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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 yellow glazed tea bowl Chenghua mark, 18th century wide mouthed with flared rim, the exterior with underglaze incised five toed dragons, the interior with an incised underglaze phoenix, 14. 5 cm diameter.
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A Chinese porcelain dish Hongzhi mark, 19th century, the interior with underglaze dragon overglazed in yellow, the exterior underglazed with dragons over glazed green, six character mark to base, 21. 5 cm diameter.
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A Japanese tortoiseshell and lacquered tea caddy, mid 19th century, rectangular, with a lid inset with tortoiseshell and lacquered with a landscape scene, internally fitted with two canisters of similar construction, 21 cm wide.
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A Chinese blue and white timber covered vase, Kangxi mark and of the period tall baluster decorated with four shuang-hsi symbols to the shoulder within a delicate foliate vine ground the short neck displaying a Greek key border, the timber cover helmet shaped and lacquered, four character mark to base, 43 cm total height.
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A pair of Chinese globular vases, Daoguang mark and of the period, each of spherical form on flared foot, the narrow tubular neck flanked by peirced terminals, the whole decorated with floral roundels and blooms on a soft turquoise ground, together with timber stands, the vase 23. 5 cm high.
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A Chinese blue and white covered jar, 17th/18th century baluster with four fo dog lugs to the shoulder, the cover of compressed helmet form with fo dog finial, 45 cm high.
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A large Chinese blue and white lidded jar baluster, decorated with floral blooms and bats, the cover with fo dog finial, 65 cm high.
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A large blanc De chine table bowl 54 cm diameter
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A pair of blanc De chine Guanyins converted to lamps, each figure holds a lotus sceptre and stands upon a naturalistic base, with brass support behind supporting the cream tapered shade above, the Guanyin 46 cm high.
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A Delft blue and white plate, centrally decorated with a garden scene bordered by a floral band, 30. 5 cm wide.
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A Chinese blanc de chine figure of a court lady, Qing Dynasty, the female figure dressed in cloud collar and Han style flowing robes, one hand raised holding a blossom, 77 cm high. Published: Sothebys Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 249. Provenance: Acquired by private treaty from the collection of the New England Regional Museum.
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A large pair of Chinese blanc de chine converted vase lamp bases baluster with short neck glazed white finished with grey shades, the base 61 cm high.
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A large converted water jar lamp base, Ming Dynasty baluster with notched neck,tobacco glazed and finished with an oversized shade, the base 59 cm high.
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A Japanese tortoiseshell veneered and lacquered vanity box, the rectangular lidded box with lift out tray above two half and one full width drawers, with takamakie swallow to lid, 30 cm wide.
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A Chinese black lacquered temple, with a ridged roof, the body divided into three compartments with pierced doors and panels, raised on bracket supports, 163 x 200 x 97 cm.
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A pair of converted Imari vase lamp bases, 19th century multi lobed baluster decorated in sections with high lobed neck with gilt metal mounts to top and base, finished with ivory coloured shades, 41 cm high.
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A pair of cloisonne lamp bases, each tubular inlaid with bird and landscape cartouches on a cerulean blue ground with gilt metal mounts togther with pale blue shades, the bases 40 cm high.
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A Chinese famille rose vase squat baluster with elephant head lugs decorated with hillside scenes of combatants together with a timber stand, the vase 34 cm high.
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An Indian bronze elephant vessel sculptured as a tall legged animal with domed saddle and a hinged lid, 20. 5 cm high.
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A substantial pair of Indian polychrome painted wooden elephant figures, each recumbant figure raised on a stepped and carved wooden base, 129. 5 x 112 x 53 cm.
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A Chinese red lacquered robe stand, rectangular, with an open body raised on block supports, 131 x 121 x 56 cm.
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A pair of Chinese red lacquered cabinets, 19th century, each with two doors centred by carved gilt wood panels depicting clouds on a red lacquered ground, each cabinet 68 x 97 x 29 cm.
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A painted pottery figure of a warrior, Han Dynasty, the standing figure raised on a rectangular base wears a long sleeved tunic, one arm pendant with hand open as if to hold a weapon the other arm straight with hand bent, his hair arranged in a side swept topknot, 102 cm high., the result of CityU Professional Services Ltd thermoluminescence test no. 01277 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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A carved wooden figure of the Emperor Chien Lung Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the Emperor with a direct pose and dressed in a red dragon robe, one hand holds a protruding belt, his face inset with hair extensions, pigment application throughout, 120 cm high
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An impressive pair of cloisonne covered censors, each of squat globular form supported by a tripod base of lion head styled feet, the body flanked by double fretted terminals all surmounted by a domed cover with bronze Buddhist lion knop, apocryphal six character Qianlong mark to rim, carved wooden stands, the censors 80 cm x 102 cm x 70 cm each. Reference: Sotheby's Melbourne, 4th May 4th 2010, lot 171.
