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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FAMILLE ROSE PLATES WITH FIGURES AND CALLIGRAPHY

A Persian white metal bowl with Islamic calligraphy, L.17.5cm

Chinese Art An ink on paper calligraphy signed Dong Shouping (1904-1997). . Cm 44,00 x 136,50.

AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL PRINTS, CALLIGRAPHY, RELATED PHOTOGRAPHIC SLIDES, ETC.

A pair of Chinese porcelain double gourd vases, late Qing/Republic period, with carved white slip dragons and with calligraphy on an olive green ground, 35cm high

A cased calligraphy set, with five Chinese calligraphy brushes in a green storage box.

A group of calligraphy and other pens, to include a Chinese calligraphy pen with two nibs and an ink jar, a Visconti ink case and a Visconti Homo Sapiens fountain pen. (3)

A GROUP OF FOUR CELADON AND WHITE JADE FIGURAL PLAQUES, ATTRIBUTED TO THE LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), comprising four rectangular plaques, one of near white to pale green with scrolling qilong dragons above a celestial scene of a sage and young boy on clouds, verso a poem and possibly signed "Zigang," height: 2 1/4", width: 1 1/2"; a second example of near white having a lovely fatty interior texture is carved with a repeating dual character "lucky/auspicious" symbol over a garden scene with scholar and student within a structure, verso a four character seal mark, height: 2 1/4", width: 1 3/8"; the third example a pale green plaque with a bird descending over pomegranate fruits, verso a cartouche of three calligraphy scholars at work, height: 2 1/4", width: 1 5/8"; the final example with dragons in pursuit of a pearl of wisdom crests over a cartouche with a sage and boy attendant in a garden with rock, verso a four character mark, height: 2", width: 1 1/2". Condition: Some minor surface wear, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.

A CHINESE EXPORT ROSEWOOD BONHEUR DU JOUR, SIGNED, ATTRIBUTED TO CANTON, LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), the writing desk with a pointed arched crest and gallery of swirling clouds centering a flaming pearl surrounding a concave open top shelf over open cubbies flanked at left by a small cupboard door and at right two small drawers over a writing surface, above two drawers, each verso marked in white enamel calligraphy, the locks marked "Yootwah 2, Canton, China," over a scrolling tendril and oval cabochon carved skirt with central floret, raised on restrained cabriole legs ending in Queen Anne style pad feet on French toes. Height: 48" Width: 37" Depth: 22 1/2" Condition: A repair needed at right corner and knee of desk, expected surface wear, but overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.

HENRY MILLER (American 1891-1980) TWO HAND PAINTED ADVERTISEMENTS, "Who is Henry Miller?," FOR NEW DIRECTIONS, MID 1960s, ink and gouache on Crescent Quality Boards cardboard, each on a white ground and hand inscribed, the calligraphy in a Filmotype style. 22" x 14" Note: "If You Have Never Read Him, the Most Exciting and Awaking Literary Experience of the Day Lies in Store for You. The Books of Henry Miller are Definitely Not for Schoolgirls, for Suburban Wives who loved Anthony Adverse, For Readers Who Hate to think, For Readers who Accept the Opinions of the Hacks Masquerading As Literary Critics who toute for the Commercial Publishers in the Press or those who Automatically Believe that a Book is Good Because It is a Best Seller. Miller's Books Are Welcomed By People who Like Intellectual Fireworks, By those who Don't think American Life is Perfect and by those who Have A Sense of Relation to the Great Literature of the Past and LOok for Its counterpoint in the Present. [sic]" "Iconoclast, Prophet, Poet, Painter, Philosopher, Acute Observer and Recorder of the Vagaries of His Fellow Humans, Severe Critic of Modern Civilization, Partisan of the Underdog, Champion of Frank Expression, Explorer of New Realms of Feeling - Henry Miller is a Writer Like No other writer Living today. He cannot Be Explained or criticized in the Usual terms. He must be Read to be Understood." - New Directions.[sic]Each work an example of the artist's typical stream of consciousness style of writing. The calligraphy attributed to the artist and author's own hand, the pieces are unusual ephemera capturing a profound moment in the writer's career. Provenance: Collection of Kasey Rhodes, Houston, Texas. Condition: Some smudges and surface soil, one with edges wrapped in old blue tape, holes, and damages at corners, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.

