Chiswick Auctions Chinese Bronzes Catalogue May 2018

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Chinese Bronzes: Song to Qing 24 May 2018

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Chinese Bronzes: Song to Qing London 24th May 2018

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Waves of Bronze: the Development of English Taste for Later Chinese Metalwork

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Later Chinese bronzes (examples created between the Song and Qing Dynasties, or twelfth to nineteenth century) have long languished as the ‘Cinderella’ of Chinese art. Within Western collections they were most often relegated to a subcategory of Chinese decorative arts and thus the collection of the Victoria IVL )TJMZ\ 5][M]U 3MZZ !! LMZQ^ML NZWU ^IZQW][ LQ‫ٺ‬MZMV\ collections. A rare exception to this, and a coherent collector in the category of bronze, is William Cleghorn, whose collection _I[ X]JTQ[PML QV ! 3WWX ! IVL NWK][ML [XMKQÅKITTa WV Chinese and Japanese bronze water droppers. Interestingly the collection is noted to have been compiled by Hogitaro Inada of 3QW\W 2IXIV <PM QVÆ]MVKM WN 2IXIVM[M KWTTMK\QVO XZIK\QKM[ _I[ IT[W NWZMUW[\ QV 4WVLWV¼[ ÅZ[\ KWUUMZKQIT M`PQJQ\QWV WN TI\MZ bronzes decades later in 1986.

The most recent wave of interest in later bronzes perhaps stems from the 2013 exhibition of the Cernuschi collection (Maucuer 2013). Four auction sales dedicated to the category followed in Hong Kong in 2014, the majority at Sotheby’s, including the collections of Jules Speelman, Paul Moss and Ulrich Hausmann.

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Indeed many of the pieces in the exhibition, organised jointly between Michael Goedhuis and Shimizu Oriental Art were sourced from Japan, and the exhibition itself formed the crest of a wave of interest in the subject which extended into the early 1990s with further seminal exhibitions from Michael Goedhuis (Goedhuis 1989) and Sydney Moss (Moss and Hawthorn 1991) as well Kerr’s (1990) important academic study. These in turn inspired a number of Western collectors, among them Robert Clague who exhibited at the Phoenix Art Museum (Mowry 1993) and Robert E Kresko, whose collection later entered the Saint Louis Art Museum (Hu 2008).

There have of course been parallel develops in the market in mainland China and also in Taiwan, where bronze censers have long had a dedicated following. However, Western collecting trends present the most useful means of framing the present sale which itself draws almost exclusively on pieces derived from Western collections. Drawn eclectically across categories QVKT]LQVO QVKMV[M J]ZVMZ[ ^I[M[ ÅO]ZI\Q^M [K]TX\]ZM IVL scholars objects it provides a snapshot of the range of objects in circulation around London and the UK and is thus intended as a locus of academic discussion and debate as well as a commercial venture. It is hoped that the present sale will stimulate further focus on the value and beauty of this long-neglected category within Chinese art.

Lazarus Halstead Head of Asian Art

Selected Bibliography (listed chronologically) A.J. Koop, A Descriptive Catalogue of a Collection of Chinese & Japanese Midzu-ire formed by William Cleghorn, Dundee, 1912.

Michael Goedhuis and Shimizu Oriental Art Ltd, The Gilding of the Lily: An Exhibition of the Divine Vessels of Japanese Flower Arranging, 1986.

Michael Goedhuis, 1989, Chinese and Japanese Bronzes: AD 1100 – 1900, 1989.

Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, 1990.

Miranda Rothschild, Yuan to Ming: Part of an Exhibition of Chinese Bronzes, [1991].

Paul Moss and Gerard Hawthorn, The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, 1991.

Robert Mowry, Renaissance in Bronze: the Robert H. Clague Collection of Later Chinese Bronzes 1100-1900, 1993.

Philip Hu, Later Chinese Bronzes: the Saint Louis Art Museum and Robert E Kresko, 2008.

Michel Maucuer, Bronzes de la Chine impériale des Song aux Qing, 2013.

Christie’s Hong Kong, An Imperial Favourite: the Yongzheng Emperor’s Dragon Zun, 2014.

Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Gods and Beasts: Gilt Bronzes from the Speelman Collection, 2014.

Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Water, Pine and Stone Retreat Collection: Later Bronzes, 2014.

Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich Hausmann, 2014. ;W\PMJa¼[ 6M_ AWZS ;I\]ZLIa I\ ;W\PMJa¼[" +PQVM[M )Z\ »=VLMZ[\IVLQVO \PM )XXMIT WN 4I\MZ +PQVM[M *ZWVbM[" 8ZWXMZ\a NZWU \PM +WTTMK\QWV WN 8I]T .ZMMUIV¼ TW\[ ;W\PMJa¼[ 0WVO 3WVO 4I\MZ +PQVM[M *ZWVbM[ NZWU \PM +WTTMK\QWV WN 5Z IVL 5Z[ /MZIZL 0I_\PWZV Part of the William Cleghorn collection 4

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A NEW BEGINNING: BRONZES OF THE SONG AND YUAN (lots 1 – 4) 1 A TRIPOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. Yuan to Ming Dynasty.

The globular body decorated with frothing waves and rising to an onion neck formed as a flowering lotus with two rows of overlapping petals, the body supported on three feet emerging from dragon heads, and resting on a stepped circular stretcher.

13.5cm H. 550g. £600 – 800 元至明 銅三足蓮花式爐

The form of the present censer is highly unusual. A prototype can be found in qingbai ware of the Song Dynasty. For example, see Rose Kerr, Song Dynasty Ceramics, 2004, p 102, fig 103, for a 13th Century Qingbai incense burner formed as a bow with moulded lotus petals supported on a pedestal encircled by a dragon and raised pierced gallery around the foot [below left]. A related bronze vessel may be found in the Yuan Dynasty painting Whiling Away the Summer by Liu Guandao in the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Gallery [below centre]. The form also extended into the early Ming with a tripod lotus mouth censer from the early Yongle period included in Imperial Porcelain of the Yongle and Xuande Periods Excavated from the Site of the Ming Imperial Factory at Jingdezhen, 1989, cat no 2, p 86 [below right].

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2 A BRONZE INCENSE STICK HOLDER. Yuan Dynasty.

The cylindrical parfumier with two chilong handles with S-shaped bodies their mouths fixed to the rim, the body pierced with four ruyishaped panels each applied with an Immortal riding above a ground of swirling waves, and below a band of phoenixes against a leiwen ground.

18cm H, 19cm across.

1.298kg. £500 – 800 元 銅螭龍耳海水紋鏤空香插

3 A PEAR-SHAPED VASE. Yuan Dynasty.

The pear-shaped body rising to a waisted neck rising to a stepped rim and supported on a stepped foot, the shoulders flanked by a pair of handles emerging from mythical beast heads.

34.5cm H. 2.75g. £1,500 – 2,000 元 銅雙龍耳瓶

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4 A BRONZE FANGHU. Song to Yuan Dynasty.

Of rectangular form, the pear-shaped body rising from a splayed foot to a waisted neck and slightly flared mouth, the four sides separated by vertical ridges and divided into quadrants by horizontal ridges each enclosing tightly patterned motifs including upright cicada leaves, wan and linked-coins, the neck flanked by a pair of cloud swirl handles, the foot bordered by frothing waves.

19cm H. 518g. £6,000 – 8,000 宋至元 銅開光錦紋如意雲耳方壺

This vase is widely considered to be of a quintessential Song/Yuan bronze type. Patterns on this group of vases vary greatly, however, the present piece remarkably is identical in decoration, form and size to the piece excavated in Siziwang Banner, Wulanchabu, Inner Mongolia, 1956, and illustrated in James C.Y. Watt, The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty, p 290, figure 337, although of far superior condition [below].

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TWO BRONZE WEIGHTS FROM PRIVATE BRITISH COLLECTIONS (lots 5 – 6) 5 A GILT BRONZE ‘XIEZHI’ WEIGHT. Ming Dynasty.

The beast standing foursquare on a low rectangular base, the head raised behind, and the tail curled around the left hind leg, incised two character Xuande mark to base.

3.5cm H, 4.5cm long.

85g.

Provenance: British Private Collection. £2,000 – 3,000 明 銅獬豸紙鎮，「宣德」款

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Xuande mark and period bronzes have been dubbed ‘the holy grail’ of Chinese bronzes for their elusive and almost mythical quality.

Gerard Hawthorn ascribes two bronzes with inscribed Xuande marks to the period, see Sotheby’s, Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Gerard Hawthorn, 2015, lots 9 and 34. Incised marks were certainly present on Xuande mark and period cloisonné enamel pieces as attested by three examples in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing, see Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum, 2011, p 128, cat no 54; p 130 cat no 55; and p 138, cat no 60, however, in all three examples the characters are incised in outline and so do not bear direct comparison. Inscribed marks securely dateable as of the period can be found in other media, for example, see a cinnabar lacquer table in the collection of the V&A Museum, with six character incised Xuande mark and of the period, see F. Low-Beer, ‘Chinese Lacquer of the Early 15th Century’, Bulletin MFEA, 22, Stockholm 1950, pl 14-18, p 151v [below left], or a yellow glazed bowl, with six character mark, and of the period, illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, 19942010, vol 4, no 1665 [below right].

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6 A BRONZE ‘QILIN’ WEIGHT. Ming Dynasty.

Cast as a seated the head turned to the left, the base cast with four character Xuande nian zao mark.

4cm H. 295g.

Provenance: English private collection; Gerard Hawthorn Ltd, Oriental Art, 1998, cat no 28. £1,000 – 2,000 明 銅麒麟紙鎮，「宣德年造」款

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SILVER-INLAID BRONZES (lots 7 – 11)

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7 A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ VASE, HU. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Cast with a globular body rising from a splayed stepped foot to a waisted ribbed neck and a flared mouth-rim, the shoulders cast with a pair of taotie mask handles suspending loose rings with silver inlay, the body finely inlaid in silver with alternating dragon and phoenix roundels, above a leiwen and lappet band at the foot, further lappet, ruyi head and leiwen bands to the neck, six character Xuande mark to base.

22.7cm H. 2.377kg. £500 – 800 清十八世紀 銅錯銀龍鳳紋雙活環耳壺，「大明宣德年製」款

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8 A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

The ovoid body with wide shoulders sweeping to a flared mouth, the body finely decorated in silver inlay with two taotie masks and a pair of Buddhist lion dogs, below a band of scrolling foliage, set to the shoulders with a pair of naturalistically modelled bird handles borne on a leafy bamboo stem also finely detailed with inlaid silver.

32.5cm H. 8.65kg. £400 – 600 清十八世紀 銅錯銀雙鳥耳瓶

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9 A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE FANGDING. 17th Century.

Of rectangular section, raised on four cylindrical feet with lotus scroll patterns inlaid in silver, each face with a lower panel incised with a taotie divided by a vertical flange and an upper panel with a geometric pattern, each outlined with bands of silver inlay, the four corners divided by vertical protruding flanges and the mouth rim is set with a pair of upright loop handles.

21.7cm H. 2.65kg. £1,000 – 2,000 十七世紀 銅錯銀方鼎

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10 A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE WALL VASE. Qing Dynasty, 18th to 19th Century, signed Shisou.

The flat-back vase with a rounded rectangular body raised on a slightly splayed foot, tapering to a waisted neck beneath a flaring mouth, flanked by a pair of iron-red and dragon handles, the body, shoulders and neck inlaid in silver with geometric patterns, the back with inlaid Shisou mark.

16cm H. 508g. £800 – 1,200 清十八至十九世紀 銅錯銀龍耳壁瓶，「石叟」款

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11 A MINIATURE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE VASE. 17th to 18th Century, signed Shisou.

The pear-shaped bottle-form vase with a waisted neck with a single raised band, the faceted and lobed garlic-head below a cylindrical mouth, silver inlaid decoration to the body and an inlaid Shisou mark to the base.

10cm H. 289g. £100 – 200 十七至十八世紀 銅錯銀長頸蒜頭口瓶，「石叟」款

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A TOUCH OF GOLD: GILT BRONZE FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE (lots 12 – 15) 12 A GILT-LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN. Ming Dynasty, 17th Century.

Seated in dhyanasana, dressed in loose, flowing robes, the contemplative face framed by the knotted plaits and elongated earlobes suspending ornate earrings, the head supporting an elaborate openwork tiara.

26cm H. 2.534kg £1,200 – 1,500 明十七世紀 銅鎏金加彩觀音坐像

13 A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN. Ming Dynasty, 17th Century.

Seated in dhyanasana, dressed in loose, flowing robes with chased floral borders, the contemplative face framed by the knotted plaits and ornate earrings, the head supporting an elaborate openwork tiara.

20cm H. 1.213kg. £3,000 – 5,000 明十七世紀 銅鎏金觀音坐像

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14 A GILT-LACQUER BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA. Ming Dynasty.

