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Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Auction date
Wednesday 27 March 2024
10:00
- 13:00 GMT
Wednesday 27 March – Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1001- 1169 Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
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Lot 1097
Sold
A JAPANESE IMARI CYLINDRICAL STICK STAND
Meiji period
Decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red, black and gilding with birds and insects amongst flowering shrubs, 61.5cm high
Decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red, black and gilding with birds and insects amongst flowering shrubs, 61.5cm high
Haircrack across base, approx. 9cm length. Minor wear
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1098
Sold
A JAPANESE IMARI-STYLE TWO-HANDLED OVAL BOX AND COVER ( 3)
French, possibly Samson of Paris, circa 1900
Painted and moulded with flowers, the knop modelled as a gilt lion holding a ball seated inside petals, 18cm high; also a French porcelain jardiniere, painted in Chinese famille rose style with birds in flowering branches, set with gilt lion mask handles, 19cm high by 31.5cm diameter
Painted and moulded with flowers, the knop modelled as a gilt lion holding a ball seated inside petals, 18cm high; also a French porcelain jardiniere, painted in Chinese famille rose style with birds in flowering branches, set with gilt lion mask handles, 19cm high by 31.5cm diameter
Box and cover- minor wear to the gilding. Small crack along the rim of the cover. Minor nicks to…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1099
Sold
A CHINESE BOWENITE SEAL
Of square section with key pattern border surmounted by two lion dogs chasing each other's tail, the square seal carved with a four character mark, the stone of dense green tone, 8cm high
Tiny fracture to one corner of the base
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1100
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS (6)
Various dates
Comprising; two blue and white slender ovoid jars and covers, painted with vases on stands and Precious Objects, each approx. 34cm high; a pear shaped vase painted in underglaze red and blue with two confronting dragons, apochryphal six character Kangxi mark, 21cm high and a Ming style figure riding a Buddhist lion, 30cm high, wood stand
Comprising; two blue and white slender ovoid jars and covers, painted with vases on stands and Precious Objects, each approx. 34cm high; a pear shaped vase painted in underglaze red and blue with two confronting dragons, apochryphal six character Kangxi mark, 21cm high and a Ming style figure riding a Buddhist lion, 30cm high, wood stand
Two blue and white jars and covers- some chips around rims of jars and covers. One with chip to the…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1101
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND ALTAR VASE, BENBAPING (2)
Iron-red Jiaqing seal mark but later
The globular body decorated with the bajixang and lotus sprays, the neck painted with multi-coloured panels, the separate cylindrical top with foliate sprays against a yellow ground, 28.5cm high
The globular body decorated with the bajixang and lotus sprays, the neck painted with multi-coloured panels, the separate cylindrical top with foliate sprays against a yellow ground, 28.5cm high
The ribbed neck and the cover has traces of a glue like substance, possibly cellotape to hold the…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1102
Sold
A CHINESE PIERCED JADE CIRCULAR PENDANT
Qing dynasty
Each side carved with two bats beneath two peaches around a central shou medallion, the stone of pale celadon tone, 6cm diameter
Each side carved with two bats beneath two peaches around a central shou medallion, the stone of pale celadon tone, 6cm diameter
Two small nicks around the edges
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1103
Sold
JAMAL AL-DIN `ABDULLAH BIN YUSUF IBN HISHAM (D.1360 AD): KITAB MUGHNI AL-LABIB `AN KUTUB AL-A'ARIB
Ottoman provinces, 18th century
On grammar and semantics, Arabic manuscript on paper, 245 leaves, each folio with 19 lines of black naskh script, some words picked out in green, blue or red, with marginal notes, some inserted notes, in stamped brown morocco binding with flap, folio 22.2cm by 18cm
On grammar and semantics, Arabic manuscript on paper, 245 leaves, each folio with 19 lines of black naskh script, some words picked out in green, blue or red, with marginal notes, some inserted notes, in stamped brown morocco binding with flap, folio 22.2cm by 18cm
One leaf has been torn and repaired. Some light staining and browning. One page torn at the margin.…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1104
Sold
A CHINESE JADEITE PENDANT
Of rounded rectangular form, pierced and carved with a bat, a peach and a finger citron, 6.5cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1105
Unsold
A CHINESE WUCAI `CARP' DISH
Probably Kangxi
Painted in the centre with two iron-red carp in a lotus pond, the well painted with five stylised fish swimming among pond weeds, the pattern repeated around the exterior, blue four character zaichuan zhile mark ( `rejoicing in the stream' ), 20.75cm diameter, boxed (2)
Painted in the centre with two iron-red carp in a lotus pond, the well painted with five stylised fish swimming among pond weeds, the pattern repeated around the exterior, blue four character zaichuan zhile mark ( `rejoicing in the stream' ), 20.75cm diameter, boxed (2)
Some wear to the enamels, particularly to the iron-red in the centre and well of the dish
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1106
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE (2)
20th century
Of bottle form, enamelled with an official and three boys at leisure in a landscape, indistinct iron-red four character reign mark, 7.5cm high excluding stopper; also a modern Chinese porcelain snuff bottle decorated with fruit and shou characters and medallions, 5cm high
