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A set of four Japanese prints, calligraphy and seals to side - print size 33x23cm, framed and glazed CONDITION REPORT: good condition

6 Assorted calligraphy brushes

An Extensive Collection of Calligraphy Books.

An Islamic carved and inlaid folding chart, calligraphy to top rail.

A FAN Pierced ivory sticks with painted decoration, paper leaves with stamped piercing and painted chinoiserie figures, possibly English c.1775, 30 cms in Chinese silk case with embroidered flowers and calligraphyCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

Early C20th Chinese Yixing vase flanked by chilong handles, painted on one side with riverside landscape and the reverse with calligraphy, the body of pale beige tone, inscribed, marks to base, 28.6cm high. One lower handle has a hairline crack

C19th Chinese pewter teapot and cover, the handle and spout both mounted with jade stones, the main body incised with bamboo to one side and calligraphy to the reverse, the cover with a small jade finial, 19.2cm wide. has dent in the bottom of the pot, chips to lid handle, split to side, general wear for age

Chinese Yixing teapot and cover, incised on the compressed circular body with calligraphy, impressed marks to cover, 19cm wide. Good

Two 19th Chinese Yixing teapots and covers, the pear shaped pot enamelled with butterflies and floral sprays, the compressed circular pot with wood stand, both incised with calligraphy to bases, 8.5cm wide max. (2) One spout tip on the blue one has been chipped, the other is good

Large Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase, the sides painted with birds perched in a blossom-bearing tree above rockwork, the reverse with columns of calligraphy, the base with a Yongzheng seal mark, 31 cm H. email for a condition report

Chinese blue and white bowl, decorated to the exterior with calligraphy between bands of ruyi borders, the interior with bamboo, pine and prunus surrounded by further bands of ruyi, Guangxu six-character mark and of the period, 10.5cm diam. In fair/good condition for age and use, some fading to colour

Two C18th/19th Chinese famille rose bowls, the first painted with figures and calligraphy, Jiaqing four-character mark and of the period; the second painted with a boat carrying caps and robes, Qianlong four-character mark to base, 11cm diam. (2) One bowl has two minor chips to the rim, the other has one minor chip to the exterior of the rim

CHINESE HARDWOOD CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH STAND with space for four brushes, 34cm high

A quantity of Chinese calligraphy scrolls

A large 20th century Chinese ebonised calligraphy table, the rectangular top on key pattern legs, 260cm wide x 108cm deep.

Two Chinese carved black soapstone seals, each with Buddhistic lion surmount on a cube base with incised calligraphy, heights approx 6.5cm and 3.5cm.

Two mid 19th century polychrome Iraqi marriage certificate manuscripts, bearing calligraphy, stamps and decorated with scrolling foliate motifs. H.44cm W.35cm

A Doulton Lambeth stoneware Jack with Silver rim and raised calligraphy `The Landlords Caution`

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY A page of script, black ink on paper, believed to be of early 18th century date, with character marks printed in red to the upper right and lower left corners, 35cm x 24cm.

A group including: silver jewellery; silver thimble; golly commemoratives; hip flask; calligraphy pens; etc

A pair of Chinese vases decorated with mountainous landscapes and calligraphy, each with four character mark to base, height 26cm

A group of Chinese porcelain comprising: a celedon glazed baluster vase, a small blue and white vase with six character mark to base, and a small vase decorated with birds, flowers and calligraphy (3) tallest 19cm

A pair of Chinese porcelain jars and covers decorated with exotic birds, flowers and calligraphy, with four character mark to base, height 17cm

A Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle of tapered ovoid form, decorated with an engraved mountainous lake landscape, calligraphy verso, with bell stopper, 7.2cm. high; together with an ivory double scent bottle, carved as two noblewomen, with polychrome painted decoration, the heads forming the stoppers, 7.8cm. high, lack spoons. (2)

PART ORIENTAL TEA SET, CALLIGRAPHY SET ETC

CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH WITH JADE HANDLE with goat`s hair, 36.5cm long

(†) Spanish Philippines, El Banco Espanol Filipino, specimen 50 pesos, Manila, 1 January 1883, serial number 0001-8600, black text on lilac watermarked paper, arms top centre in circular frame, bank initials at left and right in ornate calligraphy, counterfoil at left(Pick A6s), perforated SPECIMEN, good extremely fine and extremely rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Three Pieces of Chinese Blue & White Porcelain: A 19th century vase of conjoined rhombus form decorated with landscape and calligraphy, 10½ ins (27 cms) in height. A bowl painted with continuous landscape, pagodas and figures, having a four character mark to the base 4½ ins (11 cms) in height, 10 ins (25.5 cms) in diameter. Another bowl decorated with tree peonies, birds and a butterfly with floral sprigs to the interior, 3 ins (9 cms) high, 8 ins (20 cms) in diameter.

