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Auction N.1
Fine Asian Art
wed 30 November 2022
Milan - Via Carlo Poerio 43, Milano (corner with via Nino Bixio) - 13:00 CET
Marcopolo Asian Art for the first auction offered a fine selection of Oriental Art including important porcelain, jades, bronzes, cloisonné, snuff bottles, textiles and other collectors' items.
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| Wednesday | 23 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Thursday | 24 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Friday | 25 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Saturday | 26 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Sunday | 27 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Monday | 28 November 2022 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Tuesday | 29 November 2022 | 10.00 - 14.00 |
181
PAINTING OF YELLOW FLOWERS
China, 19th-20th century
Ink painting on paper depicting yellow flowers and various insects. , h. 93 cm x l. 32 cm
181
PAINTING OF YELLOW FLOWERS
China, 19th-20th century
Ink painting on paper depicting yellow flowers and various insects. , h. 93 cm x l. 32 cm
Starting price
€ 150,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
182
ALBUM SIGNED QI BAISHI
Cina, XX secolo
Album with various prints signed Qi Baishi , h. 31.3 cm x l 22.4 cm
182
ALBUM SIGNED QI BAISHI
Cina, XX secolo
Album with various prints signed Qi Baishi , h. 31.3 cm x l 22.4 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
183
PAINTING ON PAPER SIGNED QI BAHISHI
China, 20th century
Black and red ink painting on paper depicting bird resting on branch among red flowers. Signed Qi Baishi in the [..], Painted paper h. 100 cm x l. 32 cm
183
PAINTING ON PAPER SIGNED QI BAHISHI
China, 20th century
Black and red ink painting on paper depicting bird resting on branch among red flowers. Signed Qi Baishi in the [..], Painted paper h. 100 cm x l. 32 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
184
HUGE PAINTING OF COURT SCENE
19th century ,Qing dynasty
Huge painting on silk, later applied on a single wooden panel, depicting a court scene with only female figures. [..], h. 206 cm x l. 357 cm
184
HUGE PAINTING OF COURT SCENE
19th century ,Qing dynasty
Huge painting on silk, later applied on a single wooden panel, depicting a court scene with only female figures. [..], h. 206 cm x l. 357 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
185
GOLDEN HAIR ORNAMENT
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
In gold filigree in the form of a flower. Weight 7.5 g. , l. 14.5 cm
185
GOLDEN HAIR ORNAMENT
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
In gold filigree in the form of a flower. Weight 7.5 g. , l. 14.5 cm
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 600,00
186
MONGOLIAN-STYLE SILVER AND JADE JUG
China, late 19th/early 20th century
From the pear-shaped body on each side is applied a jade medallion representing a qilong ; the spout of the [..], h. 30 cm
186
MONGOLIAN-STYLE SILVER AND JADE JUG
China, late 19th/early 20th century
From the pear-shaped body on each side is applied a jade medallion representing a qilong ; the spout of the [..], h. 30 cm
Starting price
€ 1.300,00
Estimate
€ 1.300,00 / 1.500,00
187
SILVER BASKET
China, early 20th century
Well decorated and enamelled with butterflies and flowers. 208 g. , h. 21 cm
187
SILVER BASKET
China, early 20th century
Well decorated and enamelled with butterflies and flowers. 208 g. , h. 21 cm
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 600,00
188
LARGE BURMA SILVER THABEIK BOWL
Burma, 19th / 20th century
Monumental silver bowl finely embossed in high relief with scenes from Burmese mythology; w eight: 3.300 g. , h. 24 cm x d. 40 cm
188
LARGE BURMA SILVER THABEIK BOWL
Burma, 19th / 20th century
Monumental silver bowl finely embossed in high relief with scenes from Burmese mythology; w eight: 3.300 g. , h. 24 cm x d. 40 cm
Starting price
€ 5.500,00
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 8.000,00
189
SILVER BOX
Indochina, late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated on the lid and each side with embossed figures from Chinese stories. Weight 1520 g. , h. 8 cm x l. 28.2 cm x w. 16.7 cm
