The Catalogue Fine Art Sale
on Thursday 9th & Friday 10th September 2010

Lots: 245-274 of 931

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245

A CHINESE PORCELAIN JAR
painted in underglaze blue with a bird perched on the branch of a tree beside peony and rocks, 15.5cm h, 18th c, later pierced wood cover and stand
Provenance: an English private collection; sold on the instructions of the trustees.
Estimate: 500-700

In fine condition

Nil

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480

246

A CHINESE PORCELAIN JAR
painted in underglaze blue with a boy flying a kite, another riding a qilin in a landscape with plantain, 20cm h, 19th c, pierced wood cover and stand
Provenance: an English private collection; sold on the instructions of the trustees.
Estimate: 400-600

On the interior two fine star cracks, not noticeable on the exterior, no restoration

Nil

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550

247

A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FIVE-PIECE GARNITURE FROM THE VUNG TAU CARGO
comprising three baluster vases and domed covers and a pair of gu shaped vases, moulded with lappet shaped panels painted in underglaze blue with flower sprays, 21 and 23cm h, painted lozenge within concentric circles, affixed pictorial lot label, Kangxi, c1690 (8)
Provenance: Christie's, Sale of the Vung Tau Cargo, 7 April 1992, lot 560 (10,361 Dfl.) to the present private vendor.
Estimate: 1000-1500

The upper part of one of the beaker vases damaged retaining only full height to approx 2 inches of the length of the rim, the other beaker shaped vase with large V shaped chip, one of the baluster vases with 1cm chip on the rim, all with similar typical slight matting of the once shiny glaze as a consequence of long term submersion in sea water, some minor marine encrusation condition unchanged since the 1992 sale

Nil

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248

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT
painted with two panels of hilly landscapes in grey and black, each inscribed, in narrow iron red and gilt frame on a light green ground of finely incised lotus meander, the interior glazed in turquoise, the flat rim gilt, 9cm h, Qianlong mark, 19th c
Estimate: 100-200

Broken in two and stuck together with minute losses. No professional restoration

Nil

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110

249

A CHINESE PORCELAIN DRAGON DISH
painted in underglaze blue and yellow enamel with five-clawed dragons, pearls and cloud scrolls on a blue ground of 'cracked ice', the exterior conforming and with a circle of lappets, 25cm diam, Daoguang mark, 20th c
Estimate: 200-300

Tiny rim frit and associated feint descending hairline crack on the rim at 6 o'clock

Nil

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2000

250

TWO CHINESE PORCELAIN SAUCER-DISHES
painted in underglaze blue, the first with the 'dragon' pattern, the second with two figures beside a river in a mountainous landscape, 26 & 28cm diam, early 19th c
Estimate: 250-350

Both in fine condition

Nil

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220

251

A FINE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN MUG
painted en grisaille and heightened in gilt with the Seamstress design of a young woman, needle and thread in hand, seated before drapery, shipping glimpsed through an open window beyond, flanked by flower sprays beneath a spearhead border, the handle gilt and with terminal moulding, 15.5cm h, c1750
Provenance: F W Wall, 1897 (according to an inscription on the base)
Estimate: 600-800

In fine condition with slight wear to the decoration confined in particular to the left hand flower spray and gilding on the handle, no cracks, chips, damage or restoration

Nil

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2800

252

A CHINESE GREEN HARDSTONE VASE AND COVER
the slightly flared cylindrical vase and domed cover finely carved with floral meander in key fret borders, 20cm h, silk lined and woven silk covered box, 20th c
Estimate: 1500-2000

In fine condition

Nil

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1500

253

A CHINESE HARDSTONE BOX AND COVER
in the form of a squash, with leaves and stalk in putty, brown and ochre variegated agate, 13cm w, 20th c
Estimate: 200-300

In good condition with a few very minor nicks

Nil

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950

254

TWO CHINESE JADE VASES AND COVERS
with three mask-and-ring handles, the tapered body carved with lotus meander, 16cm h, wood stands, 20th c
Estimate: 200-300

One vase and one cover with a damaged handle, the other cover lacking one of the three rings

Nil

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240

255

A CHINESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER POWDERED INCENSE DRAGON BOAT CLOCK
with carved head, tail and feet, lined in zinc foil, 68cm, l, 19th c
Estimate: 200-300

Broken at the neck and tail and restuck. The head lacking one of the horns, the nose slightly chipped, slight wear to the gilding the zinc foil tray holed in several places, entirely unrestored

Nil

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256

A CHINESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER POWDERED INCENSE DRAGON BOAT CLOCK
very similar to the preceding lot, 68cm l, 19th c
Estimate: 200-300

The head lacking one of the two horns, in generally very good condition, the zinc foil tray with two small holes but retaining the eight wire divisions

Nil

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440

257

A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CARD CASE AND COVER
carved on both faces with a family beneath a blossoming prunus or sage and other figures, both on a ground of fret in stiff leaf border, the narrow sides with flowers, 10.5 x 7cm, 19th c
Estimate: 100-200

In fine condition. When the lid is withdrawn several Chinese ink characters visible

Nil

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750

258

INDIA SCULPTURE. A POST-GUPTA BUST OF VISHNU
of impure metamorphosed limestone, 13cm h, Eastern India or Southern Rajasthan, probably 8th/9th c
Estimate: 600-800

