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Rare 1st Chinese (Wi Hai Wei) Regiment Pagri Badge 1899-1905, fine example being the gates of the city of Tientsin sitting on scroll with “1ST CHINESE REGIMENT”. Brooch pin fitting to the reverse. Ex John Ingham Collection

A fine Chinese print on a silk mounted scroll of the goddess Guanyin, scroll size 67 x 189cm.

A Chinese silk mounted scroll of the goddess Guanyin, 50 x 145cm.

A Chinese silk mounted scroll of ink calligraphy, scroll size 77 x 210cm.

Chinese terracotta green glaze Bonsai tree planter, Qing dynasty 19th Century, the rectangular body with tapered sides flanked by dragon mask handles and tongues forming the loop handle, the sides with lappet impressed and scroll design on an undulating base, 47cm long, 27.5cm wide, 14.5cm high

A 19th century Chinese elm low table The rectangular cleated top above a pierced frieze, on square legs and scroll feet, 91cm wide, 45cm deep, 48cm high.

Two boxes of mixed books, including two leather-bound volumes of Faiths of the World by Gardner, a book of Rex Whistler drawings, the works of Jane Austen published by the Folio Society, and a Chinese scroll

Chinese School, 20th century - Birds on Branches,  scroll paintings, a pair, 107 x 34.5cm (2) Lightly creased and lightly browned

A Chinese blue and white ‘dragon’ moon flask, late 18th century,each side painted with confronting dragons amid scroll in foliage and leaves, within crosshatched and diaper orders, the shoulder applied with a pair of ruyi sceptre shaped handles,20cm highTypical minor glaze imperfections, the underglaze blue decoration is a little faint in places, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 20cm high

A near pair of Chinese blanc-de-chine sleeve vases with stands and a similar slender vase, Dehua kilns, 18th centuryeach relief decorated with blossoming prunus branches, two vases with birds,Tallest 26cm high, damageOne of the near pair of vases has a bird in a Prunus tree and has restoration to the lower third of the body and across the foot. It’s stand is missing a section of scroll work. The second similar farce has typical minor place imperfections including small over glazed fire and cracks, a small splinter chip to the rim and the stand is missing to small sections of scrollwork. The single slender vase has a large stained crack running most of the length of the body and has a Hua decoration on the reverse, later wood standPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. Tallest 26cm high, damage

A pair of Chinese tielimu horseshoe-back armchairs, 18th/19th century,each central panelled back support above a panelled seat and a scroll carved frieze to the frontBoth chairs are very rickety and loose at the joints and have gaps to the panel inset in the seat. One of the seats has an additional piece of timber added to give strength.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A Chinese handscroll painting on paper of ‘Hundred boys’ in a garden, late Qing dynasty,Inscribed to each end,image 570cm x 26cmThere are numerous creases to the paper throughout the whole of the scroll, there is one tear near the very left-hand end of the hand scroll. There is a silk panel at the right-hand end of the handscroll which has become detached otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. image 570cm x 26cm

A Chinese bronze ‘lion dog’ scroll weight, Ming or later,6.4cm longOccasional minor dents and wear to the patina. Otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 6.4cm long

A Chinese screen print of crabs bearing seal mark on scroll

A CHINESE HARDWOOD KANG OR COFFEE TABLE Carved with a pierced lattice apron to each side, scroll ends with coin decoration 30.5cm high x 108cm wide x 44cm deep Condition: Large crack to one end - damaged and in need of restoration. Top is marked and scratched. Viewing is strongly advised for this lot. Provenance: From the collection of Mr Frank Hickley and Mrs Pamela Hickley, OBE

Pair of large Chinese watercolour scroll paintings of songbirds on blossom sprigs, signed

A "CHINESE CHIPPENDALE" GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY, with a pagoda cresting flanked by a pair of HO - HO birds, the pierced frame with C scroll and leaf carved decoration. 4ft 1in high x 2ft 8ins wide.

A Chinese scroll (framed), depicting men conversing by waterfall, 134x45cm

A Worcester polychrome coffee cup, circa 1770, painted with Chinese flowers within a seaweed wreath, in the famille rose style, below diaper and gilt scroll border, 6.5cm high

A Chinese Yixing enamelled teapot, circa 1830, shouldered square section with gilt wrought iron foliate scroll handle, the body painted with floral specimens below an apron foliate scroll and feathered banding, impressed mark, 26cm high

A Chinese Ming pottery censor, of bombe form with beast mask handles, triple scroll feet, olive glaze, height 12cm, diameter at opening 12.5cm

