Christie's South Kensington Christies Interiors Started 15 May 2013 10:00 BST 85 Old Brompton Road South Kensington London SW7 3LD United Kingdom Lot Description 601 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DOUBLE-GOURD VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Decorated in gilt and enamels to the body with two shaped cartouches enclosing boys at play in a garden, surrounded by dense scrolling flowers and foliage below a band of ruyi heads and a key-fret band, apocryphal Qianlong sealmark...[more] 602 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOTTLE VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) The body enamelled with a phoenix perched on rocks beside flowering branches, the slender neck with flaring mouth and twin gilt handles, enamelled in blue with auspcious symbols and scrolling foliage8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high View on Chris...[more] 603 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE CYLINDRICAL BRUSH POT 20TH CENTURY Decorated with a continuous scene depicting Immortals, attendants and peasants in a fenced garden beside precious objects, an iron red seal mark to the base6¾ in. (17 cm.) high View on 604 A CHINESE SMALL EGGSHELL PORCELAIN MILLEFLEURS VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Of ovoid form, decorated with two rectangular panels with canted corners, each enclosing a landscape scene in en grisaille enamels, surrounded by a multitude of flowers reserved on a gilded ground, with Hongxian iron red...[more] 605 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOTTLE VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) The body enamelled with a seated man and a boy attendant with a fan beside bamboo and rocks, the neck with twin handles applied, enamelled and gilt with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage against a pale turquoise ground, with apocryphal...[more] 606 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE OVOID VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Of ovoid body and slender neck slightly flaring to the rim, enamelled with a seated lady and gentlema, various lines of calligraphy and seals, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark in iron red to the base8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) high View on Christies...[more] 607 A CHINESE MILLEFLEURS OVOID VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Applied with a sinuous chilong and an auspicious bat to the neck, decorated all over with a multitude of flowers comprising chrysanthemum and wisteria, an apocryphal Qianlong iron red sealmark to the base6¾ in. (17 cm.) high View on Chri...[more] 608 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE MILLEFLEURS VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) With ovoid body and garlic mouth, decorated with gilt and enemels, with a multitude of flowers comprising chrysanthemum and peony against a rich blue ground, apocryphal Qianlong sealmark in iron red to the base9 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.)...[more] 609 A CHINESE EN GRISAILLE OVOID VASE REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Decorated in sepia, iron red and gilt, depicting two warriors riding mythical beasts engaged in combat beside rocks and trees, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark in iron red to the base8 in. (20.2 cm.) high View on 610 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND MEDALLION BOWL REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) The exterior finely enamelled with four gilt-bordered roundels alternating flowering trees and landscape scenes, divided by lotus scroll, all against a sgraffiato lemonyellow ground, with apocryphal Daoguang sealmark in...[more] 611 A CHINESE GREEN ENAMELLED DRAGON BOWL JIAQING IRON RED SEAL MARK AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD (1796-1820) Raised on a short foot and with deep sides, enamelled to the exterior with green and outlined in black with two five-clawed dragons pursuing the flaming pearl, reserved on a white sgraffiato gro...[more]
612 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SQUARE-SECTIONED BOWL DAOGUANG IRON RED SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-51) Raised on a slightly splayed foot, decorated in gilt and enamels with formal lotus scrolls, each corner with an auspicious bat suspended over a shou character below a band of ruyi heads, the interi...[more] 613 A CHINESE YIXING GLOBULAR TEAPOT AND COVER 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY The large teapot with c-shaped handle, with moulded decoration of two phoenix amongst flowering branches, enamelled and gilt, the cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion and its cub, with impressed Hanzhen sealmark to the underside of...[more] 614 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PINK-GROUND MEDALLION BOWL REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Enamelled to the exterior with four circular panels enclosing different groups of flowers and flowering trees, reserved on a pink sgraffiato ground painted with lotus, the interior painted in underglaze-blue with a circula...[more] 615 A CHINESE WUCAI 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' BOWL QIANLONG SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-95) With deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior painted with two phoenixes descending between green and iron-red dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst flower sprigs, below a...[more] 616 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE INGOT-SHAPED BOWL DAOGUANG IRON RED SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-50) Supported on a slightly spreading foot, the exterior enamelled with shaped panels enclosing landscape scenes surrounded by lotus and scrolling foliage, all reserved on a lime green ground, the interior...[more] 617 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND WINEPOT AND COVER QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95) With upright handle enamelled resembling marble, the globular body decorated with flower sprays reserved against a yellow sgraffiato ground6¼ in. (15.8 cm.) View on 618 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE MOON FLASK 19TH CENTURY With two ruyi-form handles to the neck, each side moulded with a peach-form panel decorated with two bats in flight above a peach branch, surrounded by a lotus meander10 in. (25.5 cm.) high View on 619 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE OVOID VASE 20TH CENTURY With twin handles shaped as auspicious bats with their wings spread; the body decorated in gilt and enamels with Shoulao and other Immortals gatherd in a pavillion by a lake and further Immortals on a cloud and on raft made out of a tree trunk, with s...