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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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Lot 1283
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE AND COVER (2)
Kangxi
Painted with flowers and leafy branches, 42cm high
Painted with flowers and leafy branches, 42cm high
Vase- extensive repairs to the body with filled in rivet holes. Rim chip, approx. 1cm squareCover-…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1284
Sold
A CHINESE FLAMBE VASE
Blue four character Wanli mark but later
Baluster form, covered in mottled red, green and brown glazes, 28.5cm high
Baluster form, covered in mottled red, green and brown glazes, 28.5cm high
There are three chips to the inner rim. Shallow chip to the inside of the footrim
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1285
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR AND A COVER (2)
Kangxi
Each painted with prunus against a `cracked ice' ground, 25cm high
Each painted with prunus against a `cracked ice' ground, 25cm high
Long curving haircrack running from the lower part of one side, across the base, upwards and around…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £100 - £200
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1286
Unsold
AN OTTOMAN ENGRAVED BRASS PENBOX (DIVIT)
Late 19th/20th century
Engraved with panels of sheep and script, the inkwell with shell cover, 24cm legth
Engraved with panels of sheep and script, the inkwell with shell cover, 24cm legth
Some typical light wear, but overall in good condition
Estimate: £50 - £70
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1287
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
Kangxi
Painted on the exterior with women and boys playing in a fenced garden, the interior painted with a seated woman beneath a diaper border reserved with flower panels, six character mark translated as `Precious object of rare jade amongst treasured vessels', 20.5cm diameter, later wood stand (2)
Painted on the exterior with women and boys playing in a fenced garden, the interior painted with a seated woman beneath a diaper border reserved with flower panels, six character mark translated as `Precious object of rare jade amongst treasured vessels', 20.5cm diameter, later wood stand (2)
Glued breaks with some small losses around the edges. Haircrack to the rim, approx. 9cm length.…
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1288
Sold
A CHINESE FLAMBE GLAZED STEM BOWL
Blue Xuande six character mark but later
Covered overall in a deep red glaze, 11.5cm high
Covered overall in a deep red glaze, 11.5cm high
Some light surface scratches to the interior
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £50 - £80
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1289
Sold
A CHINESE YELLOW GLASS JAR
Probably 19th century
Globular form with short neck, the exterior carved with four shou medallions, the glass of a deep yellow tone, 14cm high, wood stand (2)
Globular form with short neck, the exterior carved with four shou medallions, the glass of a deep yellow tone, 14cm high, wood stand (2)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1290
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `DRAGON' BOWL
Kangxi
Steep sided, painted on the exterior with three dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst breaking waves, the interior painted with a panel of a carp beneath a border of waves and prunus blossom, 19.5cm diameter, later wood stand
Steep sided, painted on the exterior with three dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst breaking waves, the interior painted with a panel of a carp beneath a border of waves and prunus blossom, 19.5cm diameter, later wood stand
The bowl has been broken in half and glued. Two haircracks to the rim, approx. 9cm and 7cm length.…
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1291
Unsold
A CHINESE JADE SEAL
Of square section with a key pattern border surmounted by two lion dogs chasing each other's tail, the square seal carved with a four character mark, the stone of a dense green tone, 8cm high.Provenance:Property from a deceased estate
Tiny fracture to one corner of the base
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1292
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN
Late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising; an ovoid vase painted with dragons amongst flowers, 16cm high; an ovoid jar painted with birds, insects and flowers, 15cm high; a bottle vase painted with dragons, 20.5cm high; a slender vase painted with lotus, 23cm high; a small bowl painted with bird and flower panels, 10cm diameter ( 5)
Comprising; an ovoid vase painted with dragons amongst flowers, 16cm high; an ovoid jar painted with birds, insects and flowers, 15cm high; a bottle vase painted with dragons, 20.5cm high; a slender vase painted with lotus, 23cm high; a small bowl painted with bird and flower panels, 10cm diameter ( 5)
Ovoid vase with dragons- overall crackle to the glaze with some staining.Ovoid jar with birds,…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1293
Sold
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CYLINDRICAL SNUFF BOTTLES (2)
Late 19th century