The smiling, corpulent figure is seated beside his red lacquered sack which he holds in his left hand while holding prayer beads in his right, and his belted robe is worn loosely, exposing his belly.

21cm H, 16cm wide.

3.128kg. £2,000 – 3,000 明 銅鎏金加彩彌勒佛坐像

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15 A GILT-LACQUER FIGURE OF ANANDA. Ming Dynasty.

Standing upright on a circular lotus petal base with hands joined in anjalimudra, dressed in wide long-sleeved monk’s robes, the full face with downcast eyes and reverent expression.

21.5cm H. 929g. £500 – 800 明 銅鎏金加彩阿難陀立像

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THE ART OF THE FLOWER VASE (lots 16 – 26) 16 A BRONZE GARLIC NECK ‘DRAGON’ VASE. Early Qing Dynasty.

The pear-shaped bottle-form vase with waisted neck, the lobed ‘garlic-head’ below lipped ring, all on a spreading stepped foot, the neck and body encircled by a chilong, two character Xuande mark.

42cm H. 6kg. £2,000 – 3,000 清早期 銅盤螭龍長頸蒜頭口瓶，「宣德」款

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17 A BRONZE GARLIC MOUTH VASE. 17th Century.

The pear-shaped bottle-form vase with a waisted neck with a single raised band, the faceted and lobed ‘garlic-head’ below a cylindrical mouth, incised six character Da Ming Xuande nian zao mark to foot.

40cm H. 4.35kg. £3,000 – 5,000 十七世紀 銅蒜頭口瓶，「大明宣德年造」款

18 A BRONZE LANÇA VASE. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

A quadrilobed baluster form with the everted stepped base rising to high rounded shoulders, a waisted neck and everted rim, the shoulders flanked by a pair of five claw dragon form handles, alternating with lança script, a row of flower head bosses between ribbed bands to the neck and repeated above the base, six character Xuande mark to base, wood stand. (2) 39.5cm H. 5.11kg. £4,000 – 6,000 清十八世紀 銅梵文雙龍耳瓶連座

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19 A BRONZE VASE, GU. 17th Century.

Of archaistic gu form with protruding central section, widely flaring to the trumpet mouth and supported on a splayed foot, divided vertically by flanges into four quadrants, the neck with cicada leaves, the mid and lower sections with archaic designs.

39cm H. 4.8kg. £600 – 800 十七世紀 銅饕餮紋觚

20 A BRONZE VASE, HU. 17th to 18th Century.

The globular body rising from a splayed foot to a waisted neck, the body with concentric bands, the shoulders cast with a pair of taotie mask handles suspending loose rings.

36cm H. 4.5kg. £3,000 – 5,000 十七至十八世紀 銅雙活環耳壺

21 A BRONZE VASE, FANGGU. Late Ming Dynasty.

The slender vase of square section, cast with a splayed foot rising to a trumpet neck, the neck cast with archaic cicada lappets, the central section with two taotie masks across the four faces and four taotie masks on the foot.

28.5cm H. 1.5kg. £400 – 600 晚明 銅饕餮紋方觚

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22 A PAIR OF BRONZE VASES. Ming Dynasty.

Each of pear shaped form, on a spreading foot and rising to a flared rim, the waisted neck decorated with rounded studs decorated in whorl circles, between two narrow raised ribs, the ribs enclosed by open ruyi head handles suspending rings. (2) 27cm H. 2.3kg. 2.6kg.

Provenance: Formally in an English private collection. £6,000 – 8,000 明 銅如意耳雙活環耳對瓶

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The form of the present pair of vases apparently emerged in the early Ming Dynasty. A gilt bronze version of this vase, with Xuande mark, and apparently of the period, as verified by local gazettes and contemporary stone stele, was Imperially commissioned for the Quran Monastery in Qinghai province, see Cultural Relics of Hehuang, 2012, p 234 [below left]. Vases of this form are also present at the Imperial court and one is clearly visible in the photograph of the inner room of the Forbidden City published in Architecture of the Forbidden City, Classics of Forbidden City, 2007 [below centre].

Furthermore, the form of vase formed a model for the Imperial ceramic workshops of the 16th Century who also added surface decoration to their output. An example of similarly formed vases, but with dragon designs to the body, with Jiajing mark and of the period, can be found in the collection of the British Museum, Jessica Harrison Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, 2001, cat no 9:57 and 9:58 [below right].

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23 A BRONZE VASE, GU. 17th to 18th Century.

With a gently flaring rim and spreading foot, the rounded central section with four wide evenly spaced flanges.

31cm H. 2.35g. £400 – 600 十七至十八世紀 銅觚

24 A HEXAGONAL BRONZE VASE. Ming Dynasty.

Of hexagonal form, the pear-shaped body rising from a splayed foot, flanked by a pair of loop handles issuing from dragon heads, the shoulders set with diaper pattern panels to each face, the body with panels enclosing taotie masks, and a band of scrolling foliage to the foot.

17cm H. 1.45kg. £800 – 1,200 明 銅雙龍耳饕餮紋六方瓶

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26 A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE VASE. Late Ming Dynasty.

Of baluster form, the rounded body with wide shoulders, supported on a spreading foot and rising to a trumpet neck, the shoulders with a pair of taotie mask handles suspending loose rings and cast in low relief with a band of taotie masks against a leiwen ground, all above pendant cicada blades, with details accented in gilt.

41cm H. 5.15kg. £6,000 – 8,000 晚明 局部鎏金饕餮紋雙活環耳瓶

25 A BRONZE VASE, HU. Qing Dynasty.

Rising to rounded shoulders from a spreading neck with waisted neck and everted rim, the body shoulders and neck each with a band of taotie masks above a hand of pendant cicada lappets, the shoulders set with circular loop handles suspending rings.

34.5cm H. 4.3kg. £1,200 – 1,500 清 銅饕餮紋雙活環耳壺

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BRONZE CENSERS FROM AN ENGLISH PRIVATE COLLECTION (lots 27 - 47) 27 A BRONZE ‘LOTUS POND’ INCENSE BURNER, LIDING. 17th Century.

Of liding, form, the globular body supported on three short feet, the rim surmounted by a pair of arched handles, the body decorated with two panels extending down the legs with lotus plants and birds and insects among plum blossoms.

6.2cm H, 10.2cm diameter.

585g. £3,000 – 5,000 十七世紀 銅荷葉蓮花紋沖耳三足爐

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28 A LARGE BRONZE TWIN HANDLED ‘DRAGON’ INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

Of bombé form, supported on tripod cabriole legs, the shoulders set with two upright handles shaped as scaly dragons with fierce expressions, the base with an eight character Da Ming Xuande wu nian jian zhi mark (made under supervision in the fifth year of Xuande emperor in the Ming dynasty).

15cm H, 26.5cm diameter.

5.59kg. £5,000 – 8,000 十七世紀 銅螭龍耳三足爐，「大明宣德五年監製」款

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29 A LARGE BRONZE PARCEL-GILT ‘BAMBOO’ INCENSE BURNER. Early Qing Dynasty, signed Li Yuanhe.

The cylindrical body modelled as a bamboo stem in three nodular sections, supported on bowed tripod feet formed as three smaller stems, the sides set with leafy branches, naturalistically modelled in high relief, covered overall with splashes of gilt, laterally inverted four character Li Yuanhe zhi mark in a recessed panel to the base.

17cm H, 20.3cm diameter.

4.15kg. £3,000 – 5,000 早清 銅局部鎏金竹節三足爐，「李元和制」款 Li Yuanhe appears to be unrecorded in traditional connoisseurship.

It is possible, however, that zhi means ‘made for’ rather than ‘made by’ in which case it is more likely the name of the patron.

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31 A BRONZE ‘LOTUS SCROLL’ INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Early Qing Dynasty.

Finely cast of bombé form rising from a spreading foot, set with two lion-head handles, the sides crisply cast with lotus scroll, below a leiwen band to the rim and a lappet and spiral band above the foot the base with apocryphal six-character Xuande mark.

7.5cm H, 10cm diameter.

500g. £800 – 1,200 早清 銅纏枝蓮紋簋式爐

32 A BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty.

The globular body supported on short, bowed conical feet, the rim with thick rounded handles, four character kongshan qing qin mark to base.

10.2cm H, 12cm diameter.

1.92kg. £2,000 – 3,000 清 銅沖耳三足爐，「空山清琴」款

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33 A BRONZE ‘BAGUA’ INCENSE BURNER, LIAN. Ming Dynasty, signed Hu Wenming.

Of cylindrical form, with a band of eight trigram symbols sandwiched between bands of auspicious symbols, on short tripod feet, four character Hu Wenming zhi mark to base.

8.4cm H, 10cm diameter.

555g. £3,000 – 5,000 明 銅八卦紋三足奩式爐，「胡文明製」款

34 A BRONZE ‘SHOULAO’ INCENSE BURNER. Early Qing Dynasty.

The figure forming the cover, and seated in long flowing robes riding a stag, the animal with the antlered head turned downwards to the left and the front left leg cocked, supported on stand of quadrilobed section on four feet with ruyi head windows. (2) 29.5cm H. 1.58kg £500 – 800 早清 銅壽佬式爐

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35 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, DING. Ming Dynasty.

Of archaistic form, the compressed hemispherical bowl rising from three long curved legs in the shape of stylised kui dragons, flanked by a pair of upright loop handles, the exterior cast with six raised flanges separating panels of additional dragons against a leiwen ground, the interior with a pictogram reading Beichuan fu yi (Father of Beichuan).

14cm H, 12.5cm diameter.

1.051kg £1,000 – 1,500 明 銅仿古鼎式爐

36 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The low cylindrical body encircled by a raised horizontal band, rising to a wide everted rim with beaded edge, supported on tripod elephant head feet, the base with a six character Xuande mark cast within two dragons encircling a flaming pearl.

7.3cm H. 1.08kg. £2,000 – 3,000 十七世紀 銅象足洗式爐，「大明宣德年製」款

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37 TWO BRONZE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNERS. Qing Dynasty.

Each on conical feet with loop handles to the rim and six character Xuande marks to the base. (2) 7cm H, 12.2cm diameter; 5cm H, 9cm diameter.

810g; 230g. £800 – 1,200 清 銅沖耳三乳足爐兩隻，「大明宣德年製」款

38 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Late Ming Dynasty.

Of archaistic gui form, the gently rounded body supported on a deep, splayed foot, the twin bifurcated handles emerging from the mouth of a mythical beast.

10.8cm H, 15.5cm diameter.

2.25kg. £1,200 – 1,500 晚明 銅簋式爐

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39 A BRONZE ‘DRAGONS’ INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty.

Of rectangular section with rounded sides, supported on four feet issuing from the mouths of lion masks, the stepped rim supporting two coiled dragon handles, the body well cast in relief with a forwardfacing dragon coiled among swirling clouds, above a pearl resting on a wave, six character Qianlong mark to base.

11cm H. 2.355kg. £6,000 – 8,000 清 銅龍紋四方爐，「大清乾隆年製」款

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40 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Qing Dynasty.

Of archaistic gui form, cast with a taotie mask on each side and flanked by mythical beast projecting loop handles, four character Xuande mark in seal script within a recessed panel to the base.

8cm H. 860g. £1,000 – 1,500 清 銅饕餮紋簋式爐，「宣德年製」款

41 TWO SILVER-INLAID BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS. Qing Dynasty, signed Shisou.

Each with a globular body supported on tall cylindrical feet, with a galleried rim supporting looped handles, inlaid Shisou mark to base.

(2) 10cm H, 6.5cm diameter; 9.5cm H, 6cm diameter.

390g; 338g. £600 – 800 清 銅錯銀沖耳三足爐兩隻，「石叟」款

42 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Ming Dynasty.

Of archaistic gui form, the rounded body supported by a splayed foot, the body set with handles emerging from mythical beast heads, a band of archaistic raised patterns within two rope-twist bands to the shoulders, the design repeated around the foot.

8cm H, 11.8cm diameter.

570g. £300 – 500 明 銅簋式爐

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43 A BRONZE ‘LION’ INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty.

Naturalistically cast seated with large flame-like bushy tail and with one paw resting on a brocade ball, large bulbous eyes and mouth open to reveal sharp teeth and a tongue, the cover set into the back.

(2) 14.5cm H. 955g. £300 – 500 明 銅佛獅戲球式薰爐

44 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Ming Dynasty.

The bombé body rising from a spreading foot to a flared rim, flanked by a pair of loop S-shaped handles, emerging from beneath a ruyi head, six character Xuande mark to base.

6.8cm H, 15.5cm diameter.

1.91kg. £2,000 – 3,000 明 銅如意耳簋式爐，「大明宣德年製」款 For a related bronze incense burner see Selected Bronze Censers of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, 2015, cat no 153, p 166.

