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Lot 263

Carved ivory figural group comprising a kneeling woman on a seated man, H: 123 mm, signed to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 264

Carved ivory street vendor carrying masks, baskets and hats. Base in two parts and glued, signed to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 265

Carved polychrome ivory figurine of a gentleman in a robe with goblet, H: 120 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 266

Carved ivory temple dog on a wooden base, H: 88 mm, unsigned but feet glued to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 267

Carved ivory of a seated gentleman with a toad on his head pouring Saki with a fruit table and a toad base table. Chips to rims of both tables, signed to mother of pearl panel to base, H: 14 mm P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 268

Polychrome ivory snuff bottle of spherical form decorated with tiger, horse, monkey, donkey, water buffalo, dragon, rabbit and pig, H: 180 mm, stopper retains dropper, signed to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 269

Carved ivory fish with remnants of additional carving to fishes head, H: 150 mm, signed to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 270

Carved ivory figurine of a bearded man with scroll and staff, H: 117 mm, signed in panel to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 271

Carved ivory figure of a lute player standing on a chest, H: 180 mm, signed in panel to base. Lute end is broken off but present. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 272

Carved ivory fisherman with a basket of fish, H: 230 mm, signed in panel to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 273

Carved polychrome ivory figurine of a robed lady with a flower, character marks to base, H: 105 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 274

Dieppe ivory hinged ball internally carved with an arrest and a courtroom scene, L: 600 mm (closed). P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 275

Dieppe ivory hinged ball internally carved with a single bust and a battle scene, L: 60 mm (closed). P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 276

Dieppe ivory hinged ball internally carved with a Christian nativity scene, D: 60 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 277

Dieppe ivory hinged crowned figure internally carved with three scenes including a murder, H: 60 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 278

Dieppe ivory French triptych showing battle scenes with Royal crests above, H: 140 mm, 74g. Cracks to outer casing, no damages to seams. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 279

Dieppe ivory French triptych showing Royal court scenes with Royal crests above, H: 140 mm, 92g. Good overall condition with no visible damages or splits. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 280

Dieppe ivory French triptych titled (by label) The Assassination of Henry IV, H: 140 mm, 123g. Good overall condition with no visible damages or splits. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 281

Carved ivory of a crab on a shell with small crab and seashells below. Large crab is missing a leg, L: 150 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 282

Ivory figures of a Samurai atop a rock with a female figure above, H: 463 mm, unsigned. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 285

Polychrome ivory snuff bottle with a day scene featuring a flautist and a rabbit and a night scene with the resting flutist and a bat, H: 94 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 288

Carved coral snuff bottle with floral decoration and ivory dropper, H: 53 mm, 33g. Small marks to base. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 29

9ct yellow gold and antique ivory necklace, combined 20.2g, approximately 13g of gold. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 487

An early 20th century carved ivory cane the grip in the form of a parrots head, later mounted to a cane. P&P Group 3 (£25+VAT for the first lot and £5+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 554

Early 19th Century English School, a miniature painting of a young gentleman, watercolour on ivory, 4" x 3" oval, in a gilt bronze frame.

Lot 559

Early 19th Century English School, a miniature portrait of an artist, watercolour on ivory, 3.25" x 2.75".

Lot 447

Early 20th Century Japanese four fold lacquered screen having pierced crestings with birds amongst foliage and decorated to one side with panels of ivory, mother of pearl and bone birds amongst foliage, brass casters. 272 x 190cm (W x H) approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 7

Royal Worcester blush ivory porcelain tulip vase hand painted with pheasants amongst foliage, signed James Stinton dated 1903, shape no. G1047. 22cm high approx.(B.P. 21% + VAT) Some wear to the base and some loss to the gilding. Very grubby inside. Minor wear in places but no obvious chips, cracks or restoration.

Lot 463

Early 19th Century Welsh oak two stage press cupboard of low proportions, the moulded top above two blind panelled doors with four pointed panels the projecting base with an arrangement of six drawers with ivory escutcheons. 143 x 52 x 125cm approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Appearing in tired condition overall. Many shrinkage and other splits to the top. Back appearing warped in different places. Losses to the bracket feet. Damage to some handles which are replacements also. Splits, wear and tear commensurate with age.

Lot 229

19th Century British presentation sabre or Naval design marmeluke sword with etched blade, having VR cypher and presentation text 'Presented to Bennett Burleigh Esquire by his admiring colleague and affectionate friend Sir Edwin Arnold 1899' and marked Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, under Prince of Wales feathers, ivory grip and brass scabbard. Length overall 98cm approx including scabbard. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 266

Late Victorian silver Monteith of small proportions having relief organic and fluted decoration on a circular base, indistinct makers mark. London 1894, 9.4 troy ozs approx. Diameter 16cm approx. Together with a silver mounted and ivory Victorian letter opener. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 6

Royal Worcester blush ivory vase, the pierced neck above hand painted pheasant amongst foliage, signed James Stinton 1903, shape no. G106. 14cm high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) No obvious damage.

