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Asian Art including The Ivan Ban Collection — Aalders Auctions

Auction House:Aalders AuctionsNumber of lots recorded:731
Sale Title:Asian Art including The Ivan Ban CollectionLots with images:729
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:458
Date:13-Sep-2020
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Chinese green jade disc, of wide circular form, the exterior carved in relief with mythical beast and calligraphy, in pale green tones, width 5 cm
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Chinese white jade belt hook, the rectangular top with a dimpled surface and curved edges, in pale tones, length 7 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney.
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Chinese carved white jade panel, with rectangular cartouches depicting a robed man under a blossoming tree, with a vase and flowers verso, surrounded by decorative carving, height 5.5 cm
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Two Chinese jade carvings, both in archaic taste, one in the form of mythical creature with scroll, in tones of pale green with white and brown inclusion, length 11.5 cm, the other of curved form with a dimpled surface, in tones of white, length 12.5 cm (2). Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, the private collection Sydney
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Chinese jade archers ring, of cylindrical form, decorated continuously with hand painted mountain scene, diameter 4 cm
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Chinese white jade carving of a duck, depicted with head turned back and lingzhi in mouth, width 5.5 cm. Provenance: The Alan Collins collection, then private collection, Sydney.
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Chinese white jade belt hook, in the form of a phoenix, in pale tones with brown inclusions, length 9.5 cm
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Chinese hardwood box and cover, of rectangular form, carved with buddhist precious objects, flanked by loop handle snd raised on four feet, 17 cm x 29 cm x 19 cm
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Chinese hardwood low tea table, with curved rectangular top, above a carved crest rail, raised on four short shaped legs, in a dark finish, height 11 cm, width 54.5 cm, depth 34 cm, together with a lacuqer tray 27 cm x 45.5 cm (2)
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Chinese rosewood altar table, with rectangular top, above scroll supports, the whole resting on four carved legs, height 85 cm, width 91 cm, depth 45 cm
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Pair of Chinese earthenware tabourets, of pierced cylindrical form, decorated to either side with roundels depicting flowers and foliage, in a green glaze, height 45 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese famille rose porcelain tabouret, of pierced cylindrical form, decorated continuously with lotus, peonies and foliage, accented with stylised borders, in tones of yellow, pink and blue on a white ground, height 49 cm. Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese hardwood altar table, with a rectangular top with scrolled edges, decorated to front and back with carved ruyi head motifs, the whole resting on four carved legs united by stretchers, 81 cm x 120 cm x 42 cm
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Pair of Chinese porcelain Tabourets, of pierced cylindrical form, decorated with frieze of phoenix, flowers and foliage, accented with floral and geometric borders, in tones of green, orange and yellow on a white ground, height 48 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Two Chinese porcelain Tabourets, of pierced cylindrical form, decorated to either side with cartouches depicting birds and foliage, on a green and black ground, accented with floral and geometric borders, height 46 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Pair of Chinese hardwood horseshoe back chairs, with central back splat decorated with cloisonne panel and carved scroll accents, on four curved legs mounted on rectangular base, a/f, 99 cm x 72 cm x 60 cm, together with a matching table, 67 cm x 52 cm x 44 cm (3)
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Chinese nest of four tables, each with rectangular top, set in a simulated bamboo frame, decorated with prunus blossom crest rails, on four slender legs united by stretchers, height 72 cm, width 51 cm x 38 cm (tallest)
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Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with stylised lotus and foliate scrolls with mythical creatures, accented with multiple borders, mark to base, height 33 cm
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Chinese pink ground porcelain vase, of faceted form, decorated to each side with bird and floral scenes, mark to base, height 34 cm
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Cantonese porcelain jar and cover, of oval form, decorated with reserves of figures and flowers, accented with gilt, a/f, length 13 cm
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Chinese double gourd porcelain vase, decorated continuously with blue and white dragons on a ground of red turbulent waves, double line borders to neck and foot, marks to base, height 35 cm
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Large Chinese Doucai porcelain bowl, of deep circular form with slightly flared lip, the interior and exterior decorated ducks and lotus, six character mark to rim, height 15 cm, depth 31.5 cm
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Chinese Meiping vase, in pale green tones, mark to base, height 23 cm
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Chinese celadon bowl, of conical form, decorated in relief with three boys and foliage, height 6.5 cm, depth 18.5 cm
