Asian Art Featuring The William Arnett Collection | June 25, 2026

Asian Art Featuring The William Arnett Collection | June 25, 2026

1001

Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Form Belt Hook depicting a qiulong (horned dragon) head hook over chilong (hornless dragon) in pale green jade, 2-1/8 x 1-3/8 x 7/8 in., surface dust to crevices, scattered chips throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1003

Chinese Carved Jade Chilong Sword Fitting pale green with brownish inclusions, 3-7/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in., slight accretion and wear at edges and crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1002

Chinese Carved Jade Lock Form Pendant carved of pale green jade with small white and black inclusions, 2-3/8 x 3-1/4 x 1/4 in., natural flaws, scattered light wear with some surface dust

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1004

Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hook and Buckle with Dragon Motif qiulong (horned dragon) head-form hook with carved chilongs (hornless dragons) in relief in pale green jade, larger 2-1/4 x 1-3/8 x 3/4 in., scattered light wear with some chips, some surface dust

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1005

Chinese Carved Jade Dragon and Chilong Belt Hook pale celadon, 2-1/2 x 2 x 1 in., three small chips to edge at underside, one at edge underneath chilong

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1006

Two Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fittings one pale green with russet inclusions, one pale green with brown inclusions, larger 3-1/4 x 7/8 x 3/8 in., overall good condition, minor wear and abrasions at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1007

Chinese Carved Jade Chilong and Dragon Belt Hook

pale green, 5 x 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 in., minor wear to edges, accretion to crevices, label residue to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1008

Two Chinese Carved Wood Ruyi Scepters Inlaid with Five Jade Plaques

pale green plaques with engraved decoration of landscapes and auspicious symbols, largest plaque 5-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 1 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear and surface accretion, both wood scepters in disrepair with chips, cracks, and losses; larger scepter with break to top and middle section, largest plaque with crack to left side; smaller ruyi scepter with loss to top jade plaque, middle plaque with small crack to left side

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1009

Two Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fittings comprising: pale green with engraved scrolling decoration, 3 x 3/4 x 5/8 in.; pale green with russet inclusion, engraved crosshatch and taotie mask, 3-5/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in., overall good condition, some natural cracks and inclusions, minor wear at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1010

Chinese Carved Jade Auspicious Symbol Plaque in the form of two dragons over chime stone in pale green jade with russet and white inclusions, 3-3/4 x 8-1/8 x 1/4 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear and miniscule chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1011

Large Chinese Lacquered and Giltwood Seated Guandi Figure mid to late Qing dynasty, robed and armored Guandi (Guan Gong/Guan Yu) seated with hand raised in tarjani mudra, carved wood, canvas, and horsehair construction, on associated red painted box stand, overall 34 x 26 x 20 in. including stand, heavy craquelure to lacquered surface with several chips and losses, several cracks throughout, including large crack through inner proper left leg (very slightly loose but largely stable), hollow interior (square cutout verso); stand with scattered scratches where figure sits

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

1012

Large Thai Carved Sandstone Buddha Head

Southern Thailand, Lop’Buri style, finely carved with serene expression, approximately 15 x 8 x 9 in., remnants of earlier pigment/surface coating, weathering and pitting to surface, scattered old breaks and losses, particularly at hair/ushnisha, later metal rod inserted at base for mounting on stand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 7. The High Museum attributes this head to the 14th century.

1013

Large Indonesian Carved Stone Buddha Head on Stand Central Java, modeled with a serene expression, approximately 11 x 7 x 6-1/2 in.; on wood stand, height on stand 14-1/2 in., pitting, weathering, and scattered losses commensurate with age, large break and loss to nose, ears, and ushnisha; stand with some abrasions

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 49. The High Museum attributes this head to the 9th century, during the Sailendra Dynasty.

1014

Cambodian Carved Stone Bodhisattva Head

Khmer, Bayon style, possibly 12th/13th century, probably depicting Avalokiteshvara, approximately 8 x 5 x 5 in., weathering and pitting commensurate with age and use outdoors, several old breaks and losses, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1015

Large Carved, Gilt, and Polychromed Seated Buddha Figure possibly Southeast Asian, 19th century, finely carved and detailed Shakyamuni Buddha seated in padmasana and bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop lotus base, gilt and polychrome decoration, 22-1/4 x 17-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., rubbing and losses to gilding and polychroming throughout, numerous cracks throughout with some losses and separations (especially through shoulders, neck, and back of head), lotus base with several repairs, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Label on base reads “High Museum of Art / Loan No: 11.1974 / Arnett.”

1016

Thai Carved Stone Buddha Head possibly late Ayutthaya Kingdom or in the style of, modeled with a serene expression, approximately 12 x 7 x 7 in., weathering and pitting to surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1018

1017

Javanese Carved Volcanic Stone Rakshasa Figure

Eastern Java, demon wielding a club carved from dark volcanic stone, approximately 26-1/2 x 15 x 14 in., extremely heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, scattered traces of old pigment, breaks and losses throughout, especially at facial features, some pitting/craters to surface throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 58 D. The High Museum attributes this figure to circa 15th century.

Javanese Carved Volcanic Stone Uma/Parvati Relief

Eastern Java, depicting four-armed Uma/Parvati carved in relief, gray volcanic stone, approximately 26 x 13-1/2 x 8 in., extremely heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, old worn down breaks and losses, some pitting and craters throughout, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 53. The High Museum attributes this relief to circa 14th century.

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1019

Javanese Carved Volcanic Stone Seated Figure Eastern Java, possibly Madjapahit Dynasty, carved from gray volcanic stone in the form of a seated sage, approximately 20-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 9 in., weathered surfaces commensurate with age and use outdoors, some pitting and craters throughout, surface dirt, old worn down breaks and losses, particularly at facial features, some trace remnants of old pigment

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 56. The High Museum attributes this figure to circa 15th century.

1020

Javanese Carved Volcanic Stone Rakshasa Figure Eastern Java, crouching demon carved from gray volcanic stone, approximately 16 x 8-1/2 x 12 in., extremely heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, scattered traces of old pigment, breaks and losses throughout, some pitting/craters to surface throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 58 A. The High Museum attributes this figure to the circa 15th century.

1021

Large Southeast Asian Stone Four Armed Brahma Relief Carving probably Javanese, possibly 16th century or earlier, depicting Brahma or Trimuti with four arms and three faces standing atop lotus base, approximately 41 x 10 x 10 in., extremely heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, old worn down breaks and losses throughout, some pitting/craters to surface throughout, lacking element at proper back right arm, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1022

Early Southeast Asian Stone Volcanic Relief Carving probably Javanese, possibly 15th century or earlier, depicting a crowned Buddhist or Hindu deity carved in relief, approximately 21 x 9 x 7 in., extremely heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, scattered traces of old pigment, old worn down breaks and losses throughout (especially at facial features), some pitting/craters to surface throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1023

Early Southeast Asian Stone Relief Carving probably Javanese, possibly 16th century or earlier, depicting a standing male Buddhist or Hindu deity carved in relief, 23-3/4 x 10-1/2 x 8 in., weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, old worn down breaks and losses throughout, probably lacking element at proper left hand, some pitting/craters to surface throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1024

Javanese Carved Volcanic Stone Ganesha Figure

Eastern Java, carved from dark volcanic stone depicting seated Ganesha, approximately 16 x 10 x 9 in., very heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, features heavily worn/faded, some pitting and abrasions throughout, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 54. The High Museum attributes this figure to circa 13th/14th century.

1026

1025

Javanese Bronze Seated Prajnaparamita Devi Figure 19th century, depicting Prajnaparamita Devi seated in padmasana with hands raised in dharmachakra mudra atop lotus base, framed by arched backplate and tiered base, 11-1/2 x 5 x 4 in., crudely cast with numerous flaws and voids throughout, surface dirt, several holes and separations throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

Javanese Carved Volcanic Stone Head Eastern Java, possibly Madjapahit period (circa 14th/15th century), carved from dark volcanic stone, approximately 14 x 19 x 12 in., extremely heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, some pitting and abrasions, surface dirt, old worn down breaks/chips throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

A similar example is exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 78.

1027

Near Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Guardian Lions late 19th/early 20th century, removable heads, lions mounted with bells, carrying vases with jade knops to back and sides, 17-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 14 in., some jars by association, loss to jade knops, some jars don’t fit properly on loops, enamel with some pitting and some white accretion, one example jar on back lid doesn’t fit flush, and cracking around tail

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1028

Pair of Large Chinese Cloisonne Stags

early 20th century, removable lidded containers, 21-1/4 x 15-1/2 x 7-1/4 in., embedded surface dirt, oxidation and some verdigris to exposed metal, some warping to metal, notably at interiors of lids, pinholes, cracking, and small losses to enamel throughout, particularly to one stag, one container with handle detached but present

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1029

Framed Chinese Enameled Porcelain Plaque with Battle Scene 19th century, depicting three mounted warriors and six warriors on foot in polychrome enamel and gilt, sight 15 x 19 in.; wood frame velvet liner, 24-3/4 x 283/4 x 7/8 in., not examined out of frame, some loss to gilt and enamel, small hairline to bottom left corner, small old chip to bottom right corner, pinholes and other firing anomalies as made; frame with abrasions, wear to fabric

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1031

Framed Chinese Enameled Porcelain Plaque with Scholars 19th century, depicting ten scholarly figures standing in a river in polychrome enamel and gilt, sight 22 x 13-1/2 in.; wood frame, 29 x 21-1/2 x 1 in., not examined out of frame, finely detailed, plaque slightly loose in frame, some small losses to enamel and gilt, pinholes and other firing; frame with wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1030

Chinese Sancai Glazed Lokapala Figural Roof Tile

late Ming/early Qing dynasty, unmarked, expressively modeled, 17-3/4 x 11-1/2 x 5-1/8 in., scattered chips and losses to glaze, surface dirt and accretion, break and repair to one corner of hair, scattered small areas of possible retouch

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1032

Chinese Cloisonne Dragon with Pearl Form Incense Burner with four character mark of the Qianlong emperor, writhing body with upturned head supporting trailing smoke and round covered burner, with fitted wooden base, 13 x 12 x 7-1/4 in., verdigris to candleholder and feet, inner tail and adjacent body with minor enamel loss, tape accretion to smoke and pearl, some dirt accretion throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1033

