Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kendi
A fine and rare Chinese blue and white kendi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1572-1620), very finely decorated to the sides with six panels containing varied scenes of figures and pavillions within landscapes, with a flower shaped mouthrim, the…
Cantonese Rose Mandarin Floor Vases, Qing Dynasty
An impressive pair of Cantonese rose Mandarin floor vases, late Qing Dynasty, second half 19th century, the baluster vases with broad trumpet necks with applied chilongs to the collar and zoomorphic handles, decorated to the body with figural narratives…
Cantonese Famille Rose Floor Stands
A pair of Cantonese famille rose floor stands, of typical octagonal barrel form decorated with central panels of figures engaged in narratives in pavilion settings upon a teal ground decorated with auspicious flowers, peaches, foliage and insects, with…
Republic Period Famille-Rose Dragon Vase
A famille-rose 'Figures and landscapes' square vase, Four-character studio mark, China, Republic period (1911-1949), the reserves within a diaper floral ground, the neck with dragon form handles 32.3 cm high
Famille-Verte Porcelain Plaques with Dual Scenes, 19th/20th Century
A set of four 'famille-verte' porcelain plaques, 19th/20th century, (4), each formed of two rectangular panels depicting a different scene of figures in pavilion gardens and in a landscape setting, wood frames, (4), each panel 26 x 10 cm, 36 x 31 cm…
Xianfeng Famille-Rose Bowls with Intricate Painted Figures
A pair of 'famille-rose' bowls marks of Xianfeng each of steeply rounded form with flared rim, the exterior painted with a figure carrying a basket of fruits, a fly whisk and a bundle of scrolls, his head turned to look at the deer to one side and with…
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Zodiac Figural Ornaments Set
Twelve exceptional Chinese late Qing Dynasty Chinese-Zodiac figural Ornaments, 12, height 155-17.5 cm
Mythical Fencai Enamel Dish with Qianlong Seal Mark
A very large foliate-rimmed fencai enamel dish, Republic Period, 1st half of the 20th century, well decorated with various figures in a mythical scene, grooved foot rim, Qianlong seal mark, 46 cm diameter, original fitted hardwood box
17th Century Blue and White Porcelain Wine Pot
A Late-17th century blue and white porcelain wine pot, fine blue and white hand painting, depicting a Chinese figure and a garden scene, fine quality and good condition, late Ming Dynasty (1522-1619), height 20 cm, width 18 cm
Late Qing Dynasty Moon Flasks with Famille Vert Decoration
Pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty moon flasks, the bodies decorated with roundels of warriors on horseback and court figure verso, in famille vert, surrounded by lotus scroll on a yellow ground, raised on an oval foot, marked by four character Kangxi mark…
Famille Rose Drum Stool with Figures & Flowers
A Chinese porcelain drum stool, painted in vibrant famille rose enamels, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with a continuous scene of figures, sitting & standing, dressed in flowing robes & wearing grand hats, a band of flowers & butterflys top & bottom, height…
Dehua Guanyin Figure Group with Child Attendants
A Chinese dehua white-glaze figure group, of Guanyin and two child-attendant, 15.3 cm high
Blanc de Chine Guanyin and Attendants
A Chinese blanc de chine figure group of Guanyin and attendants, mid 17th century, seated on a rockwork platform, flanked by two children, the glaze ivory-white. 15.5 cm high, 8.6 cm wide. Provenance: R & V Tregaskis, November 1991
Rare Dehua Guanyin Figure Riding Crayfish, Qing Dynasty
A fine and rare Chinese Dehua figure of Guanyin, early Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, standing on a large crayfish riding on waves, elaborately jewelled in a long flowing robe and holding a lotus branch, impressed Xuande seal mark. 23 cm high.…
Chinese Dragon and Ring Figure Group
Stunning large Chinese figure group, depicting a figure standing holding a ring with leaf necklace and robes tied at waist, standing above a rampant dragon with cloud scrolls, in rich tones of orange, green, blue and gilt, height 55 cm. Provenance: The…
Famille Rose Baluster Vases with Lizard and Fu Dog Border
Large pair of Canton famille rose baluster vases. Decorated with panels of figures below a border of high relief lizards and fu dogs. Minor expected signs of wear. Height 46 cm
Blue and White Kwan Yin Porcelain Figure
Chinese blue and white porcelain figure of Kwan Yin, depicted standing wearing headdress and robes with one hand in pose, the other clasping a vessel, on stylised rocky ground, six character mark to back, height 48 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Chinese Canton Ware Punch Bowl with Figures and Butterflies
