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Asian Art including The Ivan Ban Collection — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:731
Sale Title:Asian Art including The Ivan Ban CollectionLots with images:729
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:458
Date:13-Sep-2020
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon jar, with slightly spreading neck above sloping shoulders and tapering body, in a pale green/white glaze, height 17 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Large Sawankhalok celadon bowl, with a spreading lip, incised with central flower head, surrounded by stylised lotus flowers, the exterior with incised petalled motifs, on exposed circular foot, in pale green glaze, diameter 31 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Large Sawankhalok celadon bowl, with a spreading lip, incised with central flower head, surrounded by stylised lotus flowers, the exterior with incised petalled motifs, on exposed circular foot, in pale green glaze, diameter 32 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Korean pottery dish, of circular form with sloping sides, incised with floral motif to centre, in tones of brown, impressed marks to base, raised on circular foot, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille jaune porcelain jar and wooden cover, of baluster form, decorated with reserves of deers, flowers and insects, surrounded by a yellow ground accented with sprays of peach branches and bats, six character mark to base, with wooden cover and stand, height 16 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period porcelain jar and cover, with domed cover decorated with birds amongst flowers, tree and birds, in underglaze blue, double ring circles to base, on wooden stand, height 21 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Good Chinese Kangxi period porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, decorated with phoenix amongst flowers and trees, in tones of green, orange, yellow and underglaze blue, double rings to base, height 21 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, of pear form, decorated in a rich red glaze with white rim, six character mark incised to base, height 44 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese late Qing sang de boeuf porcelain vase, of pear form with a flared lip, in dark red tones with a pale green splash, height 29.5 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf vase, of ovoid form, decorated with spreading lip and tapering body, on a circular foot, with six character mark to base, height 33 cm
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Unusual and good Chinese lemon Guan ware glaze vase, with spreading lip, above a lobed baluster body, on a heavy circular foot, slight red colour coming through in firing, height 22.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Elegant Chinese porcelain figure, depicting a lady holding a vase, dressed in a robe displaying flowers, kylins and storks, in rich tones of green, pink, blue and orange, a/f, height 55 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Stunning large Chinese figure group, depicting a figure standing holding a ring with leaf necklace and robes tied at waist, standing above a rampant dragon with cloud scrolls, in rich tones of orange, green, blue and gilt, height 55 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Large Chinese porcelain immortal, depicted standing, in head dress and robes, with one hand raised in pose, the other clasping ruyi sceptre, in tones of blue, red and yellow, four character mark to base, height 66 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Pair of Japanese Meiji period Kutani vases, of ovoid form, decorated with reserves of figures, flowers and birds, in rich tones surrounded by a brocade floral ground, flanked by kylin handles, eight character marks to base, height 31.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Pair of large Japanese Kutani twin handled vases, of bulbous form with a spreading frilled lip, with twin floral scrolled handles, decorated with robed figures in a river landscape with blossoming trees, the neck and foot accented with red and gilt brocade amongst butterfly and floral reserves, a/f to one (repaired), height 63 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, with looped handles, with inlaid silver taotie decoration, raised on three cylindrical legs, with wooden cover, height 16 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze Fang Ding and cover, of rectangular form, with loop handles, the body decorated with scene of deer to one side and horse to the other, flanked by characters, raised on cylindrical feet with seal mark and wooden cover, height 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Dynasty bronze and silver inlay twin handled censer, of baluster form, with fine silver inlay work in taoist manner, raised on circular foot, with wooden cover, height 8 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered panel, of rectangular form, in peking knot, decorated with a scene of women within a garden, in tones of blue, green, white and orange, framed, 53 cm x 11 cm
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Pair of Japanese framed embroidered sleeve panels, joined, of rectangular form, decorated with floral branches, mons and butterflies, in tones green, blue and green, 74 cm x 42 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badge, of rectangular form, decorated with central peacock amongst stylised clouds, bats and waves, surrounded by floral scrolled border in tones of green, blue, pink and white, 21 cm x 22 cm (badge)
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Two Chinese framed embroidered sleeve panels, of narrow rectangular form, in gilt thread in the form of vases, the other in silk thread in the form of butterflies and flowers in tones of blue, 66 cm x 27 cm
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Two Chinese late Qing/Early Republic wind hats, one decorated with lotus, fish and pond scene, in tones of pink and blue on a pale yellow ground, the other decorated with bats, in tones of yellow, blue, pink and green on a white ground, accented with black border (2)
