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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

A BAMBOO WRIST REST WITH CALLIGRAPHY, QING China, 1644-1912. The wrist rest of arching bamboo section, the convex exterior carved with calligraphy. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and few small natural age cracks. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 191.9 g Dimensions: Length 29.5 cm

A FINE BODHI TREE LEAF PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY China, 18th-19th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Framed behind glass. The left Bodhi tree leaf painting set on a blue paper and painted with many Luohan and religious figures. With another blue paper showing the outlines of a leaf and with gold fine calligraphy. Condition: Very good condition, only minimal wear. Provenance: German private collection. Dimensions: Size with frame 50 x 36 cm.

AN ALBUM WITH EROTIC PAINTINGS, QING China, 19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The album containing eight fine erotic paintings, the first page with an ink painting and seal, and the last two pages with calligraphy and seals. All set inside a bound album with a brocade cover. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age and use. The brocade cover with some loose threads, the individual page with some tears to the edges, some minor creases. The paintings are all in very good condition. The brocade cover in the back is probably lost. Provenance: French private collection. Dimensions: Size album 30.2 x 24 cm

A CHINESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT FROM THE TEN BAMBOO STUDIO, 18TH CENTURY China, 18th century. Original color woodblock print, matted and framed. This original color woodblock print originates from The Treatise on Calligraphy and Painting of the Ten Bamboo Studio, a famous Chinese painting manual, and shows a rock. Condition: Good condition, creases and browning mostly around the edges; centerfold. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Dimensions: Image size approx. 23.5 x 27 cm, Size incl. frame 38.1 x 41.8 cm

SIX CHINESE COLOR PRINTS, TWO BY QI BAISHI (1864-1957), 1950s China, 1950s. Two of these six Chinese prints were designed by Qi Baishi, one of the most famous painters of the 20th century, are identical and depict bamboo shoots. The other four prints depict chrysanthemums, mushrooms, a snail on a rock with leaves as well as birds and flowers. With artist seals and calligraphy. Condition: Overall good condition; minor creases, browning and damage around the margins and edges. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Dimensions: Largest sheet size 36.5 x 24.7 cm

SIX CHINESE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS, 18th CENTURY China, 18th century. Color woodblock prints. The six Chinese color woodblock prints from the 18th century originate from one of two famous drawing manuals: The Mustard Seed Garden or the Ten Bamboo Studio. Depicted in this lot are rocks, lingzhi, bamboo, Buddha hand citrus and other nature motifs. Some show an artist seal and calligraphy. Condition: Overall good condition; creases, small tears, browning mostly around the edges; each sheet with centerfold. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Dimensions: Size approx. 29.5 x 25.5 cm

Two similar blue and white baluster lidded vases Chinese, 19th Century, decorated to the body with foliate splays and calligraphy, 44cm high together with two similar ginger jars 20.5cm high (4)

Blue and white ginger jar Chinese, 19th Century, decorated to the body with foliate splays and Chinese calligraphy 21cm high

Group of three vases Chinese, to include a lidded Canton vase decorated with flowers to one side and calligraphy to the other, 37.5cm high, a squat lidded celadon vase decorated with children, 21cm high and a cloisonné lidded vase of black ground 19.5cm high, together with two Chinese wooden stands and a cinnabar lacquer circular small box and cover, Chinese, with leaf carved lid, 11cm across, 2.75cm high (4)

Chinese Brown Pottery Vase of Hexagonal Shape, with an incised decoration depicting bamboo and cherry trees amongst flowers, and panels with Chinese calligraphy incised. Impressed Chinese marks to the base. 10" high.

A Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, perhaps late Qing Dynasty/Republic Period, two red seals, ink on paper (staining), 199 x 48cm

A Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, late Qing Dynasty/20th century, extensive inscription, on paper, five red seals,160 x 47.5cm

A Chinese calligraphy panel, 20th century, single character, four red seals, 155 x 64.5cm

A Chinese calligraphy scroll, 20th century, single character, two red seals,151.5 x 25cm

HOKKEI: A SURIMUNO OF AUBERGINES IN A BASKET By Totoya Hokkei (1780-1850) Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) A still-life color surimono depicting three eggplants, two of them in an openwork basket colored with metallic pigment. A verse in calligraphy is written above. From the set of Three Lucky Dreams originally published in late 1820s. Framed. SIZE 22 x 18 CM Condition: Very good condition, color and impression, with minor browning and wear. Provenance: From the collection of Ernst Michel (d.1949), an architect working in Germany in the first half of the 20th c. and involved with Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus Movement.

GAKUTEI: A SURIMONO OF A WINE CUP AND KETTLE By Yashima Gakutei (1786-1868) Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a wine cup and kettle for celebrating the New Year. An embossed white cloth surrounds the cup and the kettle features metallic pigment designs. A verse in calligraphy is written above. Framed. SIZE 22 x 19 cm Condition: Very good condition, color and impression, with minor browning. Provenance: From the collection of Ernst Michel (d.1949), an architect working in Germany in the first half of the 20th c. and involved with Walter Gropius and the Bauhaus Movement.

A SMALL JAPANESE PAINTING Japan, 19th century A small painting with some gold foil depicting a battle scene, fine detail work. Set onto a book page with printed calligraphy. Framed. SIZE c. 24 x 19 cm Condition: Worn condition, creases and material loss. Provenance: From an Austrian private collection. Kept in the same family since the first half of the 20th century and thence by descent.

Gelbgrundige Famille Rose Wandvase, China, 20. Jh. Auf dem bauchigen Korpus eine große Reserve mit Gedicht-Kalligrafie umgeben von Lotusblüten und -Ranken. Handhaben als Ling Zhi (Pilze) mit Goldstaffage auf eisenrotem Grund. Unter dem Boden eine rote Qianlong-Siegelmarke vor türkisem Grund, H. 19 cmYellow-ground Famille Rose wall vase, China, 20th c. On the bulbous body a large reserve with poem calligraphy surrounded by lotus flowers and vines. Handles as Ling Zhi (mushrooms) with gold staffage on iron-red ground. Under the base a red Qianlong seal mark against a turquoise background, h. 19 cm.

Famille-Rose Teller, China, 20. Jh. Im Spiegel eine Gartenszene mit Boy und Hahn zwischen blauen Felsen, Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Unter dem Boden eine Qianlong Siegelmarke in Kobaltblau, D. 20 cmFamille-Rose plate, China, 20th c. In the mirror a garden scene with boy and rooster between blue rocks, poem calligraphy. Under the bottom a Qianlong seal mark in cobalt blue, d. 20 cm.

Huluping (Doublegourd) Vase, China, 20. Jh. Doppelhenkel mit Schwertknauf-Ornament in Relief. Monochrome, Crème-weiße Glasur mit einem dichten Netz aus Craquelé. Unter dem Boden eine Gedicht-Kalligrafie in Gold, H. 19 cmHuluping (Doublegourd) vase, China, 20th c. Double handle with sword pommel ornament in relief. Monochrome cream-white glaze with a dense network of craquelé. Under the bottom a poem calligraphy in gold, h. 19 cm.

Famille-Rose-Bodenvase, China, Ende 19. Jh., Gartenszene mit Figurenstaffage, Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Durchbrochen gearbeitete Handhaben, goldstaffiert (ber.)., H. 58 cmFamille rose bottom vase, China, late 19th c., garden scene with figural staffage, poem calligraphy. Openworked handles, gilded (rubbed), h. 58 cm.

