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Three Chinese paintings depicting roses, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, one includes a red seal mark and calligraphy, approximate length 73cm, width 66cm; together with a concertina album depicting numerous paintings including birds and flowers. (4)

A Chinese scroll depicting a Shanghai mountainous scene , 20th century. Watercolour and ink, includes a red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 168cm, width 57cm, image size 44 x 67cm.Good condition but please see images for the slight foxing and creasing

A Chinese scroll depicting a plum blossom tree, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 179cm, width 64cm, image size 50 x 41cm.

A Chinese porcelain model of a seated Buddha, mid 20th century. Seal mark to base, height 16cm, width 19cm, depth 13.5cm, a Chinese porcelain figure of 'Shou Lao' the God of Longevity, mid 20th century, height 24cm, width 10.5cm, depth 8cm and two Chinese famille rose figures of kneeling boys,19th century, height 17.5cm, width 10cm. (4) From a private West Cornwall collection, originating from the 1980s.

A large Chinese porcelain model of Buddha, 20th century. With five boys and oval seal mark to base, height 26cm, width 25.5cm, depth 16cm.From the personal collection of the late Graham Pedley who owned an antique shop in Truro, Cornwall from 1964-1983.two tiny paint flakes on the black trousers of one boy

A pair of Chinese crackle glaze vases, circa 1890. Each vase decorated in relief with a dragon, seal mark, height 26.5cm, width 11cm. (2)Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.No restoration and no cracks, very minor condition issues. See images

A Chinese polished bronze censer on stand, Qing Dynasty. Of compressed bombe form with two handles, the base with apocryphal Xuande seal mark, on the original bronze tripod stand, censer height 8cm, width 20cm, weight approx 2700 grams, stand height 4cm, diameter 16cm, weight approx 1450 grams. (2)Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.The staining by the handle may possibly be an old repair. The weight and size of both pieces are on the listing.

A Chinese archaic style bronze bell. With replacement clapper, height 14cm, width 8cm, depth 5.5cm and a Chinese hardstone seal, height 7cm, width 2cm. (2)

A Chinese painted scroll depicting vegetables, mushrooms and chillies, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, multiple red seal marks and calligraphy, full length 193cm, width 49cm, image size 34 x 67cm.This is in good condition with no significant stains or damage.

A Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, 19th century. Mounted on a later plinth base, height 11.5cm; a Chinese blanc de chine model of Buddha, height 5cm, width 3.5cm, depth 4.2cm; a Chinese pottery model of Buddha, height 13.5cm, width 8cm; a copper teapot, height 5.5cm, length 12cm; a Tibetan red lacquer seal, 6.3 x 6.8cm; a cased Great Wall of China medallion; and a bamboo tea caddy, height 9.5cm, diameter 7.5cm. (7)

A Chinese scroll depicting swallows, by Chaw-i-Chou. (1920). Watercolour and ink, red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 183cm, width 48cm, image size 81 x 34cm.

A Chinese watercolour 'Groom and Two Horses', by Chaw-i-Chou. (1920). Dated to reverse 1977, framed, 45 x 61; watercolour of fish, calligraphy and red seal marks, framed, 39 x 58cm; and two other paintings, framed 49.5 x 65.5cm and 47 x 75.5cm. (4)

A Chinese martaban ovoid tapering jar, Ming Dynasty, Seal mark, with four lug handles and dark brown glaze, height 37.5cm, width 29cm.The Vandekar family established their internationally renowned antiques dealership in Amsterdam before moving to London in 1916. They specialized in the decorative arts of the 17th-20th century with a particular interest in 18th-19th century European and Chinese ceramics. In the 1970s and 80s, Michael Beard worked as a ceramics expert in the London showroom of Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, travelling internationally to trade shows and antiques fairs, and helping with the launch of the New York branch of Vandekar in 1982. There is no surprise that he leaves in his estate some beautiful examples of porcelain, ceramics, and objets d’art. When Michael retired to Cornwall around 1988 he settled at first in St Ives, where he became a prominent patron of the arts and a devoted member of the Old Cornwall Society. On his death he has left a collection boasting some fine examples of Cornish painting, sculpture, studio pottery, and decorative chinoiserie.

A Chinese porcelain dragon decorated plate, 20th century. With Qianlong seal mark, diameter 21cm and a Chinese celadon plate, diameter 23cm.Dark spot on glaze and firing flaw on bottom of Celadon plate.

A Chinese painted scroll depicting two birds on a cherry blossom branch, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, multiple red seal marks and calligraphy, full length 150cm, width 82cm, mage size 34 x 67cm. Please see the images showing creases and slight foxing

A Chinese bronze lidded censer, Qing Dynasty. The cover surmounted by a mangosteen, the base with apocryphal Xuande seal mark, height 16cm, diameter 18.5cm.Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.The condition of this vessel is commensurate with its age. There are no serious defects.2.6kg

A Chinese Yixing pottery teapot, early 20th century. With pewter mounts, character marks to cover, seal mark to base, height 11cm, width 18cm.

