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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:974
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:277
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:819
Date:24-May-2016
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A Burmese silver lidded double skinned box, the large circular box decorated with animals of the zodiac, the top decorated with spiral forms. 2050gms. 25 x 20 cm
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A pair of silver overlaid Haig's 'Pinch' whisky bottles, the overlays pierced and engraved with designs of dragons, bamboo and pagoda. Each with tall finial to cork stopper. Height 27 cm
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A Chinese silver 'steamboat' hot pot, with detachable foot, circular body with two-handled lid, engraved with a frieze of foliate scrolls. Weight 940gms. Diameter 19 cm
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A Chinese silver plated easel photo frame, the oval aperture framed by two dragons entwined around a horseshoe. Height 25 cm
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A c.1900 'SHINGFAT' Chinese silver rose bowl, shaped rim, relief decoration of chrysanthemum flowering branches and butterflies, engraved rocky outcrops to the base, the spreading circular pedestal foot presentation engraved 'Presented To Wor. Bro. E A Stanton, P.M. By The Brethern, Lodge Star of Southern China No. 2013, E.C., Canton. On the Occasion of His Marriage April 3rd 1909'. Impressed marks to base including 'Shingfat', fine hammer marks evident to interior of foot. Diameter 22.5 cm, height 13 cm,…
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A late 19th century Chinese Wang Hing bamboo decorated mug, tapered cylindrical form, all-over relief decoration, the scrolling handle of bamboo form. Impressed marks to base. 135gms. Height 8.5 cm
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A c.1900 Woshing of Shanghai small silver mug, tapered cylindrical form with encircling band of love-birds amongst bamboo blossom, vacant circular cartouche, raised ribbed rims, bamboo form handle, impressed marks. 118gms. Height 7.8 cm
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A late 19th century Yok Sang Chinese silver mug, tapered cylindrical form, embossed relief chrysanthemum decoration on very finely hammered ground, raised vacant circular moon form cartouche, raised borders, bamboo handle. Impressed marks. 118gms. Height 8.5 cm
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An early 20th century Yok Sang Chinese silver lidded preserve pot, cylindrical form, flared base, the domed lid and body with encircling engraved dragon decoration, spoon fitting to reverse, impressed marks, the clear glass liner possibly later. 170gms with liner removed. Height 12 cm
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An early 20th century Wai Kee Chinese silver lidded circular box, engraved bamboo decoration and encircling fine hammered bands, impressed marks. 180gms. Height 5.5 cm, diameter 9 cm
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A late 19th century Chinese silver Tuck Chang & Co. of Shanghai large footed rose bowl, relief embossed bamboo decoration on fine hammered ground, circular spreading foot, applied rims, vacant raised circular moon form cartouche, impressed marks. 595gms. Diameter 21.2 cm
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A set of six Chinese silver teaspoons with engraved bowls and decorative square section handles
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A Chinese silver gilt filigree framed mirror, the glass of circular serpentine shape set within a filigree frame decorated with coral and turquoise beads in rub-over mounts, the reverse with conforming beads framing a mesh panel with cloisonne cloud and bat motifs, surrounding a central pale jade disc carved and pierced with an auspicious ideogram. The frame with an attached cloud-shape handle for ribbon attachment. Diameter 17.5 cm
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Ten old Chinese watercolours on silk, depicting coastal scenes, figures in walled gardens, temples, buildings in landscapes, etc., all with various calligraphy including red seal marks. 23.5 x 200 ea. Each laid on an ivory toned silk page, some requiring attention
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A facsimile Tang Dynasty scroll, 'Five Bulls' by Han Huang
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A Chinese calligraphic scroll painting on buff paper laid on cream silk brocade. 130 x 33 cm
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A Chinese scroll painting, watercolour on paper depicting peony roses. 67 x 44 cm
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A contemporary scroll painting, depicting buildings in a misty landscape. 67 x 69 cm
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An old Chinese scroll depicting birds amongst foliage. 89 x 43 cm
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A Chinese reproduction scroll, depicting eight horses beneath a willow tree. 75 x 42 cm
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An old Chinese scroll depicting a fisherman. 90 x 42 cm
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A carved ivory group of six piglets, they clamber over each other forming a compact group. Width 4.5 cm
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Two carved ivory pigs, both male, the larger 6.5 cm
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Two ivory carved pigs, a sow with a piglet on her back and another small sow
