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Click here to subscribeA Chinese scroll, decorated script, 50 cm wide, a Chinese scroll, decorated script, 49 cm wide, a Chinese scroll, decorated a landscape, 55 cm wide, a Chinese scroll, decorated script, 34 cm wide, and a Chinese scroll, decorated script, 34 cm wide (5)Some small holes and tears, creases, and staining
A XX Century Chinese Hardwood Cabinet, the upper and lower sections each with open shelves and cupboard doors carved with mythical heads, on shaped and scroll feet, 168cm high, 70cm wide.Joint and fitting loose in some places. One backboard missing from behind top cupboard door. One loose piece. Some areas of repair - see images.
A vintage Asian-inspired bronze figural table lamp featuring a finely detailed scholar on horseback, mounted on an oval wooden base. The scholar, depicted wearing a traditional wide-brimmed hat and robes, holds a scroll in one hand while the horse stands in a grazing posture. The piece reflects elements of Chinese or Japanese artistic influence, evoking traditional depictions of scholars and literati. The lamp has an elegantly curved brass stem supporting the socket and includes a black lampshade. The rich patina and intricate sculptural detailing make it a striking decorative and functional piece. Lampshade measures 10"H.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 25"HCondition: Age related wear. May need rewiring.
A Chinese brown patinated bronze tripod censer, mark of Xuande but 20th century or later, of circular bombé form with gilt speckled decoration, flanked by a pair of scroll loop handles, cast six-character mark to base, weight 716.1g, height 6cm, width across handles 14.6cm, rim diameter 10cm.
A Chinese blue enamelled Yixing stoneware teapot and cover, late 19th century, the fluted squat circular body decorated with panels of vertical gilt characters within polychrome enamelled flower, scroll and lappet borders, all against a blue glazed ground, impressed nine-character seal mark to base, height 14.7cm.
Wang Su (1794-1877) - a Chinese hand scroll painting, ink and colour on paper, depicting a continuous scene of scholars and attendants in a landscape setting, separated by rocks, banana plants and a pine tree, two lines of black text and two iron red signature seals to left margin, 28cm x 351.5cm (silk mounts damaged and some minor tears and creases).
A rare Chinese blue and white porcelain 'boys' jar, mark and period of Jiajing, of stout ovoid form with short neck, painted in bright cobalt blue shades with a continuous scene of sixteen boys engaged in various games in a garden setting, all above a lappet band, the shoulder with a ruyi-head collar above a double line border, the neck encircled with a keyfret band, underglaze blue six-character mark of Jiajing within double ring to base, height 14.8cm (repaired and drilled through mark to base), fitted with ormolu table lamp mounts with three foliate scroll supports and triform base. Note: a similar mark and period jar was sold by Sotheby's on 9th November 2011.
A Chinese blue and white export porcelain tureen and cover, Qianlong period, the cover painted with a border of butterflies, flowers and foliate scroll-filled ruyi-head corner panels, beneath a pomegranate finial, the sides with bird, peony, pine and fence, between a pair of moulded rabbit-head handles, height 17cm, length 35.5cm (rabbit ears chipped).