Of bottle form, enamelled with an official and three boys at leisure in a landscape, indistinct iron-red four character reign mark, 7.5cm high excluding stopper; also a modern Chinese porcelain snuff bottle decorated with fruit and shou characters and medallions, 5cm high
Famille rose snuff bottle- stopper has been glued on. Minor wearModern snuff bottle- shallow chip…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £80 - £100
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1107
Unsold
A GROUP OF NINE CHINESE SCROLL PRINTS (9)
Various subjects, including birds in branches, bamboo and flowers, largest 93cm by 32cm
Overall in good condition with some minor markings to the paper in places
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1108
Sold
A CHINESE IMARI BASIN
Qianlong or possibly later
Painted on the interior and exterior with flower sprays beneath a diaper pattern rim, 27cm diameter
PROVENANCE
Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.
Painted on the interior and exterior with flower sprays beneath a diaper pattern rim, 27cm diameter
PROVENANCE
Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence MullalyCONDITION:Overall in good…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1109
Unsold
A SMALL INDIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA
Bengal, probably 19th century
Standing with legs crossed and hands held in a position to play the flute, raised on a circular base, 11.5cm high
Standing with legs crossed and hands held in a position to play the flute, raised on a circular base, 11.5cm high
Some surface deposits to his legs which could probably be removed. Flute lacking
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1110
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE CHARGER (3)
Late 19th century
Painted in the centre with a group of three pomegranates on a ground filled with flowering branches, 38cm diameter; also a Chinese famille rose green ground ginger jar and pierced wood cover painted with insects and flowers, jar 19cm high
Painted in the centre with a group of three pomegranates on a ground filled with flowering branches, 38cm diameter; also a Chinese famille rose green ground ginger jar and pierced wood cover painted with insects and flowers, jar 19cm high
PROVENANCEProperty from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionCharger- Overall…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1111
Sold
A CHINESE FLAMBE GLAZED BOTTLE VASE
Blue six character Kangxi mark but later
Covered in a deep red glaze, 34.5cm high
Covered in a deep red glaze, 34.5cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1112
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND VASES (2)
Iron-red six character Guangxu marks
Of baluster form, each painted in in iron-red with dragons amongst cloud scrolls, 25cm high
Of baluster form, each painted in in iron-red with dragons amongst cloud scrolls, 25cm high
PROVENANCEProperty from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionOne vase in…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1113
Sold
THREE PIECES OF JAPANESE SATSUMA (5)
Meiji/Taisho period
Comprising; a quatrelobed box and cover painted with bijin, signed Hodada with Shimazu crest, 11cm wide; a small ovoid vase painted with a procession of figures, unsigned, 9.5cm high; a small circular box and cover painted with a bird amongst bamboo and flowers, signed, 7.5cm diameter
Comprising; a quatrelobed box and cover painted with bijin, signed Hodada with Shimazu crest, 11cm wide; a small ovoid vase painted with a procession of figures, unsigned, 9.5cm high; a small circular box and cover painted with a bird amongst bamboo and flowers, signed, 7.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.Condition…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £120 - £180
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1114
Unsold
A SMALL JAPANESE SATSUMA BOWL (2)
Meiji period
The interior painted with shaped panels enclosing seated bijin and arhats, the exterior with a procession beneath a notched rim, signed, 9.3cm diameter; also a Japanese pottery sake flask with iron-red script, signed, 14cm high
The interior painted with shaped panels enclosing seated bijin and arhats, the exterior with a procession beneath a notched rim, signed, 9.3cm diameter; also a Japanese pottery sake flask with iron-red script, signed, 14cm high
PROVENANCE: Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionBowl- some…
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1115
Unsold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE TEABOWL
20th century
Delicately enamelled with a cat seated on a rock beside a flowering peony and pierced blue rocks, looking up at an insect in flight above, iron-red four character `Bao Shan Zhai Zhi' mark, 7cm high
Delicately enamelled with a cat seated on a rock beside a flowering peony and pierced blue rocks, looking up at an insect in flight above, iron-red four character `Bao Shan Zhai Zhi' mark, 7cm high
Shallow chip to rim, approx. 1.5cm length, mostly visible on the interior, which extends into a…
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1116
Sold
A CHINESE LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
Probably Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century
Cast standing wearing a hat and long robes, clutching a tablet to his chest, raised on an integral rectangular base with shaped apron and bracket feet, 23cm high
Cast standing wearing a hat and long robes, clutching a tablet to his chest, raised on an integral rectangular base with shaped apron and bracket feet, 23cm high
PROVENANCE:Property from the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome wear to the gilding. Loss to…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1117
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS (2)
20th century
Each painted on the exterior with flowerheads and leafy branches, blue four character marks, 13cm diameter
Each painted on the exterior with flowerheads and leafy branches, blue four character marks, 13cm diameter
Small pin prick firing blemish to inner rim of one bowl.
