TWO BRONZE VESSELSComprising:
A lobedTWO BRONZE VESSELSComprising:
A lobed bowl with leaf supports
An urn molded with flowers
The bowl 2 x 3 3/4 in. diam., the urn 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. diam.
Condition
The bowl with wear and extensive oxidation. The urn lacking nut to bolt through base and in loose. Otherwise in good condition.
Notwithstanding 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.
TWO JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELSTWO JAPANESETWO JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELSTWO JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELS: 12.5"H 2-handle vase; 4"D round covered censer with gold decoration.
WORKS OF ART REFERENCE BOOK COLLECTIONWORKS OF ART REFERENCE BOOK COLLECTION ??????????????????????????????????????????????Including: Chinese works of art, cloisonne enamel, archaic bronze, furniture, Buddhist art, Scholar's pieces etc, in total 36 publications.Including but not limited to:Berliner, Nancy Zeng. Beyond the Screen: Chinese Furniture of the 16th and 17th Centuries. Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1996.Brinker, Helmut, and Lutz, Albert. Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection. London: Bamboo Publishing, 1989.Chou, Ju-His. Circles of Reflection: The Carter Collection of Chinese Bronze Mirrors. Cleveland: Cleveland Museum of Art Bookstore, 2000.Clifford, Derek. Chinese Carved Lacquer. London: Bamboo Publishing, 1992.Deydier, Christian. Ancient Chinese Bronze Vessels, Gilt Bronzes and Early Ceramics. 1986.Dye, Daniel Sheets. Chinese Lattice Designs. New York: Dover Publications, 1974.Eskenazi. Chinese Lacquer From The Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection And Others. London: Eskenazi, 1992.Fang, Jing Pei. Treasures Of The Chinese Scholar. New York: Weatherhill Inc., 1997.FitzGerald, C. P. Barbarian Beds: the origin of the chair in China. London: The Cresset Press, 1965.Gyllensvärd, Bo. Chinese Gold, Silver and Porcelain: The Kempe Collection. New York: The Asia Society, 1971.Hu, Shih-Chang. Chinese Lacquer. Edinburgh: National Museums of Scotland Publishing, 2001.Jenyns, Soame, and Watson, William. Chinese Art: Gold, Silver, Later Bronzes, Cloisonne, Cantonese Enamel, Lacquer, Furniture, Wood (Chinese Art). Oxford: Phaidon Press Ltd, 1981.Jenyns, Soame. Chinese Art: Textiles, Glass and Painting on Glass, Carvings in Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn, Carving in Hardstones, Snuff Bottles, Inkcakes and Ink Stones (Chinese Art). Oxford: Phaidon Press Ltd, 1981.Kates, George N. Chinese Household Furniture. New York: Dover Publications, 1962.Kerr, Rose. Later Chinese Bronzes. London: Bamboo Publishing, 1990.Krahl, Regina and Morgan, Brian. From Innovation to Conformity: Chinese Lacquer from the 13th to 16th Centuries. London: Bluett & Sons, 1989.Moss, Paul. Educated Palates: an exhibition at 63 East 82nd Street New York. London: Sydney L. Moss Ltd., 1987.Moss, Paul. The Literati Mode: Chinese Scholar Paintings, Calligraphy and Desk Objects. Hong Kong: Andamans East International Ltd., 1986.Moss, Paul. The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork. London: Sydney L. Moss Ltd., 1991.Mowry, Robert D., and Brown, Claudia. Worlds Within Worlds: The Richard Rosenblum Collection of Chinese Scholars' Rocks. Cambridge: Harvard University Art Museums, 1997.Page, J. and Page, S. The Woven Mystery: Old Tibetan Rugs. Bangkok: Craftsman Press, 1990.Pratapaditya, Pal et al. Art of the Himalayas: Treasures from Nepal and Tibet. New York: Hudson Hills, 1992.Rawson, Jessica (Ed.). Treasures from Shanghai: ancient Chinese bronzes and jades. London: British Museum Press, 2009.Rawson, Jessica. Chinese Bronzes: Art and Ritual. London: British Museum Press, 1987.Rawson, Jessica. The Ornament on Chinese Silver of the T'ang Dynasty, A.D.618-906. London: British Museum Press, 1982.Sir Garner, Harry. Chinese and Japanese Cloisonné Enamels. London: Faber & Faber, 1970.Spink. Lacquer From The Collection of Derek Clifford. London: Spink, 1999.The British Museum. Chinese and Associated Lacquer from the Garner Collection. London: British Museum, 1973.The furniture of the Ch'ing dynasty: the art pieces with utility purposes. Taipei: Chun Kuei-miao, 1989.Thurman, Robert A. F., and Weldon, David. Sacred Symbols: The Ritual Art of Tibet. New York: Sotheby's, 1999.Vainker, Shelagh. Chinese Silk: A Cultural History. London: British Museum Press, 2004.Watt, James C. Y. and Barbara Brennan Ford. East Asian Lacquer: The Florence and Herbert Irving Collection. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1991.Watt, James C. Y. and Knight, Michael. Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum. Seattle: Seattle Art Museum, 1989.Watt, James C. Y.. The Sumptuous Basket: Chinese Lacquer with Basketry Panels. New York: China House Gallery, 1985.?????????????????????????????1996.Li, Jiufang. Metal-bodied Enamel Ware (??????). Hong Kong: The Commercial Press, 2001. (qty)Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. ???????
(6) ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN BRONZE VESSELS(6) ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN BRONZE VESSELS Incl. vases, oil lamps, censer, etc., 9.5"h x 5.5"w (largest), 2.75"h x 5.75"w x 3.5"d (smallest)
ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN ENGRAVED BRONZEANCIENT NEAR EASTERN ENGRAVED BRONZE VESSELS Incl. (3) basins, and (1) lid, some with engraved Kufic script, 3.75"h x 14"dia (largest), 1"h x 7.75"dia (smallest)
(2) ARCHAIC STYLE CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS.(2) ARCHAIC STYLE CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS. Includes a Chinese archaic style bronze Gu form vase on fitted carved wood base; and a Chinese archaic style bronze chicken form teapot on fitted stand. From a Great Neck, NY estate. Dimensions: Gu form vase measures approx. 4" in diameter of opening x 6" high,. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Slight dent to the surround of the teapot opening.
THREE ASIAN BRONZE VESSELSThree AsianTHREE ASIAN BRONZE VESSELSThree Asian Bronze Vessels, the vase with character mark to base (9 in. high); the others unsigned Dimensions: (each 10 1/2 in. high) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Professor Harry Stone, Brentwood, California. Recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in the 1960s, a world traveler and author of multiple books on Victorian furniture. Condition:
TWO SMALL JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELSeachTWO SMALL JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELSeach unsigned Dimensions: 3 x 4 in. (7.6 x 10.2 cm.) and 4 1/4 x 4 x 3 in. (10.8 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Professor Harry Stone, Brentwood, California. Recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in the 1960s, a world traveler and author of multiple books on Victorian furniture. Condition:
TWO PATINATED-BRONZE VESSELS, AFTERTWO PATINATED-BRONZE VESSELS, AFTER THE ANTIQUETogether with a Gilt-Bronze Covered Urn.
6 3/4 in., the tallest.
Condition
The urns with verdigris patination and the taller piece is slightly bent. The gilt-bronze urn in good condition with slight staining on the cover and top.
Notwithstanding 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.
(LOT OF 2) CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS (lot(LOT OF 2) CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS (lot of 2) Chinese bronze vessels, 14.75" and 10"w.
(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSELS (lot of 3) Chinese archaistic bronze vessels, tallest 9"h.
(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSELS (lot of 3) Chinese archaistic style bronze vessels, tallest 14.25"h
(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSELS (lot of 3) Chinese archaistic style bronze vessels, 12"h.
(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE(LOT OF 3) CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSELS (lot of 3) Chinese archaistic style bronze vessels, tallest 11"h.
(LOT OF 2) JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELS (lot(LOT OF 2) JAPANESE BRONZE VESSELS (lot of 2) Japanese bronze vessels, comprising a vase and a pot, 7.5"h. and 9.5"h.
