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Lot 2190
CARVED STONE GARDEN LIONS, C. 1890 TO EARLY 20TH C., PAIR, H 32", 34", L 41"Unsigned; one having a lion on top of a snake, the other having a lion on top of an alligator.Lion on top of a snake has repairs: with the lion's right paw broken off (paw is there) and the serpent is broken in two where its head is - there already was a previous repair there where now you can see the metal rod that was previously installed; also the lion's tail has been cracked (or broken ) and repaired; the lion on top of the alligator has a crack in its hind area; both are well weathered from being outdoors. Rf- For High Resolution Photos visit Dumouchelles website.
Lot 258
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CHILONG CUP, of ogee outline, the stone with soft polish and slightly mottled inclusions, on a carved hardwood lotus stand enriched with fruiting peaches, a bat and shou medallion, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, 9cm wide x 4cm high. The stand 10.5cm wide. Condition report: The cup is good overall with no cracks or chips, two small grazes on the inside of the cup at the angle of the well, three of the lotus petals are chipped off, several tips of the leaves are chipped off and general small losses and stress cracks.
Lot 260
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE, the stone with mottled white inclusions, 5.1cm high x 3cm dia. and a pale celadon bat and cashcoin pendant, 4.3cm wide, both late Qing Dynasty (2). Provenance: Diana Barnham (b.1919) and thence by descent. Condition report: The snuff bottle with a tiny rim chip (filled with resin). The pendant with some general grazing and small chipping along the upper rims, particularly on the bats flying scarf.
Lot 261
A CHINESE PALE JADEITE SMALL BOWL, the white mottled stone with lighter green randomly scattered inclusions, on slightly angled foot rim, 8.7cm dia. x 5.1cm high. Provenance: Diana Barnham (b.1919) and thence by descent. Condition report: A fine crack in the rim running circa 4.7cm downward direction, otherwise good
Lot 263
A CHINESE CELADON JADE QUATREFOIL BOWL , Qing Dynasty, 18th century, of plain decoration except for a raised rim line, octagonal panelled, raised on scroll edged diminutive pierced feet, the stone with opaque white mottled inclusions,, 21.2cm wide x 6.4cm high. With label "On Loan to the University of York (Arts Collection) 342". Condition report: Several very tiny blemishes/minute chips on the top rim, almost unnoticeable except with an eyeglass (three of the feet have very slight rubbing to the tips of their points.
Lot 250
SOAPSTONE CARVING OF SEATED MAN WITH ATTENDANTSChinese carved stone figure, approx. 7" x 3" x 5", a depiction of the drunken poet Li Dai Bao reclining against his empty wine jug with his bare stomach exposed, while two acolytes busy themselves around him. The figure is carved from light honey-colored soapstone with small reddish intrusions, and rests on a dark carved wood stand. The figure likely dates from the nineteenth century. Some partially repaired damage near the figure's feet, with small pieces missing, else very good.
Lot 256
SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A RECLINING WOMAN WITH PEACOCKChinese carved stone figure, approx. 7" x 4 1/2" x 2", a depiction of a regally-dressed reclining woman holding a mirror, with a peacock perched above her shoulder. The figure is carved from light honey-colored soapstone, with a few darker reddish intrusions, and rests on a carved wood base. A few small Chinese characters are carved into the bottom of the statuette. Likely crafted during the nineteenth century. The peacock is missing one wingtip, else very good.
Lot 259
FOUR SNUFF BOTTLES WITH STANDGroup of four Chinese snuff bottles, each ovoid in shape and between 1 3/4" and 2 3/4"tall. One is white ceramic with famille rose-style decorations and a green stone stopper, while the remaining three are of carved stone: one of amethyst with a matching stopper, decorated with carved flowers; the second of dark brown agate with a green stone stopper, decorated with a carved figure of a cat or tiger; and the third of milky white stone, possibly jade or jadeite, with a green stone stopper, decorated with a carving of a dragon. These bottles were used to carry snuff tobacco, which was permitted in nineteenth-century China for nominally medicinal purposes, while other forms of tobacco were outlawed. All are very good. Also present is a carved wooden stand with spaces for each bottle.
Lot 283
"FISHERMAN" SNUFF BOTTLEWhite porcelain snuff bottle, approx. 3" x 1" dia., with a painted decoration depicting a fisherman in traditional Chinese garb, walking home with his catch in hand. Sealed with a stopper of translucent stone with an attached carved wood spoon. These bottles were used to carry snuff tobacco, which was permitted in nineteenth-century China for nominally medicinal purposes, while other forms of tobacco were outlawed. Unmarked, very good.
Lot 292
MODERN JADE, ETC. CHOPS AND FIGRESGroup of four carved stone "chops", or stamps, each between 3" and 4 1/2" tall, with two depicting Chinese-style lions, and the remainder depicting a smiling Buddha and an old hermit. Three of the four bear carved seals at the base, with one showing a woman's name in English letters. Of modern manufacture. Fine.
Lot 35
SINIBALDO DE MAS(1809-1868) Spanish Sinologist, painter, calligrapher, writer, ambassador, adventurer and intellectual, best known for introducing photography to the Philippines. Served as the first Spanish ambassador to China. Pencil sketch, 6 1/2" x 9", depicting a paved stone path in a garden surrounded by small trees and bushes, surmounted by an arched stone footbridge. The sketch bears the inscription at the bottom: "Pekin January 1868", and is signed "S. de Mas". This sketch was likely executed from memory, as de Mas died in Madrid that same year. A second hand has added, in pencil: "Drawn by S. de Mas Spanish Minister". Bears one or two spots of foxing or soiling, else very good to fine.