Lot 11

Royal Worcester blush ivory cased single train mantel clock having enamel face with classical swag decoration, puce printed marks, shape no. 2373.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Lot 529

19th Century Welsh pale oak two stage linen press cupboard, the moulded cornice above two blind panelled doors with ivory escutcheon, the interior revealing two fitted shelves, the projecting base above an arrangement of two short and two long drawers with turned handles, standing on bracket feet. 122 x 56 x 200cm approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Severe shrinkage splits to the side panels and splits to the doors. Very good colour overall. Minor wear and tear as expected with age. Some losses to the bracket feet.

Lot 240

19th Century St George's style stained ebony and ivory 32 piece chess set with sloped knights in small pine rectangular box. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Clear ivory pieces - Rook - both have vertical cracks Queen - small in one area 2 pawns - small chips.2 Bishops - fine cracks. ebonised pieces - Knight - tiny flaw/chip to baseQueen chip to baseHeight - King 8.1/2cm / Queen - 7. 1/4cm Approx.Tallest piece 7 1/2 cm Approx. 

Lot 1158

Ivory, GPO Carrington, push button telephone in 1920s styling with pull-out pad tray; compatible with modern telephone banking and any standard analogue landline, with instructions, boxed; working at time of lotting. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 1171

Ivory, GPO746 retro rotary telephone replica of the 1970s classic, compatible with modern telephone banking and any standard analogue landline, with instructions, boxed; working at time of lotting. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT forsubsequent lots)

Lot 1193

Ivory, GPO746 retro rotary telephone replica of the 1970s classic, compatible with modern telephone banking and any standard analogue landline, with instructions, boxed; working at time of lotting. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 1001

A Persian Afshar rug, mid 20th century, in red, blue and ivory colourways, the six central lozenge shaped medallions on a blue ground applied with stylised zoomorphic subjects, 200cm x 105cm

Lot 461

A carved ivory Canton card case, 19th century, carved in high relief with figures, pagodas and garden scenes, within floral borders, 11.5cm x 7cm, with a Dieppe style carved bone rotating devotional shrine enclosing the Madonna and child, 8.5cm high (2) (at fault) Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 463

A selection of objects of virtue, to include seven assorted cut glass silver and white metal mounted dressing table jars, eight assorted silver and white metal thimbles, a silver coloured aide memoire decorated with an owl, a 19th century ivory aide memoire, a Ruskin matchbox holder, a silver matchbox holder, a cased set of four gold plated dress buttons, and a further assortment of buttons, dressing table wares and accessories (Qty) Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 468

Mughal School (19th century), a framed set of five oval Indian miniatures, each finely enamelled on ivory, depicting; the Tombs of Itimud-Daula at Agra; The Taj Mahal; The Pearl Mosque; Qutub Minar, Delhi, and a further of The Taj Mahal, united in a frame, glazed, 22cm x 23cm Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 490

After Pierrele Faguays, an Art Deco patinated bronze figure modelled as a dancing girl with a floral garland, set to a stepped marble and bronze base, signed, numbered 'A1236' and foundary marked in the casting, 55cm high, with a resin and faux ivory Art Deco figure modelled as a lady in an opalescent green dress, set to a shaped and stepped faux marble base, 50cm high (at fault) (2) CONDITION REPORT:The Faguays figure appears to be in good overall condition, showing minor wear to the finish, but no visible damage.  The resin figure shows a loss to the little finger of the left hand, and a somewhat poor fit to the faux ivory elements.  The figure is loose on its base and requires careful handling when moved. 

Lot 491

A carved and turned ivory chess set, in the manner of Lund, London circa 1840, the pieces natural white and stained red, the kings 12.8cm high, in a mahogany box Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 53

A pair of late Victorian silver mounted horn knife rests, James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1900, each 27mm high, together with a pair of silver mounted mother-of-pearl knife rests, Chester 1908 (maker?s marks worn), each 51mm high, and a pair of silver and ivory knife rests, James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1898, each 27mm high (6) Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation. The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 678

A carved ivory Canton cricket cage, 19th century, of circular form and the cover decorated with a Squirrel in a tree, 5cm diameter

Lot 719

An East African Masai beaded ivory snuff bottle and a collection of South American items to include carved gourds, a water pipe, whistles etc (Qty) Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 837

A Royal Worcester blush ivory part service, late 19th century, comprising two low tazzas (one at fault) and twelve plates, each piece with polychrome enamel floral sprays bounded by a relief moulded trefoil border with pierced webs between each foil, each piece with puce maker's mark for 1897, the tazzas with 'RdNo 254791', the plates with 'RdNo 253408' (14) CONDITION REPORT: All pieces show minor surface wear including fine surface scratching, and rubbing to the gilt highlights. The at fault tazza shows a visible repair to one of the pierced webs and hairline cracks running from the pierced webs to the foot. The other tazza shows fine craze lines to the underside. 

