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Lot 157
A Qing dynasty blue and white jar. The baluster shape jar decorated with painting scrolls, vase, teapot, sword and knottings. Flower, censer and table on the rim. Ruyi lock scrolling on the should and tendrils on the bottom rim. Four character Kangxi Nian Zhi marked to base. Chip to the rim. Measures approx. 23cm tall.
Lot 196
China.- Murr (Christoph Gottlieb von) and Ignaz Koegler. Litterae patentes Imperatoris Sinarum Kang-Hi, first appearance in book format of the Red Manifesto, 2 plates at end, one a folding engraved plate reproducing the Red Manifesto of October 1716 in Chinese characters, the other a woodcut Linnaean classification of Chinese quadrupeds in Chinese characters, text largely in Latin but with a few Chinese characters, title lightly browned, contemporary limp vellum, preserved in cloth chemise and morocco-backed cloth slip-case, 4to, Nuremberg & Altdorf, Monath & Kussler, 1802.*** Rare. This is the first appearance in book format of the text of The Red Manifesto, a critically important Imperial edict issued in printed broadside format in Peking in 1716. The edition was compiled and partly written by the Nürnberg scholar Christoph Gottlieb von Murr, who had discovered the important commentary on the Manifesto by Ignaz Koegler. Von Murr includes Koegler's account of the activities of the Jesuits in China as well as general notes on the subject and a bibliography of Jesuit works published in China. In 1706, at the height of the Chinese Rites Controversy, the Kangxi Emperor appointed two Jesuit missionaries, Fathers Antonio de Barros and Antoine de Beauvollier, as his special envoys to Rome. Their mission ended tragically when their ship capsized within sight of the Portuguese coast. Not having any news from them, the Emperor appointed Fathers José Ramón Arxo and Giuseppe Provana, also Jesuit missionaries, as his representatives in Rome. Arxo and Provana left Macau in 1708. Arxo died in Spain in 1711 and Provana died in 1720 on the return voyage to China. Since no word of their deliberations came to the Emperor, he had this document, the Red Manifesto, or Hongpiao (紅票), written and all missionaries resident in Beijing sign it, and ordered it given to any Europeans who came to the capital. He states that he will not give credence to any documents regarding the Rites Controversy until his envoys return.Provenance: Silvestre de Sacy (1758-1838, renowned Orientalist, title inscribed "au Citoyen de Sacy" and verso of title inscribed ?in Sacy's hand "acq. chez J. Schlesinger"; Delombardy (at head of text later ownership inscription dated 1848).Literature: Cordier,Sinica, 638; Löwendahl, 718.
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Lot 191
China.- Medicine.- Shizhen (Li, complier) Bencao gangmu [Medical Encyclopaedia], 32 vol., woodblock printed on bamboo paper, 9 columns per page, 20 characters per column, single black fishtail motif, single-line borders, c.1160 illustrations, title page with publisher's seal and publishing date, some fore-edge folds split, the occasional chip or short tear, mainly to margins, one vol. with some pages affixed together through glue-marks to fore-edge, lightly browned, some marginal water stains, still overall good, bound and stitched Japanese-style in original paper wrappers, printed paper labels to upper wrappers, most vol. with stitching renewed, a couple with old stitching working loose, some chips and tears, some soiling, housed in 8 modern cloth wrap-around cases with clasps, 8vo, China, Beijing, Benli Tang bookshop, Kangzi 56, Early Qing Dynasty [1717]. *** A complete set of the renowned Bencao gangmu, the most comprehensive Chinese materia medica, containing detailed descriptions of 1192 medicines, including minerals, herbs and animals. It was compiled by Li Shizhen (1518-1593), private physician to Prince Chu, who had access to many rare and ancient books, especially manuscripts with secret prescriptions, handed down by the previous royal physicians. The first edition was carved in Nanjing in 1596, to immediate acclaim. The present example was published in the 56th year of the Kangxi period (1717), and is among the finest Qing Dynasty editions. The title contains four red stamps, including two publisher's seals, the publishing date and a warning message to pirate publishers reading 'the pirate will be sued'. The illustrations, present in the first two volumes, are notable for their practicality and careful execution.
