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Estate & Collector — Davidson Auctions

Auction House:Davidson AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:476
Sale Title:Estate & CollectorLots with images:467
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:430
Date:16-Aug-2015
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Geoff La Gerche artist's palette. Gift inscription verso. Provenance: Estate late Chandler Coventry. 60 x 40 cm
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Material related to Christo (born 1935). Including photo 'Wrapped Coast - Little Bay, Australia 1969;' catalogue from Central Street gallery, Sydney Oct - Nov 1969; & four image cards (incl. Coventry). Provenance: Estate late Chandler Coventry. 24 x 19 cm (photogtaph)
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Large quantity Coventry Gallery etc Exhibition posters. Michael Esson, 1988 (quantity, signed); John Lethbridge, 1977 (quantity); Joe Felber, 1983 (original artwork); David Voigt, 1977; Anthony Deigan (hand worked); Peter Sharp (signed screenprint) etc. Also, 'Travel, Poster Palais,' (screenprint); Mike Parr; 'New Art,' NGV 1973; Sydney College of the arts, 1985; John Kaldor, 1976. Provenance: Estate late Chandler Coventry.
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Aboriginal grinding stone. Dug in Bundjalung country (Kyogle), c.2000, by farmer burying his dog. Provenance: provided. Length 16 cm
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Books (2), 'The Art of Albert Namatjira' by Mountford. Pub. Bread and cheese club, 1949; & 'Australian Aboriginal Decorative Art' by F D McCarthy. Pub. the Australian Museum, Sydney 1938.
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West African (Ghana) Ashanti stained wood stool (dwa). C. First half 20th century. Reference Le Monde l'Art tribal, IV March, 1998, p.33. Provenance: Hotel Drouot Auction house Paris,1975; Art Mayer gallery, 1975; Art Mayer gallery, 1983; Millard & Dekker collection, 1986; & Millard Collection, 1992. Height 25 cm. Wt.45 cm, Diam. 22 cm & seat. Wt.45 cm, diameter 22 cm, Curvature Depth 8 cm
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Indonesian south Sulawesi SA'dan Tribe Tau-Tau head from Funeral puppet. C.first half 20th C, with stand. Provenance: Wilson-Dessaix gallery, 1983; Millard & Dekker collection, 1987; & Millard Collection, 1992. Jackfruit wood, shell & black stain. Height 33 cm Circum. 53.5 cm
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West African Mali Dogon door Lock. C.1950s, with stand. Provenance: Caspian gallery; & Millard Collection, 1995. Wood & iron Nails. Height 43 cm &. Wt.36 cm
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Papua New Guinea lower Sepik river lime container. C.1970s. Provenance: Wilson Dessaix gallery, 1981; Dekker & Millard Collection, 1982; & Millard Collection, 1992. Gourd. Height 35.0 cm Circum. 17 cm
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Indonesian Kalimantan Modang Dayak Message Tube with carved stopper. C. First half 20th C, with stand. Reference L'Art du Sud-Est Asien, Barbier J-P, p.115-117, 1980. Provenance: R Franklin, 1978; Lawson's Auctions, 1981 Primitive Art Auction Lot 215B; Wilson Dessaix gallery, 1982; Millard & Dekker collection, 1986; & Millard Collection, 1992. Bamboo, wood & woven cotton Remnant. Height 31.5 cm & Circum 13.5 cm
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Malaysian Sarawak Dayak storage Tube with stopper. C.1950s. Used for storing the metal fighting spurs for cock-fighting, with stand. Reference: L'Art du Sud-Est Asien, Barbier J-P, p.115-117, 1980. Provenance: Lawson's Auctions, 1981 Primitive Art Auction Lot 215E; Caspian gallery 1981; Millard & Dekker collection, 1986; & Millard Collection, 1992. Bamboo & wood. Height 26.4 cm Circum.13.5 cm
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Ochre decorated hardwood didgeridoo. Arnhem Land designs, resin ends. Natural earth pigments on eucalypt. Length 122 cm
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Papua New Guinea East Sepik Province basket hook. Middle Sepik river, c.1970s. Collected in situ by Keith black. Provenance: Keith Black collection, 1978. Wood & pigments. Height 59.5 cm &. Wt.32.5 cm
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Early Dogleg hunting boomerang. Inland hardwood. Some old knot hole losses. Length 75 cm
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Zimbabwe soap stone figure. Signed P.Mugari (?) Purchased Harare 1970. Height 24 cm
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Early framed relief of farming couple. in the fields with distant village. Possibly German silver. Initialed BG' lower left. 17 x 33 cm (image)
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Two Currier & Ives lithographs. 'The Parson's Colt,' & 'The Deacon's Mare,' both pub. 1879 New York . Litho (2). 33 x 43 cm (each)
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Book, 'Landseer's Monkeyana'. Designed & edited by Thomas Landseer. Pub F G moon 1827.
