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A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl and saucer, Qianlong, marked and possibly of the period,the bowl with a lightly flared rim, decorated with fine trellis of foliate tendrils with lotus flowers, with a conforming saucer/ cover, both with blue imperial seal marks, bowl 18cm diameter, 8cm high, saucer/cover 16.5cm diameter, 4.5cm highCondition reportCondition of this saucer and bowl is generally excellent. While the piece is clearly marked with reign seal mark we are not giving it a date and allowing others to satisfy for themselves. Both lot 56 & 57 were checked with a recognised expert and it was suggested (based on images) that the porcelain was probably period but possibly from a minor popular kiln (Minyao).

A Chinese famille rose vase decorated with two female scholars in a garden, with square seal mark to base. 20.5 cm high.

A Chinese famille rose porcelain plate decorated with flowers, seal mark to base. 18 cm diameter.

Early 20th century Chinese blue and white porcelain box and cover, of compressed circular footed form, decorated with figure upon the back of a stylised animal, with remnants of red wax seal beneath, together with two early 20th century Chinese blue and white jars, each with figural decoration, largest jar H10cm

A Chinese cast and chiselled brass truncated oviform vessel, decorated in sunken-relief depiction of sages or similar figures sat reading in garden settings, reserved on a lattice ground within Greek key and palmate borders, seal mark to base, 11.5 cm

CHINESE WATERCOLOUR ON SILK,depicting four figures in village setting, with artist's seal and calligraphic text to upper right, framed and under glass, 64cm x 42.5cm overall

Group of assorted snuff and scent bottles, comprising an octagonal porcelain flask-form example with seal-type mark, no stopper, 5.3cm high, two Chinese interior-painted examples, two horn examples to include a double gourd with shou motifs, plus a horn ladle and a Japanese miniature rouleau vase, (7)

A CHINESE CELADON MOON FLASK with impressed seal mark, 30cm highProvenance: a Dorset private collection

A CHINESE LOBED BOWL with a turquoise glazed interior and base, the exterior with landscape vignettes and flowering tendrils, the base with a seal mark in iron red, 19cm wideProvenance: a Dorset private collection

TWO ORIENTAL REDWARE TEAPOTS, A PALE CELADON SMALL DISH, A CRACKLE GLAZED BOWL, A HARDSTONE SEAL, CHINESE COINS ETC 

A SOAPSTONE 'HARE' SEAL China The seal of square shape is topped by a finial carved as a hare, the matrix left uninscribed. H: 3,3 cm - w: 1,7 cm Weight: 23 grams Note: The rabbit (tuzi 兔子) is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. 皂石“野兔”印章 中国 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.

A Chinese doucai ‘lotus and bajixiang’ bottle vase, Qianlong seal mark and possibly of the period, painted with a band of stylized lotus and the Eight Buddhist Emblems, below a thin band of ruyi at the shoulder, the neck with a band of ascending leaves below bands of musical stones, ruyi and florets at the rim, 21.1cm Provenance: Purchased in Belgium in the 1990s.

A Chinese blue and white ‘lotus’ bottle vase, tianqiuping, Qianlong seal mark, Republican period, the rounded body rising to a tall cylindrical neck and painted overall with a dense design of stylised lotus and scroll work, 35.5cm high

A Chinese bronze censer in the form of a Buddhist Lion, the head with a mane terminating in scrolls, the body with stylised floral motifs, two character seal mark (Bow String?), 16cmNo obvious faults visible.

A collection of assorted Chinese porcelain and pottery, to include a blue & white snuff bottle with four character Qianlong mark, 8.5cm; a blue & white dish painted with a female and two boys, 16.5cm dia; two Yixing teapots; a famille rose teapot with printed Tongzhi seal mark, a small celadon bowl, porcelain temple lion and other itemsThe baluster shaped Yixing teapot has a very small chip to the outer face of the mouth, see images. The blue & white dish is in good condition with no obvious visible faults.

