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1 Fine Asian Works of Art Monday, June 22, 2015

2 Fine Asian Works of Art June 22, 2015, 10am Chinese Works of Art Jade and Hardstone Carvings: Lots Snuff Bottles: Lots Works of Art: Lots Religious Art: Lots Furniture: Lots Textiles: Lots Chinese Ceramics: Lots Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books: Lots Preview dates: Saturday, June 6, 10am - 5pm Sunday, June 7, 9am - 5pm Friday, June 12, 12pm - 5pm Saturday, June 13, 9am - 5pm Friday, June 19, 9am - 5pm Saturday, June 20, 10am - 5pm Sunday, June 21, 10am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am & by appointment Phone #: 1 (800) or (510) Fax #: (510) Asian Art Harry Huang (510) harry@michaans.com Kim Jee (510) kim@michaans.com View this catalog online at Additional photos and condition reports available online. Catalog Design by Andre Salcido Photography by Jeffrey Lee and Ryan Darcy. Front Cover Lot: 6234 Back Cover Lot: 6188 Opposite Page Lot: 6246 Page 49 Lot: 6201 COPYRIGHT NOTICE No part of this catalog may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Michaan s Auctions. Michaan s Auctions bond #

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4 Chinese Works of Art Jade and Hardstone Carvings Lot 6002 Lot 6001 Lot 6003 Lot Four 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, Two 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 rectangular shape carved in high relief to depict two carps in a lotus pond, the reverse with the associated auspicious four-character saying Lianlian Youyu (never ending happiness). Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 2 Lot Two Jade Bangles 19th Century The first is with carved seal script characters in relief, the mottled stone of a yellowish tone; the second is a plain bangle of light celadon white hue with russet inclusions. Widest: 3 1/4 inches (8.2 cm) 6005 A Pair White Jade Marriage Plaques 20th 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 Lot Five Jade Carvings Qing Dynasty or Earlier The first two a necklace strung with two pendants including a yellow jade pin; the third a toggle depicting 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 6006 Two Jade Ruyi Scepter Plaques 19th Century Consisting of an oval plaque carved with double-catfish 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)

5 Lot 6008 Lot 6009 Lot 6007 Lot Three Jade Cravings Qing 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 rectangular 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, A Jade Double Happiness Pendant Lot 6011 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 Lot Two Jade Carvings Neolithic 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, Three 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, A Reticulated White Jade Plaque 18th Century Finely carved in openwork with a winged Daoist figure 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, A White Jade Two-Part Belt Buckle 18th 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 3

6 Lot 6013 Lot 6014 Lot 6015 Lot 6017 Lot Lot Two Jade Belt Hooks Qing Dynasty The first is carved and pierced with a chilong crawling along the shaft towards the dragon head terminal, 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, A Small White Jade Brush Pot Of cylindrical form and carved all round with a continuous 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, A Jadeite Belt Buckle and Belt Hook Late 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 protruding 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, A 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, Two 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 paperweight of rectangular form with indented corners. Longest: 3 1/8 inches (8 cm) 6018 Two Russet Jade Toggles Qing Dynasty The first is of a qilin carved with archaistic motif throughout the body; the second is of a lingzhi fungus group with a bat. Longest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm)

7 6019 A Yellow Jade Pendant Qing Dynasty Carved as four interlocking chilong dragons to form a quatrefoil pendant, the semi-translucent stone of a warm russet yellow matrix. Width: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) Lot 6019 Lot Two Mottled Jade Carvings Ming 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, A Jade Bi Disk Carved to one side with intricate repeating geometric patterns reversed by a raised relief chilong clutching longstemmed lingzhi, the stone of celadon hue marked with notable veins of russet skin. Diameter: 1 7/8 inches (4.7 cm) Estimate: $5,000 / 7,000 Lot

8 Lot A 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 Lot Four Hardstone Pendants 19th 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 Private Minneapolis, Minnesota Estate, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner A 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 6 Lot 6024

9 6025 A Carved Jade Archer s Ring Late Qing Dynasty Carved in low relief with a landscape scene and a four-line inscription, the semi-translucent stone of grayish-white tone with various inclusions. Width: 1 1/16 inches (2.7 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Lot 6026 Lot Two 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, Two Carved Agate Archer s Rings The first is ring of a translucent quality carved to the russet 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 Lot Two 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 Lot Two 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 Lot Three 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 Lot

10 Lot 6031 Lot 6032 Lot Two 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, Three Jade Archer s Rings Comprising a thickly sectioned jade ring of grayish tone with russet inclusions to the flat side, and two celadon jade rings with faint russet inclusions. Widest: 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1, Three 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 Lot A 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 6035 A 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) 8 Lot 6035