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Three Chinese Han period vases, each of waisted form with a slender neck above a spreading foot, the tallest 45 cm high.
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Five Chinese Hu jars, Han Dynasty, each of varying baluster form, glazed in alternating tones of green, some with moulded shoulder bands, the tallest 41 cm high.
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Six Han Dynasty Granary jars, each with a ribbed body, the tallest 38 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese black lacquered jardiniere stands, circular top with shaped apron raised on four tapered legs set on a circular stretcher base, 102 cm diameter x 44 cm high.
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A carved wood figure of a Tsen Ti Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty, the thousand hand bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana with both feet covered, the hands in front as vitarkamudra, the nine pairs of arms behind displayed in various mudras and each with urna within the open palm, polychrome application, 120 cm high.
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two Chinese sang de boeuf vases tall baluster with trumpet necks, 57. 5 cm high.
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two Chinese sang de boeuf vase slender baluster with trumpet rims, 38 cm high.
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A large sang De boeuf floor vase baluster with trumpet neck, dipped deep red with variation to the neck resisted white, an all over crackle ground, 99 cm high.
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A large Chinese sang De Beouf covered jar wide shouldered with inset lid and knopped finial, 39 cm high.
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A Chinese carved wooden figure of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty standing upright and with both hands in vitarkamudra, with knotted costume one arm raised the other outstretched standing upon a foliate dais, polychrome decoration, approximately 170 cm high.
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A cast iron lohan with Fo Dog Companion, Qing Dynasty, the figure displaying a respectful mood, draped in pilgrims robes seated with hands clasped in front, to his side a seated fo dog all raised upon an oval dais, 70 cm high.
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An Imari charger, 19th century, the central floral basket motif within a border of hou ou bird cartouches to a cobalt ground, 41 cm wide.
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A pair of Chinese rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid storage boxes, each circular, the lid decorated with a detailed scene of dragon catching fish, the sides decorated with floral vignettes, internally a lift out compartmentalised tray, 28 cm diameter.
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A Chinese black lacquered framed mirror, the rectangular plate within a surround, carved with lattice, bats and a family crest on a black ground with gilt highlights, 176 x 89 cm.
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A Chinese six fold painted and lacquered leather floor screen, each panel displaying individual figurative palace scenes, edged in studded leather, 330 cm wide, 200 cm high.
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A substantial Chinese black lacquered altar table, rectangular top raised on a pierced rectangular supports, 356 x 77 x 84 cm.
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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 group of four Chinese porcelain white wares, including a large lobed and lidded jar, another lidded jar, a lobed squat vase and a globular vase, the large jar 37 cm diameter.
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A large blanc De chine table bowl 47 cm diameter.
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A Chinese rosewood canopied daybed, the solid canopy having fretwork panels on all sides, with slender supports to each corner, the base upholstered in canvas, 233 x 255 x 128 cm.
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A polychrome stucco head and torso of a guardian figure, Yuan Dynasty, the upper body of a combatant, his face instilling terror with one arm defiantly raised, dressed in a tunic and body armour, crowned with a comparible headress, 78 cm high. Provenance: Acquired Sotheby's Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 214. Ex collection of the New England Regional Museum.
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A polychrome stucco head of a guardian figure, Yuan Dynasty, realistically resolved with a fierce expression and inset glass eyes, the lobes cut deeply, crowned in an elaborate plumed headdress, raised on a rod and plinth base, the head 56 cm tall. Provenance: Acquired Sotheby's Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 215. Ex collection of the New England Regional Museum.
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A Chinese cast iron Guanyin Chenghua mark seated lalitasana the arms casually posed she sits atop a recumbant lion, period mark and text verso, 103 cm high.
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A Chinese cast iron Guanyin, Chenghua mark seated lalitasana, one hand raised in vitarkamudra the other varamudra she sits atop a recumbent elephant, period mark and text verso, 102 cm high.
