fine asian works of art

Fine Asian Works of ArtMonday, June 22, 2015

Fine Asian Works of ArtJune 22, 2015, 10am Chinese Works of Art Jade and Hardstone Carvings: Lots 6001-6042 Snuff Bottles: Lots 6045-6068 Works of Art: Lots 6071-6099 Religious Art: Lots 6102-6117 Furniture: Lots 6120-6122 Textiles: Lots 6123-6127 Chinese Ceramics: Lots 6130-6191 Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books: Lots 6194-6252

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Front Cover Lot: 6234Back Cover Lot: 6188Opposite Page Lot: 6246Page 49 Lot: 6201

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6001Four Jade Carvings Qing Dynasty

This group consists of two sword ornaments, a cylindrical bead in the shape of a cong, and a white jade archer’s ring with black inclusions.Longest: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6002Two Jade Bangles19th Century

The first is with carved seal script characters in relief, the mottled stone of a yellowish tone; the sec-ond is a plain bangle of light celadon white hue with russet inclusions.Widest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6003Five Jade CarvingsQing Dynasty or Earlier

The first two a necklace strung with two pendants including a yellow jade pin; the third a toggle depict-ing a lingzhi group with slight russet inclusions; the fourth a small seal topped by a recumbent lion; the fifth a small ring.Length: 1 5/8 inches (4.1 cm) of pin

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6004Two Jade Pendants 20th Century

The first is of oval shape carved in relief to depict two magpies perched on a plum tree, the reverse featuring bamboo and orchid; the second is of rect-angular shape carved in high relief to depict two carps in a lotus pond, the reverse with the associat-ed auspicious four-character saying ‘Lianlian Youyu’ (never ending happiness).Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6005A Pair White Jade ‘Marriage’ Plaques20th Century

With one depicting a dragon and the other of a phoenix, the circular plaques with ruyi-cloud flanges to the top and the bottom, the reverse with an four-character auspicious inscription carved in relief reading ‘Longfeng Chengxiang’.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) each

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6006Two Jade Ruyi Scepter Plaques19th Century

Consisting of an oval plaque carved with double-cat-fish suspending a chime, and an arching oval plaque carved in low relief of three of the eight Buddhist treasures including the parasol, knot and conch.Tallest: 4 7/16 inches (11.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Chinese Works of ArtJade and Hardstone Carvings

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6007Three Jade CravingsQing Dynasty

The first is a rectangular multilayered reticulated plaque depicting a dragon to one side and a bat above a deer to the reverse; the second is a rectan-gular pendant carved with figures and an inscription; the third is a carving of a two boys.Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6008A Jade ‘Double Happiness’ Pendant

The flattened double gourd form carved with a bat above a ‘double happiness’ character reversed by a leafy peach branch, the top of the gourd issuing reticulated foliate scrolls, the semi-translucent stone of greenish-white tone.Height: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6009Two Jade CarvingsNeolithic Period

The group comprises a mottled black cong-form bead carved with geometric patterns, and a mottled deep-amber cong-form bead with similar geometric patterns and russet inclusions.Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6010Three Mottled Jade Carvings Ming Dynasty

Consisting of an elephant standing foursquare with its head turned to one side and its trunk curled upwards, a dragon turtle, and a resting beast.Longest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6011A Reticulated White Jade Plaque18th Century

Finely carved in openwork with a winged Daoist fig-ure amidst scrolling clouds, with dragons to the top and the bottom, the front with a twelve-character inscription arranged in a oval, the reverse with the eight trigram symbols similarly arranged, the semi-translucent stone of an even white tone.Length: 3 1/2 inches (8.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6012A White Jade Two-Part Belt Buckle18th Century

Connected by a simple dragon head-form hook, each buckle with a single writhing chilong dragon, reversed by circular nodes, the stone an even white tone.Length: 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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6013Two Jade Belt Hooks Qing Dynasty

The first is carved and pierced with a chilong crawl-ing along the shaft towards the dragon head termi-nal, the underside with a circular button; the second is carved and pierced with peaches and prunus along the shaft towards the lingzhi head terminal, the underside with a lingzhi-head form button.Longest: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6014A Jadeite Belt Buckle and Belt HookLate Qing Dynasty

The first is a two-piece belt buckle carved through the even apple-green material with a coiled chilong within lingzhi scrolls, the dragon-head hook of the same tone, the underside of each carved with pro-truding circular tabs of paler tone; the second is carved and pierced with a dragon-head terminal and a shaft surmounted by a chilong, the stone is of an russet and pale celadon tone.Longest: 3 15/16 inches (10 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6015Two Jadeite Carvings

The first is an openwork pendant depicting three double gourds and two bats, the semi-translucent stone of pale green tone; the second is a paper-weight of rectangular form with indented corners.Longest: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6016A Small White Jade Brush Pot

Of cylindrical form and carved all round with a con-tinuous frieze depicting a deer with pine trees in a landscape, raised on three bracket feet.Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6017A Celadon Jade ‘Lock’

Thickly sectioned and carved to each side as a pair of inward-facing dragons with their heads joined by a bar, above rectangular reserves displaying two horses under willows to one side, and an unfurled scroll to the other.Width: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6018Two Russet Jade Toggles Qing Dynasty

The first is of a qilin carved with archaistic motif throughout the body; the second is of a lingzhi fun-gus group with a bat.Longest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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6019A Yellow Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty

Carved as four interlocking chilong dragons to form a quatre-foil pendant, the semi-translucent stone of a warm russet yel-low matrix.Width: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6020Two Mottled Jade CarvingsMing Dynasty

Comprising a large toggle carved as two badgers resting on a palm leaf; and a rectangular seal carved with a dog and a four-character seal face; both with wood stands.Widest: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6021A Jade Bi Disk

Carved to one side with intricate repeating geometric pat-terns reversed by a raised relief chilong clutching long-stemmed lingzhi, the stone of celadon hue marked with nota-ble veins of russet skin.Diameter: 1 7/8 inches (4.7 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

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6022A Jade Carving of an Elephant

With a boy brushing the standing elephant’s back, the stone of pale green tone with russet inclusions.Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Estimate: $12,000 / 18,000

6023Four Hardstone Pendants19th Century

This group comprises a pink tourmaline pendant carved with two chilong on an eggplant, a blue agate figural pendant, a russet jadeite pendant depicting a butterfly, and a green stone pendant with flowers.Tallest: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Provenance: Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

6024A Carved Jade Archer’s Ring

The semi-translucent white stone carved in relief featuring a female figure in a garden with various vegetation.Diameter: 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 6030

6025A Carved Jade Archer’s Ring Late Qing Dynasty

Carved in low relief with a landscape scene and a four-line inscription, the semi-translu-cent stone of grayish-white tone with vari-ous inclusions.Width: 1 1/16 inches (2.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6026Two Agate Archer’s Rings

The first is of a white hue with russet inclusions carved with two cranes flying away from a boy; the second is of a high translucency stone displaying black and caramel bands.Widest: 1 7/16 inches (3.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

6027Two Carved Agate Archer’s Rings

The first is ring of a translucent quality carved to the rus-set skin side to depict Liuhai and his tree-legged money toad; the second ring is also of a translucent quality carved to the deep russet skin to depict a bird perched on a flowering branch.Widest: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6028Two Jade Archer’s Rings Qing Dynasty

Comprising a waisted white jade ring of semi-translucency and displaying faint russet inclusions, and a pale celadon jade ring with russet inclusions.Widest: 1 1/8 inches (2.8 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6029Two Jade Archer’s Rings Qing Dynasty

Comprising a white jade ring carved in raised relief with the happiness character, and a celadon jade ring carved with a geometric band.Widest: 1 1/8 inches (2.8 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6030Three Jade Archer’s Rings Qing Dynasty

Consisting of two mottled jade rings with raised relief carvings, and a waisted celadon jade ring.Widest: 1 1/8 inches (2.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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6031Two Jadeite Archer’s Rings

Comprising a thickly sectioned ring displaying patches of green inclusions, and a thinly sectioned ring displaying russet and moss-green inclusions.Widest: 1 3/8 inches (3.4 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6032Three Jade Archer’s Rings

Comprising a thickly sectioned jade ring of grayish tone with russet inclu-sions to the flat side, and two celadon jade rings with faint russet inclu-sions.Widest: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6033Three Jade Archer’s Rings

Comprising a yellow jade ring, a celadon jade ring, and a mottled grayish jade ring.Widest: 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

6034A Hanging Jade Pendant

The openwork pendant carved with a blooming lotus between two fish below a chime and billowing ribbon, with incised details throughout including a ‘shou’ medallion to the chime, suspended by a matching wood stand designed with stylized facing dragons and wire inlay to the base.Height: 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) of pendant

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6035A Jade Brush Washer

Carved in the form of a large peach borne from a thick gnarled branch bearing clusters of leaves enveloping the sides of the vessel, with a large bat on one end suspending a beribboned wan emblem from its mouth, and another smaller bat on the opposite side, the semi-translucent stone of a soft celadon tone with areas of pale russet.Width: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6037

6036A Jade Goose-Form Censer17th Century

The recumbent goose with its slender neck extended forward, its plum-age rendered in low relief carvings referencing ancient bronze motifs, the oval lid surmounted by a small goose, the mottled pale celadon jade of semi-translucency, with a fitted rosewood stand.Length: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6037A Jade Libation Cup 20th Century

The thin foliated walls rising to a corresponding rim with a curving spout, both sides designed with incised leaf-form handles supporting loose-rings, the larger handle also surmounted by a flower decoration, all raised upon four foliated feet.Width: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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6038A Jade Archaistic Vase and Cover

Of compressed baluster form, carved in low relief to each side of the body with two archaistic dragons, the waisted neck with a pair of elephant handles with loose rings and a removable domed cover, the celadon stone with russet to both sides, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

6039A Jade Archaistic ‘Dragon’ Vase and Cover

Of compressed baluster form, carved in low relief to each side of the body with a four-clawed dragon and stylized clouds, the waisted neck with a pair of phoenix handles and a removable domed cover, the celadon stone with faint rus-set inclusions, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000

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6040A Jade Archaistic Covered Vase Group

Of compressed baluster form, carved in low relief to each side of the body with two archaistic dragons, the waisted neck with a pair of scrolling handles and a removable domed cover, the body conjoined with a gu-form vase sup-porting a bi disk and a chilong dragon in between the two vases, the celadon stone with russet to both sides, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000

6041A Jade Vase

The slender form baluster vase carved in high relief to depict two chilong dragons with long bifurcated tails clambering up the side of the body, with a fitted wood stand.Height: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000

6042A Jade Peach-Form Washer

Carved as a large peach, with leafy branches to the underside, and the exteri-or featuring two bats in flight, the stone is of a celadon tone and faint russet inclusions, with a fitted wood stand reticulated with lingzhi branches.Length: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000 Lot 6042

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6045Three Quartz Snuff BottlesLate Qing Dynasty

The first is a smoky quartz bottle with a carved lotus pond scene; the second is also a smoky quartz bottle carved with a woven rattan pattern; the third is a quartz crystal bottle carved with orchids.Tallest: 2 15/16 inches (7.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6046A ‘Shadow’ Agate Snuff Bottle 19th Century

