Fine Chinese Carvings & Works of Art (Day 1)- March 17, 2012

MARCH 17th, 2012 CATALOGUE

Auction Name:

Day 1: Fine Chinese Carvings & Works of Art

Date:

March 17, 2012 - 6 pm Eastern

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AUCTION LOTS

100 - LARGED CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL CHICKEN BOAT
Large Chinese hand carved ivory figural chicken boat. Has seven carved figures each doing a separate activity. Also has an ivory urn on deck with red coral. Large mast to center having two sails with calligraphy. Etched designs throughout depicting dragons. Includes wooden display stand. 19th/20th century. Measures 27" height x 25" length x 12 1/2" width + 3 1/8" base height (68.5cm x 63.5cm x 31.7cm + 7.9cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $6000-$8000.

101 - CHINESE CARVED HIPPO IVORY KYLIN w QUAN YIN
Large Chinese hand carved hippopotamus ivory figure depicting a trotting kylin beast with Guan Yin figure on back seated on foo dog. Intricately relief carved throughout and polycrhomed. Exquisite detail. Signed to bottom Song Shan. Includes fitted wooden base. 19th/20th century. Measures 20" height x 19" length x 7 1/2" depth (50.8cm x 48.2cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$5000.

102 - RARE CHINESE LOST WAX CAST BRONZE BIRD CONTAINER
This extremely rare bronze wine container is inlayed with silver, gold and copper. The total surface is covered with cupric oxides due to extended burial. The back as well as both sides of the object depicts coiled serpents and archaic style birds, while the chest shows an inlaid mythical horn animal against a lewien pattern ground. The removable head is also inlayed with gold and silver giving the appearance of layered feathers. From the Warring states period (475-221 BC). Measures 10 1/4" height (26cm). Total weight of approx. 1652 grams. Provenance: Includes analytical report confirming age. Provenance: Exhibited at "Treasures of the Chinese Nobility" Cornell Fine Art Museam, 1997.

Pre-Sale estimate $200000-$300000.

103 - INTRICATELY CARVED & PAINTED CHINESE IVORY TUSK
Stunning relief carved polychromed Chinese ivory carved elephant tusk. Has 17 individually carved figures doing different activities. Depicts Immortals with Phoenix. With them is minstrels, servants and gift givers. At base holds a breath taking design with a bust of Buddha fully cut out in the interior of the tusk. Buddha is depicted with hands to front. Has a cabochon cut coral bead to forehead. Covering the face is a dragon breathing fire with a dragon jewel. Surrounding them is clouds and water. Also mountains can be seen. Signed to side of piece. Late 19th or early 20th century. Includes silver inlay wooden base. Absolutely one of the most impressive ivory tusks to come out of a South Florida Estate in many, many years. Measures 28 1/2" height x 7" width + 2 3/8" base height (72.3cm x 17.7cm + 6cm). This lot has been relisted due to non-paying bidder Zvi Oren from Israel.

Pre-Sale estimate $20000-$30000.

104 - HAN DYNASTY STYLE CARVED JADE MYTHICAL BEAST
Han dynasty Chinese carved jade mythical beast. 20th century. Measures 10 3/4" length (27.3cm). Total weight of 2106 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $10000-$15000.

105 - IMPERIAL MILKY WHITE JADE CHINESE COVERED VASE
Magnificent Imperial Milky White Jade covered urn having a very breathtaking translucence. Perfectly carved and rounded by a master craftsman with Imperial quality. 18th century. Finely hollowed. Measures 10" height x 6" diameter (25.4cm x 15.2cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $40000-$60000.

106 - ATTR. TO YUE MINJUN OIL ON CANVAS OF LAUGHING MEN
Attributed to Yue Minjun (CHINESE, 1962) oil painting on canvas depicting two laughing men doing a fake stick-up. One is standing the other and hold his right hand to his back like he is holding a gun. The other man has his hands in the air as if he is being robbed. Both are laughing hysterically. In the background, Mt. Fuji can be seen. Signed lower right. Measures 30" height x 40" width (76.2cm x 101.6cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $20000-$30000.

107 - 18th C GEORGIAN RED & GILT JAPANNED LONGCASE CLOCK
English period tall case clock dating between1800-1820, Japanned with red lacquer, hand painted gilt ornamentation and Asian genre scenes in relief. The pediment is crowned with 3 turnip carved finials and the brass face reveals maker George Clapham at Whitton. Eight day striking with original lead weights. Measures: 97” Heights x 21” Width x 10” Depth (246.38 cm x 53.34 cm x 25.4 cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $6000-$8000.

