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Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:844
Sale Title:The Graham Geddes Relocation Auction, Day 2Lots with images:835
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:239
Date:22-Mar-2015
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A Chinese seated bronze figure with calligraphy Inscription on base, 18th century. The figure, seated in 'Vajrasana' (cross-legged) on a lotus base, his hand gesturing in 'Abhaya mudra', 47 cm high
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A Chinese unglazed earthenware Processional figure, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century. The tall, slender figure, with flowing robes and cap of office, holding a vermilion sash in his hands, standing on a plinth carved with two dragons chasing a pearl, traces of pigment throughout, 98 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne 1-2 May 2007, Lot 233; Acquired by public treaty from the collection of New England Regional Museum See: Christies, the Sunday Sale - property from the collection of Baroness Dunn,…
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A Chinese terracotta head of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later. The serene face with downcast gaze, and high chignon with a floriate headdress with the figure of the Amitabha Buddha, polychrome application, resting on a plinth, 37 cm high, 45 cm high (with base). Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong, May 2006;Ex private collection Hong Kong, prior to May 2006
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Two bronze heads of Guanyin. One wearing a petal-shaped diadem bearing the figure of Amitabha, each with mounted matching wooden plinths carved with gourds, 23.5 cm and 25.5 cm high; 44 cm with plinths. Provenance: Mossgreen 'Fine Asian & European decorative arts' 19 November 2011, Lot 637; Ex John Henshaw collection
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, song Dynasty (960-1279). Crowned with a floriate diadem bearing the image of Amitabha, her hair in a high chignon, seated upon a rocky naturalistic base, 105 cm high, (chip to necklace, natural loss of pigment). Provenance: Purchased Hong Kong, 2007; Ex Raymond Choy collection, 1938
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A rare Chinese carved and painted sandstone figure of a 'Songzi' Guanyin, Southern song Dynasty (1127-1279), 13th century or possibly later. Depicting the serene Guanyin as Bestower of children, breast-feeding her baby, with Longnu and Shancai, her two 'Acolytes', resting at either side of her folded vermilion robes painted additionally with copper-green and traces of blue pigment, on a plinth, 97 cm high. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in May 2006; Ex private collection Hong Kong
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of a seated Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). With one arm resting over the raised knee, adorned with an elaborate headdress, and corn-bead necklaces, the hair arranged in a high top knot with loose tresses falling over the shoulders, 146 cm high. Provenance: Purchased Hong Kong, 2006; Ex private collection, Hong Kong prior to 2006
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A tall Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin on a Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The rounded face crowned with a high floriate headdress, seated with one leg raised up in 'Rajalilasana' (Royal posture) pose, the right hand held under the chin in 'Vitarka mudra', while the left hand rests on the back of the beast. Guanyin portrayed astride the Buddhist lion 'Wenshu pusa' is a traditionally recognised motif used as a symbol of wisdom, 154 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Singapore in 1981; Ex…
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. With an elegant floriate diadem set upon her head, the cord draped across her torso and tied at the waist, adorned with a floral necklace, armlets and bracelets, with slender fingers, seated at ease in cross-legged pose, set upon a naturalistic base, traces of gold pigment, 135 cm high (natural wear and loss of pigment). Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in 2006; Ex private collection Hong Kong prior to 2010
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Enhanced with coloured pigment to the front and back, wearing a floriate headdress bearing the prominent carved figure of Amitabha, her hair tied back into a coiled chignon, in a dancerly cross-legged pose of 'Maitreya', her right hand in 'Karana' mudra, resting on a wooden plinth, 101 cm. Provenance: Purchased Hong Kong in 2010; Ex private collection Hong Kong prior to 2010
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Here the 'Thousand-armed' bodhisattva, with the important figure of Amitabha in her diadem, is seated in dhyanasana with both feet covered, the hands in front as vitarkamudra, the nine pairs of arms behind showing various mudras and each with urna within the open palm, polychrome application, 120 cm high catalogue note: the legend of Guanyin and 'The thousand arms' refers to how the ever benevolent Amitabha assisted Guanyin by appointing…
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A large Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, late Ming (1368-1644)/early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The smiling and peaceful figure, seated majestically in 'Rajalilasana'(Royal posture), wearing an intricate floriate headdress with the figure of Amitabha, her hair twisted into a high chignon, the figure carved with long lobes, flowing, loose garments, bangles and beaded necklace, covered all over with vibrant polychrome application, 124 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in Singapore, February, 1979; Ex…
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Seated in the 'Dhyanasana' position, her delicate hands in 'Vitarka mudra', with flowing robes, high foliate diadem, floral necklet and bracelets, some traces of gilt and pigment, 83 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in Hong Kong in 2006; Ex private collection, Hong Kong, prior to 2006. See: for a similar example of another Ming Dynasty Guanyin, please refer to the seated wooden figure in the collection of the Shanxi Museum, Shanxi Province,…
