Gilt Bronze Green Tara Figure with Lotus Base
Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, adorned in various jewellery, with lotus blossoms at her shoulders, seated on a double-lotus base. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle
Meiji Bronze Peacock Vases with Precious Metal Overlay
A pair of quality Japanese Meiji bronze vases, the mirror-matched pair finely engraved and overlaid in precious metals, each with a peacock upon a blossom branch, finely engraved character mark signature, height 18.5 cm.
Chinese Bronze Twin Handled Censer with Character Marks
Chinese bronze twin handled censer on tri-base feet, signed character marks to base
Meiji Bronze Ducks by Hideyama Shuzan
Large pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze ducks, by Hideyama, Shuzan, both depicted standing, one with mouth open, the other with mouth closed, tail to one, signed verso, height 62 cm and 50.5 cm (2)
Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases with Bird and Flower Relief
Pair of Japanese bronze vases, with flared necks decorated with applied dragons, the bodies decorated in relief with birds and flowers, on a stepped circular foot, height 31 cm (2)
Indian Bronze Bell with Ganesh Figure
An old heavy Indian bronze bell, surmounted by a figure of Ganesh, suspended from a heavy linked chain, the god sits with attributes raised in his forearms and trunk. Excluding chain Height 38 cm.
Japanese Bronze Crab with Articulated Legs and Claws
Rare Japanese bronze model of a crab with articulated legs and claws
Ming Dynasty Bronze Taoist Statue - 16.5cm
A Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Taoist statue, height 16.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Dragon Buckle
A Chinese Qing Dynasty gilt bronze buckle with carved dragon, height 2 cm, 7 cm x 3.2 cm
Qing Dynasty Bronze Guanyin Statue (18cm)
A Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze guanyin statue, height 18 cm
Chinese Bronze Incense Burner by Chen Qiaosheng
A 20th century Chinese bronze incense burner (Chen Qiaosheng mark), height 3.5 cm, diameter 7.5 cm
North Indian Bronze Pull-Along Toys from Hillary Collection
Two north Indian pull-along toys, cast bronze, 19th century, 15 cm and 13 cm high. Provenance: Sir Edmund Hillary
Burmese Bronze Chicken Weights, 19th Century
Set of five Burmese bronze weights in the form of chickens, 19th century, the largest 7 cm high
Archaic Chinese Bronze Censer, 31cm Height
Archaic style Chinese bronze censer, height 31 cm, some minor wear
South Indian Bronze Anantashesha Vishnu Figure, 16th/17th Century
A rare South Indian bronze figure of Anantashesha Vishnu, late Vijayanagara period (1336-1646), circa 16TH/17th century, cast in bronze, depicting Vishnu reclining on the coiled primordial serpent Shesha, raised on an integral squared ornamented plinth. 7…
18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze Green Tara Figure
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, 18th century, Depicted with a five-pointed crown, seated in rajalalitasana on a double lotus throne, the right pendant foot supported by a lotus blossom. 17 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: Purchased arch angel…
Korean Goryeo Dynasty Bronze Vase with Patina
A Korean bronze pear-shaped vase, Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), of classic Chinese 'Yuhuchunping' pear form with a high foot, displaying a deep verdigris and azurite patina. 31 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Some small tears to the bronze to one side. Thick patina.
Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Jardiniere, Meiji Period
A large Japanese bronze cloisonne jardiniere, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with shaped reserves featuring landscapes in shallow relief within a cloisonne ground. 40.5 cm high, 45 cm diameter. Minor wear overall.
Meiji Bronze Fisherman Statue
A Japanese patinated bronze figure of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912), classic scene of an elderly fishermen standing atop some rocks and pulling in his catch from a swirling river. Signed to verso. 77 cm high, 30 cm wide, 47 cm deep
Edo Period Bronze Jardiniere with Bird and Flower Motifs
A Japanese bronze jardiniere, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1ST half 19th century, of baluster form with twin mask handles, the sides decorated with shaped reserves containing bird and flower vignettes. 35 cm high, 48 cm diameter
Edo Period Bronze Vase with Phoenix and Waves
A Japanese bronze vase, Edo period (1603-1868), of trumpet form with high relief carved design of a phoenix above stormy waves. Signed. 12.3 cm high, 10.6 cm diameter. Approximately 682 gm weight.
