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11-12 October | Antiques, Interiors & Asian Works of Art
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Wednesday 11 October 2023
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 551
Works of Art, Carpets, Furniture
Thursday 12 October 2023
10:00 BST
Starts with Lot 1201
Asian Works of Art
Antiques & Interiors
Wednesday 11 October- Sussex Saleroom
Lot 551 – 688 Works of
Art 10:00am
Lot 883 - 900 Carpets 11:30am.
Lot 901 – 1200 Furniture
& Garden Statuary 1:00pm
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Lot 1228
Sold
A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE BLACK-GROUND BOTTLE VASES (2)
Early 20th century
Each depicting two yellow dragons contesting a flaming pearl beneath a ruyi head border, the neck with a band of overlapping leaves, 32cm high
Each depicting two yellow dragons contesting a flaming pearl beneath a ruyi head border, the neck with a band of overlapping leaves, 32cm high
One vase with a shallow dent to one of the dragon's heads with some loss of enamel, approx. 1.5cm…
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1229
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PLATE
Probably 18th century
Painted with a woman and boy in a fenced garden, inside a border reserved with panels of seated woman alternating with flowering prunus, 23.5cm diameter; also two blue and white `dragon' dishes, 19.5cm and 22.5cm diameter (3)
Painted with a woman and boy in a fenced garden, inside a border reserved with panels of seated woman alternating with flowering prunus, 23.5cm diameter; also two blue and white `dragon' dishes, 19.5cm and 22.5cm diameter (3)
Plate- Fine haircrack to well, approx. 8cm lengthDragon dish, 19.5cm- rim chip and haircracks. The…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1230
Unsold
A CHINESE GREEN BOWENITE CENSER AND COVER (2)
20th century
Of circular form, carved with dragon mask and ring handles, the pierced cover with a dragon's head finial, 20.5cm high
Of circular form, carved with dragon mask and ring handles, the pierced cover with a dragon's head finial, 20.5cm high
Very shallow chip to underside of footrim, approx. 1cm by 0.5cm .
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1231
Sold
A SMALL CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL
Blue four character Hongxian mark but probably later
The flared sides enamelled with two flower sprays, 6cm high, wood stand (2)
The flared sides enamelled with two flower sprays, 6cm high, wood stand (2)
Good condition
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1232
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVIFORM JAR
19th/20th century
Painted with double happiness symbols on a ground of lotus and tendrils, wax seal to shoulder, 23cm high, wood cover and stand (3)
Painted with double happiness symbols on a ground of lotus and tendrils, wax seal to shoulder, 23cm high, wood cover and stand (3)
Some glaze cracks across base, but overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£30
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1233
Sold
THREE ITEMS OF CHINESE CERAMICS
Various dates
Comprising; a tapered celadon glaze vase from the Vung Tau cargo, circa 1690, Christie's label to base, 20.5cm high; a cylindrical pottery wine cup and cover, probably Eastern Han dynasty, 12cm high; a white glazed porcelain jar with lug handles, Song/Yuan dynasty, 11.25cm high. Provenance: the celadon glazed vase with Robert McPherson, London, (4)
Comprising; a tapered celadon glaze vase from the Vung Tau cargo, circa 1690, Christie's label to base, 20.5cm high; a cylindrical pottery wine cup and cover, probably Eastern Han dynasty, 12cm high; a white glazed porcelain jar with lug handles, Song/Yuan dynasty, 11.25cm high. Provenance: the celadon glazed vase with Robert McPherson, London, (4)
Celadon vase- some adhered kiln grit to one side, approx. 2cm by 1cm. some chipping around the foot…
Hammer price:
£220
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1234
Sold
A CHINESE PORCELAIN SMALL BOWL
Painted in underglaze red on the exterior with a band of lotus between underglaze blue line borders, the interior with a blue four character mark, 6.25cm high, wood stand (2)
Good condition
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1235
Unsold
A CHINESE WUCAI `CARP' DISH
Probably Kangxi
Painted in the centre with two iron-red carp in a lotus pond, the well painted with five stylised fish swimming among pond weeds, the pattern repeated around the exterior, blue four character zaichuan zhile mark ( `rejoicing in the stream' ), 20.75cm diameter, boxed (2)