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of the Emperor Qianlong, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century. The Emperor with a direct pose and dressed in a red dragon robe, one hand holds a protruding belt, his face inset with hair extensions, pigment application throughout, 120 cm high
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A Sukothai red lacquered figure of Buddha, Thailand, 16th century or later. The standing figure, with hands gesturing in 'Varadamudra' and 'Abhayamudra', the flowing robes detailed and with traces of black pigment, further traces of gilt to the head and body, 137 cm high
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A Chinese terracotta Acroterion Angularia, Tang Dynasty (618-906). In the form of a flying qilin, with back arched, and outstretched paws incised with simple decoration raised on a rectangular hollow brick tile, 54 x 21.2 x 49 cm
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A Chinese painted pottery figure of a warrior, Tang Dynasty (618-756), or possibly earlier. The standing figure raised on a rectangular base wears a long sleeved tunic, one arm pendant with hand open as if to hold a weapon the other arm straight with hand bent, his hair arranged in a side swept topknot, 102 cm high.the result of CityU Professional Services Ltd thermoluminescence test no. 01277 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A Chinese pottery figure of a horse and rider, Tang Dynasty (618-906). Decorated with red and black pigment and patterned designs to the horse and rider, 85 cm high. The result of CityU Professional Services Ltd thermoluminescence test no. 01645 is consistent with the dating of this lot. Catalogue note: According to historical records, the Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong (598-649), the great warrior, had a great admiration for steeds, and had portraits made of his six favourite ones, each horse's…
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A Chinese painted pottery figure of a Prancing horse, Tang Dynasty (618-906). The spirited horse with reddened mane swept to one side, leaning back on three legs, with the front right foreleg raised, the saddle covered with a cloth incised with design, the tail tied back neatly by a ribbon, (traces of pigment), 72 cm high. The result of CityU Professional Services Ltd thermoluminescence test no. 02495 is consistent with the dating of this lot. Provenance: Acquired from a private collection, Melbourne, 2008…
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A Chinese painted pottery figure of a Prancing horse, Tang Dynasty (618-906). The bridled figure, with mane swept to one side, leaning back on three legs, with the front right foreleg raised, the decorated saddle covered with a cloth, (traces of red and black pigment), 50 cm length, with fitted wooden plinth. Provenance: Ex John Anderson brown collection, Melbourne. Reference: For another pottery figure of a prancing horse, please see Christies New York 18 September 2014, Lot 719
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An important Chinese cast iron Luohan figure, Chenghua mark (1465-1487). Seated upright with feet set apart he wears pilgrims robes, his head held high and bearing a laughing expression with protruding eyes, 96 cm high
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A Chinese bronze pair of guardian lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The female lion depicted in the traditional manner with a cub tucked under her paw, as a symbol of nurture, the male with an embroidered ball, indicating power and supremacy, each with a fierce expression, raised on a rectangular plinth, applied with polychrome and gilt decoration throughout, 86 x 128 x 58 cm
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A Chinese pottery model of a horse, Tang Dynasty (618-906). With saddle, the majestic horse standing on its four legs, easing back on its rectangular plinth, (no tail), 49.5 cm high
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A pair of Chinese clay Riders on horseback, Tang Dynasty (618-906). With brightly painted saddles in red and blue pigment, and traces thereof, the riders' faces painted with individual expressions, their arms outstretched with hands cleverly curled to a loop to hold now lost objects, possibly weapons or riding crops, 28 and 29 cm high
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A Chinese carved stone Buddhist figure, Northern Wei (386-534). Seated peacefully in a cross-legged pose, the depiction of flowing drapery to the front and back, the face carved with a serene expression, long earlobes and arched eyebrows, the wavy hair twisted into a chignon, (one arm missing), 79.5 cm high. Provenance: Purchased in 1970s in Singapore.
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A Chinese carved stone standing torso of a Bodhisattva, Northern Wei period (386-534) 5th century AD. The figure wearing a traditional pilgrims robe in closed mode wrapped and tied high across the chest with concentric folds falling towards the lower limbs, the upper arms covered also and supporting deep folds of cloth draped over the crook of each arm held outright, the partial left hand suggests a grasp of something now missing, mounted upon a low set black plinth, the torso 138 cm
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An important Chinese stone figure of the Preaching Buddha, Northern Wei period (386-535), circa 5th century AD. The full bodied figure carved in an upright stance with feet exposed beneath the draped and pleated robe, one arm bent with partial hand which once clutched a segment of the gown, the other arm raised with loss to the hand, the motion suggesting a mudra in prayer, further loss to head and toes at base, 178 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Singapore, 1976.
