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Click here to subscribeA LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED ELM ALTAR TABLE. Of rectangular section, with scroll carved frieze, on moulded square section legs and shaped stretchers, raised on tapering feet, H86.7cm x W93cm x D45cmWith Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Certificate of Antiquity, dated 15 November 1996 and said to be made over 100 years ago, numbered 125982.Overall in good order, some minor and typical separating at joints, very minor surface wear.
A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE VASE, XUANDE MARK, 17/18TH CENTURY. Heavily cast of baluster form with flared mouth and twin scroll handles. Decorated to the body with raised cartouches above a band of studs near the foot and band of archaistic dragons on key fret ground at the neck. Raised six-character mark of Xuande to base. 49cm tall. Weight 4240 grams. Handles slightly loose to body. Areas of scratches to body. Slightly misshapen at the rim with slight dent in the foot rim.
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD ARMCHAIRS. The scroll-shaped pierced splats carved with fruit bats and gourds suspended from interlocking scrolls, with Key pattern arms and square section legs and stretchers, bearing character marks to underside, 98cm highOne with both arms loose at joints, both arms with cracks, probably repaired, back is loose at join to arm, one key pattern scroll is cracked and restuck to arm. Overall in dark varnish/stain with some fading/rubbing to seat, some separating at joints and some typical wear and scuffing to extremities. The other chair is sturdier, with more minor separating at the joints, crack and repair to key pattern at arm, small crack and loss to top of one arm, some wear and rubbing to vanished surface at seat, some typical scuffing and scratching to extremities.
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD MARBLE-TOPPED LOW TABLE OR JARDINIERE STAND. The square top inset with red marble, above foliate scroll frieze and pierced key pattern, on claw feet, 42cm square x H47cmOverall in good order. The marble top has some slight surface scratching, otherwise there is some very wear and scuffing to extremities.
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD LOW TABLE. Scroll ended with moulded top, carved with fruiting vine and bamboo frieze, H33.5cm x W92cm x D44cmThe top with split and some staining and wear to varnish, some separating at joints of legs and stretchers, some old glued repairs to scroll sides and legs (noticeably to the inner scroll ornament at legs) and joints at legs, one carved fruiting vine frieze is restuck with small losses.
A CHINESE WHITISH PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR, QING DYNASTY. The bearded figure dressed in robes reclining with his right arm raised behind his head on a pillow, holding a scroll with a double gourd bottle at his feet. On a fitted hardwood stand. Jade 9.7cm length. Jade weight 66 grams. Overall good condition with no signs of damage or repair.
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE LACQUERED AND INLAID DOMED CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER. The cover decorated with women before rockwork, bamboo and trees, with stained bone faces and red lacquer and green stone inlaid clothing, the sides and base lacquered and applied with stones with vignettes of fruit and gilt with insects, within scroll and diaper pattern panels, the interior in red lacquer, 35.5cm diam.Some small areas of retouching to gilding, some areas of repair and retouching to rim of cover, further areas of retouching to lacquer inside and out. Small losses to the inlaid stone and lacquer, some wear to gilding and general surface wear.
A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD AND BURR WALNUT CIRCULAR LOW COFFEE-TABLE. With moulded central burr panel to top above carved dragon and cloud frieze, raised on five scroll mythical beast legs joined by X-frame stretchers, on claw and ball feet, 81cm diam. x H38.5cmOne leg cracked and repaired with modern screw, several old repairs, gluing and in-filling to stretchers and around leg joints where some separation has occurred, minor scratching and wear to top and minor surface wear overall.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER LETTER RACK. Of shaped rectangular scroll-edged form, with a seven section adjustable rack, decorated with scrolling tendrils, reserved against a ground gilt with fruits, mons and figures in discussion, suspended for hanging, 41.5cm high In good overall order, there is some minor chipping at edges to lacquer and minor wear to gilding, the reverse has been pierced with three holes at a later date for suspension although these do not go all of the way through the back panel. Some minor cracking to black lacquer at reverse.
A CHINESE INK ON PAPER, AFTER PU RU (1896-1963). Scene of scholar and follower under a pine tree in landscape scene with dedication in calligraphy. Artwork size 73cm x 43cm. Mounted in scroll with wood handles. Paper with foxing spots throughout with a few small holes to top section of scroll paper mount.
A CHINESE BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, LATE QING DYNASTY. Of circular form on three scroll feet. With a pierced cover surmounted by a seated lion dog. Raised six-character seal mark of Xuande to base. 27cm tall. Total weight 1880 grams.Slight minor loss or fault to the rim of cover otherwise in good condition with no signs of major damage or repair.
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHES, 19TH CENTURY. To include a nice dragon dish with flaming pearls amidst clouds with a floral scroll border, with 'jade' mark to base ; Together with one other dish decorated with fisherman in a landscape scene with dragon border. Both mid 19th century. Approx. 24cm diam. (2) Nine dragon dish with three faint hairlines to rim approx. 2cm length with minor glaze chips to rim. The second dish with one 4cm hairline at rim, otherwise in good order.
