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Antiques & Fine Art — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:790
Sale Title:Antiques & Fine ArtLots with images:94
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:589
Date:8-Sep-2015
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A Lladro porcelain sculpture ‘Love Nest #06291’, two doves sculpted by Francisco Catala, c.1996, with box. Height 250.
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A Lladro young girl and geese figure group, she kneels with a basket of vegetables feeding two geese.
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A Lladro figurine of a young bride, she wears lace headdress and a floral printed long dress, a floral bouquet to her left hand. Height 24.5 cm
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A Lladro figure of a young boy with a wheelbarrow of flowers, he wears a straw hat, his old fashion barrow overflowing with three dimensional sculpted flowers. Height 24.5 cm
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A Lladro figure group of a seated young woman, her basket of grapes attracting the attention of a large goose. Height 23.5 cm
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A Lladro figure group of a young boy hugging a donkey, a blanket draped across his back. Height 20.5 cm
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Two Royal Copenhagen bear figure groups, one as two play fighting bears, the other a single playing with his foot.
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A Hutschenreuther large figure group of two swans in flight, wings outstretched, one modelled above the other, both raised on a crashing wave base, an impressive group. 32 cm x 31 cm x 32 cm
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A large Royal Copenhagen ‘Knight and Maiden’ figure group designed by Holger Christensen c.1965, the young knight stands with the young maiden attending his right forearm, classical costume to each. Height 49 cm
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A large Royal Copenhagen ‘Wave & Rock’ nude couple figurine, featuring two lovers supported on a rock with waves crashing towards the base, their hands bound, glazed in tones of blue, grey, fawn, etc., sculptor’s monogram to the back for Theodore Lundberg (1852-1926) and dated 1897, mid-20th century, printed marks to the base. Height 46 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen decorated lidded jar, the cylindrical body finely painted with a fishing boat sailing past a cathedral. Height 23.8 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen ovoid vase, decorated with a coastal landscape including a large rock raised upon others. Height 20.5 cm
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A Royal Copenhagen crab decorated dish, basket weave exterior, wave form rim, a large crab seated upon the edge. Diameter 16 cm
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An early/mid-20th century Italian fine porcelain figurine, the classical woman in a long full dress, floral polychrome highlights, circular base, gilt enrichments. Height 26 cm
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An Art Deco china plate commemorating the 1939 New York World’s Fair, the rim decorated with deco architectural motifs from the fair, features the Trylon and Perisphere to the centre, decorated by Charles Murphy for Homer Laughlin, gold stamp to the back, ‘150th Anniversary Inauguration of George Washington as First President of the United States. 1789-1939’.
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Four early Royal Crown Derby Imari pattern oval table dishes, various patterns. Date marks 1901 and 1942. One with old staple repair. Length of each 28 cm
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A pair of Aynsley fruit decorated and elaborately gilded plates, the central cartouche with hand coloured various fruits framed by a spray of semi-vacant panels, the wide border with fine gilded decoration. Diameter 26.5 cm
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A set of five English 18th century cups and deep saucers, decorated in hand painted underglaze blue ‘Willow’ pattern, some faults.
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A pair of old Chinese carved fruit pip miniature vases on stands, the ovoid bodies with birds and blossom, the pedestal bases with panelled and scroll bands, each with four bracket type feet. Height 5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory sampan, the boat with four seated figures, one standing figure to the stern.
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Two 19th century Chinese watercolours on pith paper, finely detailed in polychrome, one with a woman upon an opium bed, her pipe being lit by an attendant and the other of a regal seated woman, an attendant to her side. Some damage. 29.5 cm x 18 cm
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Two rosewood boxed sets of chopsticks, one box with fine gold wire inlay enclosing two fine engraved pairs of ivory chopsticks, the other with two pairs of rosewood chopsticks.
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Two elaborate carved ivory temples, each of multiple graduating sections with multiple bells to each tier, each with a hexagonal base including stairs, trees, figures and tables. Heights 27.5 cm and 24.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory Pegasus horses, each rearing with scrolling wings upon a multiple level cloud base, each on a carved wood stand. Height 11.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese finely carved ivory junks (boats), each finely detailed with lattice windows, multiple figures, trellis borders, raised flags, etc. each on a carved wood stand. Length 12.5 cm and 10 cm
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A pair of carved lions, the mirror pair, one lion battling a cobra, the other a fox, both on fitted wood stands. Length approx. 11 cm
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A Chinese finely carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the approx. 10 concentric balls finely carved with entwined dragons, the outer ball with multiple smaller concentric balls enclosed, the stand of three elephants upon a pedestal base. Height 14.5 cm
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A carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, smaller and similar to above. Height 12 cm
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Four carved ivory letter knives, the back blade of each pierced and carved with multiple linking elephants, an elephant to the handle of each.
