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Click here to subscribeAn Empire glass and gilt-metal vase,early 19th century, French, the cylindrical green glass vase mounted with twin swan-neck handles, over classical scenes, and raised on four paw feet,23cm wide12cm deep27cm highCondition ReportSlight marks to the glass. Metal mounts misshapen to one side. Feet slightly misshapen. Light tarnish to gilt elements. Overall in good cosmetic condition for age. See additional photos.
A provincial oak screw press on a cupboard base,18th century, French, the rectangular moulded top with panel frame arched press with triple vase-turned finials, over a panelled frieze drawer with pierced brass escutcheon and a panelled cupboard door with brass bar hinges,77cm wide51cm deep175cm highProvenance: A private collection, Middleton Hall, Mendham, Suffolk.
A group of archaic and archaic-style pottery vessels,to include:an Early Bronze Age Trans-Jordan terracotta jar with four small loop handles,a small Omani jug with black glaze,a South American red-glazed jug,an Egyptian 'black-topped' cooking vase, Predynastic Period, probably Naqada I-II, 4000-3200 BC, andsix others,largest 28cm high (10)Provenance: A private collection, Middleton Hall, Mendham, Suffolk.Condition Report(Black-top pot) Provenance: Bonhams & Brooks, Antiquities, 26 April 2001, lot 450. There is quite a large crack extending from the rim to approx halfway down. Surface wear and degradation. See additional photos. 23cm high, 15cm wide.
A carved oak three-quarter tester bed,predominantly late 19th/early 20th century, but incorporating some earlier elements, the panelled canopy over an arcaded and lozenge-panelled headboard, with ring and vase turned foot posts raised on square feet, with a later mattress, cotton patchwork quilt and pillows,138cm wide200cm deep196cm high (5)Provenance: Suffolk House Antiques;a private collection, Middleton Hall, Mendham, Suffolk.
A pair of export porcelain vase lamps,20th century, Chinese, each of ovoid form, painted in enamels with children in a garden, with giltwood mounts,26cm wide (shades 56cm diameter)78cm high overall (2)Condition ReportThe enamels worn in areas, pat test passed. Please see additional images. Passed PAT test 6.12.23
A Wedgwood Fairyland lustre K'ang Hsi bowl, decorated with the Woodland Bridge and Garden of Paradise patterns, printed Portland vase mark and pattern number Z4968, 9cm high x 18.5cm in diameterThis is in lovely condition, with no damage or repair to the ceramic body. The gilding and the lustre is also good, with only a slight water ring in the bottom of the bowl.
A Wedgwood Fairyland Imperial bowl, decorated with the Poplar Trees and Elves and Bell Branch patterns, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, printed and painted in colours, printed gilt Portland vase factory mark, painted Z49638, 10.5cm high x 24cm wideThe bowl is without gilding and lustre finish. There is a short, faint hairline crack to the rim and some light glaze scratches to the inside base of the bowl.
ORIENTAL & OTHER CERAMICS, including small Chinese blue and white vase of baluster form, decorated with dragons and flowers, character mark to base, 14cms H, Chinese terracotta teapot, seal mark to base, 12cms H, Chinese Famille Rose plates, the largest 23cms diam, and other itemsProvenance: deceased estate Flintshire
VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CUT GLASS CLARET JUG, the hinged cover with vase form finial, the collar chased with anthemion and scrolls, plain angular handle, the ovoid body cut with ringed shoulder, prisms and hobnail within arched panels, star cut base, 24cms HProvenance: private collection Wrexham
** A Murano amber glass ovoid shaped vase, entwined with leaves, signed, 37cm highPlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 20% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of large Linthorpe painted earthernware vases, c.1880, designed by Christopher Dresser (1834-1904), each painted by Fred Brown with blossom on a pale yellow to brown graduated egg shell ground, impressed marks ‘Linthorpe’, ‘HT’ for Henry Tooth, and shape number 889, one with partial Christopher Dresser impressed script mark, black painted FB monogram, 45cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Both good; one vase with two very small chips to leaf enamels at footrim, not easily seen.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A large Wemyss ‘thistle’ pattern Elgin vase, early 20th century, probably painted by James Sharp, impressed and painted ‘Wemyss’ marks, 44.5cm high, fine rim crack***CONDITION REPORT***Structurally good. Characteristic crazing throughout; perhaps two hairline cracks at outside edge of neckrim, not serious.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
John Pearson of Newlyn, an Arts & Crafts planished copper vase, decorated with four stylised swimming fish, initialled and numbered 2473 to the base, diameter 21cm, 20cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Overall honest untouched condition, verdigris showing in the crevices, a few minor dents and knocks.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of Meissen topographical flower encrusted vases and covers, 19th century, each painted with topographical views of Dresden and Pillnitz Castle with figures on the river in the foreground, the reverse with a bouquet of flowers, the ogee shaped body applied with flower and fruit festoons and modelled with a pair of cherubs, blue cross swords marks and incised model number 2707, 41.5cm, losses***CONDITION REPORT***No serious damage or restoration. One vase lower cherub his right toes chipped; the leaf held in his left hand incomplete; flower held in upper cherub’s hand missing. Other vase both posies of flowers held by cherubs chipped and incomplete. Both vases and covers with numerous chips to encrusted foliage; both vases with wear to gilding around neckrims.