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Winter Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

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Lots

Antiquities, Artifacts & Persian Pottery
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-42
Paintings
43-62
63-82
83-102
103-122
123-142
143-162
163-182
183-202
203-205
Works on Paper
206-215
216-225
226-235
236-245
246-255
256-265
266-275
276-285
286-292
Sculpture
293-302
303-312
313-322
323-332
333
Decorative Arts
334-343
344-353
354-363
364-373
374-383
384-393
394-403
404-413
414-423
424-427
Orientalia
428-447
448-467
468-487
488-507
508-527
528-547
Jewelry
548-587
588-627
628-667
668-707
708-747
748-787
788-827
828-867
868-898
Silver
899-908
909-918
919-928
929-938
939-948
949-958
959-968
969-978
979-988
989-993
Porcelain & Ceramics
994-1003
1004-1013
1014-1023
1024-1033
1034-1043
1044-1053
1054-1063
1064-1073
1074-1083
1084
Glass
1085-1094
1095-1104
1105-1114
1115-1124
1125-1134
1135-1144
1145-1154
1155
Books, Photographs, Maps & Manuscripts
1156-1165
1166-1175
1176-1178
Furniture
1179-1188
1189-1198
1199-1208
Oriental Carpets
1209-1218
1219-1228
1229-1238
1239-1248
1249-1258
1259-1268
1269-1274


A Chinese Bronze Zun (Wine Vessel)

468. A Chinese Bronze Zun (Wine Vessel)


An archiastic style Chinese bronze Zun, approx. 11"H x 7-7/8" in diameter at the lip, with a dedication to the recipient in Chinese characters around the lip. The sides are beautifully ornamented in incised and applied decorations. The vase has a collector's number painted on the underside.

1,500/2,500 Sold: $402.50

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Zenzi

469. A Pair of Japanese Bronze Zenzi


Bronze wrist rests in bronze, modelled with insects and dragonflies. Offered in a fitted box. Traditional Japanese design elements.

400/800 Sold: $402.50

Very Impressive Japanese Bronze Studio Vase

470. Very Impressive Japanese Bronze Studio Vase


This impressive 14" tall vase is cast in sections: the mid-section modeled with Shishi lions and peony blossoms in high relief over a polished ground with incised scroll designs, further enhanced with butterflies in low relief. A straight band is at the shoulders modeled with flower-heads over the stippled ground; concave neck designed with an acanthus leaf shapes filled with stylized foliage, all over a cloud-motif ground. The straight ring mouth of the vase echoes the floral design on the shoulders.

1,500/2,500

Intricate 24k Gold Over Silver Cloisonne Koro with Jade and other Semiprecious Stones

471. Intricate 24k Gold Over Silver Cloisonne Koro with Jade and other Semiprecious Stones


This intricately designed traditional koro features a shapely tripod base decorated with brightly colored enamels, a removable reticulated lid set with oval turquoise and round ruby cabochons and a flame shaped finial set with a red coral bead. The dragon shaped handles feature a pendent bead. The squat body of the koro is decorated with reticulated white jade medallions on each side. The gold washed interior is very bright. The piece is offered with a carved wooden display stand. Overall without the stand it measures approx. 7"T x 6"W.

500/1,000 Sold: $603.75

A Large Satsuma Charger

472. A Large Satsuma Charger


A large Satsuma charger, approx. 16" in diameter x 2-1/2"H, on a small footrim. The back is plain ivory color glaze with minute craquelure and a few imperfections. The front is elaborately enameled and gilt with the picture of a warrior carrying a flaming torch intertwined with a dragon at the left and a female deity with a child servant carrying tea at the right, over a flowing surf. The scene is surrounded by an intricate border decoration, 2"W, with minutely applied details and patterns. The charger has a modern brass spring clip device attached to the back for hanging.

650/750 Sold: $690.00

Chinese Porcelain Bell Vase with Copper Red Splashes, Kangxi Mark

473. Chinese Porcelain Bell Vase with Copper Red Splashes, Kangxi Mark


White porcelain bell shape vase with an elongated neck and slightly flared mouht; body decorated with copper red glaze splashes. Base marked with a six character Kangxi mark, uncertain of the period. Overall measures approx. 7"T x 4-1/4"W.

600/900 Sold: $373.75

Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vase

474. Chinese Porcelain Dragon Vase


Iron red colored background accentuates two dragons in yellow pigment. At the base, it is decorated with rocks and water, cloud band at shoulder of vase with small flower throughout the sky. Bottom has underglaze blue Ming mark. Approx. 8-3/4"T x 8-1/2" at shoulder.

