A BRONZE 'CALLIGRAPHY' MIRROR, SONG DYNASTY China, in the style of the Han dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD), yet dating to the Song dynasty, 11th - 12th century. Of circular form, with a central pierced knop, set within a circle with two characters, a band of calligraphy encircling the well, and the rim raised. Condition: Fine condition with surface wear, oxidation, commensurate with age. Extensive patina with malachite encrustation. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Walter Rieder (1890-1986), thence by descent. Old inventory labels to the mirror and box. Dr. Walter Rieder served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialized 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. Weight: 95.5 g Dimensions: Diameter 9.2 cmWith an old circular painted cardboard box and cover, bearing collectors note including remarks on the dating to the Song dynasty. (2)
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A BRONZE MIRROR, HAN DYNASTY China, Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). Of circular form, with a central pierced knop, set within a raised circle, an outer band with scrolling and archaic patterns, the rim raised. Condition: Fine condition, commensurate with age, surface wear, some weathering, nicks, and a crack. Fine, naturally grown patina with malachite and cuprite encrustation. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Walter Rieder (1890-1986), thence by descent. Old inventory labels to the mirror and box. Dr. Walter Rieder served in the Swiss East Asia Mission (SOAM) in Qingdao, Shandong Province, between October 1930 and December 1951. The mission specialized 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. Weight: 38 g Dimensions: Diameter 6.5 cmWith an old fitted box. (2)
An early 20th century circa 1920s Chinese jewellery box. The jewellery box having chased strap hinges to lid which opens with metamorphic action to reveal mirror set within a gilded frame with florals in relief. The base having twin doors with lacquered bamboo design panels to front opening to reveal two drawers within. Measures 22cm tall.
A SELECTION OF OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, to include a two drawer metal filing cabinet, a chair. two beech stools, two other stools, a white cheval mirror, an Ikea billy bookcase and a blue and cream Chinese rug (condition report: filing cabinet with three keys, rug in need of a clean, all others with imperfections, such as surface marks, stains, scuffs, etc) (9)
Full title: A Chinese Canton enamel hand mirror, Qianlong/JiaqingDescription:L.: 37,5 cmCondition reports:Condition reports (unless otherwise specified above):Please contact us on info@rm-auctions.com to request a condition report. Condition reports and high resolution pictures are made available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. The full list of available condition reports for this sale is available on this link: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/77.
Full title: A Chinese silvery bronze 'lion and grapevine' mirror, TangDescription:Dia.: 9,4 cm Ref.:- Christie's, New York, Sep. 20, 2013, lot 1481, for a similar example. (sold USD 12.500) (External link available on rm-auctions.com)- Christie's, New York, Mar. 24, 2011, lot 1269, for a similar example. (sold USD 12.500) (External link available on rm-auctions.com) Provenance:- The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Gent, Belgium.- Acquired from Marc Delorme, Saint-Ouen, Paris, in September 2002, according to the owner's inventory notes.Condition reports:Condition reports (unless otherwise specified above):Please contact us on info@rm-auctions.com to request a condition report. Condition reports and high resolution pictures are made available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. The full list of available condition reports for this sale is available on this link: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/77.
