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Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:272
Sale Title:Asian Works of ArtLots with images:272
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:183
Date:19-Oct-2021
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A Chinese blue and white jar with wooden lid, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated with plum blossoms against a cracked ice ground. Together with a carved wooden lid, 12.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter.
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Two Chinese Wucai and powder blue vases, Kangxi period (1661-1722), each decorated with shaped reserves containing flowers and birds in wucai enamels against a powder blue and gilt ground, the taller vase 23 cm high, 11 cm diameter.
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A Chinese Imari dish, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated with chrysanthemum flowers and bamboo over rocks in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, 2.5 cm high, 23 cm diameter.
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A Chinese blue and white dish, Kangxi period (1661-1722), with moulded cavetto and decorated with scrolling peonies to the centre. Conch shell mark to the base, 3.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter.
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A pair of Chinese blue and white dishes, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated with birds and flowers and garden rocks, 2.5 cm high, 14 cm diameter.
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A Chinese celadon bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, with crackled glaze, the high foot with iron wash over the biscuit, 6.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter.
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A Chinese blue and white sweetmeat set, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, comprising an octagonal dish surrounded by eight lotus-petal-form dishes, all with archaistic double-qilong motif to the interior, in total 2.5 cm high, 38 cm diameter.
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A pair of Chinese 'Hatcher Cargo' blue and white dragon wine cups, transitional, circa 1643-1646, each decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. Dealer description label loose with one cup, each approximately 4.25 cm high, 5 cm diameter. Provenance: The property of Captain Michael Hatcher, Christie's, Amsterdam, 14 March 1984, East & West Art.
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A Chinese Gold-Embellished Yixing teapot and a dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, the pear shaped teapot with highly polished surface, indicating export to the Thai market, embellished around the rims and handle with 22ct gold (tested at 22.7), signed to base. Together with a Kangxi period blue and white dish, the teapot 7.75 cm high, 9 cm wide.
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A large Chinese flambe tripod censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the large censer solidly potted in stoneware, covered in a mottled flambe glaze to the exterior, and with an iron brown glaze to the interior, resting on three cabriole legs, 16 cm high, 20 cm diameter.
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A Chinese blue and white and copper-red 'Sanduo' vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, decorated with three copper red fruit between lappet borders, marked to the shoulder with a six-character Xuande mark. The rim mounted with a bronze collar. The glaze with a fine, slightly stained crackle, 20 cm high, 13 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased in Thailand, 1949-1952 or 1963-1968, Allan Henry Loomes OBE (1917-1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian Consul-General to Thailand…
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A Chinese blue and white and famille rose peony dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, decorated with scrolling peonies in underglaze blue and fencai enamels, and a six character Qianlong mark to the base. The rim bound with metal, 3.5 cm high, 26.5 cm diameter. Provenance: purchased in Thailand, 1949-1952 or 1963-1968, Allan Henry Loomes Obe (1917-1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian Consul-General to Thailand (1949-1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958-1961), Thailand…
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A Chinese Wucai Transitional-Style vase, 19th/20th century, finely decorated with a landscape scene containing a boy on a buffalo and an equestrian figure, the base unglazed and without a foot rim, 24.5 cm high, 20 cm diameter. Provenance: purchased in Thailand, 1949-1952 or 1963-1968, Allan Henry Loomes Obe (1917-1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian Consul-General to Thailand (1949-1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958-1961), Thailand (1963-1968), south Korea (1968-1971), and…
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A large Chinese blue and white vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), transitional, of tall baluster form, only partly decorated in underglaze blue, originally intended to have further enamel decoration. The foot flat and unglazed. Metal bound rim, 45 cm high, 16 cm diameter. Provenance: purchased in Thailand, 1949-1952 or 1963-1968, Allan Henry Loomes Obe (1917-1990), and thence by descent. Allan Loomes was Australian Consul-General to Thailand (1949-1952) and Australian Ambassador to Burma (1958-1961), Thailand…
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A Chinese crackle glazed dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, decorated with intentionally stained crackle, 4 cm high, 22 cm diameter.