A PAIR OF CHINESE YELLOW GROUND FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASES, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Each of baluster form with lobed rim, lion dog handles and moulded dragons at the shoulder. Decorated with panels of ladies in a garden scene on a floral scroll ground. Six-character seal mark of Qianlong to base but Republic period. 46.5cm tall. (2)Both in good overall condition with no signs of damage or repair.
A CHINESE PALE CELADON PORCELAIN JAR, 19TH CENTURY. Of ovoid form with moulded decoration of two opposing dragons on a leafy scroll ground below a band of ruyi heads covered in a pale green glaze. 21cm tall. One shallow chip to edge of unglazed rim leading into a 1cm hairline to the interior of neck. No other damages and no signs of repair.
A CHINESE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER, 19TH CENTURY. Of square form on four lion mask handles decorated with bands of dragons, phoenix medallion lappets and floral scroll, with animal form handles. The cover with a lion finial. 17cm tall. Total weight 1464 grams.One handle slightly loose however in good overall condition with no major damages or signs of repair.
A CHINESE BRONZE LOTUS PRICKET CANDLESTICK, 19TH CENTURY. Heavy bronze on three lion mask scroll feet leading into a baluster form lotus petal base with a wide lotus leaf drip bowl with candle prick. 32.5cm tall. Weight 2840 grams.Overall good condition with no major damages. General surface wear to note.
A CHINESE HARDWOOD ALTAR TABLE WITH DRAWER AND TRAY, 20TH CENTURY. Heavy compact rectangular table with traditional upward curved scroll ends with spandrels carved in relief each featuring a ribboned scroll within a key fret border. A single drawer to the front below a removable tray on four legs with open sides. 90cm wide x 38cm deep x 90cm tall.Minor nicks and scratches to the top and front edge otherwise in good overall condition.
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASE, 19TH CENTURY. Of baluster form decorated with rectangular panels and roundels with birds and insects in landscape scenes on an iron red floral scroll ground with bands of geometric patterns, ruyi heads and lingzhi. 'Da Ming Hong Wu' mark to base. 44cm tall.Good overall condition with no signs of damage or repair. Some areas of enamel loss to the decoration around the shoulder.
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CUP, JIAQING 19TH CENTURY. Of hexagonal form decorated with figure and boat in a coastal landscape scene. The interior further decorated with a coastal scene with floral scroll band at the rim. Four-character mark of Jiaqing to base and of the period (1796-1920). 6cm tall x 9cm wide.Two minute nicks to the rim. No cracks and no signs of repair.
A pair of Chinese famille verte moon flasks, 19th century, decorated with warriors on horseback, and figures entering a fortress, on a green and iron-red foliate scroll ground, four character Kangxi marks in blue, 30.5cms. (2)Provenance: select items removed from Carrycoats Hall, Northumberland.
A small 19th century Chinese blue and white porcelain ginger jarovoid form, decorated with Buddhist lion dogs chasing a brocade ball in scroll surrounds amongst scrolling clouds and flames, six character Kangxi mark height 12cmCondition: Lid now lacking. Some crazing to underside where the marks sit. Otherwise good.
Huang Shen (Chinese, 1687-1772). Ink on paper mounted scroll painting depicting a young figure reaching up towards an elderly man. Signed along the upper right corner. Bordered with silk.Huaxin; height: 47 3/4 in x width: 19 1/4 in. Framed; height: 61 1/2 in x width: 28 in.Condition: Wear throughout as shown in the listing image. No major losses or tears. Crease throughout the item, possibly from the glue. Ink has faded as expected from age. Liquid damage throughout; however, the liquid damage did not cause loss. Heavy toning to the sheet and to the huaxin. No glass. The verso could not be inspected due to the nature of how the item is framed.
Chinese ink on silk scroll painting depicting a scholar's rock, shoots of bamboo, and other foliage. Inscribed along the upper left; with a red seal along the upper left and the lower right corner.Huaxin; height: 32 in x width: 18 in. Sight; height: 43 1/2 in x width: 21 1/2 in. Framed; height: 46 1/4 in x width: 24 1/2 in.Condition: The work is heavily toned. There are small creases and losses throughout. Some small stains to the silk border. Wear to the frame; framed under glass; not inspected out of frame.
19th century Chinese Qing dynasty copper handwarmer or footwarmer. A round form with an intricately piercing lid and two handles. Decorated throughout with profuse geometric and foliate scroll work interspersed with lotus flowers.Height: 5 in x diameter: 7 in.Condition: There are a few small dents throughout, mostly on the body of the piece, with the longest measuring around 3/4 of an inch in diameter. There is tarnishing throughout, consistent with age. Scratches throughout consistent with age. Much of the original black lacquer remains, though there are areas where it has worn away. There is evident polish in the recesses areas of the work. The handles move smoothly and do not stick. The lid sits well on the body and can be removed easily. Heavy wear on the interior, consistent with use.
