DONGHIA 'GENEVA' MODERN CLUB CHAIR &DONGHIA 'GENEVA' MODERN CLUB CHAIR & OTTOMAN Donghia Italian Modern 'Geneva' large upholstered club chair and ottoman, with deep curving back and drop in cushion seat, the chair and in-curving conforming rectangular ottoman all upholstered in vermicelli patterned kingfisher blue jacquard on tapering square legs. 33" H x 39" W x 39" D x 18" seat height (the chair) 18" H x 36" W x 26" D. Provenance: From a Carlton House (21 East 61st Street) estate.
HOLLYWOOD REGENCY UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIRHOLLYWOOD REGENCY UPHOLSTERED ARM CHAIR & OTTOMAN Hollywood Regency 1940s style large upholstered arm chair and ottoman, with deep curving back and drop in cushion seat, the chair and in-curving conforming rectangular ottoman all upholstered in vermicelli patterned kingfisher blue jacquard on tapering square legs. 33" H x 39" W x 39" D x 18" seat height (the chair) 18" H x 36" W x 26" D.
CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES ON STANDS,CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES ON STANDS, 2 Chinese cloisonne enamel gilt metal vases on stands, the kingfisher blue ground vases with chrysanthemums, other flowers, and butterflies in polychrome shaded enamels, on reticulated fretwork stands. 15.5" H x 9" diameter (without stands).
CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER GOLD HAIRCHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER GOLD HAIR PIN ORNAMENT Chinese hair pin ornament made of 18K yellow gold with kingfisher blue feather decoration in a flower form, accented with gemstone seed beads, with silver prongs. Weight: 22 g (inclusive); 7.5" L x 2" W. Provenance: Property from the Manhattan estate of Indrani Yogasundram who lived in many different countries with her husband, Yogaraj, during his decades-long career as a Sri Lankan diplomat. In addition to the heirloom jewelry she possessed, Indrani acquired jewelry, art, and ornaments while stationed in China (1960-63), Sri Lanka (1963-65), and Iraq (1965-1967).
EMPIRE STYLE GILTWOOD BENCH W FORTUNYEMPIRE STYLE GILTWOOD BENCH W FORTUNY FABRIC Empire style giltwood bench or tabouret, the rectangular seat upholstered in a Fortuny printed textile in kingfisher blue and gold the reeded seatrail with rosette paterae above entrelac-carved sabre legs. 19.5" H x 23.5" W x 16" D
CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES ON STANDS,CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES ON STANDS, 2 Chinese cloisonne enamel gilt metal vases on stands, likely mid-20th century, the kingfisher blue ground vases with chrysanthemums, other flowers, and butterflies in polychrome shaded enamels, on reticulated fretwork stands. 15.5" H x 9" diameter without stands.
Small Chinese Partial-Glazed FigureSmall Chinese Partial-Glazed Figure of a Seated Sage, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the seated figure clad in informal robes and cap glazed in kingfisher blue with ochre glazed sleeves, the remainder unglazed, h. 7".
Collection of Three Exotic Moths, eachCollection of Three Exotic Moths, each presented in a circular wooden frame with convex glazing, the specimens consisting of an iridescent kingfisher blue moth, a Thai Papilio Aristoldchae moth, and a large brown-spotted moth, all on matching ecru moire backplates, one frame gilded, another painted in pearlized pale green, the third frame of ebonized and parcel-gilt fruitwood, dia. 7".
Chinese Partial-Glazed Figure of a SeatedChinese Partial-Glazed Figure of a Seated Dignitary, Ming Dynasty (1360-1644), modeled as a bare-headed seated figure in informal robes glazed in kingfisher blue, aubergine and ochre with specific details such as face, hands and feet unglazed, h. 10-1/4".
Carved Opal Snuff Bottle with MonkeysCarved Opal Snuff Bottle with Monkeys & Peaches Overall grey opal carved bottle with brilliant Kingfisher blue and bright jade flashes. Carved on both sides the front having two monkeys in a peach tree the verso having a peach branch with flying bat. High shoulders flat bottle with small foot and stopper and spoon apprx. 2-1/2"T.
Chinese Glazed Stoneware Bulb Bowl,Chinese Glazed Stoneware Bulb Bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), of circular form with deep walls, the exterior with molded decoration of lion masks and bosses over horizontal ribs, glazed all over in a "kingfisher blue" crackled glaze, dia. 8".
A Ginbari Foil Backed Parasol HandleA Ginbari Foil Backed Parasol Handle Graduated kingfisher blue foil with flowering wisteria blossoms and iris tapered form with round end 12"L.