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A Chinese watercolour on silk scroll painting of chrysanthemums, inscribed and with red seal mark to left edge, 31 cm high x 34 cm wide, on cream damask backing, turned wooden baton (jiku) with silk ends

A Chinese Qing dynasty style scroll painting, ink on paper laid on silk, depicting a riverside landscape with mountains and pagoda, with calligraphy and various red seal stamps, the work 71 cm x 37.5 cm

Various items of antique pottery to include a Japanese Imari plate, diameter 22cm, a Crown Derby style urn in the Imari palette, with two gilt scroll handles, height 16cm, three graduated ginger jars, a Chinese-style cylindrical brush pot with birds and mountain scenes in cobalt blue, a studio pottery circular lidded pot inscribed 'Arsenic' to the front, Queen Victoria beaker, an early 19th century coffee can and a small Imari flask with EPNS lid, etc (10).Condition Report: The Crown Derby urn is possibly lacking its lid and has repairs.

A CHINESE '100 BIRDS' SCROLL PAINTING Ink and colour on paper, inscribed and with seal upper left, scroll backing Provenance: Acquired in Tianjin, 1990's Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. 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.

WANG XUEYAO (CHINESE, 20TH CENTURY)- VIEW OF MT PENGLAI Ink and watercolour on paper, inscribed and with seal upper left, scroll backing 114cm x 64cm Provenance: Acquered at Friendship Store in Hong Kong, 1980s/90's Condition: Condition Report Scroll backing torn and detached from baton at the top edge, some browning to the paper and creases in places 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 HARD WOOD COFFEE TABLE WITH C-SCROLL LEGS AND THE NARROW ENDS, THE APRON CARVED WITH DRAGONS.

TWO FRAMED CHINESE SCROLL PAINTINGS TOGETHER WITH FOUR PAINTINGS OF SAILING JUNKS IN A COMMON FRAME

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Xu Beihong 97 x 48cm 20th century.

Eight Pages of Chinese Scroll Painting By Li Keran 136 x 33cm x 8 20th century.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Fang Jizhong H: 68cm; W: 34.5cm 20th century.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Guo Xi H: 167cm; W: 33.5cm Song Dynasty.

A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Gu Hongzhong 32 x 327cm Five Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Yan Liben 33 x 348cm Tang Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Li Cheng 205 x 35cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty 35 x 287cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By Jing Hao 32 x 208cm Five Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Zhu Yunming 135 x 46cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Mi Fu 75 x 46cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Dong Qichang 125 x 49cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Calligraphy By Huang Daozhou H: 82.5cm; W: 43cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Fan Zhongli H: 108cm; W: 35cm Song Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Wang Fu H: 108cm; W: 47cm Ming Dynasty. This lot was provided by the Montauban family, whose descendants were also fascinated by collecting Chinese art, influenced by the collection of the Comte de Montauban. Le general Cousin-Montauban, Comte De Palikao (1796-1878). Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao was born in Paris on June 24, 1796, to Jean-Antoine Cousin-Montauban and Appoline de Launay. He joined the Gardes du Corps de Monsieur regiment in July 1814 and was appointed as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in December 1815. He served as a lieutenant in the Royal Guard's 1st Cavalry Grenadier Corps from 1824 to 1826. In September 1851, he was appointed a general by Prince President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte and tasked with operations in Oran. On December 28, 1855, he was appointed as a brigadier general and commanded multiple districts: Limoges, Tours, and Rouen. In 1859, French-Chinese diplomatic relations deteriorated, leading to the dispatch of a French expeditionary force to China. On November 13, 1859, Cousin-Montauban was appointed as the overall commander of the expedition's land and sea forces. It consisted of 8,000 troops divided into two brigades led by Generals Jannin and Collineau. On August 14, the allied forces led by Cousin-Montauban landed in Baitang and captured the Dagukou Fortress on August 26. On September 21, they defeated 20,000 Mongolian cavalry led by Sengge Rinchen in the Battle of Palikao, achieving victory in the expedition and acquiring significant wealth and important Chinese collectibles. Cousin-Montauban returned to France in 1861 and brought back a considerable amount of wealth acquired during the war to his family's collection. Due to his success in the expedition, he was granted the title of Comte de Palikao by Emperor Napoleon III in 1862. He then created his own medal seal and stamped it onto his collected treasures, which were added to his family's collection. Cousin-Montauban died at his home on 75 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris on January 8, 1878. Medals and honors received by Montauban: On April 9, 1870, he was appointed by Emile Ollivier, Prime Minister of France as Minister of War and took over the government on August 9 at the request of the Empress. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honor Knight Medal, in 1844 the Officer Medal, in 1848 the Colonel Medal, and on December 28, 1859, he was granted the Officer Medal, and on November 28, 1861, he was promoted to the Grand Cross. Montauban was awarded the Military Medal on November 26, 1861. He received the Crimean Medal, the Order of Saint-Gregoire-le-Grand, the Order of the Bath, and the Swedish Sword from Her Majesty Queen of England.

