Oriental Landscape Bowl
A bowl decorated with oriental figures in a Chinese landscape together with one other. 15 cm diameter
Blanc de Chine Gyan Yin Figure (23cm)
Chinese blanc de chine figure of a Gyan Yin, approx 23 cm high
Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Vase with Landscape and Figures
A Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain ovoid vase, 20th century, painted with figures in a landscape beneath a tree, four character mark, 35 cm high
Chinese Blanc de Chine Gwan Yin Figure (14 cm)
A Chinese blanc de chine Gwan Yin figure. Height 14 cm
Chinese Semi-Nude Porcelain Figurines - Male and Female Pair
A male and a female Chinese semi nude porcelain figurines (2) 11 cm
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…
Republican Famille-Rose Dish with Ju Ren Tang Mark
A 'famille-rose' dish, Republican period, the interior decorated with figures on horseback and carrying a banner, escorting an old man approaching his carriage in a landscape setting, the base inscribed in iron-red with Ju Ren Tang mark, wood stand, (2),…
Qianlong Period Bowl with European Figures
A rare Chinese Qianlong mark and period bowl. Three panels of European figures to the outside, dark red/brown ground. Hairline crack. Height 10 cm. Diameter 19 cm
Chinese Zodiac Figures in Aubergine and Turquoise Glaze
A fabulous set of 12 figures, each representing Signs of the Chinese Zodiac, Republic period, each figure decorated in an aubergine and turquoise glaze. Height approx. 19 cm each
Famille Rose Brush Washer with Boat Figures (Tongzhu Mark)
A small Chinese porcelain brush washer, decorated in famille rose enamels of figures in a boat. Tongzhu (1861-1875) mark. D.6 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…
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…
Rare Chinese Export Cup & Saucer with Armorial Crest
An extremely rare c. 1880 Chinese export cup and saucer. Bearing an armorial crest decorated in Canton famille rose medallions showing alternating panels of figures and birds, butterflies and flowers, surrounding a central gilded medallion containing a…
Chinese export ware polychrome stoneware dishes, Qing Dynasty
A suite of four Chinese export ware dishes. Qing Dynasty (19th century). The polychrome stoneware dishes in underglaze blue, overpainted in yellow, green and iron red, each of conforming design and depicting an animated harlequin type figure flanked by…
Famille Rose Trumpet Vase, Late Qing Dynasty
A Chinese famille rose trumpet vase, probably late Qing Dynasty (late 19th century), in a predominantly pink, purple, turquoise and yellow palette, with shaped panels depicting traditionally attired figures engaged in various pursuits in landscape and…
Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases with Landscape Figures
A pair of Chinese porcelain export ware famille rose vases, baluster shape, decorated in panels reserved on an orange ground with figures in landscape, smaller panels decorate the neck. Height 34 cm
Chinese Blue and White Moon Flask with Dragons Handles
A Chinese blue and white export ware porcelain moon flask, the faces decorated with panels of figures in landscape, the sides and neck decorated with blossom on a cracked 'Ice' ground, two dragons form handles at the shoulder. Kangxi four character mark…
Qing Dynasty Polychrome Vase with Wucai Palette
A large Chinese polychrome vase, late Qing Dynasty (1909-1912), of tapering ovoid form with a short neck and rolled rim, decorated in underglaze blue and enamels in a wucai palette, with key fret and lappet borders to the collar, neck and foot, the body…
Chinese Green Glaze Teapot with Bird Head Spout and Figural Handle
Chinese green glaze teapot. Birds head sprout and figural handle. (rim chips to base.). Height 12 cm
Chinese Blanc de Chine Guanjin Figure on Stand
Chinese blanc de chine Guanjin figure. On wooden stand. Height 44 cm (total)
Chinese Blue and White Bowl and Baluster Vase
A large Chinese blue and white bowl painted with chicken and figures 14 cm high and a large baluster vase painted with figures on a terrace 19 cm high
Celadon Guanyin Figure with Wood Stand
