- Three Chinese Desk Seals, mid 20th century
Three Chinese Desk Seals, mid 20th century comprising two hardstone examples surmounted by Foo Lions with monograms RM and NM respectively; the third, a cased ivory example with a six-character mark
- Tiffany Studios. Collection of seven
Tiffany Studios. Collection of seven Chinese desk articles. c. 1911, acid-etched and gilt bronze, paper, Bakelite, brass, velvet. 7 h × 8¾ w × 4 d in. result: $2,750. estimate: $1,200–1,800. Lot is comprised of a perpetual calendar, notepad holder, letter opener, pen stand, jewel box, pen tray, and rocker blotter. Impressed to each example ‘TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK’ and numbered ‘1757’, ‘1758’, ‘1759’, ‘1759’, ‘2119 A’, ‘1774’, ‘1755’, and ‘1760’, respectively. Provenance: Collection of George A. Kemeny | Thence by descent
- Tiffany Studios. Collection of nine
Tiffany Studios. Collection of nine Chinese desk articles. c. 1911, acid-etched and gilt bronze, horsehair, glass. 8¼ h × 12¼ w × 3½ d in. result: $3,000. estimate: $1,500–2,000. Lot is comprised of a cigar box, two blotter ends, large inkwell, large paper rack, a pair of bookends, an extra small inkwell, utility box, stamp box, and match holder and ashtray. Impressed to each example ‘TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK’ and numbered ‘1773’, ‘1753’, ‘1756’, ‘1765’, ‘1772’, ‘2102’, ‘1754’ and ‘1764’, respectively. Provenance: Collection of George A. Kemeny | Thence by descent
- Tiffany Studios. Collection of eleven
Tiffany Studios. Collection of eleven Chinese desk articles. c. 1911, patinated bronze, glass. 8¼ h × 12¼ w × 3¼ d in. result: $3,000. estimate: $1,800–2,200. Lot is comprised of a large paper rack, perpetual calendar, two blotter ends, reading glass, two pen trays, extra small inkwell, double inkwell, stamp box, small inkwell, and large inkwell. Impressed to each example ‘TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK’ and numbered ‘1756’, ‘1757’, ‘1790’, ‘1755’, ‘1772’, ‘1763’, ‘1754’, ‘1752’, ‘1753’ and ‘1836’ respectively. Provenance: Collection of George A. Kemeny | Thence by descent
- PORTABLE CHINESE CARVED DESKPortable
PORTABLE CHINESE CARVED DESKPortable Chinese desk, heavily carved with dragons and characters, easily collapsible for transport, appx 25" T x 24 1/2" x 16 3/4" D.
- TWO CHINESE DESK ITEMS, INK STONE AND
TWO CHINESE DESK ITEMS, INK STONE AND POTmarble with variegated green lid, interior with two wells, signed on lid, 4 x 3-1/8 x 1 in.; green glazed ceramic pot with lid, interior filled with red ink, 2-5/8 in.
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition:
scratches to surface of marble, green pot with micro scratches to surface
- CHINESE BLACK LACQUER DEMILUNE DESK
CHINESE BLACK LACQUER DEMILUNE DESK & CHAIR: Painted 11 drawer black lacquered Chinese desk, having a painted floral & foliate motif. Attached mother of pearl geisha below glass and at front of desk. Raised on Dutch club feet. Also included is a matching chair. Desk Approx. 40'' h x 50.25'' l x 26'' w. Chair Approx. 39'' h x 18.5'' l x 20.5'' w.
CONDITION: Scattered minimal wear to lacquer.
- CHINESE DESK & CHAIRwith fretwork and
CHINESE DESK & CHAIRwith fretwork and brass hardware 50 inches length, 24 inches deep, 30 inches high Condition:
- TWO CHINESE DESK PIECESeach intricately
TWO CHINESE DESK PIECESeach intricately carved; one on a wood stand; larger: 3 1/2 inches wide; the smaller: 2 1/2 inches wide Condition:
- CHINESE DESKin four parts; 55 1/4 inches
CHINESE DESKin four parts; 55 1/4 inches wide; 27 3/4 inches deep; 34 3/4 inches high Condition:
- TIFFANY BRONZE LETTER RACK ''CHINESE'':
TIFFANY BRONZE LETTER RACK ''CHINESE'': A patinated bronze Tiffany Studios letter holder from the Chinese Desk Set, marked ''Tiffany Studios New York'' to underside w/ model no. 1756. Having three compartments with engraved Chinese motif in the art nouveau style. Circa 1910/15. Approx. 8'' h x 11.75'' w x 3.5'' d.
CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age.
- CHINESE DESK WITH CHAIR - Early 20th
CHINESE DESK WITH CHAIR - Early 20th c Chinese Desk with two shallow drawers at center having floral reticulated brackets below drop bail pulls and floral escutcheons deep drawers on each side with butterfly escutcheon pulls simple square legs 32 1/2''
- Chinese Desk Set Chinese. A desk set
Chinese Desk Set Chinese. A desk set including a brass lidded box with red and green cabochons marked China a brush with calligraphic script and a brass brush holder with hardstone rests marked Made in China; brush lg. 11.25 in.
- Four Chinese Desk Accessoriesincluding
Four Chinese Desk Accessoriesincluding a porcelain pen tray blue and white porcelain ink well lacquered box and a brass ink well with various pens.Tray: 8.75 x 6 in.Minor wear to each piece.
- Chinese desk 19th or 20th C. rectangular
Chinese desk 19th or 20th C. rectangular top over three tandem dovetailed drawers with drop pulls pierced carved apron recessed panels on sides over solid shaped apron straight legs with shaped/hoof feet natural/stripped finish surface wear (appears to have once had a painted or stained finish) some loss/repairs including to rear right leg 32 1/2'' h. x 38 3/4'' w. x 19 1/2'' d.
- Chinese desk 19th or 20th C. rectangular
Chinese desk 19th or 20th C. rectangular top over three tandem dovetailed drawers with ring pulls pierced carved apron recessed panels on sides over solid shaped apron straight legs ending in shaped/hoof feet reddish brown finish some wear 34'' h. x 39 1/2'' w. x 23 1/4'' d.