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45 A BRONZE ‘EIGHT BUDDHIST EMBLEMS’ INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty.

The rounded body supported on tall cylindrical legs, with the eight Buddhist emblems around the body, the rim supporting loop handles.

15.2cm H, 13cm diameter.

1.12kg. £800 – 1,200 清 銅八吉祥紋沖耳三足爐

46 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI. 17th Century.

The bombé body rising from a spreading foot, flanked by a pair of loop handles, decorated overall with small irregular splashes of gold, the base impressed with a six character Xuande mark.

10.6cm H, 20cm diameter.

3.42kg. £3,000 – 5,000 十七世紀 銅蚰耳簋式爐，「大明宣德年製」款

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47 A BRONZE ‘BUDDHIST SYMBOLS’ INCENSE BURNER, LIAN. Ming Dynasty, signed Hu Wenming.

Of cylindrical form, supported on tripod ruyi head feet, the body with a band of eight Buddhist symbols sandwiched between two small bands of flower heads, divided by raised bands, twin lion head handles, bands of auspicious symbols, on short tripod feet, two character Wenming mark to base.

8.7cm H, 11.1cm diameter.

545g. £3,000 – 5,000 明 銅八吉祥紋獅耳奩式爐，「文明」款

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WEARABLE BRONZE: BELT HOOKS AND BUCKLES (lots 48 – 53)

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48 A GILT BRONZE ‘QILONG’ BELT SET. Qing Dynasty.

The hook cast with a dragon-head terminal facing an undercut chilong on a square stem, the facing section similarly decorated. (2) 9cm long.

82g. £600 – 800 清 銅鎏金螭龍帶扣

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49 A GILT BRONZE HARDSTONE INLAID BELT SET. Qing Dynasty.

The dragon head hook connected to a shaft inset with three coloured hardstones against a ground of raised scrolling foliage, the buckle similarly decorated with a single hardstone. (2) 10cm long.

79g. £700 – 900 清 銅鎏金嵌硬石帶扣

50 A GILT BRONZE BELT HOOK SET. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Cast with a dragon-head terminal facing an undercut chilong on the arched stem, a flat circular knob on the underside, with a hanging-basket form attachment inset with a red stone. (2) 12cm long.

86g. £800 – 1,200 清十八世紀 銅鎏金帶扣

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51 A GILT BRONZE DRAGON BELT SET. Qing Dynasty.

Each of the three panels decorated in relief with a coiled dragon. (2) 7cm long.

83g. £600 – 800 清 銅鎏金浮雕龍紋帶扣

52 A GILT BRONZE ‘BUDDHIST LION DOGS’ BELT SET. Qing Dynasty.

Modelled with a central panel of a pair of Buddhist lion dogs around a ball, enclosed by two further panels each enclosing a lion and ball.

8cm long.

115g. £800 – 1,200 清 銅鎏金浮雕佛獅戲球帶扣

53 A GILT BRONZE ‘EUROPEANS’ BELT HOOK AND BUCKLE. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

A dragon head hook connecting the two sections formed with quatrefoil panels enclosing interior scenes with Europeans. (2) 13.5cm long.

295g. £3,500 – 4,000 清十八世紀 銅鎏金浮雕人物圖帶扣

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54 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Of cylindrical form, on a short cylindrical foot, set with elephant head handles, six character Xuande mark to base.

8.7cm H, 11cm diameter.

759g. £2,000 – 3,000 清十八世紀 銅象耳筒式爐，「大明宣德年製」款

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55 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty.

The body modelled with vertical stylised lappets rising to flat shoulders and an everted rim, resting on three short legs, six character Xuande mark to base.

6cm H, 12cm diameter.

370g. £600 – 800 明 銅花式三足爐，「大明宣德年製」款

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56 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The semi-spherical body with a raised cloud pattern band around the body, supported on splayed feet with a rope twist handles supported on the rim, six character Xuande mark to base.

11cm H, 15cm diameter.

675g. £1,000 – 2,000 十七世紀 銅索耳雲紋三足爐，「大明宣德年製」款

57 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Early Qing Dynasty, signed Hu Wenming.

Of archaistic gui form, cast with a taotie mask on each side and flanked by mythical beast projecting loop handles, four character Hu Wenming zhi mark to base.

7.5cm H, 9cm diameter.

775g. £300 – 500 早清 銅饕餮紋簋式爐，「胡文明製」款

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58 A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BODHISATTVA. Tang Dynasty.

Standing with one hand resting on the hips the other extended, with a trail of ribbons extending from behind the shoulders.

8.5cm H. 50g.

Provenance: English private collection, formerly in the Alex Biancardi Collection, Paris. £1,000 – 2,000 唐 銅菩薩立像

59 A MINIATURE BRONZE GUI. Ming Dynasty.

Standing on four paw feet issuing from animal masks the contracted neck with a band archaistic patterns and flanked by two loop handles with hooked pendent extensions springing from animal masks.

8.5cm H, 7cm diameter.

555g. £100 – 200 明 銅簋

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60 A MINIATURE BRONZE ‘CICADA’ VASE. 17th to 18th Century. of rectangular section, the pear-shaped body rising from a short splayed foot, rising to a waisted neck and a flared mouth, the neck cast in low relief with a band of archaistic kui dragons against a leiwan ground, all above archaistic pendant cicada blades.

9.5cm H. 279g. £800 – 1,200 十七至十八世紀 銅仿古蟬紋方壺

61 A BRONZE CIRCULAR POWDER BOX AND COVER. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

The domed cover incised with a flower head and attendant stems. (2) 4.5cm diameter.

94g. £200 – 300 清十八世紀 銅團花紋胭脂蓋盒

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62 A TRIPOD BRONZE CENSER. Ming Dynasty.

The plain globular body supported on tripod legs emerging from mythical animal masks, the cylindrical neck with leiwen patterns below an overflowing rim, a pair of twin upright handles.

31.5cm H. 4.6kg. £300 – 500 明 銅雷紋朝冠耳三足爐

63 A TRIPOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty.

The compressed globular body decorated with the characters kan and shou, of hexagonal form, rising to a galleried rim, the shoulders flanked by two curved handles, all supported on tripod lion-mask surmounted cabriole legs, wood stand and cover, with jade finial, the handles inscribed to the right ear shi’er nian siyue shiwu ri (the fifteenth, the fourth month, the twelfth year). (3) 23cm.

2.25kg. £400 – 600 明 銅朝冠耳三足爐， 《十兩年四月十五日 ， 口亥唐口口氏置》題字

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READING BRONZE: DATED INSCRIPTIONS OF THE MING DYNASTY (lots 63 – 66) 64 A BRONZE OFFICIAL HORSE WARRANT. Joseon Dynasty, dated 1624.

Of circular form, one side with three overlapping horses, the reverse inscribed ‘the Fourth Year of Cheonki’ and with the seal of Sangseowon.

12cm long.

636g. £100 – 200 一六二四 銅馬牌，《尚瑞院玉字號三馬牌天啓四 年三月日》題字，「尚瑞院製」款 During the Joseon, officials of the central government, when travelling through regional areas on public duty, were allowed to use saddle horses kept at government-run post stations upon presenting a special warrant such as this one. The bearer of the warrant was entitled to use the number of horses carved on the badge.

65 A DOCUMENTARY BRONZE RITUAL FOOD VESSEL, GUI. Ming Dynasty, 15th to 17th Century.

Raised on four paw feet issuing from taotie masks, the compressed globular body cast with horizontal bands between a band of taotie masks and mythical beasts against a leiwen ground, set to each side by a mythical beast head mask issuing loop handles, inscribed to base Da De yuan nian, longxinglu xue, jingshou Yao Gengsun, tidiao ruxue ti ju si guan zongguan Chen Yuankai (made in the first year of the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty [1426] at Longxing Road to commemorate the nomination of Chen Yuankai to the position of head of Confucian studies at the Confucian Institute by Official Yao Gengsun), wood cover. (2) 19cm H. 2kg. £1,000 – 2,000 明十五至十七世紀 銅饕餮紋簋連木蓋，《大德 元年龍興路學，教授，姚燈孫，提調儒學提舉司 官總管陳元凱》題字

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66 A GILT BRONZE BUDDHA. Ming Dynasty.

Seated in long flowing robes, the chest exposed, on a double lotus base, the reverse with an incised mark to the base, Zhou Suiyun shi, xishi fuzun qinyuan.. qing.. muyuan seng zun, Chenghua shinian (created for Zhou Suiyuan in recognition of alms giving and dedication in the tenth year of Chenghua [1475]).

18.5cm H. 741g. £3,000 – 5,000 明 銅鎏金佛坐像，《口口口口周綏㞌氏 喜捨佛尊勤緣口慶口募緣僧遵 成化十年》題字 Chenghua mark Buddhist bronzes are extremely rare. For another example see von Schroeder, Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, 1981, cat no 150.

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THE LITERARY AND THE RELIGIOUS: FURTHER FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE (lots 67 – 75) 67 A BRONZE FIGURE OF SHOULAO. Ming Dynasty, or later.

The figure standing in long flowing robes, with elongated domed forehead, long trailing beard and downcast eyes, standing behind a tortoise on a short base with four ruyi head feet.

28.5cm H. 2.25kg. £5,000 – 8,000 明或更晚 銅壽佬像

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68* A BRONZE MODEL OF AN IMMORTAL. Late Ming to early Qing Dynasty.

Standing on a rocky base covered with sea crustaceans and waves, with the chest open, his garments billowing, the right arm raised, the head lowered to the right to observe the crane beside him on which he rests the left arm.

30cm H. 1.4kg. £2,000 – 3,000 晚明至早清 銅仙真像

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69 A STANDING BRONZE FIGURE. Ming Dynasty.

Standing on a rectangular plinth with one foot raised, carrying an implement the head slightly lowered.

23cm H. 1.097g. £300 – 500 明 銅人物立像

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70 A BRONZE FIGURE OF LU DONGBIN. Ming Dynasty, 16th to 17th Century.

Standing elegantly posed in long trailing robes, the face with an expression of deep contemplation, dressed in long flowing windswept scholar’s robes, the right hand gesturing, wood stand.

17cm H. 296g. £500 – 800 明十六至十七世紀 銅呂洞賓像 For similar figures see Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, 1990, cat no 64 and 65.

71 A GILT BRONZE FIGURE. Ming Dynasty.

Standing on a square base in long flowing robes, the hems incised with cloud patterns, the eyes raised skywards, the hands together holding a ritual hu.

43cm H. 4.5kg. £6,000 – 8,000 明 銅鎏金人物立像

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72 A GILT-LACQUER ‘DU FU’ INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty, 17th Century.

The figure forming the cover and seated on a donkey standing foursquare with the long neck lowered, the head outstretched and with long pointed ears. (2) 50cm H. 6.3kg. £8,000 – 12,000 明十七世紀 銅杜甫騎驢式蓋爐

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73* A GILT-LACQUER ‘LAOZI AND BUFFALO’ INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty, 16th to 17th Century.

The cover formed as the sage, Laozi, seated side saddle with the right hand clasping his scroll, his mouth pierced, and eyes slightly downcast, dressed in long flowing robes, his lower back also pierced through with an aperture, fitted into the back of the hollow buffalo, standing with the head turned to the left and slightly cocked in a state of dynamic motion with the left foreleg raised, and the tongue licking the nose, the tail delicately resting on the left hind leg. (2) 32.5cm H. 3.82kg. £12,000 – 15,000 明十六至十七世紀 銅鎏金加彩老子騎牛式蓋爐

The quality of casting and sculptural prowess of the present work is notable, particularly in view of the fact that a Laozi and buffalo form incense burner was represented in the Imperial collection of the Yongzheng emperor which may be found in the Guwan tu handscroll painted in 1729, now in the collection of the V&A Museum, London, see Regina Krahl, ‘The Yongzheng Emperor and the Qing Court Collection’, Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, volume 80, 2015-2016.

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74* A PAIR OF BRONZE INCENSE BURNERS FORMED AS THE FIGURES ZHANG GUOLAO AND LI TIEGUAI. Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century.

One depicting Zhang Guolao as the cover seated with a ruyi sceptre in the left hand, riding a donkey with bulging eyes the front right foot raised and head turned slightly to the right, over a stylised rocky base with an attendant boy carrying a fish drum, the other depicts Li Tieguai riding on a mythical animal whose head turns to the left, with an attendant boy behind. (4) 30cm H. 5.25kg; 5.42kg. £10,000 – 20,000 明十七世紀 銅張果老騎驢像及鐵拐李騎神獸式蓋爐

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75 A BRONZE MODEL OF WENCHANG WANG. Ming Dynasty, signed Xue Mingyang.

