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Click here to subscribeA pair of Dartington Crystal spirally fluted tea light holders with globular storm shades, 19cm; a continental cut glass decanter and stopper with silver collar; other cut glass, decanters, preserve jar and cover, pair of brandy glasses, a set of four EPNS whisky, gin, brandy and sherry labels; a pair of acid etched glasses, candlestick
A SQUARE 'FERN' BOWL, LATE QING DYNASTYChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Of square shape with slightly flaring rim, the exterior finely painted in enamels, depicting four landscapes each within a lobed reserve amid gold ferns on green background. The interior with a wave border and fern motif. A double circle to the exterior of the foot rim. The recessed base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua reign mark within a circle.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1990 and has remained in the family ever since.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, light surface scratches and manufacturing imperfections.Weight: 299.4 gDimensions: Width 11.7 cm, height 6.2 cm
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID BLACK LACQUER RECTANGULAR TRAY, JOSEON DYNASTYKorea, 16th-17th century. With a wide flaring rim, superbly decorated with stylized lotus flowers on scrolling vines, to the interior with stylized auspicious symbols topping each flower, the base lacquered cinnabar red. Provenance: Gerard Hawthorn LTD Oriental Art, London, UK, 24 April 2008. A noted private collection in Abcoude, Netherlands, acquired from the above. A copy of the invoice, erroneously describing the piece as Chinese and from the Ming dynasty, accompanies this lot. Condition: Excellent condition commensurate with age, old wear, crackling, a small loss to one corner with associated touchup, the interior with four and the exterior with two replaced inlays (inspected under strong blue light) out of more than 200 inlays in total. Weight: 639 g Dimensions: Size 4.3 x 31.7 x 19.2 cmAlthough they superficially resemble and, indeed, are often incorrectly termed as orchids, or even peony blossoms, the flowers depicted on this tray actually are stylized lotus blossoms, as indicated by the appearance of the associated buds. The stylized blossoms, which are known as byeonryeon in Korean, likely first appeared in the silk textiles of China's Song dynasty (960-1279). Popularized in Chinese porcelains of the Yuan (1279-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, the foreign lotus design, or fanlianwen, spread to Korea early in the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and was incorporated into the decorative schemes of Korean blue-and-white porcelain, buncheong ware, and inlaid lacquers. Though little is known of the earliest history of lacquer-making in Korea, archaeological evidence indicates that Korean craftsmen were making lacquered objects at least two thousand years ago, in the late Neolithic and early historic periods. By the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392) Koreans were producing elegant lacquer vessels and sutra-storage chests in black lacquer embellished with small floral designs inlaid in mother of pearl, the designs occasionally augmented with small, twisted, metal wires inset as borders and as the stems in floral arabesques. The tradition of inlaid lacquers continued into the succeeding Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), usually in black lacquer with bold floral designs inlaid in mother of pearl. Auction result comparison: Compare with a related foliate-shaped tray, of larger size and dated to the 17th-18th century at Christie's New York in Japanese and Korean Art on 18 April 2018, lot 141, sold for USD 137,500. Compare also with a related but larger stationery box at Christie's New York in Japanese and Korean Art on 22 September 2020, lot 252, sold for USD 81,250, and another at Sotheby's Hong Kong in Asian Lacquer on 27 May 2014, lot 902, sold for HKD 750,000.
SNUFFBOTTLE WITH DEER, FISH AND CRABTranslucent, light violet-colored glass with yellow overlay.ChinaSmall, round bottle with a delicately chiseled overlay relief. On one side, a stag and doe rest beneath a tree, while large-tailed fish swim through water on the other side, on which a crab is also visible. Each side features small three-character series in seal-script, along with the character zi (子) in an oval field. Stopper made of red-brown glass. With spoon.Dimensions: HEIGHT 6 CM Condition: Good condition
A FAMILLE VERTE 'SCHOLAR' BRUSHPOT, BITONG, LATE QING TO REPUBLICChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). The bitong of cylindrical form, the exterior finely enameled in green, yellow, aubergine, blue and with iron-red, depicting a scholar in a garden leaning on a pine tree. The base with a circular unglazed section.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1990 and has remained in the family ever since.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, light surface scratches, a fine hairline, and manufacturing irregularities such as pitting and few dark spots.Weight: 674.8 gDimensions: Height 12.5 cm
A MASSIVE GANDHARA STYLE BRONZE MIRROR WITH A FIGURAL SCENEIn the style of the Ancient region of Gandhara, yet later, 17th - 19th century. The circular dish with raised decoration on the concave side depicting a warrior on horseback, the back of the mirror with a beaded ring. With a handle in the form of a strap. Condition: With some wear and casting flaws, signs of weathering, few minuscule nicks and dents, occasional light scratches and corrosion. With fine malachite-green patina. Overall, good condition. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 948 g Dimensions: Length 28 cm
A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES, MEIJI PERIODJapan, 1868-1912. The vases of baluster shape with trumpet necks, the exteriors finely enameled in an archaic manner depicting inverted blades with stylized phoenixes and dragons in bold colors. The interiors with yellow enamels.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Good condition, light surface scratches, a few small losses to the enamel, dents, nicks, and manufacturing flaws.Weight: 521.3 g and 536.7 g Dimensions: Height 29.8 cm and 29.9 cm
YASUTSUGU NIDAI: A TANTO IN SHIRASAYABy Yasutsugu Nidai, signedJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)The well-polished blade with shobu-zukuri and iori mune, the hamon is gunome midare in nie-deki, the hada is itame, the boshi with a long kaeri. The silver habaki with diagonal file marks and dew drops. The nakago with two mekugi-ana, the tip is kengyo, the yasurime is kiri, the mei reads YASUTSUGU NIDAI. The wooden saya with a ten-character inscription.NAGASA 25.5 cm, LENGTH 41.5 cm (total) Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, the blade with few light scratches and minuscule blisters. Provenance: Czech private collection.
A SILVER AND MIXED-METAL NETSUKE OF A KABUTOUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The netsuke cast in the form of a kabuto (helmet), the rounded bowl overlaid with silver ridges and surmounted by a tehen kanamono in the form of a chrysanthemum, the underside incised with a peony and a ring for suspension. The natural himotoshi in the form of the tehen kanamono.LENGTH 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor surface wear, nicks.Provenance: Ex-collection Richard R. Silverman. French private collection, purchased at Sotheby's, Los Angeles, 1989.This metal netsuke possibly functioned as an ashtray, an incense burner, or as a storage for tinder to light a tobacco pipe.
A BLUE AND WHITE 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' DOUBLE-GOURD VASE, 17TH CENTURYChina. The exterior finely painted in underglaze blue to the upper pear-shaped section with birds in flight amid bamboo, pine, and plum, the Three Friends of Winter (sui han san you), below a band of ruyi-heads and floral sprays within reserves against a diapered ground to the neck.Provenance: From a noted German private collection, acquired between 1990 and 2015. Nagel Auktionen, Stuttgart, Germany, 16 June 2017, lot 339. A German private collector, acquired from the above.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and some firing irregularities, occasional light scratches.Weight: 1,494 gDimensions: Height 30 cmThe lower section with a similar depiction of birds in flight below ruyi-shaped clouds, another ruyi-head band, and further floral sprays within shaped reserves against a diapered ground, all above a double line border above the slightly concave base.Auction result comparison: Compare a related blue and white double-gourd vase, also dated to the 17th century, of slightly smaller size (25.8 cm), at Christie's New York in Art of China, 9 December 2020, lot 127, sold for USD 8,750.十七世紀青花《歲寒三友》葫蘆瓶 中國，葫蘆瓶外壁以青花為飾，描繪了主題紋飾歲寒三友松竹梅，瓶口下方和腰間修飾相同的錦地開光花卉紋，頸部和腰下描繪如意紋以及如意雲紋。造型渾圓穩重，釉面肥厚，描繪筆法灑脫。來源：德國知名私人收藏，購於1990 至2015年間。德國斯圖加特Nagel 拍賣行，2017年6月16日 lot 339；一個德國私人收藏，購於上述拍賣。 品相：品相極好，輕微磨損和一些燒製不規則，局部有輕微劃痕。 重量：1,494 克 尺寸：高30 厘米 拍賣結果比較：一件十七世紀稍小 (25.8 厘米) 的青花葫蘆瓶，見紐約佳士得 Art of China 2020年12月 9日 lot 127, 售價USD 8,750。
A WUCAI 'HEHE ERXIAN' BALUSTER VASE, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of baluster shape rising from a flat unglazed base, the multicolored enamels depicting Hehe Erxian (the lucky twins) perched on peonies amid tendrils. A leaf border and blue circle to the neck, the rim highlighted in an ochre hue.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1990 and has remained in the family ever since.Condition: Very good condition with wear, such as abrasions to the enamels, light surface scratches, and manufacturing flaws such as few dark spots.Weight: 843.4 gDimensions: Height 15.5 cm
A BLACK AND GOLD LACQUERED TRAY WITH CRANES, 1900sJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to early Taisho period (1912-1926)The square tray with rounded edges and a black lacquer ground, executed in gold, silver and red takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with three cranes in flight above a turbulent sea, the rim decorated in gold lacquer.SIZE 27 x 28.5 x 4.5 cmCondition: Good condition with some wear to the lacquer, few chips with short associated hairline-cracks along the rim as well as light surface scratches. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
A FINE BROWN LACQUER TRAY WITH LEAFY SPRAYSJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The square tray with rounded edges supported on four feet curving inward, decorated in gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e as well as kirigane and e-nashiji depicting leafy sprays, some bearing flowers inlaid in mother-of-pearl, all on a nashiji ground.SIZE 36.5 x 36.5 x 9.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with some wear to the lacquer, few tiny nicks along the rim and light surface scratches. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
AN INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHAIndia, 17th century. The four-armed deity sitting on a short base with a mouse next to it, holding his tusk in his principal right hand, his left hand grasping a delicacy which he samples with his trunk. Ganesha is carrying an axe and a noose in the upper hands, wearing conical tiered head dress and backed by a halo. He is the Hindu god of good fortune and auspiciousness and the dispeller of problems and obstacles.Condition: Good condition with surface wear, few minuscule nicks, occasional light scratches, and few small notches to the base. Provenance: A notable private collector in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, according to the owner acquired at Christie's South Kensington. Weight: 250 g Dimensions: Height 9 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.
A HARDWOOD RUYI SCEPTERChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. The scepter is naturalistically carved as a gnarled stem of lingzhi with a large lingzhi head at one end above smaller heads sprouting from the sides. With a tasseled endless knot. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, occasional light scratches, and minuscule nicks here and there. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 158 g Dimensions: Length 38 cm
A SILVERED BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' MIRROR, TANG DYNASTYChina, 618-907. Of circular form, cast with four leonine beasts racing around the central pierced knop, encircled by a raised border surrounded by a recessed outer band with alternating birds and floral sprays below a band of spaced floral scrolls to the stepped rim.Provenance: From an English private collection. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Old wear and casting irregularities, signs of weathering and erosion, few small nicks and light scratches. Fine, naturally grown patina with areas of malachite and azurite encrustation, particularly to the front of the mirror.Weight: 643.2 gDimensions: Diameter 12.3 cmLiterature comparison: Compare a related bronze mirror, also dated to the Tang dynasty and illustrated by Ju-hsi Chou, Circles of Reflection: The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors, The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2000, p. 62, no. 50.Auction result comparison: Compare a related bronze mirror with similar creatures at Christie's New York in Fine Chinese Art from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections on 18 March 2009, lot 238, sold for USD 13,750 (part lot, together with another bronze mirror).唐代鎏銀瑞獸銅鏡中國，618-907年。鏡呈圓形，半球鈕，上飾斜立二重齒紋圈，分為內外二區。內區飾四瑞獸為主題，圍繞著中央鏡鈕。外區飾花草鳥紋。 來源：英國私人收藏。 品相：狀況極好，與年齡相稱。 磨損和鑄件瑕疵，風化和侵蝕的跡象，輕微小刻痕和劃痕。包漿自然細膩，在鏡子前面帶有藍綠色鏽斑。 重量：643.2 克 尺寸：直徑12.3 厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近的瑞獸銅鏡，見紐約佳士得Fine Chinese Art from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections 2009年3月18日 lot 238, 售價USD 13,750 (其中一件，與另一件銅鏡)。
