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A KYOGEN THEATER MASK OF OKAMEJapan, Showa periodA lacquered wooden mask, the inner part with a seal mark.H: 21 cm - w: 17 cmNote: Okame, also known as Uzume or Otafuku is the name for the female half of a traditional Japanese Kyogen theatre pair. She is considered to be the Goddess of mirth and is frequently seen in Japanese art.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Cracks / hairlines in the lacquer, notably next to the cheeks.

A IMPORTANT NOH THEATER MASK OF FUKAIJapan, Edo periodA lacquered wooden mask, the inner part shows a deep dark patina with an old label, the 2 characters “Fu kai” and the hiragana character "Ka" written which is a catalogue reference used by the samurai Satake daimyo clan.H: 20,8 cm - w: 13 cmReferences: MARVIN Stephen E., “Heaven Has a Face; So Does Hell : The Art of the Noh”, Floating World Editions, 2010. See image no. 69 page 373 of volume 1. Also see an example page 125 of volume 2.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- wears;- restoration to the back top of the face;- a missing part;- scratches;- a few losses of lacquer;- a crack to one side to the back of the face near the cheek.

AN IMPRESSIVE NOH THEATER MASK OF HANNYA 般若Japan, Taisho-Showa periodA lacquered wooden mask with gild brass eyes.H: 23,5 cm - w: 20,5 cmNote: The hannya mask is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It is characterized by two sharp bull-like horns, metallic eyes, and a leering mouth.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Minor wears, scratches and frictions.

A NOH THEATER MASK OF SHISHIGUCHI 獅子口 Japan, Showa period A lacquered wooden mask with brass eyes, carved Japanese inscription to the inner part, likely the maker's name, possibly reading "藤之作" (lit. “Fuji no saku”?). H: 21,6 cm - w: 15,5 cm Note: A mask also known as “Lion’s mouth”, used for the second act of the play Shakkyō (Stone Bridge) for the role of the father lion who dances boisterously among the peony flowers in Monju Bodhisattva's paradise.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few frictions, wears and minor losses of lacquer.

A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BOY WITH A LOTUS SPRIG China, Attributed to Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century Skilfully rendered to depict a boy reclining on his left side with the right leg propped over the left, the cherubic figure rendered with well-defined facial features and adorned in clothing skilfully detailed with incised patterns, portrayed holding a long lotus pad with the left hand and a long lotus stalk bearing a large bloom with the right. The stone of white colour with russet inclusions. L: 7,3 cm - w: 4,8 cm Weight: 90 grams Provenance: An important collection of jade carvings, mostly Ming libation cups, properties from a French private collector, assembled over 20 years, pieces either bought privately or at public auction.Note: A boy together with a lotus sprig conveys the wish tongzi lianzi 童子莲子 tanding for a continuous and harmonious descent. This boy figure is interesting in the sense that its position is similar to that of an apsara. 白赤玉雕“荷花童子”中国，明代，16-17世纪Provenance: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTORA LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGSASSEMBLED OVER 20 YEARS, PIECES BOUGHT EITHER AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Natural veins and inclusions in the stone.

A KYOGEN THEATER MASK OF AN ANGRY TENGU 天狗Japan, Showa periodA lacquered wooden mask with brass eyes.H: 21 cm - w: 16,5 cmNote: Tengu are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion. They are considered a type of yokai (supernatural beings) or Shinto kami (gods). The tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey and monkey deity, they are traditionally depicted with human, monkey and avian characteristics.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Minor wears, frictions and some tiny dots / "stains".

A KYOGEN THEATER MASK OF SUSANOO NO MIKOTO 建速須佐之男命Japan, Meiji-Taisho periodA lacquered wooden mask with horsehair, nice patinated inner part with two Japanese characters, likely the maker's mark, possibly reading "钟旭" (lit. “Asahi”?).H: 20 cm - w: 15,5 cmNote: Susanoo is a kami in Japanese mythology. The younger brother of Amaterasu, goddess of the sun and mythical ancestress of the Japanese imperial line, he is a multifaceted deity with contradictory characteristics (both good and bad), being portrayed in various stories either as a wild, impetuous god associated with the sea and storms, as a heroic figure who killed a monstrous serpent, or as a local deity linked with the harvest and agriculture.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Frictions, wears, minor losses of lacquer.

