Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 111

The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Asian Art

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 742		Exceptional and Elegant Carved Jade Snuff Bottle with Tourmaline Top. One of the best examples in this auction, a carved jade snuff bottle with a relief of an elegantly robed figure standing astride a fanciful forest with a deer evident on verso. The relief completely surrounds the bottle evoking a movement that is exceptionally appealing. The soft green jade is magnificently complimented with the tourmaline top and scoop. Outstanding and in near mint condition. *Estimate Value $900 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $870
Lot 743		Exceptional Five Color Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle with Tourmaline Top on Carved Stand. One of the finest glass bottles in this auction. A five color, carved glass overlay in a branching floral motif, each with a different colored blossom, and differently overlaid on each side atop milk white glass. The more colors of overlay a bottle has, the more appealing and in this case you have green branching with flowers in red, yellow, pink and blue. The bottle boasts a tourmaline top with scoop and is 3 x 2". Bottle sits on a nicely carved wood stand as if the center of an unfurling flower. In near to mint condition and extremely appealing. *Estimate Value $750 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $450
Lot 744		Two Beautiful Rock Crystal Chinese Snuff Bottles Internally Painted in Exquisite Detail. Two (2) outstanding rock crystal snuff bottles internally painted with gorgeous scenes. 1.) Standing at 3" tall with domed glass top in burnt orange with unusual scoop of children playing hide and seek along a river bank that continues to the obverse of a fisherman in flat boat. Beautiful work, outstanding snuff bottle. 2.) 3 x 2" rock crystal snuff bottle with carved designs on sides with red glass top. Internally painted idyllic scenes in exceptional detail of two women reading beneath a tree, the obverse a woman guiding a child. Red glass top with scoop. We note a small natural inclusion in neck otherwise lovely in every way. Both bottles a fine addition for any level of collector. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 745		Six Chinese Snuff Bottles Including Two Large and Two Medium Table Bottles and One Lovely Glass Overlay. Fine collection of six (6) Chinese snuff bottles. Starting with the two smallest, one is of cloissone with oneside resplendent with a peacock-like bird, the balance of the 3" bottle in beautiful deep blues and greens. The other bottle is a tear-drop-shaped bottle 3½" with wonderful ruby red glass overlay completely surrounding the bottle with a phoenix, a dragon and floral motifs with amber top and scoop. The balance are table sized snuff bottles: The largest 5 x 4 x 2" interior painted with wooden top and wooden scoop of 6 Chinese men in a garden setting. The second and third largest bottles are interior painted idyllic mountain and village scenes boasting nice details 3¾ x 4 x 1" flatted bottle with agate top, no scoop and the other 3½ x 2 x 1" green jadeite top no scoop. The smallest of the table top bottles is of molded green glass, 3¾ x 2 x 1" with jadeite top and scoop. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 746		Five Outstanding Interior Painted Chinese Snuff Bottles Including Exceptionally Unsual Japanese War Subject. Five (5) outstanding interior painted Chinese snuff bottles. All boast wonderful detail but the stand out is a most unsual bottle of a Japanese pilot and WWII themes. Standing 3½" tall with jadeite top and scoop, one side boasts a magnificently painted Japanese pilot astride his bomber saluting, the obverse shows an Imperial Naval Japanese crewman saluting his planes in flight with a warship in the distance. Also included is a vintage bottle with an older Chinese scholar with text on the obverse, a mystically themed illustration of a woman playing a reed flute astride a giant carp with the obverse having her with a pair of deer and cart of fruit, with the last two bottles having idlyllic mountain village scenes with very pleasing bluish and soft green tones enhanced by their soft green jadeite top or blue glass top. All bottles in excellent condition with three having scoops. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 747		Collection of Eight Chinese Snuff Bottle in Lapiz Lazuli, Agate, Porcelain and Glass. Collection of eight (8) Chinese snuff bottles with some particular stand outs which include: 1.) A large snuff bottle is 3¼ x 2 x 2" is of highly polished agate evoking a gourd with carved relief of butterflies in flight and two gourds with trailing vines. Bottle has matching agate top with no scoop and is beautifully crafted. 2.) A very nicely carved lapiz snuff bottle 2½ x 1½" one side having relief of two birds in a tree on a rocky cliff. Lapiz top with no scoop. 3.) Vintage interior painted glass 3" bottle of a Chinese empress with considerable text on verso, jadeite top with scoop 4.) A colorful "Thousand Flowers" enamel on glass bottle with red top and scoop. The balance are are two vintage glass bottles with modest design etched on both sides, one deep brown glass bottle with tiger's eye top and scoop and one cylindrical white porcelain with hand painted characters in a garden that completely surrounds the bottle with nephrite top and scoop. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 748		Collection of Eight Chinese Snuff Bottles Including One Exceptionally Carved Cinnabar. Wonderful assortment of Chinese snuff bottles 3 to 3½" in height. The snuff bottle in cinnabar is particularly fine with beautifully detailed carvings; one side an idyllic mountain scene, the obverse a lake scene with elaborate carvings of butterflies and fish down the sides of the bottle, an intricately carved cinnabar top with scoop. The balance of the bottles in glass, some imitation nephrite, all have colorful tops of agate, coral or glass and all have scoops with the green Bejing glass with gold flecks particularly elegant and striking. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $425
Lot 749		Collection of Six Lovely Snuff Bottles Including One in Jasper and One in Ink Stone. Collection of six (6) very appealing snuff bottles ranging from 2½" to 3¼" in height. Two standouts are one of Jasper with interior crystal matrix carved into leaves creating a halo effect around the center chrysanthemum. The other is of ink stone with a beautifully carved heron and blooming tree. Also included is a vintage interior painted glass snuff bottle with a total of 7 herons painted surrounding the bottle boasting great details and capped with a tiger eye top. Finally, three painted porcelain bottles in various shapes boasting lovely colors. Only the porcelain snuff bottles have scoops but overall the collection is in excellent condition with the stone/mineral bottles exceptional. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 750		Collection of Six Chinese Snuff Bottles Including One Very Unsusual Fruit Form in Brown Hardstone and one in Jadeite. Fine collection of six Chinese Snuff Bottles. The standout is originally from the Georgia Roode Collection, a brown hardstone fruit form snuff bottle 3¾" tall with carved wood top to evoke the stem complete with scoop. Very unusual and striking, boasting a remarkable organic feel. Another is a lovely small jadeite bottle only 2¼" tall with hints of spinach green throughout, traditional Chinese etched symbol on both sides; jadeite top without scoop. A third significant piece is an antique glass snuff bottle with bamboo and floral design and traditional mask designs on sides complimented by a metal top with blue enamel band and light red glass with scoop on nicely carved wood stand. The other bottles a black glass overlay on milk colored glass, black glass top and scoop, a fiery red and yellow glass mottled bottle with green mottled glass top and scoop. Finally a swirling brown glass bottle with agate top and scoop. All are in excellent condition. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 751		Collection of Nine Snuff Bottles Including One Boasting an Erotic Scene in Porcelain and One Small Rock Crystal Bottle. Wonderful collection of nine (9) snuff bottles ranging from 2 inches to 3¾ inches in height. The highlight is a beautifully shaped porcelain bottle with superb detail depicting an erotic act. Also included are two vintage interior painted bottles, one of horses the other of a flower in vase, both with idyllic countrysides on obverse. An unsual grey stone bottle, several nicely painted molded porcelain bottles with one distinguished by the painted koi fish, one more recently interior painted snuff bottle and one small rock crystal snuff bottle with hen and rooster and floral motif on obverse. Most with scoops and in over in excellent condition. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 752		Wonderful Collection of Five Glass Snuff Bottles including Three With Vibrant, Individually Colored Glass Overlays. Very nice collection of five snuff bottles ranging from 2½ to 3½" in height. Of note are three colorful glass overlayed bottles 1.) A red glass overlay on white granular glass of a recumbent horse and monkey on the obverse both nestled under fanciful trees, boasting a carnelian top with scoop. 2.) Green overlay glass on somewhat clear glass of six butterflies in flight over flowering vines with pink top and scoop. 3.) Small blue overlay glass bottle with similar bird and foliage designs on both sides, jadeite top with scoop. 4.) High relief glass snuff bottle of different floral designs on pear colored glass and jadeite top with scoop. 5.) Appealing vintage ribbed bottle of swirling brown colored glass, coral top with no scoop. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $363
