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Upcoming Special Fall Auction, October 28 - Session 1: Asian Art

Upcoming Special Fall Auction, October 28 - Session 1: Asian Art

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Subastas Darley

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Avda. Menendez Pidal, 13 Pl. Bj, (Zona CC. Estación Autobuses de Valencia) 46009, Valencia

353 results

An olive-green jade carving with a rich, mottled p

301 - An olive-green jade carving with a rich, mottled patina in shades of ochre, reddish, and whitish. It has the classic shape of a flat circular disc with a central hole. The surface has a silky polish, with marks and wear that attest to its great age. Liangzhu Culture (approx. 3300–2300 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€150 - 300

Olive-green jade, with areas of reddish-ochre rust

302 - Olive-green jade, with areas of reddish-ochre rust patina. It has a sinuous "C" shape, depicting a dragon with an arched body and a tapered tail that curves toward its snout. The head features a prominent pierced eye, a blunt snout, and incisions suggesting a mane. It has a hole for hanging. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A flat, circular ritual jade disc. The piece is co

303 - A flat, circular ritual jade disc. The piece is completely smooth and lacks decoration, highlighting its pure geometric form. The jade is yellowish-green in color with areas of brown, ochre, and reddish discoloration. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE).

Sold

€300

Jade sculpture depicting a turtle, a symbol of lon

304 - Jade sculpture depicting a turtle, a symbol of longevity. The piece is carved from soft-toned jade with brown inclusions and veins. The shell is suggested by lines outlining its edges, and the head juts forward.Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€150 - 300

An archaic amulet made of celadon-green jade with

305 - An archaic amulet made of celadon-green jade with a patina in shades of ochre and reddish brown. It features the iconic “C”-shaped form of the dragon-pig (Zhulong), with a wrinkled, flattened snout, large circular eyes, and erect ears. It has a central hole and a perforation at the nape of the neck for suspension. Hongshan Culture (ca. 4700–2900 BCE) or later.

Estimation

€300 - 600

Mottled olive-green jade with an extensive reddish

306 - Mottled olive-green jade with an extensive reddish oxidation patina. It depicts the classic dragon-pig motif, with a "C"-shaped silhouette, a prominent snout with fine wrinkles, large almond-shaped eyes, and erect ears. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE) or later.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A cylindrical jade bead with rounded ends. It feat

307 - A cylindrical jade bead with rounded ends. It features a longitudinal perforation. The color is a mottled palette of mustard yellow and light brown tones, with ochre-colored inclusions and patina. The decoration focuses on simple, geometric forms. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE) or later.

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€200

A disc-shaped jade pendant in a pale celadon green

308 - A disc-shaped jade pendant in a pale celadon green hue, with deep areas of ochre and reddish-brown tones covering much of the surface. The piece features the classic Bi disc shape, with a central hole and rounded edges. It shows patina due to age. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€100 - 250

A carved jade figure in shades of green with areas

309 - A carved jade figure in shades of green with areas of brown and ochre patina. The piece depicts a stylized bird in a frontal pose, with outstretched wings and a broad tail. It features schematic features, prominent eyes, and long feathers. On the reverse, two holes for suspension are visible. Hongshan Culture (approx. 4000–3000 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€300 - 800

Honey-colored carved jade, with an extensive patin

310 - Honey-colored carved jade, with an extensive patina of oxidation. It depicts the iconic pig-dragon (Zhulong) figure, shaped like a "C," with a prominent head featuring large eyes, a flattened snout with folds, and erect ears. It has a hole for hanging. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE) or later.

Estimation

€150 - 300

Carved jade with a grayish hue, dotted with abunda

311 - Carved jade with a grayish hue, dotted with abundant ochre inclusions. It features the classic form of the dragon-pig (Zhulong), with a body coiled in a "C" shape that leaves a gap between the snout and the tail. The head features large eyes, erect ears, and a short snout. It has a hole for handling. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€350 - 500

A ritual ornament made of jade with a yellowish-gr

312 - A ritual ornament made of jade with a yellowish-green hue. The piece is composed of several flat sections joined together by small perforations and green cord, reproducing the circular, cleft silhouette of this mythical creature. The surface features archaic linear incisions with schematic symbols. Hongshan Culture (ca. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€300 - 450

Ivory-colored jade with areas of reddish-ochre pat

313 - Ivory-colored jade with areas of reddish-ochre patina. It depicts the body coiled in a "C" shape, with the snout and tail almost touching. The head features prominent eyes, wrinkles on the short snout, and stylized ears. It has a circular hole for hanging. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

Estimation

€200 - 400

Milky-white jade with a softly translucent texture

314 - Milky-white jade with a softly translucent texture and slight honey-ochre inclusions. It depicts a stylized, symmetrical totemic bird figure with large, outstretched wings, a fanned tail, and a head featuring geometric lines defining the beak and eyes. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE) or later.

