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April 21 & 22 Auction - Day One -Lot 1- 645

by Potomack Company

Platinum House

April 21, 2012

Alexandria, VA, USA

Live Auction
563 Lots
CHINESE INFORMAL VOIDED VELVET SLEEVELESS WAISTCOAT, QING DYNASTY

Lot 1: CHINESE INFORMAL VOIDED VELVET SLEEVELESS WAISTCOAT, QING DYNASTY

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Description: CHINESE INFORMAL VOIDED VELVET SLEEVELESS WAISTCOAT, QING DYNASTY Worn by Manchu women as part of non-official informal dress, of bluish tone with raised velvet designs of butterflies in flight within borders of ruyi, carp and auspicious characters, lined in pale peach silk h:35 in. Provenance: Estate of Carolyn Cohen's Antiques and Jewelry

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CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT

Lot 2: CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT

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Description: CHINESE ANCESTRAL PORTRAIT Ink and color on paper, posed as a familial group - the top row posed as four gentlemen, the lower row of four ladies, framed (measured sight size) h:41 w:34 in.

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A MOUNTED INK AND COLOR ON PAPER BY GUAN SHANYUE

Lot 3: A MOUNTED INK AND COLOR ON PAPER BY GUAN SHANYUE "WATERFALLS AND PINES, 1993

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Description: A MOUNTED INK AND COLOR ON PAPER BY GUAN SHANYUE "WATERFALLS AND PINES, 1993 by Guan Shanyue(1912-2000) - Painted several pine trees with waterfalls in the background - entitled, inscribed and signed with two artist's seals - one collector's seal on bottom right - dated spring, Guiyou year (1992/1993) - Mounted and framed - h:53 w:27.25 in.

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CHINESE INK AND COLOR ON SILK LARGE HANGING SCROLL AFTER WU WEI, 'MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE WITH SAGES'

Lot 4: CHINESE INK AND COLOR ON SILK LARGE HANGING SCROLL AFTER WU WEI, 'MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE WITH SAGES'

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Description: CHINESE INK AND COLOR ON SILK LARGE HANGING SCROLL AFTER WU WEI, 'MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE WITH SAGES' scroll after Wu Wei (1456-1508), probably 19th/20th Century, depicting five sages in a rocky mountain by the sea - signed on the upper left, with one artist's seal right below - three collector's seals on the lower right - h:58.75 w:18 in. Provenance: Private Collection

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FOUR CHINESE HARDSTONE CARVINGS

Lot 7: FOUR CHINESE HARDSTONE CARVINGS

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Description: FOUR CHINESE HARDSTONE CARVINGS including a white jade carving of a dragon-headed boat in full sail - w: 3.25 in. - wood base, a dark green serpentine carving of a meiren holding a large flower, atop a stylized rockwork base - h: 9.25 in. - a pale green serpentine archaistic ewer with a chicken head-form spout and dragon handle, with four carved loose rings - h: 6.5 in. - and a reticulated carving of a butterfly - w: 3.25 in. - wood base (4)

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CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE MONKEY GROUP

Lot 8: CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE MONKEY GROUP

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Description: CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE MONKEY GROUP carved as a mother and child monkey, seated facing each other with a fruiting peach spray in between, fitted small wood base - h:2 in.

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CHINESE GREENISH-WHITE JADE POMEGRANATE VASE, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Lot 9: CHINESE GREENISH-WHITE JADE POMEGRANATE VASE, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Description: CHINESE GREENISH-WHITE JADE POMEGRANATE VASE, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY delicately carved as a fruiting pomegranate, the body well hollowed and branching segments to one side, a bot of russet mottling cunningly carved as a floral spray with fiinger citron near its base, with associated stamen spoon - h:2.50 w:3 in.