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Cloisonne Gu Form Vases 19th century, unmarked, dragon and phoenix motifs, each 14-1/4 x 5-7/8 x 5-7/8 in., scratching, tarnishing to brass elements, some areas of cracking, pitting/ abrasion, and loss to enamel throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1035

Two Chinese Figures, Bronze and Porcelain comprising probably Qing dynasty seated cast bronze folk figure, probably a variation of an Immortal or Luohan, smiling face and large belly with gourd on back, 4 x 3-5/8 x 4-1/2 in.; early 20th century or older molded porcelain white glazed figural group of three children, 2-7/8 x 1-3/8 x 1 in., bronze with typical casting imperfections and some smoothing to features; porcelain with scuffs and scratches to glaze and area of spotted florescence under UV light

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1034

Large Chinese Yellow Ground Cloisonne Pitcher

late Qing dynasty, unmarked, 15 x 13 x 5 in., surface dirt and pitting to enamel, some discoloration and minor dents to bronze elements

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1036

Chinese Cloisonne Lidded Censer

late Qing dynasty, pierced lid, figural side handles, 8-1/2 x 8 x 6 in., minor pitting to enamel, spotting and discoloration to metal elements, small solder repair at rim, repair to one leg visible at interior, legs and handles reinforced with old screws

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1037

Chinese Bronze Mirror with Raised Dragon Decoration approx. 1/2 x 6-5/8 x 6-5/8 in.; held with cloth case, 1-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 8-1/2 in., discoloration and loss to surface, verdigris; wear to extremities of case

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1039

Early Indian Carved Stone Hindu Deity Figural Group

one side depicting Shiva with Parvati and Nandi in high relief, opposite side depicting a standing crowned figure holding a trishula, 7 x 4 x 2-3/4 in., weathering to surface commensurate with age and placement outdoors, several old chips and losses, surface dirt, several cracks throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1038

Indian Relief Carved Marble Architectural Fragment possibly 16th century or earlier, carved panels with deities and figure on horseback, 12 x 8 x 4-1/2 in., very heavy, weathered surface commensurate with age and use, old word down breaks and losses, most features heavily worn/faded, surface dirt, natural inclusions throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1040

Southeast Asian Carved Stone Temple Fragment

Indian or Indonesian, possibly 16th century or earlier, depicting a female deity holding a trishula, possibly Durga, mounted on later wood base, figure 12-1/4 x 6 x 4 in., overall height on stand 14-1/2 in., weathering to surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, some areas of pitting, old worn down breaks and losses

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

1041

Indian Carved Marble Relief Panel probably Southern India, depicting four armed seated deity, possibly Vishnu, holding an array of objects with smaller seated Ganesha in foreground, 17 x 9 x 3-1/2 in., weathering, pitting, and old losses to surface, some old breaks and repairs throughout, particularly at arch and neck, natural inclusions throughout, edge wear to base Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation Estimate: $600 - $900

1042

Indian Carved and Articulating Gangaur Festival Figure late 19th/20th century, probably depicting Parvati as Gauri, hinged/articulating arms, carved wood construction with old painted surface, mounted on metal stand, 31-1/2 x 8 x 6 in. including stand, old painted surface with scattered flaking and losses, surface dirt, scattered chips and abrasions, break and loss to hair/ponytail, leans backward slightly but still stands upright, lacking earrings, clothing, and implement at proper left hand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation Estimate: $300 - $500

1043

Near Pair of Large Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Figures late 18th/19th century, Rattanakosin Kingdom, each with finely modeled features in serene expression, standing with arm(s) raised in abhaya mudra atop tiered bases, 51-1/2 x 14 x 14 in., scattered areas of rubbing and loss to gilding, some cracks and chips/breaks to surfaces (particularly at robes, shoulders, and faces), surface dirt, flame elements/ushnishas loose (removable), some breaks and losses to hair detailing with some areas of infill

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

1044

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Figure 18th/19th century, finely modeled features and serene expression, hands raised in abhaya mudra, on later wood base, figure 53 x 16 x 6 in., overall height on base 61-1/2 in., break and loss to proper left hand (remnants of old glue repair at break edges), scattered areas of rubbing and loss to gilding with some possible retouch, scattered cracks and surface scratches throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1045

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Figure Rattanakosin Kingdom, ornately robed and crowned buddha standing with arms raised in abhaya mudra, mounted on later wood base, figure 53 x 14 x 8 in., overall height on stand 62 in., scattered areas of rubbing, flaking, and loss to gilding, top of crown/ushnisha element warped (does not sit upright), proper right flame element at shoulder bent, scattered patches of significant verdigris, especially at back of robes and feet, proper left eye lacking inset materials for eyes

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 21. The High Museum attributes this figure to the early 19th century.

1046

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Figure 18th/19th century, Rattanakosin Kingdom, buddha dressed in ornately detailed robes with arms raised in abhaya mudra standing atop tiered base, 49 x 12-1/2 x 14 in., scattered areas of flaking and loss to gilding, surface dirt, crack/hole at proper right ankle, some solder repairs/patches at back of robes

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

1047

Monumental Thai Carved and Giltwood Standing Buddha 19th century or earlier, large buddha with arms raised in abhaya mudra standing atop wood base, 84 x 19 x 15 in., scratches, rubbing, and scattered losses to gilding, large break and loss to proper right foot/toes, scattered chips to robe edges, some breaks and losses to hair (particularly at back of head)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1048

Large Thai Giltwood Standing Buddha Figure 19th century, carved with serene expression with arms raised in abhaya mudra, on later wood base, figure 60-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 7 in., overall height on stand 69 in., numerous cracks and repairs throughout, lacking proper left forearm and hand, scattered areas of rubbing, flaking, and loss to gilding, surface dirt, large crack and separation at back of robes and proper right sleeve

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

1049

Chinese Root Form Brushpot

probably Huanghuali, 8 x 7-1/4 x 6-1/2 in., 4 lbs. 10 oz., natural cracks, some slight surface dust

Provenance: Private Collection, New York

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1051

Pair of Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Doors first half 20th century, one decorated with courtyard scene featuring seated gentleman, one centered with phoenix, gilt floral sprays to back side, diamond shaped black marble handles, 83 x 38-1/4 x 2-1/4 in., later hinges, craquelure and minor loss to paint, bumps and abrasion to edges

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Estimate: $500 - $700

1050

Chinese Black Lacquered Six Panel Floor Screen panels painted with scenes of everyday noble and peasant activities, the lower sections with birds, the reverse painted with undulating flowers, 81-1/4 x 22-1/2 x 3/4 in., overall wear consistent with use and age, some cracking and loss to lacquer, minor fading to paint

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

as made including pinholes, embedded surface dirt,

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1053

44 Pieces of Chinese Export Iron Red Bat and Peach Porcelain Service 19th century, most pieces with underglaze red reign mark to underside of base, comprising: lidded tureen; lobed bowl; serving dish; two spoons; ten dinner plates; six lunch plates; seven lidded tea bowls; eight saucers; vase; largest 7-1/2 x 6 x 6-3/4 in., anomalies as made, loss to gilt at rims and touch points of tureen/lid, otherwise overall good condition

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1055

Pair of Chinese Pottery Blue Glaze Gu Form Vases

possibly late 19th/early 20th century, deep dark blue glaze, flared mouths, bases with middle swells, 16-1/2 x 6-1/8 x 601/8 in., one vase with apparent repair to middle, some chips to base at least partly as made, flaws to glaze as made and crazing, light wear overall

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1054

Two Chinese Export Porcelain Mythical Beasts possibly late 18th century, qilin and foo dog, both on naturalistic bases, larger 4 x 3-1/4 x 2 in., light wear, anomalies as made; foo dog with chip to chin

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1056

Chinese Sang de Boeuf Floor Vase possibly late Qing dynasty, oxblood glaze, 23-1/4 x 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., crazing, pinholes, and glaze voids, some chipping to gaze at base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1057

Chinese Blanc de Chine Seated Dog Qing dynasty, 3 x 3 x 1-1/8 in., pinholes, firing cracks, and glaze voids

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1059

1058

Southern Chinese Gilt Bronze Standing Bodhisattva Figure Yunnan Province, Dali Kingdom or style, depicting a bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara, with hands raised in vitarka mudra standing atop a lotus base, 17 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in., head broken off with some old solder and glue remnants at neck, heavy wear and losses to gilding, traces of red pigment, two large square holes verso, likely as made, some pitting and corrosion around chest area, spotting and discoloration around base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 105. The High Museum attributes this figure to the 12th century.

Chinese Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Figure Qing dynasty, robed buddha with sauvastika on chest standing with hands in dhyana mudra atop lotus base, inscription in Chinese around base, 8-1/2 x 3-1/8 x 3-1/8 in., some losses to polychroming at hair, sauvastika, and necklace “beads”, scattered rubbing and losses to gilding and areas of discoloration, rubbing and wear to inscription (first four characters difficult to read)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Weight is 3 lbs 2 oz (1417.48 g).

1060

Small Indian Pala Bronze Bodhisattva Figure Bihar or Bengal, depicting a bodhisattva, probably Tara or Prajnaparamita, seated in padmasana with hands in varada mudra atop lotus base, framed by flaming arch and elevated on tiered base with bracket feet, 7-1/4 x 3 x 2-1/2 in., patinated surface with minimal traces of earlier gilding, some spots of verdigris, surface dirt, break and loss to fingers at proper left hand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 104. The High Museum attributes this figure to circa 10th-11th century.

1061

1062

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Figure 18th/19th century, Rattanakosin Kingdom, buddha with ornately detailed robes seated in half lotus posture and bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop tiered base, 36 x 25 x 14 in., scattered areas of rubbing and loss to gilding, surface dirt, some solder/patch repairs (particularly at proper left shoulder/back verso), scattered cracks and chips/craters throughout but stable

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Vajrasattva Figure possibly 18th century, seated in padmasana and holding a vajra and bell atop lotus base, sealed on underside with visvavajra (double vajra) stamped copper plate, 8-3/4 x 4-3/4 x 3-1/8 in., scattered small losses to gilding particularly at facial features, some discoloration to surface, losses to paint at hair, eyes, and lips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500 Weight is 2 lbs 14 oz (1304.07 g).

1064

1063

Small Tibetan Copper Alloy Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Figure, possibly 17th century, patinated surface, depicting Shakyamuni Buddha seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra in padmasana atop lotus base, underside sealed with stylized lotus stamped copper plate, 4-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 in., some dents/crimping to underside plate edge, small puncture to plate underside, some rubbing and discoloration to surface, surface dirt/accretion at crevices and under proper right hand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 Weight is 14 oz (396.89 g).