A Chinese famille rose butterfly plate, late Qing or Republic period, the scalloped rim enclosing five butterflies amongst flowers, the underside with wufu, apocryphal Jiaqing seal mark, 23.2cm dia; a Chinese silver metal and enamel finger guard, 10cm; a Burmese silver metal bowl, with scrolling foliate band above a reeded body, 9.5cm high; and five early 20th century porcelain spoons

A Chinese blue & white lotus bowl and dish, Qing, the interiors painted with tendrils beneath a running floral border, the exterior with lotus tendrils issuing flowers, each on a raised circular foot and with Daoguang seal mark, 16.5cm & 17.8cm dia; a blue & white kangxi style dished plate, painted with a boy and water buffalo by a lake before a dwelling and mountains, the underside with four stylised bats flanking a peach to the centre, with a slightly scalloped rim, 23cm dia, a blue and white bowl, 23cm dia, an octagonal soup dish, a charger, 29cm dia, and an English saucerThe circular fruit bowl has a large crack to the rim.The circular charger with a diaper border has a crack to the border.The dish with a man leading an oxon is chipped to the underside of the rim and the foot ring is chipped.The soup plate is cracked at the border.The European saucer is cracked through the body.The cover/ stand for the lotus bowl is chipped and cracked at the border and foot ring.

A pair of Chinese porcelain shallow bowls, each painted with figures in boats before buildings and mountains, verso a Ming poem for Han Zhong Xiu, inscribed iron red four character Jiaqing seal mark, 14.5cm dia, 4.5cm highBoth bowls in good condition with no obvious faults.

A Chinese aubergine glazed porcelain yuhuchunping vase, a uniform colour throughout with raised and irregular globules, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, 33cmIn good condition with no obvious visible faults. See images for clarification.

A Chinese Yixing teapot, 20th century, the cover with a cricket form knop, the spout & handle formed as bamboo, on three bat form feet, impressed seal marks to the lid and underside for Zhou Guizhen, approx 15cm; and a Yixing teapot modelled as Shoulao resting against a peach, the cover formed as a double gourd, unmarked, 17.2cmBoth in good condition with no obvious faults

A pair of small Chinese yellow ground vases, ya yu tang, decorated with flowering blooms and butterflies, four-character red seal mark to base, 13.5 cm high.Qty: 2

A 20th-century Chinese Yixing teapot, 9.5 cm high x 16 cm wide, together with another smaller, 8 cm x 12 cm, each with impressed seal marks to the base.Qty: 2

A pair of Chinese cloisonné vases, late 19th century, of lobed form and decorated with bands of ruyi heads, stiff leaves and cash, with flowering prunus on a red ground between lotus flowers, impressed seal mark for Lao Tian Li, 24.5 cm high.Qty: 2In good condition with no obvious visible faults. One vase has a slightly misshapen base giving it a slight wobble, but not visible to the naked eye. All cloisonne appears intact and free from any imperfections or faults.

A Chinese porcelain seal wax pot and cover, of circular form, the cover painted with a butterfly amongst fruiting vines and tendrils, the base with similar vine decoration and a bat, apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, 8cm diaIn good condition throughout, with no obvious visible chips, cracks or signs of restoration.

A Chinese famille rose dish, painted with figures from the Wu Shuang Pu to include Si Ma Qian, Li Bai & Ban Zhao, separated by lines of calligraphy, apocryphal Daoguang seal mark, 22cmIn good condition with no obvious faults.

A Chinese famille rose bowl, the interior painted with a floral spray with rocks, the exterior with chrysanthemums, peony, birds and lotus flowers, beneath a scalloped rim, apocryphal four character Tongzhi mark, with applied Jian Ding type wax seal, 22cm diaIn good condition with no obvious faults.

A Chinese Republic Period porcelain brush washer, signed Zou Gou Jun, the interior decorated with a mountainous waterscape, red seal mark to base, 9.8 cm diameter.Some surface marks and pitting, but no damage or repair.

A Chinese crackle glazed cylindrical brush pot, decorated with Chinese characters and having red seal mark along with a Royal Doulton tea pot and John Lewis bowl. H.25 Diam.10cm (largest)

A large early 20th century Chinese blue and white hand painted porcelain onion vase with stylised floral design and Ruyi form handles. Apocryphal Qianlong seal mark to base. H.29 W.18cm

A CHINESE HANGING SCROLL PAINTING ON SILK, depicting monkeys and their young, the bottom right with inscription and two red seal marks, image 123cm x 40cm.

