A DUAN STONE TABLE SCREEN18th centuryFinely carved in relief with a cluster of bamboo and blossoming prunus branches issuing from a gnarled trunk, cleverly defined in grey-green, buff and reddish-brown tones, carved hongmu stand and metal mount.The panel 38.5cm (15 1/8in) x 30.5cm (12in). (2).Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價十八世紀 端石雕梅竹紋硯屏Provenance: R.Soame Jenyns (1904–1976), Deputy Keeper of the Department of Oriental Antiquities, British Museum (1950-1968)Published and Illustrated: R.Soame Jenyns and W.Watson, Chinese Art, The Minor Arts II, London, 1965, pl.176來源:R.Soame Jenyns(1904-1976)舊藏,其曾於1950至1968年間任大英博物館東方古董部副主任出版著錄:R.Soame Jenyns與W.Watson,《Chinese Art, The Minor Arts II》,倫敦,1965年,圖版編號176Together with pine, bamboo and prunus are two of the 'Three Friends of Winter', an auspicious group of naturally-occurring trees symbolising long life, perseverance, and integrity, the virtues of the ideal scholar-gentleman, and also the three main religions of China, namely Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism.See a related example illustrated in The Chinese Scholars Desk 17th to 18th century, Oxford, 1979, no.79.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A RARE LARGE TIANQI LACQUER 'FIVE-DRAGON' PANEL19th century The shaped panel enclosing an elaborately-decorated surface with five five-clawed dragons amidst wispy ruyi clouds, all pursuing a flaming pearl in the centre, above crashing waves and rocks, the detail precisely picked out in the 'gold-engraved and filled-in' technique. 109.7cm (43 1/4in) wide.Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價十九世紀 填漆五龍圖掛屏For a similar motif of dragons amidst clouds, in the tianqi technique, but on a table top, early Qing, see, Ming Qing gongting jiaju daguan, vol.1, Beijing, 2006, p.192, pl.203.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A LARGE LONG LACQUERED JUMU ALTAR TABLE19th century The thick top set with scroll ends gently curving upwards, above spandrels finely carved with stylised chilong, the thick legs of rectangular section, enclosing openwork panels intricately carved with interlacing geometric designs, set into wide 'shoe' feet.214cm (84 1/2in) long x 40.5cm (16in) deep x 93cm (36 5/8in) high.Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價十九世紀 櫸木漆面平頭案Compare with a large elmwood altar table, 19th century, which was sold at Christie's London, 9 November 2012, lot 251.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RARE PAINTED ENAMEL OVAL 'EUROPEAN SUBJECT' TRAYQianlongFinely painted in the well with a European lady and gentleman seated on the floor beside a table with vase and fruits, a gallery receding into the distance, surrounded by a diaper-pattern band with four panels enclosing dense foliate scrolls, the reverse decorated with a medallion of foliate lotus sprays, the heavy body raised on four bracket feet. 28.3cm (11 1/8in) wide.Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價清乾隆 銅胎畫琺瑯歐洲題材橢圓形盤Provenance: a Belgian private collectionChristie's London, 11 November 2015, lot 850來源:比利時私人舊藏倫敦佳士得,2015年11月11日,拍品編號850The present lot in its exquisite European subject decoration bears witness to the East-West cultural exchange and Qing China's fascination with Western exoticism. This fascination with the west (mirrored in the west by the fashion for Chinoiserie) was most evident in the architecture of the Xiyang Lou within the Yuanmingyuan, but also manifested itself in works of art in various mediums including, porcelain, painted-enamel, cloisonné-enamel, lacquer wares and clocks.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A JUMU SQUARE TABLE WITH STONE TOP18th/19th century The finely-proportioned table set with a separate central square stone panel, all above yokeback stretchers joining the long legs terminating in hoof feet.80cm (31 1/2in) high x 69.6cm (27 3/8in) square.Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價十八/十九世紀 櫸木嵌石板面方桌This table was the centrepiece at Roger Keverne's gallery inner sanctum, where thousands of objects were appraised and admired and many cups of Chinese tea drunk.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PAIR OF BLACK-LACQUERED ELMWOOD DEMI-LUNE TABLESLate Qing DynastyEach table with a constricted waist and shaped apron, supported by three curling legs resting on a short cylindrical support. Each 99cm (39in) high x 84.5cm (33in) wide. (2).Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價清晚期 榆木月牙桌成對This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
