Carved giltwood Buddhist temple monk figure, depicted in a kneeling and praying posture, face with inset eyes, tunic with colored stone and shell inlay to the trim and shell inlaid fingernails on the hands. Possibly Nepalese. 17 1/4" H x 12" W x 13 1/2" D. 13 lbs. 19th century. Note: Acquired by the consignor's […]
Lot 967: Framed Chinese Embroidered Dragon Textile
Chinese silk embroidery depicting a dragon rendered in gold metallic thread, surrounded by clouds, enclosed within a metallic brocade border, all sewn onto a green silk backing. Housed under glass in a wooden frame. Sight – 21 1/8" H x 22 1/8" W. Framed – 23 1/4" H x 24" W. Likely Qing Dynasty, late […]
Lot 966: Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Japanese blue and white porcelain cylinder form umbrella stand or floor vase with landscape and crane figural decoration with scrolling floral bands to rim and base. Unmarked. 24 1/4" H x 9" dia. 20th century. Provenance: Living Estate of Joseph & Bette Bacon, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with light general wear, interior […]
Lot 963: Pair of Chinese Wooden Horses, Cloisonne Pattern
Pair of Chinese carved wooden standing horse figures with gilt and polychrome painted decoration in a cloisonne pattern. 21 1/2"H x 7"W x 23" D. 20th century. Provenance: the collection of Valleau Caruthers, Brentwood, TN. CONDITION: One horse has repaired break to tail, small chips to back of one rear hoof, and shrinkage crack to […]
Lot 964: Pr. Aesthetic Movement Asian Cloisonne Vases
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Asian enamel vases, baluster form with phoenix and dragon panels and bands of floral and geometric decorations on a dark green ground. 5/8" H x 3 5/8" dia. Early 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition with few surface scratches.
Lot 965: 2 Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowls
Two (2) large Japanese Imari bowls, including one (1) having a scalloped border with interior bird, floral, and landscape vignette decoration and the exterior with red cartouche, phoenix and flaming pearl decoration with gilt highlights throughout (5 1/4" H x 11" dia.) and one (1) larger example with floral and dragon vignette decoration with gilt […]
Lot 961: Pair M. Fred Hirsch Weighted Sterling Silver Trumpet Vases
Pair of M. Fred Hirsch sterling silver paneled trumpet vases with flared scalloped rims, foliate decorations to body, and round, weighted bases. Sterling, maker's marks, Weighted, and 172 stamped underside of bases. Not monogramed. 12 1/4" H x 5" dia. Provenance: Private Southern Collection. CONDITION: Overall good condition with normal surface wear. Dents, largest 3 […]
Lot 962: Sino-Tibetan Silver Repousse Bowl
Sino-Tibetan silver repousse bowl, possibly for alms, slight conical form with band of alternating dog and flower decoration, together with various geometric designs to the body, and lotus flower and floral decoration to the base, interior with gilt wash. Unmarked but tests at least 90% silver. 4 3/8" H x 9 1/4" dia. 16.325 troy […]
Lot 959: Large Silver bowl marked Plata 900
Large South American handwrought silver bowl or charger, round with scalloped, lobed sides having chased floral and leaf designs at rim, stamped en verso of rim WELSCH PLATA 900. 15 3/4" dia. 28.35 oz troy. CONDITION: Small brown mark, possibly a scorch mark, center (1/4" L), otherwise very good condition.
Lot 960: 22 Silver Items incl. Napkin Rings, Owl Opener
Group of 22 small sterling silver items. Includes 13 assorted napkin rings (5 with English Sterling marks, 3 with American sterling marks, 2 Asian themed rings marked Siam Sterling, and 3 late Victorian style rings with no quality or maker marks); 1 pair of International Prelude Sterling salt and pepper shakers; 1 Gorham Sterling letter […]