[more] 620 A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE 19TH/20TH CENTURY Decorated with wide bands of scrolling lotus to the neck and the body interrupted by a band of foaming waves above the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bagua, all above a lappet band by the foot21¼ in. (54 cm.) high View on 621 A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MINIATURE BALUSTER VASE With twin lion-mask handles suspending loose rings, decorated to each side with a shou character surrounded by auspicious bats in flight amongst clouds, all reserved on a vibrant turquoise ground, apocryphal Qianlong four character mark incised to...[more] 622 A CHINESE LARGE CELADON-GROUND AND UNDERGLAZE BLUE VASE 19TH/20TH CENTURY With ovoid body and tall neck, with moulded decoration of dignitaries on horses and in fenced gardens26¾ in. (68 cm.) high View on 623 A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE VASE 17TH/18TH CENTURY With ovoid body supported on a tiered splayed foot decorated with waves, the tall neck decorated with angular scrolls and geometric motifs, applied with a sinuous chilong with bifurcated tail clambering towards the flaring mouth22 3/8 in. (57 cm.) hig...[more] 624 A CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVING AND A RED-OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE 19TH CENTURY The jade carved as a monkey and horse group; the snuff bottle of rounded form, decorated with a basket of flowers and lingzhithe larger 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, stopper (2)View on
625 TWO CHINESE DOUCAI WINE CUPS 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY Each with steep sides, raised on short straight foot, decorated to the interior with an inverted phoenix with spread wings opposite to bamboo branches, all extending over the rim, the base with apocryphal Chenghua six-character mark4 in. (10.1 cm....[more] 626 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE OVOID JARS AND COVERS 19TH CENTURY Each enamelled with magpies perched on flowering prunus and peony branches, the covers similarly decorated9½ in. (24 cm.) high overall (2)View on 627 A CHINESE BLACK AND WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE AND A CELADON JADE COVER18TH/19TH CENTURY The bottle carved to one side with a monk seated before a censer and a bat, The reverse with a mythical sea creature; the cover carved in openwork with flowering branches, the stone of an even celadon tonethe sn...[more] 628 A SET OF FIVE FAMILLE ROSE GRADUATING BOWLS GUANGXU UNDERGLAZE BLUE SIX-CHARACTER MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)Each decorated with two striding dragons chasing the flaming pearl above foaming waves, the interior decorated and gilt with a shou roundel surrounded by batsthe largest 6½ in. (16...[more] 629 A VERY LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BOTTLE VASES 20TH CENTURY Each decorated with large branched peaches all reserved on a geometric black ground, with yuan shan tang, Hall of Great Benevolence marks to the bases31 in. (79 cm.) high (2)View on 630 FOUR CHINESE JADEITE BELT HOOKS Each with a dragon-head terminal, comprising one with apple green inclusions mounted to a metal knife; one with green, grey, and russet inclusions; one of celadon tone mounted as a cigar lighter; and a further one of celadon tonethe largest jade 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) l...[more] 631 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE MOULDED VASES REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) Each of oval section, decorated and gilt with a moulded carp leaping from foaming waves below bats in flight amongst fruiting peaches5 in. (12.7 cm.) high (2)View on Christies.com...[more] 632 A CHINESE HONGMU RECTANGULAR BOX AND COVER 19TH CENTURY Supported on four dragon-shaped feet, the panels to the sides carved in high relief alternating squirrels on vines and dragon and birds, the cover decorated with auspicious bats in flight and surmounted with a Buddhist lion finial16½ in. (41...[more] 633 THREE CHINESE GREEN JADEITE CARVINGS AND A PAIR OF JADEITE PENDANTS Comprising a lady riding a mythical beast; a finger citron; a further finger citron with russet inclusions; the ear pendants with carved and pierced plaques mounted with white metalthe largest 3 in. (7.6 cm.) high (5)View on Ch...[more] 634 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PINK-GROUND SQUARE VASES 19TH CENTURY Each decorated with shaped panels enclosing flowers in jardinières between two yellow-ground ruyi-head bands enclosing scrolling foliage12½ in. (31.7 cm.) high (2)View on 635 A CHINESE RECTANGULAR HONGMU BOX 19TH CENTURY With two horizontal drawers, decorated with brass hinges and handles, the top with the Three Star Gods, Fu Lu Shou, beside cranes amongst pine trees, with an upward-sliding lock to the front22¼ in. (56 cm.) wide View on 636 A CHINESE YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE BELT HOOK SECTION AND A CREAMY JADE SNUFF BOTTLE18TH CENTURY AND LATER The belt hook carved and pierced in openwork, the terminal carved as a dragon head; the bottle carved as a fruiting double gourd and further small gourds and leaves and with an auspicious bat to...[more] 637 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ORANGE-GROUND BOTTLE VASES 19TH CENTURY Each decorated with a moulded kui dragon coiled around its neck, decorated and gilt with the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, scattered amongst scrolling lotus16½ in. (42 cm.) high (2)View on
638 A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND WOOD RECTANGULAR BOX AND COVER 19TH CENTURY Of rectangular form with a hinged cover, with inset cloisonné panels depicting a dragon chasing the flaming pearl above foaming waves, the wood frame carved with prunus and bamboo7½ in. (19 cm.) wide View on 639 A CHINESE APPLE GREEN JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE AND A JADEITE PLAQUE The bottle of flattened oval shape, with twin monster head handles and incised decoration of a flowering plant; the plaque of rectangular form, carved and pierced with two incised dragons and a central shou character, inset in a silver...[more] 640 A PAIR OF CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND BOTTLE VASES AND AN ENAMELLED JAR 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY The vases decorated in famille rose with five dragons chasing the flaming pearl below band of lappets, the neck with scrolling foliage, with apocryphal Qianlong seal mark to the bases; the jar enamelled with bl...[more] 641 A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL STAND 18TH CENTURY Of rectangular shape with splayed sides decorated with stylised lotus, with four stylised gilt dragons to each corner, with pierced indentation decorated with ruyi heads7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) wide View on 642 FIVE CHINESE QINGBAI CIRCULAR BOXES AND COVERS SONG/YUAN DYNASTY (960-1368) Each variously decorated, comprising one with a carp leaping from foaming waves; one with two confronting phoenix in flight; one with a large peony spray; one with foliage; and one with simple decorationthe largest 4 1/8...