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A pair of Chinese famille-rose baluster vases,late 20th century, painted with ladies in a garden and calligraphy, Tongzhi marks, 46cm high, adapted as lamps.

A Chinese painting of a seated scholar and calligraphy, 68 x 33cm, and another of Guandi, 66 x 44cm, framed and glazed.

A large Chinese painting of a vase 20th century, with a central character surrounded by a landscape panel and calligraphy, 101 x 55cm, framed and glazed.

A pair of red lacquered wood wall hangings, 20th century, each carved with raised calligraphy, 134cm high.

An oriental Bronze jardinière with landscape decoration and calligraphy, dia 11`

Two 20th century Chinese silkwork pictures, the first depicting fighting cockerels, with calligraphy, the other with ducks, 27" x 21" and 21" x 19" respectively,Both in good order, no major damage bar adhesive lines (see images)

(lot of 2) Manner of He Shaoji (Chinese), Seven Character Couplets, ink on paper, the left bearing signature Zizheng He Shaoji, followed by two seals, calligraphy: 50""h x 12.5""w overall (scroll): 85.25""h x 15.75""w

(lot of 2) Manner of Yu Youren (Chinese, 1879-1964), Calligraphy, ink on paper, the left bearing the signature `Yu Youren`, above a seal, calligraphy: 53.5""h x 8.75""w, overall (frame): 62.75""h x 14.25""w

Japanese album of paintings, ink and color on paper, consisting of fourteen paintings and one calligraphy, includes tiger, birds, fish, scenery and flowers, each painting with the signature and seal, the cover of moss green silk and gilt spines, title and signature, seal on the cover, 9.5""h x 8""w x 1""thick

(lot of 2) Japanese bronze bunchin (paper weights for calligraphy); one with a karajishi (foo-lion) with a ball, another a happy man rowing a raft, with a kiri box, longest: 7""l. Provenance: From the estate of Edward Gerber

Chinese porcelain bowl, 20th century, painted in enamels with calligraphy and archaic seal marks, shop mark in red to base, diameter 15cm. Condition report: rim chip and hairline, star crack to base, all over glaze abrasion.

A Chinese carved ebony walking cane with calligraphy, the silver bamboo chased handle further cased with a dragon and calligraphy, Condition Report: The cane is in good order, not cracked or split, there is perhaps a slight bend in the stick. The handle is little worn and the dragon and bamboo are clearly visible, there is a small dent on the shorter end. The length of the walking cane from handle to brass tip is 35 1/4ins, the girth tapers from top to bottom 1ins to 3/4ins.

A Chinese hediao nut carved as a sampan, underneath six lines of poetic calligraphy on a carved hediao nut stand in glazed presentation case. Condition Report: The condition is good, no chips or breaks. the box is the same.

A Chinese silver mounted small coconut cup, stemmed and with silver mounted coconut foot, the bowl with calligraphy. Height 8cm.

A pair of Chinese soapstone large seals, each with dog of Fo and young carved finial, and one side of each carved with calligraphy, height 18.8cm. Condition Report: Both seals have serious cracks through the body, one has two hipped corners, the other two shallow circular holes.

Large collection of books relating to art, calligraphy and politics

Fan Zeng (b.1938): Calligraphy Ink on paper, with descending dragon and clouds highlighted in gilt, signed with two seals, framed and glazed. {15 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (39 x 29 cm)} Starting Bid: €250

Manner of Wu Changshuo (1844-1927): Calligraphy Couplet Hanging scrolls, ink on green paper, bearing a signature `Wu Changshuo,` two seals. {Each: 66 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (169 x 42 cm) approximately} [Brownish discoloration, tears and creasing overall] Starting Bid: €300

Commonplace Album, C.1900. Small qto. with black textured leather binding, aeg. Contains some competent pencil/ink sketches and watercolours together with copied verse and epigrams featuring some accomplished calligraphy etc. CONDITION REPORT: Leather spine disintegrating o/w generally vg.

Commonplace Album, C.1900. Small qto. with black textured leather binding, aeg. Contains some competent pencil/ink sketches and watercolours together with copied verse and epigrams featuring some accomplished calligraphy etc. CONDITION REPORT: Leather spine disintegrating o/w generally vg.

A CHINESE JADE MOUNTAIN, carved with a diminutive sage & his boy attendant walking beneath overhanging rockwork beside a pine tree, the reverse with gilt columns of calligraphy, together with a fitted stand, the jade 5.25in high.

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE, with a ribbed garlic mouth, the sides painted in fine detail with a continuous landscape scene and columns of calligraphy, the base with a four-character Qianlong mark, 6.8in high.

