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November 2005 Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-16
Fine Paintings
17-31
32-46
47-61
62-76
77-91
92
Works on Paper
93-107
108-122
123-137
138-152
153-167
168-182
183-187
Sculpture
188-197
198-206
Furniture
207-216
217-219
Finely Carved European & Asian Ivories
220-229
230-239
240
Snuff Bottles & Objects d'Virtue
241-250
251-260
261-263
Orientalia
264-273
274-283
284-293
294
Porcelain & Ceramics
295-304
305-314
315-324
Glass
325-334
335-339
Fine Silver
340-349
350-359
360-365
Decorative Arts
366-375
376-385
386-395
396-405
406-415
416-418
Jewelry
419-443
444-468
469-493
494-518
519-543
544-547
Books, Maps & Photography
548-557
558-567
568-577
578-587
588-592
Carpets
593-602
603-612
613-622
623


Green Glazed Stupa, Tang Dynasty, ca. 8th-9th Century AD

264. Green Glazed Stupa, Tang Dynasty, ca. 8th-9th Century AD


In three sections, the bottom section in the form of a tapering column surmounted by overlapping petals surrounded by a three-slated balustrade, supporting a broad-shouldered oviod vase with two applied wave-like borders below ribbed decoration on the shoulders, surmounted by a cover in the form of the stupa itself. Apprx 33-1/2"T (85cm). Thermoluminescence authenticity dating performed by Daybreak Archaeometric Laboratory Services, CT. Report # 574A23.1

10,000/15,000

Tibetan Pilgrim's Silver Flask, ca. 18th Century

265. Tibetan Pilgrim's Silver Flask, ca. 18th Century


Moon flask in unmarked silver metal with repousse design on front and back. Dropper with threaded cap for closure, angled footed base. Sides have two loops each for cord suspension. Apprx 7"T x 4-3/4"W x 2"D.

400/500

Large Blue Vase, circa early 18th Century

266. Large Blue Vase, circa early 18th Century


Large Ching shape blue vase with exceedingly fine painting marked Kangxi period, circa early 18th century. The vase features gilding of burnished gold. Classic Ching design with deer (meaning longevity) and bats (for good luck) and three friends:Bamboo, Pine, and Prune blossom. Chou symbol "Good Luck" and other Buddhist symbols. Good controlled glaze and thick pottery. Measures approx. 15"T.

4,000/6,000 Sold: $5,865.00

Japanese Raku-yaki Box, circa early 18th Century

267. Japanese Raku-yaki Box, circa early 18th Century


This Japanese pottery Raku-yaki box features a Foo Dog on the white-glazed lid with hand painted flowers. The outside of the box features uncontrolled green glaze. Signed on the bottom. This is a very important piece in Japanese tea ceremony. This box measures approx. 1-1/4" tall and 2-1/2" square.

500/1,000 Sold: $230.00

White and Blue Kangxi Ginger Jar, circa 1700

268. White and Blue Kangxi Ginger Jar, circa 1700


This white porcelain ginger jar with classic Kangxi blue floral motif; wax resist base and rim; controlled glaze. Measures approx. 7-1/2"T.

300/500 Sold: $126.50

Antique South-East Asian Glazed Pottery Jar

269. Antique South-East Asian Glazed Pottery Jar


This jar features bulbous shape and blue pigment provincial design over white glaze. Not marked. Measures approx. 6-1/2"T.

150/225 Sold: $115.00

Mellon Jar with Koi Fish

270. Mellon Jar with Koi Fish


Large mellon jar, so named for the full, round shape, with lid. Glazed with white background and decorated with designs of swimming orange koi in between sage green decorative borders. The lid features elongated finial and is decorated with koi as well. Bottom is not marked. Measures apprx 11"H x 7-1/2"W at shoulders.

600/900 Sold: $431.25

Tall Chinese Vase

271. Tall Chinese Vase


Very tall vase of a bulbous form with narrow neck and flared opening. The front of the vase features hand painted courtly scene of women with children; calligraphy on verso. On the lower part of the neck there are two red faux handles. Inside of the opening there is a red wax maker's seal. The vase measures approx. 23" tall.

450/750

Large Chinese Vase

272. Large Chinese Vase


Pretty tapering bulbous body and flared rim vase features a soft pink controlled glazed background with beautiful orchid flowers and birds. Signed on the bottom. Measures approx. 18"T.

450/750

Chinese Cylinder Vase

273. Chinese Cylinder Vase


This tall cylinder pottery vase features a bird sitting on a flower branch with little pink flower buds and surrounded by peony-like flowers; gilt stripe around the rim and text in Chinese near the bird. Signed on the bottom. Measures approx. 11"T x 5" in diameter.

125/150

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