[more] 643 FOUR CHINESE GLAZED VESSELS TANG DYNASTY (618-907) Comprising a green-glazed cup of deeply flared form; a small bottled vase covered in a chestnut glazed stopping at the midsection; a small sancai ewer; and a sancai apple form brush washerthe largest 3¼ in. (8.2 cm.) diam. (4)View on Christies...[more] 644 A PAIR OF CHINESE HUANGHUALI HORSESHOE-BACK CHAIRS 20TH CENTURY Each with a rectangular seat with a woven panel inset, the rectangular back splat decorated with a ruyi head, the legs with an arch-shaped apron joined by stretchers, the front stretcher foliate39 3/8 in. high x 22¾ in. wide x 17¾ in...[more] 645 TWO CHINESE QINGBAI FOLIATE BOXES AND COVERS, A DISH, AND AN EWER AND COVERSONG/YUAN DYNASTY (960-1368) The first box, moulded with petal-shaped panels; the second box, moulded with scattered flower heads; the third, decorated with fish amongst flowers, the rim unglazed; the fourth, moulded with s...[more] 646 FIVE CHINESE VESSELS SIX DYNASTIES, FIVE DYNASTIES, AND TANG DYNASTY Comprising a splashed Changsha pottery jar with two applied lug handles, decorated with olive-green splashes; a Yueyao waterpot; two Yueyao jarlets; and a white-glazed ewer with a strap handlethe largest 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high...[more] 647 A PAIR OF CHINESE HUANGHUALI LOWBACK CHAIRS, MEIGUIYI 20TH CENTURY Each with a hard mat seat within the rectangular frame beneath the rectangular back decorated with squared scrolls, raised on square section legs joined by pairs of stretchers34 7/8 in. high x 21 7/8 in. wide x 16 7/8 in. deep (88...[more] 648 SEVEN CHINESE DEHUA LIBATION CUPS 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY Comprising two flared cups decorated with stalk supports and branching flowers; a miniature cup with applied prunus; a large flared cup decorated with flowers on a stalk support; a large faceted cup with an inscription; an inscribed moulded c...[more] 649 TWO CHINESE JUNYAO BOWLS THE FIRST, JIN/YUAN DYNASTY (1115-1368), THE SECOND, YUAN DYNASTY (1271-1368)The first, covered in a thick glaze with purple splashes stopping unevenly in the interior and pooling at the foot; the second, of larger size, covered in a thick crackled glaze with purple splash...[more] 650 FOUR CHINESE NANMU FOLDING CHAIRS 20TH CENTURY Each chair with a vertical back splat and seat inset with a burlwood panel, the square section legs connected by a low stretcher37½ in. high x 17¾ in. wide x 19 in. deep (95.3 cm x 44.5 cm. x 48.2 cm.) (4)View on
651 FIVE CHINESE DEHUA VESSELS AND A BLUE AND WHITE WINE CUP 17TH CENTURY Comprising four wine cups, one inscribed; a small tripod censer; and a blue and white cup decorated with five horses, apocryphal Chenghua six-character mark to the basethe largest 3½ in. (9 cm.) high (6)View on 652 A CHINESE MINIATURE EWER AND A SMALL BOWL TANG DYNASTY (618-907) Each with a pale cream glaze applied over a thin white slip and decorated with splashed blue spotsthe larger 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) diam. (2)View on 653 A CHINESE HUALIMU SCROLL-SHAPED TABLE, XIAOJI 19TH CENTURY The paneled top supported by inward-curving legs carved with scroll ends, with a stretcher between them carved with slightly arched aprons13 in. high x 35 in. wide x 18 5/8 in. deep (33 cm. x 89 cm. x 47.5 cm.) View on 654 A CHINESE BRONZE MODEL OF ZHENWU MING DYNASY (1368-1644) Modelled seated in full armour, right hand in apan mudra, left hand holding the hilt of a sword, a snake and tortoise entwined before him, inscription on the reverse xi xiang zhang cheng zao9 in. (22.8 cm.) high View on 655 A SMALL CHINESE WHITE-GLAZED STEM CUP MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) With a slightly flared rim, the interior moulded with two phoenixes in flight amongst peonies, the centre with Yongle four-character mark3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) diam. View on 656 A CHINESE BRONZE MODEL OF A SCHOLAR 17TH CENTURY OR LATER The bearded scholar modelled wearing long robes, seated with one hand held up the other resting on a rail, incised inscription to the reverse10 7/8 in. (27.5 cm.) high, wood stand View on 657 A LARGE DEHUA SLENDER VASE 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of slender pear from, decorated with an incised greek key band to the neck between parallel lines, all covered in a creamy glaze13 1/8 in. (33.5 cm.) high View on 658 A CHINESE GILT LACQUERED BRONZE MODEL OF A DAOIST FIGURE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The seated figure with distinguished beard and tall cap, wearing ornate robes and long leeves, his hands clasped before him holding a hu tablet, inscription to the reverse13 in. (33 cm.) high, wood stand View on Ch...[more] 659 A CHINESE DEHUA BALUSTER VASE 17TH/18TH CENTURY Of elegant form, decorated two with moulded Buddhist lion handles to the shoulders9 1/8 in. (23.5 cm.) high, wood stand View on 660 A CHINESE HENAN-SPLASHED JAR JIN/YUAN DYNASTY (1115-1234) Of ovoid form with a short flanged neck, the body freely painted with rust-brown blooms and foliage, all reserved on a black-glazed ground8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) high View on 661 TWO CHINESE BOTTLE VASES AND A TURQUOISE-GLAZED BOWL KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) One bottle vase of quatrefoil section covered in a finely crackled turquoise glaze; the second bottle vase covered in an even aubergine glaze; the bowl covered in a tuquoise glaze stopping unevenly at the footthe large...[more] 662 FOUR CHINESE DEHUA DISHES AND TWO DEHUA BUDDHIST LION JOSS STICK HOLDERSLATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY Comprising a miniature dish with a barbed rim; a large dish; a dish carved with a quatrefoil design; a dish carved with a peony spray; and two joss stick holders modelled on square plinthsthe l...[more] 663 A CHINESE QINGBAI FLARED HEXAFOIL BOWL SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) Freely carved and combed to the interior with a large flower spray, covered overall in a light green glaze, the base unglazed7 7/8 in. (20 cm.) diam. View on 664 A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISHES KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) Each depicting a lady and a scholar in a pavilion observing three boys a play in a fenced garden, surrounded by a border of ladies in leisurely pursuits10¼ in. (26 cm.) diam. (2)View on
