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Lot 791
A Victorian figured walnut card table, the rectangular top with chamfered edge, canted corners and Tunbridgeware inlay folding and revolving to reveal green baize-lined playing surface, raised on four ring turned and ebony strung columns over inverted splayed supports united by a turned stretcher and terminating in brass cup and ceramic castors, H75cm, W97cm, D49cm
Lot 792
A Pair of Victorian figured walnut demi-lune card tables, the tops with boxwood string and scrolled floral inlay, with moulded edge, folding and revolving to reveal a red baize lined playing surface, raised on a baluster turned column leading to four acanthus carved, scrolled and splayed supports moving on ceramic castors, H74cm, W94cm, D46cm
Lot 126
An original UK-supplied S500 Brabus with a very high spec, low ownership and less than 31,000 miles.Third-generation 5-litre S-Class with less than 31,000 miles from new and one former registered keeperOriginally supplied to Stillman's Mercedes of Stourbridge on 01/01/1998 and acquired by its first owner on 01/05/1998Superbly presented in Schwarz Unilack Black (040) with a full black leather interior. Recently ceramic coatedGaraged for the past 12 years and has only recently come out of storage. Full major service, new battery, all oils, filters, new discs, pads and hoses and a set of new Continentals all roundExtensive specification includes park assist, air-conditioning, heated memory front seats, cruise control, electric sunroof, Sony CD/Radio, soft-close doors, electrically-adjustable rear seats and cool box in centre back armrestBrabus features include exterior body-kit with Brabus-stamped bumpers, 20-inch 'Monoblock 3' machined alloys and Brabus floor mats, door panel plates and steering wheelSupplied with its original first aid kit, Mercedes Book Pack, service records and a fresh MOT prior to the sale SpecificationMake: MERCEDES BENZModel: S500Year: 1998Chassis Number: WDB1400512A393177Registration Number: R727 BOLTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 11998022024916 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 30307 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: LeatherClick here for more details, condition report and images
Lot 75
A CARVED CELADON-GLAZED 'LOTUS' VASE, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD 乾隆款及年代青釉暗刻纏枝蓮紋瓶China, 1736-1795. Finely carved in high relief around the body with stylized lotus flowerheads borne on scrolling leafy vines, overall incised with minute details, above a lappet border and below a band of ruyi heads. The shoulder similarly decorated with foliate scroll below a distinct leiwen border, the neck with overlapping palm blades above pendent trefoils, with further ruyi bands at the foot and below the rim. The base incised with a six-character seal mark da Qing Qianlong nianzhi in intaglio within a slightly recessed square and of the period.Provenance: West Berkshire, United Kingdom, local trade. By repute acquired from a private estate. Condition: Excellent condition with minor old wear and firing flaws, tiny surface scratches. Weight: 3,097 g Dimensions: Height 38.3 cmThe rounded sides supported on a spreading foot and sweeping up to an angular shoulder and waisted neck. Covered overall in a lustrous sea-green glaze pooling to a rich and deep celadon tone within the carved recesses. The base and inside glazed as well, leaving only the foot rim unglazed, revealing the white biscuit.From its fine potting, translucent pale green celadon glaze, crisp lotus scroll and supporting designs, this vase reveals the technical and artistic virtuosity of craftsmen active at the Imperial kilns in Jingdezhen during the 18th century. The form evokes a sense of effortless elegance, despite its design being meticulously executed and conceived in advance. The decoration and glaze both draw from the celebrated ceramic tradition of Longquan in Zhejiang province and reinterpret it to suit the eclectic taste of the 18th century and growing interest in timeless elegance, literally overarching millennia. Celadon-glazed wares are perhaps the type of ceramics most intimately associated with China. Their origins can be