Pair of Chinese Republic Period porcelain vases depicting a fisherman gazing at a giant beached clam with willow tree and crane overhead. Artist's inscription and seal with two additional seals. Marked "China" on bases with a four character blue overglaze mark. 13 5/8" H. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 22: Large Famille Rose Vase, 100 Butterflies
Large Famille Rose vase, bottle form with enameled " one hundred butterflies " design. Mulit-colored ruyi border around the rim and base with a central enameled band having floral and Shou symbol decoration. Iron red Kuang Hsu character mark to base. 15 1/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Very good condition with some slight wear to […]
Lot 21: Chinese Yellow Ground Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Imperial yellow porcelain bowl, interior with four vignettes around rim depicting peaches and magic fungus, two bands of five bats and a longevity character in the central medallion, exterior with yellow ground, floral and pear decoration and four circular medallions featuring a peacock and dragon. Red six character Ch'ien Lung mark to base. 3-1/8" […]
Lot 19: Japanese Ivory Netsukes & Okimono, 3 pcs.
Three signed Japanese ivory pieces including two netsukes and one okimono. Item 1: Carved and inked ivory kinetic netsuke figure with a movable two-sided face, holding large hatchet and decapitated head. Signed on right foot. 2 1/8" H. Item 2: Carved and inked ivory netsuke depicting a Samuri warrior with swords and shield, signed on […]
Lot 20: Large 18 in Chinese Famille Rose Charger, early 19
Large late 18th or early 19th century Chinese export porcelain Famile Rose charger, with central floral, chrysanthemum, bird, butterfly and peacock decoration, inner floral, peach and butterfly border and floral rim with six vignettes and symbols including a sword, fan and flute. Old French retail label en verso. 18-3/4" dia. Condition: Overall excellent condition with […]
Lot 18: Carved ivory Guan Yin figure with prunus, 12"H
Large Chinese carved ivory figure or okimono of the female deity Kwan Yin, depicted holding a flowering prunus branch. Attached to a hardwood stand. Figure 12"H not including base, 14"H with base. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Ivory figure in good condition […]
Lot 17: Carved ivory Guan Yin figure with vase, 12"H
Large Chinese carved ivory figure or okimono of the female deity Kwan Yin, depicted pouring out the swirling contents of a vase. Attached to a hardwood stand. Figure 12"H not including base, 14"H with base. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Ivory figure […]
Lot 16: Finely carved ivory horse okimono
Ivory okimono of a standing horse with carved mane, saddle, and tassels, with stained highlight details. Signed on base. 4"H. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Overall very good condition with light patination and wear to stained areas.
Lot 15: Eight Chinese carved ivory horses of Mu Wang
Group of eight Chinese carved ivory figures depicting the horses of Mu Wang, all in various poses – standing, resting, running. Each with separate carved hardwood stand. Ranging in height from 2-1/2" to 4-1/2" including stands. Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Overall excellent condition, some with light […]
Lot 13: Carved Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Turtles
Carved Japanese ivory netsuke of a basket filled with seven turtles. Artist signed on the base. 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Condition: Very good condition.