KITAGAWA UTAMARO 喜多川歌麿 (Japan, 1752-1806) Neko no yume (猫の夢) / The dream of the cat, caught by a fisherman while stealing a fish Oban tata-e / woodblock print Signed within the plate to the lower left Old collector's inscriptions written with pencil to the back of the leaf: "Utamaro" and "no 110"39,3 x 25,6 cmNote: Kitagawa Utamaro was a Japanese artist. He is one of the most highly regarded designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and paintings, and is best known for his bijin ōkubi-e "large-headed pictures of beautiful women" of the 1790s. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- would have been originally enhanced with natural pigments;- a few worm holes;- stains;- russets.

After UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE 歌川広重 (1797-1858)Far view of an island by a full moon nightUkiyo-e / woodblock print Mounted as a kakejiku / scrollDimensions (the sole print): 35 x 15,3 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

After UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE 歌川広重 (Japan, 1797-1858) Totsuka, Motomachi warakaremichi / Totsuka, Motomachi warakaremichi Shōno Hakuu / White Rain at Shōno Two (2) woodblock prints / Oban Yoko-e Stations 6 and 46 from the series of The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (東海道五十三次, Tōkaidō Gojūsan-tsugi) Dimensions (the sole print, the biggest): 22,1 x 34,5 cm Also included is a print after TOYOHARA YOSHU CHINAKOBU 豊原 周延 (1838-1912). Dimensions (the sole print as visible within the frame): 29,5 x 21,7 cm[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - tape to the margins on the back; - partially insolated; - russets in the margins;- frame not open / the print may be laid on; - cut margins; - insolation; - russets.

A JADE CARVING OF A FISHERMANChina,  Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryOffered at auction together with a matching wooden stand.H (stand excl.): 6 cmWeight: 34 gramsProvenance: An important collection of jade carvings, mostly Ming libation cups, properties from a French private collector, assembled over 20 years, pieces either bought privately or at public auction.玉雕“渔夫”中国，清代，19世纪Provenance: PROPERTIES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTORA LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGSASSEMBLED OVER 20 YEARS, PIECES BOUGHT EITHER AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: Natural veins and inclusions in the stone.

A FRAMED 20TH CHINESE PORCELAIN POLYCHROME RECTANGULAR PLAQUE, painted with figures in a landscape, bearing script and seals to the upper right corner, mounted in a wooden frame, size 25cm x 17cm, together with a Masons Patent Ironstone 'Chinese Scroll' pattern plate, with impressed and printed backstamps to base, diameter 24cm and two rectangular platters in same pattern, backstamps to both, length 25.5cm (4) (Condition report: no apparent damage or signs of restoration to plaque, Masons plates have very worn patterns and scratches)

A Collection of Various Glazed Studio Pottery to comprise Jugs, Large Scroll Handled Blue Coloured Mugs by Ashton Potters, Chinese Hexagonal Blue Glazed Stoneware Vase Etc

A Chinese hanging scroll, printed with chrysanthemum below an inscription, image 94 x 32.5cmCondition report: Creases in various locations.

A Chinese bronze vase, of 'gu' shape, of circular section form with a tall trumpet neck and a splayed lower section, decorated with taotie masks against a scroll ground, 30.8cm high, 1571.3gCondition report: Surface scratches and dents, verdigris throughout.

A collection of Chinese miscellaneous collectibles, including: a silver lock pendant, decorated with Fu, Lu and Shou looking at a scroll, surrounded by cranes and pine trees, the other side similarly decorated with Fu and Shou characters, 5.2cm long, connected to a white metal necklace with coral beads, overall 41.5cm long (qty)Condition report: All tired with surface scratches and dents.

