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Decorative Arts & Asian Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:261
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Asian ArtLots with images:261
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:180
Date:20-Nov-2023
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A Japanese Koto Ware vase, Meiji period, circa 1850s, impressive quatrefoil vase in red and overglaze gold, the ovoid base with main decorations of chrysanthemum sprays and plum blossom, the square neck section with alternating designs of a Ho-o (phoenix) and dragon spinning amongst clouds and applique gold enamel handles on the opposing sides, with signed tomobako presentation box. 33 cm high
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A Japanese Koto Ware tea bowl, painted by Meiho, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1850, rare extant porcelain tea bowl from the Koto Kilns (Shiga Prefecture) with design in overglaze red of the 'Ode to red Cliffs', a piece written by the Chinese poet Su Shi in 1082, describing a trip that he took with his friends on the Yangtze river, which took them past the purported site of the 200AD Battle of red Cliffs, with signed tomobako presentation box. 7.2 cm high, 16 cm diameter
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A Japanese studio celadon bowl by Suwa Sozan I (1851-1922), Meiji period (1868-1912), in a lotus form with twin moulded fish to the center together with tomobako. 7 cm high, 24 diameter, condition: no visible faults or damages
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A rare Japanese Koto Ware blue and white Hi-Ire ash container, Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1850s, Sometsuke (underglaze blue) design of butterflies and morning glory, an ash container for use in tea ceremony and signed on the underside Koto, with accompanying tomobako presentation box. 9.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
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A Japanese Shigaraki vessel by Kitazawa Rakuten, 20th century, ovoid shape with a flared neck, contemporary Shigaraki glaze with green glazed applique frog to the shoulder with Tomobako presentation box featuring further design by Rakuten of pampas grasses and flowers. 11.5 cm high, 15 cm diameter
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A Japanese pure silver teapot, 20th century, of classic form cast in silver, hammered from the inside, the cover surmounted with a foliate finial, the looped handle wrapped in bamboo, accompanying silver tongs with dragon head design, teapot stamped on the underside Jungin (pure silver) and makers mark (illegible). 22 cm high (with handle raised), 706g in total
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A Japanese champleve enamel and bronze censer, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, modelled as a Shishi with its tail standing proud the Shishi looks upward to the heavens, carved with blue, red, green and yellow enamel details and removable cover to the rear. Unsigned. 23 cm high. Provenance: from the collection of Warren & Bunty Bonython
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A Japanese silvered bronze model of a hawk, by Akasofu Gyokko, Meiji period (1868-1912), cast and carved as a bird of prey perched on a separately cast bronze base formed as a gnarled trunk of a pine tree with cones, the beak, eyes and feet finished in gold and shakudo, signed on a gilt reserve, Gyokko, 45 cm high, condition: silvered hawk tarnished, no other visible faults or damage
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A large Japanese bronze footed vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), constructed in three pieces, an impressive bronze floor vase decorated in high-relief work of cranes, birds in flight, heraldic panels, raised on elephant feet and with ascending dragons to each side. Unsigned. 99 cm high, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Japanese silver inlaid bronze Suiban, Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century, of rectangular petal shaped form, the top ridges flat with classic key pattern inlaid in silver, fixed with two scrolling handles adorned with continued key frets and floral designs, the sides with inlaid design of cranes and heart shaped cartouche of cherry blossoms, the feet of stylised elephant, 14 cm high, 41 cm wide, 25 cm deep, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer censer, Republic period (1912-1949), with archaistic decoration of phoenixes against a diaper ground, the lid pierced and with gilt metal rim-mounts. Together with a fitted carved wooden stand. The censer 17.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter. With stand 22.5 cm high
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A large Chinese cinnabar and black lacquer round box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th / 19th century, deeply carved in cinnabar red overlaid over black lacquer, decorated with a central scene of scholars in a landscape with a pavilion, the sides with shaped reserves containing figures in landscapes interspersed with floral sprays against a square repeating diaper ground. 16 cm high, 29 cm diameter, condition: chips to the lacquer around the inner edge of the box base, revealing the cloth substrate. Possible…
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A pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer phoenix Zun boxes, Republic period (1912-1949), modelled as standing phoenix form boxes, the lids with archaistic gu/zun shaped vases. 20.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, condition: one box lid with a chip to one corner and a small repair to the mouth of the vase. The other box lid with a small repair to one corner and a small repair to the mouth of the vase, and a repair to the phoenix tail.
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An unusual Chinese cinnabar lacquer phoenix form box, Republic period (1912-1949), carved as a standing phoenix with head raised to one side, with a rectangular covered box on its back, the metal mounts on the box edges with original gilding. 34.5 cm high, 24 cm wide, condition: some minor small cracks particularly to the phoenix's comb and to one Art of the base.
