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Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:671
Sale Title:Asian Art including The Yeung Estate and International Collection of a GentlemanLots with images:670
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:455
Date:15-Aug-2021
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Rare and beautiful Japanese Meiji period bronze and mixed metal vase (1868-1912), of large proportions, with a spreading lip above a waisted neck and tapering body, decorated with a fine raised scene of peacocks on a rocky outcrop surrounded by flowers and sparrows, on circular support and raised upon four feet, two character makers mark reads Hi HO (Tobu-Taka), height 60 cm
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Good Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of deep rounded form with a flattened rim, decorated with continuous winter scene with pavilion in a mountainous landscape with river, with heavy acanthus border under rim, in tones of grey, blue, white and orange, height 36.5 cm and diameter 41 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Elegant Chinese hardwood altar table, with narrow rectangular top above a molded apron, above four cylindrical legs, each pair united by stretchers, 92 cm x 183 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Large Thai Sukhothai style bronze head, with flamed finial above curled hair and long lobed ears, with eyes downcast in serene expression, raised on wooden plinth, flame finial possibly replaced, height 37 cm and 51 cm (including plinth) purchased: the Bangkok capital antique Co, Hong Kong, 4/7/1975, then private collection
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19th century Anglo-Indian sewing box, of handsome proportions in hardwood, continuously carved with animals, figures, flowers and foliate scrolls, the hinged cover opening to reveal mirror surrounded by a carved sandalwood frame, with lidded sandalwood compartments, the whole raised on four paw feet, a/f, 23 cm x 37 cm x 27 cm
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Extremely rare and large Chinese Qing Dynasty 17th/18th century cloisonne enamel moon flask, with a flared neck decorated with lotus scroll and ruyi head and palmette borders, flanked by scroll handles above shaped circular body, decorated to each side with a central flaming pearl surrounded by phoenix and dragon on a blue cloud scroll ground, accented with prunus, phoenix and dragon borders on a purple ground, above a spreading oval foot decorated with lotus scroll, six character Jingtai mark to base,…
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated cross legged with upturned soles, with both hands raised in gyan mudras below a downcast serene expression, adorned with elaborate crown head dress and free flowing robes around the elbows, raised on a double lotus pedestal base, height 28 cm
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Delightful Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, (1868-1912), by Hozan, of baluster form, leading to a short circular neck and slightly flaring lip, beautifully decorated with two large polychrome enamel reserves containing robed figures at leisure in outdoor settings, one with blossoming branches and pine trees before a receding rocky outcrop, the other depicting a brook with wildflowers and reeds, both reserves flanked by geometric gilt pattern work and set between decorative borders on a cobalt blue…
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Good Chinese jade brush washer, in the form of double ruyi heads, surrounded by qiulong dragons, in tones of green to white, length 10.5 cm
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Chinese Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) Longquan celadon covered vase, with a spreading lip and cylindrical neck above a tapering baluster body, raised on a circular foot, in a green glaze, with Japanese box, height 30 cm purchased: Leonard Joel, Melbourne, then private collection, Sydney
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Chinese famille rose turquoise ground Qianlong period vase, with waisted neck above a globular body and spreading foot, beautifully decorated with shou motifs, lotus scroll and bats, in rich tones of pink, green, white, blue and yellow on a turquoise ground accented in gilt, on circular foot, seal mark to base, with Christies label verso, a/f (repair), height 38 cm
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Chinese eggshell porcelain vase, of elongated baluster form, decorated continuously with two pagodas in a mountainous scene, in tones of green, brown and black on a white ground, accented with borders to neck and foot, mark to base, height 35.5 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Stunning Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze and mixed metals vase, by Inoue, inlaid in gold, silver and copper displaying birds in flight amongst flowering trees, blossom and flowers, inlaid silver makers mark to side and base reading Inoue Sei, boxed, height 18.5 cm