A RARE TURQUOISE-INLAID BRONZE MIRROR, WARRING STATES PERIOD 戰國嵌綠松石銅鏡China, 475-221 BC. Finely cast, the back of the circular mirror intricately inlaid in turquoise with intertwined stylized dragons arranged in a grid-like structure interspersed by circular recesses and encircled by a band of similarly stylized beasts. The mirror is cast with three loops suspending loose and massive bronze rings.Provenance: A private collection in Northern Thailand. Het Magazijn, Ghent, Belgium, September 2006. The private collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium, acquired from the above and thence by descent in the family. A copy of a signed authentication certificate from Het Magazijn, including two photographs of the present lot, and confirming the provenance and dating above, accompanies this lot.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, losses, nicks, scratches. The bronze is covered in a rich, naturally grown patina with fine malachite encrustation. Displaying spectacularly well overall.Weight: 1,926 g Dimensions: Diameter 29.9 cm Expert's note: Unlike most mirrors of Warring States and Tang Dynasty date, which have a central loop or knob for the attachment of a cord, this mirror - and others like it - have loops at the outer edge, which are thought to have been used for suspending it. Fragments of stone left within one of the eight circular recesses suggest this mirror was once additionally inlaid with precious stones which are now lost. This suggests a high degree of importance surrounding this mirror as all other comparisons have simple bronze knobs cast as one piece rather than gemstone inlays.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related turquoise-inlaid mirror, also with three rings, excavated at Linzi (a city of the Qi state), Shandong province, dated to the Warring States period, in the Shandong Museum, illustrated in Zhongguo Qingtongqi Quanji ('Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes') - 16 - Bronze Mirrors, Beijing, 1998, p. 32, no. 32; and by Thomas Lawton, Chinese Art of the Warring States Period: Change and Continuity, 480-222 BC, Freer Gallery of Art, 1982, p. 81, where it is noted that other mirrors with suspension loops at the rim were excavated from a tomb at Shiertai, Chaoyang county, Liaoning province. A turquoise-inlaid bronze mirror found in 1965 in a Western Han tomb at the Sanlidun site in Lianshui county, Jiangsu province, was unearthed with a bronze figure of a recumbent deer, suggesting that the mirror might have been suspended by two of the rings from the antlers. For illustrations of the deer and mirror see Ancient Bronze Mirrors from the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai, 2005, p. 59, fig. 13.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 4 Oct 2018, lot 73 Price: HKD 175,000 or approx. EUR 24,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A rare small turquoise-inlaid silvery bronze circular mirror with rings, Warring States period (475-221) Expert remark: Compare the identical form with three loose rings and similar decoration with similar turquoise inlays. Note the much smaller size (9 cm). 戰國嵌綠松石銅鏡中國，公元前475-221年。圓形鏡子，背面鑲嵌綠松石，花紋對稱，成蜿蜒龍紋狀，十分精美，邊緣一周獸形紋。三個銅活環。 來源：泰國北部私人收藏；比利時根特Het Magazijn，2006 年 9 月；比利時根特 S. 夫人和先生私人收藏，是從上述家族獲得。該拍品隨附一份 Het Magazijn 簽署的鑑定證書副本，其中包括本拍品的兩張照片，並確認上述出處和日期。 品相：狀況良好，大面積磨損、風化和侵蝕、缺損、刻痕、劃痕。青銅表面覆蓋著自然包漿，上面散佈著著精美的綠色外殼。 重量：1,926 克 尺寸：直徑 29.9 厘米 文獻比較: 比較一件非常相近的戰國時期嵌綠松石銅鏡，也有三環，出土於山東省臨淄（舊齊國城市），收藏於山東博物館，見《中國青銅器全集・16・銅鏡》，北京，1998年，頁32，編號32。另一件西元前480-222年銅鏡，見Thomas Lawton，《Chinese Art of the Warring States Period: Change and Continuity》，Freer Gallery of Art，1982年，頁81。值得注意的是，遼寧省朝陽縣十二台墓葬中還出土了其他邊緣帶有吊環的鏡子。 1965年，江蘇省漣水縣三里屯遺址西漢墓葬中出土了一面鑲嵌綠松石的銅鏡，鏡上有一銅鹿臥身像，表明的兩枚圓環為鹿角而製。一件鹿和銅鏡，見《Ancient Bronze Mirrors from the Shanghai Museum》，上海，2005年，頁59，圖13。 拍賣比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2018年10月4日，lot 73 價錢：HKD 175,000（相當今日EUR 24,500） 描述：戰國鑲嵌綠松石三活環鍍銀銅鏡 專家註釋：比較相同的外形帶有三個環和類似的裝飾，帶有類似的綠松石鑲嵌物。請注意尺寸較小 (9 厘米)。
Mirror matched pair of Chinese porcelain baluster vases, depicting two writhing brown coloured five claw Dragons in relief contesting a pearl, with Crane in flight on a crackle glaze ground. Brown etched Chenghua character marks to the bases. Late Qing Dynasty. 50cm high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Appearing in good condition with no obvious damage, chips cracks or restoration.
