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Antiques & Interiors including Silver and Asian — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:833
Sale Title:Antiques & Interiors including Silver and AsianLots with images:823
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:617
Date:22-Jun-2014
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A yellow ground and gilded Japanese vase. Height 20 cm
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A Thai standing figure of Buddha made of coins and twine on timber stand. 43 cm high (including stand)
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A 19th/20th century lacquered bamboo wedding basket black and red lacquered, hand painted with gold, fixed handle, two removable compartments and a lid, painted inscription to lid 'With best compliments'. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 26 cm height, 20 cm diameter
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An electroplated diner gong on oak stand with a four assorted decorated brass vases
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Two small Cambodian silver lidded boxes one smooth cylindrical with small handle to lid, one oval with repousse dots to lid. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 7 cm height and 2.5 cm height
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A pair of miniature Japanese Kutani vases. 9.5 cm
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A 17th/18th century Chinese blanc de chine group of chess game Players
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A Sino-Tibetan bronze bell. Height 50 cm
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A Chinese scholar's rock on hardwood stand
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A brown glass snuff bottle with jade stopper 7.5 cm
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A milky glass snuff bottle. 8.5 cm
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A Chinese ivory snuff bottle decorated with etched birds on a branch, glitter stopper 5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle with cherry blossoms characters verso, green jade stopper 8 cm
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A beautiful Chinese lavender jade snuff bottle incised floral designs 6 cm
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A pear-shaped opaque green glass snuff bottle 8 cm
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An interesting brown stone snuff bottle 7 cm
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A 20th century Thai silver repousse lidded bowl on silver footed stand decorated with peacocks and floral designs, with peacock handle and marks to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 23 cm height, 15 cm diameter
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Two Cambodian silver snuff boxes marks to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 5 cm long x 3.5 cm height and 5 cm long x 5 cm height
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A Cambodian silver repousse matchbox with floral designs, makers marks to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 6.5 cm high, 4 cm diameter
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An antique Javanese Kris with carved wood handle
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A Tran dynasty glazed lidded pottery vase Vietnam, 14th century, celadon glaze faded and crackled with age, the vase is decorated to sides with an incised floral theme, the foot of the vase decoratively hollowed. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 25 cm height, 16.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese huan huali travelling document box 19th/ 20th century, with bronze latch and reinforced corners. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 32 cm x 5 cm x 15 cm
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A Han dynasty painted pottery cocoon jar c.220BC red, white and black painted stripes, paint faded with age. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 28 cm height
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A Chinese pottery statue of an Attendant with mild glaze 23.5 cm
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A Japanese Meji period Kutani vase. Height 30 cm
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A Chinese neolithic double handled pottery vase red clay vase, with black painted designs. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 15 cm height, 8 cm diameter top x 18 cm diameter base
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A 20th century Indian brass humidor with accessories finely decorated with buddha and subjects worshipping scenes to sides and conquering hero on horseback to lid centre, the humidor has two snuff boxes, a small bowl and cigar cutters with two removable compartments. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 13 cm high. 15 cm diameter
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A 20th century Asian copper humidor and accessories together with two snuff boxes and cigar cutters, the humidor has two removable compartments, and is decorated with a flower to centre on lid and character mark to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 18 cm high. 13 cm diameter
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A 20th century teak scripture stand. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 54 cm
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A Chinese pottery tea pot stamped Shao Da Heng
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A 20th century Japanese brass trunk lighter with two wicks characters stamped to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 9 cm high. 9 cm diameter
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A late Meiji period wood carving of a monk on a pedestal late 19th century/ early 20th century, the figure is painted with black and gold robes holding a scroll and is seated in a lotus position, the pedestal is painted with gold and has a bull and lotus flower. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 28 cm high. 20 cm wide
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A Chinese blue and white lidded porcelain jar. 25 cm height, 17 diameter
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A pair of Chinese carved dark green jade stone guardian lions on timber stands and box. 12 cm high (15 cm on stand)
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A Japanese black lacquered four panel table screen depicting a geisha dancing, mother of pearl inlay hand painted gold decorations. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 30 cm height, 10 cm per panel
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A Japanese hand painted floral vase calligraphy character mark to base crack to rim
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A Chinese bronze brushpot stamp to base, wooden stand 5 cm high. 7 cm wide
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A pottery tea pot stamped Gu Jin Zhou
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A Huanhuali carving of Guanyin. 17 cm high
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A Vietnamese/ Cham bronze Crown with gilt centre finely decorated with a lion, a monkey and dancing deity in front centre, circa 1850. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 13.5 cm diameter
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A Thai Sawankhalok celadon glazed bowl, 15th/16th century flower to centre, crackle glaze. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired in Indonesia and thailand in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 26 cm
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1950's African carved ebony elephant figures and an Indian carved example some losses 15.5 cm high
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A large ceramic statue of Guanyin on a lotus throne in box. Height 41 cm
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A celadon glaze pottery bowl with blue drip glaze rim. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 8 cm high. 11 cm diameter
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An Asian porcelain statue of an elder on an elephant. Height 18 cm
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A Shou Shan stone carved Buddha. Height 27 cm
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Two Ming dynasty sancai glaze figures two male figures of attendants carrying offerings. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, bought in Hong Kong, Andy Ng 1990's. Height 46 cm and 49 cm
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Late Meiji period wood prayer beads with gold thread tassel. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat
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A small round Cambodian silver snuff box finely decorated with turtle, lion, dragon and phoenix and dragon to lid centre, longevity symbol incised on base 5 cm diameter x 3.5 cm height
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An antique Asian bronze figure in Yab Yum Position
