GEOFFREY DASHWOOD (British, 1947- ) PUFFINS. Bronze Signed “Dashwood 4/12″ SIZE: 10-1/2″ h x 8″ w x 9” d. CONDITION: Wonderful bluish green patina. 9-29451 (3,750-4,750)

GEOFFREY DASHWOOD (British, 1947- ) BARN OWL. Bronze Signed “Dashwood A/C” (artist’s copy) SIZE: 10-1/2″ h x 12″ l. CONDITION: Wonderful brown patina. 9-29460 (3,000-4,000)

GEOFFREY DASHWOOD (British, 1947- ) STANDING WOODCOCK. Bronze Signed on round base “Dashwood” and numbered “12/12”. SIZE: 6-1/2″ h x 9″ l. CONDITION: Nice brown speckled patina, very good. 9-29454 (2,000-3,000)

HENRYK KOSSOWSKI, JR. (Polish, 1855-1921) REGAL LADY. Bronze and ivory Signed on base “Kossowski” Mounted on round white marble base SIZE: Bronze: 11-1/2″ h. With base: 12-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Right hand is wood replacement, ivory head and hands with age lines, some rubs to dore finish. 9-29468 (1,000-2,000)

FRANZ BERGMAN FOUNDRY (Austrian, 1838-1894) HUNTER ON TREE STAND SHOOTING TIGER. Cold-painted bronze with polychrome patina Stamped with the “Bergman Foundry” mark to the underside, also numbered 3927 and 4574. Also numbered on each figure. SIZE: 16″ h x 7″ w x 7″ d. CONDITION: One palm frond absent, some worn spots to patina. Otherwise very good. 9-29711 (3,000-4,000)

FRANZ XAVIER BERGMAN FOUNDRY (Austrian, 1838-1894) ARAB WITH RIFLE AND SABLE ANTELOPE. Cold-painted polychrome bronze Foundry mark on bottom of coat, also numbered on bottom Mounted on a marble base SIZE: Total: 12-1/4″ h. Bronze: 10-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good, nice colored patina. 9-29708 (4,000-6,000)

GEORGE MANUAL AARONS (American, 1896-1980) “THE SEATED DANCER: MARTHA GRAHAM” (1941). Bronze Signed “Geo. Aarons 1941” on base; numbered “6/12″ on base SIZE: Height: 14” PROVENANCE: Fine Newton, MA home CONDITION: Very good 7-70314 (2,000-3,000)

RARE INTAGLIO CARVED WHALE’S TOOTH. Circa 1860, England. Carved depicting a woman in period dress with large plumed bonnet within a rope twist frame beneath a six-pointed star. The tooth mounted on a three-step platform inlaid with diamond abalone inserts alternating with ebony dots, raised on turned bone ball feet. SIZE: Tooth: 7-1/4″ l. Overall: 8″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Well polished with good patina, untouched. 9-90386 (4,000-6,000)

RARE INTAGLIO CARVED WHALE’S TOOTH ON STAND. Circa 1860, England. This fine example depicting a sailor with Jack Tar hat and sailor’s uniform standing with a union jack in left and an anchor to his right on a supposed gunwhal. The tooth mounted on a three-tiered stepped pedestal base inlaid with baleen diamonds and rectangular panels and baleen spots. The whole raised on carved and turned bone ball feet. SIZE: Tooth: 6″ l. Overall: 7-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: From a private Utah collection. CONDITION: Very good with untouched polished surfaces, and with mellow patina. 9-90387 (4,000-6,000)

RECENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, WILLIAM STEPHENSON. Early 20th century, London, England. The case with domed and cavetto molded top fitted with a brass carrying handle, hinged at the front and back with glass panel doors each arched, the front door with brass-fillet. The case sides with fishscale sound frets on a molded base raised on brass OG bracket feet. The 7″ enameled sheet-iron dial with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT DIAL above the Roman Numeral dial with time and strike apertures. The twin fusee five-pillar movement striking on bell with anchor escapement and pendulum lock, the shoulder backplate with engraved borders additionally engraved “Wm. Stephenson/ London” on the pendulum locking plate. This clock probably made by William Stephenson who is listed in Baillie, G.H. “Watchmakers & clockmakers of the world” is gaining his independence of the clockmakers company in 1794. SIZE: Case: 15″ h. Overall: 11″ w x 7-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Case retains original surfaces with usual and expected wear, the dial with abrasion and paint losses at I, IIII, VIII, and XI. Otherwise retaining original surfaces now with craquelure. The movement appears original and clean, probably in need of adjustment. Original brass pendulum. Both very good overall. 9-28558 (1,500-2,500)

RARE AND UNUSUAL TOLE SIDE SPOUT COFFEE POT. Mid-19th century, Pennsylvania. Nicely paint-decorated with a cluster of flowers and vegetables within a roundel within a border of stylized petals. The dome top with floral finial, decorated with leafy sprays. Fashioned with a side spout opposing a small C-scroll handle at base. The large primary handle joined to the hinged lid. SIZE: 10″ h. CONDITION: Original painted surfaces with craquelure. Loss of paint to area of lid. Creases and small dents at mouth of spout. Otherwise very good. 9-28412 (600-800)

18TH CENTURY SILVER PORRINGER BY JOHN PARSONS, BOSTON, MASS. Bombe form with pierced handle engraved “I Cottle A G”, maker’s mark “I Parsons” on inside of base. SIZE: 8″ with handle. 5-1/2″ d x 2″ h. CONDITION: Dents to side and bottom, otherwise generally good. 7-70293 (2,000-3,000)

