Diamond and tanzanite flower pin set in 14k white gold mounting containing 8 round brilliant diamonds each weighing approximately .15 ct and 8 round brilliant diamonds each weighing approximately .10 ct., total of approximately 2 cts, plus 48 single cut and 8 baguette cut diamonds with total weight approximately 3.25 ct. and one round faceted […]
Lot 34: Korean Display Cabinet w/ Mother of Pearl Decoration
Korean mother of pearl inlaid display cabinet or etagere, created for the Japanese market, comprised of a combination of open display shelves, enclosed compartments and drawers. Mother of Pearl inlaid landscape, foliate and precious object decoration throughout. 53 1/2" H x 37 1/2" W x 14 1/4" D. Circa 1825-1875. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis […]
Lot 35: 18k and 14k Diamond & Peridot Set
Group of 18k & 14k yellow gold, peridot and diamond jewelry. 1st item: 18k yellow gold peridot and diamond line bracelet containing 21 faceted oval peridot and 42 single cut round diamonds, 7 3/4" long, marked 18k. 22.7 grams. 2nd item: 14k yellow gold peridot and diamond necklace slide/enhancer containing one oval peridot and 5 […]
Lot 32: Japanese Export Teak Low Cabinet
19th century Japanese export teak and burlwood low cabinet, comprised of three central drawers flanked by doors enclosing additional storage drawers. Brass hardware and mounts and sides with wrought iron handles. 15 1/2" H x 65" W x 18" D. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with […]
Lot 33: 2 Asian Inlaid Jewelry or Keepsake Chests
Two (2) 19th century Asian Inlaid Jewelry or Keepsake Chests. 1st item: Japanese rosewood and other mixed woods jewelry or keepsake box with painted lacquer decoration to the front door panels and inlaid decoration to all inner and outer doors and drawers. Brass hinges and pulls. 7" H x 8" W x 4" D. 19th […]
Lot 29: Two Chinese Bamboo Armchairs
A near pair of 19th century Chinese bamboo armchairs with wicker seats. Both with identical designs including openwork decoration to backrests, armrests, and front stretchers. Character inscriptions on legs and front stretchers of chairs. Small brass plates on undersides of seats, the smaller marked "442" and the taller "439." Accession numbers marked under seats. 30" […]
Lot 30: Chinese Altar Table
Chinese hardwood altar table with carved fruit and foliate design to frieze and upper legs, supported by square tapered legs. 37" H x 84" W x 18 3/8" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. CONDITION: Overall light general wear to finish, some stains and light scratching to […]
Lot 31: Chinese Hardwood Stand w/ Marble Top
Chinese hardwood stand, square form with inset rose colored marble to the top, carved fret work frieze above one shelf, squared legs terminating in scrolled feet. 32" H x 16 1/2" W x 12 1/4" D. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. CONDITION: Overall good condition with […]
Lot 27: French Chinoiserie Music Cabinet by Gabriel Viardot, Signed
Signed 19th century French bronze mounted hardwood music etagere or cabinet in the Asian style, by Gabriel Viardot. Comprised of three open shelves above five vertical lower compartments for storing music. Top and upper sides with carved frieze and central bronze figural dragon and inset bronze relief plaques, carved side panels, and base with carved […]
Lot 23: 2 Thangkas and 1 Chinese Embroidery, 3 items
Three (3) Asian Textiles. 1st item: Southeast Asian Thangka, depicting a warrior on horseback, with flames in the background, surrounded by deities. Image painted on silk with hand sewn silk border, embroidered paisley designs and batik binding. 27 3/4″ x 19 1/2″ image, 45 1/2″ x 29″ overall. Possibly Indian, 19th century. 2nd item: Southeast […]