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Click here to subscribeChinese export porcelain hexagonal straight sided vase, decorated with butterflies, Lotus flowers and foliage, all on a black enamel ground. Hand drawn four character Kangxi mark to the base in iron red enamel. Probably late Qing. 28cm high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Very good with no obvious damage.
19th century Chinese export blue and white baluster vase, with two panels each depicting a lady by a fence in a garden, with stylized rocks in the fore-ground, all on a ground of scrolling foliage and flowers with floral bands to the shoulder and neck above the foot. Four character Kangxi mark to the base, in underglaze blue. 26.5cm high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) the lid in missing and there appears to be some minor restoration to the top rim. There is a firing fault in the glaze at top left of one of the panel.
Good quality 19th Century Japanese Satsuma ovoid shaped vase decorated with two opposing panels of figures in interiors and gardens, surrounded by designs of fantastic birds on dark blue ground, all with heavy relief gilding. Four painted character marks to base. 19.5cm high approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT).Under UV light, there is evidence of heavy restoration around the top area of the vase.the remainder of the body appears ok and decent quality.** please note: no in-house shipping available on this lot **
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE SLEEVE VASE, 17TH CENTURY painted with a man astride a turtle traversing a river with others in pursuit, the reverse with a rocky ravine, the waisted neck with a band of upright leaves, anua bands to the neck and base. 27.5cm highNo chips, cracks or restoration. In very good condition.
SHIWAN RED GLAZE JUN-STYLE BALUSTER VASE, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY of baluster form having a thick crimson-red Jun-type glaze with vivid yellowish celadon splashes, unevenly finishing at the unglazed foot, the deeply recessed base being covered with a brown slip wash. 25cm highFor comparison, See two Qing dynasty 19th Century Shiwan ware vases with similar red glaze in the Metropolitan Museum collection, accession numbers 91.1.421 and 29.100.262. Also, a Qing dynasty 18th Century vase in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, accession number C.370-1910.
ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933) FOR LIBERTY & CO, A LARGE TUDRIC PEWTER AND ENAMEL VASE the cone-shaped body with three buttress supports, picked out with six blue/green shaded enamels, no. 0927, stamped marks including Solkets. Archibald Knox (1864-1933) was a highly influential designer and artist of the Arts and Crafts movement, known for his distinctive contributions to the Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau styles. Hailing from the Isle of Man, Knox's designs are celebrated for their organic, flowing forms and intricate knotwork, often drawing inspiration from the natural world and Celtic motifs. His work for Liberty & Co. in London, where he spent much of his career, was pivotal in shaping the company's reputation for innovative design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Knox's legacy continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, and his pieces remain highly sought-after examples of the decorative arts of the era. This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire rare and exquisite pieces designed by Archibald Knox, showcasing his enduring artistic influence and significance in design history.Stands well and does not rock. The enamels are in good condition. Good definition to the decoration. Some age-related wear but generally in very good condition. A rare example.
ARCHIBALD KNOX (1864-1933) FOR LIBERTY & CO, A TUDRIC PEWTER VASE WITH ORIGINAL POWELL GLASS LINER the tapering and pierced sleeve body with three lug feet, chased in low relief with whiplash and stylised foliage, no. 0226, stamped marks. 17cm highArchibald Knox (1864-1933) was a highly influential designer and artist of the Arts and Crafts movement, known for his distinctive contributions to the Celtic Revival and Art Nouveau styles. Hailing from the Isle of Man, Knox's designs are celebrated for their organic, flowing forms and intricate knotwork, often drawing inspiration from the natural world and Celtic motifs. His work for Liberty & Co. in London, where he spent much of his career, was pivotal in shaping the company's reputation for innovative design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Knox's legacy continues to captivate collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, and his pieces remain highly sought-after examples of the decorative arts of the era. This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire rare and exquisite pieces designed by Archibald Knox, showcasing his enduring artistic influence and significance in design history.The original glass liner in good condition without damage. Some age-related surface wear but generally in good condition.
