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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:712
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:683
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:526
Date:27-Mar-2018
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A large Meiji period Satsuma covered vase, ovoid shape raised on three feet modelled as seated boys, moulded ring handles and knotted ropes divide the vase into four panels, painted with figures, immortals and sages. A band encircling the base with eight character inscription/signature: Dai Nippon, Kyoto, Nishida Sei. The cover surmounted by a shishi. Height 60 cm
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A Satsuma potpourri vase and cover, hexagonal urn shape raised on three feet, two handles issue from the side, the flat lid with simple piercing. Painted in enamels with portraits of immortals and a dragon on a rich gilded ground. Signature under the base. Height 22.5 cm
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A pair of Satsuma vases, tall ovoid shape entirely decorated millefiori in gilt and polychrome. Two character mark under the base. With wooden stands. Height 21.5 cm
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A large Satsuma vase, ovoid, decorated with two panels of figures on a cobalt ground. Signature panel under the base. Height 37 cm
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A large Satsuma shallow bowl, lavishly gilded and with original Satsuma tones, the interior with two scholars, a phoenix bird in the background, scalloped rim. Diameter 31 cm
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A large Satsuma shallow bowl, decorated to the interior with sacred cranes, with lavishly gilded embellishment, red and gilt character marks to the base. Diameter 31 cm
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An Satsuma millefiori decorated jar and cover, inverse baluster shape with domed cover, decorated in polychrome and gilt with a profusion of flowers. Signature mark under base, with wooden stand. Height 23.5 cm
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A Satsuma jar and cover, decorated in polychrome and gilt with birds and flowers, signed under the base, with wooden stand. Height 18 cm
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A 19th century Kutani porcelain quality lidded urn, all-over abstract panelled decoration in traditional red with gilt and black glazed highlights, the domed lid surmounted with a samurai figure, the handles as birds, wings outstretched, two rows of calligraphy painted to the base, the internal lid with chip to rim. Height 39 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Kutani cylinder vase, unusually decorated with encircling bamboo sculpted links, hand painted in the traditional style with birds, insects and bamboo, multiple birds to the top rim, six character marks in red to the base. Height 29.3 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Kutani quatrefoil bowl, similar to above, six character marks in red to the base. Width 25 cm
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An old Japanese Kutani vase, finely decorated with three geisha to the front panel, elaborate gilt enrichments, gilt marks on red to the base. On wood stand. Height 14.5 cm
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A 19th century Kutani baluster vase, decorated with exotic birds including a peacock amongst blossoms, ornate gilt enrichments, six character marks in overglaze red to the base. Height 24 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Kutani large cylinder vase, finely decorated with exotic birds within a floral landscape, decorative trellis panelled borders, gilt enrichments. Height 37 cm
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A c.1900 Japanese Kutani vase, baluster form, flattened flower form handles, two large panels of processional figures and geishas within an extensive garden, decorative framing with gilt enrichments, character marks in red painted to the base. Height 33.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century Japanese Kutani tall cylinder vases, decorated with birds and blossom within circular and larger panels, a profusion of birds to the top panels, gilt enrichments, character marks in overglaze red to the base. Height 33.8 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Kutani porcelain vase, finely painted with peacock pair to one cartouche, the other with figures upon a sampan, sculpted handles, lavish gilt enrichments, painted character marks in red to the base. Height 24.3 cm
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A pair of 19th century Kutani small vases, finely painted with peacocks, birds and florals in oval cartouche form, blossom decorated framing, gilt highlights, painted character marks in red to the base. Height 9.6 cm one with single hair crack to rim.
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A late 19th century Japanese Kutani tall cylinder vase, traditionally decorated with blossom and birds, a peacock pair to one panel, moulded captured ring handles, character marks in red to the base. Height 30 cm
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A vintage Japanese large lidded red ground Satsuma jar on stand, panels of blossom and bamboo on a ground decorated with multiple children figures, conforming stand and lid with shishi finial. Height 84 cm
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A c.1900 Kutani porcelain vase, floral decoration, traditional tones, red character marks to base. Height 15.2 cm
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An old Imari plate, fluted rim, traditional decoration with a flowering urn to the centre. Diameter 28.5 cm
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An old Japanese Arita porcelain vase, baluster form, frilled rim, panelled floral and bird decoration in blue on white. Height 30 cm
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A pair of large and impressive Japanese famille rose vases, the flared tops with frilled rims, one with professional restoration, the bodies with panels of traditional seated figures within a walled garden, further panels and highly decorative framing including peacocks and chrysanthemum. Height 58 cm
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A pair of c.1900 Japanese Imari specimen vases, spherical ribbed bodies, traditional painted decoration, raised on wood stands, various. Vase height 30.5 cm
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A Japanese early 20th century finely decorated plate, the scene with multiple figures on bridges highlighted with flowering wisteria and gilt, black and gilt character marks to the reverse. Diameter 21.7 cm
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An early 20th century Japanese porcelain winter scene painted and enamel vase, baluster form, the extensive winter scene landscape including a lake and eagle, gilt highlighted encircling borders. Height 24.5 cm
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A Japanese Imari porcelain lidded urn, hexagonal ovoid shape, decorated in traditional palette with Imperial dragons, flowering trees and birds. Height 37.5 cm
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A Japanese Imari porcelain deep bowl, some faults. Diameter 25.5 cm
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An old Japanese bronze vase of accentuated flared form, square section, recessed long lozenge panels to each side. Good old dark patina. Height 19.6 cm. In original boxwood box, the lid with old label.
