This matching pair of monumental, nineteenth century Cantonese porcelain vases measure 50.75" (128.9 cm) tall, and feature a celadon green ground with raised white slip decoration including flowers, trees, butterflies and dragons. There are no hallmarks. All four handles are extensively restored. One vase has an area of restoration to the inside edge of the rim measuring approximately 8" long. This vase also has extensive restoration running horizontally around the shoulder, likely ...click for details
This pair of antique Chinese tusk form sculptures are crafted from wooden frames with carved and decorated bone veneer depicting nine Buddha, chimera and elephant. They reside on ebonized wooden pedestals. At 79" (200.7 cm) tall, this is the largest pair of decorative tusks we have ever seen. Overall condition is very good. One tusk has no missing veneer panels, while the other has three missing panels. We an handle restoration of these areas at customer expense, prior to shipment.
This extraordinary pair of Chinese ivory figures measure 40" tall and 44" tall including wooden stands. They depict the Buddhist Gaunyin (Kannon, or Kwan Yin), the Bodhisattva of compassion and mercy. They exhibit the highest level of artistry and are in good condition. There are losses to the headdress on the figure on the left. There is a loss to a finger on the figure on the left. There is a clean break to the delicate robe or scarf on the lower left side of the figure on the ...click for details
This set of four nesting tables with red japanned finish feature minutely detailed gilded figural decoration on each table top. The finish is original throughout the set and its condition reflects its age. The largest table measures 28.5" H X 19.5" W X 12.25" D
(72.4cm H X 49.5cm W X 31.1cm D). This set resides with our client in New York City and may be seen in person by appointment. Additional images forwarded upon request.
Included here is a pair of Chinese export porcelain roosters set upon tree stump bases. Each measures approximately 15.5" high, 9.25" wide and 5" deep. Each weighs an estimated 6-8 lbs. Condition of each is excellent, with no visible cracks, chips or repairs. These items reside with our client on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York and may be seen by appointment.
Included here is a pair of old Chinese ceramic planters or vases in the shape of a hippopotamus, with mottled flambe glazed finishes. Each measures 13.5" tall, 17.75" wide and 8.25" deep, and each weighs an estimated 20 lbs. Overall condition is very good. There are repairs. There are cracks visible on the underside of one vase, a flake chip loss at the side of the base on one vase, and a crack along the belly of one vase. These items reside with our client on the Upper East Side ...click for details
Included here is a pair of old Chinese porcelain foo dogs (lions) in turquoise blue and aubergine flambe glaze. Each measures 16.25" tall, 7.5" wide and 5.5" deep. There are no hallmarks. Condition is very good. The only visible damage is a small chip from the claw of one lion. These items reside with our client on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York and may be seen by appointment