Large Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Dragon and Chilong Belt Hook slight whitish inclusions, 5-3/8 x 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 in., overall good condition, some trapped dirt, glue residue on underside

Provenance: Charlottesville, Virginia Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1065

Two Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fittings jadeite fitting, whitish with russet inclusions, 4 x 1-1/4 x 1/2 in.; nephrite fitting, pale green with brown inclusions, 3-3/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/2 in., overall good condition, natural cracks and inclusions, minor wear at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

These items test as jadeite and nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1066

Chinese Carved Jade Cong Style Vase green with variegated inclusions, 4-3/4 x 2-1/8 x 2-1/4 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some roughness at base and rim possibly as made

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1067

Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fitting pale green with whitish inclusions, incised taotie mask and scrolled decoration, 4-5/8 x 1 x 1/2 in., slight chipping and wear to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1068

Chinese Carved Jade Mythical Beast Belt Buckle dragon or qilin motif in mottled celadon jade with light and dark inclusions, 3-1/2 x 5/8 x 7/8 in., scattered light wear with some miniscule chips, some surface dust

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1069

Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fitting

pale green, pebbled texture and taotie mask, label on base reads “18th c./Chien Long”, 3/78 x 1-1/4 x 1/2 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some minor chipping and wear at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1071

Chinese Carved Jade Figural Group

three melons with a moth in celadon jade with russet, white, and black inclusions, 1-7/8 x 4 x 1-1/4 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some miniscule chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1070

Chinese Carved Jade Horse Form Belt Buckle

pale green jade, 2-5/8 x 3-1/2 x 1/2 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some chips and scratches

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.<br />

1072

Four Small Chinese Carved Jade Bi Disks

three with engraved decoration, some with russet and dark inclusions, largest 1/4 x 2-3/8 x 2-3/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some slight wear to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1073

Chinese Carved Jade Pendant

depicting a bat in flight in pale celadon jade, 1-1/4 x 1-7/8 x 1/4 in., good overall condition with some slight wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1074

Chinese Carved Jade Bangle

3-1/8 x 3-1/8 x 3/8 in., good overall condition with scattered light wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1075

Two Chinese Carved Jade Bangle Bracelets each pale green with slight inclusions, each approx. 3/8 x 3 x 3 in., overall good condition, minor natural cracks, inclusions, and wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1076

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Deep Dish with underglaze blue reign mark of Kangxi emperor, surrounded with double ring mark, 3-1/4 x 18-7/8 x 18-7/8 in., anomalies as made including pinholes and glaze voids, loss to gilt at rim, embedded dirt to underside, otherwise overall good condition

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

1078

1077

Chinese Pottery Fahua Type Flanged Bottle Vase with Mythical Creatures early 20th century, purple glazed ground with turquoise and white, raised decoration with horse and mythical creatures to sides, 20 x 9-1/4 x 9-/1/4 in., four hairline cracks stemming from base going to mid body with some minor associated loss including more noticeable chip at base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Chinese Famille Rose Eggshell Porcelain Bowl gilt and red four character reign mark to underside of base, yellow ground with peonies, interior decoration of peach, pomegranate, and Buddha’s Hand citron, 3-1/2 x 6-7/8 x 6-7/8 in., some wear to gilt at rim, some wear to enamel at interior, scratches to underside of base, otherwise good condition

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1079

Chinese Peach Form Celadon Porcelain Cadogan 19th century, celadon ground with copper red and molded blue glazed foliate decoration, 5-1/2 x 3-5/8 x 6-3/4 in., good overall condition, wear commensurate with age and use, some anomalies as made

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1080

Japanese Lacquered and Giltwood Standing Amida Butsu Figure possibly late Muromachi period, of jointed construction with multiple parts (buddha, mandorla, halo, and tiered lotus base), finely carved and detailed Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) with hands raised in raigo-in mudra, verso with Japanese inscription (trans. “...Sodojo Enkoji Temple”), 31-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 11-1/2 in., patinated surface, scattered scratches and minor losses to gilding, scattered chips and losses around tiered base and lotus petals, some rubbing and loss to gilding at halo center from abrasion against buddha’s hair, halo lacking a few rays, some elements slightly loose, but overall in stable condition, surface dirt at crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

1081

Japanese Lacquered and Giltwood Standing Amida Butsu Figure probably late Edo period, of jointed construction with multiple parts (buddha, tiered lotus base, and halo), finely carved standing Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) with hands raised in raigo-in mudra, 27-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 7 in., breaks and losses to lotus base at back/slot for halo attachment (halo piece does not stand on its own), numerous losses to rays at halo, some metal flower elements at halo stem loose, break and loss to buddha’s proper right foot (does not stand fully stable on base), break and repair to buddha’s proper left middle finger, possibly resurfaced, scattered cracks and chips to tiered base, surface dirt to crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1083

Thai Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figural Group, Phra Malai Visiting Hell 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, depicting the legendary monk Phra Malai visiting souls in the narakas (hells), 11 x 4-1/4 x 4 in., some rubbing, flaking, and losses to gilding and polychroming, interior has been weighted with sand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

A very similar model was exhibited and is illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 21.

1082

Japanese Bizen Ware Daruma Figure late 19th/20th century, six character stamp at back of robes, depicting the monk Daruma (Bodhidharma), expressively modeled, hollow interior, 8-3/4 x 4 x 3-1/2 in., minor surface dirt at crevices, very small chip at proper left shoulder, typical light wear to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

1084

Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddhist Monk Figure 19th century, Rattanakosin Kingdom, ornately robed monk, possibly Phra Malai, with hands raised in anjali mudra, loop at feet for securing to a base, 22 x 8 x 4-1/2 in., scattered losses and areas of flaking to gilding, surface dirt, chip and loss at navel, very heavy

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1085

Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Figure 19th century, Rattanakosin Kingdom, ornately robed buddha with hands raised in abhaya mudra standing atop tiered base, 27 x 6 x 6-1/2 in., weight somewhat imbalanced (back-heavy, figure leans backward on base significantly, but figure stands stable), figure loose on base, losses to gilding throughout, possible retouch to face, surface dirt at crevices, a few scattered breaks and losses at border ornaments and robe details

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1087

Thai Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figural Group, Phra Malai Visiting Hell 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, depicting the legendary monk Phra Malai visiting souls in the narakas (hells), 11 x 4-1/4 x 4 in., Phra Malai figure slightly loose on base, looseness and solder repairs to implement in figure’s hands, surface dirt at crevices, some rubbing and losses to gilding and polychroming, interior has been weighted with sand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

A very similar model was exhibited and is illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 21.

1086

Large Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Figure 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, ornately robed and crowned buddha seated in half lotus posture and bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop tiered base, very heavy, 26 x 17 x 8 in., heavy surface dirt, scattered areas of rubbing and loss to gilding, scattered breaks and losses throughout with some solder repairs, top of crown/flame ushnisha slightly loose

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1088

Chinese Carved Jade Qilin Form Vase mottled green and celadon jade, 7-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered areas of wear and small chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1089

Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fitting pale green, pebbled texture and taotie mask, 4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in., minor chips to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1090

Chinese Carved Jade Pen Rest

likely a pen rest or ink bed, dark green jade with tan inclusions, 1 x 3-3/4 x 1-1/8 in., good overall condition, some minor areas of wear and small chipping, sticker residue to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1091

Two Chinese Finely Carved Jade Bowls carved of variegated spinach green jade with russet inclusions, larger 1-7/8 x 4 x 4 in., good overall condition with natural flaws, scattered areas of minor wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1092

Three Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks pale green with carved dragon/chilong heads, largest 4-1/8 x 7/8 x 1 in., some wear and minor chipping at edges; the two lighter examples with natural cracks; darker example with chip to underside

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1093

Three Chinese Carved Jade Accessories each with variegated inclusions and engraved decoration, largest 3 x 7/8 x 1/2 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear and trapped dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

The sword fittings test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II, the disc tests as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1095

Three Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hooks each pale green with slight inclusions, each approx. 3-3/8 x 5/8 x 3/4 in., each with minor wear and abrasions at edges, natural cracks and inclusions; one with chip to underside and at edge

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1094

Five Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Archer’s Ring each pale green with some inclusions, one with engraved decoration, largest 7/8 x 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 in., some natural cracks and inclusions, some minor wear and trapped dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1096

Four Chinese Carved Jade Bangle Bracelets all pale celadon or pale green, largest 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 1/2 in., natural flaws, some areas of wear; one bangle with cracks

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

These items tested as nephrite and jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1097

Finely Detailed Chinese Carved Hardstone Guanyin Sculpture guanyin with flowers, butterflies, and fine dress in cream jade with black, brown, and red inclusions, incised to base “2239/170260”, 9-1/2 x 7-3/8 x 3-1/4 in., good overall condition with small areas of wear, surface dirt to crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1099

Three Chinese Carved Green Jade Belt Hooks each light olive green with carved dragon/chilong head, largest 3-3/4 x 3/4 x 7/8 in., some natural cracks and inclusions, minor wear and chipping at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1098

Three Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hooks one spinach green, one pale green, and one yellowish, largest 3-5/8 x 3/4 x 7/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear and minor chipping to edges; yellowish example with small chip/abrasion to proper right “horn”

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1100

Three Indian Bronze Standing Figures probably South Indian, 19th/early 20th century, comprising: standing Deepa Lakshmi, mounted on wood base; bronze figural architectural element in the form of a robed figure holding a bowl, threaded base; figural bell; largest 14-1/4 x 5 x 3-1/2 in., patinated surfaces with some areas of spotting and discoloration, surface dirt at crevices; Lakshmi likely lacking elements (unused holes at hands), slightly loose on base, small hole at base of robes verso; bell figural handle loose, lacking clapper

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

The figural bell is exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 72.