An Eastern carved and inlaid three-tier corner shelf with elaborate fretwork and stylised calligraphy. Height 184cm

VAT* OR (Omega Symbol)-Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are sunbject to VAT on the hammer price. Lots marked with an (Omega symbol)have been temporarily imported from outside the EU and are subject to VAT at 5% on the hammer price and 20% on the buyers premium. In online catalogues, the Sales Tax % column indicates the rate of VAT on the hammer price. This is in addition to the buyer's premium. EMPEROR QIANLONG OF THE QING DYNASTY CALLIGRAPHY. Ink on paper, hanging scroll. 184 cm x 43.5 cm.

VAT* OR (Omega Symbol)-Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are sunbject to VAT on the hammer price. Lots marked with an (Omega symbol)have been temporarily imported from outside the EU and are subject to VAT at 5% on the hammer price and 20% on the buyers premium. In online catalogues, the Sales Tax % column indicates the rate of VAT on the hammer price. This is in addition to the buyer's premium. THE EMPEROR QIANLONG OF THE QING DYNASTY CALLIGRAPHY OF THE THIRTEEN BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES. EMBROIDERED SILK. 36.5 cm × 81.5 cm and 36.5 cm × 351 cm.

ANTIQUE CHINESE SANG DE BOEUF HU FORM VASE Antique Chinese Sang de Boeuf Hu form vase with two applied handles marked to base with Chinese calligraphy to base. Measures 12"" (30.48cm) Height. Total weight 3.4 Kg.

CHINESE EROTIC PLAQUE AFTER WANG QI A Chinese hand painted Famille Rose enameled porcelain plaque depicting a man and woman. After the master painter Wang Qi, we are proud to offer this antique plaque which measures 14"" tall (35.56cm) x 9-1/2"" wide (24.13cm). Depicting lovers in the backyard under a tree. Calligraphy to upper left with two red seals. Framed in a wooden plaque with 1"" boarder. Total weight 1649 grams.

IMPERIAL LONGQUAN BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN LOW BOWL Chinese Imperial porcelain Longquan city blue and white porcelain low bowl depicting lotus blossoms and swimming ducks. Bottom holds blue six character calligraphy Yongzheng (1723-1735) reign mark, and is of the period. Measures 1 1/2"" height x 7"" diameter.

CHINESE BLACK & WHITE WINTER SCENE LANDSCAPE POT A Chinese hand painted black and white water pot depicting a winter landscape scene. Black and white enameled with some iron red. Bottom holds iron red calligraphy marks. Late 19th to Republic period. Measures 3"" height x 3"" diameter. Total weight of approx. 127 grams.

ANTIQUE CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED MIRROR SCREEN Antique Chinese reverse painted work on glass depicting a maiden in a palace courtyard scene. Facial features are eerily realistic with much detail throughout. Calligraphy poem to upper left with two red seals. Mounted in dark teakwood frame with base. Qing dynasty period, probably 19th century. Meaures 25 3/4"" height x 21 3/8"" width.

CHINESE WATERCOLOR ON PAPER OF LANDSCAPE SCENE Chinese hand painted watercolor work on paper depicting a landscape scene with traveling scholar`s and attendant. Has zhuanshu calligraphy in black to upper right with two red seals. Mounted in gold tone metal frame over black matting behind acrylic screen. Measures approx. 27"" height x 40"" width + 3 1/2"" mat & frame (68.5cm x 101.6cm + 8.9cm).

LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE A large and most impressive Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a western man in Samurai garb on horseback. Probably Showa period. Holds impressed calligraphy mark to bottom. Measures 27"" height x 38"" length.

20th C CHINESE PORCELAIN QUAN YIN SCULPTURE This lot was purchased by Silan (Nancy) Guo from Hong Kong. Beware this buyer does not pay her bills. Avoid this buyer. Therefore we are re-listing. 20th century Chinese export porcelain sculpture depicting a standing Guan Yin holding golden vase. She is standing on stylized lotus blossom base with flowing water. Bottom holds impressed calligraphy marks and `MADE IN CHINA`. Circa Republic period or later, 20th century. Measures 19 5/8"" height (49.8cm). Total weight of 2488 grams.

