Important Spring Chinese Auction

IMPORTANT 15TH C. BRONZE GOLD & SILVER BUDDHA

PAIR MONUMENTAL PHOENIX & DRAGON CLOISONNE VASES

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Important Spring Chinese Auction

Converse Auctions

We here at Converse Auctions have spent the last several months collecting the best of the best Chinese antiques for this Important Auction. We have hand selected over 300 items for this sale including: Ming & Qing Dynasty porcelain, Republic Period porcelain, monumental Qing Dynasty Cloisonné, Hetian jade, jewelry, a collection of antique Tibetan pieces including a 15th century gold gilt Buddha and several Thangkas, export Chinese silver, export porcelain, Chinese watercolor paintings, Zitan and Huanghuali furniture and more!

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SCHOLAR STONE TABLE SCREEN: SCHOLAR STONE TABLE SCREEN: A solid wooden frame supports a double sided tables screen with dramatic landscape stone on each side. Made for contemplation. 12" X 13 1/2" X 7" $800 -

0241: SCHOLAR STONE TABLE SCREENEst. $800-$1,200

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WOODEN HUANGHUALI STAND: WOODEN HUANGHUALI STAND: Sitting on four cylindrical legs, it has a curved apron. The top has a floating panel. 12" X 6 3/4" X 4 1/2" $400 - $600 Shipping: We are able to pack and

0242: WOODEN HUANGHUALI STANDEst. $400-$600

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CARVED WOODEN STAND: CARVED WOODEN STAND : This wooden stand sits on four curved feet. The apron has archaic and ruyi patterns on the apron. On top is a faux woven top surrounded by carving made to resemble bamboo. 16

0243: CARVED WOODEN STANDEst. $400-$600

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ZITAN PROSPERITY TOAD SCULPTURE: ZITAN PROSPERITY TOAD SCULPTURE: A Ztian sculpture showing a three legged money toad sticking its roped tongue out, two pierced coins are connected to the tongue that is heading for a man. The back

0244: ZITAN PROSPERITY TOAD SCULPTUREEst. $800-$1,200

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PIERCED WOODEN STAND: PIERCED WOODEN STAND: Curved wooden stand with pierced sides made to look like lotus blossoms. 16 1/4" X 6 1/2" X 7 1/2" $400 - $600 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item

0245: PIERCED WOODEN STANDEst. $400-$600

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LARGE HARD STONE & WOODEN SCREEN: LARGE HARD STONE & WOODEN SCREEN: Large screen with a wooden frame and carved wooden base. The base inside and out is carved in facing dragons surrounded by archaic patterns. The screen is a

0246: LARGE HARD STONE & WOODEN SCREENEst. $2,000-$4,000

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ZITAN AND STONE BIRD BOX: ZITAN AND STONE BIRD BOX: The lid is made of hard stone and mother of pearl appliqué showing a bird with a fish in its mouth. Carved lily pads and lotus flowers decorate the pond's surface,

0247: ZITAN AND STONE BIRD BOXEst. $400-$600

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SMALL STONE AND ZITAN BOX: SMALL STONE AND ZITAN BOX: Hard stone and mother of pearl appliqué still life Zitan box. The still life on the lid is of bamboo, lotus pod, grapes, berries and flowers. Solidly formed with a

0248: SMALL STONE AND ZITAN BOXEst. $500-$800

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LARGE ZITAN AND STONE BOX: LARGE ZITAN AND STONE BOX: The lid has hard stone and mother of pearl appliqué showing a bird perched on a branch in a flowering garden. 12 1/2" X 7" X 3 1/4" $500 - $800

0249: LARGE ZITAN AND STONE BOXEst. $500-$800

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FOUR TIER HUANGHUALI LUNCH BOX: FOUR TIER HUANGHUALI LUNCH BOX: Four tier Huanghuali lunch box with slide lock. The sides of the base are pierced. 10" X 8" X 15" $500 - $800 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship

0250: FOUR TIER HUANGHUALI LUNCH BOXEst. $500-$800

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PAIR OF LACQUER, STONE, & ENAMEL APPLIQUE PLAQUES: PAIR OF LACQUER, STONE, & ENAMEL APPLIQUÉ PLAQUES: Two large framed mirrored decorative orange lacquer, semiprecious stone, and enamel appliqué plaques depicting scholar's items, an

0251: PAIR OF LACQUER, STONE, & ENAMEL APPLIQUE PLAQUESEst. $2,000-$4,000

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MOTTLED BROWN LACQUER GUQIN WITH TRAVEL BAG: MOTTLED BROWN LACQUER GUQIN WITH TRAVEL BAG: The body is decorated in multicolored female dancers with gold accents, dancing among colorful clouds. Inlaid mother of pearl circular decoration above.

