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A Collection of Chinese Stained and Natural Ivory Gaming Tokens, 19th century: A Cantonese Ivory Dish, carved and pierced in relief with figures amongst trees and pagodas within a pierced border with calligraphy; A Similar Ivory Box and Cover; Two Parasol Handles; Two Opium Scoops; A Needle; A Pair of Glove Stretchers; A White Metal Mounted Octagonal Small Flask; and A Quantity of 19th Century Ivory, Bone and Mother-of-Pearl Pieces (qty)

A collection of ten Japanese calligraphy brushes, some framed, together with an African fly whisk

China, vier beschilderde glazen snuifflesjes, 19e/20e eeuw, een beschilderd met kraanvogels, een met rivierlandschap, een met figuur en kalligrafie en een met boeddhistische symbolen [4] h. 8-9 cm China, four painted glass snuff bottles, 19th/ 20th century, one painted with cranes, one with a river landscape, one with a figure and calligraphy and one with buddhist symbols

China, spekstenen zegel, 20e eeuw, de stem gedecoreerd met kalligrafie en een figuur in een rivierlandschap, de knop in de vorm van Budai [1] h. 12 cm China, soapstone seal, 20th century, the stem decorated with calligraphy and a figure in a river landscape, the finial in the shape of Budai

PARKER INGENUITY RED DRAGON FOUNTAIN PEN.Red resin barrel and yellow gold plated.Limited edition 2687/8000.Click cap.No box.Dimensions: 14 cm. length, 16.50 mm. diameter.Parker 5th Technology - this new innovation creates an incomparable effortless writing experience with a smooth gliding, dual-pointed Smart feel that adjusts to your own writing style in just a few words to produce pleasing and beautiful calligraphy.Parker fountain pens have always been at the forefront of innovation and reliability. In fact, the company was founded by George Safford Parker in his drive to improve the fountain pens of the time. In addition to creating the first fast-drying ink known as Superchrome, Parker holds a long list of fountain pen-related patents, which it has accumulated over the course of its successful history. Parker fountain pens have been used to write works such as Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme (1896) or to sign historic treaties such as the nuclear non-proliferation agreement between Reagan and Gorbachev in 1987.

YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) OF OSAKAA Satsuma Single-Flower Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryFinely decorated in enamels and gilt, the shouldered body with two bevelled panels, one depicting a brown shrike perched on a blossoming cherry tree, the other with a scene of young boys at leisure, reading books, playing go, trimming bonsai trees and practising calligraphy, all reserved on a ground of chrysanthemums beneath the sloping circular shoulder with a radiating band of differently coloured lilies with tiny butterflies; signed on the base with a gilt seal Yabu Meizan. 6.6cm (2 5/8in).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

HAKUIN EKAKU (1685-1768)Ox Edo period (1615-1868), mid 18th century Kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink on paper in silk mounts, porcelain jiku (roller ends) with sometsuke (underglaze blue) decoration of peony scrolls, inscribed with a single character Ushi (Ox) flanked by further calligraphy on either side; with wood storage box inscribed Hakuin Ekaku bokuseki ushi signed and sealed inside by the economist and collector Awakawa Yasuichi (1902-1977). Overall: 150cm x 26cm (59 1/16in x 10¼in); image: 90cm x 12cm (35 7/16in x 4¾in). (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

