A PAIR OF YELLOW-GLAZED INCISED BOWLSDaoguang seal marks and of the periodEach well potted with a rounded body rising from a short ring foot, finely incised with four stylised floral medallions interspersed with clouds above a band of lappets, the well centred with a further floral medallion within a double circle, covered overall with an egg yolk-yellow glaze, the base with the underglaze blue seal mark. The largest, 12cm (4 3/4in) diam. (2).Footnotes:清道光 黄釉暗刻花卉纹碗一對青花「大清道光年製」篆書款Provenance: Hans F. Goldstein (1915-1985), and thence by descent來源:Hans F. Goldstein(1915-1985)舊藏,並由後人保存迄今This lot and those offered at Bonhams London in May 2023 form the remaining collection of H. F. Goldstein, an earlier part of which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong and London in 2015-2016. Hans Goldstein's work during the 1950s took him to all parts of the Far East and this in turn stimulated his interest in Oriental art and in particular Chinese porcelain. His collection developed gradually and initially concentrated on inside-painted snuff bottles. As he became more knowledgeable, he began to collect blue and white porcelain and other Chinese ceramics and works of art. He came to London in the mid-1960s and continued to collect by regularly visiting art dealers and the main auction houses in London.A similar bowl, Daoguang mark and period, in the Olmer collection, Roemer Museum, Hildesheim, is illustrated by U.Wiesner, Chinesisches Porzellan, Mainz am Rhein, 1981, p.169, no.104.Compare also with one similar yellow-glazed bowl, Daoguang seal mark and of the period, which was sold at Christie's New York, 19 September 2007, lot 351.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A RARE LANGYAO-GLAZED BALUSTER VASEKangxiThe vessel well potted, rising from a ring foot to a waisted neck ending in an everted mouth rim, covered with a crackled glaze of crushed-strawberry-red tone thinning towards the cream-coloured rims, the interior and recessed base covered with a pale apple-green glaze. 44.3cm (17 1/2in) high.Footnotes:清康熙 郎窯紅釉觀音尊Provenance: a European private collection, and thence by descent來源:歐洲私人收藏,並由後人保存迄今Copper-red glazes, which had not been revisited since the Ming dynasty, were not only successfully fired but technically improved during the Kangxi period, renowned for its langyao and 'peach bloom' group. These may have been produced under the supervision of Zang Yingxuan and Lang Tingji (from which the name langyao derives), who demonstrated a commitment to precision and technological innovation, which would determine the subsequent history of Qing Imperial porcelain production; see J.Hay, 'The Diachronics of Early Qing Visual and Material Culture', in The Qing Formation in World Historical Time, Cambridge, 2004, p.318.Compare with a similar langyao-glazed vase, Kangxi, which was sold at Christie's New York, 15 September 2017, lot 1236.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A VERY PALE GREEN JADE CUP AND COVER18th/19th centuryThe vessel finely carved with deep sides flaring to the rim from the neatly cut foot ring, the cover of domed shape beneath a similarly-shaped finial, the stone of very pale green tone, box. 7.4 cm (2 7/8in) diam. (3).Footnotes:十八/十九世紀 青白玉素盌帶蓋Provenance: a European private collection, and thence by descent來源:歐洲私人收藏,並由後人保存迄今Compare with a related pale green jade bowl and cover, 18th century, which was sold at Bonhams London, 7 November 2013, lot 120.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF HUANGHUALI LOW-BACKED ARMCHAIRS, MEIGUIYIQing Dynasty/Republic PeriodEach chair with low back frames formed by vertical spindles and sectioned by interlaced ring struts, the straight arms continuing down forming the front posts and similarly rendered with vertical spindles, the mat seat set within a rectangular frame, all supported on a latticework apron with vertical struts, the side aprons of similar design, the legs joined by stretchers. 86.5cm (34in) high x 54cm (21 2/8in) wide x 40cm (15 6/8in) deep. (2).Footnotes:清/民國 黃花梨玫瑰椅一對Notable for their elegant form and proportions, the present chairs convey an extraordinary sense of lightness, conveyed by the use of pillar-shaped struts above the seat frame, which encouraged portable and functional ease.Armchairs displaying a low back were usually referred to as either 'rose chairs', meiguiyi, or 'writing chairs', wenyi. These seats were the smallest of the standard chair designs in Chinese furniture, making them appropriate for both indoor and outdoor use. In addition, the straight back and arms conveyed a sense of austerity to the scholar sitting in them and would fit neatly under the window of a scholar's studio, without obstructing the outside view.Low-back armchairs often displayed decorative frames and stretchers on the back