3 framed Tibetan Thangkas, all painted on paper and possibly from a book, two depicting a central diety figure surrounded by other figures and one depicting three posed or dancing figures. All with hand written text to the back. Sight – 9 7/8" H x 6 3/8" W. Framed – 16 3/8" H x 12 […]
Lot 17: Chinese Scroll w/ Horse & 2 Scroll Fragments
1st item: Chinese watercolor and ink on paper scroll painting depicting a farewell scene; a woman on horseback is shown with one child clinging to her and another being held by an older man, with other figures in attendance, one holding the reins of the horse. Signed with two red seals lower right. Four character […]
Lot 15: Japanese Meiji Bronze Hawk w/ Hallmark
Japanese Meiji period bronze sculpture depicting a hawk with outstretched wings and prominent talons perched on seaside rocky cliff. Raised mark on back of rock. Wings are detachable and body possibly detachable from base. 18 1/4" H x 22" W x 11" D. Late 19th/early 20th century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Some surface grime.
Lot 16: Bronze Dragon Vase, Aesthetic Influence
Monumental Asian style gilt and patinated bronze vase with figural dragon handles and masks in the Aesthetic movement taste. Flaring rim over a long neck with applied gilt and patinated c-scroll decoration, and a bulbous body mounted with fully dimensions female figural masks and handles in the form of winged, four toed Chinese-style dragons, supported […]
Lot 14: Large Asian Bronze Buddha Figure
Large Asian bronze Budai/Hotei or resting Buddha, seated with right knee raised and right arm resting against the head and holding beads, the left hand holding an ingot. Older patina. 18" H x 20" W x 20" D. Late 19th century. 82.7 Lbs. CONDITION: Older patina showing oxidation and wear to belly and face, fissure […]
Lot 13: Chinese Bronze Horse w/ Rider, 2 pcs.
Chinese bronze two-piece sculpture depicting a horse with rider. Tang style horse is modeled standing with left front foot raised and fitted with bridle and saddle, the saddle with incised decoration. The rider, with raised left arm, is attired in scholar's robe with parcel gilt decoration to face, body and robe. Horse measures: 8 3/4" […]
Lot 11: Carved Quan Yin and Foo Dogs
1st item: A carved and polychrome painted wooden figure of Quan Yin, with blue headdress and red robe, standing on a white base of stylized clouds, 22 1/2" tall. Chinese, Late 19th/Early 20th century. 2nd item: Pair of carved and polychrome painted foo dog sculptures, depicted in a seated position with fan-like tails. 11 1/4" […]
Lot 9: Chinese Cloisonne Butterfly Form Box w/ Jade Insert
Chinese cloisonne butterfly form box, dark orange ground with overall butterfly decoration and central carved oval jade butterfly medallion. 12 1/2" dia. x 4 1/8" H. Jade measures 2 1/4" H x 3" W. 20th century. Provenance: Riceville, TN collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor wear.
Lot 10: Chinese Archaistic Carved Jade Urn
Chinese Archaistic carved jade urn with foo or dragon dog handles with rings, carved wing relief design to the body and raised on paw feet. Standing foo dog finial to cover. Light celadon jade trasitioning into dark grey jade feet. Fitted with a conforming and hardwood stand with inlay. 9 1/8" H x 7 1/4" […]
Lot 8: Pr. Chinese Cinnabar Bottle Form Vases
Pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer bottle form vases, both with carved floral decoration to the neck and carved figural (immortal) landscape decoration to the body. Both fitted with hardwood stands. 14 1/2″ H. Late 19th century. Provenance: Riceville, TN collection. CONDITION: Slight wear to necks and bases of both. Overall very good condition.