HAKUIN EKAKU (1685-1768)Ant on a Grindstone Edo period (1615-1868), mid 18th centuryKakejiku (hanging scroll), ink on paper in silk mounts, depicting an ant on a stone mill for grinding tealeaves to the right of an inscription Ma o meguru ari ya seijo no mimikosuri (Going round the grindstone, an ant—a whisper in the world), with three further seals; with a plain wood storage box. Overall: 127.5cm x 69.5cm (50¼in x 27 3/8in); image: 36.5cm x 53.5cm (14 3/8in x 21 1/16i). (2).Footnotes:For two further examples of this subject by Hakuin, see Audrey Yoshiko Seo and Stephen Addiss, The Sound of One Hand: Paintings and Calligraphy by Zen Master Hakuin, Boston, Shambhala Publications, 2010, pl.4.7 and 4.8.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1847-1852An oban tate-e triptych and a diptych (incomplete sheets from a triptych) prints: the first a triptych depicting a scene from the kabuki play Sugawara denju tenarai kagami (Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy), publisher unknown, two nanushi censor's seals Murata and Mera, signed Kuniyoshi ga with Yoshikiri seal, each sheet approx., 35.9cm x 24.8cm (14 1/8in x 9¾in); the second the right and left sheets from a triptych of the kabuki play Hatsumoto yui Soga no kyodai, depicting actors Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Iwanaga Munetsura, Onoe Kikujiro I as Akoya (right sheet), Bando Hikosaburo IV as Chichibu Shigetada, and Otani Tomoemon IV as Kajiwara Kagetoki (left sheet), the middle sheet missing, published by Yamazakiya Seishichi, two nanushi censor's seals Mera and Murata, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga with Yoshikiri seal; each approx., 35.9cm x 24.7cm (14 1/8in x 9 11/16in). (5).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

THREE CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY BRUSHES, 19/20TH CENTURY. To include a bamboo handled brush and two horn and bone brushes. 35-46cm lengths. (3)

A PAIR OF LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CHINESE PAINTED APPLIQUÉ SCENES, QING DYNASTY. The first a scene of Baihu Jie Tang 'White Tiger hall' courtyard, depicting a military general overlooking figures in Peking masks, male and female figures with swords and staffs beside a horse and girl serving tea with three blocks of painted calligraphy. The second depicting a courtyard scene full of various military figures, performers and Daoist figures. The images are made by layering painted cut outs of paper and padded silk as well as adding other elements such as hair for beards. Hardwood frames and glazed. Total frame size approx. 132cm x 94cm. (2)Provenance: Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, Oxfordshire.Reference: For a similar work see Bonhams - 'Roger Keverne Ltd Moving On' Sale on 11 May 2021, lot 402.

TWO CHINESE CONTAINERS, 19/20TH CENTURY. To include a rounded lacquer container and cover with lion dog finial, with added floral decoration. Plus a painted food box with carrying handle and calligraphy to cover, painted decoration of peony and lotus flowers. Food box 34.5cm length x 35.5cm height (2)Panels to round container slightly loose with surface wear. Food box with surface wear but no major damages.

THREE CHINESE RED LACQUER PILLOWS, 19/20TH CENTURY. Each stuffed with added decoration and calligraphy. 17cm, 33cm and 37cm lengths (3)Surface wear throughout from use and age. Cracking in areas to the lacquer.

A LARGE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED CALLIGRAPHY, DATED 1984. A poem with each character and red seal woven in silk. Framed and glazed. Total frame size 104cm x 59.5cm

ZHAOLING, FANG (1914 - 2006). PORTFOLIO. HONG KONG: Hong Kong University Press, 1983. First Edition. ISBN: 9622090575. In the publisher's original shipping box. (47 x 29cm). Card wraps.Features 75 reproductions of works by Zhaoling, dating from 1960 through to 1982, in a variety of mediums, many of them with her calligraphy. Born in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, she had an early interest in calligraphy. Her works are held by major museums and galleries, including the British Museum, V&A Museum, London, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, National Galleries Scotland and Hong Kong Museum of Art, as well as museums across China.Some light wear, minor marks to covers. 

