A few examples of appraisal values for
1279

• A Group of Four Small Stoneware
  A Group of Four Small Stoneware Vessels, Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1279-1644) ??? ?????????? height 2 in — 5.2 cm
• A Pair of Small Qingbai 'Lotus'
  A Pair of Small Qingbai 'Lotus' Vases, Song Dynasty (960-1279), Together With a Joss Stick Holder tallest height 6.4 in — 16.3 cm
• A Carved Qingbai 'Floral' Lobed
  A Carved Qingbai 'Floral' Lobed Bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279) ? ????????? diameter 6.9 in — 17.5 cm
• Two Carved Qingbai 'Floral'
  Two Carved Qingbai 'Floral' Bowls, Song Dynasty (960-1279) ? ????????? largest diameter 6.9 in — 17.4 cm
• A Pair of Carved Qingbai Dishes,
  A Pair of Carved Qingbai Dishes, Song Dynasty (960-1279) ? ??????? ? ???????
• CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON BRUSH
  CHINESE BRONZE DRAGON BRUSH STAND, SONG DYNASTY A Chinese bronze dragon brush stand, dating from the Song dynasty (960-1279). Four gnarled dragon feet with 3 pointed claws support a eight coiled dragon, with scales. H. 1 5/8" (4.1 cm), D. 4" (10.1 cm) Provenance: Mandala Fine Arts, Hong Kong, Circa 2000 Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with surface wear and bronze patina
• CHINESE JUN WARE WATER COUPE A
  CHINESE JUN WARE WATER COUPE A Chinese water coupe, dating possibly from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). with wide body that tapers to a smaller mouth. Brown rim and thick opaque Jun glaze. Standing on a circular unglazed foot ring, H.31/4" (8.2 cm) Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with minor surface wear and firing imperfection
• CHINESE DING WARE WHITE GLAZED
  CHINESE DING WARE WHITE GLAZED JAR,YUAN DYNASTY A Chinese ding ware white glazed jar, dating from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). A small straight foot supports the rounded body which expands outwards to an angular shoulder. Four decorative vertical rope style bands around the body on low relief, covered with milky white glaze as typical Ding ware H. 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) Collection of a private Taiwanese Collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with surface wear and firing imperfection
• CHINESE QINGBAI GLAZED GUANYIN
  CHINESE QINGBAI GLAZED GUANYIN FIGURE,YUAN DYNASTY A Chinese Qingbai glazed Guanyin figure, dating from the Yuan dyansty (1279-1368). The Guanyin is seated with legs crossed and wearing a large cloak over her, with smiling expression and neck is adorned with jewelry. base unglazed H. 4 5/8" (11.4 cm) Collection of a private Boston, MA Collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with kiln crack due to firing flaws
• CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TWIN
  CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TWIN FISH WASHER, YUAN D. A Chinese Longquan celadon twin fish washer, dating from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). The flat bottom of the washer has two raised fish, each facing opposite, within a ring. the rim is flared and flat above the curved sides. D. 5 1/4" (13.3 cm) Similar washer was sold in Sotheby's New York, April 8,2023, lot 3534 for 330,200 HKDLink to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with glaze crackle throughout due to firing flaw
• PAIR CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON VASE,
  PAIR CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON VASE, YUAN DYNASTY A pair of Chinese longquan celadon vases, dating from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Each meiping style vase is evenly glazed with celadon and pools unevenly above the base. They rise from a small foot and expand to a high shoulder, tapering inwards to a short neck and flared mouth. H. 5 1/2" (14 cm) Provenance: purchased from Kaikodo Gallery ,New York Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: both in good condition with light surface wear and scratch, minor firing imperfection such as iron spot and pin holes
• CHINESE CELADON TWIN FISH WASHER,
  CHINESE CELADON TWIN FISH WASHER, YUAN DYNASTY A Chinese celadon twin fish washer, dating from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). A recessed base and small foot, with flat bottom and angled sides, topped by a flared, flat rim. Two twin fish incised in the center D. 5 1/8" (13 cm) Provenance: Purchased from Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd, Hong Kong, Circa 2006 Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition with minor surface wear and scratch, nicks to the rim
• CHINESE JIAN WARE HARE'S FUR
