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Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture; Fine Jewellery — Bonhams

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Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:583
Sale Title:Decorative Arts & Fine Furniture; Fine JewelleryLots with images:579
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:306
Date:27-May-2012
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A tea-dust glaze plate with Indian lotus patterns, 19th/ 20th century, in brownish green glaze carved in low relief patterns of Indian lotus scrolls. 34 cm diameter
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A gem-set novelty brooch, by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, modelled as a sea urchin, the textured body with wirework spine detail, decorated with a ruby and turquoise flowerhead, signed Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. Diameter 3.2 cm
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A Chinese flambe-glazed tripod censer, 19th century of squat ovoid form with everted rim, the body glazed in a rich red and purple vertically-streaked glaze, the interior with a creamy crackle glaze, feet with stylised animal mask, wooden stand. 23 cm diameter at rim, 14 cm high
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A pair of diamond-set earrings, 1960s of abstract design, modelled as clusters of polished and textured concave plaques, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total, length 2.6 cm
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A double gourd shaped vase with bat decoration, 20th century, the vase in light brown glaze, decorated overall with cloud and bat patterns in low relief faintly outlined in turquoise glaze, bats gilt, six character Qianlong mark to the base. 35 cm high
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A gem-set brooch, by Marchak Paris, 1960s, of floral design, modelled as twin turquoise flowerheads with cabochon ruby centres, surrounded by textured foliage, the branch accented by a circular-cut emerald, signed Marchak Paris, numbered 23823, French assay and import marks for gold, length 5.0 cm . Marchak was founded in Kiev in 1878 by Joseph Marchak, within twenty years, Marchak became one of the celebrated Jewellers of the Russian empire, and jeweller to the Tsar. In the wake of the Russian revolution…
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A crackle glaze celadon bowl, 19th/ 20th century, in matte celadon glaze with a fine crackle network throughout, the exterior surface deliberately uneven. 20.3 cm diameter
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A diamond-set bracelet, by McTeigue, 1970s, the articulated bracelet designed as a series of textured oval links joined by diamond-set connecting links, diamonds approximately 1.65 carats total, 19.0 cm long, 51.7 grams total
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A small pear-shaped vase, 19th/ 20th century, in greyish blue glaze, the mouth rim in light brown glaze, a crackle network throughout the body. 13.3 cm high
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A pair of turquoise and diamond pendent earrings, the drop-shaped turquoise, weighing a total of 55.49 carats, with diamond-set cap, suspended from a line of square and brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total, length 8.8 cm
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A clay double-walled jar with lid, 20th century, both the jar and the lid double-walled, the exterior of the body carved in two large panels of pavilions in garden surroundings, between the panels pierced lotus flowers, the outer wall with a circular hole in the bottom, revealing six-character mark to the base of the inner wall, the lid pierced with cloud patterns, two artist's seals to the interior. 12 cm high
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A citrine and diamond cocktail ring, the step-cut citrine, weighing approximately 35.00 carats, with asymmetrical diamond-set shoulder detail, to a bifurcated hoop, diamonds approximately 0.90 carat total, ring size M
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A Chinese quatrefoil flambe vase, 18th/ 19th century, the tall vase with an angular shoulder raising to a neck with flaring mouth, the body of varying shades of purplish red, turquoise glaze mixed with firing white trickling down from the mouth rim. 34.2 cm high
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An enamel and diamond bracelet, the articulated bracelet designed as three black, white and red enamelled tiger heads, accented by single-cut diamonds, spaced by black and white enamelled 'Paw' panels, length 19.5 cm
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A blue-power ground 'Pheasant' bowl, 20th century, painted with a pair of pheasants standing on a rock amongst peonies and sakuras, the whole against a blue-powder ground, the interior of turquoise glaze, six-character Yongzheng mark to the base. 17.8 cm diameter
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A gold ring, by David Webb, the domed ring of plain polished and textured design, signed David Webb, ring size L, 27.5 grams total