A Chinese blue and white brush pot, painted with literati studying a scroll amongst with pine trees, 18cm diameterCondition report: Surface scratches.

A late-18th century Chinese export bowl decorated in the European Meissen style with harbour scenes and scroll-work borders, (slight rim frits), 12cm diameter.

A pair of 19th century Chinese porcelain bottle vases decorated with panels of birds in branches, on a scroll-work ground, Kang Hsi marks to bases, minute rim frit, 26cm high.

A Chinese Kraak porcelain dish, c1615-30, painted to the centre with a hanging basket with protruding roots  and filled with peonies, peaches, scroll and fan, the  lappet panelled border with sunflowers alternating with scrolls, artemesia leaf or other objects, the panels to the underside of rounded shapes divided by narrow panels with Lingsi and other motifs, glazed within the foot rim, 32cm diam For related types see Rinaldi (M), Kraak Porcelain 1989, plts 95 and 96 Light rim fritting, not cracked or chipped, no restoration

A Chinese Famille Vert Porcelain Female Figural Lamp holding a scroll, base of lamp with newspaper cutting of Sir Hall Caine with lamp in background, 39.5cm

Assorted Mainly Late 19th/Early 20th Century Sewing Accessories and Other Items, comprising a H Sauerbier & Son Manufacturers Newark, patent crimping machine dated 1866; a hair-mounted curb link chain; miniature ebonised double scroll with cream silk sleeve, printed in gold with two standing lions and crown, 14cm long; small white beaded purse and another miniature example; assorted mother of pearl cotton reels, Chinese token, seal and embroidery tools; pair of ivory glove stretchers, ivory and bone sewing accessories, buttons etc

SET SIX CHINESE PAINTINGS ON PITH, depicting street vendors including scroll seller, spectacles seller, lotus root seller, flower seller, dog meat seller, and paper seller, in ebonised frames, 34 x 20cms Comments: damaged margins, wrinkled, one frame missing top.All pictures have damaged pith, there are various rips and tears on all and on some pictures the pith is missing.There is staining and rippling and one frame is damaged.

An early 20th Century Chinese Republic Period porcelain incense burner with wax seal to base. The piece decorated in a blue and white palette depicting an seated man with wine glass raised to a scroll over a table. The reverse having a poem / script pertaining to a Wu Chang District Wine Show Tasting. Small hole to top for incense stick and ochre seal to base. No visible damage. Measures approx; 6cm.

A Chinese Xuande mark (1426-1435) bronze censer ding prayer bowl of squat form having twin lion head handles, geometric key decoration to the rim with phoenix in flight and scroll border to the foot. The underside bearing six character ast Xuande mark to base. Measures approx; 12cm wide.

Chinese School, watercolour, scroll painting, landscape with bird of prey, signed, 104cm x 47cm

Chinese School, silk scroll painting, cormorants and kingfisher, unsigned, 160cm x 39cm, provenance: Bonhams sale 2003 from John Denham Gallery Hampstead

Chinese School, scroll painting, landscape, signed and titled, 84cm x 29cm

A gilt-bronze buddha Chinese or Tibetan, depicted seated in dhyanasana, his left hand resting upon his lap in dhyana and lightly touching the lotus base with his right hand. His bronze robe is loosely draped across one shoulder and trimmed with a gilded foliate border and inlaid with silver. His hair is cast in bronze with tight curls and his facial features are gilded. The buddha is raised on a double lotus base, which is sealed beneath, we do not know if the prayer scroll is present, approx 825.6 gms, approx 16.5 cms.