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Chinese Junyao bowl, of shallow form, decorated with purple splash to interior against a light blue ground, height 4.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm
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Chinese flambe glaze vase, of globular form with short cylindrical neck, in mottled red, blue and purple tones, height 12 cm
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Chinese crackle glaze dish, of shallow circular form, in celadon tones, diameter 13 cm
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Chinese Jun glaze lotus bowl, of deep form with lobed petal design, height 9.5 cm, depth 14 cm
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Chinese Jian ware water dropper, of squat bun form with pie crust rim, height 5 cm x 13.5 cm d
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Chinese celadon bowl, of shallow slightly lobed form with a serpentine edge, the interior incised with foliate motifs, diameter 25.5 cm
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Large Chinese green glazed figure of a bird, depicted standing with head slightly turned, in mottled green tones, a/f, height 55 cm
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Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vase, of baluster form, in a deep red glaze, six character mark to base, a/f, height 34 cm
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Chinese jade bowl, of circular form, in tones of green, diameter 10 cm
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Unusual Chinese bronze and cloisonne vase, of tapering form, decorated with a banded border of classical soldiers and figures, in tones of blue, red, yellow and pink, on a fretwork ground, height 18.5 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze censers, of squat baluster form, with loop handles and gold splash, raised on three feet, with impressed seal marks to base, diameter 9 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Japanese cloisonne bowl, of lobed oval form, with brass coloured scale decoration on a black ground with ruyi head border, with blue interior and base, raised upon a customized ornate timber carved stand, a/f, height 10 cm (with stand)
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Chinese cloisonne lidded box, of rectangular form, the cover and body decorated with dragons disputing a flaming pearl, accented with stylised wave borders, raised on four brass spherical feet, with wooden interior, height 9 cm, width 20 cm, depth 11 cm
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Chinese brass vase, of gu form, height 17.5 cm
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne candlesticks, of tapering form, in tones of black and gilt wire, height 24 cm (2). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Pair of Chinese cloisonne candlesticks, of tulip form, in tones of black and gilt wire on stepped circular foot, height 19 cm (2)
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Original Japanese woodblock by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting an Okubi-e of a Kabuki theatre actor, with robe and sword, in tones of blue, red and green, signed, 36 cm x 24.5 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors, in tones of green, black, yellow and red, signed, 36.5 cm x 25 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Kunisada II, (1823-1880), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors, in tones of red, back, blue and yellow, signed, 36.5 cm x 25 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting three female Kabuki theatre actors in an interior scene, all dressed in robes with one brandishing two swords, signed, 36.5 cm x 49 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock diptych Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864), depicting two Kabuki theatre actors on a balcony setting in the night sky, in tones of blue, red, purple and yellow, signed, 36 cm x 50 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada 1786-1864), depicting an Okubi-e of a Kabuki theatre actor, wearing a robe decorated with birds, with sword on back and headpiece, in tones of blue, red, yellow and green, signed, 35.5 cm x 25 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock by Tokoyuni III, (aka Kunisada 1786-1864), depicting an Okubi-e of a Kabuki theatre actor, wearing a black robe decorated with coloured roundels, with sword on back and headband, in tones of black, red, blue and green, signed, 35.5 cm x 25 cm
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Original Japanese triptych by Utagawa Kuniaki II, (1835?1888), depicting eight female figures in a teahouse with balcony, each dressed in flowing robes with some arranging flowers, with swallows and blossoming trees behind, in tones of green, blue, red and black, signed, 36 cm x 73 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Chikashige (fl. 1869-1882), depicting three Okubi-e of Kabuki theatre actors, each dressed in colourful robes with mountainous landscape behind, in tones of green, yellow, purple and red, signed, 36 cm x 70 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting five colourful Kabuki theatre actors, with two central figures dressed in warrior costumes, flanked by three figures dressed in robes, in tones of purple, red, green, yellow and orange, signed, 35.5 cm x 70 cm
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Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting three Kabuki theatre actors in an outdoor setting, with wall and full moon behind, in tones of blue, red, purple and green, signed, 35 cm x 70 cm
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Chinese embroidered red silk jacket, the front and back decorated with peonies in Peking knot, surrounded by bats and flowers above a base of turbulent waves in tones of blue, with cream coloured sleeve panels embroidered with ducks, foliage and butterflies, accented with floral borders, with pale blue silk lining, a/f, length 112 cm
