The Estate of Congressman Lester L. Wolff 2021-08-07 Auction - 338 Price Results - Roland NY in NY
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Early Chinese Porcelain TilePair of Japanese Edo Samurai StirrupsMonumental Outdoor Asian Bronze Warrior on Horse
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Glen Cove, NY, United States
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The Estate of Congressman Lester L. Wolff

Roland NY

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Roland Auctions NY is proud to present the Asian Art Collection of renowned American Statesman, Diplomat, Civil Rights Proponent, Businessman, and Philanthropist, Lester L. Wolff. From 1965 until 1981, Mr. Wolff served as a vocal member of the United States House of Representatives from Long Island, where he distinguished himself as an expert in Asian Affairs, eventually meeting with the Chinese Leader Deng Xiaoping and authoring The Taiwan Relations Act. Foremost among his other achievements in Congress were support of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, and direct participation in the Camp David Accords seeking peace between Israel and the Arab States. After leaving Congress, Wolff remained committed to Asian relations, serving as President of the International Trade and Development Agency and acting as Director of the Pacific Community Institute at Touro College. From 1987 until 2007 he was a Director of the Griffon Corporation. In recognition of his tireless work, Representative Wolff received the World Peace Prize in 2010 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 for his work with the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. In 2020, the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was renamed the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge. At his home in East Norwich, NY, Wolff displayed an array of Asian fine and decorative arts including painted scrolls, floor screens, a pair of carved doors, furniture, devotional sculptures, ceremonial objects, and much more. On August 7th, 2021 Roland Auctions NY is honored to present several hundred selections at auction, in a single owner sale, celebrating the life and collection of Congressman Wolff.
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Pair Chinese Rose Quartz Foo Dogs: Pair of opposing carved rose quartz foo dogs with vertical striations. [4 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W x 8" D]. Some chips at base.
0001: Pair Chinese Rose Quartz Foo DogsEst. US$200-US$300
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Vintage Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar: Chinese crackle glaze ginger jar with allover calligraphic characters. Signed on bottom. [19" H x 9" Diam.]. In good condition.
0002: Vintage Chinese Porcelain Ginger JarEst. US$150-US$250
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Vintage Chinese Cast Resin Stallion Sculpture: Two-tone sculptural group depicting eight galloping horses. [11" H x 22" W x 8" D]. In good condition.
0003: Vintage Chinese Cast Resin Stallion SculptureEst. US$100-US$200
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Chinese Lacquer & Porcelain Wedding Box: Vintage 3-tier painted lacquer wedding box with signed porcelain lid, depicting royal maidens. [19" H x 18" W x 8" D]. Some wear with flaking and loss to lacquer.
0004: Chinese Lacquer & Porcelain Wedding BoxEst. US$150-US$250
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Vintage Chinese Red Resin Laughing Buddha: Translucent red resin standing Buddha holding fruit above his head. [18 1/2" H x 10" W x 7 1/2" D]. In good condition.
0005: Vintage Chinese Red Resin Laughing BuddhaEst. US$150-US$250
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Antique Asian Ceremonial Scepter: Metal and wood scepter with 7 bands of repousse scrolling tendrils. [14 3/4" H x 2 1/4" Diam. (at top)]. Wear commensurate with age and use.
0007: Antique Asian Ceremonial ScepterEst. US$150-US$250Lot Passed
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Antique Asian Ceremonial Scepter / Dagger: White metal scepter with wood core featuring applied floral and scrolling tendril motif. Handle conceals a dagger with a 5 1/4" steel blade. [15 1/8" H x 2" Diam.]. Wear commensurate with age and use.
0008: Antique Asian Ceremonial Scepter / DaggerEst. US$200-US$300
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Chinese Republic Period Porcelain Noblemen: Pair of Chinese Republic Period noblemen seated in dragon's-head throne chairs. [9 3/8" H x 5" W x 5 1/2" D]. In good condition.
0009: Chinese Republic Period Porcelain NoblemenEst. US$150-US$250
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Chinese Carved Yellow Hardstone Dragon: Carved hardstone dragon holding an orb or fruit in its front claw, mounted into a hardwood base. [Overall: 10" H x 17" W x 3 1/4" D]. In good condition.
0010: Chinese Carved Yellow Hardstone DragonEst. US$150-US$250
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Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Covered Bowls: Pair of covered bowls, signed on bottom, with children and scholars. [4 3/4" H x 4" Diam.]. In good condition.
