glass bowls, late Qing Dynasty, with rounded sides & slightly flared & turned lip, supported on a broad flat foot & recessed base, height 6 cm, diameter 11 cm
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Gouache on paper, the incense seller, table inscribed Yongji, known for incense manufacture, Chinese school, 19th century, the incense packs & the young man's attire intricately rendered, genre painting of everyday life in china, inscribed in pencil lower left, 44 x 36 cm. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey, Hong Kong, label verso
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Gouache on paper, the Indigo silk Dyer, Chinese school, 19th century, the skeins of silk & the young man's attire intricately rendered, genre painting of everyday life in China inscribed in pencil lower left, 44 x 36 cm. Provenance: Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey, Hong Kong, label verso
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A Chinese Gu-shaped porcelain vase, painted in overglaze Enamels & underglaze blue, transitional period, a women with two children in a garden on the long neck, a band of peaches & pomegranates, a symbol of immortality & the fruit of happiness above the foot rim, height 31 cm
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A large two story cloisonne cricket cage, with impressed mark to base, the songs from insects has been written about for centuries, a cricket club was established in Shanghai in 1885 for collecting & showing off their specimens, height 23 cm, length 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Tibetan gilt bronze standing Buddha with eleven heads & eight arms, 18th-20th century, the Avalokitsavara heads in three tiers & topped with two single heads, two hands held in prayer the other hands in different mudras, elaborately dressed & adorned with large earrings & jewels, crossed double vajra on base & traces of colour, height 20 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne, cylindrical shaped cricket cage, Republic period, height 13.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Chinese cloisonne cricket cage in the shape of a peach, Republic period, height 8 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Chinese cloisonne & enamel cricket cage, a domed roof above the square base, Republic period, height 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A painted, grey earthenware horse & rider, the Alert horse Facing Forward, ears Pricked & Nostrils Flaring, Han Dynasty, BC 206-220, painted in red green & white pigment, the saddle cloth & trim picked out in red, the rider sitting astride as if holding the reins, height 28 cm, length 25 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A grey stoneware Priest standing holding a Pigs head, probably song Dynasty, height 21 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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An earthenware Straw coloured glazed figure of a Wiseman, Sui Dynasty, 581-618 AD, he stands looking forward, his hat sits high, his ankle length robe has very wide sleeve bands with his hands clasped at his chest, height 24 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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An earthenware Straw coloured glazed figure of a lady, Sui Dynasty, 581-618 AD, she stands looking front on her hair swept up in two side buns, her ankle length dress has a dropped waste tied with a knotted bow, her covered hands clasped, height 20 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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Three Chinese earthenware horses, each with a Stocky, Muscular Build, standing Squarely on a low plinth, Tang Dynasty 618-906 AD, their heads slightly turned & ears pricked [3], height 19 cm, length 20 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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Four Chinese earthenware busts of Women from the Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD, with full rounded faces & their long hair swept up & piled high on the head, some with traces of black pigment [4], height 12-15 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A painted earthenware Bactrian camel, standing Foursquare, Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD, the head raised, eyes open & the mouth closed, the tail swept to the side, yellow & red pigment, height 30 cm, length 24 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A buff stoneware figure of a girl, Cizhou glaze, song Dynasty, 1279-1368 AD, the standing figure is molded & has painted features in brown glaze & holding an open fan, height 11 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A Chinese crackle glazed lobed bowl, song Dynasty, label on underside, diameter 12 cm, height 4.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Peter Sculthorpe
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A pair of Chinese miniature earthenware green glazed storage Chests, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, the lock, hinges & carrying handles picked out in black, these chests would have been part of a burial tomb, height 10 cm, length 15.5 cm, width 9 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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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: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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Three green glazed earthenware attendants, wearing helmet shaped Hats, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644, the robes with very long, wide sleeves covering their hands, their high boots meeting the hemline, standing on a stepped plinth [3], height 20 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A Chinese porcelain bottle vase, seal mark to base, Daoguang 1820-1850, a long neck & globular body painted in overglaze enamel with flowering blooms & butterflies, the interior & base are enamelled in turquoise with a reserve in the centre with the iron red seal mark, height 33 cm
