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Click here to subscribeEarly Chinese carved jade blade or reaping knife in an archaic manner. Many signs of hand tooling and polishing. Pierced by five holes.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 7 1/4 in x width: 1 1/4 in. Weight: 68.1 grams.Condition: No major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Very light wear.
Early Chinese carved jade blade carved in an a elongated form with a single hole near the top. The blade made from a fine dark stone with brown and white inclusions.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 7 1/4 in x width: 1 in. Weight: 68.2 grams.Condition: There are two chips along two corners, visible in the lot listing. Light wear including areas of pitting possibly original to the stone throughout. No other cracks or restorations.
Large archaic style Chinese carved jade axe suspended with a custom stand. The jade is has a mottled quality with is consistent with some classical jades. The carving and polish also shows signs of being hand done, however the exaggerated proportions and form suggest a Qing or later date of manufacture. The stand is 20th century.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.(Jade) Length: 6 in x width: 3 1/4 in. (Stand) Height: 9 1/2 in x width: 4 1/4 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Weight (including stand): 302.4 grams.Condition: There is wear throughout. Several chips along the edges: one along the top, one along one of the lower teeth, and one along the blade point. Some wear along the hole. Several very minute chips. Some scratches and pitting as expected with age and use. Light wear to the stand.
Possibly archaic Chinese carved square jade axe or blade with suspended with a later wooden stand.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.(Jade) Length: 4 1/4 in x width: 2 1/2 in. (Stand) Height: 8 1/4 in x width: 4 1/4 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Weight (including stand): 178.1 grams.Condition: Light wear throughout. Some extremely minute chips along the extreme edges, only noticeable by running one's finger along the edge. Calcifications throughout. Light wear to the stand; there are three stickers affixed to the stand.
Chinese archaic style carved jade axe with lovely hand carving and polish. Carving suggests a 18th to 19th century date for this piece.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 5 1/8 in x width: 3 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 121.8 grams.Condition: Along one of the blade point corners there is a shallow chip and some roughness. Light calcifications in some areas, particularly near the top. Very light wear throughout. No cracks or major losses.
Archaic Chinese carved jade bird plaque with excellent carving. The jade weathered as expected.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 3 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 18.13 grams.Condition: No major chips, cracks, or losses. Natural fissures throughout the stone. Light wear throughout consistent with age.
Chinese pale green sword guard or hilt with russet inclusions. Some small areas of white jade. With symmetrical incised decoration in the form of a taotie mask.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3/4 in x width: 2 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 24.61 grams.Condition: No major cracks, losses, or restorations. Minute chips along the edges consistent with age and use. Light wear throughout.
Likely archaic Chinese grooved scabbard or sword slide. Black to russet coloration throughout with areas of grayish-beige jade. The top with three shallow grooves. The polish, form, and patina all suggest archaic dating.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 2 in x width: 3/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 20.57 grams.Condition: Wear throughout including some light scratches and minute chips along the edges consistent with age and use.
Chinese jade scabbard or sword slide. The stone with a grayish-white translucent tone with pale russet inclusions. The ends of the belt curl inwards into well-carved tight spirals.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 3 1/4 in x width: 3/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 33.02 grams.Condition: There is light wear throughout the carving. There are a few minute chips and scratches along the slide portion, likely from wear and use. There is one minute chip along the top edge.
Carved Chinese mottled green jade belt buckle. Well carved with high quality shallow relief work depicting a bird and clouds. Retains retailer sticker from Ming's, a Minneapolis antique shop which closed in the 1980s. Polish and jade suggest an early 19th century date.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - prior to 1985.Length: 2 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 41.32 grams.Condition: Minute chips throughout along the extreme edges. Natural fissures throughout Some light wear along the back consistent with age and use. One sticker affixed along the top and one sticker affixed along the back. No major losses, cracks, or restorations.
Chinese pale white or white jade carved knife pendant. A rare and very well carved blade with a dragon form rarely seen in any color of jade. This pendant exhibits lovely pierced work and relief carving of dragon details.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 4 1/2 in x width: 1 1/4 in. Weight: 32.31 grams.Condition: There are no major breaks, losses, cracks, or restorations. There are a few extremely minute losses or chips to the pierced decoration. Along one side near the top of the pendant there is a small network of adhesive residue. Along the other side of the pendant near the bottom there is a rectangular area of adhesive residue, likely from a sticker. Very light wear throughout.
