The Autumn Auction, Including Property from the Collection of Elizabeth duPont Bayard Weedon - Sessi

TWO CHINESE HAIR CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLES. One of flattened ovoid form with an oval foot, one with high shoulders, each with clear crystal with dense bla

A CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened rectangular form, the clear crystal with fu-dog head and ring handles, well-hollowed I

A CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE. Qing dynasty. Of hexagonal form, painted overall with a continuous scene depicting a mountainous r

TWO CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLES. Each of flattened rectangular form, one signed and painted with figures; one with a continuous

A CHINESE ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Of flattened rectangular form, undecorated body with bevelled corners Illustrated $40

A CHINESE INSIDE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Signed Yan Yutian, inscribed with red seal of Yutian, of flattened ovoid form

A CHINESE BLUE OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Late Qing dynasty. Of flattened form, carved with archaic vessels and a low table with cabriole legs, all o

A CHINESE RED OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, carved with a continuous scene depicting a fisherman in a boat and a

A CHINESE BLACK OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Late Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, carved with archaic vessels and Buddhist symbols, all over a c

A CHINESE RED OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened ovoid form, carved to depict immortals on a boat above waves, all over a clear bubble-suffused

A CHINESE GREEN OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE. Late Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, carved to the opaque chocolate-brown with archaic vessels Illu

A CHINESE FIVE COLOR OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, Late Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, carved with a continuous scene of rose, turquoise, amber

A CHINESE EMBELLISHED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, THE EMBELLISHMENT JAPANESE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened rectangular form, imitating white jade, resting on a

A CHINESE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES IMITATING REALGAR, 18th century. The shield form body of a mottled predominantly red tone suffused with streaks of brigh

A CHINESE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE IMITATING BANDED AGATE. Of flattened ovoid form, of chocolate, yellow and orange tone $200-300 Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Mel

A CHINESE INK STONE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened ovoid form, carved with lotus and foliage on a wave ground Illustrated $100-150 Estate of Dr. and Mrs.

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE SNUFF BOTTLE. Carved to depict butterfly and a bat amongst flowering branches, the stone of green, russet and cafe-au-lait tone, w

A CHINESE CLOSINNE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, with a central medallion depicting flower-heads, on a blue ground $200-300 Est

THREE CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER SNUFF BOTTLES. Qing dynasty. One of ovoid form, one of rouleau form, one of flattened ovoid form; each carved in low re

A CHINESE LAQUE BURGAUTE SNUFF BOTTLE. Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, with a central medallion depicting a chrysanthemum-head surrounded by re

TWO CHINESE MALACHITE SNUFF BOTTLES, 20th century. One carved to depict two peaches with foliage; one of flattened-shaped form, carved in low relief w

A CHINESE MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF BOTTLE. Of shield form, carved to depict a court lady holding a fan, the reverse with calligraphy, well-hollowed Illus

A CHINESE TURQUOISE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Carved in high relief to depict children at play Illustrated $200-300 Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin St

A CHINESE TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, elongated neck, with ring handles, well-hollowed Illustrated $300-400 Es

A CHINESE LAPIS LAZULI SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened ovoid form, mottled in various shades of blue Illustrated $200-300 Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Sti

A CHINESE CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. The pale pink surface carved with a boy, bird and a cat perched on a branch, with a scrolling foliage and

A CHINESE AMETHYST SNUFF BOTTLE. Of ovoid form and mottled in various shades of purple and lavender, well-hollowed $200-300 Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Mel

A CHINESE AQUAMARINE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of Buddha's hand fruit or finger citron form Illustrated $100-150 Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Stich, Chevy ...

