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27 March| Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Auction date
Thursday 27 March 2025
11:00
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TWO RARE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TRIPLE SHELL SWEETMEAT DISHES
Thursday
27 March
Lots 1101- 1261 Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
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Lot 1149
Sold
A JAPANESE SATSUMA BOWL
Meiji period
The interior painted with a group of adults and children inside white and blue `jewelled' borders, unmarked, 14cm diameter
The interior painted with a group of adults and children inside white and blue `jewelled' borders, unmarked, 14cm diameter
Firing crack running around the rim, approx. 2cm length. Some wear to the gilding around the rim.
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1150
Sold
TWO RARE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TRIPLE SHELL SWEETMEAT DISHES (2)
Circa 1765
After Bow porcelain originals, each modelled with a central dolphin handle above three scallop shells painted with flower bouquets beneath a spearhead border, 19cm wide by 12.5cm high.
Footnote: two similar sweetmeat dishes are illustrated by D.Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, p.131, no. 135.Provenance: Property of a deceased collector and thence by descent
After Bow porcelain originals, each modelled with a central dolphin handle above three scallop shells painted with flower bouquets beneath a spearhead border, 19cm wide by 12.5cm high.
Footnote: two similar sweetmeat dishes are illustrated by D.Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, p.131, no. 135.Provenance: Property of a deceased collector and thence by descent
One dish with chips to the end of the dolphin's tail. There are two fine haircracks to the rim of…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1151
Sold
FIVE CHINESE EXPORT EUROPEAN SUBJECT TEABOWLS AND SIX SAUCERS
Qianlong
Each painted with a couple seated in an interior inside a cell pattern border and gilt rims, saucers, 11.25 cm diameter; also a Chinese export saucer painted with a couple, 11.5cm diameter
Each painted with a couple seated in an interior inside a cell pattern border and gilt rims, saucers, 11.25 cm diameter; also a Chinese export saucer painted with a couple, 11.5cm diameter
Teabowls- two are in overall good condition with minor wear. Two bowls have haircracks and minor…
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1152
Sold
THREE RARE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE BOWLS (3)
Qianlong
Each painted on both each side with scenes depicting a version of the `Sailor's Farewell' with a captain holding his wife's hand, standing above a bay where a three-masted ship awaits, 5.5cm high by 9.5cm diameter. Provenance: Property of a deceased collector and thence by decent
Each painted on both each side with scenes depicting a version of the `Sailor's Farewell' with a captain holding his wife's hand, standing above a bay where a three-masted ship awaits, 5.5cm high by 9.5cm diameter. Provenance: Property of a deceased collector and thence by decent
One is in overall good condition with minor surface scratches to the painted panels, a minor nick…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1153
Sold
A JAPANESE CAST IRON TETSUBIN ( KETTLE) WITH BRONZE COVER (2)
19th century
The sides cast in relief with crabs amongst rockwork, the iron swing handle inlaid in silver wire with flowers, incised signature to the cover, 21cm overall height
The sides cast in relief with crabs amongst rockwork, the iron swing handle inlaid in silver wire with flowers, incised signature to the cover, 21cm overall height
Some typical wear but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1154
Sold
TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE SOUP PLATES AND SIX DINNER PLATES (18)
Qianlong
Each painted with a vase and censer on a table with rocks and flowering shrubs beside, 23.5cm diameter
Each painted with a vase and censer on a table with rocks and flowering shrubs beside, 23.5cm diameter
Soup plates- Eight are in overall good condition with some minor chips and nicks to the rims in…
Hammer price:
£700
Estimate: £500 - £700
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1155
Sold
SIX CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SAUCERS FROM THE CA MAU SHIPWRECK (6)
Circa 1725
Each painted in the centre with a peacock perched on a rock, inside a panelled border enclosing landscapes and flowers, four with Sotheby's paper labels, 12.5cm diameter