Lot 753		Collection of Seven Snuff Bottles Including an Unusual Satsuma Style Bottle and Very Nice Jadeite Bottle and Top. Great collection of seven snuff bottles. 1.) Unusual Satsuma style snuff bottle of dark brown glazed porcelain with exceptionally intricate chrysanthemum and floral motifs executed in gold, composite top with scoop stick. 2.) Squat agate bottle with interesting naturally occurring fern like details in the stone with white top and scoop 3.) Large brown vintage glass bottle and porcelain glazed top with scoop. 4.) Jadeite bottle with nice spinach coloring and hints of russet, jadeite top with scoop (cork, stuck in neck). 5.) Vintage interior painted glass bottle of three horses on one side and horses and one rider on obverse with some text and several apparent marks. 6.) Small porcelain bottle in deep black glaze and eight white painted horses, black glazed porcelain top with scoop. 7.) Small glass bottle with swirls of colors in greens, browns and rusts with jadeite top and scoop. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 754		Collection of Eight Snuff Bottles Including One of Chalcedony, One of Mother of Pearl, One Tibetan and Three Interior Painted Bottles. Nice collection of seven Chinese (and one Tibetan) snuff bottles. The standout of this lot is one bottle of carved chalcedony (the greyish bottle mottled brown glass top) that boasts beautifully carved relief of birds, floral motifs and a curious cat looking up. The designs completely surround the bottle and the quality is quite fine. Measuring 3" x 2" bottle is topped with vintage glass top of browns with original scoop. Also three interior painted glass bottles one boasts a heron on one side and a rooster on obverse with replacement top and scoop, the second quail in a floral setting with an idyllic mountain scene on obverse and a third glass bottle with nice details on each side with a single color of black ink mountain scene, possibly a transfer of exceptional detail, green glass top and no scoop. Also a light tan glass bottle with red glass top and scoop, a white porcelain bottle with aqua top painted on both sides with men in traditional robes, and a small Tibetan style metal snuff bottle with small carnelian cabochons at center on both sides. Finally a lovely vase shaped bottle of layered and carved mother of pearl with mother of pearl top and scoop that boasts wonderful craftsmanship. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 755		Collection of Eight Beautiful Snuff Bottles: 4 Interior Painted, 2 Glass Overlay and 2 of Colorful Glass. Very nice collection of eight (8) snuff bottles ranging in height from 2¼ to 3¼". Tallest interior painted bottle has 5 musicians entertaining a woman of some means in great detail with writing on verso with rust agate top and detached scoop. Second bottle is interior painted of gorgeous cats in lovely garden settings, different images on both sides and exquisitely painted with coral top, no scoop. Third is heavy glass bottle with carvings on edges, and interior painted with masks, jadeite top with scoop. The fourth a bottle of some age, idyllic mountain side painted on one side, floral motif on verso with bright red glass top with scoop. Two glass overlay bottles, one in blue of two monkeys with the verso of three flying bats, jadeite top with no scoop. The other is soft green glass overlay over clear glass of a potted plant, a heron and both side having butterflies in flight with lapiz top and scoop. Finally the two colored glass bottles, the mottled green and blue quite striking, jadeite top and no scoop, the other actually a floral motif blown within the glass, pink glass top with scoop. All are in excellent condition. Nice collection. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 756		Three Outstanding and Lovely Carved Glass Overlay Snuff Bottles. Three wonderful examples of carved glass overlay snuff bottles ranging from 2½ x 3" in height. The tallest is ruby red glass in foliate design completely surrounding pyramidal shaped bottle with agate top with scoop. The second has green glass overlay of three dragonflies over white snowflake glass and green jade top with scoop. The third also boasts ruby red glass of carved trees, a boatsman and village that completely surrounds the oval glass with jadeite top and scoop. All three in excellent condition and extremely appealing. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $338
Lot 757		Large Collection of Eleven Glass Snuff Bottles Including Vintage Interior Painted Bottles. Eleven (11) snuff bottles with five vintage interior painted bottles: one particularly tall at 3¾" with both sides having different idyllic scenes of mountains, trees and lakes with jadeite top and scoop. Two with crickets, the clearer bottle of some age with mother of pearl top, the brown bottle a jadeite top, neither with scoops. Other bottles include a male portrait with Chinese writing on verso, a bottle with a pair of lovely young woman and the obverse when older, an oval bottle of children playing on one side, the obverse riding water buffalo in a river, and a larger, likely recent, tranfer of a 100 villagers. Rounding out the collection, a ruby red glass overlay of two phoenix on snowflake glass, a tapered chartreus bottle, a glass bottle imitating nephrite and molded bottle to appear as cinnabar. Overall in excellent condition in diverse styles. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,156
