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Auction N.1
Fine Asian Art
wed 30 November 2022
Milan - Via Carlo Poerio 43, Milano (corner with via Nino Bixio) - 13:00 CET
Marcopolo Asian Art for the first auction offered a fine selection of Oriental Art including important porcelain, jades, bronzes, cloisonné, snuff bottles, textiles and other collectors' items.
Viewing
| Wednesday | 23 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Thursday | 24 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Friday | 25 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Saturday | 26 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Sunday | 27 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Monday | 28 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Tuesday | 29 November 2022 | 10.00 - 14.00 |
31
DUAN STONE AND CLOISONNÉ WOOD TABLE SCREEN
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
One wooden side is decorated with a chrysanthemum-shaped plate in red lacquer with a poem by the Emperor Qianlong [..], h. 39,5 cm x l. 24 cm
31
DUAN STONE AND CLOISONNÉ WOOD TABLE SCREEN
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
One wooden side is decorated with a chrysanthemum-shaped plate in red lacquer with a poem by the Emperor Qianlong [..], h. 39,5 cm x l. 24 cm
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 4.000,00
32
A BURNT ‘CHICKEN BONE’ JADE CARVING OF TWO BADGERS
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Depicting a pair of entwined badgers ( Huan ) and characterised by elongated brows and short oval ears, their [..], l. 5.5 cm
32
A BURNT ‘CHICKEN BONE’ JADE CARVING OF TWO BADGERS
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Depicting a pair of entwined badgers ( Huan ) and characterised by elongated brows and short oval ears, their [..], l. 5.5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.300,00
Estimate
€ 2.300,00 / 3.000,00
33
A CARVED MOTTLED JADE CICADA AND POMEGRANATE
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The carving depicting a large cicada with its wings neatly folded across its back. The bug shadowing over a pomegranate [..], l. 5 cm
33
A CARVED MOTTLED JADE CICADA AND POMEGRANATE
China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The carving depicting a large cicada with its wings neatly folded across its back. The bug shadowing over a pomegranate [..], l. 5 cm
Starting price
€ 4.500,00
Estimate
€ 4.500,00 / 5.500,00
34
A RARE MOTTLED JADE FIGURE OF STANDING GARUDA
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Garuda is depicted in a standing position with his bird like body, humanoid head and bulging globular eyes. [..], h. 6,5 cm
34
A RARE MOTTLED JADE FIGURE OF STANDING GARUDA
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century
Garuda is depicted in a standing position with his bird like body, humanoid head and bulging globular eyes. [..], h. 6,5 cm
Starting price
€ 1.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.500,00
35
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE STANDING FISHERMAN
China, 17th century
A characterful figure of a standing fisherman depicted wearing a pith raincoat and hat. In his right hand the [..], h. 7 cm
35
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE STANDING FISHERMAN
China, 17th century
A characterful figure of a standing fisherman depicted wearing a pith raincoat and hat. In his right hand the [..], h. 7 cm
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
36
A MOTTLED JADE MAGNOLIA FORM VASE
China, Qing dynasty, 17th century
The vase is naturally carved to represent a blossoming magnolia flower with buds rising from below towards its [..], h. 9 cm
36
A MOTTLED JADE MAGNOLIA FORM VASE
China, Qing dynasty, 17th century
The vase is naturally carved to represent a blossoming magnolia flower with buds rising from below towards its [..], h. 9 cm
Starting price
€ 2.300,00
Estimate
€ 2.300,00 / 3.000,00
37
AN EXCEPTIONAL CARVED WHITE JADE LION DOG AND VASE WITH ZITAN WOOD STAND
China, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
The lion dog is shown seated on its hind legs, neatly tucked beneath its stomach with its scrolling tail and [..], Jade h. 9,5 cm
37
AN EXCEPTIONAL CARVED WHITE JADE LION DOG AND VASE WITH ZITAN WOOD STAND
China, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
The lion dog is shown seated on its hind legs, neatly tucked beneath its stomach with its scrolling tail and [..], Jade h. 9,5 cm
Starting price
€ 10.000,00
Estimate
€ 10.000,00 / 15.000,00
38
A WHITE JADE CARVED ELEPANTH PLAQUE MOUNTED ON A GILT COPPER A BOX
China, late 18th / early 19th century
Carved as a landscape scene with a pagoda in the upper left hand corner the central image of the scene [..], plaque h.6 x l. 13 cm x w. 10 cm
38
A WHITE JADE CARVED ELEPANTH PLAQUE MOUNTED ON A GILT COPPER A BOX
China, late 18th / early 19th century
Carved as a landscape scene with a pagoda in the upper left hand corner the central image of the scene [..], plaque h.6 x l. 13 cm x w. 10 cm
Starting price
€ 1.500,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
39
A FINE WHITE JADE RUSSET ELEPHANT AND BOYS GROUP
