Eternity Gallery Auction Catalog - Eternity Masterpieces - November 2014 Online Auctions

Choson YI Dynasty, Antique Korean Chocolate vase

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 20,000OriginalCirca: 1500

Choson YI Dynasty Antique Korean Chocolate Brown Glazed Vase or Bottle. From the USA local estate of a Chinese Collector. Thick Brown Stoneware or Pottery with Dark Chocolate Brown Glazes with an old dealer price tags that reads: " KOREAN. CHOCOLATE GLAZED BOTTLE - YI (CHOSEON) DYN. * RESTORED ". Exact age unknown, but it appears to be 300-600 years old. Approx. 3.4" tall x 3.5" wide and 11.3 ounces. Good Condition:With wear, misshaped, the rim / neck is damaged & has been restored (see last 4 pictures). References: Chosn dynasty Chosn dynasty, also called Yi dynasty, the last and longest-lived imperial dynasty (1392-1910) of Korea. Founded by Gen. Yi Sng-gye, who established the capital at Hanyang (present-day Seoul), the kingdom was named Choson for the state of the same name that had dominated the Korean peninsula in ancient times. The regime is also frequently referred to as the Yi dynasty, for its ruling family.General Yi established close relationships with the neighbouring Ming dynasty (13681644) of China, which considered Korea a client state, and Chinese cultural influences were very strong during this period. Choson's administration was modeled after the Chinese bureaucracy, and Neo-Confucianism was adopted as the ideology of the state and society.Under the previous dynasties, ownership of land was concentrated in the hands of a few high-ranking bureaucrats, but Yi Sng-gye (who ruled as King Taejo) and his successors redistributed the land throughout the various levels of officialdom, creating a new aristocracy of scholar-officials called the yangban. Scholarship flourished under the Choson dynasty, and in 1443, during the reign of King Sejong, the Korean phonetic alphabet, Hangul (hangl), was invented. By the time of the Choson ruler King Sngjong (147094), a bureaucratic system ... or Chinese Chocolate Brown Glazed Vase or Bottle.From the local estate of a Chinese Collector (he paid $650 for it many years ago).
Condition Good Condition with wear, misshaped, the rim / neck is damaged & has been restored (see photos).
Low Estimate: 5000.0;
High Estimate: 20000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1500;

Chinese Qing dynasty, Buddhist Zen Damo, glazed ware

Lot # 2

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 15,000OriginalCirca: 1850

Amazing Chinese Shiwan Glazed Ware, Buddhist Zen master Damo, Qing Dynasty. This figure represents the well-known Buddhist master Damo, the founder of Zen Buddhism in China during the 6th century. The piece is real from late Qing Dynasty. Absolutely breathtaking terracotta, applying of the old (Song dynasty) splashed glazing technique on the sculpture. Height: 13.8 cm = 5.5 in.Width of the base: 14.5 cm = 5.75 in. Weight: 450 g = 1 lb. 1 oz. Condition: normal aging of the pottery and glaze, no defects. Provenance: from private collection in Florida, USA. References: Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century CE. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Ch'an (Sanskrit: Dhyna, Korean: Seon, Japanese: Zen) to China, and regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. According to Chinese legend, he also began the physical training of the Shaolin monks that led to the creation of Shaolinquan.Little contemporary biographical information on Bodhidharma is extant, and subsequent accounts became layered with legend.[1][note 1] The principal Chinese sources vary on their account of Bodhidharma's origins.[4][5][note 2] Aside from the Chinese accounts, several popular traditions also exist regarding Bodhidharma's origins.[note 4]The accounts also differ on the date of his arrival, with one early account claiming that he arrived during the Li Sng Dynasty (420479) and later accounts dating his arrival to the Ling Dynasty (502557). Bodhidharma was primarily active in the lands of the Northern Wi Dynasty (386534). Modern scholarship dates him to about the early 5th century.[15]Several stories about Bodhidharma have become popular legends, which are still being used in the Ch'an and Zen tradition.Bodhidharma's teachings and practice centered on meditation and the Lankavatara Sutra.The Anthology of the Patriarchal Hall (952) identifies Bodhidharma as the 28th Patriarch of Buddhism in an uninterrupted line that extends all the way back to the Buddha himself.Throughout Buddhist art, Bodhidharma is depicted as a rather ill-tempered, profusely bearded and wide-eyed barbarian. He is referred as "The Blue-Eyed Barbarian" () in Chinese Chan texts.[16]Shiwan Ware was from kilns located in the Guangdong provincial city of Foshan. Area ceramic production experienced a long history by the late Ming period 16th century when ceramic artisans from perhaps Dehua and Jingdezhen relocated to the Shiwan area and expanded local production into a vigorous export related industry. Shiwan wares provide a contrast with more conservatively rendered Dehua efforts. Clay for the ware was provided not only from area preserves, but also from distant locations that could be variously mixed to provide a variety of textures and desired ceramic outcomes. The range could extend from a porcelain, that could rival Dehua in purity, to a rough stoneware. Shiwan ware was widely exported. Its glazing techniques directly influenced Japanese Shiga wares and others.
Condition used, normal age wear no defects:
Low Estimate: 4000.0;
High Estimate: 15000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1850;

