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Asian Art, including the Collection of Judith Rutherford — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:696
Sale Title:Asian Art, including the Collection of Judith RutherfordLots with images:684
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:333
Date:10-Mar-2019
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Large Chinese carved jade Bodhisattva, depicted standing with hair tied and head dress, necklace, one hand raised holding pearl the other with vessel, with flowing robes on lotus base, alight a/f, height 23 cm
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Delightful Chinese jade Inkstone, of rectangular form, carved with dragon, in tones of green and brown, length 13 cm
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Chinese jade brush washer, of facetted from, in a green tones with slightly raised lip and foot, diameter 8.5 cm
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Chinese carved lapis scroll weight, carved in the form of a branch with prunus flowers, length 18.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese carved jade seated deer, both depicted with heads slightly turned, in tones of green and brown, length 10 cm (2)
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Chinese archaic jade, probably Hongsham, Liaoning Province, of c-form in the shape of mythical creature, in tones of white and pale green, height 10 cm. Provenance: Wu's gallery, Hong Kong, then private collection Regional NSW
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Chinese Qing Dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle stopper, of facetted pilgrim form, carved with figures and ducks in tones of white and brown, height 8 cm
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Chinese jade carved panel, carved with central character surrounded by scrolled motifs, length 5 cm
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Good Chinese Jun glazed twin handled pot, of ribbed cylindrical form, flanked by a pair of branched handles raised on three feet, institution numbers verso, a/f, height 9 cm. Provenance: American Institution, Pook and Pook Auctions, USA, then the Estate of the late Walter Hochstadter, hence by descent. Many items from the Hochstadter Collection were sold at Christies 18th/19th March 2009, with lot 518 reaching 2 million US dollars. The collection has also been sold in Sotheby's. Further notes on the life…
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Cambodian stoneware vase, with spreading lip, above baluster body, of circular foot, in brown glaze, with etched decoration, height 28 cm
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Large Han style Pottery Tomb figure, depicting a robed figure, in tones of red, green and cream, height 62 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain vase, set with spreading lip and tapering body, decorated with phoenix perched amongst trees, height 42 cm
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Chinese monochrome plate, of circular form, with slightly sloping sides, with slight incised floral patterning, raised on circular foot, six character mark to base, a/f, diameter 28 cm
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Good Gandharan stucco head of Buddha, depicted wit top knot, above brows and serene expression later painted, on wooden stand, height 14 cm (total)
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Two early Chinese earthenware figures, one in the form of an owl, the other in the form of mythical beast, height 15 cm, l15 cm (2)
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Chinese Tang style box and cover, of bun form, decorated with a central floral motif, in a sancai glaze of blue, brown and green, diameter 10 cm
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Pair of Japanese Imari bottle vases, with slender necks, above globular bodies, decorated with flowers and foliage in typical palette, height 18 cm (2)
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Pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period vase and cover set with kylin finials, domed covers above lobed ovoid bodies, decorated with floral and garden scenes in tones of gilt, orange, blue and red, a/f, height 33 cm
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Chinese arrow vase, of facetted baluster form, flanked by two handles, in cream crackle glaze on foot, a/f, height 25 cm
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Japanese porcelain pillow, of shaped form, decorated with painted floral motifs, in tones of pink, green, black and blue, signed, a/f, together with another blue and white pillow, decorated with kylins and prunus, (2), height 13 cm
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Early Chinese stoneware pot, with spreading lip and slight baluster body, incised line decoration, height 20.5 cm
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Fine Chinese porcelain quarter foil brush washer, the interior with a turquoise glaze the exterior decorated with bats, precious objects and cloud scrolls raised on four feet with seal marks, length 8.5 cm
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Chinese late Ming Tri-Footed celadon censer, of shallow form with an everted lip, the body lightly incised with cross hatching, resting on three decorative feet, a/f, diameter 20.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese monochrome dogs, depicted seated, in a yellow glaze, height 14 cm,(2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose bowl, with deep sides, painted with branches of fruit in tones of on pink, green and brown, on circular foot, with painted seal mark, diameter 15.5 cm
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Fine Chinese porcelain bowl, of tapering circular form, decorated with a ground of scrolling lotus and precious objects in black and green colourway, on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 12 cm