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A finely carved celadon glaze (douqing) dish, 18th/ 19th century of flat form with flaring rim, the whole in celadon glaze, the interior carved with medallion of bats amongst clouds, the underside decorated with plantain-leaf patterns, six character Jaqing mark in underglaze blue to the base. 11.2 cm diameter
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A pair of lapis lazuli and diamond pendent earrings, the circular surmounts set with central lapis lazuli cabochons surrounded by single-cut diamonds, suspending carved lapis lazuli amphorae decorated with diamond set handles, length 4.5 cm
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A quatrefoil blanc-de-chine wine cup, 18th/ 19th century, of flaring shape, decorated in high relief a prunus branch on one side and an orchid branch on the other. 5.8 cm high
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A gold and pearl brooch, by Bjorn Weckstrom of abstract figurative design, the standing figure with textured finish and a pearl to represent a head, pearl untested, Finnish assay marks for gold, length 6.9 cm
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A fine blanc de chine vase, 18th century, possibly Kangxi, the slender tapering ovoid body decorated with twin mask handles and applied panel of a blossoming prunus tree in low relief. 23 cm high. Provenance: private collection Queensland
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A pair of diamond earrings, each earring designed as a hoop, the front pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the side of pierced floral decoration accented by diamond collets, diamonds approximately 3.50 carats total, length 7.5 cm, width 6.5 cm
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A Chinese Ming blue and white jar, 17th/ 18th century, the ample oval body well painted with a continuous pattern of lotus flower heads issuing from scrolling leafy foliage, the narrow rolled neck similarly painted. 28 cm diam 36 cm high. Provenance: private Collection New South Wales. The Collection of Lockwood de Forest and thence by direct descent. Refer Roberta a Mayer, Lockwood de Forest. 2008,p.21 Ill, the vase appears in the photograph c.1900 of the dining room in Lockwood de Forest house, 7 East…
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A diamond and coloured diamond ring, the domed satin-finish ring, set with vari-cut coloured diamonds of yellow and orange hues, with brilliant-cut diamond accents, coloured diamonds untested for natural colour, ring size L
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Two exportware blue and white bowls, both decorated to the interior with stylised floral motif within a banded border at the rim, the exterior with free-styled patterns. 18 cm and 17.4 cm diameter
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A blue and white vase and four plates, 18th/ 19th century, the vase decorated with antiquities and scholar's implements, the shoulder with symbols of the 'Four arts', namely the zither, chess board, calligraphy and painting, the four plates decorated with antiquities in a landscape with a large flowering peony, the rim encircled by a composite border. Plates,24.5 cm diameter, vase 38. cm high. Provenance: The four plates purchased Christie's decorative arts Sale, October 2011, Amsterdam, sale 2868, lot 456…
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A wood and diamond ring, by Ashley Mendel fox, the domed wood plaque, decorated with graduated diamond-set stars, the bifurcated shoulders with similarly-set star detail, ring size K
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A blue and white 'Lotus' bowl, 20th century, Carefully painted in rich indigo blue with six fully-blossoming lotus linked by a fine scroll above stiff lappets to the exterior, six character Guangxu mark to the base. 17 cm diameter
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A gold and wood cuff, the front of the wide cuff decorated with graduated gold studs, open band, inner circumference 12.0 cm
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A Chinese blue and white vase, 19th/ 20th century, of globular shape raising from a tall foot rim, its flaring mouth surmounting a small neck, the body painted with children playing in a garden, the foot rim painted with waves splashing against mountains, the shoulder decorated with a band of ruyi heads, the neck with a band of plantain leaves. 27 cm high
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An 18 carat gold peridot and citrine bracelet, by Boodle & Dunthorne, the nine domed panels of floral design, each set with alternating faceted square-cut peridot and citrine, peridot approximately 11.70 carats total, citrine approximately 5.31 carats total, 79.5 grams total, signed Boodles, maker's mark, London hallmark for gold, 1999, maker's case, length 18.5 cm. Boodle & Dunthorne, a renowned British jewellery house, was founded in Liverpool in 1798. In 2004, the brand was re-christened 'Boodles', with…
