asian arts | 12 march 2016

Asian ArtsMarch 12, 2016

Auction

Catalogue

Exhibitions

Asian Arts

Sale 1538Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10am1808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103

By appointment only on the morning of the sale

$35 in the gallery$41 domestic mail$47 international mail

Visit www.freemansauction.com/catalogue-subscriptions or call 267.414.1256 to purchase a catalogue. Complimentary digital catalogues may be viewed online along with color images of every lot in the auction.

10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday, March 8 Wednesday, March 9 Thursday, March 10 Friday, March 11

Cover Image: Lots 1-5

Inside Front Cover: Lot 211

Inside Back Cover: Lot 145

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Bethany MobbsShipping & [email protected] 267.414.1242

Mary Maguire CarrollDirector | Client [email protected] 267.414.1236

Client Services

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Asian Arts Department

Yue Xu Cataloguer | Department Administrator [email protected] 267.414.1218

Richard CervantesVice President | Head of [email protected] 267.414.1219

Bo ShangProperty Manager [email protected] 267.414.1218

Lily LiuCataloguer | Department Administrator [email protected]

Sincerely,

Richard Cervantes, Vice President | Head of Department

F acing a subtly but steadily changing Asian Arts market,

my team and I have endeavored to procure rare and

heretofore undiscovered artworks that should not only appeal

to discerning buyers, but contribute to current scholarship. Lot

146, for example, a Chinese imperial famille noire porcelain seal

of Empress Xiaoyiren, is an artifact so unusual for any period

of the Qing Dynasty, every avenue of inquiry and speculation

seemed to end in more questions than answers. Thankfully,

the 1933 research of Berthold Laufer, perhaps then the world’s

preeminent scholar on Chinese decorative arts, confirms its

authenticity and places it at the time with a matching seal,

now lost, indicating Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor.

From other American families and private domestic sources

come additional rare and extraordinary properties: a pair of

important zitan tables acquired by an executive working in

Asia in the 1940s, a seemingly experimental 18th century vase

once part of the famed Heber Bishop collection demonstrating

numerous decorative techniques, fine Peking glass from curated

collections, scholarly works from a Pennsylvania collector’s

estate and many more fine lots we found both pleasurable and

enlightening to prepare for auction. With gratitude to my staff

of researchers and you, the client, I present them here.


O ver 200 years ago, Tristram Bampfylde Freeman, a

London print seller, established an auction house in

Philadelphia to

“cherish the arts in the New

World.” We now invite you to

join Freeman’s as we embark

on a new adventure with our

inaugural auction in Hong

Kong. This specially curated

auction with our partners

at Lyon & Turnbull features

an important Chinese

Ming Dynasty porcelain

cup bearing a pre-sale

estimate of $3,000,000 to

6,000,000 and will be held

at the Liang Yi Museum on

Hollywood Road during the

prestigious Asia Week Hong

Kong 2016.

“The burgeoning art market

in Hong Kong, combined

with both companies’

success with attracting and selling to new clients in Asia, made a

joint auction venture in Hong Kong the next logical step to better

serve these collectors,” said Paul Roberts, president of Freeman’s

and vice chairman of Lyon & Turnbull. Freeman’s has enjoyed

tremendous success attracting the attention of the international

market over the past few

years under the guidance of

department head Richard

Cervantes. Collectors have

traveled the globe to attend

auctions of Asian Arts in

Philadelphia, resulting in top

prices for prized works such

as Fu Baoshi’s ink on paper

work “Depicting Tao Yuanming,”

which sold for $413,000, a

large and very rare Imperial

Ge-type moon flask that

realized $903,750, and an

Imperial white jade seal,

Qing dynasty which brought

a spectacular $3,513,000.

Known as the Thornhill Stem

Cup, the Ming Xuande

(1426-35) mark and period

blue and white cup is a rare

masterpiece, seldom seen outside museum collections.

The motif of flying dragons was popular in the Yuan dynasty

but was revived in the Xuande dynasty as can be seen in this

Large and very rare Imperial Ge-type moon flask,

Sold for $903,750

White jade imperial seal, Qianlong period,

Sold for $3,513,000

Fu Baoshi, Depicting Tao Yuanmind,

Sold for $413,000

The Thornhill Stem Cup, a highly important blue and white ‘dragon’ stem cup,

Xuande six-character mark and of the period, $3,000,000-6,000,000

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case. The five-clawed dragon flies amongst flames, chasing the

eternally flaming pearl, above a sea with crashing waves tipped

in white and rocks seen around the base. The stem cup was

displayed for the first time in more than 20 years at Asian Art

London in November 2015 and is now making its way to the US

before the Hong Kong sale.

Be a part of our inaugural auction in the Asian art center of the

world. Consignments of important Chinese porcelain, bronze,

jade, and ceramics from Ming, Qianlong, and Republic era China

as well as scholars’ objects are now welcome.

Chinese Ming-style vase,

Sold for $1,385,000

Finely-carved Chinese white jade circular table screen

qianlong period, Sold for $783,750

Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonné covered jar,

Ming dynasty, Sold for $1,538,500

Richard Cervantes

Vice President | Asian Arts Department Head

+1 267.414.1219 | [email protected]

To make an appointment for a private and complimentary

consultation, please contact:

Chinese Works of Art

Auction | Tuesday, June 1Exhibition | May 28 – May 31

Liang Yi Museum | 181-199 Hollywood Road

Sheung Wan | Hong Kong

The Thornhill Stem Cup

On View | March 10 – March 11Freeman’s | 1808 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

Highlights Exhibition | The Thornhill Stem Cup

Asia Week | March 14 – March 16Carlton Hobbs | 60 East 93rd Street

New York | New York

Upcoming

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Asian Arts lots 1-356

Lot 69 (detail)


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1 152642/2A fine Chinese soapstone carving of a luohan seatedover a qilin17th/18th centuryH: 6 3/4 in., 17.2cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$4,000-6,000

2 152567/7A fine Chinese soapstone carving of seatedWenshu Guanyin18th centuryH: 5 in., 13cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$3,000-5,000

3 152569/4A fine Chinese soapstone carving of a luohanand mythical beast18th centuryH: 4 in., 10cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$5,000-8,000

5 152569/1A Chinese soapstone carving of seatedGuanyin18th/19th centuryH: 5 1/4 in., 13.5cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$4,000-6,000

4 152569/2A Chinese soapstone carving of an elderlyscholar with child and geese19th centuryH: 7 1/4 in., 18.5cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$2,000-4,000

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7 152537/1A group of seven Chinese soapstone seals19th/20th centuryH of tallest: 2 3/4 in., 7cm$800-1,200

8 152565/3A Chinese agate leaf-form brush washer with ring handle18th centuryL: 5 3/4 in., 14.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,000-2,000

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6 160020/7A Chinese shoushan soapstone carvedwith landscape19th/20th centuryH: 1 3/4 in., 4.4cm$800-1,200

10 151856/92A group of five Chinese carvedagate vessels19th centurycomprising a small tripod censer,three lotus-form brush washers, andan unadorned cup.D of largest: 3 in., 7.6cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida.$1,000-1,500

11 151856/83A group of four Chinese carvedhardstones19th centurycomprising a banded agate coveredvase, an amethyst pomegranatecarving, an aquamarine ‘threeplenties’ carving, and a rock crystalthree-legged toad brush washer.H of largest: 6 in., 15.2cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida.$1,000-1,500

9 151856/60A Chinese agate carving of Guanyin on bended knee withflowering branchlate qing dynastyH: 6 in., 15.3cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and Margaret Groves,Coral Gables, Florida.$1,500-2,000


12 A Chinese golden hair crystal ‘squirreland grapes’ pendant19th/20th centuryL: 2 in., 5cm$800-1,200

13 A group of two Chinese carved rock crystalfigures17th-19th centurycomprising a Ming-style recumbent fu dog and anelephant with “shou” caparison.L: 3 3/4 in., 9.5cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.$1,000-1,500


14 A Chinese rock crystal carving of ‘rabbitsand moon’late 19th centuryH: 6 in., 15cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$800-1,200


16 152619/10A Chinese huanghuali rectangular document box18th centuryL: 12 in., 30.5cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,000-1,500


19 152479/3A Chinese bamboo brush potdated dingyou year, 18th / 19th centurywith shallow-carved relief and poeticinscription.H: 4 3/4 in., 12cmprovenance:Property of a Delaware gentleman$800-1,200

20 168001/1A Chinese hongmu unadorned cylindricalbrush pot20th centuryH: 7 in., 18cm$800-1,200

17 160008/2A Chinese carved sandstone head of Guanyinearly qing dynastyH: 15 1/4 in., 39.5cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence bydescent$4,000-6,000

15 160087/2A Chinese lac burgate rectangular traywith landscape and figures18th centuryL: 15 1/2 in., 39.3cm$3,000-5,000

18 152431/3A Chinese carved ‘pine tree’ bamboo cupwith silver insert liner17th/19th centuryH: 4.5 in., 11.4cmprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia area lady$3,000-5,000



21 152642/16A finely carved Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup18th centuryH: 3 1/2 in., 9cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$30,000-50,000

22 160035/1A Chinese chenxiang wood carving of aBuddha’s hand citronqing dynastyL: 4 3/4 in., 12.1cm$5,000-8,000


23 152479/1A Chinese pewter-encased bridge-formyixing teapotyang pengnian zao impressed seal mark,19th centurywith white jade spout, finial and woodenhandle.W: 5 1/2 in., 14cmprovenance:Property of a Delaware gentleman$3,000-5,000

24 152444/5A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood figure of Shakyamuniseated on a double lotus baseming dynastyH: 14in., 35.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,000-1,500


27 152444/7A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood figureof seated Guanyin17th/18th centuryH: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,000

26 152444/8A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood standing figure of guardianbodhisattva Weituoming dynastytogether with a gilt bronze standing attendant figure.H: 11 in., 28cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,000

25 152444/6A Chinese gilt-lacquered wood figure ofVairocana seated on a lotus baseming dynastyH: 12 1/2 in., 31.7cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-3,000


28 160008/11A pair of Chinese gilt and lacquer painted weddingstools with beaded coverings, Bangku Kaki Kahwain19th centuryL of each: 11 1/4 in., 28.7cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent$1,500-2,000


30 152521/13A Chinese wooden “lan lu” hanging sign inscribedwith accompanying poemdated 1906, signed ‘wu jun qing, wu chang shuo’W: 31 1/2 in., 80cm$1,000-2,000

29 160008/7A Chinese lacquered wood four-panelfolding screen18th centurypainted with incised decorations on bothsides of landscapes, flowers and birds.H of each panel: 66 in., 167.6cm; W: 14in.,35.6cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thenceby descent$2,000-4,000



31 160008/1A fine pair of Chinese carved zitan corner-leg side tables, Tiaozhuo18th centuryH: 34 in., 86.4cm; W: 53 1/2 in., 136cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado GentlemanAcquired by an American oil company executive in Singapore in the1940s, thence by descent$300,000-500,000


32 160086/3A Chinese nanmu solid-top and hollow-carved alter table, QiaotouanH: 49 in., 124.5cm; W: 101 1/2 in., 257.8cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado lady$10,000-15,000

33 160086/4A Chinese partial zitan wood benchqing dynastyaltered.H: 29 3/4 in., 75.6cm; W: 76 in., 193cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado lady$8,000-12,000


34 152537/3A Chinese hongmu and zitan-top waistedcorner-leg tablelate qing dynastyH: 27 in., 68.6cm; W: 33 1/2in., 85cm$10,000-15,000


