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Lot 139
AN INSCRIBED SAPPHIRE-BLUE OVERLAY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, YANGZHOU SCHOOL, CHINA, 1800-1880Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價Published: Wang & Co., One Man’s Choice II, Beijing, 2009, page 24-25, number 22. The publication confirms the attribution and dating above.Exhibited: The International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society Convention, Dublin, Ireland, 20-24 October 2009Inscriptions: To one side, above the boy, ‘chu wu ni er bu ran’ (untainted though having grown from mud) one seal, ‘chen xin ru shui’ (the heart of your humble servant is as pure as water). To the other side, ‘tong xin zhi yan’ (language of the same hearts), one seal, ‘bing hu’ (icy bottle).Of flattened spherical form with a flat lip and sapphire-blue oval foot rim surrounding a flat recessed base. Exquisitely carved through the outer sapphire-blue layer to the translucent milky-white body with a boy holding up a lotus bud in a sampan floating along a lotus pond. Above the boy is the inscription in Xiao Zhuan (Qin-dynasty seal script). The other side is similarly decorated with a Taihu rock and flowering orchids above a miniature grass planter on its stand as well as a Yixing pottery teapot and a teacup, all below butterflies hovering above and another inscription. The sides are carved with animal masks suspending mock ring handles.Provenance: A private collection in France. Wang & Co., Beijing, October 2009. A private collection in the United Kingdom, acquired from the above for USD $12,000 or c. EUR 16,000 (converted and adjusted for inflation) according to a short note by the previous owner, of which a copy accompanies this lot. Wang & Co. is a noted gallery for Chinese antiques and works of art based in Beijing, run by Dick Wang, who had previously worked as an expert for Chinese art at Sotheby’s in New York and London.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities, occasional light scratches, the foot rim with a minute old fill (1 x 3 mm), possibly inherent to manufacture.Stopper: Glass in imitation of coralWeight: 34.7 g Dimensions: Height incl. stopper 61 mm, Diameter neck 15 mm and mouth 5 mm Expert’s note: This bottle belongs to a group of similarly made and carved overlay bottles that may have been ordered by patrons of the scholar-official class. The composition is painterly as well as scholastic, and the execution is demonstrative of complete mastery of the glass carving skills. The first inscription is a line from Ai Lion Shuo (Ode to the Lotus) by Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073). It compares the beauty of the lotus flower that grows unblemished from mud on the bottom of a pond to virtues men ought to possess. The seal ‘chen xin ru shui’ comes from the Biography of Zheng Chong in the Book of Han. Zheng was head of chancery in the court of Liu Xin who enjoyed the confidence of the Emperor until he began having problems with the Empress Dowager Fu and her court favorite Dong Xian. Zheng was in high demand as an official, but after falling from favor, the Emperor accused Zheng of embezzlement because of his fame. Zheng replied, ‘chen men ru shi, chen xin ru shui’ (It is like a bazaar outside my door, but my heart is as pure as water). The seal ‘bing hu’ is an abbreviation of the last line of the famous four-line poem by Wang Changling (690-756): ‘yi pian bing xin zai yu hu’ (my heart is as bright as crystal ice in a jar of jade).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams New York, 17 March 2014, lot 8003 Price: USD 25,000 or approx. EUR 29,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A blue overlay white glass snuff bottle, Yangzhou school, 1800-1840 Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, sapphire-blue overlay with similar boating scene, and animal masks with mock handles. Note the size (57 mm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams Hong Kong, 28 November 2011, lot 127 Price: HKD 275,000 or approx. EUR 44,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An inscribed sapphire-blue glass overlay ‘a thousand volume of books’ snuff bottle, Songtai, probably Yangzhou, 1810-1880 Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, sapphire-blue overlay (albeit depicting a different subject), and animal masks with mock handles. Note the size (53 mm).
