A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE MOUNTED CHINESE TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN DOUBLE CARP EWERSIN THE LOUIS XV MANNEREach with foliate-cast rim and C-scroll rocaille base and handle around conjoined carp bodieseach 45cms high Provenance:Lady Ribblesdale, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 2 February 1959, lot 311Condition Report: Both vases with some marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use. Various small old splits to the ormolu elements (see images). One vase with a knock to the tail of one fish. Glaze with the expected minor imperfections. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Please note, we cannot guarantee the age of these vases. Potential buyer should satisfy themselves as to the date of manufacture. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A Chinese hanging scroll painted in the style of Zhao Zhigian,perhaps Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryProvenance: The Roger Moss collectionCondition report: Badly toned, spotted, creased and liquid stained throughout. A few small tears to top edges, some embedded accretions and stains throughout. The reverse with areas of delamination and one area with total separation of support from silk ground. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to 2003. All items were officially exported from Hong Kong by shippers and handlers recommended and approved by the Mass Transit Railway Corporation of Hong Kong on 10th May 2003, with full documentation. Itemised inspection certificates - dated 24th February, 16th and 23rd April and 7th May 2003 (report No 0254/03) by J & H Surveying Co Ltd, Marine Surveyors - number and detail the items exported. A copy is available at Cheffins’ offices. The shipment arrived in Felixstowe, UK on 29th May 2003 and was received for transhipment by Redfern International Logistics of Leeds, recorded in their sales invoice no. IDSI2926, which details fees paid for the appropriate Sea Import Customs and Sea Import Documentation. The dating of Chinese sculpture is notoriously difficult and all such references in this catalogue are based entirely upon style and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Regarding the stone carvings in the Moss Collection, these lots may only be bought and sold within the UK/EU. Buyers wishing to export items should make the appropriate checks before bidding. The auctioneers cannot be held responsible for any future liabilities associated with authentication or for export outside of the UK/EU.
A Mao calligraphic hanging scroll facsimile,130cm highProvenance: The Roger Moss collectionCondition report: Badly spotted and toned with multiple holes and punctures, and some creasing throughout. A few chips to lower edges and some lifting and separation of top layer from paper support beneath. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to 2003. All items were officially exported from Hong Kong by shippers and handlers recommended and approved by the Mass Transit Railway Corporation of Hong Kong on 10th May 2003, with full documentation. Itemised inspection certificates - dated 24th February, 16th and 23rd April and 7th May 2003 (report No 0254/03) by J & H Surveying Co Ltd, Marine Surveyors - number and detail the items exported. A copy is available at Cheffins’ offices. The shipment arrived in Felixstowe, UK on 29th May 2003 and was received for transhipment by Redfern International Logistics of Leeds, recorded in their sales invoice no. IDSI2926, which details fees paid for the appropriate Sea Import Customs and Sea Import Documentation. The dating of Chinese sculpture is notoriously difficult and all such references in this catalogue are based entirely upon style and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Regarding the stone carvings in the Moss Collection, these lots may only be bought and sold within the UK/EU. Buyers wishing to export items should make the appropriate checks before bidding. The auctioneers cannot be held responsible for any future liabilities associated with authentication or for export outside of the UK/EU.