1101

Two Miniature Indian Bronze Standing Garuda/Hanuman Figures 18th/19th century, comprising: double sided Hanuman and Garuda figure, each depicting standing with hands in anjali mudra atop tiered base; crowned standing Garuda with hands in anjali mudra; larger 6-3/4 x 2 x 2 in., patinated surfaces with some spotting and discoloration, surface dirt at crevices; larger figure with some small spots of verdigris

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1103

Two Indian Bronze Deity Figures probably Southern India, late 18th/19th century, comprising: finely detailed Vishvaksena holding chakra, conch, and mace, seated atop tiered base; standing Vishnu, mounted on wood base; larger 8-1/2 x 5 x 4 in., patinated surfaces with some minor areas of discoloration, surface dirt at crevices; Vishvaksena base with four holes at base, likely as made, some oxidation/verdigris to base underside

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1102

Two Bronze Hindu Deity Figural Groups comprising: South Indian, 18th/19th century, seated Lakshmi-Narayana (Vishnu) group, 4-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.; Sino-Tibetan, 19th century, eight armed Ganesha holding various objects and standing atop two mice, on lotus base, underside sealed with stylized lotus stamped copper plate, 9 x 6 x 3 in., both some areas of surface dirt and discoloration; Lakshmi-Narayana with breaks and losses to arch border; Ganesha somewhat loose on base, weight slightly imbalanced (back-heavy, but stands on its own)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1104

Three Indian Bronze and Wood Figural Groups

18th/19th century, comprising: bronze plaque with standing Durga and Bhairava atop the sacred bull Nandi in relief; bronze scene with Vishnu flanked by consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi under a decorative arch; carved wood Krishna slaying Kaliya figure; largest 9-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 2 in., patinated surfaces with some spotting, discoloration, and verdigris; Durga example with some breaks and losses at backboard and base edges; Vishnu example stand lacking one foot, crack at arch back near top of Vishnu’s head

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1105

Four Miniature Indian Bronze Figures most 18th century or earlier, comprising: two kneeling garudas; seated deity, possibly Durga, on square base; 19th century four armed deity holding various weapons, possibly Kartavirya Arjuna; largest 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 in., patinated surfaces with some spotting and discoloration; seated figure with old break and loss to one arm, surface dirt at crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1106

Indian Bronze Standing Virabadhra Figure late 18th/19th century, wrathful manifestation of Shiva holding various weapons standing atop tiered base, 9-1/2 x 3-3/8 x 3-1/8 in., patinated surface with some areas of spotting and discoloration, surface dirt at crevices, figure slightly loose on base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1107

Three Small Indian Bronze Standing Figures 18th/19th century, comprising: woman holding a bowl; Jain man; figural lamp/ wick holder; largest 7-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3 in., patinated surfaces with some spotting, discoloration, and verdigris; woman with bowl with breaks and losses to base edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1108

Thai Gilt Bronze Five Armed Shiva and Nandi Figural Group 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, depicting Shiva holding various objects kneeling atop his mount, the sacred bull Nandi, on rectangular base, 8 x 4-3/4 x 2 in., some breaks and losses to objects in Shiva’s hands, rubbing and losses to gilding throughout, abraded area at Nandi’s shoulder, interior filled/weighted with sand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1109

Nepalese White Metal Eight Armed Standing Vaikuntha Kamalaja Figure 19th/early 20th century, ornately robed androgynous synthesis of LakshmiNarayana (Vishnu) holding various objects standing atop lotus base, underside sealed and stamped with visvavajra (double vajra), 10-1/2 x 7 x 3-1/4 in., weight imbalanced (back-heavy, tips over easily when standing upright), scattered areas of discoloration and tarnish to metal, surface dirt at crevices, some pitting to surface, particularly at base verso

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1111

Two Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks, Swan and Dragon each pale celadon to whitish, larger 3-5/8 x 3/4 x 1 in., overall good condition, some natural cracks and inclusions, some wear and light chipping to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1110

Chinese Jade, Brass, and Silver Mounted Opium Pipe probably late Qing dynasty, bamboo with raised and engraved brass and silver overlay, cabochon stone accents, celadon jade terminals, 3-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 1/14 in., some tarnish to metal, possible glue residue where jade terminals are attached, minor chips at rod ends

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

The jade caps tested as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1112

Chinese Carved Jade Horned Dragon Belt Hook qiulong (horned dragon) head motif in mottled white jade with green and cream inclusions, 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 x 1-3/8 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

This item tested as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1113

Three Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hooks each pale green, one with brown inclusions, largest 3-5/8 x 3/4 x 1 in., overall good condition, natural cracks and inclusions, minor wear and abrasions to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1115

Two Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hooks each pale green with slight inclusions, larger 4-3/8 x 1-1/8 x 1 in., light wear at edges, natural cracks and inclusions; larger example with bottom knob ground down

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1114

Three Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Belt Hooks two with carved dragon heads, one with carved chilong, largest 4-3/4 x 3/4 x 1 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear and small chips to edges; chilong belt hook with break and loss at proper left arm, knob at underside ground down

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1116

Three Small Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks each pale green, two with carved dragon/chilong heads, one with carved lingzhi, largest 3-3/4 x 5/8 x 1 in., overall good condition, natural cracks and inclusions, some minor wear/chipping to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1117

Three Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks all with qiulong (horned dragon) head motif in pale celadon jade, two with some mottling and white and/or tan inclusions, largest 4-1/4 x 1 x 7/8 in., natural flaws, scattered light wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1119

Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hook

qiulong (horned dragon) head motif in pale celadon jade with small russet inclusions, 4-1/2 x 1 x 1-1/8 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some miniscule chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1118

Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hook pale celadon with whitish inclusions, 6-3/8 x 1 x 1-1/8 in., overall good condition, natural inclusions and trapped dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1120

Two Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Head Belt Hooks both of qiulong (horned dragon) head motif, one in pale green and the other in deep tan, largest 6-1/8 x 1-1/4 x 1 in., scattered light wear, natural flaws, tan with scattered chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1121

Three Miniature Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks two with cicada form bodies and animal head hooks, one with crested animal head hook, all carved from pale celadon jade with russet inclusions, largest 3-1/4 x 5/8 x 5/8 in., natural cracks and flaws, scattered chips and other areas of wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1123

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Phra Malai Figure 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, depicting the legendary monk Phra Malai seated in half lotus posture atop ornately cast tiered base, 16-1/2 x 15 x 8 in., very heavy, interior weighted with sand, scattered areas of rubbing and loss to gilding, scattered breaks to flame ornaments at tiered base, possibly lacking element (unused hole at hand)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1122

Three Chinese Carved Pale Celadon Belt Hooks each with carved dragon/chilong head, largest 4-1/4 x 1/2 x 3/4 in., overall good condition, minor wear and abrasions at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1124

Two Burmese Carved Giltwood Seated Buddha Figures late 18th/19th century, Shan and Tai Lue style, each seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop base with inscription verso, larger 24-1/4 x 9 x 6-1/2 in., some rubbing and losses to gilding and paint, bumps and abrasions, scattered chips and losses, particularly at hair and bases, scattered cracks/age splits throughout, fading to inscriptions; smaller with pest damage/holes to base underside

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1125

Two Southeast Asian Carved Giltwood Seated Buddhas Thai or Burmese, late 18th/19th century, each seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop pedestal base, one with script on base verso, larger 12-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., scattered losses to gilding, scattered cracks, chips, and abrasions, particularly to bases; larger with separation around ushnisha base (slightly loose), large crack and separation running through base and body; smaller likely lacking an element (unused recess/slot verso)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1127

Three Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Figures 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, each seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra in half lotus poster atop tiered base, traces of polychroming, largest 11-1/4 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/4 in., scattered losses to gilding, surface dirt at crevices, bases have been weighted with sand, small breaks and losses to base borders; one with breaks and repairs with small losses to back of head; one with verdigris at back, possible resurfacing/retouch to face and shoulders

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1126

Two Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddhist Figures 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, each seated in half lotus posture atop tiered base, one possibly depicting the legendary monk Phra Malai, larger 6 x 4-3/4 x 2-1/4 in., possibly lacking element (both figures with unused hole at hand), rubbing and losses to gilding and polychroming, interiors weighted with sand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1128

Thai Patinated Bronze Seated Buddha Figure

Northern Thailand, seated in half lotus posture and bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop tiered base with fine relief decorated banding, 14-3/4 x 7-3/4 x 4-3/8 in., surface dirt at crevices, a few small cracks/holes throughout base, verdigris to interior/underside, patina with some verdigris throughout at back

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 14. The High Museum attributes this figure to the 16th century. Weight is 6 lbs 9 oz (2976.7 g).

1129

Two Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha Figures late 18th/19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, each seated in half lotus posture and bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop lotus base, one with recessed basin with engraved floral and wave decoration, larger 9-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 3-1/2 in., surface dirt, scattered flaking and losses to gilding, areas of discoloration; larger with some irregularities and dents to base edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1131

Three Miniature Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Heads probably Thai, possibly 16th-18th centuries, two mounted on wood bases, largest 7-1/4 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/4 in. including base, patinated surfaces, some dirt accretion at crevices, scattered scratches and small cracks throughout, some verdigris; one with breaks and losses to headdress and back of head; unmounted example with breaks and losses around back of head, at top of flame ushnisha finial, and behind ears

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1130

Three Miniature Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha Heads probably Thai, possibly 16th-18th centuries, mounted on wood bases, largest 6 x 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 in. including base, patinated surfaces, some dirt accretion at crevices, scattered scratches throughout; one with some verdigris; one with crack behind proper right ear; one with remnants of prior gilding

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1132

Four Miniature Thai Bronze Seated Buddha Figures comprising: 18th century example depicting the Buddha in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra, 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 x 2 in.; three Ayutthaya style examples seated in dhyana mudra, largest 6 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.;, heavy patination and wear to surfaces with areas of loss and patches of verdigris; bhumisparsha example with breaks and losses to hair/ushnisha; one Ayutthaya style example with cracks at back of head, one with large breaks and losses to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1133

Thai Gilt Bronze Buddhist Stupa 19th century, late Rattanakosin Kingdom, remnants of red pigment, ornate tiered base with removable top, 24 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in., top slightly warped (does not sit level/straight upright), scattered breaks and losses to flame elements at tier edges, scattered losses to gilding, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

Exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 27.