665 THREE CHINESE DEHUA CENSERS 17TH/18TH CENTURY Each of compressed bombé form, with two moulded Buddhist lion handles to the neck; one with an impressed apocryphal Chenghua four-character mark to the basethe largest 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) wide across the handles, wood cover and stand (3)View on Chri...[more] 666 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SQUARE PORCELAIN PANEL 20TH CENTURY Decorated with a scene from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, where members of the Sima Yi's troops approach the West Gate19 1/8 in. x 19 1/8 in. (48.5 cm. x 48.5 cm.), wood frame View on 667 A CHINESE WHITE-GLAZED BOWL, A SMALL DINGYAO-TYPE WHITE-GLAZED EWER, AND A SMALL LONGQUAN CELADON JARLETLIAO DYNASTY (11TH CENTURY), SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) AND YUAN DYNASTY (1271-1368) RESPECTIVELYThe first, moulded with five large lobes, covered in a creamy glaze; the second, covered in a white...[more] 668 A CHINESE HUALIMU THREE-DRAWER ALTAR COFFER, LIANSANCHU 20TH CENTURY With panelled top with everted scrollends, flanked by spandels, carved with figures in a rocky landscape amongst pavilions37½ in. high x 19½ in. wide x 80 in. deep (95 cm. x 203 cm. x 49.5 cm.) View on 669 A SMALL CHINESE HONGMU PICNIC BOX 19TH CENTURY Comprised of a cover and three full-size trays and a further smaller inset tray, the sides inset with huamu panels, the shaped handle braced by stylised kui-dragon spandrels6¾ in. (17 cm.) high View on 670 A SMALL CHINESE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE TABLE SCREEN 18TH/19TH CENTURY The table screen of rectangular form with bevelled edges, the stone of a pale tone with white and russet inclusions, the wood stand decorated with openwork gourd and foliage10½ in. (26.5 cm.) high overall View on Christies.co...[more] 671 THREE CHINESE CELADON WARES SONG DYNASTY (960-1279) AND MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) Comprising a small ribbed dish covered in a crackled light green glaze; a Longquan celadon bowl with a flower roundel to the centre surrounded by carved floral sprays; and a Longquan celadon ribbed jar and cover with...[more] 672 A CHINESE HUANGHUALI CABINET CIRCA 1900 The recessed door panels within beaded edges and the continuous rounded dowel frame joined by plain low curving bracket friezes, brass fittings and door pulls, fitted with a shelf and two drawers to the interior48½ in. high x 29 in. wide x 17¼ in. deep (123...[more] 673 SIX CHINESE VESSELS FIVE DYNASTIES (907-960) AND YUAN DYNASTY (1271-1368) Comprising three small moulded whiteglazed jarlets; a dehua moulded box and cover decorated with lotus; a small blue and white jarlet; and a small blue and white bowl with floral decorationthe largest 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) dia...[more] 674 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIÈRE KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) Decorated with large lotus leaves and flowers 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) diam. View on 675 A CHINESE HUANGHUALI THREE-DRAWER TABLE 19TH/20TH CENTURY The paneled rectangular top over three frieze drawers, supported on straight legs terminating in hoof feet34 in. high x 42 in. wide x 22 in. deep (86.5 cm. x 168.5 cm. x 56 cm.) View on 676 SEVEN CHINESE DEHUA ITEMS LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY Comprising a small lychee-form cup; small inscribed jarlet; three moulded circular boxes and covers decorated with peony, one with an impressed mark to the base; a leaf-shaped brush washer, xi; and an octagonal two-handled moulded cup decor...[more] 677 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIÈRE KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) Decorated with phoenix in flight amongst peonies and scrolling foliage 9 in. (22.8 cm.) diam. View on 678 A CHINESE HUANGHUALI TABLE 20TH CENTURY With rectangular top, with humpback stretchers joining the straight square legs terminating in hoof feet31 in. high x 35 in. wide x 19 in. deep (78.6 cm. x 89 cm x 48.4 cm.) View on
679 FOUR CHINESE DEHUA VESSELS 17TH CENTURY Comprising a gu-shaped vase; a stem cup, a bitong of slightly flaring form; and a miniature pear-shaped vasethe largest 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high (4)View on 680 A VERY LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARDINIÈRE 19TH/20TH CENTURY Decorated with a scene depicting the Eight Immortals at leisure amongst trees and rocks between a ruyi-head band by the rim and lappet band by the foot21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm.) diam. View on 681 TWO SIMILAR CHINESE JIMU RECTANGULAR TABLE CABINETS 19TH CENTURY Each with two hinged doors to the front opening to reveal a wide drawer and smaller drawers, the hinges reinforced with metal mounts chased with floral decoration, the lockplates of foliate formthe larger 16 1/8 in. high x 22½ in. w...[more] 682 A CHINESE JUNYAO BOWL YUAN DYNASTY (1279-1368) Of conical form with a slightly inverted rim, covered to the interior and exterior with a thick crackled glaze of a milky lavender tone with purple splashes, falling slightly short of the foot rim8 in. (20 cm.) diam. View on 683 A CHINESE JUNYAO BOWL SONG DYNASTY (1368-1644) Of conical form, covered to the interior and to the exterior with a thick milky lavender glaze with purple splashes, falling slightly short of the foot rim7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) diam. View on 684 A CHINESE SANCAI-GLAZED DISH LIAO DYNASTY (960-1279) Decorated with moulded geometric motif to the centre, covered in vibrant splashes of green and ochre glaze, the underside and foot unglazed6½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam. View on 685 A CHINESE JUNYAO-STYLE BOWL MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The conical bowl with everted rim, covered in a light bluish-grey glaze with purple splashes stopping at the unglazed foot7 in. (17.8 cm.) diam. View on 686 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE BOWL With deep rounded sides rising from a crisply cut foot ring to a slightly everted rim, the translucent stone with some opaque white flecks and mottling4¾ in. (12 cm.) diam., wood stand View on 687 A CHINESE MOTTLED AND CELADON JADE DISH 19TH/20TH CENTURY Raised on a short straight foot and with slightly flaring rim, the stone with natural inclusions5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. View on 688 A CHINESE CELADON AND RUSSET PEBBLE-SHAPED SNUFF BOTTLE 19TH CENTURY Carved as a fruting peach with leaves, the stone with natural inclusions2½ in. (5.8 cm.) high View on 689 A PAIR OF SPINACH-GREEN JADE BOWLS QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95) Each with deep sides rounded above the shallow ring foot before flaring towards the slightly everted rim, the translucent stone of rich mottled green colour8¼ in. (21 cm.) diam., wood stands (2)View on 690 NINE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE QUATREFOIL PLAQUES 19TH CENTURY Each decorated and gilt with a figural scene of ladies, attendants, scholars and warriors10¼ in. (26.5 cm.) wide (9)View on 691 A CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH JAPANESE DECORATION THE BOTTLE MID-18TH CENTURY The bottle of pear shape, the stone of russet and celadon tone, with soapstone embellishments, gilt and enamelled with birds perched on rocks beside flowering branches2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, stopper View on Christie...[more] 692 A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT SILVER AND ENAMELLED BOWLS 20TH CENTURY Each decorated with four blue-ground roundels enclosing the characters ping an ru yi between a band of kui dragons and lappets on a turquoise ground, all reserved on a ground of scrolling clouds3 7/8 in. (10 cm.) diam., wood stands...[more]