A SWISS EBONIZED WOOD TRIMMED BURL WALNUT AND MAPLE INLAID MUSIC CYLINDER BOX, BY TROLL AND BAKER, GENEVA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the rectangular hinged lid centering a brass and mother-of-pearl inlaid lozenge form detail, composed of undulating floral vine within rosewood and ebony borders, enclosed by large panels of burled walnut and framed in ebony alternating tulipwood banding within conforming ebonized wood trim, over similarly inlaid sides and opening to an interior fitted with a burlwood framed glass window covering the polished brass and brushed steel music works, centering a music cylinder, length 19 1/2", diameter approximately 3", flanked by four sets of steel combs opposite ten staggered moiré style engraved domed bells surmounted by nicely detailed spread winged birds opposite bee form hammers before an interior brass plate engraved "TROLL & BAKER / GENEVA," within a hand crank handle on left side and two nickel plated levers "CHANGE/REPEAT" above "STOP/PLAY," on right side, beneath the interior lid attached with a printed and calligraphy inscribed paper label numbered 4831, titled "FABRIQUE DE GENEVE / Sublime Harmony Bells / 1 The Blue Danube Waltz Strauss, 2 Masamiello Overture Aubu, 3 Martha Aeh so fromm Flotow, 4 Fra Diavolo On yonder rock reclining Auber, 5 Freischűtz Dureh die Walder, Arie Weber, 6 Norma March Bellini, 7 Il Travatore Stride la vampa Verdi, 8 Aida Finale & March Verdi / 8 Airs," raised on an ebonized wood stepped molding base on matching corner feet. Height: 12 1/2" Width: 39 1/2" Depth: 19" Condition: Very good restored condition, with expected surface buildup in areas, normal light scratches and dings throughout, age cracks, some fading, and expected light wear from use. The interior brass and steelworks are in good shape with very few tiny oxidized spots scattered about on the brass parts and a few tiny surface rust spots on the steel parts. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee music player mechanics, but this has been played for a few minutes and does so very well. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.

HENRY MILLER (American 1891-1980) TWO HAND PAINTED ADVERTISEMENTS, "We Invite You to See the First One-Man Show of Paintings by Bob Campbell," AND "Come In And Discover Henry Miller," FOR NEW DIRECTIONS, MID 1960s, gouache and ink on Crescent Quality Boards cardboard; the calligraphy in a Filmotype style, one on a yellow ground with sparkling eye in measured manuscript, "April First through Twenty Second. No clichés, No sweets. Instead Invention, Understatement, Pails of Paint. Some persiflage. The Studio for Henry Miller. six Days a Week Noon to Six. Closed Mondays.," signed with a monogram letter "M", and the other on white ground with pale powder blue underscores, "Henry Miller is the Most Original, Most Unusual, and In the View of some Critics, Most Significant of Living American Writers, - Writings, Stories, Essays, and other Prose Pieces Which Defy Conventional Classifications. NEW DIRECTIONS. Come in and Discover Henry Miller." 22" x 14" Provenance: Collection of Kasey Rhodes, Houston, Texas. Condition: Pinholes, apparently used for advertisement, some smudges, and surface soil, bends and minor losses at corners mostly but occasionally, and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.

Large Chinese Carved Bone Calligraphy Brush

Four 18th Century engravings, and a publication of 'Dante Alighieri, Sonetti, Ballate, Sestine', printed in blue and black with calligraphy by Anna Simons.

1923 London Underground MAP of the Electric Railways of London "What to see and how to travel". Designed by MacDonald Gill with his distinctive style of calligraphy and map border, this is the issue dated 1/1/23 and the version thereof which shows the British Empire Exhibition stations with red dots. Lightly-used with a little creasing, a small edge-loss and a couple of age-spots but overall a good example. [1]

Pair of 1928 London Underground POCKET MAPS of the Electric Railways of London "What to see and how to travel", both designed by E G Perman with elaborate calligraphy of station names and border etc. The first is the Summer 1928 issue and is in well-used condition with wear and short tears, the second is the 12/28 issue and is generally in good condition, just a few short fold-partings. [1]

Auction Catalogues, relating to Oriental and Chinese paintings, calligraphy, works of art, The International Asian Art Fair 1999, 2001, Bonham's, Christie's, Lempertz, etc, approximately fifty nine:- Two Boxes

20th Century Chinese large ink scroll painted with a mountainous river landscape and calligraphy, 67cm x 67cm, within silk embroidered fitted box

Chinese famille rose lobed footed dish, the well decorated with a seated figure and with calligraphy within a foliate scroll border, width 19cm

Various Calligraphy Inks and Pen

A CHINESE SONG STYLE CALLIGRAPHIC PORCELAIN MOULDED DISH, the dish with a moulded edge, with gilt carved calligraphy to the centre, the base with an incised and gilt mark, 31cm diameter.