A large Chinese Canton ware circular punch bowl with panels of figures and birds, butterflies and foliage, 19th century, 41 cm diameter, 17 cm high
Qing Dynasty Laughing Boys with Baskets
A pair of Chinese porcelain figures of laughing boys holding baskets, Qing Dynasty, each wearing a yellow jacket and blue skirt. Height 42.5 cm
Famille Rose Canton Enamel Punch Bowl
A large famille rose Canton enamel punch bowl Qing dynasty, 19th century, decorated inside and out with alternating panels of figure scenes and birds amongst flowering plants, below a floral ground border of birds and flower vignettes around the gilt…
Coral-ground famille rose vase with animal head handles
A coral-ground famille rose vase, 20th century, the pear-shaped body surmounted by a tall trumpet neck set with double animal head and loose ring handles, the sides gilt with floral sprays on a ground of dense foliate scrolls divided by formal borders and…
Famille-Rose Vase with Lady and Dignitaries
A 'famille-rose' rouleau vase, 19th/20th century, the sides painted with a lady carrying a baby accompanied by several dignitaries, some also carrying babies in their arms, and an old man offering a bowl of fruit, on a terrace overlooking a garden of…
Famille-Rose Pudai Figure from Melba Collection
A Chinese 'famille-rose' figure of Pudai seated holding a rosary in one hand, wearing a floral decorated turquoise ground robe, his face with jovial expression 26 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE
Inscribed Landscape Vase with Figures and Inscription
An inscribed landscape vase, 20th century, of slender shouldered form, the sides painted with figures in a continuous mountain landscape between formal blue enamel borders around the base and flared mouth, an inscription on the reverse, the base with an…
Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Sedan Chair with Attendants
A set of four glazed pottery attendants with sedan chair, Ming Dynasty each figure standing with one arm raised to support the wood pole bearing the carriage, wearing a belted robe glazed in aubergine and turquoise, the rectangular carriage with canopied…
Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Garden Seat
A Chinese porcelain garden seat, hexagonal barrel shape, decorated in famille rose with panels of figures between two borders decorated with leafy arabesques, the top and sides pierced with 'cash' rondels. Height 45 cm
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Royal Family Panels
A superb Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, blue and white interior decorated with birds and two figures and buffalo. The exterior decorated with panels depicting the Royal Family. Jiaqing mark to base. Diameter 15 cm, H. 7 cm
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Brush Pot with Figures
Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with figures amongst rocky outcrops, six character mark to base, height 20 cm
Powder Blue Kangxi Marked Porcelain Vases with Court Scenes
A large pair of powder blue porcelain vases, six character Kangxi mark, the rouleau shape with a cupped mouth and slopping shoulders, the reserves painted in famille verte enamel with elaborate court scenes, furniture and figures seated and standing,…
Famille Verte Porcelain Vase with Chinese Figures and Landscape
A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase decorated with figures and landscape scene height 26.4 cm
18th Century Chinese Ridge Roof Tile
A rare 18th century Chinese ridge roof tile, decorated with different figures and scenes on both sides. Originally discovered in the old trading port of Penang, Malaysia. Very wealthy Chinese merchants would place a row of these ridge tiles on their roof…
Chinese Landscape Porcelain Brush Pot
Good Chinese porcelain brush pot, of cylindrical form, decorated with a continuous landscape of trees, mountains, lake and figures, in tones of blue, iron red and green, with four character mark to base, height 13.5 cm, diameter 18.5 cm
Chinese Palmette Vase with Figure Painting
Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form, decorated with with finely painted figures, surrounded by borders of palmettes in tones of orange, gold, grey and brown, seal mark, height 45 cm
Chinese Famille Rose Fu Lu Shou Figures, Republic Period
A group of three Chinese famille rose figures of Fu Lu Shou; Republic period (1912-1949); each with intricately decorated robes, well modelled faces, and natural animal hair flowing from the faces. Each with an impressed studio mark to the base. The…
Ming Dynasty Sancai Funerary Figures with Courtiers
Two Chinese Sancai funerary figures, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each courtier holding his attribute standing on integral hexagonal plinth and base, height 50 cm
