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Autumn Auction Series, Day 1, Incl. Vincent Massa Collection of Fine Chinese Ceramics — Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)

Auction House:Mossgreen Auctions (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:446
Sale Title:Autumn Auction Series, Day 1, Incl. Vincent Massa Collection of Fine Chinese CeramicsLots with images:429
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:284
Date:19-Jun-2013
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Two Chinese famille rose circular plates, Qianlong 18th century. 23 cm diameter
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain circular dish, Qianlong 18th century, painted with flowers and objects. 24 cm diameter, and another 18th century blue and white plate painted with a river landscape. 22.5 cm diameter
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A bronze sculpture of a tiger, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed, with glass inset eyes. 32 cm high, 70 cm long
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A bronze sculpture of an elephant, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912), signed. 23 cm high, 33 cm wide
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Three Chinese blue and white porcelain circular plates, Qianlong 18th century, painted with shrubs and flowers. 22 cm, 22.5 cm and 23 cm diameter
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Six various Chinese iron red and blue decorated tea bowls, Qianlong 18th century, 7 to 9 cm diameter
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A Chinese bleu and white porcelain bowl, 18th century, painted with boys and shrubs. 14.5 cm, and another bowl painted with lilies and emblems 15 cm diameter
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An unusual carved marble head, Middle European, 9th/10th century. 9.5 cm high
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An Indian miniature painting, probably 17th century, possibly Jain, finely painted in opaque colours and gilt on paper, depicting a central deity and attendant, flanked by ritual weapons, Garuda seated below. 27.8 cm high, 21 cm wide
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A rare Byzantine incised stoneware bowl, circa 12th century A.D., Eastern Mediterranean, the interior decorated with a repeating foliate pattern and dot and circle motif at centre. 10 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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An Iznik green decorated white glazed bowl, Persian, 15/17th century. 20 cm diameter
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A Japanese stoneware boat shaped bulb bowl. 13 cm high, 44 cm long
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A pair of Japanese stoneware faux timber hanging planters. 16 cm high
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A Japanese studio pottery squat spherical jar, 20th century. 15 cm high, 24 cm diameter
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A large red-ware Apulian terracotta vessel, circa 400-300 BC, painted with classical women under an archway surrounded by key and anthemia designs. 45 cm high. Provenance: Private Deceased Estate, Melbourne
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An Imari porcelain Sake fountain, Japanese, Meiji Period, 18/19th century. 45 cm high, 20 cm diameter
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A Satsuma chrysanthemum shaped dish, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), Signed,14 cm diameter
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A Japanese ceramic roof tile. 10 cm high, 22 cm wide
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An Indian enamelled and engraved brass circular tray, circa 1900. 61 cm diameter
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A circular Japanese studio pottery bulb tray. 7 cm high, 60 cm diameter
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A Caucasian Kazak rug, signed and dated 1922 (1341 in Islamic Calendar), 302 x 167 cm
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A Persian Mahal pile rug, middle of the 20th century, Arak Region, West Iran, 258 x 154 cm
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A tribal Azerbaijan Kurd pile rug, 1st quarter of the 20th century, South Caucasus/Azerbaijan border, 264 x 107 cm
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A Persian Tuisarkhan pile rug, 1st quarter of the 20th century, West Iran, 218 x 126 cm
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A Persian Joshghan pile rug, 2nd quarter of the 20th century, Josheghan-E-Qali, Central Iran, 201 x 131 cm
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A Caucasian Kuba pile rug, circa 1900, North Eastern Caucasus Mountains, 190 x 111 cm
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A Heriz rug, Northern Persia, circa 1900, 173 x 96 cm
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An Indian workshop rug, 153 x 91 cm
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A Kirman rug, Southern Persia, circa 1930, 156 x 95 cm
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A pair of very decorative Middle-Eastern inspired hanging lanterns, in brass and multi-coloured glass, early 20th century. 85 cm high
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A Hamadan rug, Western Persia, circa 1900, 174 x 106 cm
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An Isfahan rug, Central Persia, 20th century, part silk, 214 x 145 cm
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A Karabagh pile rug, Kalbajar Village, Southern Caucasus Mountains, last quarter of the 19th century, 190 x 120 cm
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A Tiensen rug, Eastern China, circa 1920, 230 x 155 cm
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A Turkoman rug, Northern Afghanistan, 20th century, 210 x 142 cm
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A Tiensen rug, Eastern China, circa 1930, 200 x 121 cm
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A Baluchi rug, Eastern Persia, circa 1900, 170 x 89 cm
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A Tiensen rug, Eastern China, circa 1920, 260 x 121 cm
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A Meshed rug, Eastern Persia, circa 1930, 205 x 134 cm
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A well carved Indian seat 18-19th century. Provenance: Spink London
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A well carved Indian seat 18-19th century. Provenance: Spink London
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A fine mother-of-pearl inlaid and carved hardwood jardiniere, Chinese, late 19th century. 37 cm high
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A fine quality ebonised Chinoiserie dragon mirror, French, circa 1880, 180 x 135 cm
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A Chinese contemporary black lacquer low table with rattan top. 54 cm high, 170 cm wide and 70 cm deep
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A large famille-verte and gilt-bronze mounted vase, Chinese/French 19th century. 40 cm high
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A bronze sculpture of a tiger, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed, with glass inset eyes. 42 cm long, 18 cm high
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An overglaze enamel gilt decorated ceramic gourd vase, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912). 41 cm high
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A fine quality bronze figure of a boy eating by Ishikawa, Vietnamese/Japanese, circa 1920. 16 cm high
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An overglaze enamel chicken teapot and cover, Chinese, Qianlong 18th Century. 12 cm high
