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Interiors - Old Master, British and European Paintings, Asian Works of Art & Jewellery
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Auction date
Tuesday 25 May 2021
Tuesday
25 May
The
Charles Finch Collection of Smoking Pipes - at 10am Lots 1-83
Old Master, British and European Pictures - at 2pm Lots 351-535
Wednesday
26 May
Works of Art - at 10am Lots 551-727
Carpets - at 12 Noon Lots 778-800
Furniture and Garden Statuary - at 1pm Lots 901-1200
Thursday
27 May
Asian Ceramics and Works of Art - at 10am Lots 1201-1333
Watches - at 2.00pm Lots 1501- 1515
Jewellery - at 2.15pm Lots 1631- 1800
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Lot 1222
Sold
A Chinese bronze two-handled archaistic vase, Hu
18th/19th century
the pear shaped body cast with taotie masks beneath formal lappets, set with mythical beast mask handles, 35.5cm high
the pear shaped body cast with taotie masks beneath formal lappets, set with mythical beast mask handles, 35.5cm high
Some wear but generally in good condition
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1223
Sold
A group of three Chinese carved celadon vases
20th century
comprising; a pair of vases carved with a lotus pattern and set with elephant head handles, blue apochryphal Qianlong seal marks, 22.5cm high; the third vase carved with lotus and set with elephant head handles, apochryphal blue Yongzheng mark and stamped `CHINA', 22cm high (3)
comprising; a pair of vases carved with a lotus pattern and set with elephant head handles, blue apochryphal Qianlong seal marks, 22.5cm high; the third vase carved with lotus and set with elephant head handles, apochryphal blue Yongzheng mark and stamped `CHINA', 22cm high (3)
Pair of vases- good conditionSingle vase- there is a haircrack/firing crack running along the top…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £400 - £500
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1224
Sold
A late Chinese bamboo brush pot
probably modern
carved with a figure riding a buffalo with attendant in a landcsape, bearing incised signature Wu Zhi Pan, 15.25cm high
carved with a figure riding a buffalo with attendant in a landcsape, bearing incised signature Wu Zhi Pan, 15.25cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£110
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1225
Sold
A Chinese coral-ground medallion bowl
blue Qianlong seal mark but probably 19th century
painted with four circular landscape panels reserved on a coral ground gilt with foliate scrolls, 18cm diameter
painted with four circular landscape panels reserved on a coral ground gilt with foliate scrolls, 18cm diameter
Two scratches to the coral ground on the exterior, the largest approx. 4cm length. Very minor wear…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £120 - £180
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1226
Unsold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI CANISTERS AND TWO COVERS
Meiji period
Of square section, each side painted with branches of chrysanthemum alternating with vases of peony, 24cm high (4)
Of square section, each side painted with branches of chrysanthemum alternating with vases of peony, 24cm high (4)
One cover is a replacement, made out of plaster and lacquer. It is in poor condition. One vase has…
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1227
Sold
A Chinese Imari dish
Qianlong
painted in the centre with bamboo and flowering prunus, inside a border painted with flowering shrubs, 28 cm diameter
painted in the centre with bamboo and flowering prunus, inside a border painted with flowering shrubs, 28 cm diameter
Minor wear and scuffing to the glaze
Hammer price:
£380
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1228
Unsold
A Chinese flambé vase
blue six character Kangxi mark but later, of double gourd form covered in a deep red glaze, 17.25cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £0 - £0
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1229
Sold
A group of Chinese hardstone carvings
20th century, including; a pair of rock crystal hens, 9cm high; two rock crystal birds, each approx. 10.5cm high; a pair of green hardstone ducks, 9cm wide; a lotus leaf shaped brushwasher, 13cm wide; a pair of small mythical creatures, 6cm length; a hardstone carving of a young woman, 7.5cm high and snuff bottle, all with wood stands ( 23)
Chip to one of the hens combs. Chips to both birds.
