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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:201
Sale Title:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & DesignLots with images:196
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:150
Date:29-Jul-2014
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A pair of Andre Sornay 'The Tank' armchairs, circa 1930, rosewood, walnut, re-upholstered in lizard skin patterned fabric to the back, arms and seat, accompanied by a volume; Thierry Roche 'Andre Sornay' illustrating the chairs, (3), 74 cm high, 62.5 cm wide, 70 cm deep . Provenance: Galerie Jacques De Vos, Paris, Private Collection, Melbourne. Literature: Thierry Roche, 'Andre Sornay', Beau Fixe Edition, France, 2002, p. 110 (illustrated)
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Andre Sornay cushion top stool, circa 1930, the upholstered top resting on a macassar ebony veneered C form base terminating in ebonised fluted feet, impressed '347' to underside, 39.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, 45.5 cm deep . Provenance: Galerie Jacques De Vos, Paris, Private Collection, Melbourne. Literature: Thierry Roche, 'Andre Sornay', Beau Fixe Edition, France, 2002, p. 105 (illustrated)
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Andre Sornay circular top stool, circa 1930, the circular plywood top now de-upholstered and resting on three steel legs, stamped to the underside 'Brevete Sornay France Etranger', 45 cm high, 37 cm diameter . Provenance: Galerie Jacques De Vos, Paris, Private Collection, Melbourne. Literature: Thierry Roche, 'Andre Sornay', Beau Fixe Edition, France, 2002, p. 105 (illustrated)
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A pair of high back 'Ingram' chairs by Cassina, after Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1990, ebonised ash, having two vertical splats surmounted by a pierced top rail of rectangular form, with drop in fabric upholstered seats, supported on square section legs joined by stretchers, bearing Cassina stamp to underside, (2), 150.5 cm high, 47.3 cm wide, 43.3 cm deep. Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, Private Collection, Melbourne, Private Collection, Melbourne
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A high back 'Hillhouse' chair by Cassina, after Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1990, ebonised ash, the elongated ladder back surmounted by a lattice, with drop in upholstered seat, supported on tapering legs joined by stretchers, bearing Cassina stamp to underside, 139.5 cm high, 47.3 cm wide, 35.5 cm deep. Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, Private Collection, Melbourne, Private Collection, Melbourne
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An ebonised ash dining table and eight chairs by Cassina, after Charles Rennie Mackintosh, circa 1990, the ebonised ash 'GSA' table having a circular top, supported on four pierced square form legs, bearing Cassina stamp and impressed '205', the eight low back Ingram chairs having two vertical splats surmounted by a pierced top rail of rectangular form, with drop in fabric upholstered seats, supported on square section legs joined by stretchers, (9), 191 cm table diameter; chairs 105.5 cm high, 47 cm wide,…
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A French Louis XV ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth and sycamore marquetry commode, circa 1750, the original shaped pale Rouge Royal marble top above two drawers, the inlay depicting a trailing vine, stamped 'Denis', 82 cm high, 100 cm wide, 43 cm deep
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A French Directoire brass mounted mahogany triple fold games table, circa 1800, the fold over top enclosing a green baize playing surface and a polished wood surface respectively, above a panelled frieze, supported on five legs, the rear of which extends to support the open top, 79 cm high, 100 cm wide, 55 cm deep
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A pair of kingwood and tulipwood bedside cabinets, (adapted from commodes) Sicilian, part mid 18th century, each of serpentine bombe form, the later veined marble top above a single drawer and a cupboard door panelled to simulate two drawers, the sides with inlaid diaper ground, on four splayed legs with gilt-bronze sabots, handles and escutcheons. 84 cm high, 54 cm wide, 34 cm deep
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A fine Italian, walnut veneered commode, mid 18th century, of small proportions, the well patinated cross-banded serpentine top above three long drawers with wooden escutcheons, scroll and foliate gilt metal handles, supported on cabriole legs, 83 cm high, 98 cm wide, 50 cm deep
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An English Queen Anne oak drop-flap table, circa 1710, the well patinated oval top with two hinged drop-flaps, a single drawer to each side with brass handles, four gates and turned legs with cross-stretchers, on indented fluted block feet, 73 cm high, 183 cm wide, 149 cm deep
