Pair of antique polychromed wood panels with Chinoiserie decorations of a woman with parasol and man trying to catch a phoenix. Both with silk fabric backing and enclosed in a ribbon molded giltwood frame. 49-1/2" x 19-1/2" overall. Italian, 19th century. Condition: Panels were formerly part of a screen and have shadow lines on sides […]
Lot 21: Chinese White Jade Dragon Buckle
Chinese white jade two-part belt buckle with carved dragon’s head clasp, 2″ x 4″. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection; obtained by consignor’s grandparents in China in the early 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 20: Carved White Jade Disc and Stand
Chinese white jade disc or pendant with scalloped and pierced outer edge, the interior carved as a Chinese letter or symbol. 2-1/4″ diameter. Probably late 19th century. Includes carved hardwood stand, 2-1/4″H (Overall height with disc, 4″). Provenance: purchased by consignor’s grandparents in China in the early 1900s. Condition: 1/4″ area of dark residue or […]
Lot 19: Group of Jade Jewelry & Other
Grouping of jade jewelry and other Asian items. 1st item: Chinese carved ivory zodiac ball mounted as a necklace with two carved wooden beads on brown cord. 16" L. Early 20th century. 2nd item: Jade hinged bangle bracelet with 10k yellow gold mounts. 2 7/8" dia. and 2 1/4" interior dia. 20th century. Note: Gold […]
Lot 18: Grouping of Jade Jewelry, 4 items
Grouping of jade jewelry, 4 items. 1st item: Graduated jade bead necklace, 5.8mm to 9.7mm, with a marked 18k white gold clasp. 18" L. 2nd item: Pair of jade drop pendant earrings with marked 14k yellow gold screw backs. 2" L. 3rd item: Pair of round jade earrings with central pearl and marked 14k yellow […]
Lot 17: Jade Bird Group & Dragon Box
1st item: Jade figural group depicting two carved birds amid prunus branches, one carrying a rose branch in its beak. 9"H. 2nd item: Footed and carved hardwood box inset with cloisonne panels depicting a dragon on front, back and top; the sides depicting a flaming sun setting over waves, 3"H x 6"W x 4-3/4"D. Accompanied […]
Lot 16: 5 Chinese Jade & Hardstone Items
1st item: Pair carved rose quartz scholar figures, one standing with ruyi scepter (6" H) and the other standing holding a lotus blossom (5" H), both fitted with hardwood stands. Both early 20th century. 2nd item: Malachite carved Buddha with a fitted hardwood stand. 2 7/8" H. Early 20th century. 3rd item: Carved agate figure […]
Lot 15: 3 Chinese Carved Stone Items
1st item: Pair carved cherry amber pheasants with fitted hardwood stands. Birds measure 3 1/8" H x 6 1/8" L. Overall 4 1/4" H x 7" L. 2nd item: Carved hardstone, possibly agate, turtle form brush washer with a fitted hardwood stand. Turtle: 1 1/4" H x 6 3/4" L. Overall: 2 7/8" H x […]
Lot 14: Pr. Chinese Musical Figure Lamps
Pair of Chinese partially glazed pottery female figures, manner of Tang Dynasty, each figure modeled in a kneeling posture, holding a musical instrument. The figures have been set into a metal frame with lamp attachment but have not been drilled; one has come loose from its frame. Figures 11"H x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2". 22"H with […]
Lot 13: Chinese Sung & Ming Dynasty Bowls
Two Chinese Sung and Ming Dynasty ceramic bowls. 1st item: Chinese Sung Dynasty (960 – 1279) ceramic bowl with light celadon glaze. 2" H x 6 3/4" dia. 2nd item: Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368ñ1644) celadon glaze ceramic bowl, the underside with molded lotus leaf decoration. 1 7/8" H x 8" dia. Provenance: Collection of Milligan […]