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Two carved ivory pigs, both sow and boar standing in curved position
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A carved ivory sow, along with two small ivory pig netsuke, a sow and a boar
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A carved jade pig, the sow lying down and feeding her piglets. Length 10 cm
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An ivory carved finial for a parasol handle or cane handle, carved with fruit and gourds. Height 4.5 cm
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A Chinese ivory carved puzzle ball, the ball of 5 cm. diameter carved with dragons, raised on a stand carved with landscape and figures. Overall height 21.5 cm
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A small carved ivory plaque, pierced and carved with figures, pagoda and boat. On wooden plinth. Height 10.5 cm
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A small carved ivory figure of a man seated before a floral arrangement. Height 8 cm
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An old Chinese carved ivory figure group, carved as a figure riding a buffalo confronting a recumbent goat within a landscape of gnarly trees and rocky outcrops, raised on a dark hardwood carved conforming stand. 9 x 2 x 5.5 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of a woman, she stands holding a peony rose. Raised on a wooden plinth base. Overall height 17 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory cylindrical stand, pierced and carved with dragons, raised on floral carved and pierced circular foot. Height 10 cm
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A lilac and pale green jade melon carving, the main fruit surrounded by further motifs of prosperity including a toad, cash and further fruit. Height 10 cm
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A deep green jade handling piece, of oval pebble shape carved to the upper surface with a cormorant bird. Height 7.5 cm
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A Chinese pale jade carving of two recumbent foxes, carved facing each other they form a compact group, raised on a carved wood stand. Width 5.5 cm
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A Chinese tiger's eye carving of a woman and child, raised on a pierced wooden stand. Height 13.5 cm
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A carved ivory statuette of Buddha modelled in the teaching mudra, held within a perspex case. Height 10 cm
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A Chinese carved ivory lidded pot, cylindrical form, very fine engraved with coastal scene and boats, fine engraved calligraphy associated, the lid with finial as a carved stylised lion, raised on ring foot. Height 12.7 cm
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A large Chinese Kingfisher jade lobster vessel, the oval lid with lobster finial in colours of pale grey and deep orange/red, fissure on base. On wood stand. Length 26.5 cm, height 16 cm
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A quality antique Chinese jadeite brush washer bowl, the pale green tone with vibrant bright green flecked inclusions, the high walls with mild flare, pronounced foot ring, the base with three original labels including 'Christie's' with various hand-written numbers, another detailed 'John Antique Collection 338' and largest 'A Chinese 18th century Jadeite bowl (1736-1798)'. Tiny professional repaired flake to rim. With later stand, A.F. and in later fitted box. Diameter 12.1 cm, height 4 cm
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A fine mid-20th century Chinese embroidered robe, the blue silvered ground with fine worked circular panels enclosing exotic birds, the field with floral, butterfly and bats, highlights in tones of red, green, blue, purple, etc., gold thread detail, the fastenings with gold plated fancy bead finials, shaped black trim, shaped black trim, rich orange/red silk lining
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A pair of c.1900 Chinese finely embroidered miniature silk shoes, the concave wedge heels and shoe body finely silk embroidered with various florals and scrolls in dominant colours of blue and red. Length 8.5 cm
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A vintage amber cylindrical bead necklace, the 56 polished beads with angular cut ends. Length 28 cm. 55gms
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An ornate Chinese carved ivory hippopotamus tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples along with numerous figures. Mounted on wooden stand. Length of tusk 27.5 cm. Some faults
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An old polished amber walking cane/parasol handle, baluster form, drilled through, good rich egg-yolk tone. 46gms. Length 6.5 cm
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A Chinese bronze statuette of Kuanyin, modelled standing upon the back of a tortoise on a double lotus plinth; she holds a flask and a lotus flower as a ruyi sceptre. Height 34 cm
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A pair of old and impressive Chinese brass fan form processional pole standards, of ceremonial significance having being used in celebrations, engraved detail of historical figures, animals and objects amongst clouds, a cast dragon's head to the top and bat support to the base with fitting to receive the pole, engraved character marks detailing that this pair were made in the eleventh year of the emperor Guangxu 1885, further engraving 'winter morning of 1885, Tianjieyuan'. Good old patina. 77 x 47 cm. No…