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Two Chinese cinnabar boxes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, comprising one larger domed-top round box decorated with figures in a landscape stacking a bale of rice, and a smaller round tricolour box decorated with scholars in a landscape. The larger box 10.5 cm high, 15.5 cm diameter, condition: the larger box with chipping, lacquer losses and a repaired crack, and old relacquering to the inner surfaces of the box edges. The smaller box with chips and small losses and an old repair to the box edges
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Two Chinese cinnabar lacquer boxes, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, comprising one circular box decorated with figures in a lakeside landscape, and a rectangular box similarly decorated. The larger round box 9 cm high, 16 cm diameter, condition: the round box with chipping and lacquer loss to the inner and outer edges of the lid. The rectangular box with chipping and lacquer losses to the edges of the lid and base.
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A Chinese Basketweave-Bamboo-Inset lacquer box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period, with eight panels of split bamboo basketweave inset within each side of the box lid and base, the corners indented, the top with a scene of figures in a landscape. Christie's label to base and interior. 8 cm high, 20 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep, condition: Wear to the gilding and lacquer decoration. Some small chips to the foot rim
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A Chinese black and gold lacquer box, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, raised on an integral stand with shaped apron and cabriole legs, decorated with an interior scene of scholars and a landscape scene to the reverse. 17.5 cm high, 34.25 cm wide, 13 cm deep, condition: some small cracks and bumps to the lacquer finish. Some rubbing to the gilding.
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A Chinese carved zitan / hardwood brush pot, 20th century, carved with a continuous scene of scholars and mythical animals in a landscape with pavilions. 12.5 cm high, 10 cm diameter, condition: no visible faults or damage
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Two Chinese inscribed bamboo wrist rests, one carved with a long inscription next to a pine tree, the other with three line inscription in running script. 23 cm long, 5.5 cm wide, condition: old ware, no further damages or repairs
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A Chinese purple agate snuff bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of ovoid form with a red stone top and a Museum accession number to base. 5.5 cm high including cap, 3.7 cm wide
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A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), of elongated pear-form decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground. 8 cm high, 3.5 cm diameter. Provenance: property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese inscribed white jade plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), or later, of rectangular form decorated to one side with a scene of figures in a garden, to the other with a three line inscription. 5.2 cm high, 3.4 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese Russet-Skinned grey jade figure of a tiger, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, carved as a recumbent tiger, the face and tail carved using the russet skin of the jade for contrast. 2 cm high, 4 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese jadeite belt buckle, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved from jadeite utilising an apple green layer for the top of the buckle, the top carved with writhing qilong. 2.2 cm high, 9.5 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese silver Four-Piece tea and coffee service, by Luen Hing, Shanghai, 1880-1925, each piece with solid cast relief decoration of chrysanthemum flowers, and with a monogram 'Cn'. Marked 'Lh' '90' and a two-character Chinese mark to the bases. The coffee pot 21 cm high, 19.5 cm wide, condition: small old repair to the hinge on the lid of the tea pot.
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A Tibetan Silver-Mounted short sword, 18th / 19th century, the single-edged steel blade inscribed in Tibetan sanskrit and mounted with silver hilt and silver and iron scabbard, the silver decorated with incised scrolling foliage and repousse frollicking lions amongst scrolling flowers, the scabbard and pommel inset with large cabochon coral and turquoise beads. Christie's label attached to the reverse of the pommel reading 'Mar 27 '03, lot 132'. The blade 41.5 cm long, the sword together with scabbard 64…
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A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Wrathful deity in Yab Yum, 19th / early 20th century, cast as a deity with ten arms holding various attributes holding his shakti in close embrace, together standing on prostrate human figures, on a single lotus base. 16.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of a Luohan on an elephant, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved as an elderly gentleman seated on an elephant holding a bat, joined to a hardwood base. 27 cm high, 20 cm wide, condition: some small age cracks, and some mild sun fading to the front side of the wood
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A Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze figure of a Buddhist attendant, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century, cast as a standing figure on a double lotus base, richly gilded and with fine chasing work to the robes. Collection label affixed to base. 21 cm high, 7.5 cm wide. Provenance: property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer, condition: minor wear, otherwise no visible faults or damage
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A Burmese gilded Mirror-Inset wooden figure of Buddha, Mandalay period (1853-1948), seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in gilding over a brown lacquer finish, details inset with coloured mirrors. 65 cm high, 48 cm wide, condition: some losses to mirror inlay. Wear to the gilding
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A Chinese carved giltwood set of figures of Buddha and Bodhisattvas, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic period (1912-1949), comprising a standing Buddha and two standing Bodhisattvas carved from wood with a gilt and red lacquer finish, each housed in a later glass case. The Buddha figure 33 cm high, 11 cm wide. With case 51 cm high, 21 cm wide, condition: a few minor losses to the gilded finish and a few minor losses to the Buddha's hair whorls.