ZHAI YUNSHENG (1776-1858)Calligraphy in Clerical ScriptInk on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed Zhai Yunsheng, with two seals of the artist, mid 19th century, 127.5cm (50 1/4in) long x 54cm (21 1/4in) wide; with mount: 189cm (74 1/2in) long x 62cm (24 1/2in) wide; together with Liu Tingchen (1867-1932), calligraphy in running script, ink on paper, hanging scroll, inscribed and signed Liu Tingshen, with two seals of the artist, 138cm (54 1/4in) long x 53cm (21in) wide; with mount: 192cm (75 1/2in) long x 62cm (24 1/2in) wide. (2).Footnotes:翟雲升（1776-1858）、劉廷琛（1867-1932） 書法 一組兩件 水墨紙本 立軸Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏1930年10月至1951年12月間，Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）於山東青島的瑞士東亞使團 (SOAM) 任職。該組織專注於教育、文學和慈善工作，但Rieder博士並非作為傳教士，而是作為一名教師，教授高中數學、物理及科學科目，並以促進'文化間交流理解'和'搭建東西方文化的橋樑'為己任。在其旅居青島期間，Rieder博士大量收藏了各類中國藝術品。通過本次拍賣所呈現的拍品，我們得以一窺二十世紀後半葉的青島古董市場。Rieder博士的藏品不僅展示了他對中國藝術的熱情，還反應了其任教期間與當地的文人逸士建立的個人友誼。 Rieder博士還對其藏品進行了學術研究，並對很多物品留下了詳細筆記。也因為此，這些藏品也成為了Rieder博士了解中國歷史和文化的門戶。本次上拍的拍品曾於2006年與2018年於瑞士因特拉肯的美術館展出。Zhai Yunsheng (1776-1860), zi Shun Tang, hao Wen Quan, was from Shandong Province, Ye county, now Caizhou city. His clerical script calligraphy recalls Han dynasty stone inscriptions. Indeed, his scholarly works and calligraphy show that he was very much part of the Qing dynasty scholarly trend of 'searching for evidence' (kaozheng 考證): a rigorous new philology that sparked closer scrutiny of stone inscriptions and inscriptions on archaic bronze.Liu Tingchen (1867-1932) zi Youyun, hao Qianlou, was President of Peking University (then known as the Imperial University of Peking) from December 1907 - September 1910.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

China, paar blauw-wit porseleinen dekselvazen en een enkele vaas, 19e eeuw, het paar gedecoreerd met elegante dames en jongetjes in een tuin, de enkele vaas met een geleerde bij een schrijftafel, elk met apocrief vierkarakter merk (een vaas met restauratie en haarlijn, deksels niet bijpassend en met chips) Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [3] h. 19,5-22,5 cm China, pair of blue and white porcelain vases and covers and a single vase, 19th century, the pair decorated with elegant ladies and boys in a garden, the single vase with a scholar near a calligraphy table, each with apocryphal four-character mark (one vase with restoration and hairline, covers matched and chipped), provenance: Dutch private collection

China, paar famille verte dekselkommen, modern, gedecoreerd met bamboe en kalligrafie, met zegelmerken (frits, lichte slijtage aan emailles) [2] diam. 9,3 cm China, pair of famille verte bowls and covers, modern, decorated with bamboo and calligraphy, with seal marks (frits, light wear to enamels)

China, famille rose vaas, modern, gedecoreerd met vogels en pioenrozen, met kalligrafie, met apocrief zegelmerk [1] h. 26 cm China, famille rose vase, modern, decorated with birds and prunus, with calligraphy, with apocryphal seal mark

China, twee blauw-wit porseleinen theepotjes, 18e eeuw, beide gedecoreerd met een wijze in een landschap met pijnboom en kalligrafie, de onderzijde met shou karakter (chips) Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [2] h. 7,5 cm China, two small blue and white porcelain teapots, 18th century, decorated with a sage in a landscape with pine tree and calligraphy, the base with shou character (chips), provenance: Dutch private collection

China, blauw-wit porseleinen baluster dekselvaas, modern, gedecoreerd met elegante dames aan een kalligrafietafel in een rijk interieur (deksel hersteld) Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [1] h. 38,5 cm China, blue and white porcelain baluster jar and cover, modern, decorated with elegant ladies at a calligraphy table in a lustrous interior (cover repaired), provenance: Dutch private collection

