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Quantity of decorative china jugs, vases, etc. and a Japanese calligraphy set (1 box)

Two 20th Century brass incense burners decorated with figures and calligraphy

Large collection of as new unused and still packaged artist materials including brush sets, mounts, pencils, cased calligraphy pens etc

A large Chinese blue and white brush pot, externally decorated with a panelled design depicting floral sprays and mountainous landscapes with calligraphy, four character mark to recess of unglazed underside, 19.5cm high x 21cm diameter CONDITION REPORT: Unglazed base surrounding a central glazed section with four character mark. Pitted internally and externally. External surface scratching and wear. Firing crack to character mark section. Stained and grubby.

19th Century Chinese ivory cylinder/brush pot carved with a rocky landscape, houses, trees and with a river. Calligraphy to the reverse believed to be a poem signed and two seal marks height 10cm also to include a Meiji period box carved with a dragon. (2)

Antique Chinese Silver Tone Opium Pipe. Calligraphy inscription on the side with scenes of nature on the front and obverse side. Signed. Appears to have all the parts. Some small dents to surface, needs cleaning otherwise good condition. Measures 10-3/4" H. Shipping $42.00 (estimate $50-$100)

THE PERSONAL AUTOGRAPH BOOK OF AMBASSADOR HU SHI XI, INCLUDING LETTERS, SIGNATURES, DRAWINGS AND CALLIGRAPHY, CIRCA 1958-19794to (203 x 295 mm) brown full leather album with gilt edges and marbled cover boards.196 pages (98 sheets) total. 110 pages (55 sheets) are filled in, as well as the front flyleaf page.For images of each page, please click here or contact us. This book comprises a collection of letters, signatures, drawings, and other dedications written and drawn by various dignitaries, literati, and painters, such as Jiang Shu Liang, Xue Guang Qian, Gao Xin, Zhang Bao Cun, Zhu Hui, Jiang Yi Ping, Shang Bing, et alPROVENANCECollection of the Ambassador for the Republic of China, Mr. Hu Shi Xithence by descent in the familyLOT NOTESHu Shi Xi was a Chinese dignitary, the Chief Ambassador of the Republic of China in Canada, as well as an executive chief of embassies in many Spanish-speaking countries: Spain, Cuba, Argentina, Colombia, and others.

YU YOUREN (CHINESE 1879-1964)Calligraphy, circa 1930sink on paper laid on brocade-type cloth74 x 42.5 cm (29 1/8 x 16 3/4 in.)artist`s seal lower leftPROVENANCECollection of the Ambassador for the Republic of China, Mr. Hu Shi Xithence by descent in the familyLITERATUREStraddling East and West: Lin Yutang, A Modern Literatus, (New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2007), pp. 79-83 LOT NOTESYu Youren was a prominent Chinese poet, calligrapher, scholar, and politician. His most influential contribution to calligraphy was the effort to standardise cursive script, an example of which can be seen in the following scroll. The works of Yu Youren are part of numerous museum collections, most notably those of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (U.S.) and the National Museum of History (Taiwan).The following scroll belonged to Hu Shi Xi, a Chinese dignitary, the chief ambassador of the Republic of China in Canada, as well as an executive chief of embassies in many Spanish-speaking countries: Spain, Cuba, Argentina, Colombia, and others.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF OLD MASTER AND OTHER PRINTS by Bega, Rosa, and others, including a very fine but slightly damaged impression of The Fire in the Borgo after Raphael by J.J. von Sandrart (Hollstein 350, second state of three), and a piece of Arabic calligraphy

A 20th century Chinese hanging scroll, painted with a scene of boy doing calligraphy

A pair of Turkish gold inlaid calligraphy scissors,with pierced brass handles, length 27.5cm.

A Chinese ceramic figure of a seated mother teaching a boy calligraphy, with a fitted case, 22cm high and a Chinese ceramic figure of a seated lady, with a fitted case, 24cm high (2)

Chinese School (Qing Dynasty) Study of a seated dignitary with attendants watching maidens with butterflies in a fenced garden beside a tree and rockwork, with calligraphy Watercolour on silk, 164cm by 81cm

A Set of Three Toleware Shop Display Tea Canisters and Covers, mid 19th century, of shouldered cylindrical form gilt with chinoiserie labels and calligraphy, 45cm high

A Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle, late 19th/early 20th century, of flattened ovoid form carved with panels of dragon and phoenix, with green hardstone stopper, 6.5cm high; A Similar Cylindrical Snuff Bottle and Stopper, carved with figures and buildings, 8.5cm high; A Stained Bone Snuff Bottle and Stopper, of triangular section decorated with landscape and calligraphy, 7cm high; and A Tagua Nut Snuff Bottle and Stopper, decorated with a squirrel, 4cm high (4)

Chinese Red Coral and Bone Calligraphy Brush. Normal wear. Measures 11-1/2" Long. Shipping $38.00 (estimate $100-$150)

A carved wooden Eastern calligraphy box and an opium pipe.