108 - FINE LARGE JAPANESE IVORY BOAT GROUP FIGURE SIGNED
Exquisite Japanese hand carved ivory boat group figure. Finely carved throughout to depict 13 people on a long sampan boat. Each is doing different activities and wearing different garb. A monkey, tools and supplies can also be seen. The exterior of the boat is meticulously textured to resemble wooden planks as rushing water is crashing against the vessel. 19th century. Signed to red plaque on bottom. Includes figural sea form carved wooden base. Boat measures 22 1/2" length x 5 1/2" height x 4 1/2" width (57.1cm x 13.9cm x 11.4cm). Total weight INCLUDING base of approx. 17.5 pounds

Pre-Sale estimate $20000-$30000.

109 - 14K YG EMERALD GREEN GEM JADEITE RING
14k yellow gold emerald green gem jadeite ring. Stunning glowing translucent emerald green gem jadeite oval cabochon prong set stone measuring approx. 20.8mm x 15.7mm x 6.5mm. Two tone mount set with 12 round cut white diamonds approx. .02ct each. Ring size 9.5. Total weight of 5.0dwt / 7.8g.

Pre-Sale estimate $30000-$50000.

110 - EXQUISITE ASIAN IVORY VERMEIL JEWELED ELEPHANT
Most exceptional Southeast Asian ivory elephant encrusted in vermeil silver ceremonial dress jeweled throughout with sapphire, opal, ruby, emerald, citrine and pink sapphire. Gold toenails and gold vermeil jeweled ankle bands. Has stuppa chair to top of back. Measures 9 1/2" height x 9 1/2" length x 4 3/4" depth (24.1cm x 24.1cm x 12.1cm). Total weight of approx. 1291dwt / 2008 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $20000-$30000.

111 - MASSIVE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS IVORY CARVED TUSKS
Pair of very large elephant ivory hand carved Chinese tusk figures. Each depicts an Emperor and Empress. The emperor holding ceremonial sword and wearing beaded necklace. The Empress is depicting holding ruyi scepter with hanging tassle. Each figure is wearing layered robe with intricate water and fire design with lotus blossoms. Each is fully relief carved with fine detail. Both pieces signed to base. 19th century. Each measures approximately 24 3/4" height + 2 3/4" height (62.8cm + 6.9cm). Total weight approx. 14.2 pounds.

Pre-Sale estimate $15000-$20000.

112 - ARCHAIC JADE MYTHICAL BEAST ANIMAL FIGURE
Archaic Chinese hand carved jade standing mythical beast animal figure. He is depicted with tongue out and mouth open. Glowing green jade and russet brown tones. Measures 9" length x 3 1/2" depth x 3 7/8" height (22.8cm x 8.9cm x 9.8cm). Total weight of 1264 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000.

113 - HAN DYNASTY CHINESE CARVED JADE FOO DOG
Han Dynasty Chinese hand carved jade seated foo dog. Finely etched and detailed throughout. Pale green to deep russet jade coloring. Measures 1 7/8" height (4.7cm). Total weight of 43 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

114 - Pr OF CARVED IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES
Pair of antique hand carved Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figures. Each is depicted in full Imperial armor with ceremonial swords to hip with bows and arrow in hilt to other side. Each is sitting on horses with heads up. Figures are intricately etched throughout. 19th century. Includes fitted wooden bases. Each measures approximately 8 1/2" height x 5 1/4" length + 1 3/8" base height (21.6cm x 13.3cm + 3.5cm). Total weight of 1434 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

115 - Pr 17th C CHINESE PORCELAIN ENAMELED COVERED URNS
Pair of antique finely painted enameled Chinese porcelain vases. Each meticulously painted to depict ceremonial battle scenes in water terrain with villagers observing the event. Each has figural foo dog finial to cover. Beautiful red and gold y pattern design. 17th century. Measures 22" height x 9 1/2" width (55.8cm x 24.1cm). Total weight of approx. 8286 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000.

116 - Pr CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES
Pair of Chinese ivory hand carved figures depicting Emperor & Empress. The emperor holding ceremonial sword with hand to beard. The Empress is depicted holding ruyi scepter with pheonix head dress. Each figure is wearing layered robe with intricate water and fire design with lotus blossoms. Both mounted to round wooden bases. 19th/20th century. Each measures approximately 10" height + 1 5/8" height (25.4cm + 4.1cm). Total weight approx. 1057 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

117 - CHINESE WARRING STATES CARVED JADE DRAGONS BLADE
Antique Chinese warring states hand carved jade dragon plaque. Has a relief carved design throughout depicting archaic scroll designs with dragon head. Measures 9" lenght x 4 1/4" width (22.8cm x 10.7cm). Total weight of 271 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000.