Each painted in the centre with a peacock perched on a rock, inside a panelled border enclosing landscapes and flowers, four with Sotheby's paper labels, 12.5cm diameter
Four are in overall good condition. One has a small chip and two haircracks to the rim. Another has…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1156
Sold
SIX CHINESE `BATAVIAN WARE' TEABOWLS AND SAUCERS FROM THE NANKING CARGO SHIPWRECK (12)
Circa 1750
Each painted to the interior in underglaze blue with bamboo and peony , the exterior with cafe-au-lait ground, Christie's paper labels, saucers 11.75cm diameter
Each painted to the interior in underglaze blue with bamboo and peony , the exterior with cafe-au-lait ground, Christie's paper labels, saucers 11.75cm diameter
Teabowls- in overall good conditionSaucers- four are in overall good condition. One has a glued…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1157
Sold
FIVE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE PLATES (5)
Qianlong
Comprising; a pair of plates painted with a gourd and vase of flowers within a fruit and flower spray surround, 23cm diameter; an octagonal plate painted with figures and buildings in a river landscape, 22cm wide; a plate painted with precious vessels, 23cm diameter and a plate painted with flowers inside a brown whorl pattern border, 23cm diameter
Comprising; a pair of plates painted with a gourd and vase of flowers within a fruit and flower spray surround, 23cm diameter; an octagonal plate painted with figures and buildings in a river landscape, 22cm wide; a plate painted with precious vessels, 23cm diameter and a plate painted with flowers inside a brown whorl pattern border, 23cm diameter
Pair of plates- one with a starcrack across the centre and a haircrack to the rim, approx. 2.5cm…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1158
Sold
A PAIR OF SMALL CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE BALUSTER VASES (3)
Late 19th century
Each painted with panels of figures and birds in branches, the shoulders with four gilt chilong below Buddhist lions around the neck, 25.5cm high; also a late famille-verte plate painted with Buddhist emblems, 22cm diameter
Each painted with panels of figures and birds in branches, the shoulders with four gilt chilong below Buddhist lions around the neck, 25.5cm high; also a late famille-verte plate painted with Buddhist emblems, 22cm diameter
Vases- some typical wear to gilding. Minor wear to the enamelsPlate- some wear to the gilding…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1159
Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI CHARGERS (3)
Meiji/Taisho period
Each painted in the centre with chrysanthemums, inside a panelled border enclosing landscapes, one with alternate patterns of flowers and bamboo, the other with shishi, 37cm diameter; and another Imari charger painted with birds in branches of flowering prunus blossom, 37cm diameter
Each painted in the centre with chrysanthemums, inside a panelled border enclosing landscapes, one with alternate patterns of flowers and bamboo, the other with shishi, 37cm diameter; and another Imari charger painted with birds in branches of flowering prunus blossom, 37cm diameter
In overall good condition with very minor wear
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1160
Sold
TWO SIMILAR BRASS STORAGE JARS (2)
Probably Egypt, 20th century
Each with profusely decorated calligraphic and arabesque engraving, each approx. 23.5cm high
Each with profusely decorated calligraphic and arabesque engraving, each approx. 23.5cm high
Some overall wear and minor shallow dents
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £70 - £100
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1161
Sold
A CHINESE CELADON-GLAZE CONG VASE
Impressed six character Kangxi mark but later
Each side moulded with yinyang symbols surrounded by trigrams, 18cm high
Each side moulded with yinyang symbols surrounded by trigrams, 18cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1162
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON-GLAZED VASES (2)
Qing dynasty
Of baluster form set with animal mask handles, covered in a celadon crackle glaze, 20.5cm high
Of baluster form set with animal mask handles, covered in a celadon crackle glaze, 20.5cm high
One with a shallow chip to the underside of the footrim, approx. 1cm by 0.5cm
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1163
Sold
FOUR JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS (4)
Edo period, 18th century
Each painted with a man on a boat with lines of calligraphy above beneath a brown edged shaped rim, blue character marks, each approx. 15cm diameter. Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 17th May, 2022, part lot 71