36 160086/1A Chinese huanghuali andburlwood-inset calligraphy tableH: 32 in, 81.3cm; W: 77 in., 196cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado lady$30,000-50,000

35 160086/2A Chinese huanghuali six-drawer top anddouble-pedestal deskH: 32 1/2 in., 82.55cm; W: 60 1/4 in., 153cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado lady$15,000-20,000



39 152147/1A fine Chinese hongmu table withwaisted sides19th centuryH: 33 in., 83.8cm; W: 63 1/4 in., 160.7cmprovenance:Property of a New York gentleman$4,000-6,000


37 152620/3A Chinese huanghuali cupboardqing dynastywith later added elements.H: 22 in., 55.9cm; W: 27 in.,68.6cm$1,500-2,000

38 160074/1A pair of Chinese huanghuali folding chairs20th centurywith decorative carving and brass elements.H: 42 1/4 in., 107.3cm; W: 28 1/2 in., 72.4cmprovenance:Property of a Florida gentleman$10,000-15,000


42 BRISK2015/299A Chinese huanghuali waisted corner-leg tableearly 20th centuryH: 33 1/2 in., 85.1cm; W: 36 in., 91.4cm$3,000-5,000

40 160008/8A pair of Chinese hongmu armchairs19th centurywith carved fu lions, birds and peach foliage.H: 38 3/4 in., 98.4cm, ; W: 25 1/2 in., 64.8cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent$2,000-4,000

41 160008/9Two Chinese hongmu low tables with shaped aprons19th centuryH of largest: 18 1/4 in., 46.4cm; W: 30in., 76.2cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent$1,500-2,000


43 168001/35A Chinese hardwood altar table with carvedaprons and curved bamboo-stem legs19th centurywith carved grape and vine motif.H: 39 1/2 in., 100cm; W: 54 1/2 in., 138.4cm$2,000-4,000



44 152581/2A Chinese hongmu altar table19th centurywith carved ‘fu’ bats to apron corners.H: 38 1/2 in., 97.8cm; W: 72 in., 183cm$800-1,200

45 152581/3A long Chinese hongmu altar table19th centurywith carved peach and lingzi motifs.H: 40 1/4 in., 102.2cm; W: 82 1/2in., 210cm$1,000-2,000

46 151561/1An elaborately carved export-style Chinese hongmu coffer tablelate qing dynastytogether with a period rosewood side cabinet and low table.H of largest: 41 1/2 in., 105cm; W: 63in., 160cmprovenance:Property of a Maryland lady$3,000-5,000

47 152581/6A pair of tall Chinese white marble-inset hardwood stands19th/20th centuryH: 47 3/4 in., 121.3cm; W: 22 in.,55.8cm$800-1,200

48 151625/48A set of two Chinese huanghualisquare-form standslate qing dynastyof identical form with slender legsand stretchers.H of tallest: 28 3/4 in., 73cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of AdeleLebowitz, McLean, VA$800-1,200

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51 152581/1A set of eight Chinese hardwood marble-insetarmchairs and four tea tables19th/20th centuryChairs H: 44 1/2 in., 113cm; W:26 3/4 in., 68cmTables H: 33 1/2in., 85cm; W: 17 3/4 in., 45cm$3,000-5,000


49 152581/4A pair of Chinese grey marble-inset and mother-of-pearlinlay hardwood daybeds19th/20th centuryH: 37 1/2 in., 95.3cm; W: 74 in., 188cm$2,000-4,000

50 152581/5A Chinese circular pink marble-top hongmu center table19th/20th centuryH: 33 1/2 in., 85cm; W: 35 in., 89cm$800-1,200

52 160010/2A pair of Chinese dreamstone-insethardwood stools19th centuryH: 18 1/4 in., 46.4cm; W: 16 in., 40.6cm$1,000-1,500


56 160082/10A group of three Chinese bronze castingshan dynasty and northern wei dynastycompising two mounted ‘bear’ medallions, aBuddhist gilt bronze figure, and a reticulated ‘snake’belt plaque.D of largest: 3 1/2 in., 8.9cm$1,000-1,500

57 152627/10A Chinese cast bronze ‘Hu’ bottle vase with lion maskring handlesming dynastyH: 6 1/2 in., 16.7cm$800-1,200

58 151625/8A Chinese polychrome lacquered bronze figure ofGuanyin clasping a tabletlate ming dynastyH: 11 in, 27.9cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Adele Lebowitz, McLean, VA$1,500-2,000

55 152619/7A Chinese archaic bronze ‘Ding’ ritualfood vessel with coverhan dynastyH: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,000-1,500


54 152619/7AA Chinese archaic bronze ‘He’ wine vesselhan dynastyH: 5 9/10 in., 15cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,000-1,500

53 152642/1A Chinese archaic bronze ‘Zun’ ritual wine vesselearly western zhou dynasty, 11th century bceH: 7 1/4 in., 18.2cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$15,000-20,000


60 160008/4A Chinese cast bronze circular tripod censer with lion mask handlesxuande six-character mark, early qing dynastywith stand.D: 10 1/2 in., 27cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent$5,000-8,000

61 160038/12A Chinese cast bronze figure of an acolytecarrying a peach basketearly qing dynastyH: 16 3/4 in., 42.5cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizona collection$2,000-4,000


62 151734/8A Chinese gilt-bronze ‘dragon’ belt buckleqing dynastyL of largest: 2 1/8 in., 5.5cmprovenance:Property of a New Hampshire lady$1,000-1,500

63 160010/1A large Chinese gilt-bronze censer with lionmasks to sidesqing dynastyD: 10 in., 25.4cm$800-1,200

59 160002/1Two Chinese cast bronze acrobatic Xiezhiearly qing dynastyL of larger: 14 in., 35.6cmprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia area gentleman$1,500-2,000


65 152620/4A Chinese cast bronze seated figure ofAvalokiteshvara17th/18th dynastywith later wooden base.H of figure: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm$1,500-2,000

66 152627/9A Chinese gilt-bronze bust of Guanyin withmandorlaqing dynastyover a lacquered wooden base of a later period,with lotus form wooden stand.H of bronze bust: 7 3/4 in., 19.7cm$800-1,200

67 152569/3A Chinese gilt-bronze seated figure ofHvashang Moheyan19th centuryH: 4 in., 10cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.$2,000-4,000


64 160031/1A Chinese archaistic gilt-bronze tripod censerwith taotie mask decorations to bodychen da sheng zao mark to base, qing dynastyH: 9 1/4 in., 23.5cmprovenance:Property of a Philadelphia area lady$2,000-4,000

68 160064/1A pair of Chinese bronze reticulatedprocessional screens with dragonsguangxu periodL: 22 1/2 in., 57.1cmprovenance:Property of a Florida gentleman$1,000-1,500



69A 151808/1A large and rare pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel boat models in the formof the Empress Dowager’s boat-form pavillionearly 20th centurywith period wooden platform stands.L of each: 51 in., 130cmprovenance:Ex collection of Jack Belz$40,000-60,000

69 152357/4A Chinese enameled gilt-bronze model of the Templeof Heaven, Tiantanrepublic periodD: 23 in., 58.4cmprovenance:From the estate of Elizabeth Kent Van Alen$3,000-5,000



70 152168/3A pair of Chinese canton enamel curvedrectangular tea caddies18th centurydecorated with border designs of lace, flowers andbutterflies.H: 6 1/4 in., 16cm$4,000-6,000

71 151808/2A pair of large Chinese cloisonné enamel zebraslate qing dynastyhollow-cast with aperture and lid on back.H: 25 in., 63.5cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$15,000-25,000

72 158139/2A Chinese cloisonné enamel gilt-bronzetriple-gourd vaserepublic periodH: 15 1/4 in., 39cmprovenance:Property from a private Maryland collection$2,000-4,000



73 152645/3A Chinese white jade reticulated plaque withdeer in foliageming dynastyL: 3 in., 7.7cmprovenance:Property of a Maryland lady$1,500-2,000

74 152431/4A Chinese white jade reticulated plaque withwinged qilinming dynastyL: 3 in., 7.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,000

75 152431/5A Chinese white jade reticulated plaque withdragonming dynastyL: 3.5 in., 8.9cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-4,000

76 160010/4A Chinese spinach jade ‘bi’ discming dynastyD: 8 in., 20.2cm$1,000-1,500

77 151823/7A Chinese yellow jade square box with chilongcarved in shallow reliefming dynastyH: 2 in, 5cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$1,500-2,000

78 152521/11A Chinese mottled green jade recumbent qilinqing dynastyL: 3 in., 7.6cm$2,000-4,000

79 152627/11A large Chinese white jade ‘suo’ pendantcarved in shallow relief17th/18th centuryL: 5 1/4 in., 13cm$1,500-2,000


82 152565/12A Chinese white jade chilong garment hook18th centuryL: 3 1/2 in., 8.89cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,000-1,500

80 151856/64A Chinese celadon jade and russet chilong brush washerming dynastytogether with a small jade cup with chilong handle.H of larger: 3 in., 7.6cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and MargaretGroves, Coral Gables, Florida.$800-1,200

81 158021/6A Chinese white jade brush washer with figures toexterior18th centurywith stand.L: 5 1/2 in., 14cmprovenance:Property of a private Virgina collection$10,000-15,000

83 160133/5A Chinese celadon jade duck-formcovered box18th/19th centuryH: 6 in., 15.2cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$6,000-8,000




84 142419/1A rare and important Chinese imperialinscribed jade bookdated kangxi dingwei cyclical year (1667)comprised of six rectangular hetian jade plaques,incised neatly with Manchu script on all sixtablets, the Khotan green jade of grayish olive-green tone with russet inclusions, set inindividual wooden panels and joined to anelaborately carved wooden frame of a laterperiod (6).H of each jade plaque: 9 3/4 in., 24.7cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore early 1900s, thence byfamily descent. Translated to English andMandarin Chinese in 1954 by Lee Seow Mongand C.M. Wong of the Imperial Court ofSingapore.note:According to court regulations, a jade book waspresented to a newly endowed empress,empress dowager, or grand empress dowager

when she was honored a laudatory title. Thisparticular jade book documents that inNovember of the Lunar year of 1667 (December31st, 1667 in the Western calendar), the fourteenyear-old emperor bestowed the title ofLuminous, Wise, Kind, Long-life, Polite, Simple,Peaceful, Admirable, Elegant, Auspicious,Honest, Gracious, Gentle, Dignified, Tranquil, andHarmonious Empress Dowager on hisgrandmother Xiaozhuang. Very few Imperial jadebooks survived from the period. A similar huejade book of the same size dated to the Shunzhiperiod (1648), comprised of ten total plaques,was sold at Sotheby’s New York in September of2010. Another dark grey jade book of tenplaques, dated also to 1648, from the Qing Courtcollection, is illustrated in The CompleteCollection of Treasures of the Palace Museum.Jadeware (III), Hong Kong, 1995, pl. 3.$100,000-150,000


85 151856/62A Chinese carved multicolor jadeite figure ofGuanyinlate qing dynastywith sweeping brush and prunus tree.H: 7 in., 17.7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida$3,000-5,000

86 152167/6A Chinese carved celadon jade meiren withflowing scarf and scroll19th centuryH: 11in., 28cm$2,000-3,000

87 151856/61A Chinese mottled green jade figure of Guanyinon a deer holding a lingzhi19th centuryH: 8 1/4 in., 21cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.$2,000-4,000