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1230
Sold
A Chinese famille-verte `rouleau' vase
Kangxi
painted with court ladies pursuing the `Four Accompishments' of reading, appreciating art, playing the qin and the game of weiqi , in a garden setting, the shoulders reserved with four panels enclosing Buddhist emblems, 34cm high
painted with court ladies pursuing the `Four Accompishments' of reading, appreciating art, playing the qin and the game of weiqi , in a garden setting, the shoulders reserved with four panels enclosing Buddhist emblems, 34cm high
The vase has been reduced. The neck is lacking. Extensive glued breaks to the body with minor…
Hammer price:
£4,000
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1231
Sold
A Chinese blue and white kraak porcelain dish.
early 17th century
painted with two deer in a landscape beneath a border reserved with panels of insects and flowers, 33.5cm diameter
painted with two deer in a landscape beneath a border reserved with panels of insects and flowers, 33.5cm diameter
Some wear and patches of light grey staining to the central panel. Some glaze impurities
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1232
Unsold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE HEXAGONAL BOWL
Iron-red Tongzhi seal mark and possibly of the period
The exterior enamelled with flowering branches and insects, the flared foot with breaking waves, the interior a solid turquoise beneath a gilt rim, 19cm wide
The exterior enamelled with flowering branches and insects, the flared foot with breaking waves, the interior a solid turquoise beneath a gilt rim, 19cm wide
Some wear to the gilding on the rim. Minor wear to interior
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1233
Unsold
A Japanese ivory sashi netsuke of a sennin
Edo period, 18th century
carved standing in long robes, carrying a flowering branch over his left shoulder, 10.25 cm high
carved standing in long robes, carrying a flowering branch over his left shoulder, 10.25 cm high
Good condition.
Estimate: £450 - £550
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1234
Sold
A Chinese green glazed pottery vase, Hu
Han dynasty
set with taotie mask and ring handles, 30cm high
set with taotie mask and ring handles, 30cm high
Some chips, glaze loss and wear consistent with age
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1235
Unsold
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a sennin
Edo period, 18th century
carved standing, carrying a double gourd across his shoulders, 7cm high
carved standing, carrying a double gourd across his shoulders, 7cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £250 - £350
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1236
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A Japanese stained ivory netsuke of three fishermen
Meiji period
two carved standing , one pointing at the other's clenched fist, the third kneeling below beside a basket of fish, signed, 5.75 cm high
two carved standing , one pointing at the other's clenched fist, the third kneeling below beside a basket of fish, signed, 5.75 cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £250 - £350
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1237
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Four small Chinese famille-verte dishes
19th century
painted with figures at leisure, inside diaper pattern borders reserved with panels of birds in branches, 15.25 cm diameter (4)
painted with figures at leisure, inside diaper pattern borders reserved with panels of birds in branches, 15.25 cm diameter (4)
Two dishes are painted with the same design. Minor typical wear to enamels and gilding
Hammer price:
£320
Estimate: £300 - £400
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1238
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A Chinese green fluorite vase and cover and a figural group
late 19th/20th century
the vase and cover carved in high relief with birds in branches, the group carved with two figures in a boat, 23cm and 15cm high, wood stands, (5)
the vase and cover carved in high relief with birds in branches, the group carved with two figures in a boat, 23cm and 15cm high, wood stands, (5)
Each with some chips and natural fractures
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1239
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of two blind men
Meiji period
one leading with a stick, the other following behind holding a rope, signed on a red tablet, 4cm high
one leading with a stick, the other following behind holding a rope, signed on a red tablet, 4cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1240
