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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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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 1369
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS OF EMPEROR YONGZHENG AND CONSORT (2)
Probably 20th century
Opaque pigments on cloth, each seated in Imperial yellow robes beneath titles, images 98cm by 49cm, mounted, framed and glazed
Opaque pigments on cloth, each seated in Imperial yellow robes beneath titles, images 98cm by 49cm, mounted, framed and glazed
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1370
Sold
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN MINIATURE FIGURES OF BOYS (2)
Kangxi
Each modelled seated wearing famille-verte floral and chequer pattern robes, 4.5cm high
Provenance:
Property from a deceased estate.
With Michael Gillingham, purchased at the International Ceramics Fair, London, June 1995. Together with copy of the invoice.
Each modelled seated wearing famille-verte floral and chequer pattern robes, 4.5cm high
Provenance:
Property from a deceased estate.
With Michael Gillingham, purchased at the International Ceramics Fair, London, June 1995. Together with copy of the invoice.
One boy with small shallow chip to underside of right foot. Very minor wear to the enamels.
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1371
Sold
A CHINESE PAINTING OF MEN AND BOYS GATHERED AROUND THE BASE OF A PRUNUS TREE
18th/19th century
Pigment on cloth, red seal to bottom left corner, 83cm by 38cm, framed and glazed
Pigment on cloth, red seal to bottom left corner, 83cm by 38cm, framed and glazed
Some holes and tears to the largest hole approx. 2cm square. Some horizontal creasing where rolled.…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1372
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE WATERCOLUR PAINTINGS ON SILK (2)
19th century
One painted with two seated figure in a tent observing a tiger which is hiding under a rock, the other with a warrior on the water's edge being approached by a figure in a boat, each painting inscribed with rows of calligraphy and red seals, image 38cm by 37cm, mounted, framed and glazed
One painted with two seated figure in a tent observing a tiger which is hiding under a rock, the other with a warrior on the water's edge being approached by a figure in a boat, each painting inscribed with rows of calligraphy and red seals, image 38cm by 37cm, mounted, framed and glazed
Generally in good condition with some minor markings to the silk
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1373
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: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1374
Unsold
SIX PAIRS OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEABOWLS AND SAUCERS FROM THE NANKING CARGO (12)
Circa 1750
Each painted in underglaze blue with the `Blue Pine' pattern, paper labels and with certificates from Brompton Fine Arts, London
Each painted in underglaze blue with the `Blue Pine' pattern, paper labels and with certificates from Brompton Fine Arts, London
One teabowl with a small chip and a haircrack to the rim. Another terabowl with a haircrack to the…
Estimate: £400 - £600
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1375
Sold
A CHINESE SMALL JADE VASE AND COVER (2)
Qing dynasty
In the form of a phoenix with head raised and wings with incised details, the cover with lingzhi finial, the stone of pale celadon tone with some russet and cream inclusions, 8.5cm high. Provenance:Property from a deceased estate
In the form of a phoenix with head raised and wings with incised details, the cover with lingzhi finial, the stone of pale celadon tone with some russet and cream inclusions, 8.5cm high. Provenance:Property from a deceased estate
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1376
Sold
A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGS (4)
Of various forms and tones, comprising; a knife shaped pendant, 15cm length; an axe blade carved with stiff leaves, 14cm length; a small axe blade pendant, 6cm length an a recumbent feline creature, 10cm length
The larger axe blade with a repaired break to the bottom corner, approx. 2cm by 1cm., and with some…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1377
Sold
A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT
Carved in a sleeping pose, the stone of light brown and cream tone, 6cm length, wood stand (2)
Good condition
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1378
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE CARVED NUTS
20th century
Comprising of thirty one walnut nuts carved with figures; six smaller nuts carved with figures and seven uncarved nuts (44)
Comprising of thirty one walnut nuts carved with figures; six smaller nuts carved with figures and seven uncarved nuts (44)
Overall in good condition with very minor losses
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1379
Sold