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Pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty porcelain dishes of circular form, set with wu-fu, amongst lingzhi scrolls, in tones of orange, yellow and pink, six character mark to base, diameter 14.5 cm (2)
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Four early terracotta Buddha Annulets, all depicted seated with legs crossed, height 12 cm, 11 cm, 8.5 cm, (4)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty jade twin handled censer and wooden cover, the circular cover set with jadeite finial, above a flared lip, carved with shou motifs, flanked by dragon handles, raised on a circular foot, in tones of black, green and grey, a/f, 7.5 cm x 12 cm. Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b1912 (Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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Good Chinese late Qing Dynasty jade vase, carved in the form of of a tree trunk surrounded by phoenix, cranes, bamboo, lingzi and pine trees, in rich tones of green, raised on a carved wooden base, height 12 cm (including stand height). Provenance: Collection of Joan Horridge (b.1912(Shanghai)-1996), then by family descent
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Chinese jade figure of cat, depicted seated, with head slightly turned, in tones of white, height 4.5 cm
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Chinese glass ruyi, imitating jade, with carved floral motifs, length 41 cm
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Chinese carved hardstone incense burner, of rectangular form with twin handles in the form of kylin heads, united by pierced carved panels, with heavy carved finial depicting a mythical creature, the whole resting on four feet set with cylindrical columns set with pierced covers, in tones of green and brown, with hardwood stand, height 28 cm (without stand)
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Chinese jade bi disc, of circular form, carved with toatie motifs, in tones of green and brown, diameter 10 cm
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Chinese archaic style jade panel, set with a pair of dragon heads, above a dimpled surface and pierced fret work, in tones of green and brown, length 36 cm
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Chinese chicken blood carved stone seal, of rectangular form with a curved top, one side carved with Chinese characters, in tones of crimson with specks of beige, height 10 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty white jade carving, in the form of hand of Buddha, in tones of white, the whole raised on a cloth base, with original wooden box, height 12 cm (jade)
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Chinese archaic jade, probably Hongsham, Liaoning Province, of c-form in the shape of mythical creature, in tones of white and pale green, height 11.5 cm. Provenance: Wu's gallery, Hong Kong, then private collection Regional NSW
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Chinese white jade toggle, in the form of a horse standing on all fours, length 5 cm
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Chinese jade figure, depicting a young child holding a lotus flower in tones of white and green, height 6.5 cm
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Chinese carved immortal and stand, depicted seated in robes holding his beard, seated on rocky outcrop, accented in tones of blue, gilt and red, height 13 cm
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Chinese orange stone seal, or rectangular form with a slightly curved top, the body continuously carved with figures, landscape and rocky outcrop, signed, height 7 cm
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Chinese carved stone seal, of rectangular form with a curved top, one side carved with Chinese characters, in mottled tones of crimson and cream, height 9.5 cm
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Fine Japanese bronze tsuba, of lobed circular form comprised of multiple flowers, silvered and accented in gilt, signed, diameter 8 cm
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Pair of Chinese export carved frames, of rectangular form, carved and decorated with flowers, bats and figures, height 35 cm (2)
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Burmese silver jug, of tapering form with figural finial, with curved handle and spout engraved with acanthus motifs, the body decorated with frieze of deities, height 14 cm
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Chinese scholars brush rest, in wood, in the form of a scholars rock, raised on a wooden base, length 17 cm
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Chinese cricket cage, the body of gourd form, set with a pierced cover, height 14 cm
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Chinese marble table screen, with circular marble panel, set in a rosewood frame and resting on a pierced rosewood stand, height 43.5 cm, diameter 29 cm (marble panel in frame)
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Pair of Chinese bamboo wrist rests, one carved with a figure of an immortal the other carved with scholars rock, both signed, length 25,5 cm, 23 cm (2)
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Set of four cast petit bronze Buddhas, (4)
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Large Chinese metal seal, of square form, with a mythical creature set to the top, height 6.5 cm
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South East Asian silver table lamp, in the form of pedestal bowl, with reserves of church buildings and stupas, with central cartouche of pedestal base, height 25 cm
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Chinese carved wooden scholars tray, or rectangular form, the interior carved with Chinese symbols, set within a pierced gallery, length 33.5 cm
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat baluster form, flanked by a pair of mask handles, raised on a circular foot, impressed seal mark to base, diameter 19 cm