Chinese Art Reference volumes, a collection of 22 volumes, including Waley, Arthur The Year Book of Oriental Art and Culture 1924-1925. London, 1925. 2 volumes, 4to., 60 plates, loose as issued in cloth folder; National Palace Museum Masterpieces of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Chinese Jade, Chinese Painting, Chinese Miniature Crafts, Chinese Portrait Painting, Chinese Calligraphy, all 4to., [1970's], red cloth, all but one with slipcases; d'Argencé, R.Y. L. Chinese Ceramics in the Avery Brundage Collection. Berkeley, 1967. 4to, original wrappers, marks to title-page; Williamson, G.C. The Book of Famille Rose. 1970, slipcase; National Museum of History. The Graphic Art of Chinese Folklore. 1977, 4to., original cloth, dustwrapper; Hong Kong Chinese Snuff Bottle Collectors Study Group. Chinese Snuff Bottles. Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1977. 4to., original wrappers; Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong. Jingdezhen Wares. The Yuan Evolution. 1984. 4to., original cloth, dustwrapper; Brown, C. and D. Rabiner The Robert H. Clague Collection. Chinese Glass of the Qing Dynasty 1644-1911. Phoenix, 1987. 4to., original wrappers; Brown, C. and D. Rabiner Clear as Crystal, Red as Flame. Later Chinese Glass. New York, 1990. 4to., original wrappers; Kleiner, Robert W.L. Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of John Ault. 1990. 4to., presentation copy, original cloth, dustwrapper; Avril, Ellen Heavenly Earth. Early Chinese Ceramics from the Shatzman Collection. Cornell University, 2004., 4to, original wrappers; Needham, Joseph Science and Civilisation in China. 2000-06; 3 volumes only (V:4, V:9 and VII:1), original cloth, dust-jackets; and 2 others, Annamese Ceramics & Pronk Porcelain (22)

A GEORGE III ENGRAVED VINAIGRETTE of canted rectangular outline with calligraphy on the cover, the base with a foliate motif, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham 1806; 1.35" (3.4 cms) long; 0.55 oz

of flattened ovoid form, the front painted with two figures on a bridge before a mountainous landscape, the shoulder with calligraphy and an iron-red seal, the reverse similarly painted with a pair of figures on a boat, fitted with a metal mounted blue quartz stopper, wear 9,9cm high

of flattened ovoid form, the front finely painted with a portrait and script, the reverse with calligraphy and an iron-red seal, the pale blue quartz stopper fitted with a gilt metal collar, scratches, damage to metal collar 9,8cm high

the spiralling shell fitted to the apex with a blue glass terminal, the mouth rim incised with gilded calligraphy denoting auspicious phrases referencing the autumn of the 45th year of the Qianlong reign, the axis pierced for the attachment of a layered silk brocade streamer adorned with seed pearls, lapis lazuli bead and tassels 16,9cm long excluding streamerThe conch is one of the Eight Precious Buddhist Treasures, Bajíxiàng and the Chinese long appreciated the unassuming exterior concealing the intricate structure of the interior. Widely used in Buddhist ceremonies as a trumpet or holy water chalice, the conch becomes a symbol of the pure teachings of the Buddha, and the proclamation of the Dharma. Once associated with power and sovereignty, the conch transformed into an emblem of religious authority, its spiralling whorls mimicking the sun on its daily course through heaven, the apex of the shell resembling the tight curls of Buddha's hair, its deep sound echoing the voice of Buddha, as well as being one of the emblems left by the footprint of the Buddha.- Johan Joubert

A mixed lot of early 20th century Chinese silver and metal items to include five pairs of earrings, two rings, a brooch hung with charms, a bracelet laid flat, an oval plaque adorned with Chinese calligraphy and a piece of silver with a rolled-over end. (QTY)

An early 20th century Chinese hexagonal pewter tea caddy bronzed and gilded, decorated with calligraphy and engraved flowers, 17cm high, together with an enamelled double gourd shaped brass vessel, with dragon relief, and yellow ground, 12cm high. (2)

A PERSIAN BRASS SCRIBES BOX with calligraphy. 8ins long.