A Chinese scroll painting, Qing Dynasty, probably 19th centurydepicting a lady and a gentleman dignitary in a garden setting with a horse and rider nearby, 134 x 48cmProvenance: The Roger Moss CollectionCondition report: Faults and retouching. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to 2003. All items were officially exported from Hong Kong by shippers and handlers recommended and approved by the Mass Transit Railway Corporation of Hong Kong on 10th May 2003, with full documentation. Itemised inspection certificates - dated 24th February, 16th and 23rd April and 7th May 2003 (report No 0254/03) by J & H Surveying Co Ltd, Marine Surveyors - number and detail the items exported. A copy is available at Cheffins’ offices. The shipment arrived in Felixstowe, UK on 29th May 2003 and was received for transhipment by Redfern International Logistics of Leeds, recorded in their sales invoice no. IDSI2926, which details fees paid for the appropriate Sea Import Customs and Sea Import Documentation. The dating of Chinese sculpture is notoriously difficult and all such references in this catalogue are based entirely upon style and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. 1980??2003????C Roger Moss OBE?????????????????? ???????????????2003?5?10?????????????????????????????????????-??????J?H Surveying Co Ltd?2003?2?24??4?16??23??5?7???????0254/03??????????????????????Cheffins???????????????2003?5?29????????????????Redfern International Logistics????????????- IDSI2926??????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
ESTIMATE UPON REQUEST // PLEASE CONTACT THE AUCTION HOUSE // AN IMPORTANT CHINESE SCHOOL, WITH SIGNATURE OF GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE ALSO KNOWN AS LANG SHINING 郞世寧 (1688-1766) China, 20th century Portraits of Moyuli (墨玉璃) and Jinchixian (金翅猃), two hounds of the Emperor Qianlong Colours and ink on silk Mounted as a kakemono Inscribed with the signature of Lang Shining to the lower left Inscribed with a calligraphy to the upper right Bearing several red seals, five in total Dimensions (the sole painting): 123,5 x 52 cmProvenance:> Private collection;> Juan Carlos Katzenstein (1925-2018), an Argentinian Diplomat, who was an Ambassador in Beijing, China, from December 6, 1975 to January 2, 1978, and later to the Holy See (Vatican) and to the Sovereign Order of Malta from 1989 to 1991. Notes: Giuseppe Castiglione was an Italian Jesuit brother and missionary in China, where he served as an artist at the imperial court of three emperors - the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. He painted in a style that is a fusion of European and Chinese traditions. The hounds have been identified thanks to the "Album of the Ten-Prized Dogs" (十骏犬图), an imperial-commissioned work by the above-mentioned painter housed in the collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan. The long calligraphy may be roughly read as follows: "Who said that the dogs are only used to bark, while the painter can portray various postures of the dogs, such as running, skipping etc. as they are really fascinating. Written by the Emperor Qianlong in early August 1744". The seals, five in total, may be roughly read as follow:a) "Five blessings in five Dynasties". This seal belongs to Emperor Qianlong aged 70; b) "Shi-Qu". This is the name of a book with many famous paintings, calligraphies and others; c) "Shi-Qu". The second volume of this book; d) "Yang Xin Hall". This painting was collected in that peculiar hall within the Forbidden City; e) "The Emperor will benefit his sons and grand-sons"; We did match three of the seals with the ones listed in BEURDELEY, Cecile and Michel. "Giuseppe Castiglione A Jesuit Painter at the Court of the Chinese Emperors". Lund Humphries London: 1972, pp. 192-193: a) nr. 6:, "Wu-fu-wu-tai-t'ang ku-hsi t'ien-tzu pao", Treasure of the aged Son of Heaven in the Hall of the Five Happiness and the Five Generations; b) nr. 14: "San-hsi-t'ang chieng-sien hsi", Seal of the Hall of the Three Rarities; c) nr. 28: "Yang-hsin-tien chien ts'ang pao", Treasure of the palace of Cultivating Hearts. Juan Carlos Katzenstein probably acquired or was offered this important painting while living in China. He and his family attached a great importance to this scroll and did study it thoroughly. They did present it to different scholars and even managed to have it both the poem and the seals translated into English. This painting is offered at auction with a documentation including notably (but not only) the book "Giuseppe Castiglione a Jesuit Painter at the Court of the Chinese Emperors" by Michel Beurdeley as well as as a few letters and envelopes, one adressed to "Castellgatto II", the residency of Juan Carlos Katzenstein while in Italy.
