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April Antique Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:756
Sale Title:April Antique AuctionLots with images:52
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:533
Date:27-Apr-2010
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A Chinese famille verte month cup, polychrome enamel decoration of prunus with underglaze blue, poem to reverse, K'ang-Hsi six character mark to base. Diameter 6.6 cm
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A large Chinese famille verte brush pot of cylindrical shape painted in enamels with figures in a mountainous landscape. Height 20 cm diameter 19 cm K'ang-Hsi character marks on base.
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A C1800 Chinese export Bough pot, rose medallion fine enamelled decoration, the panels with figures, some on horseback and birds and blossoms framed by a floral and butterfly decorated border, richly gilded, the body of flared square section on splayed foot with shell fluted cupped handles, the original square top with matching decoration, the top rim with flake chip to one corner. Height 20.5 cm
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Rare 18th century Chinese Mandarin porcelain lidded vase of flattened baluster form, finely painted with maidens, children and animals within courtyard settings in typical Mandarin pallett, the chicken skin turquoise ground with raised and painted gilded scroll and floral highlights, gilded dragon side handles, gilt metal horse head finial. Height 33.5 cm minor faults.
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A Chinese famille rose baluster porcelain vase modelled with dragons chasing pearl and painted with traditional designs of figures of flowers, butterflies etc. Height 40 cm
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A finely carved Chinese ink stone of rectangular slab form decorated with extensive landscapes including buildings, blossom trees and figures, deep relief carving around the plain shallow well, the base with extensive calligraphy. Length 22.5 cm width 15.5 cm depth 5.7 cm
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A pair of 19th century Chinese Cinnabar lacquer lidded vases of baluster form, typical all over relief decoration of extensive mountainous landscapes with figures framed by scrolling bands, the dome form lids with flaring rims and bud form finials, incised collection numbers to base. Height 30 cm
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A small Chinese bronze figure of a child with open book on back of water buffalo. Length 42 cm On black marble plinth base.
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A small old Chinese bronze Buddha in lotus position with earth touching mudra, on lotus throne. Height 14 cm
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A 19th century Chinese bronze figure of Kuan Yin. Height 24.5 cm Some faults.
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A set nine Chinese bronze opium weights of graduated size, each of stylised bird form with dark patina. Heights from 110 to 19.
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A small old Chinese bronze two-handled incense burner on tripod base, the pierced cover with kylin finial. Height 13 cm impressed seal mark.
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An old Chinese brass hand warmer of octagonal shape with pierced lid and swing handle. Engraved decoration and signature, green verdigris finish. Length 9 cm
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A Chinese mottled jade rearing horse. Length 14.5 cm
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A Chinese pale green sculpture of two kylin, length on wood stand 23 cm.
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A pair of jade dogs of Fo. Height 12 cm width 7 cm depth 6 cm
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A jade buffalo. Height 8 cm width 7 cm
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A large decorative Chinese carved painted and gilded wood 'Tang' horse with one leg raised. Length 55 cm height 53 cm
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An old Chinese carved soapstone ornament as a fruiting grapevine in tones of pale grey - green on deep mauve base. Length 28.5 cm
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A pair of soapstone carved dogs of Fo. Height 9 cm width 5.5 cm depth 5.5 cm
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A collection of four Chinese horn seal chops, various shapes and sizes. Together with two horn cases.
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A Chinese ivory section of elephant tusk carved in relief with mountainous landscape. Height 12 cm
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A 19th century Chinese bone fan with intricate pierced decoration. Length 19 cm ribbon distressed. Together with a long amber cigarette holder, in case.
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A small old Chinese ivory figure of Hotei. Height 9 cm Small fault.
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An old Chinese small specimen vase, the green crackled glaze with decorative silver overlay. Height 8.8 cm
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An old Chinese dark brown and ivory coloured figure of the seated Kuan Yin in lotus position on lotus throne. Height 14.5 cm
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A Chinese celadon loop handled jarlet of bulbous shape with crackled green glaze, the foot unglazed. Diameter 13 cm Ming dynasty 13th - 14th cent.
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A Chinese export blue and white ashet of oval form, typical painted decoration of building and figures within a coastal landscape. Length 34 cm
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A pair of 18th century Chinese blue and white Willow Pattern tea bowls with later gilded decoration. Diameter 8 cm
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A Chinese Celadon small porcelain deep sided bowl of circular section on short foot, plain green glaze, the foot rim unglazed and burnt red in the firing. Diameter 12.5 cm Ming Dynasty 14th cent.
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A 19th century Chinese blue and white ginger jar decorated with the symbols of happiness on a fine scrolling vine and floral ground. Height 20 cm
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A pair of old Chinese blue and white porcelain baluster vases painted with figures in a garden beneath a crackled glaze. Height 37 cm painted character marks.