693 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE STEM DISHES JIAQING IRON RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD (1796-1820)Each dish decorated to the exterior with auspcious characters in roundels surrounded by flowers and butterflies, the interior with a central lotus, the cavetto with fruiting branch...[more] 694 A CHINESE JADEITE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER Raised on cabriole legs, the compressed globular body decorated in high relief with lotus and mandarin ducks flanked on the shoulders by loop handles carved with Buddhist lion heads; the the cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion8¼ in. (21 cm.) high View on...[more] 695 THREE CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS 17TH/18TH CENTURY Compirising a handwarmer with a pierced cover depicting a crane amongst clouds; a zhadou with incised decoration of bamboo and mark zhai qi fu zhi to the interior; and a quatrefoil censer with elephant head-handles and yu tang qing wan sealmark to the...[more] 696 FOUR ITEMS OF CHINESE PORCELAIN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY Comprising a blue and white inkstone decorated with scrolling foliage, inscribed and dated 9th year of Tongzhi; a turquoise-ground famille rose bowl with a flaring rim decorated with branched flowers, apocryphal Qianlong six-character seal mark...[more] 697 A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE MOUNTAIN GROUP 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY Naturalistically carved and pierced to one side with a standing Shoulao wearing loose robes and holding a staff, a pine tree to the other side4¼ in. (10.9 cm.) high, wood stand View on 698 TWO CHINESE BRONZE CENSERS CIRCA 1900 Each of bombé form with two moulded Buddhist lion handles to the shoulders, apocryphal Xuande six-character marks impressed to the basethe larger 6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide across the handles (2)View on 699 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE VASE, WATER POT, AND PLAQUE 20TH CENTURY The first, of meiping form decorated with a continous scene of figures in a mountainous river landscape; the second, decorated with a long-haired scholar sitting before a censer, with artists seal, apocryphal Qianlong iron red four-ch...[more] 700 A CHINESE MOTTLED JADE TWIN-HANDLED CUP 17TH CENTURY Supported on a short, splayed foot, decorated to the sides with raised nodes, the handles with incised c-scrolls to the top, the stone with lighter inclusions4¼ in. (10.9 cm.) wide across the handles View on 701 A CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE BRUSH REST 17TH CENTURY Modelled as a dragon and a qilin, the sinuous bodies entwined 5½ in. (14 cm.) wide, wood stands View on 702 FOUR CHINESE BOWLS AND COVERS 18TH/19TH CENTURY Comprising a pair of famille rose bowls, decorated with large lotus flowers reserved on a gilt ground, mark to the bases; a blue and white moulded bowl and cover, the exterior inscribed with the Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng, Tengwang Ge Xuj...[more] 703 A CHINESE JADEITE CARVED AND PIERCED CIRCULAR PLAQUE With a recumbent deer and an auspicious bat beneath a pine tree beside rock and lingzhi sprays, the stone of apple green and white tones2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) diam. View on 704 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOTTLE VASE THE PORCELAIN, REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49) The vase enamelled with flowering branches of peony and chrysanthemum, the foot enircled with stylised lotus, the neck with a band of ruyi headsthe porcelain, 11¾ in. (29.3 cm.), fitted for electricity, wood stand View o...[more] 705 A CHINESE BLUE-GLAZED QUATREFOIL BOX AND COVER 20TH CENTURY Decorated in relief with a cockerel beneath a leafy branch, the eyes picked out in black, the sides carved with a densely interlocking wan pattern, "Liu Yucheng zuo" impressed seal mark to the base3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) wide View on Christ...[more]
706 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE PLAQUE 18TH/19TH CENTURY The flattened plaque carved and pierced with the hehe erxian wearing long robes and carrying a fruting peach branch over their shoulder3 in. (7.5 cm.) wide, wood stand View on Christies.com...[more] 707 A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE CYLINDRICAL BRUSHPOT KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) Decorated with a lady and two boys at leisure beside a table in a fenced garden5½ in. (14 cm.) high View on 708 A PAIR OF CHINESE HEXAGONAL FLAMBÉ-GLAZED JARDINIÈRES 19TH CENTURY Each covered in a thick purple and red glaze, thinning to beige at the edges and the rims, the bases left unglazed11 in. (28 cm.) wide, wood stands (2)View on 709 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE 'HEHE ERXIAN' GROUP 19TH CENTURY The twins carved with a laughing expression below their tonsured hair, wearing long flowing robes, the first holding a lotus spray over his shoulder, the second a lingzhi2 in. (5.1 cm.) high View on 710 A CHINESE JADEITE AND WOOD RUYI SCEPTRE 20TH CENTURY With three jadeite shaped plaques, each decorated with auspicious fruit, including peaches, finger citrons and pomegranates, the stone with apple green and white inclusions16¼ in. (41 cm.) long overall View on 711 A CHINESE DEHUA MODEL OF A SEATED LUOHAN 18TH/19TH CENTURY Wearing loose robes falling around the body, holding a fly-whisk in his right hand, an alms bowl and a shoe by his feet4¼ in. (10.9 cm.) high, wood stand View on 712 A CHINESE YELLOW JADE BELT HOOK 19TH OR 20TH CENTURY The terminal carved as a stylised mythical beast head, the body with angular scrolls and raised nodes, the stone of a vibrant yellow tone with minor russet inclusions3 in. (7.5 cm.) long View on 713 TWO CHINESE MIRROR BLACK AND GILT BOTTLE VASES 19TH CENTURY Each enamelled to the body with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl below a ruyi-head band, the neck with stiff leaves and pendants below a key-fret border to the rim15¾ in. (40 cm.) high (2)View on 714 A CHINESE MARBLE-TOP HONGMU DRUMSTOOL, YUANDENG 18TH CENTURY The top with a marble panel set into the circular frame supported on four out-curved legs joined at top and base by shaped aprons between the conforming openwork sides of double molded quadrilobed members20 in. (51 cm.) high View on Ch...