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The Barbara Sheridan Donnay and the late Gilbert J. Donnay Collection — Shapiro Auctioneers

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Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:440
Sale Title:The Barbara Sheridan Donnay and the late Gilbert J. Donnay CollectionLots with images:440
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:337
Date:9-May-2012
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Georg Kolbe (1877 -1947), bronze statue of nude woman, mounted on circular marble base, incised initial 'GK 1920'. Height 41 cm
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M.L. Snowden, Cataclasis study, remarqued fournier bronze edition of 75 on steped marble base. Height 27 cm. Height with stand 34.5 cm. Length 53 cm. Provenance: As a historic and seminal work, in 1992, Cataclasis study won the world's greatest sculpture prize, the international Rodin Competition in Tokyo, Japan
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Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947), Tender Promise, cold painted and parcel silvered bronze and ivory on onyx and marble base, based engraved 'Chiparus'. Height 27.5 cm. Width 50 cm. Length 12 cm. Provenance: John Playfoot, Melbourne
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Victorian papier mache tray, with mother of pearl inlay, depicting pagodas in river landscape. 65 x 50 cm
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Georgian mahogany caddy box, with string inlay and lion head and loop handles to each side (A/F). Height 15 cm. Width 35 cm. Length 19.5 cm
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Two air twist stemmed wine glasses, one with etched patterning to rim with double spiral stem on plain foot, and the other decorated with engraved leafing, with double spiral stem on plain foot, both c. 1775 (2). Height 13 cm. Height 16.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Stanley Lipscombe Antiques Sydney
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Philips terrestrial globe, early 20th century, rotating and fitted to stand (A/F). Approx height with stand 46 cm
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Faux painted miniature player piano, resting inside a two wheeled pull cart, together with four rolls in original boxes, retains decal label 'Enrique Salva Mane - Barcelona'. Height 81 cm
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Two miniature wooden barrels, one smaller and made entirely of wood and the other larger made of wood with top, middle and bottom forged iron straps (2) (A/F). Height 29 cm. Height 33 cm
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Carved wooden head of mercury, (A/F). Height 21 cm
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Three tortoise shell miniature musical Instruments, (3) (A/F). Length ranging 13.5 cm, 13 cm, 11 cm
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Brown and white zebra skin rug, with black felt backing (A/F). Approx length 320 cm
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Brown and white zebra skin rug, with black felt backing (A/F). Approx length 300 cm
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Lion skin rug, with brown felt backing (A/F). Approx length 240 cm
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Two miniature bronze statues, one depicting a small boy with incised signature 'E. Fillborn' and the other depicting a small girl with incised signature 'L. Eisenberger' both standing, set on square marble bases (2) (A/F). Height of boy 10.5 cm, girl 10 cm
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Set of seven Georgian oak dining chairs, including one carver with loose cushions, all with plank seats, with serpentine crestrail above pierced vasiform splat (7). Each chair height 93 cm, carver height 100 cm
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Irish Chippendale mahogany two part cabinet on chest, double glazed doors over three long drawers with pull out oak wood slide, on block feet (A/F). Height 180 cm. Width 123.5 cm. Depth 44 cm
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Regency crossbanded mahogany centre table, raised on panel sided pedestal base with carved claw feet. Height 72 cm. Diameter 119 cm
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Georgian mahogany Secretary bookcase, with two glazed doors over a pull out desk with two moulded doors below
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Georgian carved mahogany server, with carved backsplash, on turned legs
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Georgian demi-lune mahogany sideboard, the shaped top above a central frieze drawer, with tambour doors below, flanked to the left and right by hinged doors, on tapering square legs. Height 86 cm. Length 153 cm. Depth 63 cm
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Set of six Regency style dining chairs, with carved swan balloon backs and upholstered seats (6). Height 80 cm. Labels: Receipt from the classic chair Company