A GOOD LARGE CHINESE IRON-RED PORCELAIN GARLIC HEAD VASE, painted all over with flowerhead and scrolling vine motif in yellow, the base with six-character mark and wax seal. 42.5cm high

A CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING ON SILK depicting a mountainous landscape with buildings and trees, with inscription to the top-left and two red seal marks, with further calligraphy, inscriptions, and seal marks to the top and either side of the painting. Image 101.5cm x 49cm

A CHINESE SCROLL PICTURE ON SILK, with calligraphy and red seal top right.

A GOOD LARGE CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING, depicting a crane on a mound with a deer surrounded with native flora, with five red seal stamps and inscription, image 130cm x 64cm.

A CHINESE HARDSTONE SEAL with carved characters to the sides. 4cm high

ZHU XINJIAN 朱新建 (CHINA, 1953-2014) Fermme à l’éventail à manche - Young beauty with a round fan Circa 1990s Ink and colors on paper Signed and located on the middle right part: ‘Dafeng’ - ‘大豐新建制’ Bears an artist seal on the middle right part 52 x 53 cm Provenance: a Parisian private collection. Notre: Born in Dufang, Jiangsu, China in 1953, Zhu Xinjian studied painting, ancient Chinese painting and old texts at the Nankin Academy of Arts from which he graduated in 1980. Following this academic cursus, he extensively traveled China and developed an interest in classical Chinese literature. Like major Chinese painters of the 20th century, such as Xu Beihong and Zao Wou-Ki, he went to France, a milestone for any artist, and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts (Paris Fine Arts College). He then developed a fascination for women subjects and even drew erotic sketches. In 1990, several of his paintings were exhibited at the Paris Academy of Fine Arts. 美人图-朱新建 (中国, 1953-2014) NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.

AN AUSPICIOUS 'MONKEY AND DEER' CUP AND SAUCER, XIANFENG MARK AND PERIODChina, 1851-1861. The tall cup with a short foot and everted rim, the saucer with deep rounded sides, each with gilt rims and painted in bright enamels with a monkey in a pine tree above a spotted deer with a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, surrounded by rockwork and further lingzhi, with a butterfly and magpies in flight. The bases each with an iron-red four-character seal mark Xianfeng nianzhi and of the period. (2)Provenance: The property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s. The saucer with an old paper label, manually inscribed in brown ink 'No. 2. […]'.Condition: Excellent condition with only minor old wear and firing flaws.Weight: 72.0 g (the cup) and 82.9 g (the saucer)Dimensions: Height 7 cm (the cup), Diameter 12.7 cm (the saucer)The present lot is filled with auspicious imagery. 'Bird' (que) is a pun for 'noble rank' (jue), and magpies are traditionally associated with joy. The deer (lu) is both a homophone for riches or official emolument and a symbol of longevity and wealth. Lingzhi are also associated with longevity and therefore often depicted together with deer. Depictions of monkeys convey a wish for high rank, as the Chinese word for monkey (hou) is a homophone for 'high-ranking noble' or 'commander'. The word for butterfly (die) is homophonous with 'to repeat', so adding a butterfly to a scene repeats the wish of the other symbols. Butterflies are also seen as symbols of happiness in marriage, as well as everlasting romantic love, and can also symbolize a wish for long life.咸豐款及年代猴鹿紋杯碟套 中國，1851-1861年。杯撇口，深腹，圈足；碟子深圓腹。杯碟套都是描金邊沿，明亮的琺琅繪製猴鹿紋：猴子蹲在松樹上，似乎在戯蝶；鹿啣靈芝臥在樹下。碟子圈足內四字鐵紅釉“咸豐年製”。來源：一位英國紳士的財產，於 1990 年代和 2000 年代初購置。碟子圈足內有紙標籤，用棕色墨水手寫“No. 2. […]”字樣。 品相：狀況極佳，只有輕微的舊時磨損和燒製瑕疵。 重量：杯子72.0 克，碟子82.9 克 尺寸：杯高 7 釐米，碟子直徑12.7 釐米