China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Carved as an elephant standing on all fours with its head turned towards its right, the ears are foliate and [..], h. jade 8 cm
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A FINE WHITE JADE RUSSET ELEPHANT AND BOYS GROUP
China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Carved as an elephant standing on all fours with its head turned towards its right, the ears are foliate and [..], h. jade 8 cm
Starting price
€ 5.000,00
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 8.000,00
40
A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A CRANE
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
The crane is depicted in a recumbent nestled pose with its head turned over its body grasping a leafy branch [..], l. 12 cm
40
A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A CRANE
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
The crane is depicted in a recumbent nestled pose with its head turned over its body grasping a leafy branch [..], l. 12 cm
Starting price
€ 3.000,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
41
A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET BIXIE
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
The beast is depicted with a large bulbous body, short and stout legs with rounded paws and inward curling [..], h. 3,2 cm x l. 6,5 cm
41
A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET BIXIE
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
The beast is depicted with a large bulbous body, short and stout legs with rounded paws and inward curling [..], h. 3,2 cm x l. 6,5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
42
A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET LION DOG
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Depicting a lion dog in a recumbent pose, it is shown with its head turned to its right with its bushy tail [..], l. 8 cm
42
A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET LION DOG
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
Depicting a lion dog in a recumbent pose, it is shown with its head turned to its right with its bushy tail [..], l. 8 cm
Starting price
€ 2.800,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
43
A PAIR OF IMPERIAL INSCRIBED SPINACH JADE PLAQUES
China, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Once part of a book, they are inscribed in gold gilt with four horizontal lines of characters. The characters [..], h 19,4 cm x l. 11,5 cm - con stand h. 26 cm
43
A PAIR OF IMPERIAL INSCRIBED SPINACH JADE PLAQUES
China, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Once part of a book, they are inscribed in gold gilt with four horizontal lines of characters. The characters [..], h 19,4 cm x l. 11,5 cm - con stand h. 26 cm
Starting price
€ 8.000,00
Estimate
€ 10.000,00 / 15.000,00
44
A SMALL CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC ‘GU’ FORM VASE
China, Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Carved in the form of a ' Gu ' vase it is decorated in scrolling archaistic designs and protruding flanges. [..], h. 11,5 cm
44
A SMALL CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC ‘GU’ FORM VASE
China, Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Carved in the form of a ' Gu ' vase it is decorated in scrolling archaistic designs and protruding flanges. [..], h. 11,5 cm
Starting price
€ 750,00
Estimate
€ 750,00 / 850,00
45
A GROUP OF 5 CELADON AND PALE CELADON JADE PLAQUES
China, 19th century
The group consists of 5 plaques of varying tones of nephrite. Each with fitted wood-stands. , h. max 9 cm
45
A GROUP OF 5 CELADON AND PALE CELADON JADE PLAQUES
China, 19th century
The group consists of 5 plaques of varying tones of nephrite. Each with fitted wood-stands. , h. max 9 cm
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
46
A WHITE JADE LANDSCAPE PLAQUE MOUNTED ON A SILVER BOX
China, 19th century
Carved to depict a vertical landscape scene. The scene depicts a scholar and attendant amongst pine trees and [..], plaque h.11 cm x l. 6 cm
46
A WHITE JADE LANDSCAPE PLAQUE MOUNTED ON A SILVER BOX
China, 19th century
Carved to depict a vertical landscape scene. The scene depicts a scholar and attendant amongst pine trees and [..], plaque h.11 cm x l. 6 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
47
A SMALL WHITE JADE MONKEY AND PEACH GROUP
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
The group depicts a large monkey with its globular eyes and pointed nose. At its feet a juvenile ape [..], h. 5 cm
47
A SMALL WHITE JADE MONKEY AND PEACH GROUP
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
The group depicts a large monkey with its globular eyes and pointed nose. At its feet a juvenile ape [..], h. 5 cm
Starting price
€ 900,00
Estimate
€ 900,00 / 1.200,00
48
A WHITE JADE SQUIRREL AND GRAPES PENDANT
China, 18th/ 19th century
The intricate openwork carving depicts a menacing squirrel, with its long and bushy tail, scrambling along [..], l. 4,5 cm
48
A WHITE JADE SQUIRREL AND GRAPES PENDANT
China, 18th/ 19th century
The intricate openwork carving depicts a menacing squirrel, with its long and bushy tail, scrambling along [..], l. 4,5 cm
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 2.000,00
49
A WHITE JADE CARVED TOAD
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