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A large and impressive Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, elaborately pierced and carved with a mountainous village scene including multiple buildings amongst rocks and trees, a graduated four tier temple adorns the middle, further temples to the lower ridges, all on a fitted carved hardwood stand. Length of tusk 81 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory small elephant tusk, pierced and carved with figures within various garden and building settings, a tapered tall multi-level temple and flag raised from the top. On fitted hardwood stand, length of tusk 39.5 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory figurine, the goddess with headdress, she supports a tassel to her left hand, raised on carved and pierced wood stand. Height overall 13.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese embroidered slippers, for bound feet, florals on a lavender ground.
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Seven framed portraits of Chinese beauties, painted in watercolour on silk, each approx. 19 cm x 10 cm in single frame. Overall 44.5 cm x 10.6 cm
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A Chinese orange soapstone boulder, carved with figures in a mountainous landscape, flat oval form. Height 15.5 cm
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An impressive Chinese carved jadeite figure of Kuanyin, pale celadon tones with bright green splashes, seated on a lotus base amidst a rock grotto with foliage, flowers and a phoenix bird, with an authentication report and later wood stand. 47 cm x 58 cm
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A carved statuette of Kuanyin, carved from the tip of a hippopotamus tusk, the goddess stands with an upturned basket spilling flowers. Raised on carved wooden stand. Some slight losses. Overall height 22.5 cm
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A Chinese jade ink mixing box, of circular shape, the lid engraved with archaic characters, an archaic seal mark engraved under the base, the circular lid lifting to reveal an interior with a shallow dish surrounded by a conforming ‘moat’. Diameter 13 cm
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A Mandarin’s silver gilt fingernail guard, set with coloured enamels, turquoise and coral beads. Fitted as a brooch. Length 9 cm
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A modern Chinese famille rose charger, the central panel including four classical woman, two seated at a board game, the wide red ground border with floral and scroll highlights. Diameter 33 cm
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A large and impressive 19th century Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, baluster shape with everted rim with serpentine edge, decorated with panels depicting figures in gardens and pavilions on a gilded background, further decorated with a profusion of flowers, fruit and butterflies. Height 62 cm
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A large old Chinese porcelain famille rose floor standing vase, baluster form, the long body with a full encircling band of court and performing figures within an interior setting including parading figures on horseback, conforming panelled decoration to the waisted neck, double applied shishi handles, salamanders decorate the shoulder, restrained gilt highlights, turquoise glaze to the everted interior top rim, early 20th century, a large and impressive example. Height 1200.
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A pair of Chinese famille rose shishi candle stands, each of the temple dogs supports a candlestick nozzle from its back, their bodies decorated with a profusion of mille-fleur. Length 12.5 cm
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An old Chinese porcelain large baluster famille rose vase, the front panel painted with seven various scholars, together with attendants, within a landscape highlighted with bamboo, fancy pierced and gilded handles to the neck, calligraphy in rose to the reverse and neck. Height 58.2 cm
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A fine Chinese porcelain famille rose plate, decorated to the centre with figures in a fenced garden, the everted rim decorated with birds, flowers and diaper patterns. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose plate, decorated with a scene of figures spying on courtiers in a walled garden. Diameter 23 cm
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A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, ovoid shape raised on spreading foot, decorated with panels depicting figures in gardens, the background decorated with landscapes painted in puce enamel and scattered florals. Height 27 cm
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A pair of 19th century famille rose bottle vase form lamp bases, traditional decoration to the large circular panels, bats and precious objects to the sides, four gilt salamanders raised in relief to the shoulders, drilled bases, pierced and turned wood stand. Height of base 32.5 cm
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A Ming style porcelain vase, ovoid shape raised on a short circular spreading base and with handles issuing from the neck with captured rings; decorated with four panels of birds and flowers in iron red framed by cartouches, tendrils and panels in underglaze blue. Slight fault. Height 35 cm
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A Chinese underglaze blue decorated shallow bowl along with another, the larger decorated with a bird and flowers framed by a panelled border, the smaller decorated with a floral medallion framed by a border of birds and flowers. Diameter 21 cm and 18 cm
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A Chinese 18th century Exportware tea bowl and saucer, each piece decorated in underglaze blue with pavilions and temples, with later clobbered gilding.
