WANG MINGMING (B. 1952) - SU DONGPOWANG MINGMING (B. 1952) - SU DONGPO Wang Mingming (b. 1952) - Su Dongpo, hanging scroll, ink and color on paper, titled, dated, signed and with one seal, framed and glazed, image: 25.25" x 16.25".
Chinese 20th century a facingChinese 20th century a facing pair of standing ivory meijen (beautiful maidens) each holding flowering branches wood stands 13 1/2'' h.
A Chinese pottery figure by LiuA Chinese pottery figure by Liu Zemian of Wang Mian applying himself to study, 30cm high
Good Chinese Painting FragmentGood Chinese Painting Fragment on Silk, Ming Dynasty (1368-1643), interestingly mounted off center in a faux-suede mat, depicting a simple robed scholar in a garden leaning on a gnarled cherry tree sprouting its first spring flowers on bare branches, the scholar dressed in simple informal robes with red slippers and cloth hat, unsigned, glazed in a simple giltwood frame, h. 18", w. 16-1/4".
A mixed lot including Chinese jadesA mixed lot including Chinese jades hardstone a moss agate bowl bone etc.
Two Chinese scrolls, ink and colorTwo Chinese scrolls, ink and color on paper: hanging scroll, Mengyu Aixinjueluo, two finches on a conifer branch, inscription and two red seals at right, image 24-3/8 x 16-1/2 in., scroll 76 x 21-3/4 in., good condition ; hand scroll, Yuanliang Zhou, lake area with buildings on islands, banks, waterfall at right, image 52-1/4 x 10-3/4 in., unfinished mounting, trimmed right and left edges, creases, backing paper with three stains , 20th century.
LUDING MENG (CHINESE-AMERICAN,LUDING MENG (CHINESE-AMERICAN, B. 1962), BY THE WINDOW Oil on canvas, 1997, signed and dated at lower right, presented in a carved gilt wood frame.
Dai Mingshuo (1605-1660) BAMBOODai Mingshuo (1605-1660) BAMBOO Ink on paper 42.1" (height) 107cm (height) 15.9" (width) 40.5cm (width)
A Chinese pottery figure by LiuA Chinese pottery figure by Liu Zemian of Destiny Minou (a character from the nine songs)
A Chinese pottery figure by LiuA Chinese pottery figure by Liu Zemian of Liu Ling, drunk, 22cm high
A GROUP OF (13) CHINESE MUD MENA GROUP OF (13) CHINESE MUD MEN Circa 1900, all modeled holding a pottery item.
Meiping Fish Vase Chinese a MeipingMeiping Fish Vase Chinese a Meiping form vase the neck with key fret border the collar with ruyi band the body with iron red fish swimming amidst green leaves the foot with a lappet border with an underglaze blue Guangxu mark; ht. 5.75 in. (14.6 cm) Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
A mahjong set the ivory on bambooA mahjong set the ivory on bamboo tiles in a five drawer black lacquered case with mother of pearl decoration.
Chinese Mustard Yellow PorcelainChinese Mustard Yellow Porcelain Meiping VaseThe body and shoulder finely incised to depict dragons and phoenix above crashing waves all against a mustard yellow ground with incised six character seal mark to foot rim 13.5''H.
JIN MENGSHI (1869-1952) CRANEDepictingJIN MENGSHI (1869-1952) CRANEDepicting flying cranes above mountains and sea, ink and color on paper, titled and signed by the artist with two seals, hanging scroll. L:125.5cm, W:65.5cm
A Meiping Vase With Hongzhi MarksA Meiping Vase With Hongzhi Marks Yellow glaze over incised decoration of dragons with lappet borders bottom with underglaze character mark.
A Mottled White Jade Carving ofA Mottled White Jade Carving of a Recumbent Ram, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century ? ???? ????? ? ???? ?????
Chinese Partial-Glazed Figure ofChinese Partial-Glazed Figure of a Seated Dignitary, Ming Dynasty (1360-1644), modeled as a bare-headed seated figure in informal robes glazed in kingfisher blue, aubergine and ochre with specific details such as face, hands and feet unglazed, h. 10-1/4".
