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A Chinese scroll painting of a
A Chinese scroll painting of a dignitary possibly an emperor in full ceremonial dress length approx. 150 cm.
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A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an
A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress the standing figures depicted with carving throughout of embroidered robes with polychrome decoration having elaborate headdresses the emperor holding his beaded necklace in one hand and a sword in the other the empress depicted holding a ruyi scepter and a hanging pendant. Height of tallest 14 inches.
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A Pair of Chinese Figures of an
A Pair of Chinese Figures of an Emperor and Empress with polychrome decoration throughout each seated at the throne the emperor shown holding his court necklace and the empress holding a ruyi scepter set on fitted wood bases. Height of taller figure 7 1/8 inches.
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CHINESE CARVED & STAINED SEATED
CHINESE CARVED & STAINED SEATED EMPEROR & EMPRESSEach ceremonially dressed in elaborate robes, seated upon thrones. Heights 8 in., 7.25 in, respectively. (Cond: good)
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A Photograph of Emperor Xuantong
A Photograph of Emperor Xuantong (Puyi), Circa 1932 ?? ?????? ???1932? ?? ?? ?????? ???1932? ??
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*A Chinese Cast Metal Figure
*A Chinese Cast Metal Figure depicting an emperor in a headdress with a long beard holding a ruyi scepter on a key-fret bordered base further raised on a pierced base. Height 11 inches.
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*A Pair of Chinese Ivory Carvings
*A Pair of Chinese Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress both shown wearing embroidered robes the man holding a sword and the woman a ruyi scepter on hardwood stands. Height of taller ivory 11 inches.
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A Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures
A Pair of Chinese Ivory Figures of an Emperor and Empress each depicted on horseback in full armor with headdress and flowing banners raised on rectangular ivory veneered bases with incised decoration throughout. Height 12 3/8 inches.
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*A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures
*A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures depicting an emperor and empress the man wearing a traditional hat with hanging beads and shown holding his beard in one hand and wearing a sword at his side the woman shown with a phoenix form headdress and holding a ruyi scepter both with incised decoration throughout their robes raised on ivory bases. Height of tallest 20 1/2 inches.
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A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor
A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress each figure depicted seated the man in a throne with dragon head decoration and the lady in a throne with phoenix heads and holding a cloth wrapped box in one hand. Height of taller 10 3/4 inches.
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PAIR CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURES
PAIR CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURES emperor and empress each seated in dragon throne the empress holding a wrapped box the emperor fondling his beaded necklace. Each intricately carved in elaborate detail. Heights 9.75'' widths 5''. Each with reign marks and maker's marks the latter within a red rectangle. c.1900-1925. Each on fitted hardwood. The Emperor is in good overall condition with light wear throughout a few cracks and the hat finial is chipped and missing. The Empress is in good condition with light wear throughout and a few hairline cracks.
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TWO CHINESE IVORY FIGURES OF
TWO CHINESE IVORY FIGURES OF EMPEROR AND EMPRESS. Each seated on a throne one carved with dragon motif the other one with phoenix decoration - 12 in. high.
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CHINESE CARVED EMPEROR AND
CHINESE CARVED EMPEROR AND EMPRESSEach figure elaborately dressed and seated on a throne, on wood stands. Height 8 in. Width 4 in. Depth 3.25 in. (Cond: emperor lacking finial to hat)
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(2) Chinese gouache paintings on
(2) Chinese gouache paintings on silk depicting The Emperor Ko of the Han Dynasty, 206 BC, rag mat + back, linen hinge, in gilded framed with some scuffing, 19"H, 15-1/2" W
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A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an
A Pair of Ivory Carvings of an Emperor and Empress the figures depicted with beaded headdress and holding a wrapped package a sword and a ruyi scepter. Height of tallest 19 1/2 inches.
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CHINESE CLOISONNE & WOOD EMPEROR
CHINESE CLOISONNE & WOOD EMPEROR & EMPRESS 20th century; emperor and empress dressed in lavish cloisonne enamel robe with turquoise beaded headdress, resin flesh, in carved wood with brass wire inlaid and gilt metal mounted throne and platform, having carved and painted bone phoenix plaque on stairs,15 in. H., 11 1/2 in. W., 9 in. D.
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CHINESE CLOISONNE & WOOD EMPEROR
CHINESE CLOISONNE & WOOD EMPEROR & EMPRESS 20th century; emperor and empress dressed in lavish cloisonne enamel robe with turquoise beaded headdress, resin flesh, in carved wood with brass wire inlaid and gilt metal mounted throne and platform, having carved and painted bone phoenix plaque on stairs,15 in. H., 11 1/2 in. W., 9 in. D.
