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Oriental — Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Oriental
- Art (94)
- Brass (9)
- Bronze (237)
- Brush Pot (31)
- Ceramics - Chinese (1009)
- Ceramics - Japanese (248)
- Ceramics - Zother (14)
- Cloisonne (120)
- Furniture (305)
- Inro (9)
- Ivory (383)
- Jade (122)
- Netsuke (188)
- Okimono (12)
- Snuff Bottles (48)
- Textiles & Costume (37)
- Zother (739)
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| *** | A Chinese 9999 fine gold half Tael, 18.8gm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid shape with two mask handles issuing from the neck, pale celadon glaze and decorated with incised anhua decoration to the body, two-character mark in underglaze blue to the shoulder. Height 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese fine quality porcelain vase, the ovoid body with extensive landscape and calligraphy panels, the gilt ground in famille rose floral scrolls and other decoration. Blue underglaze character marks to the base, height 27.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese meiping vase, the stoneware body with cream slip highlighted with restrained dark brown painted leafy and floral scrolls, narrow short flared neck. Song dynasty style. Height 38.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Chinese silver dragon decorated salver, the circular tray with engraved and embossed dragons on fine scale ground, vacant central cartouche, maker's mark 'C.J. Co.' of Shanghai stamped to the reverse. 700gm. diameter 30.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade figure of a luohan and tiger, representing B?ntoulu Z?nzh' (Taming Tiger arhat) the figure sits holding a pearl with a tiger climbing from the folds of his robe. Well carved in mushroom and yellow toned jade, height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate Japanese, Meiji-era bronze and copper bowl, the basket-weave flat wire walls framing a circular bronze plaque decorated in relief with mixed metals including silver and gold, with a stork wading in a lotus pond. Diameter 28 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Edwardian mahogany Chinese Chippendale style demi-lune display cabinet, astragal glazed front with interior shelving, the base with an open shelf. This cabinet has been used by Cordys to display the Oriental items since based in Emily Place. 100 x 45 x… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely carved whale rib bone, with two opposing sinuous dragons, length 69 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tusk section brush pot carved in relief with figures in a landscape of trees, mountains and foliage highlighted with butterflies, birds and animals, all on a fine circular repeating trellis type ground,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large 19th century Japanese bronze and champleve enamel vase, ovoid form, the body and neck with encircling bands of enamel as repeating taotie masks and scrolls, lappet panels below, various colours on blue ground, captured ring handles issue from cast… | *** |  |
| *** | A mid 19th century Chinese famille rose lidded tureen of oval baluster form, decorated in the 'Rose medallion' pattern with figures, florals and sacred objects, ornate gilt enrichments and 10 floral form large finial. Length 32 cm. Width 20.5 cm, minor… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Japanese hongmu small proportion display cabinet, the four open shelf sections at various heights, two doors and a single drawer to the base and a sliding door cupboard to the upper section, rounded plain supports, panelled sides, pierced lower… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive and beautifully painted Chinese porcelain millefiori charger, famille rose palette, four bats to the back and Qianlong six-character mark in red, but probably early Republic period. (small, tight hairline to back only), diameter 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A bronze censer on figured stand, all three sections with partial gilt detailing, the stand modelled as a figure of a temple guardian raised on rosewood plinth, supporting on his upraised left arm a massive koro of squat circular shape with pierced walls… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Japanese body armour, the do of eight tapering shaped panelled bands in deep maroon tone with pierced lashing holes, some original lining and shoulder padding remains, the gessan with similar black finished metal leg guards suspended from… | *** |  |
| *** | A highly decorative modern Chinese six-fold black lacquer screen, with profuse mother-of-pearl inlay and applied hardstone decoration of rhinoceros, camel, horses, pig, Chinese vases, vessels, kylin, etc. Width of each panel 40 cm. Height 184 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century finely carved ivory Chinese card case, the front with cushion shape carved with a celestial landscape framed by a profusion of flowers, the back intricately carved with a complex townscape and gardens. Oblong with serpentine outline.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain monochrome claire-de-lune pale blue monochrome glaze vase, Meiping shape, Qing dynasty, Qianlong seal mark under the base. Height 21.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese rosewood low table, rectangular form with square rounded scroll carved frieze. Short, restrained scroll legs. 88 x 48.5 x 27.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A quality Japanese black lacquer, hard stone, mother-of-pearl and gilt tall four section screen, the multiple female figures in relief and carved from various coloured hard stones with painted bone face, hands, fan and other detail, other rocky outcrops,… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive carved ivory articulated crab, life size with solid body, eight legs and two large claws to front, movable sections, fine engraved naturalistic detail, one back leg requiring attention. 