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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.
Viewing
| 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 |
391
A KAKIEMON STYLE ARITA PORCELAIN DISH
Japan, Edo period, 18th century
Circular in shape, decorated in polychrome enamels with floral motifs and a phoenix in the central medallion. [..], d cm 21
391
A KAKIEMON STYLE ARITA PORCELAIN DISH
Japan, Edo period, 18th century
Circular in shape, decorated in polychrome enamels with floral motifs and a phoenix in the central medallion. [..], d cm 21
Starting price
€ 150,00
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 200,00
392
AN ARITA PORCELAIN 'RECLINING BIJIN' CANDLESTICK HOLDER
Japan, Edo period, 18th century
Modeled as a reclining woman in an elegant kimono, with one hand supporting the body and the other raised to hold [..], h cm 21,5
392
AN ARITA PORCELAIN 'RECLINING BIJIN' CANDLESTICK HOLDER
Japan, Edo period, 18th century
Modeled as a reclining woman in an elegant kimono, with one hand supporting the body and the other raised to hold [..], h cm 21,5
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 1.200,00 / 1.500,00
393
A BISCUIT SCULPTURE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely carved, it depicts the smiling sage Daruda with a crouching lady., h cm 26,8
393
A BISCUIT SCULPTURE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely carved, it depicts the smiling sage Daruda with a crouching lady., h cm 26,8
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
394
TWO IMARI PORCELAIN SCULPTURES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Depicting two courtly ladies in traditional garments with a deep blue ground, richly adorned with polychrome floral [..], h max cm 38
394
TWO IMARI PORCELAIN SCULPTURES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Depicting two courtly ladies in traditional garments with a deep blue ground, richly adorned with polychrome floral [..], h max cm 38
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
395
THREE PORCELAIN SCULPTURES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Two figures depict graceful geishas dressed in elegant kimonos, adorned with floral and butterfly motifs in the [..], The larger h cm 45
395
THREE PORCELAIN SCULPTURES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Two figures depict graceful geishas dressed in elegant kimonos, adorned with floral and butterfly motifs in the [..], The larger h cm 45
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 1.200,00 / 1.500,00
396
A SET OF TEN KUTANI PORCELAIN PLATES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Of lobed form, each plate is embellished with a gilded rim featuring foliate decorations. The surfaces are finely [..], d cm 22,5
396
A SET OF TEN KUTANI PORCELAIN PLATES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Of lobed form, each plate is embellished with a gilded rim featuring foliate decorations. The surfaces are finely [..], d cm 22,5
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
397
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE
Japan, early 20th century
Square in shape, it is finely decorated on the body with reserves containing floral motifs, bordered by small [..], h cm 46
397
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE
Japan, early 20th century
Square in shape, it is finely decorated on the body with reserves containing floral motifs, bordered by small [..], h cm 46
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
398
A BLUE GROUND PORCELAIN VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely embossed with chrysanthemums, buds, and peonies on a blue-ground base, enhanced with a courtyard scene [..], h cm 36,5
398
A BLUE GROUND PORCELAIN VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely embossed with chrysanthemums, buds, and peonies on a blue-ground base, enhanced with a courtyard scene [..], h cm 36,5
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
399
A CELADON PORCELAIN VASE
Japan, early 20th century
Of elongated and slender form, it is decorated with a qilin among clouds., h cm 30,5
399
A CELADON PORCELAIN VASE
Japan, early 20th century
Of elongated and slender form, it is decorated with a qilin among clouds., h cm 30,5
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
400
A CERAMIC COCKEREL
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Depicted in a seated position on a wood-effect base, with a high feathery tail and beak and feathers decorated [..], h cm 21,5
400
A CERAMIC COCKEREL
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Depicted in a seated position on a wood-effect base, with a high feathery tail and beak and feathers decorated [..], h cm 21,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
401
A WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN HAWK
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Entirely covered in a fine white glaze, it is depicted perched on a porcelain tree stump., h cm 31,5
401
A WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN HAWK
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Entirely covered in a fine white glaze, it is depicted perched on a porcelain tree stump., h cm 31,5
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
402
A KUTANI PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A RABBIT
Japan, late 19th century
With a mottled coat., l cm 16,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
403
A CLOISONNÉ BOWL
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
With a lobed enamelled profile, decorated along the outer rim with floral motifs and butterflies. At the center, [..], d cm 12
403
A CLOISONNÉ BOWL
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
With a lobed enamelled profile, decorated along the outer rim with floral motifs and butterflies. At the center, [..], d cm 12
Starting price
€ 1.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.500,00
404
A CLOISONNÉ BOX
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Rectangular in shape, decorated in raised moriage with a depiction of a plum tree. The trunk is rendered with [..], h cm 5,7 x l cm 13,5 x w cm 10,5
404
A CLOISONNÉ BOX
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Rectangular in shape, decorated in raised moriage with a depiction of a plum tree. The trunk is rendered with [..], h cm 5,7 x l cm 13,5 x w cm 10,5
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
405
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Crafted in silver wire and aventurine stone, with rich floral decoration featuring butterflies in flight against [..], h cm 20
