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Lot 46
Pauls Model Art Minichamps diecast scale model vehicles to include 431 138271 Mini One Aerodynamic Package 2002 Silver, limited edition of 1,344, a Mini One Aerodynamic Package Hot Orange Metallic, limited edition of 1,008 and Mini Cooper S Liquid Yellow, limited edition of 1,104, each boxed. (3)
Lot 167
Matchbox 1:76 Scale model kits including PK172 Morris C8 Jeep, PK171 Sd Kfzll, PK174 Tank Transporter, PK75 Humber mkII, PK84 M3/A1 tank, PK80 Jagd Panther, PK83 Hanomag sdkfz 251, PK88 Kfz.69, PK89 M7 Priest, PK1 Hawker Fury etc. each boxed but not checked for completeness. Condition report,The model kits are unmade.
Lot 245
Burago diecast scale model vehicles to include 3006 Jaguar SS100 (1937), 3005 Bugatti Type 59 (1934), 0123 Datsun 280Z East African Safari, and 0155 Renault 14 Servizio Course, each boxed, also Polistill S14 Honda Coupe Z and S19 Lancia Fulvia 1600 HF boxed, a Meccano Space 2501 construction set boxed and five Gama Oldtimer models boxed.
Lot 168
Airfix scale model kits to include 03201 HMS Tiger, 3205 HMS Fearless, 51469 American West Series 7th Cavalry, 51461 Waterloo British Infantry 1815, 03302 Refuelling Set, 02303 88mm Flak Gun, 2315 Opel Blitz, 0233 25 pounder gun, 2053 Lysander, 2554 George Washington, 2553 Polish Lancer 1815, 2551 British 10th Hussar, 3301 Sherman Tank, 3302 Refuelling set, 02302 Buffalo, 61309 BRen Carrier, 03017 DHC Beaver etc. most boxed but not checked for completeness. Condition report,The model kits are unmade.
Lot 165
OO gauge model railway model kits by Faller of Germany to include 130482 Aral Filling Station sealed and boxed, 140341 Country Fair Set with Polyp sealed and boxed, 130303 Detached House Under Construction, sealed and boxed, 130200 House with Dormer Window sealed and boxed, 130221 Half Timbered One Family House, 130316 Detached House, 140358 Fairground Barriers and Signs, 120189 Covered Platform, also Gaugemaster GM403 Fordhampton Footbridge and GM406 Fordhampton Locomotive Depot, both sealed and boxed. Noch HO Scale mini figures including 12030 and 15265, Preiser 20259, 24653 and 20265, Faller 153050 etc.
Lot 31
11 Corgi limited edition 1:76 scale Roadscene diecast models including CC18203 John Mitchell, CC18201 Charles Gee & Co Ltd, CC18003 Mansel Davies & Son Ltd, CC18006 Ralph Davies, CC18204 The Camden Group, CC18001 Pollock Scotrans Ltd, CC18205 Jack Richards, CC18002 Whitelink Seafoods, CC18005 Knowles Transport, CC18206 Craven Transport and CC18301 Pollock, and five other models. (16)
Lot 35
Three Oxford Haulage Company diecast articulated lorry models, each boxed, six Matchbox Collectibles Poer of the Press diecast models, each boxed, other Matchbox Collectibles models, Corgi 04305 Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger 007 boxed, Corgi Classics 96905 Chipperfields Circus Advance Booking Vehicle boxes, Atlas Edition Classic Sports Cars 1:43 scale Jaguar E Type, Hornby Vanguards Collectors Club models etc.
