Catalog (1101)

A very fine 19th Century Chinese Painting on paper depicting a vivid scene in a courtyard where a noble lady on a white horse is getting ready to escape or leave the premises on a secret mission while being attended to by 5 attentive servants, one bearing an important scroll, and 2 guards ready to open the gates of the premises. The scene is beautifully rendered in soft pastel colors with trees, foliage and walls of the mansion. The painting projects excitement, secrecy and a sense of urgency. ...

Spectacular Long Genuine Cultured Pearl Necklace with excellent Luster. Hand knotted, length 78 cm. (30 1/2"). Average size 7.3 mm. Total 96 Pearls. Practical magnetic safety lock! Shipping extra.

A long, rare and attractive horizontal Yao Mien ceremonial procession scroll "DRAGON BRIDGE", circa 1890, Southern China, painted on rice or mulberry paper. Iconographically important in Daoist art. Condition: overall good, some minor effects of aging. Size: L 365 cm x H. 17 cm. Collector's item, difficult to find complete and in this condition. For further information/history on Lantien & Mien Yao paintings please refer to "Yao Ceremonial Paintings" by Jacques Lemoine. Publisher: White Lotus, B...

An excavated and cleaned bronze LOPBURI KHMER BUDDHA, 12/13th Century in deep meditation position. Size: height 7" x 4.75" at base. No restorations whatsoever, some natural climatic wear, but intact figure. Rare item!

Lot of 5 different hand made semi-precious stone necklaces composed of Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Jade, Coral, Garnet, Carneol and Silver (925) from Afghanistan.

Attractive Louis XVI period oak/cherry/pear/maple wood Desk/Secretaire/Chest, center folds down as writing surface, inside has numerous smaller drawers and storage areas; top drawer as well as 3 bottom drawers with locks/keys, size L. 125cm x H. 120cm x D. 60cm, used condition, of Swiss origin and will be shipped from Switzerland.

Rare Genuine Burma Magenta-Shocking Pink Ruby @ 1.75 ct. Ring in 18K. Solid Gold set with 6 square Diamonds @ 0.56 ct. total weight and 54 Pave Diamonds @ 1.28 ct. total weight.

A truly exceptional and magnificent Apple Green Jade Jadeite Bottle from China, late 18th/19th Century. Superb and intricate fine carvings on both sides. Original stopper/top seems not removable. Finest Burma Jade, no repairs, chips or cracks. Size: H. 6 cm. x W. 5 cm. x D. 1.4 cm. A rare find!

Magnificent new 18K. Gold Bracelet set with 24 square cut Genuine Blue Sapphires @ 12.57 ct. total weight and 674 Brilliant Diamonds @ 5.17 ct. total weight, with safety lock. Length 7"

A magnificent Large Genuine vivid Pigeon Blood RUBY Ring @ 10.03 ct. Ruby Size: 10.4 x 11.5 x 8.1 mm. set in 18K. Gold (13.60 gr.). Ring size: 9.5 (60).

Magnificent Serpentine hand carved GANESH and Singha Lion Figure. Very good condition, no damage or repair whatsoever. Size: H. 20 cm. x W. 12 cm. x D. 4 cm. Very fine workmanship indeed.

An attractive Bronze sculpture of an Elephant and Tiger in combat. Origin: Mandalay, Burma, 19th Century. Comes with a nice stand! Good condition. Size: H. 5 3/4" 1 7/8" ( 14.5 cm x4.5 cm.)

Serene Bronze Mandalay Buddha subduing Mara with flowing robes and cast on a base with gold leaf patina. 19th Century, Size: H.18" x W.14" x D.9" inches (45cm. x 35cm. x 23cm.) Good condition.

A very nice Burmese Bronze Temple Bell from the Mandalay Period, 19th Century, with engraving. Good condition. Size H. 12.5 cm x 9 cm. Comes with an attractive metal stand.

Exquisite PAIR of rare hand carved gilt wooden Cupid Angels from Mandalay, Burma. Finely gilt and decorated with colored mirror inlays, 19th Century. Good condition, size: H. 26.5" x W. 15" x D. 5.5" including base.

Standing Mandalay Buddha with flowing robes, holds both hands in the Varada gesture symbolizing fulfillment of all wishes, boon and charity. The Buddha's right hand is holding a myloban fruit offering and he stands on a Lotus throne. Wood with lacquer and gilding, 19th Century, Burma, Size: H. 125 cm x W. 26 cm x D. 26cm including base. (some repair work/regilding)

Very attractive Marble Shakyamuni Buddha with beautiful robes and nice gilding, sitting on a double lotus base. Shan State/Burma, 18/19th Century, very good condition, heavy as solid marble. Size: H. 46cm x W. 31cm x D. 16.5cm, excluding stand. This item is nicely mounted on a black stand.

Marble Shan State Shakyamuni Buddha touching the earth, with nice gilding, sitting on lotus base, condition: very good, heavy as solid marble! 18/19th Century, Burma. Size: H. 46cm x W. 29cm x D. 19cm, excluding stand. This item has been nicely mounted on a black stand.