A Chinese green jadeite and metal censer, early 20th century. Seal mark to base, the pierced cover with dragons and surmounted by Buddha, height 11cm, width 9cm, depth 9cm and a Chinese porcelain vase, Republic period, 20th century, decorated with a bird perched on a branch, rows of calligraphy, height 18.5cm, width 9.5cm. (2)

A Chinese Yixing pottery flask, early 20th century. With central shou symbol to each side, seal mark to base, height 18cm, width 15cm.depth 4.5cm.This is in a fine condition. No conditions issues.

A Chinese scroll depicting roses, 20th century. Watercolour and ink, red seal mark and calligraphy, full length 196cm, width 60cm, image size 68 x 45cm.

A Chinese aluminium censer, 20th century. Seal mark, height 6.5cm and a Chinese silver inlaid wooden case, 20th century, length 23.5cm. (2)

A Chinese cloisonne rectangular box. The blue ground decorated with birds and trees, seal mark, height 5.8cm, width 3.6cm, depth 3.6cm; and six other small cloisonne items. (7)

A Chinese lidded bronze censer, Qing Dynasty. The cover surmounted by a plum, the base with apocryphal Xuande seal mark, height 15cm, diameter 15.5cm.Provenance: The Michael J. Hickman Collection. Bought in Cornwall from the early 1970's to early 1980's.The condition of this vessel is commensurate with its age. There are no serious defects

A pair of Chinese famille noire baluster vases, early-mid 20th century. Red seal mark and old paper label, height 26.5cm, width 16.5cm.From a private West Cornwall collection, originating from the 1980s.No damage or restoration.

A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND ALTAR VASE, BENBAPING (2)Iron-red Jiaqing seal mark but later The globular body decorated with the bajixang and lotus sprays, the neck painted with multi-coloured panels, the separate cylindrical top with foliate sprays against a yellow ground, 28.5cm highThe ribbed neck and the cover has traces of a glue like substance, possibly cellotape to hold the two pieces together,  which should be possible to remove.The style of painting on the cover is different to the vase so they may be associated. The neck of the cover has been slightly reduced. Overall minor wear to enamels and gilding

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE (2)Painted in underglaze-red with an extensive river landscape, apochryphal blue Yonzheng seal mark, 37cm high, wood standOverall in good condition

A CHINESE FLAMBE BALUSTER VASEImpressed Qianlong seal mark but later The shoulders applied with three animal masks, covered in purple and blue streaked glazes, 34cm highTiny glaze nick to the rim

A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE-GROUND AND GILT FAMILLE ROSE TWO-HANDLED VASES (4)Iron-red Jiaqing seal marks but probably later Of flattened pear form set with chilong handles, enamelled with panels of flowers and insects against a blue ground with gilt scattered flowers, 30.5cm high, boxed (4)Small restoration to one of the chilong's legs. Some restoration around bases. Some wear to the gilding. A UV lamp picks up extensive hairline cracks to the body of each vase. This is likely to have been done at the time of manufacture rather than later restoration

A CHINESE BRONZE CENSERFour character Xuande seal mark but later Of compressed circular form with lion mask handles, 16cm wide across handlesOverall in good condition

A CHINESE PORCELAIN CIRCULAR PANEL20th century Painted with a bird in branches beneath lines of black script and an iron-red seal, 30cm diameterOverall in good condition

A CHINESE FLAMBE VASEImpressed Yongzheng seal mark but later The pear shaped body covered in streaked purple and blue glazes and applied around the shoulders with two chilong, 26.5cm highTwo small glaze chips to the rim, the largest approx. 1cm by 0.5cm 

A CHINESE `CLAIR-DE-LUNE' GLAZED VASEBlue Qianlong seal mark but later Slender ovoid form covered in a soft blue glaze, 24cm highGood condition

A CHINESE BOWENITE SEALOf square section with key pattern border surmounted by two lion dogs chasing each other's tail, the square seal carved with a four character mark, the stone of dense green tone, 8cm highTiny fracture to one corner of the base

THREE CHINESE SEALS (3)Each of square section with a carved character marks, comprising an agate seal with three incised characters to one side, 9.5cm high; a marble seal incised with two lines of calligraphy to one side, 4cm high and a soapstone seal with two incised characters to one side, 4.25cm high. Provenance: Property from a deceased estateThe marble seal with a minor chip to two of the bottom cornersThe soapstone seal with some chips and nicks around the edges and corners

A pair of early 20thC Chinese heavy brass vases, embossed with a deer, bamboo, trees and a crane, the bases with seal script marks on wooden stands, 19.5cm high.

A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, of hexagonal form, decorated with butterflies, fruit and scrolling leaves, within lattice borders, printed 6 character Tongzhi seal mark, 28cm high.