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A Thai Sukhothai style bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, probably late Ayutthaya period (1351-1767), 18th century, cast as a large seated Buddha in padmasana on a stepped-plinth base, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in an even dark brown patina. Together with a fitted wooden base. The bronze 61 cm high, 32 cm wide. With wooden base 65 cm high, condition: loss to tip of the flame at the top of the head. Losses and wear to the plinth base.
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An unusual Chinese bronze 'Liu Haichan' censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, modelled as the immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins and standing on the back of the three legged toad 'Chanchu'. Together with an old fitted hardwood stand. The bronze 36 cm high, 14 cm wide. With stand 42.5 cm high, condition: no visible damage
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A Chinese bronze figure of Bodhisattva Manjushri / Wenshu, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), elaborately cast as a figure seated on a lion on a single lotus base, the figure draped in jewels and wearing a crown, with attributes rising from each hand. 28.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, condition: remnant polychrome lacquer, old small losses around the base, some further minor possible losses around the crown
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Two Gandharan grey schist relief carvings, ancient region of Gandhara, 3rd-5th century, comprising two relief panel fragments with figures in grey schist. The larger fragment 17.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, condition: Fragmentary, multiple losses, old wear.
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A large Chinese bronze temple censer, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of bombe form with tripod legs, the openwork cover surmounted by a Buddhist guardian lion, the sides decorated in high relief with a dragon, two phoenixes and a qilin, the base with in inset six-character seal in seal script. 76 cm high, 38 cm diameter, condition: part of the lion's tail broken (broken piece is sold together with the censer). The two handles are missing. One phoenix head is missing.
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A Chinese bronze Yuanbao-Form censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, in the form of a Chinese gold ingot on four mask and claw feet, with qilong form handles at either side, the front and reverse with dragons amongst clouds in relief, the cover pierced with shou symbols, the base with an inset Xuande mark. 41 cm high, 57 cm wide, condition: some possible old repairs to the top, a tear to one side of the base of the lid, a small loss to one bat wing on the lid
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A burl wood inset Hongmu stand, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), with a honey coloured burl panel inset into the top, the leg rounded with a continuous stretcher, the base with a lacquered cloth finish. 7.5 cm high, 54 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A pair of Chinese reticulated wood window panels, 20th century, decorated in Ming Dynasty style with interlocking geometric designs in elm wood, each approximately 221 cm high, 75 cm wide. Provenance: Altfield gallery, Hong Kong, 10 December 2020. Condition: no visible faults or damage
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A pair of Chinese hardwood folding horseshoe-back chairs, 20th century, each with a continuous horseshoe shaped back rail, with inset brass mounts, the backsplats carved in openwork with qilin amongst clouds. 74 cm high and wide, 102 cm deep
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A pair of Chinese red lacquered Yolk back armchairs, 20th century, with yoke-form top rail and a ruyi-head carved into the backsplat, covered in a negoro-type red and black lacquer finish. 117 cm high, 59 cm wide, 49 cm deep
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A Chinese carved hardwood chair, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, carved with scrolling archaistic dragons and a stylised 'Shou' symbol to the centre panel. 91 cm high, 74 cm wide, 40 cm deep, condition: old repairs to two of the joins, with looseness in one remaining.
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A Chinese painted Pottery figure of a horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907), modelled as a standing horse with mouth open and head cast to one side, with remnant painted details to the saddle and face. Together with a fitted black stand. The horse 35 cm high, 29 cm wide. With stand 37 cm high, condition: losses to pigment decoration. Old repairs to all four legs and to the base
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A rare Chinese Sancai ewer, Tang Dynasty (618-907), of globular form with a double strap handle and spout, covered in a mottled sancai glaze of amber and green against a cream ground. 9.5 cm high, 15 cm wide, condition: one very small glaze chip to the bottom of the edge of the spout
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A Chinese blue Sancai Pottery tripod censer, Tang Dynasty (618-907), of compressed spherical form resting on three zooform feet, the feet and rim decorated with amber glaze, the body with a diamond lattice of blue and amber. R& V Tregaskis label to base. 13 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter. Provenance: R& V Tregaskis, Sydney. Mossgreen Auctions, December 2016, lot 27. Condition: minor wear to the glaze particularly around the mouth and feet, otherwise no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese blue and white Twin-Handle vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of baluster form with twin handles at the neck, decorated with a scene of Taoist figures in a garden. 19 cm high, 9 cm diameter, condition: no visible faults or damage
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A fine and rare Vietnamese blue and white dish, 15th century, the stoneware dish decorated with a bird with outstretched wings amongst bamboo, scrolling flowers to the cavetto and lotus petal lappets to the reverse, the base with a brown iron-wash. 6 cm high, 24.75 cm diameter, condition: no visible faults or damage. Excellent gloss remaining to the glaze.
