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Lot 138
A Chinese gilt bronze figure of a kneeling Bodhisattva, with remnants of polychrome decoration, on a brown patinated lotus throne, 21.2cm highThis figure is based upon a model originally made under Imperial commander in the early 15th century and given as diplomatic gifts to leading Tibetan religious figures. cf. Victoria & Albert Museum, London, accession no. 275&A-1898.***CONDITION REPORT***The figure appears to be gilt painted rather than gilded, there is a small loss to the headdress on the left hand side, occasional wear to the polychrome and gilded decoration, the base is a misshapen circle made in manufacture.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 140
A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases, 19th century with French gilt bronze lamp mounts, decorated with prunus, lotus, peonies and chrysanthemums on a turquoise key work ground, with French gilt bronze lamp mounts, total height 77cm, Chinese vases 34cm high***CONDITION REPORT***The first vase has some losses to the enamel just below the shoulder on one side and numerous losses to the enamel around the lower part and edge of the foot. The second vase has a few small splinter losses to the enamel just below the shoulder and around the edge of the foot. Both with typical pitting to the enamels in manufacture, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 146
A Chinese gold splashed bronze censer, fangding, wood cover and stand, applied with a pair of rectangular loop handles, the pierced wood cover surmounted by a jade finial carved as two mandarin ducks, 14cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***Some surface scratching to the exterior of the censer, and wear to the feet. The wood cover has a few small nicks and scratches to it, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 147
A Chinese bronze censer, gui, archaistic Xuande seal mark, 18th/19th century, of compressed globular form, on a circular foot, cast four character mark, 20cm diameter***CONDITION REPORT***The censer has been later polished. There are a few small nicks and scratches to the edge of the rim and to the body, there’s also a slight casting imperfection to a small patch on the shoulder, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 15
Emmanuel Fremiet (French, 1824-1910). A gilt patinated bronze, St Michael and the dragon, signed in the naturalistic base, standing upon a red marble plinth, 34cm wide, 56cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Honest original untouched condition, some dirt marks and oxidisation spots together with a little rubbing from polishing, tip of the sword is bent out of shape.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 150
A Tibetan bronze figure of Amitayus, 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana, on a lotus throne, base panel lacking, 17.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Chestnut brown patina with darker patches to the edges and in the casting, no evidence of damage or repairs, no jewelling present, good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 151
A Sino-Tibetan bronze group of Vajrasattva and consort, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus throne, indistinct mark to the front and engraved inscription to the rear of the base, 16cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Gilding is heavily rubbed with some areas only where gilding remains. Occasional minor dings and scratches and typical minor casting imperfections. Some reddish coloured areas, possible repairs in several areas including the elbow and base of object in left hand; some blue pigments applied to the hair of the Vajrasattva and to the hair of the child she holds. 1347 grams.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 152
A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrayogini, possibly 17th/18th century, the figure dancing on a figure, with separate aureole, 17cm high***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 153
A Chinese gilt bronze qilin scroll weight, 17th/18th century, in recumbent pose, 7cm across***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 16
After Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917). A bronze figure of a ballerina, Standing leaning against a rail, bears signature in the bronze, on marble plinth, height 110cm diameter 47cm.***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 161
Le Roy & Fils, New Bond Street and Palais Royal. A late 19th century hour repeating carriage alarum clock with patent bottom winding gorge case with plain handle over bevelled glass panels, the white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with alarm subsidiary, the twin barrel movement with silvered lever platform escapement with cut and compensated bimetallic balance, striking the hours and sounding the alarm on a coiled steel gong, wound from below via Le Roy’s patent (number 9501) integral winding key, 9.5cm wide, 8.5cm deep, 16cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Case heavily polished over the years and now down to a dull bronze tone with only a trace of gilding remaining at the back, dial looks to be original, some small black speckling near 11 o'clock but essentially good, bevelled glazing all looks good but for a small chip to the bottom of the back door, movement stamped Brevete A.O. S.G.D.G. Top plate thought to be original. Dial inscribed Leroy & Fils 56, New Bond Street Made in France Palais-Royal Paris. Movement going, repeat mechanism working, alarum not tested.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 196
A Vernis Martin style rosewood vitrine with ormolu mounts and single serpentine door, decorated with lovers in a landscape and rustic scenes, on cabriole legs, 128cm wide, 49cm deep, 193cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall of a dark brown rosewood tone, all of the mounts oxidised and faded to a dull bronze tone, also rather dusty, panels around the base all with some degree of rubbing and dents, two glass shelves fitted along with old faded fabric lining, minor dents and scuffs around the feet.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 21
J.B. Leonard. An Art Deco bronze model of a seagull, signed and stamped BRONZE 224, on black marble plinth, 45cm wide, 23cm deep, 65cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original untouched condition with a rich dark blackish brown patination fading to gold at the wing tips and other extremities, rather dirty with some oxidisation spots, a little rubbing to the top front of the lower wing.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 23
Philippe Matteau (Matto). An Art Deco bronze and marble group of three dancing pan pipers, on variegated green marble plinth with attribution plaque, 80cm wide, 15cm deep, 40cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall in good original condition, the figures with a green patination although some rubbing down to the bronze at the extremities, plinth in good order with small title plaque to the right side.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 25
Alexandre Kelety (French/Hungarian, 1874-1940). A French Art Deco bronze group of two tillermen, on black marble plinth, signed in the bronze, 47cm long, 17cm deep, 23cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good original condition with a dark greenish patination and some slight rubbing on the raised extremities, signed in the bronze along with foundry stamp, BRONZE and the number 17, plinth with numerous chips around the edges and corners.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 26
