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Major Antique & Art Auction — Elder Fine Art

Auction House:Elder Fine ArtNumber of lots recorded:327
Sale Title:Major Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:327
Auction Location:AdelaidePrices available:152
Date:14-Nov-2010
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Elegant cloisonne vase, decorated with a front panel of blossom and flowers with two birds, one perched, the other in flight, on a midnight blue background. Height 24 cm
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Finely Cast 19th century Italian Bronze Figure of a Partridge, signed on Base P.Comopiera? Height 10 cm
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Charming Quality Small Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of a Young Draped Maiden Kneeling on a Book, height 11.5 cm
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Delightful Quality Classic Bronze of a Dancing Cupid Playing a Pan Pipe, height 13 cm
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Pair of small cloisonne vases, with six panels of flowers (orchids, blossom and wisteria) on a blue ground with stylized geometric pattern to the collar. Height 16 cm
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A fine W.M.F. Art Deco tantalus, with deeply cut squat crystal decanters and stoppers together with key to lock handle. Marked on base. Height 26.5 cm
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A Large Beswick Porcelain Figure of a Dalmatian, model 2271. Height 36 cm
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Highly decorative Japanese cloisonne vase, on a blue ground decorated with finely executed flowers and colourful birds. Height 14 cm
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Set of three Art Deco cut crystal perfume decanters and matching powder bowl, height decanter 17 cm. Bowl 7 cm
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Pair of Squat Covered Cloisonne Vases, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Height 11.5 cm
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Silver and Enamel Iranian Bottle Shaped Covered Vase, marked 925 Height 18 cm
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Continental Lidded Silver Box, heavily embossed decoration. The lid with interior scene with scrolls and panels to the side. 3 x 9 x 6 cm
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Pair of Enamel Bottle Shaped Vases, signed Gamet Height 7 cm
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French cylindrical crystal perfume bottle, decorated with dancing figures and medallion stopper. Height 11 cm
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A Continental Porcelain Figure of an Exquisitely Glazed Heron, signed with artist’s initials A.S.T. and maker’s mark Height 50 cm
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A finely, modelled porcelain cockatoo on gilded pedestal base, by Rudolstadt Volkstedt. Height 39 cm
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An exotic porcelain cockatoo perched on a foliate base, by Rudolstadt Volkstedt, circa 1930. Height 22 cm
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An Outstanding Rosenthal Macaw on a Stylized Tree, signed with impressed mark F. Heidenreich. Height 41 cm
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An early Portuguese figure of a parrot Seated on a Floral Decorated Rockwork Base, height 28 cm
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A finely modelled porcelain German figure of a pink cockatoo on a floral decorated base, circa 1930. Height 40 cm
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A high quality German Fraureuth porcelain model of a 'Seahawk', signed M. Hermfritz. Height 27 cm
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An exotically coloured Behscherzer porcelain figure of a macaw seated on a gilded pedestal. Height 31 cm
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A Most Outstanding Large Multi-Coloured Macaw Perched on an Exotic Fruit Base, by Lorenz Hutschenreuther. Circa 1950 Length 67 cm
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A Pair of Classical Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Ewers in the Rococo Manner, height 29 cm each
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A Fine Quality Cut Crystal Bowl, decorated with cut panels of flowers. The ormolu lid decorated with classical panels which surround small Wedgwood Grecian panel. Height 13 cm
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Charming Italian Porcelain Figure of a Young Peasant Girl with Blue Scarf, circa1950s Height 30 cm
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Italian Majolica holy water font, decorated with garlands of fruit, the Madonna and the Christ child in the Della robia style. Height 26.5 cm
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A Fine Quality 19th century Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Figured Mantel Clock, the centerpiece with cherub finial surmounted on a porcelain urn with rams head masks to the sides on a socle and ornate gilt base, flanked by ormolu cherubs. The 10 cm white enamel dial with ornate cast bezel and gilt pierced hands, the twin barrelled bell striking movement with anchor escapement. Height 60 cm
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A Rare 19th century French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock, the gilt ormolu case surmounted by an enamelled urn with foliate swags, enamelled column supporting beveled glass on a shaped ormolu and enamelled base with gilt ormolu feet. The 10 cm dial with enamelled bezel and centre, Arabic numerals with blue steel hands. The twin barrelled movement with Brocot escapement, enamelled twin bar mercury pendulum striking on a coiled gong. Height 42 cm