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Three Central Asian woven hats, of cylindrical form, with brightly coloured materials and tassels (3)
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Thai silver belt buckle, on a belt with silver and gold thread decoration, total length 70 cm
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Iran Yazd embroidered panel, of square form, decorated with paisley motifs and figures, in bright tones of red, orange, silver and green, 98 cm x 95 cm
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Chinese embroidered Children's dress, decorated with floral sprays and Shou Lao, in red silk with cotton lining
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Chinese embroidered textile, with central panel heavily embroidered with peonies, phoenix and sheep, in tones of white, blue and green on a red ground, accented with decorative gold thread borders, below Kwan Yin and laughing buddha, 114 cm x 120 cm
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Chinese 18th century metal belt hanger, of lozenge form with pierced dome cover on oval hanger, length 7 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty 7th rank official hat spike, c.1850, obelisk finial above ball set with white stone above domed and pierced base, set on wooden stand, height 11 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Four pieces of Chinese textile ephemera, including wooden toggle in the form of shoes, miniature manchu shoe, pair of miniature wooden shoes, and small purple silk pouch embroidered with flowers and calligraphy relating to the Cultural Revolution (4). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Four Chinese Amulets, all of circular form with stylised heads, one with moving eyes, tongue and antenna with balls (4). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Two pairs of Chinese Qing Dynasty buckles, one pair with central longevity symbols used to secure the sleeves of scholars when they were painting, the other a pair of ladies buckles decorated with figures used as an item of ladies dress, c.1875 (2). Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Chinese late Qing red silk pillow end, c.1900, in original paper, embroidered with figure amongst floral motifs, 33 cm x 33 cm
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Chinese yellow cotton tiger cover, of rectangular form, decorated with central roundel with tiger and bamboo catalogue note: court textiles were made in several centres including Nanjing where dragon robes for the court were made. When textiles were transported to Beijing covers such as this would have been used as wrapping. Tigers were considered to have a significant protective element. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Extremely rare Chinese Qing Dynasty Cheat's handkerchief, c.1850, in silk, of square form, covered in miniature black script of cheat notes in order pass Imperial examinations, mounted, 37 cm x 38 cm catalogue note: Pressure to do well in the examinations in Imperial china was extreme-it could ensure benefits not only for the student but the benefits also flowed on to the family if the student did well and obtained rank. It is well documented that cheating took place and that these handkerchiefs were…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies Dou Dou, c.1860, (upper garment) of diamond form, the central roundel very finely embroidered scene displaying a pagoda with figures and floral surrounds, in tones of red, blue, white and gilt, mounted, 56 cm x 58 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford
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Two Chinese Yixing teapots, one with hare finial, above a cylindrical body with fluted sides, the other of baluster form with later cover, diameter 7.5 cm and 7 cm (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese Yixing teapot, the cover set with a frog finial and lotus seeds, the baluster body decorated with stylised characters in panel, impressed seal marks to base, height 11 cm. Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese Yixing brush pot, of cylindrical form simulating bamboo, in tones of brown, marks and inscription to base, height 12.5 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of tapering faceted form with a curving spout and recessed cover, with incised ruyi head border to shoulder, the body featuring floral reserves, mark to base and top of cover, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Two Chinese Yixing teapots, one with a domed pierced cover, in the form of coins, above fish decoration, the other of squat baluster form, impressed seal marks, diameter 8 cm (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of faceted form, with an angled spout and c-scroll handle, the cover set with loop finial above ruyi head borders, with similar decoration to body, mark to base, height 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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Chinese miniature Yixing teapot, of squat form, with simulated bamboo handle and spout, accented with foliage to body and branch finial to cover, mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese miniature Yixing teapot, of squat baluster form with loop handle and slightly curved spout, finishing with domed cover and finial, mark to base, height 7 cm
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Chinese Yixing teapot, of rounded circular form with loop handle and curved spout, with a spherical finial to cover, decorated on side with lotus leaf and seedpod, marks to base and handle, with case, height 9 cm