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A Chinese polychrome stucco figure of a guardian, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The upper body of a combatant, his face instilling terror with one arm defiantly raised, dressed in a tunic and body armour, crowned with a comparable headdress, 78 cm high. Provenance: Acquired Sothebys Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 214. Ex collection of the New England Regional Museum
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A Chinese polychrome stucco head of a guardian, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). Realistically resolved with a fierce expression and inset glass eyes, the lobes cut deeply, crowned in an elaborate plumed headdress, raised on a rod and plinth base, the head 56 cm tall. Provenance: Acquired Sothebys Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 215. Ex collection of the New England Regional Museum
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A tall carved Burmese parcel-gilt wooden figure of Buddha, Burma, 17th century. Standing tall on a lotus pedestal, with one arm raised to chest in the 'Abhaya mudra', signifying protection, and the other lowered in the 'Varada mudra' as a gesture of blessing and charity. The body covered with an even reddish-brown lacquer, with gilding richly applied to the face, robes and feet, 194 cm high (natural cracks consistent with age). Provenance: Ex private collection, Melbourne; originally from the Paung…
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An Indian pink sandstone Buddhist Stele, C.3-5th century AD. Carved in deep relief, with a central standing adorned figure raised on the highest tier with nimbus, surrounded by registers of attendants, beneath a pair of swans, to each side a galloping horse is mounted atop the head of an elephant, 46.5 cm high (the forearms of the central figure missing) Exhibited: the Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 'Jitish Kallat: circa', 13 October 2012 - 7 April 2013. Provenance: Ex Dr…
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An Indian Rajasthan sandstone torso of a celestial goddess, 12/13th century. The well-carved 'Devata' Hindu deity, richly adorned and standing in the suggestive 'Tribangha' pose, as the personification of enchanting beauty, with three-tiered headdress, her small waist encircled with beaded 'Ul' festoons, on a rod and pedestal base, 68 cm high (arms missing). Provenance: Ex Dr. Rose collection, Melbourne, pre 1970
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A Rajasthan Gupta glazed earthenware fertility icon, 300-500 A.D. Mallet shaped with relief female figure to the front, a fertility symbol to verso, 26 cm high Exhibited: the Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne, Melbourne, 'Jitish Kallat: circa', 13 October 2012 - 7 April 2013
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A Chinese grey stone Buddhist Stele. Carved to all four sides, the front with the Buddha in the centre flanked by two serene bodhisattvas, set into a festooned niche, the three with their hands in varied mudras and flowing robes, with a detailed inscription to the lower section, and dated 'Yongchang yuannian liangyue shi qi' - 17 February, 689, 20.5 x 15 x 34 cm. Reference: For two similarly themed steles depicting the Buddhist triad of the Buddha with acolytes on either side, please refer to Christies New…
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A Chinese male stick figure, Han Dynasty (206BC-220 AD). The typically armless body, with individualised expression on the round face, with traces of pigment, with fitted perspex stand, 57 cm and 59 cm high, or 59 and 61 cm high with stand respectively. Provenance: Ex Genevieve Weaver collection (Guinevere Antiques) pre 1982
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A Chinese painted pottery horse, Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD). With traces of paint to the face and body, standing on a rectangular base, (no tail), with fitted wooden plinth 49 cm high with stand (repair to neck) the result of Oxford Authentication Ltd thermoluminescence test no C103z53 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A bronze Buddha, 17th century. The gilded figure, seated in 'Vajrasana' (cross-legged) on a lotus base, his hands in 'Bhumisparsha'mudra calling on the earth to take witness to his unshakeable self-realization, 26 cm high
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A Thai bronze dancing figure. In a traditional pose, raised on a tiered lotus dais, 38 cm high; together with another bronze dancing figured depicting the four-armed Shiva, 28.5 cm high
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Three important Thai celadon glazed funerary Sawankhalok figures, central Thailand, early 16th century. Each clasping an object within their hands, 10 cm high tallest, with case
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A Chinese pottery model of a horse. With open mouth and with traces of paint to the saddle and mane, standing on a rectangular base, 45 cm high (some repair to ear and face)
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A Chinese painted pottery model of a horse, early Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD). The dark horse free-standing, with detachable saddle, decorated by an incised design, the gentle face of the horse, framed by a lovely black mane, with knotted tail, 46 cm high, (chip to body and feet consistent with age) the result of Oxford Authentication Ltd thermoluminescence test no C112d97 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A Chinese painted pottery model of a horse, Tang Dynasty (618-907). The finely rendered horse, with delicate features, with painted double saddle, and knotted tail, 61 cm high the result of CityU Professional Services Ltd thermoluminescence test no 01516 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A very important large Chinese Sichuan pottery horse, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Robustly modelled and standing foursquare in motion, the head held erect, with hogged mane reaching up between the ears, with wide eyes, above flared nostrils and open mouth revealing the teeth, with a knotted tail, 132 cm high the result of Oxford Authentication Ltd thermoluminescence test no C109d94 is consistent with the dating of this lot. Reference: for similarly-styled horses, please refer to Sotheby's New York 17…
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A Chinese ritual bronze baluster vessel and cover. With four lug handles to the lid, and two loose ring handles to the body attached by 'Daodie' masks, the inlaid design to the body, showing traces of interesting figural design and motifs, 34 cm high
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A Chinese bronze and silver-inlaid incense holder, Dou. Of animorphic baluster shape,three lug handles in the form of chickens to the lid, 36.5 cm high
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A Chinese pair of bronze ritual vessels, Gu, late Shang Dynasty, 13TH/12th century BC. The narrow wine-breakers of exquisite craftsmanship, with flared neck, finely detailed with bands of varying patterns forming different parts of dragons and 'Daodie' masks, lovely patina and some green encrustation, 28.6 and 28.8 cm high. Reference: See Robert Bagley Shang ritual Bronzes in the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, Vol. 1 Washington D.C. 1987, pp217-229.