panels, such as the present example. In addition, the top rail and arms curve smoothly into the posts, imitating the flexibility of bamboo by means of complex mortise-and-tenon joints. This design was probably inspired by a low-back armchair produced during the Song dynasty, an example of which is depicted in a twelfth century painting by Ma Gongxian (act.1131-1162). Here, Li Ao (d.ca. 844), a Confucian scholar, is seeking instruction from Yaoshan Weiyan (751-834), a Chan master, who is seated on a low bamboo chair which resembles the construction of a meiguiyi, with the addition of a back rest.See a related huanghuali chair, Ming dynasty, illustrated by S.Handler, Ming Furniture in the Light of Chinese Architecture, Beijing, 2005, p.129; see also a pair of huanghuali chairs in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, illustrated in R.D.Jacobsen and N.Grindley, Classical Chinese Furniture, Minneapolis, 1999, pl.16.Compare with a related pair of huanghuali armchairs, meiguiyi, Qing dynasty 17th/18th century, which was sold in Sotheby's New York, 20 March 2012, lot 131.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A LARGE GREEN JADE FLORAL BUTTONJin/Yuan DynastyFinely carved with ruyi-heads around the rim forming petals around dimpled seed pods around a central section with cross-hatched pattern, the reverse incised with furling veins resembling mallow petals surrounding a yin yang symbol with two small apertures, the jade of mottled green and russet tone. 8cm (3 1/8in) diam.Footnotes:金/元 花形陰陽紋飾玉鈕扣Provenance: Prof. Cheng Te-kun (1908-2001), Cambridge (the Mu-Fei collection) Bluett & Sons Ltd., LondonRoger Keverne Ltd., LondonA British private collection, acquired from the above on 24 July 2006Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Cheng Te-Kun, Jade Flowers and Floral Patterns in Chinese Decorative Art, Hong Kong, 1969, p.48, fig.2(a) (Chapter V).Bluett & Sons Ltd., Chinese Jades from the Mu-Fei Collection, London, 1990, no.61來源:鄭德坤(1908-2001)教授舊藏,劍橋(木扉舊藏)倫敦古董商 Bluett & Sons Ltd.倫敦古董商 Roger Keverne Ltd.英國私人收藏,2006年7月24日從上處購得展覽著錄:鄭德坤,《玉花雕刻與花卉紋飾》,香港, 1969年,第48頁,插圖編號2(a)(第五章)Bluett & Sons Ltd.,《Chinese Jades from the Mu-Fei Collection》, 伦敦,1990年, 圖錄編號61Both the stylised ruyi (如意) symbol of the outer ring and the centric yin yang (陰陽) symbol indicate the present lot's close association with Daoism and might have been used in Daoist rituals. According to Professor Cheng Te-Kun, it was a fashion for Daoist priests to decorate their ceremonial robes with such designs. Daoists believe that all of the elements in nature are evolved from the movement and interactions of the two forces of nature, the yin and the yang. Cheng Te-Kun, Jade Flowers and Floral Patterns in Chinese Decorative Art, Hong Kong, 1969, p.48.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A three-stone opal half hoop ring in 9ct yellow gold, and a sapphire and diamond dress ring; the first comprising three round precious opal cabochons, flanked by four colourless paste accents, in an engraved scrolled mount and shoulders, to tapering D-section shank, Birmingham hallmarked '375', 1976, size P½; the second centrally set with a circular-cut dark blue sapphire and flanked by two single-cut diamonds in illusion settings, with millgrained shoulders to a D-section shank, marked '18ct&plat', size N½; Total weight of items 6.1 grams (2).central opal has a conchoidal fracture
A black pearl cluster ring stamped 750, a miniature dressing table set comprised of two brushes, a mirror and a comb, a collection of white metal rings, a gemstone bead necklace, a dyed red coral necklace, and a quantity of other jewellery including pendants, earrings and necklaces.
A Modernist diamond-set dress ring, composed of a ridged textural channel, featuring an irregular-shaped faceted diamond in a collet at one side, leading to a flat shank, unmarked yellow metal testing 18ct, size Q½, total weight of item 10.0 grams.the size of the diamond cannot be measured due to setting
A three stone diamond ring set with a round brilliant cut diamond flanked by single cut diamonds, with a total estimated diamond weight of 0.10ct, the crossover setting leading to a gold shank marked 18ct Plat, ring size Q, a cultured pearl and garnet cluster ring marked 9ct, ring size O, and a cross pendant on base metal chain. (4)
A synthetic sapphire three stone ring set with a colourless synthetic sapphire, 5.8mm diameter x 3.8mm, flanked by two synthetic sapphires all in claw settings, the shank hallmarked for 18ct gold, ring size M 1/2, weight 4.2 grams, and a gold ring mount with hallmarks for 22ct gold, set with a round strontium titanate with a diameter of 7mm, ring size O, weight 3.9 grams.Strontium titanate has deep scratches and abraded facet edges, and is glued into setting.