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A blue and white ceramic brushpot, 19th century, the cylindrical body painted in underglaze blue with figures and horses in garden-surrounded pavilions within incised borders. 17.7 cm high
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A pair of gold earrings, by Cipullo for Cartier, 1971, the earclips sculpted in the form of a spade, signed A. Cipullo 1971, Cartier, 26.9 grams total, length 3.0 cm
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A hexagonal blue and white vase, 18th/ 19th century, of globular form, the body painted with children playing in a garden of pine trees, the foot rim and the shoulder decorated with bands of ruyi heads and floral patterns, the neck with hui pattern. 16.5 cm high
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An enamel and ruby novelty brooch, modelled as a 'Toucan' bird perching on a textured branch, with polychrome enamel decoration and circular-shaped cabochon ruby eye, French import mark for gold, length 5.0 cm
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Twelve shipwreck plates, 17th - 19th century, all in crackle glaze of varying creamy shades, decorated with free-style patterns in underglaze blue or grey, some with a Chinese character Fu, fortuitous in the shallow. 26 cm to 29 cm diameter. Provenance: private collection Queensland. Private collection Italy
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An 18 carat gold lady's 'Baignoire' wristwatch, by Cartier, the oval white dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, to the bevelled polished bezel with cabochon sapphire Crown, on an associated green leather strap, manual movement, dial and case signed Cartier, case numbered 780944694, maker's mark, Swiss assay mark for gold, length 21.0 cm
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A blue and white cylindrical incense burner, inscribed Guangxu and of the period, painted around the body with two dragons over wave patterns, presenting an inscribed panel, reading 'a temple of loyal servant' in the title, 'dedicated to Saintly Emperor Guan' indicating the subject of worshiping of the temple, dated the spring of the eighth year of Guangxu Reign (1882), and commissioned by Zheng Yong, 18.5 cm high
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A diamond single-stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond within a four-claw setting, diamond approximately 1.00 carat, ring size O1/2
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A collection of eight rare ceramic Shards, of various periods, including a Yuan blue and white, a Yuan white cloud on blue ground, a Hongwu underglaze red, a Xuande underglaze red, two Xuande Doucai, a Chenghua Guan type, a Chenghua underglaze blue.
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A triple-strand cultured pearl and diamond necklace, the round cultured pearls measuring approximately 9.40-9.70 mm, to the the flowerhead clasp set with a brilliant-cut diamond cluster centre and pave-set diamond petals, diamonds approximately 5.30 carats total, lengths longest strand 42.5 cm, shortest strand 35.0 cm, clasp width 4.0 cm, the sale proceeds of these six lots are to be donated, in their entirety, to the black and white Committee of Vision Australia (formerly the Royal Blind Society).…
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A pair of figural roof tiles, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Modeled as two scholars wearing hats reflecting their office and status, dressed in long robes and standing on scrolling clouds, one holding a fan and the other beads, glazed in tones of aubergine, green and yellow. 43.5 and 44.5 cm high. Provenance: collection of the late David Henwood. Exhibited Art Gallery of New South Wales,2000-2002
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A diamond bracelet, designed as an articulated line of forty-two brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 7.00 carats total, length 15.8 cm
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A Chinese blue and white jar-poss, 18th/ 19th century, the body painted in two large panels of court ladies enjoying the four arts; the zither, painting, calligraphy and chess, in a garden surrounded pavilion, two unglazed animal-mask handles, missing lid. 13.5 cm high
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A cultured pearl and diamond dress ring of abstract cluster design, the central Baroque pearl measuring approximately 16.4 mm, surrounded by marquise-cut diamonds, accented by brilliant-cut diamond collets, with hinged hoop, diamonds approximately 3.40 carats total, ring size N
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A pair of blue and white bowls and covers, late 19th/ 20th century, the wide body with everted rim, the lid and the body decorated with four groups of lotus plants, each separated by a mandarin duck, the rims of both the bowl and the lid edged with copper, four character Studio mark to the centre of the lids and the base of the bowls, Bao Zhu Li Ji, 14 cm diameter (bowl), 7 cm high (with cover)
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A cultured pearl and diamond bracelet, the articulated bracelet composed of seven Baroque cultured pearls, each within a baguette and brilliant-cut diamond cluster surround, diamonds approximately 10.70 carats, inner circumference 17.0 cm