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Lot 192
China.- Medicine.- Chaungshang jingyian [The experience of ulcers], 16 vol., woodblock printed on bamboo paper, 10 columns per page, 20 characters per column, single black fishtail motifs, single-line borders, c.273 illustrations, each leaf with some conservation support, many fore-edge folds with strengthening and restoration, the occasional other loss, generally small but a few times more extensive, with text sometimes supplied in neat manuscript where lacking, the occasional light stain, bound and stitched Japanese-style into modern blue wrappers, housed in 2 cloth wrap-around cases with clasps, 8vo, China, Haoranlou publisher, Kangxi 56, Qing Dynasty [1717]. *** The rare second edition of this work on ulcers and cutaneous complaints, ascribed to Dou Hanqing (1196-1280), a Taishi ('Grand Preceptor and Grand Academician') of the Southern Song Dynasty. Dou, originally an ulcer doctor, obtained his title for curing the crown prince's disease. The work was first published by his descendent (and more likely author) Sun Zhongquan in the 3rd year of the Longqing period (1569). This present edition is unrecorded in library catalogues in Taiwan and China.
Lot 112
CHINESE BLUE & WHITE, comprising unusual shaped baluster vase and cover, painted with continuous landscape with travellers crossing bridge, on horseback and fishing, Kangxi 4-character mark, 21.5cms h; together with wine pot, 8cms h; landscape bowl with Kangxi-style double fish mark, 14cms diam.; and Manchurian crane teabowl 7.3 cms diam. (4)Provenance: deceased estate north Wales.Comments: vase and teabowls with cracks, landscape bowl fritted.
Lot 110
PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN VASES, early 20th Century, each of baluster form, painted with scholars objects and antiques reserved on cracked ice and prunus ground, 4-character Kangxi marks, 27cms (h) (2)Provenance: private collection DenbighshireComments: a few iron oxide spots in the glaze, visible luting lines, one with chipped glaze bubble to foot.
Lot 394
A fine quality early blue and white Chinese Ginger Jar, possibly Kangxi (1662-1722), decorated with cherry blossom design against a cracked ice ground, approx. 20cms (8"), the base with double thin blue circular design, with pierced decorated wooden cover and separate stand. (1) Provenance: The McDowell-Mahon Family, by direct descent.
Lot 173
AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND RED PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE In the Kangxi style, likely 19th/20th Century, the spherical body rising to a tapering neck, decorated in underglaze red and blue with a continuous scene of fish and other sea creatures amongst aquatic plants Provenance: The collection of Adrian Zecha, acquired 1960-80s 34.5cm high Condition: Condition Report Fine condition with no visible damage or restoration. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
Lot 842
Große Famille-verte Platte mit Kampfszenen. China. Kangxi-Periode (1662-1722). Porzellan, polychrom bemalt in den Farben der famille verte. Dm. 41,5 cm. Im Zentrum bemalt mit einer Kampfszene von Kriegern zu Pferd, Fußsoldaten und Bannerträgern in einer Berglandschaft mit Felsen und Kiefern. Auf der Fahne Gegenstände von Gelehrten zwischen Päonien, Chrysanthemen und mythischen Fabelwesen, unterteilt durch stilisierte Ruyi-Motive -
Lot 342
A large Chinese blue and white porcelain vase, circa 19th century Kangxi Dynasty, of baluster form, painted with a spray of lotus, peonies and prunus having Dog of Fo moulded handles, seated on a carved wood stand, export wax seals to underside, 51cm tall, hardwood stand. Additional pictures added to the listing.I can confirm a hairline fracture/crack to the base – Please see additional picture of this.
