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Auction 23 July 2024 Beauté éternelle : Splendeurs de l'art asiatique - St. Paul

Bid on the lot list Revere Auction : 23 July 2024 - Join Revere for our annual summer Asian sale. Featuring an extraordinary collection of valuable carved jade, rare metalwork, and lovely paintings. Explore the history of China, Japan, and East Asia through the selection of works offered in this sale. Highlights of this sale include a large double Qing embroidery, huanghuali furniture, and an extraordinary parcel gilt bronze censer in the style of Hu Wenming.Previews: Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19: 10AM - 4PM Saturday, July 20: 10AM - 2PM Monday, July 22: 10AM - 4PM Please note that we are closed on the following auction days: July 23 & 24. Revere Auctions - St. Paul

Beauté éternelle : Splendeurs de l'art asiatique

Tuesday 23 July 2024 - 10:00 (CDT) - Live

755 Prior Ave N Unit 235 C - MN 55104 St. Paul, États-Unis

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Beauté éternelle : Splendeurs de l'art asiatique

Lot n° 1

David Sanctuary Howard, "Chinese...

David Sanctuary Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," London: Faber and Faber Limited, 1974. Volume of 1,034 pages including descriptions, analyses, and images of Chinese armorial porcelain. Height: 11 in x width: 9 in x depth: 3 in.

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Lot n° 2

Xu Dixin (Chinese, 1906-1988)....

Xu Dixin (Chinese, 1906-1988). Book of ink on paper calligraphy writing. The book expands open with accordion folds with writing along one side of the sheet. Inscribed and with a red seal along the front. Height: 12 3/4 in x width: 4 3/4 in x depth: 3/4...

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Lot n° 3

M. Breton and M. Bertin, translated...

M. Breton and M. Bertin, translated from French, "China: Its Costume, Arts, Manufacturers, & c.", London: Howlett and Brimmer, 1824. Four volumes bound into a two book set. 41 plates in color across volumes one and two, which are bound into one book;...

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Lot n° 4

Ephemera related to the Chin San...

Ephemera related to the Chin San Long 89th Anniversary Portfolio. Silk-bound portfolio cover and front pages. Also included is a gelatin silver print photograph in the manner of Chin San Long by C.T. Chang titled "Mama Coming!" depicting four birds on...

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Lot n° 5

Group of ephemera and archive of...

Group of ephemera and archive of photographs and letters relating to conflict between China and Japan during WWII, ca. late 1930s. Housed in a navy blue album, the collection contains approximately 110 total items. This includes twenty-one front-and-back...

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Lot n° 6

Group of ten Republic Period Chinese...

Group of ten Republic Period Chinese seals and a seal book of Fei Gongxing (Chinese, late 19th/20th century). The seal book is dated winter of 1933. A number of seals match the prints in the book. These seals were carved by the artist for his own use....

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Lot n° 7

Late 18th to early 19th century...

Late 18th to early 19th century Chinese wooden seal box. Two sides with calligraphy and two sides with landscapes. Height: 11 in x width: 11 in x depth: 11 in.

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Lot n° 8

Late 19th century Chinese lacquered...

Late 19th century Chinese lacquered wood seal chest. With metal fittings and handles of foliate forms; one fitting along the lower half of both doors in the form of a yin-yang symbol that may swivel to secure both doors shut. The doors along the front...

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Lot n° 9

Chinese red wax stone scholar's...

Chinese red wax stone scholar's rock with a carved wooden stand. (Including Stand) Height: 4 1/4 in x width: 2 3/4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.

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Lot n° 10

Small Chinese siliceous stone scholar's...

Small Chinese siliceous stone scholar's rock with a custom carved wooden stand. With a dark gray coloration and lovely irregularities throughout. (Incl Stand) Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 4 in x depth: 2 1/4 in.

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Lot n° 11

Chinese limestone scholar's rock...

Chinese limestone scholar's rock in the form of a mountainous landscape. With a custom carved wooden stand. (Incl Stand) Height: 4 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 2 1/4 in.

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Lot n° 12

Large Chinese scholar's rock of...

Large Chinese scholar's rock of a waxy pale, beige hue, possibly taihu rock. Of an irregular obelisk shape and highly textured surface. There are many recessed crevices, hollows, and caverns throughout. With a scrollwork carved lacquer wooden stand atop...

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Lot n° 13

Chinese scholar's rock of an irregular...