88 160133/4A Chinese carved archaistic jadeite coveredvaselate qing dynastyH: 10 in., 26cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$10,000-15,000

89 152565/7A Chinese carved celadon jade phoenixcarrying a covered vase with chain to back19th centuryH: 7 1/2 in., 19cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$3,000-5,000


92 152167/7A small Chinese jadeite covered vasewith twin elephant ring handles19th centuryH: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm$1,500-2,000

93 152620/7A Chinese gray jade and gilt-decoratedtoggle of a mythical creatureqing dynasty or earlierL: 2 in., 5.1cm$800-1,200

90 160082/9A group of three Chinese jade carvingsqing dynastycomprising a small celadon jade covered box, asmall white jade lotus coupe, and a white jade cattoggle.L of largest: 3 in., 7.5cm$1,000-1,500


94 152321/2A Chinese celadon jade recumbent fu lion withbrocade ball between pawsL: 4 3/4 in., 12cm$4,000-6,000

95 151856/63A Chinese white jade poised qilin19th centuryH: 4 in., 10.1cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.$1,500-2,000

96 168001/26A small Chinese jadeite toggle of a qilin20th centuryL: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm$1,000-1,500

91 160020/6A Chinese celadon jade mountain-formbrush restqing dynastyL: 5 in., 12.7cm$1,000-1,500


97 A Chinese imperial jadeite tripod covered censerguangxu periodwith finely carved lion-mask ring handles andsimilar motif to legs, finial composed of an adultand cub fu lion playing ball, and wooden baseinlaid with silver wire.H: 9 in., 23cmprovenance:Property from a private Swiss collection.$60,000-80,000



99 151856/80A Chinese white jade pendant set into acarved hardwood standqing dynastyL: 4 in., 10.2cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.$1,000-1,500

101 152167/8A Chinese white jade censer with twinchilong handlesqing dynastyH: 4 in., 10.2cm$1,500-2,000

98 160019/1A set of seven Chinese white jade-inset wooden altarpieces, mounted with spinach jade carvings of the BuddhistSeven Emblems of Royaltyqing dynastyH of each: 11 3/4 in., 29.8cm$15,000-25,000


100 152521/8A Chinese white jade 'sengmaohu'covered vase with chilong handle19th centuryH: 7 1/2 in., 19cm$15,000-20,000


102 A pair of Chinese white jade rope-twist banglesqing dynastyD: 3 1/8 in., 8cmprovenance:Property of a Florida gentleman$2,000-4,000


106 A group of three Chinese white jade pendantsqing dynasty and latercomprising a ‘bi’ disc and two rectangular pendants.L of largest: 2 3/4 in., 7cm$1,000-1,500107

A small Chinese white jade plaque ofGuanyin flanked by two attendants19th centuryH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm$1,500-2,000

108 A Chinese white jade ‘bi’ disc carvedto show chilong and archaisticmotifs19th centuryD: 2 1/8in., 5.4cm$2,000-4,000

103 A Chinese white jade round belt plaquecarved to show dragonqing dynastyL: 3 in., 7.6cm$1,500-2,000

105 A Chinese white jade pendant with ‘fushou’ emblem, mice and pomegranateL: 2 3/8 in., 6cm$2,500-3,000

104 A Chinese white jade phoenix pendant19th centuryL: 3 in., 7.6cm$4,000-6,000


110 152521/5A Chinese white jade recumbent hound19th centuryL: 1 3/4 in., 4.5cm$800-1,200

109 152521/4A Chinese white jade figure of a bathing ladyand cat19th centuryH: 1 3/4 in., 4.5cm$1,500-2,000


112 160020/8A Chinese carved celadon jade recumbent horseearly qing dynastyL: 3 in., 7.6cm$1,000-1,500

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111 152321/4A Chinese white jade unincised double-sealwith two chilong to finialL: 1 3/4 in., 4.5cm$2,000-4,000

114 152321/1A Chinese white jade Buddha’s hand citron vase20th centurywith one large and one small fruit together onleafy stem.H: 4 1/4 in., 10.8cm$3,000-5,000


116 168001/29A Chinese white jade pendantcarved with children playing andcalligraphy verso20th centuryL: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm$1,000-1,500

117 168001/25A Chinese green and brown jadependant carved with insects20th centuryL: 2 in., 5.1cm$1,000-1,500

118 168001/19A Chinese celadon jade figure of a boy withdrum20th centuryL: 2 1/2 in., 6.3cm$1,000-1,500

119 152537/4A Chinese jadeite archer’s ring19th/20th centurytogether with a white jade nesting phoenixcarrying fish and a cherry blossom branch.D of ring: 1 3/8 in., 3.5cm$1,000-1,500


115 151856/81A Chinese celadon jade figure of Guanyinholding a necklace and a sacred vase19th/20th centuryset to a bronze lamp topped with a celadon jademedallion with rotating center.H of figure: 10 1/2 in., 26.7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.$1,500-2,000


123 152426/1A Chinese grey jade brush pot carved withdragons to exterior20th centuryH: 9 1/2 in., 24cm$4,000-6,000


120 168001/16Two Chinese white jade unadorned archer’sringsqing dynastyD of each: 1 in., 2.5cm$1,000-1,500

121 151856/77A continental art deco slide-top onyx andcoral box with Chinese jadeite plaque coverearly republic periodL: 5 1/4 in., 13.3cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.$1,000-1,500

122 151856/68A large Chinese archaistic jadeite covered vase withtwin phoenix-head ring handles and flangesincised qianlong mark, republic periodH: 18 in., 45.7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham and MargaretGroves, Coral Gables, Florida.$5,000-8,000


124 152600/1A Chinese green-glazed stonewarejar with twin handlessui dynastyH: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm$800-1,200

126 152444/4A pair of Chinese glazed pottery prancinghorses, with caparison and tassled chest-strap and croupertang dynastyH: 11in., 28cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-3,000

127 152587/2A Chinese Jian ware “hare’s fur” glazed tea bowlsong dynastyD: 4 1/2 in., 11.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$3,000-5,000


128 168001/33A small Chinese Jian ware speckle glazedbowlsong dynasty or laterD: 5 in., 12.7cm$2,000-4,000

125 160142/6A Chinese terracotta earthenware figureof a maidensui dynastyH: 28 in., 71.2cmprovenance:Property from a private California collection$1,000-1,500



129 158139/6A Chinese sancai glazed pottery tomb guardianfigure over a demontang dynastyH: 40 1/2 in., 103cmprovenance:Property from a private Maryland collectionAcquired in Georgetown, Washington D.C., circa2000$8,000-10,000

130 158139/6AA Chinese sancai glazed pottery tombguardian figuretang dynastyH: 44 in., 111.8cmprovenance:Property from a private Maryland collectionAcquired in Georgetown, Washington D.C., circa2000$8,000-10,000



131 152600/2A Chinese Yaozhou celadon glazed ‘lotus’ bowlsong dynastyD: 6 in., 15.3cm$800-1,200

132 152600/3A Chinese Ding ware dish with incised floral design tointeriorsong dynastyD: 6 1/2 in., 16.8cm$1,500-2,000

134 160087/1A Chinese celadon glazed earthenwaresquare plate with deer designyuan dynastyW: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm$3,000-5,000

133 152619/11A rare and early pair of Chinese turquoiseglazed porcelain garden stoolsyuan dynastyrestored.H of each: 20 in., 51cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$2,000-4,000


136 152542/1A Chinese Jun-type earthenwarebowlming dynastyD: 7 in., 17.8cm$1,000-1,500

135 152542/2A small Chinese Jun-type earthenware dishming dynastyD: 5 3/4 in., 14.6cm$800-1,200


139 152632/7A small Chinese Ge-type porcelainoctagonal vaseearly qing dynastyH: 6 in., 15cm$3,000-5,000

137 160019/5A Chinese Ge-type porcelain tripod censerming dynastyH: 6 in., 15.2cm$3,000-5,000

140 168001/14A Chinese Jun-type earthenware bowlwith purple splash to interiorearly qing dynastyD: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cm$1,500-2,000

138 152444/3A Chinese Ge-type porcelain compressedglobular vase with red underglaze18th centurydecorated with brown glaze bands andbutterfly twin handles.H: 9 1/4 in., 24cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$800-1,200


141 152627/7A Chinese white glazed porcelain censerearly qing dynastyD: 7 1/2 in., 19cm$800-1,200

144 160082/5A Chinese mirror-black glazed porcelainbaluster vase18th centuryH: 9 3/4 in., 25cm$1,500-2,000


142 160008/12A Chinese white glazed porcelain ‘Gu’ vasewith incised decorationsqing dynastyH: 16 in., 40.6cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence bydescent$2,000-4,000

143 160133/3A Chinese famille verte enameled porcelainelephant with mounted detachable vaseearly qing dynastyH: 20 1/4 in., 51cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$8,000-12,000



145 152523/1A large Chinese famille verte enameled porcleian‘Qing gong tu’ hexagonal vasekangxi periodtogether with a later hongmu stand.H: 31 1/2 in., 80cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$30,000-50,000



146 151856/59A large and exceptionally rare Chinese imperialporcelain seal of Empress Xiaoyirenkangxi perioddecorated in the famille noire palette, the bodyevenly covered by an ink-black glaze with moldeddragons in relief accentuated by soft green andpurple overglaze enamels. The monumentalhandle formed by the interlocking horns of twofinely embellished porcelain dragon heads, withdelicately molded facial detailing. The seal face iscarved in seal-style script, bearing the eight-character inscription ‘xiao yi huang hou yu shangzhi bao’ - “Imperial seal certifying the objectsadmired by the Empress Xiao Yi”L: 8 1/2 in., 21.5cm

provenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida.note:This porcelain seal embodies the highdevelopment of potting and glazing techniquesrefined under the reign of Emperor Kangxi. It alsois a fine example of the revival under his rule ofthe “famille noire” glazing method, which was firstused by the Jingdezhen kilns in the mid-fifteenthcentury. This ceremonial seal is one of a pair, theonly type of its kind thought to be in existence,with the other being of identical size anddecoration and bearing the eight-characterinscription of the Kangxi emperor.