Famille Verte Landscape Vase, Republic Period
A large and impressive landscape vase Republic period, the tall cylindrical body surmounted by a waisted neck with flared mouth, finely painted in famille verte enamels with a continuous lakeside scene of figures variously occupied in rural pursuits, with…
Qianlong Period Hexagonal Vase with Garden Scene
A Chinese export hexagonal vase and cover, Qianlong period, painted on each side in a reserve with a continuous image of figures set in a garden pavilion, each side accompanied by two smaller reserves around the neck and near the foot rim, painted with…
Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Figures and Telephone Box
A set of 13 Chinese green lead-glazed earthenware figures, and a telephone box (or even a sedan chair), Ming Dynasty, 16th /17th century, figures approx. 20 cm high, building 23 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne
Kangxi Blue and White Figure Jar
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi Periond blue and white lidded jar with figure pattern, blue and white porcelain in Kang XI period is remarkable and unique in Chinese ceramic history, decorated with beautiful and bright blue colour, exquisite painting, and…
Qing Dynasty Kangxi Blue and White Figural Dish
A Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi period blue and white barbed-rim figural dish (Da Ming Chenghua Nian Zhi mark), height 3 cm, diameter 20 cm
Chinese Fencai Saucer Dishes, Tongzhi Period (1862-1873)
A pair of Chinese Fencai saucer dishes, Tongzhi mark and period (1862-1873), Each one decorated with two figures in a fenced garden, foliated gilt rim and ribbed cavetto, four-character iron red seal mark, 22 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne…
A Chinese famille rose ink cake rest, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later, in the form of a scroll, decorated with a figure resting by a lake, the base with a jiaqing mark in underglaze blue against a turquoise enamel ground. 1.5 cm high, 8 cm wide, 4 cm…
Chinese Blue and White Tea Bowls, Kangxi Period (1661-1722)
Six Chinese blue and white tea bowls, Kangxi period (1661-1722), each decorated with a scene of figures in a landscape. Each approximately 4 cm high, 7 cm diameter
Chinese Enamelled Warrior Vase
A Chinese Republic period blue enamelled iron-red 'Figural' vase (blue enamelled Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi mark), height 34 cm, diameter 12 cm, finely painted with warriors and fairies in rich iron-red on a glossy creamy background, the base with a…
Cantonese Bowl with Ormolu Mounts and Narrative Panels
A fine Cantonese bowl with French ormolu mounts, Qing Dynasty, mid to late 19th century, in a famille rose palette and decorated throughout with figural narrative panels interspersed with Buddhist auspicious symbols, and key fret and richly brocaded…
Sepia Landscape Vase with Lakeside Scene and Inscription
A large sepia-decorated landscape vase, 20th century, of tall ovoid form rising from the flared base and surmounted by a waisted neck with everted mouth, the sides painted predominantly in sepia with detailing in iron-red, depicting a continuous lakeside…
Chinese Seal Paste Boxes from Qing to Republic Period
A group of five Chinese seal paste boxes, Qing Dynasty to Republic period (1644-1949), two of the boxes decorated in underglaze blue and copper red, both with Kangxi six character marks in underglaze blue, one depicting figures in a garden landscape, the…
Chinese Porcelain Vase with Outdoor Leisure Scenes
Large Chinese yellow ground porcelain vase, of globular form tapering to a waisted cylindrical neck, the body featuring central reserves depicting outdoor leisure scenes with figures to both sides, surrounded by floral scrolling between decorative borders…
Blue and White Chinese Floor Vases with Narrative Scenes
A near pair of Chinese floor vases, baluster shaped vases with broad flared necks, pairs of applied twin lion dog lug handles and decorated to the celadon bodies with blue and white figural narrative scenes and auspicious objects and vases on stands,…
Famille Verte Statue, Republic Period, 20th Century
A Chinese famille verte porcelain figure group statue, Republic period, 20th century, impressed four character seal mark to base, 33 cm high
Cantonese River Landscape Ceramic Panel
Large framed Cantonese ceramic panel, depicting an extensive river landscape with numerous figures and small dog, 79.5 cm by 135 overall
Chinese Qing Dynasty Canton Famille Rose Vase
A large Chinese Canton famille rose vase, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated in famille rose enamels and gilding with shaped reserves containing figures, birds and flowers, 62 cm high, 23 cm diameter.