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A Chinese porcelain large Gu shaped tall vase, strongly everted top rim, traditional stiff leaf design to the upper section, stylised taotie faces to the swollen centre, conforming stiff leaf design towards the base. Underglaze leaf within double circle ring mark to the base. Height 45 cm
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A Chinese porcelain baluster shaped vase, decorated in enamels and underglaze blue with a scene of equestrian warriors and other figures in a castle landscape; underglaze blue Kangxi six character mark within a double circle under the base. Height 35 cm
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A Chinese porcelain double gourd vase, decorated in underglaze blue with tigers, deer, kylin, phoenix and other animals in a landscape. Stylised patterns decorate the neck, waist and foot. Height 42 cm
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A Ming style ceramic vase, of baluster shape with deep pan mouth, decorated in underglaze blue with stylised florals and panels. Height 27 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Ming-style small offering tazza, the shallow dish decorated with a dragon in underglaze blue, raised upon a small foot. Diameter 14 cm
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A Chinese porcelain lidded jar, squat circular shape, decorated in underglaze blue with floral tendrils, four lug handles issue from the sides, the slightly domed lid surmounted by a dog finial. Height 11 cm
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A set of eight Chinese Exportware porcelain tea bowls, each hand painted in underglaze blue with river landscapes with pagodas and pavilions, boatmen and birds. Each highlighted with gilding inside the rim and to the foot ring.
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A Chinese blue and white ewer, with four lug handles and hand painted calligraphy together with a Chinese blue and white baluster vase painted with figures. Height of each approx. 18 cm
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A Chinese porcelain brush pot formed as two intercepting cylindrical sections, decorated with seated and standing female figures, in underglaze blue. A double gourd motif impressed under the base. Height 11 cm
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Three Chinese blue and white ginger jars, various decoration, one finely decorated with dragons amongst clouds.
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Two Chinese Provincial Ming rice bowls, decorated in underglaze blue with floral and fish designs. Largest diameter 13.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain acupuncturist figure group, the gent stands in a blue and white robe administering acupuncture to the kneeling patient, calligraphic symbols painted to his back, highlight glaze tones of red, green and black.
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Two Chinese blue and white brush pots, cylinder form, one with vertical bands of multiple calligraphy, the other with classical figure in cartouche decoration, scrolls to the ground.
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A Provincial Ming saucer dish, decorated in iron red and green enamels with a design of two deer in a landscape, the exterior decorated with flowering tendrils. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese museum copy porcelain vase, inverse baluster shape with bright red ground decorated with six birds perched on blossom boughs, painted in enamels and gilt, calligraphic inscription to the rear; seal mark in underglaze blue under the base. Height 39 cm
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A Chinese ceramic statuette of the goddess Kuanyin, she sits upon a double lotus throne flanked by large seed pods from which issue sculptures of small children. Decorated in iron red and yellow glazes. Height 215. A.F.
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A pair of late 19th century Chinese porcelain lidded jars, of ribbed circular section, painted in famille rose colours with figures, animals, flowers, etc. Seal marks on base. Height of each 13.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze censer, squat circular shape, raised on three short tapering feet, foo dog head handles issue from the sides, the large domed cover surmounted by a kylin. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese bronze vase, of baluster shape, decorated in low relief with sinuous dragons amongst clouds, turbulent waves encircle the base. Four character Qinglong mark impressed under the base. Height 25.5 cm
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An unusual Chinese porcelain teapot, filling from a hole under the base, the spherical lidless body with various decorative moulding, the spout formed by an animal with open mouth. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese celadon glazed porcelain small bowl, fine fluted rim with fine incised fruit and bat decoration to the well, the white glazed base with fine impressed character marks. Diameter 16 cm
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A small Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid shape, decorated in polychrome enamels with fish and water weeds; leaf mark under the base, raised on a carved wood stand. Height 6 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase, inverse baluster shape, decorated in polychrome with baskets of flowers on a blue ground decorated with stylised calligraphy, iron red glaze to the neck, light turquoise bands at the mouth, shoulder and foot. Blue seal mark under the base. Height 23 cm
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A Chinese museum copy porcelain moon flask vase, hand painted with landscape panels reserved on a ‘lipstick-pink’ ground, further decorated with scattered floral sprigs, gilded dragon style handles issue from the shoulder. Underglaze blue seal mark under the base. Height 3250.