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A large Japanese bronze shishi pup, traditionally decorated with paw raised on an open leaf scroll ball, flaming tail. Length 46 cm
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A vintage Japanese bronze incense burner, the wide flat rimmed top fitted to the urn base with full mounted sinuous dragon, the three legs with crashing wave brackets. Diameter 30 cm height 29 cm
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A fine Japanese bronze rectangular vessel, plain square section top rim, finely decorated with 'Immortals in Garden' panels, the four short feet with shaped brackets. Good dark patina. 54.5 cm x 29 cm x 14 cm
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A Japanese Meiji-period decorative red lacquer and carved bone box, low rectangular form, the lid with shishi and rider. 32 cm x 26 cm
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A fine Oriental rosewood carved lidded box, squat lobed pumpkin form, the lid with full relief carved detail of a fruiting vine section. Good dark tone. Diameter 23 cm
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A Japanese Meiji-period highly decorative bronze vase and stand, the plain flared top with geometric scroll design to the rim, the interior with cylinder centre, all fitted to an open worked base of flaming waves, in original fitted wood box. Height 22 cm
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A fine Japanes cloisonne vase, decorated with trees, wild flowers and birds on a black ground. Height 25 cm
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A pair of large Japanese bronzed vases, decorated with birds and blossoms, the side handles of mythical beasts, scalloped rim. Height 46 cm
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A pair of tall Japanese Meiji period cloisonne vases, each decorated with a three claw dragon above crashing waves, finely detailed, some hair cracking. Impressed character mark to base of each. Height 61 cm
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A small Japanese jewellery chest, four drawers to one side, the other with a small door which opens to reveal two deep drawers with a smaller one below, delicate and decorative locks, inlaid box pattern, some distress. 32.5 cm x 33.5 cm x 27 cm
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A small Chinese rosewood dressing and jewellery chest, the lid lifts to reveal a mirror, the front pulls out and has drawers for jewellery and cosmetics, ornate brass lock and hinges. Brass side handles. 26 cm x 35 cm x 10 cm
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A good large Japanese Meiji period bronze hibachi, octagonal form with decorative landscape panels, two open handles, raised on four mythical mask feet and raised on a conforming wood base. Good old patina. 55 cm x 49 cm x 35 cm
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A pair of good quality Japanese Meiji period decorative bronze vases, the tapered cylindrical body with herons in high relief amongst a landscape dominated with pine trees and wreaths, the open mouth with an encircling band of leaf scroll decoration, the base cast and engraved with character marks. Note: Information included refers to this vase being 'Made by Takayoshi Murakami 1871-76. Kyoto in the King's Hall. All the top artists from around Japan were sourced by the King...'. Height 31 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne plate, a dragon chasing the mystic pearl on a black ground. Diameter 25.5 cm
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Three Japanese woodblock ukiyo-e by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) - of kabuki theatre actors. Each oban size 35 cm x 22.5 cm
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Two Japanese landscape decorated panels and a two-fold screen. Painted with landscapes with buildings.
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A Chinese large old carved ivory figure of an emperor, he stands in traditional robes with beads suspended from his shoulders and back, a table held to his front, formal head dress, the disc form base plate with engraved character marks, black stained highlights. 858gms. Height 30 cm
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A Chinese Hotan Zi jade carved figure group of an elephant and children, the children upon the elephant's back together pouring a sacred vessel, its contents scrolling to the elephant's rear and highlighted by its natural dark amber tone, further coloured highlights to the dominant white jade tone. 97gms. Length 6 cm
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A Chinese pale green jade lidded censor, the lid finial with large foo dog, captured ring foo dog mask handles, raised on three tall conforming feet, fitted wood stand. Height 24.5 cm
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A pale jade large carved Chinese ruyi sceptre, carved in relief with birds amongst blossoms, pale tan tone. Length 44 cm minor loss to reverse.