Cantonese Porcelain Bowl with Ormolu Mount, Qing Dynasty
A fine Cantonese ormolu mounted porcelain bowl, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, the bowl in the typical Cantonese palette and of traditional styling with figural narrative scenes within key fret reserves below brocaded borders and set within a fine…
Famille Rose Hexagonal Vase with Legendary Figures
A large famille rose hexagonal vase Qing dynasty, 19th century the sides painted with legendary figures in a continuous garden setting, below further figures supported on cloud scrolls around the waisted neck set with double lion handles 58.5 cm high
Famille-Rose Porcelain Plaques by Zhang Zhitang
A set of four painted porcelain plaques, 20th century, each of rectangular form, painted in famille-rose enamels with figures variously occupied in boats and on the shores of a lake, with pavilions set among rocks and trees in a landscape of craggy cliffs…
Qing Dynasty Famille-Rose Garden Scene Bowl
A famille-rose bowl Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with steeply flared sides rising to the gilt rim, painted on the exterior with figures in a garden setting, a lady with attendants being led towards a horse held by a young boy, the interior and base with…
Wanli Wucai Saucer Dish
A wucai saucer dish mark of Wanli the interior painted in coloured enamels and underglaze blue with a central figure scene within a continuous floral meander around the cavetto repeated on the underside between double line borders, the base inscribed in…
Famille-Rose Bowl with Figure Scenes and Lotus Borders
A large Canton 'famille-rose' bowl Qing dynasty, 19th century the rounded sides painted on the interior and exterior with figure scene panels and vignettes within gilt ground lotus flower and foliage borders, interspersed with birds, butterflies and…
Kangxi Blue and White Porcelain Plates with Figures
Six Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain plates, with patterned borders and central medallions depicting figures in gardens. Six character reign marks to bases. Early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), circa 1720. 15.5 x 5 cm
Famille Rose Jardiniere with Court Figures & Scholars
Chinese famille rose porcelain jardiniere, of tapering form with a flattened rim, decorated continuously with court figures and scholars in a garden setting, accented with highly stylised ruyi head and floral border to shoulder, height 28 cm
Imperial Yellow Peking Glass Vase with Qianlong Mark
A fine quality Chinese Imperial yellow Peking glass vase, the relief landscape scene includes figures, some on horseback, bridge, wall gardens and buildings. Six-character wheel cut Qianlong mark to the base and of the period. height 33.3 cm, the rim…
Famille Rose Twin Handle Vase Table Lamp
Chinese porcelain famille rose twin handle vase, mounted as a table lamp, decorated figures in landscape, with cream silk shade and giltwood base, height 44 cm (without shade). Provenance: Private Collection, QLD
Chinese Porcelain Court Scene Vase with Ruyi Handles
Chinese twin handled porcelain vase, of baluster form with ruyi shape handles, decorated with figures in court scenes with mountains in the background, with stylised floral motifs to neck, in tones of green, blue, maroon and orange, accented with ruyi…
Rose Medallion Floor Vase, Early-Mid 20th Century
An export ware rose medallion floor vase, early to mid 20th century, the baluster vase with a trumpet neck having pairs of dogs of fo lug handles, and decorated with figural narrative scenes in courtly settings to two, reserves upon a profusely…
Chinese Zodiac Ceramic Group, Late Ming-Early Qing Period
Chinese hollow cast ceramic zodiac group c.1720 late Ming - early Qing period, 12 figures in total, each with a head representing a different animal from the Chinese zodiac and wearing a multi colour glazed robe, 20 cm high (approx) this dimension does…
Chinese Porcelain Panels with Mountain Landscape and Figures
