Three (3) Chinese Carved Jade items. 1st item: Round white jade brush washer with two carved figures holding onto side. 1 1/8" H x 1 3/4" W x 2" D. 2nd item: Hardwood box with carved jade inset plaque of dragon. 2 3/4" H x 7" x 3 3/4" D. 3rd item: Carved mottled grey […]
Lot 406: Chinese Republic Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle
Chinese reverse painted snuff bottle, flattened oval form, one side with the portrait of Yuan Shikai, the 2nd Provisional President of the Republic of China and the other with the two flags of the Republic of China, all on a gilt painted background. 2 3/4" H x 2 1/4" W. 20th century. CONDITION: No stopper […]
Lot 402: Pair Chinese Ram figures, Ming style
Pair of Ming style Chinese Zodiac gilt bronze metal ram or longhorn sheep figures, each depicted standing with a hoof atop a coin and wearing accoutrements made of coins, symbolizing good fortune. 15" H x 5" W x 12" D. Total weight 24 lbs. 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Marshall Lovell, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Scattered […]
Lot 400: Chinese Qing Scroll Painting
Large Chinese watercolor and gouache scroll painting depicting females in formal dress engaging in various activities in a landscape setting, one standing on a balcony. Housed in a painted wood frame. Image – 59" H x 20 1/2" W. Framed – 71 3/4" H x 28 7/8" W. Qing period, 19th century. CONDITION: Overall toning, […]
Lot 396: Antique Kazak area rug, 3'10" x 5'8"
Antique Kazak area rug, 3'10" x 5'8", wool on wool, three primary medallions of navy blue and green, russet field including human and animal figures, navy blue primary border, russet and green secondary borders, secondary colors of ivory, yellow, black, and brown. Circa 1900. Provenance: Former New York City estate. CONDITION: 6" long repair across […]
Lot 397: Karagagh area rug, 6'2" x 3'6"
Russian Karabagh area rug, 6'2" x 3'6", French design, wool on cotton, dark blue field, secondary colors of red, rose, and taupe. Two central medallions with parrots and cabbage rose floral sprays, circa 1900. CONDITION: Losses and corrosion in dark blue ground, most noticeable in one-half background of rug. General red dye run. Both cotton […]
Lot 398: 8 Asian Fine and Decorative Artworks, incl. Doll
Three (3) Asian Artworks and Five (5) Asian Decorative Items, incl. Japanese Doll. 1st item: Japanese watercolor and gouche on rice paper depicting the Samurai warrior Shibata Katsuie smashing a large pottery vessel with a spear. Character signature hinged mounted upper right corner. Sheet hinge mounted to matboard. Sheet – 15 3/8" H x 10 […]
Lot 393: Antique Caucasian Area Rug, 7'2" x 5'
Antique Caucasian area rug, 86" x 59 1/2", wool on wool, colors of gold, cream, brown, rust, blues, teal, and black. Early 20th century. Provenance: Brad Swanson Collection, Abingdon, VA. CONDITION: Approximately 5 areas of repair, primarily along one edge. Pile in generally good condition. Minor crease wear. Ends reinforced. Wear to corners at one […]
Lot 394: Antique NW Caucasian wide runner, 9'5" x 4'
Antique Northwest Persian or Caucasian wide runner, 115" x 44 1/2", wool on wool, Lesghi Star design with animals, male figures and hands with evil eye. Four primary medallions and three primary borders, bluish-black field and colors of red, blues, green, yellow, lavender, peach, and brown. Circa 1920-1930. CONDITION: Scattered crease wear measuring 2" L […]
Lot 395: Persian Hamadan runner, 11'3" x 3'6"
Persian Hamadan runner, 135" x 43 1/2", wool on cotton, dark blue field, allover design, three main borders, secondary colors of rust, salmon, yellow, blues, ivory, and green. 1st quarter 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Martha Lyman, Dayton, TN. CONDITION: Uneven pile. Areas of corduroy. Possible insect damage, mainly at one end.