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Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:174
Sale Title:Art. Asian. Jewels.Lots with images:174
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:114
Date:12-Jul-2015
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A Chinese blue and white bowl, Qing Dynasty, with metal rim, decorated with three friends of winter (bamboo, prunis and pine) motif to outer sides, dragon to inner centre, with Yongzheng (1723-1735) four character marks to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 7 cm. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese blue and white glaze ceramic dish, the dish is decorated floral and bird motif, metal rim, unglazed base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese blue and white bowl, Qing Dynasty, with dragon motif, metal rim, and Kangxi (1662-1723) four character marks to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 7 cm. Diameter 15.5 cm
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A Thai celadon glaze bowl, c. 15th - 17th century, this deep set bowl is decorated with an incised lotus flower to the inner centre with petals extending towards the rim. The glaze has pooled inside over the incised design to a pleasing effect, outside it is partially glazed and thick dribbles rest on the stoneware body which has re-oxidised- to a slightly orange-red colour after firing Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's.…
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A Thai celadon glaze bowl, c. 15th -17th century, this deep bowl is decorated with incised circular pattern to centre and the outer sides ribbed molded, the outer surface partially glazed Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 9 cm. Diameter 10 cm
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Two Chinese celadon shallow bowls, 19th century/ 20th century, with underglaze blue, outer body and upper rim decorated with floral and butterfly motif, central medallion of a crane in flight, four character marks to base; small frits to rim on both. Diameter 21.5 cm
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A Chinese export ware dinner service, Republic period (1912-1949), consisting of a teapot, sugar, creamer, dessert plates, dinner plate, teacups, entree plates, the hand painted set is decorated with roosters, stamped china to base, some chips to teapot spout and a few dishes (24)
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A Chinese cup and saucer, hand painted with gilt inner rim, figural and garden decoration, of cherry blossoms and bamboo with calligraphy markings to the right of each figure, old label affixed to base reads 'Chien Lung'; good condition some small chips to saucer rim and wear to gilt edging cup: Diameter 10 cm; saucer: diameter 16 cm
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A Chinese Teadust glaze vase, the bulb shape vase with an everted rim on short foot, small chips along base foot, six character marks to base in double circle. Height 26 cm
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A Chinese yellow ground lotus dish, Qing Dynasty, c.18th century, six character Yongzheng (1723-1735) marks to base in double circles. Diameter 10 cm
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A Chinese white lidded bowl, song Dynasty, c.12th century, white glazed with ribbed body, old label affixed to lower side reads 'Sung period 12th century A.D'. Diameter 16 cm
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A Sawankhalok lidded jar, c15/16th century, Thailand; the body with an indented design decorated with geometric motifs, burnt blue and white glaze crackled all over, private catalogue no. 43 affixed to the unglazed base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 14 cm. Diameter 13 cm
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A Chinese shallow bowl, possibly song Dynasty, the high fired ceramic, with classic mottled blue glaze and magenta inclusion Provenance: Ex. David Henwood private collection. Diameter 20 cm
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A Japanese Imari bowl, hand painted in blue, orange and gilt highlights, finely decorated with birds and blossoms to inner centre and floral motifs to outer sides. Diameter 25 cm
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A fine Yaozhou celadon 'peony' carved bowl, Northern song Dynasty. A fine Yaozhou celadon ' peony' carved bowl, Northern song Dynasty, conical form crackle glaze bowl with finely incise floral motif conforming to the style of the time. Yaozhou is typically a Northern song 'Greenware'. Established in the Tang Dynasty and prospering in the Northern song Dynasty, the Yaozhou Kiln was one of the most well-known 'Celadon' kilns in China Provenance: K.R Bernard-Smith collection, Shapiro Auctioneers, 21 September…
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A Chinese gilt and copper red enameled porcelain bowl, raised on a short foot with wide rim, painted to exterior to show lotus blossoms and scrolling vines, with Shen de Tang Zhi four character mark to base in iron red, Daoguang period (1821-1850). Shen de Tang is the 'Hall of Prudent Virtue', the main residence of the Daoguang Emperor that was completed at the Imperial Palace in 1831. Porcelain items made for this hall are marked Shen de Tang Zhi Provenance: Ex. Heng Family private collection, Hong Kong.…
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A Chinese Sancai glaze Pillow, possibly Ming Dynasty, two sleeping babies beneath a leafy canopy, the top decorated with phoenix and dragon motif. Height 18 cm
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A Chinese celadon glaze shallow bowl, song Dynasty (960 - 1279), this conical shaped light celadon glaze bowl has finely incised floral decoration to center, affixed to base is a Bluett & Son sticker, the most prestigious and respected of London dealers, and also an old British Antiques Dealers Association certified sticker Provenance: Ex. Robert Bradlow private collection. Diameter 18 cm
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A Chinese celadon glaze bowl, deep set bowl with blue underglaze, floral and leafy decoration, small chip to rim. Diameter 17.5 cm