405
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Crafted in silver wire and aventurine stone, with rich floral decoration featuring butterflies in flight against [..], h cm 20
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
406
A RECTANGULAR CLOISONNÉ BOX
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated with fern shoots on an interlaced background. Trellis motifs and geometric bands complete the decoration [..], h cm 6 x l cm 11,5 x w cm 9,5
406
A RECTANGULAR CLOISONNÉ BOX
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated with fern shoots on an interlaced background. Trellis motifs and geometric bands complete the decoration [..], h cm 6 x l cm 11,5 x w cm 9,5
Starting price
€ 1.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.500,00
407
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated on a blue ground with floral motifs featuring chrysanthemums of various species and colors. Marked ‘Ando’ [..], h cm 18,3
407
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated on a blue ground with floral motifs featuring chrysanthemums of various species and colors. Marked ‘Ando’ [..], h cm 18,3
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
408
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated on a light background with two carps and a plant in the upper section., h cm 30,5
408
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated on a light background with two carps and a plant in the upper section., h cm 30,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
409
A CLOISONNÉ VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The globular body rests on a wide, tapered foot and culminates in a low, flared neck. The body is decorated with [..], h cm 31,5
409
A CLOISONNÉ VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The globular body rests on a wide, tapered foot and culminates in a low, flared neck. The body is decorated with [..], h cm 31,5
Starting price
€ 250,00
Estimate
€ 250,00 / 350,00
410
A PAIR OF SMALL CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The description refers to an object made of silver wirework on a dove-grey background, depicting swallows in flight [..], h cm 11,7
410
A PAIR OF SMALL CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The description refers to an object made of silver wirework on a dove-grey background, depicting swallows in flight [..], h cm 11,7
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
411
A CLOISONNÉ KODANSU
Japan, Taisho-Showa period (1920-1930)
Comprising three drawers, crafted in silver wire and enamel with floral motifs on a light ground. The base is [..], h cm 12,5 x l cm 8,7 x w cm 5,2
411
A CLOISONNÉ KODANSU
Japan, Taisho-Showa period (1920-1930)
Comprising three drawers, crafted in silver wire and enamel with floral motifs on a light ground. The base is [..], h cm 12,5 x l cm 8,7 x w cm 5,2
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
412
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated with enamels and aventurine within shield-shaped reserves featuring phoenixes and dragons on a blue [..], h cm 36,5
412
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated with enamels and aventurine within shield-shaped reserves featuring phoenixes and dragons on a blue [..], h cm 36,5
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
413
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
On a light blue ground, it features an elegant floral decoration with peonies and chrysanthemums. Signed on the [..], h cm 21,3
413
A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
On a light blue ground, it features an elegant floral decoration with peonies and chrysanthemums. Signed on the [..], h cm 21,3
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
414
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated on the body with naturalistic landscapes featuring flowers and plants., h cm 15,5
414
A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated on the body with naturalistic landscapes featuring flowers and plants., h cm 15,5
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 200,00
415
A PAIR OF LARGE BRONZE VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated with fine wire inlay in relief, depicting a naturalistic scene., h cm 26
415
A PAIR OF LARGE BRONZE VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated with fine wire inlay in relief, depicting a naturalistic scene., h cm 26
Starting price
€ 1.200,00
Estimate
€ 1.200,00 / 1.500,00
416
A PAIR OF BRONZE VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated in relief with inlays of mixed metals and varied patinas depicting a naturalistic scene., h cm 15
416
A PAIR OF BRONZE VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decorated in relief with inlays of mixed metals and varied patinas depicting a naturalistic scene., h cm 15
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
417
A BRONZE VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Lobed in shape, depicting a small bird perched on a branch of flowers and leaves in high relief. Signed Seiya [..], h cm 32,3
417
A BRONZE VASE
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Lobed in shape, depicting a small bird perched on a branch of flowers and leaves in high relief. Signed Seiya [..], h cm 32,3
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
418
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Supported by three scroll-shaped feet terminating in acanthus leaves; the globular body is adorned with floral [..], h cm 41
418
A BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Supported by three scroll-shaped feet terminating in acanthus leaves; the globular body is adorned with floral [..], h cm 41
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
419
PAIR OF SMALL METAL VASES
Japan, 20th century
Elongated in shape, decorated on the body with storks in a naturalistic landscape. , h cm 16,5
419
PAIR OF SMALL METAL VASES
Japan, 20th century
Elongated in shape, decorated on the body with storks in a naturalistic landscape. , h cm 16,5
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 200,00
420
A PAIR OF BRONZE VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The body is decorated with seashells and crabs, signed., h cm 21
420
A PAIR OF BRONZE VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The body is decorated with seashells and crabs, signed., h cm 21
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00