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Regency mahogany chest of drawers, with string ebony inlay, two short drawers over four long drawers, raised on turned feet. Height 116 cm. Width 123 cm. Depth 61 cm
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Sheraton dressing mirror, of oval form, mounted on stained mahogany frame. 67 x 70 cm
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Australian cedar chest of drawers, having two short drawers over three long drawers, turned wood drawers pulls, on turned ball feet. Height 98 cm. Width 117 cm. Depth 52 cm
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Six Charles II style oak chairs, with upholstered leather seats and backs and brass domed tacks (6) (A/F). Height 110 cm
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English carved oak coffer, late 17th century or early 18th century, with carved front panelling and iron escutcheon to front. Height 89 cm. Width 156 cm. Length 61 cm
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Carved and panelled two door oak cupboard, with panelled sides featuring floral motif, fitted interior and the two doors with lock and key. Height 100 cm. Width 40 cm. Length 91 cm
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Small wood barrel, with forged iron straps (A/F). Height 34 cm
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Rare late 19th century Australian specimen wood games table, the top surface with a parquetry inlay of specimen timbers arranged to create two chess board features, raised on four carved wood legs. Height 75 cm. Width 140 cm. Length 93 cm
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Empire mahogany sleigh chair, with moulded wooden back and upholstered seat. Height 77 cm
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Red lacquered and giltwood carved Doorway, cmprised of eight separate sections. Height 226 cm. Width 213 cm
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Chinese red lacquered two door cabinet, mid 19th century, of cypres, elm wood and pine, original circular brass escutcheon to front, with raised fitted interior sliding shelf with drawers. Height 92 cm. Length 96 cm. Depth 47 cm. Provenance: Hobbs & Bishops Fine Art Ltd., Hong Kong
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George III style Chinoiserie decorated lacquered blanket chest, depicting figures in a mountainous landscape, mounted on separate painted base with bracket feet. Height 80 cm. Length 146 cm. Depth 64 cm
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George III style black lacquered two door cabinet on stand, fitted interior, the case decorated with birds and a figure in a continuous landscape, elaborate brass escutcheon and strap brass hinge. Height 91 cm. Width 97 cm. Depth 47.5 cm
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Chinese carved hardwood mirror, the frame pierced and densely carved to depict warriors on foot and horseback brandishing swords and spears, surmounted by officers grouped around a table. Height 84 cm. Width 98 cm. Provenance: With receipt from C. P. Ching fine Oriental Art, Hong Kong
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Chinese carved hardwood low table, 19th century, wooden beaded border to table top with pierced carving depicting Chinese water dragons chasing the pearl of wisdom. Height 57 cm. Length 140 cm. Depth 73 cm. Provenance: With receipt from Corner of Arts, Bangkok, 1988 Collection
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Red stained scholar's desk, with three pull out drawers and panelled sides. Height 83.5 cm. Width 103 cm. Depth 50 cm
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Chinese export seven-fold black and gilt lacquer table screen, depicting a continuous landscape bordered by mythical animals calligraphy. Each panel height 60 cm, width 12 cm. Provenance: Helene Bennett Antiques, Hong Kong, 1987 collection
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Elephant chair, of gilt and carved wood with upholstered back and seat cushions in a pink patterned fabric. Height 69 cm. Width 152 cm. Depth 69 cm
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Chinese lacquered and gilt alter table, with carved and pierced detail, restoration to legs (A/F). Height 82 cm. Width 36 cm. Length 161 cm
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Japanese carved four panel screen, each section inset with two marble panels hand painted with continuous ceremonial scenes. 200 cm. X 59 cm
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Two panel lacquer screen, with carved wood and soapstone figures with gilt border, the other side decorated with a gilt depiction of birds amongst branches and flowers (A/F). Each height 180 cm, width 45 cm