One painted with a dignitary and attendant in a landscape, the second with a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, 8.5 and 8.75cm high
One painted with a dignitary and attendant in a landscape, the second with a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, 8.5 and 8.75cm high
The first bottle is in good conditionThe second bottle with two large chips and a shallow chip to…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1294
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SOFT PASTE PORCELAIN VASE
Qianlong
Slender ovoid form, painted each side with a figure and attendant inside a moulded frame, against seeded ground moulded with flowering branches, 22.5cm high
Slender ovoid form, painted each side with a figure and attendant inside a moulded frame, against seeded ground moulded with flowering branches, 22.5cm high
Restoration to the rim and neck. Some typical overall crazing to the glaze
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1295
Sold
A SMALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PLATE AND A VASE (2)
Kangxi
The plate painted with a seated figure and an attendant carrying a pot of flowers in a fenced garden, 16cm diameter, the squat vase painted with Buddhist emblems beneath a short neck, 12cm high
The plate painted with a seated figure and an attendant carrying a pot of flowers in a fenced garden, 16cm diameter, the squat vase painted with Buddhist emblems beneath a short neck, 12cm high
Plate- three fine haircracks to the rim, each approx. 3cm length. Some small chips and glaze…
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1296
Sold
A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL BLUE-GROUND BOWLS
Qing dynasty, probably 19th century
Each gilded on the exterior with foliate scrolls against a deep blue ground, the interior in light blue, blue mark, 20cm diameter, ormolu stands (4)
Each gilded on the exterior with foliate scrolls against a deep blue ground, the interior in light blue, blue mark, 20cm diameter, ormolu stands (4)
Each with restoration, some wear and some cracks to the enamels
Hammer price:
£750
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1297
Sold
A TALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ROULEAU VASE
Kangxi
Painted with officials and attendants in a fenced garden, 44.5cm high
Painted with officials and attendants in a fenced garden, 44.5cm high
Extensive restoration
Hammer price:
£4,200
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1298
Sold
AN INDIAN CAST BRONZE RITUAL COOKING VESSEL (URLI)
Kerala, South India, 20th century
Shallow form with scrolling handles set of four short feet, 26cm wide; also a Tibetan tinned copper makara head finial, 19th century, 15cm length, mounted (3)
Shallow form with scrolling handles set of four short feet, 26cm wide; also a Tibetan tinned copper makara head finial, 19th century, 15cm length, mounted (3)
The finial with some wear but generally in good condition
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1299
Sold
A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF TARA
Bhutan, 18th century
Seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, holding lotus stems at each shoulder, surrounded by a flaming aureole, traces of gilding, 17cm high
Seated in lalitasana on a double lotus throne, holding lotus stems at each shoulder, surrounded by a flaming aureole, traces of gilding, 17cm high
Some losses and chips. Majority of the gilding has worn away
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1300
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR
Kangxi
Painted with two officials and attendants in an interior, the reverse with plantain trees, 21cm high, later wood cover and stand (3)
Painted with two officials and attendants in an interior, the reverse with plantain trees, 21cm high, later wood cover and stand (3)
Some very minor light surface scratches. Some minor nicks around the inner rim.Some losses to cover…
Hammer price:
£11,000
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1301
Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
Six character Xuande mark but later
Of compressed circular form on three splayed supports, 13cm diameter
Of compressed circular form on three splayed supports, 13cm diameter
Some overall wear
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1302
Sold
A CHINESE SILVER-WIRE INLAID SMALL BRONZE CENSER
Shisou mark, probably 19th century
Of compressed form with upright handles and raised in three tubular supports, inlaid with archaic style designs, two character mark
Of compressed form with upright handles and raised in three tubular supports, inlaid with archaic style designs, two character mark
Overall in good condition 11cm high
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1303
Sold
A GANDHARA STUCCO HEAD OF BUDDHA
North Western Pakistan, 5th/6th century
Modelled with serene expression with elongated earlobes and with hair gathered in a top knot, 11.5cm high, mounted; together with a terracotta votive plaque (tsa-tsa), probably Tibet, 17th century, moulded in relief with a buddhist deity, 10cm high (3)
Modelled with serene expression with elongated earlobes and with hair gathered in a top knot, 11.5cm high, mounted; together with a terracotta votive plaque (tsa-tsa), probably Tibet, 17th century, moulded in relief with a buddhist deity, 10cm high (3)
