Tibetan Thangka textile, likely late 17th or 18th century, painted on fabric. Features a central large image of Buddha surrounded by smaller vignettes of Buddha in various shrine and temple settings, with worshippers, animals, and other various Hindu figures. Float mounted atop a white mat with plain brushed gold metallic frame. Approx. 38 " x […]
Lot 11: Chinese Jade Pendant, Figure and Toggle
1st item: Necklace comprised of a thin flat square grey/white jade pendant with light brown russet inclusions, strung together with a black cord and small white jade beads. 20"L. 2nd item: Chinese green/yellow carved jade figure depicting a demonic figure. 2"L. 3rd item: Chinese Gray/white carved toggle with incised design. 2"L. All items 19th century. […]
Lot 10: Chinese Stamp Ink Box
17th century or Early Qing dynasty Chinese gilt bronze circular stamp ink box, the cover with raised design depicting tiger and bamboo with birds, the sides with reserves decorated with bird and floral designs. 2 5/8"dia. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Originally purchased from P.C. […]
Lot 7: Great White Fleet Chinese Cloisonne Vase
Great White Fleet Imperial Chinese cloisonne vase, depicting the crossed flags of America and China with the Longevity character mark, all on a blue floral ground. 8 1/4" H. Circa 1908. Provenance: Collected by the consignor's grandfather, John Baxter Smith – U.S. Navy Paymaster, who was born in 1881, attended the Norfolk Academy and was […]
Lot 5: Gilt Buddhist Bronze Seated Sculpture
Asian, possibly Tibetan, gilt bronze sculpture depicting Buddha, his hands in the Dharmachakra Mudra position, seated with crossed legs atop a lotus pedestal. Blue paint highlights applied to hair. Incised floral stamp to the base. 7"H. Late 19th century/Early 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, […]
Lot 6: Japanese Meiji Mixed Metals Vase
Japanese Meiji vase, silver ground with three raised mixed metal figures engaging in various activities (serving and growing food, playing music), their robes inlaid with mixed metal decoration, above applied rolling sea or wave motifs. Impressed seal mark to base. 6 1/2"H. Note: removable metal sleeve inside top. 6 1/2"H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. Provenance: […]
Lot 4: Gilt Bronze Sculpture, Vajrapani
Asian, possibly Tibetan sculpture of the Buddhist protector deity Vajrapani, gilt bronze with copper wash, depicted standing on an oval platform and holding a thunderbolt in the raised right hand and rope in the left. Gilt paint to body, gilt pigment to face and areas with copper wash. 6"H x 5"W. Chinese, 18th century. Provenance: […]
Lot 2: 3 Chinese Jade Animal Carvings
Grouping of three (3) Chinese jade animal carvings/toggles including a monkey holding a peach, a foo lion/dog and a foo lion/dog with smaller foo lion/dog atop back. Small pieces of jade fitted with brown necklace cord. Ranging in size from 1 1/2″L to 2 1/4″L. Qing dynasty. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, […]
Lot 3: Gilt Bronze Sculpture, Jambala
Asian, possibly Tibetan gilt bronze sculpture of the Buddhist prosperity deity Jambala, depicted seated on a lotus pedestal, holding a mongoose in his left hand and jewel in his right hand. A red lacquered ribbon adorns his black lacquered hair. 4 1/4"H x 3 1/2"W. Chinese/Tibetan, 18th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey […]
Lot 1: Chinese White Jade Figural Group, 2 boys
Chinese carved white jade figural group depicting two boys, possibly twins, seated with musical instruments. 2 3/8″W x 1 1/2″H. Qing dynasty. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO. Note: Mrs. Wilde (originally from Nashville) and her husband, Lt. Col. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr., traveled in Asia […]









