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Asian Art; Silver — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:804
Sale Title:Asian Art; SilverLots with images:804
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:467
Date:29-Nov-2020
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Two small Chinese blue glass snuff bottles, both of octagonal medallion form in cobalt and aqua blue, with stone and gilt collared stoppers, height 4.5 cm and 4.7 cm (2)
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Chinese agate snuff bottle, depicting a robed elder and creature, in light and dark brown tones, with domed stopper, height 8 cm
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Chinese agate snuff bottle, depicting a figure riding a water buffalo in landscape, on translucent grey, blue and brown tones, with domed stopper, height 10 cm
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Chinese carved jade pendant and necklace, the pendant of trapezoid form depicting a mountainous landscape with figure on horseback, pendant height 5 cm, width 3.5 cm
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Chinese stone carving, depicting a clawed mythical figure, in white tones with a yellow skin, with red character mark to shoulder, suspended from brown strap, height 8.5 cm, width 6 cm
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Chinese pierced jade carving, depicting a reclining lady holding a ruyi on a scrolled base, in tones of light brown with inclusions, height 4 cm, length 7.5 cm
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Chinese white jade figure group, depicting a lying horse with monkey on back, in white tones with brown inclusions, height 5 cm, length 8.5 cm
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Six Chinese archers rings and presentation box, the first ring in bone, inner diameter 2.3 cm, the second ring in white jade carved with figures and birds in an outdoor landscape, inner diameter 2 cm, the third ring in purple and green stone, inner diameter 2.6 cm, the fourth in green stone, inner diameter 2.4 cm, the fifth in mottled green tones, inner diameter 2.2 cm, the sixth in mottled green tones, inner diameter 2.2 cm, all set in a floriform wooden presentation box and cover, the cover carved with…
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Pair of Chinese scroll weights, of rectangular form, with seal mark to body, 16.5 cm x 4.5 cm
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Satsuma porcelain jar and cover, of squat lobed form with a pierced domed cover and applied foliate finial, the body decorated with four panels depicting robed figures in outdoor scenes, set amongst gilt accented floral brocade designs, the body tapering to four raised feet, gilt mark to base, a/f repair to lid, height 15 cm
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Satsuma porcelain censer by Kinkozan, of squat lobed form with a pierced domed cover and finial, the body decorated with panels of birds and foliage, on a cobalt ground accented with gilt flowers, gilt mark and impressed seal mark to base, height 11.5 cm
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Japanese painted cast iron figure, depicting a robed man standing with arms outstretched, in gilt tones with red and green flecks, height 26.5 cm
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Good and unusual bronze and copper Buddha, depicted seated with curled hair and serene expression, with hands resting upon belly, on a stepped base, evidence of gilt, height 17 cm
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Bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, depicting Avalokitesvara seated with legs crossed and many arms, on a double lotus base, evidence of gilt, height 18 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Tara, depicted with headdress, with one hand raised and the other resting upon lap, on a lotus base, evidence of earlier gilding and lacquer, height 23 cm. Provenance: private Asian Art collection, Queensland
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Stunning late Ming Dynasty bronze and lacquer Buddha, depicted seated with headdress and eyes downcast, with robes falling from shoulders and holding a censer, raised on purpose made wooden stand, height 78 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain charger, of circular form, decorated with flowers to the centre, surrounded by a border of dragons, flowers, hares and foliage, six character mark to base, diameter 33 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white plate, with a serpentine edge, decorated with central image of a stork and pine tree, surrounded by a border of precious objects, on a circular foot, diameter 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese famille jaune porcelain bowl, of circular form with deep sides, decorated with cranes in flight amongst stylised clouds and waves, in tones of white, green and black on a yellow ground, six character mark to base, diameter 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Large Chinese Imperial yellow bowl, with deep sides and flared lip, the interior with trailed and raised phoenix, the exterior with trailed dragon and phoenix motifs amongst scrolled floral work, on a circular foot, the whole with a fine crackle glaze, height 20 cm and diameter 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl, 17th century, with central motif, the exterior decorated with lotus and precious items, on a circular foot, with double ring marks, diameter 14.5 cm. Provenance: The property of the late Roddy Meagher Qc, Lawsons Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Two Japanese Edo period blue and white Arita dishes, one dish decorated in underglaze blue with a scene of garden rocks with bamboo emerging from behind, a bird in mid flight and a bird on a bamboo branch watching each other, the reverse decorated with bamboo branches, circa 1660-1680, together with a plate decorated with 'Karako' (Chinese boys) chasing stylised butterflies under a pine tree with clouds, circa mid 18th century, diameter 19 cm and 21 cm (2). Provenance: Leonard Joel, then private…
