One (1) 18K yellow gold ribbed top bangle bracelet containing forty-five square cut natural blue sapphires weighing an estimated 6 carats together and 132 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing an estimated 4-1/2 carats combined (VS1-SI1 clarity and F-G color). Maker's mark, 750 18K on interior of clasp. 6-3/8 inch interior, hinged oval bangle. 7/8" at […]
Lot 32: Early China Trade O/C, Harbor Scene
Chinese School painting, manner of George Chinnery, possibly intended for export. Oil on canvas landscape depicting a boat filled with people approaching the entrance to a walled city, with various figures at the steps to the entrance and red banners adorning the portal. Smaller boats are visible in the foreground, while trees, mountains and other […]
Lot 33: Guilio Nardi 73 ct Emerald & Dia. Pendant / Pin
Guilio Nardi, Venice, Italy, circa 1959 cabochon emerald jeweled pendant or brooch, bust of an Asian Scholar or theater character with total 55 round diamonds in hair, diamond mask eyes, moustache and mouth (total weight approx. 1.94 cts.; approx. VS2-SI2, I-J). 18K yellow gold handmade mounting, the back with crossed scimitars, chevron and cutwork dragon […]
Lot 30: Scroll Painting Signed Wu Hufan, Republic Period
Chinese Republic ink and color on paper hanging scroll painting, depicting an Autumn village landscape with fishermen. Signature of Wu Hufan, (Chinese, 1894-1968), with inscription and seals top right. Scroll – 65 1/4" H x 28 1/2" W. Image – 25" H x 24 3/4" W. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Nashville, TN Private Collection. CONDITION: […]
Lot 27: Two Framed Taoist Scrolls, Diyu (1st pair)
CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. Both with scattered staining, widespread creasing/cracking, and scattered repairs with some inpainting. Scrolls appear to have been laid down onto newer, larger backgrounds.
Lot 28: Two Framed Taoist Scrolls, Diyu (2nd pair)
CONDITION: Not examined out of frame. Both with scattered staining, widespread creasing/cracking, and scattered repairs with some inpainting. At least one repaired tear (8" L). Scrolls appear to have been laid down onto newer, larger backgrounds.
Lot 26: 5 Pcs. Chinese Export Porcelain, incl. Punch Bowl
Five (5) pieces of Chinese Export Rose Medallion porcelain, all decorated with vignettes of flowers, birds, butterflies and Mandarin figures with gilt highlights. 1st item: Chinese Rose Medallion footed punch bowl. 5 1/4" H x 13 3/8" dia. 20th century. 2nd item: Rose Medallion lobed tray with three figural vignettes and one central circular vignette […]
Lot 24: 2 Chinese Mirror Black Vases
Two (2) Chinese Monochrome porcelain baluster form vases, Kangxi style, with mirror black glazes and applied figural chih-lung dragons encircling the necks, both with figural blue underglaze marks, one of hare looking at moon (9 3/4" H), the other an artemis leaf (10" H). Both Chinese, likely Qing Dynasty (late 19th century) CONDITION: Very good […]
Lot 23: 16 pcs Chinese Export Porcelain, 16 pcs incl. Baskets
Set of early Chinese Export Porcelain, sixteen (16) pieces, including two (2) reticulated baskets, three (3) large saucers with four (4) teacups, three (3) smaller saucers with four (4) cups. All with Famille Rose borders having landscape, dragon and duck vignettes; the centers with sepia toned vignettes of figures in landscape and interior settings; all […]
Lot 22: Chinese Hat Stand, Vase and Blanc de Chine Figures, 4 items
Chinese Hat Stand, Vase and Blanc de Chine Figures, 4 items total. 1st item: Chinese Famille Rose porcelain hat stand with multiple poem inscriptions and quatrefoil piercings, additionally decorated with figures and dragon sitting atop a box enclosing calligraphy. 10-3/4" H. Late 19th to early 20th century. 2nd item: Small bulbous porcelain vase decorated with […]