Fine Asian Art: Session II

814: Rhinoceros Horn Cup, China, 17th/18th century, car

663: Incense Burner, China, Ming period, 16th/17th cent

698: Porcelain Censer, China, Ch'ia Ch'ing mark (1796-1

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Fine Asian Art: Session II

Bonhams Skinner

Skinner has specialized in Asian Works of Art for more than twenty years. Skinner's Asian auctions offer fine furniture and decorative arts from Asia, & the South Seas, including Chinese, Korean, and Japanese glass, pottery, netsuke, porcelain, lacquerware, paintings, woodblock prints, textiles, swords, and jade.

With galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Mass., Skinner is a leading full-service auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and fine art. Skinner conducts auctions year-round in both locations. Skinner's specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Ceramics, Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Wines, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science, Technology & Clocks, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, and Discovery.

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Two Jade Animals, 19th century or earlier, a dog i: Two Jade Animals, 19th century or earlier, a dog inscribed "Chien Tao Imperial Order" (1165-1174), and a dragon. Provenance: Christina Holmes collection.

0573: Two Jade Animals, 19th century or earlier, a dog iEst. US$300-US$500

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Jade Cup, China, Yuan period (1279-1368), chicken: Jade Cup, China, Yuan period (1279-1368), chicken bone color with dark russet and brown markings, handles of two flanking dragons with their tails scrolling about the body, lg. 5 1/2 in.

0574: Jade Cup, China, Yuan period (1279-1368), chickenEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Jade Carving, 19th century, pale green stone, carv: Jade Carving, 19th century, pale green stone, carving of a pair of rams, carved hardwood stand, 6 x 3 in.

0575: Jade Carving, 19th century, pale green stone, carvEst. US$400-US$600

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Jade Pillow, China, 19th century, celadon green co: Jade Pillow, China, 19th century, celadon green color with areas of brown, carving of a reclining child with lotus plants, 19 x 10 in.

0576: Jade Pillow, China, 19th century, celadon green coEst. US$6,000-US$8,000

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Ink Screen, China, 18th century, pure white jade p: Ink Screen, China, 18th century, pure white jade plaque, carving of bamboo, a rock, and chrysanthemums in high relief, carved and fitted rosewood stand, 5 x 2 3/4, overall ht. 7 1/2 in.

0578: Ink Screen, China, 18th century, pure white jade pEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Jade Carving of an Immortal, China, Ch'ien Lung pe: Jade Carving of an Immortal, China, Ch'ien Lung period (1735-1796), stone of a celadon green color with large areas of russet, figure of Liu Hai with a three-legged toad holding a basket of ling chih

0581: Jade Carving of an Immortal, China, Ch'ien Lung peEst. US$10,000-US$15,000

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Jade Scepter, 19th century, pale yellow stone, dee: Jade Scepter, 19th century, pale yellow stone, deeply carved with reserves of birds, deer, pine trees, and ling chih, lg. 14 in.

0582: Jade Scepter, 19th century, pale yellow stone, deeEst. US$400-US$600

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Rectangular Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, gray: Rectangular Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, gray stone with a large russet area, one side carved with a scholar in a pavilion, the other side with a poem, archaic scrolled dragons at the top, 2 1/4

0583: Rectangular Jade Plaque, China, 19th century, grayEst. US$200-US$300

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Jade Paperweight, greenish-white stone with russet: Jade Paperweight, greenish-white stone with russet markings, carving of a lion with a phoenix, 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.

0584: Jade Paperweight, greenish-white stone with russetEst. US$500-US$700

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Jade Carving, 19th century, white jade with russet: Jade Carving, 19th century, white jade with russet markings, the three "San Dou" fruits: Buddha's Hand citron, peach, and pomegranate, wd. 2 1/2, lg. 2 3/4 in.

0585: Jade Carving, 19th century, white jade with russetEst. US$400-US$600

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Jade Wrist Rest, yellow stone with gray and russet: Jade Wrist Rest, yellow stone with gray and russet markings, five bats emerging from a box in a cloud of incense, lg. 9 1/4 in.