Painted in the centre with two iron-red carp in a lotus pond, the well painted with five stylised fish swimming among pond weeds, the pattern repeated around the exterior, blue four character zaichuan zhile mark ( `rejoicing in the stream' ), 20.75cm diameter, boxed (2)
Some wear to the enamels, particularly to the iron-red in the centre and well of the dish
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1236
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE JADE GROUP OF GOURDS
Carved with one large and three smaller gourds attached to leafy branches, the stone of celadon tone with russet and cream inclusions, 19cm length
Overall in good condition with some minor chips to extremities and some natural fissures
Hammer price:
£650
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1237
Sold
A CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAIT
19th century
Opaque pigments on paper, painted with a half length portrait of an official wearing a rank badge of a silver pheasant depicting the 5th civil rank, 31.5cm by 28cm, mounted, framed and glazed
Opaque pigments on paper, painted with a half length portrait of an official wearing a rank badge of a silver pheasant depicting the 5th civil rank, 31.5cm by 28cm, mounted, framed and glazed
The paper has discoloured with some tears, creases and staining.Possibly reduced
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1238
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ROULEAU VASE
Modern
Painted in Transitional style with a woman and children in a landscape, 26.5cm high
Painted in Transitional style with a woman and children in a landscape, 26.5cm high
Good condition
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1239
Sold
A LARGE CHINESE MARTABAN STONEWARE JAR
Probably 15th-17th century
Set with four lug handles, the shoulders moulded with two dragons beneath a brown glaze falling short of the base, 40cm high
Set with four lug handles, the shoulders moulded with two dragons beneath a brown glaze falling short of the base, 40cm high
Some small glaze chips around the rim and to the body
Hammer price:
£260
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1240
Sold
A CHINESE EXPORT CIRCULAR TUREEN AND COVER (2)
Late 18th Century
In the form of a closed lotus flower with overlapping puce petals, some with additional yellow, set with green pod handle, the interiors in turquoise, 22.5cm diameter by 17cm high. Provenance: with John Sparks Ltd, 128 Mount St., London with paper labels
In the form of a closed lotus flower with overlapping puce petals, some with additional yellow, set with green pod handle, the interiors in turquoise, 22.5cm diameter by 17cm high. Provenance: with John Sparks Ltd, 128 Mount St., London with paper labels
Chip to rim of tureen, approx. 3cm length by 0.5cm at deepest point..Some wear to interior. Some…
Hammer price:
£850
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1241
Sold
A CHINESE POTTERY EWER
Song dynasty
Of gourd form with ribbed handle, the body incised with lines beneath a green-tinged glaze, 16cm high
Of gourd form with ribbed handle, the body incised with lines beneath a green-tinged glaze, 16cm high
Area of glaze flaking on the body, approx.1.5cm square. Minor glaze flaking to the neck and around…
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1242
Sold
A CHINESE WHITE WARE CUP
Tang dynasty
Of bulbous form with short everted rim and loop handle, 6.5cm high
Of bulbous form with short everted rim and loop handle, 6.5cm high
There is a circular patch of discoloration halfway down the body, approx. 1cm by 1cm
Hammer price:
£280
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1243
Unsold
A CHINESE FLAMBE GLAZED BOTTLE VASE
Blue six character Kangxi mark but later
Covered in a deep red glaze, 34.5cm high
Covered in a deep red glaze, 34.5cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1244
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A SAMURAI
Meiji/Taisho period
The warrior standing holding a bell in his right hand and a spear in his left, signed, 27.5cm high, wood stand
The warrior standing holding a bell in his right hand and a spear in his left, signed, 27.5cm high, wood stand
Figure in good condition. Some scratches to the wood base
Hammer price:
£1,100
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1245
Sold
A CHINESE WHITE WARE CUP STAND
Tang dynasty
With flared sides rising to a foliate rim pinched inwards to create five lobes, 10cm diameter. Provenance: Bluett London and the Cunliffe Collection according to paper labels
With flared sides rising to a foliate rim pinched inwards to create five lobes, 10cm diameter. Provenance: Bluett London and the Cunliffe Collection according to paper labels