Lot 67
A Shelf of Decorative Ceramics, including a Mason's blue and white toilet jug and basin (af), Chinese blue and white meat dish, various Chinese and Japanese ceramics and cloisonne enamel (one shelf)Blue and White Plate - chipped rim 19th century bowl - two hairlines multiple rim chipsChinese vase painted with figures - Kangxi marks, 2nd half 20th century Imari Vase - Heavily crazed anbd repiared at the neck, all other items seen in reasonable condition, all Oriental items are 20th century
Lot 1277
TWO 18TH CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN TEA POTS, KANGXI AND QIANLONG PERIODS each decorated with flowers, amongst foliage, complete with lidslargest 11.2cm high (including lid)additional images are now available. The teapot with metal mounts has bad damage to the handle, also various hairline cracks present. The other has damage to the handle, some chips to the lid, also wear to the gilding and paint work in areas. Detailed in images.
Lot 1207
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE LIDDED GINGER JAR, GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908) decorated throughout with flowers amongst scrolling foliage on a white ground, the base bearing blue four character Kangxi mark, though late 19th/early 20th century 25cm high additional images now available. condition fair. The lid has been badly damaged and repaired poorly, sections missing.
Lot 1266
CHINESE FAMILLE JAUNE BALUSTER VASE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY decorated with green scrolling foliage, on a yellow ground, the base with six character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue42cm highIn overall good condition. Some surface scratches and flea bites. Minor paint loss/fading. Base with some age related ware. Additional images now available.
Lot 1114
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OVOID JARKANGXI 1662-1722Brightly painted with three spotty deer beneath a pine tree in a mountain landscape, with clouds and a crane in flight, a paper label for Christie's 21st January 1999, lot 242, together with a wood cover, 22cm. (2)Provenance: from a British private collection, formed between 1970-2003.
Lot 1070
NO RESERVEA CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND AND GREEN-ENAMELLED BOWL SIX-CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722The exterior decorated with eight stems of stylised peach and ruyi, the interior with a central medallion of a writhing dragon amidst flames, 11.4cm. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 注：本拍品不設底價。 Provenance: Henry Lawrence (1925-2016) and thence by descent.
Lot 1083
NO RESERVEA CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE VASE AND AN ECUELLE AND COVER KANGXI 1662-1722 The écuelle and cover decorated with leafy fruiting branches with large blossoming flowers; the vase painted with three squirrels clambering amidst grape vines, together with a wood stand and a wood cover, 20cm and 17.5cm. (5) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 注：本拍品不設底價。 Provenance: Henry Lawrence (1925-2016) and thence by descent.
Lot 1002
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER’ DISHKANGXI 1662-1722Painted with Zhang Sheng, Cui Yingying and Hongniang in an interior within an eight-lobed panel, surrounded by ribbon-tied emblems and floral sprays to the cavetto, below a band of geometric designs to the rim, the reverse with the Eight Trigrams, a six-character Chenghua mark to the base, 21.3cm.Provenance: from an English private collection, West Yorkshire, formed in the 1970s and 1980s.
Lot 1093
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PEACH AND POMEGRANATE MOONFLASK, BIANHU19TH CENTURYThe body painted with fruiting leafy sprays of peaches and pomegranates, the straight neck mounted with bat-shaped handles, the base with a six-character Kangxi mark, 34.5cm.Provenance: from a British private collection, formed between 1970-2003.
Lot 1095
NO RESERVEA CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT HORSES' DISH SIX-CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722 Painted with the Eight Horses of Mu Wang, together with three small blue and white saucers each decorated with a lady and a boy, and a small blue and white vase with white metal mounts, 16.8cm. (6) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 注：本拍品不設底價。
Lot 1127
NO RESERVEA LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SLENDER BALUSTER VASE KANGXI 1662-1722 Decorated with panels depicting a dignitary on horseback with his attendants riding through a walled city, between bands of foliate scroll roundels and lappets, the base with a painted mark, 58cm. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 注：本拍品不設底價。 Provenance: Henry Lawrence (1925-2016) and thence by descent.
Lot 1101
NO RESERVEA COLLECTION OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ITEMS MOSTLY KANGXI 1662-1722 Comprising: a plate with a landscape scene; a ewer and cover decorated with precious objects; a rose water bottle; a small teapot and cover; a moulded jar; two small dishes and a miniature box and cover; and an ovoid jar and cover with later European decoration, 21cm max. (13) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 注：本拍品不設底價。 Provenance: from a British collection, Kent.
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