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Art. Asian. Jewels — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:308
Sale Title:Art. Asian. JewelsLots with images:282
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:252
Date:11-Oct-2015
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An Australian sterling silver cylinder vesta box with slip-on lid Grooved striker to base, probably AUSTN. C.1930s.
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An Australian sterling fob with threepence piece and compass the compass is Birmingham 1891. the fob is an Australian 1910 Threepence
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A Canadian sterling fiddle pattern teaspoon inscribed on the fiddle '43rd Regt Private R. Green, Novice 25/05/01'
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A Stuart Devlin limited edition sterling silver Sydney opera house commemorative piece, 1973 in original box, retailed by David Jones. Fully hallmarked, Stuart Devlin, London, 1973. 484g
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A Stuart Devlin limited edition sterling silver Sydney opera house commemorative piece, 1973 in original box, retailed by David Jones. Fully hallmarked, Stuart Devlin, London, 1973.
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A J.W. Steeth & Son silver gilt chalice inscribed 'A Gift to Stella Demarco, From Her Nephew Maurice, 1957' This chalice is personal piece made by Steeth, Maurice is the Son of James Steeth 320g
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A Bradshaw sterling silver trophy beaker inscribed 'Melbourne Amateur Regatta 1927, Junior 8's Richmond R.C.: L.Scully 7' reverse inscribed with the city of Melbourne's coat of arms, 'Vires Acquirit Eundo,' meaning 'We Gather Strength As We Go'. 266g
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A cased Stuart Devlin sterling silver egg with kangaroo and joey in original box for Asprey of London. Fully hallmarked for Stuart Devlin, London 1974. Limited edition no. 270/300.
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A Stuart Devlin gilt sterling silver cased egg a gilt sterling silver open-work twin-caged filigree egg. the interior reveals South Australian malachite crystals mounted on a raised open-work gilt section. the cluster features a gilt ant.
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Volume - 'Working with Silver: the Story of a Practical Chemist's Adventures,' by Robert J. L. Martin Published by Arjelem Metalcrafts, Sydney, 1996
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Volume - 'Angus & Coote: the First Hundred Years 1895-1995,' by Chris Ashton Published by Angues & Coote (Holdings) Ltd, 1997
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Volume - 'Brilliant: Australian Gold and Silver 1851-1950,' edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 2011
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Volume - 'Australian Gold & Silver: 1851-1900,' edited by Eva Czernis-Ryl a catalogue of essays published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Australian Gold and Silver, 1851-1900,' held at the Powerhouse Museum. Powerhouse Publishing, Sydney, 1995.
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Volume - 'By Appointment: the History of Hardy Brothers 1780-1980,' by Gail Franzmann Published by the Macmillan Company of Australia Pty Ltd, 1980. Hardback.
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Volume - 'Australian Silver: 1800-1900,' by J.B. Hawkins Provides an extensive list of Australian silversmiths. Published by the National Trust of Australia (N.S.W), 1973. Hardback.
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Volume - 'Nineteenth Century Australian Gold & Silver Smiths,' by Kurt Albrecht includes a trade directory. Published by Hutchinson group (Australia) Pty Ltd, 1969. Hardback.
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Volume - 'Line, Light and Shadow: James W.R. Linton: Painter, Craftsman, Teacher,' by Anne Gray Published by Fremantle arts centre press, 1986
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Volume - 'Treasures From Australian Churches,' by Judith O'Callaghan catalogue published in conjunction with exhibition of the same name, held at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1985. the National Gallery of Victoria, 1985.
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Volume - 'Gold & Silversmithing in Western Australia: a History,' by Dorothy Erickson UWA Publishing, 2010. Hardback.
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Volume - 'Australian Jewellery: 19th and Early 20th century,' by Anne Schofield and Kevin Fahy Published by David Ell press, Pty Ltd, 1990. 1/2000. Hardback.
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Volume - 'Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths, Makers & Marks,' by Kenneth Cavill, Graham Cocks, and Jack Grace Published by C.G.C. Gold Pty Ltd, 1992. Hardback.
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Volume - 'All That Glitters: Australian Colonial Gold and Silver From the Vizard Foundation,' edited by Brian Hubber catalogue published in conjunction with exhibition of the same name, held at Geelong gallery, 2001. Published by Geelong gallery, 2001.
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Volume - 'Nineteenth Century Australia Silver,' volume I and II, by J.B. Hawkins Published by the antique collector's club Pty Ltd, 1990. Boxed set of two hardback books.