A CHINESE JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT WATER BUFFALO
The stone of celadon brown and cream tones, 27cm length
Minor chip to tip of left horn
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1380
Sold
CHINESE SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY, A SET OF FOUR PAINTINGS (4)
Opaque pigments on cloth, painted with scenes of dignitaries and attendants, two depicting interiors with altar tables and two painted at the steps of buildings, a line of calligraphy to each bottom left corner, 52cm by 37.5cm, framed and glazed
One painted with an altar scene has some tears to the cloth on the lower part of the painting. The…
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1381
Sold
A CHINESE SOAPSTONE SEAL
Qing dynasty
Of mottled brown tone and square form surmounted by a seated toad, the square surface carved with a four character mark, 7cm high.Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
Of mottled brown tone and square form surmounted by a seated toad, the square surface carved with a four character mark, 7cm high.Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
Some small chips to the corners and to the carved seal mark
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1382
Unsold
THREE CHINESE SEALS (3)
Each of square section with a carved character marks, comprising an agate seal with three incised characters to one side, 9.5cm high; a marble seal incised with two lines of calligraphy to one side, 4cm high and a soapstone seal with two incised characters to one side, 4.25cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
The marble seal with a minor chip to two of the bottom cornersThe soapstone seal with some chips…
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1383
Sold
A PAIR OF LARGE JAPANESE EMROIDERED AND APPLIQUE RECTANGULAR PANELS
Meiji period
One depicting Kannon seated above a warrior in combat with a dragon, the other with three arhats in a landscape,
One depicting Kannon seated above a warrior in combat with a dragon, the other with three arhats in a landscape,
Some losses to each panel, particularly to the circular roundels. Some lifting of threads
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £500 - £700
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1384
Sold
A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE PICTURES
Various dates
Comprising; a watercolour on silk of three figures and an elephant with calligraphy above, 30.5cm by 35cm; a watercolour on silk of a wild boar, 18cm by 26cm; two small pen and ink landscapes; for mother of pearl panels depicting animals. birds and insects, framed as one, 19cm by 36cm; an embroidered rectangular sleeve panel; a panel of a figure on horseback with two figures tilling the land, 33cm by 25cm
Comprising; a watercolour on silk of three figures and an elephant with calligraphy above, 30.5cm by 35cm; a watercolour on silk of a wild boar, 18cm by 26cm; two small pen and ink landscapes; for mother of pearl panels depicting animals. birds and insects, framed as one, 19cm by 36cm; an embroidered rectangular sleeve panel; a panel of a figure on horseback with two figures tilling the land, 33cm by 25cm
The painting of the figures with elephant has some light brown staining to the silkThe painting of…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1385
Sold
A LARGE GROUP OF WOOD STANDS AND COVERS
19th century
Various sizes and forms, comprising of forty eight stands and ten covers; also a rectangular two-tier wood stand, 30.5cm wide (59)
Various sizes and forms, comprising of forty eight stands and ten covers; also a rectangular two-tier wood stand, 30.5cm wide (59)
Generally in good condition with some losses in places
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1386
Sold
A GROUP OF JAPANESE PICTURES
Various dates
Including; a print of three geese in flight; a small print of a samurai warrior; a print of a Tiger Lily; two coloured prints of shells and flowers; a print of Mount Fuji and five other prints (11)
Including; a print of three geese in flight; a small print of a samurai warrior; a print of a Tiger Lily; two coloured prints of shells and flowers; a print of Mount Fuji and five other prints (11)
Generally in good condition. The coloured prints of shells and flowers, the print of geese and the…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1387
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTING
Probably 19th century
Watercolour and bodycolour on silk, painted with an extensive landscape scene with pavilions and figures, a river and mountains in the distance, ten seal marks to top right, 100cm by 50.5cm, mounted, glazed and framed
Watercolour and bodycolour on silk, painted with an extensive landscape scene with pavilions and figures, a river and mountains in the distance, ten seal marks to top right, 100cm by 50.5cm, mounted, glazed and framed
Some of the seals have faded but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023