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a man and boy
Meiji period
each carved seated, the man with one hand on head, carrying a cup, a double gourd flask at his feet, signed, 3.5 cm high
each carved seated, the man with one hand on head, carrying a cup, a double gourd flask at his feet, signed, 3.5 cm high
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1241
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A Japanese ivory netsuke
Meiji period
carved as a man seated with a monkey and a boy dressed as a samurai, signed, chip, 3.75 cm high
carved as a man seated with a monkey and a boy dressed as a samurai, signed, chip, 3.75 cm high
Chip to the end of the sword at the back of the group, approx. 1cm length
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1242
Unsold
A PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASES AND COVERS
Kangxi
Of lobed form, painted with panels of flowers between whorl and lappet borders, 9.75 cm high (2)
Of lobed form, painted with panels of flowers between whorl and lappet borders, 9.75 cm high (2)
Minor glaze chips. Small nick to one rim
Estimate: £500 - £700
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1243
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A Japanese velvet hanging
19th century
painted and woven with tigers amongst bamboo on the banks of a mountain stream, 208cm by 148cm
painted and woven with tigers amongst bamboo on the banks of a mountain stream, 208cm by 148cm
Some minor staining and markings. Two small tears to the lining. Generally in good condition
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1244
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A Japanese ivory netsuke
Meiji period
carved as two boys washing a horse which stands in a tub, signed, 3.5 cm high
carved as two boys washing a horse which stands in a tub, signed, 3.5 cm high
Some natural splits to the ivory, but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1245
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a bearded old man
first half 20th century
carved standing holding a goblet and double gourd flask, signed, 5 cm high
carved standing holding a goblet and double gourd flask, signed, 5 cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1246
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A Chinese blue-ground vase ( Cong)
gilt six character Guangxu mark, but possibly later
of square section, each side moulded with trigrams beneath a blue glaze, 28 cm high
of square section, each side moulded with trigrams beneath a blue glaze, 28 cm high
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1247
Unsold
A CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSHWASHER
Qing dynasty, probably 19th century
Carved as a group of lingzhi fungus, 9 cm wide
Carved as a group of lingzhi fungus, 9 cm wide
Overall in good condition
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1248
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A Chinese stoneware shallow bowl
probably 20th century
the exterior glazed in cobalt blue, the interior decorated in relief with fish amongst lotus, bears impressed Wang Bingrong mark, 22cm diameter
the exterior glazed in cobalt blue, the interior decorated in relief with fish amongst lotus, bears impressed Wang Bingrong mark, 22cm diameter
Some scratches to the exterior
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £80 - £100
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1249
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A Japanese embroidered hanging
late 19th century
embroidered with three tigers roaring on the banks of a river, 122cm by 76cm; and three other velvet hangings (4)
embroidered with three tigers roaring on the banks of a river, 122cm by 76cm; and three other velvet hangings (4)
First embroidery of three tigers- generally in good condition with minor lifting of threads and…
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1250
Sold
A Japanese lacquer two-case inro
Edo period
decorated in iro-takamaki-e depicting various coins against a nashiji ground, unsigned, 8.5cm high
decorated in iro-takamaki-e depicting various coins against a nashiji ground, unsigned, 8.5cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1251
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A pair of Chinese rose quartz figures of Guanyin and a rose quartz censer
late 19th/20th century
each goddess carved standing holding a lotus flower, the tripod censer with animal mask and ring handles, the cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion, figures 19cm high, censer 17.5cm high, wood stands (7)
