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June Emporium Auction — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:539
Sale Title:June Emporium AuctionLots with images:500
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:346
Date:26-Jun-2016
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A 1998 BMW Sedan 323i, leather interior, sun roof., Registration 20 August 2016., pink slip 26 Feb 2017, 132,000 KM
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A large Chinese seated figure of a Luohan, finely carved, Ming/Qing dynasty, crossed legs with folds of the robe draping beyond, traces of linen under the worn lacquer, condition: Hands possibly replaced. Height 166 cm. Width 74 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain fish bowl, a poem on the reverse, 19th /20th century, a classical painting of mountains by a lake with pine trees on rocky outcrops, pagodas near and distant, a band of stylized ruyi around the neck. Provenance: Property of a lady. Height 48 cm. Depth 52 cm
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An elaborately carved gilt & lacquer rectangular panel, 19th/20th century, carved in deep relief with traditional pagoda roofs dividing each floor of this mansion house, numerous figures on horseback charging through doorways, the intricate carving could be several scenes from a Chinese opera. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 65. Width 41
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Eighteen Lohan soap stone figures on stand. Stand width 78 cm, figures height 9-15 cm
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Two Chinese snuff bottles a yellow porcelain & enamel on glass, 19th/20th century, the porcelain bottle carved & pierced, the glass bottle has flowering vines & butterfly with four character mark to base, [2]. Provenance: private South African collection, 7.5 & 7 cm
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Two Chinese glass snuff bottles, 19th/20th century, one inside painted with pine tree & red crested cranes, the other with an agate palette of irregular streaks, 2]. Provenance: private South African collection, 7.5 & 7 cm
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An enamel snuff bottle, with Quail, four character Qianlong mark in blue, painted on front & reverse with eight quails standing, feeding & flying, beneath a colar of ruyi in green, yellow & aubergine, condition: metal stopper corroded. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 5.5 cm
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Three Chinese snuff bottles, an enamel & two porcelain, 19th/20th century, the enamel snuff has mandarin ducks to front, long tailed pheasants to back with an ivory Qianlong mark to base, one with dragons, the other with a lotus flower, butterfly & leaf design [3]. Provenance: private South African collection, 7 & 6.8 cm
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A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle with European Subjects, four character blue mark to base, a rotating cylinder to the interior viewed through a heart shaped window. Provenance: private South African collection, 8.5 cm
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A Chinese Lapas lazuli snuff bottle of flattened ovoid form, 20th century, with a light matrix & gold flecks, a burnt orange stopper, condition: a small chip to body. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6.5 cm
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A Chinese enamel snuff bottle on a copper base, Qianlong four character mark to base, depicting three dragons chasing the flaming pearl, on an ovoid copper foot. Height 6 cm
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Two Chinese glass snuff bottles, inside painted & carved overlay, 20th century, an opaque white bottle with carved phoenix in red transparent overlay, the inside bottle painted with chickens & roosters, calligraphy on the shoulder [2]. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 9 & 7 cm
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A Lac Burgaute snuff bottle of Flatten rounded shape, decorated with gilt on a black ground with a central square inlaid with mother of pearl, bottom with gilt characters to base. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6.5 cm
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A fine inside painted glass snuff bottle, with Kittens at Play in a garden, 20th century, calligraphy on shoulder. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 8 cm
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A Chinese enamel Flattend oval snuff bottle, six character Qianlong mark to base 19th century, finely painted with a traditional landscape, copper foot and button stopper. Height 7 cm
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A Chinese famille rose export plate, 19th century, lozenge shape with foliate rim. Length 26 cm
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A Chinese famille rose punch bowl, 18th/19th century, made for the European market, with very fine painting, condition: minor losses to enamel. Diameter 29 cm. Height 13 cm
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A pair of Chinese famille June vases, Guangxu six character mark. Height 43 cm
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Three Chinese blanc de chine figures, a standing Guanyin in fine flowing robes with impressed mark, a seated Guanyin in a garden, & a boy monk standing in prayer on a lotus platform, condition: minor chips, & restoration. Height 21.5-30 cm
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A Chinese Meiping shaped vase, green enamel dragon decoration, six character mark. Height 42 cm
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A Chinese Doucai saucer dish, Yongzheng mark. Diameter 20 cm
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A Chinese Doucai dish, Yongzheng mark. Diameter 18 cm
