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Classic Furniture & Objects; Musical Instruments — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:337
Sale Title:Classic Furniture & Objects; Musical InstrumentsLots with images:337
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:153
Date:30-May-2015
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A pair of French Empire gilt bronze three branch table candelabra of classical form with cast upswept arms of acanthus leaves, terminating in foliate sconces and supported on drip trays with continuous scrolled and pierced decoration, 65 cm high
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Pietro Bazzanti, Italian, circa 1900 a Florentine white marble and tinted alabaster figure of a girl, raised on a verde marble pedestal, signed P. Bazzanti, Florence, the statue 105 cm high; the plinth 105 cm high
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A Continental ecclesiastical oak carved figural wall plaque, modelled as an angel with plaque inscribed 'Alle G. Dufour- Deren' 32 x 42 cm (minor chips)
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A gilt bronze figure of a Gladiator, the semi-draped figure modelled with shield and sword, on plinth base, 19 x 22 cm
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A French Napoleonic gilt metal jewel casket 19th century, applied griffin plaque to lid flanked by two wreaths, lined with original velvet interior, 19 x 10 x 8.5 cm
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After Cornelius Droochsloot (Dutch, 1630-1673) Dutch village life, oil on panel, 53 x 64 cm accompanied by condition and treatment report from, the centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, the University of Melbourne, dating the work as 17th century
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A Swedish silver Christening cup 19th century monogramed initials to front, 5.5 cm high, 100 grs
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A Swedish silver napkin ring and two vanity jars, the napkin ring, inscribed Jan to front, circa 1975, 2.5 x 4 cm the vanity jars with engraved floriated decoration to both covers, total weight of silver 146grs, 7 cm diameter to both
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A Swedish silver beaker with matched saucer 1881, H.P & S inscribed C.B.E 3dje pris 22/9/1888, 172 grs
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A Swedish silver covered box Wallerstedt, 1821 of oval form with bright cut border and rosette to lid, 38grs, 8.5 x 1.5 cm
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A Swedish silver footed beaker 18th century gilded interior, ribbed body and foot, 128 grs, 9 cm high
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) A sterling silver blossom pattern dish, 19 cm diameter, 368 grs
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) A silver blossom pattern sugar vessel 11 cm high, 186 grs
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) an 'Acorn' pattern sterling silver flatware service designed by Johan Rohde, post-1945 a setting for ten with extra pieces, comprising twelve dinner forks, ten long handled dinner knives, ten luncheon forks, twelve long handled luncheon knives, twelve dinner spoons, twelve dessert spoons, six teaspoons, six pastry forks, four lemon forks, a carving knife, a carving fork, a salad serving knife and fork, a berry spoon, a pair of large serving spoons, a medium serving spoon, a fish…
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) A sterling silver lidded serving dish model number 417, two shell shaped teak handles 29 x 15 cm, 926 grs total weight
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) an 'Acorn' pattern sterling silver flatware service designed by Johan Rohde, post-1945 a setting for twelve, comprising twelve large dinner forks, twelve large dinner knives, twelve luncheon forks, twelve long handled luncheon knives, twelve dessert spoons, twelve jam spoons, twelve dinner spoons, twelve fruit knives and twelve pasrty forks, 3174 grs total weight of silver, excluding knives with stainless steel blades, (108)
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Georg Jensen (1866-1935) an 'Acanthus' pattern sterling silver flatware service designed by Johan Rohde, post-1945 a setting for eight, comprising eight large dinner forks, eight dinner knives, eight luncheon forks, eight dessert spoons, eight small teaspoons and a pair of salad servers, 1270 grs total weight of silver, excluding knives with stainless steel blades, (42)
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A pair of Elkington silver plate candlesticks late 19th century elaborate repousse design, weighted at base, 31 cm high
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A French silver coffee pot, circa 1800, two opposing portrait cartouches to body flanked by repeating ribbon and wreath designs, seated on four feet, 31 cm high, 972 grs