Each painted with a man on a boat with lines of calligraphy above beneath a brown edged shaped rim, blue character marks, each approx. 15cm diameter. Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 17th May, 2022, part lot 71
One with glaze impurities to the centre and a very fine glaze crack to the exterior rim. Very minor…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1164
Sold
FOUR JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE DISHES (4)
Edo period, 18th century
Each painted with pine, bamboo and prunus, 18cm diameter. Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 17th May, 2022, part lot 77
Each painted with pine, bamboo and prunus, 18cm diameter. Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 17th May, 2022, part lot 77
Overall in good condition with minor glaze impurities
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1165
Sold
FOUR JAPANESE POLYCHROME DISHES ( 4)
Edo period, 18th/19th century
Each painted in the centre with two Chinese Immortals in a landscape, one holding a double-gourd, inside a border of clouds and Buddhist scrolls, 15cm diameter. Provenance; Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 17th May, 2022, part lot 32
Each painted in the centre with two Chinese Immortals in a landscape, one holding a double-gourd, inside a border of clouds and Buddhist scrolls, 15cm diameter. Provenance; Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 17th May, 2022, part lot 32
One with glued shallow chip to the rim, One with a haircrack to the rim, approx. 1.5cm length.…
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1166
Unsold
A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A BIJIN BY GENRYUSAI SEIYA
Meiji period
Standing playing a samizen, a parasol across her back, signed, 26cm high
Standing playing a samizen, a parasol across her back, signed, 26cm high
Top of samizen lacking from left hand upwards
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1167
Unsold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE TWO- HANDLED VASES (2)
Edo/Meiji period
Each with bulbous body and a cylindrical neck cast with cloud scrolls, set with dragon handles, signed, 28cm high
Each with bulbous body and a cylindrical neck cast with cloud scrolls, set with dragon handles, signed, 28cm high
Some wear to the sides, but overall in good condition
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1168
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE CYLINDRICAL BRUSH POT
Painted with two officials seated in a fenced garden playing go, an attendant kneeling beside, 15.5cm high
Some glaze fritting around the rim, but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1169
Sold
A CIZHOU TYPE POTTERY VASE (2)
Probably Yuan/Ming dynasty
The compressed globular body painted with brown foliate designs against a deep cream ground, 11cm high; also a Cizhou type small dish, 14cm diameter
The compressed globular body painted with brown foliate designs against a deep cream ground, 11cm high; also a Cizhou type small dish, 14cm diameter
Vase- some wearDish- some adhered grit around the well. Some discolouration to the glaze.…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1170
Sold
THREE CHINESE PORCELAIN HOLLOW RECTANGULAR TILES (3)
Kangxi
Each painted in a doucai-type palette, one with a fisherman with a net, another with two figures on the banks of a river, the third with a building in a mountainous landscape, 8cm by 17.5cm
Each painted in a doucai-type palette, one with a fisherman with a net, another with two figures on the banks of a river, the third with a building in a mountainous landscape, 8cm by 17.5cm
Overall in good condition. Some black specking and impurities to the glaze and some light surface…
Hammer price:
£3,000
Estimate: £600 - £800
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1171
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE DRAGON VASE
Meiji period
The vase of inverted pear form with flared rim, with applied trails running down the shoulders, supported by a ferocious dragon, 19.75cm high
The vase of inverted pear form with flared rim, with applied trails running down the shoulders, supported by a ferocious dragon, 19.75cm high
Dragon lacking one claw
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1172
Sold
A JAPANESE SATSUMA MINIATURE VASE AND COVER AND A SMALL BOWL (3)
Meiji/ Taisho period
The vase of globular form raised on three shishi supports, painted each side with a panel of bijin, the cover with shishi knop, signed in red, 10cm high; the bowl painted with a panel of seated figures inside a petal shaped rim, two character signature, 9.25cm wide