The rarity and indeed uniqueness of this seal iswell-noted in a document authored in 1933 by thefamous connoisseur of Asian art, Berthold Laufer,then curator of the Field Museum of NaturalHistory in Chicago. It and its Kangxi counterpartare again reviewed in detail in an academicbooklet titled “Symbolism in Chinese Porcelainand Decoration,” published in June 1941 by ChaoMing Chen, the instructor of Chinese Literatureand Language at Johns Hopkins University andpreviously the Head of the Chinese ClassicsDepartment at Hwa Nan College in Fuzhou,China.$20,000-40,000


147 152523/2A pair of Chinese sancai glazedporcelain covered urnssix-character raised xuande mark,18th centurydecorated with all-over archaisticpatterns in raised relief and taotiemask motifs.H: 14 1/2 in., 36.8cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$8,000-12,000

148 152582/1A Chinese famille verteenameled porcelain chargerlozenge mark, kangxi perioddecorated with a figural sceneand auspicious symbols.D: 15 3/4 in., 40cm$2,000-3,000

149 152428/1A small Chinese peachbloom glazedporcelain pomegranate ‘Zun’ vasesix character kangxi mark and ofthe periodH: 2 1/2 in., 6.35cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$3,000-5,000


150 152444/10A Chinese peachbloom glazed porcelainapple-form brush washer18th centuryH: 3 1/2 in., 8.9cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$800-1,200


152 152444/13A Chinese oxblood glaze domed brush washer18th centuryH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$800-1,200

153 160082/3A Chinese flambé glazed porcelain bottle vase18th centuryH: 7 in., 18cm$1,000-1,500

154 160082/2A Chinese flambé glazed porcelain bottle vasewith twin handlesincised daoguang six character seal mark andof the periodH: 9 in., 23cm$8,000-10,000


151 152444/1A near pair of Chinese oxblood glazed porcelainbottle vases18th centurydrilled as lamps.H: 16 in., 40.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-4,000


156 152357/2A set of four Chinese blue and white porcelainbottle vases with chilonglotus flower mark, kangxi periodH: 10 in., 25.4cmprovenance:From the estate of Elizabeth Kent Van Alen$3,000-5,000


157 152355/1A Chinese blue and white porcelain floralchargerartemisia leaf mark, kangxi periodD: 14in., 35.6cm$2,000-4,000

158 160047/1A large Chinese blue and white porcelainfloral bowlkangxi periodD: 13 in., 33cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,000-2,000

155 152632/9A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘bajixiang’lobed jarpossibly 18th centuryH: 4 1/2 in., 12cm$2,000-4,000


160 151445/6A Chinese scallop-rimmed porcelain lotus-form ‘immortals’ bowlchenghua mark, kangxi periodtogether with an octagonal blue and whiteporcelain bowl.D of largest: 7 in., 17.8cmprovenance:Property from a Delaware family$1,500-2,000


159 152344/4A Chinese blue and white porcelain yenyen vasekangxi perioddecorated with panels of pavilion landscapes andantiquities.H: 18 1/4 in., 46.3cmprovenance:Property of a New York gentleman$3,000-5,000

161 151445/2A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘bajixiang’bowlstwin fish mark, kangxi periodtogether with a covered blue and whiteporcelain cup.D: 7 1/2 in., 19cmprovenance:Property from a Delaware family$1,500-2,000



164 160142/5A group of eight Chinese blue andwhite shipwreck export porcelainwareskangxi periodcomprising four plates, two saucers,and two circular covered boxes.D of largest: 8 3/4 in., 22.2cmprovenance:Property from a private Californiacollection$3,500-4,500

165 160142/2A group of seven Chinese blue andwhite shipwreck export porcelainwareskangxi periodcomprising two plates, two bowls,two saucers, and one white glazedhound.D of largest: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cmprovenance:Property from a private Californiacollection$3,000-5,000

162 160142/1A grop of nine Chinese shipwreckblue and white export porcelainwareskangxi periodcomprising four plates, twohexagonal saucers, two hexagonalteacups, and one kendi.D of largest: 8 3/4 in., 22.2cmprovenance:Property from a private Californiacollection$4,000-6,000

163 160142/4A group of seven Chinese blue andwhite shipwreck export porcelainwareskangxi periodcomprising one large charger, twoplates, two saucers, and two circularcovered boxes.D of largest: 15 1/4 in., 38.7cmprovenance:Property from a private Californiacollection$3,000-5,000

166 160142/3A group of ten Chinese blue andwhite shipwreck export porcelainwareskangxi periodcomprising four plates, four saucers,and two inkwell stands.D of largest: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cmprovenance:Property from a private Californiacollection$4,500-5,500

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167 152619/3A Chinese blue and white porcelain circularbrush washerchenghua mark, 18th centuryD: 3 3/4 in., 9.5cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,000-1,500

168 152619/12A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain‘phoenix’ baluster vaseskangxi periodH: 17 3/4 in., 45.1cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$3,000-5,000

169 152632/4A Chinese blue and white porcelain coveredjar decorated with figural scene17th / 18th centuryH: 13 1/2 in., 34cm$3,000-5,000


170 152619/9A pair of large Chinese blue and whiteporcelain ‘phoenix’ covered jars18th centurywith period pierced collars for use with lockingmechanismH of each: 18 1/4 in., 46.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$4,000-6,000


171 A fine Chinese Ming-style blue and whiteporcelain bottle vase18th centuryelaborately decorated to show kuilong and lotusscrolls to body, bands of hanging chimes andlappet to neck, with a slightly everted cupped rim.H: 13 1/4 in., 35cmprovenance:From the Heber Bishop collection; thence by familydescent.note:Heber Reginald Bishop was a prominent Americanentreprenuer and philanthropist and one of themost eminent art collectors of the late 19thcentury. His renowned jade collection wasbequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in1902, and large portions of his art collection wereauctioned by the American Art Association ofNew York in 1906.A hand-rendered illustration of this vase wasfeatured in the original 1906 American ArtAssociation of New York “de luxe”auctioncatalogue, item no. 893.$80,000-120,000



172 An unusual Chinese pink ground underglazeand famille rose enameled vase with cup-formrim18th centurydecorated with underglaze of celadon, cobaltblue, and copper red, depicting Buddhist, Daoist,and scholarly symbols on an enameled pinkdiaper ground, with lappet design towards base,lattice to shoulder, gilding to lip, and baseunglazed.H: 11 3/4 in., 30cmprovenance:From the Heber Bishop collection; thence byfamily descent.note:Heber Reginald Bishop was a prominentAmerican entreprenuer and philanthropist andone of the most eminent art collectors of the late19th century. His renowned jade collection wasbequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum of Artin 1902, and large portions of his art collectionwere auctioned by the American Art Associationof New York in 1906.A hand-rendered illustration of this vasewas featured in the original 1906American Art Association of NewYork “de luxe”auctioncatalogue, item no. 953.$30,000-50,000



174 152619/14A Chinese gilt decorated Imari porcelaincharger with figural scene18th centuryD: 15 1/2 in., 39.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$800-1,200

176 152619/13A Chinese underglazed blue andiron-red enameled porcelain‘dragon’ dishiron-red ‘daoguang gengxunianzhi’ mark and of the periodD: 6 1/4 in., 15.9cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,500-2,000

173 152565/1A pair of Chinese famille roseenameled porcelain Buddhist emblemaltar standsqianlong mark and of the perioddeorated in the form of lotus blossomsatop a domed base with openwork curling leaves.H: 10 in., 25.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,000


175 160082/1A pair of Chinese gilt and famille rose enameled ‘shou’dishesiron-red six character jiaqing mark and of the periodD: 6 1/4 in., 15.5cm$8,000-12,000


178 160082/6A Chinese famille rose enameled deep porcelain bowldecorated with mountain landscapeattricuted to ao shao quan, 19th centurywith inscription and artist’s seal to rim.D: 11 1/2 in., 29cm$1,000-2,000

179 152620/6A Chinese yellow ground famille rose enameledporcelain ‘baijixiang’ bowliron-red six character tongzhi mark and of the periodD: 5 1/2 in., 14cm$1,500-2,000

180 160006/1A pair of Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain ‘dragon’ bowlstongzhi six character mark and of the periodD: 8 in., 20.3cmprovenance:From a prominent Newport family collection$10,000-15,000


177 152565/4A Chinese famille rose enalemed porcelainplaque depicting a lady in a gardenqianlong mark, late qing dynastyL: 12 1/2 in., 31.8cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-4,000


182 151965/6A rare Chinese puce enameled porcelain ‘phoenixmedallion’ warming bowl with stemguangxu six character mark and of the periodH: 6 3/4 in., 17cmprovenance:Property from the collection of William and Mary Scrantonnote:For a bowl with identical puce-enameled medallions, seeSotheby’s New York, September 11, 2012, Sale 8872, Lot 21$3,000-5,000

183 152632/6A Chinese famille rose enameledporcelain ‘butterfly’ bottle vaseiron red guangxu six charactermark and of the periodH: 16 in., 41cm$3,000-5,000

184 152619/1A pair of Chinese famille rose enameledporcelain shallow dishesguangxu six character mark and of theperiodD: 8 1/4 in., 21cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$3,000-5,000

181 160054/1A Chinese red ground gilt decoratedporcelain “xi” bowl‘yan xi he tong’ mark, tongzhi periodD: 4 in., 10.2cmprovenance:Property of a Delaware gentleman$1,000-1,500


185 152521/9A Chinese Dowager-style yellow groundtapering rectangular porcelain jardiniereearly 20th centurydecorated with wisteria, peonies and birds.D: 12 1/2 in, 31.8cm$1,500-2,000



186 152565/8A set of four Chinese famille roseenameled porcelain covered tea bowlsdaoguang mark, late qing dynastydecorated with seaside mountainousscenery.H: 3 1/2 in, 8.89cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$3,000-5,000

190 152168/7A pair of large Chinese famille verte enalemed porcelainhexagonal planters19th centuryH: 17 in., 43cm$5,000-7,000

188 168001/8A Chinese wucai enameled porcelain‘boy and lotus’ jarqing dynastyH: 13 in., 23cm$2,000-4,000

189 152565/9A Chinese famille verte enameledporcelain ‘phoenix and peony’ jadiniere19th centurydecorated with ‘baijixiang’ symbols aroundthe rim.D: 14 1/2 in., 36.83cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-4,000

187 152627/6A Chinese famille verte enameledporcelain arrow-handled ‘Hu’ vase19th centuryH: 8 1/2 in., 21.8cm$800-1,200


196 160082/4A Chinese plum-red monochrome glazed porcelain bowlsix character guangxu seal mark and of the periodD: 7 in., 17.5cm$1,000-1,500

195 168001/10A Chinese turquoise glazed porcelain‘dragon’ jar with incised decorations19th centuryH: 13 1/4 in., 34cm$1,500-2,000


192 152632/5A Chinese clair de lune glazed porcelain lobed vaseqianlong six character seal mark, 19th centuryH: 5 in., 13cm$5,000-8,000

193 152540/1A Chinese famille verte enameledporcelain reticulated covered censerwith fu lion finialqing dynastyH: 11 1/4 in., 28.5cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$2,500-3,500

194 152627/8A Chinese brown glazed Ge-type porcelain twinhandle censer19th centuryD: 8 1/2 in., 21.7cm$800-1,200

191 151856/70A Chinese clair de lune glazed porcelain slendervasekangxi six-character mark, late qing dynastyH: 7 in., 17.7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Graham andMargaret Groves, Coral Gables, Florida. Christie’slabel on box.$4,000-6,000


198 168001/3A large Chinese flambé glazed porcelain‘Hu’ vase19th centuryH: 17 1/2 in., 44.5cm$1,000-1,500

200 152620/5A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘Hu’baluster vasedaoguang six character seal mark andof the perioddrilled, reduced.H of vase: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cm$2,000-4,000


201 152627/4A Chinese blue and white porcelain ‘Hu’vase with elephant twin handles19th centuryH: 12 3/4 in., 32.5cm$2,000-3,000

202 168001/11A Chinese blue and white porcelain‘Hu’ vase decorated with figural scene19th centuryH: 11 1/2 in., 29cm$1,500-2,000

197 152627/13A Chinese peachbloom glazed porcelaincircular brush washersix character kangxi seal mark, 19thcenturyD: 5 1/4 in., 13.2cm$1,000-1,500

199 152444/2A Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figureof Guanyin on wavesdouble gourd impressed seal mark andboji yuren seal, attributed to su xuejinH: 17 in., 43.2cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,000


206 160038/10A Chinese blue and white porcelain tripod planterdecorated with peachesqianlong six character mark, republic periodH: 5 1/4 in., 13.3cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizona collection$2,000-4,000

