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May Art and Antiques Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:645
Sale Title:May Art and Antiques AuctionLots with images:149
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:468
Date:21-May-2013
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A Doulton Lambeth salt glaze vase, ovoid shape with cylindrical neck decorated with applied sprigs and stiff leaf pattern around the base in brown, green and white on the buff ground. Height 21.5 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth salt glaze jug matching previous lot but taller and with fitted pewter hinged lid. Height 25 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth salt glaze vase, ovoid shape with tall trumpet mouth, the body with an encircling band of acanthus leaves and flowers in pale pastel glazes on a light caramel ground, the foot, shoulder and neck with ridged finish and encircling foliate band moulded to the neck. Impressed factory marks. Rim restored. Height 30 cm
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A small Doulton Lambeth table jardiniere, cobalt glazed and decorated with floral swags and flowerhead motifs in low relief, height 75; along with a Doulton Lambeth two-handled posy vase decorated with Art Nouveau floral panels on a mottled blue ground, fine hairline and base. Height 80
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A Doulton Lambeth salt glaze jug decorated with cherry blossoms and an encircling epithet 'Bitter must be the cup that a smile will not sweeten'. Chip at rim. Height 17 cm
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A Doulton stoneware hunting mug, cylindrical shape, decorated with sprigged tavern figures, huntsmen and game. Height 12.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton stoneware specimen vase, squat ovoid shape with tall slender neck, decorated in sage green and cobalt blue with stylised Art Nouveau floral panels. Restored neck. Height 16 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug, tapering cylindrical shape, decorated in relief with flowering leafy sprigs in green and blue on a caramel ground. Height 20 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth milk jug, ovoid shape, matching above
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A Royal Doulton salt glazed stoneware jug, commemorating Victoria's 60th Anniversary to the throne, decorated with trailed motto and epithet along with Italian portraits of the Queen in the early years of her reign and 1897, height 17 cm
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A Royal Doulton Art Nouveau stoneware vase, inverse baluster shape decorated with four stylised flowers on a mottled blue ground, raised scroll pattern encircles the circular spreading foot. Impressed factory marks and incised artist's monogram under base. Height 16.5 cm
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A large Royal Doulton wall plate decorated with anemones. Diameter 34 cm
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A Doulton Lambeth stoneware teapot decorated as above with flowering acanthus and flowerhead motifs on a buff ground, mottled blue at the shoulder, spout and handle. Height 17 cm
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A very large Royal Doulton pitcher in the 'Pansy' pattern on a cream ground, flaring cylindrical shape, slight crazing inside the rim. Height 30.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton octagonal jug decorated in the Pansies pattern, with mottled blue background at the shoulder and black at the rim and square handle. Crazing and small hairline. Height 13 cm
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A Royal Doulton 'Persian' vase, flattened ovoid shape, decorated with birds and flowers. Height 14.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton bone china 'Iris' pattern hors-d'oeuvres tripartite dish
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A large Royal Doulton china bowl, circular with everted rim with serpentine edge, decorated with wild roses and anemones. Diameter 31 cm
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A Doulton Burslem oval ashette decorated in underglaze blue and iron red with a Chinese inspired floral pattern. Width 45 cm
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A set of Royal Doulton teaware, decorated with a kingfisher, including a teapot, cup, saucer and plate and sugar basin
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A Royal Doulton Armada Series Ware jug decorated with a portrait of Sir Martin Forster beneath a pattern to the exterior and interior of the rim of the Armada. Height 19.5 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, the central medallion painted with pink, blue, yellow, orange and green wildflowers, signed Phillips, profuse raised gilt decoration to the internal cream border, the external green border with additional raised gilt decoration, retailer's stamp to base, date mark for 1923. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, as above, date mark for 1917. diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, as above, date mark for 1922. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, as above, date mark for 1923. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet plate, as above, date mark for 1922. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Worcester small cabinet plate, painted by K. Bethison with apples and cherries on a mossy ground. Black mark, post 1968. Diameter 16 cm
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A pair of Royal Worcester small vases, baluster shape with triangular handles at the rim, decorated in the Japanois manner with raised gilt cranes and flowers. Height 10 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Persian' vase, spherical shape with two gilded handles at the shoulder and a tall tapering cylindrical neck with pierced design at the mouth, the body decorated with leafy and floral sprays in gold on an ivory ground. Impressed and printed puce marks. Height 25.5 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Worcester John Flaxman vase, the ovoid body painted with a male peacock perched upon a tree overhanging an extensive landscape, all-over decoration, signed by artist, printed marks to the base including the shape No. '2491' and date coded for 1910, gilt rims. Height 11.8 cm