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A Lao silver box, early 20th century, repousse silver with Qilin decorations to sides, traditionally used for betel nut storage Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 9 cm. Diameter 14 cm; Wt. 481g
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Two Burmese silver water bowls, early 20th century, repousse silver heavily decorated with zodiac designs, private catalogue no.93 and 98 affixed to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 7 cm, 8 cm; Wt.103g, 259g (2)
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An Indian silver jug, early 20th century, irregular shaped footed jug with bull head spout, scroll work decorations to top, lid and foot Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 18 cm. Length 16 cm, Wt. 544g
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A large Shan silver betel nut box with tray, late 19th/early 20th century, Burma, heavily decorated with floral motif and mythical beast to lid centre, private catalogue no.145 affixed to base. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 14 cm. Diameter 22 cm, Wt. 1348g
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A Burmese silver box, early 20th century, repousse silver decorated with bird designs, traditionally used for betel nut storage, private catalogue no.138 affixed to base Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 9 cm. Diameter 12 cm; Wt. 315g
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A Cambodian standing Priest, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over clay, detailed robe carrying an alms bowl with both hands standing on circular pedestal, finely detailed facial features with traditional knotted hair and gilt finial. Provenance: From the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 55 cm
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A Thai standing Buddha, c.18th century, A/F, silver with fine features, the hands, feet and traditional lotus platform have been removed, the buddha image is nicely mounted onto a perspex stand Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 28 cm
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Two Bhutanese silver lime boxes, ornately decorated, one with deer and bird motif, one with double dragon and flame, gilt highlights to lid Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Length 11 cm. Width 7 cm, Wt. 203g;. Length 13 cm. Width 8 cm, Wt. 214g
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Three silver lime containers, together with a silver plated brass armband Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Length 9 cm, 8 cm, 13 cm. Diameter 7.5 cm (4)
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Four Bhutanese silver lime boxes, late 19th/early 20th century, repousse silver and silver alloy one with gold highlight to apex various markings etched to base, in used condition Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Diameter 5 - 10 cm (4)
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A Cambodian Buddha image, c.19/20th century, repousse silver moulded over sand casting, seated in meditation above an ornately decorated multi-level platform with inscription to rear panel Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 27 cm
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A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th/20th century, in male form seated on a triangular dais, wearing a decorative headdress, the centre piece depicting a religious figure seated in meditation. Height 24 cm
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A Burmese prayer book, 20th century, black and gilt lacquer cover filled with text and hand drawn illustrations, some damage to cover and pages Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Length 36 cm
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A pair of Vietnamese temple Guards, late 19th/early 20th century, these wood carved kneeling figures are decorated with polychrome lacquer and gold paint highlighted features, both have modern made dais for display, lacquer wearing in some areas Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 26 cm each (2)
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A collection of small Burmese Buddha Images, various ages; all showing signs of wear and age with a mostly faded gilt lacquer finish, most sand cast bronze, one of black lacquered carved wood, and one metal finial Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 5 - 10 cm (8)
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A Cambodian temple Buddha image, possibly 19th century, mounted on stand, carved wood, very worn condition, signs of an old gilt finish Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 50 cm
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A fine bronze of Shiva as Nataraja, a very fine representation of the Lord of dance, Shiva in a classic posture of dancing above the dwarf Apasmara. The statue captures the strength and grace of the deity in sinuous movements, with beautifully articulated limbs and serene facial features, overlay of rich ornamentation complements the superb modeling of the body, which has been made in the style of the later Vijayanagar/Nayak periods (1300-1650) of Southern India, traditionally made in Tamilnadu Provenance:…
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A Burmese standing monk figure, 19th century/early 20th century, carved wood figure and gilt lacquer, with draping robes decorated in green and white coloured glass to robe trim, fan, alms pouch and to head creating traditional knotted hair, the right hand holding a staff, the left hand carrying a fan and alms pouch, standing on top a circular pedestal, fine detail to face with smiling features, figure nicely mounted onto a square pedestal for display Provenance: from the private collection of an…
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A Tibetan Yak bone Mala beads, 19th century/20th century, with the traditional 108 beads being decorated with turquoise, coral and a brass central line, some beads showing some wear with a few repaired
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A Tibetan prayer book, c.20th century, a carved wood cover decorated with three deities to front, turquoise and gilt badges affixed to rear; the loose pages with hand written script and a colour painted picture to each page. Length 36 cm. Width 10 cm
