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Emporium Auction; Interiors; Curios — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:817
Sale Title:Emporium Auction; Interiors; CuriosLots with images:817
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:499
Date:29-Jan-2017
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A Rooster Catching a Moth, Xian Artist, Gao Ying, black & coloured ink on paper, signed with red seal, inscribed Taoism follows nature, the rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the year of the rooster. Provenance: Purchased from the artist Studio in Xian, 88 x 63 cm
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A Chinese scholar's table screen with a circular Dali marble Expression, 19th/20th century, sitting in a shaped heavy dark wood frame, the base carved with archaic bronze shaped vessels, height 43, length 33 cm
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A mirror pair of Chinese baluster shaped vases, painted with Roosters in a Flowering garden, Jingdezhen artist, Liu Nancen, dated summer 1988, the rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, 2017 the Lunar year of the rooster [2], height 31 cm
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A very tall elegant gilt bronze Buddha with both Hands raised in a Gesture of Protection & Reassurance, Thailand, 19th century, standing with feet apart on a round cushion atop a three tiered hexagonal shaped platform, elaborate robes & embellished Crown with a high finial, height 80 cm. ProvENANCE, the Barry Smith collection
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A miniature Korean gold Crown decorated with jade, 5/6th century replica. Provenance: National Museum Kyong Ju. Korea, height 11 cm (Crown)
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A Chinese porcelain painted tile, Zhushan Artist Wang Qi [1884-1937], inscribed date 1932, signature & two red seals, painted in overglaze enamels with East Han Hermit Yan Guang & a young boy holding a Guqin, the plaque frame has two panels top & bottom in gilt. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, 83 x 22 cm
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Peking glass vase, translucent sapphire-blue overlay on white opaque glass, Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, the carving of a flowering prunus tree with birds on front, the reverse with a large peony bloom, the baluster shape with a flat liprim & footrim has a band of blue overlay, height 24 cm
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A rooster and a grasshopper in the grape vine, Xian Artist Gao Ying, coloured ink on paper, signed lower right & a red seal, inscribed Taoism follows nature, the rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the Lunar year of the rooster, box frame. Provenance: Purchased from the artist Studio in Xian, 88 x 63 cm
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A Buddhist texts: the heart Sutra, Chinese Calligrapher Zheng Zhong [1962-], ink on paper, dated Summer 2009, framed & mounted, 93 x 173 cm
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A Chinese porcelain bottle shaped vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in underglaze blue a continuous design of scrolling sweet pea & xi character, double happiness, height 43 cm
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A large Chinese blue & white porcelain dish, painted in underglaze blue floral decoration, 18th/19th century. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman, diameter 35 cm
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A Chinese porcelain censor on low flat foot, monochrome blue glaze 19th/20th century, applied double rope handles at the waist, condition: crack to interior, diameter 11 cm
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A Chinese porcelain jar in the famille verte palette of the Kangxi period, Aubergine, yellow & green, painted in the round with figures in a garden pavilion, height 12 cm
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A mirror pair of tall Chinese porcelain bottle shaped vases, painted with a peacock Fanning his tail, mid 20th century, iron red mark to base - made in Jingdezhen, the peacock & peahen balancing on an old pine tree, sprigs of bamboo & stems of flowering prunus, 'Three friends of winter'', a poem on reverse [2], height 57 cm
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A Chinese Straits porcelain jar with yellow glaze, decorated in overglaze enamel of a birds in flowering branches, height 28 cm
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A Chinese porcelain rectangular lidded tea caddy, the hundred antiques pattern in polychrome enamels, 19th/20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 15 cm
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A Chinese ceramic teapot with reign mark of Tongzhi [1856-1875] & probably of the period, painted in Overglaze Enamels. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 19 cm
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A large earthenware celadon green glazed bowl, the octagonal shape with an everted rim, Yoazhou style, the interior crisply moulded with stylized flowerhead medallions & radiating lines from the centre, diameter 32 cm
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A Chinese celadon foliate dish with incised decoration, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty Tradition, the body with an even celadon glaze, central design with a clear band then incised decoration around the cavetto, diameter 33 cm
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A Chinese incised & press moulded bowl, made in the tradition of the Ding Kiln during the song dynasty, conical shaped cream glazed bowl is resting on a unglazed foot, diameter 21 cm