Four gem-set rings and two gem-set bangles; to include a citrine dress ring set in yellow metal with Indian assay marks '916', weighs 8.7 grams; two synthetic ruby dress rings, a Monica Vinader dyed quartzite stacking ring, a hinged bracelet set with nine opal triplets and a synthetic ruby and pearl floral bracelet. (6)
Two opal cluster dress rings and a pendant; comprising a 9ct gold cluster ring set with marquise opal cabochon encircled by red paste, size M½; an opal and white sapphire cluster ring mounted in unmarked pink metal testing 9ct, size N; together with an oval-shaped opal cabochon pendant modified from a clip-on earring, with a bevelled surround to a bail-shaped fitting, yellow metal marked '750 18K'; Total weight of items 7.7 grams (3).the pendant was formerly a clip-on earring with faulty fittings.
An emerald and diamond flowerhead cluster ring, to the centre a round high-domed emerald cabochon in a closed back collet, surrounded by swirly petals, each set with an old-cut diamond and four graduated rose-cut diamonds, to a D-section shank, metal unmarked testing 9ct, ring head measures 2.3 cm across, ring size K, total weight of item 7.7 grams.one diamond deficient
A pair of jade earrings and a dress ring; the earrings each containing a bright green round jade panel, claw set to a surround of foliate design, fitted with screw-on backs, marked '14k', 1.6 cm across; the ring centred with a low dome navette-shaped jade cabochon, unmarked metal testing 14ct, size N; Total weight of items 5.7 grams (2).
A safety pin style pearl bar brooch and a bouton pearl dress ring; the bar brooch comprising seven round pearls of grey colour flanked by roundels, yellow metal struck with Portuguese hallmarks of '800' gold, 4.0 cm; a dress ring constructed with six flat bands, attached with a cluster of bouton pearl drops, yellow metal unmarked, size N; Total weight of items 10.1 grams (2).
An aquamarine solitaire ring, featuring a cushion-cut aquamarine of light blue colour with schorl inclusions, approximately measures 14.2 x 10.75 x 6.75 mm, with rows of channel-set brilliant diamonds on the shoulders, to a tapered D-section shank, white metal stamped '18ct PLAT', ring size P, total weight of item 4.2 grams.Aquamarine with interesting elongated needle-like black tourmaline inclusions
A small collection of gold jewellery items; including a sapphire and diamond dress ring in 18ct yellow gold, N½; an emerald and diamond panel ring, centred with a row of step-cut emeralds in a channel setting, flanked by fourteen brilliant-cut diamonds on the sides, with tapered shoulders to D-section shank, unmarked metal testing 9ct, ring head measures 1.9 x 1.4 cm, ring size Q½; two 9ct gold rings; a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks with engine-turned rectangular panels; a pair of emerald stud earrings in 9ct gold; a precious opal pendant in 9ct gold mount to a belcher chain, featuring a free-formed precious opal displaying green to purple play-of-colour effect on dark grey ground; together with two other rings marked '9ct' and a pair of mother-of-pearl cufflinks; Total weight of items 27.1 grams. (10)
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring and a ruby and diamond cluster ring; the sapphire and diamond cluster ring in 18ct gold, comprising a circular-cut sapphire, superimposed upon a flowerhead surround illusion-set with single-cut diamonds, to a D-section shank, Birmingham 1973, size O; the ruby and diamond ring in 9ct gold, centred with an illusion-set diamond, surrounded by six circular-cut rubies, to forged shoulders and a flat shank, London 1976, size Q; Total weight of items 6.9 grams (2).
A 9ct rose gold Albert chain with three full sovereigns and a fob, comprising a curb link chain terminated with a spring-ring clasp and swivel clasp, attached with a 1912 George V sovereign and a 1957 Elizabeth II sovereign in pendant mounts, along with a T-bar, an 1893 Queen Victoria sovereign and a faceted citrine fob; British assay marks, overall length 38.5 cm, total weight of item 71.3 grams.