189
SILVER BOX
Indochina, late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated on the lid and each side with embossed figures from Chinese stories. Weight 1520 g. , h. 8 cm x l. 28.2 cm x w. 16.7 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
190
TWELVE SILVER CUPS
Asia, early 20th century
Well embossed each with a different animal. Weight 1590 g. , h. 5 cm x l. 11 cm
190
TWELVE SILVER CUPS
Asia, early 20th century
Well embossed each with a different animal. Weight 1590 g. , h. 5 cm x l. 11 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
191
THREE SILVER BOXES
China and Japan, 19th / 20th century
Two embossed (one painted, the other unpainted Japanese) and one carved. 588 g. , Largest l. 12.3 cm x d. 9 cm x h. 3.8 cm
191
THREE SILVER BOXES
China and Japan, 19th / 20th century
Two embossed (one painted, the other unpainted Japanese) and one carved. 588 g. , Largest l. 12.3 cm x d. 9 cm x h. 3.8 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
192
PAIR OF SILVER VASES
Asia, early 20th century
Embossed and chased with plant motifs. 2.005 g. , h. 17 cm
192
PAIR OF SILVER VASES
Asia, early 20th century
Embossed and chased with plant motifs. 2.005 g. , h. 17 cm
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
193
MUGHAL ENAMELLED TRAY WITH EMBOSSED GEMS
India, 18th / 19th century
Of sloping rectangular form, the tray is set with gems and a central emerald, on a background of blue and green [..], h. 5 cm x l. 25.6 cm x w. 18.5 cm
193
MUGHAL ENAMELLED TRAY WITH EMBOSSED GEMS
India, 18th / 19th century
Of sloping rectangular form, the tray is set with gems and a central emerald, on a background of blue and green [..], h. 5 cm x l. 25.6 cm x w. 18.5 cm
Starting price
€ 2.000,00
Estimate
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
194
PAIR OF WOOD MIRRORS
Vietnam, 19th / 20th century
Vietnamese mirrors inlaid in mother-of-pearl. , h. 47 cm x l. 33.5 cm
194
PAIR OF WOOD MIRRORS
Vietnam, 19th / 20th century
Vietnamese mirrors inlaid in mother-of-pearl. , h. 47 cm x l. 33.5 cm
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
195
SILVER INCENSE BURNER
Japan, 19th century
In the shape of a deer, it is decorated with a gilt cloth on the waist, the inside is hollow. The grip of the [..], h. 15 cm x l. 25 cm x w. 10 cm
195
SILVER INCENSE BURNER
Japan, 19th century
In the shape of a deer, it is decorated with a gilt cloth on the waist, the inside is hollow. The grip of the [..], h. 15 cm x l. 25 cm x w. 10 cm
Starting price
€ 2.500,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
196
METAL BOX
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Small box with lid in silver-plated and enamelled metal finely worked with flowers. It bears a gilded mark [..], Diameter 9 cm
196
METAL BOX
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Small box with lid in silver-plated and enamelled metal finely worked with flowers. It bears a gilded mark [..], Diameter 9 cm
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
197
LARGE CERAMIC POT
Japan, 19th century
Well molded and decorated resting on its pedestal, it depicts warriors in the centre and around it are applied [..], h. 74 cm
197
LARGE CERAMIC POT
Japan, 19th century
Well molded and decorated resting on its pedestal, it depicts warriors in the centre and around it are applied [..], h. 74 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
198
PAIR OF KUTANI PORCELAIN VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
In the form of a balustrade column, they are richly decorated in red and gold with two scenes of characters, [..], h. 36,5 cm
198
PAIR OF KUTANI PORCELAIN VASES
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
In the form of a balustrade column, they are richly decorated in red and gold with two scenes of characters, [..], h. 36,5 cm
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
199
PORCELAIN DISH SERVICE
Japan, 1900 circa
Composed of thirty-six pieces including boules, large small plates and serving dishes, each item is painted with [..]
199
PORCELAIN DISH SERVICE
Japan, 1900 circa
Composed of thirty-six pieces including boules, large small plates and serving dishes, each item is painted with [..]