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CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID TABLE SCREEN WITH SQUIRRELS AND GRAPES, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Lot 10: CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID TABLE SCREEN WITH SQUIRRELS AND GRAPES, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Description: CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID TABLE SCREEN WITH SQUIRRELS AND GRAPES, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY the rectangular serpentine panel, inlaid with a design of scrolling grape branching clusters with two central squirrels, and bird and dragonfly in flight, reticulated wood frame and stand - h:10 w:7.25 in.

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CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID TABLE SCREEN, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

Lot 11: CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID TABLE SCREEN, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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Description: CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID TABLE SCREEN, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY) the panel of rectangular form and inlaid with a cockatiel on a flowering branch beneath a butterfly in flight, and a crane on the ground, the inlay comprising lapis, jade, carnelian, coral, turquoise and possibly chloramelanite, wood frame and carved stand - panel: h:13 w:9.50 in.

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CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID CINNABAR PANEL, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

Lot 12: CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID CINNABAR PANEL, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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Description: CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID CINNABAR PANEL, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH CENTURY) the cinnabar panel inlaid with stained sections, chloromelanite, carnelian and jade in a scene of quail amidst millet, wood frame with stained green keyfret inlay, the reverse set with a black lacquer panel decorated with scrolling gilt flowers and fungus - h:26 w:38 in.

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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE

Lot 15: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE "BOY AND CHICKEN" SMALL BOWL, QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE

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Description: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE "BOY AND CHICKEN" SMALL BOWL, QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE but probably circa 1910, the rounded sides decorated with a boy and rooster by flowers and rockery, with a dedicatory inscription to one side dated "Bingshen (1777) - h:0.75 w:3.50 d:3.50 in.

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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE JAR AND COVER, QING DYNASTY (19th CENTURY)

Lot 16: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE JAR AND COVER, QING DYNASTY (19th CENTURY)

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Description: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE JAR AND COVER, QING DYNASTY (19th CENTURY) vacant double circle mark in underglaze blue under foot, of baluster form, and delicately painted with meiren at leisure in interior and garden settings, domed cover and knop finial with pink floral design on top - h:15 in. Provenance: Heirloom

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CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE, 19TH CENTURY

Lot 17: CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE, 19TH CENTURY

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Description: CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE, 19TH CENTURY of baluster form, decorated with two ladies and a child at leisure beneath a tree of stylized shou character shape, with bats in flight and rockwork at base - h:11.50 in. Provenance: Private Collection

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CHINESE GILT-HIGHLIGHTED IRON-RED-GLAZED OVOID JAR AND COVER, LATE QING DYNASTY

Lot 18: CHINESE GILT-HIGHLIGHTED IRON-RED-GLAZED OVOID JAR AND COVER, LATE QING DYNASTY

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Description: CHINESE GILT-HIGHLIGHTED IRON-RED-GLAZED OVOID JAR AND COVER, LATE QING DYNASTY with a continuous design of scrollling flowers and foliage between bands of stiff leaves, the domed cover with central shaped cartouche enclosing a floral spray enclosed within a band of keyfret design - h:13.50 in.

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A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASES, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE

Lot 19: A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASES, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE

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Description: A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASES, KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE the ovoid bodies rising from a flaring foot and tapering to a tall everted neck with four horizontal ribs, decorated in the Ming style with gentlemen and children at leisure in a garden setting (2) - h:16.75 in.

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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER VASE, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED WITHIN A DOUBLE SQUARE

Lot 20: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER VASE, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED WITHIN A DOUBLE SQUARE

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Description: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER VASE, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED WITHIN A DOUBLE SQUARE decorated with scrolling floral decoration between patterned bands, sgrafiatto scrolling decoration on white-glazed body - h:14 in.

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PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SHAPED BALUSTER VASES, QING DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY)

Lot 21: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SHAPED BALUSTER VASES, QING DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY)

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SHAPED BALUSTER VASES, QING DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY) with octagonal bases, and decorated with phoenix, crane or other birds on stylized rockery with flowering peony all rising from cresting waves, and alternating with Buddhistic emblems beneath a band of ladies at leisure, the shoulders hung with iron-red masks and loose rings - h:16 in.