CHINESE SCHOOL, SIGNATURE OF SHEN SHI 沈仕 (1488-1565) The immortal Lan Caihe in a cloudy sky upturning a basket of flowers Ink and colours on silk Inscribed with a calligraphy signing it Shen Shi 沈仕 to the left part With four seals in total, two at the end of the calligraphy, two in the lower right corner Dimensions (the sole painting): 75 x 36.5cm Notes: A painter of the Ming Dynasty, born in Renhe (nowadays Hangzhou, Zhejiang), renowned for his painting of birds and flowers (Niao Hua traditional subject). Several of his works are housed in museums (see, inter alia, a fan inscribed with a poetry part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, accession number1989.363.73). Few of his works have been presented at auction, fetching top prices. Amidst them, see Sotheby's New York, March 16, 2017, lot 833, for a scroll painting depicting peonies. 中国画，沈仕（1488-1565）签名 云中仙人蓝采和翻花篮
Late 19th/early 20th century Chinese Silver teapot of small proportions, with engraved scroll and floral decoration, slip in cover and twin silver wire handles. Underside with Chinese character marks. All at approximately 11ozs. 14.5cm across.Condition report: General overall condition good, some minor surface wear and denting, cover plate slightly distorted, one handle bent. Marks rubbed. Additional images are now available to view on our website
Late 19th / early 20th century Chinese scroll painting on silk, in glazed frame, painted with mandarin ducks and lotus flower, poetic script, 101 x 36cm, mounted on silk, in glazed frame. Provenance: Liberty of London, and accompanied by a description of the work on Liberty headed paperCondition report: Glazed frame, not examined out of the frame, no discernible damage
A Chinese famille rose porcelain part dinner service, Qianlong period,each piece painted with antiques, peonies and other flowers within scroll work and floral banded borders, comprising a 35.5 cm dish, a 25.5 cm dish, four 22.5 cm plates, four 22.5 cm saucer dishes and a 17cm saucer dishMinor faults
Full title: A Chinese famille rose relief-decorated scroll Weight, hall mark, 19th C.Description: Dim.: 21,5 x 4 x 2 cmInformation concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: A Chinese celadon-ground and blue and white 'lotus scroll' jar, MingDescription: H.: 25 cmInformation concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: A Chinese Ming-style blue and white 'floral scroll' dish, QianlongDescription: Dia.: 34 cmInformation concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: Two Chinese gilt and lacquered bronze 'mythical beast' scroll Weights, late MingDescription: L.: 6 cm - H.: 4,5 cm (the largest)Information concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: A Chinese cloisonne 'floral scroll' water jug, 18/19th C.Description: H.: 31 cm - L.: 18,5 cmInformation concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: A Chinese blue and white 'lotus scroll' double gourd vase, WanliDescription: H.: 32,5 cmÊ Condition: (UV-checked)- With two tight ca. 2 cm glaze lines visible on the inside of the rim, not visible on the outside.- With a drilled hole in the base.- Otherwise in excellent condition.Information concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: A Chinese blue and white 'lotus scroll' spittoon or zhadou, KangxiDescription: Dia.: 11 cm - H.: 9,5 cmÊ Condition: (UV-checked)- With a restored ca. 2 cm hairline, otherwise in excellent condition. The repair very well executed and quasi-invisble to the naked eye.Information concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Full title: A Chinese blue and white 'peony scroll' bowl, Xuande mark, KangxiDescription: Dia.: 21,5 cm - H.: 9,5 cmInformation concerning condition reports:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
A Lowestoft butter tub and cover, circa 1762Of oval form with pierced lug handles, moulded in relief with floral and scroll-edged panels flanked by stylised chrysanthemums, the panels painted in blue with Chinese riverscapes including a fisherman and a bridge between two islands, floral sprays and sprigs to the interior, the cover with a reeded finial, 13cm wide, indistinct painter's numeral inside footrim (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceFarleigh House Antiques exhibition, 1 October 2005Interestingly, the two halves of the plaster of Paris mould used to make this tub have been placed together incorrectly, resulting in the moulded flowers growing downwards on one side and upwards on the other. A similar butter tub and stand from The Geoffrey Godden Collection was sold by Bonhams on 30 June 2010, lot 128. Another is illustrated by Christopher Spencer, Early Lowestoft (1981), p.126, fig.173.