Chinese bronze and champleve sculpture depicting Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, atop a lotus blossom on the back of a Foo Dog or Guardian Lion. All on a later carved wooden stand. Bronze 19th century: 19 in. H x 11 1/2 in. W x 5 1/2 in. D. Wooden stand (20th century): 5 1/2 in. H x […]
Lot 9: Chinese 17th C. Bronze Buddhist Figure
Chinese bronze Buddhist figure depicting Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, seated in a meditative posture. 11 in. H x 7 3/4 in. W. 17th century. PROVENANCE: Gift from a Kennedy-era White House photographer, likely acquired during travels in Asia c. 1960s. CONDITION: Areas of oxidation and wear to the patina. Some remnants of gilding. Overall good condition.
Lot 8: Chinese Silver and Dehua Porcelain Water Coupe
Finely carved and molded Chinese white glazed porcelain water coupe or pot, featuring a scene of a house in a landscape setting encompassing the circumference of the vessel, with hinged silver cover adorned with a repousse dragon. Incised mark to underside of coupe. Silver lid is not marked but XRF tests 94% silver. 2 in. H x 3 in. […]
Lot 7: Chinese Silver Amulet Box & Opium Box
1st item: Chinese silver opium or cricket box with elaborate pierced leaf and vine design, and with branch shaped latch, stamped “Silver” to underside (XRF tests 68% silver). 2 3/4 in. H x 4 in. W x 2 7/8 in. D. 5.360 troy oz. 2nd item: Chinese or Southeast Asian silver amulet box with raised dragon design to center and […]
Lot 6: 3 Chinese Export Silver Dragon Boxes
Three (3) Chinese silver boxes with raised dragon decoration, including two cigarette cases stamped “silver” and “90,” and one trinket box with wood interior, stamped “Sterling/Made in Hong Kong.” The trinket box and long cigarette case feature inset turquoise dragon eyes. Cigarette cases: 7 in. x 3 in. x 3/4 in. Trinket Box: 5 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 […]
Lot 5: Chinese Export Figural Silver Flatware Set 228 pcs
Exceptional Antique Chinese multi-motif .900 Silver flatware set, 228 pieces, service for 12, in fitted canteen drawers. This unusual service, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, features 12 Chinese “characters” represented in each form (dinner knife, salad fork, etc.) so that each place setting can be made up of pieces all modeled as the same […]
Lot 4: 4-Pc. Chinese Export Sterling Tea Service & Sterling Shakers
1st – 4th items: Four-piece Chinese Export sterling silver tea service consisting of a teapot, covered sugar bowl, and creamer. Each has a shaped body with a bamboo motif on a stippled ground, bamboo form finials, and handles. The bases with maker’s mark CJ, together with Chinese hallmarks. Set XRF tests sterling. Ranging in size […]
Lot 3: Chinese Export Silver Box
Chinese or Southeast Asian export silver box, hexagonal form with pierced decoration of birds and flowers within reserves. Stamped 925 with star mark to underside. 3 in. H x 8 in. W x 6 3/4 in. D. 15.53 oz troy. Early to mid 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Chattanooga area collection. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 2: Chinese Export Silver Tray and Creamer
1st item: Chinese Export Silver Tray, circular form with scalloped, molded and beaded edge. The underside of the rim is stamped SILVER. The tray XRF tests 90% silver. 14 3/8 in. dia. 32.17 troy ounces. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese export creamer by Hung Chong, operating in Canton and Shanghi, circa 1860 – 1930. […]
Lot 1: Chinese Export 3-Piece Silver Tea Set
Chinese Export 3-piece sterling silver tea set, attributed to Cumshing (Canton). Teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl, each with alternating repousse vignette decoration of figures engaged in various activities and flowering trees, on a diapered ground. All pieces with bamboo handles, and the teapot with a bamboo spout. All with maker’s mark CS and chopmarks on the base. Ranging in […]
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