2 CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS1st item: Chinese2 CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS1st item: Chinese bronze vase, bulbous form, with two side masks above ring handles; raised lotus leaf form decorations extending from a central band of cloud and fret/diaper decoration. 12 1/2" H. Handwritten and likely later Made In China mark underneath. 2nd item: Chinese bronze vase, raised lotus designs to top half over a mid section with raised bars, dividing the vase into 5 sections with fret and character decorations. Handwritten and likely later MADE IN CHINA mark to base. 10 3/4" H. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Small 1/4" hole to sides and small nick at upper rim, some scattered green oxidation. 2nd item: Old solder repair to 1" area on lower third of vase.
SIX CHINESE EARTHENWARE AND BRONZE VESSELSpossiblySIX CHINESE EARTHENWARE AND BRONZE VESSELSpossibly Neolithic, Han, and Tang dynasties or in the style of, jar with black paint decoration; small bowl; hu form vessel; compressed jar;˜granary jar, 9 in.; archaic style bronze hu form, 7-7/8 in.; together with two Egyptian antiquity reproductions; contemporary crackle glazed vase, inscribed "PRush 94", 8-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Milledgeville, Georgia
Condition:
bronze with repairs; other scattered chips, losses, and wear throughout
GROUP OF THREE PERSIAN BRONZE VESSELS18th/19thGROUP OF THREE PERSIAN BRONZE VESSELS18th/19th century, all with floral and leafy vine motifs, comprising: large, deep vessel with bulbous body and scalloped rim, on circular foot, 7-1/4 x 9 in. diameter; round dishes with scrolled and reticulated rim, on three ball feet, 6-5/8 in.; cup, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in. diameter
Note: Inscribed accession numbers "75.5.6", "75.5.28", and "75.5.27" (accessioned 1975)
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and verdigris, scattered bumps and dents; large vessel with tear to rim
GROUP OF THREE INDO PERSIAN BRONZE VESSELS18th/19thGROUP OF THREE INDO PERSIAN BRONZE VESSELS18th/19th century, comprising: two of tapered bell form, possibly candle holders, with floral and foliate motif decoration, 6-3/4 x 5-3/4 in. and 6-3/4 x 6-1/4 in.; one of bulbous form with flared neck, hammered floral, foliate, and peacock decoration, 5-1/2 in.
Note: Inscribed accession numbers "75.5.5", "75.5.4", and "75.5.26" (accessioned 1975)
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and verdigris, scattered scratches and bumps; one bell form example missing one foot, feet possibly later
THREE ROMAN BRONZE VESSELSThree RomanTHREE ROMAN BRONZE VESSELSThree Roman Bronze Vessels Circa 1st century A.D. or later Comprising of two olpai and an aryballos Tallest height 7 inches (as is)
Condition:
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PAIR CHINESE BRONZE VESSELSMatchingPAIR CHINESE BRONZE VESSELSMatching bronze vases with large flat rims and low compressed bodies under a cylindrical neck. Each has a band of archiastic designs high on the neck. Four character marks on the bottom.
(ROND2-722)(PR)
Dimensions: 10" H x 14 1/2" D
Condition:
Good, condition appropriate for age.
MEDITERRANEAN / NEAR EAST POTTERY &MEDITERRANEAN / NEAR EAST POTTERY & BRONZE VESSELS (4)Magna Graecia, Southern Italic, Daunian, ca. 4th century BCE; Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2nd Millennium BCE; Near East, Holy Land, ca. 1st century CE; Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A fine collection of ancient vessels made from alabaster, terracotta, and bronze. The Daunian ceramic is a lovely kyathos or dipper, with a characteristic horizontal looped handle attached to a shallow bowl with a subtly in-curved rim that is decorated with concentric circles on the interior walls and lip. The Bactrian bronze vessel is a kohl jar with a flared foot base, a tiered, conical body, and a small opening for a stick applicator. The other pottery piece is from the Holy Land region of the Roman empire with a squat form, flat base, a shallow interior cavity, and thick handles. The Egyptian alabaster jar has a dense, egg shaped body, with a thick lip, and a vertically drilled interior cavity. Size of alabaster jar: 2.3" Diameter x 3.125" H (5.8 cm x 7.9 cm); Daunian cup: 4.75" L x 3.75" Diameter x 1.75" H (12.1 cm x 9.5 cm x 4.4 cm)
Provenance: private C.Q. collection, Lexington, Virginia, USA, acquired in 2016; ex-Ancient Resource, Montrose, California, USA
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#167070
Condition:
Loss to rim of Daunian vessel, fading to pigments and surface abrasions. Alabaster jar has abrasions and fissures to base and chips to lip, otherwise intact. Bronze jar has losses to rim and pin hole perforations to the body in several areas. Heavy green patina! Surface abrasions to Holy Land pottery jar, mineral and earthen deposits, and remains of red pigments.
