Large Japanese Meiji or Taisho period silver urn form vase. The body with engraved and raised decoration including Mt. Fuji and a masted ship. Inscription to the lower side of the body reading “Happiness, Prosperity, and Sword”, the base with Jungin mark indicating pure silver plus additional hallmarks. XRF tests 99.9% purity. 10 3/4″ H. […]
Lot 1070: 6 Asian Porcelain Items, incl. Double Gourd Vases and Chinese Export
1st & 2nd items: Two (2) Japanese double gourd blue and white Seto vases with foliate decoration to the bodies and stylized rims. 10″ H. Likely Edo period. 3rd & 4th items: Pair of celadon porcelain tea or rice bowls, both with blue character marks to the base. 2 1/2″ H x 5 1/2″ dia. […]
Lot 1065: 3 Chinese Porcelain Items, Vase & Jars
Three (3) pieces Chinese Porcelain. 1st item: Large blue and white baluster vase decorated with shou longevity symbols, lotus and vines, 17″ H, plus a 2″ H x 10″ diameter wooden stand. Certificate of antiquity dated 16-12-1989 is available to winning bidder. 2nd and 3rd items: Two jars and covers of similar form, one with […]
Lot 1058: Chinese Cloisonne Vase, Precious Objects Decoration
Large Chinese rouleau form cloisonne vase with polychrome precious object decoration. Impressed four character mark to the base reading Made in Yong Zheng. 18 1/4″ H. 20th century. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. Lawrence Wolfe, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: One approximate 1″ horizontal area of ding damage to one side and discoloration to the white enameled ground.
Lot 1056: Two Pairs of Chinese Cloisonne Vases
Two pairs of Chinese cloisonne vases, all with dragon and scrolling foliate decoration, ruyi pendant rims on a black ground, including one baluster form pair with garlic heads and lobed bodies and another bottle form pair. 12 1/2″ H and 10 1/8″ H. Late 19th/early 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville Collection. CONDITION: All vases with […]
Lot 1053: 4 Chinese Cloisonne Vases plus 2 Bowls
Four (4) Chinese bottle form cloisonne vases with flaring rims, all with 5-toe dragon decoration, including a pair of vases with black hallmarks to the base and a single vase with hallmarks and red wax seal to the base. 9 1/4″ H, 8 1/2″ H, and 14 3/4″ H. Mid-Late 19th century. Plus two (2) […]
Lot 1022: Wedgewood Dragon Lustre Vase
English Wedgwood dragon luster vase, baluster form, designed by Daisy Makeig Jones, gilt and dark red dragon decoration over a cornflower flambe blue ground. Gilt fret decoration to the upper shoulder, the base, and the rim. Marked on the base WEDGWOOD ENGLAND 4 14 Z 820 and stamped 2410. 8 1/2″ H. Early 20th century. […]
Lot 824: Lotton Art Glass Vase
David Lotton (American, 20th century) hand-blown art glass vase, double walled design. Exterior purple floral pattern with interior blue feathers. Signed underside together with a paper label affixed on the vase. 6 3/4″ H. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. Lawrence Wolfe, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 825: Richard Jolley Paperweight & Art Glass Vase
Item 1: Richard Jolley (Tennessee, b.1952) art glass paperweight, clear with jellyfish design. Signed along the lower edge JOLLEY. 2 1/2″ H. Item 2: American art glass vase, red ground with multi-color, marbleized swirl design. Signed and dated on the base MAINE ’85 with an illegible maker’s mark. 6 1/2″ H. PROVENANCE: The collection of […]
Lot 823: Michael Taylor Studio Art Glass Vase
Michael Taylor (American/Tennessee, b. 1944 ) art glass sculpture vase featuring a bulbous blue-green body entwined with iridescent purple organic forms below a wide spreading lip. Incised signature to underside. 4 1/2″H x 5″W. Biography: Michael Taylor received a B.S. in art education at Tennessee State University (now Middle Tennessee State University) in Murfreesboro. He […]
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