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Interiors | Private Collections — Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:437
Sale Title:Interiors | Private CollectionsLots with images:437
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:392
Date:3-Mar-2024
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A group of five Satsuma earthenwares, 19th/20th century, comprising a squat circular covered box; a pair of mille fleurs decorated vases; a hexagonal vase; and a small tazza, marks to bases, the largest vase 15.5 cm high
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A pair of Satsuma earthenware square section vases, Meiji period, the sides with alternate blue and yellow grounds featuring bird and flower panels, raised on corner feet, marks Dain Nippon Taiwan sei to the bases, 16 cm high
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A pair of Satsuma earthenware double gourd bottles with stoppers, Meiji period, each finely decorated with square vignettes and a shaped diaper ground, two character mark Kakuzan to base, 22 cm high
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A mixed group of six Japanese polychrome wares, 19th/20th century, comprising a blue enamel ground vase reserved with figure panels; a cloisonne on ceramic vase; a set of three floral strewn sky blue ground bottles and covers and a matching covered jar, and a crackle glazed bowl with central maiden and formal borders, the bowl 22 cm diameter
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Three Satsuma earthenware vases, Meiji period, one featuring a procession of figures between formal borders; another with panels of figures in a pavilion garden and a pair of pheasants on a gilt decorated blue ground; and another with a compressed body and gilded vignettes on a blue ground, marks to the bases, 12.5 cm, 20 cm high, 16 cm high
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Two Japanese cloisonne enamel wares, late Meiji period, comprising a shallow dish with tortoise and mushroom decoration; and an oval plaque featuring birds and a vase of flowering plants, the dish 23 cm, the plaque 27.5 cm
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Two cloisonne enamel vases and a cloisonne on porcelain vase, 20th century, two with dragon motifs; the other with blue ground decoration, the tallest 27 cm high
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Two bronze and cloisonne enamel jardinieres, 20th century, one with dragon decoration; the other with flower scrolls, 25.5 cm and 29 cm diameter
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A large cloisonne enamel and bronze two handled vase and stand, 20th century, decorated with a frieze of floral scrolls and bats around the neck, 74 cm overall height
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An embellished octagonal wood box and cover, together with a wood figure of a shi-shi, the shi-shi 12.5 cm long
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An unusual Japanese metal plaque, depicting a mask and fan resting on a cushion, bearing the mark Shunkei lower right, mounted and framed, 24 x 60 cm
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A large cloisonne enamel vase, early 20th century, decorated with dragon and phoenix lappets between formal borders, 61 cm high
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A set of nine black lacquer gilt decorated dishes, 20th century, each painted with pine branches extending over the center, 18 cm diameter
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Two cinnabar lacquer wares, 20th century, comprising a dish with landscape decoration; and a vase with floral scrolls, the dish 25 cm diameter, the vase 17 cm high
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A cloisonne enamel and brass jardiniere on a high matching pedestal, 20th century, decorated with lotus, stylised phoenix and bats, 91 cm overall height
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A heavily cast Chinese bronze covered censer, 19th/20th century, the sides set with a pair of dragon handles and decorated with a frieze of mythical animals on a ground of waves, the pierced domed cover with dragons and sea creatures in relief on an openwork ground, surmounted by a coiled dragon knop, raised on figural legs, seal mark in relief to cartouche on the base, 32 cm high
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A pair of Japanese bronze mirrors, 20th century, decorated with pine trees and cranes in relief, fitted lacquerware case, the case 38 cm long
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory brush pots, 19th/20th century, each intricately carved with a continuous figural scene above a pierced floral base, 13.5 cm high
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Three cloisonne enamel wares, 20th century, a bowl of shallow rounded form, Jingtai mark to base; another of quatrefoil section, both with floral decoration, on red and blue grounds; and a slender baluster vase with dragon decoration on a blue ground, 29 cm diameter, 24.5 cm wide, and 28 cm high
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A group of three Japanese cloisonne enamel dishes, 20th century, the largest 35 cm diameter
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A near pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel dishes, 20th century, decorated with waterbirds and flowering plants, 24.5 cm diameter
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A Chinese carved polychrome ivory vase and cover, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the sides with panels of the eight immortals on a floral decorated ground, with double deer head handles, the cover surmounted by a boy on a buffalo knop, 22 cm high