25 x 10 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental high quality standing scholar's rock, the pierced rock of semi-scrolling form, good dark tone, supported in a conforming wood stand raised on five scrolling legs. Height 50.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood extension dining table and chairs, Chinese motif decoration, two leaves, eight chairs which includes two carvers, drop in seats upholstered in a modern pastel fabric. 260 x 104 x 80 cm (when extended). | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved ivory lamp, the tusk section mounted on a turned wood base, profusely carved with Eastern and Indian scenes under a leafy canopy of trees, two very minor chips. Diameter at height of tusk section 12 x 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique possibly Ming Longquan celadon large dish, the centre with incised restrained floral decoration, professional restoration to rim. Diameter 33.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased Cordys 25/3/84, lot 204 for $1500, also labelled to base 'Charger Celadon… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive large Chinese enamel censer with Qianlong Mark (19th century), all over decoration of phoenix, dragons, bats, scrolls and clouds on a bright mid/dark blue ground with classical borders, pierced spherical finial and open handles, raised on… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent standing in a formal robe, engraved detail highlighted with blue and blue, red and black ink staining, he wears a coroneted hat, a long gnarled dragon headed staff held in his left hand, a… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver long rectangular box, embossed and pierced with mystic dragons amongst clouds, impressed marks 'CS', possibly Cumshing of Canton. 19.5 x 5 x 3.8 cm. 277gm. | *** |  |
| *** | A circa 1900 fine Japanese cloisonne small vase, decorated with birds in blossom branches highlighted with gold toned wire on a teal ground. Finely worked panelled borders. The rims probably silver, height 10.8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Hotan Zi jade carved figure group of an elephant and children, the children upon the elephant's back together pouring a sacred vessel, its contents scrolling to the elephant's rear and highlighted by its natural dark amber tone, further coloured… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved to one side in high relief with a celestial landscape with figures of the eight gods of fortune and attendants, the other side with a sage and attendant in landscape with birds and butterfly.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Provincial celadon deep bowl, with exterior fluted walls, combed border to the interior. Diameter 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case, the exterior profusely carved with village scenes. 5.5 cm x 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese carved ivory okimono, of a seated sennin holding a staff with reishi mushroom and gourd lashed to the top, a toad perches on his left shoulder and balances on his raised left hand. Some age cracks and minor repair to staff. Incised five… | *** |  |
| *** | Two old Chinese famille rose plaques, courting couples within walled garden settings, wooden frames, one badly damaged. 25 cm x 175ea | *** |  |
| *** | A small Chinese jade bi disc pendant, with unmarked gold mount. Diameter 2.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Chinese porcelain mid-19th century carp vase, a rare example of 'powdered blue' glaze with large carp painted in various colours, gold highlights. Height 60 cm. Professional restoration to the rim. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved solid ivory figurine of Kuanyin, she stands holding a bunch of flowers, hair in an elaborate top knot, attached to a turned wooden base, some damage. Height on stand 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese rosewood display cabinet, the glazed top with two glass shelves, raised on a two door base, with two small drawers to the centre, the door panels decorated with a Chinese vase and water lilies, brass locks and handles. 91 cm x 40 cm x 167 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese ivory puzzle ball of ten concentric layers, the outermost carved with a dragon amongst clouds and birds amongst bamboo, the inner layers carved with various complexities of diaper patterns, stars, cruciform piercings. Provenance: The Flower… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Japanese bronze travelling pen and ink receptacle with attached 19th century carved boxwood shishi netsuke, the bronze with fine and decorative silver wire inlay, the attached bronze ojime with gold and silver highlights, the netsuke… | *** |  |
| *** | Unknown Chinese Artist, Two Horses, lithograph, with Guy Ngan Stokes Valley studio seal stamp lower left. 55 x 70 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture of a young mother and child, she stands in traditional robe, her child seated to her back upon a bag, their attention drawn to her shoulder, raised on textured base, various impressed character… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct. white gold and diamond clasped silver white freshwater pearl necklace, the mildly graduating 33 pearls with silver white lustre, together with a matching pair of earrings. Japanese certificate of pearl ID. | *** |  |