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An early 20th century Royal Worcester James Stinton vase, trumpet form, hand painted with a pair of pheasants within a landscape, signed, gilt decoration to both rims, minor factory flaw to rim, printed mark to base including shape No. 'G923', date coding for 1915. Height 15.5 cm
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A Grainger Worcester porcelain vase, ovoid with a small trumpet mouth and short stem with circular foot, painted with a flock of blue tits feeding on branches of seeding grasses. Printed factory marks, c.1899. Height 19 cm
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A Royal Worcester hand painted vase, ovoid body with slender trumpet neck and raised on a circular spreading foot, the body hand painted with yellow and white roses in bloom and bud, signed 'M. Blake', the shoulder decorated with moulded panels highlighted with burnished gilt. Printed mark, c.1911. Height 24 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain two handled vase, ovoid shape with tall trumpet neck, raised on a spreading foot from a square plinth base, the handles moulded with mask mounts, further mask mounts decorate a band encircling the neck, the ovoid body painted with a bouquet and sprigs of flowers on a blush ivory ground. Printed factory marks, c.1899. Height 28 cm
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A Royal Worcester ewer vase, ovoid shape, raised on a circular spreading foot, gilded loop handles issuing from the neck to the shoulder, glazed in bright yellow to the body and decorated with leafy stems with small flowers in rich red highlighted with raised gilding, the neck with a carved effect decorated with burnished gold over a similar red, the foot similarly decorated and with a gilt border. Impressed and printed factory marks, c.1884. Height 34.5 cm
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A large Royal Worcester two handled vase, spherical body with trumpet neck, two reticulated handles issue from the neck to the shoulder, raised on a circular domed foot, the body decorated with various floral sprays highlighted with gilding on an ivory ground, the handle's mouth and foot all embellished with burnished gilding. Impressed and printed factory marks. Shape 1071, date code c.1888. Height 36 cm
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A Royal Worcester urn vase, squat circular shape decorated with a highly sculpted encircling band with four cartouches with grotesque masks in high relief in sections with paired dolphin and entwined foliage in between, raised on a socle plinth base, the body decorated with 'jewelled seaweed' pattern, re-gilded at the mouth. Printed and incised factory marks, c.1886. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Worcester porcelain potpourri, shape H175, painted with a panel of peaches and grapes on a mossy ground by H. Ayrton, the shoulder, neck and cover with gilding, the cover with four pierced panels. Black mark c.1975. Height 11 cm
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A Royal Worcester potpourri vase, fluted ovoid shape, hand painted with wild roses and summer flowers. Printed factory marks, c.1903, shape 1312. Lid absent. Height 12 cm
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A Royal Worcester small dish, oval shape, the rim moulded naturalistically as the head and wings of a female grouse, hand painted to the centre with a panel depicting a black grouse amongst grasses framed by a printed foliate border. Printed factory marks, c.1900. Width 18 cm
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A Royal Worcester cabinet dish, oval shape with serpentine rim painted with a bouquet of summer flowers by K. Phillips within a hoop swag border. Printed factory marks, c.1911. Width 31 cm
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A Royal Worcester vase modelled as a hand holding a stirrup cup, the cup painted in cobalt blue with an Elizabethan woman promenading in a garden, the hand's wrist embellished with a bracelet of simulated gold, coral and pearls. Printed and impressed factory marks and registration diamond c.1857. Height 13.5 cm
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A pair of Continental lidded urns, the sides decorated in polychrome enamel of lovers in a garden surrounded by gilt and floral embellishments on cobalt blue ground, the theme continues to the lids, maker's mark to base. 23 cm x 33 cm
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A vintage Staffordshire figurine, a large cow stands in front of a tea trunk, a chain around her neck and body, the base of the tree trunk with a thistle, written in gilt on the base 'Milk Sold Here', minor damage. 36 x 40 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby miniature coffee set, in the Imari pattern, consisting of coffee pot, cream and sugar and two cups and saucers, with matching tray
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A pair of Royal Crown Derby cake plates in the Imari pattern, the small side handles with acorn embellishment. Diameter 23 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby candlestick, Georgian style in the Imari pattern with metal insert. Height 27 cm
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Twelve Royal Crown Derby dinner plates, in the Imari pattern. Diameter 27 cm
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A Royal Crown Derby fruit bowl, octagonal form, in the Imari pattern. Diameter 21 cm
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A pair of Royal Crown Derby lidded urns in the Imari pattern, heavily gilded decorative handles to each shoulder. Height 31 cm
