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An interesting Chinese hardwood item with calligraphy and signature on one panel, L. 25.5cm. Probably a musical instrument.

A Chinese silk mounted scroll of ink calligraphy, scroll size 77 x 210cm.

A Chinese gold braid embroidered phoenix, and various calligraphy brushes

Full title: Chinese school: The calligraphy lesson, ink and colours on silk, 19th C.Description: Work: ca. 85 x 20,5 cmÊ Frame: 101,2 x 34,5 cmCondition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website (www.coronariauctions.com)High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com

Full title: A Chinese famille rose vase with calligraphy and a tiger, Jingdezhen mark, 20th C.Description: H 35,2 cmCondition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website (www.coronariauctions.com)High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com

A 20th century Chinese three fold screen, hand painted with traditional Cranes and Pine trees, with Chinese calligraphy to top left panel, wooden frame adorned with brass studs, embossed corner guards and Chinese style wall mounts, 91cm high, 183.3cm outstretched.

Various items for calligraphy and technical drawing including home constructed book on font types, blotter pens, instrument set, 12" bone ruler map gauges etc

A collection of oriental ceramic pieces, to include a Japanese Canton bowl, an Imari scalloped dish, a pair of Asian hand painted bowls, Noritake porcelain pieces, and a cased calligraphy set.

Scotland - Burns (Robert, Limner), Scots Ballads, printed on Japanese vellum, number 225 from a limited edition of 320, London: Seeley Service & Co Limited, 1939, printed in Gothic calligraphy, title-page in red and black, illustrated with full-page linocuts, contemporary ochre cloth over black papered boards, top-edge gilt, folio (40cm x 27cm), [1]

A late Victorian gentleman-gaoler's collection of ALS, addressed to Lieutenant-Colonel Everard Stepney Milman, FRGS, JP (1832-1912), former Governor of Holloway and Newgate Prisons, the contents compiled and annotated with a ink manuscripts letters from the great and the good of the Victorian Establishment, including Frederic Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford (1827-1905), Commander of the British forces in the Anglo-Zulu War, 2pp on Tower of London writing-paper; General Sir John Miller Adye GCB (1819-1900), of the War Office, 1pp on their writing-paper; further military figures, as to be expected; Henry Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort KG, PC, DL (1824-1899), 1pp on Badminton writing-paper; further members of the Somerset family and other aristocrats, including titled ladies; some gentleman-amateur watercolourists; editor of Punch; civil servants; etc., bound-in and loosely inserted ephemera, including a Royal Form of Prayer for Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, 20th January, 1892, 11pp, & 2pp of late 19th century Chinese calligraphy, The Untearable Scrap Book cloth binding (tired), large 4to, [1]

Architecture - Professor John Nelson Tarn OBE, DL, FRIBA, FRHistS, FSA, FRSA (1934-2020), a portfolio of his works while a student at the School of Architecture, King's College, University of Durham, including a separate folio entitled ' Portico/The Mausoleum/Gibside/County ~ Durham', comprising five pencil elevations after James Paine's Palladian designs, prefixed by a calligraphy ink MS title-page dated Sept. 1954 - April 1955, (1); further studies of earlier architecture, as well as original mid-20th century designs for homes, grammar schools, etc., mixed media but principally watercolour or pen-and-ink on paper; etc., [large portfolio]

An early 20th century Chinese ink painted scroll, depicting a galloping team of horses, with calligraphy to the top, on silk lined backing paper, the work 64 cm x 130 cm

A collection of travel, calligraphy and children's books by Chiang Yee, comprising The Silent Traveller, Chin-pao and the giant pandas, Yebbin-a guest from the wild, the Chinese eye, and others

Books - Hamlyn History of Imperial China; Egyptology; The Yellow River; a Meeting of Master; Works by Chang Dai Chien and Calligraphy by Hsing Yun; a novelty Chinese musical jewellery box, in the form of a pagoda; a coloured print

A GOOD INDIAN / ISLAMIC CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL DAGGER HANDLE, the rock crystal with frosted segments, the body inlaid in calligraphy with lapis lazuli, 13.5cm long.

A SUPERB ISLAMIC GILT BRONZE AND SILVER AND COPPER OVERLAID LIDDED KASHKOOL, the body with panels of silvered calligraphy amongst profusely engraved scrolling vine decoration, 24cm wide.

A CHINESE JUN WARE PETAL FORM DISH, the centre with a circular band of incised calligraphy, the dish supported on three moulded feet, 16cm diameter.

A CHINESE CELADON CRACKLE GLAZE RIBBED SQUAT VASE, the base with incised calligraphy, 11cm high.

A FINE LARGE ISLAMIC SILVER INLAID OPENWORK STEEL CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER, possibly from Yemen, with openwork bands of calligraphy to the exterior, 23.5cm diameter.

A CHINESE CRACKLE GLAZE FOLIATE SHAPED BOWL, supported on four feet with incised calligraphy to base, 20.5cm diameter.

A CHINESE PORCELAIN TEAPOT, painted with two figures in an outdoor scene, the reverse with calligraphy, 15.5cm high.

