A very rare large early Ming dynasty C15 Longquan celadon fish jar. Of attractive huge inverted bell form, finely carved with floral sprays and birds that represent the four seasons in roundel reserves within lappet borders, the undecorated inside and the base are all glazed. It is in very good conditions considering its age. The Sotheby's Hong Kong sold an identical one more than 10 years ago. Date: Ming dynasty, 15th century; Diameter: 44.3cm; Height: 28cm; Conditions: short and faint hair ...click for details
A very fine imperial Guangxu mark and period teadust glazed vase. Of nice chestnut form, covered overall in a thick and silky smooth teadust glaze. Drilled on the base for lamping, otherwise perfect. Date: Imperial Guangxu mark and period; Height: ; Conditions: one drilled hole on base, otherwise perfect.
A very fine and rare Imperial Daoguang mark and period famille rose four seasons floral palace bowl. Each of the four round reserves finely painted with flowers and fruits that bloom and bear fruits in each of the four seasons, in famille rose on a sgraffito ruby ground, the inside further elaborately painted with flowers, fruits and auspicious emblems in underglaze blue. The decorations, enamelling and potting of this bowl are extremely fine. This bowl is one of the finest examples of its type. ...click for details
A rare and fine 19th century famille rose figural porcelain desk screen. Superbly painted with the scene of the celebration of Sky Empress' birthday by numerous Sky gods, the Eight Immortals (Baxian), the Happiness god, Fortune god and the Longevity god in famille rose. There are magical peaches and Sky gods performing miracles in the scene which have great auspicious implications. This motif is often found in porcelains of the 19th century, including imperial porcelains. It probably belonge ...click for details
A fine early 20th century famille rose landscape plaque by Li Tang. Very finely painted with a traditional Chinese landscape with trees, lakes, houses, villagers, a stone bridge and distant mountains in famille rose. It was signed Li Tang with a red seal. From an old English collection. It was mounted in an old lacquered wood frame. Date: early 20th century; Dimensions of plaque: 38.9cmX25.5cm or 15.3”X10”; Dimensions with frame: 52cmX36.8cm or 20.5”X14.5”; Conditions: perfect but losses to lowe ...click for details
A fine late Qing dynasty, late 19th or early 20th century famille rose landscape plaque. Very finely painted with a landscape scene with distant mountains, waterfall, lakes, cottages and villagers in famille rose emulating the traditional Chinese blue and green landscape style which was popular since the Tang dynasty. The trees also show influence from the Yuan landscape master Ni Zan. Some accomplished porcelain painters during the early 20th century painted after the style of the Yuan masters b ...click for details
A fine early 20th century grisaille landscape plaque by Fang Yulong. It was very finely painted with a landscape with distant mountains, houses, trees, a pagoda, a recluse, a sailboat and a canoe in the traditional landscape style of the Yuan dynasty masters. Some accomplished porcelain painters during the early 20th century painted after the style of the Yuan masters because they concurred with the Yuan masters' resents and resistances towards the rulers and they chose to express these thro ...click for details
A fine early 20th century grisaille landscape plaque by Fang Meiyu. It was very finely painted with a landscape with distant mountains, houses, trees, a pagoda, a bridge and a canoe in the traditional landscape style of the Yuan dynasty masters. Some accomplished porcelain painters during the early 20th century painted after the style of the Yuan masters because they concurred with the Yuan masters' resents and resistances towards the rulers and they chose to express these through their artw ...click for details
A fine and rare early 20th century grisaille landscape plaque. It was finely painted in the western ink pen painting style with the landscape scenery of the Golden Mountains (Jinshan) at River Zhen (Zhenjiang) with flying birds, distant mountains, a pagoda and houses in grisaille. It was inscribed, 'the beautiful scenery of the Golden Mountains, River Zhen, Yanqing (a painters' society)' with a red seal. Although the painter is anonymous, its fine paintings show his great talents and ...click for details
A fine early 20th century grisaille landscape scenery plaque by Huang Junshun. It was very finely painted with a landscape scenery with distant mountains, villages, villagers, canoes and trees in grisaille and colours. It resembles a fine album leaf in ink and colour on paper. It was inscribed, 'Canoes at the far waters. Huang Junshun painted at Zhushan (Jingdezhen)' with a red seal. It is unmounted. It came from an old English collection. Date: early 20th century; Dimensions: 38cmX24.6c ...click for details
