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A LARGE CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER OF A BIRD IN A BLOSSOM TREE,118cm x 60cmWith calligraphy and three red character seals, mounted in silk border, framed and glazed  

A LARGE CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING ON PAPER OF A BIRD BESIDE FLOWERS,94cm x 47cmWith calligraphy and two red seal marks.Mounted in a silk border, framed and glazed.**Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**

A CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF TWO CATS WATCHING GOLDFISH,79cm x 53cmWith calligraphy and three red seal marks to left hand side**Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**

A LARGE CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER OF FLOWERS ON A TREE WITH BEE'S,Calligraphy on left hand side and two red character seals**Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**

A CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY INK ON SILK,67cm x 67cmWith various red character seals, mounted in a frame and glazed.Some foxing of paper

A LARGE CHINESE INK ON PAPER CALLIGRAPHY 'HAN PALACE'?,58cm x 47cmWith two red seals mounted in an ebonised frame 

A CHINESE INK AND WATERCOLOUR ON PAPER,59cm x 44cmWith calligraphy and red character seals 

A LARGE CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY WORK ON PAPER WITH TWO RED CHARACTER SEALS,134cm x 56cm Framed and glazed.  

A LARGE CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY WORK ON PAPER,136cm x 33cmMounted in silk border, framed and glazed  **Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**  

A CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY INK ON PAPER WITH TWO RED SEAL MARKS,94cm x 32cmIn silk border, framed and glazed 

A LARGE CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY WORK ON PAPER,136cm x 33cmWith two red character seals, mounted in silk border, framed and glazed **Please note that this lot is stored at an offsite location near Wimbledon in KT2 7AL**

THREE CHINESE WORKS OF ART,To include one ink and watercolour with calligraphy and red seal, and print depicting a prayer scene and another print of a bridge over a river.

THREE CHINESE WORKS OF ART,Including a watercolour on silk of trees beside a river, another on fabric of a lake, along with a smaller watercolour on paper of two figures beside a stork.Two with red character seals, and the smaller work with some calligraphy also (3)

PAGET, Walter: Original artwork for the cover of Marryat’s 'The Children of the New Forest', 1930; three other illustrations, Plus 11 pages of Calligraphy designs, ink on card. (15)Condition ReportPlease contact department

2 sided stereoscope B/W photos; Athens' Caryatid porch and the 1902 eruption of Mt. Pelee on the reverse side.Board size: 6.75in x 3.5in. Greece sight size: 5.5in x 2.5in. Mount Pelee sight size: 4.5in x 2.75in. Calligraphy Popular Series stamp on the Grecian side, and handwritten information about Mount Pelee on the other side. Condition: Age related wear.

Vintage walking stick with Chinese silver handle silver handles has calligraphy and dragon. Handles needs to re-attached.

Group nine Chinese hand painted scrolls including calligraphy and landscape scenes; together with 3 hand painted oil on canvas Oriental images,.

Ca. 1100-1200 AD. An open-type bracelet featuring a prominent central ridge and reinforced edges, giving it a bold and striking appearance. The exterior wall of the bracelet is smooth and adorned with very fine etchings comprising calligraphy and decorative roundels, adding a delicate and intricate touch to the overall design. Jewelry production in the Seljuk era was a highly specialized craft, with skilled artisans using a variety of techniques to create stunning pieces of metalwork. Silver, gold, and other precious metals were used to create a wide range of jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. Etching and engraving were popular techniques, with artists creating intricate designs and patterns on metal surfaces using chisels and other tools.Size: L:65mm / W:68mm ; 225gProvenance: Acquired from A.D.; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

A large porcelain vase featuring a figurative scene at the front and calligraphy at the back, showcasing the intricate details and precision of traditional Chinese porcelain design. The figurative scene depicts a scholar engaged in conversation. The calligraphy on the back is equally impressive, featuring elegant strokes and precise characters that speak to the mastery of the porcelain artist. Chinese Republican porcelain vases were produced during a time of great political and cultural upheaval in China, as the country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic. This period saw a resurgence in traditional Chinese arts and culture, including porcelain production.Size: L:280mm / W:130mm ; 1.03kgProvenance: From United Kingdom / European estate collections and antique fairs; acquired between 1970 and 2010.