Chinese porcelain pottery Yuan dy Chizhou vase Playboys

Lot # 3

Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 50,000OriginalCirca: 1250

Chinese heavy porcelain pottery Yuan dynasty Chizhou vase with Playing boys design. S graffitto design Playing boys was made by engraving lines and pressing a reed or bamboo tool through engobe, a clay slip painted on the unfired vessel. A transparent glaze was added before firing a kiln. Height: approximately 8 in. = 20 cm; Width: 5.5 inches = 14 cm; Weight: 2 lb. 12 oz.= 1280 g. Condition: archaeological digging find, there is still orange dusty sand inside the vase. Natural aging of the glaze. No defects.References: The Yuan dynasty (1206-1368). While the Mongol occupation destroyed much, it also shook China free from the static traditions and techniques of the late Southern Song and made possible many innovations, both in painting and in the decorative arts. The north was not progressive, and the main center of pottery activity shifted permanently to the south. The northern traditions of Jun and Cizhou ware continued through the Jin and Yuan, bolder but coarser than before. New shapes included a heavy, wide-mouthed jar, sometimes with decoration boldly carved through a black or brown slip or painted in two or three colours. These new techniques and the overglaze painting already developed in the Jin dynasty prepared the way for the three- and five-colour wares of the Ming.Auction results:http://www.sothebys.com/content/sothebys/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/fine-chinese-ceramics-works-of-art-n09116/lot.212.htmlA 'CIZHOU' BROWN-SLIP PAINTED 'BIRD' BOTTLE VASE (YUHUCHUNPING)YUAN DYNASTYLOT SOLD. 8,750 USD (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)http://www.sothebys.com/content/sothebys/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/fine-chinese-ceramics-works-of-art-n09116/lot.212.htmlhttp://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-chinese-chizou-bottle-vase-yuan-4326272-details.aspx?intObjectID=4326272
Condition Archaeological digging find, there is still orange dusty sand inside the vase. Natural aging of the glaze. No defects;
Low Estimate: 10000.0;
High Estimate: 50000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1250;

Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368, Jun turquoise splash pot ware

Lot # 4

Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 50,000OriginalCirca: 1300

China, Jun ware Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368, pot with two loop handles. China, Jun ware Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368. Stoneware with Jun glaze with blue-turquoise splashes. Height: 4.25 in. = 10.5 cm; Width: 4.5 in. = 11 cm; Weight: 12 oz. = 350 g. Condition: used, unglazed bottom, no defects. Provenance: from the prominent New York (USA) collector. Considered one of the five great wares of Chinese ceramics, Jun ware was produced at a number of kilns in Henan province from the Song dynasty (960-1279) through the fifteenth century. The distinctive blue colors of the glaze, which can range from greenish-blue to violet the result of a chemical reaction that occurs during the firing and cooling process. Variations in tone occur because some areas of the pot are less thickly
Condition used, unglazed bottom, no defects;
Low Estimate: 10000.0;
High Estimate: 50000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1300;

