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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts — Sotheby's

Auction House:Sotheby'sNumber of lots recorded:553
Sale Title:Fine Furniture & Decorative ArtsLots with images:535
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:345
Date:5-Apr-2011
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A bamboo wrist rest, 20th century, the curved surface incised with a Luohan seated reading a book, with others at his side, inscribed with a two line poem above, signed Qiongchi Yufu, dated bing yin, 1926, the tenth lunar month 24 cm
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A Duanstone inkstone, Qing Dynasty, of oval form, the recessed upper surface with an arched reservoir at one end within a carved border of dragons among clouds, fitted wood stand (2) 19.5 cm
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Two hardwood boxes and covers, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising a plain rectangular box, the wood of rich dark tones; and a circular box, carved in low relief with Precious Objects on a diaper ground, box (2) 5. 4 cm and 9. 5 cm
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A rectangular soapstone seal, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, one side with a three line inscription, the stone with dense black and brown striations; together with a jade archer's ring, with carved decoration, the pale stone with dark brown areas (2) 10 cm and 1. 8 cm, the inscription reads and translates as follows: nan'er yu shang ling yan ge, di yi gongming buyao qian.
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A soapstone seal, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of irregular upright form, carved with a dragon emerging from clouds above a two line inscription Shangyu Xu Sangeng, the seal carved Da Wu (great Enlightenment), the stone of honey coloured tones 7. 8 cm Xu Sangeng (1826-1890) was a famous carver, his birthplace was Shangyu
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A soapstone seal, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of square section, carved with a boy reclining on the back of a recumbent elephant, the stone of mottled russet tones 5 cm, the seal reads yunqi shi liu shizhi jian a poetic verse about the flow of clouds passing through one's fingers
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A carved soapstone figure of Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, seated with her left arm resting on her raised left knee, her right leaning on a rocky ledge at her side, the face with lowered gaze and slight smile, framed by a hooded cowl and the wide sleeved robe falling in layered folds incised with cloud patterns, fitted wood stand, (2) 11 cm high
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A rock crystal figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, seated on a lotus base in dhyanasana with hands in dhyana mudra, wearing loosely draped robes, fitted box 19 cm. Provenance: Ashkenazie & Co., 1988. Collection label on base
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A rock crystal waterpot, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century, the globular body carved in high relief on the sides with branches of fruiting peach, lingzhi, bamboo and narcissus, fitted box 7 cm
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A rock crystal pendant, Qing Dynasty, carved in low relief with trailing vine stems; together with an agate pendant pierced with a bird beside prunus and bamboo (2) 5. 5 cm
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An opal carving, Qing Dynasty, of a celestial being, floating among clouds with the moon beside her head and a small rabbit crouching near her feet, her swirling robes in pierced relief 6. 8 cm, the figure represents a Buddhist apsara, or feitian (flying celestial being).
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A white jade carving of two boys, Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated on two large leaves, facing each other and clinging to a curling branch of lingzhi fungus between them 4. 5 cm
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A jade carving of a boy Washing an elephant, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, the boy crouched on its back holding a long handled brush, the stone of whitish tone 3. 8 cm a boy riding on an elephant or washing an elephant signifies good fortune. Compare with a larger figure of a boy on an elephant in the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco illustrated later Chinese Jades, No.
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Three jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising a green jadeite fish with lotus, wood stand; a russet flecked celadon jade group of mushrooms; and a whitish jade mythical beast pendant (4) 5. 5 cm, 4 cm and 5. 5 cm
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Two jade animal carvings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising a pale green jade recumbent lion; and a green jade crouching rabbit (2) 5. 5 cm and 6. 5 cm
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Two white jade carvings, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, comprising one of flattened form of two carp among water weeds; and a ‘Lotus' washer, carved as a curled leaf, with flower stems curling up the sides to the rim, fitted wood stands (4) 7. 2 cm and 5. 5 cm Respectively, the double fish motif is among the eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism standing for freedom from all restraints.