A CHINESE EMBELLISHED WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, THE EMBELLISHMENT JAPANESE. Qing dynasty. Of flattened rectangular form, carved fu-lion head and ring h

A CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE . Qing dynasty. Of shield form, the creamy white stone with faint russet blush, carved overall with a basket-weave p

TWO CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES. One of melon form, one double gourd, each with raised leaves and curling tendrils Illustrated $500-700 Estate of

A CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, carved in low relief with fu-lion head and ring handles, of even white tone

A CHINESE WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened rectangular form, carved in low relief with animals under the moon, calligraphy and a pa

A CHINESE WHITE AND APPLE GREEN JADE SNUFF BOTTLE. Of flattened shield form thinning toward the base and short waisted neck Illustrated $500-700 Estat

A CHINESE CELADON AND CHOCOLATE JADE "PEANUT" SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of pebble form, carved with concentric wavy lines and a peanut i...

TWO CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLES, Qing dynasty. One of pebble form; one carved as a melon with raised leaves, curling tendrils, insect on one si

A CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened ovoid form, carved with fu-dog head and ring handles, the green stone suffused with ru

A CHINESE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, Qing dynasty. Of flattened rectangular form, incised to depict a mountainous landscape, the light green stone suf

TWO CHINESE GREENISH-BROWN JADE SNUFF BOTTLES. One of Buddha's hand fruit or finger citron form with foliage falling on the side; one of ovoid f...

TWO CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES, Qing dynasty. Each of pebble form, one of celadon tone with russet inclusions, carved with hexagonal reserves enclosin

TWO CHINESE JADE DOUBLE SNUFF BOTTLES. Each of rectangular form, one of brownish celadon tone with calligraphy decoration, well-hollowed; one of grey

A CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE. Qing dynasty. Of flattened rectangular form, the greenish-brown color stone mottled with russet and yellowish-ochre inclu

A CHINESE WHITE JADE SEAL, Qianlong mark. The finial carved to depict two intertwined qilin on a rectangular plinth - 2 7/8 in. (4.8 cm.) long. $300-4

THREE PIECES OF CHINESE GREEN JADE. Comprising a figure of Buddha, an elephant and a bowl - Largest: bowl 7 1/2 in. (18.4 cm.) diam. $250-350 Property

A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE SOAPSTONE SEALS. Late Qing dynasty - Early Republic period. Each carved to depict scholars and animals under pine trees in hig

A CHINESE PEKING GLASS VASE. 20th century. Of pear form and elongated neck, etched to depict a bird perched on a flowering prunus tree - 19 in. (48.2

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONN+ VASES, Early 20th century. Of ovoid form with shaped cartouches enclosing flying cranes in a mountainous landscape, scroll

A CHINESE CLOISONN+ CACHE POT. With floral decoration; together with a cloisonnT opium pipe - Larger: 6 1/2 in. (16.6 cm.) high. F $300-350 Property o

A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE. Late Qing dynasty - Early Republic period. Of rectangular tapering outline, cast with stylized dragons in low relief

A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A LOHAN. Reclining, wearing an incised robe with roundels - 8 in. (20.3 cm.) long. PROVENANCE: Acquired in the 1980's...

A CHINESE TRIPOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, 19th century. With fu dog finial; together with a figure of an attendant - Larger: 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm.) high.

AN IVORY MEDICINE LADY. Late Qing dynasty - early Republic period. Carved to depict a recumbent nude woman on her side with her right hand holding her

A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE IVORY BODHISATTVA AND ELEPHANT. 20th century. Each carved to depict a Bodhisattva on a lotus plinth on an elephant back, weari

FIVE CHINESE IVORY FIGURES OF HORSES, 20th century. Each standing in a different posture - 2 in. (5.1 cm.) high each approx. $200-300 Property of a Fl

A CHINESE RED CINNABAR COVERED JAR. Late Qing - early Republic period. Carved to depict children at play under pine trees - 9 in. (22.8 cm.) high. $30

FOUR CHINESE RED LACQUERED WOOD BASKETS, Qing dynasty, circa 1880. With gilt floral decoration - Largest: 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm) over handle. $300-400...

