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The Autumn Auction Series — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:581
Sale Title:The Autumn Auction SeriesLots with images:568
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:384
Date:25-May-2020
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A pair of blue and white dishes Qing dynasty, Kangxi period each brightly painted with a central medallion of a pair of pheasants on rocks among flowering peony and magnolia 27.2 cm and 28 cm diameter
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A bronze figure of Manjushri seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal, the arms raised in dharmacakramudra holding two stems of uptala lotus rising to the shoulders, wearing a dhoti and draped with elaborate necklaces, traces of gilding 35 cm high Provenance: Bonham's, Sydney, 3 May 2016, lot 167
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A gilt-bronze figure of green Tara seated in lalitasana, the left arm raised in vitarkamudra, the right lowered resting on the double lotus base, flanked by lotus sprays rising to the shoulders, the base incised with an apocryphal mark of Yongle 22.5 cm high Provenance: Bonham's, Sydney, 30 November 2015, lot 132
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An ivory tusk carving, Meiji period, the section of slightly curved cylindrical form, well carved in high relief with three fierce looking tigers with polychrome detailing, below a band of cloud scrolls around the mouth rim, inset wood base 27 cm high
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A carved ivory chess set, late 19th century, comprising thirty-two pieces, sixteen stained red the largest piece 16 cm high
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An ivory okimono, late Meiji period, of a huntsman standing holding his rifle in his right hand, signed 16.8 cm high
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Chinese carved and painted ivory fan, circa 1890, a carved and painted ivory fan, circa 1890 framed 47 cm high, 70 cm wide, 6 cm deep
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An ivory okimono, by Masamichi, Meiji period finely carved depicting Yamato Takeru no Mikoto slaying an adversary lying at his feet, the detailing picked out in black, signed Masamichi 14 cm high
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An ivory okimono, by Gyakuho, Meiji period, of a sage on horseback, the elongated figure wearing a long patterned robe, polychrome detailing, signed Gyakuho 22.5 cm high
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Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Fei Jee and Chen Tze-Ching bearing signature of Fei Jee and bearing signature of Chen Tze-Ching waterfall landscape and mountain landscape ink and colour on paper, two fan leaves, mounted for framing each with signature and inscription, one dated 1942 with two seals one dated 1932 with one seal 17.5 cm x 51 cm and 18.5 cm x 52.5 cm 1942
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Attributed to Wu Changshuo calligraphy couplet ink on paper, hanging scrolls inscribed and with two seals 84 cm x 20 cm
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Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Yum Hung Ju Si and Hua Xiao Xian bearing signature of Yum Hung Ju Si and bearing signature of Hua Xiao Xian playing a flute in the banana garden and Wu Tong tree in autumn garden ink and colour on paper, two fan leaves, mounted for framing each with signature, inscription and two seals 18.3 cm x 50.5 cm
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Chinese, circa 1930 a pair of large silk paintings of courtiers and courtesans, circa 1930 119 x 228 cm 1930
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Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Gu Shu Mei and Zhang Tong bearing signature of Gu Shu Mei and bearing signature of Zhang Tong autumn flowers and Insects and ink Orchid ink and colour on paper and ink on paper, two fan leaves, mounted for framing each with signature and inscription, the first with two seals, the second with three seals 17.3 cm x 51.5 cm and 18 cm x 50.3 cm
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Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Zhu Mei-Cun (1911-1993) andGu Rong Mu bearing signature of Zhu Mei-Cun (1911-1993) and bearing signature of Gu Rong Mu old man in an emerald mountain and Riverside before Approaching rain ink and colour on paper, two fan leaves, mounted for framing the first with two seals and the second with one seal 18 cm x 51.5 cm and 17.3 cm x 51 cm 1940