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A pair of North Italian walnut chairs, late 17th/ early 18th century, the arching padded back above a pair of scroll fluted arms, with cushion to the square seat, supported on scrolling legs joined by stretchers, (2), 116.5 cm high, 59.5 cm wide, 48.5 cm deep each
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A George II oak side table, circa 1730, having a rectangular top over a single full width drawer supported on four turned legs joined by stretchers, 92 cm wide, 80 cm deep, 72 cm high
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A French Directoire brass mounted mahogany commode, circa 1800, the eared Gris Sainte Anne rectangular marble top over three short and two long drawers, 89 cm high, 128 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased MDRS Antiquities - Michel Ruis, Saint Ouen, France, 2007, Private Collection, Melbourne
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Christopher Dresser Coalbrookdale 'Boreas' hall stand, cast iron, marble, with a bronzed finish highlighted in gilt, the arched back with coat hooks, pierced with stylised foliage centred by a shield above two panels depicting Boreas and Aquarius, the lower section with a marble inset above a frieze drawer, flanked by side umbrella rails and lower drip trays, the front frieze stamped 'Coalbrookdale', stamped with diamond registration mark and 'No. 239430', stamped twice 'No. 44', 230 cm high . Literature:…
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A matched set of four George III silver salt cellars, probably William Eaton, London 1813-1817, with spoons, of shaped rectangular form, the sides with lobed design, applied gadroon lip interspersed with shell and foliate motifs, crest to one side, gilt interiors, raised on paw feet with scroll and foliate surmounts (one salt unmarked); the four salt spoons, all with shell bowls, the stems decorated with scroll and foliate motifs, (8), 10 cm wide, 665 gms total weight
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A Victorian silver gilt 'Skyphos' cup, Barnard Brothers, London 1840, with two ring handles and applied leaves and berries, engraved with a baron's coronet and crest, 12 cm high, 690 gms
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A 19th century Portuguese silver toothpick holder, Porto 1843-1853 and a pair of Portuguese silver spoons, Porto 1877-1881, the toothpick holder modelled as Neptune wearing a crown and holding a trident with shell backdrop, on faceted pedestal with square base resting on lion paw feet; the spoons with shell shaped bowls and shaped stems, (3), 21 cm high, 280.5 gms; and 18.5 cm long, 227 gms respectively
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Two Australian silver beakers, Hendrik Forster, Melbourne, late 20th century, each of tapering cyindrical form, handbeaten, fitted leather cases with silver buckles, (2), 6.5 cm and 9 cm high, 260 gms total weight of beakers
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A George III silver salver, Richard Rugg, London 1763, circular with gadroon rim, engraved with a crest, raised on three scroll feet, 30 cm diameter, 904 gms
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A suite of sterling silver cutlery, Sheffield 1947, makers S. Roberts and C. Belk, for eight people, pattern 'Marie', the steel blades by and marked 'Garrard & Co'eight dinner forkseight dinner kniveseight entree kniveseight entree forkseight soup spoonseight dessert spoons. 1740 gms weighable silver
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A Danish silver flatware service designed by Georg Jensen in 1906, mark of Georg Jensen, 1910-1925 and 1915-1927, Denmark, Continental (Antik) pattern, monogrammed, comprising: twelve dinner forks, twelve lunch forks, twelve salad forks, twelve pastry forks, twelve fish forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve compote spoons, twelve icecream spoons, twelve large teaspoons, twelve demi-tasse spoons, twelve grape/narrow bowl spoons, ten small serving spoons, seven large dinner knives with stainless steel blades,…
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A fine Victorian silver griffin claret jug, George Fox, London 1878, the standing griffin with hinged head set with ruby glass eyes, the cast scroll handle with applied feather decoration, and the lower section of the body with simulated layers of fur, on cast claw feet, 21.5 cm high, 760 gms
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A George III silver salver, Ebenezer Coker, London 1771, circular, with shell, scroll and beaded rim, engraved with a coat of arms, raised on three ball and claw feet. 27 cm diameter, 848 gms
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A pair of George III decanter coasters, John Roberts & Co., Sheffield 1816-1819, each with a scroll and gadroon rim, turned wooden base centred with a silver boss, engraved with crest of a marquess, the sides embossed with leaf and grape motifs, (2), 16.5 cm diameter each