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A large blue-and-white plate, late Qing or Republic period of flaring rim, the interior painted in a central medallion and six surrounding panels with horsemen, the exterior painted with four groups of floral branches to the mouth rim, and patterns of ruyi head to the foot rim, six-character Chenghua mark to the base. 31.9 cm diameter
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A pair of cultured pearl and diamond cluster earrings of traditional cluster design, the central cultured pearls measuring approximately 14.0 mm, each surrounded by sixteen brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 3.50 carats total, length 2.3 cm
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A Chinese blue and white jar, 18/ 19th century, of globular shape, the body painted in four panels with children and lotus flower on a cloud ground, between the panels decorated with lotus flowers, the shoulder with a band of straw-mat patterns, associated wooden cover. 20.5 cm high (without cover)
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An amethyst and diamond dress ring, the unusual shield-shaped amethyst, weighing approximately 25.00 carats, within a scalloped marquise and brilliant-cut diamond cluster surround, with hinged hoop, diamonds approximately 2.60 carats total, ring size M1/2
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A pair of blue and white bottle-shaped vases, Ming or transitional period, each with a body of compressed globular forms, raising to a tall and slightly flaring neck, body decorated with four panels painted with a rabbit against a background of different plants, cloud patterns between the panels, the neck painted with prunus branch under a new moon. 14 cm high. (2)
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A diamond bangle of concave design, the front of the bangle set with three graduated lines of baguette-cut diamonds, between four lines of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, to the hinged polished reverse, diamonds approximately 10.78 carats total, inner circumference 16.0 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white plate, 18th/ 19th century, painted to the interior with a scene from a Chinese drama, the border decorated in two layers with panels of Buddhist emblems, the exterior painted with two leafy patterns, gilded rim. 37.6 cm
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A pair of diamond earrings, the hoop earrings pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 5.33 carats total, diameter 4.0 cm
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A Chinese blue and white bottle shaped vase, 18/ 19th century, the body painted with figures supposedly of a government official and his servant in garden scene, the shoulder decorated with a band of chrysanthemum scrolls, the neck painted with floral pattern. 35.5 cm high
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A prehnite and diamond longchain, Composed of sixty-three graduated carved prehnite beads, joined at four intervals by pave-set brilliant-cut diamond and onyx rondelles, with similarly-set rondelle clasp, diamonds approximately 19.75 carats total, prehnite approximately 970.0 carats total, length 88.0 cm
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A Chinese blue and white vase, 19th century, of globular shape with a tall mouth rim, the body painted in large panels of with a lady and two children in a garden scene, and four small panels with different plants,on powder-blue ground, double ring mark to the base. 23.5 cm high
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A pair of diamond earrings, modelled as pave-set brilliant-cut diamond lily flowerheads, diamonds approximately 11.99 carats total, length 3.2 cm
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A Chinese exportware circular porcelain platter with polychrome decoration, 18th century, the shallow interior decorated with birds and flowers, the rim with four various floral scrolls. 29.4 cm diameter
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A diamond single-stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.18 carats, within a six-claw setting, ring size P. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl) stating that the diamond is E colour, VVS2 clarity. Certificate number AA43267, dated 20th November 2008
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A Chinese exportware blue and white porcelain octagonal platter, 18th/ 19th century, painted with a scene of a small port, a pavilion in the foreground amongst trees and small hills, a pagoda in the background, the border of the platter decorated with elaborate chrysanthemum scrolls. 40 cm wide
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An antique Etruscan revival gold bangle, circa 1870, of hinged crossover design, the front of the bangle and spherical terminals with applied bead and wirework decoration, mounted in gold, bead deficient, inner circumference 5.5 cm
