Four (4) Asian porcelain snuff bottles with polychrome decoration including, one (1) Chinese Famille Verte flattened ovoid form bottle with decoration of a man with sword standing outside a window, looking at a woman braiding her hair inside; on the other side, a man with horse watches from beyond a screen; one (1) cylindrical form […]
Lot 23: 2 Chinese Polychrome Figures, Standing Buddha & Guanyin
Two (2) Chinese polychrome porcelain figures, including one (1) standing Gandhara-style Buddha with stylized blue hair holding a lotus with a Buddhist symbol for peace centered on his chest, and one (1) standing Guanyin, holding a lotus. Both attired in heavily patterned and hand-painted gilt robes and standing on a pink lotus base inscribed "China" […]
Lot 22: Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Basin
Chinese Export Qing Famille Rose polychrome porcelain basin or center bowl with birds perched on flowering branches to well, foliate sprigs to rim, and bamboo forms to underside. 3 3/4" H x 11 1/2" dia. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: The collection of Gerry Sadow, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, a few small […]
Lot 15: Pair Large Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Jars
Pair of two (2) large Famille Rose porcelain jars, likely Chinese, baluster form, having polychrome enamel decoration of exotic birds resting on flowering branches surrounded by fences; the upper and lower rims with precious object and fret bands, and domed lids with floral decoration and pointed finials. 20 3/4" H x approx. 12 1/4" dia. […]
Lot 16: Chinese Export Armorial Tureen w/ Underplate
Chinese Export Armorial polychrome and parcel gilt porcelain tureen with lid and underplate, hexagonal form with serpentine edges, rabbit head handles, lid having pomegranate finial, enameled floral sprays and lion rampant coats-of-arms throughout. Tureen: 9" H x 14 1/4" W x 9" D. Underplate: 12 1/4" H x 16 1/2" W. 19th century. PROVENANCE: The […]
Lot 10: Large Qing Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Box
Large Chinese polychrome porcelain box in the Famille Rose palette, bulbous rectangular form with vignettes throughout of figures carrying precious objects such as flaming pearls and conch shells towards a knotted lantern or bat and lotus lantern with vases and low tables containing additional objects surrounded by foliate forms, fret rims, and a plinth base. […]
Lot 8: White Jade Mother & Child Figure
Chinese white jade figural group depicting a mother and child or Guanyin and child attendant, surrounded by butterflies, flowers, and vines. A russet colored inclusion forms the uppermost butterfly portion of the sculpture. Mounted on a fitted, carved hardwood stand. Sculpture: 9 1/2" H. Overall with stand: 11 1/8" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: Collection of […]
Lot 9: Chinese Qing Porcelain 5 Panel Table Screen
Chinese porcelain and hardwood screen, five panels inset with a total of eleven enameled porcelain plaques comprising five painted landscape scenes above five detailed scenes of birds, ducks and flowers, and the center panel with additional dragon plaque. Each panel features carved wood accents above and below the plaques and fits into a carved hardwood […]
Lot 6: Chinese Celadon-Lavender Jade Archaistic Censer, Pagoda Cover
Chinese jade tripodal archaistic form censer or incense burner, celadon with lavender inclusions. Consisting of a three-part lid in the form of a pagoda with pierced, lotus-carved finial, a hexagonal roof with hanging bells, and a foliate pierced gallery. The round body features a key fret hexagonal rim and is decorated with high relief carved […]
Lot 7: White Jade Guanyin Figure
Chinese white jade Guanyin figure, depicting the Buddhist goddess of compassion rising from waves and surrounded by vines and flowers. A black inclusion at her feet is carved in the form of lotus or fungi. Includes fitted, silver wire inlaid hardwood stand. Sculpture: 8 1/4" H. Overall with stand: 10" H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: Collection […]
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