Estimation

€200 - 400

Olive-green jade amulet with slight whitish and re

315 - Olive-green jade amulet with slight whitish and reddish-brown mottling. It depicts a beast in an upright posture, with two prominent, conical ears, circular eyes, and a flat, wrinkled snout. The body has an ovoid, stylized silhouette. Hongshan culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE) or later.

Estimation

€200 - 450

A pendant made of carved jade, ochre in color with

316 - A pendant made of carved jade, ochre in color with intense reddish mottling covering the surface. It has a quadrangular body with rounded edges and a narrow profile, featuring a central circular hole for use as a pendant. It shows a patina resulting from aging. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 BCE).

Estimation

€100 - 200

A thick-walled, tubular jade (nephrite) ring with

317 - A thick-walled, tubular jade (nephrite) ring with a completely smooth surface. The piece features an intense spinach-green color with natural dark inclusions and a soft patina. Its shape highlights the pure beauty of the material without any carved ornamentation.

Estimation

€250 - 400

An archaic ritual ornament with a concave cylindri

318 - An archaic ritual ornament with a concave cylindrical shape, crafted from dark ochre-green jade with distinct areas of natural weathering in shades of brown, black, and ochre. It features thick walls and a central hollow, retaining a matte, rough patina. Qijia Culture (c. 2200–1600 B.C.) or later.

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€350

Carved jade with relief designs. It depicts a spir

319 - Carved jade with relief designs. It depicts a spiritual beast alongside a bird. In traditional Chinese culture, auspicious animals “瑞兽” (ruì shòu)—such as the dragon, phoenix, and tortoise—are associated with good luck. The jade has a grayish-green hue with brown spots due to the patina of age. Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BCE) or later.

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€400

Carved from jet-black agate with inlays of ritual

320 - Carved from jet-black agate with inlays of ritual cinnabar. It depicts a buffalo in a reclining posture with its limbs drawn up, whose curved horns and anatomy are meticulously decorated in relief with scrollwork and archaic motifs. Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770–256 B.C.) or later.

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€300

A pendant amulet made of jet-black agate with trac

321 - A pendant amulet made of jet-black agate with traces of cinnabar pigment. It depicts a crouching ox with a serene expression, crowned by curved horns and profusely adorned with archaic incised scrollwork and grid-like patterns. Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770–221 B.C.) or later.

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€300

A bracelet with a convex semicircular cross-sectio

322 - A bracelet with a convex semicircular cross-section, carved from yellow jade with a honey-ochre brown hue, characterized by a dense patina. It is decorated with the figure of a coiled dragon, featuring an elongated snout, an incised jaw, and a horn curving backward. The entire back is profusely carved with a fine pattern of scales. Warring States period (475–221 B.C.) or later.

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€475

A full-relief figure carved from reddish-brown jad

323 - A full-relief figure carved from reddish-brown jade. It depicts a reclining bird with folded wings, rendered in detail with fine incised lines. The flat base features an engraved decoration of lines and scrolls that detail the legs. It exhibits a patina and luster resulting from aging. Warring States period (475–221 BCE) or later.

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€300

A greenish jade plaque with amber, cream, and redd

324 - A greenish jade plaque with amber, cream, and reddish spots, featuring carved and incised decorations. It has a flared shape, rounded at the bottom and ending in two large volutes. The body features four archaic dragons with sinuous, coiled bodies rendered in relief, two of which are positioned around a small “Bi” symbol adorned with a “谷纹” (grain) pattern. On either side are two phoenixes, each with a curved beak and a long, spiraling tail. The reverse side is adorned with the same

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€850

An ivory-white jade figure with a uniform texture,

325 - An ivory-white jade figure with a uniform texture, showing traces of patina due to its age. It depicts a mythical beast in a crouching but alert posture. Its expressive, upright head stands out, with an open mouth revealing its teeth, bulging eyes, and curved horns. The muscular body and sharp claws are modeled with smooth lines. Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE) or later.

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€550

A pendant or talisman, carved from jade, with a wh

326 - A pendant or talisman, carved from jade, with a whitish background speckled with intense veins and patches of rusty red/brown. It has a stylized, vertical shape, depicting a standing “Elder” with his hands clasped. The carving is simplified, featuring a triangular head and a tall headdress. It has a longitudinal perforation. Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – 220 A.D.) or later. or later.

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€150

A robust, cylindrical amulet carved from reddish-b

327 - A robust, cylindrical amulet carved from reddish-brown agate. The piece is sculpted in the shape of a reclining buffalo, featuring an expressive head with an incised snout, large horns, and folded legs rendered in bas-relief. It features a longitudinal hole for suspension and a patina resulting from age. Han Dynasty (202 B.C.–220 A.D.) or later.