China, grisaille porseleinen schoteltje, modern, gedecoreerd met figuren op een oever in een bergachtig rivierlandschap, met kalligrafie en zegel (haarlijn) [1] diam.18 cm China, grisaille porcelain saucer dish, modern, decorated with figures at river-bank in an extensive mountainous riverscape, with calligraphy and seal (hairline)

China, twee famille rose porseleinen vaasjes, modern, beide gedecoreerd met elegante figuren in een tuin en kalligrafie, beide met apocrief Qianlong merk Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [2] h. 20,5 cm China, two small famille rose porcelain vases, modern, both decorated with elegant figures in a garden and calligraphy, both with apocryphal Qianlong mark, provenance: Dutch private collection

China, twee blauw-wit porseleinen gemberpotten, 19e/ 20e eeuw, een gedecoreerd met dames bij een kalligrafeertafel, de ander met een hoogwaardigheidsbekleder in een tuinlandschap, beide met deksel met jongetje Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [2] h. 15,5 cm China, two blue and white ginger jars, 19th/ 20th century, one decorated with ladies at a calligraphy table, the other with a dignitary in a garden landscape, both with cover with boy, provenance: Dutch private collection

China, vier famille rose porseleinen borden, modern, bestaande uit een groot bord met vogels op een bloeiende pioenroos, een bord met vogels bij magnolia en met kalligrafie en een paar borden met elegante dames, alle omgeven door decoratieve band Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar [4] diam. 24,5-33,5 cm China, four famille rose porcelain plates, modern, comprising a large plate decorated with birds on a peony, a plate with birds and a magnolia with calligraphy and a pair of plates with elegant ladies, all surrounded by decorative bands, provenance: Dutch private collection

Full title: A Chinese blue and white shonzui ko-sometsuke dish with birds and calligraphy, ChongzhenDescription:Dia.: 14,5 cmÊ Ref.: Christie's, London, June 12, 1989, 'The Peony Pavillion Collection', for a similar but larger example, illustrated on the front cover.Ê Condition: (UV-checked)- Apart from the lacquer or kintsugi repair on the rim, appearing in very good condition.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.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

Full title: Chinese school, after and bearing the signature of Zhang Daqian (1898 - 1983): vertical calligraphy, ink on paperDescription:Dim.: 262 x 61,5 cm (the scroll)Dim.: 165,5 x 44 cm (the work)Ê Ref.: - Christie's, Hong Kong, Nov. 30, 2021, lot 1111. (link available on our website rm-auctions.com)- Christie's, Hong Kong, May. 27, 2021, lot 1106. (link available on our website rm-auctions.com)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.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

Full title: Zheng Xiaoxu (1860-1936): ‘Two scrolls with vertical calligraphy’, ink on paperDescription: Dim.: ca. 177 x 41 cm (each scroll)Dim.: ca. 135,5 x 33,5 cm (each work)Ref.:- Sotheby's, New York, Sep. 17, 2015, lot 514. (link)- Sotheby's, New York, Mar. 19, 2015, lot 420. (link)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.High resolution pictures are already available on our website atwww.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome atinfo@rm-auctions.com

Full title: Persian school: an illuminated calligraphic panel after Mir Emad Hessani, ink, gouache and gilding on paper, mounted on cardboard, 19th C.Description:Dim.: 36,5 x 24 cm (the outer size)Dim.: 31 x 17cm (the inner panel size)Ê A Persian gouache and ink painted on paper, consisting of four lines of Nasta'liq script within cloud bands, set against a gilt ground of scrolling flowers and foliage, ruled with a blue margin decorated with gilt flower scrolls, glued on cardboard.Mir Emad Hessani was born in Qazvin, where he had his early education. He was trained in calligraphy at first by Isa Rangkar and then Malek Deylami. Mir Emad later on moved to Tabriz to study with Mohammad Hossein Tabrizi, after which he moved to Ottoman Turkey. He returned to Semnan and worked as a scribe in Shah Abbas's library and later at his court in Isfahan. In Shah Abbas's court, Mir Emad was not the only calligrapher. Ali Reza Abbasi Tabrizi, another famous calligrapher, was also under Shah's patronage. Ali Reza Abbasi's was also a pupil of Mohammad Hossein Tabrizi (Mir Emad's teacher) and later on became Mir Emad's opponent. 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.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