1135

Southeast Asian Stone Bull Statue probably Javanese, possibly depicting the deities Shiva and Parvati riding the mythological bull Nandi, 7 x 3-3/8 x 6-5/8 in., areas of wear throughout, surface dirt, chips to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1134

Three Majapahit or Style Figural Terracotta Vessels

Malay Archipelago, possibly 13th-16th century, vessels or architectural elements, comprising two with mythological figures and one with elephant, largest 13-1/3 x 8 x 12-3/4 in. with others taller but appearing smaller, losses and weathering throughout, elephant with repair to “tail”

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $700

1136

Two Majapahit or Style Stoneware Figurine Fragments

Malay Peninsula, possibly 14th/15th century, mounted on carved wood stands, larger 4-1/8 x 2-1/8 x 2 in., wear commensurate with age and use; stands with wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1137

Indian Terracotta Head on Stand

possibly 3rd/4th century, probably an architectural element or statuary fragment, mounted on wood stand, 6-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., wear commensurate with age, surface dirt, stand with wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

1139

Chinese Brown Glazed Earthenware Storage Jar with label that reads “12th century Sung dynasty”, dark brown irregular glaze, four loop handles, 30-1/2 x 28 x 28 in., typical wear and accretion from use, glaze loss towards bottom and chipping to bottom rim

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $700

1138

Chinese Carved Stone Robed Figure possibly Han dynasty, on wood base, 7-1/8 x 2-3/4 x 2 in., scattered nicks, scratches, and other areas of wear throughout, surface dirt, base with abrasions

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit

Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1140

Three Chinese Green Glazed Pottery Oil Lamps possibly late Ming dynasty, each in mottled green glaze, largest 11-1/8 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in., crazing and wear to bases, wax residue from use as candles

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1141

Four Chinese Pottery Figures comprising: two ceramic roof ornaments of emperors; roof tile of a man on a rooster; figure of recumbent child on wood base largest 8-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 8 in., commensurate with age and use, anomalies as made including pinholes, firing cracks, and glaze voids; both roof ornaments with crazing, wear and loss to glaze, and some scattered losses throughout; some crevices of roof tile fluoresce; child with some handling smudges to bisque elements

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1143

Chinese Inlaid Silver Snuff Bottle

19th century, .800 fine silver cap, bottle, and spoon, bronze inlay, 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 3/4 in., tarnish throughout, some accretion near mouth and at base, spoon with slight bend

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1142

Sino-Tibetan Gemstone Mounted Silver Offering Cup

probably 19th century, .800 fine silver, mounted with turquoise, jade, and red coral, 6-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in., tarnish, possible solder repair to interior, gemstones with some chips and cracks, five cabochons replaced with wax facsimiles

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

The jade elements test as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1144

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Elephant Candlesticks

elephants with red and cream scrolling and dragons on black ground supporting removable urns, trunks mounted with candle cups, 11-5/8 x 7-3/4 x 9-1/8 in., surface dirt, enamel voids and other anomalies as made, areas of wear throughout, glue repairs to ears

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $800

1145

Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Rearing Horses both with removable saddles, larger 10-7/8 x 4-1/2 x 14 in., some areas of wear and verdigris, surface dirt, some voids and small cracks/crazing to enamel, saddles do not fit snugly

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

1147

Chinese Cloisonne Swooping Eagle Sculpture 20th century, marked to base “25”, 18-1/4 x 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 in., good overall condition, some anomalies as made, some areas of verdigris

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1146

Pair of Chinese Yellow Ground Enamel Decorated Metal Vases

Qing dynasty, unmarked, bird and floral motifs, 12 x 6 x 2-1/2 in., some crazing and pitting to enamel, surface dirt, staining and discoloration at rim interiors

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1148

Four Majapahit Style Bronze Ghantas or Ritual Bells possibly 13th-16th century, comprising example with vajra finial; 7 x 3-1/8 x 3-1/8 in.; example with stupa finial, 6-1/8 x 2-7/8 x 2-7/8 in.; example with lotus bud or flame finial, 6-1/2 x 3 x 3 in.; example with lotus bud or flame form finial and foliate band to upper rim, 4-3/4 x 2-7/8 x 2-7/8 in., first example with verdigris patina and rust to interior, later wire and clapper, crack to handle; the second lacking clapper and with verdigris patina; the third lacking clapper, loss to finial prong, verdigris patina and pitting, small hole near upper edge; the fourth with holes and crack to bell, soldered repair securing handle to bell, scattered rust

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1149

Majapahit Style Bronze Ghanta or Ritual Bell and Newari Style Bronze Ritual Mirror, both possibly early 20th century or older, comprising simple bronze bell, 5-3/8 x 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in.; cast bronze pierced and molded Buddhist ritual mirror or melong, 5-3/4 x 2-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., bell with repair to break, minor rust spots; mirror with putting and irregularities as made

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $50 - $100

1150

Indian Cast Bronze Naga Linga with Ganesha possibly late 19th/early 20th century, depicts Ganesha with oil lamp, 5-5/8 x 3-3/4 x 4 in., typical casting flaws and wear including small hole to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

1151

Two Indian Dhokra Diyas or Bronze Oil Lamps possibly late 19th/early 20th century, comprising example raised on stand, 4-1/2 x 5 x 3-3/4 in.; example with round foot, red interior, 2-1/4 x 3-5/8 x 5-3/8 in.; both with small birds, both with accretion throughout and signs of possible use; example on stand with some cracking to metal and associated flaking; smaller example with verdigris

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

1152

Five Cast Bronze Elephant and Rider Form Dhokra Oil Lamps probably Indian, each in the form of an elephant with rider (one male, four female) holding a basket, largest 7-7/8 x 6-1/2 x 5-1/4 in., wear throughout, some anomalies as made, some areas of verdigris and corrosion, some decorative drops missing, surface dirt; largest example missing section of decoration to basket on head of rider

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1153

Bronze Statuette of Garuda standing with hands clasped in namaskara pose, with three cobras, mounted on wood base, 8-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 in., attractive patina, surface dirt, areas of wear with some small casting anomalies; base with minor wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1155

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)

Futakawa: The Station at Surugababa (Futakawa, Sarugababa tateba), no. 34 from The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue) woodblock print series, vertical format, artist’s signature and seals lower right, sight 13-3/4 x 9-1/8 in.; silver painted wood frame, 20-3/4 x 16-3/4 x 5/8 in., mounted on paper, hinged in, wrinkling, toning, areas of staining, pinholes to corners; frame with wear and loss to paint

Provenance: Private Collection, Morganton, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

1154

Tibetan Kagyu Lama Thangka late 18th/early 19th century, polychrome on fabric with silk brocade backing, depicting lama, possibly Phagmo Drupa seated holding a vajra in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra surrounded by teaching scenes, image 27 x 17-1/2 in., overall 55-1/2 x 29-1/2 in., image with warping and handling creases, losses to pigment throughout, notably at smaller figures’ faces and lower section, brocade with staining, fading, and discoloration, some small tears and losses to backing, staining to canvas verso, small tears and old repairs at hanging sleeves

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1156

Chinese Landscape Silk Scroll Painting

19th century, multiple red seals and inscription at lower left, image 118 x 14-3/4 in., overall 205-1/2 x 15-3/4 in., large water stain at lower right cover approx. 29 in., fading and losses to silk, toning, handling creases throughout, tears and separations along edges, tape remnants at top edge, green silk wrap nearly detached

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1157

Four Framed Chinese Portrait Paintings on Silk (20th century)

Four Portraits, unsigned, ink and color on silk, each sight approx. 9-1/2 x 8 in.; matching black painted wood frames with gilt accents, 15 x 13 x 3/4 in., not examined out of frames, overall good condition, some minor wrinkling and scratches to silk backings; frames with bumps and abrasions; two with small holes to silk

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

1159

Chinese Export Reverse Painted Glass Panel of Royal Scene 19th century, in wood frame, sight 30-3/8 x 21-3/4 in., frame 32-3/4 x 24-1/4 x 7/8 in., overall good condition, anomalies to glass as made, abrasions to frame, oxidation and accretion to metal mounts/hangers

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

1158

Chinese Scroll Painting of Guanyin 19th century, pigment on brocade silk backed paper, signed, image 44-1/2 x 16-1/2 in., overall 73-1/4 x 20-5/8 in., toning to brittle paper, several handling creases with small tears and separations, losses to image near signature, losses to silk border and chipping along edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1160

Two Southeast Asian Carved Giltwood Seated Buddhas

Burmese or Laotian, late 18th/19th century, each seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop tiered base, each with inscription verso, larger 21-3/4 x 7 x 4-1/2 in., scattered losses to gilding and paint, bumps and abrasions throughout, fading to inscriptions, chips and some pest damage to bases; smaller example with large crack/age split verso running through body and base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1162

1161

Four Small Southeast Asian Carved and Giltwood Seated Buddhas Thai or Burmese, some Lanna style, late 18th/19th century, all seated in bhumisparsha mudra, three atop tiered half moon bases, largest 9-1/4 x 4-5/8 x 2-1/2 in., all with scattered losses to gilding and paint, scattered cracks and abrasions particularly at bases, surface dirt, one with some pest damage to base underside

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1163

Two Southeast Asian Carved Giltwood Standing Buddhas Thai or Cambodian, late 18th/19th century, each standing atop tiered base, larger 23-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., both with breaks and losses, particularly to forearms, ushnishas, and feet, scattered losses to gilding and paint, scattered cracks and abrasions throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

Two Southeast Asian Tai Lue Style Carved Giltwood Figures Thai, Burmese, or Laotian, 19th century, comprising: buddha seated in bhumisparsha mudra and half lotus posture; seated figure in full lotus posture; each seated atop pedestal base with inscription, larger 17 x 5 x 3-3/4 in., scattered losses to gilding and paint, cracks and abrasions throughout, particularly at bases; larger with large area of loss to back of base with some pest damage/holes; smaller with large crack/age split at back extending from shoulders through base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1164

Southeast Asian Carved Giltwood Seated Buddha

Thai or Burmese, 19th century, seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra and half lotus posture atop half moon base, 14 x 10 x 5 in., scattered losses to gilding and paint, some chips and losses to base and hair, break and loss to ushnisha finial, retouch (possible patch) to proper right shoulder

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1165

Thai Lanna Style Carved and Polychromed Giltwood Seated Buddha late 18th/19th century, seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop half moon pedestal base with inscription in Thai or Pali, 14-3/4 x 8 x 4-1/2 in., surface dirt, scattered losses to gilding and paint, inscription significantly faded, scattered cracks and abrasions at base, some pest damage to base underside

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1167

Burmese Mandalay Period/Style Giltwood Kneeling Monk Figure late 19th century, with expressive painted features, figure kneeling with hands together in anjali mudra, approximately 12 x 7 x 8 in., proper left foot broken off but retained, scattered losses to gilding throughout, crack through proper left thigh and seat of robes, scattered old chips and restorations