The flattened rectangular-shaped bot-tle displaying a tree branch-like black inclusion on one side, with a coral-red glass stopper.Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6047Two Agate Snuff Bottles

Consisting of a ‘shadow’ agate bottle of flattened rectangular shape with rounded shoulders, and a chalcedony bottle of flattened ovoid shape, both bottles raised on a recessed foot.Tallest: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6048A Chalcedony Snuff Bottle

The flattened ovoid bottle carved with a pair of beast-head handles, raised on a recessed foot, with a red coral stop-per.Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.3 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,000

Lot 6051 Lot 6052

Snuff Bottles

6049A ‘Shadow’ Agate Snuff Bottle

Of flattened circular form, utilizing the black inclusions to display an abstract scene of scattered leaves, with an amethyst stopper.Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.8 cm)

Estimate: $900 / 1,300


Carved using the natural inclusions of the stone to depict an abstract scene of bubbles or clouds, with a green jadeite stopper.Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6051An Embellished Agate Snuff Bottle

Of flattened rectangular form and rounded shoulders, with embellished decorations of a butterfly fluttering above flowers, raised on a recessed foot, with a faint green jadeite stopper.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6052A Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle

The flattened ovoid form bottle carved with a flowering branch and a pair of beast-head handles suspending loose rings, raised on a short foot.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm)

Estimate: $600 / 800

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6053A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle19th Century

The horizontal and diagonal bands alternating between white, beige and caramel colors.Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6054A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

The flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, carved in raised relief using the natural milky hon-ey-toned inclusions of the stone to depict a robed scholar and a horse below a pine tree.Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Estimate: $3,500 / 4,500

6055A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

Of flattened ovoid shape, the front side carved in raised relief to depict two bearded scholars engaged in a game of go, raised on a short foot, with an imitation jadeite glass stopper.Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


The flattened ovoid form bottle dis-playing abstract black and caramel col-ored patterns mostly to one side, with a green jadeite stopper.Height: 2 1/2 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6057A ‘Banded’ Agate Snuff Bottle

The ovoid form bottle displaying hori-zontal colored bands, with a pair of beast-head handles suspending loose rings carved in low raised relief, with a green glass stopper.Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6058An Agate Snuff Bottle

One side is carved in high relief with a horse under a pine tree, the stone of grayish lavender tone, with a jadeite stopper.Height: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm)

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

6059Two Jade Snuff BottlesQing Dynasty

The first is a pebble form bottle carved in relief to depict a grasshop-per and a sprig of millet, the semi-translucent stone of a faint yel-low hue; the second is a small bottle carved to both sides with a stylized dragon, the stone of pale celadon quality.Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6060Two Jadeite Snuff Bottles

The first is carved in low relief with a phoenix to each side, the stone with apple-green and moss-green inclusions; the second is of flattened ovoid shape carved in low relief with flowers to each side, the stone with green and russet inclusions.Tallest: 2 inches (5.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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6061A Jade Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty

Well-hollowed and of natural pebble form, with an intense layer of rich rus-set skin, green jadeite stopper.Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6062A Carved Amber Snuff Bottle 19th Century

Of ovoid pebble shape, carved throughout with a female Daoist deity with five boys in a garden, the translu-cent stone of a rich tone.Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6063A Miniature Hornbill Covered Vase*19th Century

Of flattened form, carved and pierced with peach bearing branches, the cover designed en suite.Height: 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6064An Inside-Painted Glass Conjoined Snuff Bottle

Decorated with two landscape panels, one insect and flower panel, and one calligraphy panel, signed ‘Leyuan’ and dated to 1894.Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 6068

6066Seven Glass Snuff Bottles18th/19th Century

This group comprises four opaque glass bottles of yellow, white and red colors; a glass bottle simulating realgar; and a black glass bottle with gold flecks simulating Fuzhou lacquer.Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6067Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff BottlesEarly 20th Century

The first depicts numerous magpies in win-ter; the second depicts a bird perched on a tree branch, the reverse showing a retreat by mountains; the third depicts two birds on a prunus tree, the reverse showing vari-ous flowers in ceramic containers; each bot-tle signed.Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

6068An Inside-Painted Glass Snuff BottleLate 20th Century

Finely painted with two scenes from the famous Chinese novel “Romance of the West Chamber” dated to 1988, signed ‘Wenfang’.Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

6065Three Glass Snuff Bottles

The first is an inside-painted rock crystal snuff bottle depicting birds and goldfish, signed ‘Ye Xiaosan’; the second is an inside-painted glass snuff bottle depicting the ‘Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove’, dated, signed ‘Chen Zhongsan’; the third is a black-overlaid clear glass snuff bottle carved with various figures.Tallest: 2 9/16 inches (6.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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6071An Aloeswood Wine Cup18th Century

The irregular slightly conical form carved in high relief with three figures relaxing and engaging in leisurely activi-ties, all within a continuous landscape setting comprising lush pine and bamboo trees.Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

Works of Art

6072A Pair of Carved Rosewood Buddhist Lions

The playful lions shown standing with a curling ribbon in their open mouths and one paw resting upon either a small recumbent lion cub or a pierced ball, each raised upon rect-angular plinths carved with lotus petals and geometric mean-ders.Taller: 16 1/2 inches (41.2 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6073Seven Tixi Lacquer Incense BoxesEarly 20th Century

Consisting of four black boxes and three red boxes, the cover and sides of each box carved through layers of red and black lacquer with ruyi motifs, the interiors lacquered black.Widest: 4 1/16 inches (10.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 6075

Lot 6077

6074A Bamboo Veneer Ruyi Scepter

The arched handle with ruyi-shaped terminals, the bamboo veneer well-decorated in low relief with stylized lotuses, scrolling vines and ruyi heads, the underside of the head displaying a poetic inscription and two seals, strung with red tassels to one end.Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6075A Zitan Censer

The bulbous circular form fitted with a slightly domed lid reticulated with two opposing dragons and a flaming pearl, raised high upon a slender tiered stem base, carved with alternating bands of ruyi-heads, raised bosses and lappets.Height: 11 inches (27.9 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6076A Molded Gourd BottleQianlong Mark

The circular form displaying lobed reserves enclos-ing a qilin reversed by a pair of playful lions, the sides decorated with delicate floral scrolls rising to a short neck and bulbous rim, with a Qianlong four-character mark to the base.Height: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6077A Zitan ‘Landscape’ Wrist Rest

The gentle naturalistic form carved with a horizon-tal landscape, depicting four figures and two small buildings, among several lush trees issuing from rounded rocks near a body of water.Width: 8 7/8 inches (22.5 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6078A Cinnabar Lacquer Footed Dish Qing Dynasty

The shallow ovoid dish carved with leafy floral scrolls encircling the floor against a lozenge-diaper ground, rising to a black lacquer rim bordered by geometric scrolls, supported upon four stepped feet further carved with geometric scrolls.Width: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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6079A Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Box19th Century

Of circular form with a decorated cover depicting a pavilion sit-uated by a lake, the sides of the cover and the container carved with floral bands, the interior and the base covered in black lac-quer.Diameter: 7 inches (17.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6080A Large Huanghuali Brush PotEarly Qing Dynasty

Of cylindrical form, the wood of a warm brown tone and a nat-ural grain, with a wide, recessed base cover.Diameter: 9 5/8 inches (24.4 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

6081A Huanghuali Brush PotQing Dynasty

Of cylindrical form, the wood of a brownish amber tone and a natural grain featuring ‘ghost faces’ and ‘eyes’, with a circular base plug.Height: 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 6085

6082An Archaic Jade Bi-Inset Huanghuali Table ScreenRepublic Period

The large mottled green and brown bi carved on both sides with a pattern of hexagonal bosses encircled by plain borders, set within the fitted huanghuali screen carved with openwork archaistic motifs and stylized dragons above a well-carved panel with similar carvings.Height: 19 7/8 inches (50.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 10,000

6083Two Bamboo Dual-Compartmentalized Bird Cages

The first is finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the rectangular frame with movable doors, fitted with metal hanger, with porcelain feeder cups, and with woven bamboo-strip covers; the second of simi-lar construction sans the woven bamboo-strip covers, fitted with a pair of arch-ing bamboo hangers, with porcelain and metal feeders.Widest: 20 3/4 inches (62.9 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6084Four Opium PipesLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Comprising two bamboo pipes, one rootwood pipe, and one bone pipe, each with various decorative metal mounts.Longest: 25 1/4 inches (64.1 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6085A Signed and Dated Soapstone SealMing Dynasty, 16th Century

The seal carved on one side with the title of the seal face inscription ‘Yingxiong Sexiang’, ‘A Hero’s True Color’, dated to dingsi year of the Jiajing reign, corre-sponding to 1557, followed by the signature ‘Wen Peng’, the opposite side inscribed and followed by the signature ‘Zeng Yan Dong’.Height: 4 9/16 inches 11.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6091

6086A Limestone Carving of Guanyin

Carved standing on a lotus base, with the right arm raised and the left arm pen-dent holding a heart-shaped attribute, serene facial expression with downcast eyes and a gentle smile, wearing a tiara and long beaded necklaces over the shoulders joined by a flower below the waist, the robe opening to reveal a smaller necklace.Height: 28 3/4 inches (73 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance: From a North Bay estate, inherited by descent from an American ship captain who acquired his collection during the late 19th Century in China.

6089Four Enamel-Painted Metal VesselsEarly 20th Century

The first is a deep circular bowl with two shaped panels featuring boys at play in a garden; the second is a rectangular hinged box painted with a scrolling lotus pattern; the third is a rectangular footed jardiniËre decorated with shaped panels containing various landscapes; the fourth is a lozenge shaped baluster vase depicting various figures in a garden.Tallest: 7 7/8 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6090A Cloisonné Enamel Tripod CenserLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Decorated on the turquoise ground body with the formal lotus amongst a typi-cal design of scrolling floral motifs, the reticulated cover enameled en suite and topped with a reticulated finial of a dragon amid clouds.Height: 18 5/8 inches (47.3 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6091Two Pairs of Cloisonné Enamel Vases20th Century

Each of classic baluster form, decorated in the ‘mille fleur’ pattern showcasing a profusion of flowers including chrysanthemums, roses, peonies, lotuses and oth-ers, all above a ruyi-head band.Tallest: 12 9/16 inches (32 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s.

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Lot 6093

6092A Large Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Buddhist Lions20th Century

The lions seated on their rear haunches, the lion’s front paw raised over a ball and the lioness’s front paw raised over a playful cub, the jaws open revealing teeth, the body dec-orated with mythical beasts amidst foliage, each atop a stepped rectangular base with geometric patterns.34 x 27 x 19 1/2 inches (86.4 x 78.6 x 49.5 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

6093A Pair of Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze JardinièresJardinières: Qianlong PeriodTrees: 19th Century

Each jardinière of foliated form and set with six champlevé enamel sides, the panels each with a stylized lotus in red, turquoise and blue enamels, all raised on six low lobed feet, each jardinière planted with intricately assembled trunks issuing amber, glass and hardstone pomegranate fruits and leaves.Height: 15 inches (38 cm) each approxiamtely

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

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Lot 6095

6094A Gilt-Bronze Stag Form WeightChenghua Mark

Shown in a recumbent position with legs tucked underneath its body and head turned backward, designed with a pair of gently curing antlers and incised details, the underside bearing a reserved Chenghua four-character mark.Length: 4 1/4 inches (10.8 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6095A Gilt-Splashed Bronze Censer17th/18th Century

Of compressed globular form with a pair of handles formed as lion heads, the recessed base with a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark.Width: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

Provenance: Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sotheby’s New York during the 1960s-1980s.