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL PAINTING, 320cm x 30cm.

A TIBETAN CAST BRONZE TEMPLE BELL, with a band of calligraphy to the exterior and a possible signature to the interior, 23cm diameter.

A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A TOAD OVER A WELL, with carved calligraphy to the toad base, the underside with a stamped seal, 3.5cm.

A CHINESE MING STYLE BLUE & WHITE CALLIGRAPHIC PORCELAIN MEIPING VASE FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET, decorated with roundel of calligraphy and lion dogs,tigers and birds decorations, the front with a six character mark, 35cm

TWO GOOD CHINESE COIN / CURRENCY MOULDS OR PRESS, one with a figure and calligraphy, the other with flora and calligraphy, 4.5cm

A PAIR OF CHINESE REPUBLIC STYLE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASES, decorated with landscape scenes waterside, with calligraphy, the base with seal mark, 21cm high.

A SET OF SIX CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLATES, each with a different view of a female figure interior, with calligraphy and seals, the back with calligraphy also, 21.5cm

A PAIR OF CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASES OF BOYS PLAYING, the body of the vases decorated with boys playing with instruments and games, each with a seal to the decoration, the verso with Chinese calligraphy, the undersides with an iron red seal mark, 33.5cm high x 21cm wide.

A NEAR PAIR OF CHINESE SCROLL PAINTINGS, each with a panel with seated figures beneath calligraphy script, 16ocm x 45cm.

A PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLUE & WHITE ARITA PORCELAIN DISHES, each decorated with native waterside landscape scenes, with central calligraphy, the bases with seal marks, 21cm

A PAIR OF SMALL REPUBLIC STYLE BOTTLES VASES, each painted with geese amongst flowers with calligraphy to the reverse, printed seal mark to base, 19.5cm high.

A GOOD 19TH / 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED JADE / HARD STONE BI - DISC, the disc with carved archaic design with archaic calligraphy, 15cm diameter.

A GOOD CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN FRAMED TILE OF LUOHAN AND CHILDREN, in a landscape setting, the upper left section with calligraphy, in a hardwood carved frame, 44cm x 32cm.

A GOOD CHINESE QIANLONG STYLE PORCELAIN WALL HANGING VASE, the body with turquoise splash with gilding, the main panel depicting birds amongst native flora, the upper section with Chinese calligraphy, the reverse with hanging groove and turquoise glaze, the base with a four character iron red qianlong mark, 20.5cm high x 11.4cm wide.

A CHINESE REPUBLIC STYLE FAMILLE ROSE EGGSHELL PORCELAIN VASE, decorated with birds amongst flora and calligraphy, seal mark to base, 31cm

A CHINESE YIXING CLAY CALLIGRAPHY TEA POT, the body of the pot with carved calligraphy, also to the lid, the base with an impressed mark, 8.5cm high x 18cm wide.

A GOOD 19TH / 20TH CENTURY CHINESE FOUR FOLD HARDSTONE ROOM DIVIDING SCREEN, inlaid with carved hard stones to depict figures and flora, upon a black ground with upper painted calligraphy, the verso simplistically painted with floral and bird decoration, each panel measuring 183cm x 40cm.

A GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY ISLAMIC SILVER INLAID BRASS RECTANGULAR CASKET, each side with panels of calligraphy, 20cm wide, 12cm high, 10cm deep.

A GOOD SMALL 19TH CENTURY SYRIAN SILVER, COPPER AND BRASS CASKET, with panels of calligraphy, 10.5cm wide, 6cm high, 7cm deep.

TWO FINE 19TH CENTURY DAMASCUS SILVER INLAID MAMLUK REVIVAL VESSELS, with roundel decoration inlaid , also with calligraphy, 25cm high & 17cm.

A FINE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN QAJAR GOLD INLAID STEEL LIDDED URNS, with gold inlaid borders to panels of carved flora and bands of calligraphy, 38cm.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY SILVER INLAID OTTOMAN CALLIGRAPHIC TABLE - with silver inlay work of calligraphy , and exotic wood inlay, sides with further inlaid sides 62cm - 51cm diameter.

A GOOD LARGE JEWISH JUDAICA WHITE METAL CALLIGRAPHIC MIRROR - with embossed decoration and bands of calligraphy, with blue poly chrome decoration, 69cm high x 52cm wide.