| *** | A finely reticulated Chinese ivory vase, tall ovoid shape pierced with a trellis walls and oval lozenge panels of diaper pattern, height 20.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese porcelain tall famille verte bowls, porcelain, polychrome enamelled, one with dragons, the other with phoenix, black ground, yellow interior, one with impressed mark to base, the other with painted mark. Diameter 21 cm. Height 14.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A rare large one piece carved teak Siamese elephant sculpture, cream painted tusks. On integral ribbed base. Length 85 cm. Height 84 cm. C.1960's. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of late 18th century Chinese export blue and white porcelain ashettes, elongated oval form, decorated with two deer within a landscape with pine tree, blossom and fence, the shaped border including butterfly highlights, orange/tan to the external… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese double gourd form blue and white vase, traditional blossom decoration on mottled scale type ground, four underglaze blue marks to the base. Height 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century wood netsuke study of a shishi, seated on its hind feet with its forepaws resting on a large pierced ball which contains a loose pallet, signed Masanao. Provenance: Purchased lot 723 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975.… | *** |  |
| *** | A mid-20th century Burmese rosewood burr slab room stand, natural exterior polished tight burl edge, highly polished to both sides, the top displaying tight burrs in dark brown tone, the base edge cut to allow standing. 109 cm x 150 cm x 36, supported by… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of Chinese hardwood nesting tables, the four tables with carved bamboo edges and legs, floral carved aprons. 50 x 36 x 71 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese porcelain covered bowls, decorated in famille rose with tribute poetry and figures including Empress Wu. Covers and bases with Daoguang six character marks. Provenance: Private Collection [purchased Singapore 1996]. Diameter 10.3 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese Edo period carved wood sculpture of Daikoku, the god of earth, agriculture, food, commerce and wealth. Classically represented, standing on two bales of rice with another at his feet, a large treasure sack slung over his… | *** |  |
| *** | A large rosewood brushpot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls. Height 21 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century 15ct. yellow gold fancy fob seal, set with an oval facet cut purple stone, relief floral detail. 19.2gms. | *** |  |
| *** | An Oriental figured rosewood display cabinet, configured as an asymmetrical arrangement of sliding and hinged doored sections above and below open shelves with fretwork galleries framing each open area. 103 cm x 32 cm x 110 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese jade bangle, circular section, the pale grey tone with vibrant green inclusions. Diameter 7.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two carved Chinese giltwood panels, tall rectangular shape, each carved and pierced in high relief with numerous figures in gardens and pavilions, tea houses and landscapes. Deep red ochre painted frames. Each 81 cm x 36.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing period ink cake, rectangular form, moulded in relief and with coloured detail of numerous dragons and calligraphic inscriptions. 18 cm x 11 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century Chinese hardwood and marble side table, small tall rectangular form, three tier, the top with inset red marble mottled inlaid panel, the rosewood frame with scroll carved frieze, carved feet. 41.5 x 31 x 79.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old impressive figure, of the standing Buddha with one hand raised, on lotus throne with octagonal base. (minor damage), height overall 145 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of two puppies, carved in compact circular form with the two pups playfighting. Signed, diameter 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese cloisonne vase in the manner of Yasuyuki Namikawa, Meiji period, ovoid shape. Decorated with trailing tendrils and racemes of wisteria on a midnight blue ground, finely patterned to the foot and shoulder, the mouth with a square fret… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese Meiji period bronze of a lion, standing roaring naturalistically modelled, seal mark under his belly, c1890, length 41.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Chinese silver three-piece tea set, the lobed cylindrical oval section bodies with decorated panels of chrysanthemum, bamboo and blossom on a fine hammered ground, the handles, spout and finials as sculpted bamboo sections. Punched… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese carved solid ivory figure, of a standing man feeding a monkey perched on his shoulder, his robe patterned with rondels, his yakata with rayskin pattern and bearing futatsu-domoe seals, his hair gathered in chonmage style… | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese ivory box carved as the god Daikoku's sack about which clambers a family of rats playing with the discarded mallet, fan and other items of the deity's accoutrements. Signed under the base, width 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of five masks including Okame the back carved as an expressive face, the himotoshi formed by his flaring nostrils. Engraved signature. 