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Chinese blue and white deep porcelain bowl, with flared lip, above floral and ruyi head patterning, raised on a circular foot, height 12 cm and diameter 26 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese export Imari porcelain plate, of circular form, with central floral motif, surrounded by panels of floral sprays and blinds, in tones of blue and iron red, on a circular foot, diameter 12 cm. Provenance: The property of the late Roddy Meagher Qc, Lawsons Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Japanese Kakiemon blue and white bowl, with deep sides, decorated with a dragon to the interior, surrounded by flower heads, diameter 24 cm. Provenance: The property of the late Roddy Meagher Qc, Lawsons Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Two Chinese Qianlong period (1736-1795) blue and white porcelain plates, of hexagonal form, decorated with central landscape, surrounded by brocade border, on a circular foot, diameter 23 cm and 22 cm (2). Provenance: The Hyde collection, Leonard Joel, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese porcelain plate, of circular form, decorated with a central dragon, surrounded by lotus flowers, in iron red and underglaze blue on a pale celadon ground, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, a/f, diameter 27.5 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctioneers, then private collection, Balmain
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Good Chinese famille noir porcelain vase, with a waisted neck flanked by stylised dragon handles above an ovoid body, decorated with butterflies and trailing melon vines, in green and yellow on a black ground, on circular foot, seal mark to base, height 25 cm
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Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon dish, of circular form with raised sides, in an olive green glaze, diameter 11.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Two Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain dishes, both of circular form, one decorated with butterflies and flowers, the other with lotus in blue, seal and wax export marks to base, a/f, diameter 14.5 cm and 13.5 cm (2). Provenance: purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1980, then private collection, Sydney, then private collection, Balmain
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Northern Qi Dynasty pottery figure, depicting a warrior standing holding shield, accented in ochre and white tones, with certificate, height 52 cm, with certificate from University of Wollongong. Provenance: Guy Earl Smith, then private collection, Balmain
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls, with deep sides, decorated with central dragon roundel, the exterior decorated with two dragons disputing flaming pearls, on a circular foot, seal mark to base, diameter 14 cm (2). Provenance: Gibsons Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Pair of late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain dishes, of scalloped form, decorated with central roundel displaying temple, bridge and lake, surrounded by greek-key border, on a circular foot, with Leonard Joel label verso, diameter 15 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Balmain
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon dish, of shallow circular form, in a pale green glaze, with crackle glaze, raised on a circular foot, with gallery label verso, diameter 16 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of bulbous form with a slender elongated neck, the body decorated with arched panels depicting mythological creature above turbulent waves and vases, on a ground with stylised floral and foliate scrolls, six character mark to base, a/f, (converted to lamp), height 46 cm
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Good Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain figure, depicting a child kneeling on one knee holding ruyi scepter, in tones of green, yellow and orange, a/f, on a wooden stand, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese blanc de chine figure group, depicting an immortal and flower gatherer with basket, a/f, height 16 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese blanc de chine porcelain Kwan Yin, depicted standing wearing flowing robes with head slightly turned and hands crossed at waist, standing on a lotus and wave scroll base, a/f, height 26 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain immortal, depicted standing holding scroll, in tones of pink, green, blue and yellow on rectangular pedestal base, height 22 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain figure, depicting an immortal with long beard wearing dragon robes, in bright tones of pink, green and yellow on a rectangular base, height 22 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blanc de chine Kwan Yin, depicted seated with eyes downcast, holding a child, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain emperor, depicted seated wearing dragon robe and head dress, holding beard, in rich tones of green, pink, red, blue and yellow, height 24.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain figure, depicting an immortal holding a peach, in tones of yellow, green, pink and blue, on a rectangular pedestal base, height 23 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain figure, depicting an attendant wearing robes decorated with peaches and flowers, with one hand raised the other holding a scroll, in tones of turquoise, pink and yellow, on a rectangular base on wooden stand, height 26.5 cm (total). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain figure, depicting an immortal holding an attribute, in tones of yellow, pink, blue and green, height 19 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Unusual Chinese porcelain vase, the body of compressed spherical form below a knopped cylindrical neck, decorated with polychrome floral scrolls amongst lappet, ruyi head and key fret borders on a turquoise ground, with gilt accenting, mark to base, height 15.5 cm
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Fine pair of Chinese porcelain dragon dishes, of conventional form, the interiors decorated with central roundel depicting two dragons contesting a flaming pearl, the exteriors with repeating grape and leaf design, the whole in tones of green and aubergine on a yellow ground with black borders, raised on a small circular foot, six character mark to base within double rings, diameter 12.5 cm (2)
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Chinese porcelain vase, of faceted form, each facet featuring a central reserve of birds and blossoming trees against a polychrome array of florals and butterflies on a green ground, accented with key fret and gilt borders, mark to base, height 33 cm
