Catalog: Sold Items: Decorative Art (161)

A Japanese Celadon Porcelain Bowl, of small base rising to a brown rim, the base inscribed with a spiral pattern. Size: Diameter of the bowl is 7 5/8 inches (19.4 cm). Condition Report: Good condition.

Chinese natural Shou shan blank seal stone carving, depicting Buddha and landscape on all sides. Dimensions; Measurements are 98 x 67 x 27 (mm) or 3.86 x 2.64 x 1.06 inches with total weight of 226 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones...

Chinese finely carved white jade pendant, carved in high relief, 2 1/8 inches high, in great condition.

China, pair of blue and white porcelain vases, with flared base and rim, blue ground, with white ring around base and rim, with floral designs on body, double ring on base. Height 8 in. Provenance: From the private collection of Mrs. Pearl K. Jennison, of New London, New Hampshire.

Famille Rose-Enameled Standing Guanyin, shown accompanied by two children, a mark to the base {Height: 16 inches (40.5 cm)} [Wear to the enamel and soiling]

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain covered containers, late Qing/Republic period, with a tapering ovoid body and a domed lid decorated with children playing in a garden, the lid and recessed base marked 'Tongzhi'. Size; Height of this fine dish is 4 1/2 inches with diameter of 3 5/8 inches, in good condition, wear to gilt, wood base excluded.

A Celadon Glaze Porcelain Bottle Vase, executed in the Chinese taste, having a cylindrical neck above the ovoid body, with a crackle finish throughout, studio mark and signature to the underside, raised upon a pierce carved wooden base. Size; Height of this fine vase is 12 3/4 inches, in very good condition.

Finely crafted carved celadon jade in form of a small vase with two foo lion handles, carving is very delicate from early 20th century period, 2 inches in height with no condition issues.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting geometric design on the neck followed by landscape design on the body, seal mark to the base, 9 3/4 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.

Chinese enameled famille rose porcelain vase, early 20th century period, Chinese seal mark to the side and to the base. Size, Height of the jar is 13 3/4 inches with diameter of 5 inches, in good condition.

Chinese carved jade model of a brilliant green chloromelonite jadeite oval plaque, with qilin beneath pine, and verso with phoenix and flowering branch motifs (possibly color enhanced but not tested). Size; Width of this fine carving is 1 3/4 inches with the height of 3 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.

Very well crafted Chinese Lidded famille rose porcelain covered bowl, from republic period, 7 1/2 inches in height and 13 inches in diameter, no condition issues.

Delicately crafted Japanese carved ebony netsuke of Dutchman in hat leaning over and grabbing engorged testicles, from early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions of netsuke are 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition with no imperfections. Purchased from Kyoto Art Club, 1962. Provenance: The Humphrey collection Houston, Texas.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with birds and floral motif and insects, early 20th century period, Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of vase is 8 inches, in good condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with natural scenery and includes artist's signature, from Republic period, 14 inches in height and in great condition, no imperfections.

Hand carved natural jadeite pendant, depicting dragon & phoenix. Dimension: 53 x 41 x 8 (mm) or 2.09 x 1.61 x 0.31 inches with total weight of 0.06 lbs/28 grams, no condition concerns. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36...

Hand-carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant - fisherman. Dimension: 57 x 46 x 17 (mm) or 2.24 x 1.81 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 0.15 lbs/68 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Fine Chinese famille rose bowl, with the exterior decorated with images of the 8 immortals in fine colors, Republic Period, seal mark to the base. Size; Height of bowl is 3 1/8 inches with diameter of 6 inches. Condition Report; This item is in very good condition, no imperfections.

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, decorated with a village scene, with etched dragon medallions and a pink ribbon around the neck, 19th/20th century era. Size; Height of vase is 10 inches, in very good condition.

Elaborately crafted and finely painted pair of Chinese enameled porcelain vases, depicting rabbits in garden, republic period, studio seal on the base. Size; Height of each vase is 6 1/4 inches, in very good condition, no imperfections observed.

Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting floral design on the neck followed by children at play, 10 1/2 inches high with no condition concern, wood base in not a match therefore excluded.

Hand carved Chinese Hetian jade carving, depicting a skeleton. Size; Measurements are 75 x 46 x 36 (mm) or 2.95 x 1.81 x 1.42 inches, total weight is 0.16 lbs/72 grams, in very good condition. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Chinese polychrome enameled porcelain ovoid vase, the exterior decorated with two rectangular landscape reserves separated by large leaf-shaped panels with further landscape scenes, the yellow ground with a dense pattern of stylized lotus issuing from scrolling tendrils and bracketed by ruyi-head and lappet bands, the shoulder and waisted neck with further landscape panels, an apocryphal Qianlong mark on the base. Size: Height of this incredible vase is 12 inches...

Chinese bronze incense burner decorated with small Qilin on top, handle on each side, early to mid 20th century. Size; Height of this bronze item is 6 inches with diameter of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.

Hand carved Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant / Plaque, depicting a dragon. Dimension: 61 x 40 x 12 (mm) or 2.40 x 1.57 x 0.47 inches with total weight of 0.19 lbs/86 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...

Tall Persian silver Rosewater Spice Tower, Early 20th C. Description: Silver rosewater spice tower with pierced holes to the top, embossed floral decoration, 12-1/2 inches high and 3-3/4 inches in diameter, it weights 381 gr. or 12.25 T OZ in good condition. Provenance: Knoxville TN collection. Shipping is FREE within the U.S.

Chinese carved bowenite pebble; the interior of nearly transparent pale green color carved with gold fish, ball, and a brush washer, the exterior showing the natural pebble "skin". Size; Height of this fine carving is 10 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese enameled porcelain stick neck vase, featuring five children at play in front of rock work and prunus, backed by a colophon, inscribed with Hongxian first year date, base with an apocryphal Hongxian mark. Size; Height of vase is 11.5 inches. Condition Report; Great condition.

Chinese blue & white lidded jar, decorated with landscape design at the middle surrounded by geometric design above and bellow, from early 20th century period, base bears Chinese seal mark. Size; Height of jar is 8.4 inches with diameter of 6.5 inches. Condition Report; No condition issues and consistent with age.

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting warriors in various positions, 19th/20th century era, bearing Chinese seal on the base. Size; Height of vase is 11.75 inches, in very good condition.

Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vase, 19th/20th c., of baluster form applied around the high shoulder with gilt dragons, figural and floral design to the side. Size; Height of this item is 7 1/8 inches, in good condition.. Provenance: Estate of Margaret Winling Gulotta (1928-2007), New Orleans, LA. Wood base excluded.

Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain vase, depicting on the body figures and buildings in landscape surrounded on top and bottom with two bands of floral decoration, from late 19th/early 20th century era. Size; Height of vase is 13 inches. Condition Report; No visible issues and condition consistent with age.

Pair of fine Chinese export porcelain jars, each having two frames depicting dragon and phoenix, surrounded by foliage design, from late 19th/early 20th century period, each bearing Chinese seal mark on the base. Size; Height of each jar is 7 inches, in good condition.

Antique Chinese export famille rose porcelain bowl, Chinese seal mark to the base, from late19th/early 20th century period. Size; Diameter of bowl is 7 3/4 inches with height of 3 1/2 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, no imperfections.

Chinese elaborately carved, yellow Beijing glass vase; of tapered ovoid form with flared rim and with all over design of many writhing dragons and flaming pearls; H: 10 3/4", in good condition.

Japanese carved Ebony Netsuke of a Dog, the beast depicted crouching, with round ears and a coiled tail, wearing a collar. Size; Width at widest 1 7/8 inches. Condition Report; Good condition. Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota