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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 1121
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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