Qing Dynasty Famille Noir porcelain charger, polychrome decoration throughout, the center depicting a bird resting upon a flowering branch on a black ground and the scalloped border with alternating vignette decoration depicting peaches and flowers. Underside marked with three overglaze iron red characters. 17 1/8" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition, some […]
Lot 1080: 7 Early Asian Porcelain Items, ex. Ben Caldwell Collection
1st – 4th items: Set of 4 Chinese Dingyao or Ding Ware bowls, all with molded designs including two conical with central double fish, key fret and peony borders, 2-1/4" x 5-1/2 " and two with floral centers, key fret and beaded borders, 1-1/4" x 5-7/8". Sung Dynasty (AD 960-1279). 5th item: Chinese or Sukhothai […]
Lot 1081: 2 Asian Antiquities, Ban Chiang Chalice & Monkey Whistle
Two (2) Neolithic Asian items, including one (1) Ban Chiang Thai red-on-buff earthenware chalice with geometric and swirling decorations, and one (1) sandstone whistle in the form of a monkey. Ranging in size from 2 3/8" H x 1 3/8" W x 1 7/8" D to 7 7/8" H x 5 1/8" dia. Possibly first […]
Lot 1077: Pair Chinese Famille Rose Lamps
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose handpainted polychrome and parcel-gilt porcelain baluster-shaped vases, mounted and fitted as lamps, with two foo dog forms as handles and four qiulong dragons along the shoulders, with vignettes depicting figural domestic scenes, insects, and foliate designs, with foliate borders to base and scalloped rim. Vases are mounted on pierced hardwood […]
Lot 1078: Chinese Celadon Lamp Vase, Longevity
Chinese celadon glazed porcelain octagonal form vase lamp with gilt bronze mounts, having vignettes depicting male and female human figures and character marks including the symbol for Longevity below the elephant mask handles, the mounts with incised and pierced decorations including bats, knots, and symbols for Longevity, all mounted on an octagonal form wooden base. […]
Lot 1075: Four (4) Chinese Porcelain Plates incl. Bats
1st & 2nd items: Pair of octagonal rose medallion plates, both with polychrome enamel vignettes of court and landscape scenes, with birds, butterflies, and flowers. 8 7/8" dia. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 3rd item: Chinese porcelain bowl with wide rim and iron red decoration including stylized flowers, butterflies and birds. 8 3/4" dia. 19th century. […]
Lot 1076: Chinese Export Rose Medallion Porcelain Plates & Basket, 9 Pcs.
Assortment of nine (9) Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain polychrome enamel and parcel gilt items, having figural scenes, floral sprays, birds, or insect decorations, including one (1) pierced oval basket (2 5/8" H x 8 3/8" W x 7 1/4" D); three (3) oval plates (5 1/8" H x 7 1/4" W); three (3) dinner […]
Lot 1072: Four (4) Chinese Porcelain Chargers
1st item: Chinese export blue and white porcelain plate for the Islamic market, with stylized floral decoration and markings en verso. 10 3/4" dia. 19th century. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Famille Rose plates with polychrome decoration depicting roosters and flowers with a turquoise ju-i head border, bamboo decoration en verso. 12" dia. 19th […]
Lot 1073: 2 Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Jars
Two (2) Chinese Famille Rose jars and covers, both having scenes of courtiers and children in landscape settings and signed bases, including one (1) cylindrical jar with metal handles, calligraphy inscription, and a red seal to one side; branch handle and figural decoration to lid, 8 1/2" H x 7 1/2" dia., and (1) jar […]
Lot 1074: 6 Pcs. Asian Porcelain, incl. Yellow-Ground Candlesticks
Six (6) Asian porcelain items. 1st item: Celadon dish with scalloped edges and foliate spray; maker's mark to underside. 7 1/2" dia. Probably Chinese, 20th century. 2nd-3rd items: Pair (2) of Chinese yellow ground square, tiered candlesticks with Famille Rose floral decorations; marked to underside. Both with pierced hardwood stands. Candlesticks: 4 5/8" H x […]