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Click here to subscribeAfter Zhao Boju - A 20th century Chinese hand-scroll painting of a Xiangshan mountain landscape view, ink and colour on silk, 84 cm x 40 cm to/w another silk scroll painting after Feng Shu depicting a wading bird below overhanging autumnal leaves with inscription and red seal, 84 cm x 38 cm and a calligraphy scroll, black ink on paper, 66 cm x 33 cm (3)
After Xu Beihong (1895-1953) A Chinese hand scroll study of a horse, ink and colour on paper, 96 cm x 44 cm to/w a 20th century Tang Yin print of a maiden mounted as a scroll, 72 cm x 37 cm and another scroll painting of a bird perching over flowers, ink and colour on paper with inscription and seal, 96 cm x 52 cm (3)
A 19th century Chinese blue and white sleeve vase with four-character Kangxi mark but late Qing dynasty, painted with lotus scroll and panels of birds and flowers, 26 cm high to/w a 19th century cylindrical box and cover painted with dignitary's and attendants against a ground of stylised diamond clouds, unmarked base, 9.5 cm high and a blue and white hexagonal incense stand with reticulated side panels, 8.5 cm high (3) The sleeve vase has a long vertical hairline crack, the cylindrical box with glaze chips/nibbles around the cover and small chips to rim of the box, incense stand in good condition
A Chinese yangcai double walled vase, the lotus scroll blue and white cylindrical inner vase partially revealed by a pale green archaistic reticulated exterior with four double fish roundels, the neck, shoulder and foot painted in famille rose palette polychrome enamels with lotus scroll on yellow cell ground, bearing Qianlong six-character seal mark but not of the period, 40 cm high Some light wear to gilding and enamels
A late 19th century Chinese blue and white vase, the flared neck painted with diaper, ruyi-head and lappet banding interspersed by taotie masks and the globular body painted with four dragons below large ruyi-head motifs and floral/foliate scroll on blue ground, keyfret banding around the foot, all in tones of underglaze blue, double circle mark to centre of base, 38.5 cm high Restored, Glaze irregularities and one splash of overglaze blue above one of the dragons, general surface wear
Chinese School, landscape scene, watercolour, with character marks and red character seal upper left, 128cm x 63cm, mounted and rolled as a scroll, Chinese School, figures in a village flying kites, 51 x 102cm, mounted and rolled as a scroll, boxed, another painting rolled as a scroll, Chinese School, female nude, watercolour, black character marks and red character seal middle right and further red seal upper left, 66cm x 131cm and a Chinese embroidered scroll, cased
~ A Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Figure of Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, in meditation with legs in dhyanasana and hands in dhyanamudra before a scroll-carved and pierced screen 17.5cm highPlease note that there will be no internet bidding on this lot. All bidders on lots 1-10 will be required to provide identification and a deposit of £1,000. Registration for commission and telephone bidding on these lots will close on Wednesday 13th March at 12 noon. To register please email enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk Provenance: Spink & Son, 28 February 1955 Encouraged by the devotion of the Qing Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong, Buddhism flourished in the 18th and 19th century. Its popularity led to the production of a great many Buddhist statues and ritual objects in a wide variety of materials; white and pale celadon jade being amongst the sought-after.Please note that there will be no internet bidding on this lot. All bidders on lots 1-10 will be required to provide identification and a deposit of £1,000. Registration for commission and telephone bidding on these lots will close on Wednesday 13th March at 12 noon. To register please email enquiry@tennants-ltd.co.uk Some minute edge flakes. Naturally occuring internal cracks. Jade 17.5cm by 12cm by 6.75cm. Stand 13.5cm by 8cm by 2.5cm A photocopy of the original receipt is available to the purchaser.
A Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Kangxi, of ovoid form, painted in underglaze blue with lotus sprays, crane roundels and characters beneath a cloud scroll border, with later hardwood cover21cm highChip and some abrasions to the rim. Glaze crack to the underside. Some glaze pitting and surface scratches. No restoration.
A Pair of Gilt-Metal-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Jars and Matched Covers, 18th century and later, of ovoid form, painted in famille rose enamels with peony amongst rockwork, on leaf scroll and paw feet38cm highOne jar with a rim crack and a star shaped crack to the underside. The other jar free from damage. No restoration to either. Glaze with pitting and some surface scratches.Covers with some glaze fritting and pitting. Mounts in good order. Firmly fixed. Some slight tarnishing.
~ A Chinese Porcelain Planter, Guangxu reign mark and possibly of the period, of canted rectangular form, painted in famille rose enamels with vases and jardinieres of foliage alternating with calligraphy, on scroll feet, bears four-character reign mark in red22cm wideNo chips, cracks or repair. Some fritting and slight glaze and enamel wear.
