Shopping of Chinese Glass @ Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Rare set of eight Chinese simulated coral glass immortal figures, 19th century. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Tall coral-tone figures representing the eight Taoist immortals mounted over wood stands. Glass H: 9 in. Pits and pores to glass likely intended to mimic coral surface; one figure repaired / rebuilt at ankle level; very small chip to nose of one figure and small chip to drapery at foot of another. Estimate $15,000-30,000

PROVENANCE:  Property from the Ina and Sandford Gadient Collection of Fine Chinese Glass
Purchased Arts of Pacific Asia, Santa Monica, California, 1990s

 

Tall Chinese amber glass vase. Qianlong mark to base, Qing dynasty. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Faceted bottle form, amber hue raised on conforming foot with incised mark within double square to base. H: 8 1/2 in. Minor surface wear consistent with age; some staining to interior. Estimate $2,000-3,000

Large Chinese double gourd form glass vase. Qing dynasty. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Mustard color, thick double gourd form. H: 10 in. Estimate $800-1,000

PROVENANCE: Property of a Chicago lady 

 

Chinese "imperial" yellow Peking glass bowl. Qing dynasty. Courtesy Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

The bright monochrome bowl carved of lotus flower form with petals to exterior wall and base. H: 2 1/4 in. D: 4 in.  Estimate $500-800

Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Asian Arts - Main Floor Gallery - Mar 19 2011 10:00. www.freemansauction.com