Bronze Okimono of Sage on Oxen, Meiji Period
A Japanese Koichi bronze okimono of a sage atop an Oxen, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1900, a Miyao school bronze of a Chinese sage in dark patinated bronze sits atop a large and muscular oxen. With wooden base, signed Koichi saku - made by Koichi. The…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Censer with Inscriptions
A Chinese bronze censer, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), of square section bombe form, decorated to each side with relief cast inscriptions, raised on four cabriole legs. 7.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter
Qing Dynasty Bronze Buffalo Scroll Weight with Stand
A Chinese bronze buffalo form scroll weight, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 18th century, the scroll weight modelled as a recumbent buffalo with deep brown patina, with an associated hardwood stand. The bronze 4 cm high, 10.7 cm long. The stand 4.3 cm…
Ming/Qing Dynasty Bronze Censer with Lion Mask Handles
A Chinese bombe form bronze censer, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 17th/18th century, finely cast with lion mask handles and an eight character mark in relief in seal script inset to the base. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 7 cm high,…
Chinese Bronze Vase with Elephant Head Handles
Antique Chinese bronze vase embossed and applied decoration, dual elephant head handles, height 34 cm.
Indian Parrot Hair Dying Comb
19th century Indian bronze hair dying comb of two parrots, length 15 cm
Japanese Bronze Dragon Censer Lamp
A Japanese bronze censer lamp, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the lamp with a waisted base embellished with cast dragons in high relief and borders of turtles and other animals, a pierced censer globe with small door and a shapely domed cover with saw tooth…
Chinese Dragon Relief Bronzed Containers
Two old Chinese bronzed white metal lidded containers, includes a tea caddy and small circular pot, both with traditional dragon decoration in relief, remains of bronze finish.
Meiji Bronze Vase with Birds and Landscapes
A Japanese Meiji period bronze vase, circular, decorated in high relief with birds in flight above landscapes. Signed on relief spelter base panel, height 24 cm.
Japanese Wind God Paper Knife
A 19th century Japanese bronze and brass paper knife, the blade finely engraved with the wind god Fujin releasing an enormous wind being captured by the figured handle, gilt highlights, length 29.5 cm.
Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon and Bird Motifs
19th century Japanese bronze vase with decorations in high relief depicting dragons, birds and flowers
Enamel Flower Bronze Vase from 19th Century China
19th century Chinese bronze vase decorated with enamel flowers, height 11.7 cm
Japanese Dragon Bronze Vase
19th century Japanese bronze vase decorated with dragon and foliate, height 29 cm
Japanese Bronze Two-Handled Vessel with Character Seal
19th century Japanese bronze two handled vessel raised on three feet, character seal to base, diameter 14.5 cm
Japanese Frog Bronze and Wooden Toad Sculptures
Japanese bronze figure of frog, together with a Japanese carved wooden toad, a/f (2)
Gilt Bronze Tara on Boar with Mudras, 17cm
Gilt bronze Tara, depicted seated on a boar with hands in mudras, wearing an elaborate headdress and jewellery, height 17 cm
Archaic Chinese Bronze Vessel with Decorative Motifs
Chinese bronze vessel and cover, with domed cover and baluster body, decorated with archaic motifs and fret work patterning, height 38 cm
Articulated Japanese Bronze Lobster, 40 cm, Provenance Pedley
Good Japanese bronze articulated bronze lobster, with beautifully patterned shell, a/f, moveable legs and tail, length 40 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
Japanese Sansukumi-Ken Bronze Figure Group
Good Japanese bronze figure group, 'Sansukumi-Ken' (ken of the three who are afraid of each other) featuring a snake, frog and slug, signed Kazu-tomo (Ichi-tomo) to base, 4 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent
Bronze Phoenix Censer with Qiulong Legs and Hexagonal Base
Chinese bronze twin handled censer, with twin stylised handles, the body decorated with raised phoenix, raised on three slender elongated legs, each wrapped by a writhing qiulong, raised on a hexagonal base resting on a pierced stand, height 33 cm
Chinese Bronze Twin Handled Vase with Taotie Motifs
Good Chinese bronze twin handled vase, of baluster form, decorated with bands of taotie motifs, with mask handles, raised on a circular foot, inscribed marks to base, height 26 cm. Provenance: Mr Arthur Dolby Pedley (1856-1935), then by descent.