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A small Chinese specimen vase, long cylindrical neck, ovoid body, decorated in a ‘tea dust’ glaze. Wax seal to base. Height 11.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain moon flask, a round yellow ground panel to each side, each with opposing sinuous dragons, all with five claws, black and white glazed decoration with gilt highlights, the pale turquoise ground with entwined curvilinear florals, red glazed decorative panels. Height 30.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain triple gourd bottle vases, the upper sections of bulbous form with slender trumpet necks decorated with blue and white designs, the spherical lower sections with a plain pale lemon yellow glaze, concentric double blue ring mark under the base. Height 20.5 cm
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A Chinese chun ware circular bowl on short foot, bluish green iron spot glaze, falling short of the foot revealing a light brown biscuit. Diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese porcelain shallow dish, decorated with a painted design of three branches of fruiting pomegranate highlighted with aubergine, yellow and green glazes, the centre of the dish anhua-decorated- (incised) with a sinuous dragon. Six character Kangxi mark enclosed in a double concentric circle in underglaze blue to the base. Diameter 21 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Meiping shape vase, decorated with lustrous tea dust brown glaze; six character mark enclosed in a double concentric circle in underglaze blue under the base. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese porcelain sang de boeuf glazed shallow dish, with Daoguang seal mark in underglaze blue under the base. Diameter 20 cm
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A Chinese porcelain ‘Arrow’ vase, sang de boeuf glaze, baluster form with cylindrical ‘ear’ handles to the sides. Impressed four character Yongzheng seal mark under the base. Height 20 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne incense jar, squat ovoid shape with gilded dragon handles issuing from the sides, the body decorated with flowers, leaves and scrolls, some of the cloisonne left unfilled. Diameter 10.5 cm
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A pair of large Chinese green cloisonne baluster vases, all-over decoration of florals with darker and lighter highlights, lacquered brass bands, raised on carved circular stands. Height 44 cm
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A pair of Chinese polychrome baluster floral cloisonne vases, various florals in tones of brown, green, pink and red, raised on pierced and turned wood stands. Height 29 cm
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A Chinese large squat lidded cloisonne bowl, all-over floral decorated in green, red/brown, black, blue and other tones, gilt finial to lid, raised on turned and pierced wood stand. Diameter 25 cm
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A Chinese cloisonne wide open bowl, entirely floral decorated in dominant green tones with darker and lighter highlights to the interior and exterior, raised on turned and pierced carved wood stand. Diameter 31 cm
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A set of seven Chinese cloisonne horses, floral and scroll decorated on scale ground, various tones including yellow, blue, green, etc., various stances.
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Two Chinese cloisonne plates, circular form with serpentine rim, one as a basket of florals, the other a phoenix in flight above chrysanthemum, each on a pierced and carved wood stand.
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Two pairs of decorative carved Chinese panels, one pair carved in high relief depicting birds perched on bamboo and blossom boughs; the other pair with calligraphic inscription in relief on a swastika diaper patterned background, the larger 130 cm x 390. These panels depict a serene landscape where spiritual wisdom can be sort.
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A Chinese carved jade seal, a mythical beast to the top.
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A Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular lidded box, the lid carved with a scene of figures and temple buildings in a rocky landscape with ancient pine trees; the walls decorated with stylised lotus flower and tendril carved designs. Diameter 22.5 cm
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A group of six Chinese ivory carvings of immortals, each modelled kneeling and holding in their hands various talismans. All in natural ivory with light tea staining, and each marked underneath with double character seal mark. Tallest 10 cm
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A pair of Chinese carob soapstone foo dog bookends, each as a large seal, finely engraved rectangular block faces with opposing dragon dog to top of each.
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A Chinese porcelain flask vase, in 17th century style, octagonal shape, decorated to either face with scenes in the Dutch manner. Height 31 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke, family of turtles, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of a man with basket in boat, signed.
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A stained and coloured ivory netsuke of a bearded man on the back of a giant bird, signed.
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A stained ivory netsuke of a monkey with large loquat, signed.
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