A PAIR OF CAFE-AU-LAIT-GROUND FAMILLE VERTE 'ANTIQUE TREASURES' BOWLS, KANGXI PERIODChina, 1662-1722. Each bowl is well potted with deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a gently everted rim, the exterior neatly painted in bright enamels with antique treasures, scholar's objects, and auspicious symbols against an evenly toned cafe-au-lait ground, the white-glazed interior with a floral spray.Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, 14 November 2012, lot 305. A private collector, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition. One bowl with a smoothened chip to the foot, associated minuscule loss and semicircular hairline. The second bowl with a shallow chip to the rim and minuscule old fill. Both with minor wear, little rubbing to enamels, manufacturing irregularities, minimal fritting to foot rims.Weight: 237.9 g and 225.4 gDimensions: Diameter 15.2 cm and 15.1 cmThe white-glazed recessed bases each with an underglaze-blue stylized seal mark within a double circle. (2)Auction result comparison: Compare a related cafe-au-lait ground famille verte bowl, with a Xuande mark and also dated to the Kangxi period, at Sotheby's New York in Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art on 17 September 2013, lot 319, sold for USD 13,750.康熙時期一對淡黃醬色釉地博古紋碗 中國，1662-1722年。口微外撇，圓腹，圈足；表面淡黃醬色釉地，精美琺琅博古紋。碗內施白釉，繪製紅蓮一朵。來源：2012年Woolley & Wallis 2012年11月14日 lot 305；私人藏家購於上述藝廊。 品相：狀況良好。 一個碗足部有光滑的切痕，微小的缺損和半圓形的細裂紋；第二個碗邊緣有淺磕損和微小的舊時填補。兩者都有輕微磨損，釉面些微摩擦，製造瑕疵，足部邊緣小熔結。 重量：分別為237.9 克與225.4 克 尺寸：直徑15.2 釐米與 15.1 釐米 圈足內青花雙圈款。(2) 拍賣結果比較：比較一件宣德款康熙時期的醬色釉硬彩碗，見紐約蘇富比Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art 2013年9月17日 lot 319, 售價USD 13,750。

PLUM BLOSSOMS ON GOLD PAPER BY JIN KANGChina, late 19th century. Ink on segmented gold paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a plum branch with twigs-covered blossoms. Calligraphy and seal marks on the left.Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'For the fifth brother Xiangshan.' 'Painted by the younger brother Shaogu Jin Kang' (artist's name). Three seals.Jin Kang (1824), also known as Shaogu, was a Manchurian official and a writer during the Daoguang and Guangxu period. He served as an editor and vice scholar in the Hanlin Academy and later became a councilor of the crown prince.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: Good condition. The painting with some abrasions along the folds, some tears, creasing, and minor material loss.Dimensions: Image size 53 x 23 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.Literature comparison: See a script written by Jin Kang with similar calligraphy, dated to1853, in National Palace Museum Library in Taipei.

A GROUP OF EIGHT COLOR-WATER-PRINTS AFTER CHINESE MASTERSChina, 1950s to 1960s. After famous masters such as Li Keran, or Wang Xue Tao. With different depictions such as a water buffalo, flowers, a spider in a net, a caged cricket, a riverside scene and a boy riding a buffalo. All with artist seal and calligraphy.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and minimal staining. Provenance: Czech private collection. Dimensions: 26.5 x 31.5 cm to 28 x 36.5 cm