A TURKISH ISLAMIC MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD AND SATINWOOD PANEL, the mother of pearl inlay in the form of calligraphy, framed and glazed, overall 33cm x 50.5cm.

A TURKISH OTTOMAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID BOX with hinged lid, the mother of pearl inlay in the form of calligraphy to the lid, the box with inlaid foliate design, raised on four bracket feet, 27cm long.

AN UNUSUAL CHINESE PUMPKIN FORMED PORCELAIN AND BRONZE OPIUM VESSEL, with eight porcelain panels depicting foo dogs and calligraphy, the base with a red dragon emblem with mark to the centre, approx. 20cm diameter.

AN ISLAMIC TURKISH CARVED WOODEN CALLIGRAPHY PANEL, 61cm x 25cm.

A 19TH CENTURY ISLAMIC TURKISH ENAMEL CALLIGRAPHIC LAMP / INCENSE BURNER - with a blue ground and panels of calligraphy and floral decoration, 68cm high.

A 19TH CENTURY ISLAMIC SPANISH INLAID WOOD & MOTHER OF PEARL MIRROR- the frame inlaid with exotic timber and mother of pearl, with panels of calligraphy, 54.5CM X 39.5CM

A FINE INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A FEMALE FIGURE, her dress bearing calligraphy, framed and glazed; verso also glazed and showing calligraphy / script, 11.5cm x 5.5cm.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED KARD, the 14.5cm blade with stylised gold damascened calligraphy to one side, the white metal hilt chased with scrolling foliage, contained in its matching white metal scabbard, kard overall 23.5cm long.

A GOOD ISLAMIC SILVER AND COPPER DISH, the centre with a panel of calligraphy, 25cm diameter.

FOUR CHINESE PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELS in hardwood frames, painted with figures in various pursuits, each with calligraphy and red seal, each panel 38cm x 24.5cm (4).

A CHINESE PORCELAIN TEA CUP, decorated with a tree, the reverse with calligraphy, six character mark to base, 6.5cm diameter.

A CHINESE MING STYLE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN STEM CUP / PEDESTAL BOWL, the exterior decorated with dragon and lotus, the interior with a band of calligraphy, with a four character mark inside the stem, 17.5cm diameter.

A LARGE CHINESE RU WARE DISH, the centre with gilt calligraphy, the underside with gilt mark, 30cm diameter.

TWO GOOD 18TH/19TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTINGS, each depicting a prince bearing arms, with surrounding decoration of animals and figures, with many areas of calligraphy, framed and glazed, 44cm x 31cm overall.

AN 18TH/19TH CENTURY ISLAMIC FINE QUALITY QURAN PAGE, with two double sided leaves of fine calligraphy, washed with gold with floral gilt borders, with a signature and a coloured emblem, each leaf 11.5cm x 18.5cm.

Ɵ MCGARVA, JAMESOLD CLOCKS, THORNLEIGH, VICARS CROSS 1951 AND 1952Two albums of photographs recording James McGarva's collection of clocks, the first compiled in 1950 containing bracket, mantel and lantern clocks including a Lantern and a table clock by Tompion, and a spring night clock by Johannes Fromanteel, the second dated 1952 containing longcase clocks including Tompion and Banger no. 352, each image annotated in white Gothic calligraphy and both volumes hard-bound in blue cloth with gilt titles to boards. The present lot is believed to be one of only two pairs of albums compiled by James McGarva to record his clock collection and was used by Ernest Edwardes to assist in his work 'The Grandfather Clock'. The presentation of photographs pasted along with scripted annotations in white ink very much follows (but in a much simplified manner) that used by Walter Iden in the compilation of his albums, an example of which was sold in these rooms in our sale of THE HOROLOGICAL WORKING LIBRARY OF CHARLES ALLIX Wednesday 22nd February 2012 (lot 58) for £5,500 hammer. 

A CHINESE RECTANGULAR ROSEWOOD PANEL inlaid with mother of pearl boat, mountains, birds and calligraphy. 14ins x 21ins

A VERY GOOD CHINESE BRONZE TRAY with gilded figures and calligraphy. 10.5ins x 7.5ins

With gilt edges, and subtly scalloped rims, this white bowl has been painted with fu dogs on the exterior along with a panel of Chinese calligraphy. CONDITIONH: 2 1/2in Diam:7in

A framed long horizontal calligraphy, maybe a seven-character poem, by Li Kunchun. H:15in(38.1cm) W:66in(167.6cm)

This vertical scroll painting depicts mountains enshrouded in fog with bodies of water, contrasting with the tiny home and figure of a fisherman in the foreground. Painting has calligraphy and seal of Wang Yao.L:48in(122cm) W:20in(50.8cm)

With a body of bone carved with Chinese calligraphy, this calligraphy brush comes with it's own specialized carrying container. L:12in(30.5cm)

Delicately potted with a conical spout and loop handle supported on a body of cylinder form above a line of calligraphic inscription, "FU QI LIAN MIAN" meaning Blessing or lucky lot. H:3 3/8in(8.5cm) W:4 3/4in(12cm) Clay Yixing Teapot, the side and lid with calligraphy H:2 3/4in(6.9cm) W:6in(15.2cm)A yixing clay pot of plum blossom branch form, bearing a blue band in the center of the body and low relief molded decorations. H:3 3/4in(9.5cm) W:6in(15.2cm)

