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20 November | Asian Ceramics & Works of Art
Auction date
Thursday 20 November 2025
10:00
- 14:00 GMT
A Japanese Silver Mounted Plique-A-Jour ( Shotai Shippo) Bowl
Early 20th Century
Decorated With Branches Of White Cherry Blossom On A Green Ground, 10.75cm Diameter £400-600
Thursday 20 November
Lots 1101 - 1273 Asian 10am
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Lot 1101
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DISHES (2)
Qianlong
Each painted in the centre with flowers issuing from blue rocks, the border with scattered flowers beneath a spearhead rim, 32cm diameter
Each painted in the centre with flowers issuing from blue rocks, the border with scattered flowers beneath a spearhead rim, 32cm diameter
Each with restored cracks to the rim. Some wear to the enamels and gilding
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1102
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVIFORM JAR (2)
Late 18th/19th century
Painted with pine, prunus and bamboo in a fenced garden, 19cm high; also a smaller blue and white jar painted with scattered foliate medallions, 14cm high
Painted with pine, prunus and bamboo in a fenced garden, 19cm high; also a smaller blue and white jar painted with scattered foliate medallions, 14cm high
Larger jar- starcrack to the base. Some light surface scratches and specking to the glaze.Smaller…
Hammer price:
£170
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1103
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL (3)
Qianlong
Painted in polychrome enamels with exotic birds and flowers, 23cm diameter; together with a Chinese Imari and famille rose porcelain bowl decorated with flowers and gourds, 24cm diameter and a famille rose blue-ground bowl reserved with three flower panels, 26.5cm diameter
Painted in polychrome enamels with exotic birds and flowers, 23cm diameter; together with a Chinese Imari and famille rose porcelain bowl decorated with flowers and gourds, 24cm diameter and a famille rose blue-ground bowl reserved with three flower panels, 26.5cm diameter
All three bowls restored.The first bowl with chips, cracks and losses, the other with fritting to…
Hammer price:
£60
Estimate: £120 - £180
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1104
Sold
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL
Qianlong
Painted in polychrome enamels with peonies and pheasants perched in branches, 27cm diameter
Painted in polychrome enamels with peonies and pheasants perched in branches, 27cm diameter
Professionally restored, wear commensurate with age and use
Hammer price:
£45
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1105
Unsold
A GROUP OF CHINESE SANCAI GLAZED MINIATURE FURNITURE (5)
Ming dynasty
Comprising; a wedding chest, 13.5cm high; a palanquin, 25.5cm high; a pair of horseshoe back chairs, 18.5cm high and a green glazed cabinet, 21.5cm high
Comprising; a wedding chest, 13.5cm high; a palanquin, 25.5cm high; a pair of horseshoe back chairs, 18.5cm high and a green glazed cabinet, 21.5cm high
Wedding chest- some typical wear and glaze chips but overall in good conditionPalanquin-minor…
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1106
Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDAI
Probably Ming dynasty, 17th century
The jovial monk seated on a lotus base holding a rosary and fly whisk, traces of red pigment, 27.5cm high
The jovial monk seated on a lotus base holding a rosary and fly whisk, traces of red pigment, 27.5cm high
Small loss around the footrim on the reverse, approx. 2cm by 0.5cm. Some losses to the red pigment.…
Hammer price:
£1,600
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1107
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE VASES (2)
Probably 17th/18th century
Each in the form of a gnarled tree trunk decorated in high relief with branches of flowering prunus blossom and birds, a sage riding a donkey around one base, a standing figure around the other, each approx.22cm high
Each in the form of a gnarled tree trunk decorated in high relief with branches of flowering prunus blossom and birds, a sage riding a donkey around one base, a standing figure around the other, each approx.22cm high
Small losses to the underside of two of the feet on one vase. Some typical wear consistent with age
Hammer price:
£1,500
Estimate: £300 - £500
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1108
Sold
A CHINESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE CENSER (FANG-DING)
Probably 19th century
The sides inlaid with stylised taotie masks, raised on four splayed supports, two character Shisou mark, 11.5cm wide, wood cover and stand