Chinese carved jade plaque pendant. The translucent stone of a pale greenish-white coloration. Carved in low relief on one side with a spray of lingzhi mushrooms and on the other with characters. With a wire through the hole with a Ming's label attached. Ming's was a Chinese antique shop in Minneapolis that closed in the 1980s.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 2 1/4 in x width: 1 1/2 in. Weight: 28.25 grams.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. One natural vein along the top of the plaque, visible under direct light. A sticker is affixed to the wire.
Pale white Chinese jade belt slide carved in the form of a double gourd with intricate pierced vines.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 23.24 grams.Condition: No chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear throughout. Some dirt collected along the recessed areas.
Chinese carved jade pendant in form of a phoenix or bat a with squirrel or small mammal. Wonderful pierced work and polishing. Likely 18th to 19th century.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 1 1/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 13.45 grams.Condition: No major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear throughout. A few minute areas with adhesive residue, likely from a sticker.
Chinese pale jade belt hook carving in the form of a dragon. With a sticker from Ming's, a Minneapolis Chinese antique shop that closed in the 1980s.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 3 1/4 in x width: 1/2 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 23.23 grams.Condition: There are no visible chips, cracks, or losses. There are two stickers affixed along the side and underside of the hook: please note that the areas underneath the stickers have not been inspected. Light wear throughout; some dirt collected in the recessed areas of the work.
Group of three Chinese carved pale jade belt hooks, all caved with dragon heads. The two largest carved with pierced relief work of climbing dragons.Height ranges from 1/2 in to 1 in; width ranges from 1/2 in to 3/4 in: depth ranges from 2 3/4 in to 4 1/2 in.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations to any of the hooks. To the largest hook there is a minute chip along the lower edge, only noticeable upon close inspection. Light wear throughout all three belt hooks.
Chinese carved jade plaque depicting an animal, possibly a deer, and a bat with finely incised lines. The translucent stone of a pale coloration with russet inclusions.Height: 1 3/4 in x width: 2 1/4 in.Condition: No major cracks, chips or losses. Light wear throughout. There is a small chip along one corner along the underneath. The extreme edges have minute chips. There are natural lines, as expected, along the lines there is russet discoloration as shown in the listing image.
Modern Chinese carved jade bowl with foo dog handles. In a yellow-green coloration.Height: 1 1/4 in x width: 4 1/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, or losses. There is light wear throughout. There are minute chips along the extreme edge of the rim, only noticeable under extreme scrutiny. There is calcification along the ridges of the Foo Dog's faces. Light wear to the foot rim, as expected from age and use.
One late 18th century very fine huanghuali Chinese lamp hanger chair with basket seat. The chair is of the classic form, the back made of two side supports that become legs and a single undecorated slat that terminates at the top into the shaped neck support. The basket weave seat is not original, likely a 19th century replacement. The legs are supported by double stretchers.Provenance: The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.Height: 44 in x width: 19 1/4 in x depth: 16 1/2 in.Condition: The chair is structurally sound and stable. The backsplat is slightly loose in its joints. The lower stretcher bar along the back left leg is slightly loose. Along the underside of the seat there are three splits to the underside of the base. There is one break to the frame of the seat along the underside. There is light general wear throughout consistent with age and use.
One 18th c. Chinese hardwood square table with an elm wood top. Each apron having two pairs of carved linked circles on square legs with scrolled feet.Provenance: The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.Height: 33 in x width: 34 1/2 in x depth: 34 1/2 in.Condition: The item is structurally sound and stable. The wood has expanded and the insert is not flush with the frame. Several of the linked circles have been repaired. One half of one of the paired linked circles is missing. No other losses. Light wear throughout consistent with age and use.
One mid-19th century Chinese rosewood huali square table with finely crafted top with large slabs of rosewood and precisely rounded corner edges. The top supported by a pierced set of stretchers made from well rounded slats. The legs of cylinder form and dropping straight to the floor with no embellishments or decoration of any kind. Underside shows signs of light restoration and refinishing. A carved inscription along one leg notes its location in an individual's home or parlor.Provenance: The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.Height: 34 in x width: 37 in x depth: 36 3/4 in.Condition: The table is in generally good condition. It is stable. The legs show some signs of restoration along the underside. Some signs of possible refinishing. Light wear to the table top. One of the panels in the skirt is missing.