traced back to the Bronze Age, and since then they continued to be popular throughout the Chinese empire. The brilliant bluish-celadon glazes created at the Longquan kilns had provided much inspiration to the potters of the Jingdezhen imperial kilns since the early Ming dynasty. By lessening the amount of iron in the glaze, the potters were able to create a cool and delicate celadon glaze that, when applied on a white porcelain body, resembled the translucency and texture of pale celadon jade. A wide range of exquisite celadon tones was created in the early Qing dynasty, as a result of the Yongzheng and Qianlong Emperors' appreciation of Song dynasty porcelain. Much admired by contemporary connoisseurs was the douqing (bean-green), a bright sea-green color, and the present fenqing (soft green), a pale celadon-green glaze. When applied to finely carved pieces as on the present vase, the thinning and pooling of the glaze on the raised lines and the recesses create a delicate shaded effect, thus accentuating the crispness of the design. The present vase belongs to a group of monochrome wares where, by using a multi-level carving technique, the craftsmen have created a contrast in the color tone, as if two shades of the same color were used. The motif is elaborate and complex, displaying a level of porcelain carving and incision quality only achieved in the Imperial kilns of the 18th century, yet without any cluttering or overload whatsoever. The elegant silhouette of this vase, its restrained decoration, subtle glaze, and intaglio mark suggest that it was made in the early to middle years of the Qianlong reign, some time before designs slowly started to become overtly elaborate. Expert's note: The luxuriant lotus scroll on the present vase, which is particularly crisp in its rendering, was adapted from the somewhat rough and rustic designs on Longquan celadons of the Yuan and Ming dynasties. By adding tall palm blades to the neck, precise ruyi borders to the edges, multi-layer lappets to the lower body, and a hyper-accurate leiwen band to the shoulder, the artist has sensibly transitioned original Longquan designs into the highly formal decor language of the Imperial court. Later copies of these designs always lack such sophisticated semantics, for they not only demand complete submission to simplicity, but also scrupulously precise execution. Literature comparison: Compare a related Imperial celadon-glazed globular jar, also with a six-character incised seal mark of Qianlong in intaglio within a slightly recessed square and of the period, illustrated by Marchant, Recent Acquisitions 2012, Important Chinese Porcelain from Private Collections, London, page 94, no. 41. Compare a related celadon-glazed vase in the Qing Court collection, also with a Qianlong mark and of the period, with similarly carved ruyi heads, illustrated in Monochrome Porcelain: The Complete Collection of the Treasures of the Palace Museum, 1999, pages 152-153, no. 138. Compare a related celadon-glazed vase with carved lotus scrolls, with a similar incised Qianlong seal mark and of the period, illustrated in Shanghai Museum, Beijing Museum, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Qing Imperial Monochromes. The Zande Lou Collection, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, 2005, p. 120, no. 43. Compare a closely related celadon-glazed bottle vase, 37.5 cm high, also with a Qianlong mark and of the period, with similarly carved palm blades, at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 April 2011, lot 3018. Compare a related celadon-glazed fanghu, 34.9 cm high, also with a Qianlong mark and of the period, with similarly carved lotus scroll, at Sotheby's New York, 16 September 2014, lot 158. Finally, compare also a closely related pear-shaped vase, Jiaqing mark and period, at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 and 30 April 2001, lot 554. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 April 2011, lot 3018Price: HKD 20,000.000 or approx. EUR 2,935.000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Fine and Extremely Rare Carved Celadon-Glazed Bottle Vase, Seal Mark and Period of QianlongExpert remark: Compare the closely related celadon glaze, form, and characteristic carving techniques including high reliefs and remarkably fine incision work with corresponding glaze poolings.