ANGLO CHINESE SCHOOL19th centuryGouache on paper, five various paintings, comprising one finely painted with a Court lady leaning against a table playing cymbals; a pair of 'sampan' paintings; and a pair of botanical paintings with flowers and butterflies, framed and glazed.The largest 44.3cm (17 7/16in) high x 29cm (11 7/16in) wide. (5).Footnotes:Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價十九世紀 外銷畫 一組五幅 紙本水粉 鏡框裝裱For a related painting depicting a woman in a similar pose striking a bell, see C.Clunas, Chinese Export Watercolours, London, 1984, fig.26; see a related woodcut of a woman and child, in the British Museum, illustrated by M.Jourdain and R.Soame Jenyns, Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century, Feltham, 1950, fig.51.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A STAINED WOOD ALTAR TABLE19th centuryThe elongated table top terminating in scrolling ends at either side, supported by a pair of reticulated side legs, each decorated with Shou, pomegranates and swastikas, and with shaped apron, the wood lacquered to a dark hue and with traces of gilt to edges. 224cm (88 1/8in) wide x 45cm 17 3/4in) deep x 91.5cm (36in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comExpected old wear and damage from usage and age, including general areas of marks, scuffs and indentation to table top and edges; some undulation to surface and signs of shrinkage and age cracks, both to table top and legs. Some areas of old damage and repair to the sides of the table top, where some old cracks appear to have been smoothed over and stabilised.
A CARVED HONGMU STAND AND A STAINED HONGMU LOW TABLE, KANGLate Qing DynastyThe hongmu stand with floriform top carved with a scrolling grapevine border, supported by a carved and pierced apron and four lion mask and cabriole paw feet; the low table with stepped top supported by a beaded apron and corner legs terminating in ruyi-shaped feet. The kang 80cm long (31 5/8in) x 45cm (17 1/4in) wide x 30cm (12in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot 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 HARDWOOD LOW SQUARE TABLE AND A HARDWOOD CARVED SQUARE STAND19th/20th centuryThe first, with recessed table top above corner legs terminating in scroll-end feet, all separated by shaped stretchers; the second, of darker tone, also with corner legs separated by reticulated 'Shou and bats' scrolling aprons and low shaped stretchers above the scroll-end feet.74.5cm (29 3/8in) square x 32cm (12 1/2in) high and 33cm (13 in) square x 62.5cm (24 3/8in) high (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comThe low table in generally good condition apart from some expected marks, scuffs, scratches and a few indentations. The square stand with loose joins making the table unstable; at least two fine age cracks to inset top; a few small chips to edges and general expected surface wear.
A BONE AND BOXWOOD-INLAID ROSEWOOD STAND AND TWO MARBLE-INSET HONGMU STANDSLate Qing DynastyThe bone-inlaid stand with shaped legs, decorated to the top with a central roundel depicting a southern landscape, the marble inset stands, one with square top with beaded edges, the other of lobed circular section, both standing on cabriole legs terminating in lion-head feet. The tallest: 72.8cm (28 5/8in) high (3).Footnotes:Provenance: A Scottish Private Collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot 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.comInlaid stand: Top panel with some losses to the inlay. 8cm area of loss to the wood to the border of the central panel. Areas of bleaching to the surface. Shrinkage around the central panel. The joins are slightly loose. One flowehread inlay to the base panel is missing. 3.5cm wide area of loss to the recessed panel below the table top. Some splits to the underside of the base. Marble inset stands: Circular stand with repaired splits to the edge of the top. Chip to the edge of one leg. Joins are loose. Square stand: Some shrinkage and joins slightly loose. Split to the edge of one foot. General surface wear. Some scratching to the marble.
A HUANGHUALI TIERED STOOLQing DynastyThe rectangular waisted table top inset with a painting and with a concealed drawer to the recessed panel, above a shelf and stretcher joining the four square-section legs.72cm (28 1/2in) x 43.5cm (17 1/8in) x 39.5cm (15 1/2in)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot 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.comInset painting - Some discolouration and areas of damage to the lower corners. Some shrinkage to the edges of the middle tier. The drawer with some shrinkage and a split running the length of the drawer. Some light scuff marks to the legs.