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A pair of Chinese flambe porcelain lidded vases of ovoid shape with rich deep red lustrous glaze effects. Height 35 cm
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A Chinese flambe porcelain lidded vase of ovoid shape with rich red glaze effects. Height 33 cm
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A large Chinese flambe lidded baluster vase with rich red glaze effects. Height 59 cm
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A Chinese flambe bulbous vase with three looped handles, covered in a rich deep lustrous red glaze. Height 9.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain ginger jar with bright polychrome painted decoration of exotic birds in a garden. Height 21.5 cm painted character marks on base.
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A pair of small 19th century Chinese cloisonne vases of baluster shape decorated with floral designs on a turquoise ground. Height 12 cm
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An old Chinese provincial lidded pot, the body and lid of relief decoration of animals and blossoms within a landscape, mask form handles, brown glaze, damage to lid finial. Height 22.5 cm diameter 22.5 cm
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Two Chinese wooden panels, with interior and exterior themes, original red and gilt paint, one mounted on wood. Height 23 cm width 22 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved wooden figures, birds, landscapes etc in typical colours. Diameter 37 cm panels, one decorated with a courtyard scene, the other with a goddess appearing before two mortals, some gilding remaining to red ground. Height 25 cm width 25 cm
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A pair of Chinese wooden panels decorated with interior and exterior scenes, some gilding remains on red ground with mother of pearl highlights to frames. Height 250 Width 25 cm
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A Swankhalok circular dish with foliate decoration and green glaze, the foot showing traces of grit picked up from the saggar. Diameter 190 14/15cent, Thailand. Together with old rustic vase with finely reeded decoration. Height 12.5 cm
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An old carved Indian ivory lamp of cylindrical form, deep relief decoration of elephants and florals on finely pierced ground, flower head inset to top, turned wooden base. Height overall 170.
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Japanese Imari circular bowl with foliate rim and typical painted decoration. Diameter 21 cm On wood stand.
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A Japanese Imari wall plate decorated in traditional colours and patterns with frilled rim. Diameter 28 cm
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Two Japanese Imari vases of traditional colour and design both on carved wooden stands. Height on stands 215 and 185.
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Two Japanese Imari vases, decorated in traditional designs and colours. Height 19 cm
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Three pieces of Japanese Imari, a small vase on wooden stand a small bowl on wooden stand and a small wall plate, decorated in traditional patterns and colours, minor damage to vase and bowl.
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A Japanese Imari vase of inverted baluster form decorated with flowers and two panels of birds in traditional colours, on carved wooden stand. Height on stand 190, diameter 13 cm
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A 19th century Japanese diptych woodblock print by Kunisadi of four actors in colourful costume, various calligraphy, 34.5 x 48.5 cm mounted.
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A vintage Toshikane Fukagawa elephant brooch and earrings set, C1960, hand painted Japanese porcelain with original makers mark to back, the brooch in original box, the earrings with silver screw fittings.
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A pair of large old Japanese Satsuma two-handled baluster vases with profuse floral decoration and panels of figures in a courtyard. Height 56.5 cm c.1900.
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A pair of Japanese Satsuma baluster vases with elephant mask handles and finely detailed decoration of groups of figures, butterflies etc, enamelled and richly gilded. Height 18 cm painted character marks, Meiji period C1890.
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A pair of fine quality Japanese satsuma vases of tall ovoid shape, beautifully painted, enamelled and gilded with scenes of warriors and dragons. Height 16 cm painted character marks on base. Meiji Period c.1900.
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A Japanese Satsuma baluster vase decorated with panels of figures, the cobalt blue ground richly gilded. Height 19 cm painted seal mark C1910.
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A Japanese studio vase, bulbous shape with tall cylindrical neck, covered in a rich turquoise glaze, c.1900. Height 30 cm
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A pair of Japanese Kutani two-handled baluster porcelain vases decorated with figures, flowers etc. Height on wood stands 140, painted character marks, Meiji period C1900. Faults.
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A pair of fine quality Japanese Kutani porcelain baluster vases with fan shaped side handles and finely detailed decoration of birds, flowers etc. Height 10 cm painted character marks, Meiji period C1900.
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Japanese Kutani porcelain charger with profuse painted and gilded decoration of painted character marks, Meiji period C1890. Two fine hair cracks.
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An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a grazing horse, signed. Height 4 cm
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An old Japanese carved ivory netsuke as a large crouching covered figure with three children, all on oval base.
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An ivory snuff bottle in the form of a standing Japanese woman, the body of marine ivory with the details on her kimono and vase of flowers picked out in colours of blue, brown, green and pink, her head of elephant ivory with her hair and head dress in painted detail. Height 14 cm.
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A fine quality Japanese ivory figure of an elderly man with basket of fish at his feet, holding small basket with turtle, makers marks to base. Repair to basket and chips to hat. Height 68.5 cm Meiji period C1890.