CHINESE MOP INLAY RECTANGULAR PLAQUE TRAY Chinese hand crafted inlaid teakwood rectangular plaque having a fine mother of pearl inlay design depicting an agricultural scene with ox drawn hoe. Children, trees and rock formations can also be seen. Calligraphy Daoguang (1821-1850) reign mark to upper right and is of the period. Measures 14 1/2"" height x 21"" width.

Pr OF HAND PAINTED OIL/PAPER PERSIAN MANUSCRIPTS A pair of genuine Persian hand painted oil manuscript works on paper depicting a courting maiden with attendant and suitor with calligraphy. The next depicting warrior on elephant back pursuing a spear-man. Circa 19th/20th century. Each mounted in gold and black painted frames with matting. Each measures approx. 12"" height x 7 1/4"" width + 2 1/2"" mat & frame.

ANTIQUE SATSUMA PORCELAIN 1000 FACES COMPOTE Antique Satsuma Japanese porcelain compote having a hand painted and enameled design throughout depicting the `1000 Faces` design. Exterior with double dragons design. Bottom holds iron red and gold calligraphy mark. Measures 4 3/4"" height x 8 5/8"" diameter.

Carta Particolare del` India Occidentale che Comincia con il Capo S: Romano nel` Mare del` Nort, e finisce con il` Rio Coquele… . This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers the coastlines of Panama, Colombia and western Venezuela, extending to Aruba. The coasts are filled with place names, soundings, rocks, and shoals, with short navigational notes included throughout. A large compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche embellish the chart. Engraved by A.F. Lucini. This is the first state. Printed on two sheets, joined as issued.Robert Dudley was the first Englishman to produce a sea atlas, Dell Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea). A skilled mathematician and navigator, Dudley was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. He introduced a totally new style for sea charts in the atlas with only lines of latitude and longitude and no rhumb lines. The charts were meticulously compiled from original sources and were both scientific and accurate for the time. This important atlas was the first sea atlas of the whole world; the first to use Mercator`s projection throughout; the earliest to show the prevailing winds, currents and magnetic deviation; and the first to expound the advantages of Great Circle Sailing. In an introductory leaf found in one copy in the British Library, the engraver states that he worked on the plates in seclusion for twelve years in an obscure Tuscan village, using no less than 5,000 pounds of copper for the printing plates. It was only issued in two editions and the maps are rarely seen on the market. A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide original margins and a bit of printer`s ink residue. There are a few tiny worm holes only visible when held to light. 29.5"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1647

Carta Particolare del` Mare Occeano dal` Isole d`Asores di Flores, e Corvo sin alla Terra Nuova in America ... This elegant sea chart is crisply engraved in the sparse Florentine style with superb calligraphy throughout. The map covers a portion of the North Atlantic Ocean, from the southeastern tip of Newfoundland to the Azores Islands. The coast of Newfoundland is filled with place names, rocks and an anchorage, with several large shoals offshore. Only the northwestern Azores Islands of Corvo and Flores are shown. Short navigational notes are indicated throughout the chart. A large compass rose and a strapwork title cartouche embellish the chart. Engraved by A.F. Lucini. This is the second state.Robert Dudley was the first Englishman to produce a sea atlas, Dell Arcano del Mare (Secrets of the Sea). A skilled mathematician and navigator, Dudley was exiled from England and settled in Florence where his atlas was published. He introduced a totally new style for sea charts in the atlas with only lines of latitude and longitude and no rhumb lines. The charts were meticulously compiled from original sources and were both scientific and accurate for the time. This important atlas was the first sea atlas of the whole world; the first to use Mercator`s projection throughout; the earliest to show the prevailing winds, currents and magnetic deviation; and the first to expound the advantages of Great Circle Sailing. In an introductory leaf found in one copy in the British Library, the engraver states that he worked on the plates in seclusion for twelve years in an obscure Tuscan village, using no less than 5,000 pounds of copper for the printing plates. It was only issued in two editions and the maps are rarely seen on the market. A fine, dark impression on watermarked paper with good margins and light printer`s ink residue. 14.9"" W x 18.9"" H . Dudley, Robert (Sir) . 1661