11 Lot A Jade Goose-Form Censer 17th Century The recumbent goose with its slender neck extended forward, its plumage 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) Lot A 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) 9

12 Lot 6038 Lot A 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, A 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 russet inclusions, with a fitted wood stand. Height: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) Estimate: $40,000 / 60,000 10

13 6040 A 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 supporting 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, A 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, A Jade Peach-Form Washer Carved as a large peach, with leafy branches to the underside, and the exterior 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) Lot 6040 Lot 6041 Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000 Lot

14 Snuff Bottles Lot 6045 Lot 6046 Lot 6047 Lot 6048 Lot 6049 Lot 6050 Lot 6051 Lot Three Quartz Snuff Bottles Late 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, A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle 19th Century The flattened rectangular-shaped bottle 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, Two 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, A Chalcedony Snuff Bottle The flattened ovoid bottle carved with a pair of beast-head handles, raised on a recessed foot, with a red coral stopper. Height: 2 1/16 inches (5.3 cm) Estimate: $800 / 1, A 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, A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle 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, An 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, A 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 /

15 Lot 6053 Lot 6054 Lot 6055 Lot 6056 Lot 6059 Lot 6060 Lot 6057 Lot A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle 19th 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, A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle The flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders, carved in raised relief using the natural milky honey-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, A 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) 6056 A Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle The flattened ovoid form bottle displaying abstract black and caramel colored patterns mostly to one side, with a green jadeite stopper. Height: 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1, A Banded Agate Snuff Bottle The ovoid form bottle displaying horizontal 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, An 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, Two Jade Snuff Bottles Qing Dynasty The first is a pebble form bottle carved in relief to depict a grasshopper and a sprig of millet, the semi-translucent stone of a faint yellow 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) 6060 Two 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 13

16 Lot A Jade Snuff Bottle Qing Dynasty Well-hollowed and of natural pebble form, with an intense layer of rich russet skin, green jadeite stopper. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) Lot A Carved Amber Snuff Bottle 19th Century Of ovoid pebble shape, carved throughout with a female Daoist deity with five boys in a garden, the translucent stone of a rich tone. Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Lot A 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 Lot An 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 Height: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Lot 6065 Lot Three 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) 6066 Seven Glass Snuff Bottles 18th/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, Three Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottles Early 20th Century The first depicts numerous magpies in winter; 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 various flowers in ceramic containers; each bottle signed. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper Estimate: $1,200 / 1, Lot 6067 Lot An Inside-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Late 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

17 Works of Art 6071 An Aloeswood Wine Cup 18th Century The irregular slightly conical form carved in high relief with three figures relaxing and engaging in leisurely activities, 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 Lot 6071 Lot A 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 rectangular plinths carved with lotus petals and geometric meanders. Taller: 16 1/2 inches (41.2 cm) Estimate: $800 / 1, Seven Tixi Lacquer Incense Boxes Early 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 Lot

18 Lot 6075 Lot 6076 Lot 6074 Lot A 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, A 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 ruyiheads, raised bosses and lappets. Height: 11 inches (27.9 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Lot A Molded Gourd Bottle Qianlong Mark The circular form displaying lobed reserves enclosing 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, A Zitan Landscape Wrist Rest The gentle naturalistic form carved with a horizontal 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) 6078 A 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)

19 Lot 6079 Lot A Cinnabar Lacquer Covered Box 19th Century Of circular form with a decorated cover depicting a pavilion situated by a lake, the sides of the cover and the container carved with floral bands, the interior and the base covered in black lacquer. Diameter: 7 inches (17.8 cm) Estimate: $1,500 / 2, A Large Huanghuali Brush Pot Early Qing Dynasty Of cylindrical form, the wood of a warm brown tone and a natural grain, with a wide, recessed base cover. Diameter: 9 5/8 inches (24.4 cm) Estimate: $5,000 / 7, A Huanghuali Brush Pot Qing 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 Lot

20 Lot 6083 Lot 6082 Lot 6084 Lot An Archaic Jade Bi-Inset Huanghuali Table Screen Republic 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, Four Opium Pipes Late 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, Two 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 similar construction sans the woven bamboo-strip covers, fitted with a pair of arching bamboo hangers, with porcelain and metal feeders. Widest: 20 3/4 inches (62.9 cm) Estimate: $800 / 1, A Signed and Dated Soapstone Seal Ming 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, corresponding 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)