AN IMPORTANT FAMILLE ROSE VASE, YONGZHENG MARK AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIODChina, 18th-19th century. The ovoid body rising from the short tapered foot to a waisted neck with everted lip. Superbly enameled in bright colors with some details and contours painted in iron-red to depict pairs of animals, including phoenixes, cranes, birds, and ducks, amid peony blossoms and other flowers, swirling clouds, rockwork, and a gnarled leafy maple tree. The base with an underglaze-blue six-character seal mark da Qing Yongzheng nianzhi and probably of the period.Provenance: Estate of Jacqueline Kemp, owner of Windsor Antiques in Darien, Connecticut, USA.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing flaws, particularly to interior of neck, as well as a glaze line (ca. 2.4 cm long) to the shoulder which is near-invisible to the naked eye and does not reach the rim.Weight: 1,792 gDimensions: Height 21.5 cmThe present vase was likely originally gifted to a married couple, as all animals depicted on the vase appear in pairs.Expert's note: The present vase belongs to a small group of early Yongzheng-marked ceramics with intense, bright colors and fine enameling and painting. A famille rose dish sold at Christie's in 2016 (see Auction result comparison), for example, shows similarly painted and enameled peony blossoms, two similar tones of green enamel, a similarly “diluted” tone of blue enamel, contours and minute details all neatly picked out in underglaze iron-red, and pitting, all clear and distinct characteristics also found on the present vase. Given the compelling evidence, it can be suggested that the present vase comes from the same workshop, if not the same hand, as the Christie's dish.Auction result comparison: Compare a related famille rose dish, also with a Yongzheng mark in underglaze blue and showing a similar color palette and style of painting, at Christie's New York in Collected in America: Chinese Ceramics from the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 15 September 2016, lot 932, sold for USD 60,000.雍正款及年代花開富貴粉彩罐中國，1723-1735年。撇口，縮頸，豐肩，短圈足。繪工精細，釉色濃淡明暗，層次豐富。牡丹盛開，周圍仙鶴及飛鳥，盤旋的雲彩，岩石和樹。圈足内青花六字篆書“大清雍正年製“。 來源：Jacqueline Kemp收藏，美國康涅狄格州達連溫莎古玩店店主。 品相：品相極好，有輕微磨損和燒製瑕疵，尤其是頸部內部，以及肩部的邊緣（約 2.4 厘米長），肉眼幾乎看不見，也沒有到達邊緣。 重量：1,792 克 尺寸：高21.5 厘米 專家注釋：此罐屬於雍正早期瓷器，色澤艷麗，繪製精美。2016 年佳士得拍賣了一件粉彩盤（見拍賣結果比較）展示了相似的彩繪和琺瑯牡丹花、兩種相似色調的綠色琺瑯、同樣的釉下彩藍色，輪廓和細節都很相似，此瓶亦有鐵紅、麻點等特徵。 鑒於這些特徵，這件粉彩罐有可能與佳士得的盤子出自同一瓷坊。 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相似的青花雍正款的粉彩盤，見紐約佳士得Collected in America: Chinese Ceramics from the Metropolitan Museum of Art 2016年9月15日 lot 932, 售價USD 60,000。

SPRINGTIME IN THE MOUNTAINS BY FANG LUZIChina, dated 1902. Ink on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a beautiful composition of a mountain torrent pouring into a stream. The stream flows among lush vegetation towards mountains hidden behind the mist. Several pine trees in the foreground. Calligraphy and two seal marks on the right.Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'On a spring day in the year of Renying (1902), by Fang Luzi, painted in Jingxi Reading Studio aged 73'. Two seals 'Fanglu' and 'Xibie'.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: Excellent condition. The painting with small abrasions along the folds.Dimensions: Image size 52.7 x 22.5 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.

THE FERRY ACROSS THE RIVER BY JUEZHIChina, late 19th early 20th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a river bordered by rocks. On each side of the shore cottages are built on rocks. In the center, a ferryman transfers a passenger to the other side. A seal mark on the lower left corner.Inscriptions: Seal 'Juezhi.'Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden. Condition: Good condition. The painting with abrasions along the centerfold, and some material loss, touch-ups.Dimensions: Image size 53.5 x 23 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.

A PAIR OF CONG SHAPE 'PEACOCK' VASES, REPUBLIC PERIODChina, 1912-1949. Finely painted in polychrome enamels, both vases depicting the same motif, a peacock on a craggy rock amid auspicious flowers, such as peonies and cherry blossoms, but in different shades of colors, a poem to the reverse. The recessed bases with a Jingdezhen and 'made in China' seal mark.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.Weight: 1,471.9 g and 1,524.7 gDimensions: Height 26.6 cm and 26.3 cmJingdezhen Porcelain is one of the most well-known types of Chinese porcelain, originating from Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province in southern China. It is characterized by fine quality, graceful shapes and elaborate patterns. The kilns have produced a great variety of pottery and porcelain, both for the Chinese market and as Chinese export porcelain.