A PAIR OF WHITE-GLAZED FIGURES OF HORSES, QING DYNASTYChina, 19th century. Each modeled in mirror image as a recumbent horse with one front leg stretched out and the other three legs tucked under the body. With large bulging eyes, pricked funnel-shaped ears, and a long thick mane falling over the neck. Covered in a thick white glaze with a pale bluish tinge darkening in the recesses, the base left unglazed.Provenance: From a private collection in the United Kingdom.Condition: The left ear of one horse and two legs of the other with old repairs. Minor wear, occasional light scratches. The wood stands with few minor chips.Weight: 908.6 g and 928.4 gDimensions: Length 24 cm (excl. base) and 26 cm (excl. base)Each with a fitted and carved Chinese hardwood base, most likely of the period. (4)Auction result comparison: Compare a closely related pair of white-glazed figures of horses, also dated to the 19th century, at Christie's New York, in The Portanova Collection, on 20 October 2000, lot 315, sold for USD 3,055.清代一對白釉臥馬 中國，十九世紀。臥馬前腿伸展而其他三條腿都藏在身體下方。大眼睛，豎著耳朵，長而粗的鬃毛披散在脖子上。 通體施一層厚厚的白釉，凹處呈淡藍色調，底部未上釉。 來源：英國私人收藏 品相：一匹馬的左耳和另一匹馬的兩條腿有舊時修補。 輕微磨損，局部有輕微劃痕。 木底座上有輕微小開片。 重量：分別為908.6 克 與 928.4 克 尺寸：長24 厘米 (不含底座) ，26 厘米(不含底座) 各自配置中國硬木底座，可能是來自同一時期。 (4) 拍賣結果比較：比較一對十分相近的白釉馬像，十九世紀，見紐約佳士得The Portanova Collection 2000年10月20日 lot 315, 售價USD 3,055。
AN ARABIC-INSCRIBED BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER, 17TH CENTURYChina. Of compressed globular form, supported on three waisted feet and rising to a waisted neck with galleried and incurved rim, the sides cast with three shaped cartouches enclosing Arabic inscriptions against a ring-punched ground. The rim and neck are decorated with raised line bands.Inscriptions: Two cartouches with the Shahada al Tawhid. 'There is no deity but God. Muhammad is the messenger of God.' Written in Persian style.Provenance: Collection of Georg von der Gabelentz and thence by descent. Hans Georg Conon von der Gabelentz (1840-1893) was a German linguist and sinologist. His Chinesische Grammatik (1881), according to one critic, “remains until today the finest overall grammatical survey of the Classical Chinese language.” His father was the more renowned minister and linguist Hans Conon von der Gabelentz, an authority of the Manchu language. Poschwitz Castle in Altenburg, present-day Thuringia, built in the 13th century, was the home of the Gabelentz family for many centuries. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, minuscule nicks and dents, and occasional light scratches. Ancient lacquer coating with extensive wear. Dark, naturally grown patina overall.Weight: 1,477 gDimensions: Diameter 15.5 cm (at the widest points)The base cast with a prominent six-character mark da Ming Xuande nianzhi within a rectangular reserve.Auction result comparison: Compare a related bronze tripod censer, 21 cm diameter, also with Arabic inscriptions and dated to the 17th century, at Sotheby's London in Important Chinese Art on 11 May 2016, lot 241, sold for GBP 7,500.十七世紀阿拉伯文三足爐中國。縮頸，鼓腹，馬蹄形三足，唇沿上三道漩渦紋，腹部阿拉伯銘文。銘文: Shahada al Tawhid （萬物非主，唯有真主，穆罕默德是真主的使者） 來源：Georg von der Gabelentz 收藏，保存至今。Hans Georg Conon von der Gabelentz (1840-1893) 是德國語言學家和漢學家。 據一位評論家說，他的《漢語語法》（1881）“直到今天仍然是對古典漢語最好的語法研究”。 他的父親是著名的部長兼語言學家Hans Conon von der Gabelentz，他是滿語的權威。 位於阿爾滕堡（今圖林根州）的 Poschwitz 城堡建於 13 世紀，幾個世紀以來一直是 Gabelentz 家族的住所。 品相：狀況極好，有輕微磨損和鑄件瑕疵、微小的刻痕和凹痕，以及局部輕微劃痕。漆塗層大面積磨損，包漿整體成深色。重量：1,477 克 尺寸：直徑15.5 厘米 (最寬處)爐底六字“大明宣德年製“。 拍賣結果比較: 比較一件相近的十七世紀阿拉伯文三足銅爐，直徑 21厘米，見倫敦蘇富比Important Chinese Art 2016年5月11 日, lot 241, 售價GBP 7,500。
A SMALL MOONSHINE STONE 'EGG' GLOWING IN THE DARKSouth Asia, presumably 2000 years old. An amazing small stone with extraordinary properties considered to be magical, carved in the shape of an egg, brilliantly polished and nice to the touch. Nuan Chan Stone (Moonshine Stone), also called 'Sea Ghost' or 'Night Pearl', is neon green in color, consists of some natural fluorochromes, and probably originated in underwater volcanoes. They can easily absorb light (both sunlight and artificial) and glow green in the dark for a long time. Therefore, they were used as important Buddhist amulets and meditation stones. It is believed that they can balance accumulated energies as well as repel evils and increase peace in the place where they are located.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Good condition with traces of wear.Weight: 47.1 gDimensions: Length 4.4 cm
ANDO HIRONOBU: A STONEWARE VASE 'GINGA YO', 20TH CENTURYJapan. Of organic shape, the exterior covered in a granular deep blue color (seirosai), the interior in light blue. The vase is titled Ginga Yo (= Fra away galaxy). The base with an abstract mark.Provenance: Dutch private collection.Condition: Excellent condition.Dimensions: Height 44 cmWith the original signed box and a set of post-cards.Ando Hironobu is a potter from the Gifu province, Japan. He was a member of the Nitten Club, the Japan Federation of New Craft Artists, and the Gifu Prefecture Ceramics Artists Association. He also became the director of the Birou Ceramics Association and of the Gifu Ceramic Designers' Association and received several awards including the Nitten Chunichi Prize and the Kato Kohei Prize.