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A Chinese pottery tea pot stamped Chen man Sheng
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A large 20th century laos silver footed bowl ornately decorated in lotus design, the bowl has a stamped signature and date inner base reverse side. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 26 cm high. 27 cm height
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A large plated metal ewer possibly 19th century. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 16 cm diameter x. 17 cm height
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An Indian silver repousse Royal pankha 20th century, ornately decorated with elephant to centre, bells along the side and a peacock at the top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 32 cm
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A small Burmese silver repousse cylindrical lidded box 20th century, decorated with zodiac symbols and a rabbit to lid. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 6 cm high. 11 cm diameter
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A George III mahogany tea caddy 30 x 16 x 16 cm
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A 20th century Burmese silver repousse bowl ornately decorated with warring scenes and villagers fleeing on elephants, with kinnara figure etched to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 11.5 cm height, 16 cm diameter
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A lidded cloisonne jar and a cloisonne vase 8 and. 23 cm height
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A Chinese blue and white bowl decorated with mythical creatures on outer and fish to inner centre six character, double circle mark to base 22 cm diameter
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A set of three Japanese figures two geisha's and a master seated in cross legged position. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 9 cm height
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A carved rosewood Thai female figure. Height 36 cm
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An 18th century famille rose teapot A/F
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A late Qing table teapot decorated in famille rose marks to base
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A Chinese pottery tea pot stamped Cui Guo Yun
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A Cambodian silver lidded cylindrical box marks to base. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 5 cm height, 7 cm diameter
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A Cambodian repousse silver oval shaped snuff box with phoenix and lion to lid, and floral designs to sides. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 3 cm height, 5 cm long x 5 cm wide
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A pair of Indian silver plated heart shaped trinket boxes with peacock and floral designs. 5 cm x 2 cm height
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A small bronze teapot with fish spout 7 cm high. 12 cm diameter
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A small yixing yellow glaze Chinese pottery tea pot stamped to base
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A Chinese pottery tea pot stamped Jian Yao
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A 20th century Indian ruby glass decanter with hand painted floral designs and cut glass stopper. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 27 cm height
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A collection of five Chinese pottery figurines and a small house figurine stamped china to base
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A pair of Meiji period sake pots decorated with ocean scene the sake pots have a red enamel lid, brass handle and lid handle. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 5 cm high. 14 cm diameter
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A Chinese 20th century famille rose lidded vase with phoenix marks to base
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A Chinese blue and white ginger jar Kangxi mark to base
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A southeast asian enamel figurine of an elephant and people lotus design to base. 25 cm height
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A Japanese sake set with a small pot and six cups, gold painted floral designs
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Four 19th century hardstone snuff bottles
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A collection of modern Japanese export ceramics grey with floral design including two fan shaped dishes, lidded containers, one lotus shaped dish and a vase marks to base
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A Qing Dynasty Chinese blue and white paste box and cover
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A square Cambodian silver belt snuff box decorated with leaves and floral designs, scalloped edges. Provenance: From the collection of an Australian diplomat 3 cm high. 7.5 cm wide
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A 17th century Indian bronze repousse shield depicting Virabhadra decorated with Indian deity Vibrabhadra and various scenes of worship along the top and bottom, the shield is patinaed and worn with age. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 42 cm x 20 cm
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A 20th century Laos silver betel nut box
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A Chinese bronze and gilt footed brushpot decorated with roosters, stamp to base, with stand. 7 cm high. 11 cm diameter
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A South Indian repousse silver pankha finely decorated with floral style design, bells along side and peacock at top. Height 26 cm
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A South Indian repousse silver pankha 20th century, beautifully decorated with leafy design, bells along side and a peacock at the top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 26 cm
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A pair of Chinese vases 36 cm
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A jade carving of Guanyin. 46 cm height
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An 18th century Indian brass plaque depicting Virabhadra a nicely decorated plaque, showing traditional scene of Virabhadra with Shiva overhead and cobra, the cobra head is missing and plaque is worn with age. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat. 20 cm x 14 cm
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A set of four Chinese clay paintings of the eight immortals beautifully framed in black lacquered wood with a traditional Chinese bronze hanger, 20th century together with custom made wooden packing crates 59 x 100 cm each panel
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A carved Indian temple panel of saraswati red base paint with gilt overlay, depicting female deity with swan and peacock at her feet 36 x 54 cm
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A 20th century Chinese double handled scroll case stamped inner lid, bronze latch and handles, leather lined interior, metal base with enamel covering enamel chipping stamp on interior water damaged slightly. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat 64 cm long, . 17 cm height, 21 cm wide
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A pair of impressive Chinese guardian lions in carved white marble. 50 cm high
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An embroidered traditional style Chinese costume robe. An embroidered Chinese robe decorated with a dragon, phoenix and lotus flower, hand sewn patchwork characters and 1932 stamped on inner lining 131 cm long
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A pair of Chinese black lacquered pedestals. Height 82 cm
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A pair of Chinese black lacquered pedestals. Height 82 cm
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Two Chinese black lacquered pedestals, one with a removable lid. Height 82 cm and height 90.5 cm
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A Chinese rosewood two piece cabinet, open top section over two glazed doors over the base of two drawers and two cabinet doors 102 x 51 x 214 cm
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A large 14th/ 15th century Sawankhalok lidded bowl with handle to lid criss cross, floral and striped designs, zig zag designs to top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired in Indonesia and thailand in the 1980's and 1990's 13.5 cm height, 18 cm diameter
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An impressive 15th/16th century Thai sawankhalok brown iron glaze lidded bowl brown glazed incised vine designs to bowl, and zig zag/ triangle designs to lid with a white circle centre to top. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, acquired in Indonesia and thailand in the 1980's and 1990's 8 cm height, 10 cm diameter
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