118 - NEOLYTHIC STYLE CHINESE GREEN JADE DAGGER
A small molted green jade dagger. Incised sword guard. The handle has both sides incised with a monster head . 6 ¼” x 1 ¼ (15.87cm x 3.17cm)

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

119 - LARGE CHINESE HAND CARVED IVORY CHESS SET
Chinese hand carved ivory chess set consisting of 32 pieces and having fitted wooden box that converts in to the playing surface. Each piece is meticulously carved and monochromed to depict Emperor & Empress as king and queen. Pagoda tower as rook. Warriors on Kylin beasts as knights. Standing sages as the bishops. The pawns are depicted as the 8 immortals. Largest piece measures 9" height (22.8cm). Smallest piece 4 1/2" height (11.4cm)

Pre-Sale estimate $10000-$15000.

120 - WARRING STATES CHINESE CARVED JADE DAGGER w SHEATH
Antique Chinese Warring States Era Chinese carved jade dagger with sheath. Figural Nian beast head with raised Nian design to sheath. Curved blade. Measures 9" length (22.8cm). Total weight of 123 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $5000-$7000.

121 - ANTIQUE CHINESE IVORY CARVED GROUP SCENE
Stunning antique Chinese hand carved ivory Emperor and Empress court scene. The Emperor and Empress are standing under a tree with the Emperor holds plaque with calligraphy. The Empress is seated and playing the pipa. There are court hands presenting a flower and one holding an umbrella. A young female attendant is standing near with vase. Also in the scene are tables with bonsai and flowers. Scene is completed with reticulated scrolled courtyard fence. 19th/20th century. Measures 12" height x 16 1/2" length x 8 1/2" depth (30.5cm x 41.9cm x 21.6cm). Total weight of 3207 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $7000-$10000.

122 - HAN DYNASTY CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE OF A DUCK
A pottery figure of a duck with slender, curved neck and upright head. Glazed with a fine crackle green coloration. Dating from the Han dynasty (206BC-220AD) 12” x 5” x 9 ½” (30.48cm x 12.7cm x 24.13cm). Provenance: Was offered for the cover of Christie's NY Catalouge.

Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000.

123 - CHINESE MING STYLE CARVED IVORY MAIDENS TUSK
Hand carved Chinese ivory elephant tusk. Tusk is fully relief carved depicting minstrels to one side playing instruments. To the other side is maidens presenting gifts with sage. Also in the scene is dragon, trees, deer, stork and flowers. Holds Ming Dynasty Chenghua reign mark to base. Includes fitted wooden base. Measures 27" length x 6" height + 4" base height. (68.5cm x 15.2cm x 10.1cm). Total weight of 2064 grams including base.

Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000.

124 - ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED JADE CHIH LUNG SEAL
Antique Chinese hand carved jade Chih Lung seal figural seal depicting a foo lion beast. Has relief carved calligraphy seal to bottom. Measures 5 1/2" height x 5 1/2" length x 5 1/2" width (13.9cm x 13.9cm x 13.9cm). Total weight of 4018 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $6000-$8000.

125 - CHINESE HAND CARVED RED CORAL MERMAID FISH FIGURE
Fine hand carved Chinese hand carved coral figure depicting a mermaid surrounded by flowing water and sea weeds with jumping fish. 19th century. Has fitted wooden base with silver inlay. Measures 6" height x 9" length + 1" base height (15.2cm x 22.8cm + 2.5cm). Coral weight of 732 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $7000-$10000.

126 - INDIAN HAND CARVED IVORY KRISHNA GOD FIGURE
Hand carved ivory figure depicting the Indian God Krishna. He is depicted in layered robe with cape and playing the flute. Mounted on tiered wooden base. 19th century. Measures 6 1/2" height + 2 1/2" height. Total weight of 834 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500.

127 - CHINESE HAND CARVED RED CORAL MAIDEN RABBIT FIGURE
Exquisite hand carved Chinese red coral figure depicting a maiden with flowers. At her feet is a rabbit. Beautifully relief carved throughout. 19th century. Includes fitted wooden base. Measures 6 1/4" height + 1 1/4" base height. Total weight of 321 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000.