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Chinese scroll painting bird on a flowering branch a scroll painting bird on a flowering branch watercolour signed and inscribed upper left: loo Ming Jan 77 x 33 cm
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Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signature of Zhao Jing Yu (1921-1993) and Mau Xu bearing signature of Zhao Jing Yu (1921-1993) and bearing signature of Mau Xu resting horse and view of Countryside ink and colour on paper, two fan leaves, mounted for framing each with signature, inscription and one seal 18 cm x 51.2 cm and 17.5 cm x 53.5 cm
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Two Chinese mounted fan leaves bearing signatures of Huang Chang (1933 - ) and Qian Zhong-Hu bearing signature of Huang Chang (1933 - ) and bearing signature of Qian Zhong-Hu water village and Chatting in the Gazebo ink and colour on paper, two fan leaves, mounted for framing each with signature, inscription and date, one with two seals and one with four seals 17.6 cm x 50.5 cm and 17 cm x 51.5 cm
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Chinese painting of a blossom tree a large painting of a blossoming prunus tree 91 x 183 cm
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Dong Zuobing calligraphy in oracle bone script ink on paper, hanging scroll inscribed and with three seals 66.5 cm x 26.5 cm
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A set of twelve rice paper paintings Qing dynasty, late 19th century each brightly painted with figures in courtly scenes, six depicting various male dignitaries each with two attendants and six depicting different female court figures each attended by two servants, framed each 32 x 20 cm
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Chinese school (mid Qin Dynasty, 1644 - 1912)A large and impressive Chinese ancestor portrait with calligraphy panels a large and impressive ancestor portrait, 19th/20th century in ink, colour and gold on paper, depicting two generations of three couples seated wearing formal court robes and hats, above a series of calligraphy panels, and with two groups playing musical instruments either side of an altar table attended by two young men standing beside their tethered horses below, framed 385 x 135 cm
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A pair of Chinese marble inlaid pedestals with carved dragon's legs 82 cm high, 40 cm diameter
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A pair of Chinese mother of pearl inlaid demilune lacquer side tables 83 cm high, 92 cm wide, 48 cm deep
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A Chinoiserie red lacquer chair, 19th century painted and decorated throughout with figures in landscape scenes
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A painted and lacquered Tibetan chest, 20th century 102 cm high, 107 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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A Chinese elm side table, 20th century 86 cm high, 100 cm wide, 45 cm deep
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A pair of contemporary Chinese gilded black lacquer side cabinets 85 cm high, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep
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A large Chinese opium bed, 19th century 45 cm hgh, 213 cm wide, 130 cm deep
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A pair of pierced and carved gilded black lacquer panels 126 cm high, 65 cm wide, 3 cm deep
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A Chinese black lacquer altar cabinet 96 cm high, 155 cm wide,57 cm deep
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A Tibetan polychrome painted cabinet profusely decorated with mythical beast masks, dragons and Buddhist symbols 103 cm high, 108 cm wide, 58 cm deep
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A carved, inlaid and lacquered hardwood Shodana, 19th/20th century, the cabinet fitted with an asymmetrical arrangement of various compartments, cupboards, shelves and pierced panels, above three frieze drawers, decorated in lacquer, bone and mother of pearl with various figure scenes, birds and flowering plants, supported on a stand with corner legs 68 cm high, 109 cm wide, 32 cm deep 1890
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A large Chinese export silver goblet, mark of Wang Hing & Co, Canton, late 19th century the steeply rounded sides supported on a tall slender waisted stem and widely splayed foot, inscribed on one side with the initials Sz for Samuel Zachariah, stamped on the base WH90 and character mark 23.6 cm high, 595gms Provenance: the Estate of Mr. Samuel Zachariah, Melbourne Thence by descent Wang Hing & Co.
