317 . CHINA TRADE OIL ON CANVAS “ PORTRAIT OF THE BRITISH SHIP QUEEN OF THE OCEAN ”, circa 1840 , the 3-mast clipper ship flying the British ensign and pennants , in original Chinese Chippendale carved frame with gilt liner . 17 ¾ in . x 23 ½ in . Framed 22 ¼ in . x 28 ½ in . 3,000 / 4,000
318 . JAPANESE TEA CABINET ( CHATANZU ) MOUNTED WITH SAMURAI SWORD FITTINGS ( MENUKI ), MEIJI PERIOD , circa 1880 , completely encrusted with 101 very fine 19 th century Menuki ( decorative applications to sword hilts for a better grip ), the small cabinet fitted with an arrangement of various sized drawers and doors . Six small Menuki lacking . Height 24 in . Width 23 ½ in . Depth 9 in . 2,000 / 3,000
Rafael Osona Auctions
117