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A pair of Royal Crown Derby dishes, diamond form on four scrolling feet. 22 cm x 200
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An Aynsley banquet dinner service, plain white cerise band to the border heightened with gilt, the set includes 17 dinner plates, 11 luncheon plates, 10 entree plates, 13 B & B plates, 15 soup coupes, 12 soup coupe saucers, assorted tea ware, tureen, etc
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An Aynsley 12 place banquet dinner service similar to above including three ashettes, two lidded tureens, teapot, tea service, etc
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Four various thimbles, includes one finely carved ivory example and three cloisonne
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A Chinese green jade snuff bottle, the ovoid body with two stylised masks carved to the sides, oval ring foot, mid grey/green toning with dark brown inclusions. Height 5.7 cm
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A Chinese dark amber glass snuff bottle, of moonflask form, the bamboo form side handles with vertical piercings, further piercings to the base corners, orange coral stopper. Height 6.5 cm
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A c.1900 finely carved Chinese needle holder, all-over detail of flowering and fruiting bands, mildly tapered cylindrical form, mounted to a turned ebony base. Height overall 20 cm
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A c.1900 carved ivory brush pot, the front with two figures, one with a butterfly, the reverse with florals issuing from a rocky outcrop, no base and partial rough worked top rim. Height 10 cm
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Two small finely carved old ivory pieces, includes a Chinese panel, pierced and detailed with figures in a courtyard, 6.3 cm x 42 and a European brooch panel as a spray of finely detailed flowers, fruits and leaves. 4.2 cm x 3.3 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory cylinder section, two bands of finely detailed figures in landscape settings, no lid or base. Length 6 cm
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A 19th century finely carved Chinese ivory figure, the woman in a traditional finely detailed robe holding aloft a persimmon, a child clambering to her side, raised on a plain cylindrical wide column and stepped ring base. Height overall 18.5 cm
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A pair of c.1900 Chinese carved ivory small photo frames, oval form, the border carved with sinuous dragons, ivory back and strut, glazed
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A c.1900 Chinese carved ivory picture frame, oval form, the border carved with florals, ivory back and strut. 10.5 x 8.5 cm
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An old Chinese red stained and plain finely carved ivory chest set, the set complete minus one pawn (31 pieces), the emperor and warrior figures carved in costumes representing the empire of the Ming and Qing, the bishops as elephants, the knights on horseback, some minor damage
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An old Chinese tusk section ivory brush pot, finely engraved with a mountainous coastal landscape scene including figures in boats, ancient pines and village, signed, the reverse with five fine vertical lines of calligraphic poetry, mounted to a conforming hardwood base with four short half round lug type feet. Showing signs of age and use. Diameter approx. 9.5 cm, height 13 cm
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A large Chinese vibrant green jade carved table piece, the tall three-dimensional carving of lotus flowers and birds upon and beside a large spinach, the spinach head of bright mid-green tones, the other work in more pale green tones. Raised on an ornately carved wood stand including fish, flower and truncated forms. 30 cm x 8.5 cm x 19 cm
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A Chinese ivory Daoist figure, of a nobleman in court dress carrying a pipe and bag, makers mark to base. Height 26 cm
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A vintage mahjong set, the bone and bamboo tiles, counters and spears in a five drawer wood and brass decorated box. 23.5 x 16 x 16.5 cm
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Two Chinese items, a dark green carved jade small vase of bamboo form with relief animal and bird highlights and a carved ivory sectional bangle with dragon decoration
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A set of Chinese bronze opium weights, modelled as birds. Tallest 11.3 cm
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A pair of small bronze foo dogs. Width 5 cm
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Two early 1940s Chinese silver and enamel medallions commemorating the end of the war with Japan, radiating starburst form, central portrait plaque to one, the other absent, various markings to the reverse
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A pair of jade carved lions, the seated mirror pair with open mouths and curled 'snail' like hair, mid-dark green tone. Height 5.5 cm
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An old Chinese hardwood carved reclining immortal with a three-legged toad, the laughing figure reclining with the toad touching his bare chest, his corpulent belly exposed, his right hand holding a string of coins, finely detailed curled 'snail' hair, leaf decorated collar and peaches to his waist, carved bone inset teeth, the eyes highlighted with black and white, removable from the fitted carved and pierced base. 37 cm x 18.5 cm x 21.5 cm
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A Chinese hardwood carving of the General Guan Gong, he stands flanked by banners and holds a sabre bladed pole arm, the exuberantly carved figure is detailed with bone and ebony inlay to eyes, costume and weapons. Height 77 cm