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Lowestoft guglet, circa 1760Of globular form, the neck with a knopped collar and everted rim, painted in blue with a Chinese garden scene depicting a man carrying a potted plant and another standing beside an elaborate table upon which stands a magnificent vase of flowers, insects and a bird in flight to the reverse, a 'Scroll and Arrow Type 1' border below the rim, 23.3cm high, painter's numeral 5 inside footrimFootnotes:ProvenanceLiane Richards Collection, Bonhams sale, 13 April 2016, lot 188This unusual pattern is particularly finely painted with beautiful detail given to the vase, table and attendants' clothing.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An early Lowestoft sauceboat and a corresponding waster, circa 1758-60Of fluted oval shape with a scrolled handle, the deep foot moulded with scrollwork, the sides with scroll-moulded panels picked out in blue and flanked by foliate branches, a narrower panel below the pronounced spout, each panel painted with Chinese river scenes including a figure crossing a bridge and another fishing, the interior with flowers, 17cm long, indistinct painter's numeral inside footrim, together with a factory waster with the same moulding (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceGodden Reference Collection, Bonhams sale, 30 June 2010, lot 121Illustrated by Christopher Spencer, Early Lowestoft (1981), p.108, pl.134 and by Geoffrey Godden, Lowestoft Porcelains (1985), p.55, pl.38. A similar but slightly smaller example with a more elaborate handle is illustrated by Godden (1985) at pl.37 alongside the waster accompanying the present lot.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Chinese scroll picture "Mongolian Maiden & Her Dog" after Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-Chien, 1899-1983).Condition: some spots of mold/damp present near base of scroll, crease marks to edges and a couple of marks of discolouration, no major damage or tears present, some minor fading to the images on scroll.
In the manner of Li Zhaodao (651-710) Silk and paper hanging scroll, depicting a mountain view with scholars to the foreground about to cross a bridge to a temple, with various artists and other seals including 'Southern Song Dynasty Lecture Hall', 'The new stamp of the history museum' and 'The double dragon seal', 134.5cm x 45cm Note: sold with the original receipt when purchased at the Shanghai Antique and Curios store, 03/131979, which states in Chinese that it was painted during the reign of Jiaqing (1795-1820) and sold to a foreigner for 500RMB at the time. Condition: Some folds to the paper and some marks and foxing mainly to the border.
Yan Bolong (1898-1955), Ma Jin (1900-1970), Qi Gong (1912-2005), Zhou Yuanliang (1904-1995, Wang Shensheng (1896-1972) Bamboo, flowers & birds, hanging scroll, ink on paper, with different elements painted by the different artists The sparrows were painted by Bolong. Yan bolong,(1898-1955) The flowers and stones were painted by Boyi (Ma Jin, 1900-1970) The bamboos were painted by Yuanbai(Qi Gong,1912-2005) The moss and weeds were painted by Yuanliang (Zhou Yuanliang,1904.2-1995) They had all been combined by adapted by Shensheng (Want Shensheng,1896-1972) Seals from top to bottom seal No.1: Bailong, seal No.2:Ma Boyi , seal No.3:Yuanliang ,seal No.4:Shensheng seal No.5:YuanbaijushiProvenance: By direct descent of Katherine Talati. Born in 1922 in Beijing Katherine received private painting lessons with Prince Pu Quan, (great grandson of the Emperor Daoguang) from 1945 until her departure to London in 1948. Her paintings are evidence of her fully accomplished technical skills in Chinese painting after having studied with Pu Quan and various teachers in Beijing prior to her departure Notes: This scroll was painted as a gift for Katherine Talati by the artists mentioned above.Condition: Creasing, some foxing and very minor stains. Wear and creasing to the ribbon. Minimal display wear to the wooden ends of the scroll, consistent with age and use.
Pair of green glazed porcelain hat stands Chinese, 19th Century decorated to the body with pierced ruyi head symbols, with a shaped scroll base, 31.5cm high (2) Provenance: Acquired by the current vendor's grandfather in Beijing around the 1930s while working as a junior diplomat Condition: With both firing and hairline cracks. Crazing to the glaze and some small chips.