207 160019/2A Chinese blue and whiteporcelain ‘Cong’ vase withfigural scene‘yuan wen wu guo zhi zhai’mark to base, 20th centuryattributed to Wang Bu.H: 12 in., 30.5cm$1,500-2,000


203 152632/2A Chinese blue and white porcelain squarevase with lion mask handles19th centuryH: 17 1/2 in., 44.5cm$1,000-1,500

205 152627/5A large Chinese blue and whiteporcelain double-gourd vaselate qing dynastyH: 17 3/4 in., 45cm$800-1,200

204 152521/10Two Chinese blue and white tall porcelain vases20th centuryOne decorated with hunters and chained beast, theother with courtly ladies and children.H of tallest: 19 in., 48.3cm$2,000-3,000


209 152619/2A Chinese yellow ground famille roseenameled porcelain ‘dragon’ teapotiron-red guangxu six character mark,republic periodH: 5 in., 12.7cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$800-1,200

210 160038/11A pair of fine Chinese ‘eggshell’ porcelainsnowscape bowlsyang he tang mark, republic periodD of each: 4 in., 10.1cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizona collection$4,000-6,000


208 152632/3A large Chinese blue and white porcelainglobular vase with lion mask handles19th / 20th centuryH: 23 in., 58.5cm$5,000-8,000


211 160008/10A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain snowscape plaquehe xuren (1882 - 1935)together with three landscape plaques.L of each: 15 1/2 in., 39.4cmprovenance:Property of a Colorado gentlemanAcquired in Singapore in the 1940s, thence by descent$10,000-15,000




213 152168/2A large Chinese famille rose enameled porcelainfigure of a bodhisattva holding a pagodarepublic periodH: 21 1/2 in., 54.6cmnote:For a similarly decorated and large porcelain seatedfigure, see Christie’s New York, April 6, 2011, Sale2430, Lot 448$5,000-7,000

214 168001/6A Chinese famille verte enameledporcelain vase decorated withfigural scenes20th centuryH: 18 in., 46.4cm$800-1,200

212 152167/9A set of three Chinese porcelain plaques depictinglandscapes of southern China with accompanying poem20th centuryH: 14 in., 35. 6cm$1,500-2,000

215 168001/7A Chinese celadon crackle glazedporcelain double-gourd vase20th centuryH: 14 1/2 in., 37cm$800-1,200



216 160019/4A Chinese cylindrical famille roseenameled porcelain brush pot decoratedwith floral designsrepublic periodH: 6 in., 15.2cm$1,500-2,000

219 168001/9A Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain‘hundred deer’ vase with deer twin handlesxuantong mark, 20th centuryH: 15 1/2 in., 39.5cm$1,000-1,500

218 158098/1A large Chinese enameled porcelain chargerdecorated with ripe peaches on branchesqianlong six character mark, early 20th centuryD: 21 in., 53.3cmprovenance:Property from a private Virginia collection$2,000-4,000

221 152426/2A Chinese powder blue ground andfamille rose enameled porcelain vase20th centurydecorated with two panels of a courtlylady on horseback.H: 21 in., 53.3cm$1,500-2,500

220 160082/8A pair of Chinese sancai glazed porcelainfu lions seated on raised pedestalsrepublic periodH of each: 18 in., 47cm$1,000-1,500

217 168001/12A Chinese famille rose porcelain vase withgilt lip decorated with figural scenesqianlong mark to base, 20th centuryH: 9 3/4 in., 14.5cm$800-1,200


222 152642/11A Chinese jadeite unadornedflattened ovoid snuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$1,500-2,000

223 168001/30A Chinese green and russet jadeitesnuff bottle19th centuryH: 2 1/4 in., 5.5cm$1,000-1,500

224 152168/5A Chinese white jade ‘na fu yingxiang’ snuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cm$800-1,200

225 152619/4CAn Chinese white jade unadornedcircular snuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 in., 5.1cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$800-1,200


226 168001/22Two Chinese white jade round snuffbottles, carved with birds to body19th/20th centuryH of each: 2 1/4 in., 6cm$1,000-1,500

227 152642/7A Chinese white jade unadornedrectangular snuff bottle, withrusset skin to one surface18th/9th centuryH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$1,500-2,000

228 152642/8A Chinese white jade snuff bottle,carved with pavilion scene tosurface and figures versosigned zigangH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$1,500-2,000

229 152642/10A Chinese white jade octagonal snuffbottle19th centuryH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V.Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$600-800


232 152642/4A Chinese brown and white jadeovoid snuff bottle, carved withnatural figuresqing dynastyH: 2 1/2 in., 6.3cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$800-1,200

233 152567/5A Chinese blue and red enameledcloisonné snuff bottle19th centuryH: 3 in., 8cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$800-1,200

234 151856/72A Chinese realgar glass snuffbottle, carved with birds andflowering foliageqing dynastyH: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida.$800-1,200

231 152642/9An Chinese mottled jadeiteunadorned ovoid snuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$1,000-1,500


230 152521/2A Chinese white jade tapered snuffbottle, carved with prunus tree andscholar’s rock19th centuryL: 2 3/4 in., 7cm$2,000-3,000

235 152567/4A Chinese lapis lazuli vasiform snuff bottle andsnuff plate19th centuryH: 1 1/2 in., 4cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent. RobertHall label on snuff plate.$1,000-1,500

236 152619/4BA Chinese agate unadorned roundsnuff bottle19th/20th centuryH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$800-1,200

237 152619/4Two Chinese agate flattened ovoid snuff bottles19th centuryH of larger: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,000-1,500


240 160038/3A Chinese ‘Zhiting School’ agatesnuff bottle, carved with horselate qing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$2,500-3,000

241 152642/6A Chinese silhouette agate ‘fu bat’snuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$1,000-1,500

242 160038/8“A Chinese cameo agate snuffbottle, carved with crane to surfaceand phoenix versoqing dynastyH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$2,000-4,000

243 160038/5A Chinese cameo agate snuffbottle, carved with tiger and boatsqing dynastywith carved lion mask handles tosides.H: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$2,000-4,000


244 152642/5A Chinese silhouette agate snuffbottle, carved with boy to surfaceand birds verso19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thenceby family descent.$800-1,200

245 160038/2A Chinese cameo agate snuffbottle, carved with ‘fu bat’ tosurface and magpie versoqing dynastyH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$2,000-4,000

239 160038/9A Chinese agate ‘squirrel’ snuffbottleqing dynastyH: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$1,000-1,500

238 152619/4AA Chinese two-tone agate ovoidsnuff bottle, carved with lingzhi19th/20th centuryH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$800-1,200


251 152619/5AAn Chinese unadorned amber snuffbottleqing dynastyH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$800-1,200

252 152619/5BA Chinese unadorned ruby glassround snuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$800-1,200

253 152567/2A Chinese realgar glass snuffbottle, with horse19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$600-800

250 152168/6A Chinese amber snuff bottle,carved with two goldfish19th centuryH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cm$800-1,200


246 160038/4A Chinese cameo agate snuffbottle, carved with bat and tiger tosurface and fisherman to versoqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$2,000-4,000

247 160038/6A Chinese cameo agate snuffbottle, carved with monkeyqing dynastyH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$1,500-2,000

248 160038/1A Chinese grey rock crystal snuffbottle, carved with two scholarsunder a pineqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$2,000-4,000

249 152642/12A Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle,carved with prunus and bamboo19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$800-1,200


261 152619/5DA large Chinese cinnabar lacquerround snuff bottle, carved withscholars in landscapes19th centuryH: 3 1/4 in., 8.3cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$1,500-2,000


260 152619/5CA Chinese cinnabar lacquer ovoidsnuff bottle, carved with scene ofscholars18th/19th centuryH: 3 in., 7.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$800-1,200

258 152567/1A Chinese red-overlay on snowflakeglass snuff bottle, with sinuouschilong19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$800-1,200

259 152642/13A Chinese inside-painted glasssnuff bottle, with scholar’s objectsto front and birds to versosigned zhou leyuanH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$2,000-4,000

256 152642/15A Chinese light brown glassunadorned snuff bottle19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate ofCharles V. Swain, Doylestown,PA; thence by family descent.$600-800

257 151856/73A Chinese red-overlay onsnowflake glass snuff bottle,with antiquitiesqing dynastyH: 3 in., 7.6cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves,Coral Gables, Florida.$800-1,200

255 151856/71Two Chinese inside-painted glasssnuff bottles, with lingbiattricuted to zhou leyuan, 20thcenturyH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida.$1,000-1,500

254 152619/5Two Chinese inside painted glasssnuff bottles, with landscapesbi rongjiu, dated 1899H: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$2,000-4,000



262 152567/3A fine Chinese cinnabar lacquersnuff bottle, carved with figuralscene18th/19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of CharlesV. Swain, Doylestown, PA; thence byfamily descent.$1,000-1,500

263 151856/76A Chinese famille rose enameledporcelain snuff bottle, with pigeonsand lingzhidaoguang four character markand of the periodH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida$1,000-1,500

264 160133/2A Chinese famille rose enameledporcelain ‘Liu Hai’ figural snuffbottle19th centuryH: 3 in., 7.62cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$3,000-5,000

266 151856/75A Chinese green-glazed porcelainsnuff bottleqing dynastyH: 2 1/2 in., 6.4cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida$800-1,200

267 151856/79A Chinese green glazed porcelaincorn-form snuff bottle19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves, CoralGables, Florida$800-1,200

268 168001/23A Chinese black ground enameledporcelain snuff bottle19th centuryH: 3 in., 7.6cm$800-1,200

269 160038/7A Chinese enameled ‘yixing’porcelain snuff bottle, with figure19th centuryH: 2 3/4 in., 7cmprovenance:Property from a private Arizonacollection$1,500-2,000

265 151856/74A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle,with Zhong Kui the DemonQuellerqing dynastyH: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs.Graham and Margaret Groves,Coral Gables, Florida$1,500-2,000


Fine Chinese Imperial GlassFeaturing property from the ‘Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection’lots 270-291


270 158165/15A collection of fourteen Chinese blue glass belt plaquesming dynastyL of each plaque: 2 1/4 in., 5.7cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:Purchased from Christie’s London in the 1980s.$6,000-8,000

REEMAN’S is proud to present the following lots of exceptional works of Chinese glass, aselection which is acutely representative of the items produced by the imperial workshops

of Beijing during the eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. The multitude of chemicaland technological techniques employed by the glass artisans of China are evident in thediversity of pieces offered in this section, from bi-color overlaid to transparent and opaquemonochrome examples.

Many of the following fine glass objects come from the collection of renowned Americancollectors Ina and Sandford Gadient. Considered among the most prominent collectors ofChinese glass in the world, the Gadients have assembled their collection of hundreds ofpieces of museum-quality Peking glass over the course of four decades. Their enthusiasm insharing their passion and scholarship on the subject have led to numerous publications,national and international museum exhibitions, as well as generous donations to museumcollections throughout the country.

It is through the Gadients’ guidance that we are also pleased to offer our second grouping ofglasswork. Two of these lots bear the intriguing provenance of once belonging to thecollection of Carl Lindgren, a Swedish sea pilot and businessman who spent a portion of hislife residing in China during the mid-1800s. Noteworthy of mention is a particularly rarebutterscotch-yellow overlay on white glass censer, of enviably smooth composition andadorned with interweaving mythical chilong.

The great variation in works of glass produced during the Qing dynasty speaks to theboundless creativity and sense of adventurousness that conspicuously lie at the heart ofChinese glass-making. Property from this sale offers an exciting opportunity for privatecollectors to acquire an example of this important and intriguing Chinese artform.

