A Coalport Coalbrookdale miniature part tea service, early 19th century, comprising; a teapot and cover, a milk jug, and a teacup and saucer, each piece florally encrusted with gilt highlights throughout, under glazed blue CD to base; two Royal Worcester miniature jars and covers both with bird scenes to cover, maker's mark to base; a pair of turned stone miniature vases; and a selection of further porcelain including a Limoges ash tray and a similarly decorated pin tray and miniature porcelain including thimbles and teacups etc (Qty) (at fault) Provenance: Wykey House Condition report: Part tea service - each piece shows surface wear commensurate with age, including chips and nibbles to floral encrustations and rubbing to gilt highlights, no obvious chips, cracks, or signs of damage or restoration.The miniature Augustus Rex teacups - one shows a hairline crack, minor surface wear to both, no other obvious signs of damage or restoration.Each thimble shows minor surface wear, including rubbing to the gilt banding, no other obvious signs of damage or restoration.The ash tray and pin tray show minor surface scratching but no other signs of damage or restoration.The turned stone vases - one shows possible repair (as seen in photo), no other chips, cracks or signs of damage.All other pieces show fine surface wear, but none of the pieces show any obvious signs of damage or restoration.
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A diamond three stone dress ring, set with three old cut diamonds, each in claw setting, the central stone 6.6mm x 5.4mm x 4mm, approx 0.90cts, the outer stones 6.8mm x 5.8mm x 3.8mm, and 6.6mm x 6.8mm x 4.2mm, each approx 0.95cts, in a raised claw basket setting, on a white metal band stamped 18ct plat, assessed colour H-I, clarity SI1/2.
Chinese stone rubbing mounted to scroll. Possibly a portrait of Xue Tao (Hsueh Tao), a female scholar.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.A page attached the back describes the subject in detail:RUBBING PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 1945 IN KUNMING, CHINAThe following information (reproduced without change) was given by the Dealer when it was acquired:RUBBING FROM FAMOUS STONE TABLETHSUEH TAO - famous sing song girl in the Tang Dynasty (600 A. D. ). The stone in memorial of her is in Chegtu, where thousands of visitors daily.The writing is her biography."A Free Translation of the inscription - from right to left and top to bottom.This is a portrait of Hsuen Tao, also known as Hung Do.She was born in a good family in a city of Szechwan Province in the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618). By the time she was eight years old she was so well educated that she could write poems, play music and sing. Her father died while acting as an official in the province of Szechwan, and her mother devoted her life to looking after her talented daughter.Before she was 18 years old her name was well known to everybody in the town. The city magistrate offered her the office of instructor of all the sing song girls (famous for their culture in ancient times), but in fact she acted as his private secretary and mingled with educated people and made friends for some eleven years.At middle age, she enjoyed dressing up something like a Taoist girl. While she lived in a court having a famous well named "Hwan Hwa-chi" (meaning wash the flower). She adopted the name "Hwan Hwa-juen" (meaning who wahes the flower). She manufactured hand-made paper in 10 colors, by using the water from the well, having pine tree designs in the waterlines of the paper. (shown in her hands) Many people came and bought the beautiful paper at high price. On this paper they were inspired to write unusually beautiful poems and songs to present to their friends. They gave her full credit as a woman scholar.Hsuen Tao altho[ugh] a weak girl, became famous for her knowledge but not for her beauty. Through out the Tang Dynasty down to the present period all the good educated people knew her, as a heroine.As a monument to her life, the city magistrate built a cabinet near the well where she used to live and carved this portrait or the stone as permanent record of her deeds.(Signed) Loa Hung-i and his brother in the 12th of the 29th year of Kwan Hau. (1904)Sight; height: 69 in x width: 30 3/4 in. Framed; height: 71 in x 32 in.Condition: The artwork is in fair condition. There are several creases, stains, tears, and losses throughout. Most notably, a stain along the upper right. Some losses along the upper margin. A network of horizontal creases along the bottom portion. The frame has some wear.
Chinese pale jade seal carving depicting a foo dog or guardian lion spraying fungus. The long tail hangs over the edge of the seal. The semi-translucent jade with dark brown and russet inclusions. Minor veining throughout. Stone and carving style suggest a late 19th or early 20th century date.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 39.71 grams.Condition: There is one small chip along the base in the dark brown area near the tail. There are two small scratches/chips along the edge of the base. Light wear throughout.
Chinese carved jade fish. Black to dark brown inclusions visible along one side; the other side with slightly translucent grayish-green jade. Form and Carving style suggest a Ming Date. With fine incised lines throughout. The careful carving of the fish with one side brown and the other green may be trying to emulate a cooked fish.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 4 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 67.48 grams.Condition: Light wear throughout, especially along the head of the fish. Scratches and minute losses/chips throughout, possibly natural to the formation of the stone. There is a hole along the top near the dorsal fin, likely for a cord or chain. Sharpie numbers written along the underside.
Chinese pale and russet jade carving depicting a boy. Well carved and polished to highlight the varied nature of the stone. Excellent polish and carving point to an 18th century date.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.(Not including stand) Height: 2 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 24.13 grams.Condition: No major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear throughout. Some adhesive residue along the underside from tack used to display the jade. Light wear to the stand.
Fine Chinese jade carving depicting a boy holding a flower. Carved of a translucent pale green celadon with incised lines throughout. Minute spots of inclusions throughout.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 45.11 grams.Condition: There is a small chip along the backside; the area is slightly rougher than the polished stone surrounding it. Very light wear throughout. There is some accretions along the underside of the feet.