RARE EARLY AMERICAN SILVER BEAKER. Circa 1769, Josiah Austin (1917/20-ca. 1780), Boston, Massachusetts. Cylindrical beaker with everted rim with inverted suppressed foot continuing to a molded foot rim. At the center of the bottom is the hallmark “I.A” within a rectangle. The side engraved “Belonging to the first Church of Christ in Woburn 1769“. Weight: 10.3 troy ounces. SIZE: 6” H. PROVENANCE: Property of First Church, Congregational, Woburn, Massachusetts. Reference: On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1910 for the exhibition of 1911. See “American church silver of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries” compiled by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, item number 26, p.4, illustrated plate 3, second item from right top shelf. CONDITION: The beaker with light surface scratches, dimples, and small creases commensurate with age. No damages or restoration noted. Overall very good. 7-74020 (4,000-6,000)

RARE EARLY AMERICAN TWO HANDLED SILVER CUP. Circa 1726, George Hanners, Sr. (1696-1740), Boston, Massachusetts. Of tapered cylindrical form with everted rim with C-scrolled handles with outturned thumb grips, beading, and C-scroll terminals, tapering to a molded foot. At the center of the base is the hallmark “GHANNERS” within a rectangle. The side engraved “The Gift of Coll. Eleazer Flegg/to the First Church in Woborn 1726”. Weight: 13.8 troy ounces. SIZE: 5″ H x 5″ D. PROVENANCE: Property of First Church, Congregational, Woburn, Massachusetts. Reference: On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1910 for the exhibition of 1911. See “American church silver of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries” compiled by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, item number 546, p.63, and with illustration. CONDITION: Cup with very light surface scratches. Also with minor dimples commensurate with age. Engraving and hallmark remain clear. No restorations or damages noted. Very good overall. 7-74018 (8,000-10,000)

FINE AND RARE EARLY AMERICAN SILVER BEAKER. Circa 1740, Jacob Hurd (1702/3-1758), Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1740. Of cylindrical form with flaring rim and molded stepped foot rim. Beneath the top rim on the side is the hallmark “IHuRD” in a shaped punch. The side engraved The Gift of/ N-Saltonstall and R-Cotton/ to the first Church of Christ in/ Wobourn. Weight: 6.8 troy ounces. SIZE: 5-1/4″ H. PROVENANCE: Property of First Church, Congregational, Woburn, Massachusetts. Reference: On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1910 for the exhibition of 1911. See “American church silver of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries” compiled by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, item number 615, p.73, and illustrated front row, third from left. CONDITION: The beaker with light surface scratching shallow creases, dimples, and with light denting all commensurate with age. Foot rim slightly misshapen. Otherwise very good. No damages or restoration noted. Engravings and hallmark clear. 7-74019 (10,000-12,000)

IMPORTANT EARLY AMERICAN SILVER TWO HANDLE LOVING CUP. Circa 1822, John Jones (1809-1822), Boston, Massachusetts. The bell shaped body with opposing S-scrolled handles joined to a pedestal base with a circular stepped foot. The interior underside of the base with hallmarks struck twice “J JONES” within a rectangular cartouche. The loving cup inscribed “The Gift/ of Joseph Lawrance Esq/ To the first Church/ of Christ/ In Woburn 1822“. Weight: 14.7 troy ounces. SIZE: 7-1/3″ H. Interior diameter of opening is 4-7/8”. PROVENANCE: Property of First Church, Congregational, Woburn, Massachusetts. Reference: On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1910 for the exhibition of 1911. L-R 15.10 CONDITION: Two horizontal creases to right of inscription at lower portion of handle. Additional deeper crease with dent slightly above pedestal at base of cup. Otherwise small shallow creases and dents overall. Minimal scratching. The interior of cup has pressure lines where the bottom of each handle is attached to the cup. This appears to be stress related as opposed to any form of repair or restoration. Otherwise generally good. 7-74025 (800-1,200)

FINE AND RARE EARLY AMERICAN SILVER BEAKER. Circa 1771, Benjamin Burt (1729-1805), Boston, Massachusetts. Cylindrical beaker with flaring rim , the inverted foot continuing to a stepped and molded foot rim. The center of the base with the hallmark “BENJAMIN BURT” within a shaped punch. The side of the beaker engraved “The Gift of/ Mr Isaac Stone;/ to the first Church of Christ,/ in Woborn. 1771“. Weight: 10.2 troy ounces. SIZE: 5-3/4” H. PROVENANCE: Property of First Church, Congregational, Woburn, Massachusetts. Reference: On loan to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1910 for the exhibition of 1911. See “American church silver of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries” compiled by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, item number 97, p.12. CONDITION: With light surface scratching, very minor denting and dimples primarily in area of foot. No restoration or damages noted. Generally very good. 7-74021 (4,000-6,000)

FULL BODY MOLDED COPPER GRASSHOPPER WEATHERVANE. Last quarter 19th century, possibly W.A. Snow & Company, Boston. This unusual rendition with old verdigris and gilt surfaces with well-defined rear legs. SIZE: 15″ h x 38″ l. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-29074 (10,000-15,000)

EXCEPTIONAL PANTRY BOX IN CHROME YELLOW PAINT. Circa 1850, New England. The round box with conforming lid fitted with swinging bale handle in original chrome yellow paint. SIZE: 6-1/2″ h x 11-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Untouched, original condition throughout. Very good. 9-28512 (1,500-2,500)

RARE “HINGHAM TYPE” PANTRY BOX IN RED PAINT. First quarter 19th century, Hingham, Massachusetts. The round box with conforming cover constructed of well-developed shaped finger lap joinery. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h x 10-3/4″ dia. CONDITION: The box with old glued split around one quarter of lip, obscured by lid. Otherwise very good. With normal and expected overall wear. 9-28515 (900-1,200)