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A William IV silver wine jug, Barnard Brothers, London 1831, the baluster body with a band of stiff leaves, grape and vine rim, loop handle, hinged cover with pomegranate finial, 29 cm high, 1020 gms
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A George III silver salver, Thomas Hannam and John Carter, London 1803, circular with egg and dart rim, engraved with a coat of arms, raised on three beaded feet, 20 cm diameter, 440 gms
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A pair of George III silver decanter coasters, William Allen III, London 1800, each with beaded rim and turned wooden bases, engraved with a crest, 13 cm diameter
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A Victorian silver wine jug, George Fox, London 1864, of oenochoe form, engraved with stylised acanthus leaves on matt ground, Bacchus mask terminal handle and finial cast as a bunch of grapes, 24 cm high, 900 gms
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A Charles II lace-back silver trefid spoon, Edward Hulse, London 1684, the handle engraved with initials and the head of a classical male, 19 cm long, 41 gms
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A George III silver salver, John Crouch and Thomas Hannam, London 1781, circular with beaded border, an engraved band of bright cutting and coat of arms, raised on four beaded feet, 36 cm diameter, 1218 gms
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A pair of George III silver sauce boats, William Skeen, London 1764, each with gadrooned rims, engraved with a crest, raised on pedestal foot and with loop handle, (2), 20 cm long, 760 gms
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The 1886 South Australian Coursing Club Waterloo Cup, by Henry Steiner 1835-1914 Adelaide, circa 1882-1883, of volute krater form, on a circular stepped bell form base, the body supported on a waisted stem surmounted by a finely chased acanthus leaf collar, the body inscribed 'SOUTH AUSTRALIAN COURSING CLUB / WATERLOO CUP, 1886 / A Gift of the President Mr. R. Barr Smith / WON BY / MR. [HORACE] HANDEL ALLEN'S NS. R.W.B. VIOLET / BY KING OF THE HILLS - FLY' gadrooned to the shoulder from which emanate two…
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A Worcester blue scale charger, circa 1765, with shaped rim, painted with brightly coloured flowers within C scroll cartouches and to the central reserve, on a blue scale ground, blue script 'W' mark to reverse, 31.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 201
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A Worcester tea pot, together with a Worcester sparrow beak jug, circa 1770, the globular tea pot and cover painted in the 'Magician' pattern; the sparrow beak jug polychrome decorated with Chinese figures, (2), 14 cm high teapot, 10 cm high jug. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 July 1993, lot 288 (teapot), Christie's, Melbourne, 17 July 1993, lot 272 (jug)
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A Meissen cream jug, circa 1750 together with two Meissen cups and three saucers, 19th century, the baluster jug with shell and scroll handle, depicting rural scenes, blue crossed swords mark and pressnummer '68' to base; the cups and saucers with ornithological decoration in colours, blue crossed sword marks and pressnummer to base, (6), 12.5 cm high. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 122 (cups and saucers), Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 215 (jug)
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A Chelsea figure, circa 1760, depicting a young woman beside a column surmounted by a pot pourri, gold anchor mark. 25 cm high
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A rare Rockingham porcelain figure, circa 1830 & a Derby porcelain, circa 1765, the Rockingham figure depicting a shepherdess feeding sheep, with red printed Griffin mark to the base, inscribed 'no. 5'; the Derby figure depicting a woman seated being attended to by her coiffurist, patch marks, (2), 18.5 cm high, 15 cm high respectively
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A Chelsea plate, circa 1765, having a gilded rim, decorated with polychrome sprays of flowers, gold anchor mark to reverse, 22.5 cm in diameter. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 16 November 1992, lot 68G
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A Worcester baluster coffee pot with domed cover, circa 1770, with floral finial, painted in colours with floral sprays and sprigs, 23 cm high. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 203
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A Staffordshire Toby jug, with tricorn hat cover, circa 1820, the seated Toby in a tricorn hat, brown jacket, green waistcoat and pink breeches, 25 cm high. Provenance: 'The Barry Byrne Collection, 'Christie's, Sydney, July 1992, lot 595
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A collection of three Delft plates, 18th century, blue and white, variously marked, (3), 23 cm diameter. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 29 March 1993, lot 120