Lot 758		Collection of Nine Snuff Bottles: One of Carved Agate with Flying Bats in High Relief, Also Bottles in Glass, Porcelain and Enamel. Terrific collection of nine (9) Chinese snuff bottles. Of particular note is a finely carved agate bottle with high relief carving of two bats mid-flight and squirrel in dark browns due to the darker bands of colors within the agate. Also included is a flatted bottle with red chilong on yellow snowflake glass and hardstone stopper, a large, table snuff bottle interior painted with a different pair of cats on both sides, and four (4) striking glass bottles one in green, two red (snowflake glass and a vintage stained red bottle) with the last bottle a swirl of browns and creams. A painted porcelain bottle of a robed Chinese man walking, water gourd on back. His head detaches which functions as the top with scoop. Finally a small flatted metal bottle of white enamel with floral motif and metal screw top with attached spoon. Quite an appealing and diverse collection. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 759		Collection of 10 Snuff Bottles Including Agate, Hardstone, Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass. Terrific collection of ten (10) snuff bottles ranging in size from 2¼ to 3½" in height. Standouts include three interior painted bottles, one exquisitely painted with 20 colorful butterflies, a high relief carved agate bottle of a squirrel under a pine tree with large cone, a white porcelain bottle with blue glaze decorations that complete surround with jadeite top and scoop, a cylindrical porcelain bottle with painted mountain scenes in blue and red glazes, a ceramic bottle with a painted Chinese family, two glass bottles, one nicely carved in foliate designs and cat like animal, the other imitation jadeite and the last a beautiful, flatted hardstone carved bottle of deep chocolate brown and threads of lighter tones with carved Chinese designs on both sides complete with matching top and scoop. All of these bottles are in excellent condition with the collection boasting several standouts. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 760		Collection of Five Chinese Snuff Bottles including one of Cinnabar and one of Beautiful Agate. Five lovely snuff bottles. The standout is an elaborately fashioned bottle of agate in gourd shape with attached carved rings; a very impressive piece. with one side having a naturally occuring depression in the stone. Bottle has a matching delicately carved top without being equipped with a scoop. Next is a lovely carved bottle of red cinnabar with idyllic village scenes carved on both sides each along a flowing river. Great scenic details completely surround the bottle having a coral top and without scoop. Next are two porcelain snuff bottles, both with glass tops and scoops each surrounded by different breeds of roosters which are very popular with collectors. The details in the feathers and colors are very nice. Finally a white porceralin bottle with foliate design in blue glaze. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 761		Collection of Six Beautiful and Unsual Snuff Bottles Including Green Stone and Mother of Pearl. Interesting collection of unusual snuff bottles boasting great visual appeal: 1.) The tallest bottle is 3¼" and made of heavily carved porcelain and brick colored glaze boasting a phoenix on one side and a five fingered dragon on the obverse with agate top with scoop with metal trim at neck and top. Also included are 2.) a simple, elegant bottle in green hardstone and greenish black hardstone top and scoop. 3.) a beautiful bottle of mother of pearl with geometric designs along sides and shoulders with high relief birds on one side and a fantastical flying beast on the obverse, with a mother of pearl top with scoop. 4.) a delicately painted glass bottle that at first look appears made of cloissoné but in fact intricately painted designs that when held to the light appear as if stained glass windows; gorgeous work with jadeite top and scoop. 5.) extremely intricate Tibetan style brass snuff bottle with astonishing scroll work accented with turquoise, carnelian and large carved tiger's eye medallions on both sides and have a carnelian top with scoop. 6.) three hinged medicinal metal snuff bottles with figural reliefs, screw tops with two of the three still having original scoops. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 762		Collection of 12 Chinese Snuff Bottles Including Two in Beautiful Jasper. Large, diverse collection of twelve (12) Chinese snuff bottles. Several standouts: One double gourd-shaped snuff bottle 3" tall with relief carvings on both sides in jasper boasting an explosion of earth tones, agate top with scoop. A second flatted bottle, 2¼" is also in jasper in lighter tones of salmons, creams and grays with top in same jasper and scoop. Both extremely appealing. The large brown glass table snuff bottle, 3¾ x 2½ x 1½", with the ceramic salmon and green banded top with scoop is still filled with snuff, the only such bottle in the auction. There are five (5) interior painted bottles, three of some age given their degrees of wear/wash. The other two are newer and quite vibrant. The balance is composed of two porcelain painted bottles with floral motifs, one contemporary ceramic bottle of a Chinese figure with basket, the lid of basket is the functioning top with scoop and a dark brown bottle in molded resin. All in very fine to excellent condition. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* Ex Jacob Kazanjian Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $969