Chinese carving of a bean pod with the vines forming a hole allowing the piece to be used as a pendant or toggle. Interesting inclusions in the stone have been integrated into the carving and leaves. The stone of a pale yellow-green coloration.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height (not including stand): 2 in x width: 1 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight (including attached stand): 27.33 grams.Condition: Good condition with no visible repairs or damage. The stone has many natural inclusions. The wood stand has shrunk tight to the pendant so removing safely for inspection was not possible.
Chinese carved jade lidded vessel, likely for storing an archer's ring, with calligraphy throughout the exterior. The translucent stone of a pale grayish-white coloration. The lid with low relief carvings. The poem is on the theme of chrysanthemums by the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736-1795).Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 1 3/4 in. Weight: 70.52 grams.Condition: There are no chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Some natural veining. Losses to the pigment used to paint the calligraphy. Holes through the center and bottom to allow a cord or chain to pass through.
Archaic style Chinese carved jade collared bi or bangle, likely 19th century but possibly earlier. The stone of a light green coloration with profuse russet inclusions throughout.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Diameter: 3 in x depth: 3/4 in. Interior diameter: 1 5/8 in. Weight: 53.91 grams.Condition: There are some small chips along the edges. Some pitting consistent with age and the material. Light wear throughout. No major cracks or losses.
Finely carved early Chinese jade bi. Each side carved with orderly rows of knobs. The translucent stone with a grayish-green coloration with a black streak and russet inclusions. With a green cord.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Diameter: 2 in. Weight: 11.28 grams.Condition: Very light wear throughout. No visible cracks, losses, or restorations. Calcifications throughout, visible in the lot listing.
Finely carved early Chinese jade bi. Each side carved with orderly rows of knobs. The translucent stone with a grayish-green coloration with a black streak and russet inclusions. With a green cord.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Diameter: 2 in. Weight: 12.36 grams.Condition: Very light wear throughout. No visible cracks, losses, or restorations.
Chinese carved jade bi of a dark brownish-green with dark russet inclusions. Veining throughout the semi-opaque stone.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Diameter: 3 3/4 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 147.2 grams.Condition: Natural fissures throughout. Natural pitting to the stone throughout. Some wear and small chips along the edges.
Chinese carved jade butterfly ornament or pendant. The translucent stone of a yellowish-green coloration with calcifications throughout. Some small russet inclusions. Finely carved with pierced decoration and incised lines.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Height: 2 in x width: 2 1/2 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 21.65 grams.Condition: There are small chips throughout, most along the interior curls; one chip along a lower wing. Calcifications throughout. Natural fissures and veins. Sharpie inscription along the verso.
Likely archaic Chinese jade fish pendant. With incised eyes and fins, a pierced mouth, and a tail with slanting sharpened edge and point. The thin pendant of a dark green celadon-colored mottled stone with russet inclusions; slightly translucent. The pendant bears strong resemblances to examples from the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties. The polish, form, and patina all suggest archaic dating.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 4 1/4 in x width: 3/4 in. Weight: 7.77 grams.Condition: Light wear throughout. No major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Sharpie inscription along one side near the fin.
Chinese archaic carved jade pendant blade or axe head. Of a dark russet jade with curved form. Tooling, material, and form all support an early pre-Ming date.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 3 in x width: 1 in. Weight: 18.73 grams.Condition: Natural pits to the stone throughout. Some very minute chips along the extreme edges. Wear throughout consistent with age and use.
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.
Archaic Chinese carved white jade axe. Pierced with a single large hole and made from a translucent stone.Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.Length: 4 1/2 in x width: 1 1/2 in. Weight: 43.25 gramsCondition: There are no major cracks or losses. There are a few small chips along the extreme edges; there are two notable spots near the blade point, visible in the lost listing. Calcification throughout. There are two round spots where the calcification has been removed. There is a darker rectangular discoloration along one side near the blade point.
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 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.
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.
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.
Chin San Long (Lang Jingshan) (Chinese, 1892-1995). A photograph titled "Zhang Daqian (Cypress Trees)," executed in 1963, depicting the painter Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), a close friend of Chin San Long's, seated on a stone with a staff under the superimposed image of cypress trees. Silver gelatin print. Hand signed along the backing to 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 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in. Matted; height: 20 in x width: 16 in.Condition: Print and matboard are both in extremely good condition. The four mat corners show very minute amounts of wear from being in a portfolio and observed. The bottom left corner of the matboard shows two pinpricks of discoloration.
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.
Tibetan Buddhist silver stupa inset with jade, coral, and turquoise. With an accompanying carved wooden stand. Stupas are placed on an altar as a way to represent the Buddha's enlightened mind. They evoke his presence and his teachings.Without stand; Height: 8 in x width: 9 3/4 in x depth: 9 3/4 in.Condition: The metal is tarnished throughout. Several stones are missing: there are two small missing stones along the top rim, there is one missing stone along the 'door' of the stupa, there are two missing stones along the flower petals near the base of the column. There is wear throughout but there are no major bends, dents, cracks, or losses. Some wear to the wooden base. No major losses or cracks, some discolorations.
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 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.
A DIAMOND SEVEN-STONE RINGThe frontispiece set with rectangular-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.40ct total, ring size O¾ Condition Report: Diamonds approximately 1.40ct total, estimated colour G/H, estimated clarity VSWhite metal unmarked - possibly platinumTotal gross weight approx. 5.9g
A DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RINGThe old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.60ct within a four-claw setting to baguette and single-cut diamond shoulders, remaining diamond approximately 0.45ct total, ring size J¾ Condition Report: Principal diamond: approx. 1.60ct, estimated colour J/K, estimated clarity VS2/SI1Remaining diamond: bright and livelyWhite metal unmarked - either gold or platinumTotal gross weight approx. 3.4g
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