20th Century
A serpentine 'bird and floral blossom' group, a serpentine figure of a female immortal. Height of tallest 8 1/2 in., 22 cm.
The reclining beast modelled turned facing the side, the bifurcated tail swept over the hind legs, the stone of a pale celadon tone with russet inclusions, shown together with a gilt-lacquered dish. 5 x 3 in., 12.7 x 7.6 cm.
The first a phurba decorated animal masks and raised above a hardwood stand, the second an axe-form example mounted with a vertically oriented flaying blade.
Length of longer 18 3/4 in., 47.6 cm.
Comprising two rectangular examples: one white jade example with a large branching lingzhi fungus, the other a smaller celadon example showing a crane and deer; the third a celadon example carved to show to boys against a reticulated scrolling ground. Length of the largest 2 3/4 in., 7 cm.
Each worked with incised details at the feathers, three examples with russet flecks.
Length of largest 3 1/4 in., 8.2 cm.
Each carved to show a pair of beasts lying recumbent, one pale celadon example and one of mossy tone, each with a soft polish.
Length of larger 3 3/8 in., 8.5 cm.
Diameter of largest 3 1/4 in., 8.2 cm.
Comprising a kingfisher feather silver mounted ear clip, a kingfisher feather metal mounted fish-form brooch, a jadeite inset silver necklace and a jadeite and gilt metal mounted brooch.
Length of longest 3 in., 7.5 cm.
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Four hexagonal apple green jadeite inset mounted in gilt metal and enamel filigree.
19th/Early 20th Century
The first an amber example of caramelized honey tones, carved with curling tendrils borne from a slender leafy branch, pierced and suspended from a 10k gold chain; the second a pale celadon jadeite example finely carved to show the apple green variegated fruit and bat suspended on five interlocking rings opposite a monkey clutching a peach.
Length of longer 4 1/2 in., 11.5 cm.
19th-20th Century
Comprising three painted Canton enamel examples, three cloisonne enamel examples, and a coloured bone examples.
Length of largest 3 1/2 in., 8.9 cm.
Comprising one beige agate example, one brown agate example, one yellow Peking glass example, and two grey agate examples.
Length of largest 3 1/8 in., 8 cm.
Of an irregular orientation, covered overall with sharp ridges and jagged protrusions, accentuated by pitted surfaces and concave sides.
Height 22 x width 19 in., 55.8 x 48.2 cm.
Each depicted seated with tightly coiled mane running down the back of the muscular body, bearing fierce expressions restrained by ornamented harnesses.
Height 10 1/2 in., 26.6 cm.
20th Century
Each of rectangular form and brightly enameled, two with hardstone insets to the cover.
Width of largest 7 1/2 in., 19 cm.
20th Century
Comprising four teapots: one globular tawny spotted example, one with black molded vines, two decorated with prunus, and one petite cachepot.
Height of tallest overall 5 1/2 in., 14 cm.
Comprising a petite globular iron-decorated jar and a plaque inset in a hardwood frame, each painted with a landscape.
Visible length of plaque 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm., height of jar 4 1/2 in., 11.5 cm.
(Chinese, 1910-1988)
Bamboos
ink on paper, hanging scroll
Signed and described, with artist seals and collector's seals.
20th Century
Each framed and depicted bamboos.
Height of largest 34 x width 14 1/2 in., 86 x 37 cm.
20th Century
Each framed and depicted bamboos.
Height of largest 34 x width 14 1/2 in., 86 x 37 cm.
19th Century
The ground of airy blue gauze worked in couched gilt threads to show five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, all amidst scrolling clouds above a lishui stripe and terrestrial diagram, with turbulent waves crashing again the auspicious emblems.
Length 51 in., 130 cm.
20th Century
Baluster form vases with trumpet necks, mounted with the bronze creatures writhing about the neck approaching the shoulder, mounted above en suite stands.
Height of largest 23 1/2 in., 59.7 cm.
20th Century
Comprising two gu-form examples, four baluster examples, and two covered jars.
Height of tallest 21 in., 53.3 cm.
20th Century
Comprising two gu-form examples, four baluster examples, and two covered jars.
Height of tallest 21 in., 53.3 cm.
20th Century
Each decorated in bright enamels with dragons, comprising four black ground covered vessels, one black ground vase, and three black ground footed bowls, and two pale blue ground vases.
Largest length 12 x width 7 1/2 in., 30.4 x 19 cm.
19th Century
Each depicted standing in action above a rocky base, clad in billowing robes and beaded armour revealing muscular bodies, the faces bearing gruesome fierce expressions with highly arched brows and coiffed hair.
Height of taller 24 3/4 in., 60.3 cm.
20th Century
Height of largest 21 in., 53.3 cm.
20th Century
Height of largest 21 in., 53.3 cm.
20th Century
The globular body cast with various animal head masks and churning wheels, supported by paw-form feet and surmounted by a cover cast in the form of a wrathful diety wearing billowing robes.
Height 15 1/2 in., 39.5 cm.
20th Centuray
Comprising vases and two cylindrical bodies lamps, each worked with floral designs against a wine red ground.
Height of largest 12 1/2 in., 31.7 cm.
20th Century
Comprising vases and two cylindrical bodies lamps, each worked with floral designs against a wine red ground.
Height of largest 12 1/2 in., 31.7 cm.
19th Century
Comprising two figures of standing warriors and and one roof-tile in the form of a mythical beast-mounted rider.
Height of largest 11 1/2 in., 29.2 cm.
19th Century
Comprising two figures of standing warriors and and one roof-tile in the form of a mythical beast-mounted rider.
Height of largest 11 1/2 in., 29.2 cm.
18th/19th Century
The face with a peaceful expression between pendulous earlobes and a neatly coiffed bun, depicted standing with a curved posture, draped with robes swirling to obscure clasped arms revealing delicately molded bare toes.
Height 12 3/8 in., 31 cm.