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Album, 'New Zealand Ferns,' by Eric Craig. C.1880. Eric Craig (1829-1923) was a dealer in tribal artefacts, curios & natural history specimens; he was awarded a certificate at the Sydney international Exhibition in 1879 for 'Two Albums of New Zealand Ferns Bound in Kauri'. This album contains 153 specimens. Has kauri wood cover & is intact. Repair to spine. 45.5 x 32.5 cm
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Two various albums early travel photographs. One Singapore, incl. Statue of Sir S. Raffles; Philippines; Burma; Calcutta; Suez Canal; Egypt; approximately 75 photographs in total & two Egypt; Malta; Norway; Italy (some tinted colour); approximately 75 photographs in total. Both c.1900.
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Album of early postcards. Early Sydney views, humorous & sentimental, British & European, USA & India.
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Album of photographs 1920s - 40s. Some interesting Egyptian & north African originals incl. Snake charmers, haboob dust storm over Khartoum etc.
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Album early travel photographs. Luxembourg; France (many of Paris); Tasmania (total approximately 30 of Tasmanian subjects);& New Zealand . Approximately 62 photographs in total. C.1890s.
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Album of early photographs of Sydney. Circular Quay, farm Cove, beaches & monuments/landmarks.
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Book, 'Weiner Allgemaine Theater Zeitung'. Pub. Wien 1843. Spine separated.
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Three Japanese works. Yoshitaki, Utagawa (Japanese 1841-1899) & Kunichika Toyohara (Japanese 1835-1900) (2). Three Actors in a Kabuki Play night scene, c1870 & the Actor Onoe Baiko, pub. 1893; an Actor in the Role of the 16th century Warlord Mitsuhide. All have trimmed margins. Woodblock print (3). 24 x 33 cm & 35 x 24 cm (2)
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Chinese Revolutionary poster. 1960s issue. Offset print. 51 x 75 cm
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Two various Chinese embroidered silk ceremonial Banners. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Length 130 & 200 cm
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Early Oriental Embroidery. Possibly 1930s Chinese forbidden stitch, subject being a Japanese tableau. 72 x 339 cm
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Early Chinese temple figure of Guanyin. Enamel decoration. Split to wood base. Height 34 cm
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Chinese famille rose vase. Blossom decoration, with ideogram cartouches. 6 character mark to base. Height 39 cm
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Early Japanese cloisonne vase. Butterfly decoration in cartouches. Height 28 cm
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Early Chinese carved soap stone vessel. Possibly for scholar's table, probably late Qing dynasty. Height 10 cm. Length 23 cm
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Chinese Tang Burial figure. Court lady. Height 27 cm
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Chinese Hanghsi (?) carved Gwanyin [Guanyin] figure. (small rim chip to front). Height 17 cm
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Chinese Han Dynasty Burial figure. Head, on perspex stand. Height 10 cm (head only)
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Chinese carved wood mountain scene. 20th century Carving of mountains, villages, rice fields & steam train. Wt.60 cm height 44 cm diameter 29 cm
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Pair Chinese blue & white porcelain bowls. Cafe au lait base colour. Character marks to base. Possibly Chien Lung. Height 7 cm. Diameter 14 cm (each)
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Two various early Indian items. Brass lime container, mythical bird finial to lid; & bronze bust of Vishnu, c.1,800s. on wooden stand. Height 18 cm & 16 cm (total)
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Chinese blue & white porcelain soup plate. Pagoda decoration. C.1800. Rim chip. Diameter 25 cm
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Three various boxed Chinese porcelain items. Blue & white eggshell bowl; & pair conical vases with blossom decoration. Height 20 cm (vases each)
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19th century Chinese sang de boeuf brushwasher. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Diameter 23 cm
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Early Straits Chinese hand engraved brass plate. Dragon decoration. Ming seal mark to base.c.1900s. Acquired c.1962 from Singapore metal market Rochor canal. Diameter 25 cm
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Early Chinese famille rose lidded bowl. Dragon & blossom decoration on yellow ground. 6 character late Qing mark to base. Height 13 cm diameter 25 cm