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€275

A sculpture carved from white jade with a natural

328 - A sculpture carved from white jade with a natural patina resulting from aging, depicting the Buddha Maitreya (天宫弥勒佛). The figure is shown seated in a meditative posture on a double lotus-shaped base in the padmāsana position. The hands form symbolic gestures: the right hand displays the vitarka mudrā (gesture of teaching), while the left hand rests on the lap in a serene posture.

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€800

A cylindrical box with a lid, crafted from white j

329 - A cylindrical box with a lid, crafted from white jade of extraordinary purity and with a smooth polish. The lid features a bas-relief scene of a phoenix in flight, its head turned toward a flaming pearl, with a sinuous tail of undulating feathers. The side walls are carved with a border of scrolls and floral stems. Liao Dynasty (916–1125 CE) or later.

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€200

White jade with dark-colored mineral inclusions an

330 - White jade with dark-colored mineral inclusions and natural veins. It has a stylized form and schematic features, with the hands clasped and hidden beneath the sleeves, a long triangular head, and a tall headdress, depicting “Wengzhong,” one of the “three treasures.” Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) or later.

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€425

A figurine carved from select Hetian white jade wi

331 - A figurine carved from select Hetian white jade with a “ram’s fat” hue. It depicts the expressive, smiling face of a Luohan, with arched eyebrows, prominent cheekbones, and elongated earlobes, showing his hair tied back and a vertical piercing. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

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€80

A lenticular ring pendant carved from celadon jade

332 - A lenticular ring pendant carved from celadon jade with natural iron-red discoloration. The body features an inner border decorated with fine helical grooves, bordered on the outside by “Guwen” beads and cloud scrolls. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

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€100

A cinnabar inkstone, flat in shape with an octagon

333 - A cinnabar inkstone, flat in shape with an octagonal profile, featuring relief decorations. On the front is a finely rendered landscape depicting a scholar seated in his study. It depicts a large building surrounded by a lake and mountains. It features carved and relief inscriptions on the front, back, and sides. The sides read: “蘊真齋藏墨” and “乾隆年.” On the reverse is a cartouche with characters, surrounded by archaic foliated dragons. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

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€150

Carved "松花砚" (Songhua) mineral inkstone. Rectangul

334 - Carved "松花砚" (Songhua) mineral inkstone. Rectangular in shape. The top surface features a concave, vase-shaped area surrounded by a frame of raised scales and a protruding rim. The vase shape is pure and elegant. On the side, the inscription “嶶州胡子卿製” and “乾隆三十年造” are carved in relief; on the reverse, a carved text ends with “乾隆御銘,” followed by two seals: “幾暇悟情” and “得佳趣.”

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€150

A pair of buttons made of finely chiseled, openwor

335 - A pair of buttons made of finely chiseled, openwork metal and fire-gilded. They feature a lobed circular profile with a scalloped edge; the openwork interior depicts a Buddhist child or acolyte in a dancing pose, carrying a flower or branch over his shoulder. The reverse side retains its corresponding loop for fastening. Liao Dynasty (916–1125) or later.

Estimation

€100 - 250

An exquisite pair of circular, domed buttons made

336 - An exquisite pair of circular, domed buttons made of gilded metal (possibly silver), decorated in relief with auspicious motifs of small flowers, butterflies, and symbols of good fortune, surrounded by scalloped borders. The reverse side is smooth and concave, featuring a central loop for sewing. Liao Dynasty (907–1125) or later.

Estimation

€100 - 250

Circular ritual mirror made of cast bronze with re

337 - Circular ritual mirror made of cast bronze with relief decoration and fire-gilded finish. The reverse side features, in the central medallion, a figure of Shakyamuni in high relief, seated in dhyanasana with his hands in dhyanamudra on a lotus-shaped base supported by swirling clouds. The outer rim is embellished with a wide band of stylized, gilded plant scrolls.

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€800

A large sculpture of Shakyamuni Buddha cast in met

338 - A large sculpture of Shakyamuni Buddha cast in metal with a dark patina and coppery tones, seated in the padmasana posture on an openwork lotus-shaped pedestal. He has an introspective expression, curly hair with an ushnisha, and a monastic robe that flows loosely over his body, leaving his chest exposed, with his hands in a meditative and serene posture.

Estimation

€300

Ceremonial bronze or metal vase with a dark patina

339 - Ceremonial bronze or metal vase with a dark patina featuring coppery and greenish iridescence, characterized by a wide, flared mouth, a cylindrical neck, and a rounded body resting on a molded ring-shaped base. The central third is flanked by two handles in the shape of archaic dragons and encircled by horizontal bands in relief featuring cloud motifs and textured scrollwork.