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1166

Thai Lanna Style Carved and Polychromed Giltwood Seated Buddha late 18th/19th century, seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop half moon pedestal base with inscription in Thai or Pali, 15-1/4 x 6-7/8 x 3-5/8 in., surface dirt, scattered losses to gilding and paint particularly at hands and feet, scattered cracks and abrasions at base, minor pest damage to base verso

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1168

Thai Lanna Style Carved and Polychromed Giltwood Seated Buddha late 18th/19th century, seated in bhumisparsha mudra in half lotus posture atop tiered base, 13-1/2 x 8 x 4-3/4 in., scattered losses to gilding and paint, several large breaks and losses to base at back with some small cracks, break and repair to head at neck

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1169

Burmese Carved Giltwood Seated Buddha Figure late 18th/19th century, seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop tiered base with inscription, 20-3/4 x 7 x 4-3/4 in., large areas of loss to base with some pest damage and later screw support, scattered losses to gilding and paint, some breaks and losses to elements around ears/head, scattered cracks/age splits

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1171

Chinese Porcelain Wucai Flared Gu Vase decorated with figures and pomegranates, 15-1/2 x 7 x 7 in., accretion to interior from use, some accretion to exterior visible in UV light, minor scattered glazing flaws as made, very light to minimal wear

Provenance: To Benefit WNC Bridge Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1170

Five Asian Ceramic Pierced Breezeway/Window Tiles

Chinese or Korean, each with floral motifs in dark green glaze, 13 x 13-1/4 x 1/2 in., all with glaze crazing, some kiln debris and numerous glaze voids (particularly along edges, scattered firing cracks as made, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1172

Framed Chinese Phoenix Porcelain Plaque sight 6-3/4 x 6-7/8 in.; set in gilt decorated frame, 11-1/8 x 11-1/8 x 1-1/4 in., not examined out of frame, anomalies as made including pinholes, areas of wear to glaze, some accretion and discoloration throughout, small chip along right side, a few tiny chips along edges; small area of possible pest damage to bottom of right side of frame

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1173

Chinese Miniature Porcelain Peach Bloom Vase with six character reign mark of the Kangxi emperor, amphora or willow leaf form, 5-1/2 x 2-1/8 x 2-1/8 in., good overall condition, crazing throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1175

Three Chinese Underglaze Blue Porcelain Table Objects

all possibly late Ming, comprising: bulb bowl; small kendi; larger kendi; largest 7-1/2 x 6 x 5-3/4 in., surface dirt, firing flaws including glaze voids, pinholes, and firing cracks, scattered chips throughout; bowl with areas of wear/loss to glaze at interior; small kendi with significant crazing; larger kendi with anomalies throughout body as made, hairlines to body, areas of loss to glaze, likely restoration to neck (interior fluoresces)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1174

Chinese Prunus Blossom Porcelain Plaque

characters painted to verso, 15-3/8 x 10-3/8 x 1/4 in., anomalies as made including pinholes and glaze voids along edges, miniscule chips at corners, otherwise overall good condition

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1176

Chinese Underglaze Blue Porcelain Guglet Vase probably late Ming Dynasty, unmarked, 10-1/2 x 6 x 6 in., firing flaws as made including glaze voids and anomalies, small glaze void at rim, hairline from neck through body

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1177

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vase

19th/20th century, two side handles, central decoration featuring bird perched atop rocky outcropping, 16-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 in., pinholes, glaze voids, and firing cracks, wear to base

Estimate: $200 - $400

1179

Chinese Archaistic Style Stoneware Pottery Brown Glazed Figural Dragon Vase late 19th/early 20th century, mottled brown glaze, dragon form handles wrapping around the body, 14-1/2 x 9-1/2 x 8-1/4 in., loss to handle with pieces available but some fragments missing, other minor loss to tips of feet, glaze restoration or masked repair stemming from bottom to dragon body, restoration to dragon arm

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $200

1178

Two Chinese Celadon Ceramic Vessels

19th century or earlier, comprising: two handled oil diffuser with metal insert; footed rectangular vase; larger 10-1/4 x 4 x 4 in., commensurate with age and use, surface dirt, anomalies as made including firing cracks, hairlines, and glaze voids, scattered chips; diffuser insert with oxidation and warping; vase with old gilt/ decorated repairs, losses to some repairs

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1180

Chinese Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jar

20th century, remnants of red character mark to base, enamel decoration of courtly lady and young boy, character inscription to one side, 3-7/8 x 5-5/8 x 5-5/8 in., pinholes, firing cracks, glaze voids, and loss to gilt/enamel, some chips to underside of lid and interior rim

Provenance: Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina

Estimate: $100 - $300

1181

Two Burmese Shan Style Carved Giltwood Seated Buddha Figures 19th century, each seated in bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop tiered lotus base, smaller example with incised script verso, 19-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 3 in., scattered bumps and abrasions, losses and flaking to gilding and paint, scattered cracks and age splits throughout, larger with some pest damage verso

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1183

Three Miniature Asian Bronze Figures 18th century or earlier, comprising: Thai Kumon Thong figure; Indian or Nepalese standing deity with elongated features; Southeast Asian standing deity on bell form base; largest 6-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 in., all with some discoloration and surface dirt; smaller standing figure with break and loss to proper left arm, possibly lacking element at base; Kumon Thong figure with hole at boy’s back (possibly as made); elongated figure with old break and repair to base, piece slightly loose but figure stands stable

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1182

Two Thai Lanna Style Carved and Giltwood Seated Buddhas 19th century, each seated in Bhumisparsha (earth touching) mudra atop pedestal base with inscription in Thai or Pali, larger 13-1/2 x 5-3/4 x 3 in., wear and losses to gilding and paint, inscriptions heavily faded, scattered small cracks, chips, and abrasions; larger with some pest damage to underside, break and loss to proper left earlobe, some verdigris around face

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1184

Two Miniature Bronze Guanyin Figures

19th century, comprising: Chinese bronze Guanyin cutout with faint inscription in Chinese along base edges, mounted on wood stand; Sino-Tibetan seated Guanyin atop elephant figural group; larger 7 x 2-3/4 x 1-1/4 in., surfaces with some discoloration, spotting, and verdigris, scattered scratches, surface dirt at crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1185

Two Thai Bronze Seated Buddhist Figures comprising: late 18th/19th century example depicting the legendary monk Phra Malai seated in half lotus posture; seated buddha in padmasana and dhyana mudra; larger 9-1/2 x 6-1/4 x 3 in., Phra Malai example with surface dirt, heavy losses to gilding, breaks and losses at top of head/hair, vertical crack at front running through ankles and base, interior weighted with sand, scattered patches of verdigris, possibly lacking an element (unused hole at hand); smaller example with heavy surface accretion/dirt and surface losses, several breaks, losses, and repairs to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1187

Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Bodhisattva Figure 19th century, probably depicting Sitatapatra, seated in padmasana holding small parasol atop lotus base, sealed on underside with visvavajra (double vajra) stamped copper plate, 11-1/4 x 7 x 5 in., some elements slightly loose (crown, torso, garment ends, parasol), scattered losses to gilding and discoloration to surface, losses to paint at hair and crown, some surface dirt at crevices

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1186

Small Sino-Tibetan Bronze Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Figure 19th century, finely articulated Shakyamuni buddha seated in padmasana with hands raised in dharmachakra (turning of the wheel of dharma) mudra on lotus base, incised Chinese characters on base underside, 4 x 3 x 2-1/8 in., surface dust at crevices, scattered scratches

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

Weight is 12 oz (340.19 g).

1188

Tibetan Bronze Seated Tsangnyon Heruka Figure 19th century, depicting the mahasiddha Tsangnyon Heruka seated on a tiger pelt and holding a vajra and kapala bowl atop lotus base, 6-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., patinated surface with some areas of pitting and discoloration, surface dirt at crevices, verdigris at underside interior

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1189

Chinese Pictorial Persian Style Silk Mat 20th century, field with garden scene, 3 ft. 1/4 in. x 1 ft. 11-1/4 in., some wear and small losses along edges and at corners, fading throughout

Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

1191

Chinese Silk and Lace Aoqun Hanfu 19th century, robe with wrap skirt, red characters inked to interior of pit of proper right sleeve, robe length 33 in., pit to cuff 18-1/2 in., skirt waist 47-3/4 in., length 38-1/2 in., commensurate with age and use, areas of staining, fading, and shattering to silk throughout, picked and pulled threads scattered throughout, jacket with shattering and tears to silk at collar, losses to trim, staining/discoloration to waistband, losses and tears to silk throughout notably to interior at hem and edges

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

1190

Framed Chinese Silk Needlework Fragment of Mythical Beast

metallic and silk thread on silk with metal and glass beads, sight 30-3/4 x 36 in.; wood frame, 32-7/8 x 38-1/8 x 3/4 in., not examined out of frame, losses to silk fabric throughout, areas of pest damage to silk and to paper backing, picked and pulled threads throughout, tarnishing to some areas of metallic thread and metal beads, metal bead at one eye slightly warped, the other eye likely replaced, a few beads missing/partially missing, bleeding along bottom border; wood frame with some scratches and abrasions

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1192

Three Chinese Carved Jade Snuff Bottles

two with carved dragon decoration, each with jade cap and bone or wood spoon, largest 3-1/4 x 1-3/4 x 3/4 in., natural inclusions throughout, not well hollowed; largest cap/spoon probably associated (spoon too long for bottle)

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $400 - $600

Weight is 12 oz (340.19 g).

