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Jewellery, Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:523
Sale Title:Jewellery, Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:0
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:364
Date:3-Nov-2020
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A superb Robyn Stewart fish hook or hei matau, stylised pottery fish hook (hei matau) with burnished slip glaze effects in green with black highlights; complete with plaited fibre lashing. Note: letter of provenance supplied. Purchased by the current owner at Cordy's March 2010, height 24 cm; diameter 22 cm
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A Chester Nealie salt glazed green celadon bottle, two lug handles on the shoulder, shell firing support marks and adhesions. Incised maker's mark and 2007 date; attached maker's label near the base, height 16.5 cm
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An Andrew van der Putten large vase, boldly painted in pastel colours. Stamped mark at the base, height 32.5 cm
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A Margaret Milne large studio pottery bowl, the textured exterior with matt umber rubbed glaze, the radiating ridged interior with aqua glaze, initials to base, diameter 33 cm.
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A pair of 'Associated ceramics Ltd Petone N.Z.' Maori decorated wall panels, each finely decorated with a Maori figure above a vacant circular panel framed by scrolls, rich dark brown glaze, large circular mark to back of one, length 22 cm. Note: reminiscent of Crown Lynn Wharetana ware, this maker dates from circa 1989.
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A Crown Lynn hand potted small vase, matt white glaze, spherical form, shape #9, with ring foot, underglaze blue tiki mark, height 11 cm, diameter 13 cm.
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A Crown Lynn hand potted medium size vase, matt white glaze, spherical form, shape #9, with ring foot, underglaze blue tiki mark, height 14.5 cm, diameter 18.5 cm.
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A Bernard Leach St. Ives Pottery bowl, the exterior stoneware body decorated in iron oxide with the interior painted with flowers and leaves on a mushroom ground, star fracture and hairline crack, diameter 30 cm.
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An Art Deco carved alabaster figure, a young girl coquettishly posing on rocks, on a square marble base, height 40 cm.
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A gilt bronze and ivory figure of a Dutch boy, in the manner of Joseph D'Aste, standing with hands in pockets of his pantaloons, raised on agate plinth base, height 17 cm.
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An Archibald Knox (Tudric) uncommon pewter and enamelled tri-handled dish, an early production piece #044, the circular dish with embossed Art Nouveau stylised pod and whiplash tendrils framing the central blue enamelled panel, Honesty pattern to the tri-form over-head handle. Stamped marks 'English Pewter' etc, diameter 26.4 cm. In good overall condition.
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A Tiffany Favrile (green-gold) glass bowl raised on three scroll feet, signed on base 'L.C. Tiffany - Favrile', diameter 20 cm.
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A French frosted and opalescent bowl, moulded with a design of six sparrows, in the manner of Sabino, diameter 31.5 cm.
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John Skeaping for Wedgwood polar bear sculpture, matt white glazed ceramic, stamped marks to the back of base, mounted in an ebonised wood stand. Hair crack to one foot, length 26 cm.
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Art Deco Austrian Keramos Borzoi dog figure, quality gloss glazed ceramic with hand painted highlights, pre-war Kwk Keramos Austria mark to foot, height 30 cm
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A Macintyre Moorcroft Florian ware jug, circa 1905, small rim frit, height 16.5 cm.
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A Doulton flambe tulip vase, signed Noke, with mottled sang de bouef glaze, height 18.5 cm.
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An impressive Crown Devon ginger jar vase, decorated in the phoenix pattern on a red lustre ground, gold stamp to base. 24 x 28 cm.
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate flared bowl, the encircling band of fruit on cobalt blue ground, full signature in green and impressed marks to the base, diameter 20.8 cm.
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A William Moorcroft wisteria decorated bowl, five pairs of florals and green leaves to the cobalt blue ground, encircling decoration to the exterior, full signature mark in green and impressed marks to base, diameter 21.5 cm.
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A Waterford Crystal stem footed bowl, with rolled rim, knopped stem and circular foot, diameter 27 cm, height 20 cm.
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A large Victorian lidded tureen and platter, decorated with flowers, moths and insects in blue with gilded detail, on a cream ground, twisted side handles, professional restoration to the tureen.
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A Dr. Wall period Worcester tea bowl and saucer, decorated with fruit and flower sprays.
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An early 20th century amphora porcelain figured bowl, the old woman farmer with sickle and harvest beside a modelled wicker work basket, traditional tones with gilt highlights, printed mark to base, height 23.5 cm.
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A tall Doulton Lambeth faience vase, blue daffodil decoration on white ground, gilt enrichments, printed and impressed marks, height 38.2 cm.