Lot 763		Outstanding Collection of Six Vintage Chinese Box Wood Figural Carvings. Six wonderful, vintage (1960s), Chinese wood carvings; a matching family of four with an additional figure of an older traveller with staff. Figures range from 4 - 8½" tall and boast exceptional period detail in their apparel and accessories. All in superb condition and boasting fine craftsmanship. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 764		Authentic Xiling Seal Art Society Exquisitely Carved Chinese Soapstone Chop with Documentation. Elegantly carved vintage Chinese wide red seal from the Xiling Seal Art Society in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, PRC. Soapstone seal (sometimes referred to as a chop) is carved on the sides to suggest outcroppings of rocks with elegantly carved silver pheasants at top, all polished to a dazzling gleam in creams, rusts, grays and browns. Original document inside box translates to Xiling Seal Art Society, Lai Weini, September 10th, 1979. We could not find a 20th century soapstone seal with the details this piece exhibits or with the elegance and appeal of the character stamp. In mint condition. 3 x 1½" and in original box. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $324
Lot 765		Large and Beautiful Mid-Century Chinese Cloisonne Bowl, Cherry Blossoms and Butterflies. Beautiful Chinese cloissonne bowl in a circular form on a short base in the style of Qing dynasty, resplendent in cherry blossoms, leafy branches and gorgeous butterflies in flight inside bowl and surrounding the outer walls in various shades of pinks, slamons, burgundy, and a wide spectrum of greens and earth tones. A ruji head border surrounds the lip of the bowl with every detail expertly crafted. All of these elements are set against a background of cornflower blue cloisonne with a subtle repeat pattern of tiny clouds in gold that finish the bowl to perfection. 4 x 12 x 12" and in excellent condition with only the slightest evidence of handling and understandable age spots. A nice piece. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $216
Lot 766		Rare Chinese; Semi-Translucent Green Carved Jade Tray With Foral Design Possibly 17th-18th Century. Rare, semi-translucent green carved jade tray of some age The quadrilobed, rectangular tray has a raised outer rim and a circular platform in the center, which is conformingly concave on the underside, and has a raised rim on top to accomodate the foot of a cup (missing.) Without the cup tray remains a significant piece and possibly late 17th early 18th Century boasting fine opaque mottling throughout. Tray is 6¾ x 5½ x ½" and is in flawless condition. This piece came to us with a GIA report evaluation dated January 29, 1975 confirming Nephrite Jade based on the refractive index spectroscope and ultra-violet light. This obviously led to an appraisal from a dowtown Los Angles jeweler appraising at $1750.00 on February 10, 1975. *Estimate Value $2,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080
Lot 767		19th Century Zhejiang Chinese Bed Panel: Made of Elm (Yúshù) Tongue and Groove Construction, Beautifully Decorated. 19th Century Chinese beds are some of the most beautiful handcrafted creations for a home during that could be imagined. Often times referred to collectively as "marriage beds", these breathtaking works appear as grand alcoves of luxury and privacy. This panel is from such a bed, painted in Chinese red with lovely carvings, some in exceptionally high relief and hand painted gilt images. This panel was a striking decor item that framed a mounted wall mirror in an entry way. It was a beautiful look but the owner in a previous home simply had it hanging and it brought almost two decades of enjoyment. It can do the same for you. 75 x 23" in total height and width, the opening is 30 x 20". In overall excellent conditon given its 150+ years in age. Outside shipping required to which we can recommend a most reputable and resonable company. *Estimate Value $1,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 768		Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Bird Figures. Beautiful pair of late 19th Century Chinese (or early 20th Century export period) of bird figures. Both birds (pheasants) are standing on similar rock out cropping and vegetation, having long flowing tails, multicolored plumage and a red comb Quite the majestic pair standing at 14" tall. Beautifully cared for we note no issues: neither cracks, chips or repairs. Beautiful details in every feather the plumage stunningly realized. Fantastic pair for any decor. *Estimate Value $750 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 769		Six Exceptional Handmande Alaskan Indian, Native Grass Baskets. From several areas of Alaska, a collection of superior Native Indian hand made baskets, each piece an exceptional work of art. The art of the basket in Alaska is a significant and respected element of their culture and the traditions are being carried by new generations being mentored by older masters. 1.) The largest basket 3 x 4½ x 4½" is by Arlene Skinner of Kodiak Island, Alaska which she has entitled "Waves of Green". The basket is made of wild beach rye grass and silk thread for the colorful undulating decoration. 