21 Lot 6086 Lot 6089 Lot A Limestone Carving of Guanyin Carved standing on a lotus base, with the right arm raised and the left arm pendent 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 From a North Bay estate, inherited by descent from an American ship captain who acquired his collection during the late 19th Century in China Four Enamel-Painted Metal Vessels Early 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, A Cloisonné Enamel Tripod Censer Late 19th/Early 20th Century Decorated on the turquoise ground body with the formal lotus amongst a typical 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) Lot Two Pairs of Cloisonné Enamel Vases 20th Century Each of classic baluster form, decorated in the mille fleur pattern showcasing a profusion of flowers including chrysanthemums, roses, peonies, lotuses and others, all above a ruyi-head band. Tallest: 12 9/16 inches (32 cm) Estimate: $1,000 / 1,500 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. 19

22 6092 A Large Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Buddhist Lions 20th 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 decorated 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 Lot 6092 Lot A Pair of Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Jardinières Jardinières: Qianlong Period Trees: 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

23 6094 A Gilt-Bronze Stag Form Weight Chenghua 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 Lot 6094 Lot A Gilt-Splashed Bronze Censer 17th/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 Mr. Vito Giallo Collection, primarily acquired from Sotheby s New York during the 1960s-1980s. 21

24 Lot 6097 Lot A Parcel-Gilt Bronze Arrow Vase Ming 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, A Chinese Export Silver Bucket Late 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 Lot A 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 22 Lot Two Tibetan Silver Vessels The first is a floral form lamp on a spreading base decorated with various 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

25 Religious Art 6102 A Tibetan Painted Thangka Qing 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, A Tibetan Painted Thangka Qing 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 landscape, with a silk mounting woven with medallions of dragons and flowers. 28 1/4 x 22 inches (71.7 x 55.8 cm) excluding mounting Estimate: $800 / 1,200 Lot 6102 Lot A Tibetan Painted Buddhist Silk Scripture Qing Dynasty Designed as a wall hanging and painted with a Tibetan inscription between pairs of Buddhist dragons and snow-lions, all below a large parasol 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, A Tibetan Woven Thangka Early 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 Lot 6104 Lot

26 Lot 6106 Lot Lot Three Bronze Vajra Qing Dynasty This group comprises a gilt-bronze eight-pronged vajra with knob center, a patinated bronze four-pronged vajra with knob center, and a gilt-bronze fourpronged double-vajra arranged as a cross. Longest: 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) Estimate: $1,200 / 1, Two 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, A Rock Crystal Vajra Lot 6109 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, A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Vajrasattva Seated in dhyanasana holding a vajra and ghanta, the face with downcast expression, on a lotus scrolled base. Height: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm)

27 6110 A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yama Qing Dynasty Yama shown striding in alidhasana on the back of a buffalo over a prostrated 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, A 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, A 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, A 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 Lot 6110 Lot 6111 Lot 6112 Lot

28 6114 A Tibetan Gilt-Bronze Figure of Shakyamuni 14th 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, A 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, A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Tara Seated on a recumbent ox in lalitasana, wearing loose robes and elaborate 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 Lot A 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) 26 Lot 6115 Lot 6116 Lot 6117

29 Furniture 6120 A Rosewood Day Bed Republic Period The rectangular bed with a low back carved in openwork with reserves depicting various fruit and flowers, the openwork beaded 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 Lot A Three-Piece Huanghuali Furniture Set Late 20th Century Each chair inset with a double-panel rectangular seat, the rectangular 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 Lot A Three-Piece Rosewood Furniture Set Late 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 Lot

30 Textiles 6123 A Large Embroidered Dragon Panel Late 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) Lot A Group of Four Civil Official Rank Badges 19th 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 golden 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) Lot

31 Lot 6125 Lot 6126 Lot A Rare Complete Set of Sixteen Embroidered Album Leaves 17th/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 sixteen 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 From a Los Angeles Collector. Acquired in Hong Kong during the 1970s A Group of Four Embroidered Garments The first a black gauze robe applied with eight roundels depicting sinuous dragons in couched giltwrapped threads and against a sky of colorful clouds and auspicious emblems; the second a lady s pinkground jacket woven with butterflies, the edges finished 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, Two Embroidered Silk Dragon Robes Qing Dynasty Elements The first a coral-ground robe couched in giltwrapped 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 dragon medallions and borders, with large sections of the robe repaired using associated textile fragments including a panel from an early Qing dynasty brocade dragon robe. Longer: 54 inches (137.2 cm) approximately Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 29

32 Chinese Ceramics Lot 6131 Lot A Guan Ware Type Dish Lot 6132 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) 6131 Four Monochrome Bowls Song Dynasty The first is a conical bowl with the interior decorated 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 opposing phoenixes and lotus blossoms. Widest: 7 inches (17.8 cm) Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000 Lot Two Celadon-Glazed Ceramics Censer: Song Dynasty The first is a tripod censer with a compressed globular 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, covered 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, Lot Three Brown-Glazed Ceramics Song Dynasty The first is a tea bowl with conical sides, the interior and the exterior with a lustrous black glaze finely 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, A Large Longquan Celadon-Glazed Charger 15th 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, covered overall in a thick olive-green glaze pooling in the recesses. Diameter: 18 3/8 inches (46.7 cm) Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000