600/800

Chinese Porcelain Beehive Water Pot

475. Chinese Porcelain Beehive Water Pot


Traditional beehive shape with a small flared mouth; overall earthy tone glaze with distinctive blush and moss green spots. Blue Kang Xi style underglaze mark in horizontal script. Overall this pot measures approx . 3-1/2"T x 5"W.

800/1,200 Sold: $718.75

Stoneware Dragon Jar, Korean, A Late Choson Period, ca. 1900-1910

476. Stoneware Dragon Jar, Korean, A Late Choson Period, ca. 1900-1910


A jar fashioned in green/grey glaze on stoneware with painting in underglaze blue decoration of a writhing dragon. Approx. 9-1/2"T.

600/800

A Carved Ivory Figurine from India

477. A Carved Ivory Figurine from India


A carved ivory figurine from India, pegged to a natural wood base, measuring approx. 6-3/4"H overall. The goddess stands atop a lotus and displays smaller lotus blossoms in two of her four hands.

150/300 Sold: $207.00

Carved Ivory Monk, Chinese ca. 20th Century

478. Carved Ivory Monk, Chinese ca. 20th Century


A carved ivory of a standing monk holding a flower and staff. Unsigned, approx. 7-3/4"T.

150/200 Sold: $120.75

Carved Ivory Figure of Woman & Telephone, Chinese ca. 20th Century

479. Carved Ivory Figure of Woman & Telephone, Chinese ca. 20th Century


An unsigned ivory carving of an elegant woman in flowing robes, holding a telephone receiver, with the phone itself just behind her on the ground. Her hands are elegantly executed. Approx. 9-1/2"T.

150/200 Sold: $293.25

An Ivory or Bone Carved Japanese Erotic Figural

480. An Ivory or Bone Carved Japanese Erotic Figural


A carved ivory or bone Japanese erotic figural in two pieces, with black and red pigment rubbed into the incised decorations. Overall the piece measures 3-1/2"W x 2" x 2-3/4"H.

150/250 Sold: $408.25

Blue and White Ginger Jar, Chinese

481. Blue and White Ginger Jar, Chinese


Traditional ginger jar, probably from the Ching Dynasty. Bulbous shape, missing a lid. Wax resist base. Decorated with a uniform design featuring flower-heads and calligraphy elements within the fancy scalloped borders. No marks found. Measures approx. 4-1/2"T x 6-1/2"W.

200/400 Sold: $115.00

A Fine Pair of 18th Century Famille Verte Temple Jars

482. A Fine Pair of 18th Century Famille Verte Temple Jars


A fine pair of 18th century Famille Verte temple jars, one with a Famille Rose replacement lid, also ca. 18th century, measuring approx. 19"H x 10" in diameter at the widest point. Each is decorated in a fine translucent enamel of unusual hues. The porcelain is a fine soft texture on the foot, which has a deep straight cut to the underside. Both have damages and older repairs.

600/800 Sold: $1,265.00

Chinese  JunYao - Style Plate

483. Chinese JunYao - Style Plate


Shallow grayish-blue glazed bowl with a lavender splash. The bowl rests on a straight ring foot, which is glazed in brown. Offered with a fitted box. Overall measures approx. 7-1/4"W x 1-1/4"H.

300/500 Sold: $69.00

An Antique Korean Ceramic Footed Bowl

484. An Antique Korean Ceramic Footed Bowl


An antique Korean footed bowl, ca. 19th century, approx. 4-5/8"H x 5-1/2" in diameter, on a 3/4" foot with a small scored detail near the bottom edge and with a 3/8" indication of a collar at the uppermost edge, in a fine light grey mottled glaze.

75/150 Sold: $40.25

An Oriental Covered Tazza, Possibly Korean

485. An Oriental Covered Tazza, Possibly Korean


Pedestal with plate and cover with handle. Underglaze painting in blue and red with medium gloss finish. Unmarked, approx. 5-1/2"T.

300/500

A Late Ming Style Glazed Ceramic Vessel

486. A Late Ming Style Glazed Ceramic Vessel


A squat late Ming style glazed ceramic vessel with a flaring lip and foot and with a raised dot detailing at the shoulder, in a mottled ivory glaze with turquoise/teal splashes embellishing the sides, measuring approx. 6"H x 6-1/4" in diameter.

100/200 Sold: $40.25

A Chinese Porcelain Stem Cup

487. A Chinese Porcelain Stem Cup


A Chinese porcelain stem cup, with the interior in clear glossy white glaze and with the outside and stem in a rosy peachblow color, marked on the underside with cobalt blue characters underglazed in a slightly pale blue glaze. Overall it measures 3-1/4"H x 2-3/4" in diameter at the lip.

200/300 Sold: $184.00

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