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A rare 19th century French Empire ormolu and malachite mantel clock, with ormolu mounts and rectangular gilded feet, the engine turned brass dial, Roman numerals and blue steel hands housed by an ornate bezel, the twin Barrelled movement with silk suspension, count wheel striking on a bell. Height 30 cm
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An imposing late 19th century Westminster quarter chiming mahogany cased bracket clock, lenzkirk signed movement, the rare design break arched case with cathedral top, Corinthian columns, hinged side apertures with silk lined frets and moulded plinth base, the 16.5 cm brass dial with foliate spandrels, silvered chapter ring, matted centre, with blue steel hands. Slow/fast and chime/silent subsidiaries to the arch, the substantial triple barrelled movement with dead beat escapement and rack striking,…
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An exceptionally fine pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, decorated with flowering prunus, sparrows and chrysanthemums on a deep blue ground on pedestal bases. Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 36 cm
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Framed Wedgwood oval plaque of Athena, 35 x 31 cm
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Early Handpainted Porcelain plaque of Louis IV, framed in a exquisitely carved frame. Height 34 cm
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A Most impressive and Outstanding Large Japanese Enamelled Cloisonne Plaque, with red crested cranes amongst chrysanthemums and roses on a bright blue ground. Meiji Period (1868-1912). 57 x 57 cm
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Pair of Elegant Royal Worcester Courtesan Figures, dressed in exotic dress each holding a flower. Height 32 cm
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A Fine Quality Porcelain Charger, in overglaze enamels, decorated with birds and flowers on a black ground. Stamped ‘Made in Japan’ (1912-1926). Diameter 40 cm
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A Large and Exceptional Mid-19th century Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, brightly decorated with archaic bronze type designs, including masks and animals. Height 55.5 cm
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A Large and Exceptional Mid-19th century pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases, with all over decoration in archaic style with masks of spirits, animals and birds. Height 55.5 cm
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A Quality Soft Paste Standing Figure of Kuan-yin Holding a Lotus Leaf and Flower, decorated in overglaze enamel with touches of gilding. First half of 20th century Height 42.5 cm
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A Fine Quality Figure of a Female Attendant in Rose Enamel, first half of 20th century Height 31 cm
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Intricate Japanese Marquetry Tissue Box, covered in geometric patterns. Showa Period (1926-1989). 10.5 x 27.5 x 14 cm Nb These elaborate tissue boxes were used by geishas for applying make up in plays that they were performing in.
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An Early Japanese Lacquered Box, decorated with peonies and an all over scrolling pattern in gold lacquer. Engraved copper fittings. Late Edo Period. 13.5 x 25.5 x 13 cm
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An Exotic Japanese Charger, with scalloped edges, decorated in harmonious overglaze enamels with a scene of an eagle with another bird in its claws. Meiji Period. Diameter 46 cm
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Japanese Bronze Censer, in the shape of Hotei, one of the Japanese Gods of Good Luck. In two parts. Meiji Period. Height 11.5 cm
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An Exotic Large Baluster Jar with Cover, decorated in overglaze enamels with birds and peonies over a black ground. Marked ‘Made in Japan’, Taisho Period (1912-1926) Height 37 cm
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An Outstanding Large Charger, with foliate border, the centre painted with exotic birds in flowering cherry tree with peonies and blossom. Japanese Taisho Period (1912-1926). Diameter 50.8 cm
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Tall and Elegant Vase, in overglaze enamels decorated with exotic birds and peonies over a black ground. Japanese Taisho Period (1912-1926). Height 40 cm
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A Fine Porcelain Chinese Model of Bird Perched on a Rock, brilliantly enamelled in turquoise and aubergine. Circa 1920 Height 30 cm
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A most outstanding and impressive Japanese Imari baluster jar with domed lid and knop finial, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, the decoration is divided into panels with green dragons and ito-o birds. 19th century. Height 82.5 cm
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An impressive large Chinese baluster rose medallion jar with cover, heavily gilded and decorated with figurative panels and exotic birds and butterflies, early 19th century. Height 64 cm
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A Most Impressive Chinese Six Panel Lacquered Folding Screen, the panels are decorated with inlays in ivory and coloured stones of boys playing in the courtyard of a grand palace. The figures have gilded decoration. Reverse decorated in gold. lacquer. Late Ching Period. Height 183 x 240 cm Wide