Longquan Celadon porcelain plate 42.5cm, China, Yuan Dy

Lot # 5

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 50,000OriginalCirca: 1300

Longquan Celadon porcelain plate 42.5cm, China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)? Chinese archaic celadon ware dish with riled edge and central foliage motif. Weight: 3.7 kg. Diameter: 42.5 cm = 16 in.Provenance: Acquired on the London art market in the 1980's. Condition: Several crack, professionally reassembled, refer to the pictures. Auction results:http://networkedblogs.com/J8yWy; http://networkedblogs.com/LkFGp robustly potted, of large baluster shape with an ovoid body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, the shoulders crisply molded with scrolling lotus blossom and foliage borne on a continuous undulating stem, set between a neck decorated with three detached sprays of chrysanthemum blossoms, and carved overlapping upright leaves skirting the foot, covered overall in a rich unctuous bluish green glaze thinning to a pale gray, the rim fitted with a silver band. Height 18 1/2 in., 47 cm - Estimation: 100,000 - 150,000 USD. Chinese incised celadon glazed barbed dish Ming dynasty http://www.pinterest.com/pin/60376451227880939/The barb rimmed dish with chrysanthemum petal flutes to interior encircling a floral central medallion.
Condition Several crack, professionally reassembled, refer to the pictures;
Low Estimate: 5000.0;
High Estimate: 50000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1300;

Longquan Celadon porcelain plate , China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)

Lot # 6

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 50,000Condition: Poor to FairOriginalCirca: 1300

Longquan Celadon porcelain plate , China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
Archaistic celadon ware dish, with rilled edge and central foliage motif.
Weight: 2.8 kg = 6 lb;
Diameter: 34 cm = 13.5 in.
Provenance: Acquired on the London art market in the 1980's.
Condition: Several crack, professionally reassembled, refer to the pictures

Auction results:
http://networkedblogs.com/J8yWy
http://networkedblogs.com/LkFGp

Original: Yes;
Low Estimate: 5000.0;
High Estimate: 50000.0;
Condition: Poor to Fair;
Circa: 1300;

Longquan Celadon porcelain plate 35cm, China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)

Lot # 7

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 50,000Condition: Poor to FairOriginalCirca: 1300

Longquan Celadon porcelain plate 35cm, China, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
Archaic celadon ware dish, with rilled edge and central foliage motif
Weight: 2.8 kg = 6 lb.
Diameter: 35 cm = 13 ¾ in.
Provenance: Acquired on the London art market in the 1980's.
Condition: Several cracks, all pieces were professionally reassembled, refer to the pictures
Check our other auction for the pair, please!
Auction results:
http://networkedblogs.com/J8yWy
http://networkedblogs.com/LkFGp

Orignal: Yes;
Low Estimate: 5000.0;
High Estimate: 50000.0;
Condition: Poor to Fair;
Circa: 1300;

Qing dyn Chinese antique carved gilt red furniture, 201cm

Lot # 8

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 10,000OriginalCirca: 1800

Chinese antique carved red furniture, partially gilded, with auspicious animals, Age: attributed to Qing/Ming Dynasty; Size: 80.5 in. x 26.5 in. = 201 cm x 66 cm = 2 m x 0.66 m Weight: 10 -15 lb. = 5-10 kg; It is hard to say what was the purpose of this piece - back of the bench, back of the bed, upper part of the display case, door lintel, etc.
Condition: used, some chips, no major defects;
Low Estimate: 5000.0;
High Estimate: 10000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1800;

Antique Chinese bamboo carving 8 Immortals

Lot # 10

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 10,000OriginalCirca: 1850

Antique Chinese bamboo carving 8 Immortals, Qing dynasty(?) Weight: 4 lb. 8 oz. = 2 kg; Length: 17 inches = 42 cm; Provenance: private collection, Florida, USA
Condition: natural bamboo aging; insignificant cracks at the bottom, no other defects;
Low Estimate: 5000.0;
High Estimate: 10000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1850;

Archaic Chinese translucent Jade dragon in 14 cm wheel

Lot # 11

Low Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 60,000OriginalCirca: -300

Age: attributed to Warring States or earlier; Chinese translucent Jade dragon in the wheel; Diameter: 5.75 in. = 142 mm; Thickness: 11 mm; Weight: 10 oz. = 280 g; Provenance: from private collection Florida, USA
Condition used, well preserved, hand cut, no defects
Low Estimate: 30000.0;
High Estimate: 60000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 481-221 BC;

Certified Archaic 21cm long Chinese Jade belt hook, E Zhou

Lot # 12

Low Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 60,000OriginalCirca: -500