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Unusual Chinese famille noir porcelain vase, of bulbous form with a cylindrical neck, decorated continuously with dragon amongst stylised clouds breathing fire on koi, in tones of green, yellow and puce on a black ground, a/f (repaired), height 30.5 cm
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Chinese brown glaze porcelain water pot, of domed formed with a short flaring neck, in mottled tones of brown and orange, height 8 cm
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Chinese celadon box and cover, of bun form, the cover decorated with stylised lotus, in pale green tones with a slight crackle to glaze, diameter 12.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of baluster form, the body decorated continuously with two figures and white horse by a tree and rocky outcrop, with four court ladies amongst stylised clouds, in colourful tones, accented with black and red decorative borders, height 33.5 cm, (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Doucai porcelain teapot, of squat baluster form, decorated with phoenix and flowers, in rich tones of red, green, yellow and underglaze blue, Chinese character marks to handle and spout, double ring marks to base, a/f, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Good Japanese ceramic figure, depicting a man seated wearing hat, raising a mallet in his hand, signed verso, on stand, height 16 cm (figure)
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Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, of circular form, the interior decorated with floral motifs to the centre, the exterior in a cafe au lait glaze, the whole raised on a circular foot, diameter 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese Wucai porcelain jar and cover, the cover set with metal ring finial, the whole decorated with fish, seaweed and floral scrolling between double line and lotus leaf borders, six character mark to rim of of jar, height 24 cm
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Chinese famille vert dragon bowl, of conventional form, the interior decorated with central roundel depicting a dragon in pursuit of the flaming pearl within blue double rings, with a repeating key fret border to lip, the exterior decorated continuously with two dragons in pursuit of the pearl, all above a lappet border and raised circular foot, six character mark to base, height 9.5 cm x diameter 19 cm
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Fine Japanese celadon vase, of bottle form, decorated with a carved image of a stork, in pale tones of green, on a circular foot, incised character marks to base, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese miniature arrow vase, of facetted baluster form, with twin lug handles, raised on a rectangular foot, in a pale grey crackle glaze, impressed seal mark to base, height 14 cm
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Large unusual Chinese porcelain vase, with a waisted neck above a baluster body, decorated with gilt mons, accented with gilt lotus flowers, six character mark to base, height 41 cm
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Chinese celadon porcelain vase, of baluster form with an elongated flaring neck, in light blue tones and white glaze interior, six character mark to base, height 26.5 cm
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Chinese Jun glaze dish, of shallow form with a flattened rim, in pale blue tones with purple accents, diameter 10.5 cm
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Unusual framed Japanese triptych woodblock, of rectangular form, depicting a scene of a Kakubi theatre with people served food in booths, signed, 33 cm x 70 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Kunisada II, (1823-1880), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors in robes with chopsticks, in tones of blue, orange and black, signed, 35 cm x 23.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunimasa, 1773-1810, depicting Okubi-e of Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes, in bright tones of red, purple, green and yellow, signed, 35.5 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych Kunisada II, (1823-1880), depicting seven figures in kimonos in an interior setting, in tones of green, yellow, black and blue, signed, 35 cm x 24 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting Okubi-e of Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes, in tones of blue, red and black, signed, 35 cm x 23.5 cm (3)
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting Okubi-e of Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes with swords, in bright tones of blue, black and yellow, signed, 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm (2)
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Two original Japanese woodblocks by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), actors and musicians in and interior setting, in tones of red, yellow, blue and green, signed, 35.5 cm x 24.5 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting Okubi-e of Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes with swords and umbrellas, in bright tones of blue, orange, green and yellow, signed, 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock print by Tokoyuni III (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors, in tones of black, red, blue and green, signed, 36 cm x 25.5 cm
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Large early Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, with a serpentine edge, the central roundel decorated with an image of a fish surrounded by pond vegetation and borders of lotus scroll and wave scrolls, restoration, diameter 43 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form from with sloping sides, decorated with birds perched within a tree and framed by floral sprays, diameter 25 cm
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Cambodian bronze standing Buddha, with finial, depicted standing with multiple hands on stepped base, height 26 cm
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Two Thai 19th century seated Buddhas, both with head dress and sash from shoulders, with legs crossed, on stands, height 18 cm and 13 cm (2)