0011: Pair Vintage Chinese Porcelain Covered BowlsEst. US$150-US$250
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Vintage Chinese Carved Quartz Snail/Dragon: Carved smoky quartz dragon with snail shell breathing out a gust containing a koi fish, accompanied by a hardwood base. [Without base: 5 1/2" H x 6" W x 1 3/4" D]. Few chips.
0012: Vintage Chinese Carved Quartz Snail/DragonEst. US$100-US$200
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Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases: Matte black and gold luster glazed satsuma vases with portrait reserves and dragon background, signed on bottoms. [Each: 11 1/2" H x 7 1/8" Diam.].
0013: Pair of Japanese Satsuma VasesEst. US$100-US$200
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Two Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Heads: Two vintage bronze Buddha heads with flame urns, both mounted on steel and wood bases. [Without bases: 9 1/4" H and 8 1/2" H]. In good condition.
0014: Two Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha HeadsEst. US$100-US$200
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Southeast Asian Opium Pipe: Vintage white metal opium pipe with bird-form bowl and applied floriform decoration. [13 1/4" H x 1 1/2" W x 5" D]. Light wear, otherwise complete and in good condition.
0015: Southeast Asian Opium PipeEst. US$50-US$100
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Vintage Burmese Sculptural Opium Weights: Set of nine graduated exotic bird-form bronze opium weights on a stepped hardwood base, with plaque engraved with dedication to Lester Wolff from DEA Regional Director Daniel Addaric. [Largest
0016: Vintage Burmese Sculptural Opium WeightsEst. US$150-US$250
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Chinese Kong Jia Terracotta Vase: Ornate flambe glaze vase with four dragon handles bearing double ring accents; with booklet. [12 1/2" H x 9 3/4" Diam.].
0017: Chinese Kong Jia Terracotta VaseEst. US$150-US$250
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Chinese Kong Jia Jun Kiln Terracotta Vase: Ornate purple flambe glaze vase with four dragon handles bearing double ring accents and dragon medallions, stamped on bottom "2008 U.N. Spring Festival", accompanied by a Collection Certificate.
0018: Chinese Kong Jia Jun Kiln Terracotta VaseEst. US$200-US$300
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Vintage Chinese Brass Seated Buddha: Seated cast brass Buddha on a raised base. Buddha features elongated earlobes and urna. [12 3/4" H x 8 1/2" W x 5 3/4" D]. In good condition.
0019: Vintage Chinese Brass Seated BuddhaEst. US$75-US$125
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Two Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases: Lot comprises: 1) Bulb-form vase with bird perched on blossoming tree [12 3/8" H x 7 7/8" Diam.]. 2) Double gourd-form vase with floral and scrolling tendril motif. [8 1/4" H x 4 1/2" Diam.].
0020: Two Chinese Cloisonne Enamel VasesEst. US$75-US$125
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Chinese Carved Agate Koi Fish Sculpture: Hardstone sculpture of a koi fish jumping from waves skyward, mounted into a hardwood base. [Sculpture only: 10 5/8" H x 6" W x 2 5/8" D]. In good condition.
0021: Chinese Carved Agate Koi Fish SculptureEst. US$100-US$200
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Chinese Modern Cloisonne Covered Jar: Enamel jar with stylized flower and butterfly motif, accompanied by a carved hardwood base. [Jar: 5 1/4" H x 5 5/8" Diam.]. In good condition.
0022: Chinese Modern Cloisonne Covered JarEst. US$50-US$75
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Group of 4 Carved Jade Pendants: Group comprises: 1) Three foo dogs and octopus [1 3/4" H x 2 5/8" W]. 2) Stylized bird with leaf in beak [1 7/8" H x 2 1/4" W]. 3) Bi disc with knotted rope surround [1 7/8" H x 2 1/8" W]. 4) Serpent
0023: Group of 4 Carved Jade PendantsEst. US$150-US$250
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Two Chinese Brass Silk Irons: Vintage silk irons, comprising 1) Bowl with scalloped edge and medallion motif bearing wood handle [3" H x 8" W x 11" D], and 2) Bowl with poppy motif and enamel handle [2 1/2" H x 8 1/4" Diam.]. In
0024: Two Chinese Brass Silk IronsEst. US$50-US$75Lot Passed
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