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A Northern Wei period stone standing figure of a Bodhisattva, 5th century A. D, the full bodied figure with feet exposed below a pleated gown with concentric folds wrapped and corded to the torso, softly draping over shoulders and continuing towards the two missing lower arms, the head flanked by ears with deeply cut lobing displaying a serene downcast gaze, the hair styled in precise overlapping waves and centered with two multi lobed whirls representing the urna all rising to the smoothly domed usnisha,…
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A Chinese black lacquered and carved ten panel screen, each panel relief carved and painted with scenes depicting warriors and court scenes, within trellis borders, 275 x 480 cm.
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A pair of Chinese vases with covers, 19th century Meiping, with helmet shaped covers, decorated with scalloped heart shaped cartouches displaying an aquatic scene of Peking ducks amongst lotus blooms all to a mottled blue and gilt reserve, double underglaze blue ring to base, together with timber stands, apocryphal Kangxi mark, 52 cm high.
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A large pair of Chinese covered vases baluster, with a short neck supporting a helmet shaped cover with fo dog finial, the body decorated with a garden scene of pheasants, together with timber stands, the vase 72. 5 cm.
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Three 17th century Indian hanging lanterns, each of circular surrounds and tiered, the longest 77 cm.
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An impressive pair of cloisonne covered censors, each of squat globular form supported by a tripod base with lion head feet, the body flanked by double fretted terminals all surmounted by a domed cover with bronze Buddhist lion knop, apocryphal six character Qianlong mark to rim, carved wooden stands, the censors 80 cm x 102 cm x 70 cm each.
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A twelve fold hand carved Chinese screen, Qing Dynasty, intricately detailed with scenes depicting warriors in combat behind the walls of a palace compound, 592 cm wide, 264 cm high.
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A Chinese red lacquered stand, two sectional, each semi circular half with multiple shelves, 176 x 173 x 26 cm.
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A substantial pair of cloisonne vases baluster, each with enamelled decoration depicting chrysanthemums, peonies and dragon flies in vibrant colours, together with a rosewood base, each vase 76 cm high.
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A carved wood figure of a Budda Sakyamuni,18th century seated in virasana with both hands dhyanamudra, the head displaying a downcast expression with hair arranged in curls all raised upon a lotus dais, polychrome and gilt decoration, 90 cm high.
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A Khmer carved sandstone torso of a Bodhisattva, 13th century, the upright figure with legs exposed, draped in a diaphanous robe with braided edges, the form defined by a decorated belt carved low around the hips, head, arms and feet now missing, raised on a plinth base, the figure 103 cm high.
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A gilt overlaid south East Asian Bodhisattva, 18th/19th century seated in virasana with one hand resting in dhyanamudra, draped in a long single shoulder gown, his face displaying quiet composure and with elongated earlobes, raised on a triangular plinth, 72 cm high.
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A Sri Lankan carved and painted stone Buddha, modelled in the virasana position raised upon a triangular base, 66 cm high.
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A Chinese carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva, Ming Dynasty seated in rajalilasana with stone set eyes, one arm extended with the hand in vitarkamudra the other arm supporting the pose, polychrome application, 130 cm high.
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A Thai bronze figure Traditionally modelled as a religious figure raised on a tiered dais, 38 cm high.
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An Indian painted teak temple door and frame, each door applied with iron strap work and patera within a foliate carved surround, the frame with projecting supports of conforming design, 161 x 239 x 70 cm.
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A large Japanese bronze crane, Edo period, modelled in a realistic manner, supported on splayed feet, 24 x 207 x 70 cm.
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two Chinese bronze censors, each basin shaped and raised on tripod feet with an apocryphal seal mark to base, the largest 15 cm wide.
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A Southern Chinese papier mache mallet shaped wine jar, rectangular base with crackled finish, 39 cm wide.
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A Southern Chinese large papier mache mallet shaped wine jar, rectangular base with crackled finish, 63 cm wide.
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A Chinese black lacquered temple, the pitched roof above a pierced and panelled frieze, the body with multiple hinged doors and columnar supports, raised on a base with a lattice panelled apron, 375 x 289 x 106. 5 cm.
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A late 19th century Chinese lacquered cabinet on stand, the rectangular cornice above an ogee front drawer and a drop front, opening to an interior fitted with drawers and a cupboard raised on a separate stand, the whole painted with scenes depicting water birds, bamboo and pagodas on a black ground, 109 x 173 x 45. 5 cm.
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A Chinese black lacquered table, rectangular, with a carved apron raised on carved supports, 226 x 48 x 129 cm.
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A pair of Chinese lacquered elm side cabinets, each with double doors displaying alternating shaped cartouches vertically pierced, raised on block supports, 107 cm wide, 190 cm high, 56 cm deep.