AN IMARI 'FLOWERS AND BAMBOO' PORCELAIN VASE, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. The bulbous body with a long neck and inverted rim, decorated with underglaze blue and iron-red above the glaze to depict a continuous scene of bamboo and peonies. The neck decorated with an ornate border and floral sprays, the interior of the rim with floral sprays. No base.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1990 and has remained in the family ever since.Condition: The vase slightly shortened at the rim, some wear, such as light surface scratches, a small chip to the rim, and a few manufacturing irregularities.Weight: 1,059.1 gDimensions: Height 22.9 cm
A GOLD REPOUSSE 'ELEPHANT AND TIGER' PECTORALBurma/ Myanmar region, 16th-18th century. Of rectangular shape, depicting an elephant fighting with a tiger, framed by a beaded border, the top with two attachments for suspension inlaid with gemstones within a beaded border.Condition: Very good condition, dents, and light surface scratches, one bead missing.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 22.6 gDimensions: Length 5.5 cm, height 5 cm
A CARVED 'BEAST' HORN RING, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a mythical beast, with a wrathful expression, flanked by a fiery mane, the mouth open to reveal fangs, with a fine polish.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Very good condition with light surface scratches, a few hairlines, and fissures.Weight: 18.2 gDimensions: Outer diameter 3.5 cm
A RETICULATED SOAPSTONE SNUFF BOTTLE, 18TH-19TH CENTURYChina. Of flattened gourd form, intricately carved with openwork, resting on a silver plate, with a silver neck. The main sides with an openwork diaper pattern, the neck flanked by two phoenix handles with ruyi clouds. The matching stopper, carved in openwork with two Buddhist lions, is screwed into the neck. Provenance: From the Peter and Patricia Crofts Collection. Peter Crofts (1924-2001) was a Fleet Air Army volunteer, sailor, and member of the British Antique Dealers Association. Peter and his wife Patricia were keen collectors of antiques. In 1948 Peter met Major Bernard Edinburgh of Stamford, a well-known and knowledgeable antique dealer who encouraged him to set up and trade himself. Condition: Good condition with some wear, light surface scratches, minor losses, and minuscule nicks to the silver fittings. The soapstone with a small, pierced hole below the phoenix handle. The silver fittings are later additions, probably commissioned in the United Kingdom around 1900. Stopper: Soapstone stopper with silver mounting Weight: 20 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 54 mm. Diameter neck 10 mm and mouth 6 mm. This type of bottle may also have been used as a scent bottle or pomander.Literature comparison: See a related example of a soapstone snuff bottle with similar pierced openwork in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, accession number C.1719-1910.Auction result comparison: Compare a reticulated soapstone snuff bottle, at Sotheby's New York in The Joe Grimberg Collection Of Chinese Snuff Bottles on 14 September 2010, lot 54, sold for USD 10,000. Compare also a related reticulated soapstone snuff bottle, dated 1750-1850, at Bonhams New York in Chinese Art from the Scholar's Studio on 17 March 2014, lot 8066, sold for USD 5,000. 十八至十九世紀鏤空雕刻皂石鼻烟壺中國。扁葫蘆形，精雕細刻，頸部包銀。正面有錦地鏤空，頸部兩側飾有如意雲紋鳳凰耳。配套的壺蓋採用鏤空雕刻兩隻太獅，旋入頸部。來源：Peter 與 Patricia Crofts 收藏。Peter Crofts (1924-2001) 是一名艦隊航空軍志願者、水手和英國古董商協會的成員。 Peter和他的妻子Patricia熱衷於收藏古董。1948 年，Peter遇到了斯坦福德的Bernard Edinburgh少校，他是一位知名且知識淵博的古董商，他鼓勵Peter自己創業和經營。 品相：狀況良好，表面有一些磨損和劃痕、輕微的缺損失，包銀處有微小刻痕。鳳凰耳下方有一個穿孔。銀配件是後來添加的，可能是在 1900 年左右在英國製造的。 壺蓋：皂石包銀 重量：20 克 尺寸：含壺蓋高54 毫米. 頸部直徑10 毫米，唇部直徑6 毫米. 拍賣結果比較：比較一件皂石鼻烟壺，見紐約蘇富比The Joe Grimberg Collection Of Chinese Snuff Bottles 2010年9月14日 lot 54, 售價USD 10,000；比較一件1750-1850年皂石鼻烟壺，見紐約邦翰思Chinese Art from the Scholar's Studio 2014年3月17日 lot 8066, 售價USD 5,000。
A LARGE AND RARE PAINTED GIGAKU WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF SUIKO-OUnsigned Japan, Nara, late 19th century - early 20th centuryBoldly carved with a stern expression marked by intense eyes below furrowed brows, the unusual hat with two upturned side flaps and an elegantly curved crown, some details heightened with pigment. The back carved with a thick himotoshi bar.HEIGHT 7.6 cmCondition: Good condition with some wear to wood and pigments, few minuscule nicks, and occasional light scratches.Provenance: Ex-collection Grandvuinet. Sotheby's, 14 July 2006, London. European collection P. Jacquesson, acquired from the above.Suiko-o translates to 'drunken barbarian king' and the character appears along with his followers at the end of the Gigaku performance.Literature comparison: Compare an 8th-century Gigaku mask of Suiko-o in the Tokyo National Museum, object number N-231.
A BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHAIndonesia, 19th century. The four-armed deity sitting on a double lotus throne supported on a rectangular openwork base, holding an axe and a mala in his upper hands and his tusk and a bowl in his lower hands, the trunk reaching into the bowl, wearing a conical tiered headdress. Ganesha is the god of good fortune and auspiciousness and the dispeller of problems and obstacles.Condition: Good condition with surface wear, few minuscule nicks, occasional light scratches and encrustations. Provenance: A notable private collector in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, according to the owner originally acquired at Christie's, South Kensington. Weight: 518 g Dimensions: Height 11.5 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.
A FINE INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGIndia, 19th century. Ink, gouache, watercolor, and gold color on paper. Finely painted depicting a woman clad in monastic robes holding a scepter made of peacock feathers as well as a vessel. She is standing opposite an elderly man, dressed in a light pink robe, and holding a staff.Provenance: Danish private collection.Condition: Very good condition, minor wear.Dimensions: Size 28.7 x 20.9 cm
AN EMBROIDERED SILK XIAPEI, QINGChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. The waistcoat is finely embroidered to each side in satin stitch depicting butterflies and peonies on black silk ground, the interior in light blue, with five golden buttons decorated with lions. Provenance: French private collection.Condition: Very good condition, slight staining, loose threads and small tears along the seams.Dimensions: Length 59.5 cm
A CHENGXIANGMU ALOESWOOD CARVING OF A SAGE ON A RAFT, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Of light, fragrant chengxiangmu (aloeswood), carved in an irregular, organic form, depicting a sage resting on a raft, the reverse incised with a seal mark.Provenance: French private collection.Condition: Good condition, few age cracks, minuscule chips, the branch reattached, with touch-ups.Weight: 157.8 gDimensions: Length 21.5 cm, height 14.2 cmChenxiangmu, known in English as aloeswood or agarwood, is prized in China, Japan and Tibet for its pleasing and complex smell. The aromatic quality of the wood is a result of a type of parasitic fungus or mold infection, which makes the wood produce very dense, dark, fragrant resin.
SOTETSU: A RARE SET OF TWO LACQUER BOXES, EARLY TAISHO PERIODBy Sotetsu X (1862-1926), signed Sotetsu XJapan, dated 1922. Consisting of a suzuribako (writing box) and a ryoshibako (document box), the cover finely lacquered in takamaki-e, depicting the three fierce looking noh masks Hannya, Hakushikijo and Beshimi. The interior of the suzuribako decorated with symbols of the Takasago couple: a broom, rake with a pine tree, and a cart for flower arrangements, referring to the elderly woman and man of the Takasago noh piece. The interior of the ryoshibako decorated in silver sprinkled lacquer. Both boxes with rims executed in silver. The water dropper made of silver with a hallmark on the bottom.Provenance: Dutch private collection.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear, light surface scratches, minuscule chips, and nicks.Dimensions: 26.5 x 23.5 x 4.7 cm (suzuribako), 42 x 33 x 16.5 cm (ryoshibako)With two wooden boxes (4). The larger box marked 'Bunko box, Noh masks with maki-e lacquer', signed Sotetsu X (1862-1926), the smaller box dated Taisho 11 (1922).Auction result comparison:Compare a related set of suzuribako and matching ryoshibako, also dated to the Taisho period, at Bonhams New York in Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Crawford Collection of Surimono on 22 September 2021, lot 1120, at an estimate of USD 5,000 to 7,000.
AN AGATE 'LEAF' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Well hollowed, naturalistically carved in shape of a leaf, cleverly utilizing the amber speckles one side, depicting a playful Buddhist lion playing with a brocade ball perched on a leaf, the reverse incised with another leaf. The stone of a translucent light honey tone with amber speckles.Provenance: Private collection, Belgium.Condition: Very good condition, a minuscule chip and nibbling to the mouth. Weight: 38 gDimensions: Length 5.6 cm
A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE 'EIGHT HORSES OF MU WANG' BOWLS, DOUBLE-FISH MARK, KANGXI PERIODChina, 1662-1722. Each with deep rounded sides rising from a tall and slightly spreading foot to an everted rim, and finely painted in bright enamels to the exterior with the Eight Horses of Muwang frolicking or grazing amid tufts of grass and a willow, to the interior center with rockwork, and to the interior rim with shaped reserves enclosing auspicious symbols divided by flowerheads against a black-dotted green ground. The recessed bases each with an underglaze-blue double-fish mark within a double circle.Provenance: From a Norwegian private collection, acquired in London during the early 1990s. Thence by descent to the last owner.Condition: One bowl with two minor chips to the rim, associated hairlines and old fills as well as a small shallow chip to the foot. The other bowl with a shallow chip, associated hairline and old fill to rim as well as three further hairlines, all barely visible. Some rubbing to enamels. Minor wear and firing irregularities. Minimal glaze flakes, one with an old minor touchup. For a detailed video of the vase taken under strong blue light, please refer to the department.Weight: 240.5 g and 245.9 gDimensions: Diameter 15.3 cm (each)Expert's note: During the early Qing dynasty, up until the 1680s, conditions were unsettled in China and the making of Imperial wares as well as the use of reign marks on porcelain was restricted in various ways. During this period, different types of other marks came into use, including double-fish marks (as found on the present bowls), lingzhi fungus marks, and double circles.Auction result comparison: Compare a related famille verte bowl depicting the Eight Horses of Mu Wang, also dated to the Kangxi period, of slightly different form, 21.9 cm diameter, at Sotheby's New York in Kangxi: The Jie Rui Tang Collection on 20 March 2018, lot 365, sold for USD 9,375 (for a single bowl).康熙時期一對雙魚款硬彩“穆王八馬”碗中國，1662-1722年。敞口微撇，深腹，直圈足。明亮的琺瑯彩繪在草叢中和柳樹下嬉戲或吃草的八匹馬。碗內中央有岩石紋，内邊沿開光描繪吉祥紋。圈足内雙圈雙魚款。 來源：挪威私人收藏，1990年代購於倫敦，保存至一個收藏者。 品相：一個碗的邊緣有兩個磕損，相關的細裂紋和舊時填充物，以及足部的一個小磕損。另一個碗帶有淺磕損，相關的細裂紋和舊時填充到邊緣，以及另外三個細紋，所有這些幾乎都看不出。琺琅有一些摩擦。輕微磨損和燒製瑕疵。小釉片帶有舊時輕微修飾。有關在強藍光下拍攝的花瓶的詳細影片，請諮詢部門。 重量：240.5 克與 245.9 克 尺寸：直徑都為15.3 厘米 專家注釋：清初至1680年代，中國局勢動盪，御器製作及瓷器年號的使用受到各種限制。在此期間，出現了不同類型的其他款識，包括雙魚款（在現在的碗上可見），靈芝款及雙圈。 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相似的康熙時期硬彩“穆王八馬”碗，直徑21.9 厘米，見紐約蘇富比Kangxi: The Jie Rui Tang Collection 2018年3月20日 lot 365, 售價USD 9,375 (一個碗)。
A BRONZE FIGURE OF DIPANKARA BUDDHANepal, 18th - 19th century. Cast standing in samabhanga, his left hand raised in abhaya mudra, and the right lowered in varada mudra, wearing a long, flared robe. The serene face with heavy-lidded eyes below gently arched eyebrows centered by an urna, flanked by circular floral earrings. The hair with a domed ushnisha surmounted by a jewel behind the foliate tiara. Cast with a loop to the backside and with a modern base.Condition: Good condition with some wear, minuscule nicks and light scratches. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 742 g Dimensions: Height 17.5 cm incl. the base and 14.5 cm excl. the base
A THANGKA OF EKADASHAMUKHA AVALOKITESHVARATibet, c. 1900s. Distemper on cloth. Depicting the bodhisattva with eleven heads and eight arms, adorned in an elaborate dhoti, flowing patterned robes and jewelry, with two hands held together in namaskara mudra, one held out in varada mudra, and the other hands each holding a different attribute including a dharma wheel, a mala, a lotus blossom, a bow, and a long-life vessel, standing against a halo radiating golden threads of light, atop a large lotus flower emerging from the water. Framed by a fine brocade mounting. Inscriptions to backside. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Acquired in Ladakh in August 1985.Condition: Very good condition, minor creasing, the fabric mount with stains and minor material loss.Dimensions: Image size 68.8 x 44.5 cm, Size 116 x 69.5 (incl. mounting)
SA: A TACHI IN KOSHIRAEBy Sa, signed SaJapan, mid-17th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)The blade:The slender, finely curved blade with shinogi-zukuri and iori mune, the hamon is gunome-midare with a high proportion of nie as well as several ashi, the hada is ko-itame with some nagare. The nakago is ubu with one mekugi-ana, no yasurime, the tip is kuri jiri.The mounting:The copper tsuba of maru gata form with two hitsu and chased decorations, the copper fuchi and kashira with fine horizontal file marks, the gilt menuki depicting a sinuously coiled dragon. The gilt copper habaki with diagonal file marks to the short sides. The lacquered saya with copper fittings decorated with reddish-gold seaweed roundels on a black ground with gold sprinkles and streaks reminiscent of wood grain.NAGASA 81.7, LENGTH 85 cm (the blade) and 136 cm (the koshirae)Condition: The blade is in good condition with some surface wear as well as minor fukure and ware, the kissaki with a minuscule chip and the tip slightly bent. The mounts are in good condition with minor wear and nicks, occasional light scratches. One menuki is lost.Provenance: Austrian private collection.