JIANG TINGXI (1669–1732)Manuel Impérial des Oiseaux, Niao PuPerroquet aux Joues RougesJIANG TINGXI (1669-1732)Imperial Manual of Birds, Niao PuRed-cheeked ParrotInk and colour on silk, album leaf and calligraphy, framed and under glass, title slip reading 'hong jia lv ying ge, with two seals of the artist reading chen Tingxi and chaochao ran han. 40.5cm x 41cm (16in x 16 1/8in)Footnotes:蔣廷錫（1669-1732）鳥譜 紅頰綠鸚哥 設色绢本 鏡框鈐印：臣廷錫、朝朝染翰題跋：紅頰綠鸚哥。黑睛黃眶。綠瞼黃喙。深綠頂。兩頰至腦後俱鮮紅色。頷下深黑。項背臆腹黃質綠斑間有白毛。膊翅深綠色帶赭黃紋。翅根間以青翠。尾翎甚細。外青裏白。蒼白足黑爪。此種比諸鸚哥爲最小。Provenance:According to family history, acquired in China in the late 19th century, inherited by the father of present owners and thence by descent in the family 來源：據家族記載，此拍品於十九世紀末得自中國，由現藏家之父繼承，後經家族流傳至今Like the previous lot, this album leaf and the accompanying calligraphy are also from the Imperial Manual of Birds (Niao Pu). As indicated in the title slip, the illustration depicts a red-cheeked parrot (Geoffroyus geoffroyi) (hong jia lv ying ge 紅頰綠鸚哥), a small, long-tailed parrot whose natural habitat is in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Like the cockatoo in the previous illustration, the parrot on this leaf is painted with great attention to detail, revealing an in depth study and understanding of the subject captured: while the cheeks and neck of the bird's head are a vibrant shade of red, the crown and the back of the head are a dark green while the throat and neck are bluish-black tone, the breast, abdomen, tail, upper and lower tail-coverts are a pale yellow-green, while the lower back and wings are a darker green, the under wing-coverts are blue. The underside of the tail is a pale yellow, the eyes have pale yellow irises, the upper beak is a bright red tone and the lower beak is grey. Jiang Tingxi, a native of Changshu in southern Jiangsu province, was a scholar-official, who attained the rank of Grand Academician in the Hall of Literary Brilliance under the Kangxi emperor. He was also a skilled painter who was renowned for his flower and bird paintings. Influenced by Yun Shouping (1633-1690), Jiang Tingxi perfected the 'boneless' style of ink washes instead of outlines and worked alongside the Jesuit missionary and painter Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766) in the Ruyi Hall of the Forbidden City. His highly realistic painting style shows the Western influence of the natural sciences and scientific observation, and is in stark contrast with the encoded, schematic animals in classical Chinese illustrations. Rendering the plumage of each bird in delicate, fine lines and highly accurate colors, Jiang's images are far more detailed than any earlier printed source, with exception of Emperor Huizong's painting of a five-coloured parakeet, now in the collection of the Museum of Fine Art, Boston, which was also painted in a highly realistic manner after observing a live bird. The sharply observed and realistically rendered details of the birds depicted on the majority of the 360 leaves of the album suggest that all the birds were painted from life. The later copy of the Niao Pu by by Zhang Weibang 張維邦 (ca. 1725-1775) and Yu Sheng 余省 (1692-1767) with its traced images of the original album leaves lacks the realistic character of the subjects included in Jiang Tingxi's album as seen in the copy of the red-cheeked parrot, accession number 故畫003600N000000005 (Fig. 2).It has been argued that the Imperial Manual of Birds was part of the Kangxi Emperor's (r. 1654-1722) grand imperial publication projects to support his own political mandate. Over the course of his reign, Kangxi commissioned two monumental encyclopedias, entitled