RETURN FROM THE NIGHT HUNT BY ZHU LIANGCAIChina, dated 1887. Ink and watercolor on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts two men, one riding a horse, the other walking next to him. They are carrying arrow, bow and a gun. The men just returned from a successful hunt, having shot two birds, which are hanging from the gun. Calligraphy and seal mark on the upper left.Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'On a summer day of the year Dinghai, in the style of Chen Chun (1483-1544). For Ziliang. Liangcai Zhu Zi toiling away in Zhongpu Jixiao Studio'.Zhu Zi (c. 1864-1940), also known as Zhu Liangcai, was an expert calligrapher and master painter of the Hai School. Especially his paintings of figures, flowers and landscapes gained popularity. Zhu Zi lived in Shanghai, where he was known as one of the 'Four Master Painters of Jiangnan'.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: The painting with some abrasions along the folds, material loss, and tears that have been touched up.Dimensions: Image size 51 x 21 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 32.5 cm Laid down on paper with protective cover.Auction result comparison: Compare a fan painting from Zhu Liangcai, title 'Man Watching A Crane', at Nanjing Classic Auctions Co., Ltd. in Collection of Danqing — Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings on 18 July 2021, lot 628, estimated for RMB 10,000-20,000.

PLUM BLOSSOMS ON GOLD BY SHEN NIANGUANGChina, dated 1903. Ink on segmented paper. The paper densely speckled with gold. The fan-shaped painting depicts a branch of a plum tree covered in blossoms. Calligraphy and three seal marks on the upper right. A seal mark on each bottom corner.Inscriptions: A poem about peach blossoms. 'In autumn of the year Guimao (1903)', and 'for Baosheng'. 'Shen Nianguang, Hanxiang (artist's name) and Longtan Yuyin, written in the studio of Lueye'. Five seals.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: Excellent condition. The painting with small abrasions along the folds, a few creases, and little soiling.Dimensions: Image size 51.5 x 20 cm, paper 63.5 x 32.5 cmLaid down on paper.

THE LEGENDARY WARRIOR LIN SINIANG', QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Ink and watercolors on silk. Finely painted with the beautiful Lin Siniang examining the sharpness of her sword, holding it up with one hand and testing the blade with the index finger of her other hand. She is wearing loose-fitting robes and finely decorated aprons, as well as a chime necklace and floral headdress, with a second sword tied to her back.Inscriptions: Lower left, 'Bingfu Qiu Ying'. One seal, 'Shizhou'. Provenance: US market, by repute from a private collector in Texas, USA.Condition: Good condition with old wear, some stains, shallow surface scratches, minor soiling, few small creases. Laid down on board and framed.Dimensions: Image size 66.5 x 31.5 cm, Size incl. frame 94 x 45.5 cmThe story of Lin Siniang is a legend of the early Qing dynasty. Lin was taught by her father how to yield a sword from a young age. By the age of six, she wielded the weapon with deadly precision. To support herself when her family died, she had to turn to prostitution and subsequently caught the attention of Zhu Changshu, a feudal lord of the Qingzhou state. The king was so impressed by her skills that she was asked to teach all his concubines. Eventually, these women became a full-fledged army led by Lin Siniang. When Changshu was captured by rebel forces, it was Lin and her army that rescued him. Sadly, they died in battle but were given heroes' burials. In the 78th chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou Meng), the classic Chinese novel composed by Cao Xueqin in the middle of the 18th century, Jia Zheng recounts this inspirational legend to Jia Baoyu, Jia Huan, and Jia Lan, so that each would write a poem on the subject.清代《姽嫿將軍林四娘》鏡心 中國，1644-1912年。絹本水墨設色。年輕貌美的姽嫿將軍林四娘正端詳劍鋒，一手舉起，另一隻手食指試劍；她身著寬鬆的戰袍，裝飾精美，佩戴著一條項鍊和花卉頭飾，背上繫著第二把劍。 款識：賓父仇英鈴印：十洲 來源：英國古玩市場，據説來自美國德克薩斯私人收藏 品相：舊時磨損，一些汙漬，表面淺劃痕，少量小摺痕，狀況良好。

A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE AND CALLIGRAPHY BY WU YIChina, dated 1941. Ink on segmented paper. The upper fan-shaped painting shows calligraphy describing the summer in the mountains and denotes that the paintings were a gift to the artist's friend. The lower fan-shaped painting depicts a small village surrounded by mountains and trees, with a river flowing in the foreground. Calligraphy and seal mark on the upper left.Inscriptions: Both painting signed (translated): 'In the summer of the year Xinsi (1941)'. Upper painting with one seal. Lower painting signed 'Wu Yi', with one seal.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: Good condition. The painting with abrasions along the folds. Some tears and very minor material loss along the margins, hardly noticeable due to the mounting.Dimensions: Upper image size 50.5 x 21 cm; Lower image size 51 x 21 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.Auction result comparison: Compare a related calligraphy by Wu Yi, title 'Landscape、Calligraphy', at China Guardian Auctions in 53rd China Guardian Quarterly Auctions on 23 March 2019, lot 1255, estimated for RMB 8,000-15,000.