Pair of massive 18th-century Chinese celadon fish bowls with incised and relief decoration. The exterior of the bowl is decorated with a profusion of waves, clouds, flames and shi shi or foo dogs playing over a rolling sea of waves. The top and bottom are framed by a border of repeating ruyi heads. The central ground is carved down to the waves leaving the clouds and dogs in high relief.Provenance: The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.Each, including base, height: 23 1/2 in x diameter: 29 1/2 in.Condition: One bowl has a network of two large cracks through the bottom and is surrounded by a circular crack that runs the circumference of the bottom. These cracks have been repaired and overspray is visible under close inspection and under UV light. A large X-shaped crack is visible along the interior along the side of the bowl; the crack is noticeable under close inspection along the exterior of the bowl. There are mineral deposits and tidelines along the interior of the vessel. Mineral deposits gathered in the cracks of the bowl. Small firing flaws throughout the interior. There are a few small chips along the exterior of the bowl. Overspray/repairs visible along the footrim consistent with the circular crack visible along the interior. Wear to the underside consistent with age and use. There is a network of small white accretions to the exterior of the bowl that can be removed with a fingernail. Some lighter accretions throughout. Heavy wear to the wooden stand.To the other bowl there is a circular firing flaw along the interior. Mineral deposits gathered along the interior of the bowl in this firing flaw. Mineral deposits and tidelines visible along the interior of the bowl. There are small firing flaws throughout the interior. There is wear throughout including a few small chips to the exterior of the bowl. Wear to the footrim consistent with age and use. There is a network of small white accretions to the exterior of the bowl that can be removed with a fingernail. Some lighter accretions throughout including residual tape affixed to the exterior. There is a slightly dark stain to the pale green background in one area. Heavy wear to the wooden stand.To view additional photos of this lot, please follow this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kpsc2ybwmog8mh5/AABiBTfGK4ksxpmGcP1Uj-xra?dl=0
Large Chinese Ming dynasty porcelain basin with blue and white underglaze decoration. The central ground filled with a profusion of lotus blossoms and constituent scrolling tendrils, surmounted by a thick ruyi head border with a lower border in an acanthus leaf design.Provenance: The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.Height: 10 in x diameter: 23 in.Condition: In good condition, with no major cracks or losses, and no visible restorations. Light wear and scratches throughout, especially along the interior and footrim.
Group of twelve 19th century famille rose porcelain objects, likely made for the straits Chinese market in the manner of Peranakan wares. Including five plates and saucers, one cup, and six spoons. Each painted with floral and bird motifs.(Plates) Diameter ranges from 3 1/2 in to 10 in. (Spoons) Length ranges from 4 1/2 in to 5 in. (Cup) Height: 1 3/4 in x diameter: 3 1/4 in.Condition: Small chips and wear throughout the saucers and cup along both the top and foot rims. Light wear to the footrim of the larger plate; there are four felt tabs affixed to the footrim of the plate. Wear to the spoons including losses to the gilding throughout and a few small chips. Two spoons with possible restorations and yellowed overspray. One spoon with a large chip and crack extending from the chip. Some residual sticker adhesive/paper affixed to the undersides of several pieces.
Large group of 33 pieces of 19th century Chinese rose medallion porcelain. Including one jardiniere, two serving platters, two serving bowls, one small plate, five saucers, four teapots, one vase, one candlestick, one gravy boat, one mug, two round pots, one small saucers, five teacups, three creamers, one bowl, one tazza, and one tankard.Height ranges from 3/4 in to 8 1/4 in; width ranges from 2 3/4 in to 10 1/4 in; depth ranges from 3 in to 9 1/2 in.Condition: There is wear, losses to the gilding and painted decoration, and stickers affixed to the undersides of all pieces. General wear includes light scratches, wear to the footrims, and light accretions. Specific issues include: The large round plate with a small chip along the rim. The two-handled bowl has repairs to the handles. Two cups with holes drilled in the bottoms; mineral deposits along the interior. The candlestick with overspray and a small chip to the upper rim. Repairs to all three feet of the small tripod creamer. Crack and firing flaw along the rim of one of the small footed creamers. There is a repaired crack and overspray visible along the bottom of the other small footed creamer. Several small chips along the edge of the scalloped saucer. Marks have been scratched out from the underside of two of the hexagonal saucers. The other hexagonal saucer has two pieces that have been broken off and repaired; cracks visible and overspray. One of the small round saucers with a chip along the footrim. One of the small round saucers with several small fleabite chips along the top rim. Several repairs along the upper rim of the vase; visible under a direct light and under UV light. Discolored repair and crack to the rim of one of the handled mugs; the crack extends vertically from the chip to the bottom of the mug. There is a large crack and overspray to the larger handled mug; visible under a direct light and under UV light. There is a large crack to the bottom of the teapot with a woven handle. Possible repairs to the rim of the jardiniere.