Two Chinese blue and white scroll bowls, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Each bowl is decorated with floral and foliage motifs, framed by stylised bands around the body. Diameters: 19 cm and 17.5 cm清19世紀晚期 青花卷缸（共2件） Both in good condition, with age-related wear and surface dirt.整體品相良好，僅見歲月使用痕跡及表面污漬。
A pair of Chinese ‘landscape’ ink paintings, 20th century, each executed in monochrome ink on paper, depicting mountainous river landscapes with waterfalls, pavilions, and pine trees, inscribed with titles and bearing the painter’s seal, mounted as hanging scrolls. Scroll 56cmx180cm, painting 44cmx105cm20世紀 山水立軸兩幅 The paintings show signs of wear, including creases, tears, and staining. 畫作有摺痕、撕裂及水漬等使用痕跡。
A CHINESE BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND JAPANNED LOW TABLE POSSIBLY BY MALLETT The top depicting figures on horseback engaged in a monkey hunt 46cm high, 141cm long, 71cm deep Condition Report: Fair condition, structurally secure with wear and tear consistent with age and use. Minor scratches and scuffing, two C-scroll brackets with minor losses. The lacquer panel with extensive typical lifting and cracking, some small losses, there is a quite extensive crack of about 45-50cm length to one end, coloured and patinated to blend. Condition Report Disclaimer
Chinese export blue and white shaped rectangular tureen and cover, with scroll finial and deer-shaped terminals, printed with boats, pavilions and huts on islands, within scale-pattern and diaper borders (hairline crack to cover, tureen with glaze crack to base), circa 1800, 30.5cm wide Condition ReportLight surface scratches, Hairline to lid, hairline to glaze on base, can't be seen on opposite side. General wear and tear.
Late 19th Century Chinese Painting on Silk of a dog in a landscape, 40cm by 49cm, together with a Chinese landscape watercolour scroll and a further Oriental scroll paintingSilk work with large losses top left and bottom right with a tear from the bottom right up to the dog age related holes in several placesChinese scroll - with multiple tears to the edges, foxing to the borders watercolour intact with several creasesJapanese scroll- heavy water damage creases and staining and a tear to the silk an the top of the picture
A set of three intricately hand-carved wooden figurines depicting wise men or sages, crafted in a traditional Chinese style. The figurines are skillfully detailed, with expressive faces and flowing robes, showcasing fine craftsmanship. Each figure features unique attributes, including a staff, a scroll, and other symbolic elements. The natural wood grain enhances the figurines' aesthetic, with a rich patina and variations in tone. These pieces exhibit some natural age-related cracks and wear, adding to their character and charm. Largest item measures 14"H.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear. As is. Various cracks throughout figures.
An intriguing set of three Chinese-style vessels, each showcasing distinctive craftsmanship and cultural influences. Hand-Painted Enamel Vessel is a striking, hand-painted enamel over clay vessel featuring an intricate floral and scroll motif in shades of gold, blue, and yellow. The deep red base is adorned with delicate decorative elements, and the vessel's distinctive form, with extended curved spouts and gilded accents, resembles the Jue wine cups used in traditional Chinese rituals. Supported by three ornate feet, this vessel is an eye-catching and unique collectible. Carved Soapstone Warrior Teapot is a fascinating teapot sculpted from soapstone, featuring a seated warrior design. The round-bodied vessel is intricately carved with traditional Chinese patterns, while the warrior's head serves as a removable lid. The rich reddish-brown hues and natural veining of the soapstone add to its character, making it both a functional and decorative piece. Yixing Clay Saddle-Form Teapot – A distinctive Yixing Zisha clay teapot shaped like a saddle, with a textured surface and contrasting black and tan accents that resemble stitched leather. Yixing teapots are highly regarded in Chinese tea culture for their porous clay, which absorbs the flavors of tea over time, enhancing the brewing experience. This particular design reflects both artistic and utilitarian influences in traditional Chinese pottery. Vessels range in size from 3"H to 7.25"H.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
TA 5% Vat. KANŌ SOSEN (1814 — 1897)Poet Libai at the Lushan WaterfallEdo period, circa 1870sA pair of Japanese hanging scroll paintings, kakejiku, ink and colour on silk, the left showing the Chinese poet Libai (Rihaku) (701 — 762) on a cliff edge accompanied by a pot of wine, admiring the Lushan (Rozan) waterfall depicted on the right scroll, with mist and spray rising up from the water to envelope the rock on which the poet is perched, each signed Kanō Sosen hitsu and sealed.Image each 122cm x 31cm; total 202cm x 44.5cm (2) Provenance: the Claudio Perino Collection, Turin, acquired mostly in Japan in early 2000s.Exhibited: MAO Museo d'Arte Orientale, Turin, and Mueo delle Culture, Lugano, March - June 2021.Literature: featured in the exhibition catalogue Kakemono, Five centiuries of Japanese painting. The Perino Collection, p. 189, no 175. Kanō Sosen can be associated with the later days of Kanō school, when a range of forms, styles and subject matter had been developed away from its earlier characteristic gold leaf and bold outlines. This pair of scrolls harks back to founder Kanō Masanobu’s (1434-1530) interest in Chinese idealist traditions and subject matter. Libai (701 – 762) was one of the most prolific and important literary figures of the Tang dynasty, known to enjoy his wine as much as composing poetry. This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission (TA) regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. Standard VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium. Buyers are invited to familiarise themselves with these rules prior to bidding.