A SCOTTISH STAFFORDSHIRE VASE GROUP, YOUNG LOVERS with calligraphy. 11.5ins high.

*Persian school. Hunting scene with nobleman archer on camel and wounded deer, early 20th century, pen, ink and watercolour, heightened in gold, mounted within earlier calligraphic border, image 16 x 12.5 cm (6.25 x 4.75 ins), framed and glazed, together with four examples of Persian calligraphy, later 19th/early 20th century, framed and glazed (5)

*Charger. A Japanese blue and white porcelain charger, decorated with pagodas and pine trees within mountainous landscape with calligraphy, 34.5cm diameter together with two further chargers (3)

*Chinese Pot. An unusual Chinese blue and white vessel, of domed form with elongated neck and carrying handle, painted with mythical figure and geometric decoration and some calligraphy to the rear, 22.5cm high (1)

*Persian school. Two horses in mirror image, 18th century, pen and ink on paper, a little rubbed with light soiling, within polychrome surround with arabesques at head and calligraphy below, decorative gold border of animals, birds, trees and flowers, occasional small abrasions and losses, sheet size 34 x 23.5 cm (13.25 x 9.25 ins) (1)

Two wooden boxes in the form of shells, with red lacquer interiors, possibly Chinese, together with two wooden calligraphy brushes

Two pieces of brass Cairo ware overlaid with silver and copper with calligraphy,  a cylindrical bow a bowl.

AN UNUSUAL 19TH/20TH CENTURY CHINESE ENAMEL DECORATED WHITE GLAZED PORCELAIN VASE, fitted for electricity, the sides painted in red enamel with calligraphy and with a butterfly hovering above peony, 20.25in high overall, the vase itself 17.2in high.

AN UNUSUAL CHINESE ALBUM, containing eight gilt incised white jade plaques decorated mainly with calligraphy, the album 8.8in x 5.7in x 2.1in deep, the plaques each 6in x 2.75in.

AN UNUSUAL 20TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN ABACUS, the sides painted with calligraphy, formal designs and a figural garden scene, the base unglazed, 13in x 5.75in x 1.6in high.

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PICTURE, decorated with calligraphy and with two villagers and a large animal in a landscape setting, the picture itself approx. 52.5in x 25.25in.

A SET OF FOUR LARGE CHINESE WOOD FRAMED FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PANELS, decorated with scenes of sages and calligraphy, each wood frame with pierced scroll work and key-fret, each frame 47.1in x 14.3in, each porcelain panel 28.5in x 8.25in. (4)

A WIDE EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE YELLOW GROUND SILK PANEL, inscribed with calligraphy and with seals, approx. 59in wide x 11in high.

A GOOD CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PAINTING ON PAPER OF LIU HAICHAN WITH THE THREE LEGGED TOAD, the painting possibly by Huang Shen, the painting with calligraphy and artist's seals, the painting itself approx. 44.5in x 23.5in.(a handwritten note on the scroll end claims this scroll was purchased in Hong Kong in 1954)

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLATE, well painted with calligraphy and with a figural garden scene, the base with a seal mark, 9.6in diameter.

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL & COVER, with fitted metal rims, each piece painted with columns of calligraphy, each piece with a four-character hallmark, 5.75in diameter & 3.75in high overall.

A GOOD QUALITY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN WINE CUP, decorated with a rabbit beneath a tree and also with calligraphy and an artist's seal, the base with a six-character Kangxi mark, 2.6in diameter at rim & 1.9in high.

A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY IRON-RED DECORATED PORCELAIN JARS, with fitted wood covers, each painted with calligraphy and with a Buddhistic lion & pups, 12.5in high overall, the jars themselves 10.25in high.

A LARGE CHINESE RED GROUND LACQUERED BRUSHPOT, decorated with panels of calligraphy, the panels reserved on a ground of bats and scrolling formal foliage, the base with a six-character Qianlong mark, 6.5in diameter at base & 12.7in high.

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE ALBUM OF TEN PICTURES, each with calligraphy and an artist's seal, each picture depicting a sage, the album 17.75in x 12.6in, each picture 13.4in x 9.5in.