2.) The excellent lidded woven basked with straw finial in tone of olives and eggplant is from the Pratt Museum in Homer, Alaska and created by Judy O'Brien of Hooper Bay, Alaska 5" x 3½ x 3½" 3.) The smaller grass basket similar in style with red green and tan was acquired in a gallery in Anchorage, Alaska. 4.) The small basket surrounded in tan birds 2 x 2½ x 2½" also from the gallery in Anchorage. 5.) The mini basket 2 x 1½ x 1½ is from Kodiak Island and also made of strips of rye grass with silk threads woven within in a design of red and blue flowers 6.) The woven grass basket with the pattern of blue plaid is from Juneau, Alaska with a lid the boasts a contrasting weave to the body 3 x 3½ x 3½" These pieces are in perfect condition and highly prized. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 770		Tall Chinese Famille Rose Bamboo Shaped Vase: Idyllic Scenes of Family and Children Playing In Three Sections. Beautiful Chinese famille rose bamboo shaped vase with three levels of scenes. Adults and gods on the top levely surrounding the flanged shaped top. The mid-section beautiful foliate designes, and the bottom level, joyous children playing in the country side. Paintngs completely surround the vase, conveying a complete story. Best, this is a tall table vase 18 x 7 x 7" and its functionality cannot be underestimated. Supremely well cared for over decades, we note no chips, crack or repair. Inside of vase is also completely glazed. Two concentric circles noted at bottom of base, but no other marks. A beautiful and colorful piece that charms beyond measure. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* View details	Realized $870
Lot 771		King Silk Sushu Embroidery Silk Art Landcape From Their Masterworks Collection: The Moon Gate. Sushu is a traditional folk art originated in China with a history spanning 2500 years. In 2004 King's Silk Embroidery opened in Kitchener, Ontario Canada, the founder himself whose family had its roots in Suzhou, China, one of the most famous Chinese cities known for its silk and expanding his company into quite the family affair. Offered is one of the company's silk art landscapes from their masterworks collection entitled "The Moon Gate". Six to seventeen layers of silk of 4/16 strands of silk are used to create this work taking anywhere from three to five months boasting lovely colors of steel, navy, grey, green, pink, umber and taupe threads. Handsomely framed to 25 x 25" and in excellent condition. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 772		King Silk Sushu Embroidery Silk Art Landcape From Their Masterworks Collection: "The Carved Door". Sushu is a traditional folk art originated in China with a history spanning 2500 years. In 2004 King's Silk Embroidery opened in Kitchener, Ontario Canada, the founder himself whose family had its roots in Suzhou, China, one of the most famous Chinese cities known for its silk and expanding his company into quite the family affair. Offered is one of the company's silk art landscapes from their masterworks collection entitled "The Carved Door". Six to seventeen layers of silk of 4/16 strands of silk are used to create this work taking anywhere from three to five months boasting beautiful colors of Chinese red, pink, yellow green, white umber and taupe threads. Handsomely framed to 25 x 25" and in excellent condition. Beautiful work. *Estimate Value $600 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 773		Oceanic Art: Antique Inuit Whale Vertabrae Carving, Double Sided; Mother and Child. Superb example of oceanic art. An old Inuit carving from a large whalebone vertebrae, with the full face of an Inuit woman on the obverse and and her child (carried on her back) on the reverse. In perfect conditon, the craftsmanship especially fine. 9 x 13 x 5". *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 774		Striking Collection of Four Fine Tribal African Ebony Wood Sculptures Boasting Exceptional Craftsmanship. Exceptional collection of Mid-20th Century East African wood sculptures. 1.) The tallest is a remarkable contemporary piece of carved hardwood of organic shapes both in human and animal form that beguiles. Master craftsmanship from a single piece of wood, 30 x 7 x 5" and polished to a fine patina. There is a crack in one of the curved sections that is hardly noticeable and existed when originally purchased by owner. 2.) Male with drum stands nearly 21" and of deep ebony polished to a high gleam 3.) 4-sided totem 9½ x 5 x 5" carved in high relief of 14 men, women and children, all boasting wonderfully expressive faces, postioning of their bodies and almost all connected with the holding of hands. A fantastic and inspirational piece. 4.) Elegant portrait bust of a tribal female 6½" tall. A wonderful collection from a longtime collector. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 775		Outstanding Chinese Wucai Polychrome Chinese Warrior Ceramic Roof Tile on Custom Base. Absolutely beautiful Chinese ceramic roof tile warrior in a fighting stance. Heavily glazed polychrome colors highlight the details in the traditional military garb to outstanding effect. Mounted on a custom lucite stand figure has 4 character artist's mark on verso. Figure stands 14" tall 8" wide, and with stand, 16" tall. In near to mint condition (tiny black fleck on back of boot). Beautiful decorator piece. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 776		Two 19th Century Chinese Cloissone Vases Boasting Elaborately Detailed Foliate Designs. Exquisite pair of late 19th Century Chinese cloisonne vases. Please note in the photo the exceptional details of the scroll work and colorful foliate designs including beautifully blooming flowers. In incredible condition, we note no dings scratches or contusion, just a darkening overall commensurate with their age that give a rich appealing patina. Wonderful pair here. Both vases have a faint painted seal on bottom. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 777		Carved Pixiu Dragon of Lavender and Apple Green Jade. Pixiu or Pi Yao, a Chinese mythical hybrid creature considered to be a very powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui and an auspicious creature for wealth especially for those going through a bad year. Offered here is a lovely and striking example carved from a large piece of of lavender and green jade measuring 5 x 13" and weighing 6 pounds. A very appealing piece sure to bring luck for generations to come. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 778		Beautifully Carved, Large Hardstone Brush Pot of Lotus and Carp. Large, elaborately carved hardstone brush pot. Beautiful details are evident including the lotus branches, pods, and carp that surround the pot. The open work in the carving impresses especially flanking the large carp on left side. We note only one very tiny chip at base, otherwise the delicate fins, petals, water splashes are all intact without any repairs. Again, an impressive size 7½ x 15 x 8" and weighing about 14 pounds. Lovely. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 779		Beautiful Vintage Chinese Letter Box with Inset Open Work Jade Panels in Foliate Design. Vintage Chinese letter box with brass repousse work and boasting three lovely, elaborately carved, open work jade panels inset within the rear and front of box with two loose panels that rest inside side slots that create a divider within the box. The rear panel is the largest with intricate foliate carving and is centered with a beautifully executed Phoenix. The front two panels each has a Foo Dog within a wooded setting. The center pieces are two thin panels that stack to create a slightly curved edge top and bottom. The effect is three beautiful tiers of carved pale green jade, complimented by the repousse work of the tarnished brass. A lovely desk accessory suitable for any decor. 5 x 8 x 3" and in overall excellent condition, exhibiting only minor evidence of use with no damage to the panels dents on scratches. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 780		Pair of Elegantly Carved Jade Grape Clusters, Continuous Carving Surround Each Sculpture. Unusual pair of beautifully carved and polished grape clusters. Both clusters boast detailed continuous carving of grapes and vines that surround each sculpture. Each carved from a single jade stone, the jade transitions from pale to deep green giving an impressive natural look with vines and leaves snaked through the grapes. Attached to the grapes are heavily braided cords each with 3 large deep green jade beads as well as two jade attachment rings. Beautiful pieces for any decor. One grape cluster measures 4½ x 3" and the other (the lighter cluster) 5 x 3½". *Estimate Value $500 - UP* From The Ko Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 781		4 Imari Style (Chinoiserie), Early 19th Century, Mason's Ironstone Plates, England. Four early 19th Century and boldly decorated Mason's Patent Ironstone plates. All four have softly scalloped shaped edges and hand painted with iron red, cobalt and ochre in a chinoiserie these plates are in excellent condition, showing little signs of wear. Two have the transfer printed mark 'Mason's Patent Ironstone China' with Dublin retailer Thomas Higginbotham* (c1800-1830) and while all four plates are virtually the same design, the Higgenbotham pieces are slightly deeper plates than the other pair. The other two have "Mason's Patent Ironstone China, Morley's" and slightly flatter. Overall these plates are in excellent condition given their 150 years boasting no chips, breaks or repairs and display beautifully. Very collectible pieces. *Estimate Value $250 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 782		Chinese Silver Pierced Cricket Lock-Box, Early 20th Century. Chinese low grade silver pierced cricket lock-box circa 1910 -1920, in oval form and a good example of Chinese traditional pierced workmanship in a floral motif. Pendant handle that extends from the box is to be looped through a chain and worn around the necke. The cover opens/closes with a pull-pin and works properly. Overall in very fine condition with only slight evidence of wear with some scratces and two tiny dings. 21 ozt. *Estimate Value $350 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 783		Carved Hardstone Bodhisattva Kuan-yan (Guan Yin). Beautifully carved, light green hardstone of Bodhisattva Guan Yin, spiritual figure of mercy and compassion. Stone is in soft greens with nicely executed carvings boasting fine details and finish. 14¼ x 15 x 4½". Sculpture is elegant in its angled cut and yet shallow, perfect for mantel or bookshelf. A solid piece weighing about 25 pounds. Excellent condition. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $348