A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF A RESTING FARMERUnsignedJapan, probably Nagoya, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The well-toned wood finely carved as a resting farmer holding a straw bag slung over his back, a sickle tucked under his belt. Note the sensitively carved expression. The wood is pleasingly worn with a fine, unctuous patina. Very large, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath.HEIGHT 3.2 cmCondition: Very good condition. Minor surface wear and few light surface scratches.Provenance: French private collection.Auction comparison:A related netsuke was sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 27 March 2020, Vienna, lot 88 (sold for 2,022 EUR).
A LARGE EMBROIDERED SILK HANGING WITH MYTHICAL BEASTSChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Finely embroidered with silk and gold brocade thread depicting several Buddhist lions, fish, birds and Qilin on a dense ground featuring butterflies, Buddhist symbols and flowers, all within decorative floral borders. Condition: With traces of age and wear such as light staining, tears, loose threads, and repairs. Provenance: German private collection, acquired c. 2017 from a French private collection. Dimensions: 390 x 70 cm
A MINIATURE GREEN HARDSTONE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVERChina, Republic period (1912-1949). The compressed globular body supported on three short feet, the rim with two loop handles, all supporting a cover with a Buddhist lion finial. The translucent stone of a deep sea-green tone with some smaller natural inclusions. With an openwork wood stand supported on three feet of the same period.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and light surface scratches. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 92 g excl. the base Dimensions: Height 5 cm excl. the base, Height 6 cm incl. the base
A RETICULATED CELADON JADE 'PHEASANT' PLAQUE, MING DYNASTYChina, 1368-1644. The plaque of oval form, deftly carved in openwork with a long-tailed pheasant perched on a gnarled branch and surrounded by scrolling leaves with a single blossom near the edge. The stone of pale celadon tone with russet and cloudy white inclusions.Provenance: From an old private collection near Boston, USA, and thence by descent in the same family.Condition: The plaque overall in very good condition, some wear, few minuscule nicks and tiny losses, some minor cracks inherent to the stone, remnants of adhesive. The stand with minor wear, light scratches, and small nicks here and there.Weight: 160.6 gDimensions: Size 9 x 8 x 0.8 cm (the jade), Size 9.6 x 8.5 cm (the frame)The plaque is mounted in a gilt copper alloy frame with an integrated stand at the back, showing a neatly incised foliate design to the back, executed in scrolling openwork. The mounting dates from the late Qing dynasty to the earlier Republic period.Literature comparison: A plaque similarly carved in openwork, but with a five-clawed dragon, in the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, is illustrated in James C.Y. Watt, Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 1989, plate 51. Another plaque was included in the Min Chiu Society's 45th anniversary exhibition Auspicious Emblems. Chinese Cultural Treasures, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 2005, catalog no. 3.Auction result comparison: Compare a related pale celadon reticulated jade plaque, also dated to the Ming dynasty, but carved with a dragon, at Sotheby's London in Menagerie, An English Private Collection of Chinese Animal Carvings, on 10 May 2017, lot 52, sold for GBP 22,500. Compare also a related celadon jade openwork plaque, also dated to the Ming dynasty, but with a flying goose and set into a gilt metal box, at Bonhams New York, in Chinese Works of Art and Paintings, on 15 March 2021, lot 21, sold for USD 15,300.明代青玉鏤空雕穿花雉鷄飾中國，1368-1644年。橢圓形青玉鏤空雕刻，長尾雉鷄棲息在樹枝上，周圍多層滿雕花葉紋，邊緣附近有一朵花。 淡青玉石料，帶有赤褐色斑和白色絮狀物。 來源：美國波斯頓附近私人老收藏，保存在同一家族至今 品相：整體狀況極好，有些磨損，有些微的劃痕和缺損，玉石固有的一些小裂縫，粘合劑的余留物。支架有輕微磨損、輕微劃痕和小刻痕。 重量：160.6 克 尺寸：9 x 8 x 0.8 厘米 (玉), 9.6 x 8.5 厘米 (含框) 拍賣結果比較：一件青白玉玉飾, 同樣明代，但爲穿花龍紋，見倫敦蘇富比 Menagerie, An English Private Collection of Chinese Animal Carvings, 2017年5月10日 lot 52, 售價GBP 22,500. 另一件青玉鏤空雕刻玉飾，同樣為明代，但是飛鵝紋，金屬盒，見紐約邦翰思, Chinese Works of Art and Paintings 2021年3月15日 lot 21, 售價USD 15,300.
A SET OF THREE DECORATIVE BRONZE BOXES, FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURYChina and Japan. Consisting of two cigarillo boxes, one from Japan, the lid decorated with pavilions, a bridge and a torii gate, dragons to the sides, wood on the interior, the base with a 'made in Japan' mark. The second, a Chinese cigarillo box, with a dragon and the Chinese character fu (luck) and shou (longevity). The third, a Chinese set of four miniature trays, all bearing the shou symbol with five bats to the interior and horses to the exterior, the bases with a 'China' mark.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Good condition, dents, nicks, light surface scratches, and material loss to the wood interior.Weight: 235 g, 282.4 g and 328 gDimensions: Length 7.7 cm (the tray), 9.7 cm (the smaller box) and 10.3 cm (the larger box)
A BLUE AND WHITE 'POEM' BOWL, LATE QING DYNASTYChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Of hexagonal shape, with steep sides and flared, barbed rim, the center with an apocryphal six-character Yongle reign mark within a double-lined hexagon. A neatly inscribed poem and picturesque river landscape with a boat and passengers.Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by second generation members of the Holzapfel family after 1990 and has remained in the family ever since.Condition: good condition with usual wear, light surface scratches, chips to the rims, minor losses to the glaze, and manufacturing flaws such as dark spots and pitting.Weight: 687.5 gDimensions: Diameter 19.4 cm