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A scholar's seal set, 19th/20th century, comprising a green jadeite ‘Dragon' seal, reading fang lan xuan (Studio of fragrant orchid); and a ‘famille-rose' porcelain seal box, the domed cover painted with two figures, one on horseback, apocryphal Qianlong mark, fitted box (2) 5 cm and 6 cm diameter
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A jadeite carving of a junk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, carrying a large vase of lotus flowers on the deck, a boy standing pulling the rigging, another poling from the prow, the pale green stone with bright green and russet areas, wood stand (2) 10. 5 cm. Provenance: collection of Mr and Mrs Rene Rivkin Sotheby's Sydney, 3rd June 2001, lot 329
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A pair of jadeite vases and covers, 19th/20th century, each of flattened ovoid form surmounted by a waisted neck set with elephant head and loose ring handles, domed cover, the pale whitish stone with dense bright green suffusions, wood stands (6) 11.2 cm
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A hardstone table screen, Qing Dynasty, the pale stone with horizontal banding in tones of cream and green, traces of painted decoration on one side depicting boys playing among shrubs and trees, wood frame and stand (2) 53 cm
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A miniature hardwood cabinet, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form, the two doors with upper panels pierced with a bird and flowering prunus, the interior with arched surround below a pierced dragon panel 23 cm wide, 17 cm deep, 36 cm high
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A mother of pearl inlaid black lacquer stand, of shaped square section, the top inlaid with floral motifs above a curved apron and square section legs joined by a lower shelf, decorated in gilding with similar motifs 35. 5 wide, 35. 5 cm deep, 102 cm high
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A pair of hardwood stools, 19th/20th century, the rounded sides with open panels supported on five bracket feet, the flat top inset with a recessed 'famille-rose' porcelain plaque of maidens in a garden (2) 46 cm high
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Qian Songyan (1898-1986) birds Among Flowering plants, ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll inscribed with poem, signed Qian Songyan with a dedication and three seals of the artist 147 cm by 37 cm
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Wu Qingxia (1910-2008) figures in a Pavilion, ink and colour on paper signed Wu Qingxia and dated Summer, the sixth month of 1943 with one seal of the artist 28 cm by 27 cm
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Japanese school a Chinese lady holding a sword, ink and colour on silk, hanging scroll signed Koshi and with three seals 95 cm by 42 cm
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Ni Tian (1855-1919) the four Seasons, ink and colour on paper, set of four, hanging scrolls all signed Ni Tian Mogeng, two dated yi mao, 1915, the third lunar month, and with a total of eight seals of the artist (4), each 148 cm by 40 cm
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A jade belt hook, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, carved in high and pierced relief with a chilong climbing towards the dragon's head hook, using the russet markings in the pale grey stone with some black flecking 8. 8 cm
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Three pierced celadon jade plaques, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, comprising one of Precious Objects around a central shou medallion; one of a half open box of lotus and lingzhi; and another in the shape of a butterfly, wood stands (6) 5. 5 cm to 9 cm
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Three cylindrical ivory brushpots, Qing Dynasty, comprising one carved in relief with attendants accompanying a figure in a carriage greeted by a maiden looking down from the terrace of a pavilion, on a pierced diaper ground; another similar, wood stand; and another intricately carved overall in relief with numerous figures among garden pavilions (3) 10. 8 cm, 9.
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An ivory wrist rest, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of tapering rectangular form, the curved top carved in low relief with a maiden standing in a pavilion garden with pine and willow trees, a thatched hut set high on a rocky ledge among distant peaks, the underside intricately carved and pierced with a procession of Luohan riding on animals and on foot ascending a path through pines towards a dragon emerging from clouds swirling around mountain peaks, fitted wood stand (2) 31 cm Compare with other carved…
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An ivory carving of the Hehe Erxian, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, one standing holding a circular box above his head, his left hand holding a fly whisk behind his back, the other kneeling holding stems of lotus, both with laughing expression, supported on a soapstone rockwork base (3) 16.5 cm, these are the two immortals of Harmony and Unity, presiding over harmonious marriages.
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A carved coral figural group, 19th/20th century, of two maidens standing beside a bird perched on a florette strewn tree trunk, one holding a hibiscus flower, the other a peony flower and basket of flowers, the coral of rich tone with slight white flecking, wood stand (2) 15.5 cm in China red coral is associated with auspiciousness and longevity because of its colour and resemblance to deer antlers.