Chinese scholar's rock of an irregular oblong form. The rock is of a waxy brown hue with many curves and crevices throughout, possibly red taihu stone. With a custom carved lacquered wood stand. (Without stand) height:4 1/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth:...

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Lot n° 14

Large Chinese malachite scholar's...

Large Chinese malachite scholar's rock with a bullseye pattern and freeform shape. Polished with a lovely hue and shape. Height: 6 in x width: 11 in x depth: 7 in.

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Lot n° 15

Carved Chinese lapis lazuli figure...

Carved Chinese lapis lazuli figure in the form of the drunken immortal Li Tie Guai reclining on his side. With a carved wooden stand. (Not including stand) height: 3 1/2 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 1 3/4 in. Weight: 385.6 g.

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Lot n° 16

Small Chinese turquoise vase carved...

Small Chinese turquoise vase carved in the form of a Guanyin waving a fan and swaying to her side amid flowers. Carved symbol along the underside. Height: 2 3/4 in x width: 2 1/4 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Weight: 105.1 g.

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Lot n° 17

Small Chinese black lacquered wood...

Small Chinese black lacquered wood hexagonal plate with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting figures amid a landscape, 18th century. With floral motifs along the edges of the plate. Diameter: 5 1/2 in.

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Lot n° 18

Fine Chinese paktong qin form incense...

Fine Chinese paktong qin form incense burner. With reticulated details along the lid. A two-character seal along underside. Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 2 1/2 in x depth: 7 1/2 in.

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Lot n° 19

Group of 18 Chinese silver objects,...

Group of 18 Chinese silver objects, circa 1940s, including: four silver spoons with spiral texture running along the length of the stems and characters along the tips of the handles, with impressed four-character marks along the verso; two flower brooches...

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Lot n° 20

Group of nine Chinese silver objects...

Group of nine Chinese silver objects including five depictions of farmers and four spiderwebs with spiders in the center. The figures marked "Walked Silver" along the bottom and the spiders marked in with characters along the back. (Spiders) height ranges...

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Lot n° 21

Ancient Chinese Zhou dynasty bronze...

Ancient Chinese Zhou dynasty bronze spade coin, ca. 475-221 BCE. The obverse with "An Yi Er Jin" and the reverse with "An." Provenance: Scott Semans; Private Collection, Minnesota. Height: 2 1/2 in x depth: 1 3/4 in.

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Lot n° 22

Chinese Qi State archaic money...

Chinese Qi State archaic money knife. With faint decoration along either side of the knife. Length: 6 3/4 in x width: 1 1/4 in.

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Lot n° 23

Group of three early Chinese knife...

Group of three early Chinese knife coins, possibly Zhou dynasty. Faint marks along the blades visible. Length ranges from 5 1/2 in to 5 5/8 in. Gross weight: 35.7 g.

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Lot n° 24

Exceptional and rare Chinese Song...

Exceptional and rare Chinese Song dynasty iron and bronze mace or chui. The chui is a melee weapon traditionally used with brute force. Provenance: Nakajima Antique & Curio Shop, Kyoto, 1960s. Length: 21 1/2 in x diameter: 2 1/2 in. Weight: 1,582.0 g...

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Lot n° 25

Chinese Warring States period archaic...

Chinese Warring States period archaic bronze belt hook with silver inlay, Han Dynasty. Length: 5 1/4 in.

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Lot n° 26

Group of five Chinese bronze belt...

Group of five Chinese bronze belt buckles, ranging from Song to Ming dynasty. Some with etched ornamentation. Height ranges from 1 in to 1 3/4 in; width ranges from 1 3/8 in to 2 1/2 in. Gross weight: 111.1 g.

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Lot n° 27

Chinese carved jade pendant in...

Chinese carved jade pendant in the form of two peaches joined by a leafy branch. With a cord to wear the jade as a pendant. Of a lovely pale green coloration. Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent. Jerry O'Brien (February...

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Lot n° 28

Chinese carved figural group depicting...

Chinese carved figural group depicting a figure carrying another on their back. The body of a pale brown coloration, the heads are pale green, and the boots are carved from a russet inclusion. Well carved to form the figures to the natural colors of the...

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Lot n° 29

Chinese carved jade bead, possibly...

Chinese carved jade bead, possibly shaped like a cong. Of a pale yellow color with russet inclusions throughout. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance:...