  CHINESE JIAN WARE HARE'S FUR CONICAL BOWL, SONG D. Chinese jian ware hare's fur conical bowl, dating from the Song dynasty (960-1279). deep rounded sides rising to an indented groove below the rim, covered overall with a black glaze with bold streaks of reddish brown"Hare's Fur" pulling at the rim to reveal the dark brown stoneware body pools evenly and thickly above the foot. With 2 incised character "JianJiang" (meaning Supervisor) mark on unglazed base. D. 5" (12.5 cm), H. 2 3/4" (7 cm) Provenance: From Michael Severne Collection who purchased it from Frank Caro Gallery Similar bowl was sold in Sotheby's New York on March 28,2023 Lot 854 for 9,525 USD another example was sold in Sotheby's Hong Kong on Dec 16,2021 Lot 5020 for 189,000 HKD Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: the bowl is in good condition with minor firing imperfection
• CHINESE QINGBAI GLAZED FLORAL
  CHINESE QINGBAI GLAZED FLORAL BOWL,SONG DYANSTY A Chinese Hutian ware Qingbai glazed floral bowl, dating from the Song dynasty (960-1279). The deep and wide Song bowl has rounded design divided into six petals with rounded edge, incised lotus flower in the center well, on a straight circular foot ring, covered with Qingbai glaze D. 8 3/4" (22.2 cm), H. 2 3/4" (7 cm) Provenance: E & J Frankel, New YorkLink to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution images Condition: in good condition with surface wear and scratch
• CHINESE QINGBAI GLAZED STEM BOWL,
  CHINESE QINGBAI GLAZED STEM BOWL, SONG DYNASTY A Chinese Hutian Ware Qingbai glazed stem bowl, dating from the Song dynasty (960-1279). Stem base and six lobed sides rising to flare gently at the rim. Greenish white Qingbai glazed body with incised flower design in center as well as outside on each side D. 4 3/4" (12 cm), H. 2 1/2" (6.3 cm) Provenance: purchased from Grays Antique Centre, M. Willcox, LondonLink to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution images Condition: good condition with surface wear and iron spot
• LARGE CHINESE YAOZHOU WARE BOWL,
  LARGE CHINESE YAOZHOU WARE BOWL, NORTHERN SONG A large Chinese Yaozhou ware bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279). A deep Song bowl with rounded flat bottom and deep sloping sides to flared rim. Six white slip line divide the inside from bottom to rim. covered up with celadon glaze, foot ring remain unglazed D. 7 5/8" (19.5 cm), H. 3 3/8" (8.5 cm) Provenance: Jan Van Beers Oriental Art, London Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good overall condition with firing imperfection such as iron spot and kiln smoke
• CHINESE BLUE GLAZED JAR, TANG
  CHINESE BLUE GLAZED JAR, TANG DYNASTY A Chinese blue glazed jar, dating from the Tang dynasty (960-1279). Over a flat pottery base the body is rounded, with four small loops handle at the neck and body covered with dark blue glaze pools unevenly at the foot H. 3 5/8" (9.2 cm) Collection of a private Maryland Collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in good condition overall with surface wear and a shallow chip on the unglazed foot.
• SPRINGFIELD 7.62×51MM NATO M1A
  SPRINGFIELD 7.62×51MM NATO M1A SEMI-AUTO RIFLESpringfield 7.62 M1A (serial #:012794)Smooth walnut stock with checkered trapdoor butt plate and checkered flip up shoulder rest. Flash hider with bayonet lug. Canvas sling, no magazine.Measures overall 43.5 inches with 22 inch barrel.Excellent condition, 95% or better finish. Some scratches on front band. Different shine on handguard. Bore condition: Shiny excellent with light surface dust/debris.
• CHINESE GRAY DUAN INKSTONE WITH
  CHINESE GRAY DUAN INKSTONE WITH MYTHICAL BEASTS Chinese dark gray Duan inkstone, Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later, rectangular form with relief carved mythological beast. 2.25" H x 9" L x 5.5" D. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musician.
• CHINESE SONG DYNASTY CARVED JADE
  CHINESE SONG DYNASTY CARVED JADE MODEL OF A PIXIU Chinese Song Dynasty (960 CE - 1279 CE) carved jade model of a Tianlu (the male form of a Pixiu with single antler) protective mythical beast, its head raised with an attentive gaze above its curled up body. 5.25" H x 11.25" W x 9.25" D. Removed from a private residence at the Pierre Hotel, ex acquired from Throckmorton Fine Art Inc., February 9, 2012.
• CHINESE QINGBAI POTTERY WATER
  CHINESE QINGBAI POTTERY WATER DROPPER Chinese Qingbai pottery water dropper, Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later, with molded lizard and flower handle and stylized animal head spout, white crackle glaze. 4.25" H x 5.75" L (handle to spout). Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musician.
• CHINESE GRAY DUAN INKSTONE WITH
  CHINESE GRAY DUAN INKSTONE WITH MYTHICAL BEASTS Chinese dark gray Duan inkstone, Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later, rectangular form with relief carved mythological beast. 2.25" H x 9" L x 5.5" D. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musician.
• STERLING. GORHAM FLORENTINE-FLORENZ
  STERLING. GORHAM FLORENTINE-FLORENZ STERLING Round Tray. A monogrammed Gorham Florentine - Florenz sterling footed round tray. Stamped, "Gorham Sterling A12794 Florenz Design Pat'c" with a pictorial maker's mark. Total approx. weight is 22.35 troy oz (gross). From a White Plains, NY estate. Dimensions: tray measures approx. 10.75" in diameter. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Monogrammed.