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A fine Tibetan bronze & gilt seated monk, the Hands in the Gesture of Teaching, his long hair hanging Down his back, the robe & shawl incised on the reverse, & pooling at the front. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20 cm
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Lord of the Underworld holding the wheel of life, Yama, gouache on paper, c. 1980s, in spite of the vicious appearance Yama is not an evil representative, he holds a map divided into sections & cycles with the choices people make in life & are forgiven & reincarnated, 69.5 x 53 cm
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An Indian bronze deity with Bulging eyes & multiple arms each holding a Symbolic object, carved to the base are lines of Sanskrit, a naga slithering in front, & above another three figures, detailing on the reverse & sanskrit characters, height 18 cm
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A Burmese seated bronze Buddha, Sincere beautiful face, Humble & plain, completely Unadorned. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20 cm
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A finely cast Sino Tibetan copper brass & gilt Buddha seated on a double lotus throne, 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 30 cm
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A very large carved standing Buddha, his Bare Belly Falling over his belt, carrying a gold shaped ingot in his left hand. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 31 cm
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A beautiful serene face of Guanyin, the hair Piled high & Picked out in black lacquer, Republic period, 20th century, the hollow ceramic face well delineated with a bronze glaze, a flat back used as a wall hanging. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 39 cm
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A Sino Tibetan bronze Tara with a Dorji in each hand, Sanskrit around base of lotus pedestal, the elegant slender body sitting straight. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20, W 14 cm
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A Chinese carved sandstone wheel of life on rectangular double lotus throne, 20th century, height 118 cm, length 70 cm
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A Japanese bronze vase, with double phoenix handles & an enamel band around the neck, 19th century, height 26 cm
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A Japanese red silk Kimono, with large white crosses & yellow hash symbols, c. 1960, the ankle length robe is made in the ikat tradition, length 140 cm
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A Japanese porcelain dish in the Imari palette, Meiji period, 1868-1912, painted in the centre is a bonsai dish in underglaze blue surrounded by cherry blossoms, diameter 25 cm
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A Japanese pink silk Kimono, fully lined in red, circa 1970, a Shichi-go-San festival robe is worn by parents on the 15 November each year in Japan, celebrating the growth of their children when they turn 3, 5 & 7 years of age, length 140 cm
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Six Japanese sterling silver 925, high ball cocktail spoons with lily pad shaped cup, 20th century, length 19 cm
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A Japanese lacquer calligraphy writing box, a pheasant sitting in a Japanese maple, Taisho period 1912-1926. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, 4 x 21 x 25 cm
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Three square Japanese black lacquer stands with gilt, mid 20th century, each with a lozenge shaped cut out. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 6.5, W 12.5 cm
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A Satsuma & a Kutani Sake pot, the Kutani painted with a floral decoration & the Satsuma with arhats, 20th century, a Kutani bottle vase, Kutani mark to base [3], condition: restoration to lids, height 15 -17 cm
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Two Japanese display stands, Taisho period, c 1930, a burr walnut square stand & gilt & black lacquer pentagon shape with turned up feet, height 11 - 13 cm
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Japanese porcelain three-tiered circular Stacking lidded box, impressed Studio mark to base, Meiji period 1868-1912, decorated with flying cranes. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 19 cm
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Japanese lacquered three-tiered Jubako Bento box with high handle, decorated with gilt fans, 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 24 cm
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A Japanese carved & gilt lacquer seated Buddha on a high tiered pedestal throne, 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 20 cm
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Three Japanese Kokeshi dolls signed by the maker Artist, painted wood, mid 20th century, the variation in pattern & design are from a specific areas of Japan. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 19-25 cm
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A Japanese porcelain three-tiered square lidded Stacking box, with painted pine tree. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 19 cm
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An exceptionally tall Japanese Kokeshi doll, signed, painted wood, mid 20th century, the variation in pattern & design are from a specific area. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 39.5 cm