the Mirror of Origins Based on the Investigation of Things (Gewuzhizhi 格物致知), and the Synthesis of Books and Illustrations Past and Present (Gujin tushu jicheng 古今圖書集成), which were completed and published under his son, the Yongzheng emperor (r. 1722-1735). Both encyclopedias included sections on plant, tree, bird, and insect species that drew upon numerous references to historical texts as well as direct observation. Wang Tubing's text on the cockatoo, written in regular script, mentions that this species originally came from the south in the Tang dynasty. It indicates that exotic birds and other animals from far lands arrived as gifts at the Qing court. His texts in the Imperial Manuel of Birds firmly place each bird within a historical, poetic, and scientific context, some more than others. However, the accompanying texts on both birds also demonstrate a scientific approach as Wang Tubing's inscriptions record scientific facts including detailed measurements, the colorations and other characteristics. Hence, text and illustration are rendered factually and objectively, placing them and the album which they were part of firmly in the context of the other two monumental encyclopedias commissioned by the Kangxi emperor.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A near pair of Chinese mirror-black glazed vases, Kangxi period, each with a trumpet shaped neck above baluster shaped body, white glazed base, 23.5 and 24cm high, both broken and glued***CONDITION REPORT***As catalogued, some damage: one vase neck glue re-attached at shoulder. The other with a large, unsightly glue repair to body.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese celadon jade mounted hand mirror, the jade 18th/19th century, the back of the mirror cast in relief with the eight Buddhist emblems inset with semi-precious hardstone cabochons and an oval jade plaque carved in relief with a bird amid rocks and millet, the handle mounted with a dragon headed belt hook, the jade of good even tone with some occasional white inclusions, 24.5cm long***CONDITION REPORT***Plated mounts slightly worn in places, the handle is slightly loose and wobbly and the back of the mirror is tarnished, The Jade has not been examined out of the out of the mounts but looks to be in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An impressive Chinese hongmu and mother of pearl inlaid dressing table, mid 20th century, the mirror frame and cresting carved and pierced with a pair of phoenixes, peonies, deer and squirrels amid prunus, above two pairs of drawers, the table inlaid with female immortals, a phoenix and a dragon amid clouds, above a single frieze drawer, on four mythical beast carved legs, 106cm wide, 69cm deep, 185cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Occasional open cracks to the joints, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A collection of vintage compacts and beauty items to include a mascot engine turned compact with ballerina, boxed as a set with a comb in an Engine turned case and lipstick holder, a copy of "Betty's Beauty Book" c1920s/30s, a chinese hand mirror with jade handle, an Outdoor Girl set with cold cream, vanishing cream and face powder, a mascot rose design compact and lipstick set in box, a stratton peacock compact, boxed nand other items (18)
A Chinese export carved and pierced wood oval mirror, Canton, circa 1850, the foliate frame incorporating four figurative panels of immortals and scholars 34 x 28cmNumerous small sections missing throughout especially to the bottom edge of the mirror - with larger sections missing. Mirror plate possibly orginal.
