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The Graham Geddes Collection, Part 3 — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:396
Sale Title:The Graham Geddes Collection, Part 3Lots with images:391
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:35
Date:17-Sep-2012
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, each of an inverted teardrop shape with short trumpet necks inlaid with lappet shaped floral cartouches within spiral inlaid grounds, 21 cm high.
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A Japanese cloisonne vase with cranes baluster, inlaid with five flying cranes upon a jet black ground, 25 cm high.
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An 18th century Chinese black lacquered seven panel folding screen decorated with a continuous scene of rural china, surmounted by bevelled panels decorated with painted motifs, auspicious symbols and allegorical figures, carved and upholstered to the rear, 400 x 228 cm.
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A pair of Chinese black lacquered temple doors, rectangular, each with a central pierced panel depicting a phoenix trellis ground, within panelled surrounds painted with garden scenes and dragons, 253 x 85 cm.
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two large Japanese bronze cranes Edo period, each naturalistically modelled in an animated pose, the tallest; 217 cm high.
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A Chinese red lacquered stand bowed rectangular, with pierced sides, 73. 5 x 29. 5 x 25. 5 cm.
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A pair of Chinese monochrome globular vases, the bulbous base with tall tubular necks all glazed monochromatic olive green, apocryphal Yongzheng seal, 34 cm tall.
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A small Chinese globular vase, Wanli mark and of the period gently compressed with tall tubular neck all glazed deep purplish brown, six character underglaze blue mark to base, 13 cm high.
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two bronze figures of Guanyins, 19th century one Gaunyin seated virasana with one hand raised in vitarkamudra, the other hand supporting a vessel, the other Guanyin seated virasana with both hands raised in anjalimudra, each upon a double headed lotus dais, 31 cm high each.
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A large rock crystal carved egg shaped casket, ovoid, the cover with radiating lobes emanating from a low relief carved floral bouquet above, the conforming base carved in a corresponding manner, 28 cm wide.
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A Chinese red lacquered bowl and six jade opium pipes, the dish shallow on narrow foot containing six various jade pipes, the largest pipe 12 cm long.
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A Chinese aubergine Peking glass bowl, 18th century octagonal, with flattened rim, 12 cm wide.
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A collection of four Chinese snuff bottles, including banded agate, marble, jade and glass,of various shapes each with stopper missing, tallest 6 cm high.
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A 19th century Chinese red lacquered document box, squared with moulded edges hand painted to the cover with a detailed figurative scene in polychrome and gilt, 47 cm square.
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A Chinese red lacquered and hardstone inlaid document box with cover Qing Dynasty, 18th century square with bevel edge the top displaying a relief figurative scene of fishermen aboard vessels floating between villiage pagodas, inlaid with varicoloured jade, mother of pearl and ivory, to a fitted base with shaped foot, 53 cm square.
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A Chinese red lacquered Qin box and hinged cover Ming Dynasty, 15th century, rectangular with domed cover raised on a pierced pedestal base, to each end a cast iron handle, 131 cm.
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two Chinese faux shagreen lacquered scroll box, each rectangular with moulded rim, decorated with a hand painted red cartouche displaying text, 100 cm high.
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A carved and painted stone East Asian monk, resolved in a kneeling position, draped in traditional robes and set upon a shaped base, 66 cm high.
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A Chinese unglazed pottery guardian spirit, Tang Dynasty, the winged animal modelled with front legs extended while resting on its haunches, its fierce face open mouthed and snarling, 57 cm high. Provenance: Acquired Sotheby's Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 240. Ex collection of the New England Regional Museum.
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A set of four green glazed pottery figures together with a funerary architectural model, Ming Dynasty, each standing on a square base with two holding musical instruments, all wearing green glazed tunics and cone shaped hats, the model with green glazed roof, the figures 21 cm high.
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A collection of pottery glaze samples together with funerary miniature furniture, Ming Dynasty, including twenty five small glaze firing tests of alternative colours, together with a variety of miniature pots, trunks and stoves all glazed green, the largest 12. 5 cm high.
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A Chinese Sancai glazed bowl, Kangxi period, circular with drip glazed application in green, yellow and brown, under glaze mark to base, hairline crack, 19 cm diameter.
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A Chinese eggshell glazed vase, 18th century, the footed baluster body with an everted rim all glazed in a greyish yellow with faux crackle finish, 17 cm high.
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Ten pottery Burial Accompaniment Artifacts, Ming Dynasty, each formed as a miniature cabinet, rectangular with relief exterior indicating panelled doors and glazed green, the largest 23. 5 cm high.
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A set of five green glazed pottery figures, Ming Dynasty, each standing on a square base, wearing green glazed tunics and cone shaped hats, the figures 21 cm high.
