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Oriental — Shapiro Auctioneers

$192,000
Chinese bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni Qing Dynasty…
$67,200
Maio Motoko (Japanese, b. 1948) 'Whirlpool Uzu', c. 2012…
$45,600
Chinese carved wood figure of Buddha Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…
$30,240
Two Chinese fish bowls, 19th century traditional blue and white…
Auction House:
Shapiro Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Oriental
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*** Japanese okimono of a skull, c.1890, carved stag antler okimono of a skull with entwined snake, surmounted by a hawk, monkey to one side, Japanese character marks to underside, height 8.5 cm wdith 9 cm, depth 7.5 cm ***
*** Chinese pale celadon porcelain figure of guanyin, possibly early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the goddess of mercy with serene expression, eyes closed, holding a ruyi sceptre, and seated on a foo dog, height 46 cm width 43 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena… ***
*** Chinese rosewood dining suite, the rectangular top with lift up section and one drawer to each side, retains maker's stamp, together with four square stools (5), height 76 cm width 131 cm depth 83 cm (table); height 42 cm (stool) ***
*** Pair of Chinese hardwood armchairs, early 20th century, each with a shaped back carved with a bat amongst peaches and foliage, above a rectangular seat, raised on four square legs joined by stretchers (2), height 97. Provenance: auction of the contents of… ***
*** Chinese ink stone carved with two dragons ***
*** Chinese sang de boeuf glazed vase baluster shape with traditional crackle glaze, on carved hardwood stand. Height on stand 42.5 cm width approx. 24 cm ***
*** Sylvester Mubayi (Zimbabwean, b.1942) Sad man Shona hardstone, signed to base 'S. Mubayi' ***
*** Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, Republic period, 20th century, depicting ladies and children in an indoor setting, adapted as a lamp, height 38 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney ***
*** Chinese framed blue and white porcelain plaque, probably Republic period (1912-1949), 'Sifting the grain'. 30 x 30 cm ***
*** Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a merchant, his wide brimmed hat incised with fern motifs, his haori richly decorated with gilded ferns, a box slung over one shoulder, a fan in one hand an ear of corn in the other,… ***
*** Japanese wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period modelled in the form of a gourd, riddled with holes, with mice appearing from each hole, and having incised linear decoration and inset with semiprecious stones ***
*** Chinese export carved centre table, late 19th century/ early 20th century, the circular top inset with porcelain plaque painted with figures in landscape, above an apron profusely carved with berries amongst foliage, over a stem carved with a coiled… ***
*** Glazed ceramic Tsuitate Chinese table screen, 19th century, depicting a mountainous landscape. Height 47 cm ***
*** Japanese carved ivory of Kwan Yi, with carved wood stand, height 39 cm. Provenance: Ezra Norton Family Collection ***
*** Hardstone inlaid zitan brushpot, Kangxi, the body set with ivory and semi precious stones including lapis lazuli, coral and turquoise, portraying two women of 'Long Eliza' form with children in domestic scenes. Provenance: Private Collection, South… ***
*** Porcelain box and cover, cover of lobed, circular form, decorated in an inky underglaze blue with twin phoenix roundels to the the top and interior, floral windows and classic scrolls to the exterior, exposed porcelain burned reddish colour, diameter 24 cm ***
*** Large Cantonese porcelain famille verte bowl, c1910 decorations illustrating, the four seasons showing, the birth of summer autumn winter spring with timber display stand. Diameter 53 cm ***
*** Chinese blue and white celadon ground porcelain ginger jar, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and later, decorated with boys playing in a garden, together with a blue and white celadon ground vase with floral motifs, and a blue and white trumpet vase with garden… ***
*** Pair of Chinese famille rose jardinieres, very finely painted with foliage amongst rocks, probably Republic period (1912-1949) (2). Height 23 cm ***
*** Chinese rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlay altar table, with white marble inset top, above a shaped frieze inlaid with birds amongst blossoming branches, raised on strait square section legs, height 79 cm width 130 cm depth 68 cm. Provenance: The Estate… ***
*** Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934-1991), Pink Flower Vase, c. 1989, manufactured by Ishimaru Co. Ltd, acrylic and glass with the square clear and pink acrylic block with one glass pipette, height 19 cm width 11 cm depth 11 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,… ***
*** Chinese rosewood and black lacquer desk the rectangular top above two pedestals fitted with two drawers each ***
*** Korean carved gourd with stand ***
*** Herend porcelain dinner service orange Chinese bouquet pattern, comprising twenty-four entree plates, twenty-four dinner