Zhou Lianxia's Fruits: Ink and Colour on Paper
Zhou Lianxia. 1906-2000. A mounted painting of fruits. Ink and colour on paper. Inscribed and signed Lianxia, with two seals of the artist. Zhou Lianxia was recognized as one of the top women painters, poets and writers in China of the Republican period,…
Cheng Ming Style Landscape Painting by Wang Yun
A Chinese painting by Wang Yun. Qing dynasty. Wang Yun (1816-1888). Landscape in the style of Cheng Ming. Ink on paper. Inscribed and signed Wang Yun, with three seals of the artist. Provenance: china guardian auction, Beijing. - (1816-1888)- length 29 cm…
Wu Deyi Running Style Calligraphy Album Leaves with Inscriptions
Wu Deyi (1864-1920s). Calligraphy in running style. Ink on paper, four unmounted album leaves. Inscribed and signed Yi Zhuang, Xinxiang Cike, and Wu Deyi, with four seals of the artist, one dedicated to Cai Zhefu. Three with Cai Zhefu's collector seals.…
Blooming Orient: Floral Delight
Oriental school, baskets of flowers, ink and colour on paper, with two seals, 197 x 132 cm overall
Gibbons by Chen Wen Hsi
Chen Wen Hsi (Chinese, 1901-1991), Gibbons, watercolour and ink on paper, signed and stamped on upper right, 34 x 46 cm, Provenance: The Old & New Gallery, Singapore, 1988. Exhibited. Exhibition of Chinese Paintings by Chen Wen Hsi, The Old & New Gallery,…
Chen Wen Hsi Herons Watercolour and Ink Painting, 1988 Exhibition
Chen Wen Hsi (Chinese, 1901-1991), Herons, watercolour and ink on paper, signed and stamped upper left and lower right, 34 x 45 cm, Provenance: The Old & New Gallery, Singapore, 1988. Exhibited. Exhibition of Chinese Paintings by Chen Wen Hsi, The Old &…
Chen Wen Hsi's Finches: Exhibition at The Old & New Gallery
Chen Wen Hsi (Chinese, 1901-1991), Finches, watercolour and ink on paper, signed and stamped centre left, 33 x 42.5 cm, Provenance: The Old & New Gallery, Singapore, 1988. Exhibited. Exhibition of Chinese Paintings by Chen Wen Hsi, The Old & New Gallery,…
"Squirrels" by Chen Wen Hsi, Watercolor and Ink Painting
Chen Wen Hsi (Chinese, 1901-1991), Squirrels, watercolour and ink on paper, signed and stamped upper right, 34.5 x 45 cm, Provenance: The Old & New Gallery, Singapore, 1988. Exhibited. Exhibition of Chinese Paintings by Chen Wen Hsi, The Old & New Gallery…
Chinese Floral Watercolour on Silk, Mid 20th Century
A Chinese floral watercolour on silk, mid 20th century, 114 x 54 cm overall
Ancestor Portrait of Daojie Gong and Family, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese ancestor portrait, Qing Dynasty, ink and gouache on paper, showing Daojie gong and 25 members of his family, 180 x 100 cm (232 x 135 cm framed)
Qing Dynasty Ancestor Portraits: Civil Official and Wife Pair
A pair of Chinese ancestor portraits, Qing Dynasty, ink and gouache on paper, of a civil official of the 6th rank and his Wife (2), each: 130 x 85 cm (164 x 102 cm framed)
Chinese Album by Zhou Hengpu from The Hochstadter Collection
Zhou Hengpu, 20th century, China, Chinese album, ink and colour on paper. Provenance: The Walter Hochstadter Collection
Rare Chinese Ancestor Portraits by Chen Hong, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
A pair of large and rare Chinese ancestor portraits, painted by Chen Hong, depicting a mandarin of the 5th rank, his third Son, wife and daughter-in-law, with descriptions of their life above, gouache on paper, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 172 x 91 cm,…
Chinese Woman and Children at Altar Table, Ink Painting
A large Chinese ink and watercolour on slik, of a woman with children at an alter table, finely worked with some faults. 77 x 43 cm. Gilt framed under glass. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore…
Chinese Watercolour Woodblock Books: Republic Period and Later
Two sets of Chinese watercolour woodblock books, Republic period (1912-1949) or later, comprising one set of two volumes and another set with three volumes, in original brocade covered covers. Each 32 cm high, 22 cm wide
Qing Dynasty 'Cheat's Handkerchief' with Analects of Confucius, 19th Century
A rare Chinese calligraphy 'Cheat's Handkerchief', Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, written in extremely small and fine calligraphy with the Analects of Confucius in black ink on both sides on a very finely loomed white silk square. 41.5 cm wide,…
School of Fish by Chen Wen-hsi
Chen Wen-hsi (Chinese 1906-1991) Untitled school of fish watercolour and ink with white heightening, black ink painted and red ink impressed marks, diameter 42.5 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens based in Singapore c…
Chinese Warriors: Ink and Watercolour Panel, 19th Century
A Chinese ink and watercolour panel of warriors, last quarter 19th century, in silk mount, framed. 120 x 58 cm (169 x 103 cm framed)
Bird Among Blossoms: Chinese Watercolour
Chinese framed watercolour of bird among blossoms signed in characters upper right, 80 cm X 38 cm,
Two Junks on Silk, 19th Century Chinese Art
Chinese artist, two Junks, gouache and watercolour on silk, ca 19th century, each 17 x 26 cm, each framed & mounted. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.
