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THREE SCROLLS. China,19th-early 20th century, watercolor or gouache with brocade borders. Cranes with calligraphy on paper, 67"h. 15.5"w. and a grouping of exotic birds on silk, 110"h. 40"w. Together with a gathering of women in a garden on silk, 98"h. 28"w. Imperfections. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by our Conditions of Sale.

A quantity of cased sets to include a calligraphy set, a smokers set, a geometry set and a hip flask (10)

A pair of Chinese porcelain jardinieres of octagonal form, decorated with figures in a landscape and calligraphy, each with character marks to base. Height 18cm

A pair of Chinese porcelain wall plaques mounted in hardwood frames, each decorated with a warrior and calligraphy. Overall height 79cm, plaque 41.5cm x 8cm

Chinese carved wood printing block of the title page of a book composed of calligraphy and flowers, 19 x 11cm.

Chinese Calligraphy Paintings Pair of calligraphy paintings, China, signed Shi Lu (Wang Ying, 1946-?), student of Li Ku Chan, 69" x 16" framed. Starting Price: $150

Chinese Calligraphy Paintings Two calligraphy paintings, China. Provenance: From the collection of Zhang Guohe, born January 1922. A former Colonel of Chiang Kai-shekís army, he attended the Japanese surrender in Hunan Zhejiang, in August 1945. After completing a law degree at the University of Chicago, he joined the United Nations in 1949, where he rose to the position of Chief of Examinations and Training in the Personnel Office. Throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Mr. Zhang would regularly return to visit China. While on one of his trips he met with Soong Qing Ling, the wife of Sun Yat Sen, on July 29th of 1979. Mr. Zhang passed away in early 2013 surrounded by his family in Boston, Massachusetts. Starting Price: $100

Chinese Calligraphy Paintings Two calligraphy paintings, China. Provenance: From the collection of Zhang Guohe, born January 1922. A former Colonel of Chiang Kai-shekís army, he attended the Japanese surrender in Hunan Zhejiang, in August 1945. After completing a law degree at the University of Chicago, he joined the United Nations in 1949, where he rose to the position of Chief of Examinations and Training in the Personnel Office. Throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Mr. Zhang would regularly return to visit China. While on one of his trips he met with Soong Qing Ling, the wife of Sun Yat Sen, on July 29th of 1979. Mr. Zhang passed away in early 2013 surrounded by his family in Boston, Massachusetts. Starting Price: $100

Chinese Tea Caddies Three tea caddies, China, some containing tea, one cylindrical decorated with gilt characters, one rectangular with gilt calligraphy on red paper, one painted and gilt wood box, decorated with foo lions, largest 9" sq. Starting Price: $150

Chinese Calligraphy Albums Four albums of calligraphy, China, signed Zheng Banqiao. Starting Price: $200

Chinese Republic Period Famille Rose Flower Pots Pair of famille rose flower pots, China, Republic Period, decorated with a bird and flower design and calligraphy, 8" x 9". Starting Price: $150

Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal Carved soapstone seal, China, inscribed with calligraphy on all four sides, 4" h. Starting Price: $150

Chinese Jade and Pewter Yixing Teapot Pewter encased Yixing teapot, China, Republic Period, square form with concave corners, with jade finial, handle and spout, one side incised with a landscape scene, the other with calligraphy, 3 3/4" h x 6" w. Starting Price: $150

20th C. Islamic Inlaid Table Early 20th centruy, unusual Islamic inalid table with Kufi calligraphy, 28" x 56" x 36". Provenance: Los Angeles, CA collector. Starting Price: $4,000

CHINESE CABINET, late 19th/early 20th century, the upper doors with four glass painted panels depicting verso traditional scenes over four green glass fronted small drawers with Chinese calligraphy over a further cupboard with carved detail, 37cm x 154cm H x 84cm.

A Chinese rosewood table screen, 20th century, set with low relief carved soapstone panel depicting horses and a figure in a pavilion, cash coin motif to the base, 51cm high Ware to the calligraphy on reverse, small cracks to the veneer of the frame.