EXCEPTIONAL LARGE WOODLANDS BURL BOWL. Late 18th/early 19th Century, New England. This deep example with sloping sides and shaped rim with natural depressions & fissures on exterior wall. Of nearly symmetrical diameter. SIZE: 7″ h x 20″ dia. CONDITION: Very fine surfaces, nicely patinated. No restorations noted. 9-29134 (6,000-8,000)

EXCEPTIONAL TIGER MAPLE CARVED CANDLE BOX. First quarter 18th century, probably New York. This rare wall box nicely carved with highly figured tiger maple. The scrolled crest terminating in a relief carved heart shaped hanger, the sides downsloping and scrolled fitted with an inset sliding cover with scrolled Queen Anne cresting above a pair of pierced “fyflots” above a delicate heart cutout. The box on a molded platform base. SIZE: 18″ h. Overall: 5-1/2″ w x 4-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Constructed with T-head nails and maintaining original dark dry varnished surface. The backboard with early minor grain fissured split, proper right upper corner. Very good overall. 9-28485 (6,000-9,000)

WOODLANDS BURL BOWL. Late 18th/early 19th century, New England. This nice oblong example with deep sloping sides and irregular rim, well figured and displaying natural indentations and knots on walls. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h x 14″ l x 10-3/4″ w. CONDITION: With original, deeply chiseled surfaces. Nut brown color well patinated. 9-29648 (2,500-3,500)

RARE IRON REVOLVING ARM TABLETOP CANDLELIGHT. Second quarter 18th century, America. A nice forged iron example with double arms and riveted drip pans with crimped candle cups. The spring loaded frame adjusting on the central standard, fitted with pigtailed snuffer hangers. The shaft with medial turned divider, reverting to square form raised on a tripod base of tapering flattened legs with large penny feet. SIZE: 22-1/2″ h x 12″ l of candle arms. CONDITION: Very good untouched condition with age appropriate oxidation. Retains remnants of original black paint. 9-28511 (3,500-5,500)

SHIP CAPTAIN’S DOCUMENT BOX. Circa 1800, probably Maine. This delicately carved example in Mahogany and pine with rectangular hinged lid with molded edges and string inlay, fitted to a conforming dovetailed box with molded base. Carved and decorated overall, with incised geometric banding, centering elaborate mariner’s compass and fan designs. The edges with satin stringing. The lid fitted with period brass handle. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h x 12-1/2″ l x 6-1/2″ d CONDITION: Very fine original surfaces, with minor and minimal losses to inlay. Overall very good. 9-28498 (1,200-1,600)

EXCEPTIONAL MORTAR AND PESTLE IN BLUE PAINT. Circa 1820, New England. This fine matching example of mortar and pestle in original blue paint. SIZE: 12″ h overall. CONDITION: Very good, surfaces as noted, with nice patina. Normal and expected abrasions and wear. 9-28487 (1,200-1,500)

COUNTERTOP CIGAR STORE INDIAN TRADE FIGURE. Circa 1870, New York City. This fine well-detailed full-bodied carving depicting a young black boy wearing Native American headdress, necklace and earrings. SIZE: 15″ h x 7-1/2″ w x 4″ d. CONDITION: Retains original painted surfaces, some minor old chip losses to top of headdress and with losses to beads at back of figure, otherwise very good. 9-28493 (5,000-8,000)

RARE COBB FAMILY BLUEBILL DECOY. This bluebill decoy is believed to have possibly been carved by a member of the famed Cobb family of Cobb Island, VA, one of the oldest known carving families in the U.S. Prime examples by this revered family will bring $100,000-$200,000 or more. This early example carved and painted in the form of a bluebill decoy has three early handmade nails in the bottom. SIZE: 13″ long. CONDITION: Generally good, a very small old, old chip near the neck mortise. Painting is very old and believed to be original with some later over-paint. Because of the vintage of Cobb decoys it is very rare to find one completely in original paint. 9-90467 (1,500-2,500)

EARLY IRON FORGED RUSH LIGHT. Second quarter 18th century, America. This nice example with spiral twist shaft and counter balance arm with integral snuffer socket. Fitted with a scissor mechanism and fine tapering rush holder. Raised on a tripod snake leg base, ending in penny feet. SIZE: 15″ h. CONDITION: Very good overall, with remnants of old dry black painted surface. 9-28521 (700-900)

CARVED IVORY ROYAL CEREMONIAL BARGE. 19th century, possibly India. This beautifully carved example modeled with the figurehead of a peacock. Additionally mounted with a roofed pavilion powered by eight rowers, the helmsman standing at the stern which is fashioned in the form of a fantastical elephant. SIZE: 5″ h overall x 12-1/4″ l. CONDITION: With good patina and untouched surfaces. With losses to tiller and paddles and with small repairs and reattachments of elements. Generally good. 9-29856 (400-600)

CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP. Second half 19th century, probably India. Depicting an itinerant snake charmer working with cobras in a round covered basket for a group of children spectators. All mounted on a carved plateau. SIZE: 5″ h x 6″ l x 4-1/4″ w. CONDITION: With original untouched surfaces, with slight spotting and surface soiling. Generally very good. 9-29855 (400-600)

CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A MEDIEVAL KNIGHT. 19th century. The standing bearded figure depicted in helmet with plumed crest and full tunic inlaid with stones, an etched and decorated shield in right hand, short sword on belt and full sword in left hand, on a stepped plinth scrimmed in ribbon-tied garlands. Shield and swords of silvered metal. SIZE: 10″ h. CONDITION: With old surfaces and mellow patina. Age cracks throughout figure. Generally good. 9-29814 (800-1,200)

