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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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Monday, 15 May | 10am - 4pm
Tuesday, 16 May | 10am - 1pm
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- 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 1345
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE KRAAK PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE DEEP BOWL
Circa 1640
Painted in the interior with a central landscape panel, beneath panels of figures and European houses alternating with panels of Iznik-style flowers, repeated on the exterior, 35cm diameter. Provenance: with Geoffrey Waters Limited, London, 1997
Painted in the interior with a central landscape panel, beneath panels of figures and European houses alternating with panels of Iznik-style flowers, repeated on the exterior, 35cm diameter. Provenance: with Geoffrey Waters Limited, London, 1997
Some glaze fritting to the rim. Some glaze impurities to the interior. Firing crack to the centre
Hammer price:
£5,500
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1346
Sold
A GROUP OF EIGHT CALLIGRAPHIC AND FLORAL PAINTINGS
Mostly Turkey 20th century
Comprising; an inscribed leaf; two Ottoman tughra's; two paintings of Iznik designs; three other calligraphic designs; also a printed calligraphic design, and a painting of a seated man signed Inci 1992, sizes from 15.5cm by 8cm to 21.5cm by 30cm, framed (10)
Comprising; an inscribed leaf; two Ottoman tughra's; two paintings of Iznik designs; three other calligraphic designs; also a printed calligraphic design, and a painting of a seated man signed Inci 1992, sizes from 15.5cm by 8cm to 21.5cm by 30cm, framed (10)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1347
Unsold
A PAHARI DRAWING OF AN ELEPHANT PROCESSION
Northern India, 19th century
Ink and bodycolour on paper, the elephant with howdah carrying a ruler followed by a massed attendance, further sketches of elephants and a maiden on the reverse, 30cm by 26.5cm, mounted and framed
Ink and bodycolour on paper, the elephant with howdah carrying a ruler followed by a massed attendance, further sketches of elephants and a maiden on the reverse, 30cm by 26.5cm, mounted and framed
Some discolouration to the paper. Some creases and some small tears down the left hand side. Some…
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1348
Sold
FIVE PERSIAN AND MUGHUL STYLE PAINTINGS
20yh century
Depicting a musician, a warrior, a group of ladies, Noah's Ark and a folio with illustration depicting Nasreddin Hodja, sizes 19cm by 11cm to 34cm by 24cm, the first four framed
Depicting a musician, a warrior, a group of ladies, Noah's Ark and a folio with illustration depicting Nasreddin Hodja, sizes 19cm by 11cm to 34cm by 24cm, the first four framed
The framed paintings in overall good condition. The folio with some staining and some tears along…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1349
Unsold
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.
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1350
Sold
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL TUBULAR FITTING
Probably Kangxi
Possibly a fitting for a sedan chair, of slightly tapered hollow cylindrical form with two pierced rectangular slots, the sides enamelled with a yellow five clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls against a turquoise ground, the base drilled with a central hole, 34cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
Possibly a fitting for a sedan chair, of slightly tapered hollow cylindrical form with two pierced rectangular slots, the sides enamelled with a yellow five clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls against a turquoise ground, the base drilled with a central hole, 34cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
Some small areas of restoration to the enamels. Minor losses and pitting to the enamels. Some wear…
Hammer price:
£5,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1351
Sold
A QAJAR RELIEF MOULDED POTTERY TILE
Persia, 19th century
Depicting a Prince riding a horse holding a falcon, foliate border above, 37cm by 25cm; together with a Jaipur blue and white tile depicting Ganesha with a female attendant, 30.5cm square (2)
Depicting a Prince riding a horse holding a falcon, foliate border above, 37cm by 25cm; together with a Jaipur blue and white tile depicting Ganesha with a female attendant, 30.5cm square (2)
Qajar tile- broken into three pieces with some small losses around the edges of the breaks. Chip to…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1352
Sold
TWO CHINESE PORTRAITS
19th century
Watercolour on paper, one painted with an archer, the other with a young woman seated on a rock, 36cm by 25cm, mounted, framed and glazed; also a watercolour, Peking scene, by Bessie Purkiss, circa 1895, signed, 31.5cm by 24cm, mounted, glazed and framed (3)
Watercolour on paper, one painted with an archer, the other with a young woman seated on a rock, 36cm by 25cm, mounted, framed and glazed; also a watercolour, Peking scene, by Bessie Purkiss, circa 1895, signed, 31.5cm by 24cm, mounted, glazed and framed (3)
Archer- some areas of light staining to the left hand sideYoung woman- overall in good…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1353
Unsold
