American School, 19th century oil on canvas portrait of Judge Henry Dickinson of Columbia, Miss., father of United States Secretary of War, Jacob McGavock Dickinson. The middle-aged subject is depicted in three-quarter view with dark mustache and beard, wearing a black coat and tie with white shirt, against a deep red-brown background. Housed in a […]
Lot 496: Chinese Sancai Camel & Carved Giltwood Panel, 2 items
Chinese Sancai camel and carved giltwood panel, 2 items total. 1st item: Tang Dynasty style Sancai glazed earthenware Bactrian camel, possibly a roof tile. 11 1/2" H x 11 1/2" L. 2nd item: Carved Asian wood panel depicting a procession of figures, including a figure on horseback, all on a red ground and with gilt […]
Lot 497: Large Chinese Green Hardstone Lidded Censer
Large Chinese carved green hardstone lidded censer, the pierced lid with foo dog mask finial, the body with pierced decoration and triangular handles with foo dog mask decoration, raised on a pierced dome style base. 13 1/2" H x 13" W. 20th century. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 491: 2 Asian Porcelain Chargers
Two (2) Asian Porcelain chargers. 1st item: Large Japanese porcelain charger with enameled flowering chrysanthemum and foo dog decoration to the center with a blue and gilt foliate border. The underside of the rim with Imari style decoration and signed on base. 18 3/8" dia. 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain charger with hand painted […]
Lot 492: 2 Asian Carved Wood Figures, Sculpture Fragment, 3 items
Three (3) Asian sculptures, Guanyin, Buddha, and temple attendant. 1st item: Large carved wood Guanyin figure depicted standing atop lotus and wave base, her body encircled by a dragon and with a halo behind her head. 19 1/4" H x 8 1/2" W. 2nd item: Carved root figure of Buddha, depicted seated in a teaching […]
Lot 493: 3 Chinese Bronze Items, 9 Asian Carved Jade & Hardstone Items, 12 items
Grouping of twelve (12) assorted Asian items. 1st-3rd items: Three (3) Chinese Bronze Decorative Items, including foo dog, censer, and vase. 1st item: Chinese cloisonne foo dog modeled in a crouching pose, blue ground with foliate decoration. Fitted with a rectangular hardwood stand. Dog – 5 5/8" H x 11 1/4" L x 4 1/4" […]
Lot 494: Japanese Porcelain & Fan Paintings, 6 Items
Four (4) Japanese porcelain items, including Imari or Arita, plus two (2) Fan shaped watercolor paintings, 6 items total. 1st item: Japanese Imari compote with blue and white interior, the interior with central iron red flower surrounded by red, blue and green band of bats, flowers and diaper design, within a fret border and gilt […]
Lot 487: Large Chinese Porcelain Guanyin Figure & Minton Asian Form Vase, 2 items
Large Chinese Porcelain Guanyin Figure and English Minton Asian Form Vase, 2 items total. 1st item: Large Chinese blanc de chine porcelain statue depicting Guanyin, depicted standing and holding a lotus blossom in her left hand with her right hand outstretched, atop a pedestal base with relief flowering lotus blossom and wave decoration. Stamped on […]
Lot 488: Chinese Sancai Glaze Ewer & Double Gourd Celadon Vase, 2 items
Two (2) Chinese pottery or porcelain items. 1st item: Chinese Tang Dynasty style sancai glazed and molded earthenware pottery ewer or flask with incised decoration to the body, scalloped rim and animal head spout. 9" H. 2nd item: Chinese porcelain double gourd form vase with celadon glaze. 7 1/2" H. Both items 20th century. PROVENANCE: […]
Lot 489: 12 Japanese Imari or Arita Items plus Books
Twelve (12) Japanese Imari or Arita porcelain tableware items, with polychrome and enamel decoration of flora, birds, butterflies, fish, and other precious objects, gilt highlights throughout. Includes two (2) compotes or footed bowls, one (1) covered bowl with flared rim, one (1) small covered box with strap handle to lid, three (3) sake cups with […]