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A collection of four exhibition and auction catalogues on silver, comprising 'Sydney's Colonial Craftsmen: An Exhibition, Elizabeth Bay House,' 1982, 'Kozminsky: Bicentennial Exhibition Australian Silver, Gold & Jewellery,' 1988, 'The Kurt Albrecht Collection of Australian Silver, Gold and Jewellery' (Sotheby's Melbourne), 1996 and 'J.B. Hawkins Antiques: Australiana and Lindesay' (antique Dealers Fair, Sydney), 1985.
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A collection of four exhibition catalogues on silver Comrising 'The J. and J. Altmann Collection of Australian Silver,' NGV 1981, 'Flynn Silver: Past and Present,' Castlemaine gallery and Museum 1994, 'Contemporary Australian Hollow Ware,' Hamilton Art gallery 1991, and 'Helge Larsen & Darani Lewers: a Retrospective,' NGV 1986.
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A pair of yellow ground saucer dishes, six character Guangxu mark and of the period, 1875-1908, painted in green and aubergine enamels with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl in clouds and flames to the centre, stylized grape and leaf decoration to the underside reference: Christie's Swire label to base. See similar example Christie's, May 2010. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Diameter 13 cm
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A fine Dehua censer with mask handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the compressed circular form with moulded masks at the shoulders beneath the everted rim, the white glaze with a tinge of blue. a label to base from the antique porcelain gallery. Height 5 cm. Diameter 10 cm
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A fine Dehua porcelain censer, 18th/19th century, rope handles applied to the compressed globular body raised on three low feet, good even cream glaze, impressed mark to base Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 5 cm. Diameter 9 cm
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A Chinese Dehua porcelain figure of a seated Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, eyes downcast with hair swept up in a topknot, the robe open revealing a beaded necklace, with impressed mark to the back Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 10 cm
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Two Chinese Dehua figures, 19th/20th century, the immortals each well modelled with fine details standing atop the waves. Condition: one has minor damage to one half of his back ribbon. Height 24 cm
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Three Dehua porcelain figures, Republic period a standing Guanyin holding a vase with a single flower and two Mu Wang horses in different poses. [3]. Height 10 cm horses. Length 5 cm
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A Chinese celadon glazed bowl, song Dynasty or later with incised lotus petals around the bowl, a hairline crack with gold rim repair. Height 7 cm. Diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese celadon crackle glaze dish, 20th century, with bulbous sides and flat flaring mouth. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain celadon glazed censer, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the compressed globular body with a flat rim supported on three legs with a luminous blue-green glaze pooling above the splayed feet. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 11 cm. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese stoneware celadon glazed dish, song Dynasty, 960-1279, without decoration the rounded sides gently slopping, unglazed circle in the well of the dish revealing the white-grey body. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese Longquan celadon arrow vase, Yuan Dynasty, 13/14th century, the pear shaped body rising to a tall, slender neck with tubular handles, covered with an unctuous even green glaze except for the foot rim burnt reddish brown in the firing. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 16.5 cm
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A Chinese celadon glazed vase with a ribbed neck, style of Southern song/Yuan Dynasty, and flaring mouth, the unctuous glaze with moulded decoration of scrolling vine decoration around the body. Height 24 cm
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A Chinese globular vase with a turquoise glaze, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the monochrome glaze is incised with artemisia leaves to the neck above the lobed body, the glaze pooling toward the foot. Height 16.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain turquoise glazed reticulated brush pot, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the open work with flowering tree branches and leaves within a plain band top and bottom. Height 11 cm. Diameter 6.5 cm
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A rare Chinese glazed stoneware ovoid shaped jar, Tang Dynasty, 618-907, the globular body carved with four double loop handles applied to the shoulder, covered in a straw coloured transparent glaze stopping below the mid level. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 29 cm
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A Chinese earthenware Compressed globular jar, Warring States, 475-221BC with deeply impressed geometric designs and applied with four slender dragons on the shoulder. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 12 cm. Diameter 20 cm
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A well, modelled horse standing Foursquare, Tang Dynasty, 7th/8th century, a strong angular head slightly turned on a muscular neck, straw and amber glaze in parts with saddle and saddle cloth in red pigment. Acceptable condition with age. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 29 cm. Length 28 cm
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An unglazed earthenware Bactrian camel with original pigment, Tang Dynasty, 7th/8th century, the head up and alert, mouth closed and eyes wide open, early pottery often retains the original red, white and black pigment, with mud. Condition acceptable with age. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 39 cm. Length 28 cm