ZHANG XINGJIE (1909-1991) MEILANZHUJUDepictingZHANG XINGJIE (1909-1991) MEILANZHUJUDepicting plum blossoms, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum and scholar's rock, ink and color on paper, signed by the artist with three seals, hanging scroll. L:125.5cm, W:60.5cm
A Chinese Mah Jong set in a metalA Chinese Mah Jong set in a metal mounted wooden case, fitted with five drawers containing bone counters etc, 24cm wide
A circular Chinese plaque, perhapsA circular Chinese plaque, perhaps from a table screen, depicting Guanyin, 21cm diameter and a Chinese blue and white saucer, Ming, 17cm diameter
A Chinese red glazed porcelainA Chinese red glazed porcelain bowl. Ming dynasty. Six character Jiajing marks. Property of an eminent Hong Kong collector.
Chinese Ming carved wood ShakyamuniChinese Ming carved wood Shakyamuni Buddhaseated on a lotus throne hands in Buddhist Mudra. 53''H Circa - 16th - 17th C.
Jade Dog Ming or Qing Dynasty,Jade Dog Ming or Qing Dynasty, even pale yellow seated canine, mastiff type muzzle, long ears, baggy skin at head, neck and rump, plume-like tail curled against left flank, the massive muzzle and baggy skin being characteristics of certain early Chinese dog breeds, 35 grams, 1-9/16 x 1-3/8 x 3/4 in.,
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Jade Mountain Ming Dynasty, burntJade Mountain Ming Dynasty, burnt "chicken bone" Xinjiang jade, opaque white with "baby's blush" pinkish-red spots from manganese inclusions (superficial cracks or fissures probably from intense heat), mountain with conifers and other trees growing in crevasses, a river rushing by at the base with the Hehe twins on a raft, Chan Chu, the three-legged toad, swimming after them, base carved with swirling water, 6-1/4 x 6-7/8 x 3-1/2 in.,
YANG MINGYI (chinese b. 1943)YANG MINGYI (chinese b. 1943) BUILDINGS ON A RIVER WITH SAMPAN AND DUCKS Signed and stamped in Chinese upper right side, stamped lower left side, ink and watercolor on paper 18 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (47.6 x 41.9cm) (sight size) provenance: Carolyn Hill Gallery, New York, New York. Private Collection. ,500-2,500 Fine overall condition. Framed, matted. With narrow margins on all sides. Sheet size: 22 3/8 x 22 7/8 in. Executed on a thin laid paper. Rich, fresh colors. There is an apparent flattened verical crease at center left. SOme small breaks/losses in parts of outer margins. Tape pieces at top edge verso, not affixed to undermat. Instead, sheet is set into canted plastic tabs affixed to undermat.
Chinese scroll, Zhao Bin, depictingChinese scroll, Zhao Bin, depicting a misty mountain landscape with dwellings in the distance, black pigment calligraphy and several red pigment stamps; overall good condition, age wear, surface wear, surface soiling; L 22 1/2" H 71 1/2" (Approx.)
Wan Ding (Chinese b. 1955) "MysteriousWan Ding (Chinese b. 1955) "Mysterious Yuan Ware: Perhaps the Mice Will Unlock its Secrets" ink and color on paper inscribed signed and sealed upper to middle left sealed lower right signed and dated "Wan Ding 1997" on mat 25 1/4 in. x 17 1/2 in. mounted and framed.
A mixed lot including two ChineseA mixed lot including two Chinese hardstone seals a micromosaic four interesting ceramic medallions and a horn snuff box etc.
A Small White and Russet Jade LibationA Small White and Russet Jade Libation Cup, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) ? ?????? ? ??????
Wan Ding (Chinese b. 1955) "TheWan Ding (Chinese b. 1955) "The Sadness of Winter's Passing: Melting Snow" ink and color on paper inscribed signed and sealed middle to lower right sealed middle left 27 1/4 in. x 54 in. mounted and framed.
MARK OF JING SONG LING, CONTEMPORARYMARK OF JING SONG LING, CONTEMPORARY SCROLL Jing Song-Ling (Chinese, b. 1928), Cherry Blossom Branch, black ink wash on paper mounted to silk, black inscription and red seal upper left, rolled, 26.5"h x 13.5"w (sight)
AFTER MA JIA TONG (Chinese 1865-1937).AFTER MA JIA TONG (Chinese 1865-1937). BIRDS PERCHED ON PRUNUS TREE ink and color on paper scroll signed and sealed - 27 in. x 13 in.
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Jade Mythical Creature Ming Dynasty,Jade Mythical Creature Ming Dynasty, pale grayish-white with pale russet veining, fanciful two-legged rabbit-like creature, long ears curving down, long tail with bushy switch curled up on back, 28 grams, 1-7/8 in.,