TWO CHINESE YIXING POTTERY TEAPOTS, one of boat form with seals to the base and underside of cover, the other inscribed with columns of calligraphy and similarly with seals to the base and cover, 6.25in & 5.9in long. (2)

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL, the sides painted with mythological figures separated by columns of calligraphy, the base with a Daoguang seal mark, 7.2in diameter.

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN CONG VASE, with moulded elephant-head handles, the sides painted with calligraphy and scenes of birds in garden settings, 11.7in high.

A 19TH/20TH CENTURY CHINESE BLACK YIXING POTTERY TEAPOT & COVER, of rectangular section, the sides with columns of calligraphy, the base with a seal mark, 4.6in high.

A GOOD 18TH/19TH CENTURY CHINESE IVORY BRUSH POT, together with a fitted wood stand, engraved to one side with a scene of diminutive figures in a mountainous landscape, the reverse with columns of calligraphy and a red-stained seal, the ivory 5in high & 3.6in diameter at base.(2)

A Wedgwood fairyland lustre octagonal bowl with gilt decoration and faux oriental calligraphy symbols 24829, 2" high

[Asian Art Reference Books], 40 vols. including: H. Frankfort, The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Orient, 1969; C. Hucker, China`s Imperial Past: An Introduction of Chinese History and Culture, 1975; H. Munsterberg, Symbolism in Ancient Chinese Art, 1986; J. Stevens, Sacred Calligraphy of the East, 1995; C. Deydier, Les Bronzes Chinois, 1980; Chinese Jade through the Ages, V&A exhibition catalogue 1975; J.R. Awson, Western Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur Sackler Collection, 2 vols in dust cover, 1990; Rotondo-McCord and Bufton, Imari: Japanese Porcelain for European Palaces, New Orleans Museum of Art 1997; and others.

Four Japanese boxed sets including Mah Jong, a miniature tea set and two calligraphy sets

An impressive Chinese porcelain blue and white vase, 18th century, of square onion shaped form, painted to each facet with landscapes of a fisherman within a forest landscape, a man in contemplation in his home looking on water and pine trees, a landscape of a traveller on a donkey in mountains and a traveller on a donkey with his acolyte, with lines of calligraphy and seal marks painted to the neck, drilled to base, 53cm. high CONDITION REPORT: overall in good condition, minor glaze spits all over, slight chip to rim, piece retained, other fritting/chips to high points on base

Attributed to Wang Yeting, Chinese, (1884-1942) A Chinese porcelain plaque painted with a mountainous landscape, with two men rowing a boat, signed and sealed, with rows of calligraphy to top middle, framed, 24 x 36.5cm Provenance: This plaque was purchased by the owner from Peter Wain and is supplied with a facsimile receipt. CONDITION REPORT: Plaque in good condition, the frame with a loose chip.

Chinese School, A porcelain plaque painted with a scholar with his family in a formal rock garden, 20th Century, signed and sealed, with calligraphy to top right, framed, 25.5 x 39cm CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no faults noted.

Attributed to Liu Yuen Shan, Chinese, (1901-1974) A Chinese porcelain plaque painted with a pine tree, with crane perching in the ancient branches, signed and sealed, with rows of calligraphy to top right, framed, 15.7cm x 22.4 Provenance: This plaque was purchased by the owner from Peter Wain and is supplied with a facsimile receipt. CONDITION REPORT: Overall good condition, very slight nicks to the top corners of the tiles.

Attributed to Zhang Zi'an, Chinese, A Chinese porcelain plaque painted with a waterfall in a landscape, circa. 1940, with a shepherd and his flock, signed and sealed, with rows of calligraphy to middle right, framed, 26 x 39cm Provenance: This plaque was purchased by the owner from Peter Wain and is supplied with a facsimile receipt. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no damage noted.

Chinese School, A porcelain plaque painted with a landscape of mountains, 20th Century, set with buildings and a river, a scholar and his acolyte crossing a bridge, signed and sealed, with calligraphy to top, framed, 49.3 x 31.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no faults noted.

Chinese School, 20th century, a porcelain plaque painted with a sage and goats, in a naturalistic landscape, with rock work and bamboo leaves, and birds flying to branches, with rows of calligraphy and seals to the top left, framed 41.7 x 29cm CONDITION REPORT: Good overall condition.

Attributed to Cheng Yeting, Chinese, (1895-1948) A Chinese porcelain plaque painted with heron, wading in water, with grasses and flowers, signed and sealed, dated 1935, with rows of calligraphy to top right, framed, 38 x 24.5cm Cheng Yeting was a founder member of the 'Eight Friends of Zhushan' specialising in flower and bird painting Provenance: This plaque was purchased by the owner from Peter Wain and is supplied with a facsimile receipt. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no faults noted.

