1st-3rd items: Three (3) octagonal armorial plates bearing the arms of Yelverton Earl of Essex with motto FOY EN TOUT surrounded by gilt chain and foliate sprays to rim. One with sticker label affixed to underside. 9 1/8" dia. Circa 1760. Note: An example of this Chinese Export armorial plate can be found on page […]
Lot 25: 3 Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Items, incl. American Flag
Grouping of three (3) Chinese Export porcelain items. 1st item: Porcelain sauceboat with masted ship decoration to each side of the body bearing an American flag, foliate swag decoration below the spout, blue-bordered rim and gilt highlights throughout. 19th century. 2nd item: 4" H x 8" W x 4" W. 2nd item: Porcelain tea saucer […]
Lot 23: 2 Chinese Polychrome Figures, Standing Buddha & Guanyin
Two (2) Chinese polychrome porcelain figures, including one (1) standing Gandhara-style Buddha with stylized blue hair holding a lotus with a Buddhist symbol for peace centered on his chest, and one (1) standing Guanyin, holding a lotus. Both attired in heavily patterned and hand-painted gilt robes and standing on a pink lotus base inscribed "China" […]
Lot 22: Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Basin
Chinese Export Qing Famille Rose polychrome porcelain basin or center bowl with birds perched on flowering branches to well, foliate sprigs to rim, and bamboo forms to underside. 3 3/4" H x 11 1/2" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The collection of Gerry Sadow, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, a few small […]
Lot 21: Chinese Export Tobacco Leaf Plate & 2 Tazzas, Rooster design
Three (3) Chinese Export porcelain items, including one (1) rooster decorated Famille Rose footed dish with a shaped gilt rim, wave decoration to the foot, and Qing seal mark to the base, 2" H x 5 3/8" diameter; one (1) Famille Rose tazza or footed dish with peach and foliate decoration to the bowl, green […]
Lot 20: 3 Pcs. Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain, incl. Yung Cheng
Three (3) Chinese Famille Rose Export porcelain items including: one (1) seal paste or wax round covered jar with figure atop foo dog decoration to the lid, one (1) large Chinese export porcelain cider mug or cann with figural polychrome decoration depicting figures engaging in various activities in a outdoor setting, and grisaille tree decoration […]
Lot 18: Chinese Famille Rose Framed Porcelain Plaque, Birds of Paradise
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain plaque decorated with two peacocks perched in a tree, spring foliage, and two butterflies fluttering above, against a white background. Unsigned and unmarked. Housed in an ebonized wood frame with a gilt fillet. Sight: 15" H x 9 1/4" W. Framed: 17 1/4" H x 11 1/2" W. Republic period or […]
Lot 19: Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Framed Plaque
Chinese Famille Rose horizontal porcelain plaque, depicting a group of three warriors in colorful garb standing outside a building; one of the warriors appears to talk with a figure in civilian clothing, standing on the steps, while another male figure is at a table visible through the open doorway. Mountainous landscape in the background. Inscription […]
Lot 17: Japanese Satsuma Censer with Gosu Blue, Kyushu Mon
Japanese Satsuma tripodal koro censer or incense burner with gilt, gosu blue and green enameled stylized chrysanthemums and an openwork gilt reticulated metal lid. Signed with the Crest of the Viceroy of Kyushu (Satsuma) mark and character marks to underside. 4 3/4" H x approx. 6" dia. Early 19th century. PROVENANCE: Property of a Tennessee […]
Lot 15: Pair Large Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Jars
Pair of two (2) large Famille Rose porcelain jars, likely Chinese, baluster form, having polychrome enamel decoration of exotic birds resting on flowering branches surrounded by fences; the upper and lower rims with precious object and fret bands, and domed lids with floral decoration and pointed finials. 20 3/4" H x approx. 12 1/4" dia. […]