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Lot n° 30

Small Chinese carved pale jade...

Small Chinese carved pale jade cong. Each side carved with a two-tiered geometric design. Of square form with circular upper and lower rims. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved...

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Lot n° 31

Chinese carved white jade bead...

Chinese carved white jade bead in the form of a rabbit. With simple lines that suggest the form of the animal. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance:...

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Lot n° 32

Chinese carved jade figural group...

Chinese carved jade figural group depicting a mother cat and her suckling kitten. Of a pale jade. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance: Collection...

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Lot n° 33

Chinese carved white jade bead...

Chinese carved white jade bead in the form of a ram. With shallow incised lines depicting the ram with its legs tucked underneath it. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works...

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Lot n° 34

Chinese carved jade belt slide...

Chinese carved jade belt slide in the form of a dragon. With a small russet inclusion in the front paw of the dragon. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here....

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Lot n° 35

Chinese carved jade decorative...

Chinese carved jade decorative sword guard. Of a pale jade with finely incised curling lines. Possibly emulating a taotie mask. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered...

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Lot n° 36

Chinese carved pale jade dragon...

Chinese carved pale jade dragon pendant. Well-carved with intricate lines. The two-headed dragon is carved from a lovely pale green jade. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works...

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Lot n° 37

Chinese carved jade pendant in...

Chinese carved jade pendant in the form of a taotie mask. Of a very pale white jade coloration. With finely incised curling lines. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also...

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Lot n° 38

Small Chinese carved jade awl....

Small Chinese carved jade awl. With a small hole along the top. Carved of a lovely pale jade. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance: Collection...

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Lot n° 39

Chinese carved jade belt hook....

Chinese carved jade belt hook. Of a white jade in the form of a phoenix. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here. Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita,...

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Lot n° 40

Chinese carved jade pendant or...

Chinese carved jade pendant or plaque. Of a lovely pale jade in the form of curling scrollwork surmounted by a phoenix head. With intricately pierced details. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other...

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Lot n° 41

Chinese carved pale jade depicting...

Chinese carved pale jade depicting three intertwined dragons surrounding two linked circles. Of a lovely pale jade with intricate pierced decoration and flowing, sinuous lines. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a...

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Lot n° 42

Chinese carved jade huang plaque...

Chinese carved jade huang plaque in the form of a dragon. Of a pale jade coloration with finely incised lines and a drilled hole to wear the plaque as a pendant. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22...

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Lot n° 43

Large Chinese carved jade plaque...

Large Chinese carved jade plaque in the form of a dragon surmounted by a phoenix with pierced scrollwork throughout. Of rectangular form with intricate incised lines carved from a pale jade. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade...

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Lot n° 44

Chinese carved jade plaque with...

Chinese carved jade plaque with a hole to wear as a pendant. Carved of a lovely pale jade along one side with two figures in a garden and along the other with a poem signed Lu Zigang (active 16th/17th century). Included in this auction is a box designed...

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Lot n° 45

Chinese carved jade plaque with...

Chinese carved jade plaque with a hole to wear as a pendant. Carved along one side with a depiction of a figure wielding an ax and along the other with characters. Of a lovely pale jade with a few very light inclusions along the lower edge. Included in...

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Lot n° 46

18th c. Chinese carved pale jade...

18th c. Chinese carved pale jade bi. One side of the bi carved with a poem by Bai Juyi along the perimeter of the work. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here....

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Lot n° 47

Chinese carved jade paste box....

Chinese carved jade paste box. Of round form carved from a white jade. With an incised mark along the underside, reading "Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort." Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other...

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Lot n° 48

Chinese carved jade archer's ring....

Chinese carved jade archer's ring. Of a lovely pale color with incised characters around the exterior surrounded by a Greek key border. Similar works can be found in the imperial collection. Signed Qianlong. Included in this auction is a box designed...

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Lot n° 49

Chinese carved jade archer's ring....

Chinese carved jade archer's ring. Skillfully carved along a russet inclusion to depict a cat and foliage. Characters carved along the pale jade exterior. With a wuwu cyclical date. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well...

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Lot n° 50

Chinese carved yellow citrine archer's...

Chinese carved yellow citrine archer's ring. With etched characters around the exterior surrounded by a Greek key border. Similar works can be found in the imperial collection. Signed Qianlong. Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this piece...

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