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Click here to subscribeCHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, KANGXI PERIOD, 18th CENTURY With fluted rim and body decorated with floral design. Six-character mark of Chenghua to base but Kangxi period (1662-1722). On wooden display stand. Bowl 15.5cm diam. x 7cm Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, MING DYNASTY, 16th CENTURY Decorated with pots of flowers. Four-character mark to base reading ‘Yong bao chang chun’ translating to ‘Eternal life and everlasting Spring’. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). On wooden display stand. 12cm diam. x 6.5cm Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHES, 18/19th CENTURY The exteriors decorated with scrolling lotus design with scrolling lingzhi fungi. Four-character marks of Xuande to base but later. Each on wooden display stand. 10.1cm diam. (2) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, JIAQING MARK AND PERIOD, EARLY 19th CENTURY Decorated with four stylised dragon roundels. Six-character mark of Jiaqing to base and of the period (1796-1820). On wooden display stand. 18.5cm diam. x 9cm. Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FINE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, KANGXI PERIOD, 18th CENTURY Decorated with three butterflies amongst flowers. Six-character mark of Xuande mark to base but Kangxi period (1662-1722). On wooden display stand. 8.5cm diam. Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHES, JIAQING PERIOD, 18th/19th CENTURY Each decorated with scrolling lotus design. Each with six-character seal mark of Jiaqing to base and of the period (1796-1820). On wooden display stands. (2) Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FINE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, BITONG, TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, MID 17th CENTURY Of cylindrical form decorated with birds and flying insects amongst flowering prunus trees. Bands of incised decoration around the rim and base, the flat base left unglazed. 13.5cm tall Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
RARE CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND RED ‘BAJIXIANG’ PORCELAIN LOBED STEM CUP, QIANLONG / JIAQING PERIOD Decorated with the eight Buddhist emblems (Bajixiang). Conch shell, lotus flower, wheel of Dharima, parasol, endless knot, double fish, victory banner and treasured vase. Further decorated to the interior with scrolling lingzhi and lobed rim. Six-character mark of Qianlong in underglaze blue to inside of stem base. 16cm diam. x 11cm tall Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, JIAQING / DAOGUANG PERIOD, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURY Decorated with floral scrolls to the interior. Exterior painted with scrolling lingzhi. Four-character mark of Xuande in double ring to base. Jiaqing/Daoguang period circa. 1800-1850. 15.2cm diam. Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH, JIAQING PERIOD, EARLY 19th CENTURY Decorated with floral scrolls to the interior. Exterior painted with scrolling lingzhi. Four-character mark of Xuande in double ring to base. Jiaqing period (1796-1820). 15cm diam. Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWLS, DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD, 19th CENTURY Of square form, decorated with a coastal village scene in underglaze blue with gilt rims. Each with gilt four-character seal marks of Daoguang to base and of the period (1820-1850). 11cm width x 7cm tall. (2) Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE LOBED PORCELAIN BOWL, TONGZHI MARK AND PERIOD, 19th CENTURY Of oval lobed form on splayed foot decorated with lotus pond scene and scrolling border. Four-character mark of Tongzhi to base in underglaze blue and of the period (1861-1875). 26cm length x 8cm tall Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
RARE CHINESE PORCELAIN OIL LAMP DISH, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD, 18th CENTURY With traces of gilt, doucai and enamel decoration. The exterior painted with three bats. Six-character seal mark of Qianlong to base and of the period (1735-1796). On wooden display stand. 15cm diam. x 5.5cm tall Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FINE CHINESE SANG DE BOEUF MONOCHROME PORCELAIN DISH, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD, 18th CENTURY Covered in a deep red glaze stopping short of the rim and foot. Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue to base and of the period (1735-1796). 20.3cm diam. Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
RARE CHINESE PORCELAIN ‘PHOENIX & BATS’ TEA CADDY, QIANLONG MARK AND PERIOD, 18th CENTURY Of square form covered in a pale celadon glaze with underglaze blue decoration to each face with central front facing phoenix and four bats to each corner. Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue to base and of the period (1735-1796). 18.5cm tall x 15cm Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
CHINESE TIANBAI-GLAZED PORCELAIN INCISED ‘DRAGON’ BOWL, YONGLE MARK Of conical form, thinly-potted with incised decoration to the interior of two dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst ruyi clouds. The base with four-character mark of Yongle (1403-1424). Together with a wooden display stand. Ming dynasty or later. 16.3cm diam. Sticker to the exterior reading ‘Yongle Imperial tianbai-glazed thin body dragon bowl’ Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN WINE CUPS, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD, 19th CENTURY Decorated with various treasured items in underglaze blue with pale orange and gilt. Six-character marks of Guangxu to base and of the period (1875-1908). On wooden display stands. 5.2cm diam. x 3cm tall (2) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