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A Chinese carved ebonised wood figure of Shao Lao, the god of longevity stands holding a peach, whilst leaning on his staff which bears other attributes. Decorative details highlighted with inlaid silver wire. Some losses. Height 56 cm
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An old Chinese finely carved hardwood figure of the immortal Li Tieguai, classically represented as a mendicant cripple with scrolling beard, thin bare ribs, bat to his right hand, his left leg raised on a crutch. Good dark colour and patina, the inlaid silver of floral and linial designs. Height 40 cm
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A pair of Chinese finely carved oval frames, the shaped panels with figures and buildings in deep relief, all over decoration. 25.5 cm x 19 cm
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An old Chinese heavy brass bowl, engraved fine panelled decoration of shishi, carp in a stormy sea, etc., cast markings to the base. Diameter 25.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese pottery figure decorated plaques, the grey/terracotta bodies with relief decoration of a female musician, each playing a lute, traces of orange, green, red and black pigments on a white slip. 36 cm x 180ea., both mounted in an individual perspex frame and stand. Each with a 'Certificate Of Identity' from 'The Asian Ceramic & Arts Association. V.T. Macao Archaeology Association' dated 26th Dec. 1997, certificating each to be from the Tang Dynasty. 618-906 A.D
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A set of seven Chinese Tang style pottery woman musicians, each standing with a different instrument wearing a long robe in traditional Sancai glaze of mottled green and brown tones over a paler ground, the remains of earth to recesses. Height approx. 290ea
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An old Chinese silk embroidered panel, depicting a stag and dove in a landscape beneath an ancient pine and full moon, scattered foxing marks with some distress to fabric, framed and glazed. 159 cm x 82 cm
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An old Chinese pottery jar of squat baluster shape covered in a dark brown glaze, falling short of the foot revealing a buff coloured biscuit. Height 180.9 cm
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A pair of large Chinese porcelain jars, inverse baluster shape, decorated to the body with ducks and water plants in an encircling river, Ming dynasty mark painted in this panel, decoration of mystic beasts in polychrome on a blue and white background of waves decorates the shoulder and similarly the foot. Height 43.5 cm
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A 19th century Chinese small silver box, circular form, the removable lid with attached capping, all with embossed panelled decoration, finial to top
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A pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose covered bowls with saucers, decorated with figures in a fenced garden. Six character mark under the base
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A Chinese Meiping shaped vase, striking red glaze with blue mottled effects, elongated shape with narrow neck, multiple character marks in underglaze blue to the base. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese pale blue glaze fluted shallow dish, multiple panel shaped rim, six character mark in underglaze blue within a double ring circle to base. Diameter 18 cm
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A pair of Chinese fine porcelain saucer dishes, egg yolk yellow glazed and decorated to the centres with opposing dragons in mauve and jade green, the exteriors decorated with cranes and clouds, marked with six character Kangxi mark in black within a double circle. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese portrait painting, ink and water colour, signed and dated 1976. 44 cm x 29 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory letter knife, the handle with floral and leaf decoration in the Japanese Art Nouveau manner, straight sided spatulate blade. Length 22.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period finely carved ivory okimono of a box maker, the gent in traditional robe kneeling before a box with tool to his hands, further boxes attached, signed to the tablet to the base. Length 5.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period carved figure of a kneeling gent, he wears traditional robes, one hand raised, a case and bag beside him, black stained detail to the shallow engraved decoration, signature to the base. Height 10 cm
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A Satsuma ovoid vase, decorated in fine gilt and enamels with Buddhist disciples and a dragon, raised lion mask handles issue from the shoulder, embellished with gilt. Shimazu mon and two character signature under the base. Height 31 cm with associated carved blackwood stand
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A Japanese woodblock Ukiyo-e print depicting a geisha and her attendant. 35.5 cm x 24 cm
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A Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a samurai warrior in torso armour. 354.5 x 24 cm
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A Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a samurai in leaf patterned robe. 35.5 cm x 24 cm
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A Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a samurai and a geisha in a landscape with cherry blossom trees. 35.5 x 24 cm
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An old Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting two women walking in a field of irises. 30 cm x 19 cm
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An old Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print, depicting a Bijin amongst a field of flowers. 29.5 cm x 19 cm
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