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Auction House:
Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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*** A pair of 19th century Hong Mu side tables, plain rectangular top above pierced frieze of ovals, on four legs. 39.5 x 94 x H.83 cm. Provenance. Sotheby's 'Chinese Decorative Arts' Auction, London, 1st November 1985, lot 76. ***
*** A bronze Buddha, standing, hands in abhaya mudra. Height 34 cm. ***
*** A Chinese yellow gold necklace. Weight 49g ***
*** A mammoth ivory carving of the Mongolian warrior Genghis Khan and Falcon, with paper work included. Length 30 cm. ***
*** A nineteenth century Chinese palanquin, on its original cartwheel base, circa 1880. ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory vase, one panel showing pheasant on rocky outcrop in bamboo grove, the other depicting two song birds in a prunus tree. Height 22.5 cm ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese rosewood table, the rectangular top above a frieze with pierce decoration, raised on square legs. 1106 x 50 x 76 cm. ***
*** A Chinese export silver three piece teaset, comprising teapot, double handled covered sugar bowl and milk jug, decorated with scholars to two sides in a garden setting, surrounded by bamboo and other plants, bamboo simulated handles and finials, mark to… ***
*** A Chinese gold neckchain, tested approx. 22ct. Weight 47.8grams. Length 52 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese fine gold bangles. Weight 38.05g. Diameter 5.5 cm ***
*** A bronze champleve vase, with central landscape panels, inset with Tokugawa Mon. Twin mask head ring handles. Height 61 cm ***
*** A Chinese jade ewer on wooden stand in box, of oblong form with swing handle, the wide spout with pendant, carved dragon scroll handle, the sides carved with dragons. On a carved rosewood stand., height 16.5 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese rosewood armchairs, the panel backs carved with calligraphy, raised on square tapering legs, united by stretchers. ***
*** A Japanese silver, ivory and enamelled vase, Meiji period, with ivory body decorated with three dragons fighting in the waves, twin silver dragon handles and enamelled silver foot and top. Minor losses and repairs. Height 25 cm ***
*** A Chinese gilt bronze figure of Dipankara Buddha, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, with his hands in dharmachakra mudra, base sealed with leaf mark, height: 21 cm. ***
*** Seven Chinese gold discs, tested as approx. 22ct. (7) total weight 32grams. ***
*** A pair of large and rare Chinese ancestor portraits, painted by Chen Hong, depicting a mandarin of the 5th rank, his third Son, wife and daughter-in-law, with descriptions of their life above, gouache on paper, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 172 x 91 cm,… ***
*** A Chinese export 18th century Qianlong period reverse painted mirror, decorated with a male and female within a tea garden, contained within a period Chinoiserie frame. 30 cm x 25 cm. ***
*** A Chinese fine gold bangle, stamped with Chinese hallmarks and '999.9'. Weight 23.34g. Diameter adjustable (approx 64 mm) ***
*** A Chinese rosewood centre table, with well carved frieze, raised on square tapering legs. Dimensions 80 x 90 x 90 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese Imperial figures on horseback, carved ivory inset with cabochon cut beads, signed to base. Height 21 and 20.5 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Chinese carved ivory Chinese immortal, Fu, four character signed to base. Height 18 cm. ***
*** A substantial silver tea set, tea, coffee, and hotwater pots, creamer and lidded sugar, baluster form, reeded circular foot, silver ball finial, pots with hinged lids and wooden handles, scroll embossed decoration, oriental dragon spouts, Hardy Brothers,… ***
*** A 19th century Cantonese fan, decorated on the papers with vignettes of Hong Kong, Canton, and Macau, the reverse with figures in gowns and ivory faces, carved ivory sticks and guard sticks, in lacquered box with silk lining. ***
*** A good Indian bronze figure of Parvati, in an attitude of authority, on circular lotus base. Height: 125 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Natesans Antiques, Bangalore 1993. ***
*** A pair of Chinese Huanghuali horse shoe back armchairs. 19th century. 