THE SONGYANXIAO TEMPLE BY JUEZHIChina, first half of the 20th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a landscape with mountains, parted by a river that is covered in thick clouds. Hidden behind pine trees stands a cottage. Calligraphy and seal on the top right.Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'Songyanxiao temple'. One seal 'Juezhi.'Numerous pictures and poems from different masters from different dynasties describe the Songyanxiao temple. However, it is unclear if where this temple was located or whether it there were one or several temples with this name existed.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: Good condition. The painting with some abrasions along the center fold, minor material loss to the upper margin.Dimensions: Image size 52.5 x 23.5 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.

CHINESE SOAPSTONE WAX SEAL, DEPICTING A WISE MAN, 7CM HIGH

A large Chinese porcelain charger, Jingdezhen Zhi, 20th century, centrally decorated with figures including Lan Caihe and Shou Xing with attendees, with a deer (Lu), within a border of Doucai motifs, seal mark verso, recessed foot rim, 36cm diameter

A CALLIGRAPHY BY JIANG DESHOU AND A CORNER OF THE WEI RIVER BY JIANG YIQINGChina, first half of the 20th century. Ink on segmented paper. The upper fan-shaped painting shows calligraphy and a seal mark on a gold ground. The lower painting depicts a landscape with bamboo growing near a river. The bamboo is partly covered by thick mist. Calligraphy and seal mark on the left. A written mark in pencil on the lower right corner. The paper with dense gold speckles.Inscriptions: Upper painting: A poem about the autumn wind. Text (translated): ''Written in the autumn of the year Binxu (1886 or 1946??) for Shouzhi'. Signed 'Jiang Deshou.' Lower painting (translated): 'For Shouzhi', 'Written by Yiqing'.Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: The upper painting with some abrasions along the folds, material loss and loss of color. The lower painting with few abrasions along the folds, minor material loss.Dimensions: Upper image size 50.7 x 21 cm, lower mage size 51 x 21.9 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.

MOONLIGHT BY WU FANChina, first half of the 20th century. Ink and watercolor on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a gentleman observing birds on a wilting tree, surrounded by bushes and a short fence. The faint outline of a full moon appears among the clouds. Calligraphy and seal mark on the top right.Inscriptions: Signed 'Zongchang Wu Fan' and one seal 'Zongchang.'Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden. Condition: Good condition. The painting with some abrasions along the folds, minor material loss to the upper margin, touch-ups.Dimensions: Image size 51.5 x 21 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.

A CELADON JADE 'TURTLE' SEAL, 17TH CENTURYChina. The square seal surmounted by a turtle standing foursquare, its minuscule head almost entirely retreated into the large shell with neatly incised carapace, the tail trailing to the ground, the seal face left plain. The translucent stone of a celadon tone with russet veins, dark specks, and cloudy white inclusions.Provenance: Adrian M. Joseph, c. 2003. British private collection, acquired from the above. Adrian Malcolm Joseph started studying and collecting Chinese ceramics during the late 1950s. He published various important papers and books including Ming Porcelains: Their Origins and Development (1971) and Chinese and Annamese Ceramics found in the Philippines and Indonesia (1973). He and his wife Phyllis began collecting Japanese art in the late 1960s, initially acquiring ceramics from important dealers such as Shimojo in Tokyo. Joseph became a Director of Hugh Moss Ltd. in the 1970s.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, minuscule nicks, natural weathering.Weight: 42.7 gDimensions: Size 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.6 cmAuction result comparison: Compare a related black and gray jade seal of a tortoise, 3 cm high, dated Ming dynasty or earlier, at Christie's New York in The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part IV on 20 March 2015, lot 739, sold for USD 6,000 (part lot, together with a brown jade seal depicting a mythical beast). Compare a white jade seal depicting a bixi, 4 cm wide, dated to the late Ming dynasty, at Christie's Hong Kong in The Pavilion Sale on 6 October 2015, lot 47, sold for HKD 68,750.十七世紀青玉龜鈕印中國。方形印上雕刻龜形鈕，小小的腦袋幾乎完全縮進了龜殼裡，甲殼整齊切割，尾巴垂在地上。印面光滑，青色半透明玉石，帶有赤褐色的脈紋和白色絮狀物。 來源: Adrian M. Joseph, 約2003年；英國私人收藏，購於上述收藏；Adrian Malcolm Joseph 在 1950 年代後期開始研究和收集中國陶瓷。 他發表了多篇重要論文和著作，包括《Ming Porcelains: Their Origins and Development》（1971）和《Chinese and Annamese Ceramics found in the Philippines and Indonesia》（1973）。 他和他的妻子Phyllis在 1960 年代後期開始收集日本藝術品，最初是從東京的 Shimojo 等重要經銷商處購買陶瓷。 Joseph 在 1970 年代成為 Hugh Moss Ltd. 的董事。 品相: 狀況極好，輕微磨損，小劃痕，自然風化。 重量: 42.7 克 尺寸: 2.8 x 2.8 x 2.6 厘米 拍賣結果比較: 比較一件相近的明代或更早的灰白玉雕龜鈕印，高3 厘米 ，見紐約佳士得 The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part IV 2015年3月20日 lot 739, 售價USD 6,000 (與另一件褐色瑞獸鈕玉印一起)；比較一件明末白玉雕瑞獸，寬 4 厘米，見香港佳士得The Pavilion Sale 2015年10月 6日 lot 47, 售價HKD 68,750。