A celadon glazed figure of seated Guanyin, 16 cm high, wood stand 20 cm high overall
Chinese Polychrome Porcelain Vase with Landscape and Figures
A Chinese polychrome decorated porcelain ovoid vase, 20th century, painted with figures in a landscape beneath a tree, four character mark, 35 cm high
Ming Lotus & Figure Bowl Set
A provincial Ming lotus meander bowl, 15 cm diameter and another blue and white bowl decorated with figures and calligraphy 16 cm diameter
Qianlong-inspired Chinese Porcelain Bowl with Outdoor Figures
Fine Chinese porcelain bowl, decorated with figures in out door pursuits, Qianlong seal mark but later, possibly Republic or earlier, 11 cm dia
Famille Verte Guan Gong Porcelain Figure (6 Char. Mark)
A Chinese famille verte porcelain figure of Guan gong six character mark to base, 38 cm
Buddhist Lion on Cloud Koji Pottery Figure
Chinese Koji pottery figure of a Buddihistic lion on a cloud, 21 cm high
Cizhou Enamelled Figure and Basket, 13th/14th Century
Small Chinese Cizhou enamelled figure and basket, 13th/14th century. Height 6 cm
Famille Rose Immortal Figure with Attendant
Large Chinese famille rose figure of an immortal and attendant, 20th century, two stamped marks to the base. Height 39 cm
Chinese Enamel Tea Bowls with Figure Scenes
A pair of Chinese porcelain tea bowls decorated with painted enamel figure scenes, probably Qing period. Width 9.5 cm
Rustic Chinese Glazed Figural Ewer
An unusual rustic Chinese glazed figural ewer, fashioned as a bowl with a fixed matching cover with a circular aperture to the top surmounted by a rustic chilong handle and having a small spout, the whole with a rich brown and cream pulled and feathered…
Chinese Warrior Scent Bottle
A Chinese porcelain figural scent bottle, early 20th century, fashioned as a Chinese warrior affecting a fighting pose, bright polychrome colours and fine detailing all over, a tiny stopper to headwear; character marks underside. Height 8.5 cm.
Famille Rose Chinese Figural Plate
A Chinese figural plate, delicately painted in bright famille rose enamels depicting female figures surrounded by auspicious Buddhist symbols, puce peonies, birds and butterflies, diameter 20 cm.
18th Century Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Dish
A Chinese export ware famille rose dish, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, of low bowl form with a shaped rim and finely decorated with reserves of birds and scrolls in puce and emerald interspersed with bamboo sprigs and other birds, and with figures and…
Chinese Blue Glazed Dragon Dish on Cloud Stand
A Chinese dark blue glazed earthenware dish, of flat form with an everted rim and glazed in deep blue with a white figure of a flying dragon with feint incised patterns to the centre; displayed in a carved timber display stand shaped as clouds, diameter…
Blue-glazed Celadon Boy and Girl Figures - 12cm
Pair Chinese celadon boy and girl figures, with blue glazed decoration. Height 12 cm
Crackle Glazed Deity Vase on Carved Stand
Chinese porcelain vase. Crackle glazed. Deity figure decoration. On carved stand. Height 26 cm
Chinese Painted-Enamel Vase by Wang Qi (1933)
A Chinese painted-enamel vase, Attributed to Wang Qi, painted around the body with figures of an old gentleman and his servant resting in an autumn forest, inscribed with a poem appropriating the scene, signed, 'Year of kuiyou (1933), Wang Qi, Zhu Shan',…
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…
Famille-verte Chinese Cup with Garden Pavilion Figures
A Chinese famille-verte tall cup, painted around the body with figures in a garden pavilion, possibly from The Story of the Western Wing, 10.8 cm high
Wanli Blue-and-White Octagonal Charger with Figures and Bridge Pattern
A Chinese blue-and-white octagonal charger, Wanli period, painted with a central roundel of three figures in a garden landscape, surrounded by a repeated pattern of a child crossing a bridge, underside painted with decorative patterns, 28.5 cm wide.…
Sancai Guanyin Figure, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese Sancai-biscuit figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty 1644-1911, seated on one leg, with a green, yellow and aubergine glaze, supported on a flat base. 20.1 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