A Chinese vase of flaring hemispherical form decorated in blue and white with columns of calligraphy, d. 15.5 cm CONDITION REPORT: firing faults, minor chips - PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL IMAGES

A late 19th century Japanese box, gilt decorated on a black lacquer ground and applied with five bronze plaques, each decorated with calligraphy, w. 23.5 cm, together with a Japanese inlaid elm box and cover and another box CONDITION REPORT: The first structurally sound but with splits, chips and other damage, the others with minor damage

A pair of porcelain 'shipwreck' bowls, possibly Ming dynasty, with pale green glaze and calligraphy mark to the centre, four further calligraphic marks externally, dark ring interior, both with later added accession marks to footrims 'HC 90 GM 1336', 12 by 6cm high, boxed. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman collector.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE VASE incised with gilt calligraphy. Good condition. 7.75ins high.

A FINE CHINESE PORCELAIN ENAMELLED TEABOWL bearing Kangxi marks to base, painted with flowering rock and calligraphy. Good condition. 2ins high.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL painted in the Kangxi style with figures on a boat and calligraphy. Good condition. 6.5ins diameter.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE SQUARE FORM VASE painted with immortals and calligraphy. Rim repair. 15.5ins high.

A CHINESE COMMUNIST PERIOD PORCELAIN VASE finely formed and enamelled with a winter landscape, calligraphy to the reverse. Good condition. 9.75ins high.

A CHINESE TSIAO LIU CHIU RECTANGULAR TEA BRICK decorated with an interior scene and panels of calligraphy. Minor losses, fault to front panel. 9.25ins x 7ins.

A SET OF FOUR CHINESE QING DYNASTY INKWORK PANELS depicting birds in flight and amongst foliage, flanked by calligraphy. Signed. Minor foxing, splits. Image 3ft 2ins x 9.5ins. (4)

Sundry books: calligraphy, novels etc (4 boxes)

A collection of unframed prints, calligraphy samples, a Dormy Office Printing Outfit, further printing and art materials, etc

A rectangular jade pendant with figures and a tree design together with a smaller panel with calligraphy (2)

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, decorated with figures in a garden landscape and calligraphy, with four character mark to base. Height 16.5cm

A CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT, carved with flowers and calligraphy. Height 17.5cm

A Mughal watercolour heightened in gilt and painted with courtly figures in an interior beneath four columns of calligraphy, signed, 24 x 17 cm, four similar works in three frames, various sizes, together with five book leaves of calligraphy with gilt heightened watercolour decoration, various sizes, possibly 17th/18th century CONDITION REPORT: Some overpainting, staining, fading and losses

A 19th/early 20th century Chinese Provincial blue and white jar and cover with swirling leaf pattern and calligraphy - 24cm

A pair of Indian illuminated Manuscripts depicting noblemen with attendants and having a calligraphy border, both contained with clear glass double sided frames, hand coloured (2)

A Chinese blue and white porcelain incense or opium pillow, 19th/early 20th century of rectangular form each side decorated with rows of calligraphy 15.5cm high, 12.5cm wide, 9cm deep

A Chinese calligraphy scroll, extract from the Lantingji Xu (Poem of the Orchid Pavilion), 257cm high

A Chinese soapstone six folded standing screen depicting figures of dignitaries amid landscapes and calligraphy, 19th-20th century, 105.5cm high and 127cm wide

A pair of Chinese export silver spill vases embossed and chased with bamboo and calligraphy within a key pattern ground and on tripod legs, stamped WH probably for Wang Hing & Co., 2 oz, 6cm high (2)

Three Chinese silver export hexagonal lobed salt cellars embossed with figures, fish, calligraphy, bamboo and berries, stamped marks, 3cm high, a pagoda shaped castor, stamped WH, 8cm high and a pail embossed with blossom, stamped WH, 4.8cm high, 4 oz overall weight (5)

A set of five and one matching Chinese silver export teaspoons cast with calligraphy, stamped WH, 4 oz, 12cm long (6)

A Chinese tablescreen the inset stone carved with butterflies, flowers and calligraphy within a pierced frame, 31cm high x 34cm wide

A pair of Chinese soapstone seals each carved with a Kylin and cubs above a rectangular block inscribed with two rows of calligraphy, 20cm high (2)

A Chinese export globular teapot and cover painted with ladies and children at play, white metal mount to handle (cover repaired and chip to spout), 18cm wide, a famille rose tea caddy painted with figures beside a pagoda (crack to neck), 12cm high, a tea bowl, cover and saucer painted with figures and calligraphy (4)

