CHINE XXe MAY 8TH 2018
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127 Enamelled ceramic table screen and base representing on one side a scene of characters and pavilions against a backdrop of lake and mountain landscape, signed on the lower left, and a scene of a fawn and cranes in the shade of a pine tree, signed on lower left. China 20th C. Including the stand: H: 39cm - 15.25 L: 20.25cm - 8 l: 11.25cm - 4.5 128 QIANLONG MARK Small celadon glaze stoneware vase adorned with a moulded underglaze décor. QIANLONG mark, Art Auctions Brussels label and collection label underneath. China, QING Dynasty. Provenance: Montreal Private Collection; Robert John Braidwood (1907-2003) Collection, architect, anthropologist and prehistorian, serchor et professor at the Chicago University. H: 7.5cm - 3 D: 7.5cm - 3 129, SUNG PERIOD Two Ko ware scholar s items: water coupe and water dropper each applied with a dark grey and golden crackled glaze. Spink & Son Ltd label on the reverse. China, Sung Dynasty. Provenance: Montreal Private Collection; Robert John Braidwood (1907-2003) Collection, architect, anthropologist and prehistorian, serchor et professor at the Chicago University. H: 5cm - 2 et 5.5cm - 2.25 130 PRAMBAN VISHNU - Mr F. PRAMBANAN, HINDOUIST TEMPLE, JAKARTA, INDONESIA Rare cross-legged sculpture of VISHNU, depicted with four arms, holding his conch (shanka), his disc Sudarshana, wearing his earrings and his bracelets. Provenance: collection of Mr F. Height : 66cm - 26 Width : 39cm - 15.25 130B, MING PERIOD Painted and gilt wood statue of Buddha. China, Ming Period. H: 40cm - 15.75 131 THAILAND 14th-15th C. Bronze bust of Mâravijaya Buddha. Thailand 14th-15th C. H: 40cm - 15.75 L: 26cm - 10.25 l: 13cm - 5 132 THAILAND 17th C. Buddha bust in bronze. Thailand 17th C., Chiang Saen period. H: 20cm - 8 L: 19cm - 7.5 133 FIRST HALF OF THE 20th C. Rare pair of Monsieur / Madame richly carved wood armchairs: the armrests of the Monsieur armchair each adorned with a dragon above agitated waves, holding in their jaws the pearl of eternity and whose body extends on the back, intermingling with a third dragon among the agitated waves; the perimeter of the seat decorated with meanders, placed on two front legs adorned with winged chimeras among clouds, the pearl of eternity in the center, and two hind legs decorated with foliage. The Madame Chair adorned likewise, a crane in flight replacing the third dragon of the backrest. The largest: H: 91.5cm - 36 L: 81.5cm - 32 l: 63.5cm - 25 The smallest: H: 84cm - 33 L: 71cm - 28 l: 56cm - 22
134 Steatite sculpture depicting a seated and smiling Luohan with a dragon on the right shoulder. China. H: 9cm - 3.5 134B, QING DYNASTY Greenish white jade cup carved two Fo dogs. China, Qing dynasty. H: 4cm - 2.5 L: 10.5cm - 4.25 l: 6.5cm - 2.5 135 Large nephrite inscribed seal surmounted by a dragon and his little one. China. H: 15cm - 6 L: 10cm - 4 l: 10.5cm - 4.25 136 Bronze gong and its hook decorated with dragons clashing in the waves. China 20th C. D: 47cm - 18 137 Gilt bronze statuette depicting Prajnaparamita seated on a lotiform base and sketching a mudra. She is adorned with a lotus flower on each side. Mark underneath. China. H: 18cm - 7 138 THAILAND 18th C. Silver Buddha standing in his monastic robe, wearing a ushnisha adorned with a flame, hands in abhaya mudra (dispelling fear). Thailand 18th C., Ayuthaya period. H: 20cm - 8 139 BURMA 20th C. Suite of two painted and gilt wood sculptures of two kneeling monks, hands joined in prayer. Burma, 20th C. Each H: 18cm - 7 140 JAPAN EARLY 20th Lacquered wood box enhanced with gilding, opening with a lid adorned with lacquered fans inside, the surround and the lid with black and gold lacquered decoration of flowers and foliage. Japan, early 20th C. H: 13.5cm - 5.25 L: 42.5cm - 16.75 l: 34.5cm - 13.5