• FRENCH GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED ROUGE
  FRENCH GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED ROUGE ROYALE MARBLE MODEL OF THE LUXOR OBELISK, INSCRIBED TO LOUIS PHILIPPE25 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. Note: The above offered lot is referred to as the "Luxor" Obelisk which currently stands in Paris on the Place de la Concorde. This obelisk was one of a pair which stood guarding the portal at the Luxor Temple in Egypt during the reign of Ramesses II. The left hand obelisk remains in its original location. The pair of Luxor obelisks were originally carved of yellow granite and are inscribed with hieroglyphics in honor of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. Ramesses II (1279-1213) was the third Pharaoh of the 19th dynasty. The Parisian obelisk arrived in Paris on December 21, 1833, having been shipped from Luxor via Alexandria and Cherbourg. Three years later on October 25, 1836 it was installed on the Place de la Concorde by King Louis Philippe. It had been given to France by Muhammad Ali Pasha, ruler of Ottoman Egypt in exchange for a French mechanical clock. After the exchange the clock was found to be faulty, having probably been damaged during transport. The clock is still installed in a clock tower at the Cairo Citadel and is currently not working. Condition In good overall condition with a small casting flaw on the lower part of the obelisk, very minor staining and wear. The marble base with very small nicks.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• CARVED RAMSES II TOE FRAGMENT
  CARVED RAMSES II TOE FRAGMENT Silver Mounted Pink Granite Toenail Fragment, purportedly from one of the colossal statues of Pharoah Ramses II (reigned ca. 1279-1213 BC) at the entrance to the Temple of Luxor (Luxor, Egypt); collected by photographer, author and adventurer Sigmund Krausz in 1899, who took possession of this piece because of a concern that it would otherwise be lost forever. Krausz brought the fragment to Europe and had it mounted in silver with the engraved notation: "Small toenail from colossal Statue of Ramses II. Temple of Luxor, Feb. 13th, 1899"; 2 1/2" high, 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"; Accompanied by a framed and notarized statement made in Chicago in 1919, from Krausz describing his acquisition of this piece, OS: 12" x 9". Sigmund Krausz was made famous by his documentary photos released as "Street Types of Chicago" in 1892, the first publication of its kind. He also wrote "The Autocar Automobile Directory" and as record of his time overseas "Towards the Rising Sun, a Story of Travel & Adventure", published by Laird & Lee in Chicago, 1903. This recounted his travels parts to Greece and Asia Minor, Egypt and India.
• CHINESE CIZHOU WARE BLACK GLAZED
  CHINESE CIZHOU WARE BLACK GLAZED JAR, YUAN DYNASTY A Chinese Cizhou ware black glazed jar, dating from the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Distinctive jar that rises from a small base and expands to wide shoulder, then tapers to an also wide mouth, with rounded rim. Incised work on the stoneware to create swirling floral decoration around the body, revealing unglazed stoneware within the swirls. D. 3" (7.6 cm), H. 4" (10.1 cm) Condition: in good condition with minor surface wear
• CHINESE YUAN STYLE PAINTED STUCCO
  CHINESE YUAN STYLE PAINTED STUCCO GUARDIAN HEAD Possibly of the period (c. 1279-1368), polychrome pigmented white plaster, modeled with arched eyebrows, glass eyes, elongated ears, wearing a pointed helmet, on display stand, 16"h x 7"w x 10"d (head)
• THREE CHINESE BROWN GLAZE
  THREE CHINESE BROWN GLAZE POT.SONG DYNASTY (960–1279).LARGEST - 10 X 13CM
• THREE CHINESE BROWN GLAZE
  THREE CHINESE BROWN GLAZE POT.SONG DYNASTY (960–1279).LARGEST - 10 X 13CM
• A Cizhou Vase, Meiping, Yuan
  A Cizhou Vase, Meiping, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) ? ????? ? ?????
• A Carved Qingbai Bowl, Song Dynasty
  A Carved Qingbai Bowl, Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279) ? ?????? ? ??????
• A Small Longquan Celadon 'Lotus'
  A Small Longquan Celadon 'Lotus' Vase, Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279) ? ????????? ? ?????????
• A Cizhou Bowl, Song Dynasty (AD
  A Cizhou Bowl, Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279) ? ??? diameter 4.6 in — 11.8 cm
• A White Jade 'Chilong' Libation
  A White Jade 'Chilong' Libation Cup, Yuan/Ming Dynasty (1279-1644) ?/? ???'??'?? ?/? ???'??'??
• A Set of Four Gilt Bronze Horse
  A Set of Four Gilt Bronze Horse Bells, Liao-Jin Dynasty (907-1279) ? ?????? ? ??????
• A Pair of Qingbai Floriform Dishes,
  A Pair of Qingbai Floriform Dishes, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) ?? ?????????? ?? ??????????