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A Chinese celadon ground blue and white dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, decorated with figures playing weiqi next to a lake in underglaze blue against a celadon ground, 2.2 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter.
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A Chinese Sacrificial blue dish, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, covered in a fine mid-blue glaze, together with an old black lacquer stand, 3.5 cm high, 29 cm diameter.
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A Chinese celadon and underglaze blue round box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, decorated with a peony blossom to the top, and vertical fluting to the sides, 7 cm high, 14 cm diameter.
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A Chinese blue and white and copper red vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of elongated pear form with a high foot, decorated with a lakeside landscape, 24 cm high, 10 cm diameter.
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A Chinese blue and white covered vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, with general's hat lid and decorated in reverse with plum blossom, 22.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter.
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A Chinese blue and white seal paste box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the rectangular box with butterfly and peashoot design, 4.5 cm high, 10 cm wide.
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A large Chinese Canton famille rose vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated in famille rose enamels and gilding with shaped reserves containing figures, birds and flowers, 62 cm high, 23 cm diameter.
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A Chinese inscribed Yixing bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the foliate rim bowl with crackled white enamel to the interior and to the base, with a ten character inscription to one side, 6.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter.
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain Plaque-Inset table screen Hongxian mark, Republic period (1912-1949), very finely painted in fencai depicting a gathering under a tree, sealed to the lower left with two seal marks in iron red, one square Hongxian mark (1915-1916), the other a maker's mark, unread. Mounted in a beautiful dark lacquered hardwood table screen with low relief decoration of archaistic clouds, the plaque 38.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide. The screen 65.5 cm high, 38 cm wide. Provenance: Oriental…
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A Chinese porcelain plaque-inset hardwood table screen attributed to Wang Yeting (1884-1942), the plaque decorated in yangcai enamels with a lakeside scene with houses and a figure in the foreground, mountains in the distance, and a poetic inscription to the top describing lakes and mountains. Dated October, winter 1920, signed 'Wang Ping', and artist name 'Yeting', the plaque approximately 38 cm high, 25 cm wide. The screen 71 cm high, 48 cm wide. Provenance: Oriental Treasures, Singapore, 2 December 1982…
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain plaque-Inset table screen, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and later, the plaque depicting a scholar's family gathering, inscribed and sealed to the upper left, dating to the late Qing Dynasty. The later reticulated carved hardwood screen decorated with bats and 'Shou' symbols, the plaque 26.5 cm high, 26.5 cm wide. The screen 58 cm high, 48 cm wide. Provenance: Oriental Treasures, Singapore, 2 December 1982, a private Toorak collection.
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A Chinese famille rose porcelain Plaque-Inset table screen, attributed to Chen Kai, Republic period (1912-1949), finely painted, depicting Zhou Maoshu being given a lotus blossom by an acolyte, the four character clerical script inscription to the upper right reading 'Mao shu ai lian', followed by 'Written and painted by Chen Kai. Mounted in very fine carved and reticulated table screen decorated with plum blossom, the plaque 39 cm high, 25.5 cm wide. The screen 56.5 cm high, 35.5 cm wide. Provenance:…
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A pair of large mirror image famille rose covered vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the vases of baluster form with twin lion mask and ring handles and domed lids surmounted by guardian lions. Each decorated in fencai enamels and gilding with shaped reserves to the front and back, one containing a scene of a historical battle, the other of a court scene, against a ground of scrolling fruits and flowers, each 63 cm high, 26 cm diameter. Provenance: Kenway Antiques, London, 1970s. A Private…
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A mirror image pair of Chinese famille rose vases, Republic period (1912-1949), finely decorated in fencai enamels and gilding with boys playing musical instruments and dancing. Iron red Qianlong seal marks to the bases, each 27 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter. Provenance: A private Toorak collection.