33 Lot 6135 Lot 6136 Lot 6137 Lot 6138 Lot A Glazed Porcelain Daoist Immortal Ming 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, A Chinese Glazed Brinjal Bowl Early 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 Nathan Bentz & Co., Los Angeles (according to the attached label) 6137 Two Underglaze Copper-Red and Blue Bottle Vases Kangxi Marks Each with a tall slender neck and globular body decorated 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s A Pair of Clair-de-Lune Glazed Vases Yongzheng 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s A 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 31

34 Lot 6140 Lot 6141 Lot Two Copper-Red Glazed Bowls Yongzheng 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, A Dehua Censer 18th 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, A Blue-Glazed Bowl Xuande 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, A Crackle-Glazed Censer 18th 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) 32 Lot 6143

35 6144 A Powder-Blue Glazed Vase Qianlong 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, A 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 Lot 6145 Lot 6144 Lot A 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, A Copper-Red Glazed Bowl Qianlong 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 Lot

36 Lot A 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) Lot A Yellow-Glazed Ritual Vessel Guangxu 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 Lot An Underglaze Blue and Famille Verte Stem Bowl Jiaqing Mark and of the Period The deep rounded walls enameled in green to depict five sinuous 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 double 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 34

37 6151 A Famille Rose Vase Jiaqing 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, An Underglaze Blue Dragon Dish Jiajing Mark and of the Period The shallow bowl is decorated to the interior with a roundel enclosing 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, An 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) Lot 6151 Lot 6152 Lot

38 Lot 6154 Lot An 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, An Underglaze Blue and Yellow Enamel Dragon Bowl Kangxi 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 ruyiclouds 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 medallion 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, An Underglaze Blue Fish Bowl Kangxi Mark, Qing Dynasty The sturdily potted vessel painted in brilliant tones of cobalt blue with a wide band of antiquities bearing various flowers, the interior depicting 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 Lot

39 Lot Two Underglaze Blue Dragon Jars Qianlong 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 6158 An Underglaze Blue Deep Bowl Qianlong 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 Lot

40 Lot Three Underglaze Blue Dishes 18th/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-character 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 Lot Seven 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s Sixteen Underglaze Blue Dishes Each decorated with bats in iron-red and swirling clouds in underglaze blue, with additional bats on the exterior, various marks. Widest: 7 1/8 inches (18.1 cm) Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. 38 Lot 6161

41 6162 Nine Underglaze Blue and Enameled Saucers Guangxu 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s A Pair of Underglaze Blue Lidded Ice Chests Guangxu Marks and of the Period Both of square form with flat corners, heavily decorated to all sides with leafy lotus scrolls surrounding stylized character medallions 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 Lot 6162 Lot

42 Lot 6164 Lot Five Underglaze Blue Planters Qianlong 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 decorations, 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s Five Underglaze Blue Planters Qianlong 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. 40 Lot A Famille Rose Butter Lamp Jiaqing Mark and of the Period The compressed vessel decorated to the exterior with The Eight Buddhist Emblems, interspersed by lotus scrolls and divided by ruyiheads, lappet bands and key fret borders, the interior of the shallow bowl featuring a central circular landscape screen executed in underglaze blue, surrounded by further lotus scrolls. Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm) Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000

43 6167 A Famille Verte Rouleau Vase Kangxi 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) 6168 A 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, An Eight-Panel Famille Rose Porcelain Screen 19th 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 Lot 6167 Lot 6168 Lot

44 6170 A Chinese Export Famille Verte Platter 19th Century The shallow ovoid platter painted in green enamel with four sinuous 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, A Pair of Massive Famille Rose Vases 19th Century Each vase heavily decorated with variously shaped panels containing 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 Lot Lot 6171

45 6172 Three Famille Rose Ogee Bowls 19th/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) Lot 6172 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. Lot Seven Famille Rose Bowls Guangxu Marks, 20th Century Each is decorated with opposing roundels of a dragon and phoenix 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s Two 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 decorated with bamboo, gourds and peony flowers, marked Guangxu. Widest: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm) Lot 6174 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s Ten Famille Rose Yellow-Ground Dishes Guangxu 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. Lot

46 Lot 6176 Lot 6177 Lot 6178 Lot 6180 Lot A Famille Verte Bowl 19th Century The deep rounded walls rising to a flaring rim, decorated to the exterior with shaped reserves of various 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) 6177 A Doucai Bowl Qianlong 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 character seal mark. Diameter: 4 inches (10.2 cm) Estimate: $1,500 / 2, A Famille Rose Cranes Vase Guangxu 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, A Famille Rose Peach Charger 19th Century Decorated to the interior and exterior with a continuous 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) 6180 Two Famille Rose Bowls Daoguang Marks, Late Qing Dynasty Both of hexagonal form with deep flaring sides terminating to a foliated mouth rim, the exterior decorated 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