Lot 15
19th century tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry planter of rectangular form, with serpentine sides and canted corners, ormolu mouldings and brass melon feet, 40cm x 26cm, height 19cm, original velvet liningVelvet lining is faded and discoloured, good original condition with minor flaws, no obvious damage or repairs
Lot 878
19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL, AND A SMALL CHINESE PLANTER AND GINGER JAR the bowl decorated with five clawed dragons amongst flowers and foliage, the inside of the bowl with a further scene of a bird by a blossum tree and flowers, blue four character mark to base, along with a small Chinese blue and white 'dragon' planter and a Chinese blue and white prunus flower decorated ginger jar and coverChinese bowl 7.5cm high , 17.9cm wideQty: 3The ginger jar has cracking to the upper rim of the body, the small planter has several chips to the upper rim, the bowl has a crack at the rim extending almost all the way down the side and several chips around the upper rim
Lot 895
LARGE JAPANESE SATSUMA PLANTER, MEIJI PERIOD (1968-1912) square outline, decorated to each side with figural scenes including men, bijin, children and elders, further decorated in gilt against navy ground, raised on bracket feet, gilt seven character mark beneath Shimazu crest to underside, on associated carved hardwood stand24.5cm wideSmall losses to the wood stand and the framing edge is in need of attention. The planter has fairly light gilt losses, there is a crack running from the inner rim across the top and continuing down the full body of the planter and continuing down the underside, otherwise general crazing, still a very nice object
Lot 124
GLASGOW SCHOOL, ARTS & CRAFTS BRASS DISH, CIRCA 1910-20 of oval form, the hammered border repousse with opposing butterflies and berry motifs, along with an Arts & Crafts plated wall sconce, repousse with masted ship, later wired, and a small planterthe dish 27.5cm wideQty: 3The planter has an area which may be a repair (see additional image) or may be a rudimentary join, the planter sits flat on its feet. Light surface scratches are evident across the three pieces, overall in good condition
Lot 55
GLASGOW SCHOOL, ARTS & CRAFTS BRASS PLANTER, CIRCA 1900 of oval form with twin hoop handles, embossed with opposing roses over a hammered ground, within borders of Celtic knotwork, on four ball feet31cm wideCondition generally good. Light wear throughout as per age and use. This includes light surface wear, minor dings, tarnish. No notable issues. Additional images now available.
Lot 152
A WW2 era 1943 dated 1st Pattern Denison paratrooper’s smock. Later privately tailored, possibly in the post war era. Once worn by Alistair Charteris Duncan MBE, while serving with the S.A.S. In the post war era. It’s surmised that the smock was reissued from stocks in the later 1940’s or early 1950’s. As was fairly commonplace for the era, the smock has been tailored privately to better suit its original wearer, though it’s unknown if this was soon after its issue, or in the post war era. The smock has been fitted with a full length zip to the front, replacing the ‘half zip’ configuration that was seen as standard. Additionally, cuffs have been added, and the tail flap that would have fastened around the gusset area has now been tucked up into the lining. The item is lined, which has covered over the original dated issue label, but a convenient split at the seam of the liner means that (with some positioning you can view the cloth label). The original label sizes the item at ‘No.5’ and dates it to 1 April 1943. The maker is stated as being C.W.S. Ltd. The date of manufacture would make it the hand dyed variety, with some accounts that the camouflage patterns were hand painted onto the fabric. The patterns can fade over time from wear and wet weather conditions. Notes and Provenance: Alistair Charteris Duncan MBE (1927-2007) was born in India, where his father was a tea planter. After the premature death of his mother, he returned to the U.K. and later attended Marlborough College. It’s believed that he originally enlisted in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlander, at a young age, possibly right after his formal education ended (this would have been in the very early post war era). According to information supplied by consignee, Alistair was recruited by the SAS in the late 1940’s, and this has been confirmed by the Special Air Service Regimental Association. Information supplied by them suggests that served with them from 1948 though to 1954, as part of 21 SAS in B and C squadrons. The rank he held on the point of joining them is unknown, but it’s known that he eventually attained the rank of Captain. Alistair undertook parachute training during his service, and it’s believed that the holes pushed through both cuffs were a kind of thumb hole for holding the sleeves in place while parachuting. His service with the Special Forces took him to the Middle East, which began his lifelong love affair with the region and its people. He later achieved success with his photographic and artistic works in the 1960’s. Further details of his post armed forces career can be found in his published obituary from 2007. He received his MBE in the 1999 New Years honours list, for his work on Anglo-Middle East relations. The smock has been consigned by Captain Duncan’s Godson, who inherited the smock after his passing in 2007. Condition: generally good. The smock’s pattern has faded a little, as is normal with pieces of this kind. As mentioned in the main description, the seam of the lining to the back area has split open, but this allows you to see the internal label. It shouldn’t be problematic to repair this if desired. Both cuffs have ‘thumb holes’ through them, as described above. A couple of extremely minor stitching pulls, but no obvious holes to the fabric.
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