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A zitan brushpot Qing dynasty of cylindrical form, the wood with attractive grain and patina 18.2 cm diameter
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A bronze censer, Qing dynasty of squat bombe form, set below the flared mouth with double lion head handles, the base with a three-character mark in a recessed rectangular 13 cm diameter
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A carved wood 'Prunus' libation cup the deep bowl carved on the exterior in high and pierced relief with flowering prunus branches 8.5 cm high
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A Satsuma earthenware vase, late Meiji period the tapering shouldered body decorated with cranes standing in crested waves, between formal borders at the base and shoulders, signed 31.5 cm high
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, Meiji period each of tapering shouldered form, decorated in colours on a rich blue ground with song birds perched on blossoming boughs beside maple trees, silver mounted rims, wood stands 30.8 cm high
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A pair of Kakiemon dishes, 18th century each of petal-lobed form, painted in iron-red, blue, turquoise and yellow enamels with scattered floral sprigs, brown-edged rim 18 cm diameter Sotheby's London, 16 November 1989, lot 588
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A Chenxiangmu abstinence plaque, 19th/20th century of flattened gourd form, carved in relief around the sides with butterflies and bats among the leafy tendrils, one side inset with the gilt characters zhai jie and the reverse similarly inset in Manchu, attached silk tassle and beaded pendant 6 cm long
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A carved bamboo 'Scholar's' brushpot, 19th/20th century of cylindrical form carved in high relief with a continuous scene of scholars and attendants variously occupied among willow and pine trees with towering rocky cliffs above, a two-character mark reading Wang Qi to one side 15.8 cm high
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A boxed set of two snuff bottles comprising a famille-rose porcelain bottle decorated on one side with children in a garden, the reverse with a long inscription in black, apocryphal iron-red four character seal mark of Qianlong, stopper, and a yellow ground cloisonne enamel bottle reserved with turquoise ground dragon and phoenix panels, incised apocryphal four character mark of Qianlong, stopper en suite, mother of pearl inlaid fitted lacquer box and cover, the base with four-character mark reading Xu Hua…
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A Chenxiangmu archer's ring the sides inset with spaced gilt shou characters and incised around the rim with four characters reading Cheng Zhai Zhen Wan, the interior mounted in gilt metal, fitted metal box 3.4 cm diameter
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A green jade figure of a bixie, 19th/20th century the animal recumbent with head turned to the side, the eyes staring from below thick brows, and the long tufted tail coiled up over its hind quarters, carved from a green stone with some brown inclusions and creamish mottling 20 cm long
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A white jade carving of a mythical beast, 20th century the recumbent animal with head slightly turned to one side resting on its forepaws and looking up with alert expression, the features well defined, a small red seal on its haunches to one side reading Wen Tong, cord attached 8.5 cm long
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A set of three soapstone seals, 19th/20th century each of upright rectangular form surmounted by a seated Buddhist lion, two biting a lingzhi stem, the third with a bat, each using opaque whitish inclusions in the otherwise buff coloured stone, each with an inscription and the face carved with seal characters, fitted wood stand 8.7 cm, 9 cm, and 9.3 cm high
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Two small deer antler figural netsuke, 20th century, the largest 4 cm high
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A pair of soapstone pin trays 17.5 cm diameter
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A jadeite rosary bracelet, Shou Chuan the 18 beads divided by a ruby coloured bead suspending a tourmaline pendant carved with bats and lingzhi and two filigree mounted drops, fitted wood box 27 cm long overall
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A collection of eighteen international auction catalogues of Asian works of Art and paintings
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A collection of twenty-five publications of Orientations
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A group of eight books on Chinese and Japanese ceramics and bronzes
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A collection of twelve books and brochures on Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan ceramics and works of Art
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A xingyue bodhi seed court necklace, comprising 108 'Beads' interspersed with three large amber beads terminating in an ivory and large amber coloured bead pendant, and suspending two strings of metal beads and two strings of silver fish, amber and hardstones 50 cm diameter
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A portrait of a Sufi holy man, probably Gaisu Daraz, the long haired one, Mughal, 19th/20th century gouache, silver and gold on paper, identifying inscription in farsi script to the top, red and black outer borders the painting 25 x 16 cm, the sheet 29 x 20 cm
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A portrait of Hazrat Pir Multali Sahib, Mughal, late 18th/early 19th century gouache and gold on paper, identifying inscription in nasta'liq script to the top of the mount, black lined brown outer borders the painting 19.5 x 13 cm, the sheet 28 x 19 cm note this saint is buried in a small town near Hyderabad, India.
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A portrait of a Sufi holy man, Mughal, late19th century finely painted in gouache on paper, green, red and white outer borders the painting 26.5 x 16.5 cm, the sheet 33 x 22 cm
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A portrait of Nawab Asifjah Bahadur, Mughal, 19th century gouache and gold on paper, identifying inscription in nasta'liq script to the top under the mount, with a further inscription verso in large Farsi script, orange, white and blue outer borders the painting 19.5 x 13 cm, the sheet 42.5 x 27 cm note the Hijri date of 1261 on verso is Georgian or mid 19th century.
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A portrait of Hazrat Pir Dastgeer Ghaus-Al-Azam, Mughal, late 18th century gouache and gold on paper, identifying inscription in nasta'liq script to the top under the mount the painting 24.5 x 15 cm, the mount 28.5 x 19 cm note the portrait is probably of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani known by his popular name of Ghaus/Ghous-al-Azam, a 12th century Sufi, buried in present-day Iraq.