47 Lot Six Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques Republic Period Each depicting various historical figures in their respective settings, framed. 14 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (36.8 x 24.1 cm) excluding frames 6182 A Nine-Piece Set of Famille Rose Sweet Meat Bowls Jiaqing 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 Lot

48 Lot 6183 Lot 6184 Lot 6185 Lot Five Famille Rose Lidded Bowls Republic Period Comprising two bowls painted with birds and flowers on the domed lids, each inscribed, dated and signed; and three bowls each depicting figures in leisurely activities, two bowls with inscriptions. Widest: 7 3/4 inches (19.7 cm) Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s Ten Famille Rose Lidded Tea Cups Republic 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. Lot A Famille Rose Figure of Budai Republic 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 Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s Two Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques 20th Century Each depicting an idyllic landscape scene featuring dwellings by a river and with a mountain in background, 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, A Famille Rose Vase Qianlong 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

49 Lot 6188 Lot Two Enameled Porcelain Plaques Signed Wang Yunquan ( ), Late 20th Century Each depicting a meandering river through a gorge filled with lush vegetation, 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, Two Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques Signed 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 47

50 Lot Two Mille Fleur Eggshell Porcelain Bowls Jingdezhen Marks, Late 20th Century Both heavily decorated with colorful flowers, one also displaying five sinuous dragons above crashing waves, all against a gilt-painted ground below a rim border of stylized geometric lappets, 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, A Cultural Revolution Glazed Figural Group The propaganda piece depicting six workers gleefully embracing the overpowering Chairman Mao figure 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) Lot

51 Chinese Paintings, Calligraphy and Books 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. Headlining 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 paintings by the revolutionary artist Fu Baoshi ( ), the pioneering Lin Fengmian ( ), the Lingnan School master painter Zhao Shao ang ( ), Zong Qixiang ( ) who infused both traditional and modern styles while illustrating a complete mastery of western techniques, and the famous 20th century female artist, Fang Zhaolin ( ). 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 physically present as an artist. Professionally, Fu Baoshi s influence 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 University, and a recognized founder of the New Jinling School of Fine Arts. In addition, we are pleased to offer a substantial group of sixteen paintings and calligraphy by the inspirational Fang Zhaolin ( ) 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 The collection of Fang Zhaolin artworks was sourced during this period and has remained in their possession until Gail passed away in December of 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. 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 , corresponding to the painting s dated inscription. Mr. Galula ( ) 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. 49

52 Lot 6194 Lot 6195 Lot 6196 Lot 6197 Lot 6198 Lot A 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, , each with a plastic dust jacket and a matching slipcase; a full book listing is available upon request. 11 x 8 1/2 inches (27.9 x 21.6 cm) each excluding slipcase Estimate: $1,000 / 1, A 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, A 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 slipcase 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, A 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 ; a full catalog listing is available upon request. Largest: 11 x 8 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches (28 x 21 x 3 cm) Estimate: $800 / 1, After Wang Xi Zhi ( ): 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, After Chu Suiliang ( ) and Wang Xizhi ( ): 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 ( ) and Gao Kai ( ), 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

53 Lot In the Style of Su Shi ( ): 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, Attributed to Shen Quan ( ): Mandarin Ducks Qing 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 Lot

54 6202 Tang Leming ( ): Two Ladies in a Garden Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, inscribed After the Style of Yu Hu Wai Shi ( ), 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) 6203 Shen Han ( ): Bamboo In the Style of Jin Nong ( ) 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 x 12 1/4 inches (120 x 31 cm) Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000 Lot Cui Jian (Active ): 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 Lot Lot 6204

55 Lot 6205 Lot 6206 Lot 6207 Lot Various 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) 6207 A 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, Anonymous: A Figural Silk Painting Qing Dynasty Mounted, ink and color on silk, framed and glazed. 26 x 10 1/2 inches (66 x 27 cm) Estimate: $800 / 1, Attributed to Fei Hanyuan ( ): Monkeys 18th 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 Lot Kang Youwei ( ): 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 53

56 6210 Lin Zexu ( ): 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, Attributed to Liang Qichao ( ): 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 6210 Lot 6211 Lot Qi Baishi ( ): 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, Various 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 Lot

57 Lot Wu Changshuo ( ): 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, Yu Youren ( ): Calligraphy 20th 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 Brooklyn, New York Estate Wu Hufan ( ): 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 Lot 6215 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. Lot

58 Lot Yuan Songnian ( ): 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, From a Private San Francisco Collection.