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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER JAR AND COVER, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Lot 22: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER JAR AND COVER, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Description: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER JAR AND COVER, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY painted with several large flowering chrysanthemum issuing from rockery - h:18 in.

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PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PANELS, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY)

Lot 23: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PANELS, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY)

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PANELS, QING DYNASTY (LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY) the facing pair delicately painted with a beauty at leisure, on playing a flute and the other in front of a smoking censer, framed and in carved wood stands - together with a famille verte square porcelain panel, depicting gentlemen in a garden - h: 7 (3) - h:8 w:5.25 in.

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PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE AND UNDERGLAZE BLUE ROUNDED BOWLS, GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK

Lot 24: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE AND UNDERGLAZE BLUE ROUNDED BOWLS, GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE AND UNDERGLAZE BLUE ROUNDED BOWLS, GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK the interior painted with a central stylized lotus enclosed within a band of lotus bud and leaves and scrolling foliage, the exterior with branches of fruit and flowers (2) - dia: 7 in - h:3 in.

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PAIR OF CHINESE SMALL FAMILLE ROSE VASES, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON RED, BUT LATER

Lot 25: PAIR OF CHINESE SMALL FAMILLE ROSE VASES, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON RED, BUT LATER

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE SMALL FAMILLE ROSE VASES, QIANLONG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON RED, BUT LATER of baluster form, the facing pair each painted with an Immortal with a stalk of flowering lotus in one hand and his child attendant at his side (2) - h:5.50 in.

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THREE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND CELADON GROUND VASES, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Lot 27: THREE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND CELADON GROUND VASES, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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Description: THREE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND CELADON GROUND VASES, LATE 19TH CENTURY each of typical form with decoration of birds on flowering branches and rockery, with molded Buddhistic lion handles (3) -

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GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE PORCELAIN ITEMS, 18TH CENTURY AND LATER

Lot 28: GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE PORCELAIN ITEMS, 18TH CENTURY AND LATER

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Description: GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE PORCELAIN ITEMS, 18TH CENTURY AND LATER including large famille verte vase, formerly rouleau form now cut down and bound with bronze band at neck, vacant underglaze blue double circle under foot - h: 13.5 in. - blue and white pear-shaped vase, with ladies, floral groups, alternating lappets beneath a geometric-patterned band - h: 6.25 in. - a moonflask Dowager Empress style, with famille rose decorated yellow ground centered by a dragon and white roundel, gilded dragon handles to shoulders - h: 10 in. - a 4-panel famille rose vase, with figures beneath calligraphic inscriptions, molded Buddhistic lion masks to shoulders - h: 12.5 in. (4)

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COLLECTION OF NINE CHINESE GLAZED POTTERY VOTIVE FRUIT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

Lot 29: COLLECTION OF NINE CHINESE GLAZED POTTERY VOTIVE FRUIT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY

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Description: COLLECTION OF NINE CHINESE GLAZED POTTERY VOTIVE FRUIT, 19TH/20TH CENTURY the group of varying sizes, including two iron-red glazed squash, a pink squash with vining tendril, two yellow-glazed finger citron, two small green pomegranates, a yellow peach and a green/ yellow mandarin (9)

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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER LAMP

Lot 30: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER LAMP

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Description: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BALUSTER LAMP famille rose baluster vase mounted as lamp, decorated with plum tree and other floral motif, on a flat cylindrical wooden base - h:32.50 in.

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CHINESE FIGURAL GROUP

Lot 31: CHINESE FIGURAL GROUP

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Description: CHINESE FIGURAL GROUP modelled as a woman in colorful robes playing a flute, a child seated on a vase in a gazebo with exotic ducks at their feet, on a shaped rock worked base; together with a large pottery candle holder with glass tulip shade, the pottery base with alternating trellis and foliate panels (2) - h:14 w:14 in.