A MASSIVE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE CENSER, SHISOU MARKChina, 17th-18th century. The heavily cast bombe body supported on a spreading foot and rising to a slightly everted rim, the shoulder set with two loop handles, the exterior finely inlaid in silver wire with sinuously coiled dragons dividing capitals in the form of lotus flowers reminiscent of the Old Summer Palace (yuanmingyuan). The base with a silver-inlaid two-character Shisou mark.Provenance: The Mee-Din and Robert W. Moore Collection. Robert W. Moore is a famed California collector of Chinese and Korean art, whose passion began in the 1950s when he served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. After his return to the United States, he began collecting Korean and later also Chinese works of art, and over the following decades became a very knowledgeable, discerning, and influential collector.Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and casting irregularities, minuscule nicks, light scratches, the interior with extensive traces of use. Magnificent, natural patina overall.Weight: 2,903 g Dimensions: Width 26.7 cm (across handles)Little is known about the historic figure Shisou. The earliest reference in the Zhongguo meishujia renming cidian ('Dictionary of Chinese Artists') comes from the Luochuang xiaodu and is presumably from the same source as published in Zhongguo yishujia zhenglue ('Brief Introduction of Chinese Artists). Shisou is listed there only as a late Ming dynasty monk without any further biographical information. A number of vessels and sculptures from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century bear his name, sometimes in combination with a hall name, Jinyu tang ('Hall of Prosperity').Auction result comparison: Compare a related silver-inlaid bronze censer, 11.5 cm high, also with a Shisou mark, at Christie's Hong Kong in The Pavilion Sale on 6 October 2015, lot 171, sold for HKD 62,500. Compare a related silver-inlaid bronze censer, 7.6 cm across, also with a Shisou mark, at Christie's Hong Kong in Chinese Art on 12 April 2018, lot 36, sold for HKD 62,500. 石叟款錯銀銅爐中國，十七至十八世紀。造型莊重典雅，厚口平直微敞，垂腹豐腴，兩側置圓耳，耳環上端有一角上翹，圈足。爐身錯銀以卷葉蓮紋的形式描繪了蜿蜒盤繞的龍紋。底座上可見錯銀“石叟“款。 來源: Mee-Din 與Robert W. Moore 中國漆器收藏。Robert W. Moore是加州著名的中國和韓國藝術收藏家，他的收藏熱情始於 1950 年代。當時他在美國軍隊服役並駐紮在韓國。回到美國後，他開始收藏韓國和中國的藝術品，尤其是漆器，在之後幾十年裡，他成為了一位知識淵博、眼光敏銳、影響深遠的收藏家。 品相: 狀況極好，輕微磨損和鑄造瑕疵，微小的刻痕和輕微的劃痕，內部有大量使用痕跡。整體包漿自然。 重量: 2,903 克 尺寸: 寬26.7 厘米 (兩耳之間) 拍賣結果比較: 比較一件相近的石叟款錯銀銅爐，高11.5 厘米，見香港佳士得The Pavilion Sale 2015年10月6日 lot 171, 售價HKD 62,500；另一件相近的石叟款錯銀銅爐，兩耳之間7.6 厘米，見香港佳士得Chinese Art 2018年4月12日 lot 36, 售價HKD 62,500。
A TURQUOISE AND AUBERGINE-GLAZED SQUARE BALUSTER VASE, 18TH CENTURYChina. The sides rising from a tall spreading foot to a rounded shoulder with a straight neck and galleried rim. Covered entirely with a rich turquoise glaze vividly streaked in purplish blue which continues over the rim and pools above the interior shoulder, the rest of the interior and the foot rim left unglazed.Provenance: Collection Florine Langweil, no. 6583 (according to label on base). Collection J. Roubaud, no. 350. French private collection and thence by descent. An eminent dealer in Chinese antiques, Madame Florine Langweil (1861-1958), born Florine Ebstein, came to Paris in 1881. There she married Charles Langweil (1843-1920), a middle-aged Austrian who proceeded to abandon her in 1894 without resources and with two small children to bring up. Madame Langweil, with no formal training in art, threw herself into the highly specialized field of East Asian art, in which she became a great expert and ran a very successful business. In her gallery at 26 Place Saint-Georges, which she opened in 1903, she built up a vast stock of which she was justifiably proud and from which she eventually donated 250 objects to the Musee Unterlinden.Condition: Overall with minor wear and firing irregularities. A section of the mouth has been reattached, which is clearly visible under strong blue light, and there are no hidden damages of any kind. For a detailed video of the vase taken under strong blue light, please refer to the department.Weight: 3,924 gDimensions: Height 39 cmAuction result comparison: Compare a related turquoise and aubergine-glazed bottle vase, 34.2 cm high, also dated to the 18th century, at Christie's New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 26 March 2003, lot 291, sold for USD 9,560 (approx. USD 14,485 today after inflation).十八世紀松石綠與紫色釉方壺 中國。唇沿，直頸，溜肩，收腹，足外撇。全器施豐富濃鬱的松石綠釉，並融合了紫藍色的條紋，一直延伸到邊緣。足緣露胎。 來源：Florine Langweil收藏，編號 6583 (底足標籤)；J. Roubaud收藏，編號 350；法國私人收藏，保存至今。一位中國古玩方面的知名經銷商，Florine Langweil (1861-1958)女士，出生於Florine Ebstein，1881年來到巴黎。在那裡，她嫁給了一位中年奧地利人Charles Langweil（1843-1920 年），但後者卻於 1894 年拋棄了她。她在沒有經濟來源的情況下獨自帶著兩個年幼的孩子撫養長大。 Langweil夫人在沒有接受過正規的藝術培訓的情況下，投身於高度專業化的東亞藝術領域，並成為了一位偉大的專家，經營著一家非常成功的藝廊。在1903 年創立的位於聖喬治廣場 26 號的藝廊中，她積累了大量的藝術品，並為此感到自豪，最終她將 250 件物品捐贈給了 Musee Unterlinden美術館。 品相：整體有輕微磨損和燒製不規則現象。 唇沿一部分被重新修補過，在強烈的藍光下清晰可見，沒有其他任何隱藏的損傷。 有關在強藍光下拍攝的花瓶的詳細視頻，請諮詢我們團隊。 重量：3,924 克 尺寸：高 39 厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件十八世紀松石綠藍紫釉瓶，高 34.2 厘米，見紐約佳士得Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art 2003年3月26日 lot 291, 售價USD 9,560 (相當於今天的 USD 14,485)。
A RED PEKING GLASS BOTTLE VASE FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKETChina, 20th century. The globular body and tall neck are carved through the opaque dark red outer layer to the light red body with reserves containing Arabic inscriptions. The base with an engraved apocryphal Qianlong seal mark as well as three paper labels. Together with an associated wood base from the same period.Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Italian Private collection.Weight: 1384 g Dimensions: Height 26 cm
A SMALL BLUE AND WHITE DOUBLE GOURD WATER SPRINKLER, 17TH CENTURYChina, Kangxi period (1661-1722). In double gourd form, with a silvered copper mounting at the upper rim, painted in underglaze blue with a phoenix amid flames, the neck of the sprinkler with stylized leaves.Provenance: Slovakian private collection.Condition: Good condition, light surface scratches. Weight: 352 gDimensions: Height 17.1 cm
A LEATHER TABAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH) AND ENSEMBLE WITH SILVER-FITTED KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE DEPICTING A TIGER AND YOUNGUnsigned Japan, late 19th centuryThe pipecase and pouch in tooled brown leather, the pouch applied with a shibuichi kanamono with silver and gold highlights depicting a tiger and dragon, fitted with a kagamibuta netsuke, the shibuichi plate with gilt and silvered decoration of a tiger and cub amid crashing waves, set into an ivory bowl, the components joined with a silver chain and fittings.LENGTH 19.5 cm (the pipecase) and 12 cm (the pouch), DIAMETER 5.5 cm (the netsuke)Condition: Good condition with some wear and traces of use, particularly to leather, the ivory bowl with light surface scratches and good patina.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certThis item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.ificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.