CARVED IVORY CANISTER. Late 19th century, Continental. Carved depicting a castle tower depicted with windows and an arched doorway through which horsemen and footmen are entering. The top rim simulating ruins. On a conforming circular plinth raised on square feet, all joined with cross braces. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h x 3-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Generally good with normal and expected shrinkage cracks, mellow patina and good color. 9-29813 (300-500)

LIMOGES SOUP TUREEN ON STAND WITH VASE. Included in this lot is an 18″ x 11-1/2″ undertray, a 15″ x 8-1/2″ footed soup tureen with cover, and a 7-1/4″ tall vase. All signed “M. Revert”. The scenes on all pieces of stag and doe in landscape, one showing a wolf chasing. Heavy gold borders, finials, and handles. A gold “LEC Limoge France Porcelaine D’art Exclusivite R. Leclair Limoges France Peinture Main” mark to base. SIZE: As stated above. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29470 (1,500-2,000)

LARGE CAPODIMONTE GROUP FIGURINE. The classical scene of two women and a man with four putti. One woman in yellow pours wine into the man’s chalice, while the woman in red plays a lyre. “N” with a crown mark in blue on side, above which is an artist inscribed in porcelain, possibly “GELLE”. The figure has an integrated gold decorated base. SIZE: 15″ h x 12″ at widest. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28869 (800-1,200)

PEKING GLASS BOWL. 18th century, China. Square form with a widely flaring mouth. Glass of a transparent teal green color. Surfaces carved in relief with trees, mountains and various auspicious animals: ox, sheep, deer and cranes. Accompanied by fitted hardwood stand. SIZE: 6-1/2″ square x 4-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Bowl very good. Stand with horizontal shrinkage crack, otherwise very good. 7-73885 (400-600)

BRONZE CENSER. 18th century or earlier, China. Bell shaped. Animal form handles. Engraved decoration of acanthus and floral scrolling. 6-character Hsuan Te mark. Traces of heavy gilding. SIZE: 3″ h x 3-5/8″ dia. CONDITION: Structurally very good with old surfaces, gilding as noted. 7-74101 (300-500)

PORCELAIN CENSER. 18th century, China. Blanc de Chine ware with foo dog mask handles. SIZE: 6″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. One handle with slight abrasion on nose. 7-73993 (300-500)

SAN TSAI STONEWARE EWER. 18th century, China. Made in the shape of an archaic ritual bronze Yi. Green and mustard glaze. SIZE: 9″ l x 4-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good with two old gold spot repairs to spout and handle. 7-73779 (200-300)

STONEWARE VASE. 19th century, China. Soft Chiin Yi Hsing ware. Pale turquoise glaze infused with purple. SIZE: 11-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good with overall craquelure. 7-73780 (200-300)

SOFT PASTE VASE. 19th century, China. Underglaze blue decoration of a finely painted landscape. SIZE: 15-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good with craquelure throughout. 7-73774 (300-500)

IVORY JEWELRY BOX. 19th century, China. Canton style of relief flowers, dragons and figures in garden scenes. Bat form feet. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 6″ l x 4-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Very good with nice patina. 7-73918 (300-500)

PORCELAIN VASE. 18th century, Korea. Mae Byong shape. Dragon and cloud decoration in underglaze blue and red. SIZE: 11″ h. CONDITION: Repair to rim and foot, otherwise good. 7-70343 (3,000-6,000)

PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES. Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. Wide shouldered oviform shape silver “wire” work of dragons on a midnight blue ground. SIZE: 4″ dia x 4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73642 (400-600)

ROULEAU SHAPED BOTTLE FORM PORCELAIN VASE. Early 20th century, China. Famille Rose enameled landscape and a poem at the neck. 6-character Ch’ien Lung mark on red on the base. SIZE: 8-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73932 (200-300)

RARE PAIR OF BEADED FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. 18th century, China. Planters of gilt bronze inlaid with thunder meander patterns in blue enamel. Stands of cloisonne decoration with acanthus elements. SIZE: 10″ h overall. PROVENANCE: From a private Maine collection; Ex-Louise C. Morgan collection sold at auction by Sotheby Parke Bernet, May 29-June 1, 1974 the sale of the contents of “Salutation”, West Island, Glen Cove, Long Island, NY. CONDITION: Generally good with some loss to beadwork and gilding. Minor dents throughout. 9-29078 (400-600)

PORCELAIN BUDDHA. Late 19th, early 20th century, China. San Tsai ware. Seated figure of Amida with aubergine, green, yellow and white colors. SIZE: 9-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73901 (200-300)

PORCELAIN COVERED JAR. 19th century, China. Oviform. Jar with underglaze blue decoration of a flowering prunus. With double circle mark on base. SIZE: 9-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Colors vibrant. Chip to inner rim of lid. 7-74053 (200-300)

PORCELAIN VASE. Early 20th century, China. Oviform body with a tall neck and slightly flaring mouth. Molded decoration of a sky dragon and a water dragon with a wave motif at the bottom. Gray blue thick glaze. 6-character Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 10″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73869 (200-300)

PORCELAIN VASE. Early 20th century, China. Double gourd form. Molded with iron red ribboned gilt brocade holding branches of peaches, lingzhi and flowers in Famille Rose enamels. Body decorated with sgrafitto scrolling on a lemon yellow ground. 4-character mark on the base. SIZE: 10-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Minor glaze flaking on mouth of vase, otherwise good. 7-73935 (500-700)

BRONZE IMAGE OF A DIVINITY. 20th century, China. Tantric Buddhist figure with eight arms and four heads. Seven character inscription at the front: “Bestowed during the Ch’ien Lung era”. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h. CONDITION: With wear to surfaces. Denting to proper left side of headdress, otherwise good. 7-73957 (800-1,200)

STONEWARE PLANTER. 19th century, China. Cylindrical form with a three foot base. Lang yao glaze of a crushed strawberry color. SIZE: 8″ h x 9-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good with normal and expected wear. 7-73853 (200-300)

CLOISONNE WATER COUPE WITH DIPPER. 20th century, China. Globular form with decoration of bats holding resonance stones ending in double fish on a stylized lotus scroll ground, all on a turquoise ground. Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: Coupe: 3-1/4″ h x 3-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. Dipper slightly out of shape. 9-29791 (400-600)

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Please Note: Lower piece of robe is re-attached.