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
Chinese Enamel Monk Figure, Republican Period
A Chinese moulded figure of a monk, probably Republican Period, decorated in enamels, impressed seal mark to base. 19 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
Dehua Guanyin Figure, 19th/20th Century, Melbourne Private Collection
A Dehua figure of Guanyin, 19th/20th century, seated in flowing robes. 22 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
Chinese Armorial Plates, Qianlong Dynasty
A pair of Chinese armorial plates, early Qianlong, circa 1740. Each one decorated in iron-red, gilt and enamels, with figures in European dress, brocade rim with bats. 21.5 cm. Provenance: Ray Mitchell Collection, Mossgreen, Feb 2007, lots 77 & 78
Guanyin Figure Group with Attendants and Dragon
A Dehua figure group, early Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, depicting Guanyin seated on a rockwork platform, flanked by two pedestals, one supporting a vase and the other, a bird, two attendants standing at her feet beside a dragon, holding a child…
Dehua Guanyin Figure on Rockwork Platform, Qing Dynasty
A large Dehua figure of Guanyin, early Qing Dynasty 17th/18th century, seated on a pierced rockwork platform, holding a ruyi sceptre, her hair tied in long strands, a square seal and a double-gourd seal impressed on the back. 36 cm high. Provenance: A…
17th Century Chinese Dehua Guanyin Figure Group
A rare heavily potted Chinese Dehua figure group, early Qing Dynasty, 17th century. Depicting Guanyin standing beside an attendant riding a kylin, supported on a cloud form base, good thick almost mutton fat glaze. 26 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne…
Dehua Guanyin Figure, 17th/18th Century
A small Dehua figure of Guanyin, 17th/18th century, seated on an oval base with head bowed, creamy white glaze, four character impressed seal to back. 10 cm high and 7.3 cm wide. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
Dehua Guanyin with Child
A Dehua figure of Guanyin and child, Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911, seated on a rockwork platform with a child on her knee, creamy white glaze. 23 cm high. Provenance: A Melbourne private collection
Ming Wucai Porcelain Saucer Dish with Calligraphy and Figures
A Wucai porcelain saucer dish. Decorated with figures in a courtyard and a panel of calligraphy. A six character Ming mark to base. Fine hairline crack to underside centre. Fitted box. Diameter 15 cm
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
Multi-Figure Wucai Rice Bowl with Ming Mark
Chinese rice bowl with multi figure Wucai pattern. Blue and white ming mark to bottom. A/f. Restored rim. Diameter 13 cm
Famille Rose Board Game Vase, c. 1920
Finely potted elongated baluster vase. Decorated with three seated figures playing a board game. In pastel famille rose enamels on a coral and gilded ground. Turquoise inner and underside. Has a china stamp mark to underside with old 'Made in…
Turquoise Glazed Chinese Porcelain Seated Cat Figure
Finely, modelled Chinese porcelain figure of a seated cat. Covered in a bright turquoise glaze and with the fur clearly defined. No mark but considered to be 20th century condition good. Height 27.5 cm
Chinese Porcelain Resting Pug Dog Figure
Rare Chinese porcelain figure of resting Pug dog. Decorated with grey sepia-coloured fur and a bright orange colour. No mark but probably modelled on an 18th century original. Exact age uncertain. Condition good. Length 34 cm. Height 18 cm
Blanc de Chine Monkey Figure
Very rare blanc de chine figure of a monkey seated on a rock, probably early 20th century Republic period. Seal mark underneath. Good condition. Height 21 cm
Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Seated Cat Trio
Three well, modelled Chinese porcelain figures of seated Cats. Decorated with bright turquoise glaze. The eyes black. These date to late 20th century height 7.5 cm
Famille Rose Chinese Baluster Vases with Bronze Stands