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A Victorian four piece sterling silver tea and coffee service Edward Barnard & John Barnard, London, 1853-1854 comprising a teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar basin, floral and thistle repousse design all over, etched family crest to each central cartouche, the coffee pot 27.5 cm high, total weight 2606 grs
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An ivory handled sterling silver presentation trowel, bearing the inscription, 'Presented by J.M. Wendt to Miss Colton on the occasion of laying the Foundation stone of the Ymca lady Colton memorial Institute July 12th 1900.' 32 cm long
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A boxed set of 24 Continental gilded spoons each with enamelled heraldic symbols and molded gilt handles in original fitted case stamped A. Bindschedler, St Gallen each spoon 12 cm long, case 41 cm long
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A George IV sterling silver entree dish and cover London, circa 1822 with engraved armorials front and back, shell and floriated rim decoration, 2010grs total weight, 27 cm long, 16 cm high
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A Victorian sterling silver 'Castle top' card case and related objects of British Royal Interest the card case of maker's mark Taylor & Perry, Birmingham, circa 1841 the card case, monogrammed J.M and embossed to one side with a depiction of Newstead Abbey, to the opposing side with the image of Abbotsford house, Scotland and the inscription, 'Flowerburn,' within foliate engraved and bright-cut surrounds, 62grs, 9.5 cm wide; together with a sterling silver cigarette case inscribed J.G.B, of maker's mark J…
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A four piece sterling silver tea and coffee service, Edward and John Barnard, London, circa 1856/1857 repousse scroll and floral pattern, with flared bases and vacant cartouche to each, total weight 2484grs, coffee pot 29 cm high
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A Comprehensive sterling silver flatware service Sheffield, copper brother & Sons, 1911-1912, comprising twelve large dinner forks, twelve dinner knives, eight entree forks, twelve entree knives, twelve soup spoons, twelve dessert spoons, nine teaspoons, eleven fruit spoons, six serving spoons and one ladle, 3846 grs total weight of silver, excluding knives with stainless steel blades, (95)
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A sterling silver basket Henry Chawner, London, 1793 oval in form, with bright cut decoration, 39 cm wide, 888grs of silver
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A large Victorian silver gallery edged serving tray Alexander Macrae, London, 1875 foliate handles with elaborate family crest to centre, standing on four bracket feet, approx. 3825grs, 44.5 cm x 53 cm x 6.5 cm
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A sterling silver salver James Dixon & Son, Sheffield, circa 1924-1925 engraved commemorative inscription from Colwyn Bay and West Denbighshire hospital 1925, pronounced grape and vine leaf molded decoration to perimeter, total weight of silver approximately 1330grs, diameter 36 cm
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A pair of 18th century sterling silver sauce boats, London 1819-1820 rubbed maker's marks, beaded rims and loop handles and monograms to both, total weight 238grs
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A small Georgian sterling silver tea pot, Edward, Edward Jun, John and William Barnard, London, circa 1836/1837 round and tapering with rubbed engraved decoration, some damage to handle, total weight of silver 426grs, 11 cm high
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A three piece sterling silver tea set Birmingham, 1869, comprising a tea-pot with an ebonised handle and finial, milk jug and sugar bowl, each of an elliptical shape and with gadrooned sides to each lower half, total weight 788grs, tea-pot height 18 cm
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A George III sterling silver pipe London, circa 1801 with floriate monogram to the bowl, total weight of silver 46grs 22 cm long
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A pair of sterling silver presentation goblets by George Samuel Lewis & John Wright, Newcastle, circa 1825 inscribed 'Presented to McFrederick Lawson by John Blenkinsopp Coulson Esq.', each with a goblet decorated with two sheaths of wheat within a wheelbarrow, 15 cm high, 500grs silver Provenance: Purchased from a farming family in New Zealand in the 1980s
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A Chinese jade brush washer on stand a stylised flower bud, with a carved rosette base 10 cm long, 6 cm high including base
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A Chinese carved jade lidded pot 20th century modelled with an entwined dragon chasing flaming pearl scene 9.5 cm high
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A Chinese jade brush washer 20th century modelled as a lotus bud, seated on custom made wooden stand 12 cm long, 5 cm high including stand