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CHINESE PORCELAIN ROOSTER-FORM TUREEN

Lot 32: CHINESE PORCELAIN ROOSTER-FORM TUREEN

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Description: CHINESE PORCELAIN ROOSTER-FORM TUREEN a tureen molded as a seated cockerel, the feathers picked out in tones of yellow, green and aubergine, with red wattles - l: 13 in. - with 2 Japanese dishes, the first of scalloped circular shape with a molded celadon central roundel within a pale blue washed border and iron red and gilt scrolling flowers and foliage - dia: 9 in. - a blue and white dish with birds, flowers, fruiting branches within a diaper border with oval cartouches of butterflies and willow, the reverse with bamboo - dia: 11.5 in. - (5)

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CHINESE CELADON BOTTLE VASE

Lot 33: CHINESE CELADON BOTTLE VASE

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Description: CHINESE CELADON BOTTLE VASE with fixed ring handles, the sides with scrolling blossoms - h:13.50 in.

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ASIAN CELADON GARDEN BENCH WITH APPLIED DRAGON, TOGETHER WITH CHINESE NAVY BLUE PIERCED CERAMIC GARDEN BASE

Lot 35: ASIAN CELADON GARDEN BENCH WITH APPLIED DRAGON, TOGETHER WITH CHINESE NAVY BLUE PIERCED CERAMIC GARDEN BASE

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Description: ASIAN CELADON GARDEN BENCH WITH APPLIED DRAGON, TOGETHER WITH CHINESE NAVY BLUE PIERCED CERAMIC GARDEN BASE (2)

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PAIR OF CHINESE SANG-DE-BOEUF-GLAZED JARS AND COVERS

Lot 36: PAIR OF CHINESE SANG-DE-BOEUF-GLAZED JARS AND COVERS

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE SANG-DE-BOEUF-GLAZED JARS AND COVERS Of ovoid form with flat covers and circular knops, covered in a rich pooling glaze with striations of strawberry to deep wine tone (2) h:13.50 in. Provenance: Estate of Carolyn Cohen's Antiques and Jewelry

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TWO MODERN CHINESE GARDEN STOOLS

Lot 37: TWO MODERN CHINESE GARDEN STOOLS

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Description: TWO MODERN CHINESE GARDEN STOOLS the first, with blue and white decoration, the second in the Rose Medallion style (2) - h:17 in.

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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PART SERVICE, TUCK CHANG, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Lot 40: CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PART SERVICE, TUCK CHANG, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Description: CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PART SERVICE, TUCK CHANG, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Comprising: teapot, hot water kettle (lacking stand and cover), two-handled sugar bowl, rectangular tray with two handles; together with a button hook, repousse decoration of birds in bamboo groves - tray l: 9.5 in. - gross weight tray: 3.75 lbs; - weight of other parts: 35.6 ozt (5)

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BRONZE STANDING GUANYIN

Lot 41: BRONZE STANDING GUANYIN

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Description: BRONZE STANDING GUANYIN shown in a flowing robe standing on a lotus base raised by scrolling clouds, with a Ruyi Scepter on right arm while left hand raising up with gesture - h:24.75 in.

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MONUMENTAL CHINESE BRONZE PRESENTATION CENSER, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY

Lot 42: MONUMENTAL CHINESE BRONZE PRESENTATION CENSER, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY

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Description: MONUMENTAL CHINESE BRONZE PRESENTATION CENSER, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY on a circular base four qilong-head legs supporting the body carved with dragons, middle an ovoid form pot moulded with a religious figure on one side and eagle on pine tree on the other, two dragons as handles, cover with a silver pheasant finial - h:91 in. Provenance: Presented by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to a Diplomatic Family.

