Chinese carved soapstone sculpture of a Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, depicted in Padmasana (Lotus) position, her hands in namaskar mudra, with elongated ears wearing a crown, veil, and robe inscribed with floral and cloud motifs, seated upon a lotus base. 11 7/8" H x 6 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D. PROVENANCE: Private Illinois […]
Lot 27: 2 Carved Chinese Buddhist Figures plus Pr. Cinnabar Tixi Lacquer Vases
1st-2nd items: Two (2) Chinese carved and polychrome painted wood figures, including one (1) depicting a Ming Buddhist priest with flowing shawl and red robes having parcel gilt accents holding a bat between his outstretched palms standing barefoot upon a square base with bas relief apron, 14 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W x 3 […]
Lot 26: 4 Snuff Bottles Incl. Rooster, Cat, and Chinese Famille Verte Decoration
Four (4) Asian porcelain snuff bottles with polychrome decoration including, one (1) Chinese Famille Verte flattened ovoid form bottle with decoration of a man with sword standing outside a window, looking at a woman braiding her hair inside; on the other side, a man with horse watches from beyond a screen; one (1) cylindrical form […]
Lot 24: 5 Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Plates, Yelverton of Essex & Gordon
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 […]