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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


A Peachbloom Brushwash, Mark and Period of Kang Xi

349. A Peachbloom Brushwash, Mark and Period of Kang Xi


Official-ware, well-potted, compressed globular form with small foot, the exterior under a speckled copper glaze of mottled pink color with mushroom tone and mottled green; the rim, interior and base glazed white. Ink residue on under-side on interior rim. Six character kaishu mark and period of the Kangxi emperor in underglaze blue in horizontal script, under glaze. With carved lit and base. Apprx 1-3/8"T. Displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art, "Exhibition of Chinese Ceramics". Registrar's CMA tag #TR 6390.

7,000/10,000 Sold: $1,725.00

A Peachbloom Beehive Waterpot, Kang Xi Period

350. A Peachbloom Beehive Waterpot, Kang Xi Period


Hemispherical domed form on a wide flat base, incised with three medallions of scrolling archaistic dragons visible beneath the glaze, ranging from blush-red to dusky pink. Glaze application uneven and not reach the bottom entirely at the base. Six character kaishu mark and period of the Kangxi emperor in underglaze blue in horizontal script, under glaze. Countersunk-base and interior glazed white. With carved lid and base. Apprx 2-3/4"T. Waterpots of this shape, which are known as Taibo zun after the Tang dynasty poet Li Taibo, or as qizhao zun because their shape resembles that of a chicken coop.

3,000/5,000 Sold: $805.00

A Peachbloom Brushwash, ca. 18th Century

351. A Peachbloom Brushwash, ca. 18th Century


Rounded globular form with small foot, the exterior under a even copper glaze of mono-chrome pink color; the rim, interior and countersunk-base glazed white. Carved lid and base. Not marked. Apprx 1-3/4"T.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $690.00

Pair of Monumental Cloisonne Vases

352. Pair of Monumental Cloisonne Vases


Dark navy background features long meandering vines with luscious pink peony flowers, white and violet wisteria clusters, white lilies and birds. Teal glaze interior. 4'-10" Tall.

4,000/6,000 Sold: $3,565.00

Three Asian Teak Transom Window Screens, ca. Late 19th Century

353. Three Asian Teak Transom Window Screens, ca. Late 19th Century


All of Shanmu wood from South East China. The first panel has carved flower supports and shapes with round glass medallions. Not stained or finished, apprx 41-1/4" x 41". Second panel has a medium brown stain with carved wood lattice, apprx 39-13/16" x 41-1/4". Third panel of similar carving with reddish stain, slightly smaller measuring apprx 37-1/4" x 38-5/8".

1,800/2,200

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Writing Box, ca. early 20th Century

354. Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Writing Box, ca. early 20th Century


Wood box with black lacquer box with lid, decorated with woman, fans, leaves and blossoms. Interior decorated with takamakie (relief lacquering) and with ink-stone. Unsigned, approx. 1-1/4"T x 8-1/2" x 5".

800/1,200

Finely Carved Jadeite Brush Wash Bowl with Decorative Carved Wood Stand

355. Finely Carved Jadeite Brush Wash Bowl with Decorative Carved Wood Stand


This bowl is carved out of jadeite and features five demons crawling around trying to get inside the bowl, overall very dynamic work. Carved wood stand lifts the bowl 3" high adding to the overall presentation of this particular work. This bowl measures approx. 2" tall by 6" in diameter.

400/600 Sold: $517.50

Japanese Arita Export Charger, ca. 19th Century

356. Japanese Arita Export Charger, ca. 19th Century


Beautifully potted export ware plate with a stylized decorations. This plate has been painted in rusty red, blue, green and gold against a white ground. Characteristic Japanese decorations on reverse of the border. Plate measures apprx 1-3/4"T x 12"D.

300/500 Sold: $333.50

Medium Size Japanese Arita Export Charger, ca. 19th Century

357. Medium Size Japanese Arita Export Charger, ca. 19th Century


Beautifully potted export ware charger finely decorated with stylized mythological elements. Not marked. Nice even controlled glaze. This charger measures apprx. 15-1/2"D x 2"T.

700/900

Large Japanese Arita Export Charger, ca. 19th Century

358. Large Japanese Arita Export Charger, ca. 19th Century


Beautiful Arita charger with elegantly executed design depicting people, mythological elements, as well as traditional Japanese decorations. All in soft tone glazes with bright red and gilt accents. Overall this charger measures apprx. 18"D x 2-1/2"W.

900/1,200

Two Japanese Black Lacquer Trays

359. Two Japanese Black Lacquer Trays


This lot includes a small square with rounded edges footed tray decorated with gilt bamboo branches. Measures approx. 7"square x 2"tall. Second tray is footed as well and features gilt pine trees with inlay mother of pearl accents. Measures approx. 11" square x 2-3/4"tall. Both trays are stamped with maker's insignia on the bottom.

75/150 Sold: $17.25

Small Japanese Black Lacquer Bowl and Tray

360. Small Japanese Black Lacquer Bowl and Tray


Black lacquered footed bowl with flared trim decorated with gilt tree branches. Measures approx. 5-1/2"D x 3-1/4". The round black lacquered tray rests on three shapely feet and decorated with several gilt tree branches. Measures approx. 10-1/2"T x 3"T. Both items are marked with maker's insignia on bottom.

75/125 Sold: $34.50

Japanese Black Lacquer Tray and a Document Box

361. Japanese Black Lacquer Tray and a Document Box


Black lacquered oblong tray depicts a seascape with several boats, Fuji mountain in the background, and a house on the left side. Measures approx. 10" x 16" x 1". The lidded box has the same design on top and measures approx. 9" x 8" x 2".

100/150 Sold: $51.75

Trio of Japanese Lacquered and Paper Mache Items

362. Trio of Japanese Lacquered and Paper Mache Items


Bright red lacquer has been applied over black lacquer on this early to mid-1900’s covered bowl. The lid is decorated with pattern circles and accented with a braided silk handle. The interior is black. Measures approx. 3"H x 5"D. Deep red egg-shaped box features a rooster and a chick in gold, red and black pigment. Glossy black lacquer interior. Measures approx. 3-1/2" x 5-1/2". Small black papier mache plate is decorated with gilt pigment depicting two geisha's with mountains in the background. Display hardware is attached to the plate. Measures approx. 6-1/2" in diameter.

100/150 Sold: $23.00

Lacquer Tea Caddy, ca. early 20th century

363. Lacquer Tea Caddy, ca. early 20th century


Silver foil dragon design on black lacquer box as tea caddy with two interior compartments with lids. Lids have interesting knobs, appearing to be bronze acorns, lids with butterflies. Compartments are foil leafed in silver. Apprx 5-1/2"T x 7-3/4"W x 5"D.

100/200 Sold: $109.25

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