SOAPSTONE CARVING. 18th century, China. Chicken blood stone. Finely carved figure of Li Tieh Kuai holding a double gourd vase. Accompanied by fitted stand. SIZE: 5-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Nicely polished surfaces. Natural fissures in hand and double gourd. Loss to sleeve, left arm. Otherwise good. 7-74094 (200-300)

AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE. 18th/19th century, China. Stone of a white and salmon pink color, the pink utilized to carve a pair of butterflies in high relief. Accompanied by brocade stand and box. SIZE: 2-1/4″ l. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dr. Willard Sutton collection #WS-40. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74058 (200-300)

PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE. 19th century, China. Cylindrical form with iron red decoration of a warrior and two bats. 4-character Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 3″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73893 (200-300)

PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE. 19th century, China. Cylindrical form with decoration of dragons in iron red with black enamel clouds with coral stopper. SIZE: 3-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73892 (200-300)

BRONZE CENSER. 18th century, China. Phoenix form handles with deep black patina. 6-character Hsuan Te mark on the base. SIZE: 8″ x 5-1/4″. CONDITION: Very good with undisturbed surfaces. 7-73995 (300-500)

JADE WINE CUP. Late 19th century or earlier, China. In the form of an archaic bronze Kuang. Surface carved in relief with dragons. Stone of a highly translucent white nephrite with russet. Mounted on a hard wood stand. SIZE: 4″ x 2″ x 1-3/4″. CONDITION: Very good with natural occlusions and fissures. 7-73592 (400-600)

JADE PAPERWEIGHT. 18th/19th century, China. Celadon colored nephrite. Carving of a mythical animal with a jui-i scepter and scrolling. Accompanied by carved and fitted rosewood stand. SIZE: 3″ x 1-3/4″ x 1-3/4″. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73593 (400-600)

JADE VASE. 18th/19th century, China. Highly translucent white nephrite with russet areas. The vase carved as a section of bamboo with a phoenix and lingzhi mushrooms. Mounted on a hard wood base. SIZE: 3-1/4″ x 2-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good with nicely polished surfaces. Small natural inclusion. 7-73594 (400-600)

FINE CARVED IVORY VASE. Late 19th, early 20th century, China. The body carved as a section of bamboo with figures of Shou Lao riding a deer with attendant children and cranes, all in high relief. Fitted on a hardwood stand. SIZE: 8-1/4″ h x 5-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Old surfaces with nice patina. No damages or restoration noted. Some separation from body at tips of branches. Generally good. 7-73664 (400-600)

SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE IMAGE. 19th century. Figure of Yamantakra in yab-yum. Traces of red and blue pigment remaining. SIZE: 4″ h. CONDITION: Very good with age appropriate wear. 7-73898 (200-300)

BOULDER OPAL SNUFF BOTTLE. China. Surface carved with 3 kylins fitted with an emerald green stopper. SIZE: 2-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good with nice iridescence. 7-73897 (200-300)

PORCELAIN VASE. 19th century, China. Langyao glaze of a purplish red color showing white where running thin. Accompanied by hardwood stand. SIZE: 13″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine Augusta, Maine estate. CONDITION: Foot rim slightly ground down. Otherwise very good. 9-29269 (1,000-1,500)

PORCELAIN VASE. 19th century, possibly earlier, China. Tea dust glaze with gilt bats and cloud bands. 6-character incised Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 9″ h. CONDITION: Minor rubbing to the gilt. Otherwise very good. 7-73921 (1,200-1,500)

PORCELAIN VASE. 19th century, China. Cylindrical form with a slightly flaring neck. Famille Rose decoration of women in a garden scene with top register of the 100 antiques alternating with diaperwork reserves. SIZE: 17″ h. CONDITION: Rubbing to enamels. Otherwise good. 9-29947 (1,500-2,500)

PORCELAIN BOWL. 18th century, China. Underglaze red decoration of dragons amongst cloudbands on the exterior, the interior decorated with four fish. SIZE: 9-1/2″ dia x 5-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Faint age lines to interior, otherwise good. 7-73712 (300-500)

PORCELAIN BOTTLE FORM VASE. Late 19th century, China. Sepia, iron red and gilt decoration of water buffaloes, bamboo and a butterfly. 6-character Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 12-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Minor rubbing to enamels, otherwise very good. 7-73922 (800-1,200)

PORCELAIN BOWL. Tao Kuang mark (1821-1850) and probably of the period, China. Yellow ground with a band of molded floral scrolling with Famille Rose enamels. SIZE: 8-3/4″ dia x 3-5/8″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73924 (500-700)

PORCELAIN VASE. 19th century, China. Kuan Yao style with a crab-claw crackle on an ivory ground. SIZE: 5-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Shallow chip to interior of base rim. Otherwise good. 7-74056 (200-300)

SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE IMAGE. Hsuan Te Period (1426-1435). Figure of Shadakshariavalokiteshvara. Accompanied by interior offerings. Of the offering, three remain wrapped in string tied fabric and have not been disturbed from their original presentation. A fourth object, enclosed in a silk pouch, is best described as being in the shape of a gold acorn with removable lid within which is a conforming wooden capsule. Also present is the base plate for the figure and pieces of the original liners. SIZE: 8″ h. PROVENANCE: From the private collection of the late Professor Theodor Lugs by descent through the family to his daughter. CONDITION: Gilded surfaces remain largely intact. Generally very good. 9-29952 (3,000-4,000)

Revised: 8/19/2013

Please Note: There are two very old fissure or internal lines; one on the crown of the head and one on the chest.

