07 JUNE 2012 – ASIAN ANTIQUES & FINE ART

07 JUNE 2012 – Rare Chinese Qing Imperial Pendulum French Clock

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario – 888 Auctions is proud to announce its June auction by featuring a fine collection of Asian arts and antiques with its ASIAN ANTIQUES & FINE ART sale Thursday, June 21^st, 2012.

The 448-lot auction features several unique items headlined by a rare 19th/20th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Imperial Pendulum Clock at Lot 442.

This genuine antique French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, Circa 1900 is decorated in turquoise champlevé enamel which was typical of pieces exported during the late Qing Dynasty. It was in the possession of a private collector with membership in the NAWCC (National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, Inc.). A very similar clock can be seen in the Imperial Clock Collection of the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City of Beijing. The Imperial Pendulum Clock is expected to surpass its high estimate of $10,000.

Another item decorated in cloisonné enamelling can be found at Lot 389: An 18^th Century Qianlong Period Chinese Cloisonné Censer. Decorated with formalized lotus sprays and supported on ruyi-head shaped tripod feet, the 200 year old censer bears a six-character Qianlong Mark and is estimated $4,000-6,000.

From the collection of Natural History lots, collectors will be delighted to find a marvellously carved Early 20^th Century Chinese Ivory Figural Group of Beauties in openwork relief at Lot 422. Standing 24” tall, this ivory carved figure commands a high estimate of $15,000.

Collectors of Korean Buddhist statues may be delighted to find the inclusion of Lot 397: A rare Korean Chosun Dynasty Gilt Gold Buddhist Figure. This famous portrayal of the Bodhisattva Maitreya in a thoughtful and contemplative pose is expected to exceed its high estimate of $15,000.

An Asian Antiques auction would not be complete without the inclusion of quality porcelains. Lot 325 headlines the rich and diverse collection of lots and stands nearly 35” tall. The Qing Period Hexagonal Tea Dust Glazed Porcelain Vase features moulded animal heads and handles in the form of a phoenix. It carries a high estimate of $60,000.

Preview will be held Monday, June 18^th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, June 19^th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, June 20^th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, June 21^st, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For details visit www.888auctions.com or call the auctioneers at 905.763.7201.

Lot 442: 19th/20th Century Chinese Qing Imperial Pendulum Clock

A rare and genuine antique French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, Circa 1900; Case: Of four-glass form, embellished on the front and sides with panels of polychrome enamel on a turquoise ground; surmounted by a twin handled urn and six finials, 8.25 cm (3 1/4 “) enamel dial with a surround decorated champlevé enamel; circular plated movement stamped C.H. Paris A1, marked MADE IN FRANCE and # 2695 4.4, 8-day time and half-hour strike on a coiled gong, 19th/20th Century, exported during the late Qing Dynasty; Provenance: a private collector that is/was a NAWCC (National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, Inc.) member; Chan Collection, Toronto ($5,000-10,000)

Lot 422: Early 20th Century Chinese Ivory Carved Tusk Beauties
Exceptionally carved early 20th Century Chinese ivory figural group; featuring a pair of beauties floating atop stylized ruyi-head cloud scrolls in fine openwork relief; atop ivory carved figure is an openwork layered puzzle ball featuring enveloping roses in relief; upper beauty holding auspicious peaches with the lower beauty holding a basket of roses; H: 63 cm (24″); Property of a Private Richmond Hill Collector ($18,000-26,000)

Lot 397: Korean Chosun Dynasty Gold Bodhisattva Maitreya
Fine Korean Chosun Dynasty gilt gold figure Buddhist figure; featuring Pensive Bodhisattva Maitreya, “Bangasayusang”; the Bodhisattva in a thoughtful and contemplative pose, seated on a round pedestal and posed with its right leg crossed over its left knee while the figure’s right hand is touching its cheek and the left hand resting on the crossed leg; evidence of gold plating; H: 37.75 cm, 4176 grams ($10,000-15,000)