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A Meissen figure of a gardener, after Eberlein, circa 1745, modelled after J. F. Eberlein, wearing an orange and brown fur hat, carrying a grape filled cask in one hand, grapevines and her apron gathered in the other, the base encrusted with leaves, 10.5 cm high . Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 217
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A porcelain St. James (Charles Gouyn) scent bottle, circa 1753, in the form of a maiden in decollete gown with yellow and turquoise bodice and flowered skirt, seated against a vine holding a bunch of grapes, with gilt mounted rim and rosebud stopper, 9 cm high. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 210
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A Chantilly quatrefoil ecuelle, cover and stand, circa 1735, decorated in the Kakiemon manner, having a three flower finial to the cover, decorated with beetles, flowering plants and scattered insects, the stand with brown rim, iron red hunting horn mark, (3), 22 cm wide. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 222
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A pair of Bow sauceboats, circa 1753, decorated in the famille rose palette with sprays of flowers to the interior and exterior, each of oval shape with scrolling rim with a high spur thumb rest, supported on lion mask and paw feet, marked 'E' in red to base, 21.5 cm long. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 16 November 1992, lot 69
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A Chelsea oval dish, circa 1755, painted with scattered flowers within a brown and gilt edge, red anchor mark, 28 cm wide. Provenance: 'The Trout Collection,' Christie's, Brisbane, June 1989, lot 463, Christie's, Melbourne, 17 August 1993, lot 208
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A fine Flight Barr and Barr Worcester vase by George Davis, circa 1815-1820, painted with a continuous landscape panel exhibiting 'Fancy Birds' between alternating bands of maroon, gilt and white with gilt decorative motifs, shouldered by gilt scroll handles applied with white 'pearls' and flower heads to terminals, raised on square pedestal, painted to underside 'Flight Barr and Barr Royal porcelain works Worcester, London House 1 Coventry Street', 47 cm high
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A seven-branch brass Candelabrum, late 19th/ early 20th century, a sweeping arch supporting the seven branches above openwork scrolling foliage on pedestal support and circular foot, removable drip pans, 74 cm high
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A 'Flamminian Ware' vase, William Moorcroft for Liberty & Co., circa 1914, a large red glazed 'Lei form' vase, decorated with three stylized foliate roundels, incised 'W. Moorcroft' to base, 40 cm high
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A Daum Nancy four-colour cameo glass vase, of elliptical form, cut and etched depicting a forest winter landscape incised to base 'Daum/Cross of Lorraine/Nancy', 24.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, 7 cm deep
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Three Murano glass aquarium by Cenedese, second half of the 20th century, the larger with two fish swimming amongst weed, the smaller each having a single fish amongst weed, (3), largest 19 cm high, 22.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep
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A French gilt brass and champleve enamel striking and repeating carriage clock, circa 1900, the dial with Arabic numbers, having platform lever escapement, the two barrel movement striking the hour and the repeat on a gong, 18.5 cm high
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A rare Austrian patinated bronze iron maiden, circa 1910, opening to reveal an ormolu nude maiden to the interior, marked 'Titze', 'Made in Austria' to the base, 26 cm high. Provenance: 'The Dr. Sean Tedders Collection,' Elder Fine Art, Adelaide, 21 March 2010, lot 205
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A sterling silver biscuit sachet, London 1896, J. Dixon & Sons, of shell form, the two halves opening to reveal pierced grilles in turn opening to reveal the gilded interior, supported on scrolling legs, 28.5 cm high, 2200 gms. Provenance: Property of a gentleman, Small & Whitfield, 24 September 2012, Lot 188
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A Russian silver and onyx desk pad, Moscow 1908-1917, the relief decoration to the hinged silver top depicting a warrior rescuing a maiden from a river in front of a fortress, on a rectangular green onyx base, hallmarked for Moscow 1908-1917, 84 zolotnik, makers initials 'GR' in Cyrillic, 21.5 cm length
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A bronze bust, signed 'Boudin', circa 1890, depicting a girl with a dove on her shoulder, brown patina, 23 cm high