The vase of globular form raised on three shishi supports, painted each side with a panel of bijin, the cover with shishi knop, signed in red, 10cm high; the bowl painted with a panel of seated figures inside a petal shaped rim, two character signature, 9.25cm wide
Vase and cover- the vase has a very fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 2cm length. Chips to both…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1173
Unsold
A CHINESE DOUCAI-STYLE SHALLOW BOWL
Blue six character Yongzheng mark but later
The exterior painted with four phoenix medallions, the interior with a single phoenix amongst cloud scrolls, 15cm diameter
The exterior painted with four phoenix medallions, the interior with a single phoenix amongst cloud scrolls, 15cm diameter
In overall good condition
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1174
Sold
TWO CHINESE JADE PEBBLE-FORM SNUFF BOTTLES (2)
Qing dynasty
Each of greyish celadon tone with russet and cream inclusions, each approx. 7.5cm high
Each of greyish celadon tone with russet and cream inclusions, each approx. 7.5cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1175
Sold
A CHINESE WHITE JADE PEAPOD CARVING
Qing dynasty
Carved with leaves and incised with tendrils, the stone with cream inclusions, 7cm length
Carved with leaves and incised with tendrils, the stone with cream inclusions, 7cm length
There is a shallow chip along the edge of the smaller peapod, approx. 1cm by 0.3cm.
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £200
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1176
Sold
THREE CHINESE SMALL ANIMAL CARVINGS (3)
Comprising; a green and black jade seated monkey holding a peach, 4cm high; a brown hardstone recumbent dog, 3.5cm length and a soapstone carving of a recumbent horse, 5cm length
Monkey- overall in good conditionDog- overall in good conditionHorse- some scratches and small nicks
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1177
Sold
A SMALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE WITH LATER WHITE METAL COLLAR
The porcelain Kangxi
Painted with two rows of lappet shaped panels enclosing flowering plants, artemsia leaf mark, 12.25cm high
Painted with two rows of lappet shaped panels enclosing flowering plants, artemsia leaf mark, 12.25cm high
The vase with restoration around the foot. The rim possibly slightly reduced. White metal cover…
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1178
Sold
CHINESE CERAMICS - Oriental Ceramics. The World's Great Collections, Tokyo, 1976-77, 12 volumes, large 4to, text in English and Japanese, mounted coloured plates, original silk boards gilt, slipcases. FIRST EDITION. NUMBER 41 OF 300 COPIES. (12)
CHINESE AND ORIENTAL CERAMICS - Oriental Ceramics. The World's Great Collections. Tokyo: Kodansha…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1179
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT-METAL AND CLOISONNE BUDDHIST LIONS (2)
19th century
Each seated, one with a paw resting on its cub, the other on a brocade ball, raised on a rectangular stepped plinth base decorated with flowers, bats and shou medallions on a turquoise ground, 26.5cm high
Each seated, one with a paw resting on its cub, the other on a brocade ball, raised on a rectangular stepped plinth base decorated with flowers, bats and shou medallions on a turquoise ground, 26.5cm high
ProvenanceChristie's London, 13 September 2007, lot 1303Condition reportSome wear to the gilding,…
Hammer price:
£3,800
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1180
Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PART SERVICE (9)
Qianlong
Possibly for the Dutch market, each piece painted in the centre with two gilt monograms inside oval frames suspended from a green and gilt bow, beneath a coat of arms, inside a border of grisaille and gilt undulating flower garlands, comprising; six coffee cups, a saucer, a saucer dish and a cover
Possibly for the Dutch market, each piece painted in the centre with two gilt monograms inside oval frames suspended from a green and gilt bow, beneath a coat of arms, inside a border of grisaille and gilt undulating flower garlands, comprising; six coffee cups, a saucer, a saucer dish and a cover
Six coffee cups- one cup has been restored. Another cup with glued repairs to the handle. Some…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1181
Sold
A CHINESE GILT- BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
Standing in long robes with right hand raised, 21.5cm high
Some wear and losses to the gilding
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1182
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART ( 13)
19th/20th century