88 x 84 x 84 cm. ***
*** Two 19th century Chinese export ivory brise fans, each stick finely carved with figures in a landscape, one with central cartouche and monogramme, the other with vacant cartouche, guard sticks similarly decorated one with dragon, Qing dynasty 1644-1911,… ***
*** A Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory carving, all over carved with dragons and cloud scrolls, on fitted wooden base. Overall height: 24 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Chinese rosewood jardiniere stand, with well carved frieze, raised on square legs, united by an under tier. Dimensions 80 x 47 x 47 cm. ***
*** A late Qing Dynasty wedding bed, intricately carved with parcel gilt and pine panels of landscape and latticework, internal two tiers, dog of fo finials, height 215 cm, width 204 cm, depth 229 cm. ***
*** A Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle, with incised signature to base. Height 7 cm ***
*** A Japanese gold and mixed metal ink case with birds and filiage within a key-pattern border, Meiji. Diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Cantonese fan, the papers painted to each side with finely dressed figures with ivory faces in a garden landscape, carved ivory sticks and guard sticks, in a fitted lacquered box with silk lining. ***
*** A Chinese Qing Dynasty gilt bronze figure of Hvashang, seated on a naturalistic base, hlding a persimmon in his left hand, 19th century, height 17 cm. Note: Hvashang is a Chinese Buddhist monk, or patron to the sixteen great Elders (or Arhat - principal… ***
*** A Chinese display cabinet with mother of pearl inlay. Height 110 cm. Width 56 cm ***
*** A part Chinese export silver tea set, silver jug and basin, circular form, embossed floral pattern, pedestal feet, c.1860; Cutshing, Canton. Silver-plate teapot, of same design, circular form, embossed floral pattern, pedestal feet; T Wilkinson & Sons,… ***
*** A late 19th century Cantonese fan, the papers decorated to one side with a view of Canton showing foreign buildings and flags and harbour vessels, the other side with numerous figures in a landscape setting in silk robes and ivory faces, carved ivory… ***
*** A Japanese ivory erotic netsuke, depicting three people in amorous activities, signed Tarou, Meiji period 1868-1912. Length 9 cm. ***
*** A 19th century Chinese ivory brise fan, carved and pierced with figures in a garden setting, the guard sticks similarly decorated. Fan open: 25 x 45 cm. ***
*** An impressive carved wooden figural group, depicting two eagles fighting over a fish, on naturalistic base, possibly Japanese. Height 200 cm. ***
*** A Chinese porcelain small dish; Kang Hsu mark. Diameter 13.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese export silver pint tankard of baluster form with scroll handle and stepped circular foot; Sunshing, Canton c.1820. Height 15 cm. Weight aprox 360g ***
*** A blue and white bowl, very fine china, depicting a man inside and on sides. Inscription at base. Diameter 20.5 cm. (tiny chip at rim) ***
*** A Southern Indian axe, eighteenth century, with silver and copper floral inlay to head and brass rosettes to haft ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving 'Sage and Attendant boy with fish', signed; on hardwood stand. Height 30 cm ***
*** A Chinese jade and gold bracelet with four jadeite discs rim-set with rope borders alternating with character and dragon-relief discs. Width 19 mm. Wt 26.7g ***
*** A large 19th century Chinese Canton ivory carving, the cylinder body carved with pagodas, warriors, immortals, dragons, fish, trees and boats, against a pierced back ground. Height 24 cm. A/F – some losses to areas to pierced back ground. ***
*** A Chinese silk scroll, depicting a landscape with mountains. 97 x 53 cm. (a/f) ***
*** A late 19th century Japanese ivory and box wood carved figure, of a woman sitting on a log, signed Hideaki in characters to base. Height 18 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved malachite ritual vessel, on stand. Height 6 cm ***
*** A Chinese marble and rosewood occasional table with mother of pearl inlay, on four shaped legs, two with the ability to fold. 72 cm in diameter ***
*** A Meiji period lacquer document box, with well carved raised design in green, orange and brown tones of a tree rat on a blooming branch mouse among cane woven ground, at the sides with cherry blossom designs. 29 x 38 x 11 cm. A/F – minor cracks to leaves. ***
*** A 17th/18th century Thai bronze Buddha, raised on wooden base. ***
*** An extensive early 19th century 'Chinese export' porcelain dinnerware service, comprising with fish and crustacean design. Setting for 16. Nine character marks to base ***
*** A Chenghua Buddha head Ming Dynasty ivory and wood. Height 14 cm (ivory only) ***
*** A 19th century Cantonese fan, the papers decorated to each side with many figures in a landscape setting with silk robes and ivory faces, gilt decorated lacquer sticks and guards, in fitted lacquer box. ***
*** A Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl. Diameter 35.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji period bronze figure of a tiger, well patterned and in prowling pose, with glass eyes, 1868-1912. Length 54 cm. ***
*** An 18th century Qianlong period cinnabar tray, finely incised through deep layers of bright cinnabar lacquer with a continuous landscape scene. 