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Two pairs of Taiwanese embroidered silk sleeve panels, one pair decorated with butterfly and foliage, in tones of blue, green and white on a red ground, with black panel and embroidered trim, 70 cm x 26 cm, the other pair decorated with stylised bats and lotus, in tones of blue, green and yellow on a red ground, accented with embroidered trim and blue panel, 34 cm x 26 cm (2)
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Chinese late Qing embroidered silk purse, of circular form, decorated with dragons and phoenix, in tones of brown, orange and cream on a black ground, diameter 24 cm
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Lovely Chinese early 20th century four panel screen, the four rectangular panels decorated with images of ladies of the court and attendants in a garden setting, in ivory, bone, boxwood and semi precious stones, above four panels displaying vases, the whole accented with mother of pearl inlay, painted decoration and gilt work, height 83 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Fine Chinese banded agate bowl, of circular form, with deep sides in tones of blue, black, beige and opaque, incised four character mark to base, slight scratch to base, diameter 16 cm
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Chinese jade figure group, in the form of two ducks seated on a lotus, each with lotus in their mouths, in pale green tones with brown inclusions, height 4 cm and width 12.5 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney
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Good Chinese white jade figure group, in the form of two children clutching a bi disc, with incised decoration to their clothing, in pale tones with brown inclusions, 5 cm x 5 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney.
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Chinese carved jade belt hook, of plain rounded form with mythical head hook, in tones of pale green and brown, length 11 cm
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Chinese jade brush washer, of rounded form with branch and foliage, in tones of green and brown, length 11 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney.
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Chinese white jade carving, in the form of a gourd with foliage, height 8.5 cm
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Chinese green jade carving of a kylin, depicted crouching on four legs with mouth open, in tones of green and brown, height 7.5 cm and length 15 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese spinach jade Kwan Yin, depicted standing in flowing robes, holding a floral branch and fan, in tones of green and black, a/f, on stand, height 12 cm
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Chinese lapis lazuli carved Budai, depicted reclining and smiling with robe and sack beside him, the whole on a carved wooden base, length 12 cm (without stand). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese carved jade vase and cover, of facetted pear form, flanked by dragon handles with drop ring handles, the body carved with taotie motifs, the whole in tones of green, on wooden stand, height 19 cm
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Chinese carved jade brush pot, of cylindrical form, carved with a figure on horseback and scholar amongst bamboo, pine trees and mountains, in tones of white and brown, height 15 cm and diameter 12 cm
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Japanese red enamel bowl, of deep facetted form, decorated with bird and wisteria, in rich red tones, collection label to base, height 95 cm and diameter 20.5 cm
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Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vase, of baluster form with a flared rim, decorated with alternating panels of mythical creatures and stylised flowers, accented with multiple borders, in tones of red, white, yellow and green on a black ground, a/f, height 31.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze vases, of petit onion form, decorated with applied rampant dragons, on flared foot, evidence of gilt, height 12.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese bronze arrow vase, with cylindrical neck above a baluster body, decorated with fine silver inlay work in the form of taotie, ruyi head and Greek key motifs, on spreading foot, height 13 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty cobalt glaze porcelain jar, of facetted rectangular form with a short cylindrical neck, decorated with pagodas, mountainous landscapes and boats in a river, in gilt on a rich blue ground, height 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese Kangxi period (161-1722) blue and white porcelain pedestal bowl, of spreading form, decorated with central roundel and floral border, the exterior with figures within a garden setting, on a circular foot, with double ring borders, a/f, diameter 23 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Canberra
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain jar, of robust form with a short cylindrical neck, decorated continuously with dragons, between ruyi head and lappet borders, with earlier six character mark to base, height 19 cm
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) jarlet, of lobed form, in celadon glaze with brown splash, a/f, height 6 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese celadon jarlet, of squat baluster form, decorated with molded fish on a circular foot, in a green glaze, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese Machang pottery twin handled urn, with spreading lip flanked by handles, above baluster body, painted with linear decoration, diameter 12.5 cm
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Sukhothai pottery bowl, with deep sides, the interior with stylised flower head, in tones of brown on cream, on a circular foot, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Yueyao (3-4th century) ear cup, of oval form with two handles, in a green celadon glaze, with Mossgreen lot label, 10 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent.