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EMMA KENDRICK, 1788-1871, Noumahal Practicing her Song, watercolour on vellum, 15.5 x 15 cm
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A bronze sculpture of the Triumph of Bacchus, after Claude Michel Clodion, French (1738-1814), circa 1880, brown patina, on green marble base signed Clodion, 48.5 cm high
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A Dieppe ivory figure together with an ivory stem cup, 19th century, depicting a man in period costume, mounted on a wooden base, and a turned ivory stem cup, probably North American, the incised decoration depicting ships departing harbour, the foot stabilised with a later sheet of silver, (2), 27.5 cm high and 13 cm high respectively
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Two ivory figural okimono, 19th/20th century, the first of a maiden gathering mushrooms in a basket, her right hand raised pinning a flower in her hair, signed on a red tablet 'Koreyama'; the second of a fisherman holding a long harpoon and wearing a large straw hat, with a red tablet reading 'Masanobu', (2), each 19 cm high
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Two ivory figural okimono, by Sogyoku and Gyokushi (Tamayuki), 19th/20th century, the first of a lady with a small boy over her left shoulder, his hand extended clasping an insect, signed 'Sogyoku'; the second of an old man peeling an apple for a small boy standing at his side, signed 'Gyokushi', (2), 16.5 cm high; and 14.5 cm high
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An inlaid ivory figural box and cover, Meiji period, in the form of a large mallet, the cover surmounted by a seated figure of Daikoku holding his mallet and the figure of Ebisu seated on the handle holding an abacus, a small boy standing to one side, the carving with details applied in mother of pearl, (2), 17 cm high, 23 cm long
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A pair of carved ivory lions, by Itasaka Toson, 19th/20th century, one standing with jaws open in fierce expression, the other recumbent, the eyes inlaid, one signed on the base 'Itasaka Toson koku', wood stand; together with a carving of a pair of kangaroos, (3), 12.5 cm long; 13 cm long; 16.5 cm long
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Two ivory figural carvings, 19th/20th century, one of a man of elongated form wearing long robes, seated on a horse its head and knotted tail lowered, the base 'signed;' the other of a maiden seated holding a peony spray, her high coiffure picked out in black, wood stand, (3), 21 cm high; and 17 cm high
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An ivory okimono figural group, by Muneyoshi, Meiji period, of a farmer balancing a pole over his shoulder suspended with a basket holding a small boy and another with vegetables, signed on a red tablet 'Muneyoshi', wood stand, (2), 10 cm high
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An ivory figural okimono, late Meiji period, of a man on a rocky ledge carrying a basket on his head filled with gourds, the fruiting vine trailing down to a small boy standing on a lower ledge; together with a pair of small shibayama brushpots, each decorated in lacquer and mother of pearl with butterflies among grasses on a river bank, wood stands, (5), 30.7 cm high; and 7.5 cm high
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An ivory okimono figural group, by Meikei, Meiji period, with an old man celebrating New Year standing holding a pole decorated for the festival, beside a young boy seated among his carpenter's tools, signed on a red plaque, 'Meikei', 18.5 cm high
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Two ivory figural okimono, by Seiichi and Shodo, 19th/20th century, the first of a farmer drinking from the spout of a teapot, signed 'Seiichi'; the second of a man with a monkey climbing over his left shoulder to grasp a persimmon from his right hand, signed 'Shodo', (2), 20.5 cm high; and 20 cm high
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An ivory figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 19th century, standing in long flowing robes, her hands crossed in front clasping a long stemmed lotus flower and leaf, and a string of beads, her hair partly drawn into a high coiled chignon with tresses falling over her shoulders picked out in black, wood stand, (2), 28 cm high
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A pair of mammoth tusk figures of rhinoceros, 20th century, each realistically carved striding forward on short legs with head turned slightly to one side, mouth partly open and ears raised in alert attitude, the large head supporting two horns and with small inlaid black eyes, the body surface carved to simulate the overlapping textured 'armour' of the animal's skin, signed on the underside of a hind foot 'Shioman', wood stands, (4), 22 cm long
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A Canton ivory puzzle ball, 19th century, the outer ring carved in pierced relief with flowering peony, enclosing inner rings pierced with different diaper patterns, later pedestal stand, (2), 11 cm diameter
