Meiji Satsuma porcelain cricket cage, footed basket form with pierced lid, the sides finely decorated in a varied palette with vignettes containing landscapes, figures, and insects among flowers. Signed in gilt paint to underside. 4 3/4 in. H x 3 1/4 in. Diameter. Japanese, late 19th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Ann B. Lee, Franklin, […]
Lot 22: 3 Satsuma Double Handled Vases
Three (3) Satsuma porcelain vases of unusual tall double handled form, all featuring polychrome enameled vignettes of court figures, the largest signed to base in gilt calligraphy. Largest vase: 18 1/2 in. H. Smaller vases: 12 3/4 in. H. Japanese, late 19th to early 20th centuries. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: All items overall good […]
Lot 21: Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Koro, Child Figure and Drum Box
1st item: Basket form Meiji Satsuma porcelain koro or censer with arched handle, pierced lid with foo dog finial, and three molded feet. The sides are decorated with scenes of figures engaged in tea ceremonies. 7 1/2 in. H x 4 1/2 in. D x 5 1/4 in. W. 2nd item: Rare Satsuma porcelain figurine depicting […]
Lot 20: Pair of Chinese Blue & White Ginger Jars
Pair of Chinese blue and white covered ginger jars with “hundred antiques” decoration. The bases are marked with two concentric circles. 10 in. H x approx. 8 1/4 in. W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Both jars are in good overall condition, aside from one lid […]
Lot 19: 3 Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Pcs., Platter & Entree Dishes
1st item: Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain vase with polychrome enamel-decorated vignettes of court scenes, interspersed with bird, floral, and insect motifs. 2 1/8 in. H x 14 in. W x 11 1/2 in. H. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Chinese export Rose Medallion porcelain covered entree dishes with polychrome enamel decorated vignettes of court […]
Lot 18: Pair Chinese Famille Rose Vases, Yellow Ground
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose yellow ground vases, hexagonal form, enameled with battle scenes featuring warriors on horseback. 17 1/8 in. H x 8 in W. x 6 1/2 in. D. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition, each with some scattered glaze pops. Abrasions to upper rims, suggesting the […]
Lot 17: Chinese Famille Rose Charger
Chinese Qing Dynasty Charger, decorated in Famille Rose enamels with peonies and chrysanthemums and growing alongside lingzhi and a gate. Unsigned. Likely Yongzheng Period, early to mid 18th century. 14 in. diameter. CONDITION: Some wear to gilt decoration and a few light scratches, otherwise very good condition with no chips or cracks.
Lot 16: Chinese Famille Rose Cabbage Punch Bowl
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain punch bowl with green “cabbage leaf” decoration together with alternating floral vignettes, butterflies, shou symbol to the bowl interior, and gilt rim. 14 1/2 in. dia. x 6 in. H. 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private Knoxville Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. Minor wear to the gilt rim and to the interior enamel.
Lot 15: Large Chinese Rose Mandarin Style Punch Bowl, 18″ Dia.
A substantial Chinese Rose Mandarin style punch bowl, polychrome and parcel gilt decoration throughout, the interior with four cartouches, depicting various figures engaging in activities in an outdoor setting, gilt fretwork surrounds and a central interior scene, and the exterior with a continuous outdoor setting depicting figures engaging in various activities and structures, both with […]
Lot 14: Chinese Smoking and Gaming Items plus 3 Card Cases
1st item: Chinese cloisonne and hardwood cigar and cigarette smoking set with rounded corners, the sides inset with cloisonne enameled dragon decoration, having fitted compartments for cigars and cigarettes with dragon finials to lids, plus a cloisonne lighter and four cloisonne ashtrays with dragon decoration. Cloisonne inset handles. 13 in. W x 10 in. D […]
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