Six (6) Chinese carved jade pieces, including one (1) Lingzhi figural, one (1) crab figural, one (1) human and cat with Lingzhi figural, one (1) foo dog or dragon with Lingzhi on a naturalistic base figural, one (1) twin cats with Lingzhi on a naturalistic base figural, and one (1) qiulong dragon with Lingzhi plaque […]
Lot 1185: 4 Chinese Paintings on Silk, incl. Horses
Four (4) Chinese watercolor paintings on silk, including two (2) depicting male and female equestrian riders, one (1) depicting a bird on a flowering branch, and one (1) depicting a dragonfly hovering near a closed lotus bud and a leaf, all against light brown grounds and surrounded by decorative borders. Each with red Chinese character […]
Lot 1186: 3 Japanese Woodblocks plus 3 Persian, Indian Paintings, 6 items
Three (3) framed Japanese woodblock prints, including Nisaburo Ito, Utagawa Hiroshige, plus three (3) Persian, Indian Paintings, 6 items total. 1st item: Nisaburo Ito (Japan, 1910-1988) woodblock print titled "The Pagoda of Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto" depicting a view of the pagoda in the rain. Uchida Art Co., Ltd. label en verso. Housed and matted […]
Lot 1182: 2 Asian Paintings on Silk
Two (2) Asian paintings on silk. 1st item: Chinese silk "100 boys" painting depicting children in a boat playing instruments while other children observe them from a balcony. Matted and housed in a simple gilt wood frame. Sight: 12 1/4" H x 10 3/4" W. Framed: 19 1/4" H x 17 1/2" W. 2nd item: […]
Lot 1183: Framed Pages from a Buddhist Prayer Book
Framed illuminated pages from an 18th century or earlier Buddhist Prayer book, with gouache painted illustrations, framed under double sided glass to show calligraphy text en verso. Each panel measures approximately 11" H x 26 1/2" W. Framed: 35 1/2" H x 28 1/2" W. Provenance: by descent from the estate of Asian Art collectors […]
Lot 1184: 6 Framed Japanese Woodblock Prints, incl. Chikanobu
Six (6) framed Japanese Woodblock prints featuring female subjects or courtesans, including one (1) assembled triptych by Chikanobu with 1895 signature and publisher seal; one (1) by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806); three (3) by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848), with publisher seals; and one (1) close-up of two courtesans by unknown artist. Most with handwritten artist labels en […]
Lot 1180: Chinese Famille Rose Lamp, Foo Lion Handles
Chinese Famille Rose porcelain baluster-shaped vase, now mounted as a lamp; the white porcelain ground enameled with precious objects, enclosed within geometric borders, twin foo dog handles, and set atop a conforming carved wooden base. Vase measures 17 1/2" H. 26 1/2" H (top of light socket). Late 19th/Early 20th century. Condition: Overall very good […]
Lot 1181: 2 Antique Asian Silk Robes incl. Bridal Shiromuku
1st item: White on white embroidered silk wedding robe, probably a Japanese Bridal Shiromuku, depicting male and female phoenix or birds of paradise on each side, with cloud, wave, floral and leaf motifs and bronze colored metal lantern style buttons. 41"L. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Ivory colored silk embroidered kimono, full length, with peach […]
Lot 1178: Chinese Blue and White Mandarin Duck Dish
Chinese Ming style Blue and White Dish, circular form, the center decorated with underglaze blue Mandarin male and female duck surrounded flowers and fungi, the serrated border with wave and cloud decoration. Exterior border with flower and vine decoration. Unsigned. 15" diameter x 2" deep. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 1179: 4 Asian Porcelain Items, incl. Celadon Glaze
Grouping of four (4) Asian porcelain decorative items, including one (1) round footed dish with polychrome medallion decoration and green character stamp to the base, one (1) round covered celadon glaze bowl with raised floral decoration and bow finial to the lid, one (1) celadon glazed bowl with fish and foliate decoration to the body, […]