Group of three Chinese PRC porcelain food containers decorated with famille rose enamels. From the People Republic of China period, each bearing an artists inscription to back.Height ranges from 3 in to 4 1/4 in; diameter ranges from 9 in to 9 1/2 in.Condition: There are no visible cracks or chips throughout the items, but there is wear throughout. There are minute firing and glazing flaws throughout all three. There are losses to the paint and gilding. There is an area of adhesive residue along the lid, near the filial. There are losses to the footrim on all three, especially the item shown at the top in the listing image. There is wear to the underneath of the footrim on all three and discoloration to two of the footrims, as shown in listing image. No signs of restoration under UV light.
Group of three 20th century Chinese porcelain objects. One famille rose medallion charger painted with auspicious symbols, flowers, and butterflies; marked "Made in China" along the underside. One mille fleur porcelain plate profusely painted with flowers; with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark along the underside. One famille verte small cup painted with scenes of figures in a landscape; with an apocryphal Chenghua mark along the underside.Height ranges from 1 3/4 in to 2 3/4 in; diameter ranges from 4 in to 14 1/2 in.Condition: The larger charger has no obvious chips, cracks or losses. Light wear throughout as expected from age and use. Minute firing flaws throughout. No visible signs of restoration under UV light. The smaller charger has no visible chips or losses, but there is a large crack through the center. There is restoration work where the crack meets the rim. Light wear throughout as expected from age and use. The cup has no obvious chips, cracks or losses. Light wear throughout as expected from age and use. No visible signs of restoration under UV light. The stands have light wear throughout as expected from age and use.
Chinese export famille verte porcelain teapot. Painted with a figure of a European lady sewing in a landscape.Height: 5 1/2 in x width: 8 in depth: 4 1/2 in.Condition: There are no major chips, losses or signs of restoration under UV light. There is a small crack along the inside of the handle, measuring approximately 3/4 inch. There is loss to the gilding as shown in the listing image. There is light fading to the coloration, particularly along the lid. There is a minute accretion along the lid, near the finial. There is a sticker and adhesive residue along the underside of the lid. There is light wear to the rim along the underside of the lid and the upper lid of the body. There is a sticker along the underside. Along the footrim is wear consistent with age and use.
Chinese famille verte porcelain teapot, 18th century. Decorated throughout with flowers in bands.Height: 6 1/2 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 4 in.Condition: No signs of restoration under direct light and UV light. One brown accretion along the top of the handle. Some light wear throughout. Wear to the footrim. Residual adhesive affixed along the underside.
Chinese famille verte porcelain saucer decorated with a bird perched on a branch surrounded by blooming flowers, 18th-19th century.Diameter: 6 1/2 in.Condition: There are three chips along the rim, the largest measuring 1/2 inches. There is one crack extending from one of the chips measuring 2 inches in length. Light wear to the footrim. Some accretions throughout. There is a rectangular spot of residual adhesive along the underside of the plate. Small firing flaws throughout.
Chinese Guangxu yellow ground porcelain dish. Well decorated with fine famille rose enamels and iron red highlights, ca. 1890-1910. The reverse bears a red Guangxu stamped mark.Diameter: 9 1/4 in.Condition: There are no visible chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. There are a few minute firing and/or glazing flaws throughout. Light wear to the footrim. Some light accretions throughout.
Chinese export famille rose octagonal porcelain plate. With a central medallion depicting blooming flowers and scholar's rocks surrounded by a border of floral motifs.Diameter: 8 3/4 in.Condition: There are no visible cracks or signs of restoration. The colors are bright. There are minute firing flaws throughout. There a few small chips along the extreme edge. There are light scratches to painted areas, along the flowers. The footrim has wear consistent with age and use.
Chinese 20th century porcelain famille verte charger. Well decorated with famille verte enamels depicting dragons and phoenixes among flowers. With an apocryphal underglaze blue six character Kangxi mark along the underside.Diameter: 12 1/2 in.Condition: There are no major cracks, losses, or restorations when inspected under a direct light and UV light. The colors are bold, bright, and intact. There are six small chips along the top rim. There are numerous fleabite chips along the footrim. General wear to the footrim consistent with age.