Ca. 618-907 AD. A bronze circular-shaped mirror adorned with a symmetrical and intricate relief decoration that surrounds a central hemispherical pierced boss. The decoration is comprised of six roundels with foliate designs that radiate outward from the knob, creating a harmonious and balanced composition. The raised band that surrounds the foliate designs is decorated with simple, linear motifs that add an additional layer of visual interest. Further bands of calligraphy and geometric patterns contribute to the overall complexity and richness of the decorative scheme. The obverse side of the mirror would have been polished to a high shine, further enhancing its reflective properties. Bronze mirrors were a significant art form during the Tang Dynasty, with examples ranging from simple circular mirrors to complex multi-panelled mirrors with intricate decoration. These mirrors were highly valued both for their aesthetic beauty and technical excellence.Size: L:185mm / W:185mm ; 765gProvenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.

Orientteppich aus Seide. HEREKE, 20. Jh., 149x105 cm. Das rote Giebelfeld ist mit Wolkenbändern, Palmetten und Floralem durchgemustert. Die oberen beiden beigefarbenen Eckfüllungen sind mit Vasen und Vögeln verziert. Die beige Hauptbordüre zeigt Spiralrankwerk und zeigt Kalligraphie-Kartuschen, signiert. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. | Oriental silk carpet. HEREKE, 20th century, 149x105 cm. The red gable field is patterned with cloud bands, palmettes and florals throughout. The upper two beige corner fillings are decorated with vases and birds. The beige main border shows spiral tendrils and calligraphy cartouches, signed. Signs of age and wear.

Folder - Assorted items mainly vintage calligraphy etc

Three framed glazed Orienral prints, one of a calligraphy painting of orchids with artist's seal. H.32 W.39cm (largest)

A 19th / early 20th century porcelain dinner set decorated with flowers on pink ground; together with two Chinese porcelain tea bowls decorated with Chinese calligraphy on turquoise ground and two Continental pottery jugs. H.16 W.16 D.14cm. (largest)

A CHINESE PORCELAIN MOON FLASK painted with figures and calligraphy. 13ins high.

A CHINESE PORCELAIN REPUBLIC VASE with birds and calligraphy. 19ins high.

Seven Japanese scrolls, 20th century, comprising: a calligraphy dated 1928 with two seals of the artist; a calligraphy by Matsutaro Aoki; another calligraphy signed Kōjo; and a printed calligraphy; an ink rubbing; an ink and colour on silk painting of flowers; and a print depicting a scholar; all mounted as hanging scrolls, the narrowest measures 20 x 131cm, the widest 45.5 x 123.5cm excluding mount (7)  

An Islamic manuscript, late 19th century, with a hunting scene with dogs and equestrian figures, between panels of calligraphy, with gilt leaf and black borders, framed, 31 x 23cm (VAT charged on the hammer price)

A Persian manuscript leaf, late 19th / 20th century, illuminated with a panel of a Prince riding a white horse, in a green landscape, with panels of calligraphy within a yellow lined border, 25.5 x 15cm

Full title: Chinese school, after and with the signature of Lu Xiaoman (1903 -1965): Calligraphy, ink on paperDescription: The painting: 65 x 10,7 cm The scroll: 80,8 x 16 cm

Full title: A Syrian six-lobed Mamluk Revival silver-inlaid brass vase with birds between blossoming branches and calligraphy, 19th C.Description: H 44 cm

A Chinese canted rectangular calligraphy panel, carved with flowerheads, blossoming prunus and crane, on stand, character marks throughout.  Traces of gilt. 84cm high

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE SQUARE FORM VASE, painted with Shou Lao and panels of calligraphy, the vase with moulded twin handles, 21cm high.

A PAIR OF CHINESE CORAL RED AND WHITE PORCELAIN LIDDED BOWLS, painted with beasts and calligraphy, 13.5cm high.