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Beautiful Chinese porcelain wall vase, of half baluster form with twin dragons to neck, painted with a scene of a lady seated at a window looking at garden, with brick red coloured ground, accented with gilt lotus flowers, gilt seal mark to base, height 20.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of pear form, decorated continuously with pagoda and trees in a mountainous landscape with river, in tones of green, blue and orange on a white ground, accented with borders to rim and foot, mark to base, height 24 cm (2) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty famille rose vase, of compressed rectangular form with a diamond shaped gilt rim, each facet decorated with attributes, flowers and inscriptions to upper left, the whole raised on a pierced foot with six character mark in red to base, 11 cm x 8 cm x 5.5 cm
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Rare exhibition size 19th century cinnabar twin handled vase, stand and display cabinet, of huge proportions, with a waisted neck above a tapering body, decorated with panels of dragons amongst wave scrolls, with dogs of fo amongst flowers verso, surrounded by a heavy ground of flowers and foliage, flanked by large dragon handles, upon a stand with petalled and wave scroll borders, the whole within a double sided cabinet on paw feet, height of vase 108 cm and cabinet 172 cm x 91 cm x 59.5 cm
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Stunning and large pair of Chinese jade, agate, rose quartz and serpentine trees with cloisonne jardinieres, the trees displaying pomegranate and foliage, set in deep rectangular jardinieres decorated with lotus flowers, 51 cm x 34 cm (2)
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Magnificent and large Chinese Dali marble and hardwood opium bed, with a stepped back above a circular dali marble panel, flanked by a pair of square dali marble panels with scrolled surrounds, above a deep rectangular seat flanked by pierced sides with three dali marble panels, with a shaped and molded apron, on four solid cabriole legs, 134 cm x 195 cm x 124 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr T F Yeung
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Pair of large Chinese porcelain vases, of ovoid form with a waisted neck leading to a flattened rim, decorated continuously with blossoming tree and birds perched on branches and in flight, in tones of pink, green and brown on a white ground, mark to base, height 47 cm (including stand)(2) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Good pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty armchairs and tea table, with double camel back crest rail, above a central marble roundel, flanked by carved and pierced prunus decoration and carved panelled arms, above a rectangular seat above lower apron, on four legs united by stretcher, inlaid with floral scrolls and precious objects in mother of pearl, the tea table with rectangular top and lower shelf, on four facetted legs inlaid with floral sprays in mother of pearl (3)
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Japanese Meiji period Butsudan Buddhist shrine, in black lacquer, of rectangular form, set with two sets of folding doors, opening to reveal a fitted shrine with sliding doors, accented in gilt, the whole raised on four legs, 82 cm x 44 cm x 37 cm
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Set of four fine Chinese lacquer wall panels, of narrow rectangular form, each one set with a series of vases and stands, in tones of blue, gold, brown and green on a red ground, accented in gilt with filigree mounts, a/f, height 145 cm and width 49.5 cm (4)
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Large Chinese celadon moon flask, of compressed spherical form with cylindrical neck and twin shaped handles, the body decorated in relief with central roundel surrounded by lappet panels depicting precious objects, in pale green tones, mark to base, height 49 cm
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Large Chinese cloisonne vase, with a spreading lip and squat baluster body, the neck decorated with precious items surrounded by lotus scroll, the body similarly decorated in rich tones of blue, yellow, pink, green and red, accented in black, height 51 cm
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Chinese eggshell porcelain lantern, with ovoid shade, decorated with reserves of peacocks, birds and flowers on a yellow lotus and foliate scroll ground, height 17.5 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Fine pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, with deep sides, the interior in underglaze blue displaying a basket of fruit and flowers, the exterior set with reserves of flowers surrounded by a pink ground of incised and painted lotus decoration, on a circular foot, with seal mark, diameter 15 cm (2)
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Pair of Chinese eggshell porcelain lamps, the globular shade decorated with roundel depicting a monkey to one side and deer to the other, on a thousand flowers ground, raised on waisted pedestal, height 19 cm (2) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Stunning Satsuma twin handled vase, of tapering baluster form, finely painted with two panels, one featuring a samurai on horseback with soldiers on foot in a waterfall landscape, the other with ladies on a garden verandah, surrounded by extremely fine brocade work, with markers mark and Yasuda mark, a/f (restored lid), height 25 cm
