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Lot 261
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL SPARROW VASE, C.1910, Stamped with the mark of Namikawa Yasuyuki , Kyotothe elongated body with narrow cylindrical neck and flat-flared rim, cover in midnight blue enamel and decorated with a singing sparrow perched atop a flower plum tree, with gold wire divisions, the flowerheads brightly enamelled in various shades of pink tones over slightly spreading foot, the signature stamped directly to silvered base plate, 15.2cm highA very similar vase is in the Edwin Davies Cloisonné Collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and illustrated in the V&A publication Japanese Cloisonné by Gregory Irvine (2006), p. 136 where further comparisons are referenced :For a vase with an autumnal scene of a bird on maple which could be a pair to this vase, see Coben and Ferster, Japanese Cloisonné (1982), plate 92. For vases with similar designs, see also Impey and Fairley, The Dragon King of the Sea (1991), no. 19, and Barry Davies Oriental Art, London, Japanese Enamels of the Golden Age (1990), no. 10
Lot 93
A LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL FISH BASIN, Qianlong (1736 - 1795), of deep circular form with slightly tapering sides, the exterior decorated with a continuous mountainous landscape filled with running deer, cranes and fruiting peach trees, under a gilt bronze Greek key rim, the interior side walls with carp, trout and other fish swimming amongst reeds and aquatic plants, similarly decorated to the floor with frigs and crustaceans, the underside with encircled reign mark in Kaishu (regular) script, 63cm diameter Imperial LuxuriesLuxury has ever been the condition of those who rule, whether their taste be driven by their personal inclination or by the political imperative to display magnificence. The Qianlong Emperor (reigning from 1736 to 1795) knew luxury from both of these perspectives. Towards the latter part of his reign, he immersed himself increasingly in things that delighted the senses; some would argue that he did so to the detriment of governing vigilantly, leaving a door open for unscrupulous mismanagers to enter and operate behind his back. Whatever the truth of that, at court the imperial field of vision was abundantly crowded with sights of opulence and refinement. Indeed, imperial workshops had been set up in Beijing to produce exquisite art objects, toys ‘to keep a drowsy emperor awake’, as the poet W. B. Yeats might have put it.Amongst the assorted opulent playthings that formerly thronged the palace, it is easy to imagine this large fish basin taking its place. Basins of similar size, with a similar decoration of deer on the exterior and fish on the interior, are known, and have been attributed to the imperial workshops, probably in the latter part of the reign. They represent a high point of eighteenth-century Chinese cloisonné work. Decoration on Chinese art seldom exists for its own sake; images come freighted with meaning, and the meanings released by the imagery on this basin are no exception, for they heap one auspicious wish upon another. On the interior, vivid fish and other water creatures navigate through aquatic plants. In Chinese, the word for a fish (yu) sounds somewhat like the word for abundance. Hence a number of fishes represent abundance multiplied, while goldfish (jinyu) imply abundant gold. Two of the fish on the basin appear to be carp (li), a word which in turn sounds a little like the word for profit; by logical extension, two carp represent profit doubled. The basin’s exterior functions similarly, for it is replete with motifs of longevity which have been combined into a landscape: we find deer, cranes and pine trees, all expressive of long life. The basin’s ensemble, a tour de force of cloisonné work, would have collaborated with so many other imperial artefacts in conspiring to enfold the ageing emperor in a vision of harmony, prosperity, and long life.A number of comparable basins have been sold including, for example, that from the Mandel Collection offered by Christie’s, Hong Kong, 30 May 2012, lot 3910, and another by Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 30 May 2018, lot 3039; unlike those basins, the present one additionally bears the reign mark of the emperor done in cloisonné.Prof. Alan. J Fletcher, MRIA
Lot 251
AN ARITA IMARI PATTERN OVOID VASE AND COVER, Genroku period, c.1700, decorated in iron-red underglaze blue, the domed cover with pointed finial and body with a broad circular band, set with three oval reserves against a gilt, burnt orange and green enamel ground, the broad frieze painted with plum tree, chrysanthemum, leafy groups, 60cm high with cover
Lot 14