plates, twenty-four dessert plates, eighteen fruit bowls, tureen, seventeen soup coup, eighteen under plates, large soup coup and… ***
*** Carved ivory brush pot, carved with dancing geisha girls and suitor with gilded highlights on carved and painted stand. Height 15 cm. Width 11 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory lobster okimono by Yamazaki Nankai, late Meiji period (1868-1912) naturalistically carved and fully articulated, the eyes stained, signed in a red oval seal 'Nankai', with custom made box ***
*** Pair of large Chinese millefleur cloisonne vases, each of baluster form vase decorated with butterflies amidst colourful flowers against a peach ground (2), height 78 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney ***
*** Pair of Chinese blue and white Four-faceted porcelain vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), each face decorated with a warrior reserved between a bat and foo dog's head, set amid geometric design and Lu symbols, Qianlong six-character blue seal marks to… ***
*** Pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain rouleau vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with peaches amongst vines, underglaze blue double circle to undersides (2), height 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Japanese figure of a tiger late Edo period, c. 1850 seated with his tail wrapped close to its body and looking up with his ears laying flat, the surface details carved and the body covered in a clear blue-green glaze, the eyes highlighted with black iron… ***
*** Pair of Chinese black and red lacquer sideboards, 20th century, the rectangular top above four doors painted with pagodas in landscapes (2), height 90 cm, width 192 cm, depth 48 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Pair of bronze jardinieres, Chinese, of squat globular form, each with twin applied foo dog heads. Height 35 cm. Diameter 49 cm ***
*** Herend, extensive porcelain dinner service, Chinese bouquet' pattern, rasberry, setting for twelve (approx. 172 pieces). Provenance: Private Collection, double Bay, NSW, labels: pattern originally created in 1930 for Hungarian Count Albert Apponyi ***
*** 19th century Chinese Hwang Hali scholar's chair, with shaped pierced back rail, having a gilt highlighted carved vertical splat, leading to a caned seat all raised on square turned legs. ***
*** Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases and covers, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), each of baluster form, painted with meandering leafy lotus scrolls (2), height 45 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Chinese carved hardwood lady's desk, c. 1930, profusely carved with bamboo and floral motifs, the upper part with graduated stepped shelves, two short drawers and a cupboard door, the rectangular top above a long drawer and a cupboard door, together with… ***
*** Japanese ivory carving of a kangaroo early Meiji period with joey in pouch. Height 7 cm ***
*** KOYU (Kazuo Tanaka), carved ivory chess pieces, c. 1939, manufactured by Makino Brothers & Company, ivory Manufacturers, ornament, netsuke, jewellery, Tokyo, in red felt box (36), height 3.5 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved hardwood side tables, rectangular top with carved apron below (2), height 83 cm, width 42 cm, depth 32 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Julie Biber ***
*** Indian marble figure of lion, early 20th century, seated with its tail forming a loop over its back, height 36 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney ***
*** Chinese bamboo side table, 19th century, with black lacquered top, (A/F). Height 85 cm, width 95 cm, depth 61 cm ***
*** Imperial embroidered silk robe, embroidered metallic thread dragons disputing flaming pearls of wisdom amongst cranes and bats and Taoist emblems ***
*** Canton enamel 'European subject' snuff bottle Republic period two panels depicting women and children in Renaissance dress surrounded by scrolling lotus vines on a yellow ground, Qianlong mark to base. Height 5.5 cm ***
*** Blue and white floor standing vase, Japanese, of two sections, the scalloped edge of mouth can be seperated, birds in flight through landscape (A/F). Height 144 cm. Width 48 cm. Provenance: Wanganui, Longueville, the home of the Garling Family ***
*** Green enamelled porcelain collar box of flattened circular form, decorated on the upper surface with two dragons amid clouds, the sides with scrolling and key fret motifs, all outlined in black enamel, bearing Jiaqing marks. Diameter 25 cm ***
*** Chinese famille rose butterfly vase. Late Qing Dynasty to Republic period, late 19th/20th century, with Guangxu six-character iron-red mark to base. Height 39 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Tong Ji Arcade, in Harbin, China, 4th year of the Japanese… ***
*** Japanese Tetsubin (iron kettle) Edo / Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century cast in iron and finished with a rough pitted surface, the sides and handle decorated in gilt and silver with landscapes, the cover fitted with a pierced bronze finial, signed ***
*** Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), c. 1750, with high arched handle and sprout decorated