A Chinese ornamental jade Group, late Qing Dynasty, carved in 18th century style with a vessel amongst leafy branches of Buddha's finger citron with large and small fruits, and with a feng perched on a lingzhi, the head turned back and biting on a branch of peach, the stone of green-grey tone with russet speckling, one chip, 16.5cm, silver wire-inlaid hardwood stand (2) This scholar's desk object may have originally had a cover on the vase - or it may have been intended as a brush pot. 清末 青白玉雕青鸾献寿瓶 CONDITION REPORT: Chip to one frond of a fruit tendril, a hairline inclusion running laterally through the base of the carving. Vessel probably lacking a cover. Brown discolouration. Some slight abrasions and some sharp edges. Stand has missing end section and large deposits of soft composition (possibly to stick jade to stand). Possibly some old repairs, but hard to tell.
We found 122917 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 122917 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
122917 item(s)/page
A large moulded ink stick, with literati on one side and an inscription on the other, six character mark of Hongwu, 21cm, an uncarved seal, 8cm, and a black stone carving of a priest, 12cm CONDITION REPORT: Ink stick with a crack to both sides, and crazed throughout. Seal with small chips throughout. Figure with small chips throughout.
A scarce Zulu war chiefs Quagga hide war shield, Isihlangu, 42 x 31, with stitched hide top. GC (stick missing) Plate 10 Note: The Quagga resembles the zebra, but is striped only in the forepart. Vendor states Zulu war shields are generally made from cowhide. This Quagga example is of great rarity.
A cased double barrelled 14 bore percussion sporting gun, 46¾ overall, Birmingham proved twist barrels 30 engraved London on top rib; locks engraved with scrolls and Manton, walnut stock with chequered fore-end and wrist and with scroll engraved steel mounts including elaborate pineapple trigger guard finial. Good Working Order and Condition (front ramrod pipe missing, barrels lightly pitted overall); also a good 36 bore percussion underhammer walking stick gun, browned twist barrel 32¼ with London proofs, action engraved Edwd. London Gun & Rifle Maker, 51 London Wall, London, walnut handle with thread for attachment of shoulder stock, the hole filled by an engraved screw when not in use, together with its nicely figured and polished stock with engraved steel mounts and an interchangeable 7 browned twist barrel; all contained in a green baize lined fitted mahogany case, the lid with a large brass escutcheon engraved with a crest, containing a 30 bore pincer mould, plain bag shaped copper flask, nipple key with pricker, turnscrew, good quality shot flask with German silver charger, mainspring clamp, barrel key/ nipple key for the walking stick gun, Kynoch cap tin, cloth wad bag, etc. The whole in Good Clean Condition Plate 41
ALEXANDROVNA OLGA: (1882-1960) Russian Grand Duchess, sister of Tsar Nicholas II. A.L.S., Olga, four pages, 8vo, Kiev, 1916, to her sister Xenia. The Grand Duchess writes a social letter sending news of her current activities and mutual family, friends and acquaintances, in part, 'It was 6 when Pupka came to find me & rolled on the grass saying he was tired & wished he had the book we were reading together - as he would have read aloud with joy. Then he said something about his stomach in French which I didn't catch so I asked “What has your stomach to do with it?” He answered with great satisfaction “It has done all that it ought to do”. We had a laugh after this phrase! Then we travelled back to where we had left T. A. [Tatiana Andreevna Gromova] asleep under a big tree & we found her dreadfully excited as it seems she was awoken by a watchman who announced “I arrest you”. It seems we are not allowed in this part of the wood because all the trenches are there prepared for the reception of certain guests - who - probably will not come….She was awfully frightened as he had a big stick. She told him we were 6 persons & he kindly went in search for us others. Thank goodness he never reached me - I was all alone…..and would have been terrified. He caught the other 3 (not Pupka) but they laughed at him & when we were getting into our motor - we gave him some apples and he was quite pleased. I told him we would come back again soon & he only smiled'. She concludes 'When I can get permission I'd like to get married, take 2 weeks leave & then come back & work - the same as now - only I will have the quiet joy of knowing that we are married. What do you say to this? Write & tell me. I haven't spoken to anyone about it.' A couple of very small, light stains to the edges, not affecting the text or signature, VG
Loading...-
122917 item(s)/page