Set of four Chinese porcelain panels, each of rectangular form, decorated with figures in boats on the shores of a lake, set within a landscape of mountains with pavilions and waterfalls, inscription, signature and seal mark upper right and left, each set…
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Hu Vase with Figures
A fine and very rare 18th century Chinese porcelain Hu vase, decorated in an underglaze blue collar and skirt with two panels of figures within a wave, hat and ruyi sceptre head surround. Iron brown rim, elephant head handles, one cafe au lait and one…
Blanc de Chine Guanyin Figure in Glass Display Box
A blanc de chine thousand arm guanyin figure in Chinese glass display box, height 55.5 cm
Famille Rose Vase on Cantonese Timber Stand
19th century famille rose vase on timber stand of Cantonese origin, decorated with figural, garden and nature scenes,twin dogs of foo gilded handles and lizard like surrounding motif, height 63 cm, diameter 20 cm
Chinese River Landscape Vase
A Chinese blue and white vase decorated with a river landscape with figures, pavilions and temple buildings, height 45 cm.
Famille Rose Ceremonial Vase with Dragon and Phoenix Boats
A famille rose ceremonial subject vase, Shende Tang Zhi mark, painted with figures on the banks of a lake watching a procession of ornate dragon and phoenix boats, the continuous scene with huts and pavilions set along the mountainous shore, below…
Qing Dynasty Blue and White Vases
Three Chinese blue and white vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) variously decorated with landscape scenes, figures and birds flying amongst foliage 21 cm high
Kangxi Blue and White Censer with Lakeside Scene
A blue and white censer Qing dynasty, Kangxi period the rounded sides waisted below the flared rim, painted with a figure in a sampan and another fishing from the shore in a continuous lakeside scene below a border of cloud scrolls 23.7 cm diameter
Famille-verte saucer with figures in landscape
A 'famille-verte' saucer dish, 19th/20th century with shallow rounded sides and everted rim, painted on the interior with figures seated at a table beside a large gnarled tree in a rocky landscape, approached by a man carrying a banner and another on…
Chinese Landscape Bottle-Vase by Zhang Zhitang (20th Century)
A Chinese painted-enamel 'landscape' bottle-vase, Attributed to Zhang Zhitang, 20th century painted around the body with a landscape of a mountain village by a lake with figures of villagers engaging in various activities, inscribed a poem appropriating…
Inscribed Landscape Vase with Figure and Trees
An inscribed landscape vase, 20th century of slender ovoid form, surmounted by a trumpet neck and everted rim, the sides well painted with a figure walking beside trees along the rocky shore in a continuous lakeside scene with distant mountains, between…
Ming Dynasty Glazed Equestrian Musicians
A pair of glazed equestrian musicians, Ming Dynasty each mounted on a horse standing four square with bridled head facing forward, the figure seated on a turquoise-glazed saddle, wearing a long tunic over an aubergine-glazed robe, and a conical hat on the…
Famille Rose Bowl with Female Figures and Courtyard Settings
A quality Chinese 18th/19th century Chinese export famille rose bowl, finely decorated with multiple female dominant figures with courtyard settings, spaced by lidded urn panels all on a red ground with fine geometric gilded decoration, restrained…
Maoist Men in Traditional Landscape Vase
Min Huang 1975- vase with figures high fired porcelain with underglaze cobalt, decorated with five figures of elderly men in Maoist era clothing, juxtaposed against a background of a traditional style landscape painting. Signed 'Huang Min' within a…
Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vase Set
A suite of three Chinese porcelain vases, comprising a moon flask vase and pair of square baluster vases, decorated in famille rose panels with figures in garden scenes reserved on an orange 'cracked-ice' ground, the moon flask with sinuous dragon handles…