Ming Dynasty, late 16th or early 17th centuries Of globular shape, decorated with three lions amidest srolling peonies and with molded heads forming three loop handles. The cylindrical wide spout is set at an angle to the shoulder and decorated with two of the 'Eight Treasures' (Ba Bao) - the Mirror and the Scrolls.Height: 16 cmNote: A vessel with a similar shape but of glazed stoneware and dated to the Jin Dynasty in the Meiyintand Collection (reproduced by Regina Krahl in the book 'Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection', vol. I, p. 90) is described as a 'huzi', a type of container often referred to as a urinal, but with uncertain function (KRAHL, 1994). Provenance: From the collection of Jacob Gieling, with the collection's label (no. 1454). Bibliography: KRAHL, Regina, 'Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection', Vols. I & II, Azimuth Editions, London, 1994 (Copyright). SPECIAL SALE NOTICERestricted BiddingTo register and bid at this auction you will need to provide proof of identity and of address and provide photographic ID. You may be asked to pay a deposit of €5.000. Fund must be cleared in VERITAS Art Auctioneers account no later than 11am on Monday, December 4th, 2023. If you are not the winning bidder, you will be refunded within seven working days. Online bidders may be required to pay a €5.000 deposit, which will allow the online bidder to bid up to a maximum of €50.000 in total. For higher bids, different deposits apply.Bank Transfers should be sent to: Beneficiary PERIHASTA Bank BPI Branch Saldanha IBAN PT 50 0010 0000 4626 3080 0018 2 SWIFT/BIC BBPIPTPLCondition of LotsPlease note that the condition of lots is not stated in the catalogue descriptions. Reports on condition may be available on request. The absence of condition reports in the catalogue does not imply that the lot is free from imperfections or faults.
TWO ITEMS OF ANTIQUE & VINTAGE OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, comprising a 19th Century mahogany swing toilet mirror with scroll and fan detailed mirror supports, on a shaped base, with single drawer, on turned bun feet, 82cms H, 66cms W, 29cms D, and a later carved Chinese hardwood standard lamp on a stepped circular base, 165cms H (incl. fitting)Provenance: private collection Ruthin
A CHINESE HARDWOOD FRAMED MIRROR, 19/20TH CENTURY. Of rectangular form carved in relief with birds and flowering prunus branches. 47cm x 38cm.Provenance: Property of Terence E B Harnden who served as Senior Naval Stores Officer in Hong Kong between 1937 - 1940. Acquired in Hong Kong before returning to England, thence by descent. In good usable condition with no damages. Scratches to wood near lower left. Mirror with dark spots in areas to edges.
LARGE CHINESE ROSEWOOD MIRROR BACKED SIDE UNIT, 20TH CENTURY the superstructure with central mirrored recess, flanked by two stage cabinets, the base fitted with three pairs of cupboard doors220cm high x 274cm wide x 40.5cm depthCondition generally good, wear as per use and age. The central cresting is loose and with damaged section. The right hand door of the left cabinet is stiff. the left hand door of the right cabinet is off its top hinge.
A Chinese enamelled ladies hand mirror, with a 19th century dragon green hard stone belt buckle handle, length 12ins Condition Report: The box is broken. There are knocks and loss to the enamel decoration front and back. There is a small hole to the side near the handle. The hard stone is in good condition.
A collection of various items of bijouterie to include; a Mdina Rosenthal glass decanter, a porcelain framed mirror with applied floral decoration surmounted by cherubic figures; a print of Caledonia Place, Clifton; a Delft tile stamped to the back 'Joost Thooft' & Labouchere; a studio pottery bowl by Bill Moore; a modern glass vase; three items of treen; a Chinese lidded pot decorated with smiling figures; two saucers with a lidded cup; a further cabinet plate decorated in the Chinese style; a Royal Crown Derby pheasant; etcQty: qtyAll in various conditions. Significant repair to the lid of the lidded jar. Losses and repairs to the porcelain framed mirror. Chips out of one of the modern glass vases. Claremont Castle jug with significant repair.
FOUR CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER HAIR ORNAMENTSQING DYNASTYComprising: two hair pieces set with jade plaques and decorated with birds, flowers and dragons, incorporating coral, imitation pearls and a mirror, and a pair of hairpins with dragons, suspended with chains and leaves, 29cm. (4)PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.Provenance: formerly the collection of the Viceroy of Min-Zhe, who served in the Qing government from 1898-1903.
An elm wheel-back elbow chair with solid seat on turned under-framing, A Regency giltwood circular convex wall mirror, 56cm diameter, a/f, a small carved oak stool, a small chest of three long drawers, 57cm wide and a Chinese porcelain stick stand with blue and white prunus decoration 80cm high, a/f.
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