Lot 198
Siku 1:87 scale diecast model vehicles to include 1838 Recovery Lorry, 1885 Doubledecker Sightseeing Coach, 1884 Doubledecker Public Service Bus, 1842 Water Cannon, 1841 Fire Engine, each boxed, also six Corgi Noddy In Toyland diecast models 69001 Noddy, 69002 Mr Sparks. 69003 Mr Miko, 69004 Big Ears, 69005 PC Plod, and 69006 Gobbo, each boxed. (12)
Lot 199
Diecast model vehicles to include Welly 1:24 scale VW Beetle, Jada Toys V Dub$ 53007 1959 Volkswagen Beetle, radio controlled taxi and camper, Oxford 1:43 scale DS004 Queen Mother Daimler DS420, VFE002 Vauxhall Cresta Friary Estate, DS006 Black Daimler DS420 Limousine, DS002 Daimler DS420 Black Hearse, etc. nine GE Fabbri Ltd James Bond 007 models etc. each boxed.
Lot 24
Spark (Minimax Import & Export Co Ltd) 1:43 scale collector's model Motorsport vehicles including S5154 Ford Fiesta WRC Winner Rally Monte Carlo 2017 S Ogier J Ingrassia, S5951 Ford Fiesta WRC Winner Rally Monte Carlo 2018 Sebastien Ogier Julian Ingrassia, S6590 Ford Fiesta WRC 5th Rally Croatia 2021 Adrien Fourmaux Renaud Jamoul, S5960 Citreon C3 WRC Rally Monte Carlo 2018 Kris Meeke Paul Nagle, and S6586S Ford Fiesta WRC Rally Monte Carlo 2021, each boxed. (5)
Lot 23
Spark (Minimax Import & Export Co Ltd) 1:43 scale collector's model Motorsport vehicles including AM33SP1 Red Bull Racing TAG Heur RB12 2nd Silverstone Grand Prix 2016, limited edition 322/500, AM33SP8 Spa Francorchamps GP 2017, limited edition 91/500, SB070 Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB10 Winner Belgium 2014, limited edition 137/1000, S3085 Infiniti Red Bull Racing RB10 no1 Australia Grand prix 2014, each boxed. (4)
Lot 82
Derbyshire. (Greenwood (C. & J.), Map of the County of Derby, from an actual survey made in the years 1824 & 1825..., Greenwood, Pringle & Co., December 21st. 1825, large-scale engraved map with contemporary wash colouring, sectionalised and laid on later linen, calligraphic cartouche, engraved vignette view of Chatsworth House, compass rose and table of explanation, some staining, edged in later green cloth,1535 x 1190 mm, contained in a contemporary green gilt morocco book box, slight wear to extremitiesQTY: (1)
Lot 670
* Robinson (William Heath, 1872-1944). Harry Tate, Fishing, circa 1921, colour lithograph poster on three sheets, published by John Waddington Ltd. Leeds, a few marks and minor losses to folds where previously creased, some insect predation to blank margins, laid down on linen, 223.5 x 97 cm (88 x 38 ins), framed and perspex-framedQTY: (1)NOTE:Large-scale original advertising poster for the famous music-hall sketch Fishing, written by Harry Tate and Wal Pink and performed by Harry Tate, circa 1921. A copy of the original printed booklet containing the text of the performance accompanies this lot, published by Reynolds & Co., 62A Berners Street, St., London, W1.Harry Tate (1872-1940) was a well-known music hall comedian who performed sketches on golf, motoring, and fishing. This poster is the first produced by Heath Robinson and appears to be unrecorded in the relevant literature.