A RARE LARGE 14TH-15TH CENTURY MAMLUK ENGRAVED BRASS CANDLESTICK BASE with later wooden top, engraved with calligraphy and foliate decoration, 28cm diameter.

A VERY FINE 14TH CENTURY PERSIAN ILKHANID FARS SILVER INLAID BRASS BOWL, with a band of calligraphy and fine engraved decoration, 23cm diameter.

A VERY FINE 12TH-13TH CENTURY PERSIAN SELJUK COPPER INLAID BRONZE EWER, with engraved calligraphy and decorative motifs, 23cm high.

TWO ISLAMIC ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PAGES, each finely painted with scenes of figures and panels of calligraphy, framed and glazed, images 20cm x 12cm and 19.5cm x 10.5cm, (2).

A LARGE FINE PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTING ATTRIBUTED TO QASIM BIN 'ALI, depicting Rustam kicking the boulder pushed by Bahman, with gilt highlights and panels of calligraphy, framed -unglazed, image 43cm x 31.5cm.

A GOOD SAFAVID MINIATURE PAINTING, depicting a punishment scene, with calligraphy top and bottom, image 24cm x 14cm.

A FINE LARGE PERSIAN PAINTING ON PAPER, depicting a standing figure in tradition attire, the robes finely detailed with gilt work foliate decoration and calligraphy, image 29cm x 18.5cm.

A 15TH CENTURY PERSIAN TIMURID ENGRAVED COPPER DISH, with panels of calligraphy, 23.5cm diameter.

A VERY UNUSUAL LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MULTAN IZNIK STYLE GLAZED POTTERY CANDLESTICK, with a band of calligraphy, 27.5cm high.

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED INKSTONE CALLIGRAPHY INKWELL, carved with dragon and phoenix, 16.5cm x 10.5cm.

A MAMLUK REVIVAL BRASS OPENWORKED JARDINIERE, with engraved panels of calligraphy and decorative motifs, 23cm high.

A MAMLUK REVIVAL BRASS OPENWORKED JARDINIERE, with engraved panels of calligraphy and decorative motifs, 21.5cm high.

A SMALL ENGRAVED ISLAMIC DISH, with calligraphy, 10cm diameter.

A PAIR OF ISLAMIC BRASS CANDLESTICKS, the bases with calligraphy, 31cm high.

Plastic brush pot for calligraphy with Chinese characters all around, China 20th century and stone gold colored Buddha, 27 cm high

Porcelain brush for calligraphy with polychrome decoration of koi carp, Qianlong marked, China 19th century, 34 cm long

Porcelain cup and saucer with floral decor, Samson France, celadon bowl with lotus decor, bottom with proens, China 20th century and porcelain rectangular lidded bowl with floral decor, used for calligraphy, China 19th century, 3 cm high, 9 cm wide and 6.5 cm deep

20th Century Chinese Landscape Painting, with calligraphy above and red seal marks, 31 x 56 cm; together with a print titled 'Chinese Flower' below, both framed (2)

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases decorated with gilt calligraphy. 18 cm high.

A Tartoussi Bros Lebanese copper vase decorated with calligraphy, 15cms high.

A Turkish / Islamic calligraphy painting on board, overall 100 by 53cms.

An Indo-Persian miniature painting depicting figures seated on a terrace with calligraphy above, unframed, 12 by 21cms.

A Chinese Republic style baluster vase decorated with two robed women and calligraphy, red seal mark to the underside, 18cms high.Condition ReportThe vase is modern and in good condition.

A Chinese calligraphy couplet, ink on paper scroll. Attribute to Li Shutong and signed Cheng Xi (Pseudonym used by Li Shutong in his youth), 39 by 156cm (2).

A Chinese ink and watercolour landscape on paper scroll attributed to Fu Baoshi. Purportedly part of the collection of Xu Pingyu (1909-1986), former Chief of Nan Jing Bureau of Education and former Chief of Shanghai Bureau of Culture. Specialised in calligraphy collecting, 64 by 16cm.

A Chinese painting on textile depicting two robed ladies, a phoenix and dragon, with calligraphy, framed & glazed, 57 by 10cms.