31 cm x 22 cm. ***
*** A pair of Chinese exportware blue & white vases, six-character mark. Height 39 cm ***
*** An underglaze blue exportware porcelain bowl, twin-handled, painted foliate reserves on a lattice ground; rosewood cover. Width across handles 23 cm. ***
*** A Chinese polychrome porcelain bowl and dish; Chien Lung; with stand ***
*** An alabaster carved statue of a classical Roman scholar, wearing a toga, headdress and holding a book. On plinth base. Height 66 cm. ***
*** An antique Chinese silver gilt enamel and turquoise bracelet. Weight 44.6g. ***
*** Two 19th century Cantonese ivory brise fans, the first carved with figures in garden setting (lacking one guard stick), the other similarly carved with figures and shells, dragons to the guard sticks (ribbon perished), height: 19 cm. (2) ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese throne chair, highly carved with all-over decoration, raised on cabriole legs, with dragon motifs. Width 10 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving, two fishermen on boat, on stand (Af) ***
*** An ivory card case, intricately carved oriental scene. ***
*** A Chinese soapstone figure of Guan-Yin. Height 18 cm ***
*** A pair of Japanese bronzed vases, flanked by dragon handles, the body decorated with flowers in woven basket and two dragons, raised on four phoenix and circular base. Height 38 cm. ***
*** A Japanese cabinet, the upper section fitted with sliding glazed doors enclosing shelves, and smaller compartments, the lower section with sliding panel doors and five drawers. Height height 150 cm, width 83 cm, depth 35 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving 'Fishermen with Catch', signed; on hardwood stand. Figure height 14 cm ***
*** A Chinese bronze temple dog, on carved wooden stand. Height 19 cm (on stand) ***
*** A pair of Chinese black lacquer centre tables, with detailed painted design, featuring a mountain top village, by the sea, heightend in gilt, fitted with one drawer and with a tier below. 88 x 52 x 42 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory brush pots, depicting courtesan and scholars in mountain landscape. Height, 21 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving of a Buddha, raised on wooden stand. Height 15 cm ***
*** A Chinese six panel screen, the front carved and painted with maidens in a palace setting. Height: 183 cm. Width: 210 cm approx. ***
*** A large Indian brass railway samovar, circa 1910. Height 75 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ancestor portrait group, depicting a male dignitary wearing blue robes and a fifth rank civil official rank badge with silver pheasant, and two female figures, ink and colours on paper, 164 x 90 cm, framed 179 x 112 cm. ***
*** Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997), 'Koho -An, Daitoku-Ji Kyoto', 1961, coloured woodblock print, titled and editioned150/200 lower margin and dated 1961, signed within print, 52.5 x 38.5 cm, mounted. ***
*** A pair of fine blanc de chine porcelain 'Thousand Arms Kuan Yin' figures. Height 49 cm. ***
*** A Chinese 22ct gold neck chain. Weight 6.3g. Length 42 cm. ***
*** A Burmese silver bowl, with repousse frieze decoration depicting figural scenes, marked 95% silver. Diameter 18 cm. Weight 578 gm. ***
*** A Japanese ivory figure of Hotei, the laughing Buddha. Height 13.5 cm (af) ***
*** A pair of 19th century Indian Colonial silver salt and pepper shakers, oval baluster form, engraved 'Salt' and 'Pepper'; John Hunt, Calcutta c.1820. (Houstone mark 226) height 11.3 cm ***
*** A Japanese silver teapot and covered sugar bowl, each with vertically faceted body, marked Sterling 950 Standard. (2) total wt. approx 950g ***
*** A Chinese jadeite and gold pendant on chain, a jadeite Pi disc within rope border, marked 20; on 18ct rope-link gold chain. Wt ( all in) 10g ***
*** An exquisite Cantonese famille rose, depicting two courtesans and a young emperor in a spring garden. Red seal to back, 19th century Cantonese export ware. Diameter 37 cm ***
*** Two impressive Chinese celadon floor vases, of baluster form and one with twin dragon handles, both on carved wooden stand. Height 62, 80 cm ***
*** A 19th century Indian Colonial silver Brandy Saucepan, close-fitted cover; ebonized handle and finial; the beak spout with hinged cover; John Hunt, Calcutta c.1810. (Houstone mark 226) height 10.5 cm. Weight approx 310g ***
*** A 19th century Chinese carved marble table. Scalloped edge on claw feet. 40 cm in height and 43 cm diameter top. ***
*** Two Chinese polychrome vases. (2) ***
*** A pair of miniature Chinese silver & enamel foo dogs. Height 6.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese red cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle, carved with figures and Pagodas. Height 7.5 cm ***
*** A pair of 19th century Chinese export silver table spoons, fiddle, thread and shell pattern; Cutshing, Canton c.1820. Length 21.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Meiji period Japanese porcelain biscuit and semi-glazed vases, baluster form, painted apes and foliage; signed. Height 46 cm ***