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17-18 May| Antiques & Interiors
Sale Days:
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Clocks Carpets & Furniture
Thursday 18 May 2023
Starts with Lot 1201
Asian, Coins & Medals,
Wednesday 17 May - Sussex Saleroom
Lot 551 – 729 Works of Art 10am
Lot 730 - 775 Clocks 11.30am
Lot 813 - 850
Carpets 12noon
Lot 901 – 1200 Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1pm
Thursday 18 May -
Sussex Saleroom
Lot 1201- 1387 Asian Ceramics & Works of Art 10am
Lot 1401 - 1547 Coins & Medals 1pm
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Friday, 12 May | 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 13 May | 9am - 12:30pm
Monday, 15 May | 10am - 4pm
Tuesday, 16 May | 10am - 1pm
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Collections
- Sussex Saleroom
We will be open for collections on sale days 9am -4.30pm and additionally
Saturday 20 May 9am -12noon
Monday 22 May 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 23 May 9am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 24 May 9am – 4.30pm
Thursday 25 May 9am - 4.30pm
CLOSED 27-29 May –Bank Holiday Weekend
Lot 1321
Sold
A CHINESE `JIZHOU' BOWL
Possibly Song dynasty
With irregular splashes of russet and bream glazes on a deep brown ground, 10.5cm diameter
With irregular splashes of russet and bream glazes on a deep brown ground, 10.5cm diameter
Four restored areas of restoration around the rim. Haircrack to the rim. Some retraction of the…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1322
Sold
A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUE
Pierced and carved with dragons, 10.5cm wide; and a small pale celadon jade bi disc, pierced for hanging, 5cm diameter (2)
Plaque- good conditionBi disc- shallow chip to the rim
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1323
Sold
A CHINESE CLOISONNE SMALL CIRCULAR CUP STAND
18th/early 19th century
With central raised receptacle, enamelled with taotie masks, repeated on the underside, 13.25cm diameter, with rock crystal ball (2)
With central raised receptacle, enamelled with taotie masks, repeated on the underside, 13.25cm diameter, with rock crystal ball (2)
Minor wear
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1324
Sold
A CHINESE STONEWARE TRIPOD CENSER
Compressed circular form with upright handles, the exterior splashed in lavender and russet, pierced wood cover, overall height 20cm (2)
Censer in good condition. Minor chip to the cover
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1325
Sold
TWO CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURES OF SEATED DIGNITARIES
Possibly 17th century
Each approx, 40cm high; and a smaller painted wood seated figure, 23cm high (3)
Each approx, 40cm high; and a smaller painted wood seated figure, 23cm high (3)
All the figures with wear and losses. One of the larger figures with extensive worm holes
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1326
Sold
A CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE TRIPOD CENSER (2)
Probably 17th century
Of compressed form with twin upright handles, the cover surmounted by a seated kylin, 20.5cm high
Of compressed form with twin upright handles, the cover surmounted by a seated kylin, 20.5cm high
Old repair to the base of one handle, possibly done at the time of manufacture. Several areas on…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £600 - £800
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1327
Sold
A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER (2)
Probably Qianlong
Of lobed circular form, the cover carved with a boy on a buffalo in a landscape playing the flute, a figure standing beside carrying a basket, the sides with a dense hexagonal diaper ground, 10cm diameter
Of lobed circular form, the cover carved with a boy on a buffalo in a landscape playing the flute, a figure standing beside carrying a basket, the sides with a dense hexagonal diaper ground, 10cm diameter
The box with some rim chips. The cover with a glued section to the sides, approx. 6cm by 2cm deep…
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1328
Sold
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Qing dynasty
The goddess carved seated holding a scroll in her right hand, 17cm high
The goddess carved seated holding a scroll in her right hand, 17cm high
Shallow chips to two fingers of left hand. Small chip to base
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1329
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE WORKS OF ART
Various dates
Comprising; a sandalwood rectangular card case, carved with figures amongst pavilions and trees, 10.75cm high; a carved wood figure of a man carrying a vase, 16cm high; a mother-of- pearl inlaid black lacquer rectangular box and cover, 16.5cm length; a carved wood cylindrical box and cover, 5.75cm high; a rock crystal ball on a carved wood stand, 13cm high; a cased set of five ink sticks decorated with dragons
Comprising; a sandalwood rectangular card case, carved with figures amongst pavilions and trees, 10.75cm high; a carved wood figure of a man carrying a vase, 16cm high; a mother-of- pearl inlaid black lacquer rectangular box and cover, 16.5cm length; a carved wood cylindrical box and cover, 5.75cm high; a rock crystal ball on a carved wood stand, 13cm high; a cased set of five ink sticks decorated with dragons
Card case- overall in good conditionWood figure- Loss top one side of his head. Extensive losses of…
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1330
Sold
FOUR CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (4)
Late Qing dynasty
Ink and pigment on paper, mounted as scrolls, each painted with a single seated figure, the largest 168cm high by 93.5cm wide, all unframed
Ink and pigment on paper, mounted as scrolls, each painted with a single seated figure, the largest 168cm high by 93.5cm wide, all unframed
Generally in good condition. Some small repairs, creasing to the paper and loss of pigment
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £400 - £600
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1331
Sold
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
Qing dynasty
Carved seated in flowing robes with incised details, the stone with red inclusions, 14cm high
Carved seated in flowing robes with incised details, the stone with red inclusions, 14cm high
Some chips to her headress
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1332
Sold
TWO SIMILAR CHINESE CLOISONNE GOURD SHAPED BOXES AND COVERS (4)
20th century
Each enamelled with gourds and leafy branches against a rust-red ground, 15cm length
Each enamelled with gourds and leafy branches against a rust-red ground, 15cm length
Minor wear. The undersides are different
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1333
Sold
THREE CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (3)
Late Qing dynasty
Ink and paper on paper, the largest 159.5cm by 90.5cm, all unframed
Ink and paper on paper, the largest 159.5cm by 90.5cm, all unframed
Some small areas of repair. Some markings to the paper, creasing and loss of pigment
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1334
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE ARTICULATED MODEL OF A CRAB
20th century
Naturalistically detailed with moveable pincers and legs, 19cm maximum width
Naturalistically detailed with moveable pincers and legs, 19cm maximum width
Two of the articulated legs don't fully extend. Otherwise in overall good condition.
