Qing Dynasty archaic style bronze tripod ding censer. Circular body with twin stirrup-shaped handles and figural bird decoration, resting on a tripodal base, each tall leg with bands of incised decoration. Fitted with a carved and pierced hardwood cover having a fungus finial, and a carved circular tripod hardwood base. Retains original tag with remnants […]
Lot 17: Signed Chinese Ram Form Bronze Lamp
Chinese archaic style bronze lamp in the form of a recumbent ram. Hinged top to the back that opens for use as an oil vessel with a spout to one end used to empty leftover fuel back into the body. Underside with incised character marks. Fitted with a conforming carved and pierced hardwood stand with […]
Lot 14: Asian Gilt Bronze Gautama Buddha, Ming
Asian gilt bronze Gautama Buddha seated in dhyanasana position wearing a crown with his right hand raised and left hand in his lap, elongated earlobes, and adorned with a full-length robe, necklace, Ushnisha, and five-pointed crown with lotus or foliate blossoms at his sides. Traces of gilt and pigment visible to the back of robe. […]
Lot 15: Asian Bronze Buddha Figure & Chinese Carved Buddha Altar Shrine, 2 items
1st item: Asian bronze Buddha sculpture depicted seated in the Dharmachakra mudra atop a double lotus base, having tightly curled domed hair and elongated ear lobes. 13" H x 9" W. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Asian carved and red painted Buddha altar shrine or meditation table, comprised of a brass-trimmed platform with carved […]
Lot 11: Chinese Jade Temple Lion with Urn, Inlaid Silver Stand
Carved Qing Dynasty jade figural guardian temple lion or foo dog, depicted crouching with an open mouth supporting a covered urn atop its back. Lion with low relief carved floral decoration to body, and the urn with carved foliate handles and rings to 3 handles. Fitted with a carved and silver inlaid hardwood stand. Lion […]
Lot 12: Southeast Asian Gilt Bronze Buddha
Southeast Asian gilt bronze Buddha or Bodhisattva, possibly Ming period, the subject depicted seated upon a dragon or foo dog with sash tied at his waist, a necklace with tassels, and an elaborate crown with lotus and foliate surround, resting upon a green polychrome base. Later ebonized wooden stand included. 9 1/2" H x 6" […]
Lot 13: Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin Figure & Child
Chinese gilt bronze Quan Yin depicted seated upon a naturalistic base in partial Padmasana (Lotus) position, holding a male child, her hands in karana mudra, with elongated ears; wearing a crown with central figure, veil, a robe, and necklace; a vase at her right and a bag or book to her left; all resting upon […]
Lot 9: Chinese Watercolor Landscape, Style of Ming Dynasty
Chinese watercolor and ink on silk landscape scroll painting in the style of the Ming Dynasty, titled "Lakes and Mountains Clear in the Distance". Depicts a large mountain with a lakeside village situated at its base. Two lines of black Chinese characters with two red seals, top left. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame […]
Lot 10: 4 Early Chinese Paintings of Immortals
Four (4) Chinese watercolor and/or gouache paintings on silk with gilt highlights, depicting four of the Eight Immortals engaged in various activities. All with Chinese inscriptions. All appear to have been cut down from larger works and adhered to newer backings, then matted and framed under glass in giltwood frames with red accent paint. Two […]
Lot 7: Chinese Export O/C Marine Painting
Chinese School, mid 19th century oil on canvas maritime or nautical painting of a clipper ship, sailing off the coast of a Chinese port. Sailors are visible of the deck of the ship, with harbor buildings in the background, surrounded by mountains. Unsigned. Housed in a carved and painted black frame with gilt rabbet edge. […]