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's London, 6 November 2019, lot 17 Price: GBP 375,000 or approx. EUR 492,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A superb and rare carved celadon-glazed 'peony' vase, Qianlong incised seal mark and periodExpert remark: Compare the related celadon glaze, carved decoration, and incised seal mark, and particularly the near-identical lappet border above the foot, perfectly encapsulating the skill required to make this vase. Note the slightly smaller size (32.4 cm).乾隆款及年代青釉暗刻纏枝蓮紋瓶中國，1736-1795年。圈足内六字篆書款“大清乾隆年製”。由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
Lot 5
A BRONZE 'XINIU' MIRROR STAND AND 'LION AND GRAPEVINE' MIRROR, MING AND TANG DYNASTY 明代犀牛望月銅鏡架，唐代海獸葡萄銅鏡China, 1368-1644 (the mirror stand) and 618-907 (the mirror). The stand well cast, the recumbent beast with a long curved horn flanked by a pair of funnel-shaped ears, its head turned back, the spine supporting a mirror stand in the form of a crescent-shaped moon above a cloud cluster. The mirror of circular form and finely cast in the center with a crouching beast-form loop encircled by lions amid grapevines, and in the outer field with various birds and animals amid further grapevine below a foliate border. (2)Provenance: From the collection of Carl Johan Claëson (1879‑1963) and Greta Claëson (1887‑1978), and thence by descent in the family to the last owner. A copy of a picture taken c. 1950 in the appartment of the Claëson family, showing the present Xiniu bronze already together with the present Tang dynasty mirror, is accompanying this lot.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, few minuscule nicks, tiny dents, occasional light scratches and losses.Weight: 1,091 g (the mirror stand) and 450.3 g (the mirror)Dimensions: Length 20.5 cm (the mirror stand), Diameter 13.6 cm (the mirror)The design of a Xiniu gazing at the moon appears for the first time in the Song dynasty and remains popular through the 13th and 14th centuries, appearing on Dingyao and Yaozhou bowls and dishes as well as textiles and elsewhere in Chinese decorative arts. A fine example is the Xiniu porcelain vase, Kangxi mark and period, in the present catalog, number 75.The Xiniu theme is discussed at length by Wirgin, in Sung Ceramic Designs, B.M.F.E.A., No. 42, Stockholm, 1970, pp. 196-198. According to Wirgin, the term hsi-niu (xiniu) meant rhinoceros in ancient Chinese texts, but the rhinoceros became extinct in the post-archaic period, and by the Song dynasty the xiniu had become a beast of legend, known only through literary references. The design of a xiniu gazing at the moon in Chinese ceramics and porcelains illustrates the popular myth that the beast magically “communicates with the sky” through its horn. The magical powers attributed to this horn continued to gain in popularity during later periods. Supernatural, medicinal and other valuable properties were attributed to it by Daoist adepts and medicine men, including the reputation for its powerful effect as an aphrodisiac. This eventually led to the production of rhinoceros horn bowls and cups in the 17th century, a category of decorative art unique to China.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 6 April 2016, lot 3670 Price: HKD 162,500 or approx. EUR 22,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A bronze 'xiniu' mirror stand, Ming dynastyAuction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 20 September 2013, lot 1481 Price: USD 12,500 or approx. EUR 15,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A bronze 'lion and grapevine' circular mirror, Tang dynasty Expert remark: Note the identical size (13.6 cm)明代犀牛望月銅鏡架，唐代海獸葡萄銅鏡中國，鏡架1368-1644 年，銅鏡618-907年。鑄造精美，犀牛為俯臥狀，前蹄支地，似欲撐起上半身，後蹄自然壓於身下，回首望向背部由如意雲紋托起的月牙。牛首有角，雙眼有神。圓形銅鏡，伏獸鈕，弦紋高圈將鏡背紋飾分為內外兩區，內區高浮雕六隻海獸環繞鏡鈕、在葡萄葉蔓之間攀援嬉戲的瑞獸。瑞獸間飾以舒卷纏繞的葡萄枝蔓。外區飾一周同向環繞的瑞獸和鸞鳥。鏡緣處飾一周花卉紋。 來源：Carl Johan Claëson (1879‑1963) 與 Greta Claëson (1887‑1978) 收藏，在同一家族保存到最後一任主人。隨附一張拍攝於約1950年在克萊森家的公寓照片的複本，展示了現在的犀牛鏡架和鏡子。 品相：狀況極好，有輕微磨損和鑄造缺陷，微小的刻痕和凹痕、局部輕微的劃痕和缺損。 重量：鏡架1,091 克，銅鏡450.3 克 尺寸：鏡架長 20.5 厘米，銅鏡直徑 13.6 厘米由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。