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Satsuma porcelain jar and cover, with domed cover with spherical finial, above a globular body, decorated with frieze of seated figures in scenes of daily life, with geometric borders, raised on three pointed feet, a/f, mark to base, height 7 cm
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Pair of fine Chinese Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) blue and white porcelain dishes, of shallow slightly lobed form, the interior decorated with central medallion depicting lotus and flowers, surrounded by fish, shrimp, crab and foliate border, the exterior decorated with floral sprays, four character mark within double rings to base, diameter 12.5 cm (2)
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Good pair of late 19th century Cantonese vases, of baluster form, with applied qiulong circling around a slightly tapering cylindrical neck, the body decorated with c-scroll reserves depicting court scenes, flowers, fruit and foliage, on a lotus ground, in tones of pink, green, orange and blue, height 29.5 cm (2)
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain jar, of baluster form, decorated with fan, roundel and shaped reserves of flowering trees and birds, in tones of green, red, yellow and black on a mottled blue ground, on circular foot, six character mark to base, a/f (staple repair), height 30 cm
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Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed and left arm raised in Surya mudras, the right arm with open palm, with elaborate crown headdress and robes, raised on a double lotus pedestal base, height 22 cm
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17th/18th century Thai bronze Buddha head, Ayutthaya period, with painted shell eyes, elongated earlobes with earrings and pointed ushnisha, evidence of gilt, mounted on wooden pedestal, total height 35 cm
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18th century Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze standing Bodhisattva Manjushri, the figure with head slightly turned wearing crown, with one hand raised holding sword, the other with lotus, with robes falling from waist raised on stand, height 11.5 cm (figure)
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Good Chinese porcelain vase, of globular form with a cylindrical neck, decorated continuously with raised dragon and flaming pearl motifs, in a pale celadon glaze, height 49 cm (including stand) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Large and impressive Chinese Yixing teapot, of tall rectangular form with woven surface, the cover with crab finial, with applied crab to one side, with simulated bamboo handle and spout, mark to base and under cover, height 30 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Large Chinese ivory figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing wearing robes, holding branched flowers in each hand, on a wooden base, height 32 cm and 35 cm (including stand)
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Pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty ivory fo dogs, carved in conventional form, one with ball under foot, the other with young under foot, each set in a wooden stand, total height 13 cm (2)
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Chinese carved ivory figure, in the form of a robed lady holding a flower in her hands, on carved wooden stand, height 23 cm and 27 cm (including stand)
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Japanese carved ivory figure group, in the form of a woman holding a fan, with a small child sitting on her shoulders, accented with incised geometric details, a/f, height 22 cm
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Chinese carved jade boulder, carved within the natural form of the stone, displaying a seated buddha with burning censer and bamboo, raised on a carved wooden stand, height 14 cm
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Magnificent Chinese blue & white porcelain moon flask, of compressed spherical form, the flared cylindrical neck flanked by twin stylised upside down fish handles, the body finely decorated to either side with large central roundel depicting an agricultural scene with farmer leading an oxen before a river landscape, the sides featuring a ground of stylised peony heads and shou symbols suspending chimes amongst foliate scrolls, with ruyi head borders to the foot and lip, six character mark to base, height…
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Chinese cased miniature silver garden, the stairs leading to a central fountain surrounded by flowers flanked by pagodas, swings and trees with fenced surrounds, evidence of enamel work, set within a wood and glass display case, 32 cm x 29 cm x 26 cm similar: Bonhams lot 623, 24th November 2012, Hong Kong
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Fine Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Jizai okimono, in boxwood, in the form of an articulated dragon standing on all fours, with finely carved flames and scales, the eyes set with mother of pearl, makers mark Myo' chin, the whole set within a fitted box, length 47 cm note: similar sold Bonhams London, lot 102, 13 May 2021
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Lovely Chinese hardwood scholars table, of handsome deep rectangular form, above a straight apron with carved ruyi brackets, on four reeded legs, each pair united by a stretcher, in dark tones, 85 cm x 181 cm x 81 cm