A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL PEAR SHAPED BOTTLE VASES, C.1800, each mounted with gilt-metal collars engraved with greek-key ornament, the sloping necks decorated with dragons, clouds and fire scrolls above compressed globular bodies enamelled with songbirds perched on flowering trees and set against a turquoise ground with trelliswork wiring, 34.3cm highProvenance: Formerly with Alan Hartman Fine Art, New York
Lot 195
A BLUE AND WHITE ENAMEL EGGSHELL BOWL, probably Republican Period, (1912-1949) of deep circular form, decorated with dragons in flight amidst coloured cloud scrolls and fire in pursuit of the flaming pearl, set between a diaper band and gilt edged rim and a foot encircled by greek-key banding, the underside with stylised seal mark 22.2cm diameter
Lot 117
A YELLOW GROUND 'DAYAZHAI' DISH, GUANGXU (1875-1908), the shallow sides rising to a slightly everted rim, the interior decorated in grisaille with peach trees, lingzhi fungus, grape vines and other plants, with an inscription in iron red, Dayazhai and a seal, Tiandi yijia chun (Springtime in Heaven and Earth, One Family), all reserved on the yellow enamel ground, the exterior painted with enamels on a white ground with stylized scrolling lotus, the base with the iron-red six-character mark of Guangxu (1875-1908). 23.6cm diameter
Lot 201
A DOUCAI ENAMEL FLARED DRAGON BOWL, 19th century in the Kangxi style, the interior centred with front facing dragon, in green enamel amongst iron-red scrolls contained within a double lined borders, the exterior painted and enamelled with dragons in flight beneath a Greek key border, the base with encircled four character Zhengde mark, 16cm diameter
Lot 739
A group of silver flatware, Georgian, Victorian and later, including a George III silver sauce ladle, William Eley & William Fearn, London 1798, 18cm, a set of six Victorian silver teaspoons, Josiah Williams & Co (James & Josiah Williams), Exeter, 1863, each 14.5cm, and a George V silver trophy spoon for marksmanship, the handle formed of two rifles and the finial formed of a white enamelled target surrounded by a wreath with red enamel crown surmount, William James Dingley, Birmingham 1932, 13cm, combined silver weight 13.08toz, together with two Chinese white metal spoons. (17)
Lot 772
A collection of jewellery and collectables, including a selection of Royal Order of Antediluvian Buffaloes gilt metal and enamel medals relating to the Queen Elizabeth Lodge 7081 and The Park Lodge 9947, such as silver gilt Primo medal and matching gilt Primo medal on neck ribbon, Millenium medal, Park Lodge medal, 60th Anniversary medal and Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, along with a Five Year Distinguished Service medal for A.C.C., together with a selection of silver jewellery such as a scrolling foliate engraved cuff bangle, a silver ingot pendant and a silver identity bracelet, both marked 925, 3.8toz gross silver weight, various watches by makers such as Seiko and Rotary, various WWI and WWII documents and photographs, and three plastic Babycham models. (q)
Lot 788
A Victorian amethyst and yellow metal brooch, 35 by 36mm, the oval cut stone 12 by 15mm, in a branded fitted velvet lined leather case, together with a Royal Mint cased 1977 silver proof crown, an Oddfellows enamel and silver heart shaped brooch, a Victorian Masonic Albert Prince of Wales Commemorative medallion, silver/gilt with enamel, dated June 21 1887, for attendees at the Grand Lodge Especial Meeting held in celebration of the Golden Jubilee, and an Edward VII silver Freemasons 'handshake' pendant, for 'P. Foy, 1903', 45 by 34mm. (5)
Lot 679
A collection of 19th and 20th century collectables including a pair of silver Art Nouveau hat pins by Charles Horner, another white metal hat pin with teal blue enamel and various other hat pins, together with two Japanese needle cases and bobbin holders, one ivorine, the other boxwood, a vintage fabric and brass tape measure, 66ft long, a wooden darning mushroom and a Victorian glass glue pot with brass lid, 11cm and smaller. (q)
Lot 1151
Edwardian Pocket Watch stand in the form of a miniature longcase clock, penwork decorated with an urn, H35cm, a Terma keyless wind pocket watch with square enamel dial, back engraved with gun dogs, another keyless wind pocket watch movement stamped Cyma, (3) Condition Report Stand is in fair/good condition.Expected age related marks, scuffs and fading.Slight loss to base.Terma WatchSome crazing to dial enamel visible under a glassSome fading to numeralsEngraving on back worn but visible.Currently running but NOT GUARENTEEDCyma WatchDial with v.slight chip Currently running but NOT GUARENTEED.Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
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