Comprising; a white glazed porcelain elephant candle holder, 13cm high, wood stand; a brown glazed buffalo water dropper, 8.5cm length; a blue and white teabowl and six blue and white saucers; a rectangular soapstone screen, carved with an insect above flowers and rocks, the reverse with calligraphy, 18cm by 11.5cm; a large crackle glazed olive ground bowl , 33cm diameter with wood stand
Comprising; a white glazed porcelain elephant candle holder, 13cm high, wood stand; a brown glazed buffalo water dropper, 8.5cm length; a blue and white teabowl and six blue and white saucers; a rectangular soapstone screen, carved with an insect above flowers and rocks, the reverse with calligraphy, 18cm by 11.5cm; a large crackle glazed olive ground bowl , 33cm diameter with wood stand
Elephant- some restorationWater dropper- some small chips around the holeTeabowl and saucers-…
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1183
Sold
A CHINESE PALE CELADON-GLAZED CYLINDRICAL BRUSH POT
The sides decorated with lotus flowers and tendrils beneath a hatched border, three painted characters to base, 16cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1184
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE BLUE-GROUND VASE AND DOMED COVER (2)
Late 19th century
Adapted as a lamp, the slender ovoid body painted each side with two large and four small panels of vases, flowers and tables, against a light blue diaper pattern and deep pink border enamelled with chrysanthemums, vase 32.5cm high, cover 6.5cm high
Adapted as a lamp, the slender ovoid body painted each side with two large and four small panels of vases, flowers and tables, against a light blue diaper pattern and deep pink border enamelled with chrysanthemums, vase 32.5cm high, cover 6.5cm high
Minor wear overall. The rim of the vase has a white metal collar but there doesn't appear to be any…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1185
Sold
A JAPANESE KUTANI RECTANGULAR WRITING BOX AND COVER (SUZURIBAKO) (3)
Meiji period
The cover enamelled with shaped panels enclosing a dragon, buildings in a mountainous landscape and flowers, the interior with fitted compartments and containing a water dropper, 19cm by 14.5cm
The cover enamelled with shaped panels enclosing a dragon, buildings in a mountainous landscape and flowers, the interior with fitted compartments and containing a water dropper, 19cm by 14.5cm
The cover has a chip running along the rim, approx. 1cm by 0.75cm. Minor wear to the enamels and…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1186
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE WU SHUANG PU TYPE BRUSH POT
Daoguang seal mark but later
The cylindrical sides painted with tow figures from the `Table of Peerless Heroes', 13.25cm high
The cylindrical sides painted with tow figures from the `Table of Peerless Heroes', 13.25cm high
Minor wear and flaking to the enamels
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1187
Sold
ELEVEN CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE PLATES (11)
Late 18th century
Comprising; a set of of five plates painted with a river landscape and two figures in a boat, 23cm wide; a single plate painted with a river landscape and a boat, 23cm wide; five soup plates painted with river landscapes and boats, 23cm wide
Comprising; a set of of five plates painted with a river landscape and two figures in a boat, 23cm wide; a single plate painted with a river landscape and a boat, 23cm wide; five soup plates painted with river landscapes and boats, 23cm wide
Set of five plates- one with a haircrack to the rim, approx. 1.5cm length. Another with a shallow…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1188
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN CYLINDRICAL BRUSH POT
Enamelled in a wucai type palette with two groups of boys with lanterns and with deer, inside ruyi-head, flower and bat borders, 14cm high
Overall in good condition with a tiny amount of wear
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1189
Sold
A CHINESE SILVER-INLAID PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Qing dynasty
The goddess cast standing on scrolls in long flowing robes with inlaid silver cloud motifs, two character Shi Sou mark to reverse, 32.5cm high
The goddess cast standing on scrolls in long flowing robes with inlaid silver cloud motifs, two character Shi Sou mark to reverse, 32.5cm high
Some verdigris to the lower part of the figure at the front. Some wear and minor scratches to the…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £200 - £400
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1190
Sold
A CHINESE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN (2)
Ming dynasty or later
Cast seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra , on a separate lotus base support, 36cm high