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A square Chinese porcelain vase, dated 1951, with the signature of Zhushan Artist, Liu Yucen [1904-1969], iron red mark to base, each panel painted in overglaze enamel with a variety of birds in flowering branches, height 12 cm
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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 ruyi band at the mouth, note: original purchase receipt available, height 39, diameter 21 cm
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A mirror pair of fine porcelain dishes, six character Guangxu mark to base, painted in overglaze enamel in the famille rose palette coral ground underside, diameter 13 cm
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A Huanghuali table chest with bronze handles & Pulls, the two door chest fitted with four drawers, height 35 cm, width 35 cm, depth 25 cm
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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
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A Korean chest with twenty drawers opening at front & reverse, Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910, with turned up table top & a low stretcher foot, height 52 cm, width 82 cm, depth 59 cm
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A Maitland-Smith Chinoiserie five drawer lacquer desk with spotted bamboo base, circa 1980, the well known designer faithfully used traditional methods & styles in manufacture of the highest quality, height 78 cm, width 132 cm, depth 67 cm
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A Chinese fan shaped table screen, Qianlong seal mark, in a finely carved & pierced black hardwood frame, the centre with beauties in leisurely pursuits, height 39 cm
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A Chinese painted lacquered chest on low legs, 19th/20th century, height 30 cm, length 46 cm, width 38 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A Chinese porcelain moon flask, Xuande Reign mark [1426-1425] on the shoulder, 20th century, the body painted in underglaze blue with a black bird sitting on a flowering branch, probably made in Jingdezhen, height 28 cm
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A very tall Chinese porcelain baluster shaped vase with celadon crackle glaze, Republic period, 20th century, proportions & glaze in the tradition of the song Dynasty, height 61 cm
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A pair Chinese porcelain dishes, painted in underglaze blue, mid Qing Dynasty, diameter 21.5 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain dishes, painted in underglaze blue, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, diameter 22 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot, with the signature of a Zhushan artist, dated 1919, Jingdezhen six character mark to base, painted with a classical scene in underglaze blue, height 11.5 cm
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A Japanese celadon glazed water Dropper, the Samurai helmet shape with a central hole, height 3 cm, diameter 6 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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A Chinese Rootwood brush pot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the gnarled wood is enhanced by the natural irregularities, the base of the bitong is closed by the node, acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s, height 20 cm
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A pierced & carved horn of lotus leaves, a Qianlong mark on the reverse, height 23 cm
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A Chinese woodblock print of a village in Suzhou, signed in pencil by Weng Chenghao, dated 1990, note: Suzhou is renowned for engravings & prints, 59 x 69 cm
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A Chinese woodblock print, a village in Suzhou, signed in pencil by Zhou Xinghua, dated 1998, note: Suzhou is renowned for engravings & prints, 61 x 72 cm
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Gouache on cotton, Harvesting the crop, inscribed lower right, Kt Serus, Penestanan, Ubud Bali, 20th century, 111 x 146 cm
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A pair of Burmese lacquer & gilt wood mythical bird-like Creature, 19th century, the long tails rising behind the body, the eyes inlaid with cabochon red glass beads, height 68 cm
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A large Cambodian silver Repousse box & cover in the form of a pumpkin, with leaves & Tendrils, 20th century, the lobed body decorated with a floral pattern, diameter 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Burmese cylindrical lacquered box, used for tobacco, betel nut & other Herbs, Pagan, c.1920, the red ground finely painted with detailed and elaborate courtly scenes & Burmese script, complete with two shallow trays, height 23, diameter 22 cm. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman
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Ink & colour on paper, folk dancer from Bhavi, Rajasthan, signature on verso, mid 20th century, Picassoesque design with abstract geometric forms, the distinct culture of Bhavi in the district of Jodhpur, is well known for the striking colours & the graceful movements & deft swirls of the dancers, 71 x 57 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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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 tympanum, a vertical seam, engraved auspicious motifs in each of the concentric circles, characteristic of drums for resonance & the tympanum quality, height 51, diameter 64 cm
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An elegant Thai kneeling Angel with hands Clasped in prayer, wearing an elaborate gilt robe, a beautiful serene face framed by a tall crown with ornate side flanges, height 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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Two silver objects, a seated Sacred bull & horn shaped stirrup cup, Rajasthan, early 20th century, the steed of the Hindu God Shiva on a pedestal base with repeated motif, decorative bridle and saddle blanket, together with a repousse cup [2], length 7.5 cm, height 13 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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A Dhokra metal elephant & rider from Bastar tribal District of Chhattisgarh, India first half 20th century, two figures sit under the canopy behind the mahout, height 43 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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A collection of three silver lidded boxes, Northern Thailand, 19th/20th century, betel leaf & lime paste containers including a lidded octagonal shape, a round lidded box with impressed design of a deer to the base, & a crescent moon shaped box [3], height 4 -15 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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A Dhokra metal elephant & rider, Bastar tribal District of Chhattisgarh, early 20th century, distinctive naive metal work of the region, height 25 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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A large Jain temple cloth, gouache on cotton, India 19th/20th century, 93 x 55 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat
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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
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A Thai Repousse silver bowl, a plain rim framing a central band of figures in various Pursuits, early 20th century, between bands of scrolling at the top & bottom, diameter 12 cm, height 7.5 cm
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An bronze bust of a Buddha, the eyes Calm & Hypnotic Beneath an arched Brow, Ayutthaya period, 18th century, the face framed by long ears & a gentle understated smile, three lines around the neck, denoting greatness, the very tall flame finial rising from the tightly curled hair, height 34 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
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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 include an axe, a noose & a dish of sweet treats, height 13 cm, OTHER NOTES, Ganesha the most worshiped deity by Hindus, Buddhists & Jainists.
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A gilt & bronze seated Diety, the hair in fine Braided strands & Secured in a domed top knot, height 18 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Tibetan thick Buddhist wool rug, the square with small & large key fret pattern, 19th/20th century, made from the highland sheep for Monastic use as a sitting carpet, a swastika symbol in the centre within a circlular medallion, note: Swastika is an ancient Buddhist symbol for eternal happiness & the symbol is seen as a sign of the law. In Sanskrit, the word 'Swasti' means 'Well being, 74 x 68 cm. Provenance: Teresa Coleman Tibetan gallery, HK, original receipt
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A bronze Tibetan seated monk, inscribed on reverse, Ming Se Ren Bo Qie, 1916-1993, height 33 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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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 stool, this figure is well rendered and hollow, probably from the Dehua kilns, height 24 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A 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, traces of lacquer, height 20, L 39 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Laotian monk seated on a raised draped plinth, carved wood & gilt, 20th century, a young face with a meditative expression, hair piled high with a central bun, height 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze angry deity riding a dragon, 19th/20th century, balanced on one side with his pot belly exposed, the dragon holding a peach, a symbol of longevity, height 23 cm, length 23 cm
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A bronze Sino-Tibetan Manjushri seated on a lotus throne, Wielding the flaming sword of Wisdom, 16th/19th century, the deity wearing a high crested crown & elaborately decorated robe, embellished with beaded jewellery, sitting cross-legged, height 8 cm
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A Tibetan thangka, gouache on cotton, a green Tara on a red ground surrounded with gilt figures, 19th/20th century, 80 x 60 cm
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A Tibetan thangka, gouache on cotton, one Thousand armed Avalokiteshvara, 19th/20th century, depicted in red & standing with eleven heads & surrounded by numerous other deities, 90 x 70 cm
