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Auction N.6
Fine Asian Art
wed 4 June 2025
Milan - Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo, Corso Buenos Aires 3 - 10:00 CET
For the Oriental Art auction on June 4, Marcopolo Asian Art presents an exquisite selection featuring an important collection of blue-and-white porcelains. The offering will also include jades, bronzes, cloisonné, snuff bottles, textiles, and other collectible items, all carefully curated and sourced from various parts of Asia.
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| Thursday | 29 May 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Firday | 30 May 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Satuday | 31 May 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Sunday | 1 June 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Monday | 2 June 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
301
A CRYSTAL-ROCK FIGURE OF GUANYIN
China, 20th century
Depicted standing, holding a pearl and a lingzhi in her hands. 水晶人物像，中国，二十世纪, h cm 21,5
301
A CRYSTAL-ROCK FIGURE OF GUANYIN
China, 20th century
Depicted standing, holding a pearl and a lingzhi in her hands. 水晶人物像，中国，二十世纪, h cm 21,5
Starting price
€ 150,00
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 250,00
302
A SMALL TURQUOISE CARVING
China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century
Depicting two boys holding branches with fruits. 绿松石人物雕刻，中国，清十九世纪晚期, h tot cm 7,5
302
A SMALL TURQUOISE CARVING
China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century
Depicting two boys holding branches with fruits. 绿松石人物雕刻，中国，清十九世纪晚期, h tot cm 7,5
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
303
FOUR HARDSTONE SCULPTURES
China, 20th century
Comprising a Guanyin carved in serpentine jade; two Budai figures in hardstone/jade, one with a wood base; and [..], The larger h cm 20,3
303
FOUR HARDSTONE SCULPTURES
China, 20th century
Comprising a Guanyin carved in serpentine jade; two Budai figures in hardstone/jade, one with a wood base; and [..], The larger h cm 20,3
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
304
A SERPENTINE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
China, 19th / 20th century
It carries a saddle decorated with shou while holding a vase. 太平有象玉雕塑，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, h cm 16
304
A SERPENTINE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT
China, 19th / 20th century
It carries a saddle decorated with shou while holding a vase. 太平有象玉雕塑，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, h cm 16
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
305
A LARGE SERPENTINE JADE SCULPTURE
China, 20th century
Depicting a seated Guanyin atop a double-lotus base, with a flaming mandorla rising behind her; holding a prayer [..], h cm 35,4
305
A LARGE SERPENTINE JADE SCULPTURE
China, 20th century
Depicting a seated Guanyin atop a double-lotus base, with a flaming mandorla rising behind her; holding a prayer [..], h cm 35,4
Starting price
€ 250,00
Estimate
€ 250,00 / 350,00
306
A LAPISLAZZULI FIGURE
China, 20th century
Depicting Guanyin riding a dragon, standing on its carved wooden base, pierced in the shape of waves. 青金石仙女雕塑， [..], h tot cm 20,5
306
A LAPISLAZZULI FIGURE
China, 20th century
Depicting Guanyin riding a dragon, standing on its carved wooden base, pierced in the shape of waves. 青金石仙女雕塑， [..], h tot cm 20,5
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
307
TWO SOAPSTONE SEAL MARKS
China, 20th century
Rectangular in shape, both are surmounted by a Pho dog; one is finely incised with a poetic inscription and a [..], h max cm 6,5
307
TWO SOAPSTONE SEAL MARKS
China, 20th century
Rectangular in shape, both are surmounted by a Pho dog; one is finely incised with a poetic inscription and a [..], h max cm 6,5
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
308
A SOAPSTONE SEAL
China, 20th century
Carved with a landscape, on the base it has characters. 皂石印章，中国，二十世纪 , h cm 6
308
A SOAPSTONE SEAL
China, 20th century
Carved with a landscape, on the base it has characters. 皂石印章，中国，二十世纪 , h cm 6
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 200,00
309
A SMALL AGATA BOX
China, 20th century
Finely carved in the shape of a cicada. 玉蝉，中国，二十世纪, l cm 5
309
A SMALL AGATA BOX
China, 20th century
Finely carved in the shape of a cicada. 玉蝉，中国，二十世纪, l cm 5
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
310
A GU-SHAPED JADE VASE
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
With a hexagonal section, it is carved and incised on the body with floral motifs, with handles on the sides supporting [..], h tot. cm 17,5