A GOOD ISLAMIC QAJAR CARVED BRONZE MOULDED DISH, With decoration of figures and animals, and bands of archaic calligraphy, 26.5

A LARGE ISLAMIC CARVED WOODEN CALLIGRAPHIC LION PANEL - the panel carved with band of calligraphy, the central calligraphy forming a stylized lion, with floral motif decoration, with traces of lacquer, the verso with a rope hanging, 119cm wide x 104cm high.

A GOOD 18TH / 19TH CENTURY FRAMED INDIAN MINIATURE MUGHAL PAINTING, depicting figures upon horseback below calligraphy to the upper section, 54cm high x 44cm wide ( framed )

A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN ENGRAVED CALLIGRAPHIC BRASS DISH, with bands of calligraphy and temple scenes, 22.5cm diameter.

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY ISLAMIC PERSIAN POTTERY PLATE, decorated with a border of calligraphy around a king upon horseback (rim AF), 42cm diameter

A large framed Chinese calligraphy on canvas, frame size 132 x 147cm.

Late 19th century Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle and stopper, slender form, incised to one face with river scene and calligraphy, text panel to the rear, 8cm high, together with two carved ivory slender sticks, possibly page turners, approximately 41cm long

TWO INDO-PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS WITH CALLIGRAPHY - 19th CENTURY India / Persia, 19th century. This lot contains two attractive Indo-Persian book illustrations with calligraphy on the back as well as framing the images. Condition: Signs of wear and age, browning, stains, material loss to edges and some tears. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Dimensions: Sheet size approx. 33 x 21 cm each

A CHINESE WOOLLEN ARTIST RUG China, 20th century. The carpet with a bird perched on a flowering lotus branch, calligraphy, and artist seal, within a diaper-pattern border. Condition: Good condition with some soiling and wear as well as partially faded colors. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Dimensions: 124 x 62 cm

FOUR SMALL ‘BAMBOO’ PORCELAIN PLAQUES China, jiaxu, dated 1934. Decorated with bamboo sprays and lines of calligraphy, each with a seal mark for one of the four seasons, all dated winter of the jiaxu year, each inside an old wood frame. Condition: Good condition, minor associated wear to the wood frames. Provenance: British private collection. Weight: Total 1764 g Dimensions: Size with frame each 24.3 x 15.3 cm

FIVE CARVED IVORY SEALS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Two with red calligraphy to the side and the underside of all five with incised seal characters and remnants of red seal paste. Condition: Very good condition. Only very little age cracks. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Ernst Eichler (1932-2018), Vienna, Austria. Weight: Total 96 g Dimensions: Height 3.7 – 9 cm

A CARVED IVORY ‘DRAGON’ SEAL, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). The cylindrical ivory seal carved in partial openwork on top with a dragon, the side with finely incised calligraphy and the underside with incised seal characters and remnants of red seal paste. Condition: Very good undamaged condition. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Ernst Eichler (1932-2018), Vienna, Austria. Weight: 20 g Dimensions: Height 7.1 cm

FOUR CARVED SOAPSTONE SEALS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Four soapstone seals with incised calligraphy and characters on the sides. The underside with incised seal characters and remnants of red seal paste. Condition: Generally, all in good condition. Minor surface wear and wear to edges. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Ernst Eichler (1932-2018), Vienna, Austria. Weight: Total 220 g Dimensions: Height 4 – 7.5 cm

FIVE CARVED SOAPSTONE SEALS, LATE QING China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Five soapstone seals with various decorations such as mythical beings and landscape scenes. One with finely incised calligraphy and one in the shape of a peach. The underside with incised seal characters and remnants of red seal paste. Condition: Generally, all in good condition. Minor surface wear and wear to edges. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Ernst Eichler (1932-2018), Vienna, Austria. Weight: Total 116 g, Dimensions: Height 2.7 – 8.3 cm

A CARVED SOAPSTONE ‘YIXING IMITATION’ TABLE SCREEN, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved from green soapstone and painted to imitate Yixing ceramic. Finely carved with a man on horseback with attendants riding past a pavilion with onlookers inside. The reverse with calligraphy and the mounting of the screen with floral decoration and phoenixes in archaic style. Condition: Good condition with associated surface wear and some surface scratches. Provenance: Private collection. Weight: 2658 g. Dimensions: Height 27.6 cm.

A CARVED BAMBOO BITONG BRUSHPOT, 20th CENTURY China. Carved with figures in a landscape with rocks and pines and some calligraphy relating to the joy of fishing. Condition: Very good condition with hardly any wear. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 414 g Dimensions: Height 18.4 cm