*** | A pair of Japanese cloisonne cranes, with blue, white and green enamelled feathers and semi precious stone accents on silver, each mounted on a carved wooden stand, 29.5am and 31.2 cm high (2) | *** | |
*** | A pair of bronze Thai gilt figures of seated Buddhas each 66 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese pillow, in famille verte palette painted with reserve of court ladies and carriage within a scrolled border, late Qing, 32 cm long | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese porcelain cobalt blue glazed bowls, Yongzheng mark, of spreading conical form with narrow circular foot, together with wooden stands (2), 7. 5 cm high, 13. 5 cm diam | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory figure group of a seated street vendor, last quarter of 19th century, modelled with a basket of eggs and hatched quails about his feet, incised signature to base, 15. 5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Nepalese copper figure of Manjusri, evidence of original gilt, seated in dhyanasana mudra wearing a diadem and flowing robes, and holding a vajra in his right hand and a trident in his left hand, seated on a lotus throne. Height 72.5 cm . | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese porcelain bowls, Guangxu mark and period, each painted with three roundels of rampant dragons iniron red on a polychrome ground of scrolling cloud, hairline crack (2), 6 cm high, 12 cm diam | *** | |
*** | Two Imari shallow bowls, early Meiji period, one with a central roundel of a vase with flowering branches flanked by two roundels of landscapes and a pair of dogs within a panelled floral border, the other with a central roundel of a vase with floral… | *** | |
*** | A pair of Arrita ware bottle shaped vases, 19th century, with slender neck, delicately decorated with eight panels of alternating birds, flowers and brocade in iron red and white with gilded accents (2), 24.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese ivory carved tusk | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain facetted bottle shaped twin-handled vase with stylised peach-shaped decoration, Guangxu mark and period. Height 29 cm | *** | |
*** | A Chinese huong huali carved brush pot of tapered waisted form, with engraved figural decoration, signed, 11 cm diameter. Height 12 cm | *** | |
*** | Porcelain bell shaped squat vase with a Kangxi mark and period, in sang de boeuf. Provenance: From the A. J. Swan collection | *** | |
*** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Manjusri, 18th/19th century, seated in dhyanasana, wearing an ornate Crown and body jewellery, the sword of wisdom in his right hand, a lotus issuing from his left shoulder, raised on a double lotus base, 11 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory figural group of a fisherman holding a large carp, standing midst swirling waves, a child at his feet, incised signature to base, some damage, 26.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese famille rose vases, painted with panels of alternating bats and ritual symbols, Qianlong mark, Republic period (2), 18 cm high | *** | |
*** | A large terracotta figure of a Samurai wearing traditional dress | *** | |
*** | Lacquered and gilt timber from the Edo period, with a figure of Amida Buddha, serpentine doors, the original engraved metal hinges and mounts, a double lotus base, a mandorla with scrolling clouds about the inserted cast silver bronze medallion, the whole… | *** | |
*** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, 18th/19th century, depicted with eight arms and three heads each wearing a Crown, seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, 10 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Japanese four panel folding screen, depicting the end of winter with ducks on the shoreline midst emerging japonica blossoms and bamboo shoots with snow flurries on a silver leaf ground, signed Keido. Lower right, 243 cm wide, 182 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese carved brush rest in hung huali, decorated with scholars in a leafy mountain landscape in high relief, the curved upper surface carved with a seated sage, 23 cm long, 6 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain gourd shaped vase, with moulded swaithed ribbon in red glaze with stylised peonies on an enamelled mille fleurs ground, six character Qianlong mark, Republic period. Height 29 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine carved bamboo brush pot, of cylindrical form with a panel of figures in an idyllic mountain landscape. Height 15 cm | *** | |
*** | A pair of 20th century Chinese hardwood single beds | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain square sectional vase, each side painted in shades of famille verte with warriors and coutiers on a yellow ground, six character Chenghua mark, mid Ching., 50 cm high | *** | |
*** | Two underglazed blue and white porcelain dishes each 37 cm diameter Provenance: The Binh Thuan shipwreck | *** | |
*** | A carved jade panel, in the form of a mythical dragon in mottled brown grey stone, 28. 5 cm long. