A VIETNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE ELEPHANT FORM EWER 15th /16th Century, modelled standing four square, with an opening to its back, a vase to its neck and the raised trunk forming the spout, decorated in underglaze blue Provenance: The collection of Adrian Zecha, acquired prior to 1977, listed as No.62 in Sotheby's inventory of April 1977 Notes: A very similar example illustrated Chinese and Vietnamese Blue and White Wares Found in the Philippines, 1997, p.252 pl.V28; an example with the elephant's tail forming the handle, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, Accession No. 1996-00100 15cm high, 21.5cm long Condition: Condition Report Restoration and re-spraying to both tusks, right ear and behind the right ear. The re-spraying has discoloured over time and is flaking in places. Wear to the rim of opening on the elephant's back. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
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A LARGE VIETNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PEONY DISH 15th Century, the deep dish superbly executed in rich underglaze blue, the centre with three peony flowers amongst foliage, within a wave border, the cavetto with a band of further scrolling peonies and foliage, the rim with scroll border, the exterior with scrolls and lappet border, the base with a brown wash Provenance: The collection of Adrian Zecha, acquired 1960-80s Notes: A very similar example in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1989, Accession No. 1989.157; compare also to the decoration on a bottle vase dated to 1450 in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul 42.5cm diameter Condition: Condition Report There is visible restoration to a crack running from the rim to the centre of the dish. The over spraying has discoloured and is now flaking. Some crazing to glaze in places, general wear commensurate with age and use. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A LARGE KOREAN BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON VASE Joseon Dynasty, circa 19th Century, of irregular baluster form, decorated with large trailing dragons amongst clouds Provenance: The collection of Adrian Zecha, acquired 1960-80s 41cm high Condition: Condition Report A repaired chip to the rim and a hairline from this area. The vase is slightly irregularly potted and as such wobbles somewhat on a flat surface. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A PEAR SHAPED CLEAR GLAZED BOTTLE VASE South-East Asian, rounded bulbous body tapering to a slender neck and everted mouth, decorated in the Vietnamese style with a band of scrolls Provenance: The collection of Adrian Zecha, acquired 1960-80s 24cm high Condition: Condition Report The upper neck and rim have been restored and there are two chips to the foot rim. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
China - Set of three polychrome porcelain pieces, a 19th century plate decorated with flowers and a bird, a 20th century bottle-shaped vase decorated with nine peaches and a 19th century pink family basin decorated with courtesans and children playing. - Weight: 9.05 kg - Shipping unavailable - Region: Chine - Sizes: H 130MM X D 380MM / H 400MM X D 220MM / H 60MM X D 370MM - At first glance: normal wear / patina of use
Japan - Set of four vases and an ink box. A pair of small Imari vases, a pair of small bottle vases and an ink box with floral decoration. - Weight: 409 g - Shipping available - Region: Japon - Sizes: boite: D: 80 MM H: 25 mm Vase Imari: H:110 mm D: 65 MM Vase bleu: H: 110 MM D: 45 mm - At first glance: normal wear / patina of use
A 19th Century Spode Imari cylindrical pot and cover, a Royal Crown Derby vase decorated with flowers, a Royal Worcester oriental tea plate, Derby cup and a cabinet tea cup and saucer, decorated in blue and gold with a central hand painted bouquet of flowers to the saucer and bowl
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