Lot 784		Wood Carvings From Around The World: 12 Figural and Animal Wood Carvings from East Africa, Ecuador, Guatemala and Germany. An interesting collection of twelve (12) beautiful wood carvings from around the world acquired in the 1960s and 1970s. Included are several pieces of elegant tribal art from Kenaya and at the time, Tanganyika, British East Africa of a hunter, women and assorted animals and sea turtle, one Guatemalan Pre-Columbian-like carving, one native indian figural carving from Ecuador, and two wonderfurl portrait busts from Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps well known for their carvings. All in excellent condition boasting great appeal and display beautifully. *Estimate Value $250 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 785		Collection of Eight Wood Carvings from China and Taiwan. Balance of consignment of our fine Asian arts. Collection of eight (8) wood carvings from China and Taiwan. The old man with walking stick, the laughing Buddha and the large sitting Buddha are quite nice (laughing Buddha has a decades-old drying split to side that does not show when facing). The balance of the collection lesser quality but all quite appealing. *Estimate Value $200 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 786		Large and Beautifully Made 20th Century Chinese Cloissoné Enamel Lidded Pot. Large, beautiful, Chinese cloissoné enamel lidded pot boasting astonishing detail on both the lid and pot. Weighing 12½ pounds and measuring 10" tall and 15" in diameter, this piece is far larger than we have handled previously and it is most impressive. Astounding colors throughout with a finely detailed floral motif with mystical beasts surrounding, each differently colored. Inside lid and bowl is enameled in a lovely azure blue. An excellent centerpiece for any decor. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 787		Japanese Netsuke: Outstanding 19th Century Example, Boy With Water Buffalo by Acclaimed Carver Tomotado. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. Beautiful example of a carved recumbent water buffalo of boxwood with small child resting against the belly. Marked Tomotado who is considered one of the three great carvers of the 19th Century. In superior conditon. 1 x 2 x 1". *Estimate Value $1,800 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 788		Japanese Netsuke: Striking 19th Century Piece Carved on Both Sides with Expressive and Detailed Kabuki Masks, Unsigned. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. In the offering is an amazing 19th Century boxwood netsuke, round-shaped with 6 carved Kabuki masks on one side and 5 on verso, each unique. Wonderful detail in each mask in the most unusual piece, 1¾" in diameter and in excellent condition. *Estimate Value $1,800 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 789		Japanese Netsuke: Fine 19th Century Boxwood Carving of a Man Resting Against a Large, Tied Bundle or Bag. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. Offered is a finely carved, 19th Century and most unusual netsuke, unsigned, of a stocky man squatting, arms resting on knees, leaning against a large tied sack or bundle. In superior condition and quite appealing given the subject and how very well executed it is. 1½ x 1¼". *Estimate Value $1,800 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 790		Japanese Netsuke: Terrific 19th Century Boxwood Carving of Masseur Signed by Tanako Minko. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. Terrific 19th Century boxwood carving of a masseur working on the left shoulder and arm of a man sitting on a mat, legs crossed underneath and leaning forward. But how charming is the expression of contentment on both their faces! In excellent condition, 1½ x 1". *Estimate Value $1,800 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 791		Japanese Netsuke: 19th Century, High Relief Shoji on Scroll marked Gyokarintei. As the kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets, Japanese men suspended small items they needed to take with them, such as tobacco pouches, purses, pipes and writing implements on a silk cord from their sash, and to stop the cord from slipping, it was fed through a toggle, or a netsuke. The custom of wearing netsukes flourished in Japan for more than three centuries (1600 to the mid 19th century) but the golden age of the netsuke is considered to be from 1800 to 1850. Wonderful 19th century high relief netsuke of a shoji on a scroll with exceptional detail, including the patterned fabric on both edges and a contour to the scroll as if being laid out. With a tie evident at top that extends to the reverse. Marked Gyokaritei also on reverse. Flawless. 2 x 1¼". *Estimate Value $1,800 - UP* View details and enlarged photo	Unsold

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