310
A GU-SHAPED JADE VASE
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
With a hexagonal section, it is carved and incised on the body with floral motifs, with handles on the sides supporting [..], h tot. cm 17,5
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 250,00
311
A SMALL TURQUOISE VASE
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Well carved, surrounded by rocks, flowers, and small birds. 绿松石花卉花瓶摆件，中国，清十九世纪, h cm 6,5, h cm 6,5
311
A SMALL TURQUOISE VASE
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Well carved, surrounded by rocks, flowers, and small birds. 绿松石花卉花瓶摆件，中国，清十九世纪, h cm 6,5, h cm 6,5
Starting price
€ 250,00
Estimate
€ 250,00 / 350,00
312
A METAL AND YIXING TEAPOT WITH JADE INLAYS
China, 20th century
The surface is sheathed in metal and adorned with floral motifs, including flowers, bamboo foliage, and inscriptions. [..], h cm 11,3
312
A METAL AND YIXING TEAPOT WITH JADE INLAYS
China, 20th century
The surface is sheathed in metal and adorned with floral motifs, including flowers, bamboo foliage, and inscriptions. [..], h cm 11,3
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
313
NINE JADE CARVINGS AND AN AGATE CARVING
China, 19th / 20th century
Depicting animals, flowers, boys, and geometric shapes. 玉/玛瑙一组九件，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, l max cm 5,3
313
NINE JADE CARVINGS AND AN AGATE CARVING
China, 19th / 20th century
Depicting animals, flowers, boys, and geometric shapes. 玉/玛瑙一组九件，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, l max cm 5,3
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
314
GROUP OF SIX OBJECTS
China, 20th century
Comprising a small wooden cabinet with doors decorated in cloisonné enamel with floral motifs; two small jade [..], h max cm 22 x l cm 16,2 x w cm 6
314
GROUP OF SIX OBJECTS
China, 20th century
Comprising a small wooden cabinet with doors decorated in cloisonné enamel with floral motifs; two small jade [..], h max cm 22 x l cm 16,2 x w cm 6
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
315
FIVE SNUFF BOTTLES AND A SMALL CARVING
China, 19th / 20th century
Three snuff bottles in porcelain, one in agate, and one in metal, with malachite carving. 鼻烟壶孔雀石摆件组件六只，中国，十九世纪 [..], h max cm 9,5
315
FIVE SNUFF BOTTLES AND A SMALL CARVING
China, 19th / 20th century
Three snuff bottles in porcelain, one in agate, and one in metal, with malachite carving. 鼻烟壶孔雀石摆件组件六只，中国，十九世纪 [..], h max cm 9,5
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
316
THREE SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Two in agate and one in rutilated quartz, decorated with a man carved on the body. 鼻烟壶三只，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, The larger h cm 6,7
316
THREE SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Two in agate and one in rutilated quartz, decorated with a man carved on the body. 鼻烟壶三只，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, The larger h cm 6,7
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
317
A SANG-DE-BOEUF PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, late 19th / early 20th century
Of a compressed form, it is entirely covered in a red glaze. 郎窑红鼻烟壶，中国，十九世纪末/二十世纪初, h cm 7
317
A SANG-DE-BOEUF PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, late 19th / early 20th century
Of a compressed form, it is entirely covered in a red glaze. 郎窑红鼻烟壶，中国，十九世纪末/二十世纪初, h cm 7
Starting price
€ 100,00
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 200,00
318
A LARGE CELADON PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
Finely decorated in relief with a mountain landscape featuring pagodas, trees, and rocks; the base bears an apocryphal [..], h cm 9
318
A LARGE CELADON PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
Finely decorated in relief with a mountain landscape featuring pagodas, trees, and rocks; the base bears an apocryphal [..], h cm 9
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
319
TWO LARGE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
One depicting the ‘Eight Immortals’, dated 1927, and the other depicting a mythological scene with sages and deities, [..], h cm 9,5
319
TWO LARGE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
One depicting the ‘Eight Immortals’, dated 1927, and the other depicting a mythological scene with sages and deities, [..], h cm 9,5
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
320
FOUR AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Finely carved with foliate decorations, flowers, and a dancing figure. 玛瑙鼻烟壶四只，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, h max cm 7,6
