Chin San Long (Lang Jingshan) (Chinese, 1892-1995). Photograph titled "Zhang Daqian (Cypress Trees)," executed 1963, depicting the painter Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), a close friend of Chin San Long's, seated on a stone with a staff under the superimposed image of a cypress trees. Silver gelatin print. Hand signed along the lower right.Chin San Long is known for his innovative art photography, particularly his signature "composite photography" technique. He was the first Chinese photographer to take artistic nude photos, and also specialized in nature photography.Provenance: From the collection of William Atkins.William Atkins (1919-2001) was a pilot for Northwest Airlines, who spent his career flying to Asia. He was an avid photographer who was involved in the Photographic Society of America, through which he developed relationships with photography clubs worldwide. It was through the photographic society in Taiwan that he met Chin San Long, with whom he became close friends. In the 1970s, he arranged an exhibit for Chin San Long's photography in Minnesota.Sight; Height: 11 1/2 in x width: 9 1/4 in. Matted; Height: 18 in x width: 14 3/4 in.Condition: No visible tears or signs of restoration under UV light. No major creases or losses. The photograph is affixed to the board. Throughout the recto, there are surface scratches and light creases, particularly along the margins. To the four corners, there are minute losses; please see the listing image. The verso of the photograph could not be inspected due to how the photograph is affixed to the board. The top of the board mat is detached from the part that the photograph is affixed to.
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Chinese carved banded agate snuff bottle with a jade and silver stopper. With taotie-style masks carved along two sides.Provenance: From the Estate of C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan, Long Lake, Minnesota.C. Curtis "Curt" Dunnavan (1926-2022) was a passionate world traveler and avid collector. It was through his travels that he was inspired to begin a lifelong relationship with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), becoming a major sponsor of the institute and facilitating the growth of their Asian art department, which is now one of the best in the country. His generous donations to Mia allowed them to establish a fund for the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, one of the few endowed positions of this type in the museum field. He additionally served as a trustee of the institute, advocating for its operational growth. In its turn, the museum established a gallery named in his honor in recognition for his endowment fund and numerous contributions to their collection. The selections here showcase his talent and breadth of collecting, ranging from ancient statues to 19th-century woodblock prints. His appreciation for art persisted throughout his life and we are honored to offer items from his collection in this auction.Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1 in.Condition: Wear throughout and natural lines to the jade components. Oxidation to metal components. There is a minute dent to the upper side of one of the handle carvings. Along the underside, there is a 1 inch area of loss and discoloration; however, it does not appear to be a restoration under UV light given that the part is not fluorescent under UV light.
Group of three Chinese silk civil rank badges. Two paired fifth rank badges depicting a silver pheasant. One fourth rank badge depicting a wild goose intricately embroidered in gold and red thread.Each, height: 8 1/2 in x width: 9 1/4 in.Condition: The paired rank badges: there are no rips, tears, or losses to either badge. The colors are slightly faded. One badge is split down the center, original to the artwork. All pieces are stitched to silk backing.Gold badge: there are no major rips or tears. There are several losses to the metallic thread appliques along the borders, most notably the center bottom and just above the waves in the lower left quadrant. Areas of fraying throughout. The badge is stitched to a silk backing. There is staining, water exposure and residual adhered paper to the backing, that does not affect artwork.
BUCKLES. Three two-part buckles: a Chinese silver & mother of pearl (decoration worn); a two-part marbled celluloid buckle & an Art Deco, black and amber coloured celluloid single belt decoration. Largest width 11.5cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
MISCELLANEOUS. A pair of pressed brass & paste earrings (one hook missing), three Chinese brass buttons, a Japanese plastic Kobe charm, a silver & mother of pearl 'dog' teether & a box of Mouches Satin beauty spots by Dorin-Paris. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase
A mixed lot of silver and plated items comprising: a George III small silver buckle; a Chinese silver buckle; other paste and cut steel buckles; two copper medals; a button; a small oval micromosaic plaque; a silver money clip; a clan badge lacking pin; eight various fobs; and an enamelled silver brooch, the latter 5.5cms long. (lot)
A mixed lot of silver, comprising: a Chinese silver pepperette resembling a miniature tea caddy with iris, prenus, bamboo and a chrysanthemum flower in relief around the side; a matching silver salt; a pair of Japanese silver buddha pepperettes; and a quantity of Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counters, shaped and engraved (some shaped like fish), the buddhas 4cms high, 3.25oz weighable silver. (lot)
