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Fine Silver and Asian Art — Shapiro Auctioneers

Auction House:Shapiro AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:262
Sale Title:Fine Silver and Asian ArtLots with images:221
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:133
Date:6-Dec-2016
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William IV rosewood and brass inlaid teapoy, c. 1830, the caddy of stylised sarcophagus-form, the hinged lid opening to a yellow silk lined interior, on tapering octagonal column support with quadraform base raised on brass castors, height 80 cm width 40 cm depth 22 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Edwardian mahogany and oak kidney shaped desk, c. 1905, the top inset with gilt tooled brown leather, the frieze with three drawers over six pedestal drawers all with Robert Adam style gilt metal pierced handles, height 76 cm width 114 cm depth 66 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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III Republic fruitwood Secretaire a abattant, c. 1875, inlaid with satinwood and ebony, the graduated cornice over a single frieze drawer above a fall front enclosing fitted interior with writing surface, the lower part with three long drawers, raised on a plinth base with bun feet, height 164 cm width 105 cm depth 64 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Victorian walnut loo table, c. 1880, the oval top inlaid with satinwood and ebony above four turned supports continuing to down-swept legs carved with acanthus
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Baroque style gilt-wood mirror, carved with foliage and floral motifs, height 140 cm width 82 cm
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Louis XV style walnut console table, 19th century, the shaped white marble top with moulded edge above a gilt and foliate-carved frieze, on shell-headed cabriole legs, with later glass shelf, retains Antique Dealer Association label
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Louis XVI style armchair, 'Fauteuil a la Reine', c. 1900, grey painted with gilt decoration, padded rectangular back, arms and seat with satin floral upholstery, on fluted tapering legs, front legs with castors, height 100 cm width 68 cm depth 62 cm. Provenance: The David Roche Foundation
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Louis XV style oak commode, 19th century, of serpentine shape with four drawers, raised on cabriole legs, ebonised finish with gilded brass handles. Provenance: Purchased from Howell & Howell, July 2008
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Pair of Napoleon III ebonised boulle cabinets, c. 1870, applied with ormolu mounts throughout, the shaped white marble top above a frieze with tortoise and brass inlay, above a panel door with further ormolu mounts, pewter inlay and central cartouche depicting cherubs, flanked by columns applied with, ormolu acanthus leaves and scrolls, raised on a plinth base with turned bun feet (A/F)
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Gillows of London and Lancaster, George IV rosewood flower table, c. 1820, the shaped rectangular top with gadroon border and removable cover concealing a cast metal lining, the stem finely carved with acanthus leaves and columns, on a tripod base carved with dolphins, signed 'Gillows, height 73.5 cm width 36 cm depth 26 cm, labels: a similar table is illustrated in the Gillow Archive reference 344/3481
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Pair of William IV mahogany cabinets, c. 1830, the rectangular molded cornice above a single glazed glass door enclosing three shelves, raised on a rectangular plinth (2), with single glass door enclosing shelves (2), height 115 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Grafton Galleries Antiques, Sydney, 2011
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Pair of George IV mahogany jardinieres, c. 1830, of oval shape with gilded brass gallery and green tole liner, raised on four cabriole legs over a quadraform base (2), height 74 cm width 80 cm depth 62 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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French provincial rush-seat bench, c. 1860, with stylised chair back and out swept arms, above a rectangular woven rush seat, height 84 cm width 210 cm depth 55 cm. Provenance: Purchased from The Country Trader, Sydney, 2007
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Pair of Louis XVI style marble pedestals, late 19th century, white and rouge griotte marble, with applied ormolu mounts
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Louis XV style carved walnut bergere, 20th century, the padded back, arms and seat covered in cream and olive fabric, raised on tapered fluted legs with castors, together with fitted ottoman (2), height 92.5 cm width 77 cm depth 86 cm (armchair), height 36 cm width 66 cm depth 66 cm (ottoman)
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Gilt-wood mirror, 19th century, in the Italian architectural taste, of rectangular shape, marbleized wood accents, carved with foliate motifs (A/F), height 111 cm width 80 cm. Provenance: The David Roche Foundation
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Renaissance revival oak bookcase, the rectangular molded cornice above a gadrooned frieze to double leaded glass doors enclosing shelved interiors, flanked by pilasters carved with lion heads and figures, the lower part with two carved doors, flanked by further pilasters, on a plinth base
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Gothic revival oak partner desk, c. 1880, the rectangular top with inset gilt tooled brown leather writing surface over a carved frieze, above twin pedestals with panelled doors, height 75 cm width 143 cm depth 100 cm
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Anglo Indian Mercanti dining table, circular top with squared edge above four turned spiral carved and foliate legs, diameter 160 cm height 76.5 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Anglo Indian Bombay style black wood plant stand, 19th century, carved throughout with mythical beasts, foliage and scrolled decoration