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Lot 6097

6096A Parcel-Gilt Bronze ‘Arrow’ VaseMing Dynasty

Of compressed globular body, molded in high relief with a pair of chilong below taotie masks around the shoulder, supported on a high domed base with similar motif, the body molded with four flanges, wood stand.Height: 13 1/2 inches (34.3 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

6097A Chinese Export Silver BucketLate 19th/Early 20th Century

Of octofoil form with double arching handles, the exterior displaying eight repoussÈ panels each featuring Thai or Southeast Asian mythical characters amidst scrolling foliage, with geometric bands to the mouth and the foot rims, supported on four short feet, the base with three stamped marks.Width: 8 5/8 inches (21.9 cm); Weight: 23 7/10 ounces (672.5 g)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6098A Seven-Piece Tibetan Style Silver Tea Service*Republic Period

Each piece composed of burlwood mounted and lined with silver, the teapot decorated with repoussÈ silver depicting auspicious Buddhist emblems and dragons inlaid with turquoise and coral beads, stamped ‘silver’ in Chinese to the base rim, the six small tea cups with silver lotus petals radiating from the foot, each with an incised character to the interior floor.Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm) of teapot

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6099Two Tibetan Silver Vessels

The first is a floral form lamp on a spreading base decorated with var-ious animals within shaped panels, the removable cylindrical candle holder mounted in jade, the lid featuring red coral inlay; the second is a circular box with a decorated domed lid featuring peaches, flowers and a centrally located Buddhist lion, the container on a raised foot and featuring two decorative bands.Tallest: 5 5/8 inches (14.3 cm); Total Weight: 13.5 ounces (366 g)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

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Lot 6102

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Lot 6105

6102A Tibetan Painted ThangkaQing Dynasty

Depicting Shakyamuni Buddha to the center seated in dhyanasana with his hands held in bhumisparsha mudra, surrounded by smaller images of Buddhas and lamas holding various mudras, mounted in woven embroidery, framed and glazed.23 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (59.7 x 39.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6103A Tibetan Painted ThangkaQing Dynasty

Depicting a six-armed Mahakala to the center standing in pratyalidhasana upon a prostrated figure of Ganesha, holding a scull cup in one of his principle hands and various implements in the others, surrounded on all sides by flames and Buddhist deities amidst a tree-filled land-scape, with a silk mounting woven with medal-lions of dragons and flowers.28 1/4 x 22 inches (71.7 x 55.8 cm) excluding mounting

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6104A Tibetan Painted Buddhist Silk ScriptureQing Dynasty

Designed as a wall hanging and painted with a Tibetan inscription between pairs of Buddhist dragons and snow-lions, all below a large para-sol flanked by banners, with a colorful silk panel covering the front depicting auspicious symbols.59 x 25 inches (150 x 63.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6105A Tibetan Woven ThangkaEarly 20th Century

Finely woven to depict a guru within a palace dressed in an elaborate garb, surrounded by various Buddhist deities set within a heavenly landscape, all above a lengthy inscription in Tibetan script, framed and glazed.27 x 15 3/4 inches (86.6 x 40 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Religious Art

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Lot 6109

6106Three Bronze VajraQing Dynasty

This group comprises a gilt-bronze eight-pronged vajra with knob center, a pati-nated bronze four-pronged vajra with knob center, and a gilt-bronze four-pronged double-vajra arranged as a cross.Longest: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

6107A Rock Crystal Vajra

Carved with four closed prongs to each side emanating from lotus petals at the center.Length: 10 inches (25.4 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6108Two Tibetan Silver and Wood Gyaling

The trumpet-like religious woodwind instrument with a long hardwood body decorated with silver bells and silver chain-linked straps, with embellishments of coral, turquoise and various gemstones.Height: 22 1/2 inches (57.1 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6109A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva

Seated in dhyanasana holding a vajra and ghanta, the face with downcast expres-sion, on a lotus scrolled base.Height: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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6110A Gilt-Bronze Figure of YamaQing Dynasty

Yama shown striding in alidhasana on the back of a buffalo over a pros-trated figure on a lotus base, his hands raised in vitarka mudra, the base sealed with a double-vajra mark.Height: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6111A Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Lama

With his right hand in bhumisparsamudra, covered in voluminous robes elaborately incised with a foliate pattern, the base sealed and incised with a double-vajra.Height: 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6112A Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Guru

The figure shown seated upon a low rounded rectangular base while wearing long flowing robes, holding a scripture book between both hands, his hair with traces of brown pigment, the sealed base incised with a Buddhist design.Height: 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

6113A Gilt-Bronze Vajrasattva and Consort

Shown seated with his consort in vajrasana on a lotus base, his hands holding the vajra and ghanta, wearing dhoti.Height: 4 3/8 inches (11.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 6114

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6114A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni14th Century

Seated with his hands in bhumisparsamudra and a vajra resting before him on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, the face with a raised urna, the base sealed and incised with a double-vajra.Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

6115A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Maitreya

Standing on a lotus base, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra with the left hand at his side, clad in a flowing dhoti with incised hems, adorned with various ornaments.Height: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6116A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara

Seated on a recumbent ox in lalitasana, wearing loose robes and elabo-rate beaded jewelry, with the right hand in karana mudra and the left holding prayer beads, the long ears suspending foliate earrings, the head with a five-point crown, all raised on a single-lotus base.Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6117A Tibetan Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni 17th Century

Seated, the hands in bhumisparsamudra with a vajra resting before him on a double-lotus base with beaded rims, the face with a raised urna.Height: 5 3/8 inches (13.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6120

Lot 6122

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6120A Rosewood Day BedRepublic Period

The rectangular bed with a low back carved in openwork with reserves depicting various fruit and flowers, the openwork bead-ed aprons containing additional reserves depicting leafy gourds, each side fitted with rotating bolster-form arms supported upon carvings of three-legged toads.27 x 71 x 24 inches (69 x 180 x 42.5 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Furniture

6121A Three-Piece Huanghuali Furniture SetLate 20th Century

Each chair inset with a double-panel rectangular seat, the rectan-gular back splat carved in openwork with scrolling lotuses and matching shaped flanges, the arms and legs gently curving inward toward terminals of additional openwork foliate scrolls; the tall side table of rectangular form and decorated en suite.38 x 28 3/4 x 19 1/2 inches (97 x 73 x 50 cm) each chair approximately

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

6122A Three-Piece Rosewood Furniture SetLate 20th Century

Each chair with a rectangular seat with a single panel inset, the curving rectangular back splat carved in relief with two scrolling dragons, the legs with foliated aprons joined by stretchers; the tall rectangular side table with simple humpback aprons fitted with vertical supports. 40 x 25 1/2 x 18 inches (102 x 65 x 46 cm) each chair approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6124

6123A Large Embroidered ‘Dragon’ PanelLate Qing Dynasty

Centrally depicting five five-clawed dragons in gilt-wrapped threads enclosed within a quatrefoil reserve of colorful cloud meanders and flaming pearls, further surrounded by additional golden dragons all against a coral-red ground.75 1/2 x 83 inches (191.8 x 211 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Textiles

6124A Group of Four Civil Official Rank Badges19th Century

The first two a pair of kesi-woven badges made for a first rank civil official depicting a red-headed crane standing above crashing waves amidst a sky of colorful cloud florets and gilt- scrolls; the third a kesi-woven badge displaying a fourth rank wild goose against a gold-en sky with fruit and flowers; the fourth badge embroidered with a fifth rank silver pheasant against a sky of blue and gilt scrolls.Largest: 12 1/2 x 12 3/4 (31.7 x 32.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6127

Lot 6126

6125A Rare Complete Set of Sixteen Embroidered Album Leaves17th/18th Century

Each exceptionally and finely embroidered in satin stitch on a cream silk ground to depict the Buddhist Four Heavenly Kings, Dhritarastra, Vidradhaka, Virapaksa, Vaisravana, the guardian Veda, and the six-teen Arhats; the silk threads of an extremely subtle palette in grays and browns with details highlighted in pale blue, accompanied by a wood box.11 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (29.2 x 22.2 cm) overall

Estimate: $9,000 / 13,000

Provenance: From a Los Angeles Collector. Acquired in Hong Kong during the 1970s.

6126A Group of Four Embroidered Garments

The first a black gauze robe applied with eight roun-dels depicting sinuous dragons in couched gilt-wrapped threads and against a sky of colorful clouds and auspicious emblems; the second a lady’s pink-ground jacket woven with butterflies, the edges fin-ished by borders of colorful ribbons; the last two are vests with either a yellow and blue ground, both elaborately decorated in vibrant colors with various flowers and butterflies.Longest: 53 inches (134.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6127Two Embroidered Silk ‘Dragon’ RobesQing Dynasty Elements

The first a coral-ground robe couched in gilt-wrapped threads with five-clawed dragons and phoenixes, shown flying amidst clouds, flowers and fruit, with a light blue border to the collar and hem; the second a dark blue-ground robe also displaying golden dragons against a sky of swirling clouds and auspicious Buddhist emblems, above a skirt of drag-on medallions and borders, with large sections of the robe repaired using associated textile fragments including a panel from an early Qing dynasty bro-cade dragon robe.Longer: 54 inches (137.2 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 6133

6130A Guan Ware Type Dish

The small dish with deep walls rising to a foliated rim, molded with two unglazed fish in opposition to the floor, covered overall in a thick pale blue crackle glaze.Diameter: 5 inches (12.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6131Four Monochrome Bowls Song Dynasty

The first is a conical bowl with the interior decorat-ed with scrolling foliage and fruit; the second is a domed low bowl with the interior decorated with six panels depicting flowers centering a bird; the third is a low bowl with the interior decorated with opposing phoenixes amidst flowers; the fourth is a deep bowl with the interior decorated with oppos-ing phoenixes and lotus blossoms.Widest: 7 inches (17.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6132Two Celadon-Glazed CeramicsCenser: Song Dynasty

The first is a tripod censer with a compressed glob-ular body, molded with a raised rib at the shoulder connecting to three raised lines running vertically from the shoulder to each tapering foot, the straight neck supporting a flattened everted mouth rim, cov-ered overall in a pale celadon glaze, wood stand; the second is a Ming dynasty saucer molded with a pair of opposing fish to the well.Height: 3 3/8 inches (8.7 cm) of censer exlcuding stand

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6133Three Brown-Glazed CeramicsSong Dynasty