Seated in long flowing robes incised with dragon designs, signed Xue Mingyang zhi below the right shoulder, carved and pierced wooden stand. (2) 21cm H. 1.05kg. £10,000 – 15,000 明 銅文昌帝坐像，「薛鳴陽製」款 Xue Mingyang appears unrecorded in the literature, however, a figurative incense burner depicting Laozi is published in Paul Moss and Gerard Hawthorn, The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, 1991, cat no 39.

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LOTUS SCROLL (lots 77 – 80) 77 A PAIR OF RECTANGULAR BRONZE JARDINIÈRES. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Each of rectangular section, the sides with quatrefoil panels with raised outlines enclosing lotus scroll, against a chaised lotus scroll ground, everted rim incised with lotus and key fret, all supported on four short feet. (2) 9.5cm H, 20.1cm long.

450g. £500 – 800 清十八世紀 銅花盆一對

76 A BRONZE NARCISSUS BOWL ‘DRAGON’ INCENSE BURNER, AND STAND. Qing Dynasty.

Of oval form, supported by four stepped feet, modelled with two chilong clambering on the rim, forming the handles, the stand with four stepped feet. (2) 10cm H, 25cm long.

1.3kg. £200 – 300 清 銅螭龍耳水仙盆式爐連座

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78 A PARCEL-GILT OPENWORK ‘LOTUS SCROLL’ SPHERICAL INCENSE BURNER AND COVER. Qing Dynasty, 18th to 19th Century.

Delicately cast with a spherical body comprising of two hemispheres, each reticulated with a pattern of scrolling foliage bearing gilded lotus flowers, the interior fitted with three ring gimbals and a central bowl. (2) 11.5cm diameter.

336g. £10,000 – 12,000 清十八至十九世紀 銅局部鎏金蓮花紋薰球

Reticulated spherical incense burners emerged in China in the Tang period, see for example Su Fuxi, Silver and Gold Wares, 2012, p 86 cat no 97 for a silver example excavated in Sanzhao Village, Qujiang County, Yanta District, Xi’an in 1965. The form later spread through the Islamic world and to Japan.

The treatment of the lotus scroll in the present piece compares closely to the designs on a incense set of boxes and burner published in Paul Moss and Gerard Hawthorn, The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, 1991, cat no 42, which is described as ‘Tonkin’ and for the Japanese market [below].

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79 A SILVER INCENSE BURNER. 19th Century.

The compressed globular body, raised on three baluster feet, decorated with flowering lotus scroll above a lappet band, with a pair of protruding lion-head handles flanking the sides, impressed marks to base.

9cm H, 13cm diameter.

718g. £3,000 – 5,000 十九世紀 銀纏枝蓮紋獅耳三足爐

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80 A BRONZE ‘LOTUS SCROLL’ INCENSE BURNER, GUI. Ming Dynasty, signed Hu Wenming.

Of archaistic gui form, the gently rounded body supported on a cylindrical foot, the body with a pattern of flowering lotus scroll, the upper band with a frieze of auspicious emblems and a scrolling band of foliated lingzhi stems around the footrim, the shoulders surmounted by a pair of mythical beast heads issuing handles, the base centred with a mark reading Hu Wenming zhi.

9.5cm H, 10.4cm diameter.

1.45kg. £12,000 – 15,000 明 銅纏枝蓮紋簋式爐，「胡文明製」款

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A HU WENMING BOX FROM AN ENGLISH PRIVATE COLLECTION (lot 81)

81 A PARCEL-GILT INCENSE BOX AND COVER. Ming Dynasty, 16th to 17th Century, signed Hu Wenming.

The central medallion to the cover depicts plum blossoms in gilt above a textured ground, the sides of the box and cover inlaid in silver with leiwen bands, the base with a gilt rectangular intaglio mark, Hu Wenming zhi. (2) 3cm H, 7cm diameter.

243g.

Provenance: English private collection. £3,000 – 5,000 明十六至十七世紀 銅局部鎏金梅花紋蓋盒，「胡文明製」款 For a similar piece see Michel Maucuer, Bronzes de la Chine impériale des Song aux Qing, 2013, cat no 80, p 130 [left].

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ANIMAL CENSERS (lots 82 – 84)

82 A PARCEL-GILT ‘DUCK’ INCENSE BURNER AND COVER. Ming Dynasty, 17th Century.

Standing on webbed feet, the head raised to the left and the mouth open, the cover set into the feathered back, with gilt covering the head, neck and back, wood stand, carved and pierced as lotus plants.

(3) 44cm H. 615g. £3,000 – 5,000 明十七世紀 銅局部鎏金鴨式薰爐連座

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83 A MINIATURE BRONZE ‘LUDUAN’ INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty.

Standing foursquare, the hinged head forming the cover, with head raised and mouth open for the release of smoke.

5.5cm H. 72g. £200 – 300 明 銅甪端式薰爐 84 A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE ‘QILIN’ INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty.

Seated with the front right foot forward and the others tucked under the body, the head raised and curling tail pointing skyward, the body with incised scales and flames emerging from behind the front of each leg highlighted in gilt.

14cm H, 20cm long.

997g. £400 – 600 明 銅局部鎏金麒麟式薰爐

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CHANNELING NATURE: CENSERS FORMED AS FRUIT AND FLORA (lots 85 – 88)

85 A BRONZE ‘PEACH’ INCENSE BURNER AND COVER. Qing Dynasty.

Cast in the form of a hollow peach issuing from a leafy branch, the circular pierced cover cast with further smaller peaches and leaves borne on thin twigs, wood stand. (3) 15cm H. 1.2kg. £500 – 800 清 銅蟠桃式薰爐連座

86 A PARCEL-GILT ‘PUMPKIN AND SQUIRRELS INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The body of the censer and the cover forming the hexalobed fruit, supported on tall tripod legs, the top with three pierced cash-form holes for the release of smoke, a leafy vine emanating from the top of the cover, and two squirrels clambering over the surface naturalistically modelled in relief. (2) 17cm H. 2.1kg. £2,000 – 3,000 十七世紀 銅南瓜式三足蓋爐

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87 A BRONZE ‘BAMBOO’ INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The cylindrical body formed as a bamboo stem with two nodular sections, supported on tripod feet formed as looped bamboo branches, six character Xuande mark to base.

6.4cm H, 8.2cm diameter.

311g. £500 – 800 十七世紀 銅竹節式三足爐，「大明宣德年製」款

88 A LARGE BRONZE ‘BAMBOO’ INCENSE BURNER, COVER AND STAND. Qing Dynasty.

Of rectangular form with, the four feet, handles and finial formed as bulging bamboo stems sprouting leaves, the cover and stand with pierced bamboo leaf decoration, yu tang qingwan mark to base, literally translated as ‘for pure appreciation in the Jade Hall’. (3) 47.5cm H. 8.1kg. £1,000 – 1,500 清 銅纏枝竹節式蓋爐連座，「玉堂清玩」款

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BRONZES FROM A PORTUGUESE DIPLOMATIC COLLECTION FORMED IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY (lots 89 – 90) 89 A BRONZE POURING VESSEL WITH DRAGON HEAD SPOUT. 16th – 18th Century.

The low circular basin on a short tapering foot, with rounded sides and an in-turned rim, set with two panels with raised edges, enclosing an abstract pattern of swirling waves, the spout modelled as a dragon’s head with bulging eyes and the raised mouth open, and opposite the S-shaped handle formed as the tail.

6.8cm H, 15.5cm diameter.

700g.

Provenance: Portuguese Diplomatic Collection, acquired in the first half of the 20th Century, reputedly as a gift from the Empress Dowager Cixi. £3,000 – 5,000 十六至十八世紀 銅飾龍海水紋禮器

For a related vessel see Paul Moss, Escape from the Dusty World: Chinese Paintings and Literati Works of Art, 1999, p 360, cat no 111, also published in Philip Hu, Later Chinese Bronzes: the Saint Louis Art Museum and Robert E Kresko, 2008, p 67, cat no 11 [below].

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90 A BRONZE BELL, BO ZHONG. Song Dynasty.

Of elliptical section, each side cast with a trapezoidal panel flanked by rows of circles alternating with rows of dense interlaced scrolls, all within raised borders above a large gu panel of further interlaced scrolls.

22.5cm H. 1.209kg Provenance: Portuguese Diplomatic Collection, acquired in the first half of the 20th Century, reputedly as a gift from the Empress Dowager Cixi. £3,000 – 5,000 宋 銅鎛鐘

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KANGXI BRONZES (lots 91 – 93) 91 A BRONZE ‘DRAGON’ INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era.

The globular body supported on three conical feet and rising to a lipped rim, the sides cast in relief with three dragons each grasping for a flaming pearl, below a finely cast leiwen and ruyi head band below the rim, the shoulders set with three barrel form lug handles, the base with a six-character apocryphal Xuande mark within a recessed panel.

17.5cm H. 3kg. £5,000 – 8,000 清康熙 銅高浮雕龍紋三足爐

92 A PAIR OF BRONZE ‘PLUM BLOSSOM’ VASES Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era.

Cast with a pear-shaped body rising from an integrally cast hexagonal stand and supported on six feet, the waisted neck enclosing a single horizontal rib, and set with a pair of loop handles, the body set with flowering plum tree branches moulded in relief. (2) 22cm H. 1.2kg. £1,500 – 2,000 清康熙 銅梅花紋雙耳對瓶

93 A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A LUOHAN. Qing Dynasty, Kangxi era.

Seated with the legs crossed and the left knee raised to support the hand, dressed in loose fitting robes with incised and gilded hems.

7.5cm H. £400 – 600 清康熙 銅局部鎏金羅漢坐像 The form of the present piece closely resembles soapstone figures of the Kangxi period.

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QIANLONG BRONZES (lots 94 – 96) 94 A BRONZE GUI. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong mark and of the period.

The compressed globular body cast with geometric patterns above stepped horizontal bands on a waisted midsection supported on a domed base, set to each side by a mythical beast head mask issuing loop handles, six character Qianlong mark to base.

14.5cm H, 29cm long.

4.5kg. £4,000 – 6,000 清 銅簋，「大清乾隆年製」款

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95 A BRONZE FOOD VESSEL, DOU. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong mark and of the period.

The broad cylindrical bowl raised on a knopped spreading stem, cast around the exterior with archaistic geometric motifs, the foot with a six character Qianlong mark.

17.5cm H, 16cm diameter.

3.45g. £3,000 – 5,000 清乾隆 銅波曲紋豆，「大清乾隆年製」款

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96 A BRONZE JUE. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong san nian mark and of the period, 1738.

Of archaistic jue form, the deep ‘U’-shaped body raised on three splayed legs of triangular section tapering downwards towards the feet, the broad mouth surmounted by a pair of capped posts, the main body decorated with three leiwen bands, the underside of the rim inscribed Qianlong san nian jidan zhi.

16cm H, 6.5cm diameter.

647g. £600 – 800 清乾隆一七三八 銅雲雷紋爵，「乾隆三年吉旦製」款 For a similar piece dated to the same year see Michel Maucuer, Bronzes de la Chine impériale des Song aux Qing, 2013, cat no 4, p 36 [left].

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CENSERS WITH INCISED DECORATION FROM THE LATE QING (lots 97 – 99) 97 A BRONZE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ CENSER. Qing Dynasty.

The rounded body on a cylindrical foot and slightly tapering rim, incised with confronting dragon and phoenix among scrolling clouds, six character Xuande mark to base.

8cm H, 20cm diameter.

1.25kg. £800 – 1,200 清 銅龍鳳紋爐，「大明宣德年製」款

98 AN INCISED BRONZE TRIPOD LOOP HANDLED INCENSE BURNER. Late Qing Dynasty.

Supported on conical feet, the body incised with peonies, phoenixes and Buddhist lion dogs, yu tang qingwan mark to base, literally translated as ‘for pure appreciation in the Jade Hall’, 19.3cm diameter.

3.6kg. £500 – 800 晚清 銅橋耳獅鳳牡丹紋三足爐，「玉堂清玩」仿款 99 A LARGE INCISED BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND STAND, GUI. Qing Dynasty.

Of archaistic gui form, the gently rounded body supported on a short splayed foot, flanked by a pair of loop handles, incised to the body with a figurative garden scene, with a leiwen band encircling the foot, the base with a recessed rectangular panel enclosing a six character Da Tang Zhending nian zhi, encircling by incised flying dragons, the stand with stepped tripod feet, the interior of the stand with a recessed circular panel with an incised front-facing coiled dragon above waves, within a band of further dragons. (2) 17cm H, 31cm diameter; the stand 8cm H, 33.5cm diameter.

18.46kg. £3,000 – 5,000 清 銅人物園景圖紋蚰耳簋式爐 連座，「大唐真定年製」仿款

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CHINESE AND JAPANESE BRONZES FROM A FRENCH PRIVATE COLLECTION (lots 100 – 111) 100 TWO BRONZE TOOL VASES. Qing Dynasty.