Staples (Chester O.) MILLS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (Collectors Edition) pp.viii, 228, with hundreds of full-color photographs and other illustrations. Half leather bound over marbled boards with matching cloth slipcase. Limited collectors edition, this is number 7 of only 100 copies. Calligraphy inscription to the owner and signed by the author. A beautiful and exhaustive work revolving about the picturesque but rapidly disappearing mills -- wind-, water-, and horse-driven -- of southern Africa. With a chronology beginning in 1602, a mill registry, glossary, bibliography, and index. Scarce. Fine Hatfield, Pretoria Umdaus 2006 Reserve: $250 Click here to view further details and to bid

Large late 19thth century blue and white baluster jar and domed cover with shi shi dog finial, the waisted body decorated with calligraphy, lion mask detail to the rim, 44cm

Small Chinese scroll painting on silk of a bird on a stalk of grass, calligraphy and seal, 62cm x 23cm

Japanese bronze vase of slender form with flaring rim, decorated with prunus blossom branches and calligraphy, 24cm, Showa

Pair of 14k yellow gold circular cuff links with Chinese calligraphy, 6.7gm, 20mm diameter

Pair of 18k Chinese circular cuff links with calligraphy, 5.3gm, 17mm

Chinese painted glass scent bottle decorated with a landscape scene beneath calligraphy and a bird on a branch, 2" long; together with a further mottled glass scent bottle, 2" high (2)

Two similar provincial Chinese blue and white porcelain flared dishes, one decorated with calligraphy, the other with foliage, each 7.5" diameter (2)

Chinese School - study of crane beside calligraphy, work on rice paper, 10.5" x 13.75", framed

An early 20th Century Chinese porcelain temple bowl, decorated with calligraphy and six character mark to base, 11.5cm dia.

An Oriental calligraphy brush with jadeite and bone handle.

ZHANG DAQIAN (1899 - 1983) A COLLECTION OF WOODBLOCK PRINTS China, 1944. 18.8 x 26.4 cm. A collection of classic woodblock prints by Zhang Daqian, consisting of 11 double pages, of which 10 are landscapes and one is a calligraphy. Provenance: collection of Josef Hejzlar.

QI BAISHI (1864 - 1957) ∆ BRUSHWOOD COLLECTOR "C. 1940, calligraphy from 1958. 66 x 40 cm. Ink and colours on paper. Hanging scroll, brocade mounting. Signed: Huansun. Seal: Huansun. Seal in the lower right corner: Lao Bai. Provenance: Collection of Jiri Spevak. Published: Josef Hejzlar - Qi Bashi, Odeon, 1970, illustration no. 95.

TONG DANIAN (1874 - 1954) FOUR CALLIGRAPHY PANELS "Each 131 x 31 cm. Ink on paper. Four hanging scrolls with silk mounting. Calligraphy in four styles: zhengkai (clerical style), lishu (ceremonial), zhuanshu (seal script) and xingshu (cursive). Six seals. Provenance: Collection of Josef Hejzlar.

CALLIGRAPHIE SIGNÉE ET DATÉE 1903 Calligraphie imprimée à la gloire de Mahomet, signée et datée. Encre noire et bordure à l`or rehaussée de liserés de couleur, sur papier. Belle composition florale jaillissant d`un vase entourant le nom de Muhammad en miroir autour de la représentation auréolée du Prophète dans un médaillon elliptique. Calligraphie exécutée pour un certain Karim Aqa-ye Shalchi, signée Ibrahim et datée 1321H./1903. Bordure composée de 10 cartouches calligraphiés en nasta`liq. Iran, 1903. A printed calligraphy in the praise of Muhammad, signed Ibrahim and dated 1903 DIM. 32.5 x 24,5 cm (12 13⁄16 x 9 5⁄8 IN.)

SET OF 4 CHINESE PORCELAIN INSECT WALL PLAQUES Set of four Chinese hand painted enameled porcelain rectangular wall hangings. Each depicts insects on leaves and branches and have a black calligraphy poem and two red seals. Set in matching wooden frames. Each measures approx. 11 1/2" height x 3 3/8" width + 1" frame (29.2cm x 8.5cm + 2.5cm). Total weight of 1.86 grams.

19th C LARGE CHINESE IRON RED & GILT DRAGON BOWL Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period large hand painted iron red & gold gilt bowl depicting flying dragons amongst flames and lingzhi form clouds with gold flaming pearl. Bottom holds red six character calligraphy Qianlong (1736-1795) reign mark, and is of the period. Measures 4 3/8" height x 10 3/8" diameter (11.1cm x 26.3cm). Total weight of 1508 grams.