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A pair of blanc de chine cats, late Qing Dynasty, each with a collar sporting two bells and an ornament with a tassel. 16 cm long 15 cm high
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A pair of diamond pendent earrings, circa 1890, the spherical, pave-set rose-cut diamond drops, each suspended from a domed and textured silver surmount, accented by a rose-cut diamond floral motif to the centre, mounted in silver and gold, detachable drops, length 4.0 cm, fitted maker's case
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A pair of Chinese porcelain jars and covers, 19th century, the tapered ovoid bodies delicately enamelled and painted with sprays of flowering branches and butterflies, beneath a border of brocade, the covers similarly painted. Complete with a pair of carved wooden bases. 26 cm diam. 29 cm high
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A gold, ruby and diamond Etruscan revival brooch, circa 1860, the circular-shaped openwork panel centrally-set with a raised rose-cut diamond within gold borders of ropetwist, filigree, bead and granulation decoration, the outer border composed of old-cut diamond ropetwist finials with alternating cushion-shaped rubies, probably Italian, width 3.5 cm, fitted case by Cere, Rue Condotti 19, Rome (indescript). See Bennett D. And Mascetti D. 'Understanding jewellery', antique collector's club, 2006, page 252,…
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A south East Asian Kendi, 17th/ 18th century, of globular shape, raising up to a tall neck with a flaring mouth, the spout of round shape fitted with silver, the body painted in colourful enamel with lotus scrolls on a blue ground, the shoulder decorated with panels and a band of floral patterns, the neck decorated with patterns of grass blade, the mouth painted with three flowers. 21.2 cm high
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A pair of gold reproduction pendent earrings, in the antique style, the amphorae of plain polished design with applied ropetwist decoration, to a similarly decorated circular surmount, length 5.0 cm
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An exportware famille rose tea pot and two tea cups, Qianlong, the globular teapot painted in enamel with children, ladies, and antiques, the lid painted with antique objects, the two tea cups each decorated in rich colours with court scenes, each with a gilded handle. Teapot 13.5 cm high, tea cups 6.2 cm high. Provenance: Purchased: Moorabool antique Galleries
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A micromosaic brooch, circa 1880, the rectangular plaque depicting a spaniel in repose, in brown, black, white and green tesserae, within a patterned border of circular white and brown micromosaic, with sculpted gold surround of foliate motif, tesserae deficient and replaced in some areas, width 4.3 cm. Cf. Mascetti, D. And Bennett, D. 'Understanding jewellery', antique Collectors club, 2006, page 174, plate 206 for a Roman micromosaic brooch of similar subject and period
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An enamelled Chinese exportware plate 18th century, Qianlong (1736 - 95), the interior decorated with an idyllic garden scene with standing screen, bonsai, and various plants, the rim decorated with a band of different flowers. 22.7 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased: Moorabool antique Galleries
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A suite of gold, enamel and micromosaic jewellery, circa 1870, comprising a brooch, the elaborate cartouche depicting a pair of swans against a naturalistic landscape, in green, white, red, blue and gold tesser', within a ropetwist wirework border with beaded decoration, surmounted by an elaborate shell motif, accented by enamelled blue and red star detail, open oval-shaped compartment to reverse, together with a pair of pendent earrings en suite, brooch fitting later, lengths brooch 6.0 cm, earrings 4.5 cm
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A Chinese famille verte exportware vase, 18th/ 19th century, of bulky size, similar to Meiping shape, the body painted in two panels with scenes of carp and ducks respectively, the ground painted with Dahlia scrolls and butterflies on a turquoise ground with dotted pattern, the shoulder and the foot with banded patterns, six-character Kang XI mark to the base. 26.4 cm high
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A gold micromosaic necklace, circa 1890, the woven gold chain threaded with gold beads, suspending a fringe of ropetwist amphora-shaped micromosaic drops, with alternating depictions of flowers, cherubim and dancing females, in polychrome tesser', interspersed with shield-shaped finials of patterned micromosaic, probably Italian, deficient tesser' to penultimate drop, length 45.0 cm. Like cameos, mosaics have their roots in ancient civilisations. Both were studied and developed in the Renaissance.…