Chinese Guangxu porcelain flambe vase, late 19th to early 20th century. With a strong purple glaze and attractive bulbous form. Drilled as a lamp.Height: 12 in x diameter: 9 in.Condition: The vase has been drilled; There is a hole in the bottom. There is crazing to the glaze throughout. There are a few minute firing flaws throughout. Some light wear to the footrim.
Zheng Shanxi (Chinese, b. 1932). Ink and light colors on paper scroll painting depicting an idyllic mountain village. Bordered by a light cream silk. With calligraphy and red seal along the upper left of the painting.Huaxin; height: 23 1/2 x width: 21 1/4 in. Scroll; height: 70 in x width: 26 in.Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
Chinese PRC (People's Republic of China) famille rose porcelain vase with an unusual green ground. Decorated with lovely blooming flowers and vines. While there was likely an overglaze red mark it is now lost due to drilling for lamping.Height: 9 1/4 in x diameter: 4 in.Condition: There are no major chips or visible signs of restoration under UV light. There are minute firing flaws throughout; in particular one along the neck, as shown in listing image. Light wear throughout as expected from age and use. There are a few areas where the coloration has faded from time. There is a hole along the underside, presumably drilled, measuring approximately 1 inch. There are a few hairline cracks extending from the hole.
An early Chinese flambe double gourd triple neck porcelain vase with a wooden base. With several labels including two Parke-Bernet labels. Also marked on bottom with the several collection labels. The auction was called Parke-Bernet prior to 1964 when it became Sotheby's Parke-Bernet (SPB) when it was acquired by Sotheby's.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Without stand; Height: 9 3/4 in x diameter: 6 in.Condition: There is a chip along the rim of one of the necks. Crazing to the glaze throughout. Wear to the footrim; the footrim appears to have been ground down, possibly original to production. Wear to the labels affixed to the underside. Light wear to the wooden base. There are five small stickers affixed to the base.
Group of five Chinese green copper glazed ceramic vessels. Three hexagonal faceted vessels with floral decoration and two lidded teapots.Height ranges from 4 3/4 in to 6 1/2 in; diameter ranges from 2 1/2 in to 5 3/4 in.Condition: No major cracks, chips or signs of restoration under UV light. There is wear throughout all items. There are firing and glazing flaws throughout. There is wear to the top rim on all three pots. There is an adhesive accretion along the top of the darkest pot. There is craquelure throughout all the items. There is wear to the lids and top rims on the tea pots.
Mid-20th century Chinese carved Bodhisattva or Guanyin head. With a wooden plinth for display. This lot can be seen in the background of an image of Malcolm Lein in an article written about him on November 23, 1983.Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.Head, without stand; Height: 22 in x width: 7 in x depth: 10 in.Condition: There are natural lines throughout. Some light scratches and light wear throughout the surface. Roughness to the neck. There are three small chips: one along the ear, one along the forehead, and one along the back of the head. There is a 2 inch long repair to right side of the headdress. There is a metal pole inserted into the bottom of the head so that it can be displayed. Wear to the wooden display plinth. There are scratches and a large gouge where the head rests against the wood; only noticeable when the head is pivoted or removed. Two of the side panels of the plinth are coming disattached.
One Chinese scholar's rock or Lingbi stone on a rosewood and basalt stone stand, 19th century. In a dark grey color with a craggy form and a central large aperture. The vertical stone is striated on a diagonal in a manner reminiscent of clouds. The stone tapers smaller as it reaches the bottom and connects with the base. It is held in a tumult of clouds or waves which in turn is supported by a dysmorphic rosewood stand resting on five low feet.Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong Ltd. catalog, May 1994; The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.(Without Stand) Stone; height: 27 1/2 in x width 21 in x depth 15 in. Height with stand: 34 in.Condition: Due to the nature of the object we are unable to determine if there are any minute losses to the stone. However, there are no visible large cracks or losses or signs of restoration. Some light dirt/dust in the recessed areas of the stone. Some losses to the plaster base. One side of the rosewood skirting that surrounds the plaster base is missing. No other losses to the rosewood base; light wear throughout.