with clouds, the body with foliate and sprays of flowers, height 23 cm. Provenance: The Michael Hatcher collection, Christie's the… ***
*** Chinese black lacquer six-panel screen, c. 1900, depicting a battle scene within a border of scholars objects, the reverse decorated with a large blossoming tree with birds, missing a few metal pins, height 166 cm, width 189 cm. Provenance: The Estate of… ***
*** Chinese famille rose dragon bowl, probably Qing Dynasty decorated with nine dragons in clouds, the interior painted with a front dragon, with gilt petal rim, Jiaqing six-character underglaze blue seal mark to base. Height 7.5 cm diameter 17.2 cm ***
*** Indian multi gem necklace, featuring three rows of various gems, all bezel set in 18ct yellow gold, intermittent with three rows of seed pearls, all gems are of various sizes and shapes, 43.46 grams. Provenance: Private Collection, QLD ***
*** Large blue and white Chinese export Ming jar decorated in bands with flying cranes and Buddhist motifs, the central animal band featuring a unicorn ***
*** Ming Dynasty Chinese blue and white plate, of circular form, decorated with Buddhist motifs and scrolling tendril vines. Diameter ***
*** Second Rank Insignia, Guangxu period c. 1880 embroidered in satin stitch and edged with gold thread, displaying a golden pheasant flying amongst clouds and the eight Buddhist symbols ***
*** Rare Hindu painting of an Indian Rajah, 19th century depicting an elephant carrying two noblemen and a servant in traditional costume, fine gilded highlights. 21 x 28 cm. Provenance: Collection of Donald fish FDIA ***
*** Chinese carved and polychromed ivory dragon boat, late 19th century / early 20th century, the scaly dragon's body forming the vessel, carrying a finely carved Imperial pavilion with the emperor and his court, raised on an oblong stand decorated with… ***
*** Chinese gold lidded box, of round shape with filigree scrolling vines and stylised butterfly, raised on a flared foot, approximately 70% gold and mixed metals, approx. Weight 112.6 grams height 5 cm ***
*** Japanese inlaid bronze plaque attributed to Sugiura Gyoso, Meiji period (1868-1912) finely decorated in richly patinated gold, silver, shakudo, shibuichi, and copper relief and flat inlay, depicting sparrows amongst bamboo plants, framed ***
*** Japanese bronze sculpture of a bird by Nakajima Yasumi II (1906-1988), Showa period, c. 1960 the abstract bird with a dark reddish-brown patina, signed to the underside 'Yasumi', with presentation box ***
*** Large Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), painted to the exterior with three large peony flowers amongst foliage, retains gallery labels to underside, height 20 cm diameter 42 cm. Provenance: David Jones Art gallery, Sydney.… ***
*** Indian gold necklace, 22ct yellow gold, graduated fringe with filigree and granulation work, decorated with green and navy blue enamel work, stamped '22ct', length 45 cm, total weight 28.4 grams ***
*** Chinese porcelain famille rose twin handle vase, mounted as a table lamp, decorated figures in landscape, with cream silk shade and giltwood base, height 44 cm (without shade). Provenance: Private Collection, QLD ***
*** Chinese export silver tea set, comprising of teapot, one creamer and one sugar dish (3). ***
*** South East Asian cast bronze figure of D?pankara Buddha, probably 16th century, in the Ayudhya style, standing up with his right hand in gesture of protection, on wooden base (A/F). Height 48.5 cm ***
*** Chinese pale green jade lidded vase late, 18th century, with stylised dragon handles with loos ring, on carved wood stand, together with a rectangular form vessel with carved archaic design and two handles and a Chinese jade figure of a maiden immortal… ***
*** Chinese mottled jade carving of a Feline depicting a stalking feline carved from a pebble, brown and yellow-green jade, length 7 cm ***
*** Four Chinese art glass ornaments depicting fish and dragons (4) ***
*** Pair of Chinese square porcelain vases, each with flared rim. Height 25 cm ***
*** Japanese Gold-damascened iron box attributed to Komai Otojiro of Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912) of rectangular form, decorated throughout with maple leaves, raised on four bracket feet, the interior gilt-metal engraved with an eagle, the underside with… ***
*** Chinese export silver tea service, mark of Zee-wo & Co., Shanghai, late 19th century, each piece decorated with repousse bamboo design, the front with monogram 'H', comprising a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, silversmith's mark to bases (3), total… ***
*** Chinese blue glazed porcelain bowl, Kangxi period, late 17th century, covered in a rich blue glaze, the exterior finely incised with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, the rim dressed in dark brown, foot unglazed, height 8.5 cm diameter… ***
*** Sendai-Tansu Kimono chest Edo period elm wood, four long drawers above three mid-size and three short drawers, with brass hardware, with merchant's name to back. Height 100 cm. Width 57 cm. Depth 43 cm ***
*** Hiroe Swen (Japanese/Australian, b. 1934). Vase, c. 1981, slab and coil built stoneware of rounded box form, ivory cream satin glaze, with overlaid decoration