The first is a tea bowl with conical sides, the interi-or and the exterior with a lustrous black glaze fine-ly streaked with ‘hare’s fur’ markings; the second is a broad ovoid bottle covered with a blackish-brown glaze; the third is an ovoid jar with a short neck and lipped rim, the exterior with splashed floral designs on a lustrous dark-brown ground.Tallest: 8 inches (20.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6134A Large Longquan Celadon-Glazed Charger15th Century

Heavily potted and with rounded sides, the interior carved in the center with trellis diaper below a band of peony scrolls, the exterior left plain, cov-ered overall in a thick olive-green glaze pooling in the recesses.Diameter: 18 3/8 inches (46.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

Chinese Ceramics

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6135A Glazed Porcelain Daoist ImmortalMing Dynasty

Covered in yellow, green and aubergine glazes, the immortal is shown seated holding a tablet that rests on his cloth-draped hands, wearing a ribbed court hat secured with a hair pin, with wood stand.Height: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6136A Chinese Glazed Brinjal BowlEarly Qing Dynasty

The brinjal bowl with flaring sides, incised with three sprays of flowering stems picked out in green, white and yellow glazes, all on an aubergine glazed ground.Diameter: 7 inches (17.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

Provenance: Nathan Bentz & Co., Los Angeles (according to the attached label)

6137Two Underglaze Copper-Red and Blue Bottle VasesKangxi Marks

Each with a tall slender neck and globular body dec-orated in underglaze red with three mythical beasts, the head and the pupils of their eyes dotted in underglaze blue.Height: 9 inches (22.8 cm) each

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800


6138A Pair of Clair-de-Lune Glazed VasesYongzheng Marks, 19th Century

Both of baluster form with a sinuous dragon molded around the tall flaring neck, each base with a Yongzheng six-character mark in seal script.Height: 11 1/8 inches (28.2 cm) each

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


6139A Celadon-Glazed Vase Yongzheng Mark

The baluster form vase with a ribbed neck rising to a cup-shaped mouth, the recessed base bearing a Yongzheng six-character mark within a double circle in underglaze blue.Height: 14 5/8 inches (37.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 6140

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Lot 6143

6140Two Copper-Red Glazed BowlsYongzheng Marks and of the Period

The first with rounded sides rising on a straight foot, the exterior covered in a raspberry-red glaze pooling to a darker tone around the foot, the interior and the base glazed white, inscribed to the base with a Yongzheng six-character mark within a double-circle; the second is a deep bowl supported on a short slightly flaring stem base lightly molded with a horizontal rib, the exterior under a deep red glaze, the interior white, inscribed to the recessed base with a Yongzheng six-character mark in seal script, wood stand.Widest: 7 3/8 inches (18.6 cm)

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

6141A Dehua Censer18th Century

The compressed globular body with two elephant-head handles and covered in a white glaze, the base with an apocryphal Xuande six-character seal mark.Width: 5 1/2 inches (14 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6142A Blue-Glazed BowlXuande Mark, Qing Dynasty

Of rounded everted sides, raised on a short foot ring, the exterior covered with an even powder-blue glaze stopping neatly at the rim and foot ring.Diameter: 7 3/16 inches (18.3 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6143A Crackle-Glazed Censer18th Century

The compressed body supported on three short tapering legs, the sides with two loop handles below the slightly waisted neck.Width: 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6146

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Lot 6147

6144A Powder-Blue Glazed VaseQianlong Mark and of the Period

Of pear-shaped form raised on a tall wide, spreading foot and covered with a mottled powder-blue glaze, the rim covered in gilt, the recessed base marked in gilt.Height: 18 inches (45.7 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6145A Crackle Glazed Handled Vase 18th/19th Century

Of square-sectioned baluster form, applied to the neck with two archaistic animal-head handles, covered in a pale bluish glaze suffused with a wide network of dark crackles.Height: 9 inches (22.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6146A Celadon-Glazed Dish Qianlong Mark and of the Period

With shallow flaring sides rising from a straight foot, all under a pale green glaze thinning to white around the rim and stopping neatly around the foot, the base displaying a Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, wood stand.Diameter: 6 9/16 inches (16.7 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6147A Copper-Red Glazed BowlQianlong Mark and of the Period

With deep rounded, slightly flaring sides rising from a splayed foot ring, the exterior covered in a glaze of crushed strawberry tone continuing to the foot, the interior white, the recessed base marked with a Qianlong six-character mark in seal script.Diameter: 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 6150

Lot 6149

6148A Yellow-Glazed Seal Paste Box Qianlong Mark

The biscuit fired container of ruyi-shape, the lid with a molded decoration of figures in a garden, the sides of the box with boys at play, the recessed base bearing an impressed Qianlong six-character mark.Width: 5 3/8 inches (13.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6149A Yellow-Glazed Ritual VesselGuangxu Mark and of the Period

The rectangular vessel is well-carved in relief around the sides with stylized archaistic motifs, flanked by a pair of beast-head handles and supported on four short feet, the domed cover decorated en suite below the flared collar-form finial and with two lines of inscriptions in relief, the base displaying the reserved six-character mark in underglaze blue.Length: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6150An Underglaze Blue and Famille Verte Stem BowlJiaqing Mark and of the Period

The deep rounded walls enameled in green to depict five sinu-ous dragons amidst clouds and wisps of flames, all against a ground of delicately incised waves to the exterior, the rim with a floral underglaze blue border and double underglaze blue rings to the interior, the bowl raised upon a slightly flared stem foot incised with swirling clouds and between additional dou-ble underglaze blue rings, the interior of the foot encircled by a six-character Jiaqing mark in underglaze blue.Diameter: 6 1/8 inches (15.5 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000

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Lot 6151

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6151A Famille Rose VaseJiaqing Mark and of the Period

The slender gu-form vase decorated to the exterior with The Eight Buddhist Emblems, interspersed by lotus scrolls and divided by ruyi, lappet bands and key fret borders, the interior of the mouth and base enameled turquoise.Height: 10 3/8 inches (26.4 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6152An Underglaze Blue ‘Dragon’ Dish Jiajing Mark and of the Period

The shallow bowl is decorated to the interior with a roundel enclos-ing a four-clawed dragon in pursuit of the flaming pearl, surrounded by the eight trigram symbols, the base with a Jiajing six-character mark encircled by double rings.Diameter: 8 5/8 inches (21.9 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

6153An Underglaze Blue Brush Pot

Of cylindrical form decorated on the exterior with a continuous scene of arhats in leisurely activities, the landscape scene sandwiched in between two narrow incised decorative bands raised on a three short bracketed feet, the base is unglazed.Diameter: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6156

Lot 6155

6154An Underglaze Blue ‘Gu’ Form Vase

The top section decorated with continuous garden landscape featuring four bearded scholars admiring a painted scroll, the midsection displaying a wide band of stylized lingzhi fungus heads, the bottom section containing alternating sized upside down plantain leaves.Height: 17 7/8 inches (45.4 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6155An Underglaze Blue and Yellow Enamel ‘Dragon’ BowlKangxi Mark and of the Period

Finely potted with rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, decorated around the exterior with two sinuous five-clawed dragons striding amidst ruyi-clouds and flame-scrolls in pursuit of flaming pearls, above a band of overlapping petal lappets encircling the foot, the interior is decorated with a central medal-lion enclosing a third dragon, with a Kangxi six-character mark to the base.Diameter: 5 9/16 inches (14.1 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

6156An Underglaze Blue Fish BowlKangxi Mark, Qing Dynasty

The sturdily potted vessel painted in brilliant tones of cobalt blue with a wide band of antiqui-ties bearing various flowers, the interior depict-ing nine goldfish in a pond filled with freshwater plants, the base displaying a Kangxi six-character seal mark.Diameter: 15 7/8 inches (40.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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6157Two Underglaze Blue ‘Dragon’ JarsQianlong Marks and of the Period

Both painted with two sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls among ruyi scrolls above a ruyi lappet band around the foot, the shoulder displaying the eight Buddhist emblems.Height: 7 7/8 inches (20 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6158An Underglaze Blue Deep BowlQianlong Mark and of the Period

With deep rounded sides, painted around the exterior with four roundels at the cardinal points each enclosing a character of ‘boundless longevity’, amidst lotus scrolls and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, the interior with a central longevity character roundel encircled by the eight emblems.Diameter: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 6160

6159Three Underglaze Blue Dishes18th/19th Century

The largest decorated to the interior and exterior with outlined longevity emblems, scrolling designs and stylized longevity characters, the base with a Qianlong six-charac-ter seal mark; the second similarly designed with various scrolling longevity emblems in blue, the base with a Jiaqing six-character seal mark; the third with its interior painted with the ‘Eight Daoist Emblems’ centering a bat suspending three peaches, the exterior featuring five bats, the base with a Qianlong six-character sea mark. Widest: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6160Seven Underglaze Blue Seal Paste Boxes

Each of circular form, the lid featuring a dragon or two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, bearing various reign marks.Widest: 3 3/16 inches (8.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


6161Sixteen Underglaze Blue Dishes

Each decorated with bats in iron-red and swirling clouds in underglaze blue, with additional bats on the exterior, vari-ous marks.Widest: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 6163

6162Nine Underglaze Blue and Enameled SaucersGuangxu Marks

The shallow interior decorated with five stylized lotus flowers in underglaze blue and finished in gilt, the exterior featuring three evenly spaced bats, the bases with Guangxu six-character marks in blue.Diameter: 5 3/8 inches (13.7 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6163A Pair of Underglaze Blue Lidded Ice ChestsGuangxu Marks and of the Period

Both of square form with flat corners, heavily decorated to all sides with leafy lotus scrolls surrounding stylized character medal-lions framed by swirling clouds, between borders of geometric scrolls and floral lappets, the flat rim displaying leafy meanders, one side with a Guangxu six-character mark reserved just below the rim, each with a fitted two-piece paneled cover decorated en suite and pierced with coin designs, with wood stands.11 1/2 x 17 7/8 x 17 7/8 inches (29.2 x 48 cm) each excluding stands

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 6165

6164Five Underglaze Blue PlantersQianlong Marks

Each of bulbous cylindrical form, decorated with a central band depicting either stylized lotus scrolls or archaistic scrolls in between ruyi-head and lappet bands, the rims with further ruyi-head decora-tions, the base of four planters bearing a Qianlong mark, all with dual drainage holes and associated under trays.Tallest: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm) excluding tray approximately

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6165Five Underglaze Blue PlantersQianlong and Yongzheng Marks

Each of bulbous cylindrical form, decorated with either dragons and lions amidst flames and clouds, or figural landscapes reserved against dense floral scrolls, three with decorative everted rims, the base of four planters bearing Qianlong and Yongzheng marks, all with drainage holes, accompanied by four associated under trays.Tallest: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) excluding tray approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


6166A Famille Rose Butter LampJiaqing Mark and of the Period

The compressed vessel decorated to the exterior with The Eight Buddhist Emblems, interspersed by lotus scrolls and divided by ruyi-heads, lappet bands and key fret borders, the interior of the shallow bowl featuring a central circular landscape screen executed in under-glaze blue, surrounded by further lotus scrolls.Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 6167