An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion in the form of a camel, sitting with its head and neck raised, by Levi and Salaman, Birmingham 1903, together with a silver chick pin cushion, by S. Mordan and Co, Chester 1915; a silver sovereign case, Chester 1895; a silver book match holder; a small Chinese silver box, octagonal with a Greek-key border, by Tuck Chang, and a cased silver-gilt Thomas Alexander prize medal (to Lieutenant Colonel I. T. Houghton 1988), by Garrard and Co, Birmingham 1984, the camel 6.7cm long, 6oz weighable silver. (6)
A Victorian silver fruit knife, with carved mother of pearl scales, 90mm l, by Hilliard & Thomason, Sheffield 1864, scarlet morocco covered pasteboard case, another folding knife, two Art Deco silver mounted vulcanite cigarette holders, a fountain pen and a Chinese brass hat pin with carved jade terminal (6) Cased fruit knife in excellent condition, as new. The other items also good
BRITISH, COMMONWEALTH & CONTINENTAL COIN COLLECTION - including British uncirculated coin packs (5) dated 1971, 1983, 2010 and 2007 x 2, London Mint and Minster Collections commemorative crowns for the Queen's 80th Birthday and the Pope John Paul II Visit to Great Britain, Britain's First Decimal Coins wallet, other countries include Solomon Islands Coin of the Realm Set, 1977 Franklin Mint with the five dollar coin in solid sterling silver, boxed with certificate, 2002 Canada Uncirculated Coin Set, 150th Anniversary of the First Canadian Postage Stamp Gold Plated Silver set, 2 x sleeved binders containing approximate 350 coins including more Canada, more vintage and later British and approximately a dozen other countries, further ring binder of a Dutch Juliana Coin Collection, 1950 through to 1980, incomplete but containing approximately 160 plus coins, 2 x Chinese Old Coins packs, dates indicated 1644 and later, 1985 Coins of the Republic of Korea pack and a 1300th Anniversary of Bulgaria gold plated coin
A FINE VICTORIAN SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE § by Robert Harper, London 1862, comprising teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and two-handled sugar bowl, embossed with scenes including Chinese tea pickers, Bedouin camp, etc., the teapot knop in the form of a seated Chinaman. (4) Height of coffee pot 26.5cm high, 92.4 troy ounces grossWith non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 9M72DCXR
A Chinese Export Silver Teapot, Artisan Workshop Mark of Ning Zhao Ji, Canton and Hong Kong, Circa 1920, Retailed by Kwan Wo, Canton and Hong Kong tapering compressed cylindrical, the sides engraved with three Chinese characters, the ivory-insulated handle and the spout each formed as bamboo, the hinged cover with bamboo form finial23.5cm wide over handle, gross weight 15oz 2dwt, 469grTennants are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance in identifying the marks.With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 6MPTQSZ8.Marked underneath with artisan and retailers marks. There is some wear to the marks, though each is in general legible. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises to the sides. There is some discolouration and cracking to the ivory insulators.
A Pair of Chinese Export Silver Vases, With Artisan Mark of Ren, Hong Kong and Canton, First Half 20th Century, Retailed by The Sincere Company Ltd., Hong Kong each tapering cylindrical and on spreading foot and with crimped rim, each chased on one side with three classical deities emblematic of fortune, prosperity and longevity, the other side with cranes on rockwork and below pine trees and with flowers22cm high, 17oz, 528gr (2)Tennants are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.Each is marked on foot. There is some wear to the marks but in general each is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. There is some bruising overall, particularly noticeable to the rims and to the foot on one. This vase rocks slightly when placed on a flat surface.
A Chinese Silver Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Cumshing, of circular form, cast with a sinuous dragon, twin character mark and CS mark struck twice13cm diameterBowl with the rim slightly mishappen. Some notable dents / creases around. Foot slightly indented. Free from splits, holes and solder repairs. Some wear to the decoration. Wooden components associated. Cover lacking knop and with splits. Stand with one leg very loose. Another with loss to the scroll detail of one knee.
A selection of silver and white metal items, A selection of silver and white metal items, to include a Chinese export silver bonbon dish by Wang Hing & Co, a silver fronted picture frame, six George III Dublin silver dessert spoons, a set of Dutch silver pickle forks, Dutch silver bookmark, W & S Sorensen christening set, coffee spoons, souvenir spoons, etc, gross weight of solid hallmarked and stamped 835/Sterling items 15.7ozt.
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PORCELAIN 'SILVER SHAPE' COFFEE POT Qianlong, late 18th Century, decorated with fence, figures and flowers, 21cm high and a similar saucer, 15.5cm diameter (2)Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘SILVER SHAPE’ SAUCEBOAT 18th Century, the interior decorated with mother and child, the lobed exterior decorated with scale and flowers, brown rim, 9cm high x 22cm long x 11cm wide together with a Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain ewer, possibly 17th century, decorated with figures and trees, 21cm high (2)Provenance: The Estate of the late John Rollo Somerset-Paddon, formerly of Chalk Newton House, Maiden Newton, Dorset, thence by descent.