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Unusual Chinese earthenware water Pourer, of spherical form with elongated curved spout, the body decorated with three lug handles and incised motifs, in celadon tones, height 10.5 cm
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Sawankhalok 15th century Mangosteen box and cover, of bun form with foliate finial, with painted line and scroll work, diameter 6 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Three Ming Dynasty or earlier celadon jarlets, of baluster form, two set with lug handles and decorated with trailing flowers, the other with petalled motif (3). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) bowl, of fluted conical form, in pale green tones, a/f, diameter 14 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Group of three various Chinese Sancai glaze vases, two of pear form in green blue and brown glaze, one of lobed form, in a yellow, green and brown glaze, height 13 cm (3). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon vase, of baluster form, lightly incised with floral frieze, in pale green tones, collection label to base, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Bonhams Sydney, 15 Nov 2018, lot 51
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Sawankhalok celadon bowl, with slightly flared lip and deep sides, with incised palmette motifs to the exterior, on exposed circular foot, diameter 18 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese Ming Dynasty shipwreck jar, of ovoid form, with evidence of black decoration, impressed seal mark to base, height 16 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Large Satsuma Edo period figure group, depicting Shoki with sword raised standing above a guardian lion, in brocade in tones of gilt, salmon and blue, a/f, height 41 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Good pair of Japanese bamboo brush pots, of tall cylindrical form, beautifully carved with samurai figures, on horse back, one slight a/f, height 39.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Large pair of Chinese bronze Hu vases, in archaic taste, decorated with palmettes and bands of taotie motifs, flanked by cylindrical handles on an oval foot, a/f, bases drilled, the whole raised on wooden stands, height 29.5 cm (vases) (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of deep circular form, decorated with a central image of lotus flower and foliage with stylised borders, the exterior with a ribbed edge on circular foot, a/f, diameter 31 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Pair of Japanese Kutani vases, of tapering baluster form, decorated with flowering branches and accented with applied cicadas and cicada shells, in tones of gilt, brown, pink and white, four character mark, accented in gilt, height 28 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Satsuma porcelain basket, of circular form with loop handle, each side decorated with pagodas in a mountainous landscape, accented with gilt and black border, raised on four feet, height 15.5 cm
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Satsuma porcelain basket, with pierced cover and loop handle, decorated with chrysanthemums, birds and flowers, mark to base, height 15 cm
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Japanese baluster porcelain jar and cover, the domed cover set with fan shaped reserves of characters, above a continuous scene of figures in village setting, in rich tones of of gilt and red, six character mark to base, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Good Japanese Meiji period bronze inlaid vase, of tapering ovoid form, with short neck, the body decorated with a scene of a bird perched within a tree, in mixed metals, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Japanese Meiji period inlaid bronze vase, of pear form, finely inlaid with semi precious metals in the form of flowers and foliage and accented with a Greek key border, height 15 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Large Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting an oni with umbrella on his back, standing on one leg, signature to back, height 6.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a monkey dancing on a ball, accented with coloured pigment, signature to base, height 6 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a reclining figure, with basket and snake, signature to base, length 5.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting an oni standing on a large sack, holding a gourd and cup, signature to base, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a crouching figure with mouse on his back, accented with coloured pigment, signature to base, length 5.5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a mouse with tail curled on back, length 5 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a figure riding an animal with moustache, accented with pigment, signature to base, height 5 cm
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Japanese carved figure, depicting a robed man seated holding a hammer, a/f, height 7 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting a seated oni with arms raised above his head, signature to base, height 6 cm