Certified long Archaic magnificent Chinese Jade belt buckle, Age: Attributed to early Chinese Dynasties: -Xia (2100-1600 BC);Shang (1600-1046 BC);Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC); Length: 8.2 inches = 21 cm; Thickness: 28 mm; Width: 1.25 in. = 35 mm; Weight: 4 oz. = 111.27 g; Microscopic research at x50 and x 200 magnification: marks of ancient tools and natural jade aging. Condition: used, well preserved, hand-carved, no defects;Provenance: from private collection in Florida, USA;Review of the Literature and Discussion:The belt hook was initially a dress accessory, but eventually became a collector item. A few jade hooks have been found at a Lingzhou site (34002250 BC), Neolithic culture. Belt hook was at its most widespread during the Eastern Zhou period (770-256 BC). Traditionally, the Chinese people tied knots to fasten their clothes. Belts were used tighten loose robes, mainly to facilitate movements, especially in outdoor activities. The stud on the back of the hook would would have been pushed through a slit on one end of the belt, while the other end would be equipped with a ring could be inserted into the hook.In Northern Song era , scholars avidly collected ancient jade or bronze belt hooks. By 17th century, belt hooks were put to a number of novel uses: elegant picture hooks on the wall or brush rests on scholars desks.Qing dynasty robes for men were not as loose as those of of the preceding Ming dynasty, and there is a very little pictorial evidence to show that belt hooks were worn as a clothing accessory.Although it was a considerable amount of jade hooks made in 18th and 19th century, they were made only to satisfy collecting craze of that era.since the hook was not intended to be worn, the gap between the dragon's head and the chi is very small.Another characteristic of Qing workmanship is that the chi is raised above the body of the hook to a level almost parallel wit the dragon's head. Conclusion:1) The hook in our auction is really worn and made to wear a clothing as a practical accessoires; 2) This hook has traces of ancient tools and signs of being buried for several hundred years; 3) There is a high probability that the hook in this auction was made in Eastern Zhou Dynasty 770-256 BC.
This jade hook is accompanied by certificate of authenticity.
Condition used, well preserved, hand-carved, traces of ancient tools, no defects;
Low Estimate: 30000.0;
High Estimate: 60000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 770-256 BC;

Certified Archaic Chinese Jade belt hook, E Zhou dyn 770-226BC, 12cm short

Lot # 13

Low Estimate: 30,000High Estimate: 60,000OriginalCirca: -500

Certified, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC) Archaic Chinese carved Jade belt buckle, 120 mm; Length: 4.7 inches = 120 mm; Thickness: 1 in. = 25 mm; Width: 0.8 in. = 32 mm; Weight: 2 oz. = 64.55 g; Provenance: from private collection Florida, USA; Microscopic research at x50 and x 200 magnification: marks of ancient tools and natural jade aging. Review of the literature and Discussion: The belt hook was initially a dress accessory, but eventually became a collector item. A few jade hooks have been found at a Lingzhou site. Belt hook was at its most widespread during the Eastern Zhou period (770-256 BC). Traditionally, the Chinese people tied knots to fasten their clothes. Belts were used tighten loose robes, mainly to facilitate movements, especially in outdoor activities. The stud on the back of the hook would would have been pushed through a slit on one end of the belt, while the other end would be equipped with a ring could be inserted into the hook.In Northern Song era , scholars avidly collected ancient jade or bronze belt hooks.By 17th century, belt hooks were put to a number of novel uses: elegant picture hooks on the wall or brush rests on scholars desks.Qing dynasty robes for men were not as loose as those of of the preceding Ming dynasty, and there is a very little pictorial evidence to show that belt hooks were worn as a clothing accessory. Although it was a considerable amount of jade hooks made in 18th and 19th century, they were made only to satisfy collecting craze of that era.since the hook was not intended to be worn, the gap between the dragon's head and the chi is very small. Another characteristic of Qing workmanship is that the chi is raised above the body of the hook to a level almost parallel wit the dragon's head. Conclusion:1) The hook in our auction is really worn and made to wear a clothing as a practical accessoires; 2) There is a high probability that the hook in this auction was made in Eastern Zhou Dynasty 770-256 BC.
This jade hook is accompanied by certificate of authenticity.
Condition used, well preserved, hand-carved, no defects;
Low Estimate: 30000.0;
High Estimate: 60000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 770-256 BC:

Chinese jade belt buckle Beast & Ring, Qing dynasty

Lot # 14

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 6,000OriginalCirca: 1800

Antique Chinese jade belt buckle with the beast and a ring, Qing dynasty; Weight: 3 oz. = 83.82 g. Length: 5.25 in. = 13 cm. Height: 1.25 in. = 3 cm. Age: attributed to Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Condition: used, but no defects. Provenance: from private collection in Florida, USA; purchased in 1980s -1990's.
Condition Used, but no defects;
Low Estimate: 3000.0;
High Estimate: 6000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1800;