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A tall Chinese celadon vase, the double handles with apposing lion dogs, late Qing, 19th century, the underglaze blue decoration with gourds, Buddhist symbols & circular mons, possibly made for the Japanese market. Height 45 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue candle stick, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with continuous sweetpea design and banana leaf borders. Height 28 cm
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A Chinese blue & white lidded box, Ming Dynasty, with fish scale design to body. Height 6.5 cm, cm. Depth 9 cm
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A Chinese saucer dish with two central Qilong, Qing Dynasty, underglaze blue double ring to base. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A Chinese dish in a Kangxi blue, Qing dynasty, finely painted with a central basket of flowers, underglaze double ring to base. Diameter 22 cm
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A Chinese blue & white table-top Spittoon, in the Straits style, with underglaze blue depicting a forest scene within a repeated cloud border, unique face-handles to each side. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese celadon dish, with a foliate rim, Yuan/Ming dynasty, condition: a restored crack. Diameter 32 cm
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A pair of Chinese celadon Chrysanthemum bowls, the walls deeply rounded & carved with fluted petals radiating from the narrow and straight foot, condition: chips to one. Height 8 cm cm. Width 15 cm
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A Chinese crackle glaze celadon bottle vase, with flared rim, fired in a wood kiln. Height 19 cm
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Two Chinese ceramic vases, both classical Forms with traditional Glazes, Reminiscent of the song & Yuan dynasty, a celadon with an unctuous green glaze, & a mallet shape with a large crackle glaze. Height 22 & 15.5 cm
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A Chinese carved horn stem cup, with straight sides & flared Mouth, sitting on a short stem & wide foot. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese Elmwood clothes rack, with a central Openwork panel of Stylized dragons & Phoenix, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, the rectangular mitred frame is supported by uprights with three cross bars & a lattice platform near the base, the upturned terminals ending in dragon heads. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 180 cm. Length 210 cm
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A Chinese day bed, yellow rosewood & other Hardwoods, Qing dynasty, 19th century, with carved back board & openwork slates,curving at top end & curving under at the bottom end, the design influenced by western traditions, on cabriole legs carved with bamboo motif, the natural oil creating the patina. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, L
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A pair of Chinese adjustable carved lantern stands, Qing dynasty, 19th/20th century, they were used to rest both candles & oil lamps, condition: minor losses to one carved section. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 150 cm
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A set of eight high back Chinese elm side chairs, with soft cane seats, 20th century
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A Chinese solid plank top elm low table with curved legs, 27 x 90 x 59 cm
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A Chinese elm rectangular painting table, a floating table top with open apron, rounded corners. Height 80. Length 135. Width 63 cm
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A Chinese gilt & red lacquer day bed, late Qing Dynasty, a double structure including internal side and rear panels with a window ceiling beneath a solid roof supported on an external frame inset carved panels. Height 238 cm. Width 220, cm. Depth 80 cm
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A pair of Chinese rectangular three-tier tea stands, 19th, 20th century, with cracked ice lattice design on the lower level. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection
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A Chinese square window in a geometric lattice design, 19th/20th century, traditionally these windows were designed to allow the light in and keep the breeze out, when covered with mulberry paper. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 120 cm. Width 110 cm
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A graduated set of four Japanese lacquer Ware Sake bowls, Meiji period, all with fine gold Makie designs of pine & plum trees on a red background [4]. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection, D10 cm to 21 cm
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A pair of Japanese bronze candlesticks with mon, Meiji period, manufactured in the Kyoto area. Provenance: Property of a lady. Height 28 cm
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A Japanese bottle vase with a crackle celadon glaze & gilt rim, the bulbous body below an elegant long neck. Height 17.5 cm
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A Japanese bronze Magic mallet, with a Mouse, mid 20th century, Uchide no Kozuchi, part of Japanese folklore, the mouse signifying plenty & abundance, associated with Shinto Shrines. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Length 11 cm
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Two large Japanese Imari dishes, Edo / Meiji period, eached painted in the Imari palette one with gardens the other with cartouche of chrysanthemum, the Imperial flower of Japan [2]. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Diameter 39 cm, 41 cm