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1118
Sold
A JAPANESE MIXED METAL VASE
20th century
Of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with a cockerel and hen perched on flowering branches, inscription to base, 25cm high
Of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with a cockerel and hen perched on flowering branches, inscription to base, 25cm high
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome overall…
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1119
Sold
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PLATES (2)
18th century
One painted with tables, vases and flowers, the other a soup plate painted with flowers and scrolls beneath a diaper pattern well, each 22.5cm diameter
One painted with tables, vases and flowers, the other a soup plate painted with flowers and scrolls beneath a diaper pattern well, each 22.5cm diameter
First plate- some rim chipsSoup plate- large shallow chip to the rim, mostly visible on the…
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1120
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN OCTAGONAL SNUFF BOTTLE (3)
Six character Yongzheng mark but later
Each side painted with a plant, 5cm high; also a Chinese gilt-metal mounted agate snuff bottle, 7cm high and an archaistic hardstone tripod censer carved with taotie masks, 11.5cm high
Each side painted with a plant, 5cm high; also a Chinese gilt-metal mounted agate snuff bottle, 7cm high and an archaistic hardstone tripod censer carved with taotie masks, 11.5cm high
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionBlue and white…
Hammer price:
£2,400
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1121
Sold
A SAFAVID LUSTRE PAINTED BOTTLE
Persia, 17th century
The sides painted with a frieze of floral bouquets on a lavender ground, later Qajar engraved brass flared neck, 10cm high
The sides painted with a frieze of floral bouquets on a lavender ground, later Qajar engraved brass flared neck, 10cm high
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionReplacement…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1122
Sold
A KASHAN TURQUOISE GLAZED BOWL
Persia, 12th/13th century
With underglaze painted radiating manganese stripes to the interior sides, 9.5cm high by 18cm wide
PROVENANCE
Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.
With underglaze painted radiating manganese stripes to the interior sides, 9.5cm high by 18cm wide
PROVENANCE
Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence MullalyConditionSome glaze…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1123
Sold
THREE KASHAN POTTERY BOWLS (3)
Persia,circa 13th century
each monochrome glazed with underglaze carved relief decoration, the largest white glazed with serrated decoration on the rim and translucent scroll design, the turquoise bowl with freehand scroll design, the exterior with random stipple decoration, the smallest green glazed bowl with trellis decoration in the well surrounded by repeated scrolls, the underside with old Bluett & Son label, largest 8cm high by 18.5cm diameter
each monochrome glazed with underglaze carved relief decoration, the largest white glazed with serrated decoration on the rim and translucent scroll design, the turquoise bowl with freehand scroll design, the exterior with random stipple decoration, the smallest green glazed bowl with trellis decoration in the well surrounded by repeated scrolls, the underside with old Bluett & Son label, largest 8cm high by 18.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionWhite glazed…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1124
Sold
A SMALL NISHAPUR POTTERY BOWL
Persia, circa 10th century
Brown glazed with white slip radiating dot design, 10.5cm diameter
Brown glazed with white slip radiating dot design, 10.5cm diameter
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionSome losses to…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1125
Sold
TWO CERAMIC VASES (2)
19th century
Comprising; a Chinese porcelain flower vase for the Qajar market, painted with flowers and blue scrolls; and a Qajar relief moulded blue and white vase with floral and animal decoration, 16.5cm and 17.5cm high
Comprising; a Chinese porcelain flower vase for the Qajar market, painted with flowers and blue scrolls; and a Qajar relief moulded blue and white vase with floral and animal decoration, 16.5cm and 17.5cm high
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionChinese vase-…
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1126
Sold
A LARGE SLIP DECORATED EARTHENWARE BOWL
Probably Pershawar, North Western Pakistan, 19th century
With bold leafy floral decoration decoration in copper oxide and manganese, 35cm diameter
With bold leafy floral decoration decoration in copper oxide and manganese, 35cm diameter
PROVENANCEProperty from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.Conditionhaircrack to the…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1127
Sold
THREE KASHAN POTTERY VESSELS (3)
Persia, circa 12th century