Imperial Camp: Chinese School and Seals on Silk
Chinese school, an Imperial camp, various seals, ink on silk, 29 x 32 cm
Rajasthani Portrait: The Zamindar, 19th Century, Gouache on Paper
A Rajasthani portrait of a young man 'The Zamindar', mid 19th century, gouache on paper, seated on a chair by a table holding a flower within a decorative border. 25 x 16 cm. Provenance: Holdsworth Galleries, Sydney (label verso)
Floral Harmony: Magnolias, Peonies, Rockwork, Birds in Chinese Art
Attributed to Wu Shulan (Chinese school, Qianlong period), Magnolias and Peonies with Rockwork and birds, ink and watercolour on paper, seal mark and inscription upper right, 182 x 88.5 cm
Swallows Among Peach Blossom
Chen Wen Hsi Chinese/Singaporean (1906-1991), swallows, ink on paper, featuring three swallows flying amongst peach blossom, signed with a red seal to the upper left corner. Framed and glazed. The painting 34 cm high, 44 cm wide. With frame 52.5 cm high,…
Rocky Waters
Thomas Yeo Singaporean, (1936-), rocky waters, gouache on rice paper laid down on board, signed to the lower left. Framed. The painting 77 cm high, 59 cm wide. With frame 95 cm high, 77 cm wide. Provenance: Raya gallery, Melbourne, 1976 (paper label to…
Ding Yanyong's Quizzical Crane: Ink on Paper, 1970s
Ding Yanyong Chinese (1902-1978), crane, circa 1970s, ink on paper, painted with a tall crane with a quizzical expression in Ding's inimitable style. With a lengthy inscription to the right hand side, signed Ding and with one of his seals. The painting 69…
Faded Elegance: Chinese Ancestral Painting of Seated Couples
A large late 19th/early 20th century Chinese ancestral painting, depicting three seated couples in formal attire, watercolour on paper, faded signature appears to be between figures. In ebonised frame under glass. Some water damage. 120 x 81.5 cm.