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Two Chinese jadeite carvings the pale jade one carved in the form of a recumbent qilin (small chip to base), the other brown-russet one, with smooth finish, and carved in relief with a dragon, each carving 7 cm long
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A Chinese red stone carving on stand the mottled red stone, carved in relief in the form of a crustacean peering out from its conch shell on a rock, possibly yuhua stone, square incised seal to base, with fitted stand, 9 cm high, (minor chip)
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A Chinese carved stone seal of flattened ovoid form, with inscription and carved in relief depicting a seated scholar, with leaves and rockwork, 7 cm high
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A large Chinese soapstone seal 19th/20th century of square-section, the top in the form of a dragon ball, pierced and carved in relief with the auspicious design of a dragon amongst bats and clouds, with seal cut base, 9.3 x 9.3 x 9 cm, (very minor chips to base consistent with wear)
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A Chinese smokey rock crystal carving carved overall with a bat and gourd design,lovely natural flecks throughout, 12.5 cm high (small chip to top)
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A Chinese famille rose tile plaque 19th/20th century the tile depicting the traditional motif of chrysanthemums with grasshoppers, in bursts of yellow, pink, green and white enamels, with an inscription, signed Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne Purchased from David Wang Eastern Merchants, Melbourne in 1985
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A large Chinese ancestor group portrait, late 19th century/ early 20th century Chinese ink and colour on paper 143 x 91 cm depicting a main patriarchal figure, possibly the father's elder brother, seated proudly at the head of the family group. He wears his fur-lined winter robe complete with the family insignia badge a symbol of the elite rank of a civil official and an indicator of literary elegance, atop his head is his official cap and finial. At either side there are two framed ancestor tribute…
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Javanese school, circa 1820-30 pigments and ink on fine cotton duck 9 x 56.5 cm depicting a traditional Javanese scene of three women riding a wagon to the upper right. Performers entertain four figures to the central part. Five figures decorate the lower section, all interspersed with florals and foliage with rocky outcrops
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A golden thangka, Tibetan school ink and pigments on gold paper 47.5 x 36 cm the seated Amitabha Buddha figure flanked by two deities, one multi-armed, each seated on a lotus throne and surrounded by a landscape scene with mist and mountains., the central circular image is placed on a ground of seated Buddha figures
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A large Chinese ancestor group portrait, late 19th century/20th century Chinese ink and colour on paper 142 x 89 cm depicting a group of five seated figures dressed in their fine satin winter robes, in front of a screen illustrated with mountains, mist and pines, symbolising the sitters' scholarly wisdom., the female sitters, each with the family insignia badge at their fronts, and with pearls in their headdresses, indicative of the official status of the patriarch., the backdrop to this work is…
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A Chinese Imperial yellow dragon robe fragment, mid 19th century, the deep saffron ground decorated with three Imperial five-clawed golden dragons, amongst a field of scrolling clouds, the auspicious twelve symbols, including the 'Fu' symbol, the power to judge, and the axe, to punish, as well as peonies, blossoms and anemones, and other auspicious emblems, framed. 112 cm high (additional appliques fragile, loss of thread)
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A Chinese Informal female Winter peach silk robe, mid 19th century, the embroidery in Peking knot and satin stitch, finely designed with seasonal flowers in white, sea-blue and sky-blue florals including peonies and chrysanthemum in stylised form to the body., the broad sleeve cuffs of pale gold silk, embroidered with a floral pattern in colourful design., the lower section of the robe depicts a stormy sea with the Imperial peonies scattered throughout., the border is black with gold threaded trim through…
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A Chinese section of an Imperial silk robe 19th century, possibly Daoguang period made into a shawl, richly embroidered with mang four-claw dragons amidst clouds on a deep salmon ground, with the flaming pearl, the lishui borders at either end of the shawl with tassels, 218 x 68 cm