Magnificent pair of late 19th century Chinese famille rose baluster vases. Decorated with alternating scenes of figures in a courtyard and birds, butterflies and flowers. Gilded lion dog lugs and chameleons on the shoulder. Both vases are glued to…
Late 19th Century Cantonese Medallion Teapot
Late 19th century Canton famille rose medallion teapot. Decorated with alternating panels of figures, birds, butterflies and flowers with two circular gilded medallions. It is unusual to find these teapots in such good condition. Near original, loose…
Cantonese Famille Rose Side Plates with Unique Design
Unusual pair of Canton. Famille rose side plates, with four alternating panels of figures, birds and flowers. A central gilded medallion surrounded by a reticulated 'H' pattern border. Undecorated underside. Minor glaze spots on the undersides. Diameter…
Famille Rose Canton Plate with Figures and Birds
Unusual Canton famille. Rose plate, with four alternating panels of figures, birds and flowers, a central gilded medallion; surrounded by a reticulated ring border. Minor chips to foot. Diameter18.5 cm
Cantonese Courtyard Mug with Turquoise Rock Handles
Rare Chinese export porcelain beer or coffee mug. Decorated with Canton famille rose figures in a courtyard. A bright turquoise coloured rock beneath the strap handles. Minor wear and firing spots only. Height 10 cm
Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Bowl, 19th Century
Top quality early 19th century Chinese porcelain bowl. Decorated in bright famille rose enamels with a scene of figures in a courtyard. The inside and underside undecorated. Some expected wear to gilding and minor firing spots. Diameter 11.7 cm
Mandarin Sword Fight Plate
Early 19th century top quality Chinese export plate. Decorated with mandarin figures observing a sword fight in a courtyard. Underside is undecorated. Minimal signs of wear. Diameter 19.5 cm
Chinese Export Oval Platter with Foliate Rim
Rare Chinese export foliate rimmed oval platter. Decorated with alternating panels of figures and birds within an elaborate blue and orange border, probably Daoguang (1820-1850). Undecorated underside. Three tiny frits to underside of rim. Minor firing…
Famille Verte Chinese Export Plate
Rare Chinese export plate. Decorated in the famille verte palette, with a pagoda scene and figures on horseback, within a border of floral panels and birds. Underside undecorated. Small chip to foot rim. Slight wear to enamels. Diameter 20.5 cm
Canton Medallion Plates
Similar to previous lot. Pair of Canton famille rose medallion plates decorated with alternating panels of figures, birds, butterflies and flowers. All surrounding a central gilded medallion. Some wear to gilding. Diameter 21 cm
Canton Famille Rose Medallion Plates (Pair)
Pair of Canton famille rose medallion plates. Decorated with alternating panels of figures, birds, butterflies and flowers. All surrounding a central gilded medallion. Underside undecorated. Some wear to gilding. Minor wear only. Adhesions to the foot…
Canton Medallion Plates with Figures and Flowers
Pair of Canton famille rose medallion plates. Decorated with alternating panels of figures, birds, butterflies and flowers. All surrounding a central gilded medallion. Underside undecorated. Some wear to gilding. Adhesions to the foot rims. Diameter 21 cm
Cantonese Medallion Plates
Pair of Canton famille rose medallion plates. Decorated with alternating panels of figures, birds, butterflies and flowers. All surrounding a central gilded medallion. Underside undecorated. Minor wear only. Kiln adhesions to the foot rims. Diameter 21 cm
Blue and White Chinese Teapot with Horseback Attack Scene
19th century blue and white. Chinese teapot. Decorated with figures on a horseback attacking a castle. No lid. Height 12 cm
18th Century Export Famille Rose Saucers with Figures
Two 18th century export famille rose small saucers. Decorated with figures and children. A/f
18th Century Chinese Famille Rose Sparrows Beak Jug
Small 18th century Chinese lidded Sparrows beak jug. Decorated in famille rose enamels, with figures in a garden. Height 13 cm
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…