Nearly identical pair of Qing imperial Chinese lacquered Chippendale style chairs.Provenance: Yamanaka & Co., "Art Treasures from the Imperial Palace," January 26 & 27, 1917, Lot 231.The Yamanaka & Company catalog describes the auction as follows:"A collection of palace furniture, being Ch'ien-Lung originals, redecorated at a time of the palace renovation about a half century ago, for the use of the imperial family, the decorations reproducing those of the Ch'ien-Lung time."In the same catalog they describe the chairs as follows:"Pair black lacquer side chairs. Quadrangular seats, legs and braces, with carved scroll skirt and back. Painted in gold on all surfaces with lotus sprays and scrolls, Shou medallions, and bats carrying symbols."Each, height: 41 in x width: 20 in x depth: 17 in.Condition: Both chairs are structurally sound and stable. There are large cracks to the lacquer of the wooden seats to both chairs. Cracking and some areas of peeling to the lacquered layer throughout both chairs. There is one small chip to the seat of one of the chairs. Fading to the gilt decoration throughout both chairs. Wear along the extreme edges of the lower stretcher bars. Wear to the feet consistent with age and use. General wear throughout.
Chinese carved hardwood stand. With an intricately carved and pierced skirt depicting scrolling leaves and fruit. Resting on four square carved scroll feet.Height: 11 in x width: 32 3/4 in x depth: 18 1/2 in.Condition: Heavy wear throughout as shown in the listing image; there are slight gaps between different wooden parts of the item. There are minute losses throughout, most noticeably to one of the corners along the top. Dust collected to the recessed area, particularly along the carved skirts. No visible signs of restoration under UV light.
Pair of Chinese glazed pottery foo dogs, 24cm, two other smaller foo dog models, modern model of Buddha, man with a fan and a Satsuma figure.Qty: 7Condition report:Some chipping and glaze loss to the pair of turquoise dogs. Elder holding a fan - some crazing and minor glaze loss but generally ok.Satsuma Female figure with gilt scroll - scroll has been previously broken and reglued. Chipped losses to the feet.Two smaller foo dog figures are ok, no damages.
A CHINESE CARVED RED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX, 18TH/19TH CENTURY of rectangular form with rounded corners, the lift-off lid carved in deep relief with figures in a woodland glaze within a mountainous landscape, the interior with black lacquer, the sides with carved scroll border. 6cm high, 31cm wide, 21.5cm deepOld repairs. A good looking and good quality box.
A Chinese copper Hand Warmer, the body of lobed oval form with six panels of decoration depicting buildings within a wooded landscape, raised on a short foot with prick-dot scrolling decoration and recessed base, the removable cover with pierced border of scroll decoration and four flowers, central cartouche with corresponding building and landscape, twin slender stylised bamboo handles, unsigned, in the manner of Pan Xiang-Feng (active 1736-1795), 19cm long, 13cm high, one handle with rudimentary wire repaired hinge. Provenance; Col. R.L Vance RAMC (Indian Medical Service) serving in India and Tibet in the early 20thC, up until the 1930's, by family tradition having received items as personal gifts from grateful patients.
A Chinese Silver Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Cumshing, of circular form, cast with a sinuous dragon, twin character mark and CS mark struck twice13cm diameterBowl with the rim slightly mishappen. Some notable dents / creases around. Foot slightly indented. Free from splits, holes and solder repairs. Some wear to the decoration. Wooden components associated. Cover lacking knop and with splits. Stand with one leg very loose. Another with loss to the scroll detail of one knee.
A pair of Chinese provincial part red painted benches, late Qing Dynasty, the plain wood tops on pairs of tapering legs with pairs of bold scrolls on the angle54 x 119 x 38cmExtensive wear and use to the tops and further heavy wear and loss of paint to legs and frame. Losses to tops of scroll work on one bench
*A set of eleven Chinese porcelain dragon decorated plates with six character marks, 8 1/2" dia , and a polychrome vase with figured panel on a yellow scroll ground and seal mark, 14" high (*This lot is subject to VAT on the hammer price)Condition:Three plates are cracked and or chipped.Most have numerous decoration losses too.Vase appears to be okay apart from some small decoration losses.
A 19th-century Chinese Export silver goblet,maker's mark unidentified, CW?, also with Chinese characters,vase form, chased with alternating lobed panels depicting figures in a landscape and birds in bamboo, one with a shield engraved with initials, gilt interior, the raised circular foot and tapering circular stem with chased floral scroll decoration on a matted background, height 17.5cm, approx. weight 4.4oz.
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