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Three Japanese Kokeshi dolls, carved & painted wood with Distinctive hairstyles & Kimono, two signed, early 20th century, the variation in pattern & design are from a specific area. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 14-21 cm
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A Japanese cast iron teapot, Tetsubin, a circular handle & short spout with a Chrysanthemum knop, early 20th century. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 22 cm
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An opaque green jade bangle with a Rust Inclusion, diameter 8.5 cm
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An opaque & Translucent green jade bangle with a Rust Inclusion, a full round, diameter 8.5 cm
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Chinese woven circular hat box, with lacquer band of bamboo & metal clasp, Qing Dynasty. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, diameter 32, height 24 cm
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A Chinese Mandarin court necklace, amethyst, turquoise & coral glass beads with jade, length 126 cm
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A Chinese Tianhuang stone carved, with a lion dog, the seal is Blank, a Rich Even honey yellow stone, the lion dog carved on the centre of the column ready to pounce, with a tall curly tale & a turning ferocious head, height 10.5 cm
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An agate snuff bottle of flattened shield form, carved with a figure holding a scroll, inscribed 'Happiness & long life, tapering to the foot & using the centre space on each side to depict an agreeable looking figure, dwarfed in his loose robes, height 6.5 cm
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An agate snuff bottle of compressed ovoid shape, 19th/20th century, with irregular white & black striations & a translucent white streak, height 9 cm
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A Chinese lapis 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, height 6.5 cm
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A large Suzhou agate bottle, of rectangular form on a recessed foot, 19/20th century, the dark shadow carved as a rearing horse frightened by a monkey jumping from the side of a mountain, height 9 cm
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A snuff bottle of a flattened ovoid shape, the carved coral red stone, Qing Dynasty, the shadow carving of a carp swimming against the tide & leaping over the dragon gate, height 5.2 cm
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Three Chinese carved & pierced agate panels, the large circular bi disk has archaic motifs, 19th/20th century, length 21, 24 cm, diameter 30 cm
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A collection of eleven Chinese snuff bottles, in various Shapes, Sizes & material, 20th century, height 5.5 - 11.5 cm
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A carved agate melon shaped tea pot with a vine leaf knop, 20th century, length 19 cm
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A very large Yixing tea pot, an impressed mark on the body, base & inside the lid, 19th century, height 20 cm, diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese blue silk Mandarin robe fragment, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the printed silk has not been embroidered, a square frame with carved fretwork, 31 x 31 cm
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A Chinese Shadow box with mother of pearl & Abalone shell, a Fenced garden with a Pavilion, mid 20th century, 53 x 84 cm
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A large framed Chinese porcelain panel, after Wang Tao, dated 1925, the inscription reads 'A timely snow promises a good harvest, painted in Zhu Shan, a district of Jingdezhen, a garden pavilion surrounded by snow capped mountains, 68 x 125 cm
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A collection of eleven Chinese paper Cuts, decoration for the spring Festival, 20th century, Chinese paper cuts are a distinctive handicraft made for more than a millennium, given as gifts & used for celebrations, 25 x 18 cm, 21 x 16 cm
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Herding sheep, a Chinese peasant painting, from Guangxi Province, inscribed 1988, Artist signature & red seal, 60 x 84 cm
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The seven treasures required to paint, contained in a box decorated with mother of pearl, a Chinese calligraphy set. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, 4 x 23 cm
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A Korean painting of an official, a Yangban, scholar-Gentry, His robe decorated with a tiger, 93 x 64 cm
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A Vietnamese watercolour on Mulberry paper, red seal & signature, 20th century, 47 x 36 cm
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An Indian Repousse silver brush handle, with elephants wandering in banana Plantation, length 21 cm
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Mughal miniature, colour & ink on ivory a Chubby Bearded Sitar player, India, mid 20th century, very fine detailing, wearing a turban with jewelled aigrette, picked out in gold, the three stringed lute, the trim of the costume & turban..., 14 x 21 cm
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A graduated set of Indian painted & inlaid wood box of octagonal shape with metal clasp [3], length 20 - 30 cm
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Blue Shiva & his Gupta girls in various pursuits, a large Indian painting, mid 20th century, 124 x 95 cm
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Large Indian bronze vessel, a short neck & flared Mouth with ring handles attached, height 53 cm, length 56 cm
