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Antiques & Interiors including Chinese ceramics and works of art — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:564
Sale Title:Antiques & Interiors including Chinese ceramics and works of artLots with images:537
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:426
Date:22-Jan-2012
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A Chinese porcelain bowl decorated with nine peaches, the bowl well painted with good shading to both the peaches and leaves. on the interior a white crane with wings flapping. Underglaze blue six character mark of Guangxu 1875-1908 to the base in a fitted box. Depth 12 cm
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A Thai gilt bronze buddha, sitting crossed legged and hands clasped in a meditative pose. A serene face with downcast eyes and elongated ears, a flame-shaped aureole, finely curled hair, the embellished robe falling over one shoulder, on a fitted wooden stand. Height 28.5 cm
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A Chinese carved jade & hardstone fruiting grapevine. Both red and green grapes leaning and entwined on a hardstone wall on a fitted wooden stand. Early 20th century. Height 30 cm
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A Chinese porcelain planter with enamel decoration on front & reverse, the design on the front has the antiques pattern & the three fruit representing the blessed fruit. On the reverse the finger citron, the peach, and pomegranate are repeated. In Buddhist Art the combination of this fruit represents the essence of favourable influences
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A Chinese porcelain vase with a red flambe glaze, the bulbous body with straight neck issuing a flattened globular mouth, the striation of purple and red adding to the quality of the glossy evenly applied glaze, with a white base. Qing dynasty 19th century. Height 36 cm
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A tall Chinese vase with underglaze blue decoration of 100 Boys pattern, the boys-at-play motif in Chinese Art is a symbol of male progeny and represents the wish of numerous offspring. Finely potted and in very good condition. A six character Kangxi mark to the base. Height 45 cm
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Two Chinese jars of ovoid shape in overglaze enamel, the larger one with apple green dragons chasing an iron red flaming pearl amidst the clouds, the other with large flowering blooms. 20th century. Height 17 & 13.5 cm
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A low rustic provincial Chinese stool in original condition. Qing dynasty 19th century. Height 19 cm
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A Chinese blue & white congee bowl with matched white glazed lid with a peach knop, the ink blue floral design including butterflies is very carefully drawn & painted. Hairline crack and handles missing from bowl, early 19th century H 18 cm. & D 18 cm
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A European lidded pot with crackle glaze, the decoration with two parrots sitting on leafing branches. D 12 cm
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A Chinese Swatow underglaze blue and white dish, the central design of deer and eight floral panels around the cavetto, from diggings in the Philippines. Ming dynasty 16th/17th century. D 21 cm
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A set of six scalloped Imari dishes with an underglaze blue six character mark to the base. Another larger dish with beautiful ladies in a garden by a pond. D 12 cm. & 18.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese glazed earthenware bowls plus another with continuous flowering vines on the outside. U nderglaze gray blue decoration with a large flower in the centre of the matched pair. Ming dynasty 16th/17th century, firing faults. [3] D 14.5 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue and white deep bowl. A four claw dragon swirling around the exterior. Ming dynasty 15/16th century. D 23 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain saucer dish in underglaze blue, the cavetto painted with bamboo, prunus branches & other flowering vines. In the centre within a double ring is a front on dragon ferocious with five claws. On the underside of the cavetto are eight bats evenly spaced. An underglaze blue six character mark of Guangxu [1875-1908] on the base
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An extremely fine example of a decorated stoneware, lidded Thai bowl with vine knop. Sawankhalok, 14-15th century, the evenly indented bowl with a continuous leafing vine, scrolling between two rings all in underglaze iron black, the original lid with a geometric band followed by the same foliate vine, then raised triangles
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A Chinese vase with the Imari palette a six character Ming mark to base. Height 15. 3 cm
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A Chinese ribbed jar with double handles. Covered all over in celadon green glaze. Late Qing H 16. 8 cm
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Three Chinese hardstone carvings. One with the dragon sitting upright the bi disk in lapis lazuli colour late Qing
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Two Chinese seals. One in square soapstone the other in pale green jade. 19th century
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A Chinese celadon jarlet H 6. 3 cm
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A Chinese doucai winecup with four character marks of Kangxi [1662-1723] H 7. 2 cm
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A pair of Chinese dishes with turquoise ground & blackbirds four character underglaze red D 9. 8 cm
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Chinese underglaze blue & white dish four character mark Kangxi [1662-1723] D 10. 7 cm
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A Chinese dish in the Imperial manner. An iron red dragon looking face on Jianging seal mark to base in underglaze blue. Possibly of the period. D 18. 4