Both with chips
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1304
Sold
A GROUP OF JAPANESE WORKS OF ART
Various dates
Comprising; a small silver box and cover, decorated with two ho-o birds around a gold chrysanthemum, stamped marks, 6.25cm diameter; an Imari shishi finial, 11cm high; a resin figure of a seated arhat, 9cm high; a small lacquer and wood zushi, 17.5cm high; a small bronze seated blind man, 6cm high; a brass stamp of gama sennin with coins and toad, 4cm high; a small rectangular brass box and cover decorated with two quails and flowers, 8.5cm length and a bronze aubergine, 17cm length (10)
Comprising; a small silver box and cover, decorated with two ho-o birds around a gold chrysanthemum, stamped marks, 6.25cm diameter; an Imari shishi finial, 11cm high; a resin figure of a seated arhat, 9cm high; a small lacquer and wood zushi, 17.5cm high; a small bronze seated blind man, 6cm high; a brass stamp of gama sennin with coins and toad, 4cm high; a small rectangular brass box and cover decorated with two quails and flowers, 8.5cm length and a bronze aubergine, 17cm length (10)
Silver box and cover- good conditionShishi finial- lacking one ear. Chip to hair beneath lower jaw.…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1305
Sold
A GOOD PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ROULEAU VASES WITH BRONZE MOUNTS (2)
19th century
Worked with lotus flowers and tendrils against a turquoise ground, raised on a pierced bronze base with four scroll supports, 35cm high
Worked with lotus flowers and tendrils against a turquoise ground, raised on a pierced bronze base with four scroll supports, 35cm high
Overall in good condition. Some minor wear to the gilding. One vase with minor loss of enamel…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1306
Sold
A CHINESE CLOISONNE RECTANGULAR PLANTER
19th century
The exterior with the wufu around shou medallions against a blue ground, the interior with carp and crustacea amongst waves against a turquoise ground beneath a key pattern rim, raised on four short bracket feet, 25.75cm wide
The exterior with the wufu around shou medallions against a blue ground, the interior with carp and crustacea amongst waves against a turquoise ground beneath a key pattern rim, raised on four short bracket feet, 25.75cm wide
Overall in good condition with minor wear
Hammer price:
£2,200
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1307
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE CIRCULAR STANDS (2)
Late 18th/early 19th century
Each enamelled with a cockerel and hen amongst flowers, rocks and lingzhi against a turquoise ground beneath a brick-red border enamelled with flowers, the exterior with flower roundels against a turquoise ground, 14cm diameter. Provenance: Peter Kemp Antiques, London
Each enamelled with a cockerel and hen amongst flowers, rocks and lingzhi against a turquoise ground beneath a brick-red border enamelled with flowers, the exterior with flower roundels against a turquoise ground, 14cm diameter. Provenance: Peter Kemp Antiques, London
Some typical wear and pitting to the enamels. Some wear to the gilding. Some losses to the…
Hammer price:
£1,000
Estimate: £400 - £600
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1308
Sold
FOUR JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASES AND ONE COVER (5)
Circa 1900
Comprising; a small reddish brown-ground vase and cover worked with cranes in flight, 14cm high; a pair of slender ovoid vases depicting birds amongst leafy plants against a blue ground, 15.25cm high and a taller hexagonal vase with a dragon against a deep red ground, 19cm high, all unmarked
Comprising; a small reddish brown-ground vase and cover worked with cranes in flight, 14cm high; a pair of slender ovoid vases depicting birds amongst leafy plants against a blue ground, 15.25cm high and a taller hexagonal vase with a dragon against a deep red ground, 19cm high, all unmarked
Good condition overall
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £250 - £350
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1309
Sold
A SMALL CHINESE CLOISONNE CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER (2)
18th/19th century
The sides enamelled with lotus flowers and tendrils against a turquoise ground, the shallow domed cover with the wufu around a shou medallion on a yellow ground inside a border of lotus flowers, 8.5cm diameter
The sides enamelled with lotus flowers and tendrils against a turquoise ground, the shallow domed cover with the wufu around a shou medallion on a yellow ground inside a border of lotus flowers, 8.5cm diameter
Some typical wear and pitting to the enamel. Some small losses around the rim of the cover. Some…
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1310
Sold
A CHINESE CLOISONNE SMALL CIRCULAR STAND
18th century
Raised on three ruyi head supports, the interior with a central shield shaped vacant cartouche on a bed of overlapping waves against a turquoise ground, the sides with a band of lappets, 12.25cm diameter
Raised on three ruyi head supports, the interior with a central shield shaped vacant cartouche on a bed of overlapping waves against a turquoise ground, the sides with a band of lappets, 12.25cm diameter