[more] 715 A CHINESE WHITE JADE BELT HOOK The belt hook carved and pierced with a leafy branch with peaches, the terminal carved as a dragon head, the stone of an even pale tone3½ in. (9 cm.) long View on 716 A PAIR OF CHINESE GREEN-GLAZED BOTTLE VASES 19TH CENTURY Each suffused with a fine crackling, the green glaze of a vibrant tone, with apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark in iron-red to the base15¼ in. (38.5 cm.) high (2)View on 717 A CHINESE GILT-DECORATED LACQUERED BONHEUR-DE-JOUR 19TH CENTURY The cresting with Buddhist lions above a cabinet decorated with foliage and figural scenes, the interior fitted with drawers, the upper register fitted for a pocket watch, standing on four legs fitted with foliate stretcher62 in. hig...[more] 718 A CHINESE RUSSET AND CELADON JADE 'HORSE AND MONKEY' GROUP 20TH CENTURY The recumbent horse carved with its head turned towards the back, the finely carved mane trailing down the neck and the tail flicked, the playful monkey on his back1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) long, wood stand View on 719 A CHINESE FLAMBÉ-GLAZED VASE, HU 19TH CENTURY With pear-shaped body rising from a tapered foot to a wide mouth flanked by square tubular handles, covered overall in a crackling purple and red glaze with bright blue strokes, thinning to beige to the extremities11¾ in. (30 cm.) high View on Christ...[more]
720 A CHINESE BAMBOO BIRDCAGE DAOGUANG PERIOD AND LATER (1821-50) Finely constructed of thin strips of bamboo joined by wider sections forming the square frame with movable doors, fitted with gilt metal hanger, with porcelain, wood, bone, ivory and mother of pearl fixtures9¾ in. (24.7 cm.) high x 9 1...[more] 721 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING 19TH/20TH CENTURY Carved as cat chasing a little mouse on the top of a swirling base 2 in. (5 cm.), wood stand View on 722 A CHINESE FLAMBÉ-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95) Supported on three slightly tapering cylindrical legs, the body of compressed globular form with twin upright handles, covered overall in a rich red glaze thinning on the extremities, and with areas of purple and lavender-blue streaks...[more] 723 A CHINESE CARVED IVORY TUSK CIRCA 1900 Densely carved and pierced with flowering branches of peony blossoms 33 in. (83.7 cm.) long, carved wood stand View on 724 A CHINESE FAN-SHAPED PANEL 19TH/20TH CENTURY Comprised of a mounted fan leaf, painted to one side with two ladies in a fenced garden amongst trees, the reverse with inscription entitled Yueqin nu shi, History of the ladies of the Qin, dated bing shen year21¼ in. (54 cm.) wide, framed and glazed,...[more] 725 A PAIR OF EMBROIDERED 'PEACOCK' RANK BADGES, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Third Civil Rank badges worked in Peking Knot depicting the bird kongque above a rock amongst foaming waves amongst the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang below bats in flightthe badges 11¾ in. x 12½ in. (29.8 cm. x 31.7 cm.), moun...[more] 726 A PAIR OF CHINESE EMBROIDERED SATIN 'QUAIL' RANK BADGES, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Eighth Civil Rank badges worked in satin stitch and couched gold thread, the quail, anchun, standing on rocks amongst foaming waves above a multicoloured lishui stripe amongst auspicious emblemsthe badges 11 7/8 in. x...[more] 727 A PAIR OF CHINESE KESI 'GOOSE' RANK BADGES, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Fourth Civil Rank badges depicting the goose, yunyan atop a rock amongst foaming waves amongst the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang above a lishui stripe, all reserved on a ground of gold wan diaperthe badges 11½ in. x 12¼ in. (29...[more] 728 A PAIR OF CHINESE EMBROIDERED 'QUAIL' RANK BADGES, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Eighth Civil Rank badges embroidered with a quail upon rocks amongst foaming waves and auspicious emblems, all below peach sprays and bats in flightthe badges 11¾ in. x 11½ in. (30 cm. x 29.3 cm.), mounted, lucite frames (...[more] 729 A PAIR OF CHINESE KESI 'MANDARIN DUCK' RANK BADGES, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Seventh Civil Rank badge worked in multicolour and gold thread with painted detail, depicting a mandarin duck upon a rock amongst foaming waves surrounded by the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang below bats in flightthe bad...[more] 730 A PAIR OF CHINESE EMBROIDERED GAUZE 'BEAR' RANK BADGES, BUZI MID-19TH CENTURY The Fifth Military Rank badges depicting a bear on rocks amongst foaming waves below bats in flight amongst scrolling cloudsthe badges 12½ in. x 11¾ in. (30.5 cm. x 29.5 cm.), mounted, lucite frames (2)View on Christ...[more] 731 A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SATIN 'XIEZHI' CENSOR RANK BADGE, BUZI 19TH CENTURY Worked in satin stitched and couched gold thread, the xiezhi upon a rock amongst amongst foaming waves and a lishui stripe, surrounded by the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang12¼ in. x 12 in. (31 cm. x 30.5 cm.), mounted, l...[more] 732 A CHINESE EMBROIDERED 'SILVER PHEASANT' RANK BADGE, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Fifth Civil Rank badge worked in Peking Knot depicting the bird upon a rock amongst foaming waves and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, below bats and peach spraysthe badge 12 3/8 in. x 12 in. (31½ cm. x 30½ cm.) mount...[more]
733 A PAIR OF CHINESE EMBROIDERED 'LION' RANK BADGES, BUZI FIRST HALF OF 19TH CENTURY The Second Military Rank badges worked in Peking Knot depicting a lion upon rocks amongst swirling waves amongst scrolling flowers beneath bats in flightthe badges 12¼ in. x 12 in. (31 cm. x 30.5 cm.), mounted, luci...[more] 734 A CHINESE EMBROIDERED CENSER'S XIEZHI RANK BADGE, BUZI 19TH CENTURY Worked in couched silver and gold thread depicting a xiezhi on rocks amongst swirling waves and a lishui band amongst the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, all below a coralbead sun, all reserved on a diaper groundthe badge 12...[more] 735 A CHINESE EMBROIDERED GAUZE 'GOOSE' RANK BADGE, BUZI 19TH CENTURY The Fourth Civil Rank badge embroidered in brick stitch with the goose, yunyan standing on a rock amongst waves above a gold lishui stripe surrounded by flowers and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiangthe badge 11 5/8 in. x 12¼ in...[more] 736 A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SATIN CIVIL OFFICIAL'S RANK BADGE OF A MANDARIN DUCK, BUZI19TH CENTURY Made for a civil official of the seventh rank and worked in satin stitch, the mandarin duck (qizhi) shown looking at the sun as it stands on a rock emerging from waves tossed with precious objects and bord...[more] 737 A CHINESE WHITE JADE BELT HOOK AND TWO ARCHER'S RINGS 19TH/20TH CENTURY The belt hook with a terminal carved as a dragon head; the archer's rings plainthe belt hook 4¼ in. (10.5 cm.) long (3)View on 738 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE STEM CUP QIANLONG UNDERGLAZE BLUE SIX-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-95) Of flaring form, with a wide spreading foot, decorated with lanca characters divided by lotus scrolls, the foot with jewelled tassels and ruyi heads3½ in. (8.2 cm.) high View on Christies.co...