Full title: Ottoman school: mirrored calligraphy, ink, colour and gilding on paper, 18/19th C.Description:Dim.: 31 x 24,5 cm (the frame) Dim.: 25 x 17,5 cm (the work)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.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

Four unframed woodblock prints. One of a Cockerel by H.J. Jackson, artists history to the back, one of a countryside landscape and two illustrated calligraphy letters. H.42 W.30cm (largest)

A PAINTED AND LACQUERED WOOD PORTABLE MIRROR, KASHMIR, CIRCA 1900 sliding covers on either side painted with arabesque designs in red and gold, opening to reveal a mirror on one side and a painting of a sufi teacher with two young female pupils in an oval medallion, surrounded by calligraphy and arabesque decoration 15.2 x 10.5 x 1.5cm ++Good condition

A Chinese ink on paper mounted in a folding book of calligraphy and landscapes, book size 26 x 35cm.

A Chinese scroll depicting calligraphy and cats, 65 x 174cm.

A Chinese calligraphy scroll mounted on silk, 79 x 204cm.

XIE CAI from Wenpu; a large 18th century version of earlier Chinese painting on silk depicting two phoenixes within lotus flower and bamboo, inscribed with three sections of calligraphy and bearing two red seal marks middle left, with a line from a Tang poet, Du Fu "green sycamore branch is the place for phoenixes to spend the rest of their lives", further inscribed with an important comment by Ao Dao Ren, alias Li Shan, 154 x 92cm, framed and glazed.Provenance: Private Collection UK.Purchased Artem of London 2012 where provenance stated as 'Old Greek Estate'.

A Chinese porcelain book shaped plaque, decorated birds and foliage with calligraphy and symbols, 14cm 

CALLIGRAPHY -- VELDE, J. v.d. Exemplaer-boec Inhoudende Alderhande Gheschriften Zeer bequaem ende dienstelyck voor de Joncheydt ende allen Lief-hebbers der Pennen. (N.pl., n.pr., = Amst., C. Claesz?), 1607. W. engr. ti. & 28 engr. w. calligraphic designs, engr. by G. Gauw. 4°-obl. Cont. vellum. (Vellum soiled/spotted, ti-p. & 5 plates cut out and laid down, a bit stained soiled in places). NOTE:First edition of Van Velde's third calligraphic modelbook, with two extra plates: "Beminde vader ende lieve moeder" and "Nach meiner freunndtlicher". - Croiset v. Uchelen 'J. v.d. Velde schrijfmeester (…), pp. 78ff & 167ff.

CALLIGRAPHY -- VELDE, J. v.d. Spieghel der schrijfkonste in den welcken ghesien worden veelderhande gheschriften met hare fondementen ende onderrichtinghe. (Facs. of the ed. Rotterdam, 1605). Nieuwkoop, 1969. 4°-obl. Owrps. In (slightly dam.) slipcase. -- Added: M. STRICK. Tooneel der loflijcke schrijfpen ten dienste van de konstbeminnende jeucht. (Facs. of the ed. Delft, 1607). Nieuwkoop, 1970. 4°-obl. Owrps. In slipcase. -- 2 vols. Both limited to 300 numb. copies.