A HUANGHUALI LOW TABLE, KANGMid-Qing DynastyThe top panel set within a standard mitre, mortise-and-tenon frame construction, the corners reinforced and embellished with metal ruyi mounts over a short recessed waist, set above a straight and plain apron, the legs terminating in hoof feet.84cm (33in) wide x 19.8cm (7 7/8in) high x 53cm (20 7/8in) deepThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot 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.comSurface wear including scratches, small stains, natural splits, the largest approx 8cm long; scattered chips,t he largest approx 1cm; some areas re-glued and infilled; wear to the leg terminals.
A HONGMU 'DRAGON' LOW TABLE, KANGLate Qing DynastyThe panelled top set within a rectangular frame carved with continuous designs of sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls, the beaded, cusped aprons carved with intricate designs of blossoming peonies interspersed with geometric designs, all raised on elegant cabriole legs carved as descending Buddhist lions grasping the curved feet. 99cm (39in) long x 30cm (11 7/8in) high x 60cm (23 1/2in) deep.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot 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.comWear to the surface including chips and nicks, splits, stains, scratches and cracks to the extremities, the largest to the side apron, approx 20cm long; restoration to the other side apron; feet worn and reinforced.
A JADE SQUARE SEAL AND A VARIED GROUP OF SCHOLARS' OBJECTSQing DynastyComprising: a jade seal paste box and cover, incised Qianlong four-character mark; a lapis thumb ring, a carved 'dragon' ink stick; a square jade seal, the seal face carved Tai Shi Shi [???]; a hardstone seal surmounted by twin chilong; and a miniature metal screen with inset 'shrew and grapevine' plaque. The screen 10.8cm (4.1/4in) high. (7).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comstones all with natural inclusions and fissures. square seal: general surface wear and tiny nibbles to edges. seal paste box: same, plus 3m nibble to edge of cover. Uncarved seal with approx. 7mm long edge polished off. ink cake: general wear/deterioration. Cloisonné tiny table screen: general surface wear and discolouration of the enamels; at least three very fine hairlines to enamels. pitting to enamels and general casting imperfections to metal. archers ring with approx. 7mm wide chip to lower edge.
A PAIR OF JADE AND HARDSTONE INSET CARVED HONGMU TABLE SCREENSLate Qing DynastyThe openwork screens inset with a variety of jade, malachite and agate plaques, carved with figures, birds, flowers and auspicious fruits.Both approx. 44cm (17.1/4in) high. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comBoth screens with areas of splitting and damage to the wood. One screen with two inset plaques missing. One malachite plaque with crack across the top. 4.5cm. wide section of the lower wood frieze broken off. Large section of reticulated spandrel broke off. The other screen with one jade inset plaque loose. Two inset plaques missing. One jade plaque with section broken off to one end. Central jadeite plaque with vertical crack. Side wood spandrel to the front missing.
A SMALL COLLECTION OF CHALCEDONY AGATE CARVINGSLate Qing DynastyComprising: a black and white agate 'lotus' miniature table screen; a pendant with two scholars playing chess; a small vase with a shrew; a russet agate leaf-shaped snuff dish; a carving of a hare; a carnelian agate carving of a toad and carp group; and a carnelian agate carving of a finger citron.The dish: 8.5cm (3 3/8in) wide (7).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comAll with natural inclusions and fissures in the stone, and expected surface wear. The leaf-shaped dish with nibbling to edges, largest about 5mm wide. The hare also with nibbling particularly to the ears, and a chip to the underside of a leg, approx.8x5mm.
A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT 'GARDEN PARTY' PUNCH BOWLQianlongFinely painted to the exterior in vibrant famille rose enamels with a continuous garden party scene, with ladies gathered to play chess to one side, the gentlemen at the opposite side eating sweetmeats and drinking by another table, one of the attendants drinking wine from the ewer directly, the interior with flowers and fruits to the centre and a spearhead pattern at the rim. 38cm (15in) diam.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.comApprox. 10cm wide strip of restoration through the middle, from rim to rim; and at least two further rim hairlines, each approx. 10cm and 7cm long. Some expected areas of scratching and rubbing to enamels.
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