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February 2006 Online Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-38
Paintings
39-63
64-88
89-113
114-138
139-163
164-167
Works on Paper
168-187
188-207
208-227
228-247
248-267
Sculpture
268-277
278-287
288-297
298-305
Furniture
306-315
316-325
326-332
Vintage Photography
333-342
343-348
Orientalia
349-363
364-378
379-393
394-408
409-423
424-436
Fine Jewelry
437-461
462-486
487-511
512-536
537-561
562-586
587-610
Decorative Arts
611-635
636-660
661-685
686-710
711-722
Wedgwood
723-732
733-742
743-752
753-762
763-772
773-776
Porcelain & Ceramics
777-791
792-806
807-821
822-836
837-851
852-855
Glass
856-865
866-875
876-885
886-895
896-899
Silver
900-909
910-919
920-929
930-939
940-949
950-959
960-964
Carpets
965-974
975-984
985-994
995-1004
1005-1014
1015
Autographs, Books, Maps & Documents
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1050


Collection of Japanese Lacquerware, ca. Mid 20th Century

364. Collection of Japanese Lacquerware, ca. Mid 20th Century


This collection includes a total of six bowls and nine plates. There are three bowls with red exterior and gold interior decorated with iris flowers, butterflies, and Manchurian cranes. Two out of three red lacquer bowls are hand-decorated in gilt with tree branches, and one is decorated with a bird on the colorful tree branch. All three red bowls are marked "Made in Occupied Japan" and bears a "YS" monogram in a rectangular cartouche. All bowls measure approx. 2" x 4-3/4" in diameter. Six out of nine plates have red exterior and gilt interior decorated with grapevines, daffodils, an autumn tree branch, butterflies, and cranes. These plates are not marked. Three plates are with black exterior, and are decorates with an autumn tree branch, rooster on a branch with white blossoms, and grapevines. Maker's stamp on bottom. All plates measure approx. 6-3/4" in diameter.

200/400 Sold: $34.50

Pair of Antique Cloisonné Vases

365. Pair of Antique Cloisonné Vases


Wonderful matching pair of enameled vases with exotic birds creating a decorative band with turquoise background and flying cranes on an unusual blue background. Slight Persian influence in decoration, the body is bulbous, elongated neck with flared rim and rounded footed base. Each approx. 9-1/4"T, unsigned.

500/700

A pair of Champleve Urns, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

366. A pair of Champleve Urns, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Multi-colored enamels on bronze vases which have elephant double handles, squared form. Each approx. 9-1/2"T and both signed on the bottoms.

750/950

Chen Lun Period Style Cloisonne Tea Pot

367. Chen Lun Period Style Cloisonne Tea Pot


Bulbous body teapot with double tiered lid and a metal onion-shape finial. Yellow body decorated with colorful scrolls and stylized foliage. The sides feature turquoise-background, oversized cartouches depicting qilins, sometimes called the Chinese unicorn. The qilin is an auspicious creature with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer, the tail of an ox, horse's hooves and a single horn. The qilin (also referred to as "kylin," or "kirin" in Japan) is considered to be one of the four supernatural creatures and is pre-eminent among hairy creatures. Turquoise glazed interior. Overall, with the lid and handles the teapot measures apprx. 6"T x 8"W.

75/150 Sold: $264.50

Pretty Cloisonné Lidded Jar

368. Pretty Cloisonné Lidded Jar


Cloisonné lidded jar with bright enamel colors. Overall flower design. Interior in turquoise glaze. Bottom not marked. With the lid this jar measures approx. 7"T x 4-1/2"W.

200/300 Sold: $69.00

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, ca. late 19th Century

369. A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, ca. late 19th Century


Antique vases or urn with lids, unsigned. Both with multi-colored enamels and sparkle backgrounds. Decoration of exotic birds, flowers and butterflies over a geometric motif. Each approx. 5"T x 3-1/4"W at shoulders.

125/175 Sold: $63.25

Three Lidded Boxes, ca. 20th Century

370. Three Lidded Boxes, ca. 20th Century


Lot includes one round cloisonné container, approx. 1-3/4"T x 3-1/4"D, one polychrome round container, approx. 1-1/4"T x 3-1/2"D and one carved wood container which is stamped on bottom with abreviated word, possibly Australia; approx. 2-3/4"T x 3"D.

50/100 Sold: $57.50

A Lot of Three Decorative Objects

371. A Lot of Three Decorative Objects


Lot includes an ashtray with green stone insert (possibly jade), approx. 3-1/4"D, a painted metal box with Chinese figures, approx. 1-1/2"T x 5-1/2"L x 3-1/2"D, and a square metal box with a Flemish genre depiction, approx. 1-1/4"T x 3" squared.

50/100 Sold: $17.25

Asian Incense Jar and Two Small Teapots

372. Asian Incense Jar and Two Small Teapots


Porcelain footed incense jar with fiery red glaze decorated with metal accents in the form of a lion head with a ring. Pierced lid features a dragon finial. Bottom is marked by the maker. Aqua glazed porcelain teapot with red and white flowers is in gourd form and features metal spout, lid, handle, and applied dragon medallion decorations. Bottom is incised with asian marks. Measures approx. 4-1/2"T x 4-1/2"W x 2-1/2"L. Red glazed porcelain in double gourd form features metal hardware and applied dragon decorations. Bottom is incised with asian marks. Measures approx. 4-1/2"T x 3-1/2"W x 2-1/2"L.

75/125 Sold: $155.25

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, ca. 20th Century

373. Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, ca. 20th Century


Footed bowl with slightly fluted edges. Interior and exterior of the bowl depict pine trees and branches. Wax resist base; controlled glaze. Not marked. Measures approx. 9-1/2"D x 4"T.

250/300 Sold: $92.00

Two Asian Opium Pipes, ca, early 20th century

374. Two Asian Opium Pipes, ca, early 20th century


Champlevé and cloisonné decorated pipes. One with pipe accessories, the other without. Both very decorative and approx. 15"T to 16-1/2"T. Unsigned.

300/500

Japanese Bronze Mirror, ca. 19th Century

375. Japanese Bronze Mirror, ca. 19th Century


Fine chased relief of exotic nature view of cranes with turtle. Signed in left portion of image. Squared handle, recto to be highly polished for reflection. Apprx 12-5/16"T x 8-1/2"W.

150/250 Sold: $115.00

Satsuma Vase with Royal Mark

376. Satsuma Vase with Royal Mark


Pretty Satsuma vase of bulbous shape with a hand painted uniform flower pattern. Bottom bears a royal maker's mark. Measures approx. 6"T x 3-1/2"W at the widest point.

100/200 Sold: $74.75

Carved Ivory Figural Group, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

377. Carved Ivory Figural Group, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Purchased in China, this very old carved figural stands approx. 12"T with a base width of approx. 3-1/2"W, measured without wood stand. The bottom is signed by the artist and overall the detail work is very fine. Carved from a single tusk, the ivory has a yellow tone with patina. Offered with carved wood base.

600/900 Sold: $575.00

A Carved Ivory Goddess Head, Chinese, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

378. A Carved Ivory Goddess Head, Chinese, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Finely carved from a single piece of ivory. The headdress features a seated Buddha surrounded by dragons. With applied patina for detail and on hair inside of crown. Bottom is artist signed, ivory alone is approx. 6-1/2"T x 3-1/4"W at base. Carved wood base in the form of human shoulders approx. 3-1/2"T x 8-1/2"W x 5"D.

400/600 Sold: $345.00

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