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Two Thai clay Amulets, c.20th century, depicting Buddha surrounded by attendants, one painted brown and gilt, both very worn small chip to apex of one. Height 16 cm, 13.5 cm
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An Indian Tantra painting, depicting chakras and sub-chakras with related mantras, deities and animals. The kundalini snake lies coiled between the second and third chakra. Height 22 cm. Width 53 cm
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A collection of Tibetan Thangkas, 20th century, depicting various deities, some with script verso, two with silk brocade. Height 18 - 23 cm (10)
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A Tibetan thangka, early 20th century, in frame, depicting various deities with multi-headed Buddha to centre, script verso, with remnants of Chinese style brocade. Height 29 cm. Width 20 cm
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A Nepalese thangka hanging panel, 19th century/20th century, with Chinese silk brocade and cover flap, the painting itself has a central mandala and a bodhisattva Avalokeieshvara with multiple heads protruding from the top surrounded with flames, the mandala is surrounded by multiple figural groups in the sky and on earth depicting various Buddha scenes Provenance: Purchased in Lalitpur, Nepal, 2001 panel: Height 109 cm. Width 87 cm; thangka: Height 65 cm. Width 49 cm
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A Chinese carved jade Amulet, mottle green jade open work carving of duck with flowers, with silk thread hanging and tassel decoration. Length 23 cm
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A pair of Javanese dance masks, c.late 19th/ early 20th century, with custom made stands, these bird form dance masks are decorated with polychrome paint and are traditionally used in a dramatic form of Indonesian dance called a Topeng dance, in which mask wearing, ornately costumed performers interpret traditional narratives concerning fabled Kings, heroes and myth accompanied by gamelan music Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and…
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A Javanese mask, 19th century, stamped with insignia of the Sultan of Surakarta verso, showing signs of a heavily faded polychrome decoration to headdress and finely painted features, with custom made stand Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 43 cm (incl. Stand)
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A pair of Chinese rosewood carved masks, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, finely carved Emperor and Empress masks, with ornately decorated crowns, the empress's hair adorned with beads and flowers, a dragon and crane, the emperor with two dragons, all with eyes and teeth of bone; A/F old repairs to masks and some cracks, one or two small chips to emperor's Crown. Height 28 cm, 27 cm (2)
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A pair of Korean figures, c.19th century, both wood carved figures represent young maidens carrying an offer in their hands, painted red, blue, yellow and black with some small chips to paint in places and wearing with age Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 38 cm, 41 cm (2)
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A pair of Javanese Loro Blonyo figures, 19th century, wood carved male and female figures, polished wood and with painted features, showing some wear with age as some of the skirts have chipped away on both figures. Loro Blonyo is a miniature of traditional Javanese bridegroom. The statue is a symbol of the God and goddess of fertility in Javanese culture: Devi (goddess) Cri and God Sadono. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's…
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A Burmese puppet, with articulated jaw, on strings some not attached, well decorated costume and finely painted features. Traditional Burmese puppet theatre (yoke thay) dates from the 15th century, in the 19th century it reached the peak of its popularity, but after that other types of lighter entertainment became more popular. Height 69 cm
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An Indian bone elephant, 20th century, segmented bone pieces over wood, finely etched features, with solid tusks, the body covering is carved with Chinese style motifs, in red and black and a dragon chasing flaming pearl detail, standing in walking pose on a rectangular pedestal, repaired, one small chip to back corner of pedestal. Height 39 cm. Length 41 cm
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A collection of Burmese lacquer bowls, c.1930s, various sizes and styles, one elaborately decorated with a figural scene Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Diameter 9 cm - 12 cm (10)
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Three Burmese lacquer betel nut boxes, c.1920s, one decorated with zodiac motifs, one with leaves and one with tight scroll work designs, all three in good condition. Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 17 - 19 cm
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A Chinese red and black lacquer box, Qing Dynasty, c.18th/19th century, in lotus form ornately carved with roses to sides and depicting village scene to lid. Diameter 15 cm
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A Chinese black lacquered panel, decorated with female figures and cherry blossom trees in mother of pearl with hand painted background, the frame decorated with gold painted geometric designs and traditional Chinese style brass hanger. Height 92 cm. Width 30 cm
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A Javanese puppet show lamp, 19th century / early 20th century, of wood with polychrome paint, the open work panel depicting mythical creature atop a circular pot holder with bronze pot insert Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 68 cm
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A Sumatran betel nut set, in polished wood box, brass lime and betel nut accessories, the lower level with a decorative glass panel (needs repair) Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 15 cm. Length 28 cm. Width 15 cm
