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Click here to subscribeA Chinese 'Canton' famille rose foliate dishQing dynasty, 19th centuryTypically enamelled with birds and flowers on a white ground, the rim gilded, the base with a raised moulded 'bats and cash' mark under the glaze, 19.2cm wide.清十九世紀 廣彩繪花鳥圖紋花口盤Condition Report: Expected light wear and firing imperfections consistent with type. A small glaze flake to centre.
A Chinese famille rose 'millefleurs' plateRepublic period, apocryphal Qianlong seal markThinly potted and typically enamelled with a profusion of flowers on gilt ground, the exterior with three further flower sprays and iron-red six-character seal mark to the base, 24.5cm diameter.Provenance: from the collection of one of the first diplomats to the People's Republic of China in the early 1950s, and thence by descent.民國 粉彩繪百花不落地紋盤，礬紅篆書「大清乾隆年製」寄托款來源：1950年代駐中國外交官私人收藏，後傳承至現藏家。 Condition Report: Two rim hairlines in a V-shape visible to the exterior (approx. 45mm). General light wear.
A pair of Chinese famille rose 'geese' tureenMid 20th centuryEach naturalistically modelled, with curving neck supporting the raised head, the folded wings moulded with overlapping feathers in green and light purple, the feet tucked under the body, 38cm and 39cm high; 40cm long. (2)二十世紀中期 粉彩鵝形大蓋碗一對Condition Report: Both with a general matte appearance to the glaze and enamels, which is also slightly 'sticky' to the touch and highlights under UV. This appears to be ingrained dirt to physical inspection, however it is not impossible for it to be overpainting, please refer to additional images.
A Chinese Peking-knot thangka of TsongkhapaQing dynasty, late 19th/early 20th centuryEmbroidered with the religious leader wearing red robe seated on a lots throne with hands in Dharmacakra mudra, surrounded by attendants, 97 x 60.5cm, surmounted by a calligraphy reading ji shan cheng de with a seal mark, 61cm x 29cm, mounted as a hanging scroll. Provenance: deceased private English estateDreweatts Bloomsbury auction, 23.02.2016, lot 212.清十九世紀晚期/二十世紀早期 打籽繡唐卡掛軸款識：「積善成德」來源：已逝英國藏家，德物兹布盧姆斯伯里拍賣，2016年3月23日，第212號。Condition Report: The textile with light staining, generally good condition. Staining and creasing to the mount.
Five provincial Chinese underglaze blue and green enamel 'fish' dishesLate Qing dynasty/Republic periodEach painted in underglaze blue with a leaping carp, its body enamelled in bright green with cross-hatched lines to depict the scales, 22.5cm (5).清晚期/民國 青花魚紋盤五件Condition Report: Generally good apart from expected light wear and firing imperfections consistent with type.
To Be Sold With No ReserveA large inscribed bronze lidded incense burner with silver inlay,Iran, 13th century,the lid possibly associated, of hemispherical form on spreading trumpet foot, the domed cover rising in the centre to a pronounced openwork finial in the form of a pomegranate, a band of delicate openwork vine above an engraved inscription band in naskh, the base with a large inscription band in Kufic on an engraved scrolling ground and below silver inlaid flowers scattered around the body, the foot with engraved scrolling vine, overall green-black patination, silver mostly remaining, 36cm. high x 26cm. diam.Provenance: Danish Private Collection formed in the 1980s and inherited from the aboveCondition Report: With greenish patina to base and lid, the silver inlay tarnished, light scratches and wear
A fragmentary light grey schist standing figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Maitreya, ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan Period, 2nd-3rd century AD, facing forward in restrained tribhanga (a gentle S-curve), wearing elegant, flowing robes and standing on a socle or pedestal decorated with lotus leaves, his hands would probably have originally been in abhayamudra (the gesture of fearlessness), a series of necklaces fall from his collar, with one diagonally following the contours of his muscular torso round to his right side from his left shoulder, featuring a series of amulets along the cord. On top of this is a thicker necklace which hangs in front of the beads, two further corded necklaces sit high up, around his right arm a decorated circular armlet, his robes or uttariya hang gracefully from his left shoulder, with densely ridged rhythmical sections falling downwards and behind his waist, as well as across his torso, he wears a dhoti-like garment, a common feature of bodhisattvas from the north-west region (see Susan L. Huntington, The Art Of Ancient India, New York 1985, p.138.), on stand, 52cm. high (without stand), 20cm. diam. 10.9cm. deep.Provenance: Acquired Jonathan Tucker, 2006.Literature:Ingholt & Lyons, Gandharan Art in Pakistan, 1957, No 298.W. Zwalf, A Catalogue of the Gandhara Sculpture in the British Museum, Vol. II, 1996, pp. 37-39.Kurita, I. Gandharan Art II-The World Of The Buddha, 2003, pp.13-19.
A mixed lot,comprising silver items: an Edwardian silver and enamel mug, by James Fenton, Birmingham 1907, with light and dark blue enamel decoration, and a Guernsey milk can, Birmingham 1968, plus three metalware dishes and an electroplated bell and hot water pot, approx. weighable 6.7oz. (7)
An Edwardian Regimental silver waiter,by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London 1901,circular form, engraved with a regimental badge and 'From The Officers of The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's)', diameter 20.7cm, plus a late-Victorian silver cigarette box, Birmingham 1897, engraved with the same badge and presentation inscription, approx. weighable 11.3oz. (2)
An Austrian silver and enamel box,retailed by Nissel and Sikora, Vienna, circa 1900-1920,rectangular form the hinged cover enamelled with two puppies playing with a mole, on a light green background, the sides and base with turquoise decoration, gilded interior, in a fitted red case, length 8.8cm, approx. weight 4oz.