Ink Serenity: Chen Jialing's Framed Masterpiece
Chen Jialing (B. 1937), ink on paper, one red seals of the artist, framed and perspex, 45 x 43 cm
Chinese Ink on Silk Set in Velvet Frames
A set of four Chinese ink on silk works in brown velvet lined frames 36 cm x 28 cm
Chinese Ancestor Portrait, 20th Century
Chinese ancestor portrait, 20th century, ink and colour on paper, framed, 132 x 91 cm (including. Frame). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
Chinese Horse Warriors: Battle Scene 1875
19th century. Chinese Battle scene, warriors on horse back, watercolour, unsigned dated 1875. 17 x 32 cm
Monkeys in Chinese Watercolour
A Chinese watercolour of monkeys, 20th century, 82 cm x 52 cm overall
"Ford Crossing" by Jiang Boyun (1938)
Jiang Boyun (20th century) Ford Crossing Ink and colour on paper, framed Inscribed and signed Boyun, with two seals of the artist Dated wuyin year (1938) 109 x 48 cm. Provenance: Baboori Antiques, Sydney, 14 April 2000 (by repute). Private collection,…
Swallows and Spring Flowers: Two Album Leaves by He Chong
He Chong (1807-1883), Fu Shouyi (1873-1945) Swallows and Spring Flowers Ink and colour on paper, two album leaves of mounted fan paintings 1. Inscribed and signed He Chong, with one seal of the artist 2. Inscribed and signed Puchan, with one seal of the…
Qing Dynasty Landscapes by Lin Youcheng and Yan He
Lin Youcheng and Yan He (Qing dynasty) Landscapes Ink on silk, framed album leaves of two Inscribed and signed Lin Youcheng, and Yan He, each with one seal of the artist 26.5 cm diam. each (2). Provenance: Jane Carnegie (b. 1945), Melbourne, acquired in…
Gibbons in Ink: Chen Wen Hsi Painting
A Chinese painting of Gibbons by Chen Wen Hsi (1906-1991); circa 1970s; painted in ink and gouache on paper with two gibbons on rocks beneath a tree, with Chen's signature to the lower right corner with red seal. Framed and glazed. The painting 33 cm high…
Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestor Portrait of Court Official
A Chinese ancestor portrait, late Qing Dynasty, ink and colour on paper, depicting an official in formal court attire, image 160 x 77 cm, frame 200 x 102 cm
Yueqin's Chinese Fan Painting from Qing Dynasty
A framed Chinese fan painting by Yueqin, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) ink and colour and gold pigment on paper, back inscribed and signed, framed., 53 x 31 cm (including frame)
Zhu Da Painting with Extraordinary Provenance
Attributed to Zhu Da (BADA Shanren, 1626 - after 1705), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and one red seal of the artist. Framed, 94.5 x 49 cm. Provenance: The incredible provenance relating to this painting, together…
Chen Jialing Ink Painting with Red Seals
Chen Jialing (B. 1937) ink and colour on paper, two red seals of the artist, framed and perspex., 46 x 42.5 cm. Provenance: The Edrina collection, U.K., Hong Kong and Sydney.
Chinese Ancestral Group Portrait: Ink and Gilt on Paper
A Chinese ancestral group portrait, ink, gouache and gilt on paper, 170 x 89 cm; framed 176 x 95 cm overall.
Grandfather and Grandson with Chicks in Chinese Watercolour
A Chinese watercolour and ink by fan Seng, scene of a grandfather with pipe and grandson with three chicks. 32.5 x 33 cm.
Seated Noble on Rice Paper
Antique Chinese watercolour on. Rice paper, finely painted depiction of seated noble, 18.5 x 12 cm
Chinese Warrior Watercolour, 19th/20th Century
A Chinese watercolour of a warrior, 19th/20th century, 40 x 26 cm, 52 x 37 cm overall
Qing Dynasty Ancestral Couple Paintings
A pair of Chinese ancestral paintings, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, very finely painted in ink and gouache colours on paper depicting a seated married couple of eighth civil rank, each wearing elaborate official robes bearing the quail…
Chinese Landscape Fan Painting, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese inscribed fan painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), depicting a classical Chinese landscape in black ink on paper with a calligraphic inscription to the top, mounted on silk brocade backing, framed. The fan 23 cm high, 51 cm wide. With frame 35 cm…
Chinese Mountain Village Scene Panels
A suite of six painted panels depicting a Chinese mountain village scene, 20th century, ink and gouache on paper, laid down on the wall-hanging panels, each panel 215 x 45 cm
Qing Dynasty Chinese Painted Panels
A set of four Chinese painted panels, Qing dynasty 19th century watercolour on paper, framed., 256 cm, by 76 cm, with frames 260 cm, by 80 cm
Chinese Flight Watercolour by Linchia Li
Linchia Li Chinese framed watercolour Flight signed in characters lower left, attributed by label verso to Linchia Li, Chinese 1920-1980, 50 cm X 80 cm.
Chinese Garden Maidens
Two Chinese paintings, maidens in a garden setting, ink and colour on silk, framed, one bearing an inscription and seal, 74.5 x 59 cm and 74.5 x 20 cm
Bamboo and Cicada by Patrick Lam
Patrick Lam (1950-) bamboo and cicada. Ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and two red seals of the artist. 1950-, 120 x 45 cm. Provenance: collection of East and West Art gallery, Melbourne.