TWO CHINESE RED LACQUERED WOOD BASKETS, Qing dynasty, circa 1880. With gilt floral decoration - Larger: 17 in. (43.2 cm.) long. $250-350 The fo

A PAIR OF CHINESE POLYCHROME WOOD RICE CONTAINERS, Qing dynasty, circa 1880. Of barrel form, with figural and floral decoration - 12 1/2 in. (32 cm.)

TWO CHINESE LACQUERED WOOD BOXES AND COVERS, Qing dynasty, circa 1890. With fu dog finial - 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) high. $300-400 The following i

THREE CHINESE RED LACQUERED WOOD CONTAINERS, Qing dynasty, circa 1870. - 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.). $250-350 The following items will be sold in thi

A PAIR OF CHINESE POLYCHROME WOOD RICE CONTAINERS, Qing dynasty, circa 1870. Of barrel form, painted with figural and floral decoration on black groun

A PAIR OF CHINESE WOOD FIGURES OF FU DOGS. 20th century. Each carved with an open jaw, globular eyes, and curled mane holding a pierced ball - 12 in.

A CHINESE EMBELLISHED HUANGHUALI BRUSH POT, Qing dynasty. Together with a wood scepter (2) - Larger: 21 in. (53.3 cm.) long. PROVENANCE: Acquired in J

A CHINESE GILT WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA. Qing dynasty, circa 1820. Seated on a lotus throne holding a pagoda - 18 7/8 in. ( 48 cm.) high. $450-550 <br

A CHINESE POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF A GUANYIN, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. Seated on a lotus throne - 19 in. (48.2 cm.) high. $1,400-1,600 The fo

A PAIR OF CHINESE WOOD FIGURES OF FU LIONS, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. Seated with one paw on a ball, on a rectangular carved plinth - 12 in. (30.5 cm.

A LARGE CHINESE WOOD FIGURE OF A GUANYIN, Yuan-Ming dynasty. The hands in vitarka mudra and seated in dhyanamudra, with an elaborate pendant necklace

A LARGE CHINESE WOOD FIGURE OF A GUANYIN, Yuan-Ming dynasty. The deity in a slightly swayed stance wearing an elaborate tiara and necklace - 51 in. (1

ATTRIBUTED TO SESSHU (Chin., 1420-1506). Fishing Boat, Ink on paper scroll, with one seal; together with CHINESE 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL, Procession, ink

UNKOKU TOEKI (Chin., 1591-1694). Buddhist, Three ink on paper scrolls (triptych), with one seal - 44 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (113.6 x 47 cm.) $1,000-1,500 Pr

ATTRIBUTED TO EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI (Chin., 1835-1908). Prunus Tree. Ink on paper scroll, dated 1891, signed with five seals, calligraphy by Zhang Kai,

ANONYMOUS (Chin., 18-19th century). Taoist Dignitary, Framed - 12 x 6 3/4 in. (30.5 x 17.2 cm.) $500-700 The following items will be sold in th

ANONYMOUS (Chin., Ming Dynasty). Seven Scholars in Garden, Ink and color on silk scroll - 11 3/4 x 27 in. (29.9 x 68.5 cm.) $1,500-2,000 The fo

ANONYMOUS (Chin., 19th century). Journey to the East Ocean, Ink and color on silk hand scroll, signed with two seals, with seven calligraphy colorforn

YI SHI FANG (Chin., 19th century). Man With Hat, Ink and color on paper scroll, signed and sealed - 58 x 31.5 in. (147.5 x 80 cm.) Shanghai School, Il

CHINESE LATE 18TH - EARLY 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL, Mallards by Lily Pond. Ink and color on paper scroll, with six seals - 71 x 23 1/4 in. (180.4 x 59 cm.)