Lot 76
Cardiganshire. Speed (John), Cardigan Shyre Described with the due forme of the Shiretown as it was Surveyed, 1st edition, John Sudbury & George Humble [1611], uncoloured engraved map, inset town plan of Cardigan, large strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, slight spotting and text show-through, occasional marginal closed tears, 385 x 510 mm, English text on verso, together with Montgomery Shire, John Sudbury and George Humble, circa 1646. hand-coloured engraved map, inset town plan of Montgomery, large strapwork cartouche, mileage scale and compass rose, some marginal dust soiling and fraying, central fold strengthened on verso, slight text show-through. 385 x 510, English text on verso, with Huntington Both Shire and Shire Towne with the Ancient Citie Ely Described, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell [1676], uncoloured engraved map, inset town plans of Huntingdon and Ely, burnt with loss to the printed image in both upper corners, slight marginal fraying, 385 x 510 mm, English text on versoQTY: (3)
Lot 88
England & Wales. Allard (Carel), Regni Angliae et Walliae Principatus Tabula divisa in LII Regiones Anglice Shire dictas..., Amsterdam, circa 1689, engraved map with contemporary wash colouring, large decorative cartouche, 510 x 595 mm, together with Visscher (Nicholas Jansz). A New Mapp of the Kingdome of England Representing the Princedome of Wales and other Provinces, Cities, Market Towns, with the Roads from Town to Town and the Number of Reputed Miles between them are given by Inspection without Scale or Compass, Printed and given out at Amsterdam by Nicolas Visscher upon the Dam at the signe of the Fisher, with priviledge of ye states Generalls and are to be sould at London by John Overton at the White Horse without Newgate, [1694], engraved map with contemporary wash colouring, sparsely coloured heraldic cartouche, old manuscript number to lower margin but outside the printed image, 575 x 500 mm, with Morden (Robert). England [1695 or later], hand-coloured engraved map, old folds, 365 x 425 mmQTY: (3)NOTE:The first map described is a separate publication but is occasionally found in composite Dutch atlases. R. W. Shirley. Printed Maps of the British Isles 1650 - 1750, Allard 3, state 1. The second map Visscher 2, state 4. The third map is Morden 10.
Lot 32
Greenville Collins (Captain). Great Britain's Coasting Pilot. In Two Parts. Being a new and Exact Survey of the Sea-Coast of England and Scotland from the River of Thames to the Westward and Northward, with the Isles of Scilly, and thence to Carlisle. Likewise the Islands of Orkney and Shetland..., William Mount & Thomas Page, 1744, letterpress title printed in red & black, additional decorative title with an inset map of the British Isles, dedications to the Master and Wardens of Trinity House, preface and general description, 48 uncoloured engraved charts (one set into the text), mostly double-page, four folding (English Channel, Carlingford Loch, Scilly Isles and the River Thames) and three horizon profiles, printed on thick paper, very occasional dust soiling and spotting, front endpaper and one map with early 19th-century French manuscript text to verso, contemporary panelled sheep, repaired at head and foot of spine, joints lightly cracked, corners and boards refurbished, large folioQTY: (1)NOTE:Greenville Collins (d. 1694; fl. 1669-1693) served in the Royal Navy with Sir John Narborough in his expedition to southern South America and the Straits of Magellan where he became highly proficient at surveying and chart-making. In the early 1680s, Collins proposed that he undertake a full-scale survey of the British coastal waters. This was a priority because the majority of existing charts were out of date and were based on earlier Dutch surveys. King Charles II was persuaded of the importance of the project and funding was duly promised, and in 1681 Collins was given command of the yacht 'Merlin', and sent to survey the British coastline. The survey took seven years (between 1681 and 1688) and resulted in about 120 manuscript charts, from which were produced forty-seven engraved charts, covering most of the British Isles. Throughout the production of the 'Pilot' Collins struggled to get paid and eventually resorted to funding part of the project with his own money. Collins' work represents the first systematic survey of the coast of the British Isles created by an Englishman, as well as being the first marine atlas to be engraved and printed in London. As such it stands as a landmark in British chart-making and publishing. It also broke the reliance and dependence on Dutch maritime surveying. The 'Great Britain's Coasting Pilot' remained in print for one hundred years. This example is unusually clean, with wide margins and bound in contemporary boards.