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A bronze group of tigers attacking an elephant, by Seiya Meiji period, the elephant striding forward with head raised and trunk held high, its left foreleg pinning down one tiger whilst another climbs over the elephant's hind quarters, ivory tusks, the underside with 'Seiya saku' seal, wood stand, (2), 31.5 cm high, 33 cm long
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Three tetsubin and covers late 19th/early 20th century, comprising a pair of segmented globular form, on tripod conical feet, gilt decorated black lacquer covers; and another of compressed globular form on short tripod feet, with overall hob nail surface. 18.5 cm long; and 21 cm long
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A large tetsubin and cover, late 19th/early 20th century, of squat rounded form, decorated in relief with a continuous mountain landscape with thatched huts among trees and a bird in flight below a key-fret border, the cover signed on the interior 'Bunryudo', 24 cm long
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Two tetsubin and covers, late 19th/early 20th century, the first of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with an inscription and seal reading 'Kobundo' or 'Genbundo' on one side, the other with a willow tree, on a broad textured ground; the second of flared form decorated with horses galloping through a continuous landscape on a textured ground with a six-character seal 'Morioka ju, Nara- (or E-) moto zo' (made by Naramoto or Emoto of Morioka), (2), 19 cm long; and 14.5 cm long
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Two tetsubin and covers, late 19th/early 20th century, the first of globular form, the sides decorated in relief with fan shaped panels and a band of horizontal ribs on a textured ground; the second decorated in high relief with a continuous lakeside landscape, (2), 17 cm long; and 19 cm long
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A black lacquer tansu, Meiji period, decorated on the 'roiro-nuri' ground in gold 'haramaki-e' with 'karakusa' tendrils and 'Genji-ko' family 'mon', the hinged doors opening to reveal five drawers, with foliage etched gilt metal fittings, 18 cm high, 18 cm wide, 9.7 cm deep
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A five-case roiro-nuri ground inro, by Kajikawa, Meiji period, late 19th century, decorated in gold, silver and 'iro-e hiramaki-e' and 'kirigane' with a rooster perched on a blossoming tree gazing down at a snake coiled around a lower branch, signed 'Kajikawa'; with ivory netsuke of a 'shishi' seated on a high plinth, signed 'Masamitsu' and silvered 'ojime', wood storage box, 10 cm long
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A four-case lacquer inro, by Togyoku, Meiji period, late 19th century, decorated in gold 'hiramaki-e' with butterflies in flight above flowering chrysanthemum and bound grasses, on a 'roiro-nuri' ground with 'hirame', signed 'Togyoku'; with an ivory netsuke carved with a man seated in front of a small boy, signed 'Hansei' and coral 'ojime', wood storage box, 8.5 cm long
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A large pair of cloisonne enamel vasesMeiji period, of tapering shouldered form, each decorated in silver wire with a blossoming tree growing beside flowering plants, a pair of birds in flight and another perched on a branch, all reserved on a midnight blue ground between tight wire scroll borders around the mouth and foot. 36.5 cm high
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A cloisonne enamel vase, by Hayashi Kodenji, Meiji period, of rounded square section, decorated in silver and gilt wire and polychrome enamels, with a bird perched on a maple tree with flowering plants at the base and on the reverse, between blue ground florette borders, all reserved on the black ground, silver mounts, the base marked 'Hyashi Kodenji' and the silver foot rim stamped 'jungin', box, 16 cm high
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A cloisonne enamel vase and cover, by Takahara, 19th/20th century, decorated with floral medallions on a wire scroll black ground, the base signed 'Takahara'; together with a cloisonne enamel rectangular box and cover with flowers and rockwork, (3), 11 cm high; and 9 cm long
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A silver vase, Meiji period, the shouldered ovoid body with a profusion of flowers in relief below the slender neck with flared mouth, supported on tripod bracket feet, the base inscribed 'Shigemitsu', 15.5 cm high
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A shibayama-inlaid dish, Meiji period, the ivory heart-shaped plaque inlaid in typical shibayama style with a bird perched on a flowering prunus bough with floral garlands, the reverse with butterflies and flowering spray, within a silver filigree border enamelled with chrysanthemum blooms and supported on three scroll feet, signed on a red tablet 'Masanaga', 20.5 cm diameter