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271 160127/3A rare Chinese butterscotch-yellow overlay onwhite glass tripod censerearly qianlong periodof globular form raised on three chilong-head feet,with twin lion-mask handles to sides, square formhandles at mouth, and sinuous paired chilong tobody below a petal band at shoulder; with laterfitted stand and cover.H: 5 in., 13cm

provenance:Previously from the collection of Carl Lindgren(1843-1871), a Swedish sea pilot andbusinessman who resided in the port town ofTaku in Tianjin, China from 1863 to 1870.$40,000-60,000



272 160127/4A Chinese cobalt blue glass quadrilobedfooted planterqianlong four-character wheel-cut markwithin a square and of the periodH: 2 7/8 in., 7.25cm; W: 8 in., 20cmprovenance:Previously from the collection of Carl Lindgren(1843-1871), a Swedish sea pilot andbusinessman who resided in the port town ofTaku in Tianjin, China from 1863 to 1870.$6,000-8,000



274 158165/5A Chinese green glass spindle-form vaseqianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and of the periodH: 7 1/2 in., 19.1cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red AsFlame” (1990), #36.$15,000-25,000

273 158165/3A Chinese ruby-red overlay on snowflake glass bottle vase18th centuryH: 10 1/4 in., 26cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red As Flame”(1990), #49.$20,000-30,000



275 158165/6A Chinese realgar glass amphora vase18th centuryH: 6 in., 15.2cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, RedAs Flame” (1990), #30-31.$30,000-40,000

276 158165/7A Chinese gradient pink glass bottle vase18th centuryH: 10 1/4 in., 26cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red AsFlame” (1990), #26.$15,000-20,000



278 160127/1A Chinese yellow glass fluted bottle vase18th centuryH: 10 in., 26cmprovenance:Property from the Andrews family collection,southern Florida.$15,000-20,000

277 158165/12A Chinese yellow glass bowl, carved withwarrior figuresqianlong four-character wheel-cut markwithin a square and of the periodD: 6 in., 15.2cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.$6,000-9,000


279 160127/2A fine Chinese yellow glass octagonal faceted bottle vaseqianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within a square and ofthe periodH: 5 3/4 in., 14.5cmprovenance:Property from the Andrews family collection, southern Florida.note:For two Qianlong-marked examples of similar form, see Christie’s HongKong, May 28, 2014, Sale 3320, Lot 2916; and Christie’s Hong Kong,December 1, 2010, Sale 2831, Lot 2925.For two Yongzheng-marked examples of similar form, see Christie’sHong Kong, November 27, 2013, Sale 3263, Lot 3406; and Christie’sHong Kong, June 1, 2011, Sale 2862, Lot 3799.$30,000-50,000



282 158165/4A Chinese yellow glass vase, carved with warriorscenesqianlong four-character wheel-cut mark withina square and of the periodH: 7 3/4 in., 19.7cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Clear As Crystal, Red AsFlame” (1990), #43.$12,000-18,000


281 158165/8An exceptionally large Chinese pink glassbowll18th centuryD: 10 in., 25.4cm$6,000-8,000

280 158165/1A pair of large Chinese colbalt blue glass bowlsqianlong four-character wheel-cut mark within asquare and of the periodD: 11 3/4 in., 30cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:Previously published in “Chinese Qing Dynasty GlassTreasures: From the Gadient Collection.”$20,000-30,000



283 158165/13A Chinese ruby glass bottle vase18th centuryH: 8 in., 20.3cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford GadientCollection.$8,000-12,000

284 158165/10A pair of Chinese large cobalt blue glass bottle vases18th centuryH: 11 1/4 in., 28.6cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Radiant Reflections inChinese Glass” (2002), Ceramics and Glass Circle ofAustralia, #29.$15,000-25,000

285 158165/14A Chinese ruby glass octagonal bottle vase18th centuryH: 7 1/4 in., 18.4cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.$8,000-10,000



286 160127/6A rare Chinese blue overlay on white glass plume holderlate 18th/ early 19th centurythe cylindrical bubble-suffused white glass body adornedwith peacock-blue sinuous chilong, and the pierced topcarved with chilong medallion.L: 3 1/2 in., 9cmprovenance:Property from the Andrews family collection, southernFlorida.$6,000-8,000

288 158165/9A Chinese amber glass lobed bowl with everted rim18th centuryD: 9 1/2 in., 24.1cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.note:For a similar example, see “Radiant Reflections in ChineseGlass” (2002), Ceramics and Glass Circle of Australia, #47.$12,000-15,000

287 168001/17A Chinese cobalt blue glass covered censer19th centurywith wooden stand and lid.H of censer: 3 in., 7.8cm$800-1,200



289 158165/2A rare Chinese red overlay on yellow glass footed bottlevase, with mantis and prey among vines18th / 19th centuryH: 9 in., 22.9cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.$70,000-90,000



290 158165/11A pair of Chinese red overlay on white glass balustervases, with birds and peonies18th/19th centuryH of each: 8 1/4 in., 21cmprovenance:From the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection.$10,000-15,000

291 160127/5A Chinese burgundy-red and pearlescent-whiteoverlay on milk glass brush washer, with squirrel andgrapes18th centuryH: 1 1/2 in., 4cm; D: 2 1/2 in., 6.5cmprovenance:Property from the Andrews family collection, southernFlorida.$1,200-1,800

290A 152521/6A small and rare Chinese ruby glasselephant-form toggle18th centuryL: 1 in., 2.5cm$800-1,200



293 151673/1A Chinese blue ground summer dragon robelate qing dynastyL: 52 in, 132cmprovenance:Property of an Ohio ladyAcquired in Australia in 1914, thence by descent$2,000-3,000

294 160081/1A Chinese dark blue ground summerdragon robelate qing dynastyL: 50 in., 130cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$2,000-3,000

292 152327/2A Chinese silk-embroidered wall hanging withgolden fu bat shou medallions, ‘li shui’ and silkbrocade border19th centuryL: 82 in., 208.3cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$1,500-2,000


296 152498/3A pair of Sino-Tibetan pieced and trimmed silk brocade saddle covers19th centurydecorated with symmetrical open-mouthed dragon heads and gilt-mounted paste jewels.L: 38 in., 96.5cmprovenance:From the Estate of Alfred I. duPont, Florida$1,500-2,500


295 152645/4Three rolls of Chinese brocadesilk19th/20th centuryW: 31 in., 76.2cmprovenance:Property of a Maryland lady$2,000-3,000

297 152619/16A Chinese silk and metallic threadfloral decorated floor rug, inscribed"bao he dian yu gong"early 20th centuryL: 85 1/2, 217cm; W: 47 3/4,120cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$1,500-2,000



300 152329/2CHINESE SCHOOLlate ming dynastySANXING DEITIES FU, LU, SHOUFramed, ink and color on silkSight H: 45 in, 114cm, W: 32 in, 81.28cmprovenance:From the Collection of Richard B. Hobart, thence by family descent.note:Richard B. Hobart was a prolific collector of Ming and Qing dynasty Chinesepaintings, many of which he acquired from the late dealer WalterHochstadter. After Hobart’s passing, a portion of his collections were soldthrough Sotheby’s Parke-Bernet in 1969; of those, a Lan Ying landscapealbum dated to 1642 reached unexpectedly high price and was then boughtby the Metropolitan Museum.$10,000-15,000

299 151625/10A large Chinese silk kesi panel, depicting anassemblage of immortals converging at aseaside palace19th centurytogether with a silk kesi dragon collar. bothframed and glazed.Sight H: 52 in., 132cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of Adele Lebowitz,McLean, VA$3,000-5,000

298 152632/1A Sino-Tibetan thangka depictingTsongkhapa19th centurySight H: 27 1/2 in., 70cm; W: 18 in., 46cm$1,500-2,000

301 152645/5CHINESE SCHOOL18th centuryDAOIST IMMORTALSFramed, ink and color on silkSight H: 59 in., 150cm; W: 35 in.,88.9cmprovenance:Property of a Maryland lady$3,000-5,000

302 151625/47AFTER ZHAO YONG (1289-1360)ming dynastyCOLLECTING LINGZHIHanging scroll, ink and color on silkSight H: 42 in., 107cmW: 16 1/2 in., 42cmprovenance:Property from the Estate of AdeleLebowitz, McLean, VA$2,000-4,000


303 152565/11ATTRIBUTED TO WEN ZHENGMINGqing dynastySCHOLARS AT LEISUREFramed, ink and color on paper, signed“jia jing xin mao (1531) xia yue zhengming hua” with two seals of the artistH: 16 in., 40.6cm; W: 48 in., 122cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,500

304 158139/5CHINESE SCHOOL18th centuryFIGURES IN A LANDSCAPEMounted hanging scroll, ink and color on silkSight H: 58 in., 147.3cm; W: 31 1/2 in., 80cmprovenance:Property from a private Maryland collection$3,000-5,000

305 152620/11YAN ZHENlate qing dynastyBAMBOOSEight mounted album leaves,ink on paper.Sight H of each: 12 in.,30.5cm; W: 9 in., 22.9cm$1,000-1,500



306 152329/1AFTER LU JI (1475-1503)ming/qing dynastyCRANES IN A BAMBOO GROVEFramed, ink and color on silk, signedand sealed by the artistSight H: 76 in., 193cm; W: 40 in.,101.6cmprovenance:From the Collection of Richard B.Hobart, thence by family descent.note:Richard B. Hobart was a prolificcollector of Ming and Qing dynastyChinese paintings, many of whichhe acquired from the late dealerWalter Hochstadter. After Hobart’spassing, a portion of his collectionswere sold through Sotheby’s Parke-Bernet in 1969; of those, a Lan Yinglandscape album dated to 1642reached unexpectedly high price andwas then bought by theMetropolitan Museum.$40,000-60,000



307 160020/2CHEN HONGSHOU, MA JIATONGqing dynastySCHOLARS, CALLIGRAPHYTwo mounted fans, one ink on silk, one ink on gilt paper,signed and sealed by the artists.Sight H of largest: 7 in., 17.8cm; W: 20 in., 50.8cm$3,000-4,000

309 160020/1AVARIOUS ARTISTS20th centuryLANDSCAPE, CARPTwo mounted fans, ink and color onpaper, inscribed and signed WuGuandai, Tang Yun.Sight H: 7 3/4 in., 19.7cm,W: 20 in., 50.8cm$1,000-1,500


308 160020/1VARIOUS ARTISTS19th/20th centuryLANDSCAPESThree mounted fans, ink and color on paper,signed Wang Kun, Fan Haolin, Lu Lianfu.Sight H: 7 1/2 in., 19cm; W: 20 1/2 in.,52.1cm$1,500-2,000



310 160020/1BVARIOUS ARTISTS20th centuryLANDSCAPESThree mounted fans, ink and coloron paper, signed and inscribed byartists, Wu Guxiang, Wu Qinmu,and Wu Qingxia.Sight H: 7 in., 17.8cm; W: 19 1/4 in.,48.9cm$1,500-2,000

311 160020/3ATTRIBUTED TO ZHU MEICUN20th centuryBAMBOO AND CALLIGRAPHYTwo fans, ink and color on paper,signed and sealed with inscriptions.H: 12 in., 30.5cm$1,000-1,500


312 160020/5LI JIAJIlate qing dynastyLANDSCAPESTen album leaves, ink and color on paper,signed and inscribed on each leaf. SightH: 10 1/2 in., 26.7cm; W: 13 in., 33cm$2,000-3,000