A pair of Edwardian silver two-light candelabra, by Fordham & Faulkner, Sheffield 1909, knopped baluster columns, spool-shaped capitals, leaf-capped scroll branches each supporting a capital, and with a central flame finial, on raised shaped square bases, height 39cm, approx. weight of branches 33oz. (2)
Joni Mitchell LPs, thirteen albums comprising Night Ride Home, Joni Mitchell, Clouds, Court and Spark, For The Roses, Miles of Aisles, Don Juan's Reckless Daughter, Mingus, Shadows and Light, Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm, Dog Eat Dog, Wild Things Run Fast and Ladies of the Canyon - various years and conditions but largely Excellent to EX+
Music Posters, six posters comprising Pink Floyd - The Wall (86cm x 61cm approx - blue tac marks to corners, otherwise very good), Bob Marley - Rastaman (88cm by 64cm approx - a few small nicks to edges), Bob Marley 'Smoking' portrait (86cm x 61cm approx - very good condition), Guns n Roses - Promo (63cm x 44cm - light spotting at the top), REM - Live (84cm x 59cm approx - a few nicks round edges) and REM Promo (88cm x 60cm - small tear on bottom edge, otherwise very good) - all rolled
V Discs / Jazz / Blues / Big Band, fifty V Discs produced during the second world war for overseas troops with numbers comprising 397, 398, 400-440, 442-448 with artists including Benny Goodman, Stuff Smith, Jo Stafford, Lionel Hampton, Burl Ives, The Charioteers, The Light Crust Doughboys, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Dinah Shore, Mildred Bailey, Harry 'The Hipster' Gibson, Bing Crosby, Muggsy Spanier and more - various years and conditions
Iron Butterfly / Savoy Brown / BG 247 Poster, original Bill Graham (BG 247) poster for the Fillmore West Midweek Special featuring Iron Butterfly, Savoy Brown, Fairport Convention, Chicken Shack et all - designed by Alton Kelley - measures 21 15/16" by 28 1/8" - light wear in places on the edges, otherwise Excellent condition
Film Posters, seventeen posters of various sizes and conditions comprising Hercules Unchained, Goliath, The One That Got Away (3 copies), The Far Country, The Rare Breed, The Ten Commandments, Against All Flags, Rough Night In Jericho, Blue, Sodom and Gomorrah (2 copies), The Charge at Feather River, The Charge of the light Brigade, Driving Miss Daisy and Kings of the Sun
Goth / Psych Posters, three posters comprising Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead Promo (88cm by 64cm approx - a few nicks around the edges), Velvet Underground - White Light White Heat Promo (88cm by 64cm approx - a little paper loss to two corners, otherwise very good) and Spear of Destiny Tour Poster (88cm by 63cm approx - light creases, otherwise very good) - all rolled
UK Quad Posters / Adventure Films, eleven UK Quad posters of mainly Adventure / Action Movies comprising Airport, Blindfold, Istanbul Express, The Hell With Heroes, Rough Night In Jericho, The Ballad of Josie, In Enemy Country, A Man Could Get Killed (2 copies) and Lost Command - all rolled with light fold marks and all in Excellent condition - all measure 30" by 40"
UK Quad Posters / Comedies, eleven UK Quad posters of mainly Comedies comprising three Norman Wisdom (Press For Time, On The Beat, The Early Bird - all Folded) - Call Me Bwana, The Truth About Spring, Father Came Too, A Very Special Favour (2 copies), The Jokers and Sweet Charity (2 copies) (all rolled with light fold marks) - all in Excellent condition - all measure 30" by 40"
V Discs / Jazz / Billie Holiday, six V Discs featuring Billie Holiday comprising No 248 - I Love My Man (VG), No 286 - Travlin Light (VG), 399 - Any Old Time (G), 586 - I Cover The Waterfront (VG), 760 - Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans (VG) and 771 - Don't Explain (G) - Original USA V Disc releases 1944-47
Two elm sideboard units, each with two drawers and two doors, raised on ball castors, together with an upper glazed bookcase section; base units measure 91cm wide, 43cm deep, 69cm high; bookcase unit measures 91cm wide, 29cm deep, 93cm high.Qty: 3Condition report:All three aspects are in very good clean and tidy condition. Light surface wear. Very little signs of use. Rich colour tone throughout.
Modern desk with black ash top, standing on slatted panels, acquired from Habitat, length 182cm, depth76cm, height 76cm; together with a cantilever chrome framed armchair, after a design by Marcel Breuer, height 80cm.Condition report:Some light surface marks to the desk top. The top rests on the base sections with small plastic dowels but some are missing so the top is quite loose at present. The chair (see images) is on good order. Some spot corrosion to the chrome finish.
Four Ecclesiastical oak elbow chairs, Gothic style with tracery panel backs, mid-to-late 20th century, removable cushion seats, width 61cm, depth 51cm, height 112cm.Qty: 4Condition report:All four have scuffed marks to the backs in line with the arms - see additional images for an example. Otherwise all sound and with a few random light surface marks and scratches. The stretchers have spot marks and wear, some surface mildew. The cushions offer little support, they could do with being replaced for comfort.
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