PAIR OF CHINESE DOUCAI PORCELAIN ‘CHICKEN’ CUPS, KANGXI PERIOD, 18th CENTURY Finely potted with a countersunk base and gently flared rim. Seal mark to base in underglaze blue with wooden display stands. Kangxi period (1662-1722). 7cm diam. x 3.5cm tall (2) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FINE PAIR OF CHINESE DOUCAI PORCELAIN WINE CUPS, YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD, 18th CENTURY Thinly- potted and bell-shaped with gently flared rim decorated with floral bouquets in doucai enamels. Six-character marks of Yongzheng to base and of the period (1722-1735). On wooden display stands. 9.8cm diam. x 7cm tall (2) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FINE CHINESE DOUCAI PORCELAIN BOWL, JIAQING MARK AND PERIOD, EARLY 19th CENTURY Finely decorated with gilt and doucai enamels of scrolling lingzhi, lotus and peach each surrounded by seven bats. Six-character seal mark of Jiaqing to base and of the period (1796-1820). On wooden display stand. 13.7cm diam. x 6cm tall Provenance: C.Y.TSE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, Hong Kong. Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FINE CHINESE WUCAI ‘DRAGON & PHOENIX’ PORCELAIN BOWL, JIAQING MARK AND PERIOD, EARLY 19th CENTURY Decorated with two descending phoenixes between green and iron-red dragons chasing flaming pearls below a band of the eight Buddhist emblems and ruyi heads around the rim. The interior decorated with another iron-red dragon. Six-character seal mark of Jiaqing to base and of the period (1796-1820). On wooden display stand. 14.7cm diam. x 6.5cm tall Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.Condition: Small repair to the rim of the bowl, noticeable under torch light. With slight overpaint in that area.
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ‘BAJIXIANG’ EWER AND COVER, 20th CENTURY The pouring vessel modelled on the archaic bronze ‘He’, a ritual wine vessel. The globular body and diagonally set spout supported by four legs with a squat neck leading into a curved handle and cover. Decorated with ‘Bajixiang’, the eight Buddhist emblems. The interior base of the spout has seven separate holes. Qianlong seal mark to base but later. Together with a hardwood stand with carved Yin-Yang emblem. 23.5cm length 22.5cm tall without stand. Heath had an attraction to this form. During his time in Hong Kong, he attended a Christie’s sale of ‘Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jade and Works of Art’ at the Mandarin Hotel on 13th January 1987. Lot 524 a similar ewer without cover he marked down in his catalogue (Catalogue part of lot 71). Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
THREE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHES, 18th CENTURY A pair of blue and white porcelain dishes together with a larger blue and white porcelain dish. Kangxi period (1662-1722) 21.5cm to 28.4cm diam. (3) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
FOUR REFERENCE BOOKS ON CHINESE ART AND CULTURE To include: 1.A Chronological Table of Chinese and World Cultures, National Palace Museum of Taipei 2.Masterpieces of Chinese painting in the National Palace Museum. 3.Masterpieces of Chinese painting in the National Palace Museum, Supplement. 4.Masterworks of Chinese porcelain in the National Palace Museum, Supplement. Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005)
FOUR CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWLS & DISHES, 18th/19th CENTURY A pair of blue and white porcelain dishes with seal marks. Together with a blue and white porcelain bowl with two-character mark to base and one other blue and white porcelain bowl. Dishes 14.5cm diam. Larger bowl 17cm diam. (4) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
SIX REFERENCE BOOKS ON CHINESE ART AND CERAMICS Plus, one exhibition catalogue to include: 1.Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, Chinese Art from the Silk Route. Roderick Whitfiled & Anne Farrer. 2.Imperial Porcelain of late Qing. 3.A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, Suzanna G. Valenstein. 4.Ming Porcelains, Their Origins and Development. Adrian M. Joseph. 5.Chinese Pottery and Porcelain, from prehistoric to present. S. J. Vainker. 6.A Practical Potter, A Practical History of Chinese Ceramics. Margaret Medley. 7.Chinese Antiquities from the Brian S. McElney Collection. Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005)
CHINESE YINGQING PORCELAIN VASE WITH RICE MEASURE, YUAN DYNASTY Decorated with two rows of studs around the body below a band of floral scrolls. Together with a rice measure glazed to the interior and exterior decorated with a row of studs to the body. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Vase 17.5cm tall, rice measure 6cm tall x 8.5cm (2) Provenance: Ex-collection of Josette Schulman, Paris. Alexander E Grace collection sticker, item 191
CHINESE YINGQING PORCELAIN VASE, YUAN DYNASTY The globular body decorated with an overlapping leaf decoration around the body. The tapered neck leading into an everted lobed rim. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). 15cm tall. Provenance: Ex-collection of Josette Schulman, Paris. Alexander E Grace collection sticker, item 190
CHINESE YINGQING DRAGON AND TIGER PORCELAIN VASE, YUAN DYNASTY The pear-shaped body on a splayed foot and twin handles applied to the neck with moulded decoration of a dragon and tiger above a band of cross-hatched triangles. With visible areas of pale whitish-blue glaze pooling around parts of the moulded decoration. Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). 22.5cm tall Provenance: Alexander E Grace collection, item 80
CHINESE DINGYAO PORCELAIN LOTUS DISH, NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY The slightly warped body thinly-potted with lobed rim and carved stylised lotus decoration to the interior, covered in an ivory tone glaze. Northern Song dynasty (960-1125). 19cm diam. Provenance: Purchased from Galerie Zacke, Vienna, Austria.