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Large Indian bronze Buddha, depicted seated with one leg crossed, wearing head dress, necklaces and earrings, holding a mongoose in one hand and diamond in the other, seated on a throne on stepped base, height 45 cm
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Chinese gilt bronze Buddha, depicted seated with legs crossed, with both hands facing outwards, with elaborate headdress and robe, resting on a double lotus base, four character mark to back, height 31.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese sterling silver coin dishes, hallmarked Lcltd, sterling, Made in Hong Kong, (Lane Crawford Ltd) of shallow circular form, with a shaped rim, the centre set with a Chinese coin, total weight 128gm, together with two additional Chinese coins, in original box
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Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory panel c.1860, of slender shaped rectangular form, the centre panel carved with a fine group of thirty eight figures within pagoda garden, surrounded by carved flowers and fruit on a fret work ground, 26 cm x 11 cm
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Chinese ivory puzzle ball, the concentric pierced ball carved with writhing dragons, containing balls pierced with geometric patterns, resting on a stand carved with bearded dragon, on a circular base, a/f, height 16 cm
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Pair of Chinese export ivory glove stretchers, finely carved with shaped medallions depicting roses and foliage and figures in a landscape, length 23.5 cm
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European carved ivory candlestick, with a spherical capital above a tapering column, resting on a stepped square base, height 18 cm
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Chinese carved ivory dragon, depicting writhing clutching a pearl in one claw, with mouth wide open and body incised with scales, accented with pointed spines, length 21.5 cm
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Pair of carved ivory figures, depicting a lion and lioness, both depicted in pursuit with mouths wide open and tails outstretched, the bodies incised with fur and mane, a/f, length 14 cm and 15 cm
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Indian carved ivory goddess, depicted standing with two hands outstretched, the other two holding lotus, resting on a lotus pedestal, a/f, height 13 cm
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Chinese carved ivory tusk, in the natural curved form of the tusk, depicting the eight immortals, each sitting beneath trees, length 65 cm
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Chinese Qing Dynasty double Dalian purse, c.1860 of square form, decorated with symbols of fortunate life, in knot stitch, in tones of yellow and blue, length 28 cm (overall). Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Dailan purse, c.1875 of square form, decorated with floral motif in knot stitch, with two separate sections, in blue and white on a dark blue ground, length 27 cm (overall)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty leg sash, c.1875 of long rectangular form, decorated with peacocks and flowers in bright tones of green, blue, white, yellow and white on a rich purple ground accented with gold thread, length 106 cm (overall) catalogue note: leg sashes for women with bound feet usual have gold details. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty men's Manchu Informal shoes, c.1880, in orange silk with black velvet decoration, length 26 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 'As New' 3rd rank civil badge c.1860, of slight rectangular form, depicting a peacock amongst flowers, with geometric border, heavily embroidered with gold and silver thread, also in tones of pink and green, 21.5 cm x 25 cm catalogue note: towards the end of the Qing Dynasty badges were sold with the birds and the backgrounds separately. This was a very practical solution as when the person achieved a higher rank it was simply a matter of changing the bird. Provenance: Collection of…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty red silk ladies collar, c.1875, each panel embroidered floral and individual motifs including dragons, phoenix, seated figure and figure in pagoda, in tones of blue, green, pink and black, with silver thread and black trim, mounted on board, 66.5 cm x 66 cm catalogue note: red was considered to be a very auspicious colour and this collar would have been worn for a special celebration. Very few collars have survived as they were often cut up in the 19th century and sold as separate…
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West Sulawesi ceremonial armour Vest, comprised of rectangular bone panels, accented with circular bone dials, with wide shoulder straps and extended back plate, united with string and two nut toggles, with rattan interior, on stand, height 63 cm, width 44 cm (without stand)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty wedding skirt panel, c.1875, depicting dragons chasing the flaming pearl and phoenix amongst flowers and above a rocky outcrop, in tones of green, cream and blue on an orange brocade, mounted, 35 cm x 68 cm (panel) catalogue note: the use of Imperial symbols was permitted for the for the bridge on her wedding day but normally the dragon and phoenix were reserved for the Emperor and the Imperial clan. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty childs hat, c.1875, elaborately decorated to the front with embroidered flowers to the back, in tones of green, red, blue and pink and accented in gold thread, on red silk. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese Qing Dynasty child's hat, c.1875, in red silk decorated with a pair of fish amulets to the front and decorative with bells and long life symbol to the back, and a gilt official style hat finial to the top catalogue note: the official style hat finial would have been a wish by the family that the child would become an official. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Two heavy Indian Banarasi silk Saris, opulently embroidered in gold thread with floral motifs, on a cream and red silk (2)