shallow chip to inner rim, approx. 1cm by 0.2cm at deepest point
Hammer price:
£2,200
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1246
Sold
FOUR PIECES OF CHINESE POTTERY
Various dates
Comprising a sancai glazed cup and water pot or cup, Tang dynasty, each approx. 5.5cm high; a small white ware spouted ewer, Song dynasty, 9.5cm high; and a part glazed pottery ear cup, possibly Han dynasty, 10.5cm wide
Comprising a sancai glazed cup and water pot or cup, Tang dynasty, each approx. 5.5cm high; a small white ware spouted ewer, Song dynasty, 9.5cm high; and a part glazed pottery ear cup, possibly Han dynasty, 10.5cm wide
Sancai cup- handle lacking. Glued breaks and cracks. Shallow chip and some restoration to the…
Hammer price:
£100
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1247
Sold
A CHINESE POTTERY GREEN GLAZED FIGURAL CANDLE HOLDER
Probably Eastern Han dynasty
In the form of a seated woman holding a child, 26cm high
In the form of a seated woman holding a child, 26cm high
Some glaze chips. Loss to the back of the head. Some iridescence to the glaze. Some cracks…
Hammer price:
£190
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1248
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE `DRAGON' DISH
Painted with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls, 29cm diameter; and a Chinese blue and white jar painted with figures in a landscape, 19cm high (2)
The dish with some very light surface scratches. Otherwise in good condition
Hammer price:
£420
Estimate: £120 - £180
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1249
Sold
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
Hammer price:
£450
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1250
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE GROUP BY MIYAO
Meiji period
Cast with gilt details as a young boy sleeping with his head resting on a drum, a cat seated on his back, signed Miyao zo in rectangular cartouche, 8cm high, with wood stand with gilt lacquer decoration (2). Provenance: with Laura Bordignon Japanese Works of Art, 2011.
Cast with gilt details as a young boy sleeping with his head resting on a drum, a cat seated on his back, signed Miyao zo in rectangular cartouche, 8cm high, with wood stand with gilt lacquer decoration (2). Provenance: with Laura Bordignon Japanese Works of Art, 2011.
Good condition
Hammer price:
£3,200
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1251
Sold
A JAPANESE SATSUMA KORO (2)
Meiji period
Of compressed globular form raised in three peg feet, painted with panels of seated figures alternating with panels of birds and flowers against an elaborate ground, indistinctly signed ....zan, 10.5cm high
Of compressed globular form raised in three peg feet, painted with panels of seated figures alternating with panels of birds and flowers against an elaborate ground, indistinctly signed ....zan, 10.5cm high
Some wear to the gilding on the handles and rim. Finial on cover with glued repair
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1252
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A WOMAN BY MIYAO
Meiji period
Cast with gilt details as a woman standing with two water buckets at her feet, holding a staff in her left hand, her right hand shielding her eyes, signed Miyao in rectangular cartouche, 16.5cm high, with fixed wood stand with gilt lacquer decoration. Provenance: with Laura Bordignon Japanese Works of Art, 2014
Cast with gilt details as a woman standing with two water buckets at her feet, holding a staff in her left hand, her right hand shielding her eyes, signed Miyao in rectangular cartouche, 16.5cm high, with fixed wood stand with gilt lacquer decoration. Provenance: with Laura Bordignon Japanese Works of Art, 2014
Good conditionThe dimensions EXCLUDE the stand.
Hammer price:
£2,600
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1253
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: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1254
Sold
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF TWO TURTLES BY NOGAMI RYUKI
Meiji period
Naturalistically cast, the smaller turtle trying to climb on the back of the larger turtle, signed in rectangular cartouche, 14cm length, wood stand (2). Provenance: with Laura Bordignon Japanese Works of Art, 2012
Naturalistically cast, the smaller turtle trying to climb on the back of the larger turtle, signed in rectangular cartouche, 14cm length, wood stand (2). Provenance: with Laura Bordignon Japanese Works of Art, 2012
Good conditionThe claws are complete and in good condition.