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two Chinese Granary jars, Han Dynasty, each of cylindrical form surmounted by a tapering collar all glazed green with underglaze decoration, 33 cm high.
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Three Chinese Hu jars, Han Dynasty, each of varying baluster form, glazed in alternating tones of iredescent green, some with moulded shoulder bands, the tallest 45 cm high.
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A Chinese painted wooden Acupuncture figure, the standing figure painted with Chinese characters, 103 cm high approximately.
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A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, Kangxi mark and of the period baluster with short neck tea dust glazed in copper red, underglaze mark to base, 7. 5 cm high.
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A 19th century Chinese black lacquered screen, comprising ten panels, each relief carved with phoenix, cherry trees against a cloudy background, 240 x 460 cm.
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A Chinese black lacquered altar table, the rounded rectangular body with integral supports, each pierced to the centre, 310 x 84 x 79 cm.
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A cast iron figure of Buddha seated in lalitsana astride, one hand clutching prayer beads, his head with gently smiling mouth and long lobed ears, 57 cm high.
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A cast iron Louhan, Chenghua mark seated upright with feet set apart he wears pilgrims robes, his head held high and bearing a laughing expression with protruding eyes, 96 cm.
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Three Chinese metal hand warmers with covers 19th century, one signed Zhang Ming Zhi one rectangular rounded, another circular, the signed example small rectangular rounded, each with pierced covers, the largest 21 cm wide.
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A cast iron figure of a Bodhisattva seated virasana with both hands open in a form of vitarkamudra, with serene expression the hair arranged in conical curls rising to a low domed usnisha, raised on a lotus base, embossed character text verso, 56 cm high.
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A pair of round Chinese metal hand warmers with covers 19th century, signed He Ji Chang/Chang, each compressed with covers peirced in a cell formation, swing handle above, stamped verso, 19 cm diameter.
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Four Chinese rattan boxes, the largest of rectangular form inset with decoupage panels bound by bamboo stripping, the others of comparable design, the largest 42 cm wide.
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Three Chinese rosewood stands, each narrow with full scrolled ends, two of conforming dimensions together with a smaller version, the largest 41. 5 cm wide.
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A cast iron Guanyin riding a lion, Chenghua mark seated in lalitasana with one hand raised in vitarkamudra, her head crowned with Amitaba set coronet, 98 cm high.
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A Chinese cabinet, 18th/19th century, the rectangular pediment over a two door red lacquer cabinet, with brass latches, painted with allegorical scenes over a pierced skirt, 127 x 190 x 63 cm
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An octagonal Imari charger, 19th century, depicting a scene of costumed ladies on a white ground surrounded by a band of alternating patterned segments, 37 cm wide.
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A Chinese earthenware figure, Ming Dynasty, the figure dressed in a merchants costume and high hat raised upon a hexagonal base, partial green glaze application and worn polychrome decoration, 48 cm high.
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two Tang style green glazed earthenware horses 41 cm high.
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A Chinese pottery equestrian model of a polo player, Tang Dynasty, the horse modelled in motion at full gallop with all four legs raised, the female rider mounted astride wearing a long sleeved robe with hair styled in a side swept topknot, her hands arranged as if to hold a polo stick, pigment decoration of red, green and black, supported by a perspex stand, the horse and rider 40 cm high.
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A large Sichuan pottery horse Han Dynasty, robustly modelled and standing foursquare in motion, the head held erect with an open mouth and teeth bared, the mane stylistically resolved and with tail dressed, 132 cm high., the result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. C109d94 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A Chinese pottery equestrian model of a polo player, Tang Dynasty, the horse modelled in motion at full gallop with all four legs raised, the female rider mounted astride wearing a long sleeved robe with hair styled in a side swept topknot, her hands arranged as if to hold a polo stick, pigment decoration of red, green and black, supported by a perspex stand, the horse and rider 40 cm high. The result of CityU Professional Services Ltd thermoluminescence test no. 02492 is consistent with the dating of this…
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A group of four Han Dynasty Granary jars, each with a ribbed body, the tallest 29 cm high.
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A Chinese carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva late Qing Dynasty, 19th century seated in lalitasana with one foot exposed, one arm raised the other arm relaxed with both hands in vitarkamudra, crowned with an elaborate headdress depicting the Amitaba Buddha, detailed polychrome decoration, 115 cm high.
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Seven Chinese Cocoon jars, Han Dynasty, including three large and four small, each with concentric circular decoration vertically incised, the larger 32 cm high.
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A large Imari vase with cover, 19th century baluster, with short neck supporting a high dome with acorn finial, the whole decorated with multi shaped cartouches within a tapestry ground, 67 cm high.
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A tall Imari vase, 19th century conical with recessed shoulder and flared trumpet rim, decorated in a repeating blue and red foliate ground, (rim restored), 62 cm high.