One of pear-shaped form with integral stand, the shoulders set handles formed as plum flowers. (2) 12cm H; 15cm H. 328g; 394g. £500 – 800 清 銅瓶兩隻

101 A MINATURE BRONZE GARLIC HEAD ‘DOUBLE CHILONG’ VASE. Ming Dynasty, 16th to 17th Century.

The pear-shaped bottle-form vase with waisted neck, the faceted and lobed ‘garlichead’ below a waisted mouth with straight everted lip, all on a cylindrical foot, the neck and body encircled by two coiled chilong.

12.5cm H. 281g. £300 – 500 明十六至十七世紀 銅盤龍長頸蒜頭口瓶

102 TWO MINIATURE BRONZE VASES. Qing Dynasty.

One of compressed pear-shaped form, with twin handles, the body inlaid in silver, the other modelled as a fish standing on its tail with mouth open. (2) 13cm H; 8.5cm.

367g; 250g. £500 – 800 清 銅魚式瓶及銅錯銀小瓶

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103 A HEXAGONAL BRONZE VASE. Yuan to Ming Dynasty.

Of hexagonal form, the pear-shaped body rising from a splayed foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, the sides divided into diapered panels by vertical and horizontal ridges, the handles formed as ruyi-shaped cloud swirls.

20cm H. 449g. £300 – 500 元至明 銅雷紋如意云耳六方瓶

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104 A BRONZE QUATRILOBED VASE. Ming Dynasty, or later.

Of quatrefoil form, the rounded body supported by a spreading foot to an everted rim, decorated with taotie marks below lotus lappets, the sides set with tubular lug handles flanking the neck, liner. (2) 22.2cm H. 1.75kg. £400 – 600 明或更晚 銅饕餮紋貫耳敞口瓶

105 A BRONZE VASE, FANGHU. Yuan to Ming Dynasty.

The pear-shaped body rising from a splayed foot, with a stepped shoulder and high waisted neck and flared mouth rim, the neck with two registers, the first with taotie masks and the second with linked-coins, and set on either sides with twin handles emerging from mythical animal masks, the foot set on each side with a patterned panel.

22cm H. 602g. £300 – 500 元至明 銅饕餮錦紋方壺

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106 A BRONZE VASE, FANGHU Qing Dynasty, or later.

The pearl shaped body rising from a slightly splayed foot to a waisted neck and flared mouth rim, twin animal head mask handles suspending rims, with pendent cicada blades below.

16.5cm 429g. £300 – 500 清或更晚 銅蟬紋雙活環耳方壺

107 A BRONZE CANDLESTICK. 17th to 18th Century.

Supported on tripod S-shaped feet with bifurcated ends, emerging from mythical beast masks, rising to a knopped shaft supporting a dish tray.

19cm H. 731g. £300 – 500 十七至十八世紀 銅三足燭臺 For a similar candlestick see Michael Goedhuis, 1989, Chinese and Japanese Bronzes: AD 1100 – 1900, cat no 54.

108 A BRONZE CANDLESTICK. Ming Dynasty.

Supported on tripod elephant head feet, supporting a slender pierced sectional shaft, supporting a dish tray.

31cm H. 650g. £500 – 800 明 銅鏤空三足燭臺

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109 A GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNER STAND. Qing Dynasty.

Formed as a mallow flower with overlapping petals, supported on three ruyi head feet.

4.5cm H, 20cm diameter.

900g. £100 – 200 清 銅鎏金花瓣紋香爐底座

110 A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE ‘GUANYIN AND LION GROUP’ INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The figure seated holding a scroll, dressed in long flowing robes open at the chest, a curved hole in her back designed for the release of smoke, seated on a separately cast rocky base, with a small lion clambering up beside her. (2) 19cm H. 1.392kg. £800 – 1,200 十七世紀 銅局部鎏金觀音與佛獅式薰爐

111 A BRONZE ‘LAOZI’ WATER DROPPER. Ming Dynasty.

The figure seated in long flowing robes, carving a scroll and supported by a buffalo, with legs tucked in beneath and the head slightly raised forming the spout.

11cm H 467g. £300 – 500 明 銅老子騎牛式水滴

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THE PARAPHERNALIA OF WINE AND TEA DRINKING (lots 112 – 115) 112 A BRONZE BRAZIER. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Of cylindrical form, supported on tripod conical feet, below a leiwen band, a similar band to the rim, below three pierced trigrams below the rim, the body set with a lion head mask with pierced open mouth, opposite an inscription reading guiyou chun zao zhi, shao zhi hua shuwu (date cylindrical to the spring of giuyou, for the Shao Zhi Hua salon). (2) 21.5cm H, 14.5cm diameter.

3.05kg. £400 – 600 清十八世紀 銅雲雷紋獅面紋三足火爐，《癸 酉春造置，苕之華書屋》題字

113 A BRONZE KETTLE AND COVER. 17th Century.

With a compressed globular body, the shoulder flanked by a wide slightly tapering cylindrical spout the cover with a crenelated rim, hinged overhead handle. (2) 15.5cm H. 2.266g. £400 – 600 十七世紀 銅水壺連蓋 Examples of surviving Chinese bronze kettles appear to be extremely rare, however, an example with similar handle and spout may be found in the painting by Chou Ying (1494 – 1552) entitled Song Xi Lu Hua Tu, currently in the collection of the Jilin Provincial Museum [detail below].

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114 A BRONZE EWER. Ming Dynasty, Jiajing Dynasty.

The pear-shaped body rising from a tall spreading foot to a narrow waisted neck and straight rim, the spout and handles with nodular bands in simulation of bamboo stem, the body cast with two tearshaped panels enclosing a shou and fu character, above a linked-coins band, there is a lappet band above the foot, and a band of pierced four petaled flower heads to the foot.

27cm H. 976g. £1,000 – 2,000 明嘉靖 銅福壽執壺

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The ewer may be dated from related examples in ceramics. For a longquan celadon vase with a body of similar form, also decorated with a fu and shou character see Longquan Celadons – the Sichuan Museum Collection, Macau, 1998, pp 170-1 and also Chinese Celadons from Longquan Kilns, Taipei, 1998, p 255, no 240. For a closely related bronze ewer see Michael Goedhuis, Shimizu Oriental Art Ltd, The Gilding of the Lily: An Exhibition of the Divine Vessels of Japanese Flower Arranging, 1986, cat no 17.

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115 A BRONZE WINE EWER AND COVER. 17th to 18th Century.

Of rectangular form, with the pear-shaped body rising from a high everted foot to a slender waisted neck, the spout emerging from a dragon’s mouth and the tubular handle fixed to the neck with a dragon ornament, the neck decorated with bats above a trailing ribbon and the body with a medallion enclosing figures. (2) 25cm H. 550g. £500 – 800 十七至十八世紀 銅人物園景圖紋執壺

The present ewer relates closely to examples in precious metals including a Ming silver ewer published in Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Gold & Silver in the Carl Kempe Collection, 1953, cat no 151[below].

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116 A BRONZE ‘BATS’ HAT STAND. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Formed as a pierced domed bat, naturalistically modelled seated on a bed of clouds and connected to the base by an arching pillar of rectangular section, the base decorated with four bats encircling a central roundel with geometric patterns.

31cm H. 1.65kg. £600 – 800 清十八世紀 銅雲蝠帽架

117 A BRONZE ‘DRAGON’ INCENSE-STICK HOLDER. 17th Century.

Of cylindrical form with a lipped rim and foot, with raised bands separating the pierced body depicting a continuous scene of dragons among swirling clouds, from a leiwen band above and a band of frothing waves below.

12cm H, 8cm diameter.

536g. £1,000 – 2,000 十七世紀 銅鏤空雲龍紋香插

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118 A BRONZE INCENSE-STICK HOLDER. Ming Dynasty.

Of quadrilobed section with an everted rim, comprising four pierced panels each depicting a scholar engaged in a leisurely pursuit, incised Shu Guoying zao mark to base.

15.5cm, 11cm diameter.

1.270kg. £1,500 – 2,000 明 銅鏤空賢者立像式香插，「舒國英造」款

119 A BRONZE VASE. Ming Dynasty.

Of compressed pear-shaped form, with a waisted neck and slightly flaring rim, the shoulders flanked by a pair of lion head handles, the exterior of the vessel divided into five registers by four bands, each register decorated, the largest with a pattern of swirling waves, the foot encircled by a band of taotie masks.

17.5cm H. 945g. £1,500 – 2,000 明 銅雲雷海水紋獅首耳銅瓶

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120 A LARGE BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. 17th to 18th Century.

Of compressed globular form, supported on low conical tripod feet and rising to an everted rim, the sides flanked by a pair of protruding lion-head handles, the base with a three-character Qin Shu Lu mark (companion of the qin and the book).

8cm H, 24cm diameter.

4.35kg. £6,000 – 8,000 十七至十八世紀 銅獅首耳三足乳釘爐，「琴書侶」款

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121 A BRONZE JUE. Ming Dynasty.

The cylindrical body rising to a trumpet neck, the mouth surmounted by a pair of capped posts, supported on three tall slightly splayed feet, set to one side with a loop handle issuing from an animal head, the exterior cast with taotie masks below a band of lappets.

27cm H. 1.66kg. £1,500 – 2,000 明 銅饕餮紋爵

122 A SILVER-INLAID TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER. Late Qing Dynasty.

Standing on splayed feet with a raised band inlaid in silver with lotus scroll to the body, with exterior of the rim and loop handles inlaid with leiwen bands.

13.5cm H. 930g. £600 – 800 晚清 銅錯銀雲雷海水紋沖耳三足爐

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123 A TRIPOD BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty.

Of archaistic liding form, the globular body supported on three short tapering feet, the slightly flared mouth-rim surmounted by a pair of arched handles, the base cast with a recessed rectangular panel enclosing a nine-character inscription reading Da Ming Xuande wunian Bangzuo zhi mark.

9.5cm H, 12.5cm diameter.

1.1kg. £250 – 300 清 銅橋耳三足爐，「大明宣德五年邦佐製」款 The present lot falls within a group of late Ming and Qing censers with apocryphal inscriptions referencing Wu Bangzuo, the Minister of the Ministry of Works in the 5th year of Xuande, equivalent to 1430.

124 A BRONZE ‘EIGHT BUDDHIST EMBLEMS’ INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The cylindrical body supported on short cylindrical feet, rising to an everted galleried rim, the body set with eight Buddhist emblems against a diaper ground, six character Xuande mark to base.

9.5cm H, 13.3cm diameter.

715g. £3,000 – 5,000 十七世紀 銅八吉祥紋筒式爐

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125 A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL INCENSE BURNER. Ming Dynasty.

Of circular form, the flared cylindrical body supported on tripod short cabriole legs, and set with twin lion head hands, the body decorated with lotus scroll on a turquoise ground above a lappet band, double vajra to base.

9.5cm H, 15.5cm diameter.

600g. £3,000 – 5,000 明 銅胎掐絲琺瑯花口三足爐

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CENSERS FROM A LONDON PRIVATE COLLECTION, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE (lots 127 – 134)

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126 A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL INCENSE BURNER, AND COVER. The rounded body with a foliate galleried rim, decorated with lotus scroll on a turquoise ground, supported on tripod elephant head form feet, the cover stepped in three sections with pierced panels and surmounted by a Buddhist lion dog. (2) 17cm H, 16cm diameter.

850kg. £200 – 300 銅胎掐絲琺瑯蓋爐

127 A JADE INCENSE BURNER, AND COVER. Wood stand. (3) 16cm H. £100 – 200 碧玉雕蓋爐連座

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128 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. 17th Century.

The compressed globular body rising on three short waisted legs to a waisted neck and everted galleried rim, the rim set with rectangular panel six character Xuande mark, the base cast with a coiled dragon forming a medallion in relief.

8cm H, 15.5cm diameter.

866g. £200 – 300 十七世紀 銅圓鬲爐，「大明宣德年製」款

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129 TWO BRONZE ‘DRAGONS’ CIRCULAR BOXES AND COVERS. 19th to 20th Century.

The domed cover of each decorated in relief with a forward-facing dragon coiled around a flaming pearl, among flames and waves, the sides of box and cover both with a band of two pairs of confronting dragons, six character Qianlong mark to base. (4) 6.5cm diameter.

2.35kg. £200 – 300 十九至二十世紀 銅浮雕龍紋蓋盒兩隻

130 A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. 19th to 20th Century, signed Shisou.

Supported on conical tripod feet rising to an waisted neck and everted galleried rim set with elephant head handles suspending rings, silver-inlaid details to the body, and two character Shisou mark to the base.

9.5cm H, 10cm diameter.

850kg. £100 – 200 十九至二十世紀 銅錯銀雲雷紋雙活環象耳三足爐，「石叟」款

131 A TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty, or later.

Of circular form, the flared cylindrical body supported on tripod short cabriole legs, set with a pair of stylised angular handles, two character Xuande mark to base.