Lot 6169Lot 6168

6167A Famille Verte Rouleau VaseKangxi Period

Decorated with an interior scene of various characters from the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” novel, and boys at play on the ribbed neck.Height: 17 1/2 inches (44.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6168A Wucai Vase

Of meiping form rising to a short neck with a flaring mouth, painted in enamels and underglaze blue with a robed official accompanied by his two attendants and a crane within a lush landscape setting.Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6169An Eight-Panel Famille Rose Porcelain Screen19th Century

Each panel containing enamel-painted porcelain plaques with figures and inscriptions, above additional plaques featuring the eight Daoist immortals, interspersed with underglaze blue decorative floral plaques, each set within a hardwood frame.31 1/4 x 50 inches (79.3 x 127 cm) overall approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 6170

Lot 6171

6170A Chinese Export Famille Verte Platter19th Century

The shallow ovoid platter painted in green enamel with four sin-uous five-clawed dragons flying amidst swirling clouds and flaming pearls, monogrammed, with a gilt-painted rim.Width: 18 3/8 inches (46.6 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6171A Pair of Massive Famille Rose Vases19th Century

Each vase heavily decorated with variously shaped panels con-taining birds and flowers, reserved on a white ground together with the ‘hundred antiques’, with a pair of lion-head handles.Height: 31 1/4 inches (79.4 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

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Lot 6172

Lot 6174

Lot 6173

Lot 6175

6172Three Famille Rose Ogee Bowls19th/20th Century

The first is painted with a landscape scene featuring dwellings within mountains, a four-character mark to the base; the second is decorated with various auspicious birds, including phoenix, crane, mandarin duck and magpies, in a garden, the base bearing a Daoguang six-character mark; the third features the following auspicious symbols in threes: bats, cranes and peaches, bearing a Tongzhi four-character mark.Widest: 6 3/4 inches (17.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6173Seven Famille Rose BowlsGuangxu Marks, 20th Century

Each is decorated with opposing roundels of a dragon and phoe-nix alternating between bats suspending coins, all above waves and below a key-fret band, the base displaying a Guangxu six-character mark in red.Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) each

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6174Two Pairs of Famille Rose Plates

The first pair painted with two song birds perched on a prunus branch and above peony blossoms, marked; the second pair dec-orated with bamboo, gourds and peony flowers, marked Guangxu.Widest: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6175Ten Famille Rose Yellow-Ground DishesGuangxu Marks, 20th Century

Each is decorated to the interior with four gilt medallions enclosing the characters ‘wanshou wujiang’, surrounding a central stylized ‘shou’ medallion encircled by waves, all reserved on a yellow ground.Diameter: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) each

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 6176

Lot 6178

Lot 6180

Lot 6177

Lot 6179

6176A Famille Verte Bowl19th Century

The deep rounded walls rising to a flaring rim, deco-rated to the exterior with shaped reserves of vari-ous birds and flowers against a speckled green ground painted with additional flowers, the interior rim displaying auspicious emblems reserved against a diaper ground, the floor also with a flower design.Diameter: 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6177A Doucai BowlQianlong Mark

Painted to the exterior with leafy stylized lotus medallions alternating with additional small floral designs in pale enamels and outlined in underglaze blue, the recessed base bearing a Qianlong six char-acter seal mark.Diameter: 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

6178A Famille Rose ‘Cranes’ VaseGuangxu Mark

The globular body and waisted neck are decorated with a multitude of redheaded cranes and clouds, separated by a gilt-bordered band of lotus sprays and gilt ‘shou’ characters to the shoulder, bearing a Guangxu six-character mark to the base.Height: 15 3/8 inches (39 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6179A Famille Rose ‘Peach’ Charger19th Century

Decorated to the interior and exterior with a con-tinuous design of bats in flight amongst blossoming and fruiting peach branches, bearing nine fruit, the recessed base bearing an underglaze blue Qianlong seal mark.Diameter: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6180Two Famille Rose BowlsDaoguang Marks, Late Qing Dynasty

Both of hexagonal form with deep flaring sides ter-minating to a foliated mouth rim, the exterior deco-rated with various mythical beasts resting on a rocky platform and above waves, all on a turquoise ground, the recessed base bearing a Daoguang six-character mark in iron-red.Diameter: 6 inches (15.2 cm) each approximately

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 6181

Lot 6182

6181Six Famille Rose Porcelain PlaquesRepublic Period

Each depicting various historical figures in their respective set-tings, framed.14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (36.8 x 24.1 cm) excluding frames

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6182A Nine-Piece Set of Famille Rose ‘Sweet Meat’ BowlsJiaqing Marks, Republic Period

The shaped bowls designed to fit together, colorfully enameled to the exterior with stylized scrolling lotuses against a blue ground and between ruyi-head and lappet borders, each base bearing a Jiaqing six-character mark.Widest: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm)

Estimate: $1,200 / 1,800

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Lot 6183

Lot 6185

Lot 6187

Lot 6184

Lot 6186

6183Five Famille Rose Lidded BowlsRepublic Period

Comprising two bowls painted with birds and flow-ers on the domed lids, each inscribed, dated and signed; and three bowls each depicting figures in lei-surely activities, two bowls with inscriptions.Widest: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6184Ten Famille Rose Lidded Tea CupsRepublic Period

Each is depicting a beauty in a contemplating mood and surrounded with flowering trees, inscribed, dated and signed.Widest: 4 1/8 inches (20.6 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


6185A Famille Rose Figure of BudaiRepublic Period

The smiling figure wearing open robes and sitting with one knee propped up, his left hand holding a sack and his right a string of prayer beads, an impressed four-character mark to base.Height: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm) approximately

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500


6186Two Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques20th Century

Each depicting an idyllic landscape scene featuring dwellings by a river and with a mountain in back-ground, inscribed, dated to 1967, signed and with two seals.12 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (31.4 x 22.2 cm) each

Estimate: $900 / 1,300

6187A Famille Rose VaseQianlong Mark, 20th Century

The slender, baluster form vessel finely painted with the ‘Three Star Gods’ along with their attendants in a garden, the reverse bearing a poetic inscription and three seals, all in between decorative boarders, the base bearing the four-character mark in blue enamel, with stand.Height: 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

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Lot 6188 Lot 6189

6188Two Enameled Porcelain Plaques Signed Wang Yunquan (1916-1998), Late 20th Century

Each depicting a meandering river through a gorge filled with lush vege-tation, populated with people in cliff side architectures and rafts on the river, titled, dated to 1980, inscribed, signed and with seal of the artist, within wood frame.29 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches (74.3 cm) each excluding frame

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

6189Two Famille Rose Porcelain PlaquesSigned Wang Xiaoquan (b. 1938), Late 20th Century

Each depicting a scene from the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”, titled, inscribed, dated to 1987, signed and with three seals, within wood frame.29 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches (74.3 x 21 cm) each excluding frame

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

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Lot 6190

Lot 6191

6190Two ‘Mille Fleur’ Eggshell Porcelain BowlsJingdezhen Marks, Late 20th Century

Both heavily decorated with colorful flowers, one also display-ing five sinuous dragons above crashing waves, all against a gilt-painted ground below a rim border of stylized geometric lap-pets, the interior floor displaying a phoenix roundel, both with a ‘Jingdezhen’ four-character seal mark to the base.Diameter: 7 1/4 inches (18.4 cm) of each

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6191A Cultural Revolution Glazed Figural Group 1966-1976

The propaganda piece depicting six workers gleeful-ly embracing the overpowering Chairman Mao fig-ure pictured at the center, most shown holding a small red book to the sky, the unglazed base stamped with a three-character seal mark.Height: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Michaan’s Auctions proudly presents an exciting group of Chinese paintings and calligraphy in this season’s sale, with the vast majority offered for the first time at auction. Head-lining the sale is a selection of important modern paintings from the Mr. and Mrs. David Galula collection, as well as the Gail and John Savage Bolles collection. They include paint-ings by the revolutionary artist Fu Baoshi (1904-1965), the pioneering Lin Fengmian (1900-1991), the Lingnan School master painter Zhao Shao’ang (1905-1998), Zong Qixiang (1917-1999) who infused both traditional and modern styles while illustrating a complete mastery of western techniques, and the famous 20th century female artist, Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006).

Fu Baoshi’s hanging scroll Lady by the Bamboo is the star lot in this sale. He is regarded as the most original figure painter and landscape artist of China’s modern period, and on the whole, one of the most important Chinese artists of the 20th century. Throughout his forty-year career, his works exhibited the creativity of a great individualist master, in which he forged his own stylistic path. Fu Baoshi felt Chinese paintings relied too heavily on the monochromatic as well as on calligraphy brushwork. In response, he became a leader in reforming traditional Chinese painting styles, as seen in his unique compositions, use of color and dramatic ink-washes. The groundbreaking and non-conformist Fu Baoshi is also said to have created some of his best work while inebriated, as he felt it kept him emotionally and phys-ically present as an artist. Professionally, Fu Baoshi’s influ-ence runs deep, as some of his accomplishments include the appointment as Director at the Jiangsu Province Chinese Painting School, Vice-Chairman of the Federation of Chinese Artists, art teacher at what is now known as Nanjing Uni-versity, and a recognized founder of the New Jinling School of Fine Arts.

Lady by the Bamboo documents the art historian’s familiarity with the Yuan dynasty literati tradition, which combined the full-faced beauties of an idealized Tang dynasty aesthetic with the undulating rhythms of the Six Dynasties styles. Nevertheless, Fu Baoshi infuses movement in the lines that define the beauty’s attire and the subtly leaning bamboo in the background through his painterly brush and his life-long calligraphy training. Mr. and Mrs. David Galula originally acquired this masterpiece in China some time between 1945-1949, corresponding to the painting’s dated inscription. Mr. Galula (1919-1967) was a notable French military officer, scholar and an instrumental figure in developing the theory and practice of counterinsurgency warfare. He chronicled his experiences in two books: “Pacification in Algeria” and “Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice.”

Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books

In addition, we are pleased to offer a substantial group of sixteen paintings and calligraphy by the inspirational Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006) from the Gail and John Savage Bolles collection. As a renowned architect in San Francisco during the mid-20th century, and best known for the design of Candlestick Park, John Savage Bolles later shifted his interest to showcasing and dealing artworks of California and visiting artists. Some time in the late 1960s to early 1970s, John and his second wife, Gail Helmstaedter Bolles, moved to Santa Rosa, California where they opened and operated the Bolles Gallery until its closure just prior to John’s death in 1983. The collection of Fang Zhaolin artworks was sourced during this period and has remained in their possession until Gail passed away in December of 2001. This exceptional group of sixteen painting and calligraphy lots represent a rare opportunity for collectors and alike to view and own Fang Zhaolin’s works from this particular period of time.

