Large Chinese cloisonne basin, the interior with a diaper pattern ground and foo dog and precious object decoration, a shaped rim with stylized floral decoration and the exterior with alternating foliate vignettes on a turquoise ground. Base with four character seal mark. 4" H x 20 1/4" dia. 20th century. The estate of a Vanderbilt […]
Lot 21: 3 Chinese Cloisonne Items, Covered Gourd Box & Pr. Double Gourd Vases
Three (3) Chinese Cloisonne Items, Covered Gourd Box & Pr. Double Gourd Vases. 1st item: Large Chinese cloisonne covered gourd form box with dragon mask decoration and turquoise glazed interior. 9" H (to tip of top finial) x 12" dia. 2nd & 3rd items: Pair of Chinese cloisonne double gourd form covered vases with foliate […]
Lot 18: Pair Chinese Cloisonne Garlic Bulb "Candelabra" Vases
Pair Chinese Cloisonne garlic bulb "candelabra" vases having turquoise grounds with scrolling foliate decoration and a total of five spouts. The bases with impressed four character Chia Ch'ing mark. 11 3/4" H x 7 1/2" W. 20th century. The estate of a Vanderbilt University professor, Nashville, Tennessee. Condition: Both overall very good condition. One with […]
Lot 19: Large Chinese Cloisonne Jardiniere
Large Chinese cloisonne jardiniere or planter, of lobed or quatrefoil form with flowering branch, butterfly and bird decoration and ruyi head rim border on a turquoise ground. Base with remnants of a paper label and with inscriptions. Approx. 19" dia. x 11 1/2" H. Possibly late Qing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century. The estate of […]
Lot 15: Large Siamese Gilt Buddha
Life sized Asian, likely Siamese, gilt bronze Buddha, depicted standing with arms outstretched and hands facing outward. Together with a custom black wood stand. Buddha: 69 1/2" H x 20" W. Stand: 10" H. Note: Purchased by the original owner in Hong Kong in 1979. Original receipt available to winning bidder upon request. The Estate […]
Lot 16: 3 Asian Bronze Items, Buddhas & Censer
Three (3) Asian bronze items. 1st item: Asian bronze censer comprised of a pierced lid having a figural foo dog finial, an orb-shaped body with shaped handles, above tripodal legs with figural elephant knees, all mounted on a pierced and footed circular base. 13" H x 5" dia. Prob. Japanese, Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd […]
Lot 17: 5 Asian Decorative Items, incl. Chinese Green Jade Scholars w/ Original Box
Five (5) Asian decorative items. 1st & 2nd items: Pair of carved jade figures depicting a standing female holding a lantern in one hand and fan in the other with a young boy by her side holding a peach. Both are housed in the original blue box and are fitted with hardwood stands. Figures measure: […]
Lot 13: Large Chinese Bronze Luduan Form Censer
Large Chinese figural bronze Luduan form or foo / fu dog censer, comprised of two parts. Beast or lion is depicted standing, the head with pricked ears, two horns, a curled mane and an open mouth having four sharp teeth and broad tongue. The rotund body with raised flame decoration, a fanned tail and four […]
Lot 14: Pair of Asian Bronze Models of Guanyin
Pair of gilt bronze figures depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin standing atop a double lotus base with a flame halo behind her head and a raised left arm holding a lotus blossom. 11" H x 3" W. 18th century or earlier. The Estate of Elizabeth Chalfant, Nashville, TN. Condition: Both overall very good condition with light […]
Lot 11: Chinese Bronze Censer & Lotus Stand
Qing Dynasty bronze tripod censer or incense burner, low round form with twin handles, resting on a bronze lotus form tripod stand. Underside of censer with six character Xuande mark. 5 1/8" H x 7" W. Private Chattanooga, TN collection. Condition: Overall surface and use wear commensurate with age. Censer with one dent and old […]