8cm H, 11cm diameter.

529g. £200 – 300 清或更晚 銅戟耳筒式爐，「宣德」款

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132 A BRONZE ‘ELEPHANT AND LION’ INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty.

The globular body raised on short conical tripod feet, with thick loop handles set to the rim, and separating a Buddhist lion dog with ribboned ball and elephant modelled in high relief to the shoulders, three character Song Yue Lu mark to base (companion of pine and moon).

14cm H, 11cm diameter.

3.05kg. £300 – 500 清 銅浮雕獅像紋沖耳三足爐，「松月侣 」款

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133 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Finely cast with a compressed globular body rising to a waisted neck, supported on a spreading foot, the sides set with two lion-head handles cast in high relief, the base with a six character Xuande mark.

16.2cm diameter.

1.46kg. £1,000 – 2,000 清十八世紀 銅獅首耳簋式爐，「大明宣德年製」款

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134 A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, LIDING, AND STAND. Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.

Of archaistic liding form, the compressed globular body supported on conical tripod feet with loop handles to the rim and six character Xuande marks to the base, set on a stand in the form of a stylised mallow flower resting on tripod low spreading feet. (2) 7cm H, 12.5cm diameter; the stand 13cm diameter.

1kg; 700g. £600 – 800 清十八世紀 銅沖耳三足爐連座，「大明宣德年製」款

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Fine Chinese Paintings

PU RU (1896 - 1963) Camel Hunting. ink on paper, unmounted signed Xinshe. 33.2 x 16.2cm. Provenance: English private collection.

24 MAY 2018 FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT Head of Department, Lazarus Halstead lazarus@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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Asian Art

A FAMILLE ROSE JARDINÈRE. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong era.16.5cm H, 7.5cm diameter. Provenance: Edward Chow Collection. £40,000 - £60,000

25 MAY 2018 FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT Head of Department, Lazarus Halstead lazarus@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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Jewellery A nephrite and pearl ‘Japanese’ necklace,

by René Boivin, 1911 £2,000 - £3,000

FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT Head of Department, Sarah Duncan sarah@chiswickauctions.co.uk

15 MAY 2018

Watches A Fabergé Visionnaire I Platinum Watch. £70,000 - £100,000

FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT Head of Department, Matthew Caddick matt@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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Fine European Works of Art & Clocks

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6 JUNE 2018 FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT Head of Department, Rachael Osborn-Howard rachael@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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1. BEFORE THE SALE 1.1 Agent for the seller Unless otherwise agreed, Chiswick Auctions Ltd, hereafter referred to as CA LTD acts as agent for the seller. The contract for sale of the property is therefore made between the Seller and the Buyer. ,MĂ&#x2026;VQ\QWV[ For the purposes of the current Terms and Conditions, the Seller shall JM LMĂ&#x2026;VML I[ \PM W_VMZ WN \PM /WWL[ 1\ Q[ QUXTQML \PI\ \PM ;MTTMZ Q[ \PM legitimate owner and is authorised to sell the Lot. The Bidder is any registered person participating in the auction, and the Buyer is the successful Bidder for a particular Lot. The Lot means the item(s) put up for sale by CA Ltd and to which the present Terms and Conditions apply. +I\ITWO]M LM[KZQX\QWV[ Any representation in any catalogue or otherwise as to the origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation warranty or assumption of liability by CA Ltd in relation to the Lot. Any prospective Buyer should satisfy themselves prior to the sale as to the reliability of the catalogue description.

The absence of mention related to prior restorations in the Catalogue descriptions does not imply that the good is exempt thereof.

Photographs of any Lot provided by CA Ltd are for indicative purposes only and are not deemed to be a precise representa-tion of the said Lot. The Buyer is advised to seek independent expert advice in order to be assured of the authenticity and true state of the good.

1V[XMK\QWV Prior to auction, prospective purchasers are strongly advised to personally examine personally any property in which they are interested to satisfy themselves in relation to matters which may concern them. +WVLQ\QWV ZMXWZ\ CA Ltd may issue a Condition Report on request prior to the sale. <PQ[ +WVLQ\QWV :MXWZ\ Q[ NWZ QLMV\QĂ&#x2026;KI\QWV X]ZXW[M[ WVTa IVL KIVVW\ JM considered as giving a precise account of the Lotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true state. Thus, some imperfections and faults may not be accounted for in the Condition Report.

As aforementioned, and in the absence of any contractual value of the Condition report, it is the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole duty to inspect in person the Lot in order be assured of its true condition and CA Ltd shall not be responsible for assertions within the Condition Report hereto.

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-[\QUI\M[ Estimates are based on various factors inherent to the situation of the market at the time of the sale, as well as considerations such as the

condition, rarity, or quality of the item etc. Estimates are only indicative and represent the opinion of CA Ltd. Estimates provided by CA Ltd cannot constitute a guarantee as to the value of the good. Subsequently, goods may sell at prices lower or higher than the provided estimates.

1.8 Reserves 5IVa 4W\[ IZM Wâ&#x20AC;ŤŮşâ&#x20AC;ŹMZML []JRMK\ \W I ZM[MZ^M _PQKP Q[ \PM KWVĂ&#x2026;LMV\QIT minimum sale price. The reserve will never exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. CA Ltd may open the bidding on any Lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller, and may in their discretion continue to bid up to the reserve price. This can be achieved by bidding in response to other bidders or alternatively by placing consecutive bids. ! :MOQ[\ZI\QWV \W \PM [ITM 6M_ JQLLMZ[ _QTT VMML \W ZMOQ[\MZ XZQWZ \W \PM [ITM 1\ Q[ [\ZWVOTa advised bidders register at least 24 hours before the sale. Registration thereafter shall be at the auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire discretion.

1V\MZVI\QWVIT JQLLMZ[ UIa JM ZMY]QZML \W ZMOQ[\MZ PW]Z[ JMNWZM \PM sale and to submit bank details.

A deposit may be requested prior to each sale.

Failure to register shall result in the impossibility for the bidder to purchase a Lot. 8ZWWN WN QLMV\Q\a Bidders not previously known to CA Ltd will be required to provide: Â&#x152; 7â&#x20AC;ŤŮťâ&#x20AC;ŹKQIT XZWWN WN QLMV\Q\a QV \PM NWZU WN I XI[[XWZ\ WZ XPW\WKIZL LZQ^QVO TQKMVKM 6W W\PMZ NWZU[ WN 1, IZM IKKMX\IJTM Â&#x152; 8ZWWN WN ILLZM[[ WN UIQV ZM[QLMVKM 7VTa Wâ&#x20AC;ŤŮťâ&#x20AC;ŹKQIT LWK]UMV\[ showing name and address will be accepted. â&#x20AC;˘ Both landline and mobile telephone numbers â&#x20AC;˘ A bank reference for foreign bidders may be requested Â&#x152; +WZXWZI\M KTQMV\[ _QTT PI^M \W XZW^QLM I KMZ\QĂ&#x2026;KI\M WN QVKWZXWZI\QWV XZQWZ \W \PM I]K\QWV ITWVO _Q\P \PM ZMXZM[MV\I\Q^MÂź[ 1, QV IKKWZLIVKM with the abovementioned requirements for proof of identity.

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2. DURING THE SALE )\\MVLIVKM I\ I]K\QWV Attending the auction in person is recommended.

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8MZ[WVIT JQLLQVO Bidders attending the auction in person shall be required to collect a number plate prior to the sale.

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+WUUQ[[QWV JQL[ +) 4\L _QTT ][M ZMI[WVIJTM Mâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬WZ\[ \W KIZZa W]\ +WUUQ[[QWV JQL[ received by them prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Execution of Commission bids is a free service provided to help clients and CA Ltd does not accept liability for any failure to execute a Commission bid or for errors and omissions in connection with it. +WUUQ[[QWV JQL[ [PITT JM M`MK]\ML I\ \PM TW_M[\ XW[[QJTM XZQKM []JRMK\ to competing bids and reserves. Although CA Ltd will endeavour to inform Buyers, it is the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to check if they have been successful in purchasing a Lot. 1V \PM M^MV\ WN U]T\QXTM KWUUQ[[QWV[ I\ \PM [IUM XZQKM \PM KWUUQ[[QWV set at the older date shall be taken into account.

<ZIV[NMZ WN ZQ[S[ Purchased Lots shall be at the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk in all respects from the fall of the hammer, and neither CA Ltd nor their agents shall be responsible for any loss or damage of any kind, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

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1V \PM M^MV\ WN QV\MZVM\ WVTa I]K\QWV[ \PM *]aMZ [PITT PI^M I LIa right to retract, after reception of the Lot, under EU Consumer Law. Public auctions are not covered by this right to retract.

1V\MZVM\ JQL[ Some sales may be available to internet bidding, as well as personal I\\MVLIVKM 1V \PQ[ M^MV\ +) 4\L [PITT VW\ JM PMTL ZM[XWV[QJTM NWZ Q[[]M[ Iâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬MK\QVO KWVVMK\QWV *QLLQVO WV JMPITN WN [WUMWVM ) *]aMZ UIa JQL Ja XZW`a 1V \PQ[ M^MV\ XZWWN WN QLMV\Q\a WN JW\P \PM Buyer and the proxy must be communicated to CA Ltd prior to the sale.

A copy of the mandate shall also be required. *QLLQVO WV IV Q\MU Bid incrementing is at the auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire discretion. >QLMW \ZIV[UQ[[QWV For the purpose of the sale, Lots may be displayed on video during the I]K\QWV 1V \PM M^MV\ WN \ZIV[UQ[[QWV Q[[]M[ +) 4\L [PITT VW\ JM PMTL responsible for any subsequent outcome. ! 7VTQVM WVTa I]K\QWV[ Some auctions may be available to bidders only through an online XTI\NWZU 1V \PQ[ M^MV\ *]aMZ[ PI^M I LIa XMZQWL I\ ZMKMX\QWV WN \PM Lot to withdraw from the sale, in accordance with EU Consumer Law. ,Q[X]\M ZM[WT]\QWV L]ZQVO \PM I]K\QWV Any dispute shall be settled at the auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolute discretion.

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3. CONTRACT FORMATION AND EFFECTS 3.1 Contract of sale The contract of sale is between the Buyer and the Seller.

The Buyer shall be the bidder at the highest price at the fall of the hammer. The sale is deemed complete once the auctioneer announces its completion by the fall of the hammer and the contract shall be binding thereafter between the Buyer and the Seller and CA Ltd. ?PMV I *]aMZ X]ZKPI[M[ U]T\QXTM 4W\[ MIKP 4W\ Q[ \PM []JRMK\ WN I separate contract of sale. <ZIV[NMZ WN XZWXMZ\a Property of the goods shall pass to the Buyer only once CA Ltd has received full payment for the goods, this includes the price at the fall of the hammer as well as Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium, relevant taxes, and costs in relation to shipping.

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3.5 Returns and refunds CA Ltd will only issue a refund using the same method of payment originally used by the Buyer to pay for the purchase, or by bank transfer.

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by Law, CA Ltd shall proceed to issue a complete refund, comprising the hammer price of the Lot, buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium and shipping fees. However return fees shall remain at the expense of the Buyer.

4. AFTER THE SALE 8IaUMV\ All purchased lots must be paid for on the day of the auction. Commission bids must be paid for no later than the day after the auction. Payment must be in cash, debit, credit card or bank transfer. Cheques are not accepted. +I[P XIaUMV\[ [PITT VW\ JM ZMKMQ^IJTM NWZ IUW]V\[ W^MZ Ã&#x201A; ZMOIZLTM[[ of the payment being for one or multiple Lots.

Payments made by someone other than the registered Buyer shall not be accepted.

Title will not pass to the Buyer until CA Ltd has received all amounts due to them in cleared funds even if the Lot has been released to the Buyer. *]aMZ¼[ 8ZMUQ]U The Buyer will pay CA Ltd a premium of 25% on the hammer price XT][ >)< WV \PI\ KWUUQ[[QWV WV \PM Ã&#x2026;Z[\ Â&#x160; IVL XT][ >)< WV \PM JITIVKM \PMZMIN\MZ ) *]aMZ¼[ 8ZMUQ]U WN ! XT][ >)< Q[ charged on Wine & Spirits Lots.

The standard rate of VAT is charged on the premium except on Lots marked â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;&#x2122; where normal VAT rules apply and the standard rate of VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.