Lot 90
Estate Plan. Bowra (John), A Map of the Hole Farm and the Sprouds lying in the Parish of Speldhurst in the County of Kent, Belonging to Dr George Kelley, by John Bowra at Groombridge, 1757, pen, ink and watercolour plan on vellum, strapwork cartouche, compass rose, contents list and scale of perches, old folds, very slight dust soiling, 315 x 685 mmQTY: (1)
Lot 98
India. Walker (John), This Newly Constructed and Extended Map of India from the Latest Surveys of the Best Authorities Published Principally for Use of the Officers of the Army in India, is respectfully Inscribed to Major General Sir John Malcolm..., by his most obedient Servants Kingsbury, Parbury & Allen, London: Jany. 11th. 1825, large engraved map, sectionalised and laid on linen, contemporary wash colouring, inset map of the Birman Empire, calligraphic title, table of reference and mileage scale, slight offsetting and staining, the map edged in green silk, 1565 x 1240 mm, contained in a contemporary green card slipcase, worn, cracked and rubbedQTY: (1)
Lot 13
* German Panoramas. A group of five hand-painted layered views on the Rhine, Germany, circa 1810, titled in contemporary manuscript: Das Schloss Wartenstein und die Eisenschmoltz in der Aue; Ansicht von Rüdesheim, an Rhein; Ansicht der Stadt Ofen und Pest (crossed through and inscribed in a later hand Ansicht von Caub an Rhein gegen Oberwesel); Ansicht der Stadt Köln am Rheim; and Ansicht uns Dorfes Maria brunn nächst Wienn und der umligenden Gegend, gouache and watercolour on cut-out card, incorporating cotton for boat rigging, each composed of 4 or 5 layers to form a 3-dimensional scenic view, each depicting a large and impressive building, and incorporating variously river and mountain scenes, village settlements, boats, peasant figures, and animals, minor dust-soiling and marks in places, occasional small breaks or creasing to fine detail of cut-out edges, the first view (with painted backdrop) in a contemporary gilt-moulded box frame, glazed, 38.7 x 65.7 x 9.7 cm, remainder loose (with 2 further painted backdrops) in original paper folders, contemporary manuscript titles to folders and to the back of each section, each layer approximately 21 x 61 cm and smaller QTY: (5)NOTE:A most unusual and attractive group of three-dimensional panoramas, skillfully executed and large in scale, yet beautifully detailed; we have not seen any similar. Three of the scenes bear a close resemblance to published scenic views: for the first see a coloured etching titled 'Wartenstein Castle and the Iron Foundry', by Laurenz Janscha (1749-1812) and Johann Ziegler (1749-1802); for the second see an aquatint titled 'Rüdesheim am Rhein', by Johann Jacob Sperli (1770-1841); and for the third see a coloured etching titled 'Ansicht von Caub gegen Oberwesel', by Johann Ziegler (1749-1802). The fourth scene shows the monastery of Mariabrunn, Penzing, Vienna.
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Lot 80
China. Ortelius (Abraham), Chinae olim Sinarum regionis nova descriptio, auctore Ludovico Georgio, Antwerp [1592], engraved map with bright contemporary hand-colouring, the margins heightened with gilt, orientated to the west, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, good margins, 370 x 470 mm, Latin text on versoQTY: (1)NOTE:Marcel van den Broecke. Ortelius Atlas Maps, number 164. A fine copy of the first European map of China. The Second state, with "Les Philippinas" inserted above "Sinus Magnus".
Lot 30
Depping (George Bernhard). L'Angleterre ou Description historique et topographique du Royaume Uni de la Grand-Bretagne, 6 volumes, 3rd edition, Brussells: L. J. Brohez, 1828, additional half-title to each volume, folding contents list and decorative engraved scale, folding map of the British Isles and 58 engraved maps (complete) each with contemporary outline colouring, 19 uncoloured aquatint topographical views, slight spotting throughout, early 20th-century quarter calf gilt over marbled boards, 12moQTY: (6)
Lot 106
Lancashire. Hennet (G.), A Map of the County Palatine of Lancaster Divided into Hundreds and Parishes from an accurate survey made in the years 1828 and 1829, Henry Teesdale and Co. May 1st. 1830, large-scale map engraved by James Bingley, bright contemporary wash colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, calligraphic cartouche, compass rose, table of explanation, uncoloured vignette of the New Custom House Liverpool, slight staining, edged with green silk, marbled endpapers, 1615 x 1130 mm, contained in a contemporary marbled calf book-box with contrasting morocco gilt label to spine, bumped with very slight wear to extremitiesQTY: (1)
Lot 103
Japan. Mercator (Gerard, Hondius H. & Jansson Jan), Japoniae Nova Descriptio, Amsterdam, circa 1640, hand-coloured engraved map, insular Korea, decorative cartouche and mileage scale, large margins, very slight toning to the central fold, 345 x 455 mm, Latin text on versoQTY: (1)NOTE:A good example of one of the earliest European maps of Japan. Jansson has updated an early rendering of Japan by Mercator-Hondius, which in turn was taken from a separately published map of Japan by the sixteenth-century missionary Luís Teixeira.