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Josef Neumann Lawsons Auctioneers, jade - a private collection, lot 44, March 1996 | *** | |
*** | An archaistic jade phoenix pendant, probably Ming Dynasty, in carved opaque greyish-brown stone as an irregular loop with a crested phoenix head with an open mouth turning into a simple loop with coiled tail and short wing. Width 5.3 cm. Provenance:… | *** | |
*** | A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Tara, 18th /19th century, seated in dhyanasana with a lotus issuing from the left shoulder, raised on a double lotus base, 11 cm high | *** | |
*** | A pair of cloisonne planters | *** | N/A |
*** | A pair of Japanese bronze censers / lanterns | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain ovoid vase, with enamelled roundels of flowers and auspicious symbols on carved scrolling blue ground, hall of Benevolence seal mark, early Republic, 28.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Chinese camphorwood and brass bound trunk, circa 1870, the rectangular hinged top with brass bound corners and central plain brass name plate, enclosing an open space, with carrying handles, raised on removable turned feet, signed to… | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze incense burner, Meiji period in the form of a sage seated on an ass, some damage, 32. 5 cm high | *** | |
*** | Ten Chinese snuff bottles, including examples in agate, lapis lazuli, hardstone, glass, a celadon ground ceramic bottle, an ivorine bottle in the form of a corn cob with a lizard, a joined pair of cloisonne leaf decorated double-gourd shaped bottles and… | *** | |
*** | A, Japanese ivory figure of a seated fisherman, holding a carp and a bamboo rod, minor damage. Height 23 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Cantonese famille verte bowl of generous proportions, late 19th century, with enamelled bands of delicate butterflies midst rich green leaves between panelled borders of floral bouquets, 40.5 cm dia | *** | |
*** | An antique Chinese ancestral portrait of a dignitary and his two wives | *** | |
*** | A Japanese bronze figure group commemorative of the new year, late 19th / early 20th century, in the form of a wave curling into a rocky shore line with allegorical figures of the tortoise and cranes, the symbols for health and longevity, incised… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Chinese low table | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese tea bowls, brightly enamelled and painted with lotus and Chinese lanterns in famille rose palette within delicate brocade borders, six character Guangxu mark and of the period (2), 1.75 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | Shallow bowl in blue and white porcelain, with a central roundel of scrolling lotus and leave, a panelled borders, the exterior decorated in like manner, a six character Guangxu mark, and a mark of the period to the base | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Japanese carved elephant ivory tusk lidded jar decorated in high relief depicting tigers and lions in combat the lid features a lion finial (all faults) signed 18 cm overall height | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese ivory dogs of Fo, seated on scalloped bases. (2), 19 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese yellow glazed porcelain flared bowl, Qianlong, Minyao mark and period with incised dragon and cloud decoration, to the exterior, together with stand, 9 cm high, 17 cm diam | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory figure group of a man with a nest of eggs and a small child on aladder to his back, last quarter of 19th century, incised signature to red cartouche to base, 14. 5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese langyao porcelain vase, Kangxi, of spreading teardrop form insoft flambe glaze, 17 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain blue and white bowl | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain tea dish of scalloped oval form, with central panel calligraphy within a floral patterned border on green ground, Jiaqing seal mark, Republic period, 16 cm long | *** | |
*** | A Chinese circular seal box and cover, in soft paste blue and white porcelain painted with figures and mounted horseman in a wooded mountain setting on crackle ground, slight a/f, 7.5 cm dia | *** | |
*** | A Japanese cloisonne tea service with butterflies and flowers in fanned and shaped reserves on gilded black brocade ground, Meiji period. (15) | *** | |
*** | A jade bi, in translucent sage green splashed with brown, carved in relief in 'Sleeping Silkworm Cocoon pattern' to each side, 15 cm diam 3. 25 cm central hole. Provenance: Ex. Collection of Josef Neumann Lawsons Auctioneers, jade - a private collection,… | *** | |
*** | Five Chinese snuff bottles, including one in banded agate with pink hardstone stopper, circa 1800, another in brown flecked agate, one in carved crystal with figural decoration, one inside painted amber-toned glass with landscape an one in porcelain in… | *** | |
*** | A pair of red Chinese lacquer side cabinets | *** | |
*** | A Chinese part dinner service, comprising a large platter, warming dishes and covers, set of six dinner plates and various side plates, with enamel decoration of floral bouquets with brocade and panelled borders (18) | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Chinese camphorwood and brass bound trunk, circa 1870, the rectangular hinged top with brass bound corners and central brass name plate, inscribed 'L L Groom', enclosing a sliding shelf, with carrying handles, raised on removable turned… | *** | |
*** | A Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle shaped vase of generous proportions, decorated with four roundels of rampant dragons and fiery pearls on a ground of swirling