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An Aynsley 'Rutland' bone china dinner service, in cobalt and gilt, 53 piece, six place setting with tureens, ashets and gravy boat, dinner, luncheon and side plates, soup coupes and saucers, dessert bowls, tea cups and saucers.
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A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a basket seller, his wares slung him and at his feet as he stoops to tie his gaiter. Signed on red lacquer tablet inlaid under the base, height 11 cm
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A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono of a sennin and acolyte, repaired foot, height 10.5 cm
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A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, of a man working bamboo assisted by a boy. Signed on red lacquer tablet inlaid under the quatrefoil plinth base. Width 9.5 cm
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A Japanese small ivory okimono of a boy riding the bull home, signed, height 5.4 cm.
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A Japanese marine ivory netsuke of a group of five masks, including Okame, Hyottoko, a Hannya demon and others. Colour highlights some details. 4.2 cm square.
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, a drunken woodchopper, signed, height 5 cm.
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, a boy feeding a cormorant, signed, height 4.8 cm.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, ornamental toggle-like piece. 5 x 2.5 cm.
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An old Japanese carved ivory lotus netsuke, five of the seven moving stamens remain.
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An old Japanese finely carved ivory netsuke, of Hotei and three child figures, good old patina and fine detail, character mark signature within a frame to the base. Width 5.3 cm.
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A Japanese iron tsuba, deeply engraved with leafy bamboo. 6 x 5.3 cm
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A Japanese tsuba, oval lobed shape simply decorated with fine overall detail. 6.1 x 5 cm
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A Japanese iron tsuba, square with rounded corners, engraved and relief decoration of a bird in flight beneath rain clouds. 7.4 x 7 cm
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An Umetada school iron tsuba, decorated with maple leaves in relief and a silver plum. Two character signature to the seppa dai. 8 x 7.5 cm.
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A cast iron tsuba, quatrefoil lobed shape, decorated in relief with flowers and butterflies. 7.1 x 6.3 cm
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A Japanese yellow bronze tsuba, finely carved with carp at the base of a waterfall. 7 x 6.7 cm
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A set of six Japanese Meiji quality Satsuma plates, finely decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and leafy bows highlighted with birds, reg and chevron gilt border. The red and gilt cartouche to the reverse reading 'Shuzan', diameter 28 cm each.
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A late 19th century fine Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase, decorated with exotic bird and bamboo within multiple florals, dragon handles, elaborate gilt enrichments. Painted and gilded mark to the base, possibly Guokuzan, height 15.5 cm.
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A late 19th century Japanese Meiji finely decorated vase, the tapered body decorated with multiple geisha within a mountainous coastal landscape, enclosed within fan forms, decorative panels and highlighted with gilt, character marks to base, height 14.5 cm.
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A quality Japanese Kutani vase, Meiji period, the body with wide band of multiple figures, other bands incorporating butterflies, dragons and scrolls. Yellow ground tablet mark to base with multiple character marks, height 31 cm.
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A Meiji Japanese Kutani lion-dog censor, standing with back arched, green and black glaze, gilt highlights, lid absent, height 23.5 cm.
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A Japanese Kutani two-handled vase, finely decorated with two scrolling panels incorporating women within a fenced courtyard and peacocks, elaborately decorated ground with gilt highlights. Multiple maker's character marks painted in red to the base, Meiji period.
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An old Japanese Kakiemon plate, polychrome enamels with gilt highlights, dragon, phoenix, fence and blossom restrained decoration, diameter 21 cm.
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A 19th century Japanese Tamari lidded jar, the4 ovoid body with restrained decoration of two geisha and floral spray, traditional palette with gilt highlights, the domed loid with knop form handle, height 35.5 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Japanese Imari bowls (or wine coolers), octagonal flared form, decorated with different coloured Dutch men and background to each panel, the interior with a landscape scene and wide banded border, gilt highlights. Probably Edo period, circa 1800-1820, diameter 18.5 cm, height 12 cm.
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A Japanese Edo period dish, painted blue and white with two swimming carp, to the base a Chinese Qianlong 6-character mark (one very small area of fritting to the underside of the rim), diameter 16.5 cm
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A triptych ukiyo-e woodblock by Utagawa Kunichika, depicting samurai and courtiers. Mounted unframed, each 36.5 x 25 cm
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A triptych ukiyo-e woodblock by Utagawa Kunichika, depicting samurai and geisha. Mounted unframed, each 36.5 x 25 cm
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A triptych ukiyo-e woodblock by Utagawa Kunichika, depicting three samurai. Mounted unframed, each 36.5 x 25 cm
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A triptych ukiyo-e woodblock by Utagawa Kunichika, depicting kabuki actors. Mounted unframed, each 36.5 x 25 cm
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A 19th century rosewood scroll weight, the rectangular bar form with rounded ends and grooved sides, the bronzed white metal top with two shishi amongst scrolls, length 24 cm.