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A Japanese carved wood carp, Yokagi, in black lacquer, a hanging chain, an iron rod threaded through the bamboo pole and metal hook with a metal kettle, a rich patina from wear. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection, Tansu Ya, Queen Street, Woollahra, pole H
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Two large Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period, both finely decorated with blue indigo textile print & a central mon with a mythical animal, [2]. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Diameter 47 cm
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A Japanese Smoking set, ceremonial Tabako-bon, presented in a fitted box with a finely carved timber kiseru, copper hi-ire, brazier, and bamboo cylindrical ash tray with a carved figure of a seated monk. Provenance: from the collection of a former Diplomat. Height 13 cm cm. Width 20.5 cm, cm. Depth 15.5 cm
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A Japanese Sake advertising sign in lacquer & gilt, early 20th century, carved as a barrel with a rope border, Kinteki Shuzo Co. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 80 x 72
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A finely carved ivory netsuke of Hotei tying his a cane basket of treasures with a large rope. Height 3.75 cm
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An ivory netsuke, depicting a man carrying a large sack in the shape of a peach on his back, holding tightly to the twisted rope. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 4.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke, depicting a monk beating a drum, signature to base. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3.25 cm
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A finely carved bone netsuke, of a sage with an unfurled scroll. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3.25 cm
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An iIvory netsuke, depicting seated sage with an oversized smiling face. Provenance: Adelaide collector. Height 3 cm
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A Japanese Sake advertising sign painted & mounted on board, advertising a hotel, two deeply carved central characters within rope border imitating a sake cask. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Length 92. Height 73 cm
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Two ladies Japanese brocade Obi, mid 20th century, one cream and gold pattern with chrysanthemum and drums in orange & green, the other in deep orange with gold geometric designs backed in orange., each with minor age related wear. Provenance: Property of a lady. Length 376 & 408 cm
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A Japanese display cabinet, with Shibiyama sliding doors inlaid with semi precious stones & mother of pearl& bone Tasho period, carved & pierced, the tiered cabinet with stepped centre, sitting on curved legs, minor losses to mother of pearl with pieces present for restoration. Height 200 cm. Width 128, cm. Depth 36 cm
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A pair of bronze Laotian rain drum tables, each with four lugs, the central pattern is a circle of elephants around the radiating sun. Height 43 cm cm. Depth 33 cm
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A Bhutanese Kira, woven with silk highlights on a cotton base, early 20th century, Kushutara design is vibrant with geometric patterns. Provenance: The collection of a former Australian diplomat, 240 x 140 cm
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A hand woven Cambodian Ikat, the high quality fabric in traditional red, navy and gold, L
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A Sulawesi Ikat, Toraja, Southern Indonesia, considered the finest weavers in SEA, a design of interlocking hooks and stylised figures in indigo and mouse belly browns. Provenance: collection of a former Australian diplomat. Length 180 x 138 cm
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A Cambodian silver repousse seated Buddha on a four tier throne, 19th century. Provenance: from the collection of a former Diplomat. Height 18 cm
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A Cambodian repousse silver Buddha of impressive proportions, late 19th century. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat. Height 24 cm
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A Cambodian repousse silver Buddha, late 19th century. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat. Height 21 cm
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A Burmese lacquer Tiffin box, 20th century, with fine lacquer detail. Height 38.5 cm
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A seated Burmese bronze Buddha, with an Inscription on the front, the robes pooling around the rounded, plain base above the inscription. Height 55 cm
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A Thai gilt bronze Angel. Height 23 cm
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A Thai carved figure of a fan dancer, with a Happy Smiling face, mid 20th century, her hand held high holding a fan while her scarf swings loosly around her neck, carved from one piece of wood. Provenance: Property of a lady. Height 53 cm
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Carved Thai Angel, the slightly forward leaning elegant head & torso in a position of greeting, with detailed clothes and adornment, remnants of red paint to verso, indicating it was an architectural fixture, sculpture on metal & wood stand. Provenance: a ladies collection, Sydney. Height 105 cm
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A Thai gilt bronze seated Buddha on a double lotus throne. Height 48 cm
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A Thai gilt bronze Hong bird, Bangkok period, standing gracefully with wings spread, this auspicious figure promises miracles. Height 51 cm