CHINESE SHANG DYNASTY BRONZE GU / WINECHINESE SHANG DYNASTY BRONZE GU / WINE VESSEL**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, China, Late Shang Dynasty, ca. 12th to 11th century BCE. A gorgeously preserved ritual wine vessel, known as a "gu", from the Chinese Bronze Age. The vessel has a trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, a midsection with four notched flanges, and a flaring foot with four long, curved notched flanges. Etched decoration covers much of the surface - leiwen-filled blades ("leiwen" is a motif of thunder) rise up the neck. Taotie masks decorate the midsection between the flanges, while the foot also has ornate taotie masks. Size: 5.8" Diameter x 11" H (14.7 cm x 27.9 cm)
The taotie is one of the "four fiends" or "four evil creatures" of Chinese mythology, and is a particularly fascinating and ancient symbol - seen on Shang Dynasty bronzes. In the Lushi Chunqiu, known in English as Master Lü's Spring and Autumn Annals, a Chinese encyclopedia compiled around 239 BCE, the taotie is described thusly: "The taotie on Zhou bronzes has a head but no body. When it eats people, it does not swallow them, but harms them" (16/3a Prophecy). This and other ancient descriptions of the creature suggest that it related to making food offerings/sacrifices for the insatiable spirits of the dead. Some scholars believe that the creature is part of the mysterious communication between people and the gods.
We owe the preservation of these ancient bronzes to their burial, either in storage pits, where they were hastily hidden by fleeing members of a defeated elite house, or, more commonly, in tombs. During the Shang dynasty, members of the royalty were accompanied in the afterlife by their bronzes, ceramics, weapons, amulets, and ornaments, and even the human and animal entourage that surrounded them in life: servants, bodyguards, horses, chariots, and charioteers. Each tomb had a set of specialized bronze vessels, of which the gu was just one designed to hold wine.
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s; ex-old English collection
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#177455
Condition:
Professionally repaired and restored with some light surface wear, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining decoration. Rich patina and earthen encrustations throughout.
RARE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE HU VESSELRARE CHINESE HAN DYNASTY BRONZE HU VESSEL W/ LID!**Originally Listed At $2500**
East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, 206 BCE to 220 CE. An elegant, pear shaped hu vessel, the iconographic program of this piece comes to life with two taotie masks that are affixed with ring handles on opposite sides of the body. These stylized animals represent a type of dragon from Chinese mythology. Their abstracted visages reflect the influence of previous eras such as those of the Zhou Dynasty. Further adorning the vessel are circumferential bands at midline, junction of body and neck, rim, and base. The vessel is blessed with its original lid which is rare and, quite simply, extremely good luck. An attractive green patina adds brilliant color and texture to the vessel. This vessel would have been used for the storage and transport of sumptuous wines, as during the Han Dynasty, the tradition of casting bronze vessels for use in ritual libation ceremonies continued and flourished. The shapes of such precious vessels were subject to many stylistic restrictions and guidelines. Size: 8.5" Diameter x 13" H (21.6 cm x 33 cm)
Only a wealthy merchant or member of court could afford the luxury of such a fine vessel. This piece was ultimately placed in a tomb as a symbol for the bountiful pleasures of life, drinking and feasting, to be experienced in the afterlife. The taotie is one of the "four fiends" or "four evil creatures" of Chinese mythology, and it is a particularly fascinating and ancient symbol seen on ancient bronzes. In the Lushi Chunqiu, known in English as Master Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals, a Chinese encyclopedia compiled around 239 BCE, the taotie is described thusly: "The taotie on Zhou bronzes has a head but no body. When it eats people, it does not swallow them, but harms them" (16/3a Prophecy). This and other ancient descriptions of the creature suggest that it related to making food offerings/sacrifices for the insatiable spirits of the dead. Some scholars believe that the creature is part of the mysterious communication between people and the gods.
