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A LARGE CHINESE DOUCAI 'FIGURAL' BRUSHPOT, BITONG KANGXI 1662-1722 Painted with two similar scenes of a young scholar offering a jue and a book to an official in a fenced garden, divided by stylised shou characters, the base with a recessed glazed circle, 18.2cm wide. Provenance: from a British private collection, purchased from Jan van Beers Oriental Art, London, on 9th May 2011, a copy of the original invoice is available. The subject is a ceremony called the jia guan jin jue, which is to commemorate an official's promotion to the rank of nobility.

A CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER-RED 'PHOENIX' BEAKER VASE, GU KANGXI 1662-1722 Decorated with eight moulded medallions of blossoming flowers in different stages of bloom amongst leafy stems, surrounded by eight phoenix in flight, the base with a beribboned lozenge mark, 43cm. Provenance: from the collection of Captain Albert Makinson (1880-1961), and thence by descent.

A CHINESE IRON-RED AND GILT-DECORATED 'DRAGON' VASE KANGXI 1662-1722 The lobed body with an ovoid mid section painted with six writhing dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, the slightly flared upper and lower section with scrolling lotus on tendrils, the base with a recessed glazed circle within an unglazed band, with a paper label for Christie's, The Edward James Collection, 3-4th June 1986, 43cm. Provenance: the Edward James Collection and then an English private collection, West Yorkshire, formed in the 1970s and 1980s, purchased from Christie's London, 3-4th June 1986, lot 760.

A CHINESE DOUCAI 'PHOENIX AND BAMBOO' BOWL KANGXI 1662-1722 Of conical form, enamelled with a phoenix and bamboo, the decoration continuing over the rim into the interior, the base with a Chenghua mark, 10cm. Provenance: an English private collection.

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' BEAKER VASE, GU KANGXI 1622-1722 The upper and lower sections painted with a continuous river landscape with small figures and pine trees beneath wisps of mist, the central section with blossoming peonies and roses, the base with a Chenghua mark, 43cm. Provenance: from an English private collection, Oxfordshire, acquired in London in the 1990s.

A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON-GROUND BEAKER VASES, GU KANGXI 1662-1722 Each painted with six medallions of flowers and precious objects in underglaze blue, the panels reserved on a pale-green ground carved with dragons amongst peonies and scrolling tendrils, paper labels for Hancock and for Clumber beside a crowned 'N' and 2305, 40cm. (2) Provenance: purchased from H R Hancock, London, on 16th February 1945, a copy of the original invoice is available.

*A MASSIVE PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE 'DRAGON BOAT' ROULEAU VASES QING DYNASTY Each cylindrical body finely painted with a continuous scene with figures standing on terraces and the riverbank overlooking the dragon boat carrying the Sui Emperor Yang along the canal, below decorative bands of Daoist Immortals, mythical beasts and auspicious objects, 79.5cm. (2) Cf: Hobson,Catalogue of the Leonard Gow Collection of Chinese Porcelain, pp 37, no.126 for a similar vase dated to the Kangxi period.

A CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND COPPER-RED BRUSHPOT, BITONG KANGXI 1662-1722 Freely painted with two large panels, one containing a flowering prunus branch, the other with orchids growing from rocks, on a powder-blue ground, the base with a ribbon tied lozenge mark in a recessed glazed circle, 19cm across. Provenance: from the collection of Nicolas de la Mare Thompson (1928-2010).

A GOOD CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER 'LANDSCAPE' VASE KANGXI 1662-1722 The body painted with a continuous scene of an idyllic watery landscape, with figures in a sampan, pavilion and gnarled trees in the foreground, distant mountains, the waisted neck with floral sprigs, the base with a Chenghua mark, 43.2cm. Provenance: from the collection of Nicolas de la Mare Thompson (1928-2010).

A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl, Kangxi, circa 1700From the Bintan cargo, of fluted form with a deep foot ring, decorated to the outside with flowering prunus branches, peonies and rocks, the inside with lotus flowers and a panelled rim border.15.5cm dia.A private English collector, acquired from N.K.Koh Antiques, Singapore.The Bintan wreck cargo is reported to have been recovered between 2012 and 2014 off the coast of Bintan Island, Indonesia, and contained largely blue and white porcelain with some sancai glazed pieces dating to circa 1700.Typical glaze wear/erosion with some fine crazing lines.

A Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf ovoid form, the domed cover with cone finial, decorated with panels of flowering plants and rocks beneath a border of lapet flower panels and ruyi.30cm highA private English collector. Bearing a 'Blue Chrysanthemum Wreck' auction label.The Bintan wreck, sometimes referred to as the Blue Chrysanthemum, is believed to have been discovered in 2012 off the coast of Bintan Island, with recoveries of the cargo from 2014. Few details have emerged but the ship is believed to date between 1700 and 1720, and the style of blue and white porcelain found certainly follows this late Kangxi template.Typical glaze wear/seawater erosion. Some fine hairlines around the base.