Hammer price:
£1,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1255
Sold
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…
Hammer price:
£240
Estimate: £240 - £320
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1256
Unsold
A SET OF FOUR CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE `IMMORTALS' RECTANGULAR PANELS (4)
20th century
Each painted with two Immortals in a landscape beside lines of calligraphy, each panel set in a wood frame carved with figurative panels, brass handles, each porcelain panel 35cm by 24cm, overall size 74cm by 29cm
Each painted with two Immortals in a landscape beside lines of calligraphy, each panel set in a wood frame carved with figurative panels, brass handles, each porcelain panel 35cm by 24cm, overall size 74cm by 29cm
Overall in good condition. One of the brass handles is lacking
Estimate: £300 - £400
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1257
Sold
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…
Hammer price:
£150
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1258
Sold
A CHINESE QINGBAI BOWL
Song dynasty
Of steep side form, the interior carved with foliate scrolls beneath a blue tinged glaze, 20cm diameter; also a Chinese blue and white jarlet painted with three flower panels, 9.5cm high ; a Ming green glazed toy censer and ewer, 7.5cm and 11cm high (4)
Of steep side form, the interior carved with foliate scrolls beneath a blue tinged glaze, 20cm diameter; also a Chinese blue and white jarlet painted with three flower panels, 9.5cm high ; a Ming green glazed toy censer and ewer, 7.5cm and 11cm high (4)
Qingbai bowl- triangular chip to the rim, approx. 2cm by 1cm which extends into a haircrack, approx…
Hammer price:
£900
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1259
Sold
THREE TALL CHINESE CARVED AND PIERCED BAMBOO INCENSE HOLDERS
20th century
Each carved with lotus, one also including two birds, wood ends, 48cm high; also a bamboo incense burner, 45cm length (4)
Each carved with lotus, one also including two birds, wood ends, 48cm high; also a bamboo incense burner, 45cm length (4)
Overall in good condition
Hammer price:
£120
Estimate: £80 - £120
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1260
Unsold
A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND ALTAR VASE, BENBAPING
Iron-red Jiaqing seal mark but later
The globular body decorated with the bajixang and lotus sprays, the neck painted with multi-coloured panels, the separate cylindrical top with foliate sprays against a yellow ground, 28.5cm high (2)
The globular body decorated with the bajixang and lotus sprays, the neck painted with multi-coloured panels, the separate cylindrical top with foliate sprays against a yellow ground, 28.5cm high (2)
The ribbed neck and the cover has traces of a glue like substance, possibly cellotape to hold the…
Estimate: £600 - £800
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1261
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
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1262
Sold
A CHINESE POTTERY MODEL OF A HOUSE
Probably Han dynasty
Of rectangular form with pitched roof, one side with an open door with taotie mask knocker, flanked by two pierced windows, 21.5cm high by 30cm length; also a pottery model of a horse and rider, probably Tang dynasty, 33cm high
Of rectangular form with pitched roof, one side with an open door with taotie mask knocker, flanked by two pierced windows, 21.5cm high by 30cm length; also a pottery model of a horse and rider, probably Tang dynasty, 33cm high
House- repair to one corner of the roof. Cracks to one end and to the reverse of the building.Minor…
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1263
Unsold
THREE CHINESE SEALS (3)
Each of square section with a carved character marks, comprising an agate seal with three incised characters to one side, 9.5cm high; a marble seal incised with two lines of calligraphy to one side, 4cm high and a soapstone seal with two incised characters to one side, 4.25cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate
The marble seal with a minor chip to two of the bottom cornersThe soapstone seal with some chips…
Estimate: £150 - £250
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1264
Sold
TWO KASHMIR PAPIER MACHE PEN BOXES
Late 19th century
One of canted rectangular form on bracket feet, the other of rectangular form with shallow domed cover, each profusely decorated with foliate designs, 24cm and 25.5cm length (4)
One of canted rectangular form on bracket feet, the other of rectangular form with shallow domed cover, each profusely decorated with foliate designs, 24cm and 25.5cm length (4)
Each with some losses. Some wear to the interiors
Hammer price:
£90
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1265
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: £400 - £600
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1266
Unsold
A CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
20th century, probably Republic
Seated smiling in flowing robes carrying a string of prayer beads in his right hand,spurious He Chaochun double gourd seal mark, 9cm high