A FINE VIENNESE ENAMEL, LAPIS, SILVER AND GEM-SET MANTEL CLOCK, CIRCA 1880 in the form of a lapis vase of cascading gem-set flowers with two silver and enamel cherubs, the pendulum set with a moonstone, all held up by two silver and enamel columns with swags of emeralds on a silver and enamel lapis base, each corner with a mythological silver figure. 25cm high
A ROYAL WORCESTER FRUIT-PAINTED POTPOURRI VASE, 1937 the ovoid body painted with fruit by E. Townsend, no. G773, puce printed marks. 15.5cm high Very slight slice-like chip on the underside of the base, which can't be seen when the vase is standing. No chips, cracks or restoration. Some wear to the gilded rim. In generally good condition.
TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASES, KANGXI PERIOD each vase of pear-form and raised on a tall, spreading foot. decorated on the body with vertical panels alternately enclosing 'antiques' or fan-shaped designs, and on the neck with leaf tip borders, which also decorate the foot. (2) 25cm highOne with chips to the foot rim. The other with 5cm hairline crack issuing from the rim of the neck. The same vase with a rim chip to the neck rim.
A CHINESE WUCAI FERTILITY VASE, SHUNZHI/KANGXI the baluster body is painted with a lady and child flanked by an attendant with a fan, another man and a white stork in a garden landscape, the neck with floral decoration and the reverse with a banana tree, second half 17th Century. 17.5cm highWhite storks are frequently found in Chinese folklore, representing peace, happiness, fertility, birth and rebirth.In very good condition without chips, cracks or restoration.
A near pair of late Victorian tub chairs, by Gregory & Co, London, one later re-covered, each with a gently undulating back rest extending to down swept arms and a sprung serpentine seat, upon ring turned vase shaped front legs, plain back swept rear legs and castors, both stamped with the makers name to the rear leg, 67cm H, seat height 34cm, 66cm W (2)
A Poole Pottery vase, 20th century, of compressed ovoid form, decorated in the 'Blue Poppy' pattern against a cobalt ground, impressed maker's mark to base, 19cm high, with two Poole dolphins, modelled jumping, printed maker's mark to base, each 11.5cm high, and a Poole sea lion, modelled on a rock, printed maker's mark to base, 12.5cm high (4) Condition report: The vase shows fine surface wear commensurate with use, no chips, cracks, crazing, or obvious signs of damage or restoration.The dolphins show no obvious chips, cracks, crazing or obvious damage or restoration.The sea lion also shows no obvious chips, cracks, crazing or obvious damage or restoration.
A Royal Crown Derby Art Nouveau style stem vase, late 19th/early 20th century, decorated with freeze of foliate swag among roses, above gilt scrolled columns, 'C' scroll handles, shaped rim, raised on four feet, printed maker's mark to base, 18.5cm high, with a pair of Royal Crown Derby posy vases, late 19th/early 20th century, decorated with a floral reserve and gilt foliage throughout, printed maker's mark to base, with another similar posy vase and a selection of Royal Crown Derby imari wares (9) (at fault) Provenance: Wykey HouseCondtion report: The Royal Crown Derby Art Nouveau vase - shows fine surface wear, minor frits and pits throughout. No chips, cracks, crazing, or any obvious signs of damage nor restoration.The Royal Crown Derby blue vases show rubbing to gilt highlights and banding. One with a small chip to the rim (please see photo). No other signs of damage nor restoration.
A pair of English porcelain cylinder spill vases, possibly Bloor Derby, 19th century, each painted with a continuous landscape scene, between gilt borders, unmarked, each 10cm high, with a similar larger example, 11.5cm high, and a shaped tapering footed example, decorated with a farmer and his dog with a scalloped rim, 14cm high (at fault) (4) Provenance: Wykey House Condition report: Each vase shows surface scratching and wear to the gilt, minimal losses to the landscape scenes. One vase shows a hairline crack down one side and a chip to the to the rim, (as seen in photo). The footed example shows a chip to one foot. No other obvious signs of damage or restoration.
Two Worcester bon bon dishes, 18th century, decorated with floral reserves surrounded by gilt highlights to a cobalt ground, maker's mark to base, 26.5cm wide, with a porcelain pierced vase with liner, 19th century, decorated reserves of exotic birds in the manner of James Giles, floral sprays, gilt highlights and applied flowers to the joints, 18cm high (4) Condition report: Each bon bon dish shows minimal rubbing to gilt banding and highlights commensurate with age and use. No obvious chips, cracks, crazing or signs of damage or restoration.The pierced vase shows minor crazing (as seen in photo), rubbing to the gilt highlights and banding. The liner also shows crazing. No other chips, cracks, signs of damage nor restoration.