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€80

Japanese dragon sculpture cast in bronze or metal

340 - Japanese dragon sculpture cast in bronze or metal with a dark brown patina and coppery highlights, modeled with a serpentine body in a sinuous, undulating motion. It features detailed anatomy with textured scales, ridges, and sharp claws in a dynamic pose, topped by an expressive head with an open mouth, long whiskers, and upright horns.

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€3,200

A small silver cup with a circular base and a step

341 - A small silver cup with a circular base and a stepped foot supporting the deep body, flanked by two elongated, curved handles. It is adorned with incised characters reading "In Memory of Baron Rong, Envoy of the Great Bi Kingdom, Ji Youmu."

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€225

Small silver vessel. It is shaped like an eggplant

342 - Small silver vessel. It is shaped like an eggplant, with an elongated body and a rounded belly, on which a small frog and a lizard are depicted in relief. A coiled branch emerges from the top, adorned with large leaves. The interior is hollow and covered by a concave lid from which a thin chain hangs. Yuan Dynasty (1279–1368) or later.

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€150

Made of silver. The obverse features a central cal

343 - Made of silver. The obverse features a central calligraphic inscription surrounding the Yin-Yang symbol, flanked by characters indicating the Guangxu era and its face value of 7 mace and 2 candareens. The reverse is dominated by the figure of an imposing mystical dragon surrounded by clouds and scrollwork, framed by the perimeter inscription “KIRIN PROVINCE” in Western characters. The piece stands out for its historical significance as an international trade coin, retaining excellent definit

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€275

Cast and minted silver with an antique patina. The

344 - Cast and minted silver with an antique patina. The obverse features a design of an imperial dragon surrounded by the inscription "KIANG NAN PROVINCE" and the face value "7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS." The reverse shows four Chinese characters centered in the middle, “光緒元寶,” surrounded by a legend identifying the province of Jiangnan and the date in the sexagenary cycle corresponding to 1898.

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€225

Made of silver. The obverse features a design of a

345 - Made of silver. The obverse features a design of an American-style automobile, possibly a Buick model, driving across a field of stylized tall grass. The reverse features calligraphic characters in the center, surrounded by a pearled border, indicating the province of origin and its face value, flanked by two plum blossoms on either side. The piece stands out for its iconographic rarity and high numismatic value, retaining clear legibility in its inscriptions and the characteristic relief of the

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€400

Three cylindrical containers designed to nest insi

346 - Three cylindrical containers designed to nest inside one another. Made of metal with cloisonné enamel, featuring a striking coral-red background decorated with a cloud pattern, against which branches of flowering plum trees stand out.

Estimation

€40 - 150

Ceremonial or formal katana, with a gently curved

347 - Ceremonial or formal katana, with a gently curved blade made of polished steel and a simulated tempering line in a wavy pattern. The hilt features a white stingray leather wrap, black braided silk cord, ornamental metal fittings, and an oval guard. Includes a black-lacquered wooden scabbard with a fastening cord.

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€50

A double-sided folding screen composed of eight bl

348 - A double-sided folding screen composed of eight black-lacquered wooden panels with brass frames and bases. The main front features raised inlays of polychrome stones depicting the “One Hundred Precious Objects,” accompanied by calligraphy, pairs of birds, and gilded and polychrome painting.

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€350

Traditional kang-style low tea table, crafted from

349 - Traditional kang-style low tea table, crafted from wood with an aged patina in dark brown and reddish tones. It features a rectangular tabletop framed with mitered joints, a molded, wavy skirt with a curvilinear profile, and four short cabriole legs topped with inward-curving horse-hoof feet.

Estimation

€120 - 200

Traditional natural wool rug with a mustard-colore

350 - Traditional natural wool rug with a mustard-colored background, featuring fringed edges. The central field features a large medallion depicting the archaic symbol of longevity (

Estimation

€300 - 600

Wall tapestry embroidered using the zardozi techni

351 - Wall tapestry embroidered using the zardozi technique, an art form known for its intricate work with metallic threads and inlaid semiprecious stones. In this case, it features rubies, sapphires, jade, turquoise, tiger’s eye, and onyx. These are precious and semiprecious stones of somewhat lower quality but still genuine gemstones.

Estimation

€400 - 800

Hand-woven rug with a central field in carmine red

352 - Hand-woven rug with a central field in carmine red, decorated with a double row of polygonal gül-style medallions and bordered by multiple polychrome geometric borders. It stands out for the fineness of its knotting and its vivid colors; it comes with a certificate from the Nuova Casa de L'Arredamento gallery.

Estimation

€80 - 150

Handwoven rug with a sand-colored central field fe

353 - Handwoven rug with a sand-colored central field featuring an architectural mihrab-style design, decorated with a floral vase and a border of polychrome geometric medallions. Accompanied by a certificate of origin and a warranty from the Nuova Casa de L'Arredamento gallery (Rome, 1983); it has a tear.

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€40

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