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Chippendale style settee, 19th century, with serpentine back and S-scroll arms, on four front cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet and four sabre back legs, height 87 cm width 235 cm depth 83 cm
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Victorian Papier Mache and mother-of-pearl whatnot, c. 1860, in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge, decorated with floral sprays, the shelves with Windsor Castle, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay surrounded by a scrolling border with gilt highlights, height 83 cm width 42 cm
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Pair of Victorian papier mache and mother-of-pearl chairs, c. 1860, in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge, decorated with floral sprays, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay surrounded by a scrolling border with gilt highlights, one chair (A/F) (2), height 105 cm width 70 cm
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Tooled leather six panel screen, late 19th century, in the Spanish Renaissance style, painted with flowers, fruits and exotic birds (A/F), height 215 cm length 276 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's, Melbourne, 2011
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Gilt-wood cheval mirror, the crested top with foliage and shell decoration, flanked by two columns surmounted by two eagles (A/F), height 204 cm width 98 cm
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Louis XVI style marquetry console table, the shaped rectangular top over a frieze with applied ormolu mounts and hand painted porcelain plaques, raised on eight fluted tapered legs, with gilded brass stretchers (A/F)
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Provincial corner cabinet, blue with pale gold painted lattice work framing the single multi-paned door, height 115 cm width 83 cm depth 52 cm
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Oak gate leg table, the circular top above a gate leg base, height 76 cm width 121 c m depth 121 cm
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Chinese black-lacquer coromandel twelve panel screen, 19th/20th century, decorated with figures in landscape within a floral frame, the reverse decorated with flowers, titled, height 209 cm width 420 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute), labels: depicting the story of the Western wing, also translated as Romance of the Western chamber. A love comedy set during the Tang…
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Pair of Chinese hardwood armchairs, each with soft mat seat enclosed by a wooden frame, with blue cushions (2), height 100 cm width 52.5 cm depth 46 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Lynette Cunnington
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Two Chinese bamboo side tables, each with a rectangular top (2), approx. Height 32 cm width 66 cm depth 51 cm. Provenance: Purchased from Lynette Cunnington
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Vietnamese egg shell lacquer calligraphy table, 20th century, the rectangular top above a plain frieze, raised on square form legs terminating in spreading feet, height 90.5 cm width 199.5 cm depth 43 cm
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Chinese hardwood bench, the rectangular seat above an open carved frieze raised on four legs, decorated throughout with gilded foliage. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Chinese bamboo table, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with square black lacquered top (A/F), height 62 cm width 71 cm depth 71 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Chinese covered wood storage box. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Tibetan wool rug, decorated with dragon chasing phoenix amongst clouds, in shades of orange, green and blue, 195 x 94 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Tibetan wool rug, decorated with dragon chasing phoenix amongst clouds, in shades of orange, green and blue, 195 x 94 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Iranian wool rug, decorated with geometric motifs in shades of red, burgundy and blue, 308 x 205 cm
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Persian wool rug, depicting floral motifs in shades of red, blue and beige
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Wool prayer rug, of rectangular form, in shades of orange, purple and brown, 166 x 87 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Wool tapestry, in the manner of Aubusson, depicting a bucolic scene with cranes amongst trees, 200 x 185 cm
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Collection of south East Asian Textiles, comprising ikat, embroidered and cashmere shawls (7). Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Two Ikats, decorated with animals and geometric motifs, approx. 222 x 120 cm
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Spanish silk embroidered Matador's cape, mid-20th century, with a wide collar, decorated with panels of flowers
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Chinese silk robe, early 20th century, purple, embroidered with wild roses (A/F). Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Chinese embroidered collar, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, in shades of pink, green, blue and black, decorated with birds, flowers and butterflies, together with a Chinese embroidered skirt belt, in shades of pink, cream and black, embellished with glass beads (2), length 62 cm, length 70 cm
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Chinese embroidered medallion, 19th century, depicting two figures in a pagoda, framed, height 15.5 cm width 15.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Chinese Informal short robe, early 20th century, cream satin trimmed with pink satin. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Chinese blue Kesi Imperial court dragon robe, Jifu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, finely woven in split-weave technique, depicting nine five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls above terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe, amidst ruyi-form clouds, auspicious emblems and bats, the collar and side with further swastika and floral borders, the sleeves accented with village scenes, framed. Provenance: Property of a lady. Gift from the Dowager Cixi to Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in…