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1193

Three Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottles each with monochrome ground with enameled dragon, horse, and bird decoration, hardstone caps, one with bone spoon, largest 3 x 1-7/8 x 3/4 in.; two with carved wood stands, surface dirt, scattered minor losses to enamel; yellow example lacking spoon, putty accretion at cap and base; black example with putty accretion at base, sticker remnants; blue example cap detached from spoon (spoon stuck in neck)

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $400 - $600

1194

Two Chinese Carved Amber Snuff Bottles each of similar form with well hollowed interiors, jade caps with bone spoons, larger 3 x 2 x 1-1/4 in.; larger with carved wood stand, both with surface scratches/ abrasions and surface dirt, typical minute chips and edge wear at rims; larger with putty accretion at base and stand; caps with some cracks and natural inclusions

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $300 - $500

1195

Five Chinese Carved Hardstone Snuff Bottles various forms with carved floral and animal decoration, including chrysoprase, jasper, and others, hardstone caps with bone and metal spoons, largest 2-3/4 x 2 x 3/4 in., all with scattered surface scratches and abrasions, a few minute chips at rims and feet; one lacking spoon; one with spoon end broken/missing

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $300 - $500

1196

Two Chinese Carved Chrysocolla and Azurite Snuff Bottles each of flask form with carved figural decoration, matching stone cap and bone or wood spoon, larger 2-3/4 x 1-5/8 x 3/4 in.; larger with carved wood stand, natural inclusions throughout, a few minute rim chips at necks; larger with putty accretion at base and stand

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $300 - $500

1197

Two Chinese Carved Zoisite and Ruby Snuff Bottles with Stands each with carved floral and dragon decoration, matching stone cap and bone or wood spoon, carved wood stands, larger 3-3/4 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/8 in., height on stand 4-5/8 in., surface dirt at crevices, some edge roughness as made, a few minute rim chips at necks, putty accretion at bases and stands, natural inclusions throughout; larger with extensive fissure along one shoulder, hairline crack near base at dragon decoration

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $300 - $500

1198

Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hook qiulong (horned dragon) head motif in mottled pale green jade with small brown inclusions, 3-1/2 x 5/8 x 3/4 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some miniscule chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1199

Pair of Chinese Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Horses 19th century, abalone and mother of pearl inlay, tiger eye cabochon eyes, 12 x 101/2 x 5-1/2 in., embedded dust, some wear and loss to inlay around head possibly as made, one horse with cracking and loss to lacquer at underside, the other with abrasion to lacquer between saddle and neck

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1200

Four Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hooks each pale green, one attached to wood stand, largest 1-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 7/8 in., overall good condition, some minor wear and abrasions at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1201

Three Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks all with qiulong (horned dragon) head form hooks in celadon green jade with brown and/or white inclusions, largest 3-1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in., natural flaws and claws, some scattered chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1203

Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hook

qiulong (horned dragon) head motif in pale green jade with brown inclusions, 3-1/2 x 5/8 x 7/8 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some miniscule chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1202

Large Carved and Painted Wood Standing Buddhist Figure probably Chinese, depicting a robed monk, approximately 60 x 16 x 15 in., numerous cracks and age splits throughout, particularly at robes and shoulders, possibly repair to proper left foot, old painted surface heavily faded with some flaking and loss, surface dirt

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

1204

Two Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Plaques

one with openwork decoration of a dragon, one with floral openwork decoration, larger 3-1/8 x 1-7/8 x 1/8 in., some minor wear; floral example with crack at top edge

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1205

Two South East Asian Ceramic Table Objects 19th century, comprising: kendi with incised decoration; figural four legged demon; larger 10 x 6-3/4 x 5-1/2 in., commensurate with age, embedded dust, scattered chips throughout; kendi with likely retouch to finial

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1206

Four Chinese Carved Jade Objects comprising: two pea pods; persimmons; leaf with mouse; largest 5-1/2 x 1-3/8 x 3/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear and accretion; pea pods with chips edge (possibly detached)

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

Three items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II, the persimmons carving tests as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1207

Chinese Carved Green Jade Belt Hook olive green with carved chilong head, 3-1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in., overall good condition, minor chips and abrasions to edges, chip/abraded area to proper back right of chilong head

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1208

Large Carved and Polychromed Seated Guardian Figure Chinese/Tibetan, 18th/19th century, possibly a Dharmapala statue depicting the Heavenly King Vaisravana enthroned, seated atop a tiger pelt in multicolored robes, carved wood, paper, and hair construction, 19 x 10 x 7-1/2 in., surface dirt and accretion, scattered cracks, flaking, and losses to papier mache elements throughout, some paint loss, hat flaps slightly loose but stable, breaks and losses to charm arms, figure’s proper left hand, and proper left foot, crack and small separation through figure’s back and back of base, proper left chair arm terminal loose but attached

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1209

Indian Carved Stone Relief of Hariti age and origin unknown, depicting the goddess Hariti seated with a cornucopia and lotus, 7-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 1-3/4 in., surface dirt, scattered chips and scratches (one notably to proper right knee)

Provenance: From the Collection of Samuel Eilenberg; The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

1211

Chinese Carved Jade Chilong Belt Hook pale green with yellowish inclusions, 4-3/4 x 5/8 x 1 in., natural cracks and inclusions, slight chipping and wear at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1210

Three Chinese Carved Jade Recumbent Animal Figurines comprising: parrot in olive green with russet inclusions; bird with flower in grey with black inclusions; fu lion in celadon with russet inclusions; largest 1-1/4 x 3 x 1 in., natural flaws; both birds with chips to rears

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1212

Two Chinese Snuff Bottles, White Glass and Pale Green Agate comprising agate example with rounded body, blue glass stopper, 2-3/4 x 1-3/4 x 1 in.; white glass rounded rectangular form, green jade stopper, well rounded interior, 2-7/8 x 1-1/2 x 7/8 in., glass example side of shoulder with brown discolored flaked chip, very minor accretion around neck, bottom with natural clear inclusion to interior and light scratches to bottom exterior; agate example with brown inclusion and interior crack at shoulder as made, two small indented imperfections on both sides of the body, very small chip to outer mouth rim

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1213

Two Chinese Carved Jade Pendants

comprising: carved dragon jade pendant, bone with brown inclusions, 3-7/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in.; elliptical jade pendant, whitish with mottled black and gray inclusions, 4-1/2 x 5/8 x 5/8 in., overall good condition, natural cracks, inclusions, and wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1215

Three Chinese Carved Jade Hairpins two of pale celadon jade and one of spinach green jade, largest 6-7/8 x 3/4 x 5/8 in., good overall condition, some surface dust; spinach green example with small chip to tip

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1214

Two Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Belt Hooks with carved dragon/chilong heads, larger 3-5/8 x 5/8 x 1 in., overall good condition, natural cracks and inclusions, minor wear at edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1216

Japanese Meiji Kutani Porcelain Hexagonal Bottle Vase red and gilt overglazed enameled decoration with butterflies to shoulder, panels to sides with figures and birds, inscription to underside, 12 x 6-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., light wear and loss to enamel, typical wear to underside rim

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $200

1217

Three Japanese Bronze Water Droppers early 20th century, unmarked, largest 1-1/4 x 5 x 3-3/4 in., some discoloration and spotting, minor surface dirt

Provenance: Private Collection, Highlands, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

1219

Chinese Carved Jade Swan Pendant green with darkish inclusions, drilled holes for suspension, 2-1/4 x 3 x 1 in., natural cracks and inclusions, abrasions to beak area of swan

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1218

Chinese Carved Jade Tube green with variegated inclusions, 4-1/8 x 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., natural inclusions, some roughness at rims likely as made

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1220

Chinese Carved Jade Dragon and Bat Belt Hook qiulong (horned dragon) head form hook over incised bat and Shou decoration in pale grey and mottled brown jade, 3-3/4 x 1-3/4 x 1 in., natural flaws and cracks, some scattered chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1221

Four African Pottery Lidded Vases probably Ashanti people, Ghana, each with raised decoration featuring linear patterns and birds, each approx. 8-3/4 x 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 in., surface dirt/accretion, three vases with chips to rims, wear to bases

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1222

Chinese Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood Seated Figure probably 17th century, with serene expression and clasped hands, approx. 18-1/2 x 10 x 6 in.; seated atop demilune cut wood stump 6-1/2 x 9-3/4 x 4-3/4 in., scattered losses, cracks, wear and chips to surface, lifting and loss to painted decoration, wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Vero Beach, Florida

Estimate: $200 - $400

1223

Chinese Carved Jade Belt Buckle

carved of pale gray jade with black inclusions, 1-5/8 x 3-1/2 x 1/2 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some miniscule chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1224

Three Chinese Carved Jade Vessels square vessel, mottled green with brown inclusions; small round pot, mottled olive green with pale and spinach green inclusions; small cup, olive green jade with white and russet inclusions; largest 1/14 x 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in., natural flaws, areas of wear; square vessel with some nicks; cup with some cracks and fissures

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1225

Four Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks all with qiulong (horned dragon) head hooks in pale celadon jade, largest 3-5/8 x 5/8 x 7/8 in., natural flaws, some surface dust, light wear throughout

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1227

Three Small Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hooks

two pale green and one brown, each with carved dragon/chilong head, 3-3/4 x 3/4 x 1 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1226

Two Chinese Carved Jade Concave Plaques each pale green, raised decoration of auspicious symbols and a flower, larger 4 x 2-5/8 x 1/2 in., natural cracks and inclusions; larger example with crack/holes to left side (possibly as made); smaller example with small chips to edge

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1228

Indian Carved Sandstone Figural Fragment possibly depicting a Hindu deity or bodhisattva, likely a fragment from a larger scene, 10-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 3-1/8 in., significant weathering and some pitting to surface commensurate with age and use outdoors, surface dirt, several old worn down breaks and losses

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1229

Large Indonesian Lacquered Lotus Form Box with Chinese Painted Heron Plaque, box Sumatra, probably a dowry box, finely carved and decorated with floral motifs, 8-1/4 x 14 x 14 in.; plaque 20th century, heron with something in beak, possibly stylized Wan hanging wire to back, 9-7/8 x 10 x 5/8 in., the box lacking stand, scattered bumps and abrasions, a few chips, each half with large crack and separation; plaque with distress to paint and some loss to gilt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

Box exhibited and illustrated in Beyond India: An Exhibition of Works of Art from Southeast Asia in the William and Robert Arnett Collection, The High Museum of Art, 1974, no. 92. The High Museum attributes this box to the mid 19th century.

1231

Chinese Carved Jade Auspicious Symbol Plaque in the form of a chime stone over two koi in pale green jade with russet inclusions, 4-3/8 x 5-3/8 x 1/8 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered chips and other light wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1230

Chinese Carved Coral Figural Table Object

depicting a man offering a turtle a drink, label verso marked “18th c.”, approx. 1-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 1-3/4 in., good overall condition with natural flaws and inclusions, some hairlines

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $600 - $900

This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object.