18th Century Chinese Export Saucer Dish
Late 18th century Chinese export saucer dish, with foliate rim decorated, three figures in a courtyard within a floral panelled border. Underside undecorated but scalloped some wear to enamels. Diameter 13.5 cm
Chinese Eggshell Porcelain Cup and Cover with Figures
An eggshell porcelain Chinese cup and cover, the ogee shaped bowl decorated to the exterior with figures, goats and calligraphic inscriptions, the cover similarly decorated in fine detail. Daoguang four character seal mark in iron red under the foot ring…
Chinese Famille Verte Baluster Vase with Dragon Handles
Chinese famille verte baluster vase the panels decorated with figures in a landscape and birds on branches, twin handles in the shape of dragons, Chinese character stamp to base, height 37 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman
Qing Dynasty Porcelain Incense Burner with Foo Dogs
Chinese porcelain incense burner, Qing Dynasty with applied foo dogs and painted reliefs of female figures in landscape, with Chinese character stamp to base, height 14 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman
Qing Dynasty Famille-Verte Enamel Vase with Figures and Horse
A 'famille-verte' rouleau vase Qing Dynasty, 19th century the straight sides decorated in coloured enamels with figures receiving a visitor on a pavilion terrace, with attendants beside a horse and maidens bearing gifts in the garden outside, in a…
Qing Dynasty Yen-Yen Vase with Rural Scene
A 'famille-verte' Yen-Yen vase Qing Dynasty, 19th century the sides painted with a continuous rural scene of farmers returning from working on the land, one leading a boy seated on a buffalo, watched by a figure seated at the window of a nearby pavilion,…
Ruby-ground Qianlong vase with landscape and seal mark
A ruby-ground 'famille-rose' landscape vase seal mark of Qianlong the ovoid body painted with a continuous lakeside scene with figures and thatched huts in the foreground and distant mountains, between lime-green and yellow ruyi -head borders, the waisted…
Famille-verte Rouleau Vase with Figure and Dragon Decoration
A black-ground 'famille-verte' rouleau vase the sides decorated with figure scene panels interspersed with bird and flower vignettes reserved on the black ground decorated with dragons and lotus scrolls, the base inscribed with an apocryphal six-character…
Inscribed Lakeside Landscape Vase
An inscribed landscape vase, 20th century the slender ovoid body painted with a continuous lakeside scene with figures beside thatched and tiled huts set among trees on the rocky shore, and with two boats sailing towards distant mountains, an inscription…
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 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…
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…
Late 16th/17th Century Zhangzhou Swatow Bowl with Enamels
Zhangzhou, Swatow bowl with overglaze red and green enamels, late 16th/17th century, the central roundel containing a zoomorphic figure and surrounded by a band of fish and Chinese characters with later retouching, 19.5 cm diameter
Swatow Blue and White Deer Dish
Zhangzhou, Swatow blue and white dish, late 18th?19th century, porcelain with underglaze blue decoration. Central medallion features deer and trees, enclosed by a band of deer figures, 28 cm diameter
Republic Famille Rose Guanyin Figure with Lotus Base
Republic period famille rose porcelain figure of Guanyin finely modelled and enamelled, raised on a base with aplied lotus flowers, the base with applied 4 character mark
Chinese Sandalwood Fan & Figural Bead Necklace
Fine 19th century Chinese carved sandalwood fan & a necklace the fan delicately pierced with figures at various pursuits and a carved figural bead necklace, the string with Buddhist knots and suspended flower and vase pendant
Ming Scholars: Chinese Ceramic Figures
Two Chinese ceramic figures of scholars in Ming costume. Height 19 cm.
Chinese Celadon and Blue Boys with Pomegranate Figurines
Pair Chinese celadon and blue figures of a boys holding pomegranate. height 12 cm.
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