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A High Quality Black lacquered Chinoisserie Cabinet on a Carved Giltwood Stand, the cabinet doors have a painted scene of people enjoying pastimes in a walled garden with pavilions. Elaborate baroque style bronze hinges and lock plates. Oak interior. Early 20th century Height 160 cm
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An important tall bulbous vase painted by Wan Xiliang (b.1922), master porcelain painter from the city of Jingdezhen, the vase is painted with a scene from the story of Tao Yuan San Jie Yi, the painted scene is in a showy garden with a flowering peach. A group of three men Liu Bei in orange, behind him Guan-Yu and next to him Zang Fei, they are greeting the figure in blue, the work is signed and sealed and inscribed, not dated. Painted in fencai enamels. Factory mark Cai Fu Ji Zao Ref 'Brush and clay',…
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A fine Chinese rose medallion vase, decorated with exotic figurative panels, heavily gilded with the neck and shoulders with applied decoration. Height 45.5 cm
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A Fine Quality Rose Medallion Punch Bowl, on a fitted stand. Chinese 19th century Height 18 x 40 cm Diameter
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A pair of impressive fine quality mid-19th century Venetian blackamoor figures, on octagonal painted and gilded pedestal bases each with arm raised holding a small torchiere. Heavily gilded with exotic floral decorated garments. Height 230 cm
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An exceptional and massive Kutani vase, with all over decoration in iron red, blue, green enamels and gilt, the central panel has a scene of a maple viewing party, the neck and shoulders decorated with dragons and HO-o birds. Meiji period (1868-1912). Height 61 cm
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An Exceptional Chinese Fencai Enamel Vase, decorated in brightly coloured geometric, floral and figurative bands with extensive use of gilt. The widest section with illustrations of immortals riding waves. The illustrations are in pairs imitating an open book on a brocade ground. Gianlong mark to the base. First half of 20th century Height 39.5 cm
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A Large and Highly Decorative Persian Ware Carlton Vase, height 32 cm
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An exceptional Lancaster Ware vase, the ovoid shape decorated with birds and foliage on a blue ground, signed Richard Pilkington Joyce on base. Height 33 cm
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An outstanding large William Moorcroft flambe wisteria vase, possibly an exhibition piece, signature to the base. Height 33 cm
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Impressive Carlton Ware Dragon Covered Vase, baluster shaped, the vivid blue ground decorated with raised gilt dragons as is the cover, a gilded knop surmounts the same. Height 52 cm
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A Most Unusual and Interesting Porcelain French Vase, in the form of a grasshopper on a grass decorated base. Signed with impressed mark Jerome Massier, Vallauris, France. 25 cmx46 cm
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A William Moorcroft plum and leaf decorated deep bowl. Diameter 30 cm
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A William Moorcroft squat comport, decorated with central hibiscus. Height 10 cm
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A William Moorcroft pomegranate vase. Height 18 cm
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A fine quality porcelain figure of a parrot, by Herend, early 20th century. Height 15 cm
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An exotic Italian porcelain figure of theatrical resting pageboy, possibly after drawing by Leon Bakst 'Shehezzarade', signed by D’Poloviolo. Height 50 cm
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An exotic Rosenthal porcelain, multi-coloured figure of a dancer in the Ballet Russe style. Height 32.5 cm
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A Romantic and dramatic porcelain figure, in the Ballet Russe style by Rudolstadt Volkstedt, circa 1930. Height 36 cm
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Impressive German Porcelain Float Bowl, centrepiece mounted with male and female cherubs, a goat and the fruits of abundance. 37 x 38 x 30 cm
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A Classical Rosenthal Figure of Poiroit Reclining, modelled by Greiner. Signed on Base. 14 x 30 cm
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A Delightful Rosenthal Figure of a Ballet Dancer, seated and dressed in 17th century costume. Signed C. Holzer-Fantil. Height 16 cm
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A Large Goldscheider Group of Two Borsai Dogs, signed and Numbered 6011/656/6 on base. 30 x 42 cm
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Rare Wedgwood Fairyland lustre cabinet plate, decorated by daisy Makeig-Jones, handpainted design 'Imps on the bridge' diameter 27 cm
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A Pair of Porcelain Baroque Wall Plaques, each decorated with symbols of abundance - fish, shellfish, fruit and vegetables and mounted on a shaped velvet upholstered plaque. Bears incised mark verso. 42 x 38 cm
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An Austrian Art Nouveau Bisque Casket, decorated with a reclining maiden and cupid with panels of exotic young women and dragon corners. 25 x 27.5 cm