Chinese Porcelain Plate with Figure by Lake
Chinese porcelain plate, of circular form, painted with a scene of a figure standing by a lake, calligraphy and seal mark to corner, on circular foot, seal mark to base and paper label and certificate of authenticity, diameter, 22 cm Provenance: The…
Kangxi Blue & White Porcelain Pedestal Bowl
Chinese Kangxi period (161-1722) blue and white porcelain pedestal bowl, of spreading form, decorated with central roundel and floral border, the exterior with figures within a garden setting, on a circular foot, with double ring borders, a/f, diameter 23…
Famille Rose Cantonese Floor Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
A Cantonese famille rose floor vase, late Qing Dynasty, the broad necked baluster vase with applied creature lug handles and pairs of chilongs to the collar, enamel decorated to the body with a processional scene and figures in a pavilion and landscape…
Chinese Porcelain Charger with Mountainous River Scene
Large Chinese porcelain charger, of conventional form, the interior decorated figures and pagoda in a mountainous river scene, in tones of pink and brown on a white ground, with inscription to inner rim, the exterior decorated with an orange glaze, marks…
Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Vase with Figure & Blossom
Tall Chinese blue & white porcelain vase. Figure & blossom decoration. Everted rim. Height 42 cm
Carved Wucai Vase with Kangxi Mark
A Chinese carved and reticulated Wucai vase, 19th/20th century, with carved and pierced decoration to the sides of figures in pavilions, six character Kangxi mark to base. Height 34.5 cm, diameter 16 cm,
Ming Sancai Pottery Tomb Figures, 16th Century
A pair of Sancai pottery tomb figures, Ming Dynasty, circa 16th century, each one on a waisted hexagonal base 48 x 48.5 cm. Provenance: Martin Fung, Hong Kong
Cantonese Fencai Bowl with Figures
A Chinese Cantonese fencai bowl, Qianlong, 1736-1795, decorated in enamels, iron red and gilt, with figures in various pursuits, 11 cm high, 26 cm diameter
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Vases
A pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white 'Figural and Floral' vases, height 27.5 cm, diameter 13 cm
Blanc-de-Chine Kuan Yin Figure on Sea Creature
A large Blanc-de-Chine figure of Kuan Yin, the goddess sits upon the back of a stylised sea creature amongst foaming waves, she holds a single lotus blossom in one hand. Impressed maker's mark and seal to the back of the figure's robe. Height 62 cm
Cantonese Porcelain Pedestal Bowl with Ormolu Mounts
A superb Cantonese porcelain and ormolu mounted twin handled pedestal bowl. Having hand painted floral and noble figures in tradition costume. Height 36 cm, diameter 43 cm.
Kangxi famille vert plates with warriors and foliage
Good set of five Chinese Kangxi period famille vert plates, with slightly scalloped edges, decorated with central image of figure on horse back, surrounded by ogee shaped panels of warriors, with outer border of flowers and foliage, in tones of green,…
18th Century Chinese Export Punch Bowl
Superb 18th century Chinese export punch bowl. Decorated with underglaze blue borders containing famille rose scenes of figures near a harbor. A second scene shows other figures inside and adjacent to a gazebo. Lavish diaper border, underglaze blue inside…
Chinese Canton Ware Punch Bowl with Figures and Butterflies
A large Chinese Canton ware circular punch bowl with panels of figures and a border of butterflies, 19th century, 36 cm diameter, 15 cm high
Ming-style Blue Landscape Vase with Wave Patterns
A large Chinese Ming-style vase, ovoid shape, decorated in underglaze blue with an encircling landscape with figures and pavilion; a band of wave pattern encircles the foot and a similar pattern including horses decorate the shoulder. Height 36 cm
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