The sides inlaid with stylised taotie masks, raised on four splayed supports, two character Shisou mark, 11.5cm wide, wood cover and stand
One handle has been broken off but is available. Some wear to the inlay
Hammer price:
£160
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1109
Sold
A CHINESE CIRCULAR BOWL AND COVER ( 14)
Late 19th century
Painted with vases, tables and Buddhist emblems, 17cm high, wood stand; also a famille rose shaped circular stand, 16.5cm wide; a coffee cup and nine various bowls including a pair painted with lotus flowers and emblems, sizes 10cm to 14cm diameter
Painted with vases, tables and Buddhist emblems, 17cm high, wood stand; also a famille rose shaped circular stand, 16.5cm wide; a coffee cup and nine various bowls including a pair painted with lotus flowers and emblems, sizes 10cm to 14cm diameter
Bowl and cover- large chip and crack to the rim of the bowl.Famille rose shaped circular stand-…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1110
Unsold
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON `TRIGRAMS' TRIPOD CENSER
Ming dynasty
Of compressed circular form, raised on three paw supports, the exterior decorated in relief with the Eight Trigrams, covered in a dark celadon glaze, 29cm diameter
Of compressed circular form, raised on three paw supports, the exterior decorated in relief with the Eight Trigrams, covered in a dark celadon glaze, 29cm diameter
Large firing crack to the centre. Shallow chip to one of the paw feet
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1111
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE PEACH-SHAPED CENSERS AND LEAF SHAPED STANDS (6)
18th/19th century
Applied with leafy branches, incised marks. censers, 13 cm high, stands 14cm length.Provenance: Christie's London, 1st July, 1993, lot 91
Applied with leafy branches, incised marks. censers, 13 cm high, stands 14cm length.Provenance: Christie's London, 1st July, 1993, lot 91
Minor typical wear
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £600 - £800
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1112
Sold
A CHINESE CLOISONNE CIRCULAR BOWL AND COVER (2)
19th century
Decorated with lotus flowers against a turquoise ground beneath a white ruyi-head border, the domed cover with Buddhist emblems beneath a floral border, deep turquoise interiors, 9.5cm high by 11.5cm diameter
Decorated with lotus flowers against a turquoise ground beneath a white ruyi-head border, the domed cover with Buddhist emblems beneath a floral border, deep turquoise interiors, 9.5cm high by 11.5cm diameter
Some enamel loss to the interior of the cover
Hammer price:
£180
Estimate: £200 - £300
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1113
Sold
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL TIBETAN- STYLE JUG AND COVER
19th century
Set with a hinged ruyi shaped handle, the tapered cylindrical body worked with turquoise -ground bands filled with vases, censers, tables, jardinieres and flowers alternating with raised bands of champleve shou medallions against a blue ground, the two-part circular flat cover set with a gilt Buddhist lion knop, 37cm high
Set with a hinged ruyi shaped handle, the tapered cylindrical body worked with turquoise -ground bands filled with vases, censers, tables, jardinieres and flowers alternating with raised bands of champleve shou medallions against a blue ground, the two-part circular flat cover set with a gilt Buddhist lion knop, 37cm high
several small losses to enamel from impacts to front and foot, wear commensurate with age and use…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1114
Sold
A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
Probably 19th century
Of bombe form, inlaid each side with a qilin, raised dragon roundel to base, 18cm wide across handles
Of bombe form, inlaid each side with a qilin, raised dragon roundel to base, 18cm wide across handles
Some wear
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1115
Sold
TEN CHINESE SMALL PAINTINGS ON RICE PAPER (4)
19th century
Each painted with a figure engaged in an activity, each approx. 10cm by 5.5cm, framed as four
Each painted with a figure engaged in an activity, each approx. 10cm by 5.5cm, framed as four
Some tears to the rice paper. Minor discolouration in places
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1116
Sold
A CHINESE POLYCHROME ENAMELLED PORCELAIN BOWL (4)
18th century
Decorated with flowers, 20cm diameter; together with an eighteenth century export porcelain famille rose dish decorated with flowers; an eighteenth century polychrome enamelled gilt porcelain dish decorated with panels of flowers and insects, and a Japanese polychrome enamel porcelain dish decorated with pomegranates, cherry blossom and exotic birds/ho-o, spur marks to base
