Chinese white jadeite snuff bottle, carved in the form of a vase with canted edges and fitted with a green hardstone stopper. 2 3/4" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dorothy G. Davison, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Very good condition.
Lot 16: Chinese White Jadeite Snuff Bottle, Flattened Round Form
Chinese white jadeite snuff bottle, flattened round form with lavender quartz and silver stopper. 2 5/8" H. Late 19th/Early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dorothy G. Davison, Knoxville, TN. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 13: Pair Chinese Qing Cloisonne Candlesticks
Pair of two (2) Chinese Qing cloisonne enamel pricket candleholders decorated with scrolling foliate and fret motifs and taotie masks, all on a turquoise ground; circular drip pans; and bell-shaped bases. Both candleholders are fitted with hardwood stands. 14 5/8" H x 7" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Richard J. Eskind, […]
Lot 14: Chinese Bronze Garlic Neck Vase & Bronze Mirror, 2 items
1st item: Chinese, possibly Han Dynasty, bronze garlic head vase consisting of a globular form body on a raised footing, a short ringed neck, and garlic head mouth. 11 1/4" H. Circa 206 BC to 220 AD. Note: A 1997 Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited Certificate of Antiquity accompanies this item. 2nd item: […]
Lot 11: Large Early Carved Polychrome Buddha or Taoist Immortal
Very large late Ming or Qing Carved Polychrome Wooden Taoist Immortal or Buddha figure, depicted holding a Kamandalu pot (symbolizing immortality, fertility, life and wealth), and with a niche carved en verso. Mounted to a 1/2" H metal base. Overall dimensions (including base) 47 1/2" H x 16" W x 11" D. Note: this item […]
Lot 12: Large Carved Marble Figure of Phra Mae Torani
Large carved Southeast Asian marble figure of Phra Mae Torani, depicted as a young woman wringing the "cool waters of detachment" out of her long hair to drown a demon sent to tempt Buddha. Unsigned. Affixed to a later rectangular hardwood base. 48" H x 13 1/2" W x 9" D (overall, including base). Sculpture: […]
Lot 9: Large Gosu Blue Satsuma Urn and Cover, Hododa
Large Meiji Satsuma Vase or Urn with domed cover and round finial, squared side handles, and bulbous body decorated with hand painted vignettes of the 7 immortals to one panel and scholars to the other, on a gilt-accented gosu blue ground. Signed Hodada to underside with Shimazu mon. 16" H x 13" diameter. Japanese, late […]
Lot 10: Large Chinese Qing Carved Buddha Statue
Large Chinese or Tibetan painted and polychrome wooden Buddha figure, seated in a double lotus position with hands in dharma chakra mudra. 28" H x 23" W x 19" D. Qing Period, 19th Century or earlier. PROVENANCE: The collection of Allison and John Beasley, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Remnants of paint throughout. Losses to some carved […]
Lot 8: Large Chinese Famille Verte Vase
Large Chinese Famille Verte Vase, tall cylindrical tapering form with flared rim and curved neck and shoulders, featuring overglaze polychrome enameled foo lion motif on a foliate decorated ground, and foliate vignettes divided by fret decorations at the shoulders. Reserve with signature or inscription in blue and white calligraphy at shoulder. 23" H. 20th century. […]
Lot 6: Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Platters
Pair of Qianlong period Chinese Export Platters, each of canted rectangular form and decorated in matching blue and white landscape scenes with figures, boats, pagodas, mountains and willows. 18"x 15". Chinese, late 18th century. PROVENANCE: By descent in the historic Pinckney family of Runnymede Plantation, South Carolina. CONDITION: One platter is in very good condition […]
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