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A fine Chinese semi-formal silk nine-dragon Longpao robe Jifu, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), probably Guangxu period, late 19th century the fine burgundy silk ground embroidered with nine gilt-thread long dragons grasping at 'Flaming pearls' as seen to the front and back, shoulders and lowers panels, against brightly coloured ruyi clouds, cranes, shou medallions, bajixiang emblems, bats suspending shou characters, the symbol for longevity, all indications of the wearer's wish for a 'Long and happy life', above…
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A rare Chinese Imperial semi-formal Chestnut brown nine-dragon (Longpao) robe (Jifu), Qing Dynasty, late Kangxi period/early Yongzheng period, circa 1680-1735, the fantastic robe, with original Chinese tailoring, has been carefully embroidered with the five-clawed gold-thread long dragons amidst colourful clouds, with 'Flaming pearls', above crashing waves and a 'Lishui' (standing waves) border, the iconography representing the universe, with the earth, sea and sky., the sleeves, with matching horseshoe…
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An Oriental Sarong section, possibly Indonesian 19th century silk, gold and coloured thread 74 x 149 cm a bright gold silk ground decorated with large scrolling florals connected to stems forming tendrils and interspersed with stylised foliage., the colours range from deep saffron to burgundy, mauve and black
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A Chinese iron red dragon bottle vase a five clawed dragon with bulbous eyes, later Qianlong seal to base, 40 cm high
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A large carved Chinese side cabinet late 19th/early 20th century elaborately pierced and carved with bamboo and bird motif, and a grape and vine leaf border, 148 cm wide, 229 cm high
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A Chinese lacquered centre table the square top with a Greek-key border, above a flared foliate carved apron and gently scrolling legs, 73.5 x 79 x 73.5 cm
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A nest of four Chinese Huali occasional tables rectangular, above stylised block supports, graduating in size, the largest 50.5 x 66 x 30.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze figural censer 20th century modelled as a man astride a bird, 24 cm total height
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A Compressed bottle vase a rare ink painted dragon bottle vase with painted script with two red cartouche panels painted on the back of the vase, a four character iron stone red base mark, 20 cm high
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A pair of iron red crackle glazed vases a pair of enamel and iron stone red, painted vases with winged mythical figures within stylised panels, six character to base mark, 20 cm high
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A near pair of Chinese blanc de chine libation cups in the style of rhinoceros horn libation cups, each moulded to the exterior with a dragon, deer, among other animals and prunus, collection sticker to base, (a small chip to the foot of one), 7 cm and 7.5 cm high
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, Qianlong mark to base the tall vases with vibrant enamel design, each with four panels to the rounded body, two sides depicting the auspicious design of five bats on a yellow background with the shou symbol for longevity, the other two panels illustrating a floral pattern on a mint green background, with dragon handles, 50 cm high (a few chips to the surface and minor loss in sections to the enamel consistent with wear)
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A compressed nine peach bottle vase enamelled with nine red and yellow peaches, a pair of bats painted in iron stone red and a six character iron red Guangxu mark to base, 32 cm high
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A pair of champleve baluster vases, with taotie head lugs, impressed seal mark to base
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A 19th century famille rose vase a baluster shaped vase with hand painted spring garden scene on white body with yellow neck with two blue and gilt handles, with iron red Daoguang six character mark to base, 1821-1850. 30 cm tall
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A floor standing Satsuma Exhibition vase on stand late 19th century applied moriage samurais to front, two dolphin handles, raised on four dragon feet, 196 cm high
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A Japanese bronze figural group Tsunemitsu Meiji/Taisho period modelled as an elephant being attacked by two tigers, real ivory tusks, one tusk loose, impressed signature to base, total height 34.5 cm
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A pair of bone Samurai swords in matching Sheaths incised floral motif to sheath, signature on handle 88 cm long