A Chinese blue and white bowl and stand from the Vung Tau cargo, KangxiOf lobed form and decorated with panels of dense flowers and foliage.Bowl 11.4cm dia, stand 15.7cm dia. (2)A private English collector. Christie's Vung Tao Cargo, Amsterdam, 1992, lot 841 (bearing label), thence to Robert McPherson Antiques. Acquired by the vendor through private sale in 2005.Bowl: Light glaze wear/erosion. Fritting to the rim. Small chip and associated hairline to the rim. Small star fracture near base.Stand: Light glaze wear/erosion. Small section of the rim visibly repaired. Further fine hairlines to rim and across centre. Small chip to the underside of the rim.

A small Chinese blue and white teapot from the Vung Tau cargo, KangxiOf globular form with plain loop handle and domed cover, decorated with shaped panels of flowers, rocks and birds.8cm high.A private English collector. Christie's Vung Tau Cargo auction, Amsterdam, 1992. Gardiner-Houlgate, Bath, 25 March 2011, lot 63. Acquired by the vendor from Robert McPherson Antiques, 2011.The Vung Tau wreck was discovered in 1990 and excavated by Australian diver Michael Flecker. The vessel was believed to date to circa 1690, From the hoard of over 48,000 objects, Christie's selected 28,000 items of porcelain which were sold at their Amsterdam rooms in 1992. A mere 15 teapots of this type were offered in Christie's auction, arranged in five lots from 223 to 227.Light glaze wear/erosion.

A Chinese blue and white moulded dish, KangxiOf slightly barbed form with moulded cavetto, decorated with peony flowers and foliage within a panelled border of mixed flowers.16cm dia.A private English collector. From the Anthony du Boulay collection (bearing label), thence acquired by the vendor from Drove House Antiques.Minuscule chip to rim edge. Very minor fritting and negligible signs of age.

A Chinese blue and white dish, 18th century, possibly KangxiOf lobed form and decorated with a pair of phoenix birds in flight amid clouds, six-character Chenghua mark.18.7cm dia.A private English collector. Acquired at auction.Very fine short hairline to rim. Tiny glaze pinhole off-centre.

A Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf ovoid form, the domed cover with cone finial, decorated with panels of flowering plants and rocks beneath a border of lapet flower panels and ruyi.30cm highA private English collector. Bearing a 'Blue Chrysanthemum Wreck' auction label.The Bintan wreck, sometimes referred to as the Blue Chrysanthemum, is believed to have been discovered in 2012 off the coast of Bintan Island, with recoveries of the cargo from 2014. Few details have emerged but the ship is believed to date between 1700 and 1720, and the style of blue and white porcelain found certainly follows this late Kangxi template.Chip to inside rim.  Glaze erosion and surface marks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Typical glaze wear/seawater erosion. Chip to rim edge. Small chip to base above foot rim.                

A pair of Chinese blue and white sleeve vases from the Bintan cargo, KangxiOf slender form with flared rims, decorated with panels of flowers and foliage beneath a border of lobed flower panels.20cm high. (2)A private English collector. Bearing a 'Blue Chrysanthemum Wreck' auction labels.The Bintan wreck, sometimes referred to as the Blue Chrysanthemum, is believed to have been discovered in 2012 off the coast of Bintan Island, with recoveries of the cargo from 2014. Few details have emerged but the ship is believed to date between 1700 and 1720, and the style of blue and white porcelain found certainly follows this late Kangxi template.Both have typical glaze wear/seawater erosion. One has a hairline to the base and a small chip to the foot rim.

Delft, blauw-wit aardewerken Chinoiserie schoteltjes, 18e eeuw, gedecoreerd in Kangxi-stijl met figuren bij een paviljoen (frits, haarlijnen, gelijmde chip) [4]

Large Chinese vase decorated with figures in traditional scenes, Kangxi ring mark to base, 45cm.

PLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATE SHOULD READ £500-800A STUDY COLLECTION OF POLYCHROME ITEMS17TH CENTURY AND LATERComprising: three Chinese pieces, including a large fan-shaped dish painted in the Imari palette after a Japanese model; an incised dish with a café-au-lait back, a Kangxi lingzhi mark to the base and enamelled in Europe; a small double-gourd vase with an underglaze blue bird perched on a branch and polychrome enamels; together with three Japanese pieces, a small early-enamelled bulbous jar, a Europe-decorated cup and a polychrome dish with mon and brocade patterns, 29.2cm max. (6)Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.

A LARGE AND RARE CHINESE IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND CARP' BASIN SIX CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722 The sides rising from a flat base to a broad everted rim, the interior painted with a ferocious three-clawed dragon emerging from turbulent waves above two carps and a smaller fish, the base unglazed, 42.7cm. Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'RED CLIFF' VASE SIX CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722 The square-section tapering body inscribed on two sides with the two 'Odes to the Red Cliff' by the Song dynasty poet Su Dongpo (1037-96), the other two sides finely painted with scenes illustrating the poet making the trip to the famous site with his friends, the reduced neck with sprays of bamboo, 42cm. Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford. A number of 'Red Cliff' vases were produced in the Jingdezhen kilns around the 1690s and painted with images deriving from woodblock prints. See Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, vol.49, Sir M Butler, Chinese Porcelain at the Beginning of Qing, pp.34-35, nos.38-40 for similar 'Red Cliff' vases.