JADE CARVING OF A LUOHAN. 19th century, China. Stone of a celadon color. SIZE: 5-7/8″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29014 (7,000-9,000)

JADE ARCHER’S RING. 18th century, China. Finely carved with archaic scrolling in characters of Ch’ien Lung and Yu Chih. Stone of a grayish white color. Together with its embroidered box. SIZE: Interior: 7-/8″ dia. PROVENANCE: Property of Walter Price Trustee, in the Walter Price Collection. Acquired in London in the 1970s. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29564 (5,000-7,000)

FINE CLOISONNE DOUBLE VASE. 19th century, China. Bottle vase joined to a baluster vase symbolically wrapped in gilt decorated brocade. With polychrome floral scrollwork on a turquoise ground. the “wrapping” decorated with a floral and shou character polychrome design on a pale green ground. The taller with archaic handles and jump rings. Each with flaring everted rim with gilt guilloches. With 4-character Ch’ien Lung mark impressed in base. SIZE: 13″ h. CONDITION: Very good with untouched surfaces. 9-90455 (12,000-15,000)

AGARWOOD BRUSH POT. 19th century, China. Surface carved with a mountain landscape and flowering prunus trees. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 3-3/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28671 (9,000-10,000)

LARGE AGARWOOD BRUSH POT. 19th century, China. Surface finely carved with a landscape. SIZE: 6-1/4″ h x 7-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28674 (30,000-35,000)

HISTORIC AND EXTRAORDINARY IMPERIAL GILT BRONZE SEAL. Dated 3rd year of the Ch’ien Lung (1738-1739), China. This rare and important seal was made for the plain white banner (one of the 8 banners of the Manchu military system). This square seal cast, carved, and chased in extremely deep and detailed relief with a central crouching dragon chasing a pearl and accompanied by eight other dragons within waves and cloud bands in various poses. Two panels on the impression of the seal are decorated with sealed character script in Manchu and Chinese. The front is inscribed with the date; 3rd year of the Ch’ien Lung. Two inscriptions of Manchu on two sides of the seal; one on the front and two on either side. This spectacular seal is cast of an alloy comprised of copper, silver, gold, and tin. The entire piece has been repeatedly fire gilded. SIZE: 2-1/2″ h x 6-3/4″ w x 6-3/4″ d. PROVENANCE: The seal was consigned by the nephew of Rear Admiral, William A. Sullivan of the U.S. Navy. Sullivan had an illustrious career in the Navy. He was born 1894 in Lawrence, MA; graduated from Annapolis in 1917 after graduating from MIT. and died in 1985 in Lajolla, CA where he had retired with his wife, Bess (Elizabeth). Sullivan is buried at Arlington National Cemetery and in 1992 was posthumously awarded the title “Father of Navy Salvage” by the U.S. Congress. This very title is inscribed on his headstone there at Arlington. The consignor, also a seagoing man, maintained a long and close relationship with his illustrious uncle, Admiral Sullivan. In part because of their relationship, sometime after his death Sullivan’s wife (Bess) gave some very special personal mementos of the Admiral to our consignor. Included with these affects was this very special seal that the Admiral always held in high esteem. The consignor states that prior to the war, the Admiral spent time in China. After the war, he retired and in 1948 started a construction company in Japan during the rebuilding. During that time, the Admiral did very well and it is not known by the consignor whether the Admiral acquired the seal while in China prior to the war or sometime after the war in Japan but the seal was a prized possession of his uncle throughout his lifetime. Admiral Sullivan had started a book which unfortunately was never completed which he had titled “The Commodore of Sunken Ships”. Sullivan started the U.S. Navy’s deep sea diving school and one of his great feats was to raise the Normandie, the famous French liner which was sunk in New York City harbor during the war. During his lifetime, Sullivan received numerous awards and medals both from the U.S. and foreign governments for his underwater salvage work. A notarized letter from the consignor stating essentially the above information will accompany this lot. CONDITION: Outstanding. Retains its entire original gold surface. This seal is intact and as with most important seals obviously kept in a special seal case (not present now). Today it is in superb condition. Exhibiting only minimal and very minor abrasions. A truly spectacular and historical Chinese gold/bronze seal. 7-73541 (20,000-30,000)

IMPORTANT PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE. 18th century, China. Probably Kang H’si (1662-1722) Period. Decorated overall with flowering prunus in famille verte enamels on an iron red ground. An underglaze blue double ring in the base. Fitted on a hardwood stand. SIZE: 18″ h. PROVENANCE: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Deacon, of St. Louis, MO to Arthur’s daughter who resided in Boston, Massachusetts, by descent through the family to the current owner. Accompanying this lot is an early 19th century photograph within which this bottle vase is illustrated. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73604 (800-1,200)

JADE SEAL. 20th century, China. Pale celadon white stone. Finial carved as a pair of Chiao dragons. 4-character inscription on the base. Rectangular shape. SIZE: 4-1/4″ l x 2-1/4″ w x 3-1/4″ h. CONDITION: One end with natural fissures, otherwise very good. 7-73939 (4,500-5,500)

