Pair of Chinese Republic Famille Rose porcelain "Narcissus" bowls, both with polychrome decoration depicting pheasants resting upon flowering branches. Red four character seal mark to bases. 3 1/4" H x 9 1/2" dia. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Carolyn Mulder, Knoxville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Both bowls excellent condition.
Lot 6: Pair Chinese Yellow Ground Dishes and Stands
Pair of Qing Dynasty yellow ground porcelain quatrefoil dishes, Famille Rose chrysanthemum decoration to exterior and turquoise glaze to interior, with fret design at top rim and on feet. Signed with medallions and calligraphy on exterior of bowls and on undersides. 2 3/4" H x 8 1/2" W x 6" D. Includes pair of fitted […]
Lot 7: Chinese Monochrome Green Porcelain Bottle Vase
Chinese monochrome green porcelain bottle form vase with a slightly flaring rim and crackle glaze, unmarked. 12 1/2" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of David B. Person, Historic Burton Place, Holly Springs, Mississippi. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with a couple of minor scattered glaze abrasions. Some scattered areas of discoloration to glaze.
Lot 1: Pair of Chinese or Tibetan Silver Elephant Candleholders & Tibetan Brass Foo Dog Bottle
1st & 2nd items: Pair of silver (tested) figural Chinese Tibetan elephant candleholders, both with inset turqoise, red coral, and mother of pearl and white jade candle cups and tusks. 7 1/8" H x 5" W. 3rd item: Near Eastern filigree brass figural snuff bottle or incense burner depicting a foo dog standing with open […]
Lot 2: 8 Asian Items, Incl. Bronze Buddha & Burmese Silver
Eight (8) Asian decorative pieces. 1st item: Tibetan Avalokiteshvara Buddha gilt bronze with four arms seated in a padmasana or lotus position upon a lotus stand, decorated with green and pink-red jewels. 6 7/8" H x 4 3/4" W x 2 7/8" D. 19th century. 2nd item: Burmese repousse silver trinket box in the shape […]
Lot 3: Inlaid Chinese Bronze Guanyin
Chinese bronze sculpture depicting the goddess Quan Yin standing atop a coiled dragon with her right hand in a muhdra pose and holding an object in her left hand. Gilt metal inlay with enameled accents to the back of her robe. 9 1/2″ H x 4 3/4″ W x 3 1/4″ D. Early 20th century. […]
Lot 4: Chinese Bronze Bixi or Turtle Dragon
Large Ming-style Chinese bronze turtle-dragon or bixi mythical figure having a long mane and tail with small tortoise on its back, both having scaled feet and flame designs on corners of shells, standing atop a bed of coins and ingots, symbolizing good fortune. 11 1/2" H x 14" W x 11 1/2" D. Weighs 28.58 […]
Lot 1249: Silverplated Epergne, Cherub and Fairy
Art Nouveau figural silverplated epergne, featuring the figures of a winged fairy and cherub (or possibly Venus and Cupid), on a rocaille quadruped base, with scrolled arms supporting two oval bowls with repousse iris design and a center naturalistic handle. Unsigned. 19 1/2" H x 19" W x 7" D. Circa 1900. Provenance: The Estates […]
Lot 1250: 6 Gold Jewelry Items, incl. 5 Rings & 1 Necklace
1st item: Men's 10K yellow gold ring featuring a single cut diamond and a square onyx background with the letter "D" in gold. The ring is marked "10K" and is size 11. Gross weight of the ring is 6.55 grams. 2nd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold ring featuring an oval nephrite jade approximately 12 x […]
Lot 1247: Old Sheffield Plate Tray Plus Matthew Boulton Entree Dish
1st item: Old Sheffield Silver Plated tray or platter, circular form with deeply scalloped borders having shell and scroll decoration in relief; engraved center with floral scroll decoration encircling an engraved armorial crest with motto JE ME FIE EN DIEU over leaping stag, all atop pierced scrolled feet. 21" diameter x 2" H. 2nd and […]