Chinese Pottery Jar with corals, shipwreck, 1752

Lot # 15

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 10,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Chinese Pottery Jar covered with corals, shipwreck GELDERMALSEN anno 1752 From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled pottery jar, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck was found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. This is a part of it. Diameter: ca 3 inch. = 8 cm = 80 mm; Height: ca. 7 inch. = 17.5cm = 175 mm; Weight: 14 oz. = 400g; Age: 1752 and older. Condition: completely covered with genuine marine coral depositions, no defects.
Condition completely covered with genuine marine coral depositions, no defects.
Low Estimate: 3000.0;
High Estimate: 10000.0;
Orignal: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese porcelain geo plate shipwreck GELDERMALSEN 1752

Lot # 16

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 5,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Chinese porcelain plate from shipwreck GELDERMALSEN 1752, decorated with beautiful geometric design, Diameter: ca 4.25 inch. = 10.8cm; Weight: 75.64g; Age: 1752 and older. From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine celadon crackled porcelain plate, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today. Nice shipwreck plate from the ship GELDERMALSEN. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. http://archive.is/AMh4j References: The construction of the ship begins in October 1746 under the direction of boss Hendrik Raas. Her measurements are impressive: 42 feet wide, 150 feet long (appr. 12 by 42 meters) and a capacity of 1.150 metric tons (500 'last'). Nine months later delivery takes place, on 10 July 1747. It will be more than a year before the Geldermalsen leaves for the Indies on her maiden voyage, but on 16 August 1748, captain Willem Mareeuw van den Hoek can cast off. The crew will have to load and unload many times. First in Batavia, where the Geldermalsen puts into port on 31 March 1749. After that she leaves for Japan on 21 June, where she arrives on 2 August. Once again new cargo is taken on board. On 31 October the ship embarks on the voyage back to Batavia, where she arrives on 10 January 1750. Via Cheribon (March 1750) and Bantam (April) the Geldermalsen is now directed to Canton to take in goods for Surat. That, again, is quite a voyage and in China it takes months to collect the proper merchandise. Finally, the Geldermalsen leaves for Gujarat where she arrives on 8 March 1751, after having successfully warded off an attack by pirates off the coast of Goa. Once more loading and unloading, departure on 15 April. Via Cochin and Malacca the ship now sails back to Canton, where on 21 July 1751, the Geldermalsen can join the other ships of the VOC who are waiting there to be loaded. On 18 December 1751, three weeks later than the Amstelveen who will reach home safely in July 1752, the Geldermalsen leaves Canton. There are 112 people on board. It is Monday 3 January 1752. After 16 days' sailing the Geldermalsen is near the 55th minute latitude, just above the equator. At half past three in the afternoon captain Morel emerges from his cabin. There is no reason whatsoever to think of a catastrophe: the weather is fine and there is a calm northerly wind. Morel asks the boatswain and third watch Christoffel van Dijk, who is on duty at the moment, how the situation is with regard to the orientation point Het Ruyge Eiland. The boatswain answers that the island is visible to the north-west of the ship. The captain says that at this point of the route Geldria's (or Gelderse) Droogte has been passed and he gives instructions to set a southerly course. At six o'clock, just before dark, third watchman Jan Delia and two cadets, Arie van Dijk and Anthony van Grauw, climb up for a lookout. There is no land in sight. One hour later boatswain Urbanus Urbani is at work with the anchors. It is now dark, but just in front of the ship he suddenly observes breakers. He manages to shout that the helm should be hard over, but it is already too late, for with a loud noise the Geldermalsen crashes onto a reef. Of the crew members, 32 survived the shipwreck; the other 80 went down with the ship. There is no complete list of crew members of the Geldermalsen, though there is a ship's list of the Sjandvastigheid, part of whose crew transferred onto the Geldermalsen in Canton. On this list those who drowned in the shipwreck have later been noted. There are also data from other records. Although the Amstelveen, due to the sudden halving of the annual supply made a record profit, the VOC naturally suffered a loss from the wreck. The entire cargo, valued at fl. 714.963, was lost, plus the gold at a value of fl. 68.135. The ship's hull is recorded as worth fl. 100.000. A total loss of nearly nine hundred thousand guilders.
Condition Covered with genuine marine coral depositions, no defects
Low Estimate: 2500;
High Estimate: 5000;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Qing porcelain carved plate shipwreck GELDERMALSEN 1752