A large Chinese punch bowl, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong (1736-1795), famille rose decoration, the frieze with cartouche panels with figures of leisure in river landscapes, gilt scroll borders and decoration, height 17cm, diameter 40cm, two 19th Century Chinese provincial blue and white pots, a saucer and a famille rose plate (5)

A Chinese scroll painting, mountainous landscape on a gold ground, script upper right, on a textile brocade ground, 195 by 68cm, and another painted with a seated European woman, script and seal mark upper right (2)

A Chinese pale jade carving, reticulated with a dog, scroll border, width 6cm

China (19th century), Chinese Scroll painting of an emperor and his entourage conducting daily chores and rituals, Qing dynasty, 123 by 30cm

A Chinese carved hardwood and green stained ivory table screen, Qing, the rectangular panel decorated in relief with Shoulao and bat, on geometric ground between green foliate tiles of birds and animals, in a reticulated foliate scroll bracket stand, 21cm high

A Chinese Archaistic bronze tripod ritual food vessel, Ming or Song, 16th century or earlier, of Ding form, the rounded cauldron bowl with twin handles, cast in relief with a band of three taotie motifs on a geometric cloud scroll and ruyi ground, with a later, 18th century, reticulated carved hardwood stand, the censer 29.5cm high, 20cm diameter Provenance: acquired by Sir Reginald Johnston, tutor to Puyi, last Emperor of China, between 1919 and 1924 and first Westerner to be given access to the Forbidden City; gifted to Johnston's fiancee, Eileen Power (engaged 1928-1935), later wife of Sir Michael Postan, the current vendor's direct predecessor.

A Chinese scroll depicting a horse.

An early 20th century Chinese ink painted scroll, depicting a galloping team of horses, with calligraphy to the top, on silk lined backing paper, the work 64 cm x 130 cm

A VERY GOOD CHINESE RECTANGULAR LOW TABLE, POSSIBLY HUANGHUALI, with well carved pierced frieze, on four flattened legs with scroll feet, 105cm long, 53cm wide, 60cm high.

A GOOD CHINESE CIRCULAR LOW HARDWOOD AND BURR WOOD INLAID TABLE, with a carved frieze on five curving legs with scroll feet, united by stretchers, 75cm diameter, 34cm high.

A CHINESE PIERCED AND CARVED WOODEN CHAIR, with shaped top rail and carved back section with a bat above fruit and leaves, supported on four scroll feet, the legs united by stretchers, 91cm high, 53cm wide, 40cm deep.

TWO SMALL CHINESE PORCELAIN DISHES, the circular dish painted with figures around a scroll, 14.5cm diameter, the other dish with figures in an outdoor setting, 18cm wide (2).

A RARE CHINESE GILT BRASS MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GUANGZHUO WORKSHOPS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe four knopped-pillar twin chain fusee back-winding bell striking movement with plates measuring 4.25 by 3.5 inches, Knife-edge pivoted verge escapement regulated by short disc bob pendulum and fitted with foliate motif engraved backcock apron, the backplate finely engraved with a central oval panel containing Prince-of-Wales feathers issuing from a coronet onto vertically hatched background, within a field of symmetrical Neo-Classical inspired leafy scrollwork bordered a slender wavy band, the 4.25 by 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial applied with convex fired white enamel hour disc with minute band divided into fifths and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced gilt brass hands and chased gilt rosette-and-scroll pierced spandrels beneath arch painted in tones of red, blue, cream and brown with a figure of Chronos rocking with the motion of the pendulum between two trees within a European inspired lakeland landscape, the arched fire-gilded brass case with lobed orb finial to the ogee-shaped canopy superstructure applied with leafy scroll-chased mounts between beaded borders, the front with bead decorated hinged arched glazed brass door beneath shell-centred crest issuing leafy trails and pendant husks continuing down the front edges to flank the dial aperture, the sides with symmetrical scroll-cast mounts over oval fretwork panels each pierced and chased with blooming foliage within surround of repeating lappet-leaves decorated with further scrolling motifs to upper and lower margins, over swollen base sections applied with delicate pierced and chased fretwork mounts, the rear matching the front and raised on four leaf cast and chased scroll feet onto a fixed brass-topped hardwood plinth base applied with acanthus cast ogee moulding and with squat bracket feet.39cm (15.5ins) high, 22cm (8.625ins) wide, 15,5cm (6.125ins) deep. The Chinese pre-occupation with mechanical timepieces can trace its roots back to the Court of the Wanli emperor who received as a gift two timepieces from the Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci in 1601. During the 18th century (from Kangxi reign onwards) exotic musical automaton timepieces became highly desirable and thus a very important commodity with regards to maintaining healthy trade relations between London and the Chinese Court. By the time of the reign of the Qianlong emperor such examples of the clockmaking art had become so fashionable that they were often traded as gifts to eminent officials and wealthy merchants as well as the Court itself.Mechanical clocks also had a symbolic purpose to the emperor signifying the ability to master the time and the calendar. As such they cemented his position as the Son of Heaven of having divine powers and the ability to control the transcendence of time in the Universe. Clocks were also valued for their practical applications and symbolised the smooth running of the emperor's administration through efficient time management. This significance is perfectly illustrated by a poem composed by the Kangxi emperor entitled 'The Chanting of the Chiming Clock' which translates as: Methods originating from the West taught us with a keen heart.Wheels circle on a quarterly basis, hands move according to minutes.Dawn needs not to ne announced, golden clock reports in advanceWork hard on government affairs in the morning, memorials are never completed in a late manner The Qianlong emperor's interest in the clockmaking art led to the expansion of the imperial workshops employing both Chinese and European clockmakers. These skilled artisans were given unrivalled access to the finest raw materials available at the time including gold, jade, ivory and gemstones. The first references to the imperial workshops making mechanical timepieces can be found during the Yongzheng period from records dating to 1723. Local workshops established in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and Beijing produced timepieces based on European (mostly English) models but with re-worked details to cater for the domestic Chinese market. Testament to the quality of Chinese clocks made in Guangzhou is represented by the fact that the Qainlong Emperor received examples as imperial tribute and went on to amass a huge collection with 3,431 timepieces on display within the imperial palace complex at one time (see Moments of Eternity: Timepieces Collection from the Palace Museum exhibition catalogue, Macao, 2004, pages 448-49).The current lot draws on European models for its form and the engraving to the backplate very closely resembles English work as illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 363 (Figure 20.7). The painting to the scene in the arch however is typical of Chinese work with details strongly delineated and executed in a bold palette of colours. The movement winding from the back also reflects Chinese preference for dials not to be interrupted by the presence of winding holes. The mounts show a high degree of hand finishing/chiselling, and the clock is particularly attractive due to its relatively small proportions.  