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Japanese carved ivory netsuke, depicting an oni crouched on a shell, the base carved with figure with his palms forward in fear, signature to top, length 5 cm
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Japanese Kutani figural vase, in the form of a figure holding a mythical creature with its mouth acting as a vase, standing above a basket, in tones of purple, red, pink and green accented with trailed slip work, height 27 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Large early Shiwan figure group, depicting three immortals standing on a cloud scroll with attendants, in tones of green, white and blue, a/f, the whole raised on a wooden stand, height 31 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Shiwan pottery figural vase of handsome proportions, decorated with raised continuous scene of figures in landscape surrounded by pine trees, in tones of blue, brown and green on a mottled blue ground, impressed mark to base, height 43 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese early Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl, the interior decorated with flower head and foliage, the exterior with a cloud scroll ground, a/f, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowls, with flared lips, decorated with stylised lingzhi and scrolls, on a circular foot, character mark to base, diameter 12.5 cm (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form, with slightly raised sides, decorated with stylised grape motifs, a/f, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese blue and white porcelain plate, with a shaped rim, decorated with central roundel depicting figures by a river in a mountainous landscape, surrounded by butterfly and ruyi head border, mark to base, diameter 22.5 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty crackle glaze charger, of deep circular form, the interior decorated with floral roundel and floral sprays, a/f, diameter 32 cm
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain dishes, of circular form, decorated with stylised lingzhi, flowers and scrolls, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 14.5 cm and 15 cm (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, decorated with central flower heads and scrolling foliage, with a lattice border, on circular foot, with seal mark, diameter 20.5 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain dishes, of circular form, both decorated with stylised floral motifs, raised on a circular foot, one with seal mark to base, diameter 16 cm and 14 cm (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Three early Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dishes, of circular form, decorated with sprays of foliage, on a circular foot, diameter 15.5 cm (3). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, set with spherical stopper on a domed cover, decorated with peony scroll, on wooden stand, height 17.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of garlic head form, decorated with two reserves containing mountainous landscapes, on a scrolling floral ground, six character mark to base, height 29 cm
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Chinese Republic period porcelain vase, of rouleau form, depicting central vase of flowers and other objects, in pink, green and blue tones on a white ground, the neck and foot accented with decorative borders, mark to base, height 34 cm
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Pair of Chinese eggshell porcelain lanterns, of spherical form, decorated with monkey and deer roundels on a continuous floral ground, mounted on waisted stands, height 19 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of rouleau form, each depicting two monkeys perched upon a pine tree with foliage, with inscriptions verso, accented with geometric and stylised ruyi head borders to neck, in tones of green and brown on a white ground marks to base, height 34 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of rouleau form, decorated with central peacock with fanned feathers perched upon branch, accented with a colourful array of peonies and other florals upon a white ground, border decoration to foot and rim, with inscription verso, marks to base, height 60.5 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of bulbous form, with shaped red handles accented in gilt, the lip, shoulder and foot decorated continuously with geometric borders and floral sprays, the body decorated with polychrome phoenix, ducks and other birds amongst trees and foliage on a white ground, with inscription verso, marks to base, height 33.5 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of squat form, each side decorated with panels depicting birds, flowers and butterflies, in colourful tones on a pale green ground accented with bats amongst stylised clouds, marks to bases, height 19 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, of facetted form, each side decorated with a panel depicting a mountainous landscape, on a pink floral and foliate ground, marks to vases, height 30 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of baluster form, decorated with phoenix and peony, with inscription verso, accented with colourful borders, marks to bases, height 21 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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