Lot 7
JOURNAL OF A BOAT TRIP ON THE WEST RIVER, CANTONAutograph manuscript journal, "Journal of a trip on the West River", by Sylvester Whitehead, Canton, 1868, 45pp. 8vo., bound in its original boards covered with marbled paper. The journal, written in a neat and legible cursive script, commences on November 5 with Whitehead, an English Protestant missionary, two other missionaries, George Piercy and F.P Napier, and several other British travelers, embarking on a pleasure boat and departing Canton by way of the Fa Ti Creek. Here, and throughout the journal, the Romanized name is accompanied by the proper Chinese characters. Each landmark, pagoda, and point of interest is so named. Throughout, Whitehead's style is very detailed and colorful, recording not only the sights that he sees, but his emotional reaction to the trip. Whitehead makes note of the agricultural practices of the communities that they pass, especially the rice harvest. At Fatshan, the party goes ashore and examines a device used by farmers for thrashing rice. There, they also speak with the only Protestant Christian living in this city of 400,000. The following day, they find their passage blocked by the low tide and the river traffic, and to pass the time the party goes ashore. There, the scenery reminds Whitehead of the English countryside of Yorkshire. On the 7th, Whitehead makes note of a leper colony on the banks of the river, "... the poor inmates of which are not allowed to come out & mix in society again until they have been clear of the disease for three generations..." He also notes a large number of brick kilns and an abandoned guard house, which prompts some wry observations on the prevalence of robbers. The missionaries take some time to go ashore to distribute literature and make addresses on the Christian faith. They stop again at the village of Sam Shui, famous for resisting a rebel attack in 1854. There Whitehead observes the practice of oxen treading out corn, and draws some Biblical parallels. The party enters the West River proper on the 8th, the delta of which allows Whitestone the opportunity to make more very detailed observations about local agriculture, including a detailed description of a corn grinder. They also visit a carpenter's shop, where Whitehead impresses the locals with his skill at sawing a log. Back on the river, the party passes a rock formation which is said to resemble a woman waiting her husband to return from war, and Whitehead records a poem on the subject, in Chinese, with the English translation below: "High sits the lady by the stream; no roof above, no couch below; Her mirror is the sun's bright gleam, Her silver lamp the moon's mild glow. A thousand years her hair flies free, Ten thousand years her robes are blown; Her husband's face when shall she see? Her silent grief will rend the stone." The party then visits the town of Shui Hing, where Whitehead describes the four massive pagodas and a rattan drum with a head 2 1/2 yards in diameter. The following day, the party is taken in sedan chairs to view the rock formations behind the town, including a cave known as the "rice yielding cave", which contains a shrine and several relics. Later, they visit the mountain monastery of Hing Wan, and Whitehead provides a thorough description of its architecture and decorations, as well as the geography which surrounds it. One of the most exciting encounters of the journey occurs on the 12th: "... Between Pak Nou and Kau Kong we passed an island where we had been told that Pirates had taken a boat a short time before. We approached it just at the dinner hour. Suddenly one of our men burst into the cabin, half-frightened out of his senses & told us to come out ... The Pirates were just crossing the stern of our boat & making up to us; but this sudden burst knocked the pluck out of them at once. The sight of 3 foreigners was too much for them, & they instantly showed us their backs..." The final stop on their journey is the town of Sai Tsiu Shan, after which they return home to Canton. The pages bear some toning, and the lower left corner of the back cover is damaged, else very good.
Lot 295
A 14ct gold, oval sapphire and diamond cluster ring, approx. ring N See inside front cover colour illustration Condition report Report by NGSapphire approx. 10 x 7 mm. Depth unknown - back closed. Shank stamped C J and 14K. Mount tarnished. Date unknown. Fracture in sapphire visible on edge of table into facets. Also line fracture visible lower into stone and chip to one of faceted edges. Pale in colour. Approx. 4.4 g (all in).
Lot 299
A Grima 18ct gold and diamond ring, boxed See inside front cover colour illustration Condition report Report by NGApprox. 3.4 g (all in)Approx. ring size C. Currently, as shank fitted with two balls to size down the ring. Centre stone approx. 5 x 3 mm. Ring grubby but stones appear bright and white, possible inclusion in base of centre stone. Shank stamped GRIMA and hallmarked 750 London 1981.
Lot 333
A single strand white South Sea type pearl necklace, the 60 pearls joined by a 14ct gold clasp Condition report Report by MWThe length of the necklace is approx. 53 cm long, including the clasp. Generally the pearls have a good lustre and would appear generally in good condition. Each stone is approx. 5 mm diameter, and the lustre would appear white rose.
Lot 343
A diamond and opal pendant, the central diamond flowerhead within six heart shaped opals, surrounded by diamonds, on a silver coloured metal chain See front cover colour illustration Condition report Report by NGBrooch approx. 8.3 g (all in).Chain approx. 2.9 gBrooch approx. 28 mm diameter. Centre cluster diamond flowerhead approx. 9 mm.Centre stone approx. 4 mm.Heart shaped opals approx. 7 x 6 mm.Opals all complete. One with small nibbles to surface. Fractures visible in all but a pretty piece overall.
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