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A grey pottery painted figure of an archer, Han Dynasty, BC206-AD220 standing upright, with one hand raised to hold his bow, his back strapped with a basket for arrows, wearing layers of clothing, a long padded red coat with a a rolled collar, a tunic and black leggings, a frightened angular face with a cap on the back of his head, original pigment over a white slip. Exhibited: the great wall of China, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney 2006 Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 48 cm, 49 cm
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A grey pottery painted figure of an archer, Han Dynasty, BC206-AD220 standing upright, with one hand raised to hold his bow, his back strapped with a basket for arrows, wearing layers of clothing, a long padded coat clasped at the side with a a rolled collar, a green tunic, wide trousers and black leggings, a serious angular face with a cap on the back of his head, original pigment over white slip. Exhibited: the great wall of China, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney 2006 Provenance: Private Collection of a…
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A Chinese earthenware Sancai glazed double handled amphora, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 the two high arched handles terminating in a dragon head, the amber green and straw glaze dripping down the body. Condition restoration to handles and around the neck and mouth. Height 31 cm
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A Sancai-glazed pottery figure of a horse and male rider, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 the amber-glazed horse standing foursquare with head turned to the side and mouth open, the hogged mane, short tail and blaze covered in a cream glaze, the rider sitting upright on a tri-coloured saddlecloth, wearing a green tunic and amber leggings, the face finely delineated with eyes rendered in black, unglazed hands holding cymbals. Length 38 cm. Height 42 cm
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Two Chinese earthenware painted horses, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 each of the horses are modelled with heads slightly turned a hogged mane and docked tail, iron red and black pigment. Condition: restoration to both horses. Height 32 cm. Length 31 cm
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A rare Chinese white marble seated lion, Tang Dynasty, 618-907 the carved figure seated back on its haunches with the muscular front paws forward on the rectangular base, the head facing forward with a smooth curly mane, the mouth open revealing smooth teeth above a pointed beard. See similar Sotheby's London May 2014. Provenance: Private Collection of a gentleman. Height 16 cm
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An archaic red jade carving of Crouching man with a smooth patina the hues of red transparent in parts, the incised face of an ancient man, on a raised base using the contours of the stone. Height 8 cm
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A Chinese archaic dark green jade carving of Pixiu beast, finely detailed features with feathering to legs and defined rib cage, mouth open with tongue out and curved horn to head, the beast is crouched ready to pounce. Length 15 cm. Height 11 cm
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A Chinese green-white jade carving, 20th century, the rectangular form deeply carved with a stylized bird sitting on leaves and flowering peony. Length 5.5 cm. Width 4 cm
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A Chinese ivory figure of the God of Longevity with a child, 19th/20th century, the bearded gentle faced God with a very long staff shelters a child behind his flowing robe. Condition: natural cracks due to age. Height 10 cm
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Two Chinese grey-white jade carvings, 20th century, one a winged figure riding on a horn the other with two figures entwined. [2]. Length 6 cm, 7 cm
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A large Chinese amethyst quartz in the form of a dragon 20th century rising vertically from a small base, the scaly dragon carved in the contour of the natural amethyst boulder, on fitted stand. Height 41.5 cm
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A black scholar's rock, the silhouette of a dragon head, Republic period the black stone with a lustrous, evenly coloured, richly textured, dimpled surface, has all the characteristics of contemplation, including the ring tone, on fitted stand. Height 17 cm
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A yellow Taihu scholar's rock, 19th/20th century rising vertically from a small base, the cavities surounded by hollow protrusions leading to a flat summit, the elegant stones from Tai lake district produce the natural perforation and smooth edges, a Jiangnan-style wood stand. Height 53 cm. Width 28 cm
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A zitan wood brush pot, Bitong, 19th/20th century, the cylindrical body relying on the slight concave and bull hair grain of the wood. Height 8.5 cm
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A Chinese Huanghuali brush pot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the slightly tapered sides, a fine patina with the distinctive grain, swirls and ghost eyes of the fine wood, the base with a separate plug. Provenance: acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s. Height 15 cm. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese Rootwood brush pot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the gnarled wood is enhanced by a thin layer of tortoiseshell lacquer, the base of the bitong is closed by a contrasting wood skillfully fitted. Provenance: acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s. Height 13.5 cm. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese Huanghuali scholar's tray Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century with a shadow mountain and ghost eyes, plain sides, exposed joints at the corners and rounded on the rim, indented moulded base. Provenance: acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s. Length 40 cm. Width 23 cm