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A Chinese archaic style dark green jade ruyi sceptre, classical scrolling form, the table type panels with bats, dragons and coins in relief, the shaped shaft with exotic birds and multiple calligraphic symbols to the reverse, encrusted finish to the recesses. Length 34.8 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white decorated ruyi sceptre, plain form, the dome pierced head with scrolls, salamanders and a bat framing the central circular coin type panel, the shaft entirely decorated front and reverse. Fine character marks in underglaze to one end. Length 41 cm
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A massive mammoth ivory tusk carving, of a Chinese sage, seated with his robe gathered around him, holding a book. Seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm. On wooden stand.
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A fine Chinese Hotan jade shallow dish, plain circular shape raised on a low footring. The translucent stone with areas of mutton fat suffused with faint traces of lilac and small areas of deep green. Diameter 21.5 cm
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Four old Chinese finely carved walnuts, each detailed with multiple figures.
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Four old Chinese finely carved walnuts, each detailed with multiple figures.
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A Chinese hardstone model of a Bactrian camel, green toned stone, the animal's back with cover and trappings. Height 280
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A vintage Chinese carved hippotamus tusk, the sinuous dragon confronting an exotic long-tailed bird, mounted on a carved wood stand. Tusk length 29 cm
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A Chinese carved lapis lazuli handling piece, ovoid form with bamboo, dragon and scroll highlights, pierced and carved in deep relief. Suspension hole to top. Length 8.5 cm
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A Chinese carved jade pendant, striking variable green, pale mauve and egg yolk tones. Length 4.4 cm
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An exceptional exhibition quality large Chinese carved ivory figure group, the six child figures practicing various martial arts within an outdoor setting including rocky outcrop, fenced garden, trees, weeping willows and blossoms with carved ivory base. 55.5 cm x 30 cm x 26 cm all upon a conforming shaped rosewood base with fine carved and fretwork detail, highlighted with fine silver wire inlay. Provenance: This large group was brought to New Zealand from China and exhibited in an international…
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An ivory pagoda, set in a walled garden with trees and figures, minor loss. Height 42 cm
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A Chinese silver rose bowl, with grille, decorated with panels of flowers, with a Chinese silver stamp to base. 587gms.
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A set of three Chinese bronze graduated size heavy censers, plain design, side handles, two with embossed marks to base. Largest diameter 18 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese silver presentation specimen vase, long tapered neck, bamboo form handle and relief embossed bamboo foliage compressed spherical body, flared foot, presentation engraved to Dr. P.J. Todd, an independent missionary in Canton c.1910. Impressed silver marks. Height 13 cm
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A set of eight vintage Hong Kong silver teaspoons, the shield form finials detailed 'The Royal Hong Kong Gold Club', stamped silver marks.
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Four Chinese silver napkin rings, two decorated with dragons, marks rubbed, the bamboo ring by Wang Hing, the calligraphic ring by Wai Kee.
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A small Chinese silver cup and dish together with a small photo frame, the stem cup with foliate embossed decoration, the dish of plain five-lobed shape and the frame decorated with dragons. Total weight 145gms.
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A small Chinese silver goblet, the base and cup decorated with blossoms and leaves, gilded interior, stamped Chinese character marks and KHC to base, height 10 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, a standing emperor and empress, on carved wooden stands. Height 12 cm
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A Chinese hardwood carving, a sage holding prayer beads. Some age cracking. Height 39 cm
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A Chinese carved hardwood lamp base, in the form of lohan holding his staff with a bird at feet. Height 41 cm
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A contemporary rosewood carving of a youth riding on the back of an ox. Length 26 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain vase, rectangular section, the front and back panels finely detailed with scenes of the Guilin Mountains, calligraphy to the side panels, the body with fine textured ray skin finish highlighted with relief gilt scrolls, bats and auspicious symbols. Multiple character marks in red and gilt to the base. Height 19.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain polychrome enamel on black vase, baluster form, elephant head handles, gilt dragon and mystic pearl highlights. Character marks in underglaze blue to the base. Height 22.5 cm
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Chinese porcelain mid-19th century carp vase, a rare example of 'powdered blue' glaze with large carp painted in various colours, gold highlights. Height 60 cm. Professional restoration to the rim.