Some pitting to the enamels. Minor wear
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £300 - £500
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1311
Sold
A CHINESE CARVED WOOD TRIPOD CENSER
Qing dynasty
Carved with pine branches, extending to form the two handles, 16.5cm high
Carved with pine branches, extending to form the two handles, 16.5cm high
Natural vertical split to the rim with minor losses along the edges of the split
Hammer price:
£480
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1312
Sold
A JAPANESE RECTANGULAR BLACK LACQUER BOX AND COVER
Meiji period
The cover decorated with a shishi, the inside of the cover with a bird in flight above a waterfall on a nashiji ground, 24.5cm by 22cm; also a small black lacquer box and hinged cover decorated with a mask; a small gilt metal mounted lacquer box and cover decorated with a landscape and a black ground small box cover decorated with trailing leaves (6)
The cover decorated with a shishi, the inside of the cover with a bird in flight above a waterfall on a nashiji ground, 24.5cm by 22cm; also a small black lacquer box and hinged cover decorated with a mask; a small gilt metal mounted lacquer box and cover decorated with a landscape and a black ground small box cover decorated with trailing leaves (6)
Box and cover- one end missing to the box and to the cover. Some wearHinged box and cover with mask…
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1313
Sold
A CHINESE AUBERGINE-GLAZED SLENDER BOTTLE VASE
Qing dynasty
28xm high, wood stand (2)
28xm high, wood stand (2)
Some small chips around the footrim. Losses to the wood stand
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1314
Sold
A JAPANESE RECTANGULAR LACQUER BOX AND COVER (2)
Meiji period
Bearing a roiro and nashiji ground, decorated with a stand on rolling hills, the interior with flowering chrysanthemum against a nashiji ground, 23.5cm by 21cm
Bearing a roiro and nashiji ground, decorated with a stand on rolling hills, the interior with flowering chrysanthemum against a nashiji ground, 23.5cm by 21cm
The base of the box with a crack across the whole of its length.Both the box and cover with chips…
Hammer price:
£130
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1315
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE TURQUOISE AND AUBERGINE-GLAZED BUDDHIST LIONS (2)
Kangxi
Each modelled supporting a candlestick on its back, the female playing with its young, the male with one paw resting on a brocade ball, 19cm high
Each modelled supporting a candlestick on its back, the female playing with its young, the male with one paw resting on a brocade ball, 19cm high
Both candlesticks have been reduced. Extensive chips
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1316
Sold
A JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER SMALL BOX AND COVER
Meiji period
Of rounded rectangular form, decorated with pine trees in a hilly landscape, the interior of nashiji, 14.5cm length by 11.5cm wide by 6cm high; also a Japanese gold lacquer rectangular tray decorated with tree laden with fruiting branches, 35cm wide (3)
Of rounded rectangular form, decorated with pine trees in a hilly landscape, the interior of nashiji, 14.5cm length by 11.5cm wide by 6cm high; also a Japanese gold lacquer rectangular tray decorated with tree laden with fruiting branches, 35cm wide (3)
Box and cover- some small chips around the rim and footrim of the box. Minor wear to the coverTray-…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1317
Sold
A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER SUZURIBAKO ( WRITING BOX)
Meiji period
Decorated with a gold flower trellis, the interior fitted with two rectangular trays, an inkstone and patinated metal mizu-ire, 23cm by 22cm
Decorated with a gold flower trellis, the interior fitted with two rectangular trays, an inkstone and patinated metal mizu-ire, 23cm by 22cm
Some losses to the rims and corners of the box, cover and interior. Minor wear to the gilding
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1318
Sold
A CHINESE CRACKLE-GLAZE CONG-FORM VASE
The sides moulded with trigrams , 24cm high
Some chips to the rim, edges and corners. Some staining to the glaze.
Hammer price:
£550
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1319
Sold
A JAPANESE BROWN LACQUER BOX AND COVER
Meiji period
The cover decorated with view of Mount Fuji, the inside of the cover with cranes in flight, the interior fitted with one tray, 24cm by 22cm
The cover decorated with view of Mount Fuji, the inside of the cover with cranes in flight, the interior fitted with one tray, 24cm by 22cm
The interior possibly lacking some components. Minor wear
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
Lot 1320
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE VASE
Meiji period
Of slender baluster form, applied with a gilt bronze dragon looking upwards, signed, 31cm high, with associated Chinese wood stand (2)
Of slender baluster form, applied with a gilt bronze dragon looking upwards, signed, 31cm high, with associated Chinese wood stand (2)
Two shallow indentations to the body. Minor wear to the gilding
Hammer price:
£600
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
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