1st CHINESE-WONDER ANTIQUES AUCTION 2012-05-31 Auction - 312 Price Results - Asian Antiques Gallery in MA
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Hadley, MA, United States
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1st CHINESE-WONDER ANTIQUES AUCTION

FIRST TIME ALL CHINESE AUCTION....with Fresh material - includes Ceramics from a Connecticut estate, a Nanning Assemblage from South China, some Museum-Quality Wood Sculptures and World-Class Inlaid Bronzes, many JADES and Archaeological finds from a Massachusetts collection as well as new and smaller donations to our World Peace charity. All objects have been carefully examined by experts and we invite you to visit our non-profit Gallery and preview the auction from Sat. May 26 (9AM-8PM) to May 31 (until 6PM Eastern, the day of the Auction). ONLINE SALE ONLY, so you must have access to a computer to bid.
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001: BRONZE CHINESE CENSOR: 1920s-1930s, clearly used, a nice small example of solid bronze with good cover and clever design with 2 side holes for admitting air. 2-3/8" long, 2-1/2" tall with cover knob. Perfect and will
0001: 001: BRONZE CHINESE CENSOREst. $60-$100
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002: LOCK-FORM SILVER PENDANT: Home/Hearth design on one side, auspicious characters on the other….in this nice Silver pendant with 3 of 4 suspended tinkling bells still present. Early 20th C. and showing light wear on the
0002: 002: LOCK-FORM SILVER PENDANTEst. $125-$200Lot Passed
003: Small DRIP-GLAZE VASE: Rare type of porcelain having a deep purple and pale blue coloration over the cream-colored body, with a biscuit base. Possibly 18th C, very artistic, but more likely 19thC. The surface is NOT like
0003: 003: Small DRIP-GLAZE VASEEst. $175-$260Lot Passed
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004: CERAMIC "RETIREMENT" BRUSHPOT: A well-moulded example with various scenes of retirement pleasures all around (including traveling towards a sacred mountain) and a good Brown surface glaze that simulates Huanghuali or Bamboo
0004: 004: CERAMIC "RETIREMENT" BRUSHPOTEst. $200-$300
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005: Fine Color JADE NECKLACE: GUARANTEED NATURAL COLOR in a desirable and rich light-medium green hard Burma Jadeite necklace. The beads are knotted between on a dark green silk cord, the graduation is significant from 6mm to
0005: 005: Fine Color JADE NECKLACEEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
006: CHRYSANTHEMUM HAIRPIN: Chinese Silver over Copper, it may have been for Tribal Trade, Circa 1900-1925, it is perfect and 5-3/4" long.
0006: 006: CHRYSANTHEMUM HAIRPINEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
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007: HONEY BEAR Black JADE Amulet: Well-carved both sides with slight erosion on one, the flat amulet is mounted with an antique yellow glass Chinese bead and a deep red waist cord. 2-1/2" long and virtually perfect wearable and
0007: 007: HONEY BEAR Black JADE AmuletEst. $300-$500
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009: DOUBLE-DRAGON LAPIS AMULET: Large and substantial Lapis Lazuli Amulet of two different Dragons surrounding the Ball of Wisdom (2 generations?). Weighing in at 185 grams it surely was used by an aristocrat. 3" tall, 2-1/8"
0009: 009: DOUBLE-DRAGON LAPIS AMULETEst. $550-$900
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010: CHINESE JADE NECKLACE BEADS: Of medium-dark green natural color, the hard Chinese Serpentine Jade necklace beads are from Yunnan Province and of great and rich color with some minor natural flaws under magnification. On a 16"
0010: 010: CHINESE JADE NECKLACE BEADSEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
011: DOUBLE-GOURD SILVER FLASK: A rare and fine object of practical use that retains its top and chain. Bird and floral design, a nice example of Chinese silverwork. 5-1/4" tall including cover, 2-3/4" across, and 3/4"+ thick, it
0011: 011: DOUBLE-GOURD SILVER FLASKEst. $300-$600Lot Passed
012: TALL-NECKED CELADON VASE: A gift to our charity from a local Professor, it is 8-3/4" tall, lovely celadon green with Chrysanthemum designs in white, and the clay has burned red in the firing (authentic Fujian product). 19th
0012: 012: TALL-NECKED CELADON VASEEst. $175-$300Lot Passed
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013: HOLLOW SILVER BRACELET: Unusual type, possible for the Muslim market (no animal figures) with great chased designs allover. Perfect and wearable.
0013: 013: HOLLOW SILVER BRACELETEst. $60-$100
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017: BRASS FU LION RECEPTICAL: A well-sculpted Standing Fu Lion in Bronze, Qing Dynasty, with extensive detailing and natural patina. He served an an incense burner due to residue inside, but also was made to serve as a
0017: 017: BRASS FU LION RECEPTICALEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
019: HAN DYNASTY TIGER PULLS: Matched pair of Gilt Bronze pulls or handles (possibly for small cabinet doors or a money chest) that have two protrusions on the back of each for secure attachment. 2-1/8" tall by 1-5/8" across they
0019: 019: HAN DYNASTY TIGER PULLSEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
020: Natural JADE NECKLACE: Nicely matched light Celadon-green hard Burmese Jadeite that is all NATURAL Color. The very slightly graduated 20" necklace is knotted between each Jade bead on a dark green silk cord, and will be
0020: 020: Natural JADE NECKLACEEst. $400-$650Lot Passed
021: ARCHAIC QING JADE AXE-FORM: Rare ritual object for use when the Emperor visited, these were held in front of the official as a sign of honor and respect. Light tan milky Jade with a Tiger (Tao' T'ieh) mask on one side and a
0021: 021: ARCHAIC QING JADE AXE-FORMEst. $600-$1,000Lot Passed
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024: PICTURE STONE In BROWN & ORANGE: Far better example than any seen at other auctions, this shows the Great Wall in various mountain scenes that is superbly crafted on both sides. Scholars used these as contemplation objects on their
0024: 024: PICTURE STONE In BROWN & ORANGEEst. $500-$800
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