Lot 78
Cary (C. & J.). Cary's Improved Map of England and Wales with a considerable Portion of Scotland, Planned upon a Scale of Two Statute Miles to one Inch, Drawn from the most Authentic Surveys and Parliamentary Documents, 1832, calligraphic double-page title, index map, and 65 (complete as keymap) engraved double-page map sheets, all with contemporary outline colouring, each sheet sectionalised and laid on linen, very slight spotting and very occasional contemporary ink marginalia to a few sheets, each sheet with marbled endpapers and a small publisher's title and miniature map to the upper cover, contained in 8 uniform half-calf book boxes, boxes worn and frayedQTY: (8)
Lot 109
London. Laurie (Richard Holmes), Laurie's New Plan of London and its Environs with an Improved Scale for ascertaining Distances, The Fares of Hackney Coaches, Porterage of Parcels &c. by John Lingard..., being an original Survey by John Outhett, 1845, engraved map with contemporary outline colouring, sectionalised and laid on linen, key plan and explanatory text below the map, printed title pasted over old inscription, a few sections 'lifting', slight staining, a few short splits along linen folds, 820 x 1100 mm, contained in a contemporary slipcase with printed label to the upper cover, slipcase worn and rubbedQTY: (1)NOTE:James Howgego. The Printed Maps of London, number 361 state 6a
Lot 176
* Rogers (Franklyn, 20th century). Large animal studies, early 20th century, 11 black and red chalk on wove paper, large scale studies depicting various animals including: lion, lioness, wolf, horses, boy and dog, and deer, sheet size 55 x 45 cm (21 5/8 x 17 3/4 ins), plus approximately 80 further studies by the same artist mostly pen and brown/black ink with pencil, depicting: polar bears, panda, rhinoceros, orangutan, hyena (signed), elephant, zebra, lion, anteater, deer, etc., various sizes, all loose, largest sheet size 40.4 x 49 cm (15 7/8 x 19 1/4 ins)QTY: (1 folder)
Lot 849
Measuring Stick. At first this cane appears just that—a 43”long dark wood cane with a small circular cap. Possibly a measuring stick of some sort. However close inspection show scales marked down either length of the stick .Fairly difficult to read due to age (no nicks or knocks) but still decipherable. These are two scales read 0—42 at 1”intervals 0—160 at ever decreasing intervals. It also carries the following markings-- “ J LONG MAKER 43 EASTCHEAP LONDON. (Joseph Long was a very well known active mathematical, optical, slide rules & hydrometer instrument maker who traded at 20 Little Tower St. (1821-84) & 43 East Cheap (1885-1936) London, England,). The relationship between the stick’s two scales is not obvious. However plotting a graph of one scale against the other ( 0-42 vertical and 1-160 horizontally) results in a what appears to be a quarter ellipse. Thus the stick can be used to plot out ellipses of any size required. Possibly use would range from assisting architectural/engineering drawings to setting out arches in buildings to ornamental elliptical shaped flower beds! Thus a very clever item whose use could easily be overlooked. (However any other possible relationship between the two scales is unknown).