A MASSIVE BRONZE 'ARCHAISTIC' BALUSTER VASE, LATE MING TO EARLY QINGChina, 17th-18th century. Well cast, the baluster sides rising from a short spreading foot to a waisted neck with galleried rim. The rounded shoulder with taotie masks in high relief and four distinct vertical flanges, above confronting dragons divided by smaller flanges, above stiff leaves enclosing confronting phoenixes, all against key-fret and other diapered grounds. With a key-fret band at the rim and a foliate band above the foot.Provenance: The Mee-Din and Robert W. Moore Collection. Robert W. Moore is a famed California collector of Chinese and Korean art, whose passion began in the 1950s when he served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. After his return to the United States, he began collecting Korean and later also Chinese works of art, and over the following decades became a knowledgeable, discerning, and influential collector.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting irregularities, few minuscule nicks, and occasional light scratches. Remnants of old varnish.Weight: 5,753 gDimensions: Height 38.2 cmWith a wood storage box. (2)明末清初饕餮紋青銅瓶 中國，十七至十八世紀。瓶大口，縮頸，豐肩平直，收腹，平底。肩飾雷紋地仿古饕餮紋，腹部祥雲紋地蕉葉紋。 來源：Mee-Din 與Robert W. Moore收藏。Robert W. Moore是加州著名的中國和韓國藝術收藏家，他的收藏熱情始於 1950 年代。當時他在美國軍隊服役並駐紮在韓國。回到美國後，他開始收藏韓國和中國的藝術品，在之後幾十年裡，他成為了一位知識淵博、眼光敏銳、影響深遠的收藏家。 品相：狀況極好，輕微磨損和鑄造不規則，輕微劃痕。 舊漆餘留。 重量：5,753 克 尺寸：高38.2 厘米 木盒 (2)
A GROUP OF SIX CLOISONNE VESSELS, 19th CENTURYChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Consisting of two smaller cups, two larger cups with covers and bases, another cup and a jar. Partially gilt bronze bodies with gilt wire and cloisonne. Alle finely enameled to the exterior with the hundred treasures motif, framed by a band of ruyi on the top and a border of lappets on the bottom, all on light blue ground.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Condition: Overall good condition, nicks, dents, and chips.Weight: between 110 g and 190 g per pieceDimensions: Diameter 6.9 cm (smallest) to 11 cm (largest)
A FINE PAIR OF KOMAI STYLE MINIATURE VASESJapan, Komai style, Kyoto, Meiji period (1868-1912) Each of baluster shape, decorated in rich gold damascene with a reserve on each side, one enclosing a dragon chasing the flaming pearl amid clouds, the other with a riverside scene with houses, pine trees and mountains in the foreground, all against a dense ground of floral scroll. The underside with a torii (shrine gate) mark. HEIGHT 10.5 cm WEIGHT (total) 271.3 g Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, such as light surface scratches and minuscule dents. Provenance: German private collection.
An Ercol light elm and beech 'Chester' pedestal extending dining table with four Ercol chairs, late 20th century, the oval table with a single fold out leaf, raised upon a baluster pedestal and four cabriole supports, 73cm H x 105cm extending to 149cm W x 90cm D, along with a set of four conforming hoop swan-back kitchen chairs with loose cushion seats, 100cm high (5)
A pair of Ekornes 'Stressless' reclining armchairs, in cream leather, with conforming footstools, late 20th/early 21st century, each raised upon a circular beech wood swivel base, 97cm high (4)Condition reportGeneral light wear to both chairs, one chair appears to have been used more than the other with some stains to the arms and head rest.Otherwise no major visible faults, no rips or tears to the leather
An early 20th century sapphire and diamond five-stone ring, the central round old cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 - 0.15 carats, flanked by round mixed cut sapphires and mixed cut diamonds, all collet set in yellow metal to a plain polished shank, stamped '18ct', ring size P, weight 3.0gmsCR; One the central diamond, there is a small fracture/chip running from the girdle to the edge of the table, visible under 10x. One of the outer diamonds has a surface reaching fracture, visible under 10x under reflected light. The sapphires show heavy scratching/wear, with nibbles to the facet edges. There is splitting, heavy scratching and wear to the settings, but stones appear secure. Shank is in good order, showing minor misshaping, scratching and wear commensurate with age and use but no signs of splitting or repair. See pictures for further illustration.
A topaz and peridot cocktail ring, the central oval blue topaz measuring 10mm x 8mm, with an oval peridot to each side, claw set in yellow metal to a plain polished tapering shank, stamped '750', ring size K 1/2, weight 7.1gmsCR; All stones are wobbly in their settings - claw tightening is required.Central topaz in good order, some very light nibbling to facet edges, light scratching and wear, but no large cracks, chips or losses. One peridot shows a minor chip the the edge of the table. Peridots show nibbling to the facet edges, light scratching and wear, but no large cracks or losses. Some denting to the mount, but no splitting or signs of repair. Shank shows moderate scratching and wear, but no thinning, splitting, resizing or repair.
A diamond three-stone ring, the central diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats, with a diamond each side weighing approximately 0.05 carats, collet set in white metal to twist design shoulders and yellow metal shank, stamped '18CT', ring size N, weight 2.3gmsCR: All stones are present and largely in good order. One of the outer stones appears to have a chip or a natural on the girdle, leaving a small gap between the girdle and the mount (this is visible in the first and second images two the left hand stone). Under 10x, slight gaps are visible between the girdles and the mounts of the two outer stones. The mounts themselves seem in good order, no splitting or signs of repair. Shank shows general scratching, light thinning and wear, but no signs of splitting, resizing or repair.
A Victorian amethyst and diamond cluster ring, the central oval mixed cut amethyst measuring 7.18mm x 5.49mm, with a surround of fourteen rose cut diamonds, claw set to split shoulders and plain polished shank, ring size N 1/2, weight 3.3gmsCR; Amethyst in good order, no nibbles, cracks, chips or losses. Some light scratching and wear to table commensurate with age and wear. A few of the diamonds show cracks and chips to the girdles/facet edges, and there is nibbling, scratching and wear across the diamonds commensurate with age and use. Moderate scratching and wear to the setting, some splitting. Some scratching and wear to the shank commensurate with age and use, but no splitting, thinning, resizing or repair. See pictures for further illustration.
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