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Large Chinese famille rose porcelain figure of a Dignitary, decorated in polychromed enamels, the standing figure holding a ruyi sceptre and wearing long robes decorated with dragons in clouds and flowers, height 63 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Pair of large Cantonese famille rose vases, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each slender vase elaborately enamelled with panels of figures, birds and butterflies reserved on a gilt ground of butterflies and scrolling foliage, the neck with applied dragons, the gilt handles formed as two Buddhist lions playing with a ball, (2), height 64 cm
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Pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain rouleau vases, 19th/20th century, each decorated in underglaze blue with birds amongst flowers (2), height 39.5 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain covered jar, Qing Dynasty, possibly Kangxi period, densely painted all over with aster flowers in a tight leafy meander, with four character mark within double circle to base, height 45 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jar, Qing Dynasty, possibly Kangxi period, painted in inky tones of cobalt blue with flowering plants and butterflies, with Kangxi four character mark to base, missing cover, height 22 cm
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Chinese blue and white vase, possibly Ming Dynasty, 18th century, of baluster shape decorated with continuous landscape, inscription to side, with metal rim, height 45 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Chinese blue and white Swatow charger, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, the interior decorated with a Buddhist lion playing with a brocade ball, within a border of flowers, diameter 39.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white lidded jar, decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers, the lid surmounted with a frog, height 22 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain Pillow, decorated with Foo dogs playing with brocade ball within stylised borders, signed, height 12 cm width 13.7 cm depth 6 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Chinese porcelain jar, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of ovoid shape, decorated in underglaze blue and coloured enamels with scrolling lotus and flower heads, missing cover, height 35 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain bottle vase, the rounded body painted in vivid blue with two phoenix amongst flowers, with Kangxi four character mark to base, height 36.5 cm
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Pair of large Chinese blue and white porcelain jars, decorated throughout with a scrolling vines issuing large blossoms (2), height 50 cm
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Assorted Chinese blue and white porcelain jars, comprising a ginger jar decorated with a mythical beast, a dragon covered jar, a jar with reticulated cover, together with a blue and white bowl painted with flowers (4), approx. Height 24.5 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, 19th/20th century, of baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue with birds amongst flowers, with two reticulated dragon handles, together with a blue and white covered vase decorated with figures in landscape, with Kangxi six character mark to base (2)
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Chinese blue and white porcelain footed bowl, decorated on the exterior with scrolling leaves, the interior with mountainous landscape, with export seal, height 10 cm diameter 24.5 cm
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Three Chinese blue and white ginger jars, each decorated in underglaze blue with figural scene, one cover missing (3), approx. Height 19 cm
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Tall Chinese porcelain vase, 19th/20th century, of baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue with phoenix amongst flowers reserved on a pale green ground, the handles formed as two Buddhist lions (2), height 58 cm
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Two Chinese blue and white porcelain vases, each of bottle shape, decorated in underglaze blue with phoenix amongst clouds (2), height 23.5 cm, 21.5 cm
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Three Chinese covered jars, each decorated with figural scene (3), approx. Height 29 cm
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Three Chinese blue and white porcelain fan shaped plaques, decorated in underglaze blue with figures and mythical beast in landscapes (3), height 19 cm
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Chinese blue and white porcelain Pillow, decorated with Foo dog and flowers, together with a blue and white teapot and a blue and white covered jar (A/F) (3), height 12.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, of baluster shape with spreading lip, above cylindrical neck, decorated in a vibrant blue tone with double XI characters, surrounded by dense pencilled scrolling foliage and flowers, height 41 cm
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Chinese dish, possibly Song Dynasty, crackled pale green glaze (A/F), diameter 32 cm
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Chinese famille rose porcelain ginger jar, 19th/20th century, the rounded body decorated with figures in landscape, the lid decorated with two boys playing, height 24.5 cm
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Large Chinese blue and white bowl, together with blue and white bowl with cover decorated with immortals in garden (2), height 14 cm diameter 31 cm, height 23.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, of square-section baluster form, decorated in coloured enamels with flowers and foliage, with two faux lion heads handles, with Qianlong six-character seal mark to the base, height 43.5 cm