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Chinese carved hardwood display cabinet, having five open shelves above three central drawers, two sliding doors, one cupboard door, all carved with various Asian scenes including foliage, exterior garden scenes, a Qilin and two Foo dogs
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Eight pieces of filigree, with three depictions of traditional figures set in black frames, together with five carved wood with gilt detailed depictions of warriors and mythical creatures (8) (A/F)
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Four pieces of filigree, antique filigree, of carved wood with gilt detail, depicting traditional figures in various settings (4) (A/F)
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Five pieces of filigree, of carved wood with fine gilt detail, intricately depicting various scenes of elders and warriors on horseback (5) (A/F). Largest with height 63 cm. Width 20 cm
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Six pieces of filigree, of carved wood and gilt detail, depicting various traditional scenes of elders (6) (A/F)
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Two antique filigree pieces, of carved wood and gilt detail, intricately depicting birds amongst flowers and branches (2) (A/F)
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Seven pieces of filigree, depicting various scenes with elders (7) (A/F)
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Large red silk Qum, classic medallion design
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Silk Qum Iranian rug, with floral and bird motif (A/F). 158 x 105 cm
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Large Eastern Persian rug, with classic floral design. 450 x 330 cm
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Pink silk Qum rug, with tree of life design. 91 x 150 cm
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Isfahan rug, silk base with vase design (A/F). 114 x 160 cm
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Classic Peking Chinese rug, cream base with blue border and Chinese motifs (A/F). 185 x 279 cm
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Afghanistan Belouch, woven in red, navy and cream. 99 x 140 cm
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Princess Bokhara rug, with classic design in shades of red, blue and cream. 190 x 278 cm
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Willem van Mieris (1662 - 1747) attributed, gentleman at a table, oil on panel . 25.5 x 20 cm. Provenance: Letter of Authenticity certified by Galery D'Art Sepia, France
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Adriaen Isenbrandt (1480 - 1490) attributed, Adoration of the Magi, oil on panel. 37 x 27.5 cm. Provenance: Letter of Authenticity certified by Galery D'Art Sepia, France
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Studio of Peter Paul Rubens, Diana and her Nymphs on the Hunt, oil on copper. This is a fine work after Peter Paul Rubens’ Diana as huntres, now in the Museo del Prado, Madrid. Prado no. 1727. Original size 182 x 194. Illus. In colour Matíasdíaz Padrón, El Siglo de Robens en el Museo del Prado. Catalogo Razonado de Pintura Flamenca del Siglo XVII, Vol. II, Museo del Prado, p.1023.• another version of this painting is in the Palazzo Montecitorio, Rome.the subject. Rubens was famous for his dynamic scenes of…
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Vicente Silva Manansala (FILIPINO, 1910-1981), sitting nude 1973, pastel on paper, signed u.l.c. ' Manansala '73'. 58 x 43 cm
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Hugh Sawrey (1923-1999), the hoop, Cunnamulla picnic Races West QLD, oil on canvas, signed l.r.c. 'Sawrey'. 28 x 23 cm
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William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931), Untitled (Swans), oil on canvas, signed l.l.c 'W. L. Wyllie'. 43 x 73.5 cm
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Hiromitsu Nakazawa (Japanese 1874-1964), Ship of the Oshima line, 1996, oil on canvas, signed l.r.c. 'H. Nakazawa' 1996. 51 x 64 cm
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Shigeo Matsuki (Japanese 1917-2010), Japanese village, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.l.c. 'Shigeo Matsuki 1960'. 50 x 44 cm
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Marc Chagall (FRENCH/RUSSIAN, 1887-1985), So I came forth of the sea and sat down on the edge of an island in the moonshine, colour separation plate lithograph pl. 5 (from four Tales from the Arabian Nights). 40 x 30 cm. Labels: Wadsworth & Company Certificate attached verso
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Marc Chagall (FRENCH/RUSSIAN, 1887-1985), L'homme sans passeport, etching, signed in the plate (from the Les ames mortes series). 30 x 24 cm
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Sujarit Hirankul (Thai 1946-1982), Harbour Siam, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r.c Sujarit 73, signed and dated verso. 70 x 84 cm. Labels: April 1973