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A Thai Sawankhalok ceramic lidded bowl, 14th -16th century. Height 17.5 cm
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A large Sawankhalok covered box, 14th-16th century. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat
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Three pieces of Thai silver, together with a lidded box inlaid with turqoise, the silver including a goblet on a tall stem with a procession of elephants incised to the body, and two deep bowls, one with a repeated floral motif [4], goblet. Height 14 cm
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An Indian figure of a Brahman Cow with a Suckling Calf, both figures standing foursquare on a platform with lotus leaf border, Hindi inscription to base. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat. Height 9.5 cm. Length 9.5 cm
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An standing Indian folk art figure of a mother and child, the carved wood painted. Height 56 cm
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An Indian Sitar player, a broad smile below his wide moustache, 20th century, the painted carved wooden, folk art figure has detailed designs on his clothes & wering a striped turban, sitting with his legs tucked beneath him. Height 40 cm
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A collection of Indian pietra dura marble, a rectangular lidded box & dish, mid 20th century, a large round plate & a carved octagonal marble dish carved with a peacock, [5], plate cm. Depth 18.5 cm
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An Indian carved teak architectural panel, 20th century, with a central motif of an urn, and mirror figures of warriors riding elephants to each flank surrounded by swirling acanthus. Provenance: collection of a former Diplomat. Height 14 cm cm. Width 115 cm
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A Deeply carved Chinese gilt & lacquer panel, a Flowering Magnolia tree with birds extending from the stylised rocks, under the tree is a rooster & hen feeding baby chicks, with various birds nesting in the branches, condition: regilded & lacquered. Height 80 cm
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A Chinese stone Buddha head, with a serene young face & downcast eyes, gilt added later, on fitted stand. Height 26 cm
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A fine bronze Buddha with, intricately cast in three parts. Height 50 cm
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A Sino-Tibetan Baitong four armed female Manjushri, seated on an ornate high stylised lotus stand, holding a sword, bow, arrow and utpala (blue lotus), with coral and turqouise accents and a flame shaped aurial. Provenance: The John Wolfe St Alban collection. Height 91 cm
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A Chinese cast bronze Buddha seated on a high stepped throne, four character mark on the reverse, a full face below a tall Crown, wearing flowing robes that fall around the seat, traces of gilt. Height 33 cm
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A Chinese cast bronze figure of a warrior, well cast kneeling on one leg on a rocky outcrop, with right arm raised and archaic style clothing. Height 27 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain drum stools, painted in underglaze blue, decorated with a traditional landscape. Provenance: Property of a lady. Height 39.5 cm
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Three Chinese blue & white porcelain square form planters with saucers, each with continuous chrysanthemum design. Provenance: Property of a lady. Height 25.5 cm
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Large Chinese porcelain planter & dish, 20th century, painted in underglaze blue with opposing dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Provenance: Property of a lady. Height 36.5 saucer cm. Depth 43 cm
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A large Chinese jar in underglaze blue, painted with servants looking after numerous small boys, all the boys at play, the bulbous shape with a continuous garden scene, a straight neck painted with buddhist emblems below a rolled mouth. Height 35 cm
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A pair of Chinese drum stools, each decorated with relief lobed panels depicting dragons and phoenixes in a sancai palette on a blue ground body. Height 37 cm
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A pair of elm high back chairs, Qing dynasty. Height 123 cm
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A Chinese elm circular table, in two parts, moon table. Height 80 x Depth 132 cm
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A twin cloisonne enamel snuff bottle, of flat circular shape, Qing dynasty, with symbols of longevity on a green ground with brass wires, a spotted deer & crane. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese white jade snuff bottle with a blush of colour, of flattened ovoid shape, carved head holding rings to the shoulder, with jade stopper. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 7 cm
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A faceted green glass snuff bottle with a flat foot, 19th/20th century, molded & hand finished, the transparent glass has a contrasting stopper. Provenance: private South African collection. Height 6.5 cm
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Two Chinese snuff bottles, horn & cloisonne, elongated of square & rounded form, 19th/20th century, the cloisonne on a yellow ground with copper wire, the horn on a fine circular foot & raised shaped sides. Provenance: private South African collection, 7 & 7.2 cm
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A very finely carved Chinese square form ivory snuff bottle, Qing dynasty. Provenance: private South African collection, 6.2 cm
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