Ming Dynasty Luohan Painting
A Chinese painting of a Luohan, Anonymous, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Luohan, ink and colour on paper. ', 66.4 x 35.9 cm. Provenance: Suzy Lebasi, Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, Melbourne, Australia. A private collection, Tasmania, Australia. Suzy Lebasi, Soo…
Chinese Animal Watercolours Collection
Five framed Chinese watercolour works of animals 33.5 x 17.5 cm
Pink Burraqs with Allah Votive Structure
A Mughal miniature painting, Northern India, late18th/early 19th century, two Burraq, Farsi Calligraphic panel verso, gouache, gold and pigment on wasli paper, this painting depicts a pair of mirroring pink Burraqs on a blue background, with an…
Mughal Courtesan Miniature Painting with Arabic Calligraphy Verso
A Mughal miniature painting, Northern India, late 19th century, courtesan with calligraphy panel verso, gouache, gold and pigment on wasli paper, the standing figure with finely painted details to the features and dress, possibly a portrait of a favourite…
Autumn Landscape by Cai Tianxiong
Attributed to Cai Tianxiong (1944 - ), autumn landscape, ink and colour on paper, framed, bearing the signature, inscription and three seals, 67 x 67.5 cm
Chinese Watercolour Painting of Birds and Blossoms
Wu Tianu, China b1962 birds & blossoms watercolour, signed in characters right, biography of artist verso entitled 'Chinese Famous Artist,' 33 x 33 cm
Chinese School Landscape Collection
Chinese school (19th century), a collection of three works, landscapes; man and turtle, watercolour; chromolithograph c. 1880 (3), diametre 24.5 cm; 29 x 31 cm; 36.5 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
Antique Chinese Erotic Watercolours Set
Set of three antique Chinese erotic watercolours, 19th century, 24 x 19 cm each
Lions on Rocky Outcrop
Late 19th century Chinese watercolour of lions both standing on a rocky outcrop, 145 x 76 cm (framed)
Fan Zeng's Ink and Color Painting with Seals
Attributed to fan Zeng (1938-) ink and colour on paper, inscribed, signed and three seals of the artist. With a hard wood frame. Painting: 137 x 68 cm. Medium: ink and colour on paper
Figures and Ox
Attributed to fan Zeng (Chinese, born 1938), two figures and ox ink and wash on paper signed and dated 31.5 cm x 31.5 cm
Chinese Watercolour Trio in Matching Frames
Three framed Chinese watercolour images on fabric each image in a matching frame, depicting: mountain scene; bird and blossom scene; and figure in a garden scene; 36 x 24 cm largest image
Mountain Lake: Classical Chinese Landscape
Chinese school Republic period. Classical Chinese landscape with Buildings and figures by a mountain lake. Signed with red seal. Ink, watercolour and gouache on silk 127 x 60 cm
Lotus Arhats: Pair of Meditative Chinese Paintings
Pair Chinese paintings of Arhats. Each seated in a meditative pose on a lotus throne. Gouache 2 150 x 79 cm each
Feeding Time in Chinese Schoolyard
Chinese school, hen and chicks feeding ink and colour 67 x 68.5 cm image
Qing Dynasty Palace Scene Panels
Six Chinese framed panels Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) from a larger screen, ink and colour on paper, depicting a palace bustling with activity, with musicians in a courtyard, children at play, ladies and nobles on horseback with attendants, framed (6), 202 x…
Chinese Battle Scenes Watercolours with Faux Bamboo Frames Set
Set of six Chinese watercolours each depicting ancient Battle scenes with faux bamboo frames largest 45 x 59.5 cm
Maidens in Landscape: Wu Qingxia's Album
An album of twelve paintings, ink and colour on paper, depicting maidens in landscape settings, bearing the signature Wu Qingxia, dated and with two seals, the album 26.5 x 16.5 cm, each painting 26.5 x 32.5 cm
Mountain Village by River
Large framed Chinese watercolour, depicting village, mountain and river scene, signed upper right, 146 cm x 78 cm
Mughal Maharaja and Attendants in Courtyard
Large 19th century Mughal school study Maharaja and attendants, a courtyard scene with young Maharaja and attendants within floral border, gouache on paper, 70 x 164 cm
"Parisian Figure Painting" by Wu Guanzhong
Wu Guanzhong, (Chinese 1919-2010) 'Figure painting in Paris' album leaf. Titled and inscribed lower right; also with artist's seal. For a related work, see Sotheby's New York, fine classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy, 17th March 2016 (lot 1222).…
Deities on Clouds and Bridge: Chinese Ink Paintings
Chinese school, (2) deities fighting on clouds 49.5 x 100.5 cm, image); and figures on a bridge and boat with deities 52 x 98 cm, image) ink and colour (2). Provenance: old storeroom collection of an accumulator generalist.