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Three cloisonne enamel and bronze censers, 20th century, one decorated with flowers; another with archaic dragons, covers en suite; and the smallest with mask motifs, pierced wood cover and fitted wood stand, 21 cm, 20 cm and 13 cm high
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A group of eleven small cloisonne enamel wares, 20th century, comprising a pair of vases; a covered bowl; three dishes; a box and cover; a bowl; and three napkin rings, the vases 15.5 cm high
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Two ivory carvings, 19th/20th century, comprising a Japanese okimono of a fisherman seated with a long net; and a Chinese tusk shaped plaque carved with dragons among cloud scrolls in relief, wood stand, the fisherman 42 cm high, the plaque 28 cm high
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A bronze shi-shi censer, 19th century, the animal standing with its forepaws resting on an openwork brocade ball, wood stand, the figure 36 cm long
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Two bronze and cloisonne enamel covered censers, 20th century, one with floral decoration; the other with a frieze of animals amidst cloud scrolls, the covers with lion and qilin knops, the tallest 46 cm high
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An intricately carved Chinese archaistic ivory censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, on tripod animal head scroll legs, the sides carved in relief with dragon vignettes and set with angular scroll and loose ring handles, the high domed cover with taotie masks and loose ring handles surmounted by a threaded petal form knop with kylin finial, 27 cm high
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A group of three ivory netsuke, Meiji period, comprising a crane, a boy tying his shoe, and a bearded old man carrying a basket, all signed, the largest 4.5 cm
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A group of four ivory okimono, Meiji period, comprising a standing figure; a seal with a shi-shi on a table; a cat on a bamboo cane; and two figures, the tallest 7 cm high
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A carved polychrome ivory figure of a dragon, 19th/20th century, inlaid with coloured stones, the details picked out in black, 30 cm long
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Three Japanese carved ivory and bone implements, 19th/20th century, including a dagger in a bone case carved with figures; a glove stretcher carved with flowers and a figural scene; and a paperknife or page turner engraved with birds on foliate branches, the dagger 28 cm long, the glove stretcher 24 cm long, the page turner 34.5 cm long
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A group of three ivory netsuke, Meiji period, two depicting monkeys, and one of a monkey inside a large hand, two signed, the largest 5.5 cm
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Two mother of pearl inlaid ivory figures of maidens, Meiji period, one standing and one seated, 11.5 cm and 7.5 cm high
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An unusual hardwood stand, 19th/20th century, supported on three carved crane feet above the circular base, 17.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter
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A Chinese carved ivory card case, 19th/20th century, together with a small jade plaque and two carved nuts, the card case 10 cm long
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An ivory okimono of a fisherman, Meiji period, carrying a basket of crabs and a large hat, signed Kogetsu to base, 12 cm high
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Two carved ivory okimono, Meiji period, comprising a group of a lady on horseback with two small boys; together with one of a maiden standing holding a lantern and fan, signed, 9 cm high and 17 cm high
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A pair of soapstone figures of Buddhist lions, 20th century, each seated on a rectangular plinth, 21 cm high
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Two stained ivory okimono, Meiji period, one of a reclining nude lady medical figure, wood stand; the other in the form of a ball of numerous mice escaping from a basket and surrounding Daruma enveloped in a robe, the figure 12 cm long, the ball 6 cm diameter
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A mother of pearl inlaid black lacquer panel, 20th century, depicting a vase of flowers, framed, 96 x 38 cm overall
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A Japanese carved medical model of a nude female, 19th/20th century, the recumbent figure with details picked out in black, fitted wood stand, 27.5 cm wide
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A mother of pearl inlaid two panel screen, 20th century, with scenes of maidens and Mt Fuji, wood frame with carved crest, each panel 76 x 36 cm
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A group of four netsuke, Meiji period, three in ivory and one in wood, the largest 4.5 cm
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A Japanese mother-of-pearl and bone applied black lacquer panel, 20th century, of circular form, depicting two female figures, one carrying a vase of iris, encircled by a decorated brown lacquer frame, 46 cm diameter
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An ivory inlaid wood plaque, 19th/20th century, decorated with various finely carved ivory insects applied to the wood panel, seal to one side, black lacquer frame, 61 x 39 cm