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TWO SMALL CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLS ON FIGURAL CARVED STANDS 1830-1850 (4)

Lot 45: TWO SMALL CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLS ON FIGURAL CARVED STANDS 1830-1850 (4)

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Description: TWO SMALL CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLS ON FIGURAL CARVED STANDS 1830-1850 (4) a small puzzle ball carved with rose sprays on the outer layer sitting on a stand carved with a figure holding lotus leaf. h: 7 3/4 in. The other puzzle ball carved with figures in courtyards sitting on a stand carved with a male officer. h: 9 1/2 in., Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, regulations contained in Title 50, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14.91, require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which it the buyer's responsibility.

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A LARGE CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND 1830-1850

Lot 46: A LARGE CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND 1830-1850

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Description: A LARGE CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND 1830-1850 puzzle ball containing 16 layers, outer layer carved with coiled dragons and the others pierced with geometric patterns, stand carved with two figures under a pine tree and two other small puzzle balls. Puzzle ball w: 4 in. Stand h: 20 in., Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, regulations contained in Title 50, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14.91, require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which it the buyer's responsibility.

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CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF A MEIREN

Lot 47: CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF A MEIREN

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Description: CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF A MEIREN 19th/ 20th century, the curving figure of a beauty dressed in trailing robes, witha flowering peony in one hand and a fan in her other, wood base, Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, regulations contained in Title 50, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14.91, require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which it the buyer's responsibility. - h:12.50 in. Provenance: Estate of Carolyn Cohen's Antiques and Jewelry

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A CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND WITH FIGURE OF A MAIDEN 1830-1850

Lot 48: A CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND WITH FIGURE OF A MAIDEN 1830-1850

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Description: A CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL ON STAND WITH FIGURE OF A MAIDEN 1830-1850 puzzle ball containing 16 layers, outer layer carved with coiled dragon among cloud and pierced with various patterns in the inner balls. Stand carved with a lady holding lotus leaf. Puzzle ball w: 3 1/2 in. Stand h: 17 1/4 in., Note: If the buyer intends to export this pre-CITES lot with elephant elements for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, regulations contained in Title 50, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14.91, require that they must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. Potomack will not ship this lot without proper paperwork which it the buyer's responsibility.

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CHINESE EXPORT TEAPOT AND FOUR TEA BOWLS, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

Lot 50: CHINESE EXPORT TEAPOT AND FOUR TEA BOWLS, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

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Description: CHINESE EXPORT TEAPOT AND FOUR TEA BOWLS, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY the pot with a shaped cartouche with landscape decoration all reserved on a fish scale ground, the spout and handle naturalistically cast, a similarly decorated tea bowl but of a finer qulaity, and three other tea bowls - together with a Chinese famille verte tea bowl, probably Kangxi, with underglaze blue artemisia leaf under foot (6) -

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TWO LARGE CHINESE EXPORT MUGS, 18TH CENTURY

Lot 51: TWO LARGE CHINESE EXPORT MUGS, 18TH CENTURY

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Description: TWO LARGE CHINESE EXPORT MUGS, 18TH CENTURY the first of a Rockefeller style pattern, painted with ladies at leisure in a garden by the sea, the ground with an interlocking Y-patterned ground in iron-red with gilt highlights all beneath an underglaze blue patterned band around the rim - h: 6.25 in. - and the other, of underglaze blue and white in a blue willow pattern with overglaze enamel "Dutch Clobbered" later decoration, the handle of braided openwork design - h: 4.75 in. (2)

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A PAIR OF CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION JARS WITH DOMED COVERS AND A BOWL, CIRCA 1830-1850

Lot 52: A PAIR OF CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION JARS WITH DOMED COVERS AND A BOWL, CIRCA 1830-1850

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Description: A PAIR OF CHINESE ROSE MEDALLION JARS WITH DOMED COVERS AND A BOWL, CIRCA 1830-1850 of typical baluster form with molded masks and faux rings to shoulders, the covers topped by Buddhistic lion finials -- h: 20 in.; together with a large rose medallion punchbowl, slightly later -- dia.: 16 in. bowl of similar design. (3)