IVORY CARVING. 18th century or earlier, China. Figure of Quanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Accompanied by fitted hardwood stand. SIZE: 8-1/4″ l. CONDITION: Generally good with minor staining to ivory. Old age cracks throughout. 9-29774 (200-300)

FINE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP. 19th century, possibly Japan. Depicting a skeleton wielding a metal flame bladed sword with lizard, vulture and serpent on his body standing amidst a cluster of animals including rats, frogs, lizards and scorpion. All mounted on an oval hard wood stand. SIZE: 6″ h. CONDITION: With natural fissures and vertical hairline shrinkage cracks. Mellow patina. Very good overall. 9-29808 (800-1,200)

BRONZE CENSER. 18th/19th century, Japan. Archaic style decoration of phoenixes and dragons intertwined. Mythical animal finial. SIZE: 12″ h x 9″ dia. CONDITION: Undisturbed surfaces with nice patina. 7-73749 (300-500)

CLOISONNE VASE. Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. Wireless cloisonne egrets in relief within a stand of cloisonne reeds on a basse-taille ruby ground. Signed. SIZE: 11″ h. CONDITION: Generally very good with slight discolored streak on egret. 7-73706 (400-600)

PORCELAIN BRUSH POT. 19th century, China. Cylindrical form. Famille Rose decoration of San Yang (three sheep) in a flowery landscape. Ch’ia Ch’ing mark of 4-characters on the base in red. SIZE: 3-3/8″ dia x 3-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73923 (500-700)

PORCELAIN BOWL. 19th century, China. Begging bowl shape. Surface carved with dragons and pearls with jui-i and wave borders. Aubergine purple glaze. K’ang Hsi mark on the base. SIZE: 5-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74073 (200-300)

PORCELAIN VASE. 19th century, China. Lobated melon shape with deep purple-blue monochrome glaze. SIZE: 11-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73775 (300-500)

PORCELAIN SHALLOW BOWL. 19th century, China. Exterior with a thick bluish celadon glaze. Interior decorated with pink dragon with clouds on a yellow ground. Borders of stylized lotus scrolls in slip in the “An Hua” manner. Finely drawn Ch’ien Lung mark on the base. SIZE: 2″ h x 7-3/4″ dia. PROVENANCE: This lot by descent through the Royal Family of Vietnam the first third of the 20th Century and gifted to the current owner. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73880 (400-600)

PORCELAIN MOON FLASK. Ch’ien Lung mark and possibly of the period, China. Ming style “heaped and piled” decoration of stylized lotus scrolling around peach reserves. Archaic style handles. SIZE: 20-1/2″ h x 16″ w. CONDITION: Large vertical staple repair down one side above a round 1″ filled repair. Otherwise good with vibrant color. 9-28784 (600-800)

PORCELAIN BOWL. 18th century, China. Dark blue monochrome color running to white at the mouth. 6-character Hsuan Te mark on the base. SIZE: 7″ dia x 3-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73886 (300-500)

PORCELAIN VASE. 18th century, China. Rare combination of a camelia leaf ground with a Famille Verte palette with designs of two kylins. Hu shaped with S shaped handles. SIZE: 11-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Light craquelure and some light abrasion to enamels. Otherwise very good. 7-73556 (300-500)

BRONZE VASE. Probably Yuan period (1279-1368), China. Archaic style Hu form with animal handles and decorated surface. Illegible mark within a square on the base. SIZE: 7-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Heavily corroded surface. 7-74089 (200-300)

BRONZE WINE JAR. Probably Han Period (2nd C BC-2nd C AD), China. Thinly cast, undecorated surface with taotie mask jump rings. SIZE: 6″ h. CONDITION: Very good with old surfaces. 7-73908 (200-300)

CLOISONNE BASIN. 20th century, China. Relief decoration of branches of peaches on a ground of bats and clouds. All on a turquoise ground. Basin fitted with a conforming insert. Ch’ien Lung mark on base. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 8-1/4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good overall. 9-29792 (1,200-1,500)

LARGE CLOISONNE VASE. 18th century, China. Decoration of stylized lotus scrolling on a turquoise ground. SIZE: 16″ h. CONDITION: Generally good with old repairs. Base repaired. 9-29778 (500-700)

PAIR OF CLOISONNE VASES. Ch’ien Lung Period (1735-1796)m China. Flattened double gourd shape. Pierced decoration of flowers of the four seasons, chrysanthemum, prunus, peony and lotus with archaic scrolling with bats and stylized flowers. All surfaces heavily gilded on turquoise ground. Accompanied by rosewood stands. SIZE: 15″ h. CONDITION: Minor loss and damage throughout, otherwise good. 7-73732 (600-800)

CLOISONNE CENSER. 18th century, China. Elephant form feet, top with cast pierced decoration of dragons and lingzhi. Body decorated with stylized lotus scrolling on a turquoise ground. Formerly heavily gilt. SIZE: 11″ dia x 9-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Generally good with considerable loss to gilding. 9-29776 (500-700)

PAIR OF COVERED BALUSTER JARS. 19th century, China. Monochrome orange glaze decorated with reserves of birds and flowers in gilt. Double circle in underglaze blue on base. SIZE: 13″ h. CONDITION: Very good with minimal wear to gilded surfaces. 7-73684 (200-300)

PORCELAIN BRUSH POT. 19th century, China. Carved and molded with cranes and prunus with white glazed surface. Signed “Wang” on bottom. SIZE: 5-1/2″ h x 4″ dia. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73783 (200-300)