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IVORY EMPEROR AND EMPRESS.
IVORY EMPEROR AND EMPRESS. China 1st half-20th century. Emperor on a dragon throne and empress on a phoenix throne each with removable flags. 6 1/2''h. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item ''as-is'' with no gaurantees.
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An Ivory Emperor and Emperess
An Ivory Emperor and Emperess Nicely carved and with black pigment rubbed into the lines for accent wood stands.
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A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures
A Pair of Carved Ivory Figures depicting an emperor and empress with carved decoration throughout the robes. Height of taller 7 1/2 inches.
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Two carved ivory figures of Emperor
Two carved ivory figures of Emperor & Empress, both signed, each approx 5.5cm H (2)
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Blanc de Chine Emperor Chinese a
Blanc de Chine Emperor Chinese a blanc de chine seated emperor wearing a hat and flowing robes that open to a shou emblem on his belly with an incised mark on his back; ht. 8.25 in. (21 cm) Private Collection St. Louis MO Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
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A Pair of Chinese Ivory Emperor and
A Pair of Chinese Ivory Emperor and Empress Figures the male figure carved seated on a dragon throne wearing dragon robes cradling a bead necklace in one hand the female carved seated on a phoenix throne wearing phoenix robes and carrying a ruyi scepter heights 7 1/4 in. and 7 3/8 in. respectively.
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Large Chinese Framed Scroll, first
Large Chinese Framed Scroll, first half 20th century, gouache on paper, depicting a standing Imperial figure, probably the first emperor, holding a scepter in front of a dragon screen, matted in a carved frame with gilt key-fret carving, h. 49", w. 33".
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A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor
A Chinese Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress the figures carved into throne chairs raised atop ivory bases with three panel screens behind raised on wood stands. Height overall 17 3/4 inches.
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A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne and
A Pair of Chinese Cloisonne and Ivory Models of an Emperor and Empress the figures shown in a seated pose with carved ivory faces and hands with cloisonne decoration throughout their robes raised atop wire inlaid wood thrones. Height of each 15 1/4 inches.
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A Large Pair of Emperor and Empress
A Large Pair of Emperor and Empress Figures Wood core clad in polished sections of bone highly detailed carved and incised pigments in the carved areas for accent. The Emperor stands apprx. 31"H and the Empress apprx. 30"H 8-1/2" x 7"D bases carved inscriptions underneath. The beads on the Emperor are a synthetic material.
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A CERAMIC BUST OF A JAPANESE
A CERAMIC BUST OF A JAPANESE EMPEROR Early 20th century, a representation of either Emperor Meiji or Emperor Taisho, a ceramic bust dressed in formal military regalia with three character signature and impressed seal to underside.
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* A Group of Seven Carved Ivory
* A Group of Seven Carved Ivory Figures comprising a seated emperor and empress two fu dogs a warrior on horseback a man and a woman. Height of tallest 4 1/4 inches.
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CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A MING
CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A MING DYNASTY EMPEROR ICHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, a Ming Dynasty emperor in seated pose with scepter, 27.25"H.
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PAIR CHINESE IVORY FIGURES OF
PAIR CHINESE IVORY FIGURES OF EMPEROR AND EMPRESS Late 19th / early 20th century. Each standing wearing long robes and headdress - 16 in. high.
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BRUSSELS TAPESTRY FRAGMENT
BRUSSELS TAPESTRY FRAGMENT Depicting a Roman Emperor and a bearded man. 82 x 49 in.
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A Large Pair of Chinese Carved
A Large Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Standing Emperor and Empress, Signed Hand carved ivory Emperor with a headdress, bamboo shovel, and flower branch; Empress with a beaded bird crown and a flower basket; raised on square ivory column pedestals; with applied pigment for accentuating carved details. Signed on the sides of pedestal and underside. Measures approx. 15-1/4"H and over all approx. 19-1/2"H.
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A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A
A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A MING DYNASTY EA LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, a Ming Dynasty emperor in seated pose with scepter, impressed underfoot reign mark, 27.25"H.
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CHINESE PAINTING ON SILK, EMPEROR
CHINESE PAINTING ON SILK, EMPEROR IN COURT SCENE.CHINESE PAINTING ON SILK, emperor in court scene. Image measures 31" x 28". In a frame with carved figures; 50" x 38" overall.
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A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor
A Pair of Carved Ivory Emperor and Empress of traditional form showing each in robes and seated on a throne chair. Height of tallest 10 inches.