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Lot 6194 Lot 6195

Lot 6197

6194A Set of Hardcover Books on the Chinese Art Collection from the National Palace Museum

Twenty-five volumes in total, with text written in English, Chinese and Japanese, published by the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, 1968-1975, each with a plastic dust jacket and a matching slip-case; a full book listing is available upon request.11 x 8 1/2 inches (27.9 x 21.6 cm) each excluding slip-case

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6195A Group of Seventeen Books and Catalogs on Chinese Jade Carvings

With titles including “An Illustrated Record of the Stanley Charles Nott Collection” by Stanley Charles Nott, 1942; “Chinese Archaic Jades” by C.T. Loo, 1950; together with additional books and catalogs; a full book listing is available upon request.Largest: 12 x 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches (30.5 x 20 x 6.3 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6196A Group of Ten Books on Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy

With titles in both English and Chinese, including “Modern Chinese Painting and Calligraphy From the Collection of the Kau Chi Society of Chinese Art” published by Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1987; “Chinese Painting Collection of Nanjing Museum” published by Nanjin Museum, Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, 1981; some books with a plastic dust jacket, matching slip-case and/or box; a full book listing is available upon request.Largest: 21 x 15 1/2 x 1 inches (53 x 39 x 2.45 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Lot 6198 Lot 6199

Lot 6196

6197A Collection of Fifty-Seven Asian Art Catalogs

Including catalogs showcasing fine and decorative Asian works of art from Roger Keverne, Sotheby’s, Bonhams, and Lempertz, among others, with dates ranging from 1964-2014; a full catalog listing is avail-able upon request.Largest: 11 x 8 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches (28 x 21 x 3 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6198After Wang Xi Zhi (303-361): An Album of Stone Rubbings, “Da Tang San Zang Sheng Jiao Xu”

Mounted as an album, ink on creamy color paper, with forty-eight calligraphy leaves and six blank leaves, comprising calligraphy collected by Huai Ren, with multiple collector’s seals, wood covers.12 x 6 inches (30 x 15 cm) of each leaf

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6199After Chu Suiliang (596-658) and Wang Xizhi (303-361): A Calligraphy Album

Mounted as an album, ink on paper, including two sections titled “He Nan Sheng Jiao Xu” and “Huang Ting Jing” with thirty leaves of calligraphy and six blank leaves, signed by Li Zong Han (1770-1832) and Gao Kai (1769-1839), dated 1806 and 1809, with eight seals from the calligraphers and the collectors, wood covers.10 1/2 x 6 inches (27 x 15 cm) of each leaf

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6200

Lot 6201

6200In the Style of Su Shi (1037-1101): A Chinese Handscroll

Ink on paper, painted with a landscape and a section of reverse printed calligraphy, dated August 1088, signed as ‘Mei Shan Su Shi’, and with twenty-one seals.74 x 10 inches (188 x 25 cm) approximately

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6201Attributed to Shen Quan (1682-1765): Mandarin DucksQing Dynasty

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed, dated to guiyou year of the Qianlong reign (1753), signed and with two seals of the artist.62 x 32 inches (219.4 x 81.2 cm) approximately

Estimate: $8,000 / 10,000

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Lot 6202

Lot 6204

Lot 6203

6202Tang Leming (1804-1874): Two Ladies in a Garden

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed ‘After the Style of Yu Hu Wai Shi’ (1773-1828), dated 1874, signed as ‘Le Ming’ with two seals, one on the upper left and one on the lower right.26 x 13 inches (66 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6203Shen Han (1862-1908): Bamboo In the Style of Jin Nong (1687-1763)

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed ‘Imitating the style of Jin Nong according to his original work’ and signed with five seals, one reading ‘Shan Yin Shen Han’, dated 1902.47 x 12 1/4 inches (120 x 31 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6204Cui Jian (Active 1880-1890): A Set of Three Hanging Scrolls Qing Dynasty

Ink on paper, each painting inscribed ‘One Stroke Style’ and signed as ‘Cui Jian’, each with two seals.39 x 11 1/2 inches (99 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 6205

Lot 6207

Lot 6206

Lot 6208

6205Various Artists: A Set of Six Hanging Scrolls

Each painted with ink and color on paper; the first is unsigned, after the style of Ke Jiuen (14th Century), titled as ‘Maple Trees and Bell Tones’; the rest are attributed to and signed as ‘Song Yuan Ling Yun’, the second is inscribed and signed with one seal; the third is inscribed and signed with two seals; the fourth is titled ‘Mountains and Pine Forests’ and inscribed ‘After Yuan Style’ with one seal; the fifth is depicting a pine tree, signed and inscribed with two seals; the sixth is titled and inscribed with one seal.63 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (161 x 39 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

6206Anonymous: A Figural Silk PaintingQing Dynasty

Mounted, ink and color on silk, framed and glazed.26 x 10 1/2 inches (66 x 27 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200Lot 6209

6207A Chinese Figural Silk Painting

Mounted, ink and color on silk, signed as ‘Ping Shan’, framed and glazed.20 1/2 x 15 inches (52 x 38 cm)

Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500

6208Attributed to Fei Hanyuan (1736-1795): Monkeys18th Century

Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, the upper right signed with three seals, accompanied by wood box.25 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches (64 x 48 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200

6209Kang Youwei (1858-1927): A Calligraphy Couplet

Hanging scrolls, ink on paper, inscribed a gift to ‘Yun Yi’, dated 1921, signed as ‘Nan Hai Kang You Wei’ with two seals.81 x 21 1/2 inches (206 x 55 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 6210 Lot 6211

6210Lin Zexu (1785-1850): A Calligraphy Couplet

Hanging scrolls, ink on the paper, inscribed as ‘Gift to Ci Yuan Yi Xiong’, signed with ‘Shao Mu Lin’ with two seals.48 x 11 1/2 inches (22 x 29 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6211Attributed to Liang Qichao (1873-1929): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated winter of 1926, signed ‘Liang Qichao’ with one seal.11 5/8 x 28 1/2 inches (30 x 72 cm)

Estimate: $6,000 / 8,000

Lot 6213

Lot 6212

6212Qi Baishi (1863-1957): Gourds

Mounted fan painting leaf, ink and color on paper, signed ‘Baishi’, with one seal of the artist, framed and glazed.6 1/2 x 18 inches (16.5 x 45.7 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

6213Various Artists: Four Circular Fan Paintings

Each depicting either bamboo, fish, birds or flowers, three dated 1917, one signed with ‘Bai Shi’, some inscribed and titled, multiple seals.Widest: 10 1/4 inches (26 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000

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Lot 6214

Lot 6215

6214Wu Changshuo (1844-1927): A Fan Painting of Loquat

Mounted, ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated 1920, signed ‘Wu Changshuo’ with two seals.Diameter: 20 inches (51 cm) approximately

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Lot 6216

6215Yu Youren (1879-1964): Calligraphy20th Century

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed, dated to 1959, and signed, with one seal of the artist.35 x 16 3/4 inches (88.9 x 42.5 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Provenance: Brooklyn, New York Estate.

6216Wu Hufan (1894-1968): Landscape

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed with Wang Menglou’s poem, dated spring of 1938, signed ‘Wu Hufan’, with two seals.45 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (116 x 30 cm)

Estimate: $50,000 / 70,000

Provenance:Mr. and Mrs. (Josefine) Ernst Hermann Thunig, acquired in Shanghai during the 1930s and 1940s, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

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Lot 6217

6217Yuan Songnian (1895-1966): Five Landscapes

Each as a mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, dated, and signed ‘Yuan Songnian’, with one seal, framed and glazed.13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches (34.3 x 48.9 cm) each

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

Provenance:From a Private San Francisco Collection.

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Lot 6218

6218Lin Fengmian (1900-1991): Lady with Flute

Mounted, ink and color on paper, with the artist’s signature and one seal.8 1/2 x 13 inches (21.6 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000

Provenance:From a Private San Francisco Collection.

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Lot 6219

Lot 6221

Lot 6220

6219Wang Zhen (1867-1988): Flowers and Antiques

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and dedicated to Mr. Tingfeng, dated 1951, signed by ‘Bai Long Shan Ren’, with three seals.54 x 21 inches (138 x 53 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000

6220Ge Xianglan (1904-1964): Monkey and Horse

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated 1949, signed by the artist as ‘Xiang Lan Ge Quan’, with one seal.24 1/2 x 49 1/2 inches (62 x 126 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

6221Attributed to Li Keran (1907-1989): Autumn Village

Mounted, ink and color on paper, dated winter of 1982, inscribed ‘Maple leaves red as flowers of February’, and signed with one seal, framed and glazed.12 x 18 1/2 inches (30 x 47 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

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Lot 6222

6222Fu Baoshi (1904-1965): Lady by the Bamboo

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated to 1945, with two seals of the artist.44 1/4 x 13 inches (112.4 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $150,000 / 200,000

Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, acquired in China between 1945-1949.

Mr. David Galula, China, 1947.

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Lot 6223

6223Zhao Shaoang (1905-1998): Vegetables

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, signed with one seal. 59 x 17 3/4 inches (150 x 45 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000


Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, on a ferry in Hong Kong.

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Lot 6224

6224Lin Fengmian (1900-1991): Boats at Shore1940s

Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed with one seal of the artist, framed and glazed.18 1/8 x 23 1/8 inches (46 x 58.7 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 40,000


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Lot 6225

6225Lin Fengmian (1900-1991): Landscape 1940s

Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed with one seal of the artist.14 1/2 x 16 1/4 inches (36.8 x 41.3 cm)

Estimate: $12,000 / 18,000


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Lot 6226

6226Liang Hancao (1902-1975): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated winter of 1955, signed ‘Liang Hancao’ with one seal.47 x 11 inches (119 x 28 cm)

Estimate: $700 / 900

Provenance: Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner.

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Lot 6227 Lot 6228

6227Huang Junbi (1898-1991): Pine and Waterfall

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1971, inscribed and signed ‘Huang Junbi’ with two seals.47 x 23 3/4 inches (119.5 x 60.3 cm)

Estimate: $30,000 / 50,000


6228Zong Qixiang (1917-1999): Morning in Chongqin

Mounted, ink on paper, titled and signed ‘Qi Xiang’ with one seal. 16 x 21 1/2 inches (41x 55 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 6229

6229Zong Qixiang (1917-1999): Shoreline

Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed with one seal. 16 x 21 inches (41 x 53 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 6230

Lot 6231

6230Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Lotus

Hanging scroll, inscribed and dated to June 1960, New York, signed ‘Fang Zhaolin’ with two seals.51 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (131 x 67 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000

Provenance: The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s.