TA 5% Vat. SHUGETSU (1440? — 1529)Daruma on a ReedAshikaga period, 15th/16th centuryA Japanese hanging scroll painting, kakejiku, ink on paper, depicting the Bodhidharma Daruma crossing the Yangtze River in China on a reed as he proceeds to the capital city of Luoyang, signed Nyūtō Shugetsu and sealed, together with certificate of authenticity signed Kanō Einō (1631-1697) and a tomobako.Image 87cm x 23cm; total 173cm x 35.5cm Provenance: the Claudio Perino Collection, Turin, acquired mostly in Japan in early 2000s.Exhibited: MAO Museo d'Arte Orientale, Turin, and MUSEC Museo delle Culture, Lugano, 2020 - 2022.Literature: the exhibition catalogue Kakemono, Five centiuries of Japanese painting. The Perino Collection, p. 86, no 66. In his depiction of the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism, Shugetsu focussed on the arhat’s face, painted with a few simple lines, but full of expression: his eye, wide open and looking skyward is present and piercing. This contrasts the minimalist outline of his cape and only the suggestion of a foot poking from underneath, reminiscent of the traditional depictions of Daruma as a round doll. According to legend, following an unsuccessful encounter with the Chinese Liang Dynasty Emperor Wu, Daruma is said to have sailed up the Yangtze River on a single reed to continue his journey to promote Zen. This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission (TA) regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. Standard VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium. Buyers are invited to familiarise themselves with these rules prior to bidding.
A XX Century Chinese Hardwood Cabinet, the upper and lower sections each with open shelves and cupboard doors carved with mythical heads, on shaped and scroll feet, 168cm high, 70cm wide.Joint and fitting loose in some places. One backboard missing from behind top cupboard door. One loose piece. Some areas of repair - see images.
PAIR OF CHINESE CALAMANDER YOKE BACK MING-STYLE HORSESHOE CHAIRS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY each with large curved crestrail with scroll and pierced ends,the central backsplat with pirced circular medallion and floral scrolls scrollwork, each raised on rectangular supports73.5cm highIn overall fair condition. Both chairs with splits to the wood. One section of the pierced scroll work broken. One arm rest detatched from wooden supoort. Would benefit from a clean. Areas of minor glue marks. Surface scratches. Additional images now available.
A PAIR OF CHINESE BALUSTER YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE `DRAGON AND PHOENIX' VASESBlue six character Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908) Each vase enamelled to the sides with two dragons and two phoenix, a front-facing dragon and another phoenix around the neck, against a yellow ground painted with lotus scroll, 45cm high (2)ProvenanceChristie's London, 12 May 2017, lot 420Condition reportMinor wear the enamels and gilding. Some black pitting to the yellow ground, particularly to the side of one vase. Minor shallow chips around the footrims
A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE- ROSE PUNCH BOWL20th century, probably Republic period The exterior painted with figures seated around tables and a group inspecting a scroll, the interior with a group seated around a table with two attendants, apochryphal iron-red Qianlong mark, 40.5cm diameterMinor wear to the enamels
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