59 Lot Lin Fengmian ( ): 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 From a Private San Francisco Collection. 57

60 Lot 6221 Lot 6219 Lot Wang Zhen ( ): 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, Ge Xianglan ( ): 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, Attributed to Li Keran ( ): 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) 58

61 6222 Fu Baoshi ( ): 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, acquired in China between Mr. David Galula, China, Lot

62 6223 Zhao Shaoang ( ): 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, acquired in China between Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, on a ferry in Hong Kong. 60 Lot 6223

63 Lot Lin Fengmian ( ): Boats at Shore 1940s 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, acquired in China between

64 Lot Lin Fengmian ( ): 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, acquired in China between

65 6226 Liang Hancao ( ): 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 Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Lot

66 Lot 6227 Lot Huang Junbi ( ): 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 Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner Zong Qixiang ( ): 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, acquired in China between

67 Lot Zong Qixiang ( ): Shoreline Mounted, ink and color on paper, signed with one seal. 16 x 21 inches (41 x 53 cm) Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 Mr. and Mrs. David Galula, acquired in China between

68 6230 Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot Lot 6231

69 Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot

70 Lot 6234 Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s Fang Zhaolin ( ): Calligraphy Hanging scroll, with calligraphy from Sushi s ( ) Chi Bi Huai Gu, dated 1960, signed Zhaolin with three seals. 51 x 26 inches (130 x 66 cm) Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. 68

71 Lot 6236 Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. 69

72 6238 Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s Fang Zhaolin ( ): Calligraphy 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 Lot 6238 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot

73 Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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) The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. 71

74 Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): Calligraphy 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 The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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) The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot

75 6244 Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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) The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot Fang Zhaolin ( ): 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) The Collection of Gail and John Savage Bolles, 1970s. Lot

76 Lot Lu Shoukun ( ): Lion Rock, Hong Kong Executed 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 Atherton Gallery, Atherton, California, Circa

77 6247 Attributed to Sun Yunsheng ( ): 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, Huang 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 Lot 6247 Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner. Lot 6248 Lot Li 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 Private Collection of a Prominent Kuomintang Government Statesman, and thence by descent within the family to the current owner Zhang 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 Lot

78 Lot 6251 Lot Ou 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 Acquired directly from the artist Le Pho ( ): 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 Wally Findlay Galleries, USA,

79 Marks, Seals and Signatures

80 Marks, Seals and Signatures Book Lot Listings Lot 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, 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, 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, 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, Nanjing Museum. Chinese Painting Collection of Nanjing Museum. Shanghai: Shanghai People s Fine Arts Publishing House, Thomas Lawton. Chinese Figure Painting. David R. Godine in association with Freer Gallery of Art Smithsonian Institution, Anne Farrer. Wu Guanzhong: A Twentieth-Century Chinese Painter. London: British Museum Press, Jung Ying Tsao. Paintings of the Middle Qing Dynasty. San Francisco: San Francisco Graphic Society, William Cohn. Chinese Painting. London: Phaidon Press, National Palace Museum in Taiwan. Monks of the Late Ming. Republic of China: National Museum of History, Lot Stanley Charles Nott. Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages: A Review of its Characteristic, Decoration, Folklore and Symbolism. B.T. Batsford, Ltd., Teng Shu-Ping. Neolithic Jades in the Collection of The National Palace Museum. Taipei: National Palace Museum, 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, Una Pope-Hennessy. Jade Miscellany. London: Nicholson & Watson, George Kuwayama. Chinese Jade: From Southern California Collections. Los Angeles: County Museum of Art, Richard E. Strassberg and Suzanne Haney Foster. Chinese Jade: The Image From Within. California: Pacific Asia Museum, John Ayers. A Jade Menagerie: Creatures Real and Imaginary From the Worrell Collection. Azimuth Editions, J. Geotte. Jade Lore. Ars Ceramica Ltd, Spink & Son Ltd. Chinese Jade: An Important Private Collection. Spink & Son Ltd, Important Jade Carvings From The Somerst De Chair Collection. Bonhams, Hong Kong, Strength and Diligence: A Magnificent Large Green Jade Water Buffalo. Bonhams, Hong Kong, In Pursuit of Excellence: An English Private Collection of Fine Jade Carving. Bonhams, London, Chinese Archaic Jades. C.T. LOO, Inc., Norton Gallery Of Art, Ancient Chinese Jades: From a Private Collection Catalogue, Part I. Vienna: Zacke Auction Vienna, Masterworks of Chinese Jade in the National Palace Museum. Taipei: National Palace Museum of Taipei, The Gerald Godfrey Private Collection of Fine Chinese Jades. Christie s, Hong Kong, Timeless and Translucent: The Harold E. Stack Collection of Chinese Jades. Bonhams, Hong Kong,