PAIR OF PORCELAIN VASES. 19th century, China. Bottle form with a relief molded dragon about the shoulder. Deep thick blue glaze. 6-character Yung Cheng mark on the base. SIZE: 8″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73870 (200-300)

PORCELAIN WATER DROPPER. 19th century, China. Foo dog shape. Surface decorated in underglaze red. SIZE: 3-1/4″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73896 (200-300)

PAIR OF PORCELAIN BOWLS. 19th century, China. Decoration of magpies with flowering trees on a lemon yellow ground. Ch’ien Lung mark on base. SIZE: 5-3/8″ dia. CONDITION: With firing bubbles on exterior rim of one bowl, otherwise very good. 7-73992 (300-500)

PORCELAIN BOWL. 19th century, China. San Tsai ware. Decoration of dragons and pearls on a mustard yellow ground. K’ang Hsi mark on the base. SIZE: 6-1/4″ dia x 3-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-74041 (300-500)

JADE CARVING. China. Stone depicting two cats at play. Stone of a pale celadon color with russet markings. SIZE: 2″ l x 1-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-90448 (4,500-5,000)

IMPORTANT JADE BOWL. 19th century, China. Highly translucent, in areas transparent. Bright green color with emerald markings and black spots. Lotus carved handles with jump rings. Surface finely carved with stylized lotus scrolling. 4-character Ch’ien Lung seal mark on the base. Accompanied by a nicely carved fitted hardwood stand. SIZE: 7-3/4″ across the handles. PROVENANCE: From a private American collection. CONDITION: Very good. 7-70352 (2,000-4,000)

STONEWARE VASE. 10th century, Sung Dynasty. Yueh ware. Five tube vase with a lotus petal body. Celadon glaze. SIZE: 9-1/4″ h. CONDITION: With hairline cracks and losses, commensurate with age. 7-74060 (200-300)

WINE BOTTLE. Ming Period (1368-1644), China. Lung Chuan ware. Surface carved with lotus scrolls beneath a celadon glaze. SIZE: 8-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Overall very good. 7-74068 (200-300)

GILT BRONZE IMAGE. 18th century, Sino-Tibetan. Seated figure of a deity on a double lotus throne. Heavily gilded. Base with engraved marking. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Mostly intact. Generally very good. 9-29506 (200-400)

BRONZE VASE. Late 18th, early 19th century, China. Ku beaker with a tripod base of elephant heads. Body decorated in low relief with birds, flowers and scholars in a landscape. Surface formally gilded. Five Tibetan characters around the waist. SIZE: 10-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73676 (300-500)

BRONZE RITUAL VESSEL. 18th century, China. Archaic style Ku beaker. Surface decorated with taotie masks, cicadas and flanges. SIZE: 13″ h. CONDITION: Very good with good patina. 7-73776 (300-500)

PAIR OF CINNABAR COVERED JARS WITH STANDS. 19th century, China. Oviform carved with landscapes and floral scrolling. SIZE: 15″ h. CONDITION: With well patinated surfaces and good color. No repairs or restorations noted. Minor and minimal roughness to lid interiors, otherwise very good. 7-73731 (300-500)

CINNABAR BOX. 19th century, China. Round form. Surfaces carved with dragons and pearls with floral scroll borders. Dark red color. SIZE: 5″ dia. CONDITION: With losses to interior. Exterior with deep rich color and patina. 7-73905 (200-300)

FINE CARVED COVERED BOX. Ming Period (1368-1644), China. Surface carved jui-i in “guri” style. Top inset with finely pierced and carved kylin, jui-i and flame motifs. SIZE: 4″ h x 7-1/4″ l x 3-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Very good with original cleaned surfaces and slight crack at corner of base. 7-73677 (400-600)

BRONZE VASE. Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japan. Surface cast in high relief with a dragon amongst swirling clouds. Cast with mark beneath base. SIZE: 17″ h. CONDITION: Very good with fine dark patination. 7-73777 (300-500)

MINIATURE BRONZE CANNON. Mid-19th century, Japan. Cast bronze 50 cal barrel. Inscription on either side of the breach; one reading “Heaven shaking thunder”. Wood and bronze carriage. SIZE: Cannon: 6-3/4″ l. Overall: 10-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73673 (200-300)

RITUAL HAND BELL. 19th century or earlier, Japan. Buddhist tantric bell with a vajra finial. Lobated body decorated with the warriors of the cardinal directions with vajras set on lotus thrones between. SIZE: 6-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73917 (200-300)

IVORY CARVING. 19th century, Japan. Depicting a woman opening a box. Signed on base. SIZE: 5″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29277 (300-500)

JADE CARVING. 19th century, China. Stone of a white color with a slight green tone. Study of a mouse. Rectangular pierced suspension hole at the back. SIZE: 2-5/8″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73946 (600-800)

JADE CARVING. 19th century, China. Highly translucent greenish white stone. Study of a foo dog. SIZE: 2″ l. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73948 (800-1,200)

CLOISONNE EWER. 19th century, China. Decoration of lotus scrolls on a cobalt ground transitioning to magenta at the top. Dragon handle sculpted in the round. SIZE: 10″ h. CONDITION: With loss to enamel beneath spout, otherwise very good. 7-73707 (300-500)

PAIR OF CLOISONNE KU VASES. Late 18th/early 19th Century, China. The Fang Ku square beaker form with turquoise ground decorated with Tao Tieh masks and acanthus leaves. The interiors with tiger masks. SIZE: 9-3/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 7-73559 (400-600)

IVORY CARVING. 19th century, Japan. Figure of a scholar in a Chinese costume. With stained details. Signed on base. SIZE: 7-1/4″ h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29275 (400-600)