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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities & Indian Art
1-10
11-15
Paintings
16-40
41-65
66-90
91-115
116-140
141-165
166-171
Works on Paper
172-186
187-201
202-216
217-231
232-246
247-248
Sculpture
249-258
259-262
Jewelry
263-287
288-312
313-337
338-362
363-387
388-412
413-437
438-462
463-487
488-512
513-537
538-562
563-577
Silver
578-602
603-627
628-652
653-677
678-700
Furniture
701-710
711-720
721-726
Decorative Arts
727-736
737-746
747-756
757-766
767-776
777-784
Orientalia
785-794
795-804
805-814
815-824
825-834
835-842
Glass
843-852
853-862
863-872
873-882
883-886
Porcelain and Ceramics
887-901
902-916
917-931
932-946
947-961
962-968
Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Documents
969-993
994-1018
1019-1043
1044-1068
1069-1093
1094-1118
1119-1123
Carpets and Rugs
1124-1138
1139-1153
1154-1168
1169-1183
1184-1198
1199-1200


A Fine Cloisonne Vase from the Ando Jubei Kiln

805. A Fine Cloisonne Vase from the Ando Jubei Kiln


A finely made, part wireless cloisonne vase, with a large bulbous body and a small silver metal rim around the foot with an impressed mark from the Ando Jubei kiln. The interior is enameled in a grey-green mottled glaze and the exterior thickly enameled, mostly in a plain ivory glaze, with two clusters of images of carp in cloisonne flowing around the wide part of the sides. The beautifully executed fish are delicate in color, and have the skillful effect of appearing at a distance through the water surrounding them. Overall the vase measures 8-1/2"H x 9-1/2" at the widest point. Though imperfect, the principal appeal of the vase is from the serene and restrained composition. Professional repair would greatly improve the appearance and the enjoyment of the undamaged parts.

500/800 Sold: $431.25

A Lot of Two Cloisonne Vases

806. A Lot of Two Cloisonne Vases


A lot of two Chinese Cloisonne on brass vases, ca. 20th C., the first 6" H, the other 6-3/4" H with the lid, both decorated in a black background cloisonne work with scrolls and flowers in blue, cinnabar, yellow, pink, ivory and green; the ginger jar shaped vase impressed with "Made In China" on the underside.

200/300 Sold: $57.50

A Japanese Bowl, ca. 19th Century

807. A Japanese Bowl, ca. 19th Century


A finely painted and decorated plate, or bowl with a Kylin in the center, with gilt work. there are three borders; red pigment floral design, blue with gilt depicting a flute, sword, and pencils, third edge border has translucent rice shapes which allow light through in either direction, also with hand applied pigmentation. The underside is marked in under glazed blue and is also decorated. It measures approx. 1-1/2"T x 9-1/4"D.

300/500 Sold: $149.50

A Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figural of Two Boys, ca. 19th Century

808. A Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figural of Two Boys, ca. 19th Century


Porcelain in high colorful glazes, standing before a drum. Very personalized, with carved wood base. Unmarked or signed. Hands have been re-attached. Gilt decoration on glazes. Apprx 1--1/2"T x 9-1/2"W without base.

500/800 Sold: $172.50

Chinese Lotus Slippers, Late 19th Century

809. Chinese Lotus Slippers, Late 19th Century


Pair of late 19th Century Chinese lotus slippers. These slippers have hard, linen covered soles decorated with pink and green cherry blossoms. Upper half is black linen embroidered with pink and blue flowers. Lavender band at the top of the slipper is embroidered with silver colored geometric designs. For many years Chinese beauty was judged by the size of women's feet. The ideal foot was three inches long, and shaped like a lotus bud. These slippers measure apprx 3-1/2" x 6".

100/200 Sold: $80.50

A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

810. A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle


A beautiful carved agate snuff bottle, the body in a luminous taupe color grading to a rosy tone on the top of the stopper, the carving in ivory color and a mottled tortoise shell color of two figures with a horse in a landscape; expertly carved and polished, approx. 3"H x 1-3/4"W x 1-1/8"D.

800/1,500 Sold: $373.75

A Rare Snuff Bottle Carved In The Shape Of a Banana

811. A Rare Snuff Bottle Carved In The Shape Of a Banana


A carved bone snuff bottle in the shape of a recumbent banana, it's peel pulled back in two places, with the cap and spoon fitted flush into the underside of one end, measuring approx. 5-1/4"L x 1"W.

200/400 Sold: $425.50

A Carved Snuff Bottle In The Shape Of A Head

812. A Carved Snuff Bottle In The Shape Of A Head


A carved snuff bottle in the shape of the head of a sleeping Genie, with the top-knot of his hair as the cap with the spoon intact. Overall this piece measures 2"H, and has calligraphic characters carved on the underside.

150/250 Sold: $69.00

A Carved Ivory Snuff Box/Bottle, Chinese, ca. Early 20th Century

813. A Carved Ivory Snuff Box/Bottle, Chinese, ca. Early 20th Century


This snuff jar is carved in relief on the sides of the jar, removable lid decorated with incised Greek key pattern; the finial of the jar is removable as well, and has an attached spoon. No makers marks found, measures with the finial approx. 3"T.

200/300 Sold: $92.00

A Carved Bone Snuff Bottle and Snuff Box, Chinese

814. A Carved Bone Snuff Bottle and Snuff Box, Chinese


The snuff bottle is of cylindrical form with a narrow circle base and neck; the sides are carved with figures in relief, acanthus leaf motif and ball finial on the stopper with an attached spoon, overall the bottle measures approx. 2-3/4"T. The small ivory box is of circular form with a removable lid, carved with a dragon motif in low relief, black pigment accents, measures approx. 1"H x 1-1/2"D.

75/150 Sold: $69.00

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