81 STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE These Conditions of Sale are binding on all purchasers at Auction. Please read carefully. By registering to bid at auction, in person, or through an agent, by absentee bid, or telephone or any other means including the Internet and , you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale (and changes made as noted below.) All property and every lot for sale in our catalogue is offered subject to the following terms and conditions, along with any changes that may be published or announced prior to or during a sale by Michaan s Auctions. (MA). The terms MA us, we, or our as used herein all refer to Michaan s Auctions. Unless otherwise indicated in the catalogue or at time of sale, MA acts at all times solely as the agent for the seller. All sales shall be deemed to occur in California regardless whether by telephone, mail or through the Internet or the physical location of the buyer. DEFINITIONS Hammer price: The highest bid received for a lot upon the fall of the auctioneer s hammer. Buyer s premium: The amount paid by the buyer as a percentage of the hammer price and in addition thereto. Purchase price: The aggregate of the hammer, buyer s premium and applicable taxes or other fees, if any, as may be required by law. Reserve: The minimum price at which the lot may be sold. Buyer: The person or entity who buys property at auction or private sale. Consignor: The seller, or the seller s representative, on behalf of whom we are selling the Property. Lot: The single item or group of items offered by us for sale. Property: The item or items comprising an auction lot being offered for sale. BUYER S PREMIUM The Buyer shall pay a Buyer s Premium which shall be retained by MA as follows: Eighteen percent (18%) of the first $250, of the bid price, twelve percent (12%) of the amount of the bid price above $250, up to and including $1,000,000.00, and ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid price over $1,000, If you choose to pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover only) or any other form of payment, the buyer s premium is twenty-one percent (21%) of the first $250, of the bid price, fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of the bid price above $250, up to and including $1,000,000.00, and twelve percent (12%) of the amount of the bid price over $1,000, Internet Buyer s Premium is twenty-three percent (23%) of the first $250, of the bid price and eighteen percent (18%) of the amount of the bid price over $250, TERMS OF SALE a. The Purchase of and Payment for Property The sale of a lot shall be to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer, in accord with these Conditions of Sale. Title to the lot shall pass with the fall of the Auctioneer s hammer. Buyer shall pay the Purchase price, as defined above, and such other fees as may be due, in full, within seven (7) days of the auction sale. Sale is not final and property will not be released to Buyer until good funds for all amounts due, are received by MA. Payment may be made (i) in cash, (ii) by wire transfer (additional $15 fee), (iii) by money order or other guaranteed funds, or (iv) by personal check (when buyer s credit is approved). No lot shall be transferred by Buyer to another person until the sale is final. In the event of Terms and Conditions of Sale partial payment for any lot or lots we shall apply payments, in our discretion, to the lot or lots we select. The Buyer grants MA a security interest in the purchased Property, and we may retain as collateral any property purchased and any funds in our possession, to secure a Buyer s obligations to us, if any. We retain the rights of a secured party under the California Commercial Code. All fees, taxes, premiums or other sums due and not paid pursuant to this paragraph shall bear interest at 1.5 % per month from the 8 th day following the sale to the date paid in full. b. Collection of Property Upon transfer of title, Buyer assumes full responsibility, including risk of loss and damage, for the Property. Purchased property shall be removed at Buyer s expense within fifteen (15) days after the sale becomes final. Property not removed shall be subject to a service fee of $50, and a storage fee, if retained by MA, of 1% of the purchase price per month. MA may also, in its sole discretion, elect to place the Property in a public storage facility at the Buyer s sole risk, responsibility and expense. c. Liability for delivery of property If, for any reason whatsoever, we are unable to deliver the purchased Property to the Buyer, MA shall be liable to the Buyer only for the Purchase price paid by the Buyer and in no event shall we be liable for incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, business interruption or loss of profit. d. Available Shipping As a service to the purchaser, MA may be able to pack and ship items as set forth in the provisions for shipping in the paragraph following the terms and conditions of sale. THE AUCTION PROCEDURE a. Registration Bidders must register in advance to bid at auction. (a) If by mail or on the Internet please comply with, sign and send back the requisite form or absentee bid. (b) To telephone bid, Bidders must complete, sign and fax a copy of the Telephone Bid Registration Form, which is available only by calling MA. Telephone lines are limited, and available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Registration to bid by telephone must be completed by 5 p.m. the day prior to the auction. (c) When intending to bid in person, pre register at the desk and obtain a bidding paddle. The auctioneer may refuse to recognize any person not registered and not having a paddle number. MA reserves the right at its sole discretion, to refuse anyone the right to register and participate at an auction. b. Announcements We may, at the commencement of, or during the Auction, announce changes in or modifications to the Conditions of Sale or descriptions of Property. c. Absentee Bids For a Buyer s convenience, absentee bids will be accepted, when properly executed and submitted in a timely manner. However, we neither accept any responsibility to an absentee bidder, nor any liability whatsoever for a failure to execute the absentee bid for any reason. In the event that identical multiple absentee bids are the highest bids received for the same lot then the earliest received of the competing absentee bids shall prevail at that bid amount. d. Auctioneer s Discretion The Auctioneer has the absolute discretion to 1) pass a lot or withdraw it from sale at any time prior to its actual sale; 2) refuse to recognize any bidder; 3) refuse to recognize any bid; 4) resolve any dispute between bidders or resolve any doubtful bid by deciding who is the successful bidder or nullifying the auction of the lot and reoffering it for sale. The Auctioneer s decision is binding as to disputes arising 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 discretion referred to herein. e. Reserves All 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 continued 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 consignor nor an agent or representative of the consignor is allowed to bid on their own property. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES Except for warranty of title, neither we nor the Consignor make any warranties, guarantees or representation, 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 catalogue or elsewhere by MA, relating to age, attribution, authenticity, size, genuineness, provenance, historical 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 contained 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, quality 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 VALUE All 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 DEFAULT If 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. RESCISSION The sole and exclusive remedy, available only to the original buyer, is the limited right of rescission set 79