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A carved coral figure of a maiden, 19th/20th century, standing in swaying attitude, wearing a wide sleeved robe and trailing scarf around her shoulders, her long hair swept up into entwined coils pinned with florettes, the material of rich tone with slight white flecks, wood stand (2) 20.5 cm
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An ivory figure of a maiden, Qing Dynasty, standing in long flowing robe incised with different diaper patterns, holding a fan in her right hand, her hair drawn into a high chignon, wood stand (2) 19.5 cm
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Four carved ivory needle cases, 20th century, each of slender form with screw top, the sides with overall carved decoration (4) 15 cm to 19. 5 cm
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An ivory okimono of figures in a boat, Meiji period, the four men and a lady seated and standing on the open deck, surrounded with boxes and baskets of food and drink 18 cm long
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An ivory model of a Corn Cob, Meiji period, naturalistically carved with a section of sheath removed revealing the internal grains of corn stained yellow, the long fibres at the base curling up over the lower section and shading to brown 25. 5 cm
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An ivory okimono of an artist, late 19th/20th century, seated with boxes around him, holding a brush in his right hand and showing an art work; together with a figure of Hotei seated holding a ball in his right hand, his robe incised with yin yang motifs (2) 8.5 cm and 5.8 cm Respectively
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A polychrome ivory okimono group, Meiji period, of a sage standing on rocks holding a fungus stem in one hand the other reaching up to a figure of Kannon seated on a winged dragon, highlighted in coloured pigments, wood stand (2) 28 cm
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An ivory figural okimono, Meiji period, of two fishermen, one seated at the base of a tall tree, the other standing nearby holding the rope attached to the bottom of their net hoisted high on the tree support to dry, wood stand (2) 51 cm
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A ivory okimono of Chin'an, 19th/20th century, standing holding a vase upside down from which he conjures scrolling clouds and a writhing dragon beneath his raised right foot, wood stand (2) 11 cm
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An ivory okimono of Daruma, Meiji period, standing barefoot, enveloped in a long cloak falling over his long robe beneath, a scarf draped over his head and shoulders, and holding a long fly whisk, the face with well defined features, the base with a plaque signed Munetaka 13. 5 cm
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An ivory figural group by Shunzan, Meiji period, of a man standing holding a rope attached to his pet monkey dressed in jacket and cap, a boy at his side holding out a persimmon in his left hand, signed Shunzan/Haruyama, wood stand (2) 17.5 cm
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An ivory okimono of a Bijin by Fumiaki, Meiji period, standing barefoot, wearing traditional kimono and obi with incised brocade decoration, her hair elegantly coiffured, holding a scythe in her lowered right hand and a sheath of corn in her left, signed Fumiaki or (Bunmei), wood stand (2) 19 cm
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Three lacquer Inro, Meiji period, comprising one decorated with a bear and a monkey in a landscape, stag antler mushroom netsuke; a five case inro decorated in mother-of-pearl and silvered lacquer with lilies on a gold ground; and a four-case black lacquer inro carved with figures in a rocky landscape (4) 5 cm, 9. 3 cm and 7 cm Respectively
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A wood and ivory figure by Homin, Meiji period, the man wearing a cap and loose jacket over pantaloons decorated with gilt motifs, kneeling holding a pair of clippers in his right hand, a wood bucket and tray on the floor, his face with well defined features, signed Homin on a red plaque on the wood base 13. 5 cm Overall
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A lacquered wood and ivory okimono, Meiji period, of a man wearing a wide sleeved robe and loose pantaloons, decorated in gold takamakie with floral and diaper decoration, a pouch hung over his shoulder, the wood stained for effect, wood stand (2) 16 cm
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Three wood netsuke, 19th century, comprising one of a shishi on rockwork, another crouching inside a recess in the rockwork beneath; another of a shishi with a large ball; and another of a boy standing beside a large whale, all unsigned (3) 4 cm
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A group of ivory and stag antler animal netsuke, late 19th/20th century, comprising one of a recumbent ox, signed Gyokusai; another of the Lunar Hare, holding a pestle and mortar, the eyes inlaid in red, signed Mitsuhiro; another of a kappa the mythical creature breaking out of a clam, signed Gyokusai; another of a crouching rabbit, signed; together with six other animal carvings including a cockerel, a monkey, a lion, fish, a toad and a bird (10) 4.