The largest with scrolling handle and pinched spout, monochrome brown glazed, a smaller example of similar form, white glazed with cobalt and copper splashed decoration, and a lustre painted brown glazed jar with animals painted around the shoulder, largest 22.5cm high
The largest with scrolling handle and pinched spout, monochrome brown glazed, a smaller example of similar form, white glazed with cobalt and copper splashed decoration, and a lustre painted brown glazed jar with animals painted around the shoulder, largest 22.5cm high
PROVENANCEProperty from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.ConditionLarger jug…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1128
Sold
FOUR PERSIAN POTTERY BOWLS (4)
13th- 16th century
Two white glazed, one with pierced decoration, the other with cobalt blue radiating splashes; a monochrome lavender glazed example, the smallest lustre painted with an animal design, largest 15cm diameter
Two white glazed, one with pierced decoration, the other with cobalt blue radiating splashes; a monochrome lavender glazed example, the smallest lustre painted with an animal design, largest 15cm diameter
PROVENANCE:Property from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.Condition ReportEach…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1129
Sold
A GROUP OF SIX PERSIAN POTTERY BOWLS (6)
12th-18th century
The largest with stylised vegetal and abstract decoration in oxide and white slip; three other glazed bowls with abstract decoration; a Kashan monochrome bowl with flared straight sides and an unglazed earthenware bowl
The largest with stylised vegetal and abstract decoration in oxide and white slip; three other glazed bowls with abstract decoration; a Kashan monochrome bowl with flared straight sides and an unglazed earthenware bowl
PROVENANCEProperty from the collection of the art critic, Terence Mullaly.CONDITION REPORTThe…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1130
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE (2)
Painted in underglaze-red with an extensive river landscape, apochryphal blue Yonzheng seal mark, 37cm high, wood stand
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1131
Unsold
A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE BRUSH POT
Six character Kangxi mark but later
Waisted cylindrical form, painted with women and boys at leisure in a landscape, 22cm high
Waisted cylindrical form, painted with women and boys at leisure in a landscape, 22cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1132
Unsold
A CHINESE `REALGAR' GLASS SMALL VASE
Qing dynasty
Of cylindrical form with tapered foot, reddish brown tone with darker hues, 9.5cm high
Of cylindrical form with tapered foot, reddish brown tone with darker hues, 9.5cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1133
Unsold
FIVE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES (5)
Late 19th/20th century
Comprising; three cylindrical porcelain bottles painted with figures a landscape, two birds amongst pine with calligraphy on the reverse and the third painted with a dragon in clouds, the reverse with calligraphy; also an inside painted glass snuff bottle painted with scholars in a landscape and an inside painted bottle painted each side with a young woman, sizes 7cm to 9.5cm high
Comprising; three cylindrical porcelain bottles painted with figures a landscape, two birds amongst pine with calligraphy on the reverse and the third painted with a dragon in clouds, the reverse with calligraphy; also an inside painted glass snuff bottle painted with scholars in a landscape and an inside painted bottle painted each side with a young woman, sizes 7cm to 9.5cm high
Porcelain bottle, figures in a landscape- shallow rim chip, approx. 0.5cm squarePorcelain blue and…
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1134
Unsold
A SET OF FOUR CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE `IMMORTALS' RECTANGULAR PANELS (4)
20th century
Each painted with two Immortals in a landscape beside lines of calligraphy, each panel set in a wood frame carved with figurative panels, brass handles, each porcelain panel 35cm by 24cm, overall size 74cm by 29cm
Each painted with two Immortals in a landscape beside lines of calligraphy, each panel set in a wood frame carved with figurative panels, brass handles, each porcelain panel 35cm by 24cm, overall size 74cm by 29cm
Overall in good condition. One of the brass handles is lacking
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1135
Sold
A JAPANESE PORCELAIN VASE SIGNED MAKAZU KOZAN
Early 20th century
Baluster form, painted with a stork perched on a tree stump with leaves against a pale green ground shading to white towards the base, blue six character nark, 18.5cm high
Baluster form, painted with a stork perched on a tree stump with leaves against a pale green ground shading to white towards the base, blue six character nark, 18.5cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£1,600
Estimate: £600 - £800
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1136