Lot 57
A YUE CELADON-GLAZED BOX AND COVER, FIVE DYNASTIES 五代越窯青釉蓋盒China, 907-979. Of circular form with straight sides, the domed cover neatly incised with an elaborate design of two concentric flowerheads formed by three registers of stylized leaves. Covered overall in a pale olive-green glaze.Inscriptions: To the cover of the wood storage box, 'Yue Celadon Ceramic' and 'Southern Dynasty', one seal 'Chusong An'.Provenance: C.C. Teng & Co., Taipei. A Japanese private collection, acquired from the above. The Xinyangtang Collection, acquired from the above. The Xinyangtang Collection was formed in Hong Kong over the last 30 years with great passion and under the guidance of renowned scholars. Ceramics from the collection have been offered at Sotheby's in multiple sales over the past years, beginning in 2018. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities, including spur marks and firing cracks, small chips to the rim of the cover, one chip with an old repair and associated minor crack (approx. 2.5 cm), and light surface scratches.Weight: 199.4 g Dimensions: Diameter 8.9 cmWith an old Japanese wood storage box. (2)Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1 June 2017, lot 538Price: HKD 75,000 or approx. EUR 10,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A 'yue' celadon-glazed box and cover, Five dynastiesExpert remark: Compare the closely related form, incised decoration, and related size (10.6 cm)五代越窯青釉蓋盒中國，907-979年。圓形，直邊，圓蓋上刻有兩個同心花葉紋。通體施淡綠色釉。 款識：越窯青磁，南朝時代，楚頌庵 來源：臺北C.C. Teng & Co.；日本私人收藏，購於上述藝廊；心懩堂收藏購於上述收藏。三十年前，心懩堂在著名學者的指導下，懷著極大的熱情在香港成立。從 2018年開始，該收藏的陶瓷多次在蘇富比拍賣。品相：狀況良好，有輕微磨損和製造瑕疵，包括刺痕和燒製裂紋、蓋子邊緣有小磕損，一個帶有修復和相應輕微裂紋（約 2.5 厘米）的碎屑以及輕微的表面劃痕。 重量：199.4 克 尺寸：直徑 8.9 厘米 日本木盒。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港蘇富比，2017年6月1日，lot 538 價格：HKD 75,000（相當於今日EUR 10,200） 描述：五代越窰青釉刻劃花卉紋蓋盒 專家評論：比較非常相近外型、雕刻和相近尺寸(10.6厘米)。
Lot 27
Group of mixed ceramics to include a Herend rabbit figure group in green, 4.5cm high, printed marks to base, Royal Crown Derby rabbit paperweight with silver stopper, a Royal Doulton twin-handled tapering vase with moulded rim, iris and gilt decoration, a similar Doulton Burslem baluster form jug with blue floral and gilt decoration, 15cm high, and a ceramic model of a sleeping pig
Lot 36
19th Century ceramic cider jug with transfer printed and hand-coloured decoration to include farming scenes, 'Trust In God' motto, and a poetic verse 'Let the wealthy and great Roll in splendour and state...', foliate decorated upper border, gilt edges, and a printed flower mark to underside of jug, 22.5cm high (a/f)
Lot 380
Mixed Lot of Champagne and Spirits including Magnum of Moet & Chandon Premiere Cuvee Champagne, Bottle of Pol Roger Champagne, Bottle of Henri Macquant Champagne Three 1978 K.L.E.M. Ceramic Spirit Decanters being Whisky, Gin and Vodka, Bottle of Porto Niepoort Ruby Port, Bottle of Courvoisier Brandy plus five other Bottles
Lot 52
19th century Derby style figure of Falstaff wearing a gilt and coloured floral waistcoat, 21cm high, together with nine other ceramic figures to include a Dresden figure of a female dance in pink dress, a Dresden figure of a gentleman in 18th century dress, a Meissen figure of a young lady holding a lamb (numbered 447 to base), a Meissen figure of a young man in 18th Century dress (numbered 445 to base), a Staffordshire flat back figure of a medieval man, and 4 Portuguese white ceramic cherub figures (10)
Lot 9
19th Century Staffordshire figure of William Shakespeare, 47cm high, together with two 19th century Staffordshire flatback figure groups to include a Staffordshire dogs group and a figure of a young couple with lambs, plus a St James's Relish ceramic lidded pot with horse racing decoration, titled 'The High Mettled Racer', 11cm diameter
Lot 11
A quantity of silver mounted Dressing Table Jars and Bottles, together with two rolled gold propelling pencils, a ceramic miniature, butterfly wing brooches, four erotic Japanese saki ceramic shot glasses, a silver plated tray and ham stand, and a vintage gentleman's fitted vanity case (a lot)
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