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A Japanese bronze three piece garniture Nakano Ya Sei, Meiji period the centrepiece raised on three mythological creatures with samurai finial, each piece decorated with opposing samurai and grouse scenes along with two entwined dragon handles, all pieces signed, the centrepiece 69 cm at highest point
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A Japanese bronze double Shi Shi dog mantel clock French movement modelled as two shi shi dogs raising sphere, 48 x 63 cm
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A Japanese make-E lacquered four sectional Inro heavily gilded double sided decoration depicting battle scene on boat (minor chips to lacquer) 7.5 cm high, 9 cm wide
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A large Japanese celadon jardiniere with repeating flying duck motif, raised on four foliate feet 34 x 34 cm
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A large Japanese burl wood Ikebana vessel Meiji period with copper lining, 36 cm high
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Two similar Chinese wood carved stands each with a marble inset to top and carved floriate design to body, the largest 92 cm high
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A large Chinese ancestor portrait group 19th century Chinese ink and colour on paper 117 cm x 113 cm (various stains and repairs) for similar works, please refer to: Christies, south Kensington, 28 April, 2015, lot 202; and Christies, south Kensington, 18 March, 2012, lot 64 catalogue note: china has a very long tradition of ancestor worship, and living family members would routinely perform rituals in order to honour their ancestors, sometimes asking for special favours or assistance from them, as they…
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A Chinese cloisonne circular box and cover the cover decorated with a large central roundel of two birds in flight above peonies, with four smaller rounded reserves depicting butterflies, birds and flowers, the sides of the box too, with matching reserves, all set on a blue-turquoise ground with brightly coloured enamels of scrolling Indian lotus in cloisonne, apocryphal Kangxi six-character mark to base, 14 cm high, 28 cm diameter. Provenance: Purchased from Bonhams, Melbourne, 17 June, 2013, lot 611…
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A celadon and famille rose vase a Chinese hand painted vase with birds perched in tree at spring time with pink flowers, possibly Yongzheng, six character mark painted in under glaze blue within a double circle base mark, 20 cm tall.
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A miniature Wucai vase of compressed form, decorated with welcoming Sons motif, six character Wanli mark to base within blue underglazed double circle, 8 cm tall (small chip repaired to rim)
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A famille rose enamelled bowl decorated with repeating lotus pond motif, internal blue under glazed decoration, pseudo six character Guangxu mark to base, 6.5 tall, 15.5 diameter
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A large cloisonne vase of compressed form, with a repeating archaic style motif and Grecian key border, 30 cm high
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A Chinese cloisonne tripod censer, Qianlong mark designed for the Islamic market, with two gilt panels of running script, surrounded by an overall vibrant floral design on a turquoise enamel background, with twisted rope loop handles, Qianlong six-character mark to base,18 cm high
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A large Chinese enamelled famille rose ginger jar and matching cover with two panels to the body, a lively warrior scene to the front panel and a bird and flower motif to verso, on a yellow ground with scrolling turquoise and pink floriate design, blue underglazed four character Kangxi mark to base, hairline cracks to rim, 45 cm high
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A pair of famille rose lidded vases later Yongzheng mark (1723-1735), Republic period enamelled floral ground with four flower scenes, blue underglazed six character Yongzheng mark to base with double sphere, 46 cm high
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A famille rose vase and a lidded jar a baluster vase with floral decoration 16 cm tall and a Doucai lidded jar with under glaze blue mark to base, 12 cm tall
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A large Wucai dragon vase of compressed form, with three large central three claw dragons, on an enamelled green ground with six chrysanthemum flowers, 30 cm high
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Four Chinese mother of pearl inlaid panels representing the four Seasons the flowers on each panel selected to represent the season, including chrysanthemum, bamboo, and prunus, 90 x 29 cm each