1V WZLMZ \W ZMKMQ^M I ZMN]VL WN >)< IUW]V\[ 1UXWZ\ >)< I[ applicable) non-EU buyers must: (a) have registered to bid with an address outside of the EU; and J M`XWZ\ \PM TW\ NZWU \PM -= _Q\PQV LIa[ WN KWTTMK\QWV NWZ TW\[ IVL 3 months of collection for all other lots and immediately afterwards provide us with satisfactory proof of export. (c) Details of the documents which you must provide to us to show

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[I\Q[NIK\WZa XZWWN WN M`XWZ\ [PQXXQVO IZM I^IQTIJTM NZWU W]Z .QVIVKM \MIU ) XZWKM[[QVO NMM WN Â&#x160; XMZ QV^WQKM Q[ KPIZOML \W KPMKS [PQXXQVO M`XWZ\ LWK] UMV\[ L 6W >)< IUW]V\[ WZ 1UXWZ\ >)< _QTT JM ZMN]VLML _PMZM \PM \W\IT ZMN]VL IN\MZ LML]K\QVO \PM XZWKM[[QVO NMM Q[ ]VLMZ Â&#x160;

+WTTMK\QWV Purchased Lots can be collected from the auction room after the sale PI[ MVLML WZ JM\_MMV IU IVL XU ]X ]V\QT KTW[M WN J][QVM[[ WV the Friday following the sale. Special arrangements may be made for collection on Saturday at CA Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion.

4.3 Taxes The Buyer is responsible for paying VAT on any Lot, above hammer price and Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium. The rate applicable shall be the legal rate at the date of the sale. /WWL[ []KP I[ JWWS[ IVL IV\QY]M JWWS[ U][QK UIX[ IVL KPIZ\[ M\K IZM []JRMK\ \W bMZW ZI\ML >)< 1V ILLQ\QWV IVa QUXWZ\ \I`M[ \PI\ UIa JM QVK]ZZML [PITT JM XIQL Ja \PM Buyer above hammer price, VAT and Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium. The present paragraph applies in particular to imports within the United-States and Australia. The Buyer is advised to verify such matters prior to the sale.

4.7 Storage Purchased Lots not collected before 6pm on the day after the sale shall QVK]Z [\WZIOM KPIZOM[ WN Â&#x160; XMZ 4W\ XMZ LIa WZ XIZ\ \PMZMWN +) 4\L shall be entitled to retain purchased Lots sold until all sums due have been XIQL \W +) 4\L 1N IVa X]ZKPI[ML TW\ ZMUIQV[ ]VKWTTMK\ML LIa[ IN\MZ \PM [ITM [\WZIOM KPIZOM[ [PITT \PMZMIN\MZ JM Â&#x160; XMZ LIa IVL +) 4\L [PITT in accordance with the Law, have the right to sell the purchased Lot to recover payment of storage charges outstanding.

Any balance proceeds of sale received after payment of all sums outstanding and due to CA Ltd shall be held for the account of the Buyer.

)Z\Q[\ :M[ITM :QOP\[ ,ZWQ\ LM ;]Q\M 4W\[ UIZSML _Q\P »)::¼ UIa JM []JRMK\ \W I TM^a Droit de Suite is a royalty payable to a qualifying artist or to the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heir each time a work is resold during the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifetime and up to I XMZQWL WN aMIZ[ IN\MZ \PM IZ\Q[\¼[ LMI\P :WaIT\QM[ IZM KITK]TI\ML on a cumulative sliding percentage scale based on the hammer price excluding the buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium. The royalty does not apply to Lots [MTTQVO JMTW_ \PM [\MZTQVO MY]Q^ITMV\ WN Ã&#x201A; IVL \PM UI`QU]U ZWaIT\a XIaIJTM WV IVa [QVOTM 4W\ Q[ \PM [\MZTQVO MY]Q^ITMV\ WN Ã&#x201A; Royalties for Droit de Suite are as follows:

;PQXXQVO Any shipping costs that may arise subsequently to the sale shall be at the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense. Such costs may include but not limited to postage, import and export permits where required and any other licence necessary for goods to be shipped outside of the European Union. +) 4\L LWM[ VW\ Wâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬MZ QV[]ZIVKM NWZ [PQXXQVO 0W_M^MZ +) 4\L UIa arrange insurance upon the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request and at the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense.

CA Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damages that may be incurred to goods prior to the fall of the hammer.

Â&#x152; .ZWU \W Ã&#x201A; Â&#x152; .ZWU Ã&#x201A; \W Ã&#x201A; Â&#x152; .ZWU Ã&#x201A; \W Ã&#x201A; Â&#x152; .ZWU Ã&#x201A; \W Ã&#x201A; Â&#x152; -`KMMLQVO Ã&#x201A; :MUMLQM[ NWZ VWV XIaUMV\ 1N \PM *]aMZ NIQT[ \W UISM N]TT XIaUMV\ QV KTMIZML N]VL[ _Q\PQV \PM \QUM required as aforementioned, CA Ltd shall be entitled to exercise any one or more of the following rights or remedies additional to such other rights or remedies available: â&#x20AC;¢ To cancel the sale â&#x20AC;¢ To charge interest at 4% per annum above the base rate of Lloyds Bank Plc. â&#x20AC;¢ To resell the Lot on such terms by auction or otherwise entirely at CA Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discretion. The Buyer will be liable for all costs including legal fees incurred in the sale and will remain liable for any shortfall arising upon sale. Â&#x152; <W Wâ&#x20AC;«[Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬M\ IOIQV[\ IVa []U[ _PQKP +) 4\L UIa W_M \PM *]aMZ \PM outstanding sums unpaid by the said Buyer Â&#x152; ?PMZM \PM *]aMZ W_M[ []U[ \W +) 4\L QV ZM[XMK\ WN LQâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬MZMV\ transactions, to discretionarily apply any sum paid by the Buyer for discharge of any owed sums. Â&#x152; <W ZMN][M MV\Za \W \PM *]aMZ I\ IVa N]\]ZM I]K\QWV IVL WZ ZMRMK\ IVa N]\]ZM JQL[ Ja \PM *]aMZ IVL WZ [MMS I LMXW[Q\ NZWU \PM *]aMZ entirely in the discretion of CA Ltd. â&#x20AC;¢ To exercise a lien over the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property in the possession of CA Ltd as collateral for any outstanding sums owed and to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any such property, whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way to the extent permitted by Law. â&#x20AC;¢ To commence legal proceedings for the recovery of the total amount due together with interest, legal fees and costs. â&#x20AC;¢ To take such other action as is permissible by Law and in the discretion of CA Ltd.

! 4W[[ WZ ,IUIOM CA Ltd does not accept liability for loss or damage occurring to Lots after \PM [ITM +) 4\L _QTT ][M ZMI[WVIJTM Mâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬WZ\[ _PMV PIVLTQVO XIKSQVO IVL shipping of Lots purchased, but shall not be responsible for any loss or damages that may occur whilst the said Lot is in any third partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care. +]T\]ZIT /WWL[ QUXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ +]T\]ZIT OWWL[ UIa JM []JRMK\ \W QUXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ =VLMZ EU Regulations related to the trade of cultural goods, export licences may be required for export outside of the European Union if the itemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value exceeds the EU threshold. Under UK Law, a licence may also be required for intra-EU trade.

Licenses are issued by Arts Council England and it is the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duty to WJ\IQV \PMU ;WUM KW]V\ZQM[ ZM[\ZQK\ \PM QUXWZ\ WN [XMKQÃ&#x2026;K K]T\]ZIT OWWL[ For example, the United States prohibits the import of pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or murals, as well as any cultural OWWL[ QV XZW^MVIVKM NZWU [WUM KW]V\ZQM[ []JRMK\ \W IZUML KWVÃ&#x2020;QK\[ The Buyer must verify local legislation prior to the sale in order to be assured that import or export is possible. +1<-; QUXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ +MZ\IQV MVLIVOMZML [XMKQM[ IZM TQ[\ML QV \PM +1<-; +WV^MV\QWV 4Q[\ML [XMKQUMV[ IVL IVa XIZ\[ WZ XZWL]K\[ \PMZMWN IZM []JRMK\ \W Q[[]IVKM WN IV export permit when leaving the European Union. )XXMVLQ` 1 [XMKQM[ IZM IT[W []JRMK\ \W Q[[]IVKM WN I XZQWZ QUXWZ\ XMZUQ\ from the country in which the goods are to be imported. Such permits are necessary before applying for export permits and it is the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duty to initiate the proceedings with the relevant authority.

The Buyer must be aware that certain countries prohibit the import of some species or any parts or products derived thereof. For example, the United States prohibit all import of African elephant ivory, and any item containing parts that may merely resemble African elephant ivory must be accompanied by relevant documentation stating it is not the latter. ?WZSML Q\MU[ \PI\ IZM LI\ML JMNWZM ! IZM M`MUX\ NZWU QUXWZ\ restrictions for intra-EU trade and shall not require export licences.

Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol Æ&#x20AC; IZM []JRMK\ \W +1<-; ZMO]TI\QWV[

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4QUQ\I\QWV WN TQIJQTQ\a ZMOIZLQVO +1<-; M`XWZ\ TQKMV[M[ Where licences are required for importing or exporting outside of the European Union, it is the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duty to obtain them.

CA Ltd cannot be held responsible if the Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application for an export permit is unsuccessful. Subsequently, in the event of failure thereof, CA Ltd shall not permit cancellation or rescission of the sale. ?IZZIV\QM[ CA Ltd does not provide the Buyer with warranties relating to any Lot, unless required by Law. )]\PMV\QKQ\a _IZZIV\a 1V \PM M^MV\ WN I 4W\ JMQVO [WTL I[ I]\PMV\QK ]VLMZ \PM KI\ITWO]M description and the Buyer provides evidence in the form of a written report by a recognised expert or test results that the said Lot is not, CA Ltd will refund the purchase price. <PM *]aMZ [PITT OQ^M VW\QKM \W +) 4\L _Q\PQV LIa[ NZWU SVW_TMLOM or any event giving reasons for suspecting that the item is not authentic, and within one year of the said sale. Any claim thereafter shall not be receivable. For the purposes of the present paragraph, authenticity shall JM LMÃ&#x2026;VML I[ \PM [\I\M WN I 4W\ \PI\ Q[ OMV]QVM IVL VW\ I NWZOMZa WZ I KWXa 5. ANTIQUITIES AND TRIBAL ART 1UXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ IVL ZMO]TI\QWV[ )ZKPIMWTWOQKIT OWWL[ W^MZ aMIZ[ WN IOM ]VTM[[ KW^MZML Ja M`MUX\QWV WN TQUQ\ML [KQMV\QÃ&#x2026;K QV\MZM[\ _QTT ZMY]QZM IV -= 4QKMVKM NWZ M`XWZ\ \W I third country, regardless of their value.

1\ Q[ ZMKWUUMVLML \PI\ \PM *]aMZ KWV\IK\ \PM -`XWZ\ 4QKMV[QVO =VQ\ at Arts Council England in order to be assured the good is or not of TQUQ\ML IZKPIMWTWOQKIT WZ [KQMV\QÃ&#x2026;K QV\MZM[\ Archaeological goods found on United-Kingdom soil or in UK \MZZQ\WZQIT _I\MZ[ W^MZ aMIZ[ WN IOM [PITT ZMY]QZM I =3 4QKMVKM regardless of their value and regardless of the export destination.

7\PMZ IZKPIMWTWOQKIT WJRMK\[ ZMOIZLTM[[ WN \PMQZ WZQOQV _QTT ZMY]QZM IV 1VLQ^QL]IT 4QKMVKM WZ 7/-4 LMXMVLQVO WV \PMQZ ^IT]M Both European-Union and UK Licences may be required simultaneously NWZ [WUM Q\MU[ 1\ Q[ \PM *]aMZ¼[ L]\a \W ]VLMZ\ISM \PM VMKM[[IZa [\MX[ CA Ltd cannot be held responsible and the sale cannot be cancelled in the event of failure to obtain the relevant licences.

6. JEWELLERY /MU[\WVM \ZMI\UMV\ IVL M[\QUI\M[ Many gemstones on the market have been treated so as to augment their appearance, in a reversible or permanent manner. Treatments under the present section may be but not limited to: â&#x20AC;¢ Heat treatment to enhance sapphires and rubiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clarity and colour Â&#x152; 7QT IVL ZM[QV \ZMI\UMV\[ NWZ MUMZITL[ IXXTQML QV LQâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬MZMV\ _Ia[ \W enhance clarity of the stone â&#x20AC;¢ Staining Â&#x152; 1ZZILQI\QWV â&#x20AC;¢ Coating Estimates provided by CA Ltd are deemed to be based on the fact that the OMU[\WVM UIa PI^M JMMV []JRMK\ \W IVa \aXM WN \ZMI\UMV\ QV \PM XI[\ +) Ltd shall not be responsible in the absence of mention thereof. ) KMZ\QÃ&#x2026;KI\M UIa JM Q[[]ML Ja I TIJWZI\WZa XZW^QLQVO _Q\P LM\IQTML information on the condition of the gemstone and any treatment applied \PMZM\W <PM *]aMZ U][\ JM I_IZM \PI\ LQâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬MZMV\ TIJWZI\WZQM[ PI^M LQâ&#x20AC;«Ùºâ&#x20AC;¬MZMV\ approaches as to the degree or type of treatment for a particular gemstone.