Chinese Dragon Bronze Mirrors
Two Chinese bronze mirrors, of circular form, decorated with dragons and mythical creatures, diameter 17.5 cm and 18 cm
Indian Bronze Seated Figure with Om Symbol, 19th Century
Petit Indian 19th century bronze figure, depicted seated with legs crossed, with hands resting in lap, on square base, with om sign to base, height 6 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Seated Bronze Deity from 18th/19th Century India
Indian 18th/19th century seated bronze deity, wearing headdress, with one hand raised in pose, the other resting in lap, on oval and square base, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Indian Bronze Deity, 19th Century
Petit Indian 19th century bronze deity, depicted standing with hands clasped together, on a circular base on square base, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Chinese Bronze Censer with Mark, 13cm Diameter
Chinese bronze censer, of squat form with a flattened rim, raised on three short legs, mark to base, diameter 13 cm
Japanese Bronze Hibachi with Inlaid Silver and Gilt Decoration
Good Japanese bronze hibachi, with a circular top with raised sides, above a baluster support flanked by twin handles and decorated with a scene of a moon and wave and bird and foilage in inlaid silver and gilt, on three feet, height 27 cm, diameter 30 cm
Chinese Bronze Acanthus Censor with Kylin Handles
Chinese bronze twin handled censor, of squat baluster form, with twin kylin mask handles, the body decorated with acanthus motifs. Mark to base, length 27 cm
Japanese Hammer Man Bronze Statue
Large Japanese bronze figure, depicting a portly man, standing on two barrells holding a hammer high in the air, height 53 cm
Gilt and Silver Decorated Chinese Bronze Hu with Cover
Chinese bronze Hu, with cover, decorated with archaic toatie motifs, accented with gilt and silver, with swing handle, height 30.5 cm
Japanese Bronze Hawk on Rock with Waves
A large Japanese bronze model of a hawk, Meiji period, 19th century, modelled as a hawk with outstretched wings, perched on a rock with waves. The hawk patinated in deep brown, and the rock patinated black, signed to verso, 74 cm high, 95 cm wide, 40 cm…
Edo Period Buddhist Bronze Temple Vase with Qilong Handles
A Japanese Buddhist bronze temple vase, Edo period (1603-1868), circa early 19th century, decorated to each side with handles in the form of finely cast archaistic Chinese style qilong, with a fine deep brown patina, 30.5 cm high, 26 cm diameter
13th Century Khmer Bronze Seated Ganesh Figure
A Khmer bronze figure of a seated Ganesh, circa 13th century, Depicted seated in padmasana, with a crown and jewels, 8.5 cm high, 7 cm wide, good old patina, no visible faults, approximately 296 gms weight.
Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware Set with Timber Case
A 144 piece set of Thai nickel bronze flatware in a fitted timber case P.R Thai bronze Co. Ltd. The set includes 12 serving pieces. Each piece marked 'P.R. Nickel Bronze'.
Gilded Samurai with Hammer Sculpture
A fine Japanese Meiji Peiod bronze sculpture of a Samurai in traditional dress, wielding a large hammer, detachable. Richly gilded, supported on a carved wooden stand, with a brass inlay. Signed. Total height: 23.3 cm (figure), 31 cm (with base);Stand,…
Meiji Period Dragon Koro with Monk Lid
A Japanese Meiji period tripod footed bronze Koro decorated with a three claw dragon. The lid with perhaps a monk holding a bowl aloft. Height: 47.5 cm in total
Meiji Japanese Bronze Dragon Vases with Panels and Marks
A pair of Meiji period substantial Japanese bronze vases each with two applied three claw dragons and two panels, one depicting birds and foliage, the other a warrior. Character marks verso. Height: 51.7 cm
Bronze Guan Yin on Carved Root Base
A Chinese bronze figure of a seated Guan Yin with engraved inlaid silver scroll pattern to the figure and raised on a carved naturalistic base in the form of old tree roots. Qing dynasty. Height: 37 cm (without base);52.5 cm (with base)
Qing Dynasty Suanni Incense Burner
A Chinese bronze / brass mythical beast incense burner (perhaps Suanni) with hinged tail and raised paw. Qing dynasty. Height: 13.2 cm;Length: 29 cm
Japanese Bronze Dish with Floral and Bird Motif
A Japanese bronze dish with decoration of flowers, foliage and a bird with impressed character marks to underside. Diameter: 18 cm
Japanese Bronze Shishi Incense Burner
A large Japanese 19th century bronze shishi incense burner, the temple dog with head turned to the left, an open cavity to its back, length 34 cm
Qing Dynasty Bronze Lion Censer with Mark
A bronze censer, Qing dynasty of squat bombe form, set below the flared mouth with double lion head handles, the base with a three-character mark in a recessed rectangular 13 cm diameter
16-Headed Deity Embracing Consort on Lotus Base
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a sixteen headed deity, in embrace with his consort, standing upon recumbent bodies, raised upon a double lotus plinth base. Height 43.5 cm.
Chinese Bronze Censer with Ming Mark and Relief Decoration
A quality old Chinese bronze censer, an encircling band of relief decoration, figures within an extensive landscape, framed by scrolling florals, the open handles issuing from dragon masks, finely detailed, Ming mark cast to the base, probably 19th…
Indian Bronze Deity Figure on Stand
Vintage Indian bronze standing deity figure on fitted stand, 15 cm, total.