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An impressive French Sevres style porcelain and ormolu mounted pedestal vase, 19th century, finely painted with a courting couple and a begging dog in a garden setting, the reverse with a bouquet of flowers, within gilt floral cartouches, on a bleu-celeste ground, with Bacchus mask mounts, festoons of flowers, the square base with term figures to each corner above bacchanalian friezes, on four toupie feet, 46cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Catharina Zernichow for Royal Copenhagen, a large limited edition vase, dated 1920, commemorating the start of production at Hjørring Amts Andels-kartoffelmelsfabrik factory in 1920, inscribed around the inside of the neck, the slender bottle shaped vase decorated with tiger lilies, the base boldly inscribed in underglaze blue with the artist’s name, crown and waves mark, date 1920 and the edition 8/8, 73.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition. Further signed with artist’s monogram in buff-coloured enamel just above footrim.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A large Bloor Derby campana landscape vase, c.1830, painted with a large titled landscape ‘View in Sicily’, within gilt decorated cobalt blue borders, red printed Bloor Derby mark and iron red inscribed title, 32cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Structurally good; minor wear to gilding.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An unusual English porcelain campana vase, possibly Coalport, c.1825, applied with a pair of ram's mask gilt handles, painted to each side with a seascape and a river scene with thatched cottage, on an oeil de perdrix style cobalt blue ground, with gilt borders, 32.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Generally very good including rams-heads and horns; some re-touching to gilding at neckrim, approx. 6cm.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Japanese bronze, silver and gold overlaid vase, Kyoto Kuroda zo workshop, Meiji period, decorated with a spider on a web suspended from bamboo, on a dark brown patinated ground, signed by the artist to the body and to the base ‘ Kyoto Kurosawa zo’, 27.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Slightly worn due to polishing over the years with the main brown patination a little rubbed through in places, silver overlay a little tarnished in places with some copperish tones showing through, equally rubbed from polishing at the raised edges and rims, a few light surface scuffs throughout.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A near pair of Chinese mirror-black glazed vases, Kangxi period, each with a trumpet shaped neck above baluster shaped body, white glazed base, 23.5 and 24cm high, both broken and glued***CONDITION REPORT***As catalogued, some damage: one vase neck glue re-attached at shoulder. The other with a large, unsightly glue repair to body.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue glazed vase, zun, Wanli six character mark and possibly of the period, the bulbous body and spreading foot modelled with fins, 25cm highcf. a similar vase sold by Sotheby's, Monochrome sale, London, 2 November 2022, lot 221.***CONDITION REPORT***Some scratches to outside edge of neckrim; otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese copper red small bottle vase, 18th/19th century, of pear shape, underglaze blue double circle to base, 14.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Series of shallow, discoloured grazes around neckrim; otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A massive Chinese blue and white ‘lotus’ vase and cover, 18th/19th century, the shoulder with repeating ruyi heads above lotus flowers, scrolling tendrils and leaves and lappets to the base, the domed cover with onion-shaped finial, 62cm high, broken and glued***CONDITION REPORT***Cover is associated to the base, small firing marks throughout, and one small chip to the rim, main vase with several large cracks running through the body indicating that it may once have had two large sections broken away that have now been glued back into place but the cracks remain obvious, see our photographs for further details. Firing marks throughout and minor chipping around the foot rim.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A large Chinese sang de boeuf glazed vase, early 20th century, flambé glaze to the mouth, unglazed base marked CHINA, 57.5cm high, wood stand, small chip losses around the edge of the foot***CONDITION REPORT***Vase structurally good; has been removed from stand revealing rough finish to underside of footrim. Stand fair; unsightly glue residues.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A large Chinese archaistic underglaze blue and copper red vase, zun, late 19th century, decorated with lotus flowers, scrolling foliage and Chi-dragons to the bulbous body between raised leaf lappets, on a café au lait ground, apocryphal Zhengde four character seal mark to base, 43cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
** Vittorio Ferro (1932-2012), a Murano glass Murrine vase, ovoid shaped, with a multicoloured design, unsigned, 29cm highPlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 20% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese sang de boeuf glazed vase, 19th century, the crackle glaze graduating from mushroom grey to copper red, later drilled and mounted as a lamp, height including wood stand 40.5cm, restored rim***CONDITION REPORT***Long chip to neckrim professionally restored, although clearly visible, approx. 10x2cm; one horizontal scratch seen at circumference, approx.15mm; not removed from wood plinth; plinth good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of large Chinese blue and white crackle-glaze ‘dragon’ vases, early 20th century, each painted with dragons amid peonies, within brown stained and carved bands of foliage, the neck applied with prunus branch shaped handles, the bases incised with apocryphal Chenghua marks, 44.3cm high***CONDITION REPORT***One vase neckrim with three shallow chips, all clearly visible; both with minor manufacturing blisters.