each goddess carved standing holding a lotus flower, the tripod censer with animal mask and ring handles, the cover surmounted by a Buddhist lion, figures 19cm high, censer 17.5cm high, wood stands (7)
Some natural fissures to to the stone with some brown/grey inclusions. Minor chips to…
Hammer price:
£350
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1252
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A Chinese bamboo veneer rectangular box and cover
20th century
carved with twin fish suspended from chimes, within borders of bats, their outstretched wings inerlinked, 20cm length (2)
carved with twin fish suspended from chimes, within borders of bats, their outstretched wings inerlinked, 20cm length (2)
Minor neck to edge of cover. Minor wear to interiors
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £400 - £600
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1253
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A Chinese blue and white `crane and trigram' bowl
blue Jiaqing seal mark but probably later
the exterior painted with cranes amongst the eight trigrams and cloud scrolls, the interior with central waves beneath a trellis pattern border, 14 cm diameter, with fitted case (2)
the exterior painted with cranes amongst the eight trigrams and cloud scrolls, the interior with central waves beneath a trellis pattern border, 14 cm diameter, with fitted case (2)
Good condition
Hammer price:
£6,500
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1254
Sold
Four Japanese ivory okimono
Meiji period
comprising; a falconer standing with a bird, signed on red tablet, 17cm high; a man standing with boy on his shoulder, signed; a Chinese style figure of an official, 18cm high and a smaller figure of Ebisu holding a fish, 9cm, with wood stand ( 5)
comprising; a falconer standing with a bird, signed on red tablet, 17cm high; a man standing with boy on his shoulder, signed; a Chinese style figure of an official, 18cm high and a smaller figure of Ebisu holding a fish, 9cm, with wood stand ( 5)
Falconer- good conditionMan and boy- end of pipe lacking from right handOfficial- large chip to the…
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1255
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A CHINESE PORCELAIN SHALLOW BOX AND COVER
20th century
The cover enamelled with a puce-scaled dragon amongst iron-red and blue cloud scrolls, flowers and foliage, the interior of each painted with an erotic scene, iron-red four character hallmark, 9.75cm diameter, fitted box (3)
The cover enamelled with a puce-scaled dragon amongst iron-red and blue cloud scrolls, flowers and foliage, the interior of each painted with an erotic scene, iron-red four character hallmark, 9.75cm diameter, fitted box (3)
Two small chips to rim of box
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1256
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A pair of Chinese green fluorite censers
late 19th/20th century
each carved with animal mask and ring handles supported on three paw feet, the covers surmounted by a chilong, 19cm high, wood stands (6)
each carved with animal mask and ring handles supported on three paw feet, the covers surmounted by a chilong, 19cm high, wood stands (6)
Both censers have repaired breaks. Both with chips, natural fractures and fissures
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1257
Unsold
A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE QINGBAI BOWLS
Song/Yuan dynasty
One with carved lotus medallion to the centre, another with carved lotus petals to the exterior, the third with radiating ribbed bands to the interior, sizes 15 cm to 17 cm diameter (3)
One with carved lotus medallion to the centre, another with carved lotus petals to the exterior, the third with radiating ribbed bands to the interior, sizes 15 cm to 17 cm diameter (3)
The first bowl with a shallow chip to the outside of rim, approx. 0.7cm by 0.5 cm. The third bowl…
Estimate: £200 - £300
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1258
Unsold
A GROUP OF CHINESE MINIATURE VESSELS
Tang to Song/Yuan dynasty
Comprising: four pale celadon glazed stoneware vases, a russet glazed waterpot, and a stem dish with sancai glaze to the rim, tallest vase 7.5cm high, stem dish 12cm diameter (6)
Comprising: four pale celadon glazed stoneware vases, a russet glazed waterpot, and a stem dish with sancai glaze to the rim, tallest vase 7.5cm high, stem dish 12cm diameter (6)
Overall in good condition with minor chips/nicks to rims.