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN OVIFORM JAR ADAPTED AS A LAMP
Blue six character Chengua mark but later
Painted in underglaze blue and famille verte enamels with an official and attendants in a fenced garden, wood cover and stand, vase only 22cm high
Painted in underglaze blue and famille verte enamels with an official and attendants in a fenced garden, wood cover and stand, vase only 22cm high
The vase has been drilled through the mark on the base. Some light brown discolouration to the…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1137
Sold
A JAPANESE SATSUMA MINIATURE BOWL AND SAUCER SIGNED YABU MEIZAN (2)
Meiji period
Each painted with a band of colourful flowers, the interior of the bowl and the centre of the saucer with numerous scattered butterflies, gilt signature to both pieces, bowl 3.5cm high, saucer 8.75cm diameter
Each painted with a band of colourful flowers, the interior of the bowl and the centre of the saucer with numerous scattered butterflies, gilt signature to both pieces, bowl 3.5cm high, saucer 8.75cm diameter
Good condition with typical overall crazing to the glazeProvenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £500 - £700
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1138
Unsold
A CHINESE AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE AND STOPPER (2)
Late Qing dynasty
Of double gourd form, carved with three wading birds in a lotus pond, 7.5cm length
Of double gourd form, carved with three wading birds in a lotus pond, 7.5cm length
In overall good condition
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1139
Unsold
A CHINESE SILK JACKET
20th century
Decorated with scattered flowers and roundels against a gold ground, Peony Brand Shanghai label, 96cm length
Decorated with scattered flowers and roundels against a gold ground, Peony Brand Shanghai label, 96cm length
Some minor markings to the ground, but overall in good condition
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1140
Sold
TWO UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE PRINTS (2)
Comprising; Mount Fuji on the left from the series, Thirty six views of Mount Fuji, 33cm by 21cm and The Night Attack, Second Episode:Ronin breaking into the house, 22cm by 35cm., each mounted, framed and glazed
Mount Fuji- colours are pale so possibly some fadingNight attack- Overall in good condition. Some…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1141
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE OVAL PAINTINGS ON RICE PAPER (2)
19th century
Each painted with a vase of flowers, 24cm by 18cm, mounted, glazed and framed
Each painted with a vase of flowers, 24cm by 18cm, mounted, glazed and framed
One with a tear to the rice paper down the left side of the vase, approx.5cm length. Both paintings…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £200
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1142
Sold
A TIBETAN THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA
Circa 18th century
Pigment on cloth, the central figure seated on a lotus throne, a halo around his head with offerings in front, floating in clouds surrounded by eighteen tiers of miniature buddha figures, 70.5cm by 50cm, glazed and framed
Pigment on cloth, the central figure seated on a lotus throne, a halo around his head with offerings in front, floating in clouds surrounded by eighteen tiers of miniature buddha figures, 70.5cm by 50cm, glazed and framed
Some losses of pigment. Some creasing where rolled.
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1143
Sold
TWO CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POTS (2)
Late 19th/20th century
The first carved in low relief on one side with an elephant and attendant, the reverse with a four character mark, the second carved with a figure in a boat beneath pine trees, 15.5cm and 19.5cm high
The first carved in low relief on one side with an elephant and attendant, the reverse with a four character mark, the second carved with a figure in a boat beneath pine trees, 15.5cm and 19.5cm high
The smaller brush pot with some splits and with five metal brackets around the rim and base to stop…
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2024
27 March 2024
Lot 1144
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A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE TWO-HANDLED VASES ADAPTED AS LAMPS (6)
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Slender baluster form, applied with birds in flowering branches, vases 40cm high; also a pair of small bronze two-handled vases and covers with elephant mask handles, the covers surmounted by a Buddhist lion, 19cm high
Slender baluster form, applied with birds in flowering branches, vases 40cm high; also a pair of small bronze two-handled vases and covers with elephant mask handles, the covers surmounted by a Buddhist lion, 19cm high
Both lamps have been drilled through the base for electricity. One of the handles is loose but…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2024
27 March 2024