Two 20thC Chinese famille rose porcelain bowls, one painted with flowers, internally with fruit, printed seal mark, 15.5cm wide, the other with a garden, internally with fruit, 15.5cm wide, (2)

A pair of Chinese famille rose hat stands with children and goats in a landscape, 'Lin zhi cheng xiang' mark, 20th C.H 28,5 cm The seal reading 'The qilin's footprints are a sign of prosperity' (Davison, no. 2275).The phrase, linzhi chengxiang, implies a wish for many sons. The mark is usually encountered on high quality Republic wares.

20th Century Chinese School, crabs, brushed ink, signed and with one red seal, 26" x 13" (66 x 33cm).

A Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain bowl 19th century Jiaqing and probably period with flared rim, with polychrome decoration of butterflies amongst flute and flowers the interior decorated with bats and lychees, with blue seal mark to base

A Chinese famille rose porcelain slender ovoid vase painted with two Phoenix amongst peonies & chrysanthemum with ruby-ground scrolling bands above & below, Qianlong seal mark in iron-red to base, 33cm high (probably late 19th century, rim-chip).

A Small Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Bowl of Reeded Form with a Dignitary and Attendants in an Exterior 'Landscape' Setting. It Bears a Red Seal Mark on the Base. The Bowl Measures 7cm in Diameter and 4cm in Height

A Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Circular Box and Cover Decorated with Dragons and Flaming Pearl, Seal Mark to Base, 13cm Diameter

A Chinese Porcelain Celadon Ground Twin Handled Vase of Bottle Form Profusely Decorated in Gilt Detailing Vines, Bats and Ruyi, Turquoise Enamel to Inner and Base, Daoguang Seal Mark to Base, with Carved Wooden Stand, Vase 31cm high

Chinese porcelain shallow dish with stylised decoration, blue seal mark to base, 20cm diameter.

Large Chinese vase with flared rim and waisted band decorated with figures in landscapes, iron red seal mark to base, 41.5cm.

A Chinese famille rose vase finely-decorated with intricate panels of birds and on a floral ground, late Qing, 34cm high, (seal mark to base).

A Chinese hardstone seal, carved scrolling dragons, 9.5cm high

TWO 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CHARGERS, Qing Dynasty. One with seal mark to verso and greek key border. Largest 22.5cm D

Chinese Ginger jars: Pair of early 20th century oriental Green Ground Lidded Ginger Jars (One Lid with significant repairs) decorated in high relief with mystical animals chasing a flaming pearl, each approximately 14cm high, with Green seal Character mark to base.

A pair of Chinese porcelain jardinieres of swelling form, painted with flowering plants and insects, having fluted bronzed rims, red printed seal marks. (2)

THREE CHINESE YELLOW GROUND BOWLS Painted with birds amongst scattered flowers and tendrils, gilt seal and inscription, four character marks,12.5cm diameter (3) Condition Report:minute rim chips

A CHINESE BRASS CENSER AND STAND The bulbous body cast with scroll handles and on tripod legs, seal mark, 21.5cm wide and the pierced base with yin and yang medallion surrounded by interlaced stylised foliage, 16cm diameter, censer 2.918 Kg, base 0.838 Kg Condition Report:shows signs of age with pitting to rim

A CHINESE YELLOW GROUND DISH  Painted with bats and peaches,divided by gilt shou characters,red seal mark, 23.5cm diameter and another dish, 24.5cm diameter (2) Condition Report:both with wear to surfaces and shou dish with minor rim chip

A COLLECTION including a string of Chinese hediao nut carved beads, each carved with a different face, each bead approx 2.5cm -3cm, together with a different example of this genre, a larger bead carved with flowers and foliage, set with a partial Stanhope lens. Length 4.5cm. A gilded white metal filigree and turquoise pendant in the shape of a firefly cage, length 4.5cm, and a carved jasper fob seal, the intaglio seal carved with a lion's head a crenulated crown and monogram, length 3.5cm. Condition Report:Available upon request

A group of Chinese items, comprising an 18th century Chinese enamel dish painted with a monkey, deer and birds, raised on three small feet, pink underside, 17.5 by 2cm high, a small modern famille jaune enamel dish, painted with a woman, 9.5cm, a cloisonne enamel dish decorated with butterflies, 18cm, cloisonne enamel circular box and cover decorated with flowers, 9.5 by 6cm high, a small cloisonne enamel bell, 5cm high, a Chinese carved jade dog, 11.7cm long, a carved hardstone seal, with lion dog to top, 6.2cm, and a papier mache stem cup, decorated with gilt figures against a black ground, 5 by 8cm high. (8)

A pair of 20th century Chinese covered vases, decorated with panels of flowers, red seal mark to the base, height 12.5ins

CHINESE FAMILLE JAUNE CIRCULAR PLAQUE, QING DYNASTY decorated with perched birds, chrysanthemums and other flowers within a yellow border, impressed seal mark32cm diameter

CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, ALONG WITH FURTHER ITEMS including scent and snuff bottles, miniature resin figures, opera glasses, a seal, and Russian ceramic figures

Chinese Jade Figure, of a female sitting lady with seal, light green jade with grey veins, 18/19th century, 24 cm high.