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1259
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A pair of Chinese jadeite figures of pheasants
20th century
each carved standing with a flowering branch in its beak, the stone with apple and brown inclusions, 17.5cm high, wood stands (4)
each carved standing with a flowering branch in its beak, the stone with apple and brown inclusions, 17.5cm high, wood stands (4)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£500
Estimate: £80 - £120
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1260
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A rare Chinese famille-rose opium pipe
19th century
of cylindrical form in two parts, painted with figures in an extensive landscape, a frog in relief emerging from breaking waves beside the white metal mount, the ivory ends carved with flowers and gourds, the later terracotta bowl with signature, 56cm length
of cylindrical form in two parts, painted with figures in an extensive landscape, a frog in relief emerging from breaking waves beside the white metal mount, the ivory ends carved with flowers and gourds, the later terracotta bowl with signature, 56cm length
Some overall minor wear to enamels. Some light surface scratches in places and some specking to the…
Hammer price:
£20,000
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1261
Sold
A group of seven Chinese funerary figures
Tang dynasty and later
each unglazed figure standing with an implement, tallest 20cm high (7)
each unglazed figure standing with an implement, tallest 20cm high (7)
Minor repair and losses
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £300 - £500
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1262
Sold
Three Japanese ivory carvings
Meiji period
comprising; a netsuke of Daikoku tying a bail of rice, a boy seated at his side, signed, 4cm high; a netsuke of a fisherman with a crab nipping at his feet, 6cm wide; a small figure of a girl standing with parasol and basket, 8cm high, with wood stands (6)
comprising; a netsuke of Daikoku tying a bail of rice, a boy seated at his side, signed, 4cm high; a netsuke of a fisherman with a crab nipping at his feet, 6cm wide; a small figure of a girl standing with parasol and basket, 8cm high, with wood stands (6)
Daikoku- about half of the disc on the base which bears the signature is missing with part of the…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1263
Sold
A group of Chinese agate carvings
20th century
comprising; a small tripod censer and cover, 14cm high, wood stand; a cagework vase and cover, 10cm high, wood stand; a figure of a qilin, 15cm high, wood stand; also two glass imitation agate snuff bottles, each approx. 7cm high (10)
comprising; a small tripod censer and cover, 14cm high, wood stand; a cagework vase and cover, 10cm high, wood stand; a figure of a qilin, 15cm high, wood stand; also two glass imitation agate snuff bottles, each approx. 7cm high (10)
The censer has a small chip to the rim. The vase has some chips its branches and is glued to the…
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1264
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A Chinese agate vase and stopper and two agate brushwashers
20th century
the vase carved in high relief with a chilong and a pheasant, the stopper with a further chilong and pheasant, 15cm high; the brushwashers carved as leaves and flowers, each approx. 8.5cm wide, wood stands ( 7)
the vase carved in high relief with a chilong and a pheasant, the stopper with a further chilong and pheasant, 15cm high; the brushwashers carved as leaves and flowers, each approx. 8.5cm wide, wood stands ( 7)
Vase and stopper- in overall good condition with minor chips to extremitiesBrushwashers- The…
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £250
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1265
Sold
A large Japanese Imari vase
Edo period, late 17th/early 18th century
painted with a man and young woman in a pavilion, another woman seated on the terrace outside, flanked by flowering trees, the short waisted neck painted with panels of ho-o birds and flowers, 64cm high
painted with a man and young woman in a pavilion, another woman seated on the terrace outside, flanked by flowering trees, the short waisted neck painted with panels of ho-o birds and flowers, 64cm high
The neck of the vase has broken away, leaving some some chips around the breaks.There is a long…
Hammer price:
£1,700
Estimate: £600 - £1,000
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1266
Sold
A small Chinese clair-de-lune glazed vase
blue six character Kangxi mark but later
bulbous body beneath a gently waisted neck, 12cm high
bulbous body beneath a gently waisted neck, 12cm high
Minor glaze impurities.Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£300
Estimate: £250 - £350
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1267
Sold
A group of twenty three Chinese wood stands and two covers
late 19th/20th century
of various forms and sizes, (25)
of various forms and sizes, (25)
Some chips and losses but mostly in good condition
Hammer price:
£140
Estimate: £100 - £150
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1268
Sold
A Chinese qingbai `boy' pillow
Song dynasty or later
modelled as a boy lying on his back supported a lotus leaf forming the headrest, 18.5cm wide
modelled as a boy lying on his back supported a lotus leaf forming the headrest, 18.5cm wide
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £300 - £400
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Lot 1269
Sold
A large Chinese cylindrical blue and white brush pot
decorated with lines of calligraphy against a powder-blue ground, 15.75cm high x 19.5cm
Good condition
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
26 May 2021
26 May 2021