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A Chinese carved boulder of Shoushan stone on a fitted stand, the carving is of Buddha surrounded by the eight immortals in different posses. Incised on the back with artist name and a date. Damaged and restored. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese rectangular red lacquer box with sliding lid, the decoration of gilt dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Good patination. 19th/ 20th century L 40 cm
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Chinese classical painting in scroll form Mountainous landscape with Monastery ink & brush on paper silk mount signed & red chop 20th century 84 x 38.5 cm
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Japanese embroidery in the form of a hanging scroll, the scene is a tranquil lake with a cherry blossom in bloom, some fading & water damage, early 20th century. 110 x 75 cm
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Chinese QIng Dynasty monochrome cloisonne bowl, decorated with a central floral roundel Surrounded by scrolling motifs
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A pair of Chinese embroidered Shoes for bound feet, the pink silk shoes with embroidery & gray cotton heels, quite small and fits the desired shape of a lotus petal, the binding of feet in China was not completely outlawed till 1926. Length 11 cm
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Chinese doll/warrior. Height 41 cm
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Black lacquer Chinese rectangular table with square legs ending in a raised Greek fret pattern on the feet. This Ming style table with plain apron has good patination and would have been used as a library or dining table. 19th/20th century. L 145 cm. X W. Height 98 cm. 82 cm
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A small Chinese black lacquer single drawer cabinet with hardstone in relief. 20th century H 67.5 x L 48 x D 36.5 cm
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A rosewood display cabinet with split level shelves and mirror back
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A Japanese carved & pierced light wood panel - a ranma was an integral part of the architecture of old wood frame houses, the ranma was suspended above the fusuma [sliding doors] to fill a gap between the tops of the doors and the ceiling, they helped to circulate the air and light in the house as well as adding a decorative element
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A pair of Japanese works on cloth
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Hand carved Indian rosewood room divider, the four panel screen with leaf and vine design. 20th century H 169 cm. X W 155 cm
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An Indian carved teak coffee table. Height 43 cm. X. Width 123 cm
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A coffee table made from an antique Indian door with glass top
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A Chinese 20th century deep carved camphorwood chest with figural carvings. Height 38 cm. X 69.5 cm. W
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A Chinese 20th century deep carved camphorwood chest with brass lock, and fitted tray 49 cm. X. Width 88 cm
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Chinese carved elm wood day bed with woven rattan seat. Chinese platforms of this type are often referred to as 'Opium beds', in fact, they were used for sitting, sleeping, taking tea or playing games. A feature of this rustic style daybed are the carved dragon motifs on sides and along the back
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A Spanish teak bench, together with an African carpet cushion
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A pair of Chinese lidded jars in polychrome enamel. Painted with qilin, the mythical hooved creature, a combination of many animals, usually looking ferocious, surrounded by fire, the palette of aubergine, yellow & blue tones & overglaze iron red. 20th century H 28 cm
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A fine quality Chinese embossed floral design carpet, possibly by Tianjin 375 cm. X 273 cm
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A Chinese wool rug with central medallion floral design on a red ground 325 cm. X 243 cm
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A box of miscellaneous china, including Royal Albert, Fenton and Grimswade
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A quantity of Poole pottery part tea wares together with Gustavsberg coffee pot and Langley pottery ramekin
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Three boxes of mixed crystal glasses by Stuart and others
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Three boxes of mixed crystal glasses by Stuart and others
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Three boxes of miscellaneous glass Ware
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Three boxes of Bohemian crystal glasses comprising 6 champagne flutes 6 tumblers 6 water glasses
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A group of blue & white transfer printed wares, comprising, Churchill willow pattern, Boch, Fenton, Spode and others
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A box of Miscellaneous Products including cake stands
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Two boxes of part tea & dinner services by Foley, Royal Albert and Johnson Brothers
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A collection of silver plate, Hardy Brothers tea pot, an interesting silver plate hinged box and cover on figural stand and others
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A quantity of boxed and loose flat wear, comprising mother pearl cake forks knifes and others
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A frosted glass hanging lantern missing collar
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A group of pottery and marble planters by Hornsea and others
