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Lot 88
A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Floral Box and Cover, probably early Ming Dynasty, of circular section, the cover carved and incised through layers of lacquer with diverse budding and flowering plants amongst stems, the underside similarly carved, each section with side also carved with continuous floral frieze, including camellias and lotus, black lacquered internally, 31cm diameter, 10cm high Provenance: Sir Rutherford Alcock KCB (May 1809-2 Nov 1897). 1844 appointed Consul at Fuchow in China. He earned promotion to the Consulate at Shanghai. He worked in Shanghai until 1846. In 1858 he was appointed Consul-General in Japan. He was organiser of the Japanese Display at the 1862 London International Exhibition. He returned to England in March 1862, but in 1864, having returned to Japan, was subsequently transferred to Peking where he represented the British Government until 1869 when he retired. The box comes with a hand-written note concerning Sir Rutherford Alcock, author of The Art and Art Industries of Japan, London 1878. Also ``The facts mentioned over clearly prove the exceptional opportunities Sir Rutherford had for acquiring choice examples of works of art first hand, and at a time when the demand was to all instants non-existent. In China the Taiping Rebellion had just ceased and impoverished the country generally, it is known at this period choice examples were on the market and changing hands through the owners` dire straits financially & see. These brief facts show the box to be of exceptional interest and undoubtedly a very choice specimen``. Some typical chips, splits, losses and minor warping. 200914
Lot 88
A Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Floral Box and Cover, probably early Ming Dynasty, of circular section, the cover carved and incised through layers of lacquer with diverse budding and flowering plants amongst stems, the underside similarly carved, each section with side also carved with continuous floral frieze, including camellias and lotus, black lacquered internally, 31cm diameter, 10cm high Provenance: Sir Rutherford Alcock KCB (May 1809-2 Nov 1897). 1844 appointed Consul at Fuchow in China. He earned promotion to the Consulate at Shanghai. He worked in Shanghai until 1846. In 1858 he was appointed Consul-General in Japan. He was organiser of the Japanese Display at the 1862 London International Exhibition. He returned to England in March 1862, but in 1864, having returned to Japan, was subsequently transferred to Peking where he represented the British Government until 1869 when he retired. The box comes with a hand-written note concerning Sir Rutherford Alcock, author of The Art and Art Industries of Japan, London 1878. Also ``The facts mentioned over clearly prove the exceptional opportunities Sir Rutherford had for acquiring choice examples of works of art first hand, and at a time when the demand was to all instants non-existent. In China the Taiping Rebellion had just ceased and impoverished the country generally, it is known at this period choice examples were on the market and changing hands through the owners` dire straits financially & see. These brief facts show the box to be of exceptional interest and undoubtedly a very choice specimen``. Some typical chips, splits, losses and minor warping. 200914
Lot 296
An interesting cinnabar lacquer Vase, second half of the 19th century, the thinly hammered body well carved with scholars in a landscape amongst rocks and trees, the shoulders with lotus and key fret, and with ruyi at the mouth, the mouth copper and the papier mƒch‚ base pierced, 31.5cm, wood stand (2) ???????? ???????????? , Hole to base, cracks to rim, some rim paint flaking.
Lot 306
A lacquer Box and Cover, AFC late 18th century, of peach form, in carved cinnabar on a black diapered ground, with a scene of two boys dancing under a pine tree, the sides with quatrelobed panels of peony, chips, 14.8cm (2) ?????? ?????????????? , The cover - 15mmx 10mm chip missing, interior cracks to ground, splits to side. The base - Numerous sections of varying size lacquer ground missing to interior rim
Lot 306
A lacquer Box and Cover, AFC late 18th century, of peach form, in carved cinnabar on a black diapered ground, with a scene of two boys dancing under a pine tree, the sides with quatrelobed panels of peony, chips, 14.8cm (2) ?????? ?????????????? , The cover - 15mmx 10mm chip missing, interior cracks to ground, splits to side. The base - Numerous sections of varying size lacquer ground missing to interior rim
Lot 257
A group of Chinese snuff bottles, 20th century, comprising; a turquoise matrix bottle with figures in relief; two cinnabar lacquer bottles with figures in landscapes; a cloisonne bottle and a porcelain example in the form of a carp; also a Japanese ivory nestuke of a crouching hare and an ivory seated figure.
Lot 269
A group of fifteen Chinese snuff bottles, 19th/20th century, of various forms, comprising; eight blue and white snuff bottles; two blue and red examples; two porcelain bottles; two cinnabar lacquer bottles and an agate example, certificates from Chinese Arts & Crafts Ltd., Hong Kong, some with boxes.
Lot 308
A pair of cinnabar lacquer baluster vases, 19th century, carved with sages and other figures beneath pines in mountainous landscapes (small rim restorations) 25.5cm. high; and a cinnabar lacquer lobed polyfoil dish, the centre carved with flowering plants and blossom within a ruyi border, the panels to the border carved with flowering plants, with applied metal border (slight old damage), 30.5cm. diameter (3) Illustrated
Lot 83
An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory chess set, comprising sixteen pieces stained red to simulate cinnabar lacquer, the further plain ivory, all heavily carved in the form of officials, dignitaries, warriors on horseback and further attendants, all raised on lotus form bases, largest piece 9cm high, smallest piece 4.5cm high (32) CONDITION REPORT: All of the 32 are present, 3/4 of the pawns are missing an arm or their weapon, mostly in the plain unstained ivory set. All further pieces appear to be in good condition with only minor wear and loss to the staining. Overall condition is moderate to good, and the carved is of good quality.
Lot 188
Ladies Chinese Carved Jade, Carved Ivory, Carved Cinnabar, Black Onyx, Cloisonné Enamel, Carved Coral and Rose Quartz Necklace. Unsigned. Good Condition. Largest Jade Bead Measures 3/4-1 Inch Diameter. Large Cinnabar Disc Measures 1-3/4 Inches Diameter. Necklace Measures 30-3/4 Inches Long. Shipping $38.00
Lot 568
A miscellaneous collection of 19th / 20th Century Chinese items, to include a copper water jug with engraved details of figures within vignettes, a pair of carved cinnabar lacquer furniture decorated with figures, a soapstone seal with bird, a blanc de chine Buddha, a pair of tily foot shoes and a three tier Canton enamelled circular box with stray floral decoration and traces of gilding (AF). (Qty)
Lot 167
COLLECTION OF MODERN ORIENTAL WARES TO INCLUDE; Cinnabar lacquer type TABLE SCREEN on pierced ebonised stand, 8 1/2"" x 9 1/2"" (21.6cm x 24.1cm), TWO CARVED HARDSTONE NAPKIN RINGS, enamelled copper alloy circular BOX AND COVER, silvered metal INGOT, CARVED BONE MANICURE IMPLEMENTS, SNUFF BOTTLES ETC.
Lot 1
Pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer bowls, each carved with figures amongst trees and pavilions, the interior line with metal, Qianlong six-character mark to base, wood stands, 18.5cm dia. Provenance: The Saeed Motamed Collection. (2) Repair to base, lacquer cracked in places, showing signs of wear, fair condition
Lot 1067
A Chinese cinnabar lacquer tray, late Ming dynasty or later, of shaped rectangular form, the exterior carved with a wan filled trellis design, the interior with further wan motifs and hexagonal flowerhead ground divided by a keyfret border, length approx 17.5cm (some damage and losses to rim).
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