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A Chinese blue and white monk's cap porcelain jug and lid with underglaze blue decoration depicting medallions of floral and scrolling lotus design, above a band of Tibetan script, 22 cm high catalogue note: this unusual shape was introduced into the already diverse range of Chinese ceramics as early as the fourteenth century, due largely to the prominence of the Tibetan monks and their practices at the Mongol court
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A Chinese porcelain dragon bowl the inner rim of the bowl moulded with a floriate pattern underneath the glaze, gilding to the rim, decorated to the exterior and interior of the bowl with overglaze iron-red and gold, the auspicious design to the interior, depicting three bats in clouds surrounding the 'Shou' symbol for longevity, the exterior with contending dragons for the flaming pearls set amongst clouds, Guangxu six character iron-red overglaze mark to base, 22 cm diameter (natural firing flaws and…
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A Chinese earthenware glazed sang de boeuf ginger jar and cover with an overall rich red glaze, the base with apocryphal Qianlong four-character mark in underglaze blue, 20 cm high with lid
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A Chinese porcelain Wucai moon flask vase with underglaze blue design and decorated to the exterior with brightly coloured 'Wucai' enamels depicting the popular motif of four young boys riding qilins chasing flaming pearls, Chenghua six-character inscription in underglaze blue to the body
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A Chinese yellow glazed porcelain 'Wang Bing Rong' ginger jar, 19/20th century the globular body finely carved in relief and decorated with famille verte enamels in green, blue, aubergine and white with a stork amidst flowering plants and leafy stems, all against a rich egg-yolk yellow ground, the base with apocryphal relief-moulded seal, Wang Bingrong zuo, 15.3 cm (6in) high, (repair to mouth) reference: for an almost identical vase, from the Republic period, please refer to Bonham's, Hong Kong, 28…
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A Jun Ware bowl late song/early Yuan Dynasty the stoneware bowl covered in a rich, even blue-grey celadon glaze, stopping short of the foot of the bowl, with a slightly browner rim, where the glaze is thinner, inscription to the base, 8 cm high, 18 cm diameter, (surface scratches to the interior of the bowl consistent with wear)
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A blue and white porcelain ginger jar and cover Kangxi mark decorated to the body with a village scene, underneath a ruyi-lappet border, with similar decoration to the cover, Kangxi mark to base, 26 cm high (chips to lid, repairs, firing faults)
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A tall Chinese blue and white baluster vase of square-section, decorated in underglaze blue with the eight Daoist immortals, the neck of the vase, decorated with matching Daoist emblems, set on an overall white glaze, 41 cm high (small surface chips to the glaze)
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A large Chinese famille rose gilt decorated vase with two large oval reserve panels of birds amongst prunus and peonies, set on a coral-gilt ground, the neck with scrolling Indian lotus design set on a yellow ground, gilt 'Taotie' loop handles to either side, turquoise glaze to the interior and underneath the foot of the vase, apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark to base
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A Chinese famille rose faceted gilt baluster vase of hexagonal section, with panels of famille rose design depicting birds and flowers, set on a gilt ground incised with sections of coin and key-fret pattern, with pale ruby and gilt ground border to foot and rim, applied with a stylized pink ribbon to the neck, with turquoise glaze to the interior, gilt six-character Qianlong mark to base, 34.5 cm high
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A small Chinese 'Doucai' enamelled bottle vase with gilt rim, the scrolling lotus design on a white ground, with two sections of coral-gilt ground, the turquoise base with six-character mark in underglaze blue, 16 cm high
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A Chinese Robin's egg glazed bottle vase the delicate speckled effect, depicting an opaque turquoise-blue glaze suffused overall with a mottled dark purple to the interior and exterior of the vase, incised six-character Qianlong mark to base, 19.5 cm high
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A Chinese carved horn carving in the style of a libation cup, carved in relief with imagery of a lotus pond, surrounded by an egret and fish, incised six-character mark to base, 6 cm high
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A Chinese Ming-style 'Doucai' chicken cup, Chenghua mark decorated with the traditional design of chickens, peonies and rockwork in bright doucai enamels and underglaze blue decoration, apocryphal Chenghua mark to base
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