Chinese Export Paintings: Male and Female in Elaborate Costume
A pair of Chinese export paintings, 19th century, depicting a female and male in elaborate costume, gouache on pith paper, 14.5 x 7.5 cm (image)
Chinese Warrior Portrait
A Chinese portrait of a warrior, watercolour on paper, 20th century, 39 x 26 cm
Chinese Watercolour Portrait Pair of Garden Ladies
A pair of Chinese watercolour portraits of ladies in garden scenes, Republic period, 20 x 13 cm, frames 27 x 20 cm overall
Kabuki Actors Triptych in Blossom and Lanterns
Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokoni III) 1786-1864, Edo period, 1850s, a fine woodblock triptych (nishiki-e), ink and colour on paper depicting three half length Kabuki actors amidst blossom and lanterns, signed to each panel within bordered cartouches, with…
Vast Chinese Watercolour Landscape with Trees
Large Chinese watercolour landscape, an extensive view with trees in foreground signed and stamped (lower right), 676 cm x 134 cm
Chinese Military and Official Portraits
Four Chinese gouache portraits of soldiers and officials, of sizes, one unframed
Fan Zeng's Ink and Color on Paper
Fan Zeng (Chinese 1938-) unframed ink and colour on paper with certificate
Abstract Calligraphy by Walasse Ting
Walasse Ting Chinese (1929-2010), untitled (abstract calligraphy), ink on paper, canvas, wood, consisting of two panels of paper joined in the centre, laid on a stretched canvas, the black ink abstracted calligraphy applied with both brush and cloth, with…
Orange Carp in Waterweeds
Chen Wen Hsi Singapore (1906-1991), untitled (carp), ink and watercolour on paper, depicting a group of orange carp in a pond with waterweeds. Signed and sealed by Chen Wen Hsi to the lower right-hand corner. Framed and glazed. 68 cm high, 68 cm wide. The…
Mughal Figures at Well with Illuminated Script
Mughal school, figures drawing water from a well. This work backed onto an illuminated script displaying verso, same with fine gilt floral borders. Early, pre 19th century. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence…
Chinese Folklore Scenes: Suite of 10 Ink Paintings
Chinese school, 10, suite of 10 scenes from Chinese Folklore. Likely circa1900. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to, New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Ink and colour with gilt highlights 10, 24 x 15 cm…
Miracle of Tianhou Mazu and Copper Tablet
Attrib. Lu can, Chinese 18th/19th century, miracle of Tianhou Mazu, a holy spirit presented a copper tablet able to command ghost and spirits. For similar examples please see Asian Art Museum, San Francisco online collection of six album leaves on Tianhou…
Chinese Couple in Boat
A Chinese watercolour of a couple in a boat, signed in the upper margin, 45 x 58 cm
Mountainscape Ink Wash on Silk
Chinese school 'Mountainscape' ink and wash on silk, 157 x 94 cm, frame
Chinese Bird and Flower Watercolours
Two Chinese watercolour / gouache artworks depicting birds and flowering plants, 52 cm x 21.5 cm.
Monastic Gathering in Landscape
A Chinese painting of figures in a landscape, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or earlier, ink on paper depicting a gathering of monastic figures under a tree, inscribed and with two red seals. Framed and glazed. The painting 99 cm high, 45 cm wide .The frame 134…
Qing Dynasty Scholars in Landscape Painting
A Chinese fan painting of scholars in a landscape, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, finely painted in ink and gouache on paper depicting a gathering of scholars in a garden, signed and with red seals. In a giltwood frame and glazed. The…
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