Lot 878
Measuring Stick. It is ½”/ 12.5mm diameter and exactly 3 feet- 1 yard /91.44mm long. Each end has a brass protective ferrule. It carries two scales. One is in inches, each divided into eighths.The other is divided into one eighth fractions of a yard. ie 1/8, ¼, 3/8, etc. In addition the first 1/8 of this scale shows the 1/16 mark. The final mark is on the brass protector is marked as "YARD" Also marked "No 1034. J. Rabone and Sons, Birmingham, Made in England". Circa 1780 Michael Rabone carried on a business as rule maker at 8 Snow Hill, Sheffield. In 1784 Company has its origins in Birmingham, as rule and tool makers. The business was continued by John Rabone and his (John's) grandson, Eric Rabone. It worked under the name of John Rabone and Sons c1784-1953, becoming a public company in 1948.This rule was probably made for a tailor and used for measuring lengths of cloth.Dated-- Circa 1890
Lot 814
Brewer’s Gauge StickThis ordinary looking bamboo crook handled walking stick has what appears to be cartridge case as a ferrule.. When removed (a firm push/pull fit) the end of a square sectioned brass rod is exposed. Pull the end of this to reveal a fully calibrated brass brewers’ liquid measure. Engraved as follows on all four sides with a calibrated scale to match various cask sizes: "Hogshead", "Kilderkin", "Barrel", "Firkin" and "Pin"(For Information--Hogshead=54 gal Kilderkin=18 galBarrel=36 Gal Firkin=9 Gal Pin=4 ½ Gal.)The measures may be taken from both ends and all four sides. The measure is also marked ‘Gaskell and Chambers Ltd’ This Company was founded in 1892 in Birmingham. It developed into Britain’s biggest bar fitters dealing in pumps, beer mugs, measures etc Although bombed in 1942 it continued to trade until it was sold out in the 1970s. Dimensions of this brass measure are. 32 ½ “/ 830mm long and ¼ “/ 5mm square section Overall length of stick 36“/910mm. The tip of this stick handle has silver mounting. Hallmarked for London, date marked 1914. A rare and unusual "Brewer’s Measuring Stick"
Lot 41
MAGNIFIQUE ET TRÈS RARE GRAND VASE EN PORCELAINE DE LA FAMILLE ROSE À FOND BLEU ET À DÉCOR À L'ORMarque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)A MAGNIFICENT AND VERY RARE LARGE GILT-DECORATED BLUE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'ONE HUNDRED BOYS AT PLAY' VASEQianlong six-character seal mark and of the periodOf tall baluster form raised on a splayed foot, the rounded body surmounted by a tall waisted neck rising to a wide, trumpet-shaped mouth, each side finely and vividly painted with two large circular panels enclosing a garden scene with young boys at play, gathered in animated groups busily performing a dragon dance, blowing trumpets, playing with cymbals and drums, also playing with animal puppets, riding hobby-horses, carrying lanterns and lighting firecrackers, the scenes framed by trees and shrubs, all within a raised gilt border, reserved against a deep blue ground finely painted in shades of gold with feathery scrollwork issuing large lotus and peony blooms between bands of tall upright lappets around the neck and ruyi-heads around foot, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue, wood base. 73cm (28 3/4in) high. (2).Footnotes:清乾隆 霽藍地描金花卉紋開光粉彩嬰戲圖大瓶 「大清乾隆年製」款Provenance:Collection of Jules Blanchard (1874-1953), Chazelles-sur-Lyon, acquired in Paris in the early decades of the 20th century, and thence by direct descent in the family to the present owner.來源：巴黎及沙澤勒敘里昂Jules Blanchard（1874-1953）珍藏，於二十世紀初得自巴黎，後經家族流傳至現藏家Exquisitely painted with two large medallions each enclosing lively scenes of groups of young boys at play, set against a luxuriant, rich blue ground finely painted with large scrolling lotus and peony flowers amidst feathery leaves, this magnificent vase is a very fine example of imperial porcelains made during the Qianlong reign. Its sheer size is unusual and must have represented a technical challenge for the potters working in the imperial kilns at Jingdezhen. Yet works such as this vase could only have been made in the imperial kilns under the direction of Tang Yin (1682-1756) whose vast experience and unique understanding of the medium and the porcelain production process combined with his inherent sense of aesthetics pushed potters to create ever bigger and more ambitious pieces. The large surface of the vase presented a blank canvas for the porcelain painters who were tasked to decorate it. They chose a combination of highly ornamental figural and