Fine Chinese, Japanese & Asian Works of Art

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A superb and rare Imperial Chinese giltbronze figure of Avalokitesvara, Xuande mark and period, 1426-1435

The jewelled and crowned Bodhisattva seated in “lalitasana”, on a double-lotus throne, with one foot resting on a lotus flower, the right hand in “varada” mudra, a tiny image of Amitabha within the crown, each hand holding a fully opened lotus, adorned with beaded necklaces, pendant earrings and bracelets, the throne engraved with a six character mark, the gilt base sealed with an incised visavajra 26.5cm high, base 17cm wide

European Silver & Objet d’art

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An outstanding set of four George IV silver wine-coolers, Benjamin Smith, London, 1808 of heavy gauge and of classic campagna shape, with reeded borders and each with matching coats-of-arms, the loop handles terminating in lion masks 36cm high

Australian History

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An important museum quality ships cabin trunk, Australian red cedar and whale bone with rope and leather handles, early 19th century 56cm high, 100.5cm wide, 50cm deep