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A rare Chinese inscribed burl zitan brushpot or scroll pot, Republic period (1912-1949), of gently flaring cylindrical form, carved from a solid piece of burl zitan, with incised decoration to one side of the goddess of the Luo walking on foamy waves, holding a feather in one hand, with robes billowing in the wind, and to the other side with a lengthy intaglio-carved inscription in regular script after Jin Dynasty calligrapher Wang Xianzhi. Four character seal mark to the base reading 'Curio of the Fang…
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A Chinese Greyish-White and brown jade Drum-Form scroll weight, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of drum form, carved from greyish white jade striated with deep brown, with diaper pattern carving to the top and sides, 2.75 cm high, 4.5 cm diameter. Provenance: collection of Law Ming Shek (1899-1940), Hong Kong, and thence by descent, Law Ming Shek (1899-1940) was a wealthy Hong Kong and Canton entrepreneur and merchant, and an avid collector of Chinese books and antique curios, including scholar Art, seals, ink…
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A Chinese white jade hairpin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of simple unadorned design, with a slightly off-centre finial, carved from fine white jade, 10.5 cm long. Provenance: collection of Law Ming Shek (1899-1940), Hong Kong, and thence by descent, Law Ming Shek (1899-1940) was a wealthy Hong Kong and Canton entrepreneur and merchant, and an avid collector of Chinese books and antique curios, including scholar Art, seals, ink stones, porcelain, and works of calligraphy and painting. His impressive…
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A Chinese mottled brown jade figure of Qingao, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), boldly carved as the immortal Qingao riding a giant carp, in mottled greyish-brown and caramel-brown coloured jade. With a fitted Qing Dynasty carved hardwood stand in the form of lotus leaves and blossoms, the jade 5 cm high, 5 cm wide. Together with stand 7 cm high, 5.5 cm wide. Provenance: collection of Law Ming Shek (1899-1940), Hong Kong, and thence by descent, Law Ming Shek (1899-1940) was a wealthy Hong Kong and Canton…
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A Chinese Imperial white jade dish, incised Qianlong four-character mark and of the period (1735-1796), the fine, undecorated dish carved from even-hued, lustrous, translucent white jade, with gently everted rim and wide, square-cut foot, evenly finished to a beautiful soft polish. With a four-character incised mark in kaishu script reading 'Qianlong Nian Zhi' to the base, 1.75 cm high, 7.2 cm diameter. Provenance: Gifted in 1958 to the sister of Carl winter (1906-1966), and thence by descent. Other Notes:…
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A Chinese white jade carving of a lotus pod and bird, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, the jade of even, translucent white hue, a small area of russet skin showing on the stalk, very finely carved as a large lotus seed pod surrounded by a lotus leaf and blossom and a flying bird, 3.25 cm high, 4.5 cm wide.
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A Chinese small white and brown jade carving, spring and autumn period (771-476BC), the jade of lustrous white hue with deep brown flashes, carved as a scrolling tendril, well polished. Together with a small display case, 2.5 cm high, 2.25 cm wide.
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A Chinese necklace with white jade plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or early 20th century, the rectangular plaque with qilong and bat decoration surrounding a low relief bat to each side, the necklace of knotted silk interspersed with carnelian and chalcedony beads, the plaque 5.5 cm high, 4 cm wide. Total necklace length 56 cm.
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Two Chinese jade plaques, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, one in the form of a butterfly, the other a phoenix, the butterfly plaque 5.5 cm high, 9 cm wide.
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A Chinese hardstone seal, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th/Early 20th century, the stone with yellow and red flashes through a white matrix, carved with a guardian lion finial, 4.5 cm high, 1.75 cm wide.
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A rare Chinese jade embellished silver paper knife by Edward I. Farmer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and 19th century, the plaque of very pale celadon colour, with rare pierced decoration of Manjushri surrounded by bats. Mounted in a silver paper knife marked 'Edward I. Farmer, New York, Sterling', the jade plaque 5.5 cm diameter, the knife 22 cm long.
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A Chinese jade sword slide, Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD), the jade of celadon green hue flecked with russet, very finely carved to the face in low relief with a taotie mask amongst scrolling archaistic clouds, 2.5 cm high, 4 cm wide.