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Superb Japanese Meiji Period(1868-1912) bronze box and cover, of circular form, the lid finely worked with shakudo and gold inlaid butterflies, dragonfly, cricket and praying mantis, with four character inlaid gold seal mark to cover, height 6 cm and diameter 14 cm
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Fine Japanese Meiji period bronze box and cover, of rectangular form, the cover decorated in relief with an eagle perched on a flowering branch, the sides decorated with repeating iris flowers and foliage, in mixed metals on a painted rich red ground, with impressed gilt two character mark to base, 4.5 cm x 9 cm x 7.5 cm
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Chinese Ming Dynasty celadon bowl, of circular form, with rim, fluted sides and molded floral decoration, raised on a heavy circular foot, in an olive green glaze, a/f, diameter 25.5 cm
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Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) white glazed squat vase, of lobed melon form, with a short neck, in white glaze, height 10 cm Provenance: purchased between 1938-1970, the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, then by descent, Aalders Auctions, then private collection, Balmain
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Chinese Song/Yuan Dynasty white dish, of circular form, with impressed floral print, in white/green glaze, on a circular foot, with painted character mark to base, diameter 12 cm Provenance: The collection of the late Dorothy Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010), then private collection, Balmain
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Japanese ivory netsuke, in the form of two rabbits with incised decoration, with two character mark to base of foot, height 3 cm
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Fine pair of Chinese ebonised and marble tables, with rectangular tops inset with panels of mottled marble, above a highly carved and pierced apron displaying floral scrolls and fret work, raised upon four facetted legs with upper carved scroll work, on four claw feet, 79 cm x 57 cm x 100 cm (2)
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Large Chinese famille rose porcelain jardiniere, of deep rounded form with a flattened rim, decorated with two shaped reserves depicting phoenix, birds and peonies, accented with ruyi head and floral borders, on a pink scroll ground accented with lotus and foliage, height 41 cm and diameter 47 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty armchair, with a shaped crest rail above a carved and pierced splat displaying kylin and shou characters,with prunus border, flanked by a pair of carved arms, above a rectangular seat with lower pierced apron, on four facetted legs united by stretchers, the whole inlaid with floral motifs in mother of pearl
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Large Chinese blue & white porcelain table screen, with rectangular porcelain panel depicting a pagoda in a mountainous landscape with river, with inscription upper centre, set within a wooden frame and resting in a carved wooden stand, height 66 cm and width 71 cm
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Japanese late Meiji period bronze Samurai archer, depicted standing regally in traditional armour, with left hand holding bow and right hand by side suspending a tassel, with exposed tachi and kaburaya over left shoulder, decorated in polychrome cloisonne enamels to armour and traditional overcoat set with geometric and foliate designs, raised on a shaped rectangular plinth pedestal, with mark in relief to verso of pedestal, height 44 cm
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Magnificent and large pair of Chinese famille vert jars and covers, the domed covers set with guardian dogs above reserves of flowers, above a baluster tapering body decorated with a continuous scene of warriors on horseback amongst rocky outcrops, flowering trees and palace, surrounded by a border of reserve of kylins and flowers with lattice surround, in underglaze blue and rich tones of green, red, blue and yellow, height 89 cm (2)
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Magnificent and large Chinese Dali marble and hardwood opium bed, set with a stepped back, above a circular dali marble panel, flanked by a pair of square dali marble panels with scrolled surrounds, above a deep rectangular seat flanked by pierced sides with three dali marble panel, with a shaped and molded apron on four solid cabriole legs, 128 cm x 196 cm x 126 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Pair Chinese late Qing Dynasty armchairs and tea table, the chairs with a shaped crest rail above a large central dali marble roundel, surrounded by inlaid shou and bat motifs, flanked by pierced brackets in the form of prunus branches, flanked by carved arms above a square seat, on four facetted legs united by apron and stretchers, all beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl, the table with a rectangular top above a carved and inlaid mother of pearl apron, on four legs (3)
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Large Chinese inlaid table mirror, the mirror of rectangular form with a bevelled edge, surrounded by rectangular wooden frame inlaid with mother of pearl foliage, the whole resting in a wooden stand carved with masks and inlaid with mother of pearl foliage, vases, figure and butterflies, height 74 cm and width 79 cm