82 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 warranty 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 information below the Bold Type Heading. MISCELLANEOUS a. Modification: No modification or amendment of the Conditions of Sale shall bind MA unless contained 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 unenforceable, 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 successors 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 construed 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 condition 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 80 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 above OPTIONAL PROVISIONS Shipping, insurance packaging and handling of purchased lots is at the risk and expense of the purchaser. 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 method 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 responsibility to obtain a shipping quote for any lot being offered, from an outside shipper, prior to the auction date. (As a courtesy, MA may provide quotes for items to be shipped via UPS). Post sale determination 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 quoted, and written confirmation is received that insurance has been waived or has been obtained by purchaser. Shipment may take up to 21 days after payment 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 mediation 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 mediation process shall be kept confidential and shall not be admissible in any subsequent arbitration or judicial 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 written notice referred to above, the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator jointly selected, or absent agreement, selected from the panel of Arbitrators provided 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 procedures and policies of AAA governing commercial arbitration, subject however to the following modifications: 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 writing 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 documents, to be provided to the requesting party within 14 days of written request therefore; (b) Depositions: No more than two (2) per party, provided however, the deposition(s) are to be completed 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 arbitrator. 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 et seq. Bond # 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 treatments are not detectable using standard gemological procedures. Not all are permanent. Prospective buyers 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 natural, no evidence of treatment. PROPERTY MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED SPECIES Property 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 responsibility 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 countries 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

83 into another country should be familiar with the relevant 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 responsibility 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 buyers must also note that the inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export property containing potentially regulated wildlife material will not constitute 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 Paintings Currently, scholarship in the field of Chinese paintings 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 the sale 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 created 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 following conventions for attribution are used by Michaan s Auctions: Giovanni Bellini: In our opinion a work by the artist. 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, indicates 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 artist 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... / bearing inscription... In our opinion the signature/ date/inscription is by a hand other than that of the artist. Typical Headings: FURNITURE George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Third 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 Drawers This 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 Drawers The 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. BRONZES Antoine-Louis Barye This heading indicates that the casting and patination were done by the artist or with his direct authorization or supervsion. Cast After a Model by Antoine-Louis Barye This heading indicates that the casting and patination of a known Barye model were done by another, i.e., artisans at the F. Barbedienne or other foundry. CERAMICS Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer Late 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 Saucer Late 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 Saucer Circa 1900 This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessarily made at the Meissen factory. Meissen Porcelain Cup and a Saucer 19th Century This states that the cup and saucer are of Meissen style, and although of the date specified, not necessarily made at the Meissen factory. Meissen Porcelain Cup and Saucer The 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 Bid Increments 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 All increments may vary at auctioneer s discretion. 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 81

84 Fine Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewelry Auction Friday, June 19, 2015, 10am Preview: June 6-7, and 19 Inquiries: Rhonda Harness (510) To preview, bid or consign visit us at We are always accepting quality consignments. Please inquire about our risk free consignment policy. 1. Emerald, Diamond, Platinum Ring Estimate: $6,000/9, Diamond, Platinum Ring Estimate: $35,000 / 55, Pair of Jade Bangles Estimate: $4,000/6, Jade, Palladium Necklace Estimate: $4,000/6, Ph. (800) (510) Todd Street, Alameda, California 94501

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