141 1910-1915 Terracotta umbrella stand decorated with two dragons fighting in heaven, both ends decorated with spirals and meanders. China, 1910-1915. H: 61cm - 24 D: 22cm - 8.75 142, YONGZHENG MARK Red porcelain bowl with polychrome decor of chrysanthemums, flowers and foliage, the interior decorated with butterflies. China, Yongzheng mark. H: 7.5cm - 3 D:14.5cm - 5.75 143 THAILAND Painted and gilt wood architectural element forming a dragon, decorated with glass inlays. Thailand. H: 29cm - 11.5 144 Bronze planter decorated with fans with two handles. China, early 20th C. H: 24cm - 9.5 L: 42cm - 16.5 l: 36cm - 14.25 144B Bronze lamp decorated with a dragon and cranes. China, 20th C. Without the shade H: 58.5cm - 23 145 JAPAN LATE 19th C - MAMMOTH Mammoth tusk partially fossilized, finely carved and chiseled on one side of a scene depicting a scene of the daily life of children playing, women preparing rice and men away under a pine tree and trees. Signed on the right. Rest on a carved wooden base. Japan, late 19th C. L: 70cm - 27.5 The mammoth is NOT a CITES regulated species. 146 NETSUKES - Mr. M. Set of five ivory Nesukes Japan, Meiji Period Pour signed on the bases. H. (the biggest): 4.5cm - 1 3/4 Provenance : Mr M. Collection Some lots are subject to international license Cites (regulation on the import and export of endangered species among others, ivory, coral, tortoise shell, etc.). Buyers must enquire with local authorities for export and with the country of import before bidding. 147 Polychrome enamelled porcelain hat holder decorated with bats, infinity knot, longevity sign, flowers and foliage. China 20th C. H: 28.5cm - 11.25 D: 12cm - 4.75
148 Canton porcelain vase decorated with pink, green, orange and blue polychrome enamels of scenes inscribed in medallions, flowers, butterflies, birds and Fô dogs. China, early 20th C. H: 25cm - 9.75 148B Porcelain vase with a polychrome decor. China. H: 23cm - 9 149 Four-leaf screen carved with natural stones depicting scenes from everyday life and pavilions and on the reverse a painted decoration of flowers and foliage. 263x47cm - 103.5x18.5 149B THAILAND, EARLY 20th C. Rare painted and gilded wood Stûpa, in the shape of a Buddhist sanctuary composed of several octagonal floors surmounted by a molded decoration of monks hands joined in prayer under a parasol with bells adorned with a crystal ball at the top. At the base, a decoration inlaid with polychrome glass representing dogs of fô and foliage. Thailand, early 20th C. 206x66.5x66.5cm - 81x26.25x26.25 150 Lacquered wood and motherof-pearl marquetry small table decorated with characters and pavilions, flowers and birds. China. H: 24cm - 9.5 L: 56cm - 22 l: 39cm - 15.25 150B Nephrite sculpture of a duck feeding its young. Also including its wood base. China, 20th C. 26x29x15cm - 10.25x11.5x6 151 Carved agate group representing two cranes standing near a pine, among the grass and in front of a mountainous decor. China. H: 25cm - 9.25 L: 16.5cm - 6.5 l: 6.5cm - 2.5 152 BURMA EARLY 20th C. Copper scepter element decorated with two dragon heads and two monks standing, hands joigned in prayer. Burma H: 21cm - 8.25 L: 13cm - 5 l: 9cm - 3.5
