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China, 19th-20th century, famille verte puzzle teapot, blue background with flowers throughout, a seated figure on one side, and a standing figure on the other of central panel, seated dog on pot lid, standing on a wooden base. Small glaze chip on lid, very fine.
Estimate $400
Passed in
China, 19th-20th century, reticulated famille verte porcelain vase depicting the eight immortals, Kangxi mark on base. A small glaze chip on body, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
China, Chi'en Lung mark period, Cafe au lait colour porcelain bowl, flowers with cicadas and bees around gilt band above, undecorated well, mark on base. Extremely fine. $$ Ex Ken O'Brien Collection with his handwritten card and photograph.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
China, 19-20th Century, blue and white procelain export ware bowl (16.25cm dia), three Chinese lions with large flowers and scrolling pattern around exterior, fishing scene around interior rim and a temple in a mountain in well. A few minor firing imperfections, very fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
China, porcelain bowl, blue and white export ware (15cm dia.), blue underglazed decoration with black outlines, depiciting flowers and birds (?), blue line on inside of lip and floral emblem inside well. Some minor glaze chipping, 3cm area of roughness on lip, nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
China, Celadon ware bowl, scalloped rim with fluted sides, light blue-green glaze, red iron glaze floral decoration inside. Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
China, uncertain dates, a white glazed porcelain bowl with a lotus leaf pattern incised around exterior (11.5cm dia); a small celadon low bowl (9cm dia). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
China, 18th-19th century, celadon ware green crackle glaze storage jar, two raised Chinese dragons on either side, with 6 lugs around neck. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Procelain bowl, white glaze with floral decorations around outside, and a single flower in the well (11.75cm dia). Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
China, lidded bowl, c.late 19th century, of squat round form with painted depictions of green and blue dragons, (10cm high x 15cm wide); replica silver sycee (95mm wide); replica copper cash coin; tea towel featuring a bold image of Chairman Mao. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
China, Republic Period, 20th century, eggshell porcelain vase, slender design with long neck and flaring rim, decorated all over with polychrome floral designs and gilding, the round foot with character mark. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Vietnam, Champa,(14th-15th Century), brown glaze stoneware jar (h: 9cm). Glaze peeling heavily on lower body, minor chips on foot, fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Vietnam, Annam, 14/15th century Celadon ware wine ewer (14cm), light green glaze with flower designs in cartouche on both sides. Extremely fine.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Vietnam, Annam, (15th Century), Celadon bowl (11.75cm dia), dull green-brown glaze, centre unglazed. Very fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Vietnam, Annam, (15th Century), stoneware vase with grey glaze and underglazed blue decorations, mandala-like pattern around neck, floral and folial motif around shoulders, and a pointed shield pattern around the base. Attractive and extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Thailand, uncertain date, a pair of white glazed porcelain bowls (11.5cm dia), with flowers in well and three lines above. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thailand, uncertain date, a pair of light brown glazed bowls (11.5cm dia) with three incised patterns inside, with a wavy looped pattern around exterior rim, two toned darker glazing near foot. Very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Thailand, wide saucer dish (14.5 cm dia), cream glaze with geometric decorations in green and rose coloured patterns around, both inside and out; a similar bowl with three roses around outside and a small rose in well. A few small areas of glaze loss and minor scuffing on rim, good fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Japan, vintage porcelain cup, three figures in nature scene, one riding a crane, a second holding a crooked staff, a third chasing a three legged frog, red bank around lip and foot, maker's mark on base. Unusual, very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
India, black jade tablet (9cm x 4.5cm) depicting Krishna as Srinathji. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
India, 19th-20th century, painted wooden idol of a Christian saint (11cm), holding a child and palm leaf; another similar (16.5cm) holding a child and blessing, with blue and gilt robes; another similar (18cm) holding a child and sceptre with iron halo above. Poor; good; good. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
India, 20th century, relief carved from tusk, depicitng Kali standing on Siva (14cm). Very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
India, 19th-20th century, Amitabha Dhanibuddha seated figure carved from tusk, with gilt and painted details on the robes (10cm). Good fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
India, 19th-20th century, Dhokra style statues (11cm - 30cm), an assortment of traditional style Indian statues depicting figures riding birds, elephants, and holding implements. Fair - fine. (5)
Estimate $200
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India, 19th-20th century, Ganesha figure carved from tusk (16cm), Ganesha seated on the mouse Akhu, hands upraised, right leg folded, elaborate background, two winged elephants standing on pillars on the back. Right tusk of Ganesha and Akhu's collar broken, dark aged patina, fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
India, 19th century, Ganesha standing with 2 upraised holding implements, left hand holding robe and right signalling, carved from tusk. Aged patina, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
India, Sakyamuni Buddha bust on a lotus plinth carved from tusk. Brown and yellow mottled patina, good fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Tibet, Tibetan calendar, in bronze, pressed sheet and a medallion; a small metal decorative hanging ornament. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $20
Passed in
Tibet, silver amulet plaque with copper backing, depicting the Tibetan calendar on the shell of a monstrous tortoise, flanked by dancing citipati, Tibetan inscription around and emblem on back. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Tibet, silver amulet box with bronze backing (9cm), kneeling figure holding sword upraised in left hand and noose in right, sword and face gilt, Tibetan inscription on back. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180