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Large Continental Vase, of Baluster shape with gilt bordered panels decorated with flowers and butterflies. Bears mark Sarbeque?ines, numbered 1480 (impressed). Height 44 cm
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A Fine Goldscheider Figure of a Prone Borzoi, marked and numbered 6730/109/2 to base. 18 x 41 cm
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A most delightful and charming terracotta Goldscheider sculpture of two young petulant girls, one with a doll on a base signed rose. Lozenge mark and numbers verso. Height 59 cm
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A German Art Nouveau Terracotta Figurine, ‘Maerchen’ (fairy tales) of a semi-nude nymph seated on a tree trunk. Circa 1900s. Height 67 cm
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A magnificent matched pair of vases, with exceptional quality painted decoration in fencai enamel, the scenes have exotic birds in flowering trees with chrysanthemums and hibiscus flowers. Ring handles applied to the necks. Bases marked with Jingdezhen Zhi. First half of 20th century. Height 43.5 cm
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Finely Painted Porcelain Lantern Shaped Vase, beautifully decorated in fencai enamel. Two large panels on each side of well drafted mythological figures in landscapes. Mark of Qianlong. Made in first quarter of 20th century Height 27.5 cm
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A Brilliant Turquoise Porcelain Vase, with high relief decoration and two five claw dragons (representing the emperor and his successor) among clouds. Incised mark on base. China, 19th century Height 35 cm
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Beautifully Modelled Soft Past Figure of Fukurokuju – a God of happiness, Wealth and Longevity, base marked Pm Sevres, made in France. Early 20th century Height 44 cm
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Exceptionally fine Chinese vase, painted in fencai enamels with a scene of a woman, child and a man greeting a sage at a gate, the neck, shoulder and base finely decorated in black. Mask ring handles in red. Qianlong mark to the base. Made in first half of 20th century three hang shining (Giuseppe Castilione) seals on the shoulder in red and gold. Height 23 cm
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Japanese Kutani lidded pot on tripod feet, handles in the shape of birds with a model of a Chilong on the knop of the lid. Coloured in the Kang His manner, the pot is decorated with a scene of Chinese men in a garden with a white elephant. Meiji period (1868-1812) note some minor restoration to rim.
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A rare and elegant 18th century Chinese porcelain famille verte Yen-Yen vase, beautifully decorated with exotic birds, flowers and foliage. Height 44 cm
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A rare and elegant Chinese porcelain famille rose Yen-Yen vase, boldly decorated with flowering plants, birds and rocks in brilliant enamels. Ching period (1644-1912). Height 45.3 cm
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A Fine and Exceptional Imari Vase, decorated in blue underglaze with overglaze enamel and gilt with exotic birds and flowers. Meiji Period. Height 40 cm
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An Exceptional Japanese Imari Charger, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels. The main scene is of a cherry blossom viewing by courtesans dressed in kimono. 19th century Diameter 45.5 cm
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Imposing Chinese octagonal porcelain vase, with applied decoration of the 100 Antiquities. Richly coloured in enamels describing fruits, flowers and insects. Fitted wooden base, late 19th century. Height 59 cm
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A fine Japanese Imari charger, with scalloped edges, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, the centre decorated with a bowl of flowers, the surround with textile patterns. Meiji period (1868-1912) diameter 41.5 cm
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A Rare Pair of Chinese Quadrangular Vases, decorated with brightly coloured enamels with female and male characters in garden scenes. Late 19th century Height 30.5 cm
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A Fine Japanese Kutani Vase, decorated with a scene of cherry blossom viewing in the central panel. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Height 25 cm
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A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bottle, in the shape of a pilgrim’s bottle. The shape can also be described as a moon flask. The sides are decorated in white quatrefoil flowers reserved on a blue ground. The round central panels decorated with festive entertainers and street vendors. Mid 19th century Height 25 cm
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A Most Impressive Chinese Fencai Enamel Hexagonal Shaped Lidded Baluster Pot, with cover and finial knop of gilded finger citrons. Handles in the shape of sceptres. Reserved panels of horses and dogs in the manner of Castiligne (Lang Shining) Qianlong mark. First half 20th century Ref. to Simon Kwan 1990 Height 31 cm
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Large and impressive famille jaune Chinese baluster jar and cover, yellow ground with applied miniature antiquities decorated in enamel, unmarked. Mid 19th century
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A fine quality pair of Chinese rosewood stands, with marble tops, ornate open work carving, 19th century. Height 60 cm x 30.5 cm diameter
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