Warrior; China; late 19th - early 20th century.Porcelain.Loss of the blade of the sword.It presents seal in the interior zone of the base.Measurements: 50 x 21 x 20 cm.Round sculpture made of enamelled porcelain. The piece represents a warrior, dressed in his armour, which stands out for the detail and the chromatic explosion of all the details that make it up.Objects of Chinese origin, such as porcelain, have been known in the West since ancient times. As some of the Prado Museum's catalogues state, "Chinese manufacturers soon realised that Europeans were not experts in porcelain and produced a vulgar, even flawed porcelain for export, but which in the eyes of Westerners were authentic works of art. Once the trade was regularly organised, the India Companies supplied Chinese artists with European models, both for forms and decoration. Throughout the 18th century, the blue-and-white series persisted, but of inferior quality, which was then called Nanjing porcelain, and especially the famille rose type.

AN IRISH GEORGE III SILVER POTATOE RINGMark of Samuel Walker, Dublin, circa 1760 Of typical waisted form, with pierced decoration comprising a lady, Chinese figure, ho-ho birds and a squirrel, the central cartouche engraved with crest, date letter rubbed, 9cm high, 20.25cm diam. (3 1/2in high, 8in diam.), weight 12.5oz.Footnotes:Samuel Walker's (d. 1769) impressive silver-gilt cup with harp handles, inset with a modified copy of the Great Seal of England and likely made for John Bowes (d.1767), Lord Chancellor of Ireland, is preserved in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and was included in the Art Institute of Chicago's exhibition 'Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 1690-1840' in 2015. A dish or potato ring, also by Samuel Walker and with rubbed date letter was sold Adam's, Dublin, 15 April 2018, lot 16. Walker was apprenticed to John Taylor in 1726, made Freeman in 1752 and was recorded working from Hoeys Court.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PAIR OF CHINESE BALUSTER VASES20th centuryMounted as lamps, gilt and enamelled on a crackle glazed ground, incised square seal marks, the porcelain 60.5cm (23.8in) high (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PAIR OF CHINESE BALUSTER VASESLate 19th centuryPolychrome enamelled with figures, together with a Chinese famille rose zodiac baluster vase, circa 1900, decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls and the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac in a landscape, Zhuanshu script seal mark in iron red, with stained wood base, the pair 45cm (17.7in) high, the zodiac vase 50cm (19.6in) high (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A MATCHED PAIR OF SALMON PINK GROUND FAMILLE ROSE GU VASESCirca 1900, pseudo Chinese seal marksTogether with a large famille vert Chinese fish bowl, 19th century, 58.5cm (23in) high (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Chinese porcelain vase with famille verte decoration depicting dragons, applied handles and dragons to the neck, seal mark to base, 28cm high.In good condition with no signs of damage. Would benefit from a clean.