Lot 840

A pair of Royal Worcester blush ivory urns, late 19th century, each of inverted baluster form with gilt surmount formed of four dolphins, the bodies decorated with floral and foliate sprays, printed puce maker's mark for 1891 and pattern number '6/131' to bases, each 38cm high (one at fault) (2)

Lot 940

A Victorian tortoiseshell and ivory needle case, of knife box pattern, the sloping lid opening to reveal ivory divisions, 5cm high, together with a 19th century vesta case, created from a seed pod with silver coloured mounts, 4.5cm high, a shell pill box, 5.5cm wide, another shell pill box, 8.2cm wide, a 19th century purse decorated with shells, 8.3cm wide, three Victorian and later ivory coloured purses, and a further selection of Victorian and later objects of virtue (Qty) Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers do not ship items containing ivory outside the UK. Trevanion recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. A buyer's inability to import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.The government have proposed legislation to create a UK law to ban the sale of all ivory. Please note this means that this lot is legal to sell now but may not be in the future. 

Lot 2137

A GOOD CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE ANHUA-DECORATED 'LOTUS' STEM CUP 17TH CENTURY The rounded sides raised to a slightly everted rim, decorated in anhua on the exterior with a frieze of lotus scrolls, supported on a spreading pedestal foot, covered with a creamy glaze in an ivory tone, 6.5cm. Provenance: consigned by Captain W F Collins from Peking to Bluett's, and later purchased by Mr Charles Sydney Cheston, painter, d.1960, 3rd February 1926, and thence by descent. Recorded in Charles Cheston's 1946 catalogue as purchased from Bluett & Sons for £8; cf. R Davids & D Jellinek, Provenance, p.124 for further information about Captain William F Collins. Cf. P J Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, pl.33B for a comparable stem cup.十七世紀 德化白瓷暗刻蓮紋高足杯來源:W F Collins在北京出售於Bluett’s,Charles Sydney Cheston(逝於1960)先生收藏,之後由其家族繼承。在其1946年的圖錄中記載,1926年2月3日,他以£8的價格購於Bluett。

Lot 51

A late 19th Century silver Indian cigarette box having painted ivory insert depicting man and woman lounging probably Mughal Empire. Length- 13.1cm. Gross weight- 276.4g

Lot 374

A tortoiseshell and ivory aide memoire, the tortoiseshell cover with applied gilt metal decorative border suspending central cartouche, initialled, opening to reveal an ivory writing sheet, with sprung gilt metal clip behind, together with a French notebook, the cover depicting an image of the Fontaine Saint-Michel, with silk lined interior and notepad, first length 11cm, second 9.5cm. £140-£180 --- The Fontaine Saint-Michel located in Place Saint-Michel, Paris, was constructed under the instructions of Baron Haussman in 1858-1860, during the reconstruction of Paris in the 19th century. Please note tortoiseshell and ivory may be subject to import and export restrictions.

Lot 143

A PAIR OF PARTIALLY RETICULATED ‘DRAGON’ CANDLE HOLDERS BY WOSHING OF SHANGHAI China, Shanghai, Active circa 1870-1910 Both chiselled and partially reticulated with coiled dragons amidst clouds, their heads to the top of the bases, their coiled bodies encircling the candle holders up to the top. Marks to the outer part of the foot on both, one reading “WS” for Woshing, the other one in Chinese Mandarin (unidentified). H: 17,5 cm Total weight: 199 grams  Note: Woshing silver is excellently crafted and was made in most of the patterns popular in the export market, such as bamboo, dragons, cranes, floral motifs. Apart from high-quality silverware, the firm was also famous for retailing luxury items in carved ivory, jade, gold and specialised in trophies and celebration silver. 一对“龙纹”镂空银烛台中国,上海,极有可能1870-1910年[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

Lot 148

*§A LARGE SQUARE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ‘PRUNUS AND CRESCENT MOON’ TRAY China, Late Yuan to Ming DynastyThe low, rounded sides joined by canted incurved corners and set over one continuous foot, covered overall in glossy black lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl designs, the central surface with a blossoming prunus tree, its thick trunk issuing lean branches of new growth laden with emergent buds and flowers, the longest branches sweeping upward toward the crescent moon above, the interior sides with scrolling chrysanthemum.Side: 35,3 cmProvenance (according to the seller): Bought in 2003 from the closing sale of Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey Ltd., Hong Kong, China.Notes:1. For a related tray at public auction, please refers to Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2018/03/21, lot 607, sold for USD47.700 BP incl.2. Compare with a related tray bearing the same motif from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (cf. accession number 2015.500.1.56). Also compare with a tray with a similar design from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection illustrated in Chinese Lacquer from the Jean-Pierre Dubosc Collection and Others, Eskenazi, 1992, cat. no. 12.大号方形珍珠母贝镶嵌“梅花与新月”托盘中国,元末至明代*This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - restorations;- partly re-lacquered to some points;- a few chips;- cracks;- a few missing parts (with visible fabric).