0586: Jade Wrist Rest, yellow stone with gray and russetEst. US$300-US$500

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Two Ancient Jades, China, Han period, 2nd century: Two Ancient Jades, China, Han period, 2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D., a black and white cicada and a striated green scabbard drag, lg. 1, 2 in. Provenance: Christina Holmes collection.

0587: Two Ancient Jades, China, Han period, 2nd centuryEst. US$300-US$500

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Jade Sachet, China, 19th century, grayish-white st: Jade Sachet, China, 19th century, grayish-white stone, carved and pierced with a dragon and phoenix, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.

0588: Jade Sachet, China, 19th century, grayish-white stEst. US$200-US$300

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Two Archaic Jades, a mythical animal in white with: Two Archaic Jades, a mythical animal in white with gray marking, and a pierced oblong plaque with scrolling, lg. 1 1/4, 2 in. Provenance: Christina Holmes collection.

0589: Two Archaic Jades, a mythical animal in white withEst. US$300-US$500

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White Jade Carving, China, 18th century, carving o: White Jade Carving, China, 18th century, carving of double gourds, foliage, and a bat, lg. 3 in.

0590: White Jade Carving, China, 18th century, carving oEst. US$300-US$500

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Jade Incense Box, China, 18th century, pale yellow: Jade Incense Box, China, 18th century, pale yellow color, carved as a quail, lg. 3 1/2 in.

0591: Jade Incense Box, China, 18th century, pale yellowEst. US$600-US$800

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White Jade Carving, China, 18th century, boy with: White Jade Carving, China, 18th century, boy with a bough of pomegranates and a bat, lg. 2 in.

0592: White Jade Carving, China, 18th century, boy withEst. US$200-US$300

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White Jade Finial, 18th century, carved and pierce: White Jade Finial, 18th century, carved and pierced with lotus plants and egrets, 2 x 2 x 1 3/4 in.

0593: White Jade Finial, 18th century, carved and pierceEst. US$400-US$600

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Ink Screen, China, 18th century, pure white jade p: Ink Screen, China, 18th century, pure white jade plaque, carving of a prunus tree, rock, and orchid plant in high relief, carved fitted rosewood stand, 5 x 2 3/4, overall ht. 7 1/2 in.

0594: Ink Screen, China, 18th century, pure white jade pEst. US$4,000-US$6,000

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Peking Glass Censer, China, 19th century, white co: Peking Glass Censer, China, 19th century, white color, rectangular form, carved in the form of a ritual bronze Fang Ting, animal-form feet, body carved with Tao Tieh masks, foo dog finial, ht. 7 1/2,

0595: Peking Glass Censer, China, 19th century, white coEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Jade Bowl, China, early 20th century, white stone: Jade Bowl, China, early 20th century, white stone with green shading, double lozenge shape joined by ju-i jump rings, lg. 9 in.

0596: Jade Bowl, China, early 20th century, white stoneEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Jade Censer, China, 20th century, highly transluce: Jade Censer, China, 20th century, highly translucent forest green color, surface carved with dragons and clouds, jump rings at the sides and lid, (cracks to some of the jump rings), ht. 10, lg. 12 in.

0597: Jade Censer, China, 20th century, highly transluceEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Table Screen, China, 19th century, famille rose d: Table Screen, China, 19th century, famille rose decoration of classical scene of Helen and Paris, rosewood and burlwood frame, overall ht. 30 in.

0597A: Table Screen, China, 19th century, famille rose dEst. US$3,000-US$5,000

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Jade Bowl, stone of an even gray color, rim carved: Jade Bowl, stone of an even gray color, rim carved with children holding a sheng water flute, a lotus, and a bough of peaches, 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.

0598: Jade Bowl, stone of an even gray color, rim carvedEst. US$200-US$300

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October 16, 2009, 12pm-5pm; October 17, 2009, 10am-5pm; October 18, 2009, 8am-9am

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