[more] 739 A CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT, BITONG 18TH/19TH CENTURY Incised in low relief with a group of scholars gathered around a table in a grotto to one side, the other side with two further scholars, one playing qin5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high View on Christies.com...[more] 740 A CHINESE SMALL PALE CELADON JADE CUP, CELADON AND RUSSET JADE CONG, AND AN AGATE NECKLACE17TH CENTURY AND LATER The first, of an even tone with small white inclusions; the second, with dark spotted inclusions; the third, the pendant carved as a bird perched on a fruiting branch, the stone of a la...[more] 741 A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH 18TH CENTURY Decorated with a central roundel enclosing four scrolling flowers, a further band of scrolling lotus to the flattened everted rim15 3/8 in. (39 cm.) diam. View on 742 A CHINESE HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT, BITONG 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of cylindrical form, the swirling wave pattern with a warm and even patina5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high View on 743 A CHINESE JADEITE VASE AND COVER AND A CELADON JADE PLAQUE 20TH CENTURY The vase with a rockwork base, beside flowering branches and birds, the cover surmounted by a bird; the plaque of rounded rectangular shape, carved and pierced with a dragon amongst flowering branchesthe vase 5 1/8 in. (13 cm...[more] 744 TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) OR LATER Each painted in vibrant blue tones, one depicting a scene from the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'; the other with ladies wearing long robes in palace settings, each with apocryphal Chenghua six-character mark to the base7¾ in. (...[more] 745 A LARGE CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT, BITONG 19TH CENTURY Of compressed oval form, carved in high relief with the Nine Sages of Fragrance Mountain at leisure with their attendants at leisure in pavilions in a forest lanscape7 1/8 in. (18 cm.) high View on 746 A CHINESE WHITE AND RUSSET JADE SEAL 20TH CENTURY Of irregular form, surmounted by a qilin, carved with archaic script2 in. (5.1 cm.) high View on
747 SIX CHINESE CELADON-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'PEACH' SAUCER DISHES QIANLONG UNDERGLAZE-BLUE SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-95) The set of four saucer dishes decorated overall with a branch of peach, a butterfly hovering above, The pair decorated overall with a branch of peachthe largest 6 1/8 in. (...[more] 748 A CHINESE ROBIN'S EGG AND GILT BALUSTER VASE 19TH CENTURY Of flattened form with twin dragon head-handles suspending loose rings, with moulded decoration depicting the Eighteen Luohans amongst swirling clouds below a long-tailed dragon, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark impressed to the base8¼ in. (2...[more] 749 A CHINESE AGATE RECTANGULAR PLAQUE 19TH/20TH CENTURY Carved to side with Xiwangmu and an attendant above cresting waves, the reverse with lines of calligraphy2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) high View on 750 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND DISHES TONGZHI IRON RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1856-75) Each decorated with eight magpies in flight amongst blossoming prunus branches, the exterior with scattered flower sprays, the rims gilt5 5/8 in. (14.2 cm.) diam. (2)View on Chr...[more] 751 A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL, JUE 18TH CENTURY Of typical from, with tripod splayed feet and dragon head handle, the body decorated with a band of taotie masks in high relief and protrudent flanges, the details highlighted by gold-wired decoration6¾ in. (7 cm.) high View on 752 A CHINESE GREEN JADEITE PENDANT The rectangular plaque surmounted by a recumbent monkey, the stone with green and white inclusions1 5/8 in. (4 cm.) long View on 753 SIX CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE FOLIATE RIMMED DISHES QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95) Each decorated and gilt with large flowers amongst rockwork and lingzhi in a fenced garden surrounded by a gilt spearhead border and butterflies in flight amongst flowers sprays9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.) diam. (6)View on Christ...[more] 754 A CHINESE BRONZE VASE, HU 17TH/18TH CENTURY With two moulded fixed-ring Buddhist lion handles, a band of stylised kui dragons on a geometric ground between two stiff leaf bands, apocryphal impressed six-character Xuande mark to the base6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high View on 755 A CHINESE AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE 18TH/19TH CENTURY The bottle shaped as a peach, with flowering branches and an auspicious bat perched on3 1/8 in. (7.8 cm.) long, stopper View on 756 A CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE 20TH CENTURY Of rounded rectangular form, decorated to one side with a Budai holding a fly whisk, a further Budai with an auspicious bat to the reverse2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm.) high, stopper View on 757 A PAIR OF CHINESE KESI CIVIL OFFICIAL'S RANK BADGES, BUZI MID-19TH CENTURY Each woven with the Seventh Rank mandarin duck 12 in. x 11 in. (30 cm. x 28 cm.), glazed and framed (2)View on 758 A CHINESE HORNBILL SNUFF BOTTLE 19TH CENTURY Carved as a recumbent mythical beast with its head turned to one side grasping a ruyi spray in its mouth, an auspicious bat forming the stopper2¾ in. (7 cm.) wide, stopper View on 759 TWO CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH CENTURY One, a caramel agate bottle carved in high relief with an eagle and a bear; the other, a shadow agate bottle, carved to one side with two figures and auspicious bats in flightthe larger 2¾ in. (7 cm.) high, stoppers (2)View on 760 A CHINESE MILITARY KESI RANK BADGE, BUZI MID-19TH CENTURY Embroidered with a Fourth Rank rank tiger perched on rocks 12 in. x 11 in. (30 cm. X 28 cm.), framed and glazed View on 761 A CHINESE BLUE SILK BROCADE COURT ROBE, CHIFU CIRCA 1900 Woven with nine five-clawed dragons with flaming pearls amongst clouds, auspicious emblems above a hem of waves and lishui stripes View on