Lot 149

§AN EMBELLISHED ZITAN 'TAOTIE MASK’ CIRCULAR BOX AND COVERChina, Qing Dynasty, 18th centuryThe sides of the cover with adorned with confronted phoenix as well as hearts and plum flowers, the side of the box adorned with taotie mask, the footrim of the box adorned with scrolls, the phoenix, the grecques and the scrolls inlaid in silver wires, the taotie masks and flowers set with mother of pearl, shell or coloured stones.H: 3,8 cm – D: 7,2 cmGross weight: 93 gramsNote: Compare with a related piece at Sotheby’s New York, The United States of America, 2019/09/11, lot 830, sold for USD100.000 incl. BP.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.带装饰的紫檀“饕餮面具”带盖圆形盒中国,清代,18世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- the top of the lid used to be bombed and has been polished down following a damage;- both the box and the cover are missing numerous inlays, including silver wire inlays;- a few pieces are later replacements as it seems that the collector has tried to restore that piece;- a few minor chips.

Lot 151

§A MARBLE-INSET MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID BARREL-FORM STOOL, GUDUNChina, Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryThe variegated red marble top is set in a circular frame above shaped aprons and four outward-curved legs framing conjoined scrollwork, and raised on short bracket feet. The top and sides are finely inlaid in mother-of-pearl with scrolling gourds, plums and pomegranates vines.H: 52,5 cm - w (approximately): 41 cmNotes:1. A piece maybe made of hongmu.2. Compare with a related stool sold at public auction by Christie’s New York, 2020/09/25, lot 1636, sold for USD 8,125 BP incl.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.大理石镶嵌珍珠母贝桶凳中国,清代,19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: - missing inlays;- maybe a few pieces replaced / restorations (?).

Lot 152

FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF FERDINAND VISCOUNT OF LESSEPS (1805-1894)THE FRENCH DEVELOPPER OF THE SUEZ CANAL(BY FAMILIAL TRADITION)§AN IMPORTANT AND INTRICATELY CARVED ‘SQUIRREL AND GRAPES’ MARBLE-TOP HONGMU SIDE TABLE WITH DRAWERSChina, Late Qing Dynasty, 19th centuryOf rectangle shape, resting on four curved feet, set with a large greyish marble top, the front part opening by three drawers. The curved feet carved with dragon / beasts faces, both to their tops and their endings. The wooden mounts intricately carved three sides with wine tendrils and grapes as well as with a two-part dragon’s mane and a squirrel. There is an handwritten inscription below the central drawer: “Ce bureau a appartenu à Ferdinand de Lesseps”, lit. “This desk did belong to Ferdinand de Lesseps”.H: 71 cm – L: 157 cm – depth: 73 cmProvenance (according to the inscription): Ferdinand Marie Viscount of Lesseps (1805-1894), the French developer of Suez Canal and a renowned French Diplomat. Note: This intricately hongmu table may have been done for the Indian market.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.一件重要且雕刻精细的“松鼠与葡萄”大理石台面红木带抽屉边桌中国,晚清,19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE

Lot 154

§A ‘PALACE SCENE’ PAINTED AND PADDED SILK PIEN MIEN / RIGID ROUND FAN WITH A LACQUER HANDLEChina, Qing Dynasty, 18th to 19th centuryThe obverse adorned with a painted palace scene with numerous characters with ivory-applied faces. The reverse adorned with a padded silk decor of six courtesan / young beauties as well as with auspicious vases. Offered at auction encased within a plexiglass box.Dimensions (the sole fan): H: 40 cm – D: 25,5 cm§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.宫廷彩绘填充丝质带漆柄圆形扇子中国,清朝,18-19世纪[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report:- tears;- wears;- a few losses;- dust;- a few losses in the lacquered handle both sides.

Lot 191

§A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID WOOD APOSTLE CROSSPossibly Macao, China, 18th to 19th centuryOf wood, inlaid with incised mother-of-pearl to depict fruiting vines, lotus, small flowers and foliage as well as the "Sacred Heart of Jesus".H: 44,6 cm - w: 24,5 cmNote: Compare with a related cross, though of much more bigger size, offered at Christie's London, United Kingdom, 2015/05/11, lot 14, sold for GBP27.500.§Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.[INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESECondition Report: Condition report: A few missing inlays.

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