Nova Totius Graeciae Descriptio . Fine new map of Greece and her islands designed by Jansson for later editions of Mercator`s Atlas. Engraved in Mercator`s style with a moiré patterned sea and elegant calligraphy and embellished with a sailing ship and strapwork title cartouche. Latin text on verso. A nice impression with an archivally repaired tear that enters 3"" into map at top near centerfold, a printer`s crease adjacent to centerfold at bottom, and a tiny hole in border at right. 18.5"" W x 14.3"" H . Mercator/Jansson, 1638

A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY REPUBLIC PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN TEABOWLS WITH COVERS AND STANDS, the sides of the teabowls painted with a lady presenting peaches to a female deity with a deer in the background, each stand with calligraphy and tea objects, the bowls and covers each with an iron-red seal mark, the teabowls 3.6in diameter. (6)

A LARGE EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE, the sides decorated in vivid enamelling with a scene of ladies in a garden setting beside a pavilion and terrace, the reverse with a spray of foliage, the waisted neck with columns of calligraphy, 22.6in high.

A CHINESE SILVER-METAL INGOT, weighing 439gm., the top surface incised with calligraphy, 3.5in long.

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE YIXING CUP & COVER, the interior and underside of the cover applied with a crackled glaze, the sides incised with bamboo and calligraphy, 3.1in high overall, the cup 2.5in diameter at rim.

A CHINESE REPUBLIC-STYLE PORCELAIN VASE, the sides painted with a mountainous landscape scene and columns of calligraphy, the base with a seal mark, 12.8in high.

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SAUCER DISH, painted to the interior with vegetables, seal marks and columns of calligraphy, the underside rim enamelled in yellow, the base with a four-character Yongzheng mark in blue enamel, 8.2in diameter.

A CHINESE RECTANGULAR INK BLOCK, decorated to one side in relief with a detailed scene of a pavilion embellished in gilding and green and red colouring, the reverse with calligraphy, 8.75in x 4.4in.

A SMALL CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN TABLET, of shaped quatrefoil form, each side centred by a panel of calligraphy enclosed by scroll-stemmed foliage reserved on a yellow ground, 2.5in x 2in at widest points.

AN UNUSUAL EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE YIXING POTTERY VASE, the pear-form body incised with a landscape scene and with calligraphy, the base with an impressed seal mark, 7.7in high.

A JADE AMULET with calligraphy.

FILLIOU Robert. [FILLLIOU (sic)]. Longs poèmes courts à terminer chez soi. Bruxelles, Hambourg, Lebeer-Haussmann, 1984. Pochette en carton contenant 16 cartes postales. Tirage 500 ex. Joint : - Seng Tsan : Hsin Hsin Ming. English by George Brecht. Deutsch von Albrecht Fabri. Français par Robert Filliou. Calligraphy : Takako Saito. Bruxelles, Hambourg, Lebeer-Haussmann (1980), 1984. In-12 obl. Second tirage à 500 ex. (après l’édition originale à 70 ex.)

A PAIR OF CHINESE TORTOISESHELL LACQUER AND EMBROIDERED AND PAINTED SILK HAND SCREENS the front embroidered with golden pheasant, cock, quail, egrets and other birds by rippling waters or in the branches of a venerable pine tree on ivory silk ground, the other side painted in brilliant gouache with fruit and flowers including pomegranates and peonies with moths, encircled by an intricate border of bats, flowers and knots, the pierced gilt handle and frame with calligraphy, birds and flowers, 43.5cm h, Qing dynasty, 19th c Provenance: An English private collection since at least the mid 20th century. ++One fan with some light brown staining but both in generally very good condition having long been preserved in fabric covered mounts in glazed frames, the frames removed for the purpose of the present sale. Exceptionally fine examples of the type

A selection of items including two war time presentation silver Trinket Trays, a set of five Chinese silver (with gilded bowls) Tea Spoons, the handles with calligraphy characters, a silver Napkin Ring, a small Necklace and Locket, a carved Japanese softwood Netsuke as a seated figure with a hare looking on and an early 20th Century octagonal Trinket Box on four legs (selection)

A set of six white metal napkin rings having Oriental landscape decoration and a cased set of six white metal teaspoons having oriental calligraphy decoration

Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965): Three Woodblocks Kaoru Kawano (1916-1965): Three Woodblocks a) My Pet Horse, oban, titled and signed to the lower margin with a seal to the lower right, framed and glazed;b) Night Perfume, double oban, titled and signed to the lower margin with a seal to the lower right, framed and glazed;c) Calligraphy painting, ogata-chuban, signed to the lower right with a seal, framed and glazed. Starting Price: $120