153 Enameled polychrome ceramic planter and its saucer decorated with flowers, foliage and characters. China 20th C. H: 39cm - 15.25 D: 39cm - 15.25 154 THAILAND 13th-14th C. Bronze Gong element. Thailand 13th-14th C., Chiang Saen period. H: 8.5cm - 3.25 L: 16.5cm - 6.5 155 THAILAND 16TH C. Silver Buddha sitting in the subduing mara pose and in the vajrasana posture, right hand in bhumisparsa mudra resting on the lap. Thailand 16th C., Chiang Saen period. Also including a gilt and painted metal base. H: 9cm - 3.5 156 19th C. Hexagonal carved wood brush pot decorated with landscapes and scenes of peasant life. China, 20th C. H: 16cm - 6.25 L:14.5cm - 5.75 l: 10cm - 4 157 Wood vase in the shape of a fingered lemon on its branch. China, 20th C. H: 19cm - 7.5 L: 14cm - 5.5 l: 9cm - 3.5 158 Wood brush pot carved with a scene of characters in a gondola on a background of trees and hills. China 20th C. H: 12.5cm - 5 D: 9cm - 3.5 159 Wood brush pot sculpted with flying dragons over waves in pursuit of the pearl of eternity. China 20th C. H: 12cm - 4.75 160 Wood Ruyi scepter, adorned with carved nephrite of a child holding a scepter, sitting on an elephant s back. L: 35cm - 13.75 l: 9cm - 3.5 H: 6.5cm - 2.5
161 Blanc de Chine Guanyin, looking down, standing on a dragon s head on the sea, holding a ruyi scepter and a rosary on her left arm, her robe adorned with pearls, lingzhi mushrooms, as well as his hair. China 20th C. H: 24.5cm - 9.75 162 Glazed porcelain vase decorated with climbing children. China, 20th C. H: 19cm - 7.5 D: 12cm - 4.7 163 Polychrome plaster seated temple guardian, a spear in his right hand and an offering plate in his left hand. China. Also including a red embroidered cape. H: 20.5cm - 8 L: 10.25cm - 4.25 l: 11cm - 4.5 164 Red enamelled porcelain bottle vase, white enamelled collar. Mark underneath. China, 20th C. H: 28cm - 11 D: 18cm - 7 165 JAPAN EARLY 20th Bronze vase decorated with enamel on champlevé polychrome lotus flowers, spirals and meanders, the handles in the shape of dragon heads. Apocryphal mark on the reverse. Japan, Meiji period, early 20th C. 166 SOUTH, LATE 19th Carved and painted bone statuette representing a standing dignitary, half-closed eyes, dressed in a richly decorated robe, wearing a high headdress, holding a fan in his right hand and a tablet in his left hand. South China, late 19th. H: 33cm - 13 167 Small gilded and polychrome wood buffet with raised edges, decorated with openwork peonies and a temple decor. The lower part decorated with a flower openwork and four dragon heads. China, 20th C. H: 21cm - 8.25 L: 30cm - 11.75 l: 17cm - 6.75 168 Small wooden altar with openwork decoration. China. H: 46cm - 18 L: 29cm - 11.5 l:21cm - 8.25
169 THAILAND Painted and gilt wood icône. Thailand. H: 22cm - 8.75 170 VIETNAM LATE 19th C. Small gilt wood statuette of seated Buddha. Also including its base and its box. H: 12cm - 4.75 171 THAILAND EARLU 20th C. Suite of two painted and gilt wood ornaments carved with a birds among the peonies decor. H: 7cm - 2.75 L: 48cm - 19 l: 4.5cm - 1.75 172 Polychrome porcelain double gourd vase mounted on gilt bronze. Mark underneath. China, Qing Dynasty. H: 31.5cm - 12.5 173 Butterflies among the flowers. Ink and gouache on silk. Signed on the lower left. China. 29x39cm - 11.25x15.25 174 Butterflies among white peonies Ink and gouache on silk Signed lower left China 39X28cm - 15.25x11 175 Laughing Buddha. Ink on paper mounted on cardboard. Signed lower right. China. 53x28cm - 21x11 176 JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD Silk jacket embroidered with golden threads decorated with flowers, birds and foliage. Japan, Meiji period.
177 JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD Silk vest with embroidered with theater masks. Japan, Meiji period. 178 JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD Large silk kimono embroidered with flowers and cranes. Japan, Meiji period. 179 TIBET 20th C Tangka, tempera on canvas. Tibet, early 20th C. 180 TIBET 20th C Tangka, tempera on canvas. Tibet, early 20th C. 181 TIBET 20th C Tangka, tempera on canvas. Tibet, early 20th C. 182 TIBET 20th C Tangka, tempera on canvas. Tibet, early 20th C. 183 TIBET 20th C Tangka, tempera on canvas. Tibet, early 20th C.