2 Chinese scroll paintings

Each modelled standing, their plumage picked out in red, blue, grey and white enamels, the feathers finely incised, on later naturalistic gilt-metal legs, pierced and carved rosewood cloud-scroll standsHeight: 38.5cmIn Chinese mythology the Crane symbolises immortality, as well as being a symbol for high rank and is the chosen mount for the immortals仙鶴在中國神話中象徵長壽和地位。Condition ReportThe pair present well, the gilt-metal legs and wooden bases provide an interesting contrast to the porcelain birds themselves. A very unusual mode. The left hand bird: 2.5cm of the beak restored.The right hand bird: 2cm of the beak restored

Of stoutly potted shouldered form, the neck with precious objects, the body vividly painted with a continuous scene of boys at play, one with a hobby horse, another with a kite, a group playing blind mans buff, the upper register with a more scholarly scene of figures engaged in pursuit of the arts: studying scroll paintings, reading, playing the Qin and Chinese chess, the base with a double-circle, wooden cover (2)Height: 36cmProvenance: Recorded in an old inventory valuation, 14th April 1967, cat. no. 138, revalued by James Spencer, Christie’s, 3rd June 1976來源：家族舊物帳中編號138，估價於1967年4月14日。James Spencer, Christie’s 於1976年6月3日為此重新估價。See a similar Kangxi jar and cover from the Collection of Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks, now in the British Museum, cat. no. Franks.439.相似康熙青花罐見Augustus Wollaston Franks收藏，現藏於大英博物館 編號Franks.439Condition ReportA bruised/inverted v-shaped crack to the neck, one branch confined to the neck band, the other into rock work of the main scene below, approx 8cm. Some surface wear and scratches around the bulbous body. The foot rim with three chips, the largest 1cm. The base with a stained hairline crack, running from one side to the other. Glaze speckles and applied collectors labels.  The base crack visible to the interior. Five small star cracks, slightly stained, visible to the interior. The wooden cover a  20th century replacement.

A CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING OF A STYLISED FIGURE amongst flora, image size 66cm x 66cm.

A PAIR OF CHINESE SCROLL PAINTINGSLate 20th century, watercolour on paperEach painted with red and black carp, each with black inscriptions and red seals, image 94cm by 48cm (2)Overall in good condition

A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin late 18th/early 19th century, modelled wearing long flowing robes, holding a scroll, on a hardwood standthe figure height 17cm, stand height 4cmCondition: Casting flaw to reverse lower figure, approximately 1.5 x 1.5 cm. Small repair to hardwood stand, approximately 1.5 x 1.5cm

A Chinese 14K and jade brooch and other itemsa gold mounted ruby and diamond twist ring, a Victorian diamond set 15ct Etruscan style brooch, 9K cased Edwardian ladies wristwatch, a pair of 9ct scroll engraved cufflinks, a 9ct onyx set ring and two other items (qty)variousCondition: Brooch, ruby ring and cufflinks overall good, remaining items worn or a.f

19th Century Chinese porcelain tea caddy, the dark stained bamboo lid above a hexagonal body with blue and white scroll decoration, 7.5cm wide, 14cm high

CHINESE SCHOOL 19TH CENTURY A Scroll painting showing figures before a Western Trader's House, a gate with Dogs of Fo beyond Gouache on paper laid on silk. Bears signature of Giuseppe Castiglione, but later 170cm x 93cm Condition Report: The top of the silk mount is torn and with losses, the picture has creases and some damageCondition Report Disclaimer

AMERICAN AND OTHER SILVER ITEMSVARIOUS DATES FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURYComprising: a Canadian shaped circular small salver by Rowden Bros, Toronto, with a flower and scroll foliate applied rim, 23cm (9in) diameter; a circular mall salver by Whiting Manufacturing Co., New York, with \an applied scroll border, engraved with a monogram GRL, 21cm (8 1/4in) diameter; for plain matchbox holders by G. H. French & Co., North Attleboro, engraved LDL; a waisted napkin ring by Gorham, engraved GLD; a Continental rectangular pocket box, stamped maker's mark and 800, probably Italian, the cover with a sunburst and a floral chased gold thumbpiece, 7.7cm (3iun) long; and an oval small stand, unmarked, probably Chinese, the rim pierced with bamboo, 8cm (3 1/8in) long, 634g (20.35 oz) grossCondition Report: Match box covers with initials L.D.L. Some minor wear from cleaning. Ditto the small box and hinged cover with fan ornament. Small dents to base. Small oval tray with pierced border - dented border.Two plates - some surface scratchesCondition Report Disclaimer

A Chinese ivory carving of two figures holding a scroll, Qing Dynasty, standing on rocks with Guanyin standing amidst clouds above their heads. * Condition: In good condition, with no faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.