Lot # 17

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 8,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Qing porcelain carved plate from the shipwreck GELDERMALSEN 1752, 11.8 cm From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled porcelain bowl, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today Nice shipwreck plate from the ship GELDERMALSEN. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160,000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. Diameter: ca 4 5/8 inch. = 11.8 cm Weight: 106.13g. Age: 1752 and older. We combine shipping. Please feel free to take a look to my other auctions.
Condition used, insignificant chips, covered with genuine marine corals
Low Estimate: 3000.0;
High Estimate: 8000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Shipwreck pumpkin pottery scholar dropper, Song Dynasty

Lot # 18

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 5,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Song Dynasty Shipwreck pumpkin small pottery scholar dropper/brush washer, 6 cm.
Pottery pumpkin jar - shipwreck find.
Age: attributed to Song Dynasty (960-1279).
Height: 3.5 cm = 1.25 inch.
Diameter: 6 cm = 2.2 inch.
Weight: 70.96g;
Condition used, the glaze is partially lost, no other defects;
Low Estimate: 1000.0;
High Estimate: 5000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese Qing porcelain bowl, sand dollar shipwreck 1752

Lot # 19

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 6,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Qing porcelain bowl with sand dollar from the shipwreck GELDERMALSEN 1752, 10.4cm From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled porcelain bowl, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. Diameter: ca 4 inch. = 10.4cm Height: ca 1 6/8 inch. = 4.6cm Weight: 205g Age: 1752 or older. We combine shipping. Please feel free to take a look to my other auctions. References: The construction of the ship begins in October 1746 under the direction of boss Hendrik Raas. Her measurements are impressive: 42 feet wide, 150 feet long (appr. 12 by 42 meters) and a capacity of 1.150 metric tons (500 'last'). Nine months later delivery takes place, on 10 July 1747. It will be more than a year before the Geldermalsen leaves for the Indies on her maiden voyage, but on 16 August 1748, captain Willem Mareeuw van den Hoek can cast off. The crew will have to load and unload many times. First in Batavia, where the Geldermalsen puts into port on 31 March 1749. After that she leaves for Japan on 21 June, where she arrives on 2 August. Once again new cargo is taken on board. On 31 October the ship embarks on the voyage back to Batavia, where she arrives on 10 January 1750. Via Cheribon (March 1750) and Bantam (April) the Geldermalsen is now directed to Canton to take in goods for Surat. That, again, is quite a voyage and in China it takes months to collect the proper merchandise. Finally, the Geldermalsen leaves for Gujarat where she arrives on 8 March 1751, after having successfully warded off an attack by pirates off the coast of Goa. Once more loading and unloading, departure on 15 April. Via Cochin and Malacca the ship now sails back to Canton, where on 21 July 1751, the Geldermalsen can join the other ships of the VOC who are waiting there to be loaded. On 18 December 1751, three weeks later than the Amstelveen who will reach home safely in July 1752, the Geldermalsen leaves Canton. There are 112 people on board. It is Monday 3 January 1752. After 16 days' sailing the Geldermalsen is near the 55th minute latitude, just above the equator. At half past three in the afternoon captain Morel emerges from his cabin. There is no reason whatsoever to think of a catastrophe: the weather is fine and there is a calm northerly wind. Morel asks the boatswain and third watch Christoffel van Dijk, who is on duty at the moment, how the situation is with regard to the orientation point Het Ruyge Eiland. The boatswain answers that the island is visible to the north-west of the ship. The captain says that at this point of the route Geldria's (or Gelderse) Droogte has been passed and he gives instructions to set a southerly course. At six o'clock, just before dark, third watchman Jan Delia and two cadets, Arie van Dijk and Anthony van Grauw, climb up for a lookout. There is no land in sight. One hour later boatswain Urbanus Urbani is at work with the anchors. It is now dark, but just in front of the ship he suddenly observes breakers. He manages to shout that the helm should be hard over, but it is already too late, for with a loud noise the Geldermalsen crashes onto a reef. Of the crew members, 32 survived the shipwreck; the other 80 went down with the ship. There is no complete list of crew members of the Geldermalsen, though there is a ship's list of the Sjandvastigheid, part of whose crew transferred onto the Geldermalsen in Canton. On this list those who drowned in the shipwreck have later been noted. There are also data from other records. Although the Amstelveen, due to the sudden halving of the annual supply made a record profit, the VOC naturally suffered a loss from the wreck. The entire cargo, valued at fl. 714.963, was lost, plus the gold at a value of fl. 68.135. The ship's hull is recorded as worth fl. 100.000. A total loss of nearly nine hundred thousand guilders.
Condition Covered with genuine marine corals, no defects;
Low Estimate: 2000.0;
High Estimate: 6000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese celadon Porcelain 10cm bowl corals shipwreck Ge