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A collection of 30 collector's plates by Bradford Exchange, Franklin Mint and others
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A collection of silver plate, including, Hecworth trays, Victorian embossed tea pot and other trays
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A 20th century Rosenthal diner service, in plain white 40 pieces
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A comprehensive Oneida Community silver plate cutlery service 21 small knives, 15 large knives, 15 dessert spoons, soup spoon, small and large forks, 21 tea spoons, 12 cake forks 45 fruit forks and 16 spoons, 6 fish knives and forks, two serving spoons and a carving knife
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Five boxes of Tapio Wirkkala 'Ice' glasses with original boxes together with a set of 8 similar glasses
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Two gold painted composite jardinieres, together with similar wash jug and others
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A box of miscellaneous items, including a set of Time life books, ceramics and others
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A box of miscellaneous china, including Royal Albert, Wedgwood and Aynsley
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A collection of approximately 80 vinyl and Gramophone records by Metro golden Meyer, classical including Maria Calais and Jazz and Motang
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A box of brass & copper wares together with other collectables
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A 20th century Susie Cooper diner service, in plain white 102 pieces
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Five boxes of Pimpernel place mats together with seven boxes of Strachan coasters
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A 20th century Mikasa 'Just flowers' diner service together with Shelly part tea set and other dinner wares (two boxes)
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A good collection of four Italian metal cast cars including a Ferrari F50, Fiat, Jaguar E & a Bmw M
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A 20th century Royal Albert 'Chelsea bird' diner service together with a similar trio 42 pieces + trio
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A quantity of 19th century and later fine porcelain part dinner services comprising Limoges, Minton and five English hand painted desert plates
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An Australian Art pottery octagonal box with lid, Gumleaf design glazed stoneware dia. 12 cm. Signed with artist's chop to base
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A fine Remued vase glazed, signed to the base height 8 cm. Together with a pair of shepherd pottery, Australia rice bowls, glazed, dia. 14 cm
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A large Studio Pottery vase signed S. A. Height 31 cm
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An Art pottery teapot and seven cups and saucers matching
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An early 20th century Australian pottery vase by Regal Mashman in brown mottled glaze, with stepped neck & foot, together with similar small vase (2) 21 cm. High & 9 cm. High
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Five Edwardian and later cut crystal decanters, together with six stoppers
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A vintage Holmegaard ice bucket & tongs by Michael Bang design together with a Georges Braid mid 20th century glass dish
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Rare, from the Australian front - Xmas 1917 first edition Gift book produced for Australian soldiers on the Western front in 1917 - now scarce. Front cover has some damage to lower spine, together with other militeria, religious and Australian reference books
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Seven 20th century Art reference books comprising Frederic Remington Whistler, Vesaris Lives of artists, the Loom of Art Germain Bazin, Uffizi, camera Victorian Eyewitness, European jewellery
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9 frames, largest 60 x 45 cm
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Bose lifestyle music System 3 piece set
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A six drawer disc storage unit
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21 various Artworks, various sizes
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Allan Hansen (1911-2000) 5 various oil paintings Camel Driver, Alice Springs, Johnny Bowkett, still life roses, still life roses, + Coonabarrabran study, each signed various sizes
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A villaroy and boch part dinner service
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A group of brass wear, comprising, plaques, figure of a stag, vases and others
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A quantity of nine various cut glass and crystal decanters
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A quantity of brass and copper vessels
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An early red painted Australian Jerry can, together with a red painted iron lantern and A. B Bahco Primus burner (3)
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A group of 19th century and later cast iron fire tools, brass fire surround and screen, two fire dogs, and five assorted tools
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1 box of books of natural History
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2 boxes of books on world Art including Da Vinci & Velazquez etc
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2 boxes Australian History & natural History
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2 boxes Fiction books including: the Random house Dictionary of the English Language, New York 1973 and many more of various subjects
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