SHEN CHING (Chin., 19th century). Portrait of Wang Shi Chien, Ink and color on paper scroll, one seal - 33 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (87 x 47 cm.) $300-400

LIU CHIE-LI (Chin., 19th century). Peonies Amongst Fruit, Ink and color on paper scroll, signed with two seals, dated 1839 - 60 x 23 in. (152.5 x 58.5

CHINESE 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL, Ancestor Portrait. framed - 248 x 130 x 15 cm. $500-700 The following items will be sold in this session<hr> As

CHINESE 19TH CENTURY SCHOOL, Ancestor Portrait. framed - 248 x 130 x 15 cm. $500-700 The following items will be sold in this session<hr> As

CHOU TAO-PEI (Chin., 20th century). Tang Dynasty Poem, Two calligraphy on paper paintings, framed (2) - Larger: 38 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (98.4 x 34.3 cm.)

ANONYMOUS (Chin., Late 19th - early 20th century). Ancestor Portraits, Two ink and color on silk, framed (2) - sight size : 35 x 21 in. (89 x 53.3 cm)

ANONYMOUS (Chin., 20th century). Three Meirin in a Mountainous Riverscape, Ink and color on paper panel - 65 1/4 x 34 in. (165.7 x 86.4 cm.). $300-500

ANONYMOUS (Chin., late 19th - early 20th century). Court Scene, Reverse painting on glass - 15 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. (40 x 51.4 cm.) $300-500 The fo

TWO CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK RANK BADGES. Each depicting a golden bird flying over multi-colored seascape $400-600 The following items will be

A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT AND RED LACQUERED WOOD HAT BOXES, Qing dynasty, circa 1850, Shanxi Province. Of circular form, painted to depict flower-filled

A RARE LACQUER AND BURLWOOD CABINET, Qing dynasty, late 18th - early 19th century. With burlwood roundels, stylized confronted dragons and precious ob

A CHINESE HUANHWALI SCHOLAR'S CHEST, 18th century. Of rectangular form, with secret compartment and four small drawers and one larger drawer fit...

A SMALL CHINESE ROSEWOOD CHEST. Qing dynasty. The rectangular flat hinged top opening to a folding mirror, above a pair of doors opening to an interio

A CHINESE BLACK LACQUER AND SOAPSTONE SIX PANEL SCREEN. Late Qing dynasty. - Each panel: 68 x 14 1/2 in. (172.7 x 36.9 cm.) approx. PROVENANCE: Acquir

A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUERED ELM HORSESHOE CHAIRS, Qing dynasty, circa 1880, Shanxi Province. With curved crest rail and C-shaped backsplat with open w

A CHINESE ELM LOW CABINET, Qing dynasty, circa 1850. With rectangular top above five drawers and two doors supported on short, square legs joined by a

A CHINESE ELM LOW CABINET, Qing dynasty, circa 1850, Shanxi Province. The rectangular top above two doors with remains of red paint - 16 1/2 x 37 3/8

A CHINESE ELM SIDE TABLE, Qing dynasty, circa 1830, Shanxi Province. With ruji-head spandrels - 19 3/4 x 39 3/8 x 13 in. (50 x 100 x 33 cm.). $400-500

A PAIR OF CHINESE ELM WOOD STANDS, Qing dynasty, circa 1880, Shanxi province. Square top supported on legs of square section joined by a beaded apron,

A CHINESE LACQUERED ELM LONG TABLE, Qing dynasty, circa 1830, Shanxi Province. The rectangular top supported on two stands, each with a drawer above l

A PAIR OF CHINESE ELM DESKS. Qing dynasty, circa 1850, Shanxi Province. The rectangular top above three drawers carved in high relief to depict floral

A PAIR OF CHINESE LACQUERED ELM OFFICIAL'S HAT ARMCHAIRS, Daoguang period, circa 1850. Each with a shaped crest rail, curved back splat carved w...

A CHINESE BLACK LACQUERED ELM PAINTING TABLE. Qing dynasty, circa 1810, Shanxi Province. The paneled top enclosed by a frame above above a beaded apro

A PAIR OF CHINESE MING STYLE LACQUERED ELM YOKE BACK ARMCHAIRS, Qing dynasty, circa 1860, Shanxi Province. Each with a shaped crest rail, S-curved bac