0252: MOTTLED BROWN LACQUER GUQIN WITH TRAVEL BAGEst. $800-$1,200

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BLACK LACQUER GUQIN WITH TRAVEL BAG: BLACK LACQUER GUQIN WITH TRAVEL BAG: Black craquelure lacquer guqin with gold cherry blossoms on branches attracting butterflies. Closer to the base is a row of calligraphy in gold. 49" X

0253: BLACK LACQUER GUQIN WITH TRAVEL BAGEst. $800-$1,200

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PAINTING OF REVOLUTIONARY GIRL: PAINTING OF REVOLUTIONARY GIRL: She sits on full sacks with a gun in her lap and the little red book in her hand, the other hand strokes her hair. A messenger bag is wrapped across her body and lays

0254: PAINTING OF REVOLUTIONARY GIRLEst. $600-$900

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PAINTING OF REVOLUTIONARY GIRL: PAINTING OF REVOLUTIONARY GIRL: She stands in a field of wheat in a green uniform, holding a violin. She looks forward meeting the gaze of all onlookers while she casually moves her hair behind her

0255: PAINTING OF REVOLUTIONARY GIRLEst. $600-$900

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EIGHT 1980 GOLDEN MONKEY STAMPS: EIGHT 1980 GOLDEN MONKEY STAMPS : Unaltered high resolution scans of these stamps can be viewed by visiting: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r1s7wegvw4pa01k/AAB7zjr9kr3QiTfJeFNhB8V_a?dl=0. Please review

0256: EIGHT 1980 GOLDEN MONKEY STAMPSEst. $12,000-$18,000

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LAVENDER JADE BANGLE: LAVENDER JADE BANGLE: Lavender jade bangle. Stand not included. 3" $200 - $400 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an address in the United States for $15.00 via USPS Priority

0257: LAVENDER JADE BANGLEEst. $200-$400

PINK PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE: PINK PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE: The snuff is in a gourd form with matching glass stopper. The gourd form is enclosed by four leaves. 3" $200 - $400 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this

0258: PINK PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLEEst. $200-$400Lot Passed

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ANTIQUE GUAN TYPE VASE: ANTIQUE GUAN TYPE VASE: Soft tan matte crackle glaze with defined "rings" around the vase. Brown rim. 9 1/4" $200 - $400 Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an

0259: ANTIQUE GUAN TYPE VASEEst. $200-$400

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YONGZHENG MAROON RED SHALLOW PLATE: YONGZHENG MAROON RED SHALLOW PLATE: Chinese porcelain bowl with flared rim, beautifully colored inside and on outer rim, with a four character Yong Zheng mark on the bottom. 8" $300 - $500

0260: YONGZHENG MAROON RED SHALLOW PLATEEst. $300-$500

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CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE QIAN LONG MARKED VASE: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE QIAN LONG MARKED VASE: A multicolor rotating vase decorated in bands of different border patterns above scenes of castles and processions. People are shown walking across

0261: CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE QIAN LONG MARKED VASEEst. $800-$1,200

CHINESE JADE BUTTERFLY PENDANT: CHINESE JADE BUTTERFLY PENDANT: A double sided pierced open work circular pendant in pale green jade of a butterfly with incised lines. Strung on brown cord with a wooden bead. 2" $300 - $500

0262: CHINESE JADE BUTTERFLY PENDANTEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

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BLUE & WHITE HU FORM QIAN LONG VASE: BLUE & WHITE HU FORM QIAN LONG VASE: A blue and white hu form vase with elephant head handles. A peach tree rises from waves laden with fruit. Bats fly alongside among clouds. All four sides have

0263: BLUE & WHITE HU FORM QIAN LONG VASEEst. $600-$900

RED, BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER: RED, BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER : The central area is painted in a red peony blossom with bud, blossom and leaves. There is a blue border surrounding it of various fruits including pomegranates and

0264: RED, BLUE AND WHITE CHARGEREst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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