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Three ivory netsuke, 19th century, comprising one of Hotei seated with smiling expression; another of a Daruma doll, the priest with angry expression enveloped in his voluminous robe, a boy clinging to his side; and one of a small boy seated beside a large sack, all unsigned (3) 4 cm
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Six ivory animal netsuke, late 19th/20th century, comprising one of a recumbent horse, signed Gyokusan; another of Minogame among lotus pod and leaves, unsigned; a recumbent ox, unsigned; a rat enveloped in a sack, its eye inlaid unsigned; a seated badger (Tanuki) wearing a loose jacket, signed Gyokusai; and a lion with a ball, unsigned (6) 3. 8 cm to 6.
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Six small ivory figure Carvings, 20th century, comprising a set of four seated figures of peddlers selling their wares; and two figures of farmers, all unsigned (6) 3. 5 cm to 5 cm
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Three ivory and stag antler figure netsuke, late 19th/20th century, comprising one of Gama sennin standing holding his toad on his shoulder, unsigned, wood stand; another of Hotei with a karako on his back, unsigned; and one of Jurojin holding a large inscribed scroll, unsigned; together with a study of a man carrying a large sack and a fan; and another of entertainers dancing with masks and fan, inscribed motto Hi no Youjin (5) 5.
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Three ivory netsuke, 19th/early 20th century, comprising one of Jurojin, the God of learning, standing holding his customary rolled makimono and staff, his servant kneeling and holding up his master's shoe, signed Shounsai; another of a boy seated eating with a large sack on his back, the ivory stained, signed Tomochika; and one of a boy seated painting, signed Shigemasa (3) 3 cm to 4 cm
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Six ivory figure carvings, 19th/20th century, comprising four netsuke, a pair of Noh dancers with long hair and swivel heads depicting fierce and benign expressions, wearing formal dance costumes, signed Shozan; a seated Fukurokuju with turtle, signed Yukimasa; and another with peach, signed; and a pair of peddlers seated beside cabinets, displaying their wares, unsigned (6) 3
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Eleven small ivory figure netsuke, of seated peddlers, signed (11) 3 cm to 3. 5 cm
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Three ivory figure netsuke, 19th century, comprising one of a Sarumawashi, lying down with smiling expression, his head resting on one hand while his tame monkey climbs on his back, signed Yoshimasa; another of a sennin standing holding the ribbons of a large hat on his back, unsigned; and another of Ebisu on a Fugu fish, the god trying to climb onto the back of the large captured fish, unsigned (3) 5.
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Six ivory and stag antler netsuke, 19th/20th century, comprising one of a group of mushrooms, unsigned; another of a man holding a fan seated in a boat, signed Masamune; another of Ebisu, one of the seven gods of good luck, signed Hisakazu; a seated Shishimai dancer with a mask over his head, signed; a figure kneeling carrying a large sack, unsigned; and an acrobat balancing on his hands, unsigned (6) 3 cm to 6 cm
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Two ivory netsuke, 19th century, comprising one of a shishi seated with head raised facing forward, unsigned; and another of a figure seated holding the strings of a cape of ho-o plumage, signed Tamakazu on a red plaque (2) 4. 5 cm
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Two ivory Manju, Meiji period, comprising a Ryusa style manju, delicately carved and pierced overall with chickens and chicks among flowering plants, signed Rangyoku; another carved overall with figures in a rocky landscape around the central aperture, signed Hideyoshi (Shuchin); together with two kagamibuta, each with ivory bowl and decorated plate, unsigned (4) 3. 2 cm to 4.