ANOTHER GOOD CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PAINTING ON PAPER OF A SAGE BEARING A JADE MUSICAL STONE, the painting possibly by Huang Shen, the sage in the company of a boy attendant, the painting with calligraphy and artist's seals, the painting itself approx. 41.75in x 20.75in.

ANOTHER SIGNED CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING ON PAPER, with calligraphy and an artist's seal, depicting a group of birds perched on a leafy branch, the painting itself approx. 66in x 16.5in.

Hardback books, to include: Giles comic annuals; Private Eye Annuals; Calligraphy; Flowers; The Royal Jewels; and other subjects, in three boxes.

Hardback books, to include: Calligraphy; Celtic Art; Medieval Beasts; and other subjects, in two boxes.

Hardback books, subjects include: Watercolours; Wood Working; Calligraphy; Gardening; Science; and other subjects, three boxes.

After ToyokuniKabuki actor dressed as a samurai surrounded by calligraphy:, wood block print, 36 x 24cm.

A collection of sixteen mostly Chinese and Japanese teapots, to include one decorated in colour enamel with a scholar and calligraphy, Kutani examples etc (16)

Chinese carved calligraphy wood panel, and a wood & glass table top display case

A Chinese framed and signed calligraphy on paper, frame size. 74 x 45cms.

Lot of Eighteen (18) Japanese Samurai Family Crest Paper Stencils. Many with calligraphy markings. Minor creasing, wear. Each measures approx. 3-5/8" x 3-7/8". Shipping $28.00 (estimate $50-$100)

Lot of Eighteen (18) Japanese Samurai Family Crest Paper Stencils. Many with calligraphy markings. Minor creasing, wear. Each measures approx. 3-5/8" x 3-7/8". Shipping $28.00 (estimate $50-$100)

Graham (Rigby) Kippers & Sawdust, number 30 of 150 copies signed by the author/artist, colour woodcuts, some double-page, original cloth, uncut, slip-case, Llandogo, The Old Stile Press, 1992; Deserted Cornish Tin Mines, 2 vol. including 'The Cornish Scene' by David Tew, number 47 of 200 copies, original pictorial cloth, gilt, slip-case, Wymondham, Brewhouse Press, 1975; A Song in Favour of Bundling, number 27 of 200 copies signed by John Mason who made the paper, printed on variously-coloured papers, original vellum-backed marbled boards, uncut, Leicester, Twelve by Eight, 1961 § Greer (Anne) Rigby Graham, number 116 of 150 copies signed by the author and with an additional signed lithograph loosely inserted, original cloth, Newcastle, 1981 § Tew (David) Sewstern Lane: Calligraphy by Maureen Hallahan, Drawings by Jill York, number XVIII of 100 copies, inscribed by the author on title, original morocco-backed cloth, Wymondham, Brewhouse Press, 1975, all with plates and/or illustrations by Rigby Graham, some woodcut; and 11 others by or concerning Graham and/or the Brewhouse Press, some catalogues/prospectuses etc., v.s. (17)

A Chinese lacquered box having gilt work decoration and Chinese calligraphy to the front, a Japanese lacquered and gilt work box, later converted for stationary and a Chinese leather box with mirror to interior lid

MAMLUK REVIVAL SILVER INLAID BRASS QUR'AN BOX (SUNDUQ) LATE 19TH CENTURY of square form with a coffered hinged cover mounted with pinned strapwork to the corners, raised on flattened round feet; the sides and cover decorated throughout with panels of thuluth and kufic script with floral and foliate scrolls and arabesques, the interior lined with carved wood panels with a central inscription cartouche 32cm wide, 22cm high, 32cm deep Note: The side panels contain in thuluth calligraphy verse 255, chapter two of the Qur'an, while the cover is centred by a Mamluk honorific plaque to the Sultan and King. The late 19th century witnessed an interest in Mamluk revival work. Seen as a golden age in Egypt's history, the Mamluk era provided the basis for a new sense of territorial nationality. The original model for this box may be the example in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo, and published in 'Islamic Art in Egypt', exhibition catalogue, Cairo, 1969, no. 9. Another 14th century Mamluk Qur'an box of similar design is published in F.Sarre and F.R.Martin, 'Die Ausstellung von Meisterwerken Muhammedanischer Kunst in München 1910', London, 1985, Tafel 156.

Chinese School - abstract print with calligraphy, signed, within a contemporary oak frame, 26.5" x 21.5"