6231Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Spring

Mounted, ink and color on paper, with two seals on the lower right.26 1/2 x 35 inches (67 x 89 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000


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Lot 6232

Lot 6233

6232Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Spring Abstract

Mounted, ink and color on paper, with two seals on the lower right. 26 1/4 x 51 1/4 inches (67 x 130 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000


6233Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Autumn

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed ‘Butterflies chasing around the chrysanthemums’, dated 1960, Hudson River, New York, signed ‘Fang Zhaolin’ with two seals.45 x 26 3/4 inches (114 x 68 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


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Lot 6234 Lot 6235

6234Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Abstract

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, with two seals at the bottom, one with the artist’s name.55 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches (141 x 77 cm)

Estimate: $20,000 / 30,000


6235Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Calligraphy

Hanging scroll, with calligraphy from Sushi ‘s (1037-1101) ‘Chi Bi Huai Gu’, dated 1960, signed ‘Zhaolin’ with three seals.51 x 26 inches (130 x 66 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


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Lot 6236 Lot 6237

6236Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Village

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and dated summer 1960, New York, signed ‘Zhaolin’ with one seal.40 x 20 1/2 inches (102 x 52 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000


6237Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Still Life

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Fang Zhaolin, New York’, and with two seals.51 x 26 1/2 inches (130 x 67 cm)

Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000


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Lot 6238

Lot 6239

6238Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Summer

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed ‘Lotus’ and signed ‘Zhaolin’, with one seal.40 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (103 x 67 cm)

Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000



Mounted, fan format, ink on golden color paper, signed ‘Liangxi Fang Zhaolin’ with one seal.21 x 8 inches (53 x 20 cm)

Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000


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Lot 6240

Lot 6241

6240Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Plum Blossom

Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed with ‘Zhaolin’ and with one seal.11 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (30 x 37 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6241Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Crabs

Hanging scroll, ink on paper, dated spring of 1960, signed ‘Liangxi Fang Zhaolin’, with two seals.33 1/2 x 13 inches (85 x 33 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000


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Lot 6242

Lot 6243


Mounted, ink on paper, with calligraphy of ‘Lan Ting Preface’, dated spring of 1960, signed ‘Fang Zhaolin’, with one artist’s seal.57 x 12 3/4 inches (145 x 32 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


6243Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Crab Apple Blossom

Mounted, ink on paper, the upper left signed ‘Zhaolin’ and inscribed ‘In the manner of Ba Da Shan Ren’, with two seals.11 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (30 x 37 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 6244

Lot 6245

6244Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Plum Blossom

Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed ‘Zhaolin’ with one seal to the upper left.11 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (30 x 37 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


6245Fang Zhaolin (1914-2006): Lily

Mounted, ink on paper, signed ‘Zhaolin’ with one seal on the lower right.11 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches (30 x 37 cm)

Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000


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Lot 6246

6246Lu Shoukun (1915-1975): Lion Rock, Hong KongExecuted in 1960

Ink and color on paper, the upper right inscribed and titled, dated 1960 and signed ‘Lu Shoukun’ with three seals, matted, framed and glazed.18 x 31 inches (45.7 x 78.8 cm) excluding frame

Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

Provenance: Atherton Gallery, Atherton, California, Circa 1969.

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Lot 6247

Lot 6249

Lot 6248

Lot 6250

6247Attributed to Sun Yunsheng (1918-2000): Scholars and Landscape

Mounted, ink and color on paper, dated December 1977, signed with two seals, glazed and framed.46 x 23 inches (117 x 58 cm)

Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

6248Huang Leisheng (b. 1928): Mountains

Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, dated to 1982, inscribed and signed ‘Leisheng’, with four seals.47 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches (120 x 56.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000


6249Li Shunhua (20th Century): Calligraphy in the Style of Zhang Daqian

Ink on paper, dated to 1968, inscribed and signed ‘Li Shunhua’, with three seals. 23 1/2 x 36 1/4 inches (59.7 x 92 cm)

Estimate: $800 / 1,200


6250Zhang Bu (B. 1934): Golden Autumn in Henan

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed, signed and with one seal, framed and glazed.27 x 17 1/2 inches (68.6 x 44.5 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

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Lot 6251

Lot 6252

6251Ou Haonian (B. 1935): Bamboo

Mounted scroll, ink and color on paper, inscribed and signed ‘Ou Haonian’, with two seals, framed and glazed.28 3/4 x 18 1/2 inches (73 x 47 cm)

Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist.

6252Le Pho (1907-2001): Floral Still Life in Paris

Oil on canvas, signed ‘Le Pho’ to the lower right, framed.23 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches (59.7 x 45.1 cm)

Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000

Provenance: Wally Findlay Galleries, USA, 1975.

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6142

6149

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6146

6177

6140

6158

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Marks, Seals and Signatures

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6163

6139

6159

6172 6174

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Book Lot Listings

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Lot 6196

1. National Palace Museum. ZhongGuo Li Dai Hui Hua: Gu Gong Bo Wu Yuan Cang Hua Ji, Ming Dai Bu Fen, Vol. V (Text in Chinese). Beijing: People’s Fine Arts Publishing House,1986. 2. National Palace Museum. Li Dai Hui Hua: Gu Gong Bo Wu Yuan Cang Hua Ji, Ming Dai Bu Fen, Vol. VI (Text in Chinese). Beijing: People’s Fine Arts Publishing House,1990.3. National Palace Museum. Li Dai Hui Hua: Gu Gong Bo Wu Yuan Cang Hua ji, Dongjin Sui Tang Wudai Bu fen, Vol. I (Text in Chinese). Beijing: People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, 1978.4. Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Collection of the Kau Chi Society of Chinese Art. Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1987.5. Nanjing Museum. Chinese Painting Collection of Nanjing Museum. Shanghai: Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, 1981.6. Thomas Lawton. Chinese Figure Painting. David R. Godine in association with Freer Gallery of Art Smithsonian Institution, 1973.7. Anne Farrer. Wu Guanzhong: A Twentieth-Century Chinese Painter. London: British Museum Press, 1991. 8. Jung Ying Tsao. Paintings of the Middle Qing Dynasty. San Francisco: San Francisco Graphic Society, 1987. 9. William Cohn. Chinese Painting. London: Phaidon Press, 1948. 10. National Palace Museum in Taiwan. Monks of the Late Ming. Republic of China: National Museum of History, 1978.

Lot 6195

1. Stanley Charles Nott. Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages: A Review of its Characteristic, Decoration, Folklore and Symbolism. B.T. Batsford, Ltd., 1936. 2. Teng Shu-Ping. Neolithic Jades in the Collection of The National Palace Muse-um. Taipei: National Palace Museum,1992.3. Stanley Charles Nott. An Illustrated Record of the Stanley Charles Nott Collection of Chinese Jades, No. 906/1000. Florida: The Norton School and Gallery of Art, 1942. 4. Una Pope-Hennessy. Jade Miscellany. London: Nicholson & Watson, 1935. 5. George Kuwayama. Chinese Jade: From Southern California Collections. Los Angeles: County Museum of Art, 1997.6. Richard E. Strassberg and Suzanne Haney Foster. Chinese Jade: The Image From Within. California: Pacific Asia Museum, 1986. 7. John Ayers. A Jade Menagerie: Creatures Real and Imaginary From the Wor-rell Collection. Azimuth Editions,1993.8. J. Geotte. Jade Lore. Ars Ceramica Ltd, 1976. 9. Spink & Son Ltd. Chinese Jade: An Important Private Collection. Spink & Son Ltd, 1991.10. Important Jade Carvings From The Somerst De Chair Collection. Bonhams, Hong Kong, 2014. 11. Strength and Diligence: A Magnificent Large Green Jade Water Buffalo. Bon-hams, Hong Kong, 2014. 12. In Pursuit of Excellence: An English Private Collection of Fine Jade Carving. Bonhams, London, 2012. 13. Chinese Archaic Jades. C.T. LOO, Inc., Norton Gallery Of Art , 1950. 14. Ancient Chinese Jades: From a Private Collection Catalogue, Part I. Vienna: Zacke Auction Vienna, 1999. 15. Masterworks of Chinese Jade in the National Palace Museum. Taipei: Nation-al Palace Museum of Taipei, 1969. 16. The Gerald Godfrey Private Collection of Fine Chinese Jades. Christie’s, Hong Kong, 1995.17. Timeless and Translucent: The Harold E. Stack Collection of Chinese Jades. Bonhams, Hong Kong, 2012.

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the auction of the lot and reoffering it for sale. The Auctioneer’s decision is binding as to disputes aris-ing at auction. If a dispute arises post sale, our records of the sale shall be conclusive. Both the Auctioneer and MA shall be without any liability whatsoever resulting from the exercise of the dis-cretion referred to herein.e. ReservesAll Property is offered for sale subject to a Reserve unless otherwise stated by us at time of sale. MA may protect the Reserve by an initial bid or contin-ued bidding on behalf of the consignor. Any bids by MA staff after the Reserve is met shall be made only on behalf or registered bidders. Neither the con-signor nor an agent or representative of the con-signor is allowed to bid on their own property.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIESExcept for warranty of title, neither we nor the Consignor make any warranties, guarantees or rep-resentation, express or implied, with respect to the Property, including, but not necessarily limited to, any implied warranty of “fitness for purpose” or “merchantability.”Any and all statements and descriptions in any cata-logue or elsewhere by MA, relating to age, attribu-tion, authenticity, size, genuineness, provenance, his-torical relevance or significance, physical condition, importance, quality, quantity, rarity, period, culture, source or origin, are presented as statements of qualified opinion only. MA’s disclaimer of liability covers information con-tained in catalogues, and all other printed material published by us, including condition reports. Buyers assume the responsibility to inspect the Property and make their own decision as to the nature, quali-ty and value of the Property.Neither MA nor the Consignor make any warranty or representation with regard to the existence of or the transfer of intellectual property rights, except and to such extent as may, from time to time, be explicitly stated.No employee of MA is authorized to nor shall make any warranty or representation on MA’s behalf, except as stated in the catalog or in any written addendum. ESTIMATES OF VALUEAll estimates of value as published in our Catalogues or elsewhere are statements of qualified opinion as to the range of the price a willing buyer might pay for the Property at auction. The actual price paid at auction or subsequently, may vary substantially from the estimates. MA shall not be liable for any such differential.BUYER’S DEFAULTIf a Buyer fails to pay for purchased Property, or otherwise does not comply with these Conditions of Sale, the Buyer shall be in default. In addition to all remedies available in law, to MA and to the Consignor, the Buyer shall be liable for the entire Purchase price. Additionally, at our option, we may either cancel the sale and retain all payments made by Buyer as well as retain any and all Property of Buyer in our possession as security against payment of the sums in default, or we may re-offer the Property for sale, at auction or privately, without reserve. Buyer shall be liable to us and the Consignor for the additional fees, commissions and costs on both sales (including handling, storage and court costs and attorney’s fees) resulting from the cancellation or resale of the Property and in the event of resale, any deficiency which may result.RESCISSIONThe sole and exclusive remedy, available only to the original buyer, is the limited right of rescission set

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forth herein. MA will cancel the sale of Property if the original buyer establishes to our satisfaction that there has been a breach of the Consignor’s warran-ty of title, or that the identification of Authorship* of the Property as set forth in Bold Type Heading is not substantially correct, based on a fair reading of the Catalogue (as may be amended by posted or announced changes.) IN ALL INSTANCES, YOU MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY, SETTING FORTH THE BASIS FOR YOUR CLAIM AND, AT YOUR SOLE EXPENSE AND RISK, RETURN THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION TO MA WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER NOTICE IS GIVEN AND IN THE SAME CONDITION AS WHEN SOLD. Upon review of the claim and the property, if we are satisfied with the bases for your claim and the property is in the same condition it was in when sold, MA will rescind the sale and return to you the Purchase price, unless we have already remitted funds to the Consignor. In that event, and at MA’s sole discretion, MA shall either pay you as provided above, or shall pay you only that portion of the Purchase price retained by us (the Seller’s commission, the buyer’s premium and any sales taxes collected) and on your behalf make demand on the Consignor for the balance and upon receipt of the funds remit same to you. Should the Consignor refuse to return the funds to you or to MA, we shall disclose the Consignor’s identity and assign to you any and all rights MA may have against the Consignor. Any and all liability MA may have as agent for the Consignor shall thereupon terminate.BUYER EXPRESSLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT MA SHALL HAVE NO OTHER LIABILITY TO THE BUYER EXCEPT FOR THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AND THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL MA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR COMPENSATORY DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

*Authorship refers to the maker or creator of the Property, and the period, social culture, and origin of the Property as stated in the Bold Type Heading for a given lot in our catalogue. It does not refer to the descriptions which may be contained in the informa-tion below the Bold Type Heading.