1N I KMZ\QÃ&#x2026;KI\M IKKWUXIVQM[ \PM 4W\ \PM *]aMZ U][\ JM I_IZM \PI\ Q\ Q[ merely a statement of the laboratoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion and in no way can CA Ltd

JM PMTL ZM[XWV[QJTM NWZ IVa UMV\QWV[ \PMZMQV ;]KP KMZ\QÃ&#x2026;KI\M[ IZM LMMUML to be delivered with the Lot for informative purposes only.

-[\QUI\ML _MQOP\[ 1N I [\WVM¼[ M`IK\ _MQOP\ IXXMIZ[ _Q\PQV \PM JWLa WN \PM LM[KZQX\QWV \PM [\WVM PI[ JMMV ]V UW]V\ML IVL _MQOPML Ja +) 4\L 1N \PM _MQOP\ WN a stone is stated to be approximate, the stone has been assessed by CA 4\L _Q\PQV Q\[ [M\\QVO IVL \PM LMÃ&#x2026;VML _MQOP\ Q[ I [\I\MUMV\ WN WXQVQWV only. This information is given as a guide and bidders should satisfy themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy. ;QOVI\]ZM[ â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;) LQIUWVL ZQVO Ja @â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: When the makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name appears in the title, in Chiswick Auctionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinion the piece is by that maker. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;) LQIUWVL ZQVO [QOVML @â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Has a signature that, in Chiswick Auctionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinion, is authentic but may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may have been altered. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;) LQIUWVL ZQVO UW]V\ML Ja @â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Has been created by the RM_MTTMZ QV +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV J]\ ][QVO [\WVM[ WZ LM[QOV[ supplied by the client. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;5ISMZ¼[ UIZS NWZ @â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: Has a makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark which in Chiswick Auctionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opinion is authentic.

Some items may include parts or products derived from endangered [XMKQM[ []KP I[ Q^WZa WZ KWZIT ;]KP Q\MU[ UIa JM []JRMK\ \W QUXWZ\ WZ M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ ;MM [MK\QWV WV +1<-; ZMO]TI\QWV[ NWZ UWZM LM\IQT[ 7. CLOCKS AND WATCHES All Lots are sold as seen. Clocks and watches are therefore not deemed to be sold in working condition. Absence of reference thereof in the description does not imply that the Lot is in good condition and _Q\PW]\ LMNMK\[ WZ PI[ JMMV []JRMK\ \W ZMXIQZ WZ ZM[\WZI\QWV CA Ltd makes no representation or warranty that any clock or watch Q[ QV _WZSQVO WZLMZ )[ KTWKS[ IVL _I\KPM[ WN\MV KWV\IQV Ã&#x2026;VM IVL complex mechanisms, bidders should be aware that a general service, change of battery or further repair work, for which the Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary.

Most clocks and watches are likely to have been repaired in the past, and as a result may include parts that are not original thereto.

The United-States restrict the importation of watches such as Rolex, Frank Muller or Corum. Such models can only be imported personally by the Buyer and CA Ltd cannot assist with shipping thereof.

Some watches may include leather straps derived from endangered species. Buyers may be required to obtain appropriate permits for QUXWZ\ WZ M`XWZ\ X]ZXW[M[ QV IKKWZLIVKM _Q\P +1<-; ZMO]TI\QWV[ CA Ltd acts in compliance with such legislations and shall take necessary steps where required. Subsequently, watches may be deemed sold without their straps.

8. FURNITURE =XPWT[\MZML N]ZVQ\]ZM IN\MZ !

According to The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations ! N]ZVQ\]ZM \PI\ _I[ ]XPWT[\MZML IN\MZ \PM [\ WN 2IV]IZa ! Q[ []JRMK\ \W ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ QV \PM =VQ\ML 3QVOLWU Exempt upholstered furniture that does not meet such requirements is deemed sold for purely aesthetic purposes.CA Ltd shall not be ZM[XWV[QJTM NWZ TI\MZ IT\MZI\QWV[ \W \PM N]ZVQ\]ZM UISQVO Q\ ]VÃ&#x2026;\ NWZ [ITM 9. FINE ART .QVM )Z\ XIQV\QVO[ I[ QVKT]LML QV \PM KI\ITWO]M LM[KZQX\QWV »@ ¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ IV I]\PMV\QK work by the artist.

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»)\\ZQJ]\ML \W @ ¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ probably a work by the artist. »+QZKTM WN @ ¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I _WZS Ja IV ]VQLMV\QÅML IZ\Q[\ _WZSQVO QV \PM IZ\Q[\¼[ [\aTM IVL L]ZQVO \PM period of the artist’s life. ».WTTW_MZ WN @ ¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I _WZS Ja IV ]VQLMV\QÅML IZ\Q[\ _WZSQVO QV \PM IZ\Q[\¼[ [\aTM KWV\MUXWZIZa or near contemporary. »;KPWWT WN @ \P KMV\]Za¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I _WZS executed in that period and in the style associated with that artist. ».ZMVKP ;KPWWT \P KMV\]Za¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I _WZS executed in that period and in the style associated with a particular location. »5IVVMZ WN @¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I _WZS Ja IV ]VQLMV\QÅML IZ\Q[\ _WZSQVO QV \PM IZ\Q[\¼[ [\aTM J]\ I\ I TI\MZ LI\M IT\PW]OP not of recent execution. »;\aTM WN @¼" 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I _WZS Ja IV ]VQLMV\QÅML IZ\Q[\ _WZSQVO QV \PM IZ\Q[\¼[ [\aTM IVL WN ZMKMV\ M`MK]\QWV »)N\MZ @ " 1V +PQ[_QKS )]K\QWV[¼ WXQVQWV Q\ Q[ I KWXa Ja IV ]VQLMV\QÅML IZ\Q[\ WN I VIUML _WZS Ja \PM IZ\Q[\ Lots sold ‘as seen’ or ‘as found’ are deemed to be sold in their present condition, with their faults and defects. The Bidder must be aware that purchase of such Lots is at there own risk.

CA Ltd offers no guarantee as to suitability for drinking of the wine or spirit. The Buyer must be aware of the risk that the taste of a wine or spirit may be altered due to factors such as age, storage conditions, oxidation, etc.

10. ASIAN ARTS

15. SEVERABILITY

1UXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ ?PMV LMITQVO _Q\P )[QIV )Z\[ IVL UWZM [XMKQÅKITTa _Q\P Q\MU[ UILM WN exotic wood (e.g. all species of rosewood) or elephant ivory, the Buyer must JM I_IZM WN QUXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ ZM[\ZQK\QWV[ QV IKKWZLIVKM _Q\P +1<-; Regulations. As aforementioned in the Section relating to such matters, QUXWZ\ IVL M`XWZ\ XMZUQ\[ WZ ZM M`XWZ\ KMZ\QÅKI\M[ UIa JM ZMY]QZML >MZQÅKI\QWV TM\\MZ[ _QTT JM ZMY]QZML NWZ ZM M`XWZ\ WN _WZSML ZPQVWKMZW[ Q\MU[

Whenever and to the extent that any provisions of these terms would or might contravene the provision of any relevant legislation, []KP XZW^Q[QWV Q[ \W \ISM M‫ٺ‬MK\ WVTa QV [W NIZ I[ Q\ UIa LW [W without contravening such legislation and the legality, validity and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions are not in any way \W JM I‫ٺ‬MK\ML WZ QUXIQZML I[ I ZM[]T\

13. COPYRIGHT CA Ltd shall own the copyright on all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for CA Ltd relating to a Lot, including catalogue contents. Such copyright shall remain at all times the property of CA Ltd. Neither the Buyer nor anyone else shall use the abovementioned materials without the prior written consent of CA Ltd. ;WUM 4W\[ UIa JM []JRMK\ \W KWXaZQOP\ XZW\MK\QWV +) 4\L LWM[ VW\ guarantee said Lots are free thereof.

14. DATA PROTECTION The Buyer agrees that personal information transmitted to CA Ltd may be disclosed exclusively for the purposes of business, or as required by Law. CA Ltd shall not use personal information for any other purpose without the Buyer’s prior consent.

CA Ltd never sell, lend or trade in personal data provided by any Bidder.

16. AMENDMENTS .QVM +PQVM[M 8IQV\QVO[ +]ZZMV\ [KPWTIZ[PQX QV \PM ÅMTL WN +PQVM[M 8IQV\QVO[ IVL +ITTQOZIXPa LWM[ VW\ XMZUQ\ ]VY]ITQÅML [\I\MUMV\[ I[ \W \PM I]\PWZ[PQX WZ LI\M WN execution. The limited right of rescission contained in the present terms and conditions does not apply to Chinese paintings.

6W\_Q\P[\IVLQVO QN _Q\PQV LIa[ WN \PM [ITM WN IVa []KP 4W\ \PM original purchaser gives written notice to CA Ltd that the Lot is a forgery and within fourteen days after giving such notice, the original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a forgery, CA Ltd will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. For this purpose, I »NWZOMZa¼ Q[ LMÅVML I[ I _WZS KZMI\ML _Q\P \PM QV\MV\ \W LMKMQ^M 11. BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS *WWS[ IVL UIV][KZQX\[ [WTL I[ QVKWUXTM\M IZM VW\ []JRMK\ \W ZM\]ZV[ Printed books may be returned for a full refund only if they prove to be defective in text or illustration. This shall not apply to the absence of blanks, half titles or advertisements, to un-named books or to books sold under the heading of ‘binding’ or ‘bindings’.

12. WINES AND SPIRITS 1V IKKWZLIVKM _Q\P IOZMML [\IVLIZL[ QV \PM \ZILM M[\QUI\M[ [PITT JM LMMUML \W PI^M \ISMV QV\W IKKW]V\ \PM ÅTT TM^MT For the purposes of the present Terms and Conditions, the ‘Fill Level’ refers to the space between the base of the cork and the liquid in the bottle. Fill levels may vary with age or depending on the condition of the wine or spirit.

Lack of mention thereof in the description is not a representation of IV »IKKMX\IJTM¼ ÅTT TM^MT NZWU +) 4\L

The current Terms and Conditions may be amended, verbally or in writing, prior to the sale.

17. LAW AND JURISDICTION The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale and the conduct of the auction and any matters related to any of the foregoing shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Law of England and Wales. .WZ \PM JMVMÅ\ WN +) 4\L ITT JQLLMZ[ IVL [MTTMZ[ IOZMM \PI\ \PM +W]Z\[ WN -VOTIVL IZM \W PI^M M`KT][Q^M R]ZQ[LQK\QWV \W [M\\TM ITT LQ[X]\M[ IZQ[QVO in connection with all aspects of all matters or transactions to which these Conditions of Sale and Authorship warranty relate or apply. All parties agree that CA Ltd shall retain the right to bring proceedings in any court other than the Courts of England.

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SPECIALISTS

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>ITMV\QVI *WZOPQ 0MIL WN ;ITM[ )]\WOZIXP[ 5MUWZIJQTQI valentina.borghi@chiswickauctions.co.uk RUGS & CARPETS 5IZS 0MVZa 4IUXu 0MIL WN ,MXIZ\UMV\ mark.lampe@chiswickauctions.co.uk +PZQ[ >QV ;XMKQITQ[\ chris@chiswickauctions.co.uk SILVER & OBJECTS OF VERTU 2WPV :WOMZ[ 0MIL WN ,MXIZ\UMV\ john.rogers@chiswickauctions.co.uk )UQKQM LM >QTTMVNIOVM ;XMKQITQ[\ amicie@chiswickauctions.co.uk WATCHES 5I\\PM_ +ILLQKS 0MIL WN ,MXIZ\UMV\ matt@chiswickauctions.co.uk WINE & SPIRITS 8M\MZ 5IV[MTT 0MIL WN ,MXIZ\UMV\ peter.mansell@chiswickauctions.co.uk

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SALE CALENDAR

MAY

25

FRIDAY

Asian Art

30

WEDNESDAY

Modern First Editions, Illustrated Books & Limited Editions

JUNE

05

TUESDAY

Interiors & Design to include a selection of Fine Rugs & Carpets

06

WEDNESDAY

European Works of Art & Clocks

12

TUESDAY

British & European Fine Art with Portrait Miniatures

13

WEDNESDAY

Wine & Spirits

19

TUESDAY

Interiors & Design Silver & Objects of Vertu

20

WEDNESDAY

Post-War & Contemporary Art Urban Art

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Chinese Bronzes: Song to Qing 24 May 2018

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Chinese Bronzes: Song to Qing London 24th May 2018