A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA
Circa 1900
Seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, her hands in dharmacakra mudra, a lotus flower at each shoulder, 18cm high; and a carved stone fragment, possibly Indian, 12.5cm length (2)
Seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, her hands in dharmacakra mudra, a lotus flower at each shoulder, 18cm high; and a carved stone fragment, possibly Indian, 12.5cm length (2)
Tip of her crown has bent. Otherwise in good condition with minor rubbing on extremities.Stone…
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1354
Unsold
A MAMLUK TINNED COPPER BOWL
Egypt or Syria, circa 14th century
The sides with engraved strapwork and calligraphic decoration with later Arabic inscriptions on the rim, one side and near the base, 11.5cm high by 22.5cm maximum diameter
The sides with engraved strapwork and calligraphic decoration with later Arabic inscriptions on the rim, one side and near the base, 11.5cm high by 22.5cm maximum diameter
Some overall wear and some minor surface scratches. Minor shallow dents
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1355
Sold
A GLAZED POTTERY ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT DEPICTING A MALE DEITY
Thailand, 14th- 16th century
With underglaze brown painted decoration, his hands clasped in anjali mudra, wearing long pendant earrings, crown and tall headdress, 40cm high by 20cm wide. Provenance: R & G McPherson Antiques, London
With underglaze brown painted decoration, his hands clasped in anjali mudra, wearing long pendant earrings, crown and tall headdress, 40cm high by 20cm wide. Provenance: R & G McPherson Antiques, London
Some losses. Some restoration down the right hand side. Probably some repainting
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1356
Sold
A GANDHARA GREY SCHIST RELIEF FRAGMENT DEPICTING A RECLINING MALE DEITY
North Western Pakistan, 3rd/4th century
The figure with moustache, large earrings, necklace and turban, 21cm by 21cm
The figure with moustache, large earrings, necklace and turban, 21cm by 21cm
Some overall wear consistent with age. Minor losses
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1357
Sold
TWO GLAZED POTTERY EWERS (2)
Kashan, Persia, circa 13th century
The larger of double gourd form with loop handle, fragmentary turquoise glaze, the smaller with cobalt glaze and short angled spout, 18cm and 11cm high. Provenance: the larger jug with old labels attached from Bluett & Sons, London and Ernest R. Debenham
The larger of double gourd form with loop handle, fragmentary turquoise glaze, the smaller with cobalt glaze and short angled spout, 18cm and 11cm high. Provenance: the larger jug with old labels attached from Bluett & Sons, London and Ernest R. Debenham
Larger jug- some overall wear consistent with age.Smaller jug- Repaired breaks and some wear
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1358
Sold
A PERSIAN POTTERY BOWL
Kashan, 14th century
Of flared form with flattened rim, painted in black, cobalt and turquoise with lotus and star decoration, 14.5cm high by 29.5cm, diameter; together with a Nishapur-style bowl, painted in black and green with a horseman, 24cm diameter (2)
Of flared form with flattened rim, painted in black, cobalt and turquoise with lotus and star decoration, 14.5cm high by 29.5cm, diameter; together with a Nishapur-style bowl, painted in black and green with a horseman, 24cm diameter (2)
Kashan bowl- extensive repaired breaks. Three large opened cracks to the rim. Some chips and…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1359
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE WORKS OF ART
Various dates
Comprising; a painted soapstone figure of a seated buddha, on associated gilt bronze base, buddha 15cm high; a bronze elephant mask handle, 20cm length; a small brass group of two boys; a gilt bronze small animal finial; a Chinese or possibly Japanese pottery figure of a seated lion dog, 11cm high; a cloisonne jar and cover, a pair of bowls and a beaker ( 11)
Comprising; a painted soapstone figure of a seated buddha, on associated gilt bronze base, buddha 15cm high; a bronze elephant mask handle, 20cm length; a small brass group of two boys; a gilt bronze small animal finial; a Chinese or possibly Japanese pottery figure of a seated lion dog, 11cm high; a cloisonne jar and cover, a pair of bowls and a beaker ( 11)
Soapstone buddha - some small chips and wearAssociated stand- some wearElephant mask handle- good…
Hammer price:
£950
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1360
Sold
A GOOD CHINESE WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ARCHER'S RING
Qing dynasty, 18th century
Carved in low relief with a bird perched in the branches of a prunus tree being observed by a huan ( large cat) or possibly a bear below, highlighted by the russet skin, 2.5cm high by 2.75cm across. Provenance: with Gerard Hawthorn Ltd, London, 2002, with copy of the invoice. Property from a deceased estate
Carved in low relief with a bird perched in the branches of a prunus tree being observed by a huan ( large cat) or possibly a bear below, highlighted by the russet skin, 2.5cm high by 2.75cm across. Provenance: with Gerard Hawthorn Ltd, London, 2002, with copy of the invoice. Property from a deceased estate
Good condition
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1361