A Chinese yixing tea pot, 19th/20th century, of gourd form, with a stalk lid, 12cm. wide, together with four other pots, variously decorated with incised calligraphy and enamel, and a Chinese cloisonne tea pot(6)

After Huang Shan Shai, A Chinese scroll painting of a Daoist immortal with his acolyte carrying a peach, both standing on a rocky peninsula, calligraphy and seal to top left, ink and colour on xuan paper, mounted, 99.5 x 45.7cm.

After Qi Gong, A Chinese scroll painting depicting two lines of calligraphy, signed and sealed, ink on xuan paper, mounted with silk bands, 93 x 43.5cm.

After Huang Zhou, A Chinese painting of a lady herding pigs, in a bamboo forest, calligraphy and seal to left, ink and colour on xuan paper, mounted with silk bands, 101 x 45.6cm.

An Indonesian silver and gold lozenge shaped tobacco or spice box, late 18th/early 19th century, the top with bossed decoration, the sides with panels of leaves and flower heads, between bands of flower heads and diamonds, the base panel engraved with a vase surrounded by leaves, flanked by calligraphy, 11.9cm wide

An Islamic brass and silver inlaid bowl, Fars, 14th century and later, engraved with panels of calligraphy between quatrefoil motifs, above rows of lappets, signed Sahibehihaji Aub Al Hussan, 22cm. wide

Two Kashan bowls, 16th century, both of conical form, one with blue glaze and calligraphy, together with a later bowl(3)

An illuminated panel, 19th century, depicting the shrine at Mecca, framed in a cartouche, on a ground of calligraphy, within gilt and black borders, 58 x 38.2cm.

A Turkish pottery kashkul, 19th century, decorated with lines of calligraphy above panels of stylised seed pods, 23cm. wide

A Safavid bronze bowl, 17/18th century, engraved with calligraphy, 16.4cm. diameter

An Islamic silvered copper bowl, 19th century, engraved with panels of calligraphy and floral panels, below floral lappets, 22cm. diameter

AMENDMENT: Should read Mamluck - A Memluck brass and silver inlaid bowl and cover, 19th century, together with a stand, decorated with bands of calligraphy and geometric designs, 21cm. high

A pair of gilt metal shaped plaques, 20th century, pierced to the centre with calligraphy and floral tendrils, the borders of continuous lines of tendrils, 30cm. wide (2)

20th century Chinese school, a scroll of calligraphy on an orange ground

Manner of Shen Zhou (1427-1509): Landscape Hand scroll, ink on paper, inscribed and signed `Shen Zhou,` two seals; with calligraphy to the right, signed `Wang Li` (1813-1879), one seal; with colophon to the left, signed `Wu DaZheng` (1835-1902), one seal. Painting: 72 x 10 1/2 inches (183 x 27 cm) [Stains. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Bid: $300

Attributed to Gao Qipei (1660-1734): Gathering Hand scroll, ink and color on paper, titled and inscribed to the left, signed `Gao Qipei` (1660-1734), five seals; with a title slip to the right dated 1794, signed `Chen Hongshou` (1768-1822), one seal; with calligraphy to the left, dated and signed, two seals. Painting: 231 x 7 1/2 inches (587 x 19 cm) [Stains, foldings throughout. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Bid: $2000

Anonymous: Seven Album Leaves and a Calligraphy Work Each album leaf depicting scenes of Yuan Dynasty customs, ink and color on silk, one signed `Qian Xuan` with one seal; each remounted together as a single panel, framed and glazed. Qing Dynasty 10 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches (27 x 32 cm) each [Water damage, discoloration and wear. Not examined out of the frame. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Bid: $800

Two Pairs of Famille Rose Planters Comprising a pair of square containers painted with alternating panels of flowers and calligraphy; and a pair hexagonal form containers painted with flowers and antiques, inscribed to the reverse and dated to 1894. 19th/20th Century Tallest: 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) Provenance: Reynold Tom Collection, mostly acquired during the 1970s and 1980s. [Minor wear to the enamel, chips] Starting Bid: $800

Two alabaster lamp bases, a calligraphy set, porcelain candelabra and a tin military helmet

A group of five various fans, including a Chinese bone folding fan, the gilt paper panel decorated with bands of calligraphy to one side and a landscape to the other (faults), a mother-of-pearl fan with a painted black net panel and a fan with inscribed poetry.

A Chinese ovoid porcelain vase, painted in cobalt blue with landscapes on white ground, and with calligraphy legend in underglazed blue. 35cm H

An early 20th Century (Republic) tile panel decorated with lake and mountains, and calligraphy to top left (40 x 27cm).