Johan Jussi Rickhard Mäntynen (Finnish, 1888-1978). A bronze model of a lynx, signed and dated 1930 in the bronze, 29cm long, 22cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall of a dark near matt blackish patination, looking rather dusty and dirty, with some scattered oxidisation marks, back edge of the plinth bends upwards, unclear whether this is intentional.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 27
Henri Fugère (1872-1944). An Art Deco silvered bronze figure of a nude dancer standing upon a tapered signed two tone marble plinth, 13cm wide, 39cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Looks to be in honest untouched condition, some oxidisation to the silvering, one small chip to the front left foot of the plinth, signed on the back of the plinth.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 29
Attributed to Peter Behrens (German, 1868-1940). An Art Nouveau pottery and copper overlaid vase by Marzi & Remy, Hohr, covered in a bronze coloured drizzled glaze, the copper foliate strap work mounts formerly gilded, impressed makers mark, 40cm high, some copper overlay lifting***CONDITION REPORT***As catalogued, gilding worn; some lifting of copper strapwork, most notably one patch at shoulder, approx. 12x12mm with section of copper alongside missing, approx. 4x2mm; and similarly, some lifting of copper around footrim necessitating a temporary tape-repair. Impressed maker’s mark indistinct.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 53
A Japanese Komai style mixed metal inlaid bronze dish, Meiji period, decorated with cranes by a river, within a fretwork border, Kyoto maker’s mark in gilt, 27.5cm diameter***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 55
Two large Chinese flambé glazed bottle vases, 18th century, each covered in a purple streaked crimson red crackle-glaze, with mushroom coloured glaze to the rim and interior of the neck, black ink inscription to the unglazed base, 35.8cm and 34cm high, occasional tiny glaze flakescf. a similarly shaped flambé vase in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, accession no. C.405-1910, dated to the Qianlong period.***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance - UK private collection, 1920s or earlier, thence by family descent.This collection of late Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain and bronze vessels has been owned by a single Cotswold family for a number of generations dating back to the 1920s or earlier.The collection was formerly on display at the family home in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK before the house was sold in the 1980s. Some interior photos taken c.1982 show a number of the pieces on display in the family house and an inventory undertaken in 1948 by the local Campden auctioneer and valuer Alfred Bower lists many of the items. Extracts of the 1948 inventory are included where they correspond to the relevant lots in the sale.The slightly larger of the two vases has some tiny splinter glaze losses around the shoulder and the edge of the foot. The slightly smaller vase has a few small splinter loss to the glaze, and a few small splinter losses on the inside of the unglazed foot, otherwise both in good condition with no restoration or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 64
A Chinese blue and white ‘Daoist immortals’ yen-yen vase, Kangxi period, the trumpet shaped neck painted with the Sanxing (three star gods); Fu, Lu and Shou and attendants, the baluster shaped body with four versions of Liu Hai dancing by the three legged toad, 46cm high, glaze losses to rim and edge of footcf. a similar Kangxi blue and white yen-yen vase from the Franks collection in the British Museum painted with Daoist immortals, accession No. Franks.277.+.***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance - UK private collection, 1920s or earlier, thence by family descent.This collection of late Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain and bronze vessels has been owned by a single Cotswold family for a number of generations dating back to the 1920s or earlier.The collection was formerly on display at the family home in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK before the house was sold in the 1980s. Some interior photos taken c.1982 show a number of the pieces on display in the family house and an inventory undertaken in 1948 by the local Campden auctioneer and valuer Alfred Bower lists many of the items. Extracts of the 1948 inventory are included where they correspond to the relevant lots in the sale.The rim has several small areas of abrasion and glaze loss, the base has fritting and glaze losses around the edge. There are tiny black speckles to the glaze visible with the naked eye in a few areas, otherwise in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 96
A large Chinese ‘nine peach’ enamelled porcelain dish, Qianlong seal mark but 19th century, painted to the front with six peaches on blossoming branches, with two bats in flight to the centre, the reverse with three peaches on blossoming branches and two further bats to the border, apocryphal Qianlong iron red seal mark to base, wood stand, 40.2cm diameter, restored***CONDITION REPORT***broken in half and restoredProvenance - UK private collection, 1920s or earlier, thence by family descent.This collection of late Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain and bronze vessels has been owned by a single Cotswold family for a number of generations dating back to the 1920s or earlier.The collection was formerly on display at the family home in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK before the house was sold in the 1980s. Some interior photos taken c.1982 show a number of the pieces on display in the family house and an inventory undertaken in 1948 by the local Campden auctioneer and valuer Alfred Bower lists many of the items. Extracts of the 1948 inventory are included where they correspond to the relevant lots in the sale.This dish is Item 387 on 1948 inventory.The dish has been broken in half and restored with some re-spraying across the centre which has discoloured on the underside in the centre, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 194
â–´ Susan Crawford (b.1941)Spirited horsebronze with a green patina on a marble base43cm wide18cm deep32cm high overallCondition ReportNo apparent chips to the marble. Looks to be in a good condition, with no apparent losses. Please see the additional images. Signed to the underside of the horse.
Lot 209
A collection of cold painted bronze figurines,each modelled as a character of Beatrix Potter, comprising; Jemima Puddleduck, Peter Rabbit, Mother Rabbit, Flopsy, Mrs Ribby Cat, and Mrs.Tittlemouse, largest 5.5cm highCondition ReportAll with rubbing and wear to the cold painting. Patination to the exposed bronze.
Lot 55
A vintage late 20th century bronze effect lamp in a neo classical style. The lamp with a frosted floral shape mounted on copper coloured chrome arm with oak leaves. The base featuring an Edwardian style lady sat reading a book. Atop a circular base lined with baize. Measures approx. 57cm tall.
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