Two 19th-century mourning rings; the first is a Regency mourning ring in 18ct gold, the hollow band chased with acanthus foliate scrolls with black enamelled borders, engraved 'Elizabeth Caldwell Ob. 9 April 1831 æt 76', London 1831, size O; the other centred with a split pearl in a rhombic mount, on black enamel ground, ring shank with vacant openwork panels for hairwork, flanked by engraved floral spacers, inside engraved with initials, size P; Total weight of items 7.9 grams (2).
A three-stone opal dress ring and a diamond trilogy ring; the dress ring in 9ct gold, set with three graduated opal cabochons, interspaced with diamond highlights, to a carved claw setting with engraved shoulders, size P; together with a trilogy ring illusion-set with three old-cut diamonds, chenier shoulders to D-section shank, marked '18ct PLAT', size P½; Total weight of items 6.0 grams (2).
A sapphire and diamond ring, the two sapphires surrounded by brilliant cut and single cut diamonds in an elegant crossover design, the sapphires measuring approximately 6mm x 5mm, the diamonds with a total estimated weight of 0.55cts. In yellow and white metal marked 14k . Ring size U 1/2, total weight 9.1g
A collection of jewellery including a pair of almandine garnet earrings with screw back fittings marked 9 carat gold, a pair of spessartine garnet earrings with screw back fittings marked 9 carat gold, a yellow metal belcher link chain stamped 375, a charm designed as a ewer with a fine chain, both stamped 750, a cultured pearl necklace, a shell cameo brooch, a micromosaic heart brooch, a necklace and matching bracelet marked 925, a chain necklace marked 925, a mother of pearl penknife and a gold ring with hallmarks for 9ct gold, ring size J.
Four strings of cultured pearl necklaces, a ring and a pair of earrings; to include a necklace with two strands of uniformed cultured pearls, to a circular box clasp with floral design and a pearl highlight, marked 'silver', 42.0 cm; a string of uniformed round cultured pearls, to a navette-shaped fish hook clasp marked '14KG', 40.2 cm; a string of graduated potato-shaped cultured pearls, to a filigree fish hook clasp, 46.0 cm; a string of graduated pearls of off-rounded shape and yellow tone body colour, to a figure-of-eight design clasp set with CZs, 50.0 cm; a citrine ring in collet setting, marked 'PATROS ITALY 750', 1.4 grams; a pair of creole earrings with a gadroon pattern, hallmarks illegible, testing 14ct, weighs 6.0 grams. (6)
An opal three stone ring with hallmarks for 9ct gold, ring size K 1/2, a heart ring with hallmarks for 9ct gold, ring size L 1/2, a further yellow metal ring, ring size M 1/2, a smokey quartz pendant, and a cross pendant hallmarked 9ct gold, with chain. Total weight 15.28 grams (5)
An old-cut diamond daisy head cluster ring, featuring a 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.4 mm old-cut diamond, encircled by eight smaller diamonds of 2.5 mm, with an estimated total diamond weight of 0.79ct, with white metal tapered shoulders to D-section yellow metal shank, stamped '18ct', ring head measures 9.7 mm, ring size O½, total weight of item 2.5 grams.
A diamond-set panel ring, the rectangular plaque centred with an old-cut diamond circa 0.30ct, set within rows of round-cut diamonds, to a textured and tapering flat shank, yellow metal marked '18ct', ring size P, total weight of item 6.2 grams.central stone approximately measures 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.9 mm
A citrine solitaire ring set with a large oval-cut citrine measuring 26mm x 18.5mm x 9mm, to a claw setting, surrounded by a gallery of naturalistic foliate design to a solid shank with full UK hallmarks for London, 9ct gold and makers mark TS, ring size T, total weight of item 13.2 grams.
A 9ct gold St. Christopher pendant on chain, and a 9ct gold curb link chain; the circular embossed St. Christopher pendant attached on a square curb link chain, Birmingham hallmarked '375', 1972, 50.0 cm long; the curb link chain with spring-ring clasp, Sheffield hallmarked '375', 1987, 52.0 cm long; Total weight of items 19.7 grams (2).
A large statement smokey quartz ring and pendant, the ring set with an oval smokey quartz measuring 30mm x 27mm x 18mm to a textured gold setting and wide shank with hallmarks for London, 9ct gold and makers mark GGM, ring size T½; The matching pendant with a cushion shape smokey quartz measuring 38mm x 38mm x 25mm, similarly set, with pendant loop. Total weight 92 grams. (2)
A diamond cluster ring, the flowerhead centred with an old cut diamond further surrounded with eight single-cut diamonds, mounted in a claw setting with tapered shoulders to D-section shank, yellow metal stamped '18ct' and maker's mark 'B&D', size K, total weight of item 2.5 grams.

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