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Five ivory netsuke, 19th/20th century, comprising one of a seated cat gazing at a small mouse; another of a Fugu fish; another of a rat on the side of an awabi; a model of a thatched building among pine; and a seated figure of a man holding a fish (5) 3. 3 cm to 6. 5 cm
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A stag antler Ryusa style Manju, 19th century, of domed form, well carved and pierced with a coiled mythical creature among clouds, unsigned; together with an ivory toggle carved in the form of a crouching lion, unsigned (2) 4 cm and 3. 3 cm
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A CLOISONNE enamel vase and cover, Meiji period, worked in wires and shaded tones of enamel with small birds among various flowering plants including roses, chrysanthemum, iris and prunus, all reserved on a black ground, metal rims, Hayashi mark on the base (2) 17. 5 cm
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A silver filigree and shibayama inlaid dish, Meiji period, of flower shape, the shallow rounded sides inset with petal-shaped ivory panels decorated in typical shibayama inlay with different flowering plants, encircling a central medallion with a butterfly hovering over a large basket of flowers, bordered by a pierced silver and wire floral and foliate rim 29 cm diameter
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A bronze figure of a tiger, Meiji/Taisho period, striding forward with head raised and long tail erect, the eyes inlaid, seal mark Seiya saku, wood stand (2) 48.5 cm
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A lacquered wood container, 20th century, of naturalistic tree trunk form, the straight sides decorated with clusters of flowers, foliage and grasses in gold and brown lacquer highlighted with mother of pearl inlay, the interior sides lead lined 57. 5 cm wide, 26 cm high
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A red lacquered drum, 18th century, decorated in deep red and black 26 cm high
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A pair of carved wood panels, 19th/20th century, each of rectangular form, set with reverse glass painted figural vignettes within shaped frames, on the relief decorated wood ground (2) 91 by 94 cm, each panel
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A flambe-glazed vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, with ovoid body and slender neck, covered with a finely streaked glaze of rich tone; together with a later lavender-blue glazed vase (2) 21 cm and 28.5 cm respectively
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A flambe glazed jar, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the ovoid body supported on a high foot, covered on the exterior with streaked crimson and blue glazes, wood cover (2) 29 cm
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A flambe glazed vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the ovoid body surmounted by a slender neck, covered with a streaked blue and red glaze falling unevenly over the shoulders 37 cm
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A celadon-glazed dish, 19th/20th century, the interior carved with overlapping petals within the shaped rim, apocryphal Qianlong mark; together with another similar (2) 40 cm and 41. 5 cm Respectively
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A pair of unusual white-glazed amphora, the ovoid body of each set with two bird head loop handles, their beaks biting the rim of the cup-shaped mouth above the slender neck (2) 53 cm
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An 'Aster pattern' blue and white dish, Qing Dynasty Kangxi period, of saucer shape, the base with emblem mark; together with a larger dish painted with blossoming boughs around a central flowerhead, the base with artemisia leaf mark (2) 28 cm and 34. 5 cm Respectively
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A pair of blue and white vases and covers, each decorated with a variety of birds and ducks in a continuous landscape between formal borders (4) 64 cm Overall
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A blue and white vase, of slender baluster form reserved with blossoming prunus on the underglaze-blue ground 60 cm
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A large 'Famille-Rose' vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, decorated with numerous figures on a pavilion terrace watching boys in a dragon procession, several carrying banners and poles with fish, a large dragon and Buddhist lions, two dignitaries riding on horseback below, the flared neck with further boys and a dragon boat below a formal border around the rim 78 cm
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A group of ‘famille-rose' wares, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, comprising a Canton ‘famille-rose' shaped shallow dish; a pair of similar plates; two similar saucers; and a ‘famille-rose' dish (6) 28 cm to 15 cm
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Three ‘famille-rose' ginger jars, late 19th/ 20th century, decorated with figures, birds and flowers, wood stands and covers (9) 21 cm
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A ‘famille-Noire' vase, 19th/20th century, of tapering square section, decorated with the flowers of the four Seasons reserved on the black ground, pierced and mounted for electricity 57. 5 cm, 72 cm Overall
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A large 'Famille-Verte' jar and cover, Qing Dynasty, of baluster form decorated with medallions of fish and water weeds, interspersed with floral and precious object vignettes on an iron-red diaper ground, the domed cover with lion knop, apocryphal Chenghua mark, gilt wood stand (3) vase 49 cm high, stand 49 cm high