762 A CHINESE RED SATIN ROBE 19TH CENTURY Embroidered with eight gilt dragons amongst auspicious emblems above a seawave border embellished with peonies worked in Peking Knot, with cream sleevebands embroidered with auspicious emblems, lined in turquoise View on 763 A CHINESE PURPLE SUMMER GAUZE COURT ROBE, CHIFU LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY Woven with nine five-clawed gilt scaled dragons with flaming pearls, amidst ruyi shaped clouds, the auspicious emblems and cranes above cresting waves and lishui stripes, with coloured stripes above the horse shoe cuffs...[more] 764 A CHINESE BLUE SILK BROCADE COURT ROBE, CHIFU CIRCA 1900 Worked depicting nine five-clawed dragons with flaming pearls amongst auspicious emblems and bats above foaming waves and lishui stripes, with embroidered horseshoe cuffs View on 765 A CHINESE BROWN GAUZE COURT ROBE, CHIFU 19TH CENTURY Embroidered with nine gilt dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst scrolling clouds and auspicious emblems above foaming waves and lishui bands View on 766 A CHINESE BROWN SILK DAMASK SCHOLAR'S ROBE AND A BLUE DAMASK SURCOAT 19TH CENTURY The first woven with foliate and geometric roundels, the cuffs lined in cream silk damask, the body unlined; the second woven with roundels composed of an egret standing on rockwork above foaming waves, unlined (2)...[more] 767 A CHINESE LADY'S SILK INFORMAL ROBE MID-19TH CENTURY The midnight blue satin embroidered with floral sprays and auspicious emblems above crested waves, the robe trimmed and lined with white fur View on 768 TWO CHINESE BLUE INFORMAL LADIES' ROBES 19TH CENTURY One woven with floral roundels, the other with butterflies in flight, each with embroidered purple and black borders, one lined in coral pink, the other unlined (2)View on 769 A LADY'S XIAPE COURT VEST AND TWO EMBROIDERED ROUNDELS LATE 19TH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY The vest is embroidered wth dragons and cranes, with a vacant cartouche for the rank badge; the two roundels are each embroidered with six of the Symbols of Imperial Authority (3)View on 770 A CHINESE PAINTING 20TH CENTURYInk and colour on silkcomprising four rectangular panels enclosing ritual objects, seals impressions and painted scenes34 in. x 37¼ in. (86.5 cm. x 94.5 cm.), framed and glazed View on 771 TWO CHINESE BIRD AND FLOWER PAINTINGS YANG BOLONG (1898-1955), DATED ELEVENTH MONTH OF WUZI YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1948Ink and colour on paper, one with sparrows perched on prunus above narcissus; the other with birds perched on apple blossoms and bamboo, each inscribed, signed and sealed44 in. h...[more] 772 TWO CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS EARLY 20TH CENTURYInk and colour on silkeach depicting a mountainous river landscape scene 21 in. x 17 in. (53.3 cm. x 43.2 cm.), framed and glazed (2)View on 773 HU YUJI (1927-) GOLDFISH AND LOTUS Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper.inscribed by Zhao Shaoang (1905-1998), with one seal.and one seal of the artist.dated the year of yi wei (1955)16 in. x 38 in. (41 cm. x 97 cm.) View on 774 THREE CHINESE SCROLL PAINTINGS 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY Ink and colour on paper, comprising a Shanghai school painting signed Dapu Yu depicting Wangxi and his goose; a painting depicting Zhong Kui; and a further painting depicting a group of figures, with calligraphy and seals (3)View on Christies...[more] 775 TWENTY-SIX CHINESE RICEPAPER PAINTINGS 19TH CENTURY Each leaf depicting a lady, an official, or a group of figures in interiors scenes, all wearing ornate robes painted in vibrant tonesapprox. 11¾ in. x 7½ in. (30 cm. x 19 cm.) (26)View on Christies.com...[more]
776 TWELVE CHINESE RICEPAPER PAINTINGS 19TH CENTURY Each depicting figures in daily activities, including tradesmen and field workers gathering bambooapprox. 7½ in. x 12¼ in. (19 cm. x 31 cm.), with fabric mounts (12)View on 777 THIRTEEN CHINESE RICEPAPER PAINTINGS 19TH CENTURY Each depicting a scene from the Beijing opera Approx. 11½ in. x 7¼ in. (29.2 cm. x 18.3 cm.), mounted on paper (13)View on 777 SIX CHINESE PAINTINGS 19TH/20TH CENTURY Ink and colour on silk; ink and colour on paperdepicting horses and ladies at leisure on fenced terraces, withlines of calligraphy and seals reading Jin chang tang yan; zhong mu; wu kuan89¾ in. long x 13¾ in. high (226.8 cm. x 35 cm.), framed and glazed V...[more] 778 A CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING 20TH CENTURY Ink and colour on paper, depicting female Immortals gathering before the Queen Mother of the West, Xi Wangmu98 in. long x 26½ in. wide (249 cm. x 67.3 cm.), lucite frame View on 779 TWELVE CHINESE RICEPAPER PAINTINGS 19TH CENTURY Each depicting a scene with warriors training and involved in fighting scenesapprox. 13½ in. x 8¾ in. (34.3 x 22.2 cm.) (12)View on 780 AN ALBUM OF CHINESE RICEPAPER PAINTINGS AND FOUR LEAVES 19TH CENTURY; THE ALBUM ATTRIBUTED TO SUNQUA The album composed by eleven paintings, each depicting butterflies and various insects; the leaves each depicting a boatapprox. 10 in. x 6¼ in. (25.5 cm. x 16.5 cm.) (5)View on 781 TWO CHINESE INSIDE-PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH/20TH CENTURY One, a miniature glass bottle decorated with a toad, signed by Ma Shao Zuan and dated 1897; the other, a glass bottle painted with insects, signed Chen ZhongsanThe larger 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high, stoppers (2)View on 782 A CHINESE CELADON-GLAZED 'LOTUS' DISH QIANLONG UNDERGLAZE BLUE SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1735-95)Supported on a straight foot, decorated to the interiors with carved and moulded lotus petals, the glaze of a pale green tone thinning to white to the rim11 3/8 in. (29 cm.) diam. Vi...[more] 783 A PAIR OF CHINESE HONGMU CHAIRS 19TH CENTURY Each with a slightly arched top-rail with a rectangular back splat above a paneled seat, on square legs with an arched apron and low stretchers41 3/8 in. high x 21¼ in. wide x 17 in. deep (105 cm. x 54 cm. x 43.2 cm.) (2)View on 784 TWO CHINESE GLASS INSIDE-PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLES 20TH CENTURY The first, painted with figures in a mountain scene, signed and sealed Ye Zhongsan in xinchou year corresponding to 1901; the second, painted to one side with a scene from Journey to the West, the other with the Eight Immortals, inscribed...[more] 785 A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON DISH MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) With barbed rim, decorated with incised flower sprays and pomegranate, all but the foot covered in a thick celadon glaze11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) diam. View on 786 A PAIR OF CHINESE WOOD CHAIRS 19TH/20TH CENTURY Each chair topped with a yoke-shaped top rail and central solid vertical splat above a panelled seat, all supported upon four square-section legs with stretchers42 1/8 in. high x 20¾ in. wide x 16 7/8 in. deep (107 cm. x 50.7 cm. x 43 cm.) (2)Vie...[more] 787 TWO CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES 19TH CENTURY The first, of lapis lazuli, the sides carved with overlapping lotus petals; the second, of amber, of flattened formthe larger 2¼ in. (5.8 cm.) high, stopper (2)View on 788 A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON FOLIATE DISH MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) Decorated to the centre with a moulded flower spray surrounded by an incised border of scrolling flowers emphasized by a fluted cavetto, with further incised lines following the rim11 in. (28 cm.) diam. View on