BACKES, B. Das altägyptische "Zweiwegebuch". Studien z.d. Sargtext-Sprüchen 1029-1130. 2005. Ocl. -- A.H. GARDINER. Egyptian grammar. Being an introd. to the study of hieroglyphs. 3rd ed. rev. (1988). 4°. Ocl. (Plasticized). -- R.O. FAULKNER. A concise dictionary of Middle Egyptian. 1991. Lge-8°. Ocl. (Plasticized). -- H.G. FISCHER. Ancient Egyptian Calligraphy. A Beginner's Guide to Writing Hieroglyphs. 3rd ed. 1988. 4°. Ocl. w. dust-j. -- And 6 o. works in 7 vols. by Hannig, Junge, Faulkner, Borghouts, a.o. (11).

A late 19th Japanese Meiji Period lacquer tea boxthe exterior decorated with gilt trompe l'oeil coins and bindings, black gold flecked interior fitted with a lift out lead liner, the hinged lid engraved with a heron perched on flowering prunus branches and calligraphywidth 21 cm., depth 15.5 cm. height 12 cm.Condition: Key present and in lock in working order. Some rubbing to gilt on boxe edges and coin notably on the top

A 19th century Chinese famille rose set of seven nesting bowlsgraduated, decorated in enamel with figures and calligraphy, gilt rims, (7)largest height 4 cm., diameter 8.5 cm.Condition: Old dmages and repairs, second largest has a repaired section where two sections have broken and been glued.. Fourth bowl has been damaged and repaired in the same manner. Six bowl has a chip with loss. Gilt rim with rubbing. All bar one fo the other have hairlines including the largest bowl.

A Chinese Republican style famille verte 'landscape' bottle vasedecorated with a continuous mountainous river landscape with boats, figures and calligraphy, four character red seal markheight 24 cm.Condition: Good condtion

Turkish Macedonian Tobacco Silk Issues, a large number of odd silks, includes Dutch scenes, calligraphy, flowers, flags, National emblems, armourials and coats of arms and many others F-G, (200+)

A Chinese crackle glaze vase of ribbed baluster form, decorated calligraphy and red seal mark

FIVE SMALL BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: one cast in relief with a series of pointed bosses to the well within an arc-form raised border; another with a band of calligraphy encircling the well; one with four small bosses within sawtooth borders; and two smaller with scrolling designs, one with fitted box. The largest 10.8cm (4 1/2in) diam. (5).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

FOUR VARIOUS BRONZE MIRRORSHan DynastyComprising: a small 'TLV' mirror, with four pairs of bosses to the centre, within sawtooth pattern borders; another with central lotus petal medallion within a sunburst roundel and band of calligraphy to the recessed well; a small mirror with four bosses alternating with stylised beasts; and a large 'TLV' mirror cast with a central square panel enclosing twelve small bosses within eight larger bosses, the border with foliate designs. The largest 16.2cm (6 3/8in) diam. (4).Footnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PAIR OF EMBROIDERED CALLIGRAPHIC PANELSLate Qing DynastyA pair of couplets, each with a single line of poetic calligraphy, one signed after Wang Wenzhi, two red seals, framed.118cm (46 1/2in) high x 33.5cm (13 1/4in) wide (2).Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

RESPECTIVELY IN THE MANNER OF WU HUFAN (1894-1968) AND ATTRIBUTED TO QI GONG (1912-2005)'Flowers and fruits' and 'Calligraphy'Ink and pigments on paper with signatures and red seals of the artists, one mounted as a hanging scroll the other framed. The scroll painting: 131cm (51 1/2in) high x 41cm (16 1/8in) wide (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