A Chinese Porcelain Dish, early Qianlong, of circular form, painted in famille rose enamels with precious objects within an octagonal panel and foliate scroll border44cm diameterAreas of over spray restoration to the rim, travelling no deeper than the foot rim. The yellow band border appears to be later applied to hide the restoration.
A Pair of Japanese Bronze Vases, in Chinese Archaic style, of baluster form with flared necks, cast with bands of taotie and scrolling foliage, on scroll feet, one with three-character mark 58cm highProvenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire In good condition overall. Some expected wear, minor surface suffs and small dents. No holes, tears or repair.
* Canton Ware. A Chinese porcelain dish, 19th century, blue scroll decoration to the centre surrounded by an unglazed ring and a further blue scroll painted rim, old hairline cracks, 29 cm diameter, together with an Eastern porcelain blue and white dish, decorated with a peacock amongst flowers, similar repeating border, 31.5 cm diameter plus a blue and white bowl and a dishQTY: (4)
* Vase. A Chinese pottery vase, probably Han Dynasty, with Bluett & Sons trade label, of baluster form with two scroll handles, incised with black bands and traces of red paint, the base with Bluett & Sons London trade label and collection number 4746, an old chip the foot rim, 21 cm high QTY: (1)
* Chinese Panel. A panel of silk damask embroidered with figures, probably 18th century, stitched with four male figures, including a warrior, one holding an incense burner, and another holding a flag, hand-worked in long and short stitch in coloured silk threads, each figure 43 cm (12.5 ins) high and slightly smaller, some losses to threadwork revealing pencil outlines, on a gold silk damask ground (perished with losses to vertical crease between figures), border of gold silk (with some stains and small holes), top edge and backing of blue linen, backing with Chinese script in black ink (marked, holes to lower edge), 127 x 91 cm (50 x 36 ins), plus a pieced panel of Chinese yellow silk cloud damask, probably 18th century, machine-stitched joins, frayed with losses (especially to edges), 124.5 x 89 cm (49 x 35 ins), and a Chinese gold velvet chair back depicting dragons, probably 17th century, backed with linen, damaged with losses, 185 x 53 cm (73 x 21 ins), together with:Chinese Ancestor Portrait. A double ancestor portrait, late Qing Dynasty, pen, ink, and gouache, highlighted in gold, on paper, depicting an Oriental gentleman and his wife seated, rubbed, some losses, especially to upper edge (only marginally affecting image), carefully conserved and laid down on paper support, 112 x 89.5 cm (44 x 35.25 ins), mounted on a modern scroll, 177 x 103 cm (69.5 x 40.5 ins)QTY: (4)NOTE:Provenance: Collection of Peta Smyth
Chinese-Korean attributed letters with large central study of a Sino-Korean mythological figure. A large hanging scroll with Chinese and Korean attributed letters and a large central decoration of a Sino-Korean mythological study, possibly a Korean giant named Mireuk, who supported pillars of the Earth in a creation myth. Dimensions: 21.5"W x 38"HCondition: Age related wear. As is.
Badge. 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer's Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. Fine scarce die-stamped gilt crowned star mounted with WESTMORELAND strap resting in sprays half of laurel, half of palm bearing CHINA scroll; 55 to lightly domed centre. Beneath the sprays, a Chinese Dragon. Horizontal loops and two pair of wire behind crown. Lowest ray restored. GC INVOICE PAYABLE ON PRESENTATION BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
* Chinese Landscape Scroll. Garden Scene at a Summer Palace, thought to be by Yao Yun Tsai, probably late 19th or early 20th century, large scale landscape in black ink, watercolour and gouache on silk, captionned in black ink and two red seals to upper left, some horizontal creases and minor surface marks, closed tear (15cm) to top margin, mounted on paper scroll with silk outer borders, image size 197 x 105 cm (77 1/2 x 41 3/8 ins), with wooden baton attached to lower edge and smaller baton to top edge (detached) with an attached oval hand written label in ink (probably early 20th century) '#2372 Garden Scene of Summer Palace', and to reverse 'Yao Yun Tsai dated 1583', scroll size 321 x 131.5 cm (126 3/8 x 51 3/4 ins), larger losses and several long tears to upper blank area of the scroll, restrengthened with archival tapeQTY: (1)
Original Qing dynasty ink and color wash on paper scroll that depicts a richly adorned standing woman. Chinese characters and red signature seal on upper right. Housed in a gilded wood frame with a dark brown mat. Artwork dimensions: 11"L x 31.50"H. Frame size: 15.50"L x 46"H x 0.50"W. Issued: Late 18th centuryCountry of Origin: ChinaCondition: Age related wear. Soiling and some tears in paper.