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An enamelled rectangular plaque of a scholar and a boy servant, possibly Republic period, the scholar wearing long flowing robe, holding a bamboo stick, his boy servant in front of him, holding a newly picked branch, the two wandering in a quiet bush, a crane flying about afar, inscribed two verses about scenes of winter, signed Pengnian with seal, framed. 25 cm x 38.5 cm. Provenance: private Collection NSW, purchased during late 1950s or early 1960s in Hong Kong. note: the plaque was taken out of its…
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An Art Deco diamond single-stone ring, by Georges Lenfant, circa 1930, the old brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 4.87 carats, set between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, workshop mark Gl for Georges Lenfant, French assay mark for platinum, ring size N. Accompanied by a certificate from the gem studies laboratory (Gsl) stating that the diamond is I colour, SI1 clarity. Certificate number AA49461, dated 14th February 2012. Georges Lenfant is renowned for being one of the most important Jewellers of the…
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An enamelled rectangular plaque of an old man carrying peaches, Republic period, the stout old man, wearing flowing robes, carrying two large peaches, a big hat on his back, a red bat flying afar, with seal, fitted to a stool. 25.2 cm x 38 cm. Provenance: private collection NSW, purchased during late 1950s or early 1960s in Hong Kong. Note: the plaque was fitted to the stool after the initial purchase
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An 18 carat white gold and diamond lady's 'Long Island' wristwatch, by Franck Muller, the engine-turned silvered dial with diamond-set centre, Arabic numerals, and blued steel hands, to the pave-set brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel and lugs, on a black leather strap, together with diamond-set Franck Muller buckle, quartz movement, dial signed Franck Muller, long Island, case signed Franck Muller, Geneve, master of Complications, no. 533, 952 Qz D 1P, long Island, maker's mark to Crown, European convention…
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A framed enamelled rectangular plaque of a fisherman, Republic period, circa 1930, the fisherman sitting on the grass, crossed legs, wearing long flowing robes, immersed in deep thoughts, his fishing rod lying against his basket. 26.3 cm x 38.8 cm. Provenance: private collection NSW, purchased during late 1950s or early 1960s in Hong Kong. Note: the plaque was taken out of its frame, revealing traces of four rails running in parallel, the sign of the firing process during the Republic period where the…
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A diamond necklace of fringe design, the front of the necklace composed of a series of graduated pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamond articulated drops, each suspended from a line of alternating baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, with similarly-set back-chain, diamonds approximately 21.89 carats total, length 39.5 cm
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An enamelled rectangular plaque of a beauty and a tiger, Republic period, the beauty wearing blue flowing robes, holding flowers to herself, carrying a sword on her back, the tiger crouching, looking back at the beauty, titled 'Tiger and Beauty', dated 1941, two artist's seal, fitted to a stool. 24.8 cm x 38 cm. Provenance: private collection NSW, purchased during late 1950s or early 1960s in Hong Kong. note: the plaque was fitted to the stool after the initial purchase
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A pair of diamond pendent earrings, the drop-shaped openwork plaques set with graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, each suspended from a brilliant-cut diamond surmount, diamonds approximately 3.00 carats total, length 3.0 cm
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An enamelled rectangular plaque of a scholar with a stone, attributed to Wang Qi (1884 - 1937), 20th century, possibly Republic period, the scholar, wearing long flowing robes, with a humorous smile on his face, pointing at a rock as if it was alive, his other hand holding a scroll behind his back, dated the early winter of the year of Wu Chen (1928), signed Wang Qi, with his seal Qi and Tao Zhai, fitted to a stool. 24 cm x 37 cm. Provenance: Private collection NSW, purchased during late 1950s or early…
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A diamond single-stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 1.00 carat, set within a pair of tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, ring size K1/2. Accompanied by a certificate from Auscert stating that the diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity. Certificate number 2008D8589, dated 25th June 2008
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A framed enamelled rectangular plaque of Bodhidharma crossing the Yangtze river, attributed to Wang Qi (1884 - 1937), Republic period, the Buddha dressed in long flowing robes, carrying books of sutras and a large hat on his back, riding just a blade of reed crossing the Yangyze river, titled 'Crossing the River on a Blade of Reed', inscribed and signed Wang Qi, with his seal Tao Zhai, 24 cm x 37 cm. Provenance: private Collection NSW, purchased during late 1950s or early 1960s in Hong Kong. note: the…