An Edwardian ebony wood stud/jewellery box, with hallmarked silver scroll vacant cartouche to the top, length 13.5cm, a Chinese compass and a Russian lacquer box by Alexei Strij with exquisite Russian Winter scenes, height 7cm, diameter 10.5cm (3).

An early 20th Century Chinese Republic period jardiniere planter / scroll holder of large size having hand painted decoration depicting Immortals on waves with Famille Rose & Jaune borders and details, Further decoration to the rim. The verso featuring black Kaishu poem script. Measures approx; 37cm x 41cm.

Large Chinese red dragon vase with continuous decoration on sea scroll ground, 34cm, blue mark to base.

A CHINESE SCROLL EMBROIDERY  AFTER "FISHERMAN ON A SNOWY DAY" BY AN ANONYMOUS TANG DYNASTY / FIVE DYNASTIES ARTIST20th CENTURY  APP.SIZE: 100cm

Chinese cloisonne jar with two decorative elephant handles, densely designed with scroll flower forms. H:11 3/4in(29.8cm) W:7 1/4in(18.4cm) M:4 3/4in(12cm)

Chinese cloisonne jar with two decorative handles, densely designed with scroll flower forms. H:10 3/4in(27.3cm) W:6 3/4in(17.1cm)

A Chinese 20th century silk scroll tapestry horsemanship from a painting by Han Gan under a perspex front, 62cm x 34cm some creases but generally good

SUZUKI FUYO (1752-1816) JAPAN. Hängerolle mit Landschaftsmalerei im chinesischen Stil. "Betrachtung eines Wasserfalls". In einer wilden Berglandschaft mit tosendem Wasserfall ist ein Aussichtspavillon mit 2 Personen zu sehen. Es war besonders in China seit alters her üblich, Belvederes zu errichten, damit die reisenden Eliten des Landes des Reiches in Muße ausgewählt schöne Landschaften genießen konnten. Dieses Motiv wurde oft in der Malerei gestaltet. Tusche und leichte Farben auf Seide, oben rechts beschriftet und zwei Siegel, 188x47 cm. Hängerolle mit Stoffumrandung. Dabei: ein Paar Rollbildgewichte und der Original-Holzkasten zur Aufbewahrung. AUS DEM NACHLASS VON ALFRED UND GISELA DIENST| SUZUKI FUYO (1752-1816) JAPAN. A mountainous landscape painting in Chinese style mounted as a hanging scroll. 'Viewing of a waterfall'. A viewing pavilion with 2 people is seen in a wild mountain landscape with a thundering waterfall. It was common in China since ancient times to build belvederes so that the traveling elites of the country of the empire could enjoy in leisure selected beautiful landscapes. This motif was often designed in painting. Ink and light colors on silk, inscribed at the top right and two seals, 188x47 cm. Hanging roll with fabric border. Comes with: original wooden box for storage and a pair of scroll weights. FROM THE ESTATE OF ALFRED AND GISELA DIENST