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A Chinese inlaid bronze bowl and cover. With silver design to the ovoid body and cover, the lid with loop in the centre, and two handles to the body, 12.5 cm high
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A Chinese dark bronze ritual storage jar with lid. With four lug handles and two loose ring handles, with silver inlaid design depicting dragons, phoenix and zoomorphic imagery, 31 cm high
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A Chinese dark bronze ritual basket with lid. With long double-headed dragon handle, four reclining bovines to the centre of the cover, dragon design in bands of low-relief across the body, 32 cm high
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A near pair of Chinese ritual wine storage jars and covers. Inlaid with silver, three lug handles to each lid, two loose ring handles to the sides of either jar, and one with inscription, 28 and 29.5 cm high
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A Chinese bronze ritual tripod food vessel and cover, Ding. Inlaid with silver design, three lug handles to the cover and two upright handles, 15 cm high
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A Chinese ritual bronze vessel, Jue. The 'U'-shaped body is supported on three blade form legs, with handle, two posts rising from the rim, characteristic of the Shang period;together with a ritual globular wine jar, 23 and 20 cm high respectively
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A Chinese bronze ritual vessel. With flanged top decorated with small dragons meeting in ruyi-shape, incised with a light-relief patterned design to the body, with a lovely green patina, 16 cm high
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A Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel with cover. Raised on four legs in the shape of men, the spout in the form of a Mandarin duck, with animal handle, with relief pattern to the body, 20 cm high. Reference: For a similarly modelled duck spout, please see the bronze tripod kettle, from the Warring States period, Sothebys New York, 21 September 2005, lot 154
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A Chinese bronze ritual tripod food vessel and cover, Ding. The hemispherical body raised on three cabriole legs surmounted by daodie masks, and with a pair of upright handles decorated to the lid with three recumbent bovines, the sides flat-cast with wide and narrow bands of patterns, including the s-shaped dragon design, separated by a narrow rope twist border, 23 cm high
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A rare Chinese bronze ritual food pot vessel. Supported on three legs in the shapes of bear heads, with bands of incised design, three decorated lug handles to the cover, and one central loop handle to the centre, 23 cm high
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A Chinese bronze lidded food-vessel, Gui, Western Zhou period (1050-771 BC). With two handles, and six dragons surrounding the cover, on a tripod base, 31 cm high
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A large Chinese bronze ritual food vessel - Ding. The body with an incised band, raised on three legs with animal mask motifs, the lid with small lug handles, with a green and russet patina, 26 cm high
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A 19th century Chinese black lacquered side cabinet. Rectangular, with two doors, painted with auspicious symbols, 119 x 183 x 57 cm
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A Chinese black lacquered, painted and gilt altar table. Rectangular, above a carved and trellis pierced apron, on square supports, 168 x 109 x 35 cm
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A pair of Victorian white painted cast iron urns each with a spreading top, above an acanthus leaf standard (losses to paintwork), 90 cm high
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A pair of bronze patinated composite Medusa urns on stands each urn with leaf tip borders to the rim and body, flanked by Medusa mask heads, above a fluted lower section, raised on a rectangular stand, each urn 86 cm wide across the handles x 86 cm high; each plinth 60 x 80 x 60 cm
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A collection of three Spanish earthenware Amphorae various designs, (losses), two on iron stands, the largest 60 cm high
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A green marble top wrought iron based table with a rounded marble top, above scrolled supports, (cracks to marble), 188 x 78.5 x 126 cm
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A pair of bronze urns on stands with Cacti each of tazza form, with boldly scrolled handles, on a separate base with patera decoration, 130.5 cm total height
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A pair of 19th century bronze lanterns each with a Crown and shield foundry mark, the tapering body enclosing four lights, (one with glazing lacking), 125.5 cm high
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