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Eight 'Kitchen Ming' bowls, each with underglaze decoration around a central unglazed ring (8) 26. 5 cm to 30 cm
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A gilt lacquered wood figure of Buddha, seated; together with a pair of hexagonal black lacquered jardinieres, gilt with floral panels; and a black lacquer wall bracket, decorated with Japanese maidens on pavilion terraces (4) 31 cm, 18 cm Diam, and 27. 5 cm Respectively
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A Chinese silver beaker, 19th century, of tapered conical form profusely decorated with oriental figures and rickshaw in a landscape with central blank cartouche 158gms 12 cm high
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A soapstone group of a maiden with Attendant, Qing Dynasty 19th century, standing wearing a long wide-sleeved robe and fringed shawl, her long hair partly swept into a high chignon, her attendant similarly attired carrying a draped basket, the honey coloured stone with russet striations 18 cm
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A Canton ivory puzzle ball, 19th/20th century, the outer ball carved and pierced with four dragons among cloud scrolls, supported on a slender stand rising from the head of Li tie Guai standing on a pierced base holding his gourd and staff 35 cm Overall
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A pair of ancestor portraits, 19th/20th century, depicting an elderly Mandarin and his consort, each seated on a throne chair, the woman in a voluminous red brocade dragon robe over a pleated blue skirt, and an elaborate headdress, the man wearing a dark blue coat with rank badge for the first civil rank, over a blue brocade dragon robe and red conical hat, decorated green drapery over both chairs, framed (2) 150 cm high, 66 cm wide, 2650 cm high Overall, 104 cm wide Overall
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A bronze figure of a lion, 19th century, with both forepaws raised over a large ball forming a box and cover 21 cm long
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An Imari dish, Meiji/Taisho period, decorated with gilt ground panels of cranes around the shallow sides with scalloped rim; together with a Fukagawa baluster vase decorated with sages and attendants admiring paintings in a garden setting, iron-red mark (2) 45. 5 cm and 25. 5 cm
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A blue and white umbrella stand, of hexagonal section, decorated with a peacock in a continuous landscape 60 cm
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Three polychrome ivory fruit carvings, late Meiji period, naturalistically carved, comprising an apple, the hollowed interior with a figure seated beneath a pine tree beside a stream, the exterior stained pink, signed Ko; a mandarin enclosing a similar scene of fishermen, signed Shoko; and a banana with skin peeled back to reveal the fleshy interior, the skin stained yellow, unsigned (3) 5.
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A hardwood stand, 19th/20th century, of lobed square section, inset with a marble top above a shaped apron carved and pierced with fruiting pomegranate on four legs terminating in ball and claw feet 40 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 60 cm high
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A hardwood stand, 19th/20th century, of octagonal section, inset with a marble top above a shaped apron carved and pierced with fruiting gourd vine and florettes, the decoration extending down the curved legs to cleft feet 39 cm diameter, 61 cm high
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A pair of mother of pearl inlaid hardwood stands, 19th/20th century, of rectangular section, the inset top within a border of floral scrolls above a pierced and inlaid apron, supported on four square section legs joined by a lower shelf (2) 43 cm wide, 32. 5 cm deep, 79. 5 cm high
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A pair of hardwood stands, 19th/20th century, the lobed top of each inset with marble above a carved and pierced foliate apron, supported on four dragon mask legs terminating in ball and claw feet (2) 52 cm diameter, 58 cm high
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A hardwood display cabinet, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form, surmounted by a carved and pierced frieze of confronted dragons and bats, above a single glazed door and glazed sides, the corner supports carved with dragons and flaming pearls, the base with carved and pierced apron on four legs, the interior with three shelves (2) 59. 5 cm wide, 35.
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A hardwood two tier table, 19th/20th century, the rectangular top inset within a raised frame extending into four legs below the scroll work apron, with two stepped shelves above a lower shelf 62 cm wide, 34 cm deep, 71 cm high
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A nest of four hardwood tables, 19th/20th century, the rectangular top within a raised frame carved to simulate bamboo extending onto four tapering legs joined by three similar stretchers, the apron carved and pierced with confronted dragons (4) the largest 49.5 cm wide, 35 cm deep, 71.5 cm high
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An inlaid hardwood table, 19th/20th century, the lobed top inlaid and highlighted in ivory depicting figures in a walled garden within a frame of bats and clouds, the apron with figures and ribboned objects, supported on three carved and pierced dragon flanges above the base on four bracket feet 56 cm diameter, 67 cm high
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