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Japanese bronze beaker, of cylindrical form, decorated with a raised scene of a tiger and dragon, seal mark to base, height 9 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Chinese bronze twin handled censer, of squat form with curved elongated handles, raised on three tapered feet, mark to base, height 14 cm, depth 23 cm (including handles)
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Chinese miniature bronze censer, of squat form with twin mask handles, four character mark to base, diameter 10.5 cm
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Japanese twin handled cast iron bowl, of shallow form with a textured exterior, signature of Iwachu Nambu to base, diameter 30 cm
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Chinese hardwood four door bookcase, set with four glass panelled doors, with glass shelves, above three drawers and four carved panelled doors, height 213 cm, width 167.5 cm, depth 50 cm
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Chinese hardwood dining table and eight chairs, the table of oval form with carved apron and four facetted legs, height 77 cm x length 250 cm x depth 112 cm, with two carvers and six chairs (9)
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Chinese hardwood Kang table, of rectangular form, with inset panel top, above a carved and pierced apron, on four facetted legs, height 33 cm, width 90.5 cm, depth 54 cm
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Japanese cast iron tea pot, of squat baluster form, decorated with stylised elephant masks, on a textured woven ground, height 22 cm
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Chinese ebonised centre table, set with circular for, with carved dragon border above a heavily carved dragon and cloud scroll apron, raised on four dragon mask cabriole legs, height 76 cm, depth 91 cm
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Chinese hardwood Kang table, of deep rectangular form, raised on four facetted legs with carved Greek key motifs, 45 cm x 120 cm x 75 cm
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Four Chinese framed porcelain panels, each depicting figures in an outdoor setting, in tones of purple, green, blue and brown, each with inscription to upper corner, with timber frames featuring decorative pressed metal interior border, height 73 cm, width 21 cm (panel), (4)
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Good pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain vases, of facetted form, decorated with a scene of a fisherman in boat with tree, single character mark to base, height 30 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Large Chinese Qing Dynasty monochrome porcelain vase, with a waisted neck and baluster body, with raised bands to the shoulders, in a mottled blue glaze, on circular foot, height 39 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, of globular form with cylindrical necks, each decorated continuously with floral sprays and butterflies, in tones of pink, green, yellow and purple on a white ground, marks to bases, height 45 cm (2). Provenance: The Yeung Estate
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Chinese porcelain figure of a lady warrior, dressed in finely decorated robes with sword, in tones of pink, orange, yellow and blue, height 33 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Pair of Chinese wooden stools, of circular form, with inset circular panels, supported on four legs united by curved stretcher, 37 cm x 37 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
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Two Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279) celadon bowls, with deep sides, the interiors decorated with incised stylised floral motifs, in an olive green glaze, on unglazed circular foot, diameter 18.5 cm and 17.5 cm (2). Provenance: J L Smith collection, Far south coast NSW
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Chinese porcelain bowl, of conventional form, the exterior decorated with stylised lotus roundels with shou symbols, on a bright pink ground accented with lotus and foliage, the interior decorated with blue and white dragons amongst stylised clouds, six character mark to base, diameter 16.5 cm
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Chinese miniature porcelain vase, of baluster form with slender elongated neck, decorated in a pale red glaze, six character mark to base, height 14 cm
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Chinese petit blue and white porcelain vase, with cylindrical neck and baluster body, decorated with flowers heads and scrolls, on a circular foot, with seal mark, height 13 cm
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Pair Chinese porcelain vases and covers, of ovoid form, each decorated with basket of flowers to either side and accented with reserves of butterflies, in tones of green, red, yellow and black on a rich blue ground, leaf mark to base, slight a/f, height 30 cm
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Chinese porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a short flared neck, decorated continuously with image of dog by a rocky outcrop with blossoming tree, in tones of green, pink and brown, mark to base, height 20 cm
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Chinese silver finish box and cover, of cylindrical form, with reserves of vases and flowers, against a stylised floral ground, the foot and lid featuring geometric borders, the lid with symmetrical bat figures to centre, five character mark to base, height 5 cm
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Chinese export silver Matchbox holder, the vertical holder decorated to each side with foliate spray, raised on a circular foot, the whole in a beaten finish, mark to base, height 9 cm
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Chinese export silver ashtray, of cylindrical form, decorated with a floral frieze on a beaten finish ground, mark to base, diameter 9 cm
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