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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities
1-4
Paintings
5-24
25-44
45-64
65-84
85-104
105-124
125-144
145-161
Works on Paper
162-181
182-201
202-221
222-241
242-261
262-265
Sculpture
266-275
276-285
286-288
Antique Printwork and Engravings
289-298
299-308
309-318
319-328
329-338
339-348
349-358
359-365
Photography
366-375
376-385
386-387
Silver
388-407
408-427
428-447
448-467
468-487
488-490
Lighting
491-500
501-508
Glass
509-518
519-528
529-538
539-546
Porcelain & Ceramics
547-556
557-566
567-576
577-586
587-596
597-606
607-616
617-626
627-636
637-645
Fine Jewelry
646-665
666-685
686-705
706-725
726-745
746-765
766-785
786-787
Furniture
788-797
798-807
808-817
818-827
828-834
Decorative Arts
835-844
845-854
855-864
865-874
875-884
885-894
895-904
905-914
915-924
925-932
Orientalia
933-942
943-952
953-962
963-972
973-982
983-992
993-1002
1003-1012
1013-1015
Autographs, Books & Maps
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1055
1056-1065
1066-1067
Fine Clocks
1068-1077
1078-1087
1088-1097
1098-1106
Carpets
1107-1116
1117-1126
1127-1136
1137-1146
1147-1156
1157-1166
1167-1173


A 17th/18th Century Chinese Porcelain Casket With Lid

933. A 17th/18th Century Chinese Porcelain Casket With Lid


A very fine and unusual 17th/18th Century Chinese porcelain casket with lid, in a rich turquoise "fish roe" crackle glaze inside and out over white porcelain, flaring rectangular in shape, on tall scrolling legs with animal faces at the knees, with fin details on the body, two handles, the lid surmounted by a Foo lion. The casket stands on a beautifully detailed carved wooden base made specifically to fit its feet. The casket measures approx. 14"H from foot to top of lion, x 9"W x 6-1/4"D. The stand measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 1-7/8"H.

1,500/2,500 Sold: $1,495.00

A Pair of Chinese Glazed Foo Dogs, ca. Late 19th Century

934. A Pair of Chinese Glazed Foo Dogs, ca. Late 19th Century


A striking pair of Chinese ceramic Foo Dogs, ca. 19th Century, made in a rich turquoise color glaze over off-white ceramic, the glaze covering inside and out, approx. 12-3/4"H x 6" x 4". Lovely quality to details and glazes. One male and one female. On display in the Pittsburgh PA gallery.

300/500 Sold: $1,506.50

Carved Ivory Group of the Eight Immortals, Chinese, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

935. Carved Ivory Group of the Eight Immortals, Chinese, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


"Covert Eight Immortals" carved ivory figures representing the eight immortals; Chang Kuo Lao- a mountain hermit riding a horse, holding a pheonix feather; Lu Tung Pin- an old sage riding a tiger, holding a whisk and sword; Tsao Kuo-Chiu- mountain hermit riding horse, holding castanets; Lan Tsai Ho-minstrel riding an elephant, holding a flower basket; Chuan Chung-Li-army general riding a chimera, holding a feather fan; Ho Hsien-Ku-female ascetic riding a deer, holding a lotus blossom; Li Tieh-Kuai-beggar riding a chimera, holding an iron crutch; Han Hsien-Ku-mountain sage riding a buffalo, holding a magic flute. Each beautifully carved with great detail and expression, some with dangles and open work. Each apprx 8-1/4"T x 5" to 6+"W.

6,000/8,000 Sold: $6,037.50

Carved Ivory Tusk, Chinese, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

936. Carved Ivory Tusk, Chinese, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


A single three dimensional carved tusk on a presentation stand. Open carved work depicting a central temple with figures and surrounding buildings and trees. Figures throughout, on on a horse. Some building and or tops are carved separately and added. Apprx 36"L x 15" on stand.

2,000/4,000 Sold: $2,357.50

Carved Ivory Fisherman

937. Carved Ivory Fisherman


The figurine carved of ivory of a fisherman with great attention to detail and a long fishing rod which is removable. Applied pigment and signed on bottom. Measures apprx 16-1/2"T overall, 9" tall without pole.

150/300 Sold: $293.25

Carved Ivory Netsuke

938. Carved Ivory Netsuke


Ivory netsuke carved in the shape of an apple and an outdoor scene within depicting a couple walking underneath a tree. The exterior of the netsuke is tinted in yellow and orange. Measures approx. 1-3/8" x 1-1/4".

75/150 Sold: $178.25

A Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Figurines on Stands

939. A Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Figurines on Stands


A lovely pair of Chinese carved ivory figurines, the man approx. 13-1/2"H, the woman approx. 13"H. (including the stand) delicately carved and finished, each affixed to a wood carved stand (2"H). These pieces are judged to be late 19th Century - early 20th Century.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $1,035.00

A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Canary

940. A Chinese Ivory Carving of a Canary


A Chinese ivory carving of a canary, exactly to scale 2-1/4"H x 4"L x 1-1/2", carved with meticulous detail in every aspect, the bird is signed under the tailfeathers in Chinese characters, and hand painted completely naturalistically with yellow plumage, red eyes, and delicate pink legs and feet.

200/300 Sold: $345.00

A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases on Stands

941. A Pair of Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vases on Stands


A pair of Meiji Period Japanese bronze vases on stands, overall 12-1/2"H x 5-1/2" in diameter at the widest point. Each vase and stand is made in four parts. The stand is a pierced carved floral design on three legs, the body of the vases are embellished with carved and applied ornaments of birds on floral branches in landscapes, the upper lip of the vase is a geometric incised design. Each vase has two handles cast in the shape of elaborate dragons which suspend down the side from a peg inserted through the side.

600/1,200 Sold: $345.00

A Carved Bamboo Dragon Sculpture

942. A Carved Bamboo Dragon Sculpture


A carved bamboo dragon sculpture, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century, in darkly stained bamboo with a slightly glossy finish, 13"H x 5-1/4" in diameter at the base, depicting an intricately carved and pierce-work dragon curving through roiling stylized waves, with fish images just above the circular self-base with three legs and a scalloped apron.

400/600 Sold: $172.50

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