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September 2009 Online Auction Catalog

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Lots

Paintings
1-20
21-40
41-60
61-80
81-100
101-113
Works on Paper
114-133
134-153
154-173
174-193
194-213
214-233
234-237
Sculpture
238-247
248-257
258-267
268-277
Decorative Arts
278-297
298-317
318-337
338-357
358-377
378-397
398-405
Jewelry
406-435
436-465
466-495
496-525
526-555
556-585
586-615
616-641
Fine Watches
642-651
652-661
662-671
672-675
Glass
676-685
686-695
696-705
706-715
716-725
726-735
736-745
746-755
756-757
Porcelain and Ceramics
758-767
768-777
778-787
788-797
798-807
808-817
818-827
828-835
Silver
836-865
866-895
896-925
926-955
956-985
986-1015
1016-1045
1046-1075
1076-1084
Furniture
1085-1094
1095-1101
Orientalia
1102-1111
1112-1121
1122-1131
1132-1141
1142-1151
1152-1161
1162-1171
1172-1181
1182-1185
Books & Maps
1186-1195
1196-1200
Carpets
1201-1210
1211-1220
1221-1230
1231-1238


A Japanese Woodblock Scroll of Actor Triptychs

1112. A Japanese Woodblock Scroll of Actor Triptychs


Consisting of several woodblock prints on paper, in triptych format affixed to a rice paper makimono, approx. 14-1/4"H x 140" with each of the fifteen sheets approx. 14"H x 9- 1/2"W, (oban) mounted in sequence. The backing paper has hand painted Japanese calligraphy overall. The compositions share an equally strong design sensibility; the characters are depicted close to the viewer, mainly in 3/4 figure, with an equally vivid backdrop of a combination of geometric patterns and strong colors, emphasizing the action among the figures. Some appear to have the signature of Kunichika and some of Kunisada.

400/600 Sold: $414.00

A Collection of Five Japanese Woodblock Prints

1113. A Collection of Five Japanese Woodblock Prints


Comprised of a "postcard" size landscape designed by Hiroshige, approx. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2"; an image by Kunisada with a Geisha writing on a scroll, approx. 9-3/4" x 7-1/4"; a group of figures on a shoreline approx. 9-3/4" x 14-1/2"; a Kabuki actor, approx. 9-7/8" x 7-1/4"; and a restrike landscape approx. 8-1/2" x 11-1/4". None are framed.

100/200 Sold: $120.75

A Carved Jade

1114. A Carved Jade "Champion" or "Hero" Vase


Traditionally styled hero cup, carved from a single piece of green jade with cream color striations. In the form of two octagonal cups on small feet, connected with a protruding figure of a stylized eagle standing on a head of a bear, whose tail and hind end emerges between the vases at the rear; sides of the cups are carved with masks. The carving is nested on a fitted carved stand. With the stand measures approx. 6-1/2"H 4-1/3"W x 3"D.

2,000/3,000

A Chinese Carved Jade Figural Piece, 20th Century

1115. A Chinese Carved Jade Figural Piece, 20th Century


In the form of a root vegetable and a grasshopper; the artist incorporated the natural coloration of the jade to highlight the insect in white against the darker color background. Inscribed on the side with Chinese characters, gilding remnants. On a fitted carved wood stand. Overall measures approx. 2-1/2"H x 7"L x 3/4"D.

150/250 Sold: $103.50

A Chinese Porcelain Doucai Vase on Stand, ca. 19th Century

1116. A Chinese Porcelain Doucai Vase on Stand, ca. 19th Century


Of tapered square form with rounded shoulders, small neck. Decorated in doucai glazes, containing red, green and black gazed applied over underglaze blue design outlines. Wanli period mark, not of the period, possibly 18/19th century. Offered with a fitted stand, measures approx. 4-1/4"H x 3-1/2"W.

200/400 Sold: $356.50

A Chinese Porcelain Vase Finely Enameled by Liu Yucen (1904-1969), Republic Period

1117. A Chinese Porcelain Vase Finely Enameled by Liu Yucen (1904-1969), Republic Period


Thinly potted, of elongated baluster form with a flared base. Finely decorated by Liu Yucen with birds and flowers, accented with black borders at the neck and base. Stamped and signed by the artist on the side, and at base. Overall measures approx. 5-1/2"H.

75/100 Sold: $408.25

A Decorative Porcelain Vase in Qianlong Manner

1118. A Decorative Porcelain Vase in Qianlong Manner


A large porcelain vase with rounded body and with a long neck, blue and white decorations with later yellow coloring. Approx. 15"H x 8-1/2"D at the widest point.

300/500 Sold: $586.50

A Blue and White Canton Porcelain Bowl, Chinese, ca. Late 19th Century

1119. A Blue and White Canton Porcelain Bowl, Chinese, ca. Late 19th Century


Thickly potted, of bowl shape with thicker rim, decorated in underglaze blue scrolling foliate pattern. Overall measures approx. 5"H x 7"W.

100/200 Sold: $69.00

A Small Blue & White Porcelain Brushpot

1120. A Small Blue & White Porcelain Brushpot


Of cylindrical form, decorated in underglaze blue with figures. Measures approx. 4-1/2"H x 3"W.

75/100 Sold: $86.25

A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids

1121. A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jars with Lids


The dome top jars measure approx. 12-1/2"H x 7"D at the shoulder. Each is hand decorated in a similar design of iron red foliate patterns surrounding reserves with polychrome flowers and birds. Marked with six characters in iron red on the undersides on top of the glaze.

150/300 Sold: $109.25

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