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A Chinese green jade box, 20th century, of cylindrical form with domed lid, 4 cm high, 5 cm diameter.
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A Chinese jadeite embellished opium lamp, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900, the cylindrical jadeite with a solitary apple green flash, mounted as an opium lamp with brass fittings, 9.5 cm high, 7 cm diameter.
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A collection of Asian jewellery including Chinese and Naga, early to mid 20th century, comprising a tribal Naga coral glass bead necklace with carved shell clasp, a graduated cylindrical cherry amber bead necklace using antique beads, a pale celadon translucent hardstone graduated bead necklace, and a pair of parcel gilt silver and coral hair pins, the naga necklace 33 cm long.
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A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer jewellery parure, Republic period (1912-1949), the set featuring carved cinnabar lacquer beads set in silver plated mounts, comprising a necklace, ring, brooch and two earrings. Housed in the original brocade silk covered box, necklace 44 cm long.
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A Chinese carved pearl shell and stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the pearl shell intricately low-relief carved with a scene of the dragon's gate, mounted on a wooden stand carved with plum blossoms, 30.5 cm high, 25 cm wide.
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A Chinese silk brocade Woman's Informal robe 'Changfu', Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the sky-blue silk ground decorated with brocade bamboo and plum blossoms, and trimmed with blue, black and pink trim, 80 cm high, 62 cm wide.
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A set of 'Four Seasons' carved wood panels in hardwood frames, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), 19th/Early 20th century, the panels of pierced relief wood each depicting a different flower (chrysanthemum, month rose, pomegranate and mallow) representing four seasons, against a green cloth ground, each fitted in a fine hardwood frame and glazed, each 120 cm high, 30 cm wide.
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A set of four Chinese carved and reticulated door panels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), each with reticulated window segments to the top, and low relief decoration to the centre section, 298 x 77 cm (each panel).
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A Chinese hardwood lamp stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or early 20th century, the fine hardwood stand decorated with a pierced panel and spandrels, the lamp pole with a simple mechanism to allow the height to be adjusted, 146 cm high (unextended), 37 cm wide.
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A small Chinese inscribed silver flask, Tang Dynasty (618-907), dated 749, of baluster for, decorated to the exterior with lotus blossom with a dated inscription around the neck, together with a lotus leaf shaped lid (possibly later), 5.75 cm high, 4 cm wide. With lid 7.75 cm high.
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A Chinese gilt bronze lion, Tang Dynasty (618-907), modelled as a standing lion with head slightly to one side, carrying a vase on its back, the vase originally intended to hold an image of Manjushri Bodhisattva. Together with a black fitted stand, the bronze 4.5 cm high, 5 cm wide.
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A Chinese Lingzhi fungus, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, a lingzhi fungus group sealed with dark lacquer, 19 cm high, 34 cm wide.
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A Chinese bronze Incense-Tool vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the pear-shaped vase raised on a tall splayed foot, simply decorated with five incised lines to the neck, covered in a beautiful original verdigris patina, 16 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Senshutey, Tokyo, 2018, an important private collection, Melbourne.
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A Chinese cast iron figure of guanyin, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, modelled standing on a lotus blossom with one hand raised in benediction, 56 cm high, 18 cm wide.
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A Chinese Basketry-Inset lacquer document box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century, with indented, rounded corners, the sides inset with bamboo basketry, the black lacquer finish further decorated with flowers in red and yellow lacquer.
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Three Chinese paintings on silk, Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), two depicting guardian lions in a landscape, the other depicting a sleeping warrior with attendant horse. Each framed and glazed, the warrior painting 27 cm high, 29 cm wide. With frame 42 cm high, 52 cm wide.
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A Chinese reverse glass painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, depicting a gathering in a garden pavilion, set in a carved wooden frame, the frame 59 cm high, 43 cm wide.
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A Chinese reverse glass painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, depicting a gathering in a garden pavilion, set in a carved wooden frame, the frame 58 cm high, 42 cm wide.
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A Chinese reverse glass painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, depicting a gathering in a garden pavilion, set in a carved wooden frame, the frame 58 cm high, 42 cm wide.