MISCELLANEOUS a. Modification: No modification or amendment of the Conditions of Sale shall bind MA unless con-tained in a writing signed by MA, except as may be posted or published as noted above or verbally announced at time of sale.b. Severability: If, for any reason, any part of the Conditions of Sale is held to be invalid or unen-forceable, the remaining portion shall be valid and enforceable.c. Successors and Assigns: The Conditions of Sale shall be binding on all the heirs and assigns of the Buyers and bidders and inure to the benefit of MA’s succes-sors and assigns.d. Jurisdiction, Venue, Choice of Law: Dispute resolution shall occur in Alameda County, California, USA. The provisions of the Conditions of Sale will be con-strued and disputes determined by application of California Law, without regard to conflicts of law.e. Notice, Service of Process: Buyers agree to accept all notices and service of process relating to dispute resolution at the address provided by Buyer on any registration forms required to be executed as a con-dition of bidding in our auction.f. Dispute Resolution: All disputes and claims arising out of or relating to events and actions covered herein, brought by or against us, shall be resolved by

mediation or binding arbitration in accord with the procedures set forth below. This provision does not apply to claims brought by the Buyer directly against the Consignor, including, but not limited to any action brought pursuant to the rescission provisions noted aboveOPTIONAL PROVISIONS Shipping, insurance packaging and handling of pur-chased lots is at the risk and expense of the pur-chaser. As a service to the purchaser, MA may ship appropriate items solely via United Parcel Service, (UPS) Ground. MA will not ship by any other meth-od including USPS, and property requiring freight shipment. MA will, in no event insure the property whether or not packaged and shipped by MA. MA shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for the loss, theft or damage to property, including, but not limited to selection of shipper, the acts or omissions of any shipper or the acts or omissions occurring in packing for shipment. It is the purchaser’s responsi-bility to obtain a shipping quote for any lot being offered, from an outside shipper, prior to the auc-tion date. (As a courtesy, MA may provide quotes for items to be shipped via UPS). Post sale determi-nation of shipping costs does not constitute grounds for cancellation of any purchase made at auction. Purchasers are advised that large and fragile items can be expensive and that MA will ship no property without first obtaining consent from the purchaser and only after packing and shipping costs have been disclosed by MA. When MA is to pack and ship, MA will provide to the bidder with a quote for cost of packing and handling and the UPS fee. The Purchaser is responsible for any insurance of the shipment. Shipment will not be made until both all sums due MA including the shipping and handling fees as quot-ed, and written confirmation is received that insur-ance has been waived or has been obtained by pur-chaser. Shipment may take up to 21 days after pay-ment is received.MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES (a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a dispute, the parties or their representatives may meet at a time and place mutually agreed upon, to mediate their differences. If the parties agree, a mediator acceptable to the parties shall be selected. The mediator shall be an attorney, trained in media-tion techniques and familiar with commercial law and the California Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The mediator’s fees shall be shared equally and paid by all parties. At the mediation, all parties shall have actual authority to settle the dispute. Any statements made during, and all aspects of, the medi-ation process shall be kept confidential and shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration or judi-cial proceeding. Any resolution shall be confidential. (b) If the parties cannot agree to mediation, or if mediation does not resolve the dispute, or in any event no longer than 60 days after receipt of writ-ten notice referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator jointly selected, or absent agree-ment, selected from the panel of Arbitrators provid-ed by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). If, within 15 days, the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, then AAA shall select one (1) person as arbitrator in accord with AAA rules. The arbitrator shall be an attorney, experienced in commercial law and with the UCC. The arbitrator shall be required to follow the law in making his award, and the award shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and legal conclusions.(c) The arbitration shall occur within 60 days of the selection of the arbitrator, in either Oakland or San Francisco, California, unless the parties agree to another location. Discovery

and the procedure for the Arbitration shall, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, follow the pro-cedures and policies of AAA governing commercial arbitration, subject however to the following modifi-cations:1. All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential. None of the parties nor the arbitrator, may disclose the existence, content or results of the arbitration without the written consent of all parties.2. The parties shall attempt to agree on the issues to be arbitrated, or identify the disputed issues in writ-ing no later than 45 days prior to arbitration. 3. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (a) Requests for no more than 10 clearly identified categories of docu-ments, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefore; (b) Depositions: No more than two (2) per party, pro-vided however, the deposition(s) are to be complet-ed within one (1) day; (c) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the arbitrator in accord with California law.4. Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days, unless all parties agree otherwise in writing.The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and costs in connection with the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and expenses of the arbitra-tor.

This auction is being conducted in compliance with section 2328 of the Commercial Code, section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the California Civil Code.

Bonded pursuant to California Civil Code sec 1812.600 et seq. Bond # 71393954

ASIAN ARTS DISCLAIMER:We are aware of the many types of treatments and/or enhancements used today on jade. The purpose is to improve their appearance, i.e. color and/or clarity. Techniques like bleaching, dying and impregnation are just a few techniques known today. These treat-ments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all are permanent. Prospective buy-ers are therefore reminded that unless otherwise noted in the description(s),1 it must be assumed that some form of enhancement may have been used.1 Accompanied by a laboratory report stating natu-ral, no evidence of treatment.

PROPERTY MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED SPECIESProperty that contains any percentage of material made or potentially made from endangered and/or other protected species of wildlife are, as a courtesy, marked in the catalogue with the symbol “ * ”. Michaan’s Auctions does not accept any responsibili-ty or liability for failing to mark such lots. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods.

Prospective buyers are advised that several coun-tries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of proscribed materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property

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into another country should be familiar with the rel-evant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on property containing wildlife material. Regulations may vary as the U.S. prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old.

It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibili-ty to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. Prospective buy-ers must also note that the inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export property containing poten-tially regulated wildlife material will not consti-tute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said property or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.

NO GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY FOR CHINESE PAINTINGSCurrently, scholarship in the field of Chinese paint-ings precludes the ability to provide unqualified statements or opinions as to Authorship or date of execution. The terms for RESCISSION in the Conditions of Sale, (as set out on our internet site and in our catalogues) does not apply to Chinese paintings. However, if within twenty (20) days of thesale of any such lot, the original purchaser provides Michaan’s with both written notice that the lot is a forgery, and within seven (7) days after written notice, said purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, Michaan’s will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received to the original purchaser. “Forgery” for the purposes of this provision, is defined as a work cre-ated with the intent to deceive.

Definitions of Authorship:This is to qualify the relationship between the object and the named person in the catalogue. The follow-ing conventions for attribution are used by Michaan’s Auctions:

Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by the art-ist. When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether preceded by an initial or not, indi-

cates that in our opinion the work is by the artists named.Attributed to Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion probably a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the preceding category.

Studio of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist, which may or may not have been executed under the artist’s direction.

Circle of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by an as yet unidentified by distinct hand, closely associated with the named artist but not necessarily his pupil.

Style of ......; follower of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by a painter working in the art-ist’s style, contemporary or near contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil.

Manner of Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work in the style of the artist and of a later date.

after Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a copy of a known work of the artist.

The term signed and/or dated and/or inscribed means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand of the artist.

The term bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription means that in our opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have been added by another hand.“bearing signature...”/”bearing date...”/”bear-ing inscription...” In our opinion the signature/date/inscription is by a hand other than that of the artist.

Typical Headings:

FURNITUREGeorge III Mahogany Chest of DrawersThird Quarter 18th Century

This heading, with date included, means that the piece is, in our opinion, of the period indicated with no major alterations or restorations.

George III Mahogany Chest of DrawersThis heading, without the inclusion of the date, indicates that, in our opinion, the piece, while basically of the period, has undergone significant restoration and alteration.

George III Style Mahogany Chest of DrawersThe inclusion of the word “style” in the heading indicates that, in our opinion, the piece was made as an intentional reproduction of an earlier style.

BRONZESAntoine-Louis Barye

This heading indicates that the casting and patina-tion were done by the artist or with his direct authorization or supervsion.

Cast After a Model by Antoine-Louis BaryeThis heading indicates that the casting and patina-tion of a known Barye model were done by another, i.e., artisans at the F. Barbedienne or other foundry.

CERAMICSMeissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerLate 19th Century

This states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and a SaucerLate 19th Century

Again, this states that the cup and saucer were made at the Meissen factory in the last quarter of the 19th Century, but it also indicates that the cup and saucer may not have been “born” together.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerCirca 1900

This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessar-ily made at the Meissen factory.

‘Meissen’ Porcelain Cup and a Saucer19th Century

This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not neces-sarily made at the Meissen factory.

Meissen Porcelain Cup and SaucerThe title without a specific date simply states that the pieces were made at the Meissen factory but does not specify when, implying that their age is questionable.

Minimum Value from US $ 0 from US $ 50 from US $ 200 from US $ 500 from US $ 1,000 from US $ 2,000 from US $ 5,000 from US $ 10,000 from US $ 20,000 from US $ 50,000 from US $ 100,000 from US $ 200,000

Maximum Value to US $ 49 to US $ 199 to US $ 499 to US $ 999 to US $ 1,999 to US $ 4,999 to US $ 9,999 to US $ 199,99 to US $ 49,999 to US $ 100,000 to US $ 199,999 to US $ 499,999

Expected Bid Increment US $ 5 US $ 10 US $ 25 US $ 50 US $ 100 US $ 250 US $ 500 US $ 1,000 US $ 2,500 US $ 5,000 US $ 10,000 US $ 25,000

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Fine Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewelry Auction

Friday, June 19, 2015, 10am

Preview: June 6 - 7, 12 - 13 and 19

Inquiries:Rhonda [email protected](510) 227-2525

To preview, bid or consign visit us at www.michaans.com.We are always accepting quality consignments.Please inquire about our risk free consignment policy.

Ph. (800) 380-9822 • (510) 740-0220 • 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, California 94501

1. Emerald, Diamond, Platinum Ring Estimate: $6,000/9,0002. Diamond, Platinum Ring Estimate: $35,000 / 55,0003. Pair of Jade Bangles Estimate: $4,000/6,0004. Jade, Palladium Necklace Estimate: $4,000/6,000

Michaan’s Auctions2751 Todd Street Alameda, CA 94501(800) 380-9822 or (510) [email protected]

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