Pinselbecher, China, 20. Jh. Runder Hartholzkorpus mit starker Wandung. Umlaufender Dekor als Stein- und Perlmutt-Einlegearbeit mit Vögeln in blühenden Magnolienzweigen. Gedicht-Kalligrafie als Bein-Einlegearbeit. Leicht ber., H. 16 cmBrush cup, China, 20th c. Round hardwood body with thick wall. Circumferential decoration as stone and mother-of-pearl inlay work with birds in blooming magnolia branches. Poem calligraphy as leg inlay. Slightly rubbed, h. 16 cm

Kalligraphie-Armstütze, Japan, wohl 19. Jh. Konvex gewölbtes Bambus-Paneel, auf der Oberseite beschnitzt mit einem Vogel in einem blühenden Magnolienzweig, oben rechts signiert. Minimal ber., ca. 25 x 7 cmCalligraphy armrest, Japan, probably 19th c. Convex curved bamboo panel, carved on the top with a bird in a flowering magnolia branch, signed on the top right. Minimally rubbed, ca. 25 x 7 cm

Vase mit Landschaftsdarstellung und Kalligrafie, China, 19. Jh., Dekor in Kobaltblau (Unterglasur). Glasur auf dem Lippenrand stärker ber. (es könnte auch sein, dass der Hals gekürzt worden ist). Glasur mit Haarrissen, H. 23 cmVase with landscape depiction and calligraphy, China, 19th century, decoration in cobalt blue (underglaze). Glaze on the lip rim more rubbed (it could also be that the neck has been shortened). Glaze with hairline cracks, h. 23 cm.

Rollbild, China, Republik-Zeit. Guanyin auf einem Tieger reitend, Kalligrafie, Künstlerzeichen. Papier leicht vergilbt, leichte Knickspuren, 160 x 66 cmScroll painting, China, Republic period. Guanyin riding a tieger, calligraphy, artist's mark. Paper slightly yellowed, slight traces of creases, 160 x 66 cm.

Famille Rose Vase, China, Mitte 20. Jh. Umlaufender Dekor mit Vogelpaar auf einem Ast sitzend, Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Auf der Schulter Lotusblüten und -Ranken, Bordüren. Unter dem Boden gemarkt, leicht ber., H. 28 cmFamille Rose vase, China, mid-20th c. Circumferential decoration with pair of birds sitting on a branch, poem calligraphy. On the shoulder lotus flowers and tendrils, borders. Marked under the bottom, slightly rubbed, h. 28 cm.

2 Famille-Rose Kacheln, China, 2. H. 20. Jh., 1 x ein paar Vögel in Kirschenzweigen und Kalligrafie, 1 x Bauer mit Reisigbündel unter einer Kiefer und Kalligrafie, diese in einem Schuber mit Deckel, mit blaugelbem Stoff bespannt, je 43 x 27 cm2 Famille-Rose tiles, China, 2nd h. 20th c., 1 x a few birds in cherry branches and calligraphy, 1 x peasant with bundle of brushwood under a pine tree and calligraphy, these in a slipcase with lid, covered with blue-yellow fabric, each 43 x 27 cm.

Famille Rose Vase, China, Republik-Zeit. Umlaufender Landschaftsdekor mit Pferden. Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Hals mit Lotusblüten und Ranken vor pinkfarbenem Grund. Unter dem Boden eine rote Gummistempelmarke, Lippenrand mit Chip und Haarriss, H. 30 cmFamille Rose vase, China, Republic period. Circumferential landscape decoration with horses. Poem calligraphy. Neck decorated with lotus flowers and vines against pink background. Red rubber stamp mark under the bottom, lip rim with chip and hairline crack, h. 30 cm.

Querrolle, China, 20. Jh., viele Reiter/Krieger, Kalligrafien, Künstlerzeichen in Rot. Die Rolle ist mehrere Meter lang, im zusammengerollten Zustand etwa H. 34/D. 5 cm, Dazu ein rechteckiges Holzpaneel mit Schrift in dichten Reihen, Indien wohl 19. Jh., 50 x 9 cmCross roll, China, 20th c., many horsemen/warriors, calligraphy, artist's mark in red. The roll is several meters long, when rolled up about h. 34/D. 5 cm, Plus a rectangular wooden panel with writing in dense rows, India probably 19th c., 50 x 9 cm.