Sold
TWO CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE COCKERELS (2)
Late 19th/20th century
Each brightly coloured bird standing on a brown glazed mound base, each approx. 15.5cm high
Each brightly coloured bird standing on a brown glazed mound base, each approx. 15.5cm high
One bird with a glued slice chip around the mound, approx. 1.25cm square. Minor wear to the enamels…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1362
Sold
A LARGE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE JAR WITH LATER BRASS HINGED COVER
Edo period, late 17th/early 18th century
Painted in underglaze blue with branches and hexagons beneath a ruyi border, 65cm overall height, wood stand (2)
Painted in underglaze blue with branches and hexagons beneath a ruyi border, 65cm overall height, wood stand (2)
Two long haircracks from the rim, approx. approx. 40cm and 35cm length.No signs that the vase was…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1363
Sold
FIVE CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES
Qing dynasty
Comprising; two rock crystal bottles; a smokey quartz bottle; another quartz example and a reconstituted amber bottle, sizes 5cm to 7cm high; together with a wooden three tier stand, 46cm wide
Comprising; two rock crystal bottles; a smokey quartz bottle; another quartz example and a reconstituted amber bottle, sizes 5cm to 7cm high; together with a wooden three tier stand, 46cm wide
The taller quartz rectangular bottle has a small chip around the footrim. Otherwise in good…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1364
Sold
A CHINESE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE
Qing dynasty
Carved as a bird wrapped in a lotus leaf and holding a lotus flower in its beak, the stone of pale celadon and russet tones, 7.5cm
Carved as a bird wrapped in a lotus leaf and holding a lotus flower in its beak, the stone of pale celadon and russet tones, 7.5cm
Good condition
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1365
Sold
A RARE CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL BEAKER VASE, GU
Probably 16th century
Of archaic form, the turquoise ground decorated around the the trumpet neck with four arched lappets enclosing flowers against a dark blue ground, beneath the rim with purple grapes and tendrils, the central section and flared foot with further alternating panels of flowers and grapes separated by gilt flanges, 24.5cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
Of archaic form, the turquoise ground decorated around the the trumpet neck with four arched lappets enclosing flowers against a dark blue ground, beneath the rim with purple grapes and tendrils, the central section and flared foot with further alternating panels of flowers and grapes separated by gilt flanges, 24.5cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
There is an area of restoration to the enamel directly beneath the rim, approx. 12cm length by 2cm…
Hammer price:
£42,000
Estimate: £6,000 - £8,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1366
Sold
A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES
Qing dynasty
Of various tones, comprising; three `shadow' agate bottes; a butterscotch coloured example carved with shuangxi ( double happiness) symbols; and three others; also three magazines on Chinese snuff bottles
Of various tones, comprising; three `shadow' agate bottes; a butterscotch coloured example carved with shuangxi ( double happiness) symbols; and three others; also three magazines on Chinese snuff bottles
The stoppers to two of the bottles have been stuck on.The shadow agate bottle decorated with…
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £400 - £600
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1367
Sold
A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES
Late 19th/20th century
Comprising; three inside painted bottles, a blue overlay glass bottle carved with birds, a bat and an insect; a black overlay example carved with a figure, building and trees; a porcelain leaf shaped bottle and an enamel bottle painted with birds in branches; together with wood stands and two jade stands, sizes 6cm to 7.5cm high
Comprising; three inside painted bottles, a blue overlay glass bottle carved with birds, a bat and an insect; a black overlay example carved with a figure, building and trees; a porcelain leaf shaped bottle and an enamel bottle painted with birds in branches; together with wood stands and two jade stands, sizes 6cm to 7.5cm high
The inside painted bottle with the horse has fractures to the neck and around the foot.The…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1368
Sold
FOUR CHARCOAL DRAWINGS DEPICTING VIEWS OF MACAO
British, 19th century
Sizes 19cm by 26cm to 29cm by 45cm, all unframed; also two charcoal portraits of a Chinese man and woman, one signed E.Sandys, 24cm. by 17.5cm, one mounted, and a photograph of Hong Kong harbour, 76cm wide by 20cm high (7)
Sizes 19cm by 26cm to 29cm by 45cm, all unframed; also two charcoal portraits of a Chinese man and woman, one signed E.Sandys, 24cm. by 17.5cm, one mounted, and a photograph of Hong Kong harbour, 76cm wide by 20cm high (7)
The charcoal drawings with some wear and some tears around the edges of the paper.The photograph is…
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £250 - £350
18 May 2023
18 May 2023