Blanc de chine seated scholar Chinese, 18th/19th Century the seated figure holding a scroll in his left hand and wearing a dragon robe, 24.5cm high Condition: loss to thumb, some old firing imperfections/frits around the base, wear and marks to the surface and old firing crack around the head
Lu Zhi (1496-1576) also known as Bao Shanzi Chinese scroll painting of chrysanthemums and birds amongst rock work and other flowers, inscribed and signed with red seal, 102cm x 40.5cm Provenance: Hazelwood , Shanghai circa 1930 then by descent. Hazelwood is a large classical property in Shanghai designed by Clough Williams-Ellis and is now on the site of the Radisson Xingguo HotelCondition: Some creases and folds. Wrinkling, some foxing and marks. Small tears at the edges. Overall wear, consistent with age and use.
Large longquan celadon charger Chinese, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with large curving walls incised with lotus flower and leaf scroll, the centre incised with a flowering branch, with a fluted border, 43cm across Condition: large hairline crack around 7cm long, very heavily worn to the inside with some glaze loss and heavy scratches
A Chinese cream glazed pottery vase with relief floral decoration to the baluster body and elephant head and ring handles, raised on a circular foot, 31.5 cm high, together with a pair of Dresden porcelain jardiniers of square form with inset corners, decorated with floral spray and figural medallions interspersed by green ground latticework banding, raised on scroll feet, bearing Augustus Rex blue underglazed marks, 19.5 cm x 19.5 cm x 17.5 cm high and a Wedgwood "Japan" pattern bowl and cover on stand, 20 cm wide x approx 12 cm highCondition ReportCondition report and additional images correspond to the Wedgwood bowl and cover only. Cover has been broken and repaired crudely. Bowl has several hairline fractures running throughout. Large chip to the outside rim. Piece is lightly scratched and has wear to the gilding and enamel, etc, throughout. General wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further detail.
A Chinese scroll painting depicting figures in a landscape and calligraphy, late Qing or early Republic period, the painting, ChangE BenYue, ink on silk, signed as "Longmian Ligonglin" by the artist with two seals, one collector's seal and another seal "Guilin shuhua", the calligraphy signed by the artist Song Botian with two seals, and another seal "Guangping moji", total size 862cm x 44cm CONDITION REPORT: Some stains to main painting, general fading and some vertical lines of brown discolouration. Water stain to text panel. The scroll itself is generally sound. No holes or tears. Provenance: This belonged to an English lady who lived in Hankow in the 1920s/1930s, her father was a tea taster there.
A Chinese scroll painting depicting horses in a landscape, late Qing or early Republic period, the painting, Shenjuntu, ink on silk, signed as "Ziang" by the artist with a seal, the calligraphies are signed by collectors: Deng Shiru, Wen Pengshi, Fang Xiaoru, Jiang Tingxi, etc., total size 690cm x 34cm CONDITION REPORT: Small tear to edge of scroll at plain part. Some discoloration to text panel, possibly some water damage. Painting a little discoloured in areas. Little tear to text strip to exterior of scroll.
A Chinese Jian-ware tea bowl, of conical form raised on a circular foot, covered with an oil spot glaze draining from the rim falling short of the foot, 13.6cm diameter, accompanied by a jun-type glazed stand with a purple splash, 14cm diameter, a vase, the pear-shaped body rising to a waisted neck and a trumpet mouth, with a midnight blue glaze falling short of the foot rim, a raised scroll to the body and base, 12cm high, another similar, with a crackled greyish-blue glaze, 10.7cm high, associated wood stand, and an ewer, of lobed form, rising to a bulb mouth under a brown glaze, 11.5cm high (6)Condition report: Jian-ware tea bowl - minute chip to the rim with cracks, chips to foot rim, surface scratches.Stand - chips to the foot rim, frits to rim.Midnight blue vase - chips to foot rim.Greyish-blue vase - chips to foot rim.Ewer - minute chip to spout, minute chips to foot rim, glaze losses to handle, surface scratches.
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