Lot # 20

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Chinese celadon Porcelain 10 cm bowl with beautiful corals, shipwreck GELDERMALSEN anno 1752. From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled porcelain bowl, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christie's for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today Nice shipwreck bowl from the ship GELDERMALSEN. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. Diameter: 4 inch. = 10.3 cm = 103 mm Height: ca. 1 6/8 inch. = 4.5 cm = 45 mm Weight: 200 g = 8 oz. Age: 1752 and older Condition; covered with coral incrustations, no defects
Condition covered with coral incrustations, especially at the bottom, no defects
Low Estimate: 2000.0;
High Estimate: 4000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese porcelain celadon 17cm coral flower bowl, shipwreck

Lot # 21

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 4,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Chinese porcelain celadon 17 cm plate, from shipwreck GELDERMALSEN anno. 1752 From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled porcelain plate, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today Nice shipwreck plate from the ship GELDERMALSEN. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May, 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. This is a part of it. Diameter: 6 7/8 inch. = 17.7 cm = 177 mm. Height: ca. 2 3/8 inch. = 58 mm = 5.8cm Weight: 1 lb. = 450 g. Age: 1752 and older.
Condition Covered with ocean corals all over, no defects
Low Estimate: 1000.0;
High Estimate: 4000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese celadon Porcelain 16.5cm flower plate shipwreck

Lot # 22

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 5,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Chinese celadon Porcelain 16 cm plate flower design, shipwreck GELDERMALSEN, 1752 From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled porcelain bowl, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today Nice shipwreck plate from the ship GELDERMALSEN. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. This is 1 part of it. Diameter: 6.5 inch. = 165 mm = 16.5 cm Height: 1 5/8 inch. = 43mm = 4.3 cm Weight: 1 lb. = 450 g; Age: 1752 and older.
Condition Fine, the bottom is covered with corals, no defect;
Low Estimate: 2000.0;
High Estimate: 5000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese porcelain 7cm cup, T Shan mark, shipwreck Gelde

Lot # 23

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 3,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Chinese porcelain celadon 7cm cup, T Shan mark, from shipwreck GELDERMALSEN anno 1752 From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine small celadon porcelain bowl, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today Nice shipwreck cup from the ship GELDERMALSEN. The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. This is one part of it. Diameter: 2 7/8 inch. = 75 mm = 7.5 cm Height: 1 7/8 inch. = 4 cm Weight: 48.82g. Age: 1752 and older.
Condition Fine, insignificant imperfections (refer to the photos);
Low Estimate: 1000.0;
High Estimate: 3000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Porcelain crackled 10cm celadon bowl shipwreck 1752