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An enamelled silver vase, by Masamitsu, Meiji period, the compressed body decorated with a profusion of flowers and foliage below the plain slender neck entwined with a snake, the base with a gilt plaque signed 'Masamitsu' and stamp 'jungin'; together with a lotus leaf form swing handled silver basket on three pod feet, the sides with copper and gilt flowers and insects and 'shakudo' beetle in 'takazogan', the base stamped with a seal, (2), 10 cm high, and 6 cm high
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A Satsuma vase by Ryokuzan, Meiji period, the ovoid body decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with on one side maidens in a garden setting with distant view of Mt. Fuji, and the reverse with a twin duck-shaped panel enclosing a landscape and florette diaper, all on a flower strewn ground, with a 'Shimazu mon' and signed 'Ryokuzan', 24.5 cm high
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A Satsuma vase by Hozan, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with a garden scene of beauties and attendants, and a landscape panel of warriors, reserved on a gilt decorated blue ground, signed 'Hozan', 24 cm high
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A Satsuma vase by Genzan, Taisho period, early 20th century, the ovoid body decorated with panels of a bird of prey perched on a pine tree beside craggy rocks, and figures in a cherry blossom landscape, all reserved on a ground of flowering plants, signed 'Genzan', wood box, 31 cm high
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A Chinese Imari ginger jar, Qing dynasty, 18th century, of ovoid form, painted with a continuous lakeside scene, wood cover and stand, (3), 22.5 cm high
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A jadeite figure of a maiden and attendant, standing beside a flowering magnolia, holding a fly whisk and a tray of fruit, the pale green stone with some bright green and darker markings, wood stand, (2), 23.5 cm high
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A jadeite group of Guanyin and attendants, standing holding a vase and with a phoenix to one side, and with two small boys nearby, all supported on lotus pods rising above crested waves, the stone in tones of green with some russet suffusions, wood stand, (2), 20.5 cm high
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Two wood Noh masks of Okina and Ebisu Meiji/Taisho periodlate 19th century, both in black with red, white and gilt details, the first applied with white horse hair brows, chin tuft, moustache and beard, the interior signed Norikazu; the second with white horse hair beard, the interior signed Ge. 20 cm long; and 20.5 cm long
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A wood Noh mask of Beshimi Meiji/Taisho periodlate 19th century, painted in amber tone with details in red and black, the eyes in gilt metal, fitted with white horse hair moustache, chin tuft and beard, the interior signed Kozan; together with a Kyogan mask in ochre over white gesso, with white eyes and teeth and with horse hair brows. 22 cm long and 18 cm long
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A wood Noh mask of Tengu Meiji/Taisho period late 19th century, painted in maroon, the hair and details in black and with gilt teeth, the eyes in gilt metal. 25.5 cm long
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A wood Noh mask of Shishiguchi, Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century, painted in gold with large red mouth, the details in black and red and the eyes and teeth in gilt metal, the interior with mark reading 'Sutada', 25 cm long
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Two wood Noh masks of Deigan and Shojo, Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century, the first painted in cream; the second painted in ochre, the interior signed 'Ren', and each with details picked out in black, gilt and red, (2), 21 cm long; and 20 cm long
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Two wood Noh masks of Hannya and Yakan, Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century, the first painted in buff with gilt horns and teeth and gilt metal eyes, the hair picked out in black, the interior 'signed'; the second painted in cream with gilt eyes and teeth, red mouth and black hair, the interior signed 'Sutoshi', (2), 25 cm long; and 22.5 cm long
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Two wood Noh masks of Beshimi and Rashomon, Meiji/Taisho period, late 19th century, each with red face, the brows, moustache and beard painted in black and teeth in gilding, the eyes in gilt metal, each with incised mark on interior, (2), 21 cm long; and 22 cm long
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A hoshi bachi kabuto, Edo Period, 18th century, the thirty plate bowl of russet iron with thirty radiating gilt ribs, the 'mabizashi' with three gilt studs below the 'maedate', flanked with two gilt decorated 'fukigaeshi' and the reverse with four-plate 'shikoro'
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