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A substantial Imari jardiniere, 19th century, the compressed form with everted rim decorated with various cartouches interspersed within a densely foliate ground, 63 cm diameter.
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A large Chinese Imari floor vase, 19th century squat acorn shaped with wide flared rim, decorated with shaped cartouches displaying fo dogs and cell divisions with patterned inclusions, 62 cm high.
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A Chinese Imari charger, Kangxi mark and of the period decorated with underglaze blue, red and green with fo dog and ruyi head motifs, underglaze seal mark to base, 39 cm diameter.
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A Chinese Imari charger, late 19th century under glaze blue and red central motif surrounded by a floral border with three lotus heads, 36. 5 cm diameter.
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A pair of Imari lidded vases, 19th century baluster, with a short neck the cover high domed with flattened rim terminating in a finial of a large modelled shi shi dog, 62 cm high.
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A pair of Imari Cornet shaped vases, 19th century tall cylindrical with flaring rim decorated in hexagonal cells containing alternating imagery, 39. 5 cm high.
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A large Imari floor vase, 19th century baluster with flared rim decorated with opposing landscape cartouches, within a foliate ground 74 cm high.
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A large Imari vase, 19th century baluster with short neck decorated with four cartouches depicting the four seasons, (crack to body with restoration), 51 cm high.
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two carved seated figures of lohans, late Ming Dynasty, each wearing pilgrims robes, their heads project a silent gaze, one with hands in namaskaramudra the other in dhyanamudra, polychrome and gilt application, 120 cm high.
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A Buddhist hand Mudra, of timber frame overlayed with beaten patinated metal displayed as vitarkamudra, raised on a rod and plinth support, the hand 28 cm high.
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A pair of water jugs, each baluster with rolled rim and notched neck all glazed green, 36 cm high.
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two green glazed pottery miniature funerary stages, Ming Dynasty, each rectangular with moulded drape fronted apron, the largest 33 cm wide.
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A collection of glazed pottery burial accompaniment artifacts, Ming Dynasty, including two musician figures, two horses, two barrels with stands, a platform stage and two sedan chairs, various dimensions, the figures 19. cm high. (9)
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A Chinese carved wood standing figure of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty, the full bodied figure with one arm raised the other arm relaxed with both hands in vitarkamudra raised upon an upturned lotus dais, polychrome application, 190 cm high.
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A Chinese lacquered multi drawer chest, rectangular, with multiple square and rectangular drawers above two cupboard doors, block supports, 98. 5 x 223 x 59 cm.
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A Chinese cloisonne censor bulbous raised on claw feet shaped legs and flanked by dragon terminals, the cover pierced and with fo dog terminal, apocryphal Kangxi four character seal to base, 52 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese Cloissonne vases, 19th/20th century, with trumpet shaped necks and everted rims over flask shaped bodies, decorated with floriate motifs, dragons and flaming pearls, 49 cm high. Published: Sotheby's Melbourne, 4th & 5th May, 2010, lot 170.
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A Chinese painted and carved sandstone figure of the mother of Buddha late Ming Dynasty Depicted as a women breast feeding her infant child, seated upon a plinth with further infant effigies to her feet, pigment application, 97 cm high.
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A pair of porcelain glazed parrots, 19th century, each perched upon a ridged and peirced base, the birds glazed green with grey beaks and feet, 22. 5 cm. Published: Sothebys Melbourne, 5th May 2010, lot 269
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A Chinese charger decorated with a figurative scene, underglaze blue double ring mark to base, 41 cm diameter.
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A large porcelain export serving dish, Qianlong period, ovoid and with flared rim all decorated in famille rose floral motifs, 37 cm long.
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A Chinese bottle vase, Republican period bulbous base with tubular neck decorated with multiple butterfly motifs to the white reserve, together with a timber stand, apocryphal Guangxu mark, the vase 41. 5 cm high.
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A pair of porcelain glazed parrots, 19th century, each perched upon a swirled and peirced base, the birds glazed green with coral red beaks and feet, impressed china to base on one, 21. 5 cm high. Published: Sothebys Melbourne, 5th May 2010, lot 269
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A Chinese famille rose vase, Republican period globular with tall neck flanked by peach branch terminals, decorated with a rockery and hou oo bird scene, together with a timber stand,apocryphal Jiaqing mark, the vase 44 cm high.
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A Chinese hexagonal sided Wucai vase, 19th century, with peach branch terminals, decorated with a figuartive scene of a young Buddhist monk and his attendant, with textual panels verso, 58. 5 cm high.
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A Chinese hexagonal sided Wucai vase, 19th century, with peach branch terminals and underglaze blue borders depicting dragons and ruyi lappets decorated with a figuartive narrative scene, 59. 5 cm high.