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two Chinese blue and white vases, each of baluster form with flared rims flanked by pierced terminals, decorated with corresponding scenes, the tallest 61 cm high.
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A large Japanese bronze crane, Meiji period, naturalistically cast with its head raised, 210 cm high.
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne vases, each spherical on footed base with wide trumpet rims and pierced terminals, apocryphal Qianlong four character seal to base, 40 cm high.
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A Chinese cloisonne censor, the circular base with elephant head tripod supports, a double gourd pierced cover with peach branch finial, 43 cm high.
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A large Chinese painted stucco figure of a maiden, Song/Yuan Dynasty, the elegant lady dressed in a flowing robe with plum blossom sprays, her arms swept to the side clutching a laden bowl, 111 cm high. Published: Sothebys Melbourne, 1st & 2nd May 2007, lot 234. Provenance: Acquired private treaty from the collection of the New England Regional Museum.
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A large Imari covered vase, 19th century baluster with short neck supporting an oversized domed and knopped cover, each with a ridged exterior and decorated in cartouches within a foliate reserve, togther with a timber stand, the vase 57 cm high.
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A large Imari floor vase, 19th century baluster with short neck, the exterior ridged and decorated with phoenix and floral arrangements, the high domed cover of coordinating design surmounted by a shi shi dog finial, 93 cm high.
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An Imari ridged jar, 19th century baluster, with a rippled exterior decorated with cartouche and motif patterns, with later metal lid, four character underglaze blue mark to base, 25 cm high.
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A Chinese Imari charger, late 19th century central underglaze blue and red floral motif with a cartouche band to the cavetto, 41 cm wide.
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A Chinese charger, late 19th century, with a central floral motif of underglaze blue and red within a band of six cartouches, 36. 5 cm.
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A scallop edged Imari charger, 19th century, with a self ridged radiating surface and four fan shaped cartouches, on a white ground, 46. 5 cm wide.
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A pair of Chinese painted metal temple dogs, Qing Dynasty, each modelled in traditional composure with fierce expressions, raised on rectangular plinths, applied with polychrome and gilt decoration throughout, 86 x 128 x 58 cm.
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A Chinese black lacquered and gilt temple on stand, with a ridged roof above a body with three pairs of pierced and carved doors, raised on a separate base, 134 x 260 x 89 cm.
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A pair of Chinese black lacquered side cabinets, early 19th century, each with a rectangular body centred by two doors, painted with architectural and landscape scenes within trellis borders, raised on rectangular supports, 140 x 184 x 58 cm.
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A pair of 19th century Chinese black lacquered and gilt doors, each of rectangular form with pierced and carved panels in red and gilt, 88 x 236 cm.
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A Chinese black lacquered and gilt eight panel screen, each rectangular panel with a central pierced gilt wood grill, relief carved with cartouches depicting birds perched amongst cherry blossoms and painted with mountainous landscape scenes, 293 x 420 cm.
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An early 19th century Chinese lacquered side cabinet on stand, rectangular, with two panelled doors opening to an interior fitted with compartments, sliding doors and drawers, the separate stand with a pierced trellis apron raised on angular supports painted with pagoda and trees and mountains and a river, 104 x 180. 5 x 55 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese export lacquered tea caddy, the chamfered rectangular body opening to an interior housing two pewter containers for tea, the exterior painted with foliate medallions, raised on carved gilt wood feet, 22. 5 x 15 x 15. 5 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese export lacquered document box, with a chamfered rectangular body, painted in gilt and red with foliate panels and figural vignettes on a black lacquered ground, raised on embossed brass claw feet, 37 x 13. 5 x 30 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese export lacquered games box, with a chamfered rectangular body, opening to an interior fitted with multiple compartments for storing games pieces, painted to the exterior with dragons and figural motifs in red and gilt on a black lacquered ground, raised on embossed brass claw feet, 37 x 13. 5 x 30 cm.
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A scallop edge Imari plate, 19th century, with a self ridged radiating surface decorated with a trio of cobalt motifs linked by foliate motifs on a white ground, 32 cm wide.
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A Chinese Imari porcelain bowl, the deep sided bowl decorated internally and externally with floral arrangements, double ring within a third ring to base, small chips to rim, 31 cm diameter.
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A 19th century Chinese export lacquered sewing box, the chamfered rectangular body with a hinged cover, opening to a fitted interior containing sewing tools (incomplete), above a frieze drawer housing a writing slope, the exterior decorated in gilt with a central garden scene within foliate borders, 34. 5 x 16 x 26 cm.
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