The toad is shown standing on its four webbed feet, its rear left leg slightly extended. The eyes standing [..], l. 5,8 cm
49
A WHITE JADE CARVED TOAD
China, Qing dynasty, 18th century
The toad is shown standing on its four webbed feet, its rear left leg slightly extended. The eyes standing [..], l. 5,8 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
50
A PALE CELADON JADE AND RUSSET LOTUS BRUSH WASHER
China, 19th century
The washer is carved to depict a large foliate lotus leaf with a single blossom extended over the washer with [..], l. 13 cm
50
A PALE CELADON JADE AND RUSSET LOTUS BRUSH WASHER
China, 19th century
The washer is carved to depict a large foliate lotus leaf with a single blossom extended over the washer with [..], l. 13 cm
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
51
AN AGATE MONKEY AND PEACH GROUP
China, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Carved in openwork depicting an adult and juvenile monkey. The juvenile monkey is grasping a large peach, [..], l. 4.5 cm
51
AN AGATE MONKEY AND PEACH GROUP
China, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Carved in openwork depicting an adult and juvenile monkey. The juvenile monkey is grasping a large peach, [..], l. 4.5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.700,00
Estimate
€ 2.700,00 / 3.200,00
52
AN AMBER CARVING OF A TOAD
China, 18th/ 19th century
The toad is depicted with a leafy pomegranate branch on which it is leaning, its round eye looking forward. [..], l. 7 cm
52
AN AMBER CARVING OF A TOAD
China, 18th/ 19th century
The toad is depicted with a leafy pomegranate branch on which it is leaning, its round eye looking forward. [..], l. 7 cm
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
53
A RARE CARVED AMBER DEER IN RECUMBENT POSE
China, 17th century
The deer is shown gracefully resting in a recumbent pose with its legs neatly tucked beneath its head. The head [..], h. 2.5 cm x l. 8 cm
53
A RARE CARVED AMBER DEER IN RECUMBENT POSE
China, 17th century
The deer is shown gracefully resting in a recumbent pose with its legs neatly tucked beneath its head. The head [..], h. 2.5 cm x l. 8 cm
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
54
RAMIFIED MOMO CERASULOUS CORAL STATUE
China, early 20th century
Red in colour and carved with figures of women and children; weight: 1.702 g. , h. 28 cm x l 40 cm
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RAMIFIED MOMO CERASULOUS CORAL STATUE
China, early 20th century
Red in colour and carved with figures of women and children; weight: 1.702 g. , h. 28 cm x l 40 cm
In legno
Starting price
€ 13.000,00
Estimate
€ 13.000,00 / 15.000,00
55
CARVED RED CORAL BRANCH
China, first half 20th century
Well carved with five children: weight 705 g. , h. 27 cm x l. 24 cm
55
CARVED RED CORAL BRANCH
China, first half 20th century
Well carved with five children: weight 705 g. , h. 27 cm x l. 24 cm
Starting price
€ 8.000,00
Estimate
€ 8.000,00 / 10.000,00
56
PAIR OF RED CORAL AND GOLD SEALS
China, 20th century
Beautifully carved in the form of lions, mounted in gold on the base. Weight 108 g. , h. 5,3 cm
56
PAIR OF RED CORAL AND GOLD SEALS
China, 20th century
Beautifully carved in the form of lions, mounted in gold on the base. Weight 108 g. , h. 5,3 cm
Starting price
€ 2.300,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
57
GROUP IN RED CORAL BEIJING WORKMANSHIP
China, early 20th century
Deep red in colour and with a broad, solid base, it is finely carved with a lady and children. 1633 g. , h. 24.5 cm
57
GROUP IN RED CORAL BEIJING WORKMANSHIP
China, early 20th century
Deep red in colour and with a broad, solid base, it is finely carved with a lady and children. 1633 g. , h. 24.5 cm
Starting price
€ 8.000,00
Estimate
€ 15.000,00 / 18.000,00
58
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
China, Ming dynasty, late 16th/early 17th century
The beautiful cast is sitting on a lotus flower, the body is gilded with cold gilding. Provenance: [..], h. 36 cm
58
A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA
China, Ming dynasty, late 16th/early 17th century
The beautiful cast is sitting on a lotus flower, the body is gilded with cold gilding. Provenance: [..], h. 36 cm
Starting price
€ 5.000,00
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 8.000,00
59
BRONZE MIRROR STAND
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Cast in the form of an animal decorated with chiselling. , h. 13.5 cm x l. 25.5 cm
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BRONZE MIRROR STAND
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Cast in the form of an animal decorated with chiselling. , h. 13.5 cm x l. 25.5 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
60
LARGE RITUAL BRONZE TRIPOD WINE VESSEL, JUE
China, Ming dynasty, late 16th/early 17th century
Of archaic form, it stands on three blade-shaped supports engraved with geometric motifs; on the sides are engraved [..], h. 32 cm
60
LARGE RITUAL BRONZE TRIPOD WINE VESSEL, JUE
China, Ming dynasty, late 16th/early 17th century
Of archaic form, it stands on three blade-shaped supports engraved with geometric motifs; on the sides are engraved [..], h. 32 cm
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00