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An octagonal scallop edged Imari plate, 19th century decorated with opposing hou ou birds and further floral cartouches around a central motif, underglaze blue mark to verso, 33 cm wide.
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A scallop edge Imari plate, 19th century, the central trapezoid faunal motif, surrounded by a deep cobalt blue reserve with floral inclusions, 34 cm wide.
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A large Chinese globular vase decorated with a landscape scene filled with cranes on a white ground, six character seal to base, together with a metal cover and a timber base, apocryphal Yongzheng mark, 55 cm high.
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A Chinese bottle vase, Republican period evenly proportioned, the rounded base displaying pomegranate and blossoming branches to the white reserve, together with a timber stand,apocryphal Qianlong mark, the vase 43 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese small Zun vases, Republican period, each of bulbous base edged with diaper border, the body decorated with a large iron red dragon to a yellow reserve, surmounted by deer head lugs opposing, together with timber stands, apocryphal Tongzhi mark, the vase 37 cm high.
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A Chinese globular vase, the spherical base with tubular neck decorated with bold peach branches on a white ground, 49. 5 cm high.
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A Chinese Canton famille rose jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th century baluster with trumpet neck and pleated rim flanked by double fo dog terminals, decorated with figurative cartouches within a dense pictorial ground, 64 cm high.
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A pair of famille rose Chinese covered vases, 19th century, each of tall baluster with helmet shaped covers, a large rose and lotus cartouche individually opposing within a veridian green ground interspersed by auspicious symbols, shouldered by a ruyi head lappet collar, the cover of coordinating design, together with timber stands, the vase 71 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese famille rose vases, each of baluster form with tall flared rims, decorated with peach branches and bats on a white ground, apocryphal Yongzheng mark, 41 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese tubular vases, Republican period, each of tapered form with recessed neck displaying figurative cartouches within a blue floral ground, six character mark to base, together with timber bases, the vase 48. 5 cm high.
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A Chinese globular vase, Republican period Compressed base with tall narrow neck decorated with a detailed border to the shoulder above processional scene of children at play, together with a timber stand,apocryphal Qianlong mark, the vase 37 cm high.
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A Chinese Garlic necked tubular jar, Republican period tall tubular on short foot with rolled rim, displaying a narrative scene in the round with ruyi lappets to the rim, four character seal to base,together with a timber stand, the vase 42 cm high.
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A Chinese Wucai dragon and phoenix bowl, Yongzheng mark and of the period to the exterior five toed dragons chasing flaming pearls with descending phoenixes in between, the interior with circular cartouche displaying a peach branch and flying bat, six character mark to base, 14. 5 cm diameter.
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A pair of Chinese vases with cover, Kangxi mark and of the period, the meiping shape with domed cover displaying a scene of the Emporer being offered gifts, the opposing side a goddess on mule all within a powder blue ground, double underglaze blue ring mark to base, restoration present and one lid replaced with timber copy, together with timber stands, the vase 44 cm high.
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A Chinese globular vase, Republican period spherical base with tall narrow neck decorated with pink prunus blossom branches to the white reserve, apocryphal Qianlong mark, 39. 5 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese hexagonal jars, Republican period, the six sided jars with covers displaying a garden scene with birds, apocryphal Daoguang mark, 34 cm high.
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A Chinese jar with metal cover, ovoid, decorated with fantastical figured scene, together with a timber stand, the jar 23 cm high.
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A Chinese tea bowl, Daoguang mark and of the period decorated to the exterior with a monkey, deer and crane to a dark cream reserve, iron red seal to base, 11. 5 cm diameter.
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A pair of blue and white Chinese hexagonal jars, each tall with figurative cartouches within a foliate ground terminated with low set covers, apocryphal Kangxi mark, 36 cm high.
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A Chinese porcelain dish Zhengde mark, late 19th century, the low sided dish with exterior of underglaze dragons chasing pearls overglazed in turquoise blue, the interior with a large shadowed dragon centrally, four character mark to base, 21. 5 cm diameter.
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A pair of Chinese lobed globular vases, Yongzheng mark and of the period, each of squat body with short tubular neck displaying ripe peach tree branchs on a sky blue reserve with an all over sgraffito foliate design, four character seal mark to base, 21 cm high.
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A small Chinese bowl, Hongzhi mark and of the period, shallow raised on a low foot with tapering sides, the exterior decorated with fish and aquatic plant motifs glazed green on a saffron yellow ground, six character underglaze blue mark to base, 11 cm wide.
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A pair of Chinese famille jeune covered cups with stands, Guangxu mark and of the period, of tapered form with a flared rim, the domed cover with inverted knop and stand of conforming design, cartouches inset with luck and longevity symbols, iron red six character mark to knop and base, 11 cm diameter.
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