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A portrait of a Sufi holy man, Mughal, 19th/20th century gouache and gold on paper, holding a piece of paper with the word Allah, red green and white outer borders the painting 25 x 14.5 cm, the sheet 30 x 20 cm
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A portrait of a Sufi holy man, Mughal, 19th/20th century gouache and gold on paper, red and blue outer borders the painting 25 x 14.5 cm, the sheet 30 x 20 cm
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A portrait of Hazrat Dastgeer Ghaus Samdani, Mughal, late 19th/early 20th century gouache and gold on paper, identifying inscription in nasta'liq script to the top of the mount, black lined brown outer borders the painting 36 x 26 cm, the sheet 31 x 21 cm
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A portrait miniature of a lady, late 17th/early 18th century painted wearing a red bodice and a blue and gold threaded shawl, with a square ebonised frame and oval gilt border 4.7 cm high
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A pair of Regency portrait miniatures, in the style of George Engleheart, first half of the 19th century depicting the same gentleman in two versions, gold frames, one with a pearl border, one intact to verso with sprays of hair and seed pearl initials on a guilloche enamel ground, the second with hair intact but enamels damaged each 7.3 cm high
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A collection of six portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady, gilt and ebonised frames the largest 12.6 cm by 9.4 cm
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A Regency style portrait miniature of a lady, 19th century wearing a white dress with a lorgnette on a gold chain around her neck, gilded oval slip in a later ebonised rectangular frame, inscribed verso 7.3 cm high
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A pair of portrait miniatures, signed A. Bertrand, first half 19th century one painted with a rosy cheeked lady wearing a simple white dress, dated 1839 and inscribed verso 'Mrs. W. Roper (Elizabeth Fish)', the other wearing a more elaborate dress with curls around her face, inscribed verso 'Mrs. Lacit (Isabella Roper)', each within a carved oval frame each image 7.3 cm high, the frame 24 cm high
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A collection of four portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each depicting a portrait of a lady, in variously gilded and ebonised frames the largest 9 x 7.5 cm
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Three miniature genre scenes, 19th century and later comprising a circular form landscape scene with figures, an oval miniature scene of the Amalfi coast 1847, inscribed verso and an oval interior scene titled 'The nauty (sic) wife' the largest 7 cm high
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Two miniature portraits of gentlemen, 19th century one depicting the sitter wearing a green coat and white jabot, the other wearing a brown coat and white jabot, oval gilt metal frames the largest 7.5 cm high
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A portrait miniature of a Royal lady, 19th century painted wearing a blue shawl with a pearl choker at her neck, in an oval rhinestone frame 6 cm high
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Samuel John stump (1778-1863) portrait miniature of a gentleman facing right, wearing a black coat with a white jabot, signed J stump pinx, in a gilded mount and leather case, inscribed in ink verso 'S J stump Pinxt, no. 7 Burlington gardens London 1821 7.5 cm high
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A miniature portrait of Queen Christina, 19th century the figure painted holding an orb and wearing a blue dress with pearls to the shoulders and a pearl choker, inscribed in ink verso 'Queen Christina', circular ribbon crested gilt metal frame 5.6 cm high
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A Regency gold framed miniature of a gentleman the figure painted wearing a black coat with a white jabot, verso with seed pearl insignia and hair 7.8 cm high
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Grace Cruickshank (British, fl.1860-1894) Attrib. A portrait of a lady with a blue ribbon in her curled and powdered hair, signed on the obverse, ' by Miss Cruickshank', in an oval ebonised wooden frame 13 cm high note Grace Cruickshank was the daughter of the miniaturist Frederick Cruickshank. She exhibited at the R.A. From 1860-1894.