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CHINESE LARGE ROSE MEDALLION JAR AND COVER

Lot 53: CHINESE LARGE ROSE MEDALLION JAR AND COVER

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Description: CHINESE LARGE ROSE MEDALLION JAR AND COVER decorated with a continuous scene of figures at leisure in gardens and pavillions, the domed cover with Buddhistic lion finial - h:26 in. Provenance: From a diplomatic family

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PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT DISHES, 18TH CENTURY

Lot 54: PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT DISHES, 18TH CENTURY

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT DISHES, 18TH CENTURY of octagonal shape with spear-head borders enclosing a stand of flowering plants and rockery - together with another pair of famille rose export dishes with a central floral spray and shaped borders with scrolling foliate decoration (4) -

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COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT CUPS AND MILK JUGS AND EWERS, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

Lot 55: COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT CUPS AND MILK JUGS AND EWERS, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

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Description: COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT CUPS AND MILK JUGS AND EWERS, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY including an Imari patterned example, another with underglaze blue border to the interior and figures on the exterior, another painted with floral sprays, and the fourth in the Rose Mandarin Palette with figures and iron-red fish scale ground, with a helmet form milk jug in underglaze blue with famille rose central bouquet, a smaller blue and white example, another smaller Mandarin Palette example with naturalistically cast branch form handle and a famille verte example jug (8) -

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FOUR CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE ITEMS, QING DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY AND LATER)

Lot 56: FOUR CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE ITEMS, QING DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY AND LATER)

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Description: FOUR CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE ITEMS, QING DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY AND LATER) including a Canton famille rose shaped dish with gilt-highlighted iron-red shell form handle, the body with enamelled bird, bat and butterfly with flowers on celadon ground - w: 9.75 in. - a small model of a pheasant on rockery - h: 8 in. - a small cylindrical rose medallion vase - h: 4.25 in. - and a miniature rose medallion flattened baluster vase - h: 4 in. (4)

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EXPORT STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUBLE MOON VASE

Lot 57: EXPORT STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUBLE MOON VASE

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Description: EXPORT STYLE CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUBLE MOON VASE the flattened sides painted in iron red with scenes of men on horseback; together with nine small blue and white porcelain sauce dishes; blue and white porcelain bowl; blue and white octagonal bowl; and a pottery vase- (13)

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PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DECORATED PANELLED BALUSTER VASES

Lot 58: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DECORATED PANELLED BALUSTER VASES

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Description: PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DECORATED PANELLED BALUSTER VASES the four main sides painted with a figure of an Immortal, set atop high wood bases and now mounted as lamps (2) - h:16 in.

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CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A GENERAL LEADING HIS TROOPS INTO BATTLE

Lot 61: CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A GENERAL LEADING HIS TROOPS INTO BATTLE

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Description: CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A GENERAL LEADING HIS TROOPS INTO BATTLE depicting a bearded general on horseback and in full armour with his spear pointed forward with six soldiers in bright uniforms carrying either pennants or spears - framed - h: 10 x w: 23 in. (sight)

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CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A BEAUTY AND KARAKO, QING DYNASTY

Lot 62: CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A BEAUTY AND KARAKO, QING DYNASTY

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Description: CHINESE REVERSE GLASS PAINTING OF A BEAUTY AND KARAKO, QING DYNASTY depicting a meiren in elaborate robes and coiffure holding a fan, with a child at her side, reaching for baby birds in a nest, both on a terrace beneath a flowered curtain, with rockery in lower corner, framed - h: 16 x w: 21 in. (sight)

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TWO CHINESE REVERSE PAINTINGS ON GLASS, LATE QING DYNASTY

Lot 63: TWO CHINESE REVERSE PAINTINGS ON GLASS, LATE QING DYNASTY

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Description: TWO CHINESE REVERSE PAINTINGS ON GLASS, LATE QING DYNASTY the first, a landscape, with a bearded gentleman bowing before other figures, the other, portrait orientation, of ladies at leisure, framed (2)

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