Various old scratches and damage visible in the illustration (the reverse with some minor chipping and scratches, possibly partly re-cut

Nil

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259

A BELGIAN, LEOPOLD I COFFEE POT, CREAM JUG AND COVERED SUCRIER
of lobed baluster shape with flower knop and ivory or loop handles, coffee pot 26cm h, 1831-68, the coffee pot unmarked, 45ozs
Estimate: 350-450

In good condition

Nil

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260

A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER BOWL
applied with a repoussé dragon, on flared foot, 9cm h, marked in English and Chinese characters, late 19th c, 11ozs
Estimate: 200-300

In good condition, the three distinct marks all struck from worn punches and largely illegible

Nil

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320

261

THREE FRENCH WINE TASTERS
of typical form with ring handle and thumb rest, 8-8.5cm diam, maker's mark and/or post 1838 standard mark, 9ozs
Estimate: 300-500

The lot in good condition

Nil

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262

TWO CHINESE EXPORT SILVER GRADUATED CYLINDRICAL REPOUSSÉ BOXES AND COVERS
the cover and sides worked with a dragon, 5cm h, 8 & 9cm diam, marked 85 or 90 and also in English and Chinese characters, one maker S the other maker W H [Wang Hing], c1900, 9ozs 10dwts
Estimate: 300-400

Both in good condition with light wear and polish residues, neatly engraved with a contemporary monogram

Nil

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400

263

A FRENCH SILVER GILT MOUNTED ROCK CRYSTAL VASE AND COVER
of square shape with handles of strapwork, everted rim and domed cover, on ripple moulded foot chased with flowers and foliage, 27cm h, by Martial Fray (w1849-c1861), Paris post 1838 higher standard mark
Estimate: 1000-1500

Impressive and in fine condition

Nil

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1500

264

A CONTINENTAL ART DECO TEA SERVICE
the frosted sides engraved with sunrays and a cartouche, on ball feet with green transparent plastic knop and handle, teapot 16.5cm h, indistinctly marked, c1930, 43ozs gross (3)
Estimate: 1000-1500

Teapot with repaired chip to the handle, the handle lacking the pins by which it was secured to the pot and now glued into position

Nil

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265

A GEORGE V SILVER BISCUIT BOX
of plain cylindrical shape, the flat lid with integral hinge and flower knop, 11.5cm h, by Alstons' & Hallam, London 1918, 14ozs
Estimate: 200-250

In very good condition

Nil

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480

266

A GEORGE VI SAW-PIERCED OVAL FRUIT BOWL
with incurved sides and applied rim and handles formed of oak boughs and acorns, on conforming feet, 15cm h, by Gladwin Ltd, Sheffield 1943, 34ozs
Estimate: 450-550

In fine condition

Nil

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500

267

A GEORGE VI SAW-PIERCED HORS D'OEUVRE DISH
with divisions and applied rim, on ring foot, 27cm w, by Walker & Hall Ltd, Sheffield 1947, 33ozs 10dwts
Estimate: 300-400

In fine condition

Nil

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400

268

A GEORGE V PIERCED OBLONG FRUIT BOWL
with rounded sides and applied rim, on 'seed pod' feet, 23.5cm w, by Atkin Bros, Sheffield 1919, 14ozs 10dwts
Estimate: 200-250

In very good condition, the piercing undamaged, the marks good, no repairs

Nil

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200

269

A GEORGE V OCTAGONAL FRUIT BOWL
the everted rim with leaves aT intervals, on stepped foot, 26.5cm w, by Cooper Brothers & Sons, Sheffield 1929, 21ozs
Estimate: 150-200

In good condition with light wear, the maker's mark slightly rubbed; no repairs

Nil

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170

270

AN EDWARD VII THREE-PIECE CONDIMENT SET
of oblong form, stamped with flowers and foliage, with spoons and blue glass liners, mustard pot 5cm h, by Miller Bros (the spoons by another), Birmingham 1901, 4ozs 10dwts, cased
Estimate: 80-120

Some play in the hinge on the lid of the mustard pot but in otherwise good condition, two of the glass liners chipped

Nil

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271

A PAIR OF GEORGE V SAUCE BOATS
with flying scroll handle, on hoof feet, 8cm h, by Jones & Crompton, Birmingham 1929, with a pair of ladles by another, Sheffield 1929, 7oz 10dwts, cased (4)
Estimate: 120-160

In very good condition, the lid of the case slightly damaged.

Nil

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240

272

A GEORGE V FLOWER STAND
the flared hexagonal vase and dish with saw pierced border of panels of scrolling foliage in reeded rim on domed foot, 35cm h, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1910, 24ozs 10dwts
Estimate: 350-450

In good condition but for a minor dent on the foot, no repairs

Nil

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380

273

AN EDWARD VII MEDIEVAL REPLICA CUP
the compressed and lobed bowl on flared stem and scalloped foot, 11.5cm h, by Nathan & Hayes, Chester 1907, 12ozs 10dwts
Estimate: 200-300

In excellent condition, the marks practically as struck

Nil

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600

274

AN ARTS & CRAFTS MOVEMENT SPOON BY R E STONE
the hammer textured fig shaped bowl on flared square stem with lobed knop, maker's mark and facsimile signature, 15cm l, Edinburgh 1969, 1oz
Estimate: 100-150

In fine condition

Nil

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100

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