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An applied black lacquer panel, 20th century, decorated in bone depicting a chrysanthemum and butterfly in high relief, a seal to one side, 60.5 cm x 36 cm
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A Japanese steel blade katana and sheath, numbered 22177, with brass tsuba, typically wrapped handle with menuki and possibly maker's insignia to base of handle, 94 cm long
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A Japanese dagger in a sharkskin and wood sheath, with engraved brass decoration, ring handles and a shagreen coil wrapped stem, the blade of polished brass, 40 cm long
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Four cylindrical bamboo brushpots, 20th century, of various sizes, the tallest 34 cm
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A group of five gilt decorated black lacquer brackets, early 20th century, in various shapes and sizes, the largest 35 cm wide
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A gilt decorated black lacquer ornamental stand and cover, the cover with figural scenes, the stand with openwork panels of figures and precious objects, 23 cm high
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An Indonesian carved hardwood bust of a maiden, 20th century, surmounted with an elaborate head dress, 38 cm high
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Two Chinese gilt wood openwork plaques, 20th century, one of rectangular form depicting figures on horseback and with a chariot, mounted and framed; the other a convex black lacquer panel inset with carved gilt wood decoration, mounted on a wood stand, the gilt wood panel 42 x 23 cm, the lacquer panel 39.5 x 21 cm
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Three carved wood animal figures, 20th century, comprising a boy on a buffalo, the animal with bone inlaid eyes and teeth, fitted wood stand; a figure of a lion with inlaid eyes and teeth; and a small lion figure, all with wood stands, the boy and buffalo figure 27 cm wide, the lions 23 cm and 19 cm
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A kimono and associated obi, in apricot toned silk featuring autumnal floral scenes
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Four Chinese embroidered silk panels, two depicting legendary figures; one of a lakeside scene; and one of fruit and flowers, framed, 28 x 22 cm, 35 x 45 cm, 36 cm diameter, 43 x 65.5 cm
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A large Chinese embroidered red silk banner, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, decorated in gold and coloured thread with a wide border featuring the eight immortals surrounding a four character inscription and further inscriptions to either side, 280 cm high, 149 cm wide
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Two Satsuma earthenware teapots and covers, Meiji period, comprising a cylindrical teapot with a finely decorated processional frieze between gilt borders, and set with a dragon spout and handle, the cover with dragon knop, long inscription Choshuzan Satsuma no kuni Kinkoku Hokyo-in Yoshitomo, Yoshitomo Hitsu to base; together with a similar pear shaped smaller dragon teapot, mark to base, 16 cm and 14 cm high
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Two pairs of Satsuma earthenware black ground vases, early 20th century, each decorated in gilding, marks to bases, 12.5 cm high
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A group of six Japanese porcelain wares, Meiji period, comprising four from a set decorated with figural vignettes; a similarly decorated covered bowl; and a petite bowl, the largest dish 20.5 cm wide
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A Chinese celadon ground ovoid jar and cover, 19th/20th century, together with a similar baluster vase decorated in underglaze blue, vase 43 cm high
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A Satsuma earthenware rectangular dish by Ryozan, Meiji period, the interior with a scene of figures gathered in a pavilion garden within a formal border of vignettes depicting precious objects, inscription Kyoto Toji Gaisha, Ryozan-zo to base, 21.5 cm wide
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Two Japanese Kutani wares, Meiji to Taisho period, comprising a vase decorated with a continuous band of sages; together with a teapot and cover with floral and figural vignettes, marks to bases, the vase 31 cm high
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A group of three Japanese Kutani wares, 19th/20th century, comprising a tripod jar and cover with loop handles and shi-shi knop; a square section baluster vase and cover; and an ovoid vase, the tallest 35 cm high
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Three Japanese Kutani wares, early 20th century, comprising a pair of covered vases with dragon handles; and a covered ewer with phoenix spout and dragon handle, the tallest 32.5 cm high
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A group of Japanese Imari wares, 20th century, comprising a square section jardiniere on stand; a fluted bowl; and a dish, the dish 33 cm diameter, the jardiniere and stand 23 cm high
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A group of Japanese wares, 19th/20th century, comprising an Imari bowl decorated with ladies picking flowers; a shallow dish; and a dish with lakeside scene, the bowl 28 cm diameter
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A mixed group of six Chinese ceramics, 18th century and later, comprising three Chinese Imari wares; two famille rose wares; and a small celadon glazed ewer, the vase 29 cm high