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
** Vittorio Ferro (1932-2012), a Murano glass Murrine vase, the tapered body with leaves in red, green and brown, unsigned, 27cm highPlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 20% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue and white ‘deer and pine’ vase, Qianlong seal mark but Republic period, of ovoid form applied with a pair of zoomorphic mask ring handles, painted with two deer beneath a pine tree in a rockwork landscape with bamboo and lingzhi fungus, 26cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of Chinese enamelled porcelain 'dragon and Buddhist lion' vases, 19th century, each painted with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl, and two Buddhist lions playing with a brocaded ball, amid flames and clouds, the neck modelled with chi-dragons and Buddhist lion dog handles, frilled rim, 33cm high, body crack to one vase***CONDITION REPORT***One vase long, vertical hairline crack from shoulder, almost reaching footrim; a small chip to one of the red applied lizards. The other a chip to one red applied lizard and to one applied green lizard; otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An unusual Chinese blue and white globe-shaped vase, late 19th century, painted with figures and sentry guards standing outside a city gate, double circle to base, 24.3cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Circular chip to circumference, approx. 1cm diameter, as shown; minor chip to inside edge of neckrim; otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese famille verte ‘farming’ tall vase, Kangxi mark but late 19th century, finely painted with figures tilling and sewing crop in a landscape and farm buildings, apocryphal six character Kangxi mark to base, 36cm highThe scenes are taken from the “Pictures of Tilling and Weaving” ordered by the Kangxi emperor, see Philadelphia Museum of Art: https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/55098 crack to neck***CONDITION REPORT***As catalogued, curved crack downward from neckrim, approx. 5cm, clearly visible inside and out; gilding to neckrim worn; otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue and white ‘peonies and bamboo’ vase, Jiaqing period, of ovoid form, painted with peonies bamboo and rockwork, the reverse with butterflies, 22cm high, wood stand***CONDITION REPORT***Three small brown spots at shoulder, believed to be discoloured grazes; a firing blister central to the bamboo design, approx. 2mm, as shown. Stand with old rubs but good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese blue and white 'ox and plough' bottle vase, late 19th century, painted with a continuous landscape scene of a man standing on a plough drawn by oxen within a landscape with trees and rockwork, the shoulder with diaper bands, double circle to base, 20.5cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
** Vittorio Ferro (1932-2012), a Murano glass Murrine vase, decorated with red and green stylised flower heads, unsigned, 27cm highPlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 20% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese underglaze copper red ovoid vase, Yongzheng seal mark, but 19th century, finely painted with a boy riding a buffalo in a landscape with rocks and a gnarled tree, the shoulder applied with a pair of lion mask ring handles, underglaze blue seal mark to base, 28cm high, rim chips and short hairline cracks***CONDITION REPORT***Two deep chips to neckrim, approx. 8x7mm and 7x4mm, each with an associated hairline crack, clearly visible; otherwise good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
** Vittorio Ferro (1932-2012), a Murano glass Murrine vase, ovoid shaped, with yellow butterflies on a black ground, unsigned, 27cm highPlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 20% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
* A Chinese small white jade flower head, Song/Yuan dynasty, 12th/13th century, in the form of a hibiscus bloom, the centre carved with vase, 4.2cm wide, raised in a slender standProvenance: G. Hawthorn Antiques, 13th May, 2004Please note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 5% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***A small chip in the top left petal partially disguised within the carving, perhaps a similar chip on edge of the lower petal, again partly disguised within the carving.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
** Vittorio Ferro (1932-2012), a Murano glass Murrine vase, in black and bronze, unsigned, 32.5cm highPlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 20% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese bronze vase, Song-Yuan dynasty, the neck and foot decorated with a band of scrolls, 23cm high, dents***CONDITION REPORT***Overall with a dark blackish brown patination, oxidisation and verdigris spots throughout, a number of shallow dents but one more noticeable on the main bulbous side of the vase, rubbing to the decoration around the rim.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
* * A Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a bodhisattva, 17th century, with four faces, holding a wheel and a vase, seated on a goose and rockwork base, Sanskrit inscription to the rear of the base, 10cm highProvenance: Spink & Son Ltd, London, 17th July 1989. Previously exhibited at Grosvenor HousePlease note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 5% on the hammer price***CONDITION REPORT***A bright golden bronze tone to the raised extremities from handling and polishing over the years, much darker blackish colour to the crevices, minor tiny dents and scuffs commensurate with age.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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