A Chinese Hand Scroll Painting By He Haixia 309 x 35cm 20th century.

AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING KINKO SENNIN WITH A BRUSH AND FISHUnsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The immortal Qin Gao standing and holding a fish with horn-inlaid eyes and an inlaid brush in his hands, his elegant Chinese robes flowing with finely carved and darkly stained folds, his expressively carved face with a cheerful expression, the mouth wide open, his hair and long chin beard neatly incised, the back with two asymmetrical himotoshi, the larger of which is generously excavated to accommodate the knot.HEIGHT 8.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear.The present netsuke is unusual as Kinko Sennin is usually depicted seated atop a giant fish. The Daoist sage spent the first 200 years of his life painting fish and would never harm or eat them out of respect. He was invited by the Dragon King to be his guest, so Kinko told his students he would return and rode the fish under the water into the river kingdom. Upon returning he meet Kannon, who gave him a scroll teaching the Buddhist way of protecting all life.

A FINE TSUISHU FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH CHORYO AND KOSEKIKO, WITH EN SUITE NETSUKE AND OJIMEUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The four-case inro of upright form and oval section, lacquered in tsuishu (carved red lacquer) and finely worked in high relief depicting Choryo with his sword drawn, standing atop a water dragon amidst crashing waves, and presenting the fallen shoe to Kosekiko who is shown on the other side mounted on his horse striding across a bridge and holding a scroll. The scene is set beneath a neatly carved pine tree, the sides of the inro are incised with key fret borders, the top and bottom beautifully incised with floral designs. The interior lacquered in red. With a beautifully matching blue and white porcelain ojime decorated with underglaze blue waves and a fine tsuishu lacquer netsuke of unusual quatrefoil shape, the top carved with a chrysanthemum flower and with four panels to the side depicting literati, pine and craggy rocks, the underside with a central himotoshi and a finely incised asanoha ground.HEIGHT 8.2 cm, LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, some tiny losses to lacquer.Provenance: German private collection. The interior with some old Japanese labels and remnants of incense.Zhang Liang (known as Choryo in Japanese) was a Chinese military strategist and politician who lived in the early Western Han dynasty. The present inro depicts the legend of when Choryo met the old man Kosekiko (Huang Shigong) on a bridge. The old man began to teach the art of war to Choryo and one day Kosekiko wanted to test Choryo and threw a shoe into the river where a powerful water dragon lived. The dragon seized the shoe and Choryo defeated it and gave the shoe back to Kosekiko.

An Indian cast brass standing figure of a goddess with lotus shaped incense holder dish, raised on circular and square moulded base, (14cm x 5cm) a soapstone Chinese carving of spider monkeys, apes etc, feasting on breadfruit, (17cm x 16cm) and a navette shaped 19thc cast brass dish, scroll handles to side with floral centre panel, (19cm x 7.5cm) (3)

A pair of Chinese export late 18th early 19thc tea bowls decorated with figure of a lady seated in garden with pine trees and cherry blossom verso, one tea bowl slightly larger than the other, (h: 5cm x 7cm and 5cm x 6.5cm) a group of four 18thc Chinese export ware tea cups with C scroll handles to side, decorated with flowers, swags and figures in a garden, an 18thc Chinese export ware tea cup with a young boy and four female figures gardening in landscape, with C scroll handle to side, a late 18th early 19thc tea bowl with a figure of a man and his son fishing, complete with saucer, (tea bowl, 5cm x 9cm, saucer d: 13.5cm) two 18thc Chinese export ware saucers decorated with figures in landscapes and a pair of Chinese 18thc export ware scalloped saucers decorated with chrysanthemum designs, (h: 2.5cm x 12cm) no signs of restoration, chips, repairs or damage (13)

A CHINESE HARDWOOD LOW TABLE 20th century, the frieze decorated with carved and pierced foliage, on scroll legs, 35cm high x 91cm wide x 38xm deepProvenance: The Estate of The Late Rear Admiral Edward Gueritz

CHINESE POTTERY AQUAMANILE PIXIUpossibly from the Jin dynasty, the mythical creature with a spout to the mouth, incised markings to the body with a pair of wings to the back with two suspension loops, it's legs with tapering supports below and the body with faded floral scroll decoration, 23cm high

