Important antique large Chinese four-panel famille rose porcelain screen, 19th century, consisting of 4 large panels, mounted in a carved wooden frame, each panel is Famille rose, with four mountain scenes occupied with elders. Overall measures 38 1/2" x 46 3/4" (97.8cm x 118.7cm). The top row of small porcelain plaques each measure approximately 9 1/2" x 3 1/2" (24.13cm x 8.89cm). The side rows of small porcelain plaques each measure approximately 11 1/2" x 3 1/2" (29.21cm x 8.89cm). The outer large porcelain plaques each measure approximately 23 1/2" x 5" (59.69cm x 12.7cm). The inner large porcelain plaques viewable each measure 23 1/2" x 9 1/2" (59.69cm x 24.13cm). Estimate $30000-$40000. Sold for $126,900. Elite Decorative Arts.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – A large, important 19th century Chinese porcelain screen consisting of four large panels – each one famille rose, with mountain scenes and elders – sold for $126,900 at a Fine Asian Carvings & Works of Art Auction held June 14th by Elite Decorative Arts, in the firm's gallery located in Quantum Town Center (1034 Gateway Boulevard) in Boynton Beach.

The screen had actually been offered in a previous Elite Decorative Arts auction, but the winning bidder, a man from China, was overzealous and couldn’t make good on payment. So the lot was re-introduced in this month's sale and assigned a modest estimate of $30,000-$40,000. The final price realized was $5,000 more than the winning bid in the previous sale, so justice did prevail.

“We've strengthened our bidder approval process, but it's a delicate balance between accepting bidders and requiring additional information or a deposit for approval,” said Scott Cieckiewicz of Elite Decorative Arts. The porcelain screen, a truly gorgeous piece with the four panels mounted in a carved wooden frame and measuring 38 ½ inches by 46 ¾ inches, was the top lot of the sale.

Just under 50 people held bidder cards in person at the event, while thousands more participated online, through LiveAuctioneers.com (1,325 registered bidders) and Invaluable.com (1,316 registered bidders). “There's always a strong internet component whenever we feature Asian items,” Cieckiewicz said. Also, a handful of people submitted left (absentee) and phone bids. 

Following are additional highlights from the auction. All prices quoted include a 21 percent buyer's premium for winning bids submitted online, and 18 percent for in-person and phone bids.

Chinese red coral carvings are always a huge hit with collectors and this sale had several great examples. One grouping, depicting a family tree, with birds and a carved flower arrangement, 15 ½ inches tall, was the auction's second top lot, bringing $90,750. Also, a massive hand-carved red coral depicting a Quan Yin, 9 ½ inches tall on a one-inch footed base, topped out at $30,250.

Extraordinary Chinese intricately carved red coral figure group. Estimate $20000-$30000. Sold for $90,750. Elite Decorative Arts.

Figural coral carving large coral grouping depicting a family tree. Measures 15-1/2" tall (39.37cm). With birds and fabulous carved flower arrangement, simple one of the finest Chinese carved figural groupings we have ever sold. Comes with a 2" wooden base. Total weight 2050g.

Palatial Chinese red coral carving of Quan Yin. Estimate $20000-$25000. Sold for $30,250. Elite Decorative Arts.

Massive hand carved Chinese Red Coral figure depicting Quan Yin. Finely carved throughout with stunning detail with relief carving throughout. Includes fitted wooden display stand. Measures 9-1/2" tall (24.13cm) X 3-1/4" wide (8.25cm) x 2-1/4" depth (5.71cm) + 1" wooden base Total weight 1030g.

Another Chinese carved red coral rendering of a Quan Yin dressed in a beautiful carved gown standing on a patch of flowers, standing 7 inches tall, changed hands for $5,566; while a large Chinese carved red coral grouping of a Quan Yin with children, boasting a fabulous carved detail of a bird of paradise holding a necklace to the back of the Quan Yin's head, topped out at $6,665.

Antique Chinese carved coral large Quan Yin. Estimate $1500-$2500. Sold for $5,566. Elite Decorative Arts.

Measures 7" tall (17.78cm) comes on original carved wooden stand. Depicting a Quan Yin with beautifully carved gown standing on a patch of flowers. Total weight 373g. 

Large antique Chinese carved coral Quan Yin with children. Estimate $2500-$3500. Sold for $6,665. Elite Decorative Arts. 

Measures 6-1/2" tall (16.51cm). Fabulous carved detailed of bird of paradise holding a necklace to back of Quan Yin head. Daughter holding to Quan Yin robe and baby nestled to her feet. Quan Yin holding fan one of the most detailed coral carvings we have ever sold. Total weight including base 351g

A large, palace-size Chinese porcelain famille rose fish bowl from the Guangxu Period (circa 1875-1908), 21 ¾ inches in diameter, with cleverly painted fish to the interior and the exterior displaying dragons, birds and flora climbed to $16,520; and a Chinese silver dragon footed bowl with two dragon handles and various panels of dragons and people throughout, realized $3,509.

Large Guangxu famille rose porcelain fish bowl. Estimate $6000-$10000. Sold for $16,520. Elite Decorative Arts. 

A large palatial size Chinese porcelain antique Famille Rose fish bowl. Cleverly painted orange fish to interior with pine needles to all panels. Exterior with various dragons, birds and flora. Notice the finely painted rim. Circa Guangxu period (1875-1908). Measures 19 5/8" height x 21 3/4" diameter (49.8cm x 55.2cm). Total weight of 22.2 kilograms. 