128 - CHINESE CARVED IVORY COVERED PHOENIX EWER
Breathtaking Chinese elephant ivory Phoenix and dragon ewer. Finely and meticulously relief carved throughout to depict a figural Mei Ping vase body with relief scene with Quan Yin, dragon and Pheonix. Vase surmounts a carved water form base with swimming dragons. Has figural Pheonix head spout. Has hand etched cloud depictions to handle with hanging dragon. Vase has Etruscan pattern to lip and matching design to cover. Neck holds two foo dog face handles holding relief carved rings. Cover is decorated with fully relief carved dragon and Phoenix scene with water, clouds and mountains. Vase has etched four character mark to bottom. Cover has two character matching calligraphy marks to underside. Circa 19th to 20th century. Includes wooden reticulated teakwood base. Measures 15" height x 9 1/2" width + 1 7/8" base height (38.1cm x 24.1cm + 4.7cm). Total weight including base 2351 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $5000-$7000.

129 - CHINESE CARVED RED CORAL FIGURE OF QUAN YIN
Fully carved Chinese red coral Guan Yin figure. She is fully relief carved throughout with intricate layered robe and floral designs. To her right arm she is holding a woven basket with flowers. Finely carved throughout with a beautiful pink color coral specimen. 19th/20th century. Has fitted wooden base. Measures 7 7/8" height + 1" base (20cm + 2.5cm). Coral weight of 412 grams (NOT including stand).

Pre-Sale estimate $4000-$6000.

130 - Pr CHINESE IVORY SEATED EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES
Pair of antique Chinese hand carved Ivory Emperor and Empress figures. Each is depicted seated on throne in royal robe. The Empress is holding Ruyi Scepter in right hand with relief carved Phoenix robe and throne. The Emperor shown clutching his imperial beaded necklace and wearing dragon robe with dragon throne. 19th century. Both signed to bottom. Each figure measures approximately 9 1/2" height x 5 1/2" width + 2 1/4" base height (24.1cm x 13.9cm + 5.7cm). Total ivory weight of 3085 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000.

131 - FINE ANTIQUE CHINESE IVORY CHILDREN GROUP FIGURE
Beautiful antique Chinese hand carved and fully reticulated ivory group figure depicting two children feeding a family of sheep. Masterfully carved throughout down to the texture of the sheep's wool. 19th/20th century. Includes wooden base with silver inlay. Measures 7 5/8" height x 7 1/2" width + 1 1/4" base height (19.3cm x 19cm + 3.1cm). Total weight including base 1150 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

132 - CHINESE HAND CARVED LAVENDER JADEITE TEAPOT
Chinese hand carved white and lavender jadeite tea pot. This beautiful tea pot was finely carved throughout with raised Canton shrimp design to body with water. Has fully reticulated scrolled dragon handle with ring. Spout is a figural chicken head. Has a chain link hanging handle. Superb specimen of translucent jadeite with white, green and lavender colors. Includes wooden silver inlay display stand. Measures 6 1/2" height x 5 1/4" width (16.5cm x 13.3cm). Stand measures 13 1/4" height (33.6cm). Total jade weight of 580 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $10000-$14000.

133 - CHINESE HAND CARVED JADEITE BASKET GROUP
Large Chinese hand carved jadeite basket form group having flowers with cabbage and vegetables. Fully reticulated and intricately carved throughout. Measures 17 1/2" height + 1 1/2" base (44.4cm + 3.8cm). Approx. total weight of 16.06 kilograms.

Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000.

134 - MAGNIFICIENT CARVED BLACK JADE BIRD VESSEL
A standing, hollow bodied bird with tucked wings and tail to the floor. Removable combed head with large eyes. Feather layered neck. 8” x 3” x 5 ½” (20.32cm x 7.62cm x 13.97cm)

Pre-Sale estimate $2000-$3000.

135 - LARGE HAN DYNASTY CHINESE JADE BI DISC
Han Dynasty Chinese jade pi disc having a beaded textured rice pattern design. Includes fitted wooden display base. Disc measures 7" diameter + 2 3/4" base height (17.7cm + 6.9cm). Total weight of 853 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $5000-$7000.

136 - CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE NIAN GROUP FIGURE
Chinese hand carved jade nian group figure depicting two foo dragons with jewels. One is depicted breathing fire and the other breathing water. The foo dragons are standing on rock formations and lily pads. Includes fitted wooden base. Measures 12" length x 8 3/4" height + 1 1/2" base height (30.5cm x 22.2cm + 3.8cm). Total weight of 2292 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

137 - CHINESE GOLDSTONE FIGURE OF MAIDEN WITH FLOWERS
Chinese fully relief carved goldstone figure depicting seated court maiden holding flowers. She is seated on a wooden form bench with flower pot to the right of her. Measures 7 1/4" height x 6 1/2" width (18.4cm x 16.5cm). Total weight of 1371 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $500-$700.