Comprised of twelve items, plates with bamboo and calligraphy centered around a peach motif and one bearing a black butterfly. Bigest, H 6 3/4 in(17.10cm)

A fine Japanese fan painting depicted a pair of swallow flying amount the willow tree embellished with Japanese calligraphy poem. H:18 3/4in(47.6cm) W:38in(98.6cm)

Unusual enamel and copper islamic Persian tray with calligraphy and geometric pattern decoration, approximate diameter 14 inches

SHUOSHI MIZUHARA, (1892-1981), Kalligraphie eines Gedichtes, Tinte auf goldfarbenem Papier, in Stoffpassepartout montiert und hinter Glas gerahmt, gesamt 46x43 cm. AUS DEM NACHLASS VON ALFRED UND GISELA DIENST| SHUOSHI MIZUHARA, (1892-1981), Calligraphy of a poem, ink on gold colored paper, mounted in cloth mount and framed behind glass, total 46x43 cm. FROM THE ESTATE OF ALFRED AND GISELA DIENST

Porzellan-Malset 2-tlg.: Pinselablage und Pinselwaschgefäß. CHINA, 20. Jh.: Die Pinselablage für zwei Pinsel hat die Form einer Gebirgskette mit 3 Bergen und ist bemalt mit einer Landschaft mit Gewässer und einem Boot, H. 7 cm. Das quadratische, dreigeteilte Wassergefäß zum Auswaschen von drei Pinseln zeigt auf zwei Seiten ebenfalls Landschaftsmalerei und auf zwei Seiten poetische Kalligraphie. Unterseitig mit rotem Shanghai-Siegel, HxBxT: 6x11x11 cm. Oben mit Resten einer Goldkante.| Porcelain painting set 2-piece: brush tray and brush washing vessel. CHINA, 20th c.: The brush tray for two brushes has the shape of a mountain range with 3 mountains and is painted with a landscape with water and a boat, h. 7 cm. The square, tripartite water vessel for washing out three brushes also shows landscape painting on two sides and poetic calligraphy on two sides. Bottom with red Shanghai seal, 6x11x11 cm. Top with remnants of a gold edge.

Kalligraphie/Urkunde, JAPAN 20. Jh., Tusche/chamoisfarbenes Papier, roter Signaturstempel, HxB: Passepartoutausschnitt ca. 36x48 cm, Außenmaße Rahmen ca. 50x62 cm. Im Passepartout hinter Glas gerahmt. Leichte Altersspuren. AUS DEM NACHLASS DER EHELEUTE ALFRED UND GISELA DIENST| Calligraphy/certificate, JAPAN 20th century, ink/chamois-colored paper, red signature stamp, HxW: passepartout cut-out approx. 36x48 cm, outer dimensions of frame approx. 50x62 cm. Framed behind glass in a passe-partout. Slight signs of age.FROM THE ESTATE OF THE HUSBANDS ALFRED AND GISELA DIENST

Chinese porcelain jardiniere with calligraphy and figures decoration 25cm x 20cm

Chinese School: A Fan Painting, depicting two ducks amongst bamboo and with calligraphy, seal mark in red, 55cm by 26cm, framed and glazed; and A Similar Fan Painting, depicting pine trees, 47cm by 23cm, framed and glazed (2)Condition report: Both removed from original sticks, with marks at the edges showing the previous bonding. Both with wear and staining to the creases, most evident in the first fan. Wear and discoloration. The second fan with some loss to the top-left edge.

Group of ten vintage Chinese watercolour paintings on paper of various figures each with calligraphy. Each approx. 29cm x 24cm (10)Each in good overall condition.

A very large Chinese water colour painting on silk of eight cranes nesting in a pine tree. Calligraphy to top right. Signed and dated 1970. Framed and glazed 165cm x 83.5cmOverall good condition.

A very large Chinese picture on silk of figures and coastal village scene amongst trees in the form of auspicious 'Shou' character. Calligraphy to top left, signed and dated 1980. Hardwood frame and glazed 136cm x 71cm

Two reference books on Chinese art to include: 1. China-Trade Porcelain by John G. Phillips, with 175 illustrations, distributed by The Phaidon Press Ltd, London, 2. Chinese Calligraphy, It's History and Aesthetic Motiviation by William Willetts, published 1981 Oxford University Press, Hong Kong (2)

A Chinese calligraphy set contained in a carrying case to include brushesLocation:

A Middle Eastern yellow gold coloured and enamelled pendant, Allah calligraphy to front, the reverse with an Islamic inscription, 6.0g, on a 750 18k yellow gold chain necklace with 9ct gold catch, 1.8g, in a London Hilton jewellers black leather bag, Location: CAB

An interesting Chinese hardwood item with calligraphy and signature on one panel, L. 25.5cm. Probably a musical instrument.

A set of Chinese paints in box, a calligraphy set, a soapstone brush washer, and a pottery brush washer Condition Report:Available upon request