GROUP OF VARIOUS CHINESE PORCELAIN ITEMS, 18th/19th CENTURY Comprising a blue and white porcelain ink box and cover with four-character mark of Chenghua, an 18th Century famille rose porcelain saucer, a single famille rose teacup, a Yixing pottery teacup with white enamel painted characters with turquoise-glazed interior and a blue and white rectangular tray painted with mountain scene. Tray 21cm length. (5) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent
PAIF OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TEA CADDIES, JIAQING PERIOD, EARLY 19th CENTURY Each decorated with central flower and scrolling stems. Jiaqing period (1796-1820). Each 15cm tall x 10cm width. (2) Provenance: Private English collection of Sir Mark Heath KCVO CMG (1927-2005), and thence by descent.
PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN DISHES, DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD, 19th CENTURY Each decorated with a central floral medallion surrounded by various flower branches. The exteriors with four bats and six-character seal mark of Daoguang in iron-red and of the period (1820-1850). 18cm diam. (2)
Two 19th century English porcelain twin handled covered sucriers with blue and gilt decoration, each 15cm high; also a pair of modern Portuguese Chinese style covered vases decorated with flowers and foliage, each 24cm high. (4). Twin handled sucrier loop handles: Crazing and discolouration to body in interior and close to foot. Corner of base cracked and numbered 2 518. Wear to gilding.remaining sucrier: wear to both handles and a chip to the underside. Gilding rubbed on rim. Blue paintwork blotchy and streaked.
Pair of 19th century Chinese famille rose large porcelain covered vases of baluster form, each with continuous band of decoration depicting ladies in a garden feeding chickens, with multiple borders of butterflies amongst flowers, lattice, scrolls and acanthus leaves, both unmarked, each 36cm high. (2). Condition report:Vase 1 - glaze impurities, some rubbing to gilding and enamel. Two hair cracks to rim approx. 1" and ½". Noticeable glaze impurity to rim of cover.Vase 2 - visible glaze impurities, some firing cracks as images. Some wear and rubbing to gilding and enamels. Underglaze nick to foot rim. Faint firing cracks to base. Firing crack and air bubbles and glaze impurities to cover.
Chinese porcelain scent bottle of waisted rectangular form, decorated with two scrolling red dragons with red agate stopper, painted character marks, 7cm high and another of flattened baluster form decorated with bamboo fronds and calligraphy, painted red marks, 7cm high. (2). Flattened baluster bottle: Gilding rubbed, chips to foot and rim. Painted bamboo fronds exhibit signs of wear.
19th century Samson of Paris porcelain "Chinese export armorial" bowl with floral sprigging and gilt borders, unmarked, 29cm diam.; together with a Chinese circular hardwood stand, 18cm diam. (2).Glaze impurities to body and interior. Rubbing to gilding particularly to rim and foot. Bowl interior bears light usage scratches commensurate with age.
18th century blue and white tin glazed Delft bowl, decorated in the Chinese manner with a pagoda in a landscape, 20cm diam.; a small pearl ware bowl with bat printed panels depicting Sands Hill Cottage and Embden Castle, 13cm diam.; a small blue and white English porcelain "Willow" pattern fluted tea bowl (hair crack and chips), 8.5cm diam. and a Dresden porcelain cabaret cup and saucer decorated in typical manner with panels of figures and flowers, a.f.
Four Chinese blue and white porcelain plates, comprising: circular plate decorated with two phoenix amongst lotus flowers, with lotus flower border and underglaze blue painted incense burner mark, 21cm diam.; "Dragon and Carp" blue and white plate with lobed border, unmarked, 21cm diam.; an octagonal plate decorated with figures on a terrace, unmarked, 22cm diam. and a circular plate decorated with pavilions in a landscape, 23cm diam. (4). All plates have considerable chips to rims. Pagoda plate has a series of large firing glaze impurities. Hairline cracks to pagoda and octagona plates.
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