138 - CHINESE RELIEF CARVED BLACK JADE COVERED JAR
Chinese relief carved black jade covered jar having archaic foo mask design with protruding horns to front and back. Measures 9 1/2" height x 5 3/4" height (24.1cm x 14.6cm). Total weight of 2384 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

139 - CHINESE HAND CARVED AGATE LIDDED VESSEL
Chinese hand carved agate lidded vessel having two handles to body with relief rings. Top has handle with two relief rings. Raised dragon design to front. Measures 5 1/2" height (13.9cm). Total weight of 223 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

140 - FINE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADEITE PERCHED PHOENIX
Beautiful Chinese hand carved jadeite figure depicting perched Phoenix bird on mountain holding double gourd, peach and lingzhi fungus head. Base of mountain has wooden ring design with sprouting lingzhi and leaf. Exquisite white jade specimen with glowing translucent apple green jade colors. Guaranteed natural and untreated jadeite. 20th century. Includes fitted wooden reticulated base. Measures 2 7/8" height x 2" width x 5/8" depth + 1 1/2" base height (7.3cm x 5cm x 1.5cm + 3.8cm). Total weight including base 171 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

141 - CHINESE MOTTLED JADEITE FLORAL SNUFF BOTTLE
Fine relief carved Chinese carved jade gourd and floral form snuff bottle. Has beautiful raised flower and root design to side over gourd body. Figural stem snuffer with small growing gourd. Stunning transclucent mottled white jadeite having apple green and russet tones. Well hollowed. 19th/20th century. Measures 2 1/4" height x 2" width (5.7cm x 5.1cm). Total weight of 117 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

142 - CHINESE JADEITE DRAGON & JEWEL LONGETIVITY PLAQUE
Beautiful Chinese hand carved white jadeite jade scholar's desk longevity plaque scroll weight. This beautiful plaque has a fine relief carved design depicting dragon with jewel next to two double gourds. Note the attention to detail on the dragon scaling and double gourd texturing. Reverse depicts four coins and lingzhi mushroom head. Translucent white jadeite with apple green tones. Measures 3 3/8" length x 2 1/4" width x 1" depth (8.5cm x 5.7cm x 2.5cm). Total weight of 220 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $350-$450.

143 - CHINESE HAN DYNASTY STYLE CARVED JADE DING VESSEL
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty style carved jade ding vessel having raised archaic dragons and beast mask design throughout. Intricately carved throughout. Has figural horned beast handles to each side with relief carved rings. Striking russet and white coloring to jade. Has four figural beast feet. Measures 7 1/2" height x 6 1/2" length (19cm x 16.5cm). Total weight of 1545 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $500-$700.

144 - CHINESE JADE HAN DYNASTY STYLE COVERED VESSEL
Old hand carved Chinese Han Dynasty style carved jade vessel. Has impressive raised and etched archaic mask design throughout. Has beast head handles to shoulders of vase. Very nice russet coloring to jade with white. Measures 7 1/2" height x 5" width (19cm x 12.7cm). Total weight of 976 grams.

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

145 - CHINESE RELIEF CARVED WHITE JADEITE QILIN PLAQUE
Stunning old Chinese hand carved jadeite plaques depicting chi lin kylin beast with numerous coins. Bringing a combination of peace and prosperity to the owner. 20th century. Includes fitted wooden display base. Measures 6 3/4" height x 10 1/2" length x 1/2" depth (17.1cm x 26.7cm x 1.2cm). Total weight of 1679 including base.

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

146 - OIL ON CANVAS OF WINTER SCENE AFTER YAN WENLIANG
Oil painting on canvas after Yan Wenliang (CHINESE, 1893-1988) depicting a winter landscape with bridge and stream. A boat, bare trees and houses can also be seen. Signed lower right. Image measures 24" height x 36" width (60.9cm x 91.4cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $3000-$5000.

147 - ASIAN OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS OF TWO INFANTS SIGNED
Asian oil painting on canvas depicting two infants in a boat. Signed lower right. Image measures 24" height x 24" width (60.9cm x 60.9cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $600-$800.

148 - OIL ON CANVAS OF GIRL WITH BASKET AFTER YIDONG
Oil painting on canvas after Wang Yidong (CHINESE, 1955) depicting a girl wearing red coat and pants holding a basket with red cloth cover in a snowy winter scene. Signed lower right. Image measures 36" height x 24" width (91.4cm x 60.9cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $400-$600.

149 - OIL ON CANVAS OF BOY AND GIRL AFTER XIAOGANG
Oil painting on canvas depicting Zhang Xiaogang (CHINESE, 1958) depicting a father and daughter or brother and sister. Signed lower right. Image measures 20 1/2" height x 24" width (52.1cm x 60.9cm).

Pre-Sale estimate $1000-$1500.

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