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Two Chinese bamboo artists brushes, early 20th century, each brush with line drawings of character from the Chinese opera, badger hair. [2] Provenance: acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s. Length 30 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain handle Artist paint brushes, 20th century, one monochrome red, one decorated with a dragon flying above the waves, badger hair. Length 36 cm, 30 cm
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A rare pair of Huanghuali deep stacking boxes Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the grain perfectly matched, plain sides with fine beaded rim, exposed joints at the corners and indented moulded base, fitted with precision. Provenance: acquired in Tianjian in early 1990s. Length 28 cm. Height 12.5 cm
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A pair of Huanghuali document boxes, the top with attractive book matched Guilian grains, front with cloud shaped metal clasp. 28 x 14 x 10 cm
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A Chinese bronze mirror, the back decorated with an eyelet and various celestial motifs within an outer ring of inscription. D 12.5 cm
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A rectangular Huanghuali side table, Qing Dynasty,19th century the recessed table top, a humped apron with narrow beading, on round legs with a stretcher on four sides above the feet. Height 72 x. Diameter 37 x W 51 cm
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A carved Chinese rosewood eight panel screen, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the hardwood panels carved with stylized dragons and auspicious motifs top and bottom, the central panel with beauties in different pursuits in the garden, the reverse with calligraphy. Height 211 cm. Width 46 cm [each panel]
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A pair of horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the fine grain elm wood with sweeping crest rail terminating in cloud hands, the curved splat carved with a shaped reserve with a chilong dragon, a hard mat seat, plain shaped apron and spadrels on the sides, the foot rest above a plain, shaped apron. Provenance: Acquired in Singapore 1990s. Height 99 cm
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Two Chinese window panels, 19th/20th century, the top of each panel carved with scroll work designs and a central figure of a bat carrying a coin in it's mouth, the bottom of each panel carved with peony branches, and a central open work feature of geometric designs. Height 155 cm. Width 42 cm
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Four Chinese elm window screens, 19th/20th century, the top of each panel carved with scroll work designs and a central figure of a bat carrying a coin in it's mouth, the bottom of each panel carved with bamboo designs, and a central lattice open work of geometric designs. Height 155 cm. Width 42 cm
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A Chinese hanging scroll, Republic period depicting a colourful rooster standing on a rock crowing above a fruiting branch and flowering garden, five red seals and three lines of calligraphy. Length 173 cm. Width 58 cm
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Wu Changshuo (1844 - 1927) depicting flowers watercolour scroll with silk brocade Provenance: from the private collection of Ning Zhi Chao, author of many Chinese Art reference books Wu Changshuo was a prominent painter, calligrapher and seal artist of the late Qing period. Wu was born into a scholarly family in Huzhou, Zhejiang. in his twenties, Wu moved to Jiangsu Province and settled down in Suzhou. Prior to the collapse of the great Qing, he served as an Imperial official in Liaoning. Initially, he…
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A Chinese ladies Damask Weave silk-satin Informal robe, Qing Dynasty 19th century medallions of dragons in the damask-weave design, the wide sleeve bands with gold couching, lined with blue silk. Length 102 cm. Width 140 cm
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A Chinese blue Summer dragon robe, late Qing Dynasty, the gauze embroidered with gold thread, nine five clawed dragons and flaming pearls over foaming waves contrasting black mesh yoke and horse hoof shaped cuffs, a side opening with pierced gilt buttons. Provenance: A private collection Sydney. Length 133 cm. Width 190 cm
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A Chinese Nonya Wear jacket, late Qing Dynasty, embroidered, woven and appliqued floral motifs, sleeves trimmed with embroidered birds and flowers on silk, blue lining. Provenance: A private collection Sydney. Length 81 cm. Width 170 cm
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A long Chinese padded robe, late Qing Dynasty, in celadon green, the silk brocade woven with cranes clutching lingzhi and fruiting peach branches amongst lotus blossoms, lined in blue cotton with gilt buttons opening on the right side. Provenance: A private collection Sydney. Length 137 cm. Width 194 cm
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A Chinese silk ladies court Vest, Xiapei, late Qing Dynasty, three dragons with gold couching, a civil rank badge with a bird facing the sun, multicoloured tassel fringe and blue silk lining. Provenance: A private collection Sydney. Length 133 cm. Width 200 cm
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A Chinese bamboo Vest with cotton Threading, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, an under garment worn to protect the silk layers from touching the body. Provenance: A private collection Sydney, ex. Judith Rutherford. Length 65 cm
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A pair of Persian style embroidered men's shoes, 20th century, the style adopted by the Mughal court, the decoration of continuous floral sprays in Peking knot and threading at the turned up toes. Provenance: A private collection Sydney. Length 26 cm
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An Indian miniature, ink, opaque watercolour on paper, 19th century, a Prince and his companion seated on a finely woven carpet on a balcony garden, a line of text top and bottom, double mount, silk and gilt frame. 15.5 x 10.5 cm
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An Indian miniature, with a Liberal use of gold, ink and pastel colours on paper, 19th century, a horse looks on while his master is lying on a blue silk rug with gold vines going back and forth, while the servant boy keeps the fire burning. Three lines of text top and bottom from the Mughal school of painting. 23.5 x 10 cm
