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.
Lot 11: Chinese green jade snuff bottle
Chinese green jade snuff bottle, tapering shouldered form with small area of russet inclusion near base. 1-5/8" H. Chinese, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Lacking stopper, otherwise excellent condition.
Lot 10: 2 Chinese snuff bottles including horn and ivory
1st item: Chinese horn snuff bottle with silver filigree mounts, adorned with small red and blue stones (possibly turqouise and red coral) and rose glass "jewels". Embossed four petal flower symbol on base. 3" overall. Chinese, probably Qing period, late 19th century. 2nd item: Chinese snuff bottle with relief carved designs, probably stained bone or […]
Lot 8: Finely carved Chinese Celadon and Russet jade drag
Chinese dragon or sea monster figure, celadon jade with russet inclusions, pierced and relief carved with fine details including tongue, scales and fins. 4-1/8"H x 6-5/8"L x 5/8"D. Chinese, Qing dynasty, probably late 19th century. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and dust in crevices.
Lot 9: Chinese interior painted quartz snuff bottle
Smoky quartz snuff bottle, the interior signed and finely painted with figures, donkey and horse from Chinese literature, with a pearl and lapis-like stone stopper and ivory spoon. 3"H. Chinese, late 19th century. Condition: Overall very good condition with a few scattered light abrasions inside and outside, near base.
Lot 6: Seated Bronze Buddha Figure, French Indochina
Bronze Buddha sculpture of a robed male figure on carved base. Stamped on underside "French Indochina". 12 1/4" H x 7 1/2" W x 5 1/4" D. 1st half 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 7: Chinese painted bronze figure of a Scholar
Chinese enameled and gilt bronze figure of a scholar with flowing robes and outstretched hand, on a carved teakwood base. 11"H (including 1/2" H base). Probably Qianlong period. Provenance: acquired by consignor's father in China in the 1940s. Condition: Losses to paint and gilding, some holes and cracking to face, base is probably later.
Lot 5: Chinese Export Silver-Gilt Goblet
Chinese Export Silver Goblet, plain gilded rim over a body with heavy repousse design of birds amid bamboo leaves, ornamented with a vacant monogram shield and lined in a gilt-wash, on a bamboo-form stem, atop a circular foot with repousse root design. Marked on interior of foot ring with illegible Chinese character marks. 6-1/2"H, 4.75 […]