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A Chinese Shanxi provincial sword leg altar table, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, finely carved with beaded apron and edges to the legs, the legs of sword design, with remnant original red lacquer finish, 95 cm high, 200 cm wide, 45 cm deep.
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A pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe-back chairs and matching side table, decorated to the back-splats with ruyi-shaped reserves, and with pierced foliate spandrels, chairs 102 cm high, 67 cm wide, 70 cm deep. Table 68.5 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, 30.5 cm deep.
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A Chinese hardwood altar table, the apron and spandrels relief decorated with qilong chasing a flaming pearl to the centre, the feet splayed outwardly, with a beautiful grain to the top, 84 cm high, 201 cm wide, 48 cm deep.
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A Chinese archaistic inlaid bronze jar, 20th century or earlier, of compressed baluster form, decorated in low relief to the exterior with a diaper motif with inlaid turquoise roundels. Bone script mark to interior of base, 6.6 kgs in weight, 19 cm high, 29 cm diameter. Provenance: The Kurt Albrecht collection, collected in Hong Kong in the 1970s. Other Notes: for an almost identical piece, see catalogue number 306, described as an 'Unique studded bronze Vessel', 'The Prince Kung Collection', American Art…
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A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Padmasambhava, circa 15TH/16th century, seated in padmasana on a later double lotus base, with a bright, penetrating gaze with a benign smile, his characteristic hat with unusual decoration of five heaped 'Norbu' jewels. The patchwork outer robe is bordered with an incised foliate design. In the left hand he holds a dorje, in the right, a kapala, 25.5 cm high, 20 cm wide. Provenance: The Kaspiev price collection, Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, 2006, Exhibitions: Exhibited Perc…
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of Ushnishaviyjaya, circa 19th century, the cast gilt bronze figure of the eight-armed, three-faced, crowned female longevity Buddha, seated on a double lotus throne, wearing flowing robes and elegant jewels, with large hooped earrings and hair tied in a chignon. Traces of pigment remaining in the hair and crown, 36.2 cm high, 26.67 cm wide, 36.2 cm high, 26.67 cm wide. Provenance: Weschler's Auctions, Washington DC, 1993, Dr Raul Vispo collection, Soo Tze Oriental…
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A rare Tibetan Bhaisajyaraja medicine Buddha Mandala thangka, 18th/19th century, finely painted in mineral pigments on cotton, featuring a central mandala containing two books within the centre, indicating its use in a special healing ritual, the mandala surrounded by deities including Buddha Akshobya, Marichi, Jambhala and Brahma. Blessing in red script to verso, including the Bhaisajyaraja mantra. Mounted in silk (the two inner mounts probably original, the outer blue silk a later replacement), and…
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A Nepalese bronze figure of Two-Armed Mahakala, 19th century, with one foot resting on a human figure, his right arm aloft holding a kartrika and the left holding a kapala. Fine old patina. Base probably resealed. Together with a dealer placard from Soo Tze Orientique, 10.5 cm high, 8.5 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 1980s.
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A Nepalese bronze figure of green Tara, 19th/Early 20th century, seated in rajalalitasana with opened and closed lotus blossoms emanating from her hands, with a darkened patina. Together with a dealer placard from Soo Tze Orientique, 15 cm high, 10.5 cm wide. Provenance: Soo Tze Orientique, 1980s.
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A Tibetan bronze Dorje, circa 18th century, of polished bronze or other alloy, cast with the prongs issuing from makhara mouths, 12 cm long, 3 cm wide.
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An unusual Tibetan painted chest, 19th century, with original bronze hardware, the front panel painted with a highly unusual landscape scene, 67 cm high, 132 cm wide, 52 cm deep.
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A Tibetan painting of a Heavenly Realm, 19th century, depicting a large yellow-skinned deity holding court in a heavenly realm, surrounded by worshippers and apsaras, the painting 65 cm high x 41 cm wide, the frame 96 cm high, 70 cm wide. Provenance: purchased from Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, circa 2005-2010.
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