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An old Chinese carved Nan wood dish, circular form, the interior with two dragons encircling an auspicious symbol, defined foot and recesses to reverse. Diameter 22.5 cm
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An old Chinese rosewood rectangular box, sliding panelled lid, dovetailed construction. 22.5 x 14.5 x 7.5 cm
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A Chinese hardwood framed circular inkstone, the mildly domed conforming panelled lid enclosing the slightly dished inkstone with recessed ring border, restrained scroll engraved decoration. Diameter 22 cm
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A Chinese bronze incense burner, cylindrical shape with domed cover, raised on three legs, the cover and sides decorated with ideogram motifs. Diameter 12 cm
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A Chinese carved stone Bodhisattva, modelled seated wearing patterned robes. Height 12.5 cm
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A Chinese hardstone carved vessel, in archaic style, baluster form with ring handles issuing from the neck, the body carved with small raised scrolls, the neck with taotie mask pattern. Height 20 cm
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A carved rosewood figure of a boy on an oxen. Length 18 cm
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A fine carved Chinese boxwood statuette of Kuanyin,
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A carved inkstone bottle, the ink moulded in the form of a flask with designs of Buddhist figures to either side surrounded by numerous seal marks. Height 18.5 cm
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A Chinese rosewood drum shaped vase stand, the circular top inset with a marble panel, the sides with four curved pierced and carved legs raised on a ring base standing on four small feet. Height 18 cm
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A pair of rosewood low stands, of rectangular shape raised on square scroll bases, the frieze incorporating the knotted cord and ring design. 43.5 x 27 x 10 cm
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An enhanced coloured stone carving of Hotei. Height 5 cm
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A large Chinese rosewood carved figure of a fisherman, he carries his catch accompanied by two children. Height 41 cm
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A Chinese tall brush pot, carved in relief with numerous figures in buildings and pine trees. Height 30.5 cm
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A Chinese Hotan jade hair comb, of long arched form with two scrolling dragons to the top, pale toned with rust/tan mottled highlights. Length 16.5 cm
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A brass libation ladle, the stem mounted with two tigers, the finial modelled as a goat's head. Length 32.5 cm
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A bronze Chinese archaic style yue libation vessel, the surfaces of the cup decorated with stylized birds, taotie masks and scrolls, raised on three slender feet. Height 21 cm
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Two old Chinese chop seals, one of iron modelled as a foo dog, the other one of brass
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A Chinese blue and white baluster form vase, crackle decorated pale glaze ground with blue dragon chasing mystic pearl, incised mark to base. Height 23 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white porcelain panel, the decoration of grapes and goldfish with a line of calligraphy on one side, wide teak frame. 42 x 80 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain dish and plate, the dish painted to the well with a scene of fishermen and to the walls with various fish; the plate painted to the centre with plants in a fenced garden. Faults to both. Diameter 22 cm
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Three Chinese porcelain blue and white plates, each decorated with children and flowers, stylised seal mark to the back of each. Diameter 23 cm
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar with cover, figures in a garden with butterfly and trees. Character marks on base. Height 15 cm
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Two Chinese porcelain blue and white export ware plates, both decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms to the centre and with floral borders. Hairline crack to one. Diameter 27.5 cm
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A Nanking salvage old Chinese blue and white warming dish, rounded octagonal form, with internal water jacket, a pouring lug to one end, the well decorated with coastal pagoda, pine trees and bridge. Diameter 24.5 cm
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A Chinese export ware porcelain plate, decorated in grisaille with a nativity scene to the centre and framed by gilded scroll decoration. Diameter 30.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain vase in Chenghua style, decorated in underglaze blue with birds amongst flowers, contrasting 'tobacco' brown unglazed sections with incised detail decorate the rim, shoulder and foot. Height 30.5 cm
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A Chinese porcelain blue and white vase in the Ming manner, good shape with tulip neck, entirely decorated with lotus tendrils. Old crazing inside neck. Height 34 cm
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A set of five Chinese export ware porcelain plates, decorated in underglaze blue to the centres with flowering boughs, framed by a diaper patterned border and an outer rim decorated with flowerheads. Diameter 23 cm. Some hairline cracks