1232

WWII Japanese NCO Shin-Gunto Katana

painted metal tsuka and saya, the blade and koiguchi stamped “154163”, overall 38 x 3 x 2-1/2 in. with saya, cutting edge 26-1/2 in., wear and loss to surface of tsuka and saya, scattered pitting and scratches to blade, nicks to edge of blade

Provenance: Acquired during military service; by descent in family

Estimate: $600 - $900

1233

Nepalese Carved Wood Figural Group 18th/19th century, depicting two deities (possibly Sukhavati Lokeshvara and Tara), one with four arms holding a damaru drum and lotus stem, seated atop two kneeling animals and lotus base, probably an element from a larger shrine, 13-3/4 x 8 x 3-1/2 in., scattered holes/pest damage throughout, face of larger figure with old break and repair, scattered chips and losses, surface dirt

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $500 - $700

1235

Two Chinese Carved Stone Sword Fittings, One Jade one of celadon hardstone with red and black inclusions, the other celadon jade with dark brown inclusions; larger 3-1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in., natural cracks and flaws, some scattered scratches and chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

The jade item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1234

Three Chinese Carved Jade Archer’s Rings two with incised decoration in mottled brown jade, one in mottled celadon, largest 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., natural flaws and cracks; both incised examples with old, smooth chip

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1236

Two Chinese Carved Jade Snuff Bottles comprising pale green or whitish jade example, mouth with everted rim, mythical beast form handles, green glass stopper, 2-3/4 x 2 x 1-1/8 in.; example with narrow rounded body, russet inclusions and tone, yin yang inlaid horn(?) stopper, 2-1/4 x 1-7/8 x 5/8 in., yin yang stopper example with chip to stopper edge, inclusions throughout, rough texture to underside; green stopper example foot with small chip to edge and smaller imperfection opposite, small indented imperfection to upper body, mouth inner rim with small flake chips, shoulder with small brown inclusions, stopper with loss to cork and reglued scoop

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $700

Both tested for nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II

1237

Chinese Reverse Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed possibly late 19th/early 20th century, signed and with paper tag reading “Chou Lo Yuan”, one side painted with house in delicate landscape, the other side with a water buffalo amongst trees and foliage, 2-1/2 x 1-5/8 x 1/2 in., loss to top of stopper

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $700

1239

Chinese Underglaze Blue Porcelain Snuff Bottle with underglaze blue reign mark of the Kangxi emperor, underglaze blue and iron red decoration, green enameling and gilt, 4 x 2 x 2 in., top ground down, wear to gilt, micro abrasions to surface, small chip to foot ring

Provenance: Private Collection, Forest City, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

1238

Four Assorted Chinese Snuff Bottles comprising cinnabar example with etched reign mark of the Qianlong emperor, 2-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7/8 in.; near pair of Art Deco soapstone bottles inlaid with flowers, inscriptions to fronts and undersides, one with original stopper, 2-7/8 x 1-3/4 x 3/4 in.; miniature reverse painted glass bottle, 2-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 1/2 in., cinnabar bottle lacking stopper; soapstone examples with brown staining in cracks, black marks to shoulders, one with chipped foot; reverse painted bottle with detached cap and stuck stopper

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $300 - $500

1240

Chinese Carved Black Coral Snuff Bottle of naturalistic, irregular form with carved parrot, jade or green hardstone cap, 2-5/8 x 2 x 2-1/4 in., natural flaws, some areas of wear, chip and loss to base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1241

Four Chinese Glass Snuff Bottles comprising: two cameo examples, one red glass example, one reverse painted example; coral and hardstone caps, largest 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 in., all with scattered scratches and small abrasions at rims and feet; one cameo example cap detached from spoon (spoon stuck in neck); one cameo example cap possibly associated (does not sit flush with rim); red glass example with rim chip; reverse painted example coral cap with some pitting and distress

Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger

Estimate: $200 - $400

This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

1243

Two Chinese Carved Jade Bangle Bracelets each pale green with slight inclusions, each approx. 3/8 x 3 x 3 in., one example with crack; the other with natural cracks and inclusions

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1242

Three Chinese Carved Jade Archer’s Rings two nephrite and one jadeite, each with varied inclusions, largest 1 x 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., natural cracks and inclusions, wear to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit

Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite and jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1244

Chinese Carved Jade Archaistic Bangle

mottled celadon jade with black inclusions, 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 1/4 in., some scratching possibly as made, stable crack and associated chip

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1245

Two Chinese Carved Jade Bangle Bracelets

two jade bangles, one in celadon jade with russet inclusions, the other green with black inclusions, largest 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 x 1 in.; together with carved hardstone tripod stand, 1 x 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 in., natural cracks and flaws; green bangle and stand with some scratching; green bangle with small chip

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1247

Four Carved Jade Table Objects

probably Chinese, three jade objects, two with engraved taotie mask decoration, largest 2-1/2 x 3-1/4 x 1-1/4 in.; together with a Mesoamerican jade mask pendant, 2-5/8 x 2-1/4 x 1-3/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, wear and accretion commensurate with age

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1246

Two Chinese Carved Jade Sword Fittings

one carved of green jade with russet inclusions, the other of celadon jade with black and brown inclusions, largest 3-3/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in., scattered chips and scratches, general wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1248

Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog on Stand

green with orange and russet inclusions, 1-7/8 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.; fitted carved wood stand, 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 2-1/8 in., crack and repair to face and front paws, natural cracks and inclusions; small crack and repair to wood stand

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1249

Three Chinese Carved Green Jade Pendants each with variegated inclusions, one with engraved taotie masks, largest 3-1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 in., natural cracks and inclusions, wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1250

Two Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dogs one pale green with some russet inclusions and on light gray with dark inclusions, larger 1-1/4 x 2-5/8 x 1 in., natural cracks and inclusions; pale green dog with chip to front proper right leg

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1251

Seven Miniature Chinese Carved Jade Objects

each pale green with some inclusions, one attached to carved wood base, largest 2-3/8 x 1-1/4 x 5/8 in., some chipping and wear to edges, trapped dirt; largest flower with chip to petal on left side

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1252

Three Chinese Carved Jade and Hardstone Figurines

two carved of pale green jade with russet inclusions, one of celadon hardstone, largest 3/4 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., natural cracks and flaws, some surface dirt, scattered wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

The jade items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1253

Chinese Ceramic Root Form Brush Rest naturalistic form, signature impressed to underside of base, 1-3/4 x 5-7/8 x 3-5/8 in., overall good condition

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1254

Large Chinese Relief Carved Bone mid 20th century or older, probably bovine, carved with archaic style script, trees, figures, and ducks, 26-1/4 x 7-3/4 x 6-1/2 in., some distress, bleaching and other discoloration, splits on both sides

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

1255

Chinese Qing Carved Wood Seated Guardian Lion or Foo Dog possibly Ming or early Qing, seated pose with ball and rope, carved base, 13 x 6-3/4 x 5-3/4 in., accretion to cracks, scattered minor splits and scuffs

Provenance: Private Asheville Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

1256

Three Sayohpho Ware Style Stoneware Pottery Pipe Bowls possibly 17th-19th century, incised and molded decoration, all with black painted wood and wire stands, 3 x 2-7/8 x 1-7/8 in., expected weathering and some chips, one with obvious scorch marks, another with possible scorch marks

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

1257

Chinese Cloisonne Pumpkin Form Box 20th century, large pumpkin form in blue, 9-3/4 x 12-1/2 x 12-1/2 in., some pitting to enamel, light wear overall

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $400 - $600

1259

Southeast Asian Carved and Paint Decorated Wood Bird Sculpture first half 20th century, stylized bird with gilt and polychrome paint, long beak with teeth, small object on tongue, in current state 18-1/2 x 21 x 5-3/4 in., feet and one ear missing, the other ear with loss, repair to neck, paint and gilt with distress and some loss, legs resecured

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $200

1258

Opium Smoking Tray With Cloisonne late 19th century, wooden and enameled cloisonne, three lidded compartments with foo dog bronze finials, four cloisonne dishes, central lighter, 13 x 10 x 5 in.; along with a matching stamp box, wear to metal, finial on lighter a replacement, chain loose

Provenance: Private Greenville, South Carolina Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

1260

Chinese Carved Jade Urn off-white with variegated inclusions, carved side handles and accents, 4-1/4 x 3 x 2 in., likely lacking lid, natural cracks and inclusions, slight wear to rim and base

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1261

Two Small Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Belt Hooks each with carved dragon/chilong head, each approx. 3-1/8 x 5/8 x 5/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some minor wear and trapped dirt, glue residue to undersides

Provenance: Charlottesville, Virginia Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1262

Chinese Carved Jade Dragon Belt Hook semi-mottled pale green, 4-1/2 x 3/4 x 7/8 in., natural inclusions, minor wear to edges

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit

Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $400

This item tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1263

Two Jade Belt Hooks

one with qiulong (horned dragon) head hook, the other with bird head hook, both of pale celadon jade with russet inclusions, larger 3-5/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered wear; qiulong example with some chipping

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items tested as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1264

Two Small Chinese Carved Jade Objects each pale green with russet inclusions, comprising: carved dragon, 1-3/4 x 1-1/2 x 1/2 in.; carved foo dog or dragon on plinth, 2-1/4 x 1-3/8 x 5/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, minor wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1265

Chinese Carved Jade Belt Hook

simply carved of pale green jade and russet inclusions, 2-1/2 x 1-5/8 x 7/8 in., natural flaws and cracks, scattered light wear with some scattered chips

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

This item tested as Nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1267

Four Small Chinese Carved Jade Objects

comprising: variegated brown and whitish swan pendant; variegated gray, white, and brown seal; variegated gray, white, and blue foo dog; white and brown peaches; largest 1-1/2 x 2-3/8 x 7/8 in., natural cracks and inclusions, light wear and abrasions; swan with some paint transfer

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1266

Three Carved Jade Pendants Mesoamerican or Asian, each with variegated inclusions and engraved decoration, largest 1-3/4 x 1 x 3/4 in., natural cracks and inclusions, wear commensurate with age

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1268

Two Chinese Carved Jade Bangle Bracelets each with variegated inclusions and raised decoration, larger 1/2 x 3 x 3 in., natural cracks and inclusions; larger example with chips/abscesses; smaller example with cracks

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1269

Three Chinese Carved Jade Pendants

two pale green and one spinach green cicada, largest 1-3/4 x 1 x 1/4 in., overall good condition, some tapped dirt and minor wear

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

1270

Two Chinese Carved Pale Green Jade Plaques one with openwork double happiness symbol, larger 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 1-1/4 in., natural cracks and inclusions, some wear to edges; double happiness plaque with some cracks to top half

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

Estimate: $100 - $300

These items test as nephrite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.