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A diamond single-stone ring, the princess-cut diamond, weighing 3.01 carats, surrounded by pave-set diamonds to a similarly-set hoop, ring size M. Accompanied by a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America (Gia) stating that the diamond is J colour, VS2 clarity. Certificate number 15302255, dated 9th November 2006
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A framed enamelled rectangular plaque of a monk enjoying a bucket of wine, attributed to Wang Qi (1884 - 1937), Republic period, the monk mouth wide open, enjoying a large bucket of wine, his fly whisk on his shoulder, a wine seller, about to fall down to the ground, astonished by the monk's manner, his shoulder pole lying about on the ground, a wine bucket broken into pieces, apparently finished of the wine by the monk and thrown freely onto the ground, inscribed 'A True Monk Drinks Whenever There Is…
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A diamond single-stone ring, the brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 2.01 carats, within a six-claw setting to the tapering hoop, ring size N. Accompanied by a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America (Gia) stating that the diamond is F colour, VS2 clarity. Certificate number 11767656, dated 6th November 2001
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A Cantonese famille rose vase, 19th century, the bulbous body rising to a tall neck with flared lip, the body painted with figurative panels of ladies in garden pavilions on a brocade ground, applied figures of gilded dragons and lion-dogs about the shoulder and the neck. 44.5 cm high
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A pair of jade and diamond pendent earrings, the carved jade plaques suspended from micro pave-set diamond surmounts, with similarly-set suspensory loops, length 7.0 cm
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A Chinese meiping vase, 20th century, covered with pale blue glaze except for the unglazed decorations in low relief, recto of a large branch of flowering quince, verso of a smaller branch, between the two decorated with two sparrows and two butterflies. 25.5 cm high
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A gold necklace, the necklace designed as a series of polished and textured foxtail links, length 46.0 cm, total weight 92.9 grams
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A Chinese famille rose vase, late Qing or Republic, painted with scholars in a bamboo landscape, the figures grouped into three, indulging in the 'Four Arts'; chess, the zither, calligraphy and painting, the neck inscribed with a short paragraph dedicated to the scene with two seals, flanked with two 'Ruyi' handles, mouth rim gilded, six character iron red Daoguang seal mark to the base. 32 cm high
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An 18 carat gold lady's 'Bagnoire' wristwatch, by Cartier, the oval cream dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel hands, secret signature at 10 o'clock, with cabochon sapphire Crown, the fitted bracelet with concealed double-deployant clasp, quartz movement, dial and case signed Cartier, numbered CC851339, bracelet with maker's mark, Swiss assay mark, European convention mark, circumference 15.6 cm, with original maker's case and manuals
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A famille rose vase, late 19th/ 20th century, painted throughout the body with scholars gathering in a garden, two children on the other side playing with a lantern, antiques, rocks and plants at the background, the neck painted with two butterflies, and flanked with 'Animal' handles in turquoise glaze, the flaring mouth edged with gilt. 23.3 cm high
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A diamond bangle, by Kria Gioielli, Italy, the bi-coloured flexible band, composed of a series of sculpted segments, the front and sides accented by pave-set diamonds, signed Kria, diamonds approximately 6.72 carats total, Italian assay mark for gold, 56.4g
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A large Cantonese floor vase, early 20th century, of ovoid form with flared rim, decorated with panels of courtiers, bird and flowers, and antiquities, within high relief moulded figures of dragons along the shoulder and lion dogs on both sides of the neck, enamelled to the base Tongzhi Nian Zhi. 107 cm high
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A diamond ring, of bi-coloured bombe design, the ring set with a circular section of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 4.50 carats total, ring size M
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A pair of famille rose vases, Daoguang seal mark, Republic period, the baluster body with trumpet neck fitted with a pair of qilong dragon handles, finely enamelled with flowering lotus and scrolling foliage in shades of pink, blue, yellow and lime on turquoise ground. 23 cm high. Provenance: private Collection New South Wales
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