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Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003
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#177320
Condition:
Very good with exception of small stress crack to right of one handle on body and some minor restoration to hoops on lid. Beautiful patina throughout and earthen encrustions on interior.
TWO CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS FOR THE ISLAMICTWO CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKETeach with Arabic script motif, comprising: lidded tripod censer, impressed six character Zhengde reign mark to base, openwork swirling cloud form lid, 6-1/2 x 7 in., interior rim diameter 4-5/8 in.; squared baluster form miniature vase, 6 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 in.
Note: weight of the larger censer - 9 lb. 8 oz.; weight of vase - 2 lb. 14 oz.
Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, some discoloration and verdigris; lid underside with some residue buildup, possible repairs and restorations
(2) JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VESSELS(2) JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE VESSELS Meiji Period (late 19th c.), including a light brown orb-form censer, decorated in high relief with birds and Prunus branches, grotesque mask handles, the interior bowl incised with prunus tree and artist seal or mon, raised on four openwork patinated copper legs, 9"h x 11"l x 9"w, together with a dark brown patinated vase, relief cast with Phoenix amidst tree branches and clouds, undecorated tubular neck, the interior incised with three moths and a three character inscription, 120"h x 9"dia
11 Japanese Bronze Vessels
LATE 19TH11 Japanese Bronze Vessels
LATE 19TH CENTURY/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
comprising seven vases, a pair of incense burners, a flower pot and a small covered box.
Height of largest 22 1/2 in., 57.2 cm.
Property from the Estate of Robert Forest Coman, Scottsdale, Arizona
Three Chinese Bronze Vessels
HeightThree Chinese Bronze Vessels
Height of tallest 9 1/2 in., 24.13 cm.
THREE-PIECE GILT BRONZE CENSER SET,THREE-PIECE GILT BRONZE CENSER SET, COMPRISED OF ATHREE-PIECE GILT BRONZE CENSER SET, comprised of a footed censer, with mask handles, foo-lion handle on the pierced lid and having relief archaic motif, together with a complementary lidded incense box plus a vasiform vessel and implements, with tributary Qianlong seal on base of each (1736-1795), and raised on conforming plinth covered in fabric. Includes the original lined hardwood case having gift inscription from the Longkou custom office, dated 1926. Height of bronze vessels from 1.75 to 5 inches.
SIX CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VESSELSSIX CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VESSELS 20th century, 11 to 15 in. H.
FOUR CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VESSELSFOUR CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VESSELS 20th century; Including three round ding covered cauldrons and a vase.
FOUR ARCHAIC-STYLE BRONZE VESSELSofFOUR ARCHAIC-STYLE BRONZE VESSELSof various sizes; the larger basin: 10 inches wide; the urn: 3 1/4 inches high Condition:
TWO ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE VESSELSTwoTWO ANCIENT ROMAN BRONZE VESSELSTwo Ancient Roman Bronze Vessels , one with lion term handle, larger h. 1 1/2 in., dia. 6 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
THREE ASIAN BRONZE VESSELS. PossiblyTHREE ASIAN BRONZE VESSELS. Possibly 19th century. Bowl with cast mark, 1.75"h. 5.75"d. and a miniature vase, 2.25"h. and cauldron, 2"d. with silver wire inlay.
TWO CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS: ROUND CENSERTWO CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS: ROUND CENSER WITH PIETWO CHINESE BRONZE VESSELS: round censer with pierced cover, 13"D; rectangular planter rooster head side handles and relief dragon motif along the sides, 8"H x 13.25"L x 9"D.
A GROUP OF CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE VESSELSA GROUP OF CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE VESSELS including a Chinese bronze wine vessel of 'ju' form, on a tripod base, with traces of gilt decoration, 17.5cm high, together with various other archaic style bronze vessels (11)