320
FOUR AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Finely carved with foliate decorations, flowers, and a dancing figure. 玛瑙鼻烟壶四只，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, h max cm 7,6
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
321
A LOT OF FIVE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Two are decorated in relief with animals in a floral landscape; one has a green ground with reserves featuring [..], h max cm 7,8
321
A LOT OF FIVE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Two are decorated in relief with animals in a floral landscape; one has a green ground with reserves featuring [..], h max cm 7,8
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 2.000,00
322
A LOT OF FOUR SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
Two in red cinnabar lacquer, finely carved with a detailed landscape featuring pagodas and a garden with figures [..], h max cm 9
322
A LOT OF FOUR SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
Two in red cinnabar lacquer, finely carved with a detailed landscape featuring pagodas and a garden with figures [..], h max cm 9
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
323
A LOT OF THREE SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
One in porcelain, decorated on both sides with noble coats of arms within a crowned cartouche; one in cloisonné [..], h cm 7,3
323
A LOT OF THREE SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
One in porcelain, decorated on both sides with noble coats of arms within a crowned cartouche; one in cloisonné [..], h cm 7,3
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
324
FIVE GLASS MOUNTED ON METAL HAT CAPS
China, 19th / 20th century
Consisting of five glass spheres in various colors mounted on metal supports decorated with geometric patterns, [..], h max cm 6,7
324
FIVE GLASS MOUNTED ON METAL HAT CAPS
China, 19th / 20th century
Consisting of five glass spheres in various colors mounted on metal supports decorated with geometric patterns, [..], h max cm 6,7
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
325
TWENTY NINE WOODEN STANDS
China, 20th century
木底座一组二十九件，中国，二十世纪, The larger h cm 22,5 x l cm 31
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
326
☼A SET OF CORAL AND ENAMELLED SILVER JEWELS
China, 19th / 20th century
Consisting of a necklace, a pendant, and two bracelets. Total weight: 802 g. 银制嵌珊瑚首饰，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, l max cm 53
326
☼A SET OF CORAL AND ENAMELLED SILVER JEWELS
China, 19th / 20th century
Consisting of a necklace, a pendant, and two bracelets. Total weight: 802 g. 银制嵌珊瑚首饰，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪, l max cm 53
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
327
A LACQUER AND METAL NECKLACE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Composed of forty-six cinnabar lacquer barrels and kingfisher feathers, along with four barrels in burgauté lacquer. [..], l cm 45,5
327
A LACQUER AND METAL NECKLACE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Composed of forty-six cinnabar lacquer barrels and kingfisher feathers, along with four barrels in burgauté lacquer. [..], l cm 45,5
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
328
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
China, 20th century
Resting on three zoomorphic feet, the body is decorated with floral motifs, with two handles shaped like elephant [..], h cm 41,5 x l cm 36
328
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
China, 20th century
Resting on three zoomorphic feet, the body is decorated with floral motifs, with two handles shaped like elephant [..], h cm 41,5 x l cm 36
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
329
A BRONZE COIN
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Depicting a dragon and a phoenix on one side, and auspicious characters on the other. 贵炉大型花钱万年吉庆背龙凤，中国，清, d cm 8
329
A BRONZE COIN
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Depicting a dragon and a phoenix on one side, and auspicious characters on the other. 贵炉大型花钱万年吉庆背龙凤，中国，清, d cm 8
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
330
A GILTE-BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA
China, 20th century
Seated in lalitasana on a lotus flower base, with her right foot gently touching a lotus blossom; her right [..], h cm 26
330
A GILTE-BRONZE FIGURE OF GREEN TARA
China, 20th century
Seated in lalitasana on a lotus flower base, with her right foot gently touching a lotus blossom; her right [..], h cm 26
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00