with two blue patches of sky and two Japanese cranes on each side, artists signature and seals… ***
*** Qing Dynasty type, 1644-1911 porcelain Spouted vessel, in archaic bronze form with loop handle, enamelled with miniature floral meanders on a densely gilded feather scroll ground, bearing Qianlong six character seal marks in underglaze blue (some rubbing… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Huanghauli side chairs, c. 1900, with pierced interlaced top, rail and splat, above a panelled seat,on round tapered legs with carved knees and joined by H stretchers (2), height 99 cm, width 45 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner… ***
*** Pair of Chinese room Dividers, each four panel screen, with early 20th century Chinese wall paper depicting birds amongst bamboos and flowers (2), 230 x 150 cm (each). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Japanese carved ivory okimono of a warrior, Meiji period (1868-1912), his flowing dress encrusted with mother-of-pearl jewels, holding a weapon in one hand and laurel branch in the other hand, red artist's seal to base, height 22 cm ***
*** Jadeite and diamond pendant, 18 ct white gold and diamond set pendant with a Chinese apple green jade plaque in centre, the jade is claw set with a top and bottom section that is bead set with old mine cut diamonds, total weight is 28 grams ***
*** Indian silver tea service, comprising a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, sugar tongs and an oval tray, all with repousse decoration of animals amongst foliage and flowers, engraved 'To F.G.E Piffard Esqr. From the Indian Community Darjeeling' (5), total… ***
*** Chinese rosewood sideboard, 20th century, the rectangular top with scroll end above a carved frieze with three short drawers, and a pair of panelled doors below, height 91 cm width 209 cm depth 56 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Dr Barry Landa, Sydney ***
*** Large Sawankhalok footed bowl 14th/15th century decorated in iron underglaze with stylised floral, foliate and geometric motifs. Height 17 cm ***
*** Chinese rosewood nest of tables four graduated tables, top decorated with a pierced gallery under the edge and bamboo design. Height 66.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Park Lane Antiques, 1998 ***
*** Satsuma brocade vase Meiji period, 19th century, of square baluster form, painted in enamels and gilt, each face painted with a different outdoor scene of mountainous landscape, ducks, samurai and group of noblewomen and their attendants. Height 16 cm ***
*** Chinese wool rug depicting stylised vases and floral motifs against a coral ground ***
*** Monumental Japanese blue and white covered jar, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, of hexagonal baluster form, decorated with mountainous landscape scenes within stylised borders, the cover embellished with flowers and geometric motifs, minor restoration to… ***
*** Tibetan bronze figure of Syamatara, 18th century, seated on a double-lotus base with one leg pendant, with gilded face and silver inlay, (A/F). Height 16.8 cm ***
*** Japanese root carving of Shao Lin, Meijii period, the figure resting on his staff, on a rocky outcrop, converted to electricity ***
*** Pair of Canton famille rose ginger jars each with foo dog finial and applied gilt foo dogs to shoulder, figural and bird and flower panels to body. Height 34 cm ***
*** Miniature cloisonne silver-gilt and enamel Kovsh, Maria Semenova, St Petersburg decorated overall with polychrome scrolling flowers on a cream ground, turquoise blue beaded border. Length 8 cm ***
*** Large Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman and a child by Seizanin, Meiji period (1868-1912) modelled standing with one foot resting on a wave-lashed rock, holding a fishing net, his Son at his feet holding a landing net, the base signed… ***
*** Large Chinese blue and white jar, Ming Dynasty, horizontal bands of flying cranes and Buddhist motifs, a central motif of a unicorn, height 36 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese cloisonne Lobbed vases, each body decorated in vivid enamels against a bright turquoise ground detailed with flowers and vines, flanked by a pair of gilt dragon scroll handles, on a gilt stand supported by three mythical beasts (2), height… ***
*** Chinese silver-gilt, filigree and enamel tea caddy, of hexafoil form, the filigree body and cover applied with enamel birds and flowers and semi-precious stones, marked 'Silver' to the underside, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney ***
*** Yasuhisa Kohyama (b. 1936) vase four panelled stoneware in tones of red, woodfired with coarse naturally textured surface, artist's mark inscribed to base. Height 28 cm. Provenance: Estate of Prof. Alan Walker ***
*** Japanese lacquer box and cover decorated with fans enclosing various landscape scenes, all reserved on a rich nashiji ground, the inside of the cover depicting flowering bush growing and fence beside a meandering stream ***
*** Two large archaic style Chinese lidded urns, each decorated with geometric motifs, and flanked by two stylized dragon head and ring handles (2), height 105 cm. Provenance: Garden Life, Sydney. Private collection, Sydney ***