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A large Dowry, storage chest on a Wheeled base, carved with a floral design, 20th century, the lid opening back & sectioned inside, 68 x 130 x 60 cm
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Large Indian bronze vessel with a short neck with double handles attached, height 49 cm, length 59 cm
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A Southern Indian copper cauldron on iron stand, double Riveted handles, 19th/20th century, the wide base curving up to the rim, diameter 40 cm
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A carved & painted Indian side cupboard, with interior box, 20th century, 130 x 129 x 43 cm
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A large carved elephant kneeling with an Upturned truck, decorated all over, height 24 cm, length 30 cm
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A box carved as a standing elephant, with Upturned trunk & Festooned for an Occasion, height 40 cm, length 53 cm
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A long Chinese provincial side table with central cupboard, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, supported on square legs with a low stretcher, 82 x 222 x 56 cm
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A pair of Chinese corner chair with curved top rail & two Openwork Splats, 20th century, 84 x 60 x 60 cm
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A Chinese rosewood drinks cabinet, the interior fully lined with mirror & glass, above the two door cabinet, 20th century, a low open frett apron with tiger claw feet, 102 x 102 x 51 cm
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A Chinese medicine chest with eight drawers on low half hoof legs, Republic period, each of the drawers with calligraphy, the restored red lacquer finish with an all over crackle, 93 x 45 x 35 cm
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A Chinese two tier stand inlaid with rouge marble, a carved open Apron, the four legs carved as rosewood stems, height 38 cm
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A Chinese two drawer side table with a central shelf, an open carved apron, 20th century, 87 x 52 x 34 cm
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A Chinese red lacquer wooden storage chest on low rectangular fitted stand, 19th/20th century, with metal hinges, clasp & handles, 61 x 79 x 53 cm
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A Chinese leather storage trunk, the amber lacquer with a makers mark, 20th century, metal handles & closing clasp, the interior bamboo frame is lined, 28 x 69 x 44 cm
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A red lacquer Chinese cabinet, with two doors & moon shaped metal clasp plate, 85 x 100 x 45 cm
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A Chinese red lacquer & leather trunk, with a butterfly shaped metal clasp, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, 24 x 77 x 50 cm
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A Chinese leather storage trunk, on the amber lacquer a makers mark is stamp, 19th / 20th century, the rectangular frame is lined, metal carrying handles & closing clasp, 36 x 76 x 49 cm
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Six Chinese straight backed chairs, with a curved back splat with a lozenge shaped cut out. 20th century, each with red silk fitted cushions, 94 x 43 x 50 cm
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A large Chinese oval table with a carved open Apron, resting on four corner square legs, 20th century, 77 x 147 x 101 cm
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A pair of Chinese leather & lacquer arm rests, painted in gilt, mid 20th century, in the auspicious shape of a gold ingot. Provenance: The collection of a retired airline executive, height 7.5 cm, length 12 cm
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Two circular lidded Chinese boxes, bamboo with incised & painted design & bone carved with God of Longevity, 20th century, probably used for Go playing stones, height 8 - 11.5 cm
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Important Chinese Art & Japanese Art, three hardcover volumes, Chinese Art, revised edition published 1980 by Phaidon press limited, the book of Chinese Art, published 1966 by spring books, London, the great Japan Exhibition, published 1981 by Royal Academy of arts, London [3]
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The Art of the Chinese snuff bottle, two-volume, boxed edition, Hugh Moss, H. Graham V. Tsang K B, published, Wetherhill Inc. New York, 1993. Hardcover, black slipcover, red embossed
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Chinese furniture, Beyond the Screen, classic Chinese furniture of the Qing Dynasty, Tian Jiaqing, three volumes, all hardcover first editions from 1996., condition: very good
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A Chinese wool rug in jade green with stone grey border and floral sprays on two corners, note: This rug has been in storage & recently professionally cleaned, 210 x 124 cm
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A Chinese Fringed rug with a central red Mat framed by floral Patterning, note: This rug has been in storage & unused for 20 years, recently professionally cleaned, 208 x 125 cm
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A fine large Chinese Fringed rug with cream Mat within a black border, auspicious symbols in each corner, the black & rust framing contrasting with the fresh cream, note: This rug has been in storage & unused, recently professionally cleaned, 385 x 273 cm
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