Lot # 24

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 6,000OriginalCirca: 1750

Porcelain crackled 10cm celadon bowl from shipwreck GELDERMALSEN, anno 1752 From our Shipwreck Porcelain Collection, a fine crackled porcelain bowl, ex-Christie's, from the so-called "Nanking Cargo," which is the term applied to the porcelain recovered from the wreck of the Geldermalsen ship that sank on January 3rd, 1752. The Geldermalsen was a cargo ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company that struck a reef on its way back from Canton China, and sank off the coast of Indonesia in the Linnga archipelago. It took with it to the bottom of the sea over 150,000 ceramic pieces, nearly 700,000 pounds of tea, as well as gold and other cargo. The ship lay submerged for over 230 years, before being salvaged by Michael Hatcher in 1984, where after the recovered porcelain was sold through Christie's auction house. The treasure was sold at Christies for 37 million guilders, about 50,000,000 euro today The ship sunk on January 3, 1752. The wreck is found in 1984. The ship contained over 160.000 pieces of porcelain. Some of the salvaged cargo of Geldermalsen was auctioned in May 1986 at Christie's auction house in Amsterdam. This is a part of it. Diameter: 4 inch = 10 cm Height: ca. 1 6/8 inch. Age: 1752 and older. References: The construction of the ship begins in October 1746 under the direction of boss Hendrik Raas. Her measurements are impressive: 42 feet wide, 150 feet long (appr. 12 by 42 meters) and a capacity of 1.150 metric tons (500 'last'). Nine months later delivery takes place, on 10 July 1747. It will be more than a year before the Geldermalsen leaves for the Indies on her maiden voyage, but on 16 August 1748, captain Willem Mareeuw van den Hoek can cast off. The crew will have to load and unload many times. First in Batavia, where the Geldermalsen puts into port on 31 March 1749. After that she leaves for Japan on 21 June, where she arrives on 2 August. Once again new cargo is taken on board. On 31 October the ship embarks on the voyage back to Batavia, where she arrives on 10 January 1750. Via Cheribon (March 1750) and Bantam (April) the Geldermalsen is now directed to Canton to take in goods for Surat. That, again, is quite a voyage and in China it takes months to collect the proper merchandise. Finally, the Geldermalsen leaves for Gujarat where she arrives on 8 March 1751, after having successfully warded off an attack by pirates off the coast of Goa. Once more loading and unloading, departure on 15 April. Via Cochin and Malacca the ship now sails back to Canton, where on 21 July 1751, the Geldermalsen can join the other ships of the VOC who are waiting there to be loaded. On 18 December 1751, three weeks later than the Amstelveen who will reach home safely in July 1752, the Geldermalsen leaves Canton. There are 112 people on board. It is Monday 3 January 1752. After 16 days' sailing the Geldermalsen is near the 55th minute latitude, just above the equator. At half past three in the afternoon captain Morel emerges from his cabin. There is no reason whatsoever to think of a catastrophe: the weather is fine and there is a calm northerly wind. Morel asks the boatswain and third watch Christoffel van Dijk, who is on duty at the moment, how the situation is with regard to the orientation point Het Ruyge Eiland. The boatswain answers that the island is visible to the north-west of the ship. The captain says that at this point of the route Geldria's (or Gelderse) Droogte has been passed and he gives instructions to set a southerly course. At six o'clock, just before dark, third watchman Jan Delia and two cadets, Arie van Dijk and Anthony van Grauw, climb up for a lookout. There is no land in sight. One hour later boatswain Urbanus Urbani is at work with the anchors. It is now dark, but just in front of the ship he suddenly observes breakers. He manages to shout that the helm should be hard over, but it is already too late, for with a loud noise the Geldermalsen crashes onto a reef. Of the crew members, 32 survived the shipwreck; the other 80 went down with the ship. There is no complete list of crew members of the Geldermalsen, though there is a ship's list of the Sjandvastigheid, part of whose crew transferred onto the Geldermalsen in Canton. On this list those who drowned in the shipwreck have later been noted. There are also data from other records. Although the Amstelveen, due to the sudden halving of the annual supply made a record profit, the VOC naturally suffered a loss from the wreck. The entire cargo, valued at fl. 714.963, was lost, plus the gold at a value of fl. 68.135. The ship's hull is recorded as worth fl. 100.000. A total loss of nearly nine hundred thousand guilders.
Condition Fine crackled celadon, covered with corals, no defects
Low Estimate: 2000.0;
High Estimate: 6000.0;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1750;

Chinese carved stone antique chop stamp seal 4 characters

Lot # 25

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 1,000Original

There 4 Chinese characters, engraved at the bottom; Weight: 25.29 g; Height: 14 mm; Base: 25 x 23 mm; Age: unknown; Material: Marble? Jade? Provenance: bought from a serious collector of Chinese culture in Florida, who acquired it from China many years ago.
Condition: Fine, used;
Low Estimate: 300;
High Estimate: 1000;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1500-1900;

Chinese carved stone antique 2-sided chop stamp seal

Lot # 26

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 1,000Original

Chinese carved stone antique double sided chop stamp seal There are 2 Chinese characters, engraved on 2 opposite sides; There are 2 holes for a thin string (cord, lace) to carry it on the necklace. Weight: 7.65 g; Height: 10 mm; Base: 16 x 14 mm; Age: unknown; Material: Marble? Jade? Provenance: bought from a serious collector of Chinese culture in Florida, who acquired it from China many years ago
Condition fine, used;
Low Estimate: 300;
High Estimate: 1000;
Original: Yes;
Circa: 1500-1900;

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