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Eleven Indian silver pendants with animals and figures, 19th/20th century, in Rajasthan these amulets, were part of the dowry, made by the local craftsman in the villages, each one carrying a message, the size, number and weight of silver was dependent on the caste. [11] Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. 4 cm - 6 cm
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Eleven Indian silver pendants with animals and figures, 19th/20th century, in Rajasthan these amulets, were part of the dowry, made by the local craftsman in the villages, each one carrying a message, the size, number and weight of silver was dependent on the caste. [11] Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. 4 cm - 6 cm
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Eleven Indian silver pendants with animals and figures, 19th/20th century, in Rajasthan these amulets, were part of the dowry, made by the local craftsman in the villages, each one carrying a message, the size, number and weight of silver was dependent on the caste. [11] Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. 2 cm - 8 cm
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Eleven Indian silver pendants with animals and figures, 19th/20th century, in Rajasthan these amulets, were part of the dowry, made by the local craftsman in the villages, each one carrying a message, the size, number and weight of silver was dependent on the caste. [11] Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. 2 cm - 9 cm
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Eleven Indian silver pendants with animals and figures, 19th/20th century, in Rajasthan these amulets, were part of the dowry, made by the local craftsman in the villages, each one carrying a message, the size, number and weight of silver was dependent on the caste. [11] Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. 4 cm - 6 cm
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A Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period. a Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period, decorated with landscape scene in relief Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased in Tokyo, 2001. Length 19 cm. Height 23 cm
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A Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period. a Japanese cast iron kettle 'Tetsubin' late Meiji period, in pumpkin form Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased in Tokyo, 2001. Length 17 cm. Height 20 cm
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A Japanese iron kettle 'Tetsubin' Meiji period. a Japanese iron kettle 'Tetsubin' Meiji period, of globular form, the sides decorated in relief with fan shaped panels and a band of horizontal ribs on a textured ground Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat, purchased Sotheby's, Melbourne. Length 17 cm. Height 21 cm
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A Japanese round wooden barrel Edo period, 19th century held together with iron rings, used for rice storage. Height 25 cm. Diameter 32 cm
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A rare Japanese Hirado porcelain figure of a baby boy Meiji period, 19th century, modelled with the baby sitting front on without clothes, with his mouth open, the lips picked out in red, the eyes and brows picked out in brown, one hand resting on his knee. Condition: firing crack to base. Provenance: Private Collection, Ernest Elphinstone Antiques, Sir Robert Askin's Estate, former Premier of NSW 1965-1975. Height 24 cm. Width 22 cm
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A Chinese porcelain Gu shaped blue and white vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the bronze shape with flanges around the centre and a trumpet shaped mouth, unusual tracing of very fine roots have penetrated the clear glaze. Height 32 cm
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A massive Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded jar, Republic period, a design of fruiting grape vines and large butterflies, three circles evenly spaced on the body with beauties in a courtyard garden looking wistful, the lid with three circles painted with children on a white ground. Condition: a star crack on neck. Height 74 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white cylindrical censer, Qing Dynasty, with straight sides on three low, flat stepped feet, with five clawed dragon and flaming pearl decoration between two bands of key fret pattern. Condition: short hairline crack. Height 20 cm. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese provincial blue and white bowl, 19/20th century the exterior design of a phoenix and dragon, with stylized pearl and flames. Condition: small rim frits. Provenance: A private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 8 cm deep28.5 cm
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A Chinese shallow dish on a low Footrim, mid Qing Dynasty, a central design of weeping willows issuing from rocks on either side of a traditional bridge, a two character mark to base. Condition: crack to the underside. Provenance: Private Collection of an Australian diplomat. Diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese provincial blue and white bowl, early Qing Dynasty, decorated with a continuous floral scroll and Buddhist knots. Condition: firing crack to interior. Provenance: A private collection of an Australian diplomat. Height 7 cm. Diameter 15 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white lidded jar Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with four applied lion mask to the shoulder, painted with characters on the head of each lion mask and all over continuous floral motif between bands of ruyi. Condition: rim frits and small chips. Height 46 cm
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A Chinese brush and ink holder in the form of a circular drum, 17th/18th century, heavily potted, the top pieced with two circles and two finger shaped holes, painted in underglaze blue with a floral scroll around the centre and a top band trigrams. Height 13.5 cm. Diameter 20 cm
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