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A group of five Canton famille rose wares, 19th/20th century, comprising a large dish; two vases; a teapot and cover; and a small covered barrel shaped box, the dish 34 cm diameter
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A group of three Chinese yellow ground wares, 20th century, comprising an oval dish decorated with five dragons; a jar and cover; and a teapot and cover, the dish 40.5 cm
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A group of eight blue and white wares, 20th century, comprising a large deep quatrefoil dish; three bowls; a Ming style vase; two contemporary covered bowls; and a small reticulated jar and cover, the dish 43.5 cm wide
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A group of six Japanese Kutani wares, early 20th century, comprising a pair of lobed vases on simulated bamboo feet; together with two dishes; and a teacup and stand, the vases 17 cm high
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A large iron-red and gilt decorated duck-shaped tureen and cover, 20th century, wood stand, 38 cm wide
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Two Japanese Imari vases, Meiji period, one of baluster form with panels of phoenix on a flower strewn ground, the other of double gourd form with floral decoration, marks to bases, 26 cm and 23 cm high
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Three Chinese blue and white wares, 19th/20th century, including a vase with flowers and formal borders; a covered jar; and a modern double gourd vase, wood stand, the tallest 43 cm high
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A mixed group of five Asian blue and white wares, 20th century, comprising a vase with mask and ring handles; a charger; a fish bowl; a dragon bowl; and a rectangular pillow, the vase 24 cm high
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, Meiji period, painted with figures and formal borders, 35.5 cm high
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A large crackle glazed censer and cover, 20th century, set with double scroll handles and Buddhist lion knop, 43 cm high
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A group of six Satsuma earthenware vases, 20th century, the tallest vase 30 cm
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A Japanese wood block print, of court beauties in an interior, framed, 22 x 33.5 cm
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Two Japanese wood block prints, depicting kabuki actors in the role of a male warrior and a female playing a drum, framed, 35 x 23.5 cm (each)
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A Japanese wood block print, depicting a beauty smoking a pipe, framed, 36 x 23.5 cm
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A Japanese wood block print, of figures in a lakeside pavilion, framed, 35 x 23 cm
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Two Japanese wood block prints, of male kabuki actors, framed, 34.5 x 21.5 cm (each)
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A Japanese wood block print, of a male Samurai actor holding a sword, framed, 34 x 23 cm
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A Japanese wood block print, of a beauty in an interior, framed, 37 x 24.5 cm
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A Japanese wood block print, depicting a male kabuki actor and flowering hydrangea, framed, 35.5 x 25 cm
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A Japanese wood block print, depicting four beauties in a lakeside garden, framed, 33 x 23.5 cm
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A Japanese wood block print, of a female kabuki actor in elaborate costume, framed, 37 x 24 cm
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Japanese school, a pair of lakeside scenes, framed, mixed media, 71.5 x 10.5 cm (each)
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Teng, Balinese family, mixed media, signed lower right: Teng, 85.5 x 88.5 cm
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Attributed to Huang Yong Yu, fish, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and with three seals, 34 x 45.5 cm (image size)
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Attributed to Huang Yongyu, Waterbirds, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed with signature, and with three seals, 67.5 x 67.5 cm (image size)
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Chinese school, mountainous landscape, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed Yingye, and with two seals, 90 x 48.5 cm
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Xu Kuang, Chinese girl 1985, pencil and charcoal, signed and dated lower right, 64 x 43 cm
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Attributed to Bao Tang Zhai, bamboo, ink on paper, inscribed right and with two seals, framed, 66 x 32.5 cm
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Chinese school, iris, ink on paper, inscribed right and with two seals, framed, 34 x 44.5 cm
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A four seat couch in the oriental manner, with an ebonised oak frame, applied pierced and carved crests featuring fowl in auspicious landscapes and raised on shaped stile legs, with iron red velvet squabs and back cushions, 80 cm high, 270 cm wide
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A three seat couch in the oriental manner, with a fibre strapped bamboo frame and iron red squabs and back cushions, 82 cm high, 97 cm wide
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