FOUR CHINESE MOULDED WARES, SONG DYNASTY AND LATER comprising: a cosmetic box and cover and a seal paste box and cover moulded with floral medallions and covered overall in a bluish-white glaze, the larger 10.5cm diameter; a small jar with peony scroll and greenish-white glaze, 8cm high; and a conical bowl moulded with six panels enclosing jardinières of flowers and covered in a cream glaze, 18.5cm diameterProvenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' BOWL, 19TH CENTURY painted around the exterior of the deep U-shaped body with a leafy lotus scroll, the interior with a medallion enclosing a bird perched on a fruiting bough, 15cm diameterProvenance: Property of a European Collector (see lot 8 for further details)

A CHINESE FAHUA FIGURE OF A DIGNITARY, LATE MING DYNASTY . seated wearing long flowing aubergine and turquoise-glazed robes and a tall peaked cap, his left hand resting on his knee, the right raised holding a scroll, 36.5cm high

A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘PEONY SCROLL’ BOWL, MING DYNASTY the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, painted in reverse around the exterior with a leafy peony scroll below a key-fret band at the rim, 22cm diameter; together with a small ‘lotus pond’ bowl, 14.2cm, diameter; and two shallow dishes (4)Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent

An 18th century Worcester footed slop bowl and a pair of dessert plates c.1770first printed in blue and white in Fence pattern, hatched crescent mark, second scalloped edge painted with shaped reserves painted with flowers in bright enamel within gilt c scroll borders against a blue scale ground, blue fret marks together with a Chinese famille export tea bowl and saucer, (4)first height 7.5cm.Condition:Slop bowl in good condition. One plate has an old hairline running round centre and out to rim with has an old rivetted repair, the other has a chip to rim. tea bowl has hairlines

A pair of Chinese jade goldfish ear earrings, other jewelleryfirst unmarked framed with post fittings, a citrine wreath brooch in associated case a stick pin with turquise set and scroll carved finial, an Art Deco silver an marcasite spray brooch, a Thai silver, niello and enamel brooch in the form of hat with a feather stamped Thye Yiak, an Art Deco silver black enamel and marcasite openwork plaque ring, cats eye chrysoberyl ring and a Belgian 50 Centimes coin bracelet, (8)First length 2.5cm., Condition:Coin bracelt missing a jump ring. Other items in good condition

An interesting collection of Chinese scroll paintings, mainly mid 20th century, various subjects including women playing musical instruments, chicken, songbirds, flowers, landscapes etc. some on woven silk mounts others just rolled and together with a quantity of printed scroll pictures, ink blocks, soapstone seals and related items

An early Worcester octagonal cup, c.1753-55, painted with a Chinese figure flanked by vases and flower sprigs, with an elaborate scroll handle, and a Worcester creamer moulded with panels and painted with polychrome flower sprays, some chipping to the cup, some restoration to the creamer, 10.8cm max. (2)

Two Bow blue and white patty pans, c.1754-57, of circular form with flared sides, painted in a bright blue with Chinese flowers and fungi within a ruyi scroll border, some staining, 10cm max. (2)Provenance: the David Stopher Collection. One formerly in the Susi and Ian Sutherland Collection.

A large Lowestoft blue and white jug, c.1765, with floral moulding, painted with a Chinese figure beside plants and a three storeyed pagoda behind an ornamental fence, beneath the spout with a small sailing boat, the rim with a 'Scroll and Floral type 12' border, a small chip to the spout, 20.2cm.Provenance: the David Stopher Collection.

Three early Bow blue and white plates, c.1749-52, painted in a bright blue with the Broken Scroll pattern, the scroll depicting flowering peony issuing from rockwork and a fence, the rims with a panelled cash diaper border, together with a Chinese porcelain plate in the same design, some faults, 22.5cm max. (4)Provenance: the Peter Burke Collection.