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Two Indian silk Saris, one in bright blue and green tartan, together with one in olive with black fringing (2)
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Chinese Qing Dynasty dragon robe panels, c.1875, depicting forward facing dragon with flaming pearl, above two side facing dragons with flaming pearl, in tones of red, cream, green and blue, accented with gold thread on blue silk, 140 cm x 116 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Lovely Qing Dynasty sang de beouf dish, of circular form, with sloping sides, raised on circular foot, with six character mark to base, gold repair to lip, diameter 19 cm
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue and white porcelain twin handled tureen and cover, with floral finial, above a landscape, flanked by branched handles, on an oval foot, height 29 cm
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Two Chinese celadon bowls, of shallow and deep form, together with two Chinese blue and white porcelain bowls, of flared form decorated with deer and stylised floral motifs (4)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain food warmer, of oval form, with finial cover, above a pair of armorials and lattice and floral border, with spouts to each end, length 37 cm
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Chinese porcelain shallow bowl, decorated with a rampant dragon chasing a flaming pearl, within a dragon border, in underglaze blue accented with yellow, green and red overglaze, a painted six character mark within the raised foot-ring, diameter 24 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with bats, peaches and shou motifs, with Greek key patterning to base, four character mark to base, height 40 cm
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Chinese porcelain moon flask, of compressed spherical form with cylindrical neck flanked by two handles, decorated with bearded dragon above turbulent waves to either side, in tones of blue and red on a white ground, seal mark to base, height 35 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of pear form with a flared lip, the body decorated continuously with scrolling chrysanthemum and mythical creatures, with mythical creatures united by lotus flowers to the neck, accented with ruyi head and greek key borders, together with a carved wooden stand, mark to base, height 28 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain jar and cover, of baluster form, the cover set with large finial, the body decorated with phoenix on a ground of blossoming branches, height 48 cm
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Chinese sang De boeuf vase, of baluster form with a cylindrical neck, in tones of red with a beige rim, height 35 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated with stylised chrysanthemum motifs, with ruyi head and Greek key borders, height 54 cm
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Chinese Shiwan pottery figure, depicting an immortal in robes holding a calligraphy scroll, in tones of white, blue and brown, marks to interior of base, height 42 cm
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Chinese pottery figure of a soldier, the standing figure depicted standing to attention with hands clenched and right arm half raised, wearing armor and helm and stern expression, significant polychrome decoration remaining, height 66 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's house content auction, 'Golden Mile', Brighton, 21 March 2010
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Chinese porcelain jar and cover, of spherical form, decorated with floral motifs depicting the four seasons, accented with greek key borders, in tones of grey on a turquoise ground, mark to base, diameter 25 cm
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty blanc de chine twin handled vase, with spreading lip, above butterfly wing. Exhibition, Melbourne, 9th Nov 1983, then private collection Seaforth handles, above an ovoid body, with original exhibition invitation and receipt, height 58 cm. Provenance: Purchased Chinese Art house
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Good Chinese baluster vase, with stylised dragon handles, the body decorated with a ground of peony scroll in tones of pink, green, yellow and blue, seal mark to base, height 31 cm
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Good Chinese baluster vase, with spreading lip, flanked by dragon handles with drop rings, the body decorated with reserves of ladies and children alternating with panels of birds, surrounded by a gilt ground on an orange ground, height 34 cm
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Rare pair of Chinese bronze censors, covers and stands, of baluster form, with dragon head finials, above a pierced cover, flanked by dragon handles, the body decorated with raised dragons on three feet, on separate circular stands decorated with raised dragons, height 12.5 cm (2). Provenance: Private Collection Sydney
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Good early Chinese bronze twin handled censor and cover, of baluster form, with a pierced cover with kylin finial, the body decorated with stylised Kui dragons surrounded by Taotie motifs, flanked by dragon handles on a circular foot, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Interesting early Chinese bronze plaque, of scalloped form, beautifully decorated with raised scene of a tiger and dragon fighting within rocky landscape, inscribed with two lines of archaic script, diameter 22.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Sydney
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Oriental incense table, of circular form with reticulated floral design, resting on a carved wooden stand, diameter 50 cm and height 24 cm
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