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Chinese cloisonne swan figure, finely decorated with red, green, black and blue scrolling motifs on a turquoise ground, on wooden stand, height 40 cm width 60 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Canton enamel vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, finely decorated with flowers, fruits and insects on a turquoise ground, with blue Artemisia leaf mark to underside, height 17.3 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by, repute)
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Hugh Moss, by Imperial Command: An Introduction to Ch'ing Imperial painted Enamels, limited edition, 1,000 copies, Hibiya Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1976, comprising two volumes, in original cardboard slip case
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Chinese carved boxwood figure of Li Tieguai, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the Daoist immortal with black glass inlaid eyes, leaning on his gnarled crutch, with a large lotus leaf strapped to his back, on free form root stand (A/F), height 50 cm, labels: cf. For comparison Christies, New York, Selections from the Robert Blumenfield collection, 25 March 2010, lot 865
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Chinese carved boxwood figure of a man, 19th/20th century, together with an alabaster figure of maiden holding a flower and a soapstone carving of an immortal (A/F) (3), height 32 cm
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Chinese carved root stand, (A/F), height 19 cm
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Chinese terracotta figural torso, possibly song Dynasty, depicting a Buddhist monk standing in pleated robes, on stand, height 16 cm
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Chinese archaic bronze vessel, decorated with geometric motifs, on wooden stand, height 44 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in China, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Chinese wooden pillow box, 19th/20th century, black lacquer finish, of rectangular shape with curved top plank, height 16.5 cm
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Chinese pewter cosmetic box, featuring a fitted compartment and a bottom drawer, decorated with a needle carved scene of a woman, flowers and Chinese characters, stamped, together with a Chinese brass letter opener (2), height 5 cm width 12 cm depth 8.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Chinese carved hardstone figure of a recumbent mythical beast, its head turned sharply to watch its young clambering onto its back, height 7.5 cm length 14.5 cm
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Two Chinese hardstone seals, surmounted by mythological beasts (2), height 8 cm, height 7 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Two Canton enamel 'European subject' snuff bottles, depicting figures in period costumes surrounded by scrolling lotus vines on a yellow ground, Qianlong mark (2), approx. Height 7.5 cm
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Two Chinese Peking glass snuff bottles, decorated with hand painted panels depicting dogs, insects and birds amongst flowers, Qianlong mark (2), approx. Height 8.5 cm
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Four large Chinese inside-painted snuff bottles, of rounded rectangular shape, decorated with birds amongst blooming branches and winter landscape, signed (4), approx. Height 18 cm
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Two Chinese snuff bottles, inside-painted glass, signed (2), height 8 cm, height 8.3 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Bill Lobban
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Mahjong set, early 20th century, carved and stained bone pieces with bamboo backings, in leather case, height 12 cm width 20 cm depth 13 cm. Provenance: Martyn Cook Antiques
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Chinese carved ivory tusk, mid-20th century, depicting a village scene, length 35.5 cm
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Two Chinese ivory figures, Qing Dynasty, late 19th/early 20th century, naturally curved with decorative staining, depicting traditionally attired male and female figures, the female holding a ruyi sceptre, and the male a sword, on wooden stands (2), approx. Height 28 cm
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Assorted carved ivory pieces, comprising a Chinese carved box, two letter openers, a cylindrical pill box, a pill box with hand painted panel depicting Cupid and Venus by the river, signed Nelly, and two ivory prayer books (7)
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Japanese wood and ivory okimono figure, mid-20th century, carved as a farmer holding a large axe and carrying a basket, signed within an ivory seal, together with two ivory netsukes, one netsuke (A/F) (3), height 19 cm
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Japanese ivory and bronze figure of a woman, early 20th century, signed, mounted on a naturalistic wooden base, height 25 cm
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Satsuma Koro, Meiji period, c. 1900, decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt, with panels enclosing figures and flowers, reserved on a ground of dense geometric and floral motifs, signed 'Kinkozan, height 11 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Satsuma vase, Meiji period, c. 1900, painted in polychrome enamel and gilt, with two panels enclosing figures, reserved on a ground of dense brocade and foliate motifs, on three boy supports, signed 'Hattori, height 14.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, Sarah J. Conger Nee Pike, wife of the American Ambassador in china, c. 1898-1905, thence by descent. Private Collection Sydney (by repute)
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Satsuma vase, 20th century, painted in coloured enamels and gilt, with peacocks and birds in flowering garden, together with a covered jar similarly decorated, signed (2), height 30 cm, 21 cm
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