Large Chinese Republic cloisonne vase in baluster form with the body decorated with lotus flowers, scrolling tendrils and a fretwork motif. Impressed "China" along the underside.Without stand; Height: 22 3/4 in x diameter: 12 in.Condition: There are a few small dents along the body. There are a couple of spots where the top layer of the glaze has flaked away. Some discoloration and oxidation to the metal components. There are a few hardened accretions along the surface of the vase. Light wear to the wooden base.
Chinese bronze sculpture depicting the birth of Sun Wukong, The Monkey King, who is said to have been born of a rock. The Monkey King is the main character in the 16th century story "Journey to the West" which details the life and supernatural abilities of Sun Wukong.Height: 5 3/4 in x diameter: 5 1/2 in.Condition: The bronze is in good condition with no bends, breaks, losses, or restorations. Some wear to the underside including areas of higher polish along the bottom, a few small dents, and some scratches. Light wear to the wooden stand.
Chinese snuff bottle in white glass with a light red or pink glass overlay depicting monkeys frolicking under a canopy of trees.Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 3/4 in.Condition: There are no major losses or cracks. There is a minute chip along the top rim. There are flecks of color throughout the white glass that is part of the artistic intent. Debris has accrued along the recessed areas. There are no signs of restoration under UV light.
Chinese glass inside painted snuff bottle. One side painted with four male figures in snow. The other side painted with three male figures and a woman in the snow. Both with characters and a seal along the upper left. With a sticker from Ming's, a Minneapolis Chinese antique shop that closed in the 1980s.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 in x width: 2 1/4 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.Condition: There are no cracks, chips, or losses. Light wear throughout, mainly along the footrim. Light wear to the jade stopper; no chips, cracks, or losses.
Chin San Long (Lang Jingshan) (Chinese, 1892-1995). Photograph titled "A Pair of Cranes," depicting two cranes beneath a tree. Silver gelatin print. Hand signed to the mat 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.Sheet; height: 13 5/8 in x width: 10 5/8 in. Matted; height: 20 in x width: 16 in.Condition: No visible tears, creases, or losses. No visible signs of restoration under UV light. The photograph is glued on the mat- the verso could not be inspected. To the left of the photograph, there are lines of scratches; however, they are original to the negative. To the lower right margin, there is glue residue. To the lower left corner, there is foxing that does not affect the center photograph. Along the verso of the mat, there is a line crease that does not affect the recto.
Chinese glass inside painted snuff bottle with a sepia wash. Both sides painted with a landscape; one side with characters and a seal mark. With a sticker from Ming's, a Minneapolis Chinese antique shop that closed in the 1980s.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1 in.Condition: There are no chips, cracks, or losses. Light wear throughout. There is a small inclusion to the glass along the shoulder. Wear to the sticker. There is residual sticker paper affixed along the underside. Some accretions along the top of the bottle and the lid. Light wear to the jade stopper; no cracks, losses, or breaks.
Chinese inside painted snuff bottle. With an oval landscape with a scholar observing the mountainous region under a tree on one side and on the other side a scholar in a pavilion observing another man in a boat. With an inscription along the shoulder of one side.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 in.Condition: There are no breaks, cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear throughout. There is a sticker affixed along the underside. Light wear and a few minute chips to the jade stopper; the spoon is broken and missing.
Fine Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle depicting two happy tigers and one snarling tiger in the wild with bamboo and rocks. Signed with three 'seal' marks and a cyclical date mark. With molded mask-form handles along the sides.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.Condition: There are no cracks, breaks, or losses. Light wear throughout. There is a sticker affixed along the underside. The stone stopper has broken and the paddle is stuck in the opening of the bottle. The stone can be removed from the paddle. Light wear to the stopper.
Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle depicting two scholars in a garden, one gazing into the distance, the other casting a spell to view a pavilion in the clouds. Bottle marked on both sides with clear elegant calligraphy and seals.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 2 3/4 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1 in.Condition: There are no major cracks or major losses. There are small chips along the top and foot rims. There is a sticker affixed along the underside. Light wear to the amethyst stopper.
Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle with two landscapes. One side depicting a scholar in a pavilion viewing a man on a boat. The other side with a similar view in a mirror format. With clear calligraphy and seal mark along one side.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 in.Condition: There are no major cracks, losses, or restorations. There are a few minute chips along the inner rim. There is a sticker affixed along the underside of the bottle. Light wear jade stopper.
Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle with a wooden stand. The snuff bottle depicts colorful birds nestled amongst flowers and trees. Stamped with a four character apocryphal mark along the underside.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.(Not including stand) Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1/4 in.Condition: There are no major losses, cracks, chips, or restorations. Minute enameling flaws throughout. There is light wear and tarnishing to the metal components.
Chinese blue and white porcelain snuff bottle. Painted with a scene of a goat herder in a landscape with a calm lake in the background. This bottle likely dates from the 20th century.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 3/4 in x diameter: 1 1/4 in.Condition: There are no major cracks and no signs of restoration under UV light. There is light wear and minute firing flaws throughout. There is a small chip along the top of the bottle. There is an accretion along the metal rim around the lid. There is an adhesive accretion along the body just above a small sticker. There are two stickers along the underside. There is light wear to the footrim, consistent with age and use.
Chinese crackle glazed ceramic snuff bottle, Guangxu period.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 in x diameter: 2 in.Condition: No chips or losses. Crackle glaze throughout. Some areas of dark discoloration. Wear to the footrim. Light wear to the jade stopper with some accretions. Residual sticker affixed along the underside.
Chinese late 19th c. blue and white porcelain snuff bottle with iron red and yellow highlights. Depicting a group of figures with a horse in a landscape.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter: 1 1/4 in.Condition: No visible cracks, chips, or losses. No visible signs of restoration under UV light. There are signs of light wear throughout. There are minute scratches primarily along the top half of the bottle. There are accretions along the metal rim of the lid and along the body near the image of the horse. There is a small sticker along the body and the underside. The footrim has wear, consistent with age and use.
Chinese jade bead carving depicting a recumbent lion or mythical beast. Predominantly of an opaque honey-colored brown with russet and dark celadon areas. With a bore hole through the center. With a carved wooden stand.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 1 1/2 in x width: 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 13.86 grams.Condition: There is one small area along a back thigh where the stone is rough and possibly chipped. Very light wear throughout including possible minute chips along the face, only noticeable under close inspection. Light wear to the stand.
Chinese carved jade pig pendant or toggle. The coloration of stone suggests perhaps some early 19th century treatment. This piece is not tested.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 1 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 17.75 grams.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. There is light wear throughout the jade; specifically along the hind flank of the animal along one side. There are a few shallow abrasions to this area. There are a couple of very minute chips along one side of the hole. Very light wear throughout consistent with age and use. Light wear to the stand.
Archaic style Chinese carved jade animal, possibly a horse or other pack animal, carved from a dark material with lovely early techniques. Form, carving, and polish point to a 17th century date.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.(Jade) Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 53.87 grams. (Box) Height: 3 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.Condition: No major breaks, losses, or restorations. Light wear and pitting consistent with age and material.
Chinese pale jade carving depicting a monkey climbing onto the back of a horse. A very high quality of modeling, polishing, and material point to 18th century date for this item. The subject matter generally was used to celebrate a promotion or rise in power.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.(Not including stand) Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 2 in x width: 3/4 in. Weight: 38.50 grams.Condition: There are two minute chips along either ear, only visible upon close inspection. Natural inclusion along one of the hind legs. There is a minute chip along one of the hind legs. Light wear throughout. The number 159 is written in pen along the underside of the jade. Light wear to the stand.
Chinese pale jade carving depicting two fish which seem to fight over a single object or plant. The form is a masterpiece of using the limits of your medium, which is this case was an oddly formed jade pebble. This piece bears many of the hallmarks of mid-18th century jade carvings. Bearing the remnants of an old export seal along the smaller fish.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 1 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1 in. Weight: 25.09 grams.Condition: No major chips, losses, or restorations. Possibly some very minute chips to the crest of the smaller fish. If the fish was painted then there is pigment loss in the recessed areas of the fish; possibly dirt collected in the recessed areas of the work. Losses to the red export seal; there is red pigment on the opposite side of the seal. Light wear throughout consistent with age and material.
A FINE RUBELLITE AND DIAMOND DRESS RINGThe cushion-shaped rubellite weighing approximately 8.50cts within a four-claw setting, to a surround of pear rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.50cts total, ring size M Condition Report: Rubellite tourmaline: approx. 8.50cts - of purplish-red hue, medium to dark tone, good transparency, facets are smooth - one minor scratch on table visible with naked eye under a bright light sourceDiamonds: approx. 2.50cts total, bright and livelyWhite metal unmarked - tested by the jewellery department to be 18K goldTotal gross weight approx. 8.20g
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