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A Chinese Wucai / famille verte Powder-Blue-Ground bowl, Kangxi period (1661-1722), decorated to the interior with an eight petalled shaped reserve containing a flower spray in wucai enamels, the rest covered in a powder blue enamel glaze, with remnant gilt decoration, the base with a conch shell in underglaze blue. Joshua McClelland print room label to base. 9 cm high, 19 cm diameter. Provenance: Joshua McClelland print room. Condition: a few very small frits to the rim, losses to the gilt decoration,…
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A large Chinese blue and white Celadon-Ground vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of rouleau form, decorated with writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds and waves in underglaze blue against a celadon ground. 60 cm high, 22 cm diameter, condition: no visible faults or damage
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Two Chinese Dehua moulded white-wear lidded boxes, Song Dynasty (960-1279), each of flattened circular form with moulded decoration of fluting to the sides and flowers and scrolling foliage to the top, each 7 cm diameter
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A Chinese copper red vase, Tianqiuping, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of spherical form with a tall neck, covered in a deep copper red glaze with raspberry hue, thinning at the mouth. 31 cm high, 18 cm diameter, condition: glaze ground down around the foot (production). No visible faults or damage
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A Chinese copper red vase, Tianqiuping, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, of spherical form with a tall neck, covered in a rich copper red glaze, thinning at the mouth. 33 cm high, 18 cm diameter, condition: glaze ground down around the foot (production). No visible faults or damage
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A large Chinese inscribed Qianjiangcai basin, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated to the interior with ladies and a child in a garden with a poetic inscription above, the rim of the basin further inscribed. 12 cm high, 37 cm diameter, condition: one area of the rim with glaze fritting (production flaw). Two small chips to the rim. Gilding worn off around the rim.
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A Chinese famille rose ink cake rest, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, in the form of a scroll, decorated with a figure resting by a lake, the base with a jiaqing mark in underglaze blue against a turquoise enamel ground. 1.5 cm high, 8 cm wide, 4 cm deep, condition: minor wear to the gilding, and some scratches to the glazing and enamels.
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Two Chinese famille rose bowls, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, both in ogee form, one decorated to the exterior with bok choi and insects, with the sanduo and three bats to the interior, and the other decorated with flowers and butterflies. The first marked Jiaqing and the second marked Chenghua. The bok choi decorated bowl 7.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter, condition: minor wear to the enamels and gilding, otherwise no visible faults or damage
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A Chinese famille rose plaque, Republic period (1912-1949), finely decorated with a scholar gentleman seated, holding an inkstone, surrounded by books. In a fitted old hardwood frame. The plaque 25.5 cm high, 38 cm wide. With frame 56 cm high, 68.5 cm wide
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A Chinese painting of horses, attributed to Zhang Mu (1607-1687), dated 5th year of Kangxi, 1666, very finely painted in ink and colours on paper with two horses beneath a weeping willow tree, with inscription and signed at the upper left corner. Mounted as a scroll. The painting 117 cm high, 55 cm wide. The scroll mounting 194 cm high, 70 cm wide. Provenance: acquired by British Consul general to china Sir George Sinclair moss (1882-1959), during his official posting to china, and thence by descent.…
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A Chinese chrysanthemum painting, by Xie Gongzhan (1885-1940) Republic period (1912-1949), depicting orange and white chrysanthemums against rocks, inscribed to the upper right-hand corner and signed, mounted as a scroll. The painting 136 cm high, 34 cm wide. With scroll mounting 213 cm high, 47 cm wide. Provenance: acquired by British Consul general to china Sir George Sinclair moss (1882-1959), during his official posting to china, and thence by descent. Condition: fold mark in the centre. Some further…
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A Chinese painting of Zhong Kui, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Powerfully painted with Zhong Kui and a bat, with a cursive calligraphic inscription and signature to the upper right corner along with two seals. The painting 120 cm high, 56 cm wide. The scroll mounting 194 cm high, 71 cm wide. Provenance: acquired by British Consul general to china Sir George Sinclair moss (1882-1959), during his official posting to china, and thence by descent. Condition: old repairs, crease marks, areas of discolouration,…
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A set of four Chinese paintings of immortals, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each painted with a different scene of immortals and luohan in heavenly garden settings in ink and colours on silk. Each signed and inscribed with seals and framed and glazed. Each painting 26 cm high, 36 cm wide. With frames 35 cm high, 45 cm wide.
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