THREE CHINESE SCROLL PICTURESComprising; a print of a mountainous landscape with painted highlights; a print of a galloping horse; a mixed media scroll of a bird perched on snowy branches, sizes 99cm by 42cm, 103cm by 53cm and 65cm by 33cm (3)Generally in good condition with some creases and minor markings

A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE OF GUANYINProbably late 20th centuryModelled seated holding an iron-red scroll in her left hand, stamped four character mark, 52cm high

Large Chinese baluster form vase with Greek key and scroll engraved bandings and ring handles, H50cm together with a 20th century brass charger (2)

A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL MUG Qianlong, decorated with a gilt scroll border, and the armorial of the Wardall impaled Skinner family, with loop handle and another Chinese export mug, Qianlong, with gilt border and armorial crest of the Cock quartered Roach impaled Trevor family, 13.5cm tall and 9.5cm tall (2)

Chinese ink on silk mounted on paper depicting a compilation of hand gestures of performers from mural painters of Mo Kao Grotto at Dunhuang, scroll size 39.5 x 131cm.

Chinese bronze bell on stand, the stand of shaped pierced form and raised on scroll feet, 54cm tall

A CHINESE SCROLL PAINTINGWatercolour and bodycolour on fabric, painted with a vase of flowers, a ruyi sceptre and a censer, signed and with red seals, image 107cm by 30cm, inscripton to the border, `Sung Dynasty 960-1279, Liu Tsung Nien'Some discolouration and markings to the fabric. Some creasing where it has been rolled. Some pen markings to the the lower left border

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE SCROLL WEIGHT19th centuryOf flattened oval form, each side incised and heightened in black with flowers and leaves against a scale pattern ground, 10.5cm wideSome wear and loss of black pigment

A collection of Chinese export dishes,18th century, comprising: a pair of blue and white soup bowls, of shaped octagonal form, decorated with landscape, 22.5cm diameter, another similar, 21.7cm diameter, one circular, decorated with birds and flowers, 22.5cm diameter, one famille rose, decorated with peonies and flowers on a scroll, 23cm, three Imari style plates, 22 to 23cm diameter, and two more (10)Condition report: Soup bowls - chips and cracks to rim.Blue and white plate - minute chips to rim, surface scratches. Famille rose - minute chips to rim and foot rim, star cracks to base, enamel loss.Imari plates - two with cracks, and with chips rim and foot rim. One with chips to the foot rim. All with enamel losses.Japanese plate - chips to the foot rim, hairline cracks, surface scratches.

A Chinese enamelled metal oval box & cover, inset carved tiger’s-eye floral cabochon, & with all-over foliate scroll decoration; 3.5” wide x 2.25” deep x 1.75” high.

Late 18th century blue and white transfer printed porcelain mug of large cylindrical form with scroll handle, decorated with Chinese landscapes, lattice fish scale and floral border, unmarked, 16.5cm high.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose lobed footed bowl, the exterior with continuous panel of figures in various employ, with blue scroll banding to foot and turquoise glaze to interior and underside with painted red seal mark, 17cm diam.Condition report: 2" haircrack, very worn and discoloured interior, small rim chips and loss of enamel to rim. Worn enamels and gilt to exterior.   

A boxed 20th century Chinese scroll.

Manner of Qi Bashi, a Chinese scroll decorated with shrimp, picture area 105cm by 29.5cm, together with a Chinese scroll decorated with a horse picture area 76cm by 47cm (a/f)

Follower of Guan Shan Yue, a Chinese scroll decorated with a coastal landscape and sailing boat, picture area 66cm by 67cm, together with a Chinese scroll after Li Ke Ren depicting buildings in an autumnal river landscape, picture area 69cm by 48cm

Manner of Qi Ling-Shi, a Chinese scroll depicting chrysanthemum and bees, picture area 135cm by 59cm, and another in the manner of He Xiang Ning, depicting two magpies on a branch, picture area 127cm by 46.5cm

Manner of Wu Dawei, a Chinese scroll painting depicting a snow covered landscape with character and seal marks picture area 124cm by 61.5cm

A Chinese watercolour hanging scroll, 20th century, painted with a butterfly above a blue viewing stone, with lingzhi fungus, a bamboo shoot and flowers, beneath a proverb, three red chop marks, image 58.5cm x 34cm