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Chinese marble top occasional table, with inset circular top table, with pierced apron in the form of bamboo, raised upon four cabriole legs, a/f, height
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Chinese seated bronze Buddha, depicted bearded and seated clutching attributes, raised on double lotus base, height 26 cm
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Thai 19th century standing Buddha, depicted with flame finial and serene expression, with hands resting upon side and robes tied at waist, on pedestal, height 23 cm
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Indian bronze dancing Shiva, as Lord Natraj, depicted with flamed finial, dancing with multiple hands in pose standing on back of deity, on lotus base, height 27 cm
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Japanese Kutani figure, depicting a man smoking a pipe, standing next to a bunch of tied wheat, with knife in hand, in tones of red, blue and black, height 24 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of elongated faceted form with twin handles, the neck, shoulder and foot decorated with ruyi head, keyfret and shou symbols, the body with incised dragons to each facet clutching the flaming pearl, a/f, mark to base, height 60 cm
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Chinese embroidered satin textile, of triangular form, decorated with roundel of butterflies, flowers and foliage, in tones of green, purple, blue and white on a black ground, height 40 cm and width 87 cm
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Two Chinese embroidered satin textiles, one of irregular form, decorated with bands of butterflies and flowers, in tones of purple, green and blue on a black ground, length 127 cm, the other of rectangular form, decorated with bands and roundel of butterflies and flowers, in tones of green, blue, red and purple on a black ground, 140 cm x 76 cm (2)
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Two pairs of Chinese embroidered sleeve panels, one decorated with butterflies and flowers, in tones of yellow, green and purple on a blue satin ground, length 54 cm, the other decorated with butterflies, flowers and buddhist emblems on a blue silk damask ground, length 85 cm (4)
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Two pairs of Chinese embroidered sleeve panels, one decorated with flowers and foliage in gold thread on a purple ground, length 47 cm, the other decorated with applied flowers and foliage, in tones of green and pink on a blue satin ground, length 50 cm (4)
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Pair of Chinese embroidered sleeve panels, decorated with butterflies, flowers and foliage, accented with blossom borders, in tones of blue, purple and green on a black satin ground, length 69 cm (2)
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Three Chinese single sleeve panels, one in cream satin decorated with roundels depicting figures in boat, flowers and bats, divided by Peking knot birds, flowers and melons, length 58 cm, one decorated with birds, flowers ruyi heads and bats on a green ground, length 54 cm, the other decorated with blossoming branch on a teal ground, length 62 cm, together with a Chinese textile embroidered with pink flowers, length 142 cm (4)
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Two pairs of Chinese Republic period ankle covers, one embroidered with bird and flowers on a purple ground, length 22 cm, the other embroidered with bird and large flowers on a red ground, length 23 cm (4)
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Two Chinese embroidered wind hats, one decorated with bat, butterflies and flowers, in colourful tones on a black ground, the other decorated with phoenix, peonies, turbulent waves and ruyi heads on a red ground, accented with metal buttons (2)
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Two Chinese embroidered childrens hats, one embroidered with flowers and birds on a red ground, accented with metal buttons, the other with tigers face on blue and black satin (2)
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Pair of Chinese embroidered sleeve panels, decorated with figures in outdoor scenes, in tones of green, blue and red on a yellow satin ground, length 108 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered collar, with ruyi head borders, embroidered with lady in an outdoor setting, bats and flowers, with ribbon borders, in tones of red, blue, green, black and cream, 42 cm x 42 cm
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Chinese red Damask silk concertina skirt, decorated with embroidered panels depicting birds, peonies and flowering branches, accented with embroidered floral borders, with cotton waistband, length 103 cm
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Chinese red silk Damask skirt, decorated with embroidered butterflies and peonies in tones of blue, accented with embroidered border containing fish and melons, has been modernised, length 80 cm
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Four Chinese embroidered Panels/Trim, decorated with floral motifs, accented with gold thread, 54 cm, 55 cm and 188 cm (4)
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Pair of late Qing Dynasty large Chinese stoneware jardinieres, decorated with continuous frieze of birds and lotus flowers, in tones of mustard yellow on brown, one a/f, 57.5 cm x 117 cm x 91 cm (2)
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Two Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, of bulbous form beneath a knopped flaring neck, the body decorated with four cartouches containing chrysanthemums between stylised floral scrolling, marks to base, height 22 cm and 23 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain figures, depicting a woman seated drinking tea and one with basket of fruit, both glazed in tones of pink and blue, with unglazed heads and hands, a/f to one, height 23 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty pottery attendants, depicted standing wearing hats and green glazed robes holding attributes, raised on stepped square bases, with certificate, height 24 cm (2) purchased: arch angel Hong Kong, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese porcelain vase, of spherical form, decorated continuously with pine tree, bamboo and blossoms, six character mark to base, in tones of blue and red on a white ground, height 9.5 cm
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