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Five various reference books on netsuke includes 'Masterpieces of Netsuke Art', complied by Bernard Hurtig etc.
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Five various reference books pertaining to Japanese arts.
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An old Japanese katana with brass tsuba and shagreen bound handle, in World War II military mounts with leather scabbard. Signed on the tang. Length 97.5 cm
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An old Japanese bronze flower pot decorated in relief with trailing grapevine and bunches of grapes on a chicken skin effect ground, signature to base and on carved rosewood stand. Height on stand 320, diameter 25 cm.
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An impressive and ornate Japanese fire pot, the urn shape pot with 'Teardrop' decoration sitting on top of dragon chasing mystic pearl, the round heavily embossed base with dragon claw type feet. Height 4 cm diameter 18 cm.
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An old Japanese iron kettle of bulbous shape with swing handle and original iron lid. Diameter 18 cm
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An old Japanese damascene vesta case decorated with a small village with Mount Fuji in the back ground. Height 8 cm width 8 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen seated cat. Height 14 cm
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Three Parian ware busts, 'Haydn', 'Bach', 'Paderewski'. Height approx 200.
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A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Top O,the Hill'. Height 20 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Darling HN1985'. Height 13.5 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Summerbreeze', made for the international collectors club, HN4587. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Springtime', made for the international collectors club, HN4586. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine, 'Winters day', made for the international collectors club, HN4589. Height 18 cm
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A Royal Doulton flambe 'Dog of Fo', made exclusively for the Royal Doulton collectors club with signature of modeller to base. Height 13 cm width 9 cm
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A Royal Doulton figurine Bridget HN2070. Height 21 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young girl with a goose drinking out of a bucket. Height 25 cm
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A Lladro figurine of a young boy running away from home and leaning against a mile marker. Height 21 cm
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A Lladro terracotta figurine of a woman and her daughter holding wheat sheaths. Height 26 cm width 14 cm
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A large impressive Lladro figurine of cranes on a riverbank amidst bulrushes, on wooden stand. Height 52 cm. Width 50 cm
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A large Edwardian period Continental table centre piece in the form of a woman with fishing net and fish with two large shells to either side, on round foliage style base. Height 39 cm width 40 cm
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A large Edwardian period Continental centre piece, in the Dresden manner of three scantily dressed maidens and cherub holding up a large open flower, on round three footed base, profusely embellished with coloured flowers. Height 47 cm diameter 27 cm
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A Georgian period New Hall circular bowl on short foot, painted in polychrome with Chinese figures in garden. Hair crack on base. Diameter 12 cm
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A Georgian period Flight Worcester fluted tea bowl and saucer dish painted with floral sprays. Together with a Georgian porcelain saucer dish with polychrome Chinese decoration, hair cracks.
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A pair of Georgian period Staffordshire blue and white Willow Pattern fan shaped dishes, makers marks T and J Hollins c.1795-1820. Some faults. Length 33 cm
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A Georgian period Spode's Imperial two-handled table dish oblong with shaped rim and Chinese decoration in colours of crimson, dark blue and gold. Printed marks c.1820. Length 30.5 cm
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A pair of 19th century English porcelain plates with shaped gadrooned borders and polychrome painted decoration of floral sprays, impressed anchor mark. Diameters 260.
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Three old tin glazed country jugs with Folk Art designs. Height 8 cm 80 and 150.
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A Georgian period matching coffee can, tea bowl and saucer dish painted with floral sprays and gilded. Together with matching slightly larger tea bowl and saucer.
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A late 19th century Vienna porcelain cabaret tray of lobed form, the central panel with female figure decoration after angelica Kaufmann within a graduated blue ground with gilt highlights. Length 37.4 cm
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A small fine quality late 19th century porcelain bulbous vase painted with portrait of a young woman, signed Wagner, richly gilded. Height 13 cm Printed and painted marks.
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A small 19th century black basalt octagonal jug with classical decoration. Height 100 - together with a Georgian lustre jug depicting Father Matthew administering the total abstinence pledge. Height 12 cm Faults.
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A Victorian period Copeland Spode part dinner set decorated with the Basket of flowers pattern, pair lidded sauce tureens on stands, lidded vegetable dish, sauce boat on stand and oval ashet, printed marks.
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A Victorian period Copeland late Spode part dinner set with polychrome 'Japan' borders, nine dinner plates, six soup dishes, ten luncheon plates, six side plates and a lidded vegetable tureen, printed and impressed marks c.1895.
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A Royal Crown Derby posies dinner set with finely moulded borders, nine dinner plates, eight luncheon plates, nine dessert dishes, six side plates, nine cups and saucers, six coupes on stands (one handle broken), sauce boat on stand and pair pepper pots, green printed marks.
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An early fine quality Irish Belleek two-handled basket dish with four strand basket weave base, the rim encrusted with flowers and leaves, ivory glaze. Impressed marks. Length 23 cm
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