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A large Indian coffee pot, early 20th century, solid brass heavily decorated with red, white, green and yellow enamel in a floral and scroll work design, shows signs of use some wear to enamel. Height 150 cm
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A Balinese painted 'Palintangan' calendar, mid 20th century. A Balinese painted 'Palintangan' calendar, mid 20th century, well mounted on board and framed, this hand drawn and painted Art work depicts various figural forms and script in each panel. The Palintangan Calendars are used to determine the likely character of a person born on a particular day. They specify what offerings should be made to alleviate sickness and misfortune, according to the day of birth of the individual, each day of the seven-day…
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A pair of Japanese hand painted glass panels, 20th century, depicting female indoor and outdoor scenes, both with traditional oriental style metal hanger. Height 59 cm. Width 30 cm
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A finely painted portrait of Zeena Mahal, c. 20th century, wife of the last Mogul, opaque watercolour on board Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 37 cm. Width 27.5 cm
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An Indian portrait, 1940s, north India; opaque watercolour on cardboard, possibly of Maharaja Jasawant Singh II of Jodphur (r.1873 - 1895) Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian diplomat, collected throughout Asia in the 1980's and 1990's. Height 73 cm. Width 55 cm (incl. Frame)
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A Chinese framed ancestor scroll, 19th century, of a seated male and female, each wearing blue and red traditional robe, ink and colour on paper, framed, (A/F) minor deterioration to paper. Height 180 cm. Width 95 cm
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A Chinese ancestor portrait, c.19th century, of a seated male and female, each wearing blue and red traditional robe, ink and colour on paper, framed, (A/F) minor deterioration to paper. Height 155 cm. Width 94 cm
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Zhang Daqian (1899 - 1983) red lotus watercolour on paper c.1947-1948. Provenance: Purchased from the private collection of Ning Zhi Chao, author of many Chinese reference books, Zhang Daqian or Chang Dai-chien, was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a guohua (traditionalist) painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter. Length 214 cm. Width 104 cm
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A Chinese silk embroidered Summer robe, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), well mounted in a perspex case, this gauze robe is beautifully decorated with dragons traditional to the Imperial style of the Qing dynasty, some visible repairs to fabric. Length 143 cm. Width 190 cm
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A two panel Chinese screen, 20th century, one side decorated with coloured shell showing matching outdoor female figural scene, the reverse hand painted one panel depicting ducks on a pond, and the other birds on a tree, the two panels are connected by two hinges. Height 114 cm. Width 44 cm each
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A Chinese ink and wash painting, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), with colour on silk, framed, depicting trees and flowers Provenance: from the private collection of Keith Hooper. Purchased at MGS turner, Rosebery auction in November 1993, thought to be ex. Robert Morrisson, Woollahra private collection. Height 230 cm. Width 124 cm
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Four Chinese elm wood chairs, Qing Dynasty, c.1850 - 1900, Shan XI area, original finish, very well constructed in classic form with raised carved design to the back and open work to base, good condition. Height 96 cm. Length 49 cm. Depth 37 cm
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A Chinese Desktop cabinet, two doors and two small drawers, with bronze handles, the body decorated with ornate openwork carvings of dragon and lady motifs. Height 34 cm. Length 96 cm. Depth 24 cm
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A Chinese Kang table, Qing Dynasty, c.1820, of elm wood. Purchased from Abbotts Antiques, Sydney, 2008, receipt provided. Height 39 cm. Length 90 cm. Depth 52 cm
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A pair of white gold South Sea pearl and diamond earrings, two South Sea pearls, 13 mm round with twenty six round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.56ct in total, colour F, clarity VS. Total weight 8.7grams.
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An 18ct white gold diamond square pendant, sixteen princess cut diamond, 0.35ct in total with seventy eight round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.50ct in total, colour F, clarity SI. Total weight 3.2grams.
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An 18ct white gold diamond ring, one hundred and fifty round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.50ct in total, colour G, clarity SI. Total weight 5.4grams.
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An 18ct white gold solitaire diamond pendant, one round brilliant cut diamond, 0.50ct, colour IJ, clarity VS. Total weight 1.4grams.
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An 18ct white gold diamond Eternity ring, eight baguette diamonds, 0.20ct in total with twenty four round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.50ct in total, colour F, clarity VS. Size N. Total weight 5.5grams.
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An 18ct white gold Tahitian pearl and diamond ring, one Tahitian pearl, 19 mm with nineteen baguette diamonds, 0.19ct in total with twenty four round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.30ct in total. Size N. Total weight 4.2grams.
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An 18ct white gold diamond Tennis bracelet, fifty six round brilliant cut diamonds, 4.76ct in total, colour G, clarity VS. Length 19 cm. Total weight 12.1grams.
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