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH AND TWO YELLOW-GROUND AND GREEN-ENAMELLED ITEMS JIAJING AND KANGXI MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD The blue and white dish painted with two writhing dragons amidst flames, with a Jiajing mark to the base; the washer and the bowl similarly decorated with green enamelled dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls, both with a Kangxi mark to the base, 21cm max. (3) Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.

TWO CHINESE TEAPOTS AND COVERS KANGXI 1662-1722 AND 19TH CENTURY Each with an upright handle, the famille verte teapot painted with cartouches containing blossoming flowers, the Canton enamel teapot decorated with floral panels and lotus scrolls reserved on a yellow ground, the Canton teapot 184g, 19cm and 13.5cm. (4) Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.

A COLLECTION OF CHINESE CERAMICS QING DYNASTY Comprising: a junyao-type narcissus bowl, with a mottled olive-green glaze; a small meiping vase with figures and oxen, a six-character Qianlong mark; a blue and white bowl with dragons and waves, with a Yongzheng mark, a paper label with monogram 'HV'; a peach bloom waterpot with a Kangxi mark; and a small stem cup with a dragon, 27.5cm max. (5) Provenance: from the collection of Dr Oliver Impey (1936-2005), and Dr Jane (Mellanby) Impey (1938-2021), of Cumnor Place, Oxford.

Floral decor, Kangxi Mark and Period, plates measure 19 cm. and 21 cm. in diameter, chip.

Decorated with dragons and Longevity sign in middle of plates, Kangxi mark, 18 cm. in diameter, restored.

Decorated with flowers, Kangxi Mark and Period, 33 cm. in diameter, chip and hairline.

Depicting Chinese ladies with flowers, Kangxi mark, saucers are 13 cm. in diameter, chip and hairline.

Kangxi mark, 20 cm. tall.

Decorated with Chinese hunters on horseback, Kangxi mark, saucers are 13 cm. in diameter.

Depicting scene in garden with birds of paradise, floral decor border, 54 cm. in diameter, marked Yongzheng and Kangxi.

Blue and white floral decor, Kangxi mark on cups, saucers are 13 cm. in diameter, chip.

In a variety of blue and white decors, tallest vase is 17 cm., including Kangxi mark, chip.

Kangxi mark, 11 cm. tall.

Depicting gathering of Chinese figures, Kangxi mark, 42 cm. in diameter,

Depicting scene with gathering of Chinese in pagoda and garden, Kangxi mark, 41 cm. in diameter.

Depicting Chinese lady and boy in garden, Kangxi mark, 27 cm. tall.

Iron red floral decor, Kangxi mark, 39 cm. tall including base and cover.

Floral decor, Kangxi mark, 30 cm. tall.

Depicting dragons and phoenix, Kangxi mark, 41 cm. in diameter.

Depicting Kylin and Dragons, Kangxi mark, 27 cm. tall.

Decorated with tigers and dragons, Kangxi mark, 15 cm. tall.

Including Kangxi mark, Vases measure 17 cm. and 27 cm. tall.

Depicting landscape with houses and birds, Kangxi Period, 8 cm. in diameter.

Kangxi mark, 8 cm. tall x 13 cm. in diameter.

Orange ground decorated with Chinese boys playing garden, Kangxi mark, 20 cm. in diameter, chip.

Kangxi mark, 17 cm. tall.

Kangxi period, depicting scene in garden with flowers, 22 cm. in diameter.

Depicting flower blossoms and Chinese antiquities in green, orange and gilt enamels, 18th Century, Kangxi Period, 22 cm. in diameter, chip and hairline.

Decorated with Chinese ladies and antiquities, Kangxi Period, 26 cm. tall, chip.

Decorated with Chinese figures working in fields, Kangxi mark, 28 cm. in diameter.

Depicting Chinese figures in garden, Kangxi Period, 28 cm. tall, chip.

Including 6 cups and 5 saucers, floral decor, Kangxi Mark and Period, saucers are 13 cm. in diameter, chip and hairline.

Kangxi mark, 15 cm. in diameter.

In a variety of blue and white decors and sizes, including Kangxi Period, largest plate is 28 cm., chip and hairline.

Dragon and cloud decor, Kangxi mark, 23 cm. tall.

Decorated with Chinese figures in garden, 18th Century, Kangxi mark, 16 cm. in diameter.

Decortaed with fish and Chinese symbol in center of charger, Kangxi mark, 47 cm. in diameter.

Depicting Chinese ladies in garden, Kangxi Period, 22 cm. in diameter, chip.