Seated smiling in flowing robes carrying a string of prayer beads in his right hand,spurious He Chaochun double gourd seal mark, 9cm high
Good condition
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1267
Sold
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR
Kangxi
Painted with a panel of a kylin and two panels of Buddhist emblems inside barbed frames, against a prunus and `cracked ice' ground, 21cm high, later wood cover and stand (3)
Painted with a panel of a kylin and two panels of Buddhist emblems inside barbed frames, against a prunus and `cracked ice' ground, 21cm high, later wood cover and stand (3)
There is a very fine haircrack to the rim of the jar, approx. 5cm length21cm is the height of the…
Hammer price:
£1,300
Estimate: £300 - £500
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1268
Sold
A GROUP OF CHINESE PAINTED ENAMEL WARES
Late 19th/20th century
Comprising; a pair of yellow-ground bowls reserved with panels of figures and landscapes, 14.5cm diameter; a turquoise ground quatrelobed box and cover with figure and landscape panels, 10cm wide; and a small yellow ground lobed box and cover painted with figures on a terrace on a floral ground, 6.25cm diameter ( 6)
Comprising; a pair of yellow-ground bowls reserved with panels of figures and landscapes, 14.5cm diameter; a turquoise ground quatrelobed box and cover with figure and landscape panels, 10cm wide; and a small yellow ground lobed box and cover painted with figures on a terrace on a floral ground, 6.25cm diameter ( 6)
Pair yellow-ground bowls- one bowl with a shallow dent to the side, approx. 1.5cm by 0.75cm. Minor…
Hammer price:
£200
Estimate: £200 - £300
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1269
Sold
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…
Hammer price:
£400
Estimate: £100 - £150
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1270
Unsold
A BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING UMA-MAHESHVARA
Himachal Pradesh, North India, 11th/12th century
The four armed figure of Shiva seated with his consort on their vehicle, Nandi, flanked by diminutive figures of Ganesha and Skanda, a further small figure in front, surrounded by a lotus halo within an elaborate arch and a raised plinth base with bracket feet, 20.5cm high. Provenance: old label for Doris Weiner Gallery New York on underside
The four armed figure of Shiva seated with his consort on their vehicle, Nandi, flanked by diminutive figures of Ganesha and Skanda, a further small figure in front, surrounded by a lotus halo within an elaborate arch and a raised plinth base with bracket feet, 20.5cm high. Provenance: old label for Doris Weiner Gallery New York on underside
One of the bracket feet at the rear is lacking.Some wear consistent with age
Estimate: £4,000 - £6,000
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1271
Unsold
A GROUP OF NINE CHINESE SCROLL PRINTS (9)
Various subjects, including birds in branches, bamboo and flowers, largest 93cm by 32cm
Overall in good condition with some minor markings to the paper in places
Estimate: £200 - £300
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1272
Sold
A PERSIAN HEXAGONAL POTTERY TILE
20th century
Painted with a bearded figure carrying an axe over his shoulder between flowering shrubs against a turquoise ground, 31.5cm wide
Painted with a bearded figure carrying an axe over his shoulder between flowering shrubs against a turquoise ground, 31.5cm wide
Some crazing and discolouration to the glaze. Minor glaze chips around the rim
Hammer price:
£70
Estimate: £60 - £80
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1273
Unsold
AN ISNIK POTTERY DISH
19th century
Painted with various flowers and saz leaves, 36cm diameter
Painted with various flowers and saz leaves, 36cm diameter
Some light discolouration to the glaze around the well
Estimate: £200 - £300
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1274
Sold
A PRINCE ENTERTAINED BY MUSICIANS AT NIGHT
India, circa 1780
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, pasted onto later margins decorated with gold trellis, painting 20.5cm by 26.5cm, , mounted, framed and glazed
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, pasted onto later margins decorated with gold trellis, painting 20.5cm by 26.5cm, , mounted, framed and glazed
Overall in good condition.There are some surface abrasions to top left corner and along edges…
Hammer price:
£2,000
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
12 October 2023
12 October 2023
Lot 1275
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A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER
Six character Xuande mark but probably 17th/18th century
Of rectangular form raised on four supports, 12.27cm wide by 8cm high, pierced wood stand (2)
Of rectangular form raised on four supports, 12.27cm wide by 8cm high, pierced wood stand (2)
Possibly lacking handles. Some typical wear. The stand with minor chipsWeight of the censer is 794…
Hammer price:
£3,800
Estimate: £500 - £700
12 October 2023
12 October 2023