Famille-Rose-Vase als Lampe montiert. Vase: China, um 1900. Häusliche Szene mit Ausblick in einen Garten. Mehrere Damen und kleine Jungen, Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Creme-weißer, konischer Lampenschirm aus Leinen, H. mit Schirm 53 cmFamille rose vase mounted as a lamp. Vase: China, c. 1900. Domestic scene with a view of a garden. Several ladies and small boys, poem calligraphy. Cream and white linen conical lampshade, h. with shade 53 cm.

2 Pinselwascher, China, 19./20. Jh. 1 x zylindrische Form mit eingezogenem Lippenrand, Außenwandung mit Kalligrafie und Siegel in Gold (H. 6 cm), 1 x bauchig mit eisenrotem, sich windenden Drachen und stilisierten Wolkenbändern in Blau, leicht ber., H. 5 cm2 brush washers, China, 19th/20th c. 1 x cylindrical form with indented lip rim, outer wall with calligraphy and seal in gold (h. 6 cm), 1 x bulbous with iron-red writhing dragon and stylized cloud bands in blue, slightly rubbed, h. 5 cm

Famille-Rose Vase, China, 20. Jh., Dekor mit Phönixpaar, Baum und blühender Blume. Gegenüberliegend eine Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Unter dem Boden eine rote Gummistempel-Marke. Leicht ber., H. 37 cmFamille-rose vase, China, 20th c., decor with phoenix couple, tree and blooming flower. Opposite a poem calligraphy. Under the bottom a red rubber stamp mark. Slightly rubbed, h. 37 cm

Wu Shuang Pu Vase (Famille Rose), China, Ende 19. Jh? Umlaufend dekoriert mit Persönlichkeiten und Kalligrafie. Unter dem Boden eine eisenrote Siegelmarke. Leicht ber., H. 21 cmWu Shuang Pu vase (Famille Rose), China, end of 19th century. Circumferentially decorated with personalities and calligraphy. Iron-red seal mark under the bottom. Slightly rubbed, h. 21 cm

Famille-Rose Vase, China, Anfang 20. Jh., figürliche Gartenszene, Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Goldstaffierte Handhaben (stärker ber.). Durchbrochen gearbeiteter Holzstand (nicht ganz passend), leicht ber., H. (ohne Stand) 22 cmFamille rose vase, China, early 20th century, figural garden scene, poem calligraphy. Gold decorated handles (more rubbed). Openwork wooden stand (not quite fitting), slightly rubbed, h. (without stand) 22 cm.

Famille-Rose Schale und Löffel, China, Ende 19. Jh. Passig geschweifte Schale mit polychromer Malerei und Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Leicht ber., Lippenrand mit kleinen Chips, unter dem Boden eine rote Gummistempelmarke, ca. 6 x 19 x 13 cmFamille-Rose bowl and spoon, China, end of 19th c. Fitted curved bowl with polychrome painting and poem calligraphy. Slightly rubbed, lip rim with small chips, red rubber stamp mark under the bottom, ca. 6 x 19 x 13 cm.

Gespiegeltes Paar Famille Rose Vasen, China, 2. H. 20. Jh., leicht geschulterte Form mit kurzem, eingezogenen Hals und ausgestelltem Lippenrand. Sehr fein gemalte mehrfigurige Szene mit Kindern vor einem bärtigen Alten eine Schriftrolle ausbreitend, im Hintergrund ein Baum mit einem Blatt. Gegenüberlegend eine entsprechende Gedicht-Kalligrafie. Unter dem Boden jeweils eine blaue Gummistempelmarke, H. 21 cmMirrored pair of Famille Rose vases, China, 2nd half of 20th century, slightly shouldered form with short, indented neck and flared lip rim. Very finely painted multi-figure scene with children in front of a bearded old man spreading a scroll, in the background a tree with a leaf. Opposite a corresponding poem calligraphy. Under the bottom of each a blue rubber stamp mark, h. 21 cm.