A Chinese blue and white 'Squirrel and vine' melon-shaped jar, Wanli period (1573-1619), painted with four squirrels amongst fruiting vines, between bands of stiff leaves on the shoulder and lower body, the short neck is decorated with a classical scroll band, 13.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***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 Pair of Chinese Marble Topped Hardwood Stands, each on scroll supports with X frame cross stretcher, 35cm by 34cm; together with components of a similar table (3)The pair with scuff and worn marble, polish dry, joints loose, one with a section of frieze lacking, the third table each section detached.
A CHINESE SILVER TWIN HANDLED CUP AND COVER RETAILED BY LEE CHING, CIRCA 1870 The domed cover with a dragon finial among embossed clouds, the body with twin dragon scroll handles, embossed with a battle scene, a bamboo stem and on a circular spreading foot 30cm 911 3/4in) high 1378g (44.3 oz) Condition Report: Marks to underside of the base clearCover is unmarkedSlightly wobblesAppears be bent slightly to one sideNo personal engravingCover sits wellStems from base are bamboo decorationLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A Chinese altar garniture, Qing, mid 19th century, the central lidded Xian form Ding flanked by two Gu form vases modelled in two sections, all painted in the Qianlong style with turquoise enamelled ground, polychrome foliate scroll decoration of lotus flowers, bats, shou symbols and other good luck emblems, the three legs of the censer painted with dog masks, the lid pierced, 40cm high (3)
A pair of Chinese bronze figures / scroll weights of 'si xi Tongzi' two tumbling boys possibly late Ming / early Qing Dynasty, formed as two young children lying down, their fronts facing each other, one weight with figure holding a object in left hand, chain to the right, the other weight with right arms meeting in the middle, hand touching, their faces bearing happy expressions, 2 3/8 x 2¼in. (6.2 x 5.8cm.). (2) * Nice brown patina on both.
A Chinese scroll painting 20th century, watercolour on paper, signed with calligraphy and oval red seal, depicting a serene mountain lake landscape, with boats sailing around a rock arch, misty cliffs towering above, 38 x 12½in. (96.5 x 31.75cm.), overall 54 x 15 1/8in. (137 x 38.5cm.). * Some foxing visible in places to the pale unpainted areas. Small white paint spot to the lower left margin and small brown mark towards upper right corner at top of mountain. Several horizontal creases to the paper - one at the top and another near the lower margin, and two at centre left.
A group of Oriental wares - A pair of small Japanese mixed metal and bronze relief design vases having copper foliate and butterfly design in relief, 5in. (12.8cm.); Chinese porcelain vase with mountain & lake scene, iron red four character mark to base; bronze buddha scroll weights, Japanese metal box with mother of pearl decoration to hinged cover, 3in. (7.6cm.) wide and two coffee cans. (8) * Chinese vase with small nibble to rim, other pieces good.
Y A MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLACK LACQUER AND CHINOISERIE DECORATED CABINETS ON STANDS EARLY 19TH CENTURY The doors opening to an arrangement of pigeon holes and drawers around a mirror central cupboard door, the removable hinged compartment opening to further divided lidded and open storage some variance in size and design, the taller example 145cm high, 65cm wide, 64cm deep Provenance: Nanteos Mansion, Ceredigion, Wales Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot (Ref: PE7P6M9Y) Condition Report: Overall there are scratches, marks, chips, cracks, abrasions, wear to the paintwork and finish, some losses and repairs consistent with age and use.One cabinet with a later scroll carved crest cornice and a replaced back leg.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Two oriental lacquer boxes, a 19th Century Chinese export black lacquer tea caddy with gilt Chinoiserie decoration resting on four carved wood dragon's claw feet with the original pewter liners and lids within and the key (lead liners dented and as found), together with a Japanese lacquer scroll box with a hinged lid. 24 cm by 14 cm by 18 cm (the caddy)
Group of Chinese and Japanese items to include large snuff bottle, blue and white punch bowl and an Eastern white metal scroll caseOverall good condition. Most of the items are contemporary pieces. The Imari scalloped edge dish has some chips and hairline cracks (shown in the additonal images). The scroll is ripped and has various holes etc.
A CHINESE LANDSCAPE SCROLL PAINTING Chinese, ink on silk, inscription to upper right 110 x 24.5cm Condition: Condition Report Has signs of restoration. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A CHINESE SCROLL OF 'WEALTH AND LONGEVITY' Circa late 19th/early 20th century, ink and colour on paper 160 x 92cm Condition: Condition Report Has some damage at lower and upper borders, occasional flaking and cracking to paint, has been re-laid. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
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