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An Anglo-Indian silver scroll case and stand, dated 1935, with presentation inscription, 'From the public of the Nawanagar state in appreciation of medical services rendered to R. K. Duleepsinhjibhai Saheb Jamnagar 26.3.35', the stand inscribed 'To Doctor Camac Wilkinson', scroll case 40 cm wide, base 33 cm wide
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A large and unusual silver damascened model of a lion, Indo-Persian, circa 1900. 50 cm high, 75 cm long
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A fine quality large bronze sculpture of a man and a boy riding on a buffalo by Ishikawa, Vietnamese/Japanese, signed and dated 1920. 26 cm high
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A silver mounted glass ice bucket, Chinese, circa 1920. 13 cm high
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A large octagonal Imari vase and cover, Japanese, Edo Period 17/18th century, with silver plated finial. 64 cm high
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A set of four Empire silver and blue glass salts, French, early 19th century. 7 cm high, 7 cm diameter
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A pair of George III sterling silver gravy boats, London 1757 and 1759, by maker W. S. 13 cm high, 22 cm long over the handles, weight 440gms
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A pair of George III sterling silver bottle coasters by John Neville, London 1770, crested. 5 cm high, 12 cm diameter, weight 160gms
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A fine quality George III sterling silver epergne by Thomas Powell, London 1764. 35 cm high, approximately 46 cm wide, weight 3.86kg
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A Victorian three-branch figural candelabra, London 1844, maker unknown. 53 cm high
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A George III sterling silver twin-handled cup and cover, London 1744, by William Grundy, with presentation inscription 'The Gift of John Kityermaster Esq. Deputy of Billingsgate, Ward to the Company of Fellowship Porters 1793', weight 1.91kg. 41 cm high
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An Iranian silver box, 20th century. 5.5 cm high, 20 cm wide
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A pair of sterling silver candlesticks, Birmingham 1930. 20 cm high, weight 560gms
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A Secessionist silver-plated and parcel gilt three-piece tea service, Austrian circa 1910, teapot 15 cm high, 28 cm wide over the handle
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A silvered copper plaque of Goethe, 19th century. 16 cm diameter
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A silver model of a pheasant, circa 1900, with import marks. 16.5 cm long and 16 cm high
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A pair of fine Victorian sterling silver figural candelabra, London 1857, by Smith & Nicholson, crested. 54 cm high, weight 2.26kg
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An oak canteen containing a part suite of silver-plated cutlery
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A pair of silver and gold velvet mirrors, Italian, circa 1900, 40 x 30 cm approximately
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A good quality silver-plated towel basket, French, circa 1950. 52 cm high, 42 cm wide
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A suite of Art-Deco silver-plated cutlery for six settings, Continental, circa 1930
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A Neo-Classical revival copper, brass and silver plated tazza, Italian, circa 1900. 17 cm high, 42 cm wide
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A silver gilt and guilloche enamel dressing table box and cover, French, 19th century, 3.25 cm high, 9 cm diameter
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A silver-plated arched rectangular dressing table mirror with laurel finial, French, 19th century. 48 cm high
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A silver-plated wine bucket, French circa 1930, stamped makers mark to base. 20 cm high
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A fine and large reticulated silver model of a fish, 19th century. 45 cm long
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A silver-plated oval tea tray by Walker and Hall, Sheffield 1889. 56 cm wide, 33 cm deep, weight 2.16kg
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A single pink cut glass lamp-base, French circa 1940
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A large silver-plated oval tea tray by Walker and Hall, Sheffield. 61 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A cylinder watch, a silver plated vesta, and a gin bottle label
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A Cenedese aquarium glass model, Italian circa 1960,. 12 cm high, 14 cm wide
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A pair of Sevres pattern green ground porcelain covered vases, French, 19th century,. 29 cm high
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A set of four elegant late Georgian Sheffield-plate Neo-classical lyre pattern candlesticks, English circa 1810. 33 cm high
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A pair of George III sterling silver twin-branch candelabra, London 1810, by Roberts Cadman & Co., crested. 51 cm high, weight 2.19kg
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A pair of George III sterling silver salvers, London, 1822, by John Moore. 37 cm diameter, weight 1.42kg
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A Victorian embossed Indian revival sugar bowl, London 1887, maker Charles Stuart Harris. 9.5 cm diameter, approximately 4.5ozs, cased
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An engraved brass hand. 20 cm long, together with a brass snuff box. 10 cm long
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A finely engine-turned treen circular box. 13 cm diameter
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A copper and glass ship's lantern. 23 cm high
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A Rare Lime Spatula, Admiralty Islands. 48.5 cm high
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A collection of twenty-one mineral examples, including pyrites, steatite, mica, agate, amethyst, fluorspar etc
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A pair of WMF patinated brass Art Deco three branch candlesticks, Austrian, circa 1920. 20 cm high
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A studio ceramic bowl with blue glazed interior byJais Neilsen, Copenhagen, circa 1930. 14 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A George III octagonal inlaid mahogany tea caddy, circa 1800. 14 cm high
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A Swiss musical box, circa 1880, playing six airs, with tune card in inlaid wood, case 17 cm wide
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A collection of various circular copper cooking moulds
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An oval engraved two handled tea tray and two oval dishes, Italian, 18th century, 52 x 50 cm
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A small wall barometer and a wall thermometer and barometer by A D Fried Genova. 13 cm diameter and 50 cm long
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A novelty biscuit barrel in the form of an Australian football. 21 cm high
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver shaped circular entree dishes and covers, London, 1857, by Smith & Nicholson. 17 cm high, 32 cm diameter, weight 1.6kg each
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A pair of blue and white transfer printed vase lamps, English ceramic with French gilt bronze mounts, stamped Cagneau. 57 cm high
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