Four Bow blue and white small bowls or teabowls, c.1752-58, one conical and painted with a vase, a tied scroll and other auspicious objects, another of shallower form in the same design, another shallow and raised on a pedestal foot, painted with a continuous Chinese landscape, the last with sailing boats and a small island, painter's marks to some, minor faults, 10.5cm dia max. (4)Provenance: the Peter Burke Collection. The bowl with the tall foot purchased from Mercury Antiques, 5th October 2005.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Zhang Daqian 130 x 41cm 20th century Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Zhang Daqian 130 x 64cm 20th century Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Wang Meng 91.5 x 49cm Ming Dynasty Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A Chinese Painting By Zhang Daqian on Paper Album 132.5 x 38cm 20th century Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Qi Baishi 88 x 32cm 20th century Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Tang Yin 85.5 x 52.5cm Ming Dynasty Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A Chinese Scroll Painting By Zhang Daqian 129 x 63.5cm 20th century Source: Collected by Sun Zhifei and passed down through the family. The scroll has a label attached and bears the seal of Sun Zhifei's wife, Yang Yamin(Yang Diemian). Sun Zhifei (1905-1966) was a native of Shanghai and born into a scholarly family. His father, Sun Yusheng, was a famous writer of the Republic of China, known as "Hai Shang Shu Shi Sheng" and was renowned for his work "The Dream of Prosperity on the Sea". He was also an accomplished artist. Sun Zhifei devoted his entire life to public service and was the General Manager of the Hua Shang Electrical Company in the 1940s. He firmly refused to collaborate with the Japanese during their occupation of China and was highly respected in society. Sun inherited his family's knowledge of literature and history, and even wrote an interpretation of the Diamond Sutra. During the Japanese invasion of China, his family's collection of books and paintings was taken away as loot. Sun was determined to rebuild the collection and between 1944 and 1955, he devoted all his energy and resources to collecting over 100 pieces of art from various schools with the aim of "truth, precision, and purity". He was sincere and dedicated in his approach, seeking advice from experts and was highly regarded by his peers in the art world, including Wu Hufan, Qian Jingtang, and Liu Haisu. In the 1960s, during the Cultural Revolution, Sun's collection of books and paintings were seized and confiscated. It was not until 1979 that they were returned to the family. In the 2022 Spring Auction of Sotheby's Hong Kong, the Sun family's collection of a painting by Zhang Daqian titled "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" sold for HKD 320 million, breaking the record for the auction of Zhang Daqian's paintings.

A group of three Chinese famille rose plates and a Chinese Imari plate painted with birds, floral sprays and foliage, one with scroll-shaped central panel, Qianlong, 22/23cm [4].

A Chinese famille rose armorial bowl and one other the first painted with the arms of Snell of Kennicott in Devon and Kingston in Wiltshire between floral sprays and below spearhead and shell/scroll borders, early Qianlong, 23cm [some glaze crazing]; the second painted with baskets of flowers, garlands and purple foliage within gilded rouge-de-fer borders, late Qianlong, 28cm [hair crack] 2.* Literature for the first: David Sanctuary Howard 'Chinese Armorial Porcelain' vol 1 page 377/M4.

A Chinese hanging scroll painting, attributed to Lan Ying [1585-circa 1664] painted in black with a mountainous landscape scene, the foreground with a scholar-official returning on horseback to the mountain, signed, red seals and inscribed ''Painted by Lan Ying, art name Diesou, in the mid-winter of the year of xin-si'' [1641], one seal reads ''Lan Ying zhi yin'' [The seal of Lan Ying], 120 x 40cm [creased] wood box and card outer.

An extensive West Country one-owner collection of Chinese Canton and other famille rose and famille verte porcelain.Unless otherwise stated, variously enamelled with panels of figures on terraces with birds, insects and flowers on ornate floral and green tendril grounds with bats, insects and birds.A large Canton pedestal teapot and cover of circular form with domed cover and scroll handle, Qing Dynasty, 23cm.

Large 19th century Chinese ancestor painting, the scroll with script panel and seated figure wearing the white pheasant rank badge, 187 x 85cmProvenance: Removed from Sun Court, Hadleigh: From the Estate of David Tron, King’s Road Antiques Dealer.Provenance: from the estate of David Tron, London antiques dealer based in Kings Road.becoming detached from hanging rail and paper is dry and fragile. Losses to periphery and creases. Surface dirt and staining

Antique Chinese embroidery scroll, with continuous frieze of pheasants and foliage, approximately 160 x 23cm

A 20th Century Chinese watercolour scroll painting, depicting pink peony in full bloom, inscribed, boxed approximately 61 x 123cms.

SCRIBES LOW TABLE, 19th century Chinese lacquered with full scroll ends, 35cm H x 34cm D x 142cm W.

Chinese School (20th century): Birds on Branches, scroll painting 110cm x 62cm

Chinese carved celadon jade miniature stand, on footed rectangular design with scroll and Greek key decoration, 53mm x 44mm

A Chinese porcelain table lamp; with all over gild painted scroll decoration on green ground; raised on hardwood base with four feet H.41cm

A Chinese Hongmu Kang low table, late 19th century, the scroll ends with floral carvings and floral carved frieze, 33cm high, 89cm wide, 41cm deepCondition Report: split to one side, scratches, stains and knocks to wood, later stretcher supports added underneath,