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A Chinese monochrome porcelain bowl, soft blue glazed, circular with vertical walls fluted to resemble bamboo, raised on a small foot ring. Diameter 27.5 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white ginger jar, painted with blossom decoration, scale type decorated ground, banded cog type decoration to the borders, carved hardwood lid and stand with matching complicated knot design panels, four character Kangxi marks in underglaze blue to the base. Height 22 cm, diameter 22 cm, c.1900. Provenance: This and the following two lots are from the estate collection of Mr Charles Cox (d.1992), an Auckland businessman who collected through his entire life
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An antique Chinese porcelain baluster lidded jar, blue and white blossom decoration on scale type ground with banded cog type decoration to the borders, the domed lid with wide rim and large ball finial. Raised on pierced and carved hardwood stand. Height 36.5 cm. Provenance: as above
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A large Chinese porcelain blue and white jar and cover, inverse baluster shape, decorated with panels of a woman in a pavilion and various vases and objects, on a diaper pattern ground; the domed cover with similar decoration. Height 45.5 cm
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A Ming-style double gourd vase, decorated in underglaze blue with an encircling band of border birds and flowers, between bands of lappet panels and with foliate tendrils encircling the upper section. Height 34.5 cm
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A small Chinese blue and white bowl, painted with a coastal scene with figure and buildings, tobacco glaze to the exterior, four-character mark in underglaze blue under the foot. Diameter 11 cm
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A large Chinese blue and white jar, inverse baluster shape, decorated with figures in landscapes with pavilions and rivers, four mask handles issue from the shoulder, with domed lid surmounted by a foo dog finial. Height 52 cm
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An old Chinese blue and white squat circular bowl, decorated with dragons above waves, four character mark under the base, hairline cracks to base. Diameter 27.5 cm
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A Chinese provincial Ming shallow dish, decorated in underglaze blue with lotus flowers. Diameter 19 cm
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A modern Chinese porcelain two-handled baluster vase of plain design with a duck-egg blue glaze. Ch'ien-lung seal mark on base. Height 25.5 cm,
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A Chinese Yixing small clay teapot, the deep brown/black clay with four repeating emblems to the shoulder, fu dog finial, impressed mark to base
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A Chinese Yixing small clay teapot, the red brown clay with incised white highlighted decoration, impressed mark to base
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A pair of Chinese famille rose vases, shouldered shape with trumpet neck, painted with panels of birds perched on flowering boughs, on a pink background decorated with floral scrolls, salamanders and lion dogs decorate the neck. Height 30 cm
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A suite of eight variously sized Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, each decorated with phoenix and flowers. One large, three medium and four small, one with rim chip
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A Chinese porcelain famille rose plate, decorated with two figures at a table in a garden, framed by a floral border, four-character seal mark to the reverse. Diameter 27 cm
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A pair of famille rose vases, decorated with figures, flowers and butterflies, salamanders and lion dogs decorate the neck, restoration and small chip to neck of one. Height 21 cm
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An 18th/19th century Chinese famille rose bowl, the floral rock and bamboo decoration in polychrome enamels dominated with red, green and blue gilt highlights, raised from a circular ring foot. Two hairline cracks and rim chip. Diameter 23.3 cm, height 10 cm. Provenance: as above
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A Chinese porcelain rose medallion small plate, decorated with figures and flowers, with unusual pierced border. Diameter 15 cm
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A pair of Chinese porcelain famille rose vases, ovoid shape with trumpet neck and everted scalloped mouth, exotic dragons form handles to the neck, the bodies and necks painted with figures from history along with calligraphic inscriptions and panels. Height 42 cm
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A Chinese three piece famille rose porcelain tea set, decorated with a profusion of birds, flowers and insects in polychrome enamels, the handles modelled as bamboo, c.1900. Teapot height 19 cm
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Two Chinese famille rose porcelain 'Rose Medallion' plates, along with a small famille rose jar and cover, all pieces decorated with figures, birds and flowers. Largest plate diameter
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A Chinese porcelain vase, tapering cylindrical shape with trumpet neck, decorated in famille rose with a well painted figure proffering peonies on a tray. Four-character seal mark under the base. Height 18 cm
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