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A Sino-Tibetan bronze Buddha seated on a waisted lotus throne, 17th/19th century, the serene face with downcast eyes below the tight curled hair, off the shoulder robe with minimal adornment, the hands in a gesture of touching the earth, height 9.5 cm
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A Sino-Tibetan bronze Tara seated on a lotus throne in the Posture of Royal Ease, 19th century, wearing an elaborate crown & jewellery, with a scarf over her shoulders & sacred symbols, height 8 cm
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Four hollow gold figures of Fu, Lu, Shou & a seated Buddha, Fu, Lu, Shou are figures representing good Fortune, Prosperity, & Longevity, secured in a sealed case [2], height 15.5-19.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A Chinese bronze scroll weight of Ji gong, the Eccentric Buddhist monk, mid Qing Dynasty, he carries a bottle of wine in his right hand & a fan in his left, he ate meat & drank wine violating Buddhist monastic rule, he has become a folk hero from the 12th century, length 6.5 cm
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A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle with bear-head spout & Paws to the base, Taisho period, height 16 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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Two Japanese traditional tea Ceremony lidded tea caddies, Natsume, Showa period, the wooden tea caddies are lacquered by a maki-e specialist artists, distinguished by the stylized decoration, [2], height 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A graduated set of four round Japanese lacquer dishes, Meiji period 1868-1912, each decorated with ginkgo leaves in coloured lacquer [4], diameter 13-20 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle, Nambu Teki, Meiji /Taisho period, height 15 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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Two Japanese traditional tea Ceremony lidded tea caddies, Natsume, Showa period, the wooden tea caddies are lacquered by a maki-e specialist artists, distinguished by the stylized decoration, red decorated with black & gilt flying cranes, the black lacquer decorated with red & gilt lacquer flying cranes [2], height 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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Five Japanese lacquer lidded bowls painted with Tri colour gilt pheasant, Taisho period, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A rare pair of iron Tetsubin, Teapots, Japan, Edo period, 18th/19th century, trough shaped spouts, the tea pot handles have a carved & molded decoration, the lids with a great wave & water wheel in gold on a black lacquer ground, a circular foundry mark to base, a paulownia wood storage box [3], height 18 cm, length 20 cm. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian Diplomat, OTHER NOTES, ceremonial matching kettles were often used for sake at wedding celebrations.
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Two Japanese silk embroidered panels with textured Landscapes & Egrets by a Lake, 19th/20th century, the complex foliage of the forest & woodland scenes of these verdure style tapestries are in earthy tones, 100 x 128 cm
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Two Japanese geisha head rests, Takamakura, raised on lacquer bases, 19th/20th century, designed to preserve the elaborate coiffures of the geisha, the silk pillow is filled with buck wheat [4], length 20 - 25 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Japanese cast iron Tetsubin, tea kettle, with straight sides & hollow round handle, Meiji /Taisho period, with pine cone knob, height 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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Two Japanese traditional tea Ceremony lidded caddies, Natsume, Showa period, the wooden tea caddies are lacquered by a maki-e specialist artists, distinguished by the stylized decoration, [2], height 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive
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A Chinese Tianhuang stone with a rich, natural Colouration, the face carved with an ancient tree issuing from a massive rock, & figures resting in the branches, height 9 cm
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A Chinese carved jade figure of the God of wealth, riding on the back of a Galloping horse, height 15 cm
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A Chinese chicken blood stone carved with a young girl Chiseling a large Boulder, probably Cultural Revolution, the detailed carving using all the contrasting streaks with the figure & baskets in translucent white, height 19 cm
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A Chinese jade belt hook carved with dragon head & Cicada, with rust striation, length 12 cm
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A Chinese jade brush washer, carved with young boy, his arms stretched out encircling the bowl, diameter 5 cm
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A Translucent jade pendant carved with lotus leaf & Lingzhi, height 4.5 cm
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A jade carved & pierced pendant with Chinese character Fu, Happiness, a silver mount, height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese scholar's rock, Selected to Resemble a mountain, Daoist Philosophy, an inspiration for creativity while working in the Studio, height 31 cm, length 31 cm
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