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Chinese scroll, of rectangular form, decorated with basket of grapes, in tones of purple, green and black, inscription upper left, 101 cm x 69 cm (image) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of baluster form with a flared rim, the body decorated with peonies and foliage, in tones of orange, green, pink and yellow, inscription verso, accented with borders to rim and foot, mark to base, height 59 cm (including stand) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form with twin shaped handles, the body decorated with court lady and two children in a garden setting, with inscription verso, in tones of green, pink and orange, height 46 cm (including wooden stand) Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Large Chinese porcelain jardiniere, of deep rounded form with a flattened rim, decorated with two phoenix on a rocky outcrop, by a tree, peonies and other birds, accented with ruyi head, lappet and stylised floral borders, in tones of green, pink, blue and red, mark to base, height 37 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Good Chinese altar table, of narrow rectangular form, with straight apron, with carved ruyi head bracket, above four reeded legs each pair united by stretcher, 80 cm x 179 cm x 41 cm
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Pair of Chinese marble and hardwood pedestals, the circular top with beaded rim and inset pink marble, above a pierced apron depicting blossoming branches, with further carved decoration to legs and terminating at a cross brace stretcher base, one a/f and missing part of apron, height 91 cm and 28 cm diameter (2)
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Chinese hardwood display stand, in the form a kang table, with inset panel displaying a ghost face grain, above carved and pierced apron on inward scrolled legs, length 29 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung
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Chinese carved wooden box, of rectangular form with a shaped cover and base, the hinged cover and body heavily carved with figures and pagodas, with floral border, 9 cm x 27 cm 12.5 cm
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Impressive Chinese celadon shrine, featuring a central seated Kwan Yin with exposed biscuit face and hands, in a grotto decorated with stylised scrolling clouds and biscuit long tailed bird, set above two acolytes and a lower ledge depicting lotus flowers above turbulent waves, height 38.5 cm and width 23 cm
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Chinese wooden brush pot, of cylindrical form, incised with two scholars in a mountain setting, with calligraphy and seal marks, a/f (base missing), height 16 cm
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Pair of Chinese hardwood display stands, each with circular openwork frame set with multi-tiered geometric shelves, raised on a rectangular stand set above four hoof feet, 174 cm x 96 cm x 25 cm (2)
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Late 19th century Indian ivory and tortoise shell box and cover, of rectangular form with slightly raised cover, decorated with fine ivory filigree and strapping, raised on four paw feet, a/f, 7.5 cm x 15 cm x 11 cm
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Beautiful middle Eastern box and cover, set with raised silver panels to each side decorated with figures and deities, surrounded by fine inlaid border of repeating star motifs and panel of script, 7 cm x 17.5 cm x 11 cm
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Japanese tortoiseshell and lacquer lidded box, of rectangular form with a sloping hinged top cover set with loop handle, the cover decorated with gilt blossoming branch and swallow, with silver finish escutcheon, 6 cm x 12 cm x 9 cm
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Japanese cloisonne vase, of baluster form leading to a short flaring lip, decorated with five cranes in flight on a rich dark green ground, the rim and foot with silvered metal capping, height 16 cm
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Chinese plique du jour bowl, of deep lobed form and raised on a short circular foot, decorated with polychrome enamel flower heads and foliage between decorative borders to the rim and foot, height 7 cm and diameter 13 cm
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Early Chinese Ge Ware bowl, of cylindrical form, in a cream glaze, decorated with reddish coloured crackle glaze, on circular base, a/f, diameter 12.5 cm Provenance: purchased Shanghai friendship Store, 1985, then Sydney private collection
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Large Chinese porcelain vase, of bottle form, the body decorated with peach branch and blossom and bats, in rich tones of green, pink, orange and white, on a circular foot, six character mark to foot, height 56 cm
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Pair of Chinese horseshoe back chairs & tea table, with curved backs, above a centre splat, carved with ogee panels with mythical creature, on a square seat, with reeded legs united by stretchers (3)
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