313 152565/10CHINESE SCHOOL19th centuryBEAUTIES IN COURTLY LEISUREFramed, four panels under four studies offlowers, ink and color on silkSight H: 47 1/2 in., 120.7cm; W: 13 1/2 in.,34.3cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$1,500-2,500



315 152620/9AFTER YUN SHOUPINGlate qing dynastyDEER AND PEONYMounted without scrolls, ink and color on paper.Sight H: 37 1/4 in., 97.5cm; W: 17 3/4 in., 45cm$1,000-1,500

316 160035/2CHINESE SCHOOL19th/20th centuryDAOIST PROCESSIONMounted handscroll, ink and color on silk,three seals to painting.Sight H: 10 3/4 in., 27.3cm; W: 42 3/4 in.,108.6cm$1,500-2,000

314 152620/8LI GUANFENlate qing dynastyLANDSCAPESSix mounted album leaves, ink and color on paper.Sight H of largest: 15 1/2 in., 39.4cm; W: 12 in., 30.5cm$800-1,200



317 152087/9STUDIO OF TINGQUAchinese, circa 1809-1870A COLLECTION OF 46 EXPORT PAINTINGS DEPICTING LANDSCAPES, BOATS, FIGURES ANDFIGURAL SCENES, BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL STUDIES.Gouache on paper and pith paper; two sets bound and with several loose leavesAlbum works on paper: H: 12 1/2 in., 31.7cm, W: 9 1/2 in., 24.1cm; Imperial Portraits onpaper: H: 10 1/2 in., 26.7cm, W: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm; Album works on pith paper: H: 13 in., 33cm,W: 7 in., 17.8cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania lady$10,000-15,000


318 160035/9AFTER YUN SHOUPING19th/20th centuryPEONY AND CHRYSANTHEMUMMounted hanging scroll, ink and color onsilk, inscribed and signed.Sight H: 41 in., 104.1cm; W: 9 in.,22.9cm$1,000-1,500


320 160035/11ATTRIBUTED TO YE YUN20th centurySCHOLARS IN DISCUSSIONMounted without scroll, ink on paper, inscribed andsigned.Sight H: 20 1/2 in., 52.1cm; W: 13 1/2 in., 34.3cm$800-1,200

321 152587/1ZHANG SHIYUAN/KEHE (1898-1960)dated 1925SCHOLAR UNDER THE WUTUNG TREEFramed, ink and watercolor on paper, two inscriptions, thefirst “painted on a winter’s day in the year of Yi-chou in thestyle of Zhao Wenmin’s in Shanghai”, the second in praiseof the artist’s work signed by Xi RungengSight H: 33 1/2, 85cm, W: 11 1/4in., 28.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania gentleman$4,000-6,000

319 152632/11CHINESE SCHOOL19th/20th centuryFIGURES IN AN AUTUMN LANDSCAPEMounted fan painting, ink and color on paper,inscription with one seal of the artist.Sight H: 9 1/4 in., 23.5cm; W: 19 3/4 in., 50cm.$1,000-1,500



322 160133/1CHANG ZENGHAOdated 1926HUNDRED ANIMALSMounted horizontally on scroll, ink and color onsilk, inscribed and sealed by artist.Sight H: 39 in., 99cm, W: 58 1/2 in., 148.6cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$6,000-8,000

323 152632/10CHEN FUCANG (1906-1984)dated 1936SCHOLAR PLAYING QINMounted fan painting, ink and color, inscribed andwith two seals of artist.Sight H: 9 1/4 in., 23.5cm; W: 19 3/4 in., 50cm.$1,000-1,500

324 152398/2DONG KINGMAN (ZENG JINGWEN, 1911-2000)dated 1969VIEW OF TIGER BALM PAGODA, HONG KONGFramed, watercolor on paper, signed by the artistSight H: 29 1/4 in., 74.3cm; W: 21 1/4 in., 54cmprovenance:Property of a New York gentleman$3,000-5,000



326 158139/4PU RU(1896-1963)RUNNING CALLIGRAPHIC SCRIPTFramed, ink on paper, inscribed and dedicated to BoQi Xian Sheng, signed ‘Xin Yu’, with one artist sealmark.Sight H: 25 1/2 in., 64.8cm, W: 13 3/4 in., 34.9cmprovenance:Property from a private Maryland collectionAcquired directly from the artist by beneficiary QianZhen (Bo Qi Xian Sheng), former director of CentralDaily News, Taiwan, thence by family descent.$10,000-15,000

325 152537/2ATTRIBUTED TO ZHANG DAQIAN(1899-1983)dated 1963MUSHROOMSFramed, ink and color on paper,signed and sealed.Sight H: 34 1/2 in., 87.6cm;W: 16 1/2 in., 42cm$30,000-50,000



328 152381/1LUIS CHAN (CHEN FUSHAN, 1905-1995)dated 1973LAKESIDE SCENE UNDER THE SUN AND THEMOONFramed, ink and color on paper, signed “kui chou chenfu shou zeng” with three seals of the artistSight H: 27 in., 68.6cm; W: 18 in., 45.7cmprovenance:Property of a Delaware gentlemanPurchased in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1970.For a similar work by the artist, see Christie’s HongKong, May 25th 2008, Lot 298.$4,000-6,000

329 160082/7LIU HAISUdated 1978RUNNING SCRIPTMounted handscroll, ink on paper,signed and sealed by artist.Sight H: 9 in., 22.9cm; L: 53 in.,134.6cm$3,000-5,000


327 152620/2HSIEH HSIAO-DEdated 1972PORTRAIT OF A WOMANOil on canvas, mounted on wooden frame,signed and sealed by artist.Sight H: 23 in., 58.4cm; W: 17 in., 43.2cm$1,000-1,500


331 152147/3CHINESE SCHOOLlate qing dynastyBUDDHIST COUPLET IN COMICAL FIGURAL SCRIPTFramed, ink and color on paper.Sight H: 53 1/2 in., 45.7cm; W: 9 1/2 in., 24cmprovenance:Property of a New York gentleman$2,000-4,000

332 152398/3DONG KINGMAN (ZENG JINGWEN, 1911-2000)20th centuryVIEW FROM NORTH POINT, HONG KONGFramed, watercolor on paper, signed by the artistSight H: 21 1/4 in., 54cm; W: 29 1/4 in., 74.3cmprovenance:Property of a New York gentleman$3,000-5,000

330 158139/3YU CHUNG-LIN (1925-1985)dated 1980LOTUS AND BIRDSFramed, ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed andsealed by the artistSight H: 18 1/2 in., 47cm; W: 73 in., 185.4cmprovenance:Property from a private Maryland collectionAcquired directly from the artist in 1980, thence bydescent$8,000-12,000



333 160002/2YANG TAIYANG(1909 - 2009)TEA AND GRAPESFramed, ink and color on paper,inscribed and sealed by artist.Sight H: 17 1/2 in., 44.5cm;W: 25 1/2 in., 64.8cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvaniagentleman$2,000-4,000

334 151619/2KIM KICHANG(1913-2001)HUT IN THE COUNTRYSIDEFramed, ink and color on silk.Sight H: 19 1/4 in., 40cm W: 21 1/4 in.,54cmprovenance:Property of a New Jersey gentleman$1,500-2,000

335 151619/1KIM KICHANG(1913-2001)BOY RIDING OXFramed, ink and color on silk.Sight H: 24 in., 60cm W: 29 in.,74cmprovenance:Property of a New Jersey gentleman$2,000-4,000



337 152620/1A set of four Japanese cut silk velvet hangings19th/20th centuryframed, depicting respectively a pair of tigers,lions, ducks, and egrets.Sight H of each: 50 1/2 in., 128.3cm;W: 19 3/4 in., 50.2cm$1,000-1,500

336 152355/5A printed collection of Japanesehistoric calligraphic worksL: 15 in., 38.1cm$500-800



338 160025/1HIROSHI YOSHIDAearly 20th centurySETO INLAND SEAPORT, VENICETwo woodblock prints, signed and sealed by artist.Sight H of each: 9 1/2 in., 24.1cm; W: 14 1/2 in, 6.8cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$1,000-1,500

339 152167/11A Japanese imperial hirado porcelaintripod koro with coverkorantha mark, edo periodH: 6 in., 15.2cm$800-1,200

341 160024/1A Japanese katanasigned nothu seki ju kanenori, edo periodtsuba signed ‘Kunihiro’.L: 40 3/4 in., 103.5cmprovenance:Property of a Pennsylvania collector$4,000-6,000


340 152167/10A Japanese rectangular ko-imari ‘floral’square vaseedo periodH: 8 1/2 in., 21.6cm$800-1,200


343 152167/16Two Japanese Ginbari cloisonné enameledchrysanthemum bowlsmeiji perioddecorated with flowers and butterflies to interior andcranes to exterior.D: 5 in., 12.7cm$1,000-1,500

345 151917/71A Japanese articulated boxwoodokimono of a dragonmeiji periodL: 19 in., 48cmprovenance:From the Estate of William FitchHamilton, a collector from WestchesterCounty, NY and Bucks County, PA.Flying Crane Antiques, New York, NY.$800-1,200


344 168006/3Two Japanese cloisonné enameled prunusvases and two smaller cloisonné enameledhexagonal orchid vasesmeiji periodH of largest: 7 in., 17.8cmprovenance:Property from a private Virginia collection$1,000-1,500

346 151856/82A Japanese rock crystal carving of atoad sitting on a fishmeiji periodwith fitted wooden stand.L: 6 1/2 in., 16.5cmprovenance:The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Grahamand Margaret Groves, Coral Gables,Florida.$800-1,200

342 158145/1A fine Japanese gilt and enamelovoid vasesigned yabu meizan, meiji perioddecorated with hanging wisteria,birds, and delicate gold spider’s web.H: 6 1/4 in., 16cmprovenance:Property of a private Virgina collectionnote:For a similarly decorated vase, see Christie’s LondonDecember 2013, Sale 9155, Lot 430$5,000-8,000


348 152627/2A large Korean slip-decorated celadonglazed maebyong vasejoseon dynastyH: 14.5 in., 37cm$2,000-3,000

349 152627/1A Korean octagonal faceted wine bottle withcopper red underglazejoseon dynastyH: 5 1/4 in., 13.5cm$1,000-1,500

350 152167/12A Korean blue and white porcelain hexgonalvasejoseon dynastydecorated with a riverside scene.H: 4 in., 10.2cm$1,500-2,000


351 152167/13A small Korean blue and white porcelainsquare vasejoseon dynastydecorated with sailing ships and mountainmotifs.H: 7 in., 17.8cm$800-1,200

347 142572/5A Korean slip-inlaid celadon glazedmaebyong vasekoryo dynastydecorated with four phoenixes, scrollingclouds, and ruyi band.H: 12 3/4 in., 32.4cmprovenance:Property of a New Jersey gentleman$6,000-8,000


353 151619/3Two Korean mother-of pearl inlaid black lacquerrectangular low tablesjoseon dynastyH: 12 in., 31cmprovenance:Previously the property from the Estate of BrookeAstorSotheby’s New York, September 24th 2012, Lot120$3,000-5,000

356 152498/2An Indonesian gilt and colored stone insetfigural kris handle19th centurymounted on original sword.H of handle: 5 1/2 in., 13.9cmprovenance:From the Estate of Alfred I. duPont, Florida$1,500-2,000