A Japanese carved ivory figure of the immortal Jurojin, Edo period, 19th century, the finely carved standing figure holding a partially unfurled scroll with engraved decoration of spiders, 6½in. (16.5cm.) high. * Condition: There are fine hairline cracks over much of the figure, however many are lost in the engraved pattern of the robe. No other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a noblewoman, Qing Dynasty, dressed in flowing robes and resting one arm on a tall stump of entwined trunks, holding in the other hand a scroll, signed to base, 10¼in. (26.cm.) high. * Condition: Several fine hairline cracks over the face and body of the figure, also the top of her hair. No other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.

A Chinese carved ivory figure of a female deity, Qing Dynasty, wearing flowing robes, an elaborate headdress and holding a lotus flower, with two children at her feet, one holding a scroll and the other an open vessel, signed to base, 10 1/8in. (25.7cm.) high. * Condition: No breakage to the carving itself but a few hairline cracks to the underside of the base and one to the inside of the rock on which she stands. No other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.

A set of Chinese carved ivory figures of the eight Daoist immortals, probably 18th century, each standing on a base carved and pierced with flowers, fruit etc., all between 5¾in. and 6in. (14.6cm. to 15.2cm.) high. (8) * Condition: Some of the figures have a few fine hairline cracks to the surface, but the only true break noticed is to the figure numbered 184 on the underside - He holds an upright scroll from which a very small section is broken of the V shaped piece rising from the centre. Otherwise good with no other faults. ** This lot is from a fine single owner collection of Chinese and Japanese ivories, which are included in this sale from lot 1495-1586. Please note that the collection will not be on view in our Guernsey saleroom - all of the lots will remain in Jersey throughout the period of viewing and the sale itself, due to the considerable costs involved in obtaining CITES licences for them to be moved between the islands. The collection was assembled by an enthusiastic and discerning collector who purchased from antiques dealers and auctions throughout the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1955. The collection has since passed down through family descent to the current owners, who are resident in Jersey in the Channel Islands. All of the lots in the collection are antique and over 100 years of age. All of these lots will be subject to international CITES regulations upon sale and will require licences to be issued by the States of Jersey for export from Jersey to other jurisdictions, the cost of which will be borne by the vendor. Please note that import licences for their ultimate destination willl be required prior to shipping - these will be the responsibility of the purchaser, as will any costs incurred, which vary internationally. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding.

A Chinese hardwood and ivory inlay table cabinet, c.1900, panelled top with shaped apron above a pair of rectangular doors enclosing an arrangement of two drawers and ten pigeon holes with elaborate pierced boxwood frieze, the front doors and apron with inlaid ivory decoration, depicting dragons amidst clouds, phoenix, bats, figures amongst pavilions and pagodas in garden landscapes, figures on horseback, fisherman, scrolling tendrils etc., the side panels with inlaid wooden scenes depicting storks and plants, raised on four shaped scroll feet, 16 1/8 x 8¼in. (41 x 21cm.), 23 5/8in. (60cm.) high. * Please note that this lot is subject to international CITES regulations. Ivory cannot be exported to the USA. It will be the buyer's responsibility to check that their country of residence will permit import with the correct documentation before bidding. It is also their responsibility to obtain a valid CITES import permit from their country of residence before the item can be released. Payment will still be required within our usual terms and all bids will be binding. ** In very good condition with minimal loss to inlays, tiny amount of surface scratches, mainly around door openings and hinges, two screws missing from brass hinges, no key.