Starting price
€ 550,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
200
HUGE PORCELAIN DISH
Japan, 19th century
Richly painted in polychrome enamel over the whole surface with fan- and book-shaped reserves, it is decorated [..], d. 57.5 cm
200
HUGE PORCELAIN DISH
Japan, 19th century
Richly painted in polychrome enamel over the whole surface with fan- and book-shaped reserves, it is decorated [..], d. 57.5 cm
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
201
PAIR OF HUGE ARITA VASES
19th century
With a tapering body culminating in a flared, undulating rim, they are decorated in underglaze blue with reserves, [..], h. 124 cm
201
PAIR OF HUGE ARITA VASES
19th century
With a tapering body culminating in a flared, undulating rim, they are decorated in underglaze blue with reserves, [..], h. 124 cm
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
202
TOBACCO POUCH
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Rare and refined tobacco pouch carved on the front and engraved on the back, composed of a large knob enriched [..], h. 32 cm x l. 15 cm
202
TOBACCO POUCH
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Rare and refined tobacco pouch carved on the front and engraved on the back, composed of a large knob enriched [..], h. 32 cm x l. 15 cm
Starting price
€ 1.800,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
203
A SILVER-INLAID AND ENGRAVED BRASS BOWL
Syria or Iran, 13th - 14th century
Of round body, with convex walls, short straight edge, and a slightly inward-projecting rim. The outer decoration [..], h. 9 cm x d. 20 cm
203
A SILVER-INLAID AND ENGRAVED BRASS BOWL
Syria or Iran, 13th - 14th century
Of round body, with convex walls, short straight edge, and a slightly inward-projecting rim. The outer decoration [..], h. 9 cm x d. 20 cm
Starting price
€ 6.000,00
Estimate
€ 6.000,00 / 7.000,00
204
BALLERINA
2000, Shi Xinning (1969 - Yingkou, Cina)
Oil painting on canvas depicting award-winning dancer, signed and dated by the artist lower left. , Oil on Canvas, h. 92 cm x l. 127 cm
204
BALLERINA
2000, Shi Xinning (1969 - Yingkou, Cina)
Oil painting on canvas depicting award-winning dancer, signed and dated by the artist lower left. , Oil on Canvas, h. 92 cm x l. 127 cm
Starting price
€ 3.000,00
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
205
GIRL AT THE PHONE
Shi Xinning (1969 - Yingkou, China)
Oil painting on canvas depicting a young girl full-length on the telephone. Signed top right. , Oil on Canvas, h. 162 cm x l. 70 cm
205
GIRL AT THE PHONE
Shi Xinning (1969 - Yingkou, China)
Oil painting on canvas depicting a young girl full-length on the telephone. Signed top right. , Oil on Canvas, h. 162 cm x l. 70 cm
Starting price
€ 1.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00 / 2.000,00
206
WARM WELCOME - CHAIRMAN MAO MEETS HUGH HEFNER
2002, Shi Xinning (1969 - Yingkou, China)
Large oil painting on canvas depicting Mao Tse-Tung in a meeting with Hugh Hefner. Historic photo of the founder [..], Oil on Canvas, h. 120 cm x l. 180 cm
206
WARM WELCOME - CHAIRMAN MAO MEETS HUGH HEFNER
2002, Shi Xinning (1969 - Yingkou, China)
Large oil painting on canvas depicting Mao Tse-Tung in a meeting with Hugh Hefner. Historic photo of the founder [..], Oil on Canvas, h. 120 cm x l. 180 cm
Starting price
€ 10.000,00
Estimate
€ 10.000,00 / 15.000,00
207
§ "GESTO"
1960, Li Yuan Chia (Taiwan, 1929 -1994) #
Oil painting on canvas signed lower right with the inscription LI YUEN CHIA "GESTO" 1960 on the back of the canvas. [..], Oil on Canvas, h. 76,5 cm x l. 58.5 cm
207
§ "GESTO"
1960, Li Yuan Chia (Taiwan, 1929 -1994) #
Oil painting on canvas signed lower right with the inscription LI YUEN CHIA "GESTO" 1960 on the back of the canvas. [..], Oil on Canvas, h. 76,5 cm x l. 58.5 cm
Starting price
€ 5.000,00
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 8.000,00
208
TSAI HSIA-LING (1936)
1962
Ink on canvas Provenance: - Galleria il Grattacielo, Legnano. , h. 100 cm x l. 70 cm
208
TSAI HSIA-LING (1936)
1962
Ink on canvas Provenance: - Galleria il Grattacielo, Legnano. , h. 100 cm x l. 70 cm
Starting price
€ 1.900,00
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 2.200,00
209
TSAI HSIA-LING (1936)
1962
Oil on canvas, on wood panel Provenance: - Gift of the artist for Ettore Sottsas. , h. 50,6 cm x l. 50,6 cm
209
TSAI HSIA-LING (1936)
1962
Oil on canvas, on wood panel Provenance: - Gift of the artist for Ettore Sottsas. , h. 50,6 cm x l. 50,6 cm
Starting price
€ 1.700,00
Estimate
€ 1.800,00 / 2.000,00
210
CHU WEIBOR, (1929-2018)
1960
Oil on canvas, on wood panel Provenance: -Private collection, Torino. , h. 16.5 cm x l. 24.5 cm
210
CHU WEIBOR, (1929-2018)
1960
Oil on canvas, on wood panel Provenance: -Private collection, Torino. , h. 16.5 cm x l. 24.5 cm
Starting price
€ 900,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00