Cast seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyanamudra , on a separate lotus base support, 36cm high
Some overall wear to the gilding.Otherwise in good condition
Hammer price:
£250
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1191
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE VASE (2)
20th century
Of slender baluster form, painted with a young woman standing beside a basket pouring grain on to the ground, 27cm high; also a Chinese porcelain cylindrical brush pot, painted with two green dragons against an iron-red ground, apochryphal six character Guangxu mark, 11.75cm high
Of slender baluster form, painted with a young woman standing beside a basket pouring grain on to the ground, 27cm high; also a Chinese porcelain cylindrical brush pot, painted with two green dragons against an iron-red ground, apochryphal six character Guangxu mark, 11.75cm high
Vase- Two shallow chips around footrim. Some black specking to the glaze.Brush pot- Overall in good…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1192
Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT OVAL SERVING DISH AND FIVE SOUP PLATES (6)
Circa 1800
Each painted in the centre with a deep pink flower and bud with green leaves and stems inside green and gilt chain link borders, dish 37.75cm diameter, plates 23cm diameter
Each painted in the centre with a deep pink flower and bud with green leaves and stems inside green and gilt chain link borders, dish 37.75cm diameter, plates 23cm diameter
Dish- a tiny amount of wearSoup plates- one plate has a fine haircrack to the rim, approx. 7cm…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £250 - £350
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1193
Sold
A CHINESE FLAMBE-GLAZED VASE (2)
Baluster form, covered in a deep red glazed with purple streaks, 17cm high; also a Chinese celadon-glazed gu vase, 28cm high
Flambe vase- some chips around the footCeladon vase- the crackle in the glaze appears to be…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1194
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A CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE INCENSE STICK HOLDER (2)
Probably Ming dynasty
Cast as a figure standing in long robes with left arm held aloft, supported on two lotus flowers, 15cm high; also a bronze seal, cast as a figure seated on the back of a recumbent goat, 5cm high
Cast as a figure standing in long robes with left arm held aloft, supported on two lotus flowers, 15cm high; also a bronze seal, cast as a figure seated on the back of a recumbent goat, 5cm high
The figure with solder repair through both ankles. Some typical wear to the gilding.The seal with…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1195
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A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE COMPOSITE PART DINNER SERVICE (51)
Qianlong
Each piece painted with a figure in a boat being observed by a woman standing on a riverbank, comprising; a circular tureen and cover with hare's head handles; a small oval tureen and cover; sauceboat and a stand; three octagonal dishes; pair of circular dishes; five oval serving dishes in sizes; oval shallow bowl; three circular plates; fourteen soup plates; six dessert plates; pair of salts; two side plates; two octagonal side plates; three small circular bowls, two small octagonal bowls
Each piece painted with a figure in a boat being observed by a woman standing on a riverbank, comprising; a circular tureen and cover with hare's head handles; a small oval tureen and cover; sauceboat and a stand; three octagonal dishes; pair of circular dishes; five oval serving dishes in sizes; oval shallow bowl; three circular plates; fourteen soup plates; six dessert plates; pair of salts; two side plates; two octagonal side plates; three small circular bowls, two small octagonal bowls
Circular tureen and cover, 29cm across handles- tureen with extensive cracks across the base and up…
Hammer price:
£4,200
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
27 March 2025
27 March 2025
Lot 1196
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A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH
Modern
Painted after a Ming original with a branch of flowering pomegranate, the border with four spaced fruiting branches, apochryphal six character Yongzheng mark, 28.5cm diameter
Painted after a Ming original with a branch of flowering pomegranate, the border with four spaced fruiting branches, apochryphal six character Yongzheng mark, 28.5cm diameter
Good condition
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 March 2025
27 March 2025