Chinese pale green hardstone vase of twin-handled oval baluster form with two carved archaic panels, foliate scroll ring handles and domed foot, lacking cover, 14cm high.CONDITION REPORT: There are nibbles to the rim.  There is a crack from the rim to the lower base on the obverse.  There is a crack from the top to the centre on reverse.  There is another crack to the lower part of the vase.

Graduated pair of Chinese blue and white ginger jars, each with double happiness symbols and foliate scroll decoration, the largest with drilled base, 24cm high, the smaller 15cm high, both lacking covers. (2)CONDITION REPORT: The diameter of the base of the larger jar is 17.5cm. 

Chinese famille rose ginger jar of ovoid form with panels depicting figures in gardens and smaller panels of flowers on a floral ground, with twin metal C-scroll handles, underglaze blue double ring mark with six-character mark, lacking cover, 25cm high.

Three Chinese white metal scroll weights, one of oval lozenge form, 10cm long, the two others of waisted rectangular form, 5.5cm and 5cm long, all with impressed calligraphic inscriptions.  (3)

20th century Chinese scroll painting depicting three fish with calligraphic inscription, three-character signature and red seal mark, 67.5cm x 32.5cm, total length 95cm; also another of similar size depicting a bowl of Christmas cactus.  (2)

20th century Chinese scroll painting of two geese with calligraphic inscription, three-character signature and red seal mark, 68cm x 32.5cm, length approximately 93cm overall; also another scroll painting of a duck and two crayfish, three-character signature and red seal mark, 64cm x 33cm, length 93cm overall.  (2)

Late 19th/early 20th century Chinese watercolour scroll painting of a magpie or jay on a pine branch, signed with calligraphy and red seal mark, 133cm x 33cm, length approximately 193cm overall (lacking top baton); also another later scroll of a mountainous landscape, 68cm x 28.5cm, length approximately 123cm overall.  (2)

Late 19th/early 20th century Chinese hand-coloured printed scroll on silk depicting eighteen deities with calligraphic inscription, red seal marks, 30cm x 370cm approximately (including borders).

20th century Chinese scroll painting of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, signed with calligraphy and red seal mark, 128cm x 62cm, 175cm overall; also another of a beach scene with fishing boats and houses, signed with calligraphy, 80cm x 49cm, 190cm approximately overall (top baton detached).

Early Chinese Cloisonne scroll weight, probably Ming period.

Antique Chinese Watercolor Scroll Painting. Signed upper right and verso. Image size: 52 x 25.5 inches.

Chinese School, Signed Watercolor Scroll Painting. Image size: 38 x 19 inches.

Asian Scroll Assortment (4) items including a Chinese gouache on silk depiction of a deity riding a lion, attended by (2) men and a demon, mounted on silk and framed behind glass; a Chinese ink and gouache on silk landscape mounted on paper-lined silk; (2) ink on paper depictions of horses mounted to paper-lined silk; together with (4) Japanese shikishi paper-covered boards, including an ink and gouache depiction of a female figure and (3) paper collages; and a printed silk depiction of children and kites in a paper mat Property from: an Evanston, Illinois estate Height: 60 inches, Width: 20 inches (largest scroll) Condition: Very Good, framed item having a repaired tear at lower edge center and flattened creases; scrolls having light edge wear, short creases and toning to backing paper; short tears to landscape backing at upper and lower right edge Disclaimers: not examined out of frame Category: Decorative Arts > Asian Estimated Sale Time: 11:37 am (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Sales Tax (United States Only): Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6Photograph #7Photograph #8Photograph #9Photograph #10Photograph #11

A Chinese Bronze and Polychrome Figure of a Dignitary, in Ming style, standing wearing a scroll headdress and flowing robes, on a cushion base, 30cm highCondition report: Some wear, oxidisation and loss of polychrome decoration throughout.

A Chinese Bronze and Polychrome Figure of Buddha, in Ming style, seated leaning on a large book, a scroll in his left hand, 23cm highCondition report: Some wear throughout, particularly to extremities.