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Chinese carved soapstone vase. Intricately carved to body & sides. Height 17 cm
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Chinese Republic period cat form porcelain headrest. Painted decoration. Wax seal to base. Height 15 cm
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Chinese porcelain platter. Enamelled & painted decoration of hummingbird & lotus. Red seal mark to base. Diameter 32 cm
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Early Borneo brass & wood betel nut set. 6 pieces, incl. Brass bound wooden storage box. Height 23 cm (box)
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Chinese blue & white lidded bowl. Figures & landscape decoration. Height 20 cm diameter 25 cm
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Chinese Republic period carved hardwood table screen. Mounted with a famille rose porcelain plaque. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. 54 x 34 cm (plaque) 84 x 48 cm (overall)
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Chinese Republic period famille rose table screen. Porcelain plaque in rosewood stand. Corner joints loose & will require restoration. All sections intact. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. 24 x 17 cm (plaque) & 54 x 37 cm (total)
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Chinese laquered bronze deity. Height 23 cm
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Chinese tinted ivory figure of Shoulad & deer. Shoulad holding ruyi & peach, deer with lingzhi. on carved wood fitted stand. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Wt.607g (figure) height 24 cm (total)
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Early Chinese carved & reticulated ivory brush pot (missing base) on carved wood stand. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Height 25 cm (total). Wt.479g (section)
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Pair early Cantonese famille rose vases. Traditional court scenes. Losses to both, rim chip to 1. Height 29 cm (each)
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Balinese rosewood carved bust. Mid 20th century. Height 34 cm
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Chinese embroidery in early carved wood frame. Three sages. 31 x 31 cm (circular)
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19th century Chinese tinted ivory figure of Guanyin & child. on carved wood fitted stand. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Wt.488g (figure) height 26 cm (total)
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Chinese famille rose porcelain charger. Dragons decoration. Diameter 36.5 cm
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Chinese carved boxwood figure table lamp. Electrified. Height 40 cm (total figure)
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Chinese brass & copper mirror. Turquoise & pink coral decoration. Pierced copper ruyi pendant. 34 x 36 cm (mirror only)
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Chinese rosewood brass mounted jewellery box. Two internal drawers. No key. Height 23 cm. Width 17 cm. Depth 15 cm
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Two various Chinese export boxes. Mother of pearl decorated, wood cased (hinges missing); & lacquered, pewter lined. Length 24 cm (each)
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Three various Chinese framed Embroideries. Sleeve bands etc. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. 40 x 19 cm, 43 x 17 cm & 21 x 14 cm
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Early Burmese gilded Buddha figure. Set with imitation gemstones, standing on wood plinth. Purchased Singapore 1974. Copy of original receipt & documentation available. Crack across both feet to base. Height 100 (total)
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Chinese hardwood side table. Carved panels of figures among pavilions & pine trees to sides & to face of sliding drawer. Dense dark-stained wood. Height 58 cm. Width 43 cm diameter 35 cm
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Early Chinese famille vert covered vase. Decorated with various marine animals. All faults - major damage. Height 46 cm
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Quantity early Chinese ivory items. 6 napkin rings, three hair combs (largest comb as inspected), four buttons & small picture frame. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Wt.191g (total)
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Early Chinese carved ivory picture frame. Blossom decoration. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. 16 x 13 cm (oval). Wt.190g (total)
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Chinese ivory puzzle ball and stand. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Height 22 cm (total). Wt.214g (total)