cloud, 43 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese six-fold screen (circa 1940) | *** | |
*** | A matched pair of cloisonne dishes | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese famille rose bowls, enamelled with sprays of flowering branches and birds, six character Guangxu mark, late 19th century (2), 12.5 cm diameter | *** | |
*** | A huanghuali brush pot carved with trailing prunus, 19 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Japanese carved ivory figure group depicting sage with two attendants; the carved oval base separate to the carved ivory tusk is signed and decorated to the base 26.5 cm height | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory figure of an armour maker, last quarter of 19th century, surrounded by his tools and fashioning a helmet, incised signature on red reserve to base, 6 cm high, 9 cm long | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese porcelain stem cups, delicately painted with a pair of rampant dragons about a fiery pearl in over glaze red, painted Chenghua mark, hairline to one, 8.2 cm high (2) | *** | |
*** | A small Satsuma vase, of cylindrical form, decorated with a thousand faces, 12 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory figure of a castle guard, last quarter of 19th century, in ceremonial dress striking a gong, incised signature to red panel cartouche, 11 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory figural group of two men, last quarter of 19th century, one a gardener holding a pumpkin and leaning on a hoe as another holds a pipe and looks on incised signature to red lozenge to base, 13 cm high | *** | |
*** | A pair of Chinese celadon vases, with everted scalloped lips and moulded decoration of dragons and ritual objects, Qianlong seal mark, Republic period (2), 22 cm high | *** | |
*** | A large Chinese porcelain dish in rich cobalt blue glaze with white rim, Xuantong mark and period, 31 cm dia | *** | |
*** | A pair of sang de boeuf shallow dishes, Qianlong mark, 19th century. (2), 15.3 cm dia | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain bowl, Republic period, with everted lip on a straight cylindrical foot in Imperial yellow glaze, Daoguang seal mark, 13 cm diameter. Changed | *** | |
*** | A carved stone head of Buddha, 20th century, 50 cm high | *** | |
*** | A magnificent Chinese cloisonne lidded jar 27 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese brush pot, carved in the form of gnarled tree trunk, incised signature and seal mark, 17 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese bronze tray on wooden stand | *** | |
*** | A 19th century ivory ornament in the form of a sage riding a dragon which in turn stands on a rocky outcrop 16.5 cm height (extensive cracking to the ivory) | *** | |
*** | A carved Japanese ivory figure ornament of a woman standing on rocky outcrop with dragon at her feet signed to base 19.5 cm height (flower head which drapes over the figures left shoulder is all faults index finger to right hand all faults) | *** | |
*** | A Japanese carved ivory figure of a geisha, depicted in traditional dress with a fan in one hand and flowers in the other, signed on base, 25 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Japanese ivory okimono of a group of performing players surrounded by musicalinstruments and masks, last quarter of 19th century, incised signature to base, 5 cm high, 6 cm long | *** | |
*** | An ancient Chinese cast bronze figure ornament of a warrior 28.5 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese cloisonne figure of an emperor | *** | |
*** | A pair of cloisonne jars with covers | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain square form seal box and cover painted in five-colour polychrome with alternating panels of dragons and phoenix, Wanli mark, 19th century, 4 cm high 4.5 cm wide | *** | |
*** | A fine quality Satsuma porcelain vase heavily decorated with figured panels. 18 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain lidded ginger jar with painted interior | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain famille rose bottle vase, painted with stylised lotus, foliage and mythical birds between brocade borders on yellow ground, Qianlong seal mark but possibly later, complete with circular wooden stand, 28 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese ceremonial dragon robe, richly embroidered in gold couched thread on deep blue silk, 19th century, 134.5 cm long | *** | |
*** | A pair of Arrita ware twin handled porcelain vasescirca 1880, painted with reserves of noblemen and consort and verso with birds and peonies on gilded under glazed red ground, painted marks and signature to base in over glaze red, one a/f, 35 cm high | *** | |
*** | A Chinese carved ivory card holder | *** | |
*** | A Chinese cloisonne bowl with cover circa 1950 | *** | N/A |
*** | Two large blanc-de-chine figures of Kwanyin impressed marks to backs each 65 cm high (2) | *** | N/A |
*** | A Satsuma tea set decorated with Japanese birds | *** | |
*** | Three Chinese garden stools in blue and white porcelain together with a tall blue and white hexagonal vase (estimate per each) | *** | |
*** | A Chinese six-fold screen (circa 1940) | *** | |
*** | A Chinese porcelain brushwasher painted with rampant dragons on enamelled millefleurs ground, late 19th century, Qianlong mark, 21 cm dia | *** | |
*** | A carved jade figural group modelled as reclining water buffalo and calf 8.5 cm | *** | |