1st item: Chinese Wucai porcelain censer having dragon decoration to the body, foo dog finial on lid and three small bracket feet. Six (6) character blue mark to base. 3 1/2" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Chinese Export Famille Rose porcelain bowl with polychrome floral, insect and bird decoration to the body and […]
Lot 28: Makuzu Kozan Porcelain Censer
Japanese Meiji period Satsuma style relief-molded earthenware censer, marks for workshop of Miyagawa (Makuzu) Kozan (1842-1916). Thickly potted, crackle-glazed body with enameled floral and bird decoration, further adorned with applied, molded naturalistic bird and flowering branch decoration. Pierced lid with three dimensional molded and carved hawk finial. Base of censer signed with characters enclosed in […]
Lot 25: White Jade Buddha Pendant
Asian white jade pendant carved to depict Buddha holding a magic fungus, strung on a black woven cord necklace. Pendant measures 2 1/4″ H x 1 1/2″ W. 18″ total length with cord. 20th century. Provenance: Riceville, TN collection. CONDITION: One small russett inclusion noted to one side, otherwise overall very good condition.
Lot 26: Chinese Porcelain Vase w/ Inlaid Enamel
Chinese porcelain bottle form vase, underglaze blue and white interior, exterior with inlaid polychrome enameled decoration of flying phoenix, pinwheels, chrysanthemums, scrolls and large bat, with medallion and geometric motifs at rim and collar. 14 1/2" H. Unmarked. Chinese, 19th century. Provenance: Riceville, TN collection. CONDITION: Scattered fleabite losses in black enamel. Largest enamel loss […]
Lot 24: Antique Ivory Buddha
Finely carved Chinese antique ivory figure of Buddha, seated atop a plinth decorated with carved lotus leaves, holding a box. Figure fits into a carved and footed hardwood stand with green-stained carved and pierced ivory gallery. Buddha 5-3/4"H , stand 2-1/2"H x 3-3/4" W x 3-1/4"D, overall height 7-3/4"H. Late 19th century. Also included is […]
Lot 23: Chinese Carved Figure, Lady w/ Scroll
Chinese carved and inked figure depicting a robed female seated on a flowering branch throne, holding a scroll. Signed on the lower base with red seal. Base drilled to accomodate the fitted hardwood stand. Figure measures – 8" total H. Late 19th century. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under […]
Lot 21: Pr. Chinese Carved Ivory Figures, Emperor & Empress
Pair of Chinese carved and inked ivory figures depicting an emperor and empress seated upon a throne holding precious objects. Each signed on the base and fitted with a hardwood stand. Figures measure – 6 1/2" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, […]
Lot 22: Large Chinese Carved Ivory Quan Yin Figure
Chinese carved and inked ivory figure depicting Quan Yin standing holding a fishing pole in her left hand and holding red stained basket containing a fish and flowers in the other. Black character marks to the base. Fitted with a hardwood stand. figure measures – 12 1/2" H. Late 19th century. This lot contains animal […]
Lot 20: Two Helen Hyde Woodblocks
Helen Hyde (American, 1868-1919), two colored woodblock prints. 1st item: Colored woodblock titled "Going to the Fair", pencil signed in the image lower right, pencil numbered 187 lower left; copyright date 1910 with red clover seal printed lower left. Image: 8" H x 19" W. Gilt frame: 16 1/8" H x 26 1/8" W. 2nd […]
Lot 18: Chinese Scroll depicting 2 beauties
Chinese watercolor on silk scroll painting, depicting two beautiful women on a terrace or bridge, the ribbons or cords of their robes swirling in the wind. A large tree, prunus branches, and house are in the background. Calligraphy and seal marks upper right. Label en verso for Man Fong Picture Frame Maker, 41 Wellington St., […]