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Chinese ivory figure of immortal with staff. on fitted wood stand. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Height 20 cm (total). Wt.200g (figure)
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Early 7 piece Chinese ivory dressing table set. Carved blossom decoration. Three brushes, hand mirror (glass missing), lidded bowl (as inspected), comb & shoehorn. Provenance: Estate late Lawrence & Nora (nee Moon) Illingworth - Collected Shanghai c.1920s-30s; thence by descent. Wt.900m (total)
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Early Chinese carved ivory photo frame. Two reticulated screens opening to blossom surround frame. 16 x 13 cm . Wt.133g
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Four various Oriental carved figures. Lions; monkeys; & two man figures. All as inspected. Height 6 cm (monkeys)
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Five Chinese ink Blocks. Sages. Hand decorated in gilt. 8.5 x 4 cm (largest)
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Chinese carved lacquer figure of Guanyin . on fitted wooden stand. Height 23 cm (total)
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Chinese famille rose moulded box. Octagonal. Court scene decoration to lid. Qianlong seal mark (impressed to base). Diameter 7.5 cm
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Early Chinese porcelain brush washer. 6 character mark to base. Firing crack to interior base. Possibly 17th century. Diameter 12 cm
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Anglo-Indian silver cane handle. Embossed village decoration. Length 18 cm . Wt.120g
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Chinese rose quartz Guanyin figure. on fitted wood stand. Height 17 cm (total)
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Thai Sawankhalok bowl & cover. Height 12 cm (total)
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Two various tortoiseshell items. Carved Chinese case (lid & base separated); & pair folding spectacles. Length 10 cm (case)
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Oriental porcelain cup. Thousand blossoms decoration. Possibly Japanese. Marked to base. Height 7 cm
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Japanese boxwood netsuke. Hare. Signed to base. Height 6 cm
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Set four Chinese tea cups & saucers. Blue & white decoration with cafe au lait back colour. Height 3 cm (each)
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18th century Dutch copper & brass tobacco box. Extensively engraved & inscribed, with Biblical scenes to top & base. Central section depicts 'De 12 Apostele [N]. Van Kristus,' the 12 apostles of Christ. Scenes to top & base are embellished with a gilt wash. Length 18 cm height 3.5 cm
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Two various Satsuma pieces. Kinkozan box, blossom decorated, Kinkozan label to base; & bowl, seal mark to base (restored). Diameter 9 cm (box) d10.5 cm (bowl)
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Early Chinese porcelain three piece cup saucer & lid. Floral & butterfly decoration. Character mark to lid & cup. Rim chip to saucer. Height 9 cm (total)
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Chinese porcelain snuff bottle. Painted decoration to both sides with greenstone stopper. Height 7 cm
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Japanese bone figure netsuke. Height 7 cm
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Three various Chinese hardstone figures. Chip to the foot of 1. Height 10 cm (each)
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Chinese greenstone bangle.
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Chinese coloured stone bangle.
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Two various yellow gold chain necklaces & greenstone pendants.
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Two Chinese hardstone items. Greenstone pig dragon amulet; & crouching rabbit. Length 6 cm (each)
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Three various necklaces. Lapis lazuli; agate; & turquoise.
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Two various Chinese famille vert porcelain dishes. Deer & bat in floral decoration; & lotus decoration. Provenance: Michael Hatcher collection sale, Lawsons. Diameter 18 cm (each)
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Four various Eastern necklaces. Green hardstone, said to have purchased in china, c.1960; & three various red glass beads.
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Three various Chinese items. Cloisonne plate; cloisonne vase; & carved soapstone vase. Diameter 18 cm (plate)
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Early Chinese wood framed tile. Watercolour on paper (?) procession scene mounted onto tile. Chinese characters verso. As inspected. 24 x 25 cm (overall)
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