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William (Anslow) Thornley (BRITISH, 1857-1898, evening Calm, oil on canvas. 29 x 24 cm
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Salvador Dali, Untitled 1956, colour lithograph, signed and dated lower l .l.c in plate 's Dali 1956. 73 x 50 cm
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Gerard D'a Henderson (CHINESE, 1928), horse, oil on canvas, signed l.r.c.' Gerard D'a Henderson'. 59 x 75 cm
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Aldo Luongo (ARGENTINE, 1940), children in carriage, charcoal on paper, signed u.r.c 'Aldo Luongo'. 82 x 79 cm
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Mary Cassatt (AMERICAN, 1844-1926), Sarah Smiling c.1905, drypoint, second delatre reprint, signed l.r.c. 23 x 15 cm
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Marc Chagall (FRENCH/RUSSIAN, 1887-1985), 388/500 signed l.r. 'Marc Chagall'. 77 x 58 cm
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Artist unknown, Vieja Montrouge, oil on canvas, signed and titled verso. 80 x 60 cm
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George Chinnery (BRITISH, 1774-1852), Clippers, pencil on paper. 17 x 24.5 cm
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Artist unknown, Indian head, pencil on paper. 13 x 9 cm
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Albert Varadi (Hungarian 1896 – 1925), London Street scene, etching, edition 7/50, signed and numbered under image 'Albert Varadi, 7/50'. 19 x 24 cm
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Ruskin spear (BRITISH, 1911-1990), nude with cat, lithograph, signed and editioned under image 'Ruskin spear 17/35'. 53 x 38 cm
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Augustus John (1878-1961), head of Granger, etching, signed l.r.c 'John'. 13 x 12 cm
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Artist unknown, nude, pencil on paper, signed and dated l.l.c. 'Nov 13 71. 27 x 39 cm
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Artist unknown, nude sitting on couch 1992, inscribed to Barbara and Gilbert. 28 x 44 cm
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H. Hannan, reclining nude, oil on canvas, signed l.l.c. ' H. Hannan' in gilt frame. 29 x 44 cm
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Attributed Fernley, Pussy with Trainer at Epsom, oil on board. 38 x 49 cm
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Miller, Canal scene, etching, 1893, Belgium, signed 'Miller'. 46 x 30 cm
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Pair of 19th century Indian school, Maiatha equestrian portraits, pen on wash on paper. Each 26 x 20 cm
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Mother and child, wash on paper, signed and dated under image. 63 x 49 cm
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Artist unknown, 'Belgic' Ship, oil on canvas, titled 'Belgic'. 42 x 58 cm
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John Borrack (b.1933), landscape, watercolour on paper, signed l.r.c. 'John Borrack'. 52 x 70 cm
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Artist unknown, Chinese farm house with figures, oil on canvas, signed l.l.c. 24 x 28 cm
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A. Rafity, Sail boat, etching no. 67, signed and numbered under image. 50 x 36 cm
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Orovida Camille Pissarro (FRENCH, 1893-1968), tantalus 1919, etching, trial proof 17, signed, dated and numbered under image' trial proof 17, tantalus. Orovida/1919. 18 x 13 cm. Labels: Wadsworth & Company Certificate attached verso
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G.Tos, two horses Jumping, watercolour on paper, signed l.r.c. 'G.Toss'. 12 x 15 cm
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Japanese wall hanging c. 1920s, with embroided floral scene of pale blues, greens and pinks on pale golden silk background, and the backing side a printed cotton depicting floral pattern of blues and purples (A/F). Height 266 cm. Width 107 cm
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Chinese ancestral painting, watercolour on paper, depicting elderly couples all wearing bright voluminous robes. 145 x 110 cm
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Gold leaf Asian painted bed panel with gold frame
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Pu Jin (Chinese 1893-1966) attributed, four equestrian studies, ink and colour on paper, all with inscriptions, artist's signature and seals, moulded wood frames (4). Diameter 48 cm. 70 x 57 cm
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19th century Chinese, figures in a garden, painting on glass. 48 cm. X 63 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain table screen, the plaque painted with qilins, clouds, and a flaming pearl, mounted on an elaborately carved stand. Measurement in stand height 77 cm, width 53.5 cm, length 28 cm
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