floral designs using bright enamel colours contrasting with a gilt-decorated dark blue glaze. The decoration focuses on two large circular medallions that grace each side of the generously rounded body of the vase. Each medallion is exquisitely painted with a bucolic garden setting bordered by craggy rockwork and gnarled pines, flowering prunus and clusters of bamboo, providing the background for animated groups of small boys engaged in a variety of activities: while some boys are performing a dragon dance with a vibrant pink and pale blue dragon held aloft tall sticks, others are playing with animal puppets in the form of three life-like goats and a caparisoned elephant, yet others are carrying festively adorned lanterns while one child is lighting a fire-cracker, all accompanied by the sound of another group of boys playing drums, cymbals, a gong and blowing a trumpet. Two boys are holding up a puppet in the form of a goldfish and a bouquet of lotus flowers. In Chinese, goldfish jinyu 玉魚 are homophonous with the word for gold (jin 金) and jade (yu 玉), and together with lotus and boys they convey the wish liannian youyu 年年有餘 (may you continuously have plenty year after year). The figures and their toys are intricately depicted with great attention to detail. The boys all have finely detailed individual features, their facial expressions are highly animated, some boys are concentrated, some impatient, others joyful. They are dressed in colourful shirts tied with belts, vests fastened at the neck, their hair tied tightly on top of their head. The two compositions are vivacious and realistic, capturing the excited mood of groups of young boys at play. Yingxitu 嬰戲圖 (pictures of boys at play) and baizitu 百子圖(pictures of one hundred boys) are intimately connected with the strong desire for male offspring, who would perform ancestral sacrifices and thus endure the continuation of the family line. Depictions of children in gardens became an established painting genre in the Song dynasty (960-1279), and by the Ming period (1368-1644) boys were depicted engaged in activities that also conveyed auspicious messages that impersonated adult aspirations. Under the Qianlong emperor, depictions of boys at play proliferated on porcelain as he was particularly fond of auspicious and amusing designs. The theme can be found on quite a number of vases of Qianlong date, similarly rendered but on a smaller scale, with boys at play within a garden, today in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Porcelains with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration and Famille Rose Decoration, vol.39, Hong Kong, 1999, cat.nos. 91, 92, 121, 128 and 129. Most other examples of famille rose-decorated vases with figural scenes are decorated with colourful blue, pink, green or yellow enamelled borders. The combination of famille rose medallions against a rich gilt-decorated dark blue ground as seen on the present vase is very unusual, especially on vases of this impressive size. At least three vases of smaller size and different shapes and designs, similarly decorated with famille rose panels on a gilt-decorated dark blue ground are also in the collection of the Palace Museum, see ibid. cat.nos.130, 131 and 133. The Palace Museum collection also includes a small vase with a continuous scene of 'boys at play' between gilt-decorated blue-glazed borders, see ibid., cat.nos.132 (Fig. 1).Vases of this impressive size and decorated in a rich palette of enamels against a gilt-decorated blue-glazed ground are very rare. The Palace Museum collection records one large vase of this design but decorated with flowers and calligraphy, see ibid., cat.no.129 (Fig. 2). The closest example in size and design is a pair of large gilt-decorated blue-ground famille rose double-gourd vases (accession no. RCIN 33.1-2.a) in the Royal Collection, London, possibly presented by the Qianlong emperor to King George III in 1793, illustrated in John Ayers, Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London, 2016, nos.685 and 686.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a reduced rate of 5.5% on the hammer price and the prevailing rate on buyer's premium if the item remains in EU. TVA sur les objets importés à un taux réduit de 5.5% sur le prix d'adjudication et un taux en vigueur sur la prime d'achat dans le cas où l'objet reste dans l'Union Européenne.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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