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An early Japanese bronze of the Amida Buddha, in Kamakura (12th-13thC) style, seated with hands in Mida no Jain mudra. Rich brown patina with remnant gilding, high copper content base metal showing through on highpoints and face. Supple modelling with contoured robes falling from the broad rounded shoulders, the face with downcast eyes under delicately arched brows, height 44 cm, width 33.5 cm. Raised on a large, gnarled azalea root stand with natural and adzed finish. Provence: Ex. A Fendalton…
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A well carved Chinese white jade recumbent bull, with a bat lying on its back and a coin through its tail, length 5.2 cm
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A Chinese grey-white jade scroll weight or seal, as a mythical beast standing of centre upon a drum, height 5.5 cm
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A pair of Chinese jade turned pedestal base cups, large bowls on tapered stems with spreading circular foot, diameter 9.5 cm, height 9.7 cm. Spinach jade tone with translucent inclusions.
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A Chinese chicken-blood jade disc suspended on wooden stand, diameter 5.1 cm
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A circa 1900 Zee Wo Chinese silver embossed bowl, the compressed body with four panels embossed in relief with traditional florals and birds, serpentine rim, ring foot to the base, stamped marks, diameter 13.5 cm. Raised on carved hardwood stand. Note: weight 208gm
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A set of five circa 1900 Wang Hing Chinese small silver beakers, each decorated with a dragon in relief upon a plain ground, remains of gilt washed interiors, each with maker's stamped marks to the base. 260gm, height 5.6 cm.
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A Wang Hing Chinese silver lotus bowl, the six broad panelled sides with applied rolled rim, spreading circular foot, stamped marks to the base. 310gm, on a heavy quality hardwood stand with scrolling legs and bracket type base, diameter 15.5 cm.
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A Wang Hing & Co. Chinese silver bowl, heavily embossed chrysanthemum relief decoration on fine decorated ground, the plain ring foot with makers' mark, diameter 17.2 cm. 282gm. Raised on carved hardwood stand.
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A 19th century Eastern silver and gem set table snuff box, the hinged lid engraved and worked in relief with a pair of birds flanking their nest within a serpentine rectangular panel, lavishly highlighted with native mine cut rubies, emeralds and sapphires, further seed pearl highlights. 118gm. 8.2 x 6.2 x 1.8 cm. Two gems absent. Note: no diamonds present.
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A 19th century Eastern silver and gem set table snuff box, the hinged lid engraved and worked in relief with a bird delivering a letter within a heart form cartouche and scrolls, lavishly highlighted with native mine cut rubies, emeralds, sapphires and seed pearls. 101gm. 8.6 x 6.2 x 1.8 cm. Some gems absent.
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A Chinese export silver lidded box, oval with lozenge shaped lid, chevon leaf borders, millegrain ground, monogrammed, gilt washed interior. Impressed mark of Wang Hing. Width 10 cm. 180gm
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A 1934 Chinese Wai Kee silver coin dish, set with a china dollar (Yuan) with junk, maker's marks stamped to reverse. 64gm, diameter 8.8 cm.
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Four Chinese silver small bowls, quatrefoil shape, decorated in relief on each panel variously with dragons, bamboo, prunus and chrysanthemums. Impressed mark of Wang Hing, diameter 8 cm. 357gm
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A china trade period silver melon shaped two handled sugar basin, of high quality and heavy weight, marked with initial W and pseudo hallmarks in imitation of English hallmarks, attributed to Wong Shing (Canton, 1820-1860). Width 24.5 cm. 760gm
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Two Chinese silver pepper/spice boxes modelled as rickshaw, unmarked.