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A portrait miniature of a lady, after Richard Cosway, 19th century wearing a white dress with a ruffle collar and a ribbon in her hair, inscribed verso, within an oval mount and ebonised wooden frame 9 cm high
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A portrait miniature of a lady, possibly the Duchess of Devonshire, after Gainsborough, 19th century wearing a white dress with a blue sash and a blue band in her hair, within an oval mount and ebonised wooden frame 8.4 cm high
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After David Loggan portrait of a gentleman in a long wig wearing a blue coat with lace collar, mounted in an oval shagreen locket with silver stud decoration, rose gilt slip 4.4 cm high
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A miniature portrait of a gentleman, possibly Johann Sebastian Bach, 19th century the figure painted wearing black robes and a clerics collar, within an oval gilt slip and ebonised frame 6.7 cm high
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Three portrait miniatures, early 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady, the earliest work of a lady in a blue dress with a pinchbeck frame inscribed 'Sdlr pinxt 1816' the largest 9 cm high
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A portrait miniature of an officer, 19th century the figure wearing a black coat with a red sash and medals, verso with a hair panel on a silk ground, oval rose gold frame 8.5 cm high.
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A rose gold framed miniature of a gentleman, 19th century the figure painted wearing a black coat with a white jabot, verso with seed pearl insignia on a blue enamel ground with woven hair under glass 7 cm high
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A rose gold framed miniature of a gentleman, 19th century the figure painted wearing a black coat with a white jabot, verso with seed pearl insignia on a pearlecent glass and enamel ground with hair lock, oval rose gold frame 7.5 cm high
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George Engelheart (1750-1829) Attrib. A portrait miniature of William Henry Betty (1792-1874), wearing a black coat with a white waistcoat and ruffle collar, in a gilded metal frame, inscribed in ink verso with a newspaper cutting William Betty 7.3 cm high note Betty, William Henry West (1791-1874) English actor, known as 'The young Roscius' was born on the 13th of September 1791 at Shrewsbury. He first appeared on the stage at Belfast before he was twelve years old, as Osman in Aaron Hill's Zara, and…
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A gold framed portrait miniature of an officer, 19th century 9 carat gold mount, painted wearing a red and blue coat with a white jabot, inset with hair to verso 4.5 cm high
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A portrait miniature of a lady in the style of Richard Cosway, painted wearing a white dress with a ruffle collar and a pink ribbon in her hair, inscribed illegibly verso, within an oval wooden frame 8 cm high
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A gold framed portrait miniature of Mary Lennox Bruce, Duchess of Richmond 15 carat rose gold frame with engraved inscription verso 'Mary Bruce Daughter to Charles Earl of Aylesbury Married in April 1757 to Charles Duke of Richmond' 7 cm high
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A collection of five miniature gilt framed Le Blond prints, 19th century with landscape and figure scenes within pressed gilt metal mounts the largest 7.5 cm high
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A portrait miniature of an officer the figure painted wearing a blue military coat with a short powdered wig, carved oval wooden frame 6 cm high
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A portrait miniature of a gentleman, 19th century gold plated pendant mount, the figure painted wearing a black coat with a black cravat and buttoned white shirt, glass back 5.7 cm high
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A gold framed portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white shawl and a straw hat with blue ribbons, inscribed W. H. 1769 lower right, enclosed back 7.7 cm high
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A pair of portrait miniatures, probably 19th century bearing signature J. Smart depicting a lady and a gentleman in 18th century costume, within a hinged oval bi-fold silvered metal frame 8.4 cm high
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A collection of five portrait miniatures, 19th century and later each painted with a portrait of a lady, gilt frames the largest 10 cm high
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A gold brooch with a portrait miniature of a girl, 19th century, 15 carat gold mount, on ivory, the figure painted wearing a blue dress with a cameo on a black ribbon to her neck, hair locket to verso 5.5 cm high.
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A pinchbeck brooch miniature of the Madonna and Child, after Raphael, late 19th century, mother of pearl back 5.4 cm high
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A portrait miniature of a boudoir scene, 19th century with a gilt border and slip within an ebonised frame 6.2 cm diameter
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An emerald and diamond dress ring featuring an emerald cut emerald of 2.08cts, set with round brilliant cut diamond shoulders; mounted in platinum. Ring size K½. Weight 4.3g.
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A boulder opal and diamond cocktail ring featuring a triangular freeform boulder opal of 5.22cts, bordered by round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.15cts; 18ct gold and platinum. Ring size P. Weight 11.9g.
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An aquamarine and diamond dress ring featuring a fancy pear shaped aquamarine of 6.27cts, bordered by round brilliant cut diamonds totalling approximately 0.15cts; mounted in platinum. Ring size M. Weight 10.7g.
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