19th century, and later, Chinese and Eastern curios to include a carved Chinese walnut, a Peking glass snuff bottle with stopper, a bone decorated snuff bottle, a vesta case, an ebony and silver mounted etui case, brass Indian deity figures, a cinnabar lacquer box with cover, and other oriental lacquered boxes.Buddha removed.(Answer to question) The gold and silver coloured ground boxes are part of a nest (not matching). With only cover to another box. Makers marks to underside. Age related wear- chips and surface marks to laquer.
Pair of tinplate "Spaceman Mechanical Robots with Spark" (1) N Toys (Japan) 1960's version - metallic turquoise with detailed tinprinting, permanent key with walking action with sparking effect to chest, 5"/12cm tall - Fair to Good in a Good window box; (2) 1970's version of Chinese manufacture - metallic turquoise with grey feet, permanent key, walking action - Good to Good Plus in a Good illustrated box marked "Spark Robot". Also included is a similar style tinplate clockwork Robot with walking action produced for N Toys - silver with brown feet and tinprinted detail - Good Plus to Excellent for display - all are in working order. (3)
Chinese and Japanese tinplate Tanks (1) Japanese Mechanical "Silver Tank" - bright plated with detailed tinprinting, clockwork motor in working order with permanent key produces up & down effect to driver and propels the vehicle forward, 4.5"/12" long and (2) Chinese No.MF074 "Tank friction type" - green tinplate body with oscillating turret in working order, 4"/10cm long - both are Good Plus to Excellent in Good to Good Plus illustrated boxes. (2)
Japanese and other unboxed tinplate Cars of various sizes - to include Desoto and Police American Car versions, larger Citroen 1000kg Van as a biscuit tin 8"/20cm, a 10"/28cm Racing Car, an Indian made James Bond style Aston Martin DB5 - silver 12"/30cm long, H Toys Porsche and Jaguar XK120, friction drive Chinese Open Tourer and another with hardtop and opening bonnet and others including a Police friction drive Motorcycle - Good Plus to Near Mint. (26)
Y A CASED CHINESE SILVER FOUR PIECE CIRCULAR TEA SETLUEN WO, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1910The tea pot with a bamboo finial to the presentation engraved flat cover, the bamboo handle with ivory warming bands, the body embossed with a dragon and engraved with a monogram23cm (9in) gross1016g (32.65 oz) grossPlease note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: 5V44CEJP Y Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding.Condition Report: Tea pot - Marks are clear, slight play to the hinge, slight gap to the cover, handle tight, splits to the ivory, engraving crisp, slightly wobblesCream jug - Marks are clear, wobbles, engraving is crispSugar bowl - Marks are clear, slightly wobbles, engraving is crispTongs - Marks are clear, engraving crispAll with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A CHINESE SILVER TWIN HANDLED TRAYLUEN WO, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1908With twin bamboo loop handles, the border chased with Chinese characters and figures, engraved with a presentation inscription and on four foliate bracket feet57cm (22 1/2in) long2295g (73.8 oz)Condition Report: Marks are partially obscuredEngraving is crispStands wellSome heavier scratchesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
An unusually large late 19thc/early 20thc Chinese yellow silk panel, profusely embroidered with floral medallions, and various other flowers, bats and fish. With a floral border, and mounted in a more modern frame. Panel 176cms by 82cms, frame 184cms by 89cms *This panel has passed through the vendors family from a Mr Colin Little. Mr Little went to China in 1886 and became a prominent businessman and leader in the British community in Shanghai. Whilst in England in 1912 he heard that Civil War had broken out in China, he returned and knowing leaders on both sides helped to broker a deal. In recognition of his services he was presented with a magnificent silver bowl from Tang Shao-Yi, First Premier of the Republic of China. This panel was either another gift or was acquired by Mr Little whilst living in China. *Condition: The silk has faded over time, in particular the central area and at one end of the border. Some small marks/stains in places.
Including a small silver coin dish with the Nanking ship on one side (9cms square, 75 grams). Also with two miniature Chinese lidded jars painted with boys, with character marks to the base, (8cms high), and pair of miniature Japanese satsuma vases, signed (damages, 8cms high). (5). *Condition: Silver dish, good condition Chinese jars, good condition Satsuma, one with damage and repair to the rim, one with a chip out of the base and rim.
A George V silver novelty inkwell in the form of a grenade flanked by two rifles on a rectangular base, inscribed 'Limerick 1921', Birmingham 1914 by William Aitken, length 7.7cm, and a small group of other silver, including a two-piece buckle, London 1971, a set of six teaspoons and a capstan inkwell, weighable items 224.4g, together with a Chinese silver model of a rickshaw, Hong Kong by Wang Hing, length 7cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
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