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A pair of Chinese porcelain covered vases, inverse baluster shape, decorated in polychrome with lotus flowers and tendrils on a deep terracotta ground marked with Qian Long seal marks under the base. Height 30 cm
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A massive mid-18th century Chinese porcelain export ware punch bowl, decorated to the interior in famille rose enamels with flowers, bordered by a trellis and tendril pattern, the exterior entirely deep cobalt glazed and decorated overglaze in gilt with a zig-zag fenced garden and floral sprays. Professional restoration to rim. Diameter 39 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain armorial ashet, with arms of Sir Philip Gibbes, 1st Baronet (1731-1815) a planter in Barbados. Shield: per fess argent and ermine, three battle-axes in pale sable. Crest: an arm embowed in armour, garnished or, and charged with a cross couped gules, the hand grasping a battle-axe. Incorporating the baron's badge The Red Hand of Ulster. Motto: Tenax Propositi (Tenacious of purpose) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Philip_Gibbes,_1st_Baronet. His son emigrated to New Zealand…
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A Chinese export ware porcelain armorial ashette, with arms of Sir Philip Gibbes, as above. The shield excluding the ermine. 36 cm x 18 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain armorial ashet, with arms of Sir Philip Gibbes, as above. The shield excluding the ermine. 36 cm x 18 cm
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A Chinese Exportware porcelain ashette, decorated in underglaze blue with a river scene with buildings, boats and figures, c.1800. 46 cm x 38 cm
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An 18th century Chinese export ware porcelain ashet, decorated in underglaze blue with a river scene with temples within a walled garden, fishermen and boatmen. 40.5 cm x 33 cm
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An 18th century blue and white lozenge shaped dish, decorated to the well with a river scene with figures on a bridge, temple gardens and pagoda, framed by a 'moth' border. Faint star crack to well. 38 cm x 29.5 cm
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Two 18th/19th century Chinese export plates, blue and white decoration. Hair cracks.
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Five various 18th/19th century Chinese porcelain tea bowls, some damage and repair.
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Five small early 19th century Chinese famille rose pieces, includes four cups and one dish, faulted.
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An old Chinese wucai decorated lidded jar, the ovoid body and domed lid in traditional Wucai decoration with dragon amongst flames highlighted with mystic pearl and scrolling florals, underglazed blue with red, green and yellow overglazed enamels, the base unmarked. Minor glaze fritting to the lid finial, the lid interior with old (handwritten) label 'Bought 21st May 1952 from Sir Alfred Bent Collection. Height 45 cm
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A Chinese lidded porcelain jar, the museum copy decorated with puce panels of outdoor scenes, Yongzheng six-character mark to base, in original box. 22 cm x 28 cm
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A pair of Chinese Kakiemon porcelain leaf-shaped dishes, one with serrated rim, the other of tri-form shape, decorated with quail and flowers. Small rim frits. Largest width 29.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain table lamp, the figure of Kuanyin holding a sacred peach sitting on rock with a dragon twining at her feet, on wooden base with green shade. Height 17 cm
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A large celadon glaze vase, baluster form, the front decorated with foo dogs and stylised foo dog side handles. 16.5 cm x 37 cm
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A pair of Chinese blue monochrome square section vases, tapered bodies and flat rimmed necks, uniform blue glaze thinning at the edges, six character mark in blue to base of each. Heights 30 cm
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A Chinese wucai style large enamel ovoid vase, the body of six lobes decorated with sinuous dragon, phoenix and florals amongst clouds, six character mark detailed to base in blue. Height 33 cm
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A Chinese bronze and champleve enamel gu-form vase, stiff leaf panel design flanking the central band, raised on conforming shaped hardwood stand. Height overall 26.8 cm
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A Chinese octagonal goldfish bowl, alternating panels of calligraphy and repeating pattern including fish scale, cruciform etc. The interior decorated with goldfish and aquatic plants, some hair cracking. Diameter 26.5 cm
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A highly ornate gilded Oriental bronze circular mirror, the reverse carved in high relief with multiple animals and birds, finely detailed, the centre animal with arched back providing lug suspension. Diameter 29 cm
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Three Chinese Exportware porcelain plates, c.1790-1810 in the manner of Spode, decorated with cobalt borders with gilt detailing, the centre of each with a wreath pattern and gilt initials 'PC'. Two diameters 24.5 cm the other 19.5 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain blue and white plate, with underglaze decoration of chrysanthemums, brown fired rim, c.1925-35. Very fine hairline to rim. Diameter 27 cm
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A Chinese Exportware porcelain cup and saucer, with a finely moulded surface pattern of blossom and butterflies and polychrome enamel decoration of flowers and beetles, the rim of both cup and saucer with blue chain design, c.1770-1785. Small hairlines.
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