A Continental porcelain vase and cover, 19th century, of baluster form, florally encrusted throughout with insects and gilt banding, rose finial to cover, 26cm high, with a Copeland spill vase, 19th century, florally encrusted with gilt highlights throughout, shaped rim, printed maker's mark to base, 12cm high, and a similarly decorated Spode example, printed maker's mark to base, 12.5cm high (3) (at fault)Condition report: The vase and spill vases all show rubbing to gilt banding and highlights, chips and nibbles to the floral encrustations (please see photos), one spill vase has a chip to the rim. No other cracks, crazing or obvious signs of damage nor restoration.
A Royal Worcester Fallen Fruit miniature teapot, with naturalistic ground, floral finial and gilt highlights throughout, indistinctly signed, printed maker's mark to base, 9cm high, with a conforming miniature milk jug, with two Aynsley Orchard Gold teacups and saucers, printed maker's mark to base, 6cm high, with a conforming posy vase, 8cm high, and further Aynsley pieces including posy vases and a Coalport pot pourri (Qty) Condition report: The teapot shows minor surface scratching to the spout, commensurate with age. No chips, cracks, crazing, or any obvious signs of damage or restoration.The milk jug shows minor surface scratching to the gilt, no chips, cracks, crazing or any obvious signs of damage or restoration.The Aynsley teacups and saucers show minor rubbing to gilt banding. No chips, cracks, crazing or obvious signs of damage or restoration.The Coalport pot pourri cover has a hairline crack (please see photo).All other pieces show minor surface wear including rubbing to the gilt, and would benefit from a clean. No other signs of damage or restoration.
A Poole Pottery onion vase, 20th century, naturalistically modelled and decorated, impressed maker's mark to base, 10cm high, with two onion vase examples, and a Poole Pottery 'Atlantis' vessel, 20th century, of compressed form, with carved Greek Key decoration, impressed maker's mark to base, 6.5cm high, with a further 'Atlantis' vessel, 6cm high (5) Condition report: Each onion vase show light surface wear commensurate with use, but no obvious chips, cracks, crazing, damage or signs of restoration.Both Atlantis vessels show fine surface wear, but no chips, cracks, crazing or obvious signs of damage nor restoration.
A selection of Royal Copenhagen porcelain figures, 20th century and later, to include: a snowman, 12.5cm high, printed maker's mark to base, two children reading together, printed maker's mark to base, 10.5cm high, a boy reigning in a donkey, printed maker's mark to base, 17cm high, and further examples with a posy vase and a pin tray (Qty)
A Chinese porcelain sauceboat, 18th century, decorated in the famille rose palette, with petal shaped gilt highlighted rim, 9.5cm high and 14cm long (at fault) along with a Chinese porcelain double gourd vase, 19th century, decorated with dragons amongst foliage, Kangxi marks to base, 14cm high (at fault), a Japanese Imari porcelain plate, Meiji Period (1868-1912), modelled in the form of a leaf decorated with fish, blue character mark to the underside, 25.5cm wide, with a smaller petal shaped plate, decorated with scrolling foliate sprays, reserves, and a rabbit, 21cm wide (4)
A large Chinese porcelain famille verte bottle vase, 19th century, externally decorated with phoenixes and stylised peony sprays, against a green ground, the shoulder of the vase decorated with four shaped vignettes enclosing precious objects, against a geometric border, double concentric blue circle mark to the underside, 42cm high (at fault), raised on a hardwood standCondition report; Dirtied chip to the neck rim. Rim descending hairline crack. Pitted interior. Smaller visible but faint stained hairlines surrounding the rim and foot rim. Firing crack to the foot rim. Small loss to the foot rim. Crazing to the underside can be seen including a spiral example where the glaze has pooled over the surface of it. Some pitting, staining, and surface scratching can be seen to the exterior.
A large Chinese porcelain blue and white double gourd vase, 19th century, the lower body decorated with two landscape vignettes against a ground of extensive lotus medallions and scrolls, the upper section similarly decorated with vignettes of deer, 43cm highCondition report; No obvious signs of restoration, cracks or chips. The exterior surface suffers from staining, paint speckles, and grubbiness throughout. Surface scratching can also be seen. The higher gourd appears to lean/cambers, presumably a firing/manufacturing flaw. Unglazed foot rim. Some pitting to the underside.
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