Decorated with flowers, 20cm diameter; together with an eighteenth century export porcelain famille rose dish decorated with flowers; an eighteenth century polychrome enamelled gilt porcelain dish decorated with panels of flowers and insects, and a Japanese polychrome enamel porcelain dish decorated with pomegranates, cherry blossom and exotic birds/ho-o, spur marks to base
the bowl and Japanese plate with extensive wear to glaze and enamels, the famille rose dish with…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1117
Unsold
A LARGE CHINESE POTTERY BACTRIAN CAMEL
Probably Tang dynasty
Modelled standing four square on a rectangular base, its head raised and mouth open, 64cm high
Modelled standing four square on a rectangular base, its head raised and mouth open, 64cm high
Some restoration, including the legs, neck and across the base
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1118
Sold
A QUANTITY OF CHINESE ENGRAVED MOTHER-OF-PEARL GAMING COUNTERS (184)
19th century
Comprising; 25 of fish shape, 38 circular and 121 rectangular in 4 sizes, subjects including figures, birds and flowers
Comprising; 25 of fish shape, 38 circular and 121 rectangular in 4 sizes, subjects including figures, birds and flowers
Minor chips overall. Some wear. Some counters with red staining
Hammer price:
£50
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1119
Sold
A PAIR OF JAPANESE SATSUMA VASES (2)
Meiji/Taisho period
Of tapered hexagonal form, the sides painted with children at leisure alternating with panels of flowers and insects, unmarked, 30cm high
Of tapered hexagonal form, the sides painted with children at leisure alternating with panels of flowers and insects, unmarked, 30cm high
Good condition overall, no chips, cracks or majr damage. normal wear commensurate with age and use…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £80 - £120
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1120
Unsold
A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF AN ELDERLY FARMER (2)
Meiji/ Taisho period
Cast seated on a bundle of sticks with an axe at his side, holding a kiseru pipe in his right hand and a pouch in his left, impressed seal mark, 26cm high, wood base
Cast seated on a bundle of sticks with an axe at his side, holding a kiseru pipe in his right hand and a pouch in his left, impressed seal mark, 26cm high, wood base
good condition overall, minor wear commensurate with age, the wood stand with scratches, flakes and…
Estimate: £500 - £700
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1121
Sold
A CHINESE HARDWOOD FOUR-FOLD SCREEN (4)
Circa 1900
Pierced and carved with panels of lotus flowers and bats, the frame carved with continuous flowers, two panels with mirrored plates, each panel 142cm by 40.5cm
Pierced and carved with panels of lotus flowers and bats, the frame carved with continuous flowers, two panels with mirrored plates, each panel 142cm by 40.5cm
Two of the mirror plates are lacking. All the hinges are lacking. Minor losses to the carving
Hammer price:
£1,800
Estimate: £150 - £250
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1122
Unsold
A CHINESE SPINACH JADE BOWL
Qing dynasty
The steep sides with everted rim and raised on a short foot, 16cm diameter by 7.5cm high
The steep sides with everted rim and raised on a short foot, 16cm diameter by 7.5cm high
Natural faultine to one side approx. 5.5cm length which extends through to the inner wall
Estimate: £500 - £800
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1123
Unsold
A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN SHOE
18th century
Painted in an Imari palette with flowers, 18cm length
Painted in an Imari palette with flowers, 18cm length
Some flaking to the blue enamel. Some small chips around the edges and to the tip of the shoe
Estimate: £100 - £150
20 November 2025
20 November 2025
Lot 1124
Sold
A CHINESE COROMANDEL LACQUER EIGHT- FOLD SCREEN
20th century
One side carved and painted with an extensive scene with women engaged in various activities in a landscape setting with pavilions and trees, inside borders of mythical birds and archaic vessels, the reverse with various birds amongst flower, trees and rocks, each panel 213cm by 40.5cm
One side carved and painted with an extensive scene with women engaged in various activities in a landscape setting with pavilions and trees, inside borders of mythical birds and archaic vessels, the reverse with various birds amongst flower, trees and rocks, each panel 213cm by 40.5cm
Some of the brass connecting pins are lacking from the hinges. There are small losses to the…
Hammer price:
£800
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
20 November 2025
20 November 2025