Paar Cachepots, China, 19./20. Jh., Famille-Rose Dekor mit Vogelpaar in Schilf und Lotosblüten, Gedicht-Kalligrafie und Künstler-Zeichen, H. 9, Ø 15 cmPair of cachepots, China, 19th/20th c., famille-rose decor with pair of birds in reeds and lotus flowers, poem calligraphy and artist's mark, h. 9, Ø 15 cm.

Paper China, late Qing Dynasty (1645 - 1911) ,张之洞堂兄，道光，咸丰，同治，光绪四朝元老Dimensions: Height 133,5 cm by 32 cm Weight: 632 grams Two hanging scrolls with Chinese calligraphy writing.

Large Chinese porcelain phoenix, birds and calligraphy tile/plaque (restored break), 78cm x 23cm

Chinese Republic porcelain vase having calligraphy and ladies with deer decoration, 43cm high

A pair of Persian Islamic calligraphy scissors, damscened with dense scrolling foliage, 26cm long, 19th century

Chinese School A set of three, Portraits of Officialswatercolour, gouache and calligraphy on silk, 26cm x 18.5cm

A Quantity of Artist Materials to include 7 artist paint palettes, large quantity of artist paintbrushes including many unused- brands include Windsor & Newton, Reeves, Boville-Wright, also palette knives, ink roller, paintbrush holder, mahl sticks, calligraphy materials, Nikon measurements tool

A pair of Beovox S45 speakers, and various cards, calligraphy paper and stationary. (a quantity)

A Matched Set of Six Chinese Porcelain Lozenge Shaped Pedestal Dishes, late 19th/early 20th century, painted in famille rose enamels with figures in landscapes and insects amongst foliage and one with calligraphy within foliate borders, 18/18.5cm wide

A Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel, in Archaic style, modelled as hawk with incised feathers and scroll handle, the cylindrical neck inscribed with calligraphy, 30cm high. Some superficial marks, no breaks or repair.

A Chinese ivory and paper fan with painted scene of figures in a boat on a lake, the reverse with calligraphy, signed, 32cm, and a bone and lace fan with pierced sticks, lace painted with putti, 35.5cm (af) (2). CONDITION REPORT Chinese Fan - edges frayed, some foxing otherwise appears goodBone and lace fan - one stick broken in half, otherwise appears good

Chinese School, Watercolor Scroll Painting. Calligraphy inscription upper right and lower left with red stamps. Watercolor/ink on paper. Image size: 13 x 12.5 inches.

Chinese School, Signed Watercolor Scroll Painting of Two Elegant Women. Watercolor/ink on paper. Calligraphy inscription upper right. Image size: 35 x 17.5 inches.

Signed, Chinese Foo Lion Form Porcelain Vase. With calligraphy inscription on opposite side of the foo lions. Marked on bottom of vase. Dimensions: 23.25 x 9.5 in.

Chinese Porcelain Landscape/Calligraphy Poem Hat Stand. Marked on bottom of stand. Depicting a mountainous landscape on two sides of the stand with the other two sides inscribed with calligraphy. Height: 11 in.

A quantity of old ink bottles, calligraphy set etc.,

A Japanese bronze vase with three ring handles and panels of calligraphy, on three legs, 20cms (8ins) high.

A Chinese red monochrome bottle vase with blue seal mark to the underside, 12cms (4.75ins) high; together with a Chinese blue glaze bottle vase, 15cms (6ins) high; a Chinese celadon glazed vase with six character blue mark to the underside, 9cms (3.5ins) high; and a Chinese brush pot decorated with a lion dog and calligraphy, 12cms (4.75ins) high (4).

A Chinese bronze pot of tapering cylindrical form, engraved with calligraphy and bamboo decoration, 9cms (3.5ins) high.

An Iznic pottery tile decorated with calligraphy on a turquoise ground, 20 by 20cms (8 by 8ins).

A Chinese woodblock print depicting flowers and calligraphy, framed & glazed, 13 by 19cms (5 by 7.5ins).