3.4 cm square. Provenance: The collection of Walter Kendal Tresize (UK/Japan 1859 '… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of famille rose floor vases, the panels to each side decorated with ladies in a garden playing board games, floral decoration, gilded shoulder animal handles and embellishment to the shoulders. Height 158 cm. Provenance: Gifted to our vendor while… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese sectional bone carving of a fisherman, he stands wearing patterned robes, his fishing pole raised above his head held in his right hand, a carp held in his left hand; raised upon a cylindrical 'trunk' section stand. In black lacquered and… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of massive Chinese blue and white lidded jars, of inverse baluster shape with high domed covers surmounted by cupola finials, both lids and bodies decorated with fish and water plants, lappet panels decorate the shoulder and further panels encircle… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood centre table, ornately carved and pierced with prunus blossom, masks, leaves and scrolls, supported on four legs with ball and claw feet and circular platform base, the shaped top with orange marble insert. Some faults. Diameter 57 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood and marble side table, the serpentine top with a variegated red ivory and mushroom marble centre, floral carved apron with ball and claw feet and carved demon head to the top of each leg, with curving stretcher base. 53 cm x 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 18th/19th century fine Chinese decorated speckled blue ground lidded baluster vases, painted in coloured enamel with panels of flowers and butterflies, with blue leaf marks and French gilt metal bases. Possibly Samson, height 34 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese hardwood brush pot, plain cylindrical form. 32 cm x 27 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese pale green jade belt hook carved from one piece of stone, the top with a sinuous chi 'hornless dragon' in high relief upon the serpentine hook confronting the head of a horned dragon, the circular button disc to the base. Length 11.8 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | Three old Chinese rice paper paintings, fish and prawn. Minor foxing. 17 x 27 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large hand-painted 19th century Imari charger, with three cartouches depicting figures to the border. diameter 47 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large 19th century porcelain jardiniere moulded with Chinese designs and covered in a rich turquoise glaze, the gilt metal side handles, rim and base decorated with masks, scrolls and Greek Key patterns, possibly French. Diameter 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese porcelain figure of Putai, he sits reclining in a rocking chair, the figure with bright yellow glaze, the chair light brown. Impressed seal mark to the back. Height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old carved Chinese ivory statuette of the goddess Kuanyin, modelled seated holding a ruyi sceptre and mala beads, her long tresses tied in loops over her shoulders. Height 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese Canton enamel porcelain vases, each decorated in famille rose enamels with panels of figures in interior scenes and birds, flowers and insects, the shouldered shape decorated with raised dragons highlighted in gilt at the shoulder and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese very finely engraved ivory panel with landscape scene including Shao Lao, the god of longevity with deer and other figures, an engraved miniature verse to the top left corner. 5.5 cm x 6.3 cm. Within a hardwood frame and stand in need of… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese large carved stone calligrapher's stand, the dark stone with pale inclusions carved to good effect within the decoration of birds, scrolls, dragons and trees in relief, a plain vacant circular section off-centred beside a recessed well,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of mid-20th century Chinese carved ivory panels, each of half tusk form, finely carved with a three-dimensional scene before the solid curved back panel, traditional scenes of birds, florals, bamboo and rocky outcrops, both with vivid staining in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands with his catch held in one hand, a small net to the other. Signed under the base. Height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good Japanese ivory netsuke, of a boy gambolling holding a Hannya mask before him, his robe and obi artfully patterned with diaper designs. Signed to his back Ko-ichi. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono, a toad on frog's back on another toad, each with ebony inlaid eyes. Height 4.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese Meiji period bronze of a tigress, standing alert naturalistically modelled, seal mark under her belly, c1890, length 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of rare Chinese silver beakers, the exterior foliage, flowers and birds, the base with the mark for Heng Li, Tiangin, Tientsin. Height 9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case, one face intricately carved with a profusion of flowers, the other side with a border and panel of conforming flowers within a serpentine outline. 11 cm x 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval tusk section finely carved with monkeys, stained detail, the lid with applied finial as a seated monkey eating a fruit. Height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved Japanese ivory vase in low relief with Sei?bo, Queen Mother of the West, riding a kirin accompanied by attendant women and a child. Engraved seal mark under base, height 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese Edo period equestrian samurai stirrups (abumi) of classic 'swan' shape, in iron with lacquer overlay, decorated with an eagle to the swollen front area. | *** |  |