Set of four (4) George III sterling candlesticks, impressed marks for William Cafe, working 1758-1766, London, with half-fluted Corinthian columns, base with incised family crest, swag and shell decoration over gadroon border and concave square base. Each with removable sterling hallmarked bobeches. Date mark slightly illegible, possibly 1763. 13 1/2″ H x 5 3/8″ square […]
Lot 38: Gilt bronze vases & Miniature Portrait
Grouping of European accessories. 1st item – A small green frosted glass vase with finely cast gilt bronze overlay of classical designs, containing foliate leaves wrapped with ribbons and an eagle with crown center. 3 3/8" H. Probably French, 19th century. 2nd item – Small European painted porcelain vase in the Famille Verte Chinese style […]
Lot 36: Chinese Cloisonne Garniture Set with clock
Chinese cloisonne garniture 3-piece set, all with floral design on black ground and gilt painted metal mounts. The center keywind clock with Asian numerals on enamel and gilt metal clock face, dragon finial, standing foo dogs on base. Clock works numbered 656 with no maker’s mark. 25″ H x 15″ W x 7 1/2″ D. […]
Lot 37: Rectangular Bronze Casket w/ Enamel
Rococo style bronze rectangular casket with panels of champleve enamel decoration; hinged cover opens to reveal a red velvet lined lid. Old Christie's East label in interior. 6" H x 13 1/2" W x 4 3/4" D. Continental, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor loss to […]
Lot 34: Framed Tibetan Thousand Buddha Thangka
Framed Tibetan Thousand Buddha Thangka, comprised of a central painted Buddha against a backdrop of smaller painted repeating gilt Buddhas on red ground. Framed by two silk borders, the whole mounted onto blue woven silk. Housed in a simple wooden frame. Sight – 47" H x 25 1/2" W. Framed – 47 5/8" H x […]
Lot 32: 2 Chinese Gilt Embroidered Framed Panels
Four (4) Chinese late Ming or very early Qing tapestry panels, silk embroidery with metallic threads, framed in pairs. The top panels each depict a pair of figures surrounded by circular geometric embroidery and embroidered flowers at each corner. The lower panels depict lions, dragons or foo dogs with fruit baskets atop their backs with […]
Lot 33: Qing Chinese Silk Embroidery
Chinese Qing Dynasty silk embroidered picture depicting a tree of life with pheasant and two additional birds perched in the tree branches, along with magic fungus, and clouds overhead. Damask border and mirrored frame. Sight – 23 1/2" H x 21 5/8" W. Framed – 29 1/4" H x 27 1/8" W. 18th century/Early 19th […]
Lot 31: 2 Chinese Gilt Embroidered Framed Panels
Four (4) Chinese late Ming or very early Qing tapestry panels, silk embroidery with metallic threads, framed in pairs. The top two panels each depict a pair of figures surrounded by circular geometric embroidery and embroidered flowers at each corner. The two lower panels depict dragons, lions or foo dogs with fruit baskets atop their […]
Lot 29: Large Qing Bowl with butterflies, yellow rim
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty bowl with flared yellow rim, enameled with a geometric border, the interior sides with carp, flowers, and precious objects, the bottom with five detailed butterflies. Exterior is painted with iron red bamboo branches. Chinese, circa 1825-1840. Condition: 1/8" rim flake, some light wear to interior decoration, overall good condition. CONDITION: 1/8" […]
Lot 30: Large Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl
Exceptionally large Chinese Export Porcelain punch bowl, blue and white, with landscape scenes, including vignettes with pagodas and bridges, to the sides and the center. Unsigned. 16 1/4" Dia x 8" H. 19th century. CONDITION: Overall excellent with a couple of firing flaws in the interior of the bowl.