Japanese lots were highlighted by an ink and brush watercolor painting by the noted and listed French/Japanese painter Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968), titled The Bolivian Shepherd, artist signed and dated 1932 ($18,150). Also, an antique Japanese Tsuba Samurai sword guard made of 22kt gold, bronze and copper and showing a puppeteer and a rat in a kimono, hit $4,961.

Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita (1886-1968), watercolor , The Bolivian Shepherd, ink and brush. Estimate $20000-$30000. Sold for $18,150. Elite Decorative Arts.

From the highly listed French/Japanese artist whose works brings in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Measures 24" (60.96cm) x 26" (66.04cm) + 4" frame. Signed lower right bearing the date 1932. This painting is titled the Bolivian Shepard, it was appraised and verified by Sotheby's in 1991, at the time Sotheby's gave it an estimate of $20,000-$30,000, 25 yrs later we will go with the same estimate.

Antique Japanese Tsuba Samurai sword guard. Mixed metal, 22kt gold, bronze & copper. Depicting a puppeteer & rat in kimono. Measures 3-1/2" long (8.89cm) Total weight 228g. Estimate $350-$450. Sold for $4,961. Elite Decorative Arts.

Also from the Land of the Rising Sun, a pair of 19th century Japanese bronze and mixed metal floor vases, both 30 inches tall with gold peacocks to the front and rooster handles and niello trim to the top and bottom, went for $8,772; and a vintage Japanese heavy bronze planter, 14 ½ inches tall and depicting two warriors holding up a heavy bronze planter, finished at $3,993.

Rare pair of 19th century Japanese bronze and mixed metal floor vases. Estimate $14000-$18000. Sold for $8,772. Elite Decorative Arts.

Each measures 30" tall (76.2g). Gold peacocks to front with rooster handles niello trim to both top and bottom. Early to mid 19th century. From the estate of a Palm Beach gentleman. Total weight 84000g

A pair of 18th century Chinese yellow porcelain rice bowls sold as single lots. One, 5 ½ inches in diameter, brought $5,566, while the other, 4 ½ inches in diameter, sold for $3,751. Also, a late 19th century Chinese silver hand mirror with dragon jade handle, 8 inches long, with carved jade floral disk to the top of the mirror and eight small round jade disk inserts, topped out at $4,838.

18th century Chinese yellow porcelain rice bowl. Measures 5-1/2" in diameter (13.97cm) Total weight 269g. Estimate $800-$1200. Sold for $5,566. Elite Decorative Arts. 

18th century Chinese yellow porcelain rice bowl. Measures 4-1/2" in diameter (11.43cm) Total weight 184g.Estimate $800-$1200. Sold for $3,751. Elite Decorative Arts. 

Rare 19th century Chinese silver hand mirror. Estimate $800-$1200. Sold for $4,838. Elite Decorative Arts. 

Late 19th century. Measure 8" long (20.32cm). Silver hand mirror with dragon jade handle. Large carved 3" jade floral disk to top of mirror. Elaborately made with 8 small round jade disk inserts. All scrolled to the silver. Circa 1870's. Total weight of 300g

Two late 19th or early 20th century famille rose covered vases, 17 ½ inches tall and depicting Quan Yin surrounded by foo dog handles and finial, with attached tops, wowed the crowd for $8,722. Also, a rare Chinese antique hand-painted enameled Grisaille-decorated yellow ground planter with a flower and leaf design over yellow ground, circa the Qing Dynasty, made $5,324.

Pair of late 19th or early 20th century famille rose covered vases, Quan Yin surrounded by foo dog handles and finial. Measures 17-1/2" tall (44.45cm) Depicting people in a courtyard, floral design. Top is attached. Total weight 9152g. Estimate $600-$800. Sold for $8,722. Elite Decorative Arts.

Rare grisaille-decorated yellow ground planter. Estimate $6000-$8000. Sold for $5,324. Elite Decorative Arts.

A very rare antique Chinese hand painted enameled Grisaille planter. Depicting a flower and leaf design over yellow ground. White glaze interior. Side holds iron-red four character Tihedan Zhi marks in a line. Qing Dynasty period, Tongzhi to Guangzu (1862-1908). Measures approx. 14" height x 16" diameter (35.5cm x 40.6cm). Total weight of approx. 11.75 kilograms.

Rounding out just some of the auction's major highlights, a wonderful pair of Chinese sterling silver vases, each one standing 7 ½ inches tall and depicting scenes of warriors among the mountains in relief, with dragon handles, breezed to $4,840; and a Chinese hand-painted enameled porcelain plaque attributed to He Xu Ren, with a winter scene and poem, hit $4,719. 

Wonderful Chinese sterling silver vases. Each measures 7-1/2" tall (19.05cm) with scene of warriors among the mountains in relief. Two dragon handles. Total weight 440g 14.25 troy ounces. Estimate $500-$800. Sold for $4,840. Elite Decorative Arts.

He Xu Ren Chinese hand painted porcelain plaque. Estimate $4000-$6000. Sold for $4,719. Elite Decorative Arts.

A Chinese hand painted enameled porcelain plaque attributed to He Xu Ren depicting a winter scene with trees, river, boatsman and temple. Calligraphy poem to upper left with red seal. Measures 11" height x 16" width (27.9cm x 40.6cm). Total weight of 3.85 kilograms.