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A Chinese export silver lidded box, rectangular with dragon embossed hinged lid and walls. Impressed mark of Wang Hing. Width 8.3 cm. 80gm
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A Chinese export silver lidded powder box, lacking glass liner, circular, decorated with prunus branches in relief. Impressed mark of Tuck Chang, diameter 9 cm. 140gm
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A Chinese silver circular lidded box, engraved with chrysanthemums. Impressed mark of Yok sang, diameter 8 cm. 120gm
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A Chinese silver rose bowl, octofoil shape raised on four prunus branch feet, decorated in relief on each panel variously with lotus, bamboo, prunus and chrysanthemum, along with songbirds and kingfishers. Impressed mark of Wang Hing, diameter 18 cm. 440gm
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A Chinese export silver rose bowl, hexafoil shape raised on circular spreading foot, parentheses rim. Impressed mark of Wang Hing, diameter 17 cm. 346gm
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Two Chinese silver small dishes, modelled as lotus leaves, one oval the other circular, raised on naturalistic stems. Impressed mark of Wang Hing. Widest 14 cm. 148gm
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A china trade period silver teapot and milk jug, ovoid with sinuous dragon handles and bamboo spout, the bodies decorated in relief with bamboo issuing from rocks. Impressed mark of Wang Hing, Canton. Pot height 16 cm total 664gm
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A Chinese silver small card tray with bamboo pierced gallery, engraved with songbirds amongst bamboo, raised on ball feet. Impressed mark of Luen Wo, Shanghai. 11 x 8 cm. 74gm
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A Chinese export silver napkin ring and jam spoon, with dragon decoration, the ring with mark of Wingnam, the spoon with indistinct marks.
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An Oriental vintage silver buckle and belt, the cloud form buckle with embossed and pierced decoration of a phoenix amongst florals, the wide uniform link belt with triple plain diamond form panels. 160gm.
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An impressive 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tusk section, profusely decorated with an encircling processional scene of multiple figures, fine detailed borders and pierced base foot ring, height 15.4 cm.
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A rosewood brush pot, slightly tapering cylindrical shape, height 15 cm.
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A large rosewood brush pot, cylindrical shape with slightly waisted walls, height 22.5 cm.
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A large Chinese rosewood brush pot, cylindrical form, mildly rounded top rim, diameter 17 cm, height 18 cm.
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An uncommon large Chinese rosewood (Hong Huali) brush pot, mildly waisted cylindrical form, traditional wooden plug to base, diameter 24.5 cm, height 23.5 cm.
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A Chinese rosewood inlaid brush pot, mildly waisted cylindrical form, restrained mother-of-pearl inlay of three flowering vases on stand, height 15.5 cm, diameter 13.8 cm.
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An old Chinese carved hardwood figure of Kuanyin, the goddess seated upon a rocky throne, soft well carved detail including drapes to her robe, gilt highlights to her face, chest, hands and feet, height 25 cm.
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A Chinese Peking enamel bottle vase, elegantly decorated with rocks, flowering shrubs and two crickets to the shoulder, four character Guangxu mark to the base, height 21.5 cm
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A large blanc-de-chine Kuanyin figure, the goddess with seated Buddha above her head, four arms raised with offerings, a further two pairs of arms to her front in serene pose supporting a miniature temple, all framed by 1000 small arms, she sits in lotus throne and rocky outcrop with eight immortals, height 66 cm.
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An old Chinese 'Kinrande' bowl, blue and white interior, red and green exterior, diameter 12 cm.
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A Chinese porcelain vase, ovoid with trumpet mouth, decorated in iron red highlighted with gilding depicting an apparition of three women before an emperor. Qianlong seal mark under the base, height 34.5 cm. Professional restoration. Provenance: The collection of R. C. Waldron (Ronnie Ronalde) the renowned British music hall singer and siffleur.
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A Chinese Qing dynasty marked Imperial yellow saucer dish, overall lustrous deep egg-yolk glaze, six character Kangxi mark to the base(note the fine pin-holing to the underside), diameter 17.5 cm.
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A Chinese armorial porcelain lidded tureen, oval form, the lid with a pair of eagles flanking the fruit form finial, banded decoration in red, gilt highlights, length 23 cm, width 17.5 cm.
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An old Chinese porcelain polychrome painted panel in screen form stand, the rectangular panel with an extensive mountainous coastal scene with buildings and figures, the pierced square scrolling frame slotting to a conforming stand with bat, fruit and scroll highlights. 45 x 20 x 70 cm.
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Two old Chinese crackle glaze bird feeding bowls, rounded walls, a small suspension lug to each, diameter 4.4 cm.
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A pair of Oriental Ming style 'Kirande' bowls, the red glazed exteriors with broad flowering vine gilt enrichments. Underglaze blue marks to base, diameter 12 cm.
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Chinese fine porcelain 'Palace' bowl, polychrome restrained flowering plant, bird and bow decoration. Yongzheng mark to base, diameter 14 cm.
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