TAN XIQUN (TAN YUFENG, before 1882 - ?)Calligraphy in Regular ScriptThoughts after writing after the Lantingji Xu Preface to the Poems Collected from the Orchid Pavilion. Ink on paper, mounted as an hanging scroll. Inscribed and signed Tan Yufeng, with one dedication and one seal of the artist, 1940s. 112cm (44 1/8in) high x 29.8cm (11 3/4in) wideFootnotes:Provenance: Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986)來源：Walter Rieder博士（1890-1986）舊藏Dr Walter Rieder (1890-1986) served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialised in educational, literary and philanthropic work and Dr Rieder was in fact, not a theologian or missionary, but a teacher of mathematics, physics and science to high school students attached to the SOAM. His guiding principles were 'Creating understanding between different cultures' and 'Building bridges between East and West'. While in Qingdao, Dr Rieder collected a wide variety of Chinese art. The objects in the collection thus offer a unique window into the type of antiques that were on the market in Qingdao in the second quarter of the 20th century. As well as demonstrating his passion for Chinese art, his collection also reveals the personal friendships Dr Rieder forged with local artists, some of whom he knew from his teaching activities. Dr Rieder had a scholarly approach to studying his collection. Alongside many of his objects, meticulous notes can sometimes be found detailing his art historical commentaries. The collection was hence Dr Rieder's gateway to the history and culture of China. Objects from the collection were exhibited at the Kunsthaus in Interlaken, Switzerland in 2006 and 2018.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL OF CALLIGRAPHY (4) Ink on paper, mounted on hanging scroll Featuring artist's seals 67cm x 29cm Condition: Some creasing and discolouration in places to the paper Provenance: From the collection of a retired Singaporean diplomat

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL OF CALLIGRAPHY (5) Ink on paper, mounted on hanging scroll With artists seal 139cm x 29cm Condition: Signs of wear that commensurate with age and use, minor creasing and some ageing spots Provenance: From the collection of a retired Singaporean diplomat

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL OF CALLIGRAPHY (6) Ink on paper, mounted on hanging scroll With various seals 180cm x 30cm Condition: Minor signs of wear that commensurate with age and use, minor creasing Provenance: From the collection of a retired Singaporean diplomat

A LARGE CALLIGRAPHY BRUSH & A RICHARD GINORI DISH The large brush with turned sectional horn handle, the blue dish with original box The brush handle 52cm long; the dish 13.5cm wide Condition: Signs of restoration to the brush handle, otherwise items in good condition

A CHINESE SIGNBOARD Framed 'Luxurious Pine Tree' board, in black ink calligraphy on glass with gold outline 34 x 61cm Condition: Some scuffs to the frame

HAP Grieshaber (Rot 1909 - Achalm 1981). Prometheus Epsilon. 1968. Farbsiebdruck/Rupfen, 158 x 117 cm, r. u. handsign. Grieshaber. - Provenienz: Sammlung Wolfgang Brudermüller; seitdem durch Erbgang. - Deutscher Graphiker u. Maler. Nach einer Buchdrucker- u. Schriftsetzerlehre studierte G. Kalligraphie in Stuttgart. Seit den 30er Jahren konzentrierte er sich auf die Kunst des Holzschnitts. G. erhielt zahlreiche Auszeichnungen u. nahm mehrfach an der Documenta teil. Lit.: Vollmer u.a. Grieshaber, HAP (Rot 1909 - Achalm 1981). Prometheus Epsilon. 1968. Silk screen in colours/canvas, 158 x 117 cm, lo. ri. autographed Grieshaber. - German graphic artist a. painter. After apprenticeship as printer a. type setter he studied calligraphy in Stuttgart. Since the 1930s he concentrated on woodcuts. He was granted numerous international awards a. exhibited repeatedly at the Documenta. Lit.: Vollmer a. others.

A Japanese sake bottle decorated with hand painted calligraphy. 16.5 cm high.

Set of Three Chinese Landscape Paintings on Silk depicting Figures, Boats, Lakes and Mountains, each with red seal marks and calligraphy, 25cm x 73cm, framed and glazed

A pair of 20th century Chinese scroll paintings, one depicting a standing man in black holding his sword, the other of a young woman standing beside a tree, each with calligraphy and seal marks, framed 94 x 44cm 94 x 42cm

A Parker 61 Cirrus 1/10 pen set, Sheaffer 14k fountain pen and Swan Calligraphy pen all cased