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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,
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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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Viewing- Sussex Saleroom 
Friday, 12 May | 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 13 May | 9am - 12:30pm
Monday, 15 May | 10am - 4pm
Tuesday, 16 May | 10am - 1pm

Payment - to be received by bank transfer or on collection by 25 May

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

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Total lots: 876

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
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
Some chips to her headress
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £300
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
TWO SIMILAR CHINESE CLOISONNE GOURD SHAPED BOXES AND COVERS (4)
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
Minor wear. The undersides are different
Hammer price: £50
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
THREE CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (3)
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
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
A JAPANESE BRONZE ARTICULATED MODEL OF A CRAB
Lot 1334 Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE ARTICULATED MODEL OF A CRAB
20th century
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
TWO CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (2)
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
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
A GROUP OF CHINESE CERAMICS
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)
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
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH AND A BOWL FROM THE DIANA CARGO (2)
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
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
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEABOWL AND SAUCER FROM THE NANKING CARGO (2)
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
Very fine haircrack to the saucer, approx. 1 cm length
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £120
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
FOUR CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (4)
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
Some repairs. Some markings to the paper. Some losses and creasing
Hammer price: £320
Estimate: £300 - £400
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, MEIPING
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
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
A CHINESE PORCELAIN GREEN-GROUND BOWL
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
Two small nicks around the rim. Shallow chip to the footrim
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £70 - £100
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
A CHINESE QINGBAI TWO-HANDLED VASE
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
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
AN IMPERIAL CHINESE GOVERNMENT 5% HUKUANG RAILWAYS BOND
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
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
TWO CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS (2)
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
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
A LARGE CHINESE KRAAK PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE DEEP BOWL
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
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
A GROUP OF EIGHT CALLIGRAPHIC AND FLORAL PAINTINGS
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)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £150
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
A PAHARI DRAWING OF AN ELEPHANT PROCESSION
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
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
FIVE PERSIAN AND MUGHUL STYLE PAINTINGS
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
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
A TIBETAN THANGKA DEPICTING BUDDHA
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
Some losses of pigment. Some creasing where rolled. 
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
18 May 2023
18 May 2023
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL TUBULAR FITTING
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
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
A QAJAR RELIEF MOULDED POTTERY TILE
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)
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
TWO CHINESE PORTRAITS
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)
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
A NEPALESE BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA
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)
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
A MAMLUK TINNED COPPER BOWL
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
Some overall wear and some minor surface scratches. Minor shallow dents
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
18 May 2023
18 May 2023

Total lots: 876

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