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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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- 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 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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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