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352 152627/3A Korean blue and white porcelain‘landscape’ plate with silver rim18th/19th centuryD: 6 1/4 in., 15.8cm$1,000-1,500

355 168001/15A large Tibetan ‘Gau’ mixed-metal travelshrine with woven cloth case19th centuryH: 11 in., 28cm$800-1,200

354 168001/5A large Tibetan cast bronze head of BuddhaShakyamuniearly 20th centurywith stand.H of head: 16 1/2 in., 42cm$800-1,200



Asian Chronology

NEOLITHIC CULTURES

Cishan-Peiligang c. 6500-5000 BCCentral Yangshao c. 5000-3000 BCGansu Yangshao c. 3000-1500 BCHamadu c. 5000-3000 BCDaxi c. 5000-3000 BCMajlabang c. 5000-3500 BCDawenkou c. 4300-2500 BCSongze c. 4000-2500 BCHongshan c. 3800-2700 BCLlanzhu c. 3300-2250 BCLongshan c. 3000-1700 BCQijia c. 2250-1900 BC

EARLY DYNASTIES

Shang c. 1500-1050 BCWesternZhou 1010-771 BCEastern Zhou

Spring & Autumn 770-475 BCWarring States 475-221 BC

IMPERIAL CHINA

Qin 221-207 BCHan

Western Han 206 BC-AD 9Xin AD 9-25Eastern Han AD 25-220

Three KingdomsShu (Han) 221-253Wei 220-265Wu 222-280

Southern dynasties (Six Dynasties)Western Jin 253-316Eastern Jin 317-420Liu Song 420-479Southern Qi 479-502Liang 502-557Chen 557-589

Northern DynastiesNorthern Wei 380-535Eastern Wei 534-550Western Wei 535-557Northern Qi 550-577Northern Zhou 557-581

IMPERIAL CHINA (continued)

Sui 589-618Tang 618-906Five Dynasties 907-960Liao 907-1125Song

Northern Song 960-1126Southern Song 1127-1279

Jin 1115-1234Yuan 1279-1368Ming

Hongwu 1368-1308Jianwen 1399-1402Yongle 1403-1424Hongxi 1425Xuande 1426-1435Zhengtong 1436-1449Jingtai 1450-1456Lianshun 1457-1464Chenghua 1465-1487Hongzhi 1488-1505Zhengde 1506-1521Jiajing 1522-1566Longqing 1567-1572Wanli 1573-1620Taichang 1620Tianqi 1621-1627Chongzhen 1628-1644

QingShunzhi 1644-1661Kangxi 1662-1722Yongzheng 1723-1735Qianlong 1736-1795Jiaqing 1796-1820Daoguang 1821-1850Xianfeng 1851-1861Tongzhi 1862-1874Guangxu 1875-1908Xuantong 1909-1911

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To ensure the safety of your property Freeman’s requests removal within 10 business days of the sale date. Collection hours are Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm. For larger items, please email [email protected] to schedule a loading dock appointment. For purchase release to persons not listed on your contract or invoice, 3rd party authorization is required. Please mail or fax, 215.599.2240, a signed letter stating receipt/item(s) or sale/lot(s) and name of third party collecting property.

Freeman’s does not handle packing or shipping. The shippers listed have worked with Freeman’s clients in the past and will be happy to provide you with quotes for the packing and shipping of your property.

Art In TransitNick Clarke314 North 12th StreetPhiladelphia, PA [email protected]

Atelier Art Services ‡

Lynn Smith1330 North 30th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19144215.235.0402 | Fax: [email protected]

Aiston Fine Art Service ‡

Mark AistonP.O. Box 3434Grand Central StationNew York, NY 10163212.715.0629 | Fax: [email protected]

Cadogan Tate Fine Art ‡

Stacey FergusonCadogan House41-20 39th StreetSunnyside, NY 11104718.706.7999 | Fax: [email protected]

Mr. C’sCharles Cohen1615 North 10th StreetPhiladelphia, PA [email protected]

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Christine Duke153-66 Rockaway BlvdNew York, NY 11434718.525.6100 | Fax: [email protected]

A. Mastrocco Jr. Moving & StorageRoseanne Gebler1060 Louis DriveWarminster, PA 18991215.491.0346 | Fax: [email protected]

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Duane Freed2333 Welsh RoadLansdale, PA 19446215.361.6940 | Fax: [email protected]

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John Bohach51 North 3rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106215.629.4990 | Fax: [email protected]

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Jessica Pierce37-11 48th AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101800.472.5784 | Fax:[email protected]

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Gordon G Murray II12 Salem RoadSchwenksville, PA 19473484.552.8741 | Fax: [email protected]

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‡ Shippers that can fulfill international deliveries

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All property offered and sold (“property”) through Samuel T. Freeman & Co, (“Freeman’s”) shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. By bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.

13A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’sPremium shall be: 25% on the first $200,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $200,001 through $3,000,000, and 12% thereafter.

14Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state.

15Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer, arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier is recommended by Freeman’s. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.

16In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid.

17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion.

18These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor’s and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

in the original purchase price andwill also be responsible for all costs,including warehousing, the expenseof the ultimate sale, and Freeman’scommission at its regular ratestogether with all related andincidental charges, including legalfees. Payment is a precondition toremoval. Payment shall be by cash,certified check or similar bank draft,or any other method approved byFreeman’s. Checks will not bedeemed to constitute payment untilcleared. Any exceptions must bemade upon Freeman’s writtenapproval of credit prior to sale. Inaddition, a defaulting buyer will bedeemed to have granted andassigned to Freeman’s, a continuingsecurity interest of first priority inany property or money of, or owingto such buyer in Freeman’spossession, and Freeman’s mayretain and apply such property ormoney as collateral security for theobligations due to Freeman’s.Freeman’s shall have all of the rightsaccorded a secured party under thePennsylvania Uniform CommercialCode.

10Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest.

11No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose.

12Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid.

8Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require.

9No lot may be removed fromFreeman’s premises until the buyerhas paid in full the purchase pricetherefor including Buyer’s Premiumor has satisfied such terms thatFreeman’s, in its sole discretion,shall require. Subject to theforegoing, all Property shall be paidfor and removed by the buyer athis/her expense within ten (10)days of sale and, if not so removed,may be sold by Freeman’s, or sentby Freeman’s to a public warehouse,at the sole risk and charge of thebuyer(s), and Freeman’s mayprohibit the buyer fromparticipating, directly or indirectly,as a bidder or buyer in any futuresale or sales. In addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s bylaw, Freeman’s reserves the right toimpose a late charge of 1.5% permonth of the total purchase price onany balance remaining ten (10) daysafter the day of sale. If Property isnot removed by the buyer within ten(10) days, a handling charge of 1%of the total purchase price permonth from the tenth day after thesale until removal by the buyer shallbe payable to Freeman’s by thebuyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5%of the total purchase price permonth for any property not soremoved within 60 days after thesale. Freeman’s will not beresponsible for any loss, damage,theft, or otherwise responsible forany goods left in Freeman’spossession after ten (10) days. If theforegoing conditions or anyapplicable provisions of law are notcomplied with, in addition to otherremedies available to Freeman’s andthe Consignor (including withoutlimitation the right to hold thebuyer(s) liable for the bid price)Freeman’s, at its option, may eithercancel the sale, retaining asliquidated damages all paymentsmade by the buyer(s), or resell theproperty. In such event, the buyer(s)shall remain liable for any deficiency

1Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor.

2Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale.

3Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property.

4Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer.

5Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots.

6The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re- offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects.

7If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale.

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Jewelry & WatchesMichael Larsen, GIA GG [email protected] Virginia B. Salem, GIA [email protected]

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GREATEstates

David Weiss | European Art & Old Masters 267.414.1214 | [email protected]

From the Estate of Richard Mellon Scaife Heywood Hardy (British 1842-1933), ‘Lord Wemyss of Elcho Golfing at North Berwick, the Island of Craigleath in the Distance’ signed and dated “Heywood Hardy 1900,” $40,000-60,000

Michael Larsen | Jewelry & Watches 267.414.1227 | [email protected]

From the Estate of Julia Sands ChaseA pair of natural pearl, diamond and platinum drop earrings, circa 1900, $30,000-$50,000

Tessa Laney | English & Continental Furniture & Decorative Arts 215.940.9826 | [email protected]

Property from Hamilton Palace, ScotlandBaroque style gilt center table carved for the 10th Duke of Hamilton William Murray, Glasgow, circa 1800, $25,000-$40,000


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Kong. This specially curated

auction with our partners

at Lyon & Turnbull features

an important Chinese

Ming Dynasty porcelain

cup bearing a pre-sale

estimate of $3,000,000 to

6,000,000 and will be held

at the Liang Yi Museum on

Hollywood Road during the

prestigious Asia Week Hong

Kong 2016.

“The burgeoning art market

in Hong Kong, combined

with both companies’

success with attracting and selling to new clients in Asia, made a

joint auction venture in Hong Kong the next logical step to better

serve these collectors,” said Paul Roberts, president of Freeman’s

and vice chairman of Lyon & Turnbull. Freeman’s has enjoyed

tremendous success attracting the attention of the international

market over the past few

years under the guidance of

department head Richard

Cervantes. Collectors have

traveled the globe to attend

auctions of Asian Arts in

Philadelphia, resulting in top

prices for prized works such

as Fu Baoshi’s ink on paper

work “Depicting Tao Yuanming,”

which sold for $413,000, a

large and very rare Imperial

Ge-type moon flask that

realized $903,750, and an

Imperial white jade seal,

Qing dynasty which brought

a spectacular $3,513,000.

Known as the Thornhill Stem

Cup, the Ming Xuande

(1426-35) mark and period

blue and white cup is a rare

masterpiece, seldom seen outside museum collections.

The motif of flying dragons was popular in the Yuan dynasty but

was revived in the Xuande dynasty as can be seen in this case.

Large and very rare Imperial Ge-type moon flask,

Sold for $903,750

White jade imperial seal, Qianlong period,

Sold for $3,513,000

Fu Baoshi, Depicting Tao Yuanmind,

Sold for $413,000

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The five-clawed dragon flies amongst flames, chasing the

eternally flaming pearl, above a sea with crashing waves tipped

in white and rocks seen around the base. The stem cup was

displayed for the first time in more than 20 years at Asian Art

London in November 2015 and is now making its way to the

US before the Hong Kong sale.

Be a part of our inaugural auction in the Asian art center of the

world. Consignments of important Chinese porcelain, bronze,

jade, and ceramics from Ming, Qianlong, and Republic era

China as well as scholars’ objects are now welcome.

Chinese Ming-style vase,

Sold for $1,385,000

Finely-carved Chinese white jade circular table screen

qianlong period, Sold for $783,750

Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonné covered jar,

Ming dynasty, Sold for $1,538,500

Chinese Works of Art

Auction | Tuesday, June 1Exhibition | May 28 – May 31

Liang Yi Museum | 181-199 Hollywood Road

Sheung Wan | Hong Kong

The Thornhill Stem Cup

On View | March 10 – March 11Freeman’s | 1808 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

Highlights Exhibition | The Thornhill Stem Cup

Asia Week | March 14 – March 16Carlton Hobbs | 60 East 93rd Street

New York | New York

Upcoming

Richard Cervantes

Vice President | Asian Arts Department Head

+1 267.414.1219 | [email protected]

To make an appointment for a private and complimentary

consultation, please contact:

www.freemansauction.com/hongkong

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www.freemansauction.com1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103T 215.563.9275 | F 215.563.8236

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