Qing Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddhist Lion on Stand
A gilt bronze Buddhist lion, Qing dynasty on stand, 14.3 cm high, 2.9kg. Provenance: Collection of Ross Gordon, Brisbane, until 2002. Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2002 (by repute)
Meiji Period Bronze Vase with Blossom Decoration and Signature
Good Japanese Meiji period bronze vase blossom decorated, signed to side, height 18 cm
Gilt Bronze Tara, 17th/18th Century Tibet
17th/18th century Tibetan gilt bronze Tara, Prajnaparmita, seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, her principal hands in dharmacharamundra and her upper hands in vitarkamundra, the left holding manuscript and right holding beaded mala, height 17 cm
Japanese Twin Handled Bronze Vase with Relief Decoration
Japanese twin handled bronze vase, decorated in relief with figures in landscape and vase of flowers, raised on elephant and floral feet, height 33 cm
Bronze Chinese Tri-Footed Jue Wine Vessel - 36cm
Large bronze Chinese Tri-footed Jue/ wine vessel, height 36 cm
Bronze Chinese censer with lion head handles
Bronze Chinese censer with lion head handles, width 22 cm, approx. 4kg, mark to base
Intricate Chinese Bronze Censer with Dragon Finial and Xuande Mark
A Chinese bronze censer, finely cast with an intricate writhing dragon finial, the body with similar, designs in high relief and raised upon a zoomorphic tripod base, bearing an apocryphal six character Xuande mark underside, height 14.5 cm
Qing Dynasty Bronze Hu-Form Vase with Taotie Masks
A Chinese archaistic bronze Hu form vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, the archaistic vase of square section hu-form, cast with taotie mask decoration to the front and back, with leaf shaped lappets filled with square spiral decoration…
Meiji Period Silvered Bronze Cockerel on Wooden Base
A fine Japanese silvered bronze cockerel 19th century, Meiji period upon wooden base, signed 'Eimi' height: 44.3 cm
Japanese Red Bronze Hibachi with Daruma and Poem
A Japanese red bronze hibachi with poem inscribed on one side & a picture of Daruma on the other, early 20th century, handles in the shape of sacred funghi. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, 26.5 x 37 x 37 cm
Chinese Bronze Snuff Bottle with Courting Couple and Calligraphy
Chinese bronze snuff bottle, of fan form with cylindrical neck, decorated with courting couple and Chinese calligraphy, mark to base, length 7.5 cm
Facetted Bronze Censer with Twin Handles and Stand
Chinese bronze twin handled censer and stand, of facetted rectangular form, raised on four square legs, six character mark to underside, resting on a rectangular stand, height 14 cm
Japanese Bronze Teapot with Crane and Tree Relief Decoration
Japanese bronze teapot and cover, of globular form, with swing handle and curved spout, the body decorated in relief with cranes and tree, mark to back, height with handle, height 22 cm
Serene Kwan Yin Bronze Head from Fretwell Collection
Chinese bronze head of Kwan Yin, depicted with coil headdress, with eyes closed and serene expression on face, evidence of gilt, height 7 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Chinese Bronze Duck Ewer
Chinese bronze figural ewer, of squat globular form, with a long slender neck leading to a duck form spout, height 44 cm
Qing Dynasty Bronze Kylin from Fretwell Collection
Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze Kylin, depicted seated with head slightly turned, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Qing Dynasty Dragon Bronze Brush Rest
Chinese bronze brush rest, probably Qing Dynasty, in the form of a dragon standing on all fours with head raised in air, length 16.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Bronze Dancing Deity on Stand, 18th/19th Century, India
Indian 18th/19th century bronze dancing deity, depicted standing on one leg, with one arm out to the side, on stand, a/f, height 12.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Chinese Bronze Chop with Crouching Kylin
Large Chinese bronze chop, with two crouching kylin set to the top, height 10 cm
Dragon Motif Bronze Vase from Fretwell Collection
Chinese miniature bronze vase, with long neck and baluster body, decorated with dragon motifs, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Taoist Dragon Bronze Censer from Fretwell Collection
Chinese archaic style bronze censer, of baluster form, decorated with taoist motifs and dragon head medallions, raised on circular foot, 7 cm x 11 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Chinese Figural Bronze Cup with Floral Decoration
Small Chinese figural bronze cup, depicting a figure standing beside cup, with floral decoration, height 4 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Bronze Guanyin Statue, 75.5 cm
Tall Chinese bronze standing guanyin figurine, mark to the back, height 75.5 cm
Bronze Japanese Contemporary Vase, Taisho Period
A small bronze Japanese contemporary vase, Taisho period with long neck and ovoid body, artist stamp to base. Japan, 20th century. Height 25 cm
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