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1335
Sold
TWO CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (2)
Late Qing dynasty
Ink and paper on paper, mounted as hanging scrolls, one depicting nine seated figures, the other seven seated figures, largest 151cm high by 91cm wide, unframed
Ink and paper on paper, mounted as hanging scrolls, one depicting nine seated figures, the other seven seated figures, largest 151cm high by 91cm wide, unframed
Some repairs and retouching of paint. Some markings and creasing to the paper where rolled
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1336
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS
Various dates
Comprising; a Transitional blue and white sleeve vase painted with birds, flowers and rocks, 14cm high; a blue and white jarlet, 10cm high; a white biscuit brush pot applied with flowering prunus,12cm high; a small yellow glazed cong vase, 13cm high; an ochre glaze buddhist lion, 16cm high; a red glazed vase applied with a blue chilong, 16.5cm high; a Canton famille rose baluster vase, 26cm high; a green glazed pottery breezeway tile, 33cm square ( 8)
Comprising; a Transitional blue and white sleeve vase painted with birds, flowers and rocks, 14cm high; a blue and white jarlet, 10cm high; a white biscuit brush pot applied with flowering prunus,12cm high; a small yellow glazed cong vase, 13cm high; an ochre glaze buddhist lion, 16cm high; a red glazed vase applied with a blue chilong, 16.5cm high; a Canton famille rose baluster vase, 26cm high; a green glazed pottery breezeway tile, 33cm square ( 8)
Blue and white sleeve vase- the vase has been reduced in sizeJarlet- some cracks to the…
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1337
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH AND A BOWL FROM THE DIANA CARGO (2)
Circa 1816
Each painted with the `Starburst' pattern, paper labels, dish 28cm diameter, bowl 14.5cm diameter
Each painted with the `Starburst' pattern, paper labels, dish 28cm diameter, bowl 14.5cm diameter
Dish in overall good condition with a small area of brown staining around the rim.Bowl in overall…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1338
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEABOWL AND SAUCER FROM THE NANKING CARGO (2)
Circa 1750
Each painted with the `Pagoda Riverscape' pattern, paper labels, saucer 11.5cm diameter
Each painted with the `Pagoda Riverscape' pattern, paper labels, saucer 11.5cm diameter
Very fine haircrack to the saucer, approx. 1 cm length
Hammer price:
£80
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1339
Sold
FOUR CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (4)
Late Qing dynasty
Ink and pigment on paper, each depicting two or three seated figures, the largest 157.cm high by 94.5cm wide, all unframed
Ink and pigment on paper, each depicting two or three seated figures, the largest 157.cm high by 94.5cm wide, all unframed
Some repairs. Some markings to the paper. Some losses and creasing
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1340
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, MEIPING
Kangxi
Painted in inky blue on one side with a panel of a figure walking on a riverbank towards tree in a mountainous landscape, the reverse painted with flowering plants beneath hatched and ruyi-head borders, 23.5cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Surrey, England
Painted in inky blue on one side with a panel of a figure walking on a riverbank towards tree in a mountainous landscape, the reverse painted with flowering plants beneath hatched and ruyi-head borders, 23.5cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Surrey, England
Very minor nick to inside of rim. Minor specking to the glaze
Hammer price:
£3,500
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1341
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND BOWL
Six character Kangxi mark but modern
The exterior incised with two dragons amongst waves, the interior painted in underglaze blue with a panel of two swimming fish, 14.5cm diameter
The exterior incised with two dragons amongst waves, the interior painted in underglaze blue with a panel of two swimming fish, 14.5cm diameter
Two small nicks around the rim. Shallow chip to the footrim
Hammer price:
£40
Estimate: £70 - £100
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1342
Sold
A CHINESE QINGBAI TWO-HANDLED VASE
Probably Yuan dynasty
Of slender pear form with S-shaped handles, the sides applied with moulded prunus branches under a light blue glaze, 19.5cm high
Of slender pear form with S-shaped handles, the sides applied with moulded prunus branches under a light blue glaze, 19.5cm high
Chip to the rim, approx. 1cm square. chip around the footrim, approx. 2cm by 1cm at deepest point.…
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1343
Sold
AN IMPERIAL CHINESE GOVERNMENT 5% HUKUANG RAILWAYS BOND
1911
£100, certificate number 105788, with attached coupons, main image 52cm by 34cm, mounted
£100, certificate number 105788, with attached coupons, main image 52cm by 34cm, mounted
The bond has been folded in half and there is a tear along the fold down the right hand side,…
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1344
Sold
TWO CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (2)
Late Qing dynasty
Ink and pigment on paper, each depicting a couple seated before a vase of flowers, mounted as hanging scrolls, the largest 142cm high by 92.5cm wide, unframed
Ink and pigment on paper, each depicting a couple seated before a vase of flowers, mounted as hanging scrolls, the largest 142cm high by 92.5cm wide, unframed
Some small areas of repair. Some discolouration and minor staining. Some creasing and loss of…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023