Dukes Asian Art 18th May 2017 by john holmes

Asian Art

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1 Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010)

White birches on Mt. Changbai, hanging scroll, with two seals of the artist, ‘Wu Guanzhong yin’ and ‘Bashi niandai’, ink and colour on paper, 136cm x 67.5cm

Provenance: Christie’s Swire Hong Kong, 7th October 1990, Lot 205. Acquired from Plum Blossoms (Intl) Ltd, Hong Kong, 2nd February 1991. Private Collection Hong Kong and London

£500,000 - £1,000,000

This work may be compared to “White Birch 1986” exhibited as no. 11 in “Wu Guanzhong – a 20th century Chinese painter” at the British Museum 1992, no. 11. This particular work, which is directly comparable both in terms of size and composition to the offered lot, was published in “The Art of Wu Guanzhong (1987)”, p. 93, and “Wu Guanzhong: A Contemporary Chinese Artist (1989)”, plate 24.

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2 Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010)

A water village in the Jiangnan region, signed and dated 1989, with two seals of the artist, ‘Wu Guanzhong yin’ and ‘Bashi niandai’, ink and colour on paper, 67.5cm x 136cm.

Provenance: Acquired from Plum Blossoms Intl. Ltd, Hong Kong, circa 1992. Private Collection Hong Kong and London.

£300,000-£600,000

This work may be compared to “A neighbourhood in the Jiangnan area 1987” in the Exhibition at the British Museum in 1992 “Wu Guanzhong - a 20th century Chinese painter” (catalogue no.39 (15)). In the artist’s own word: “The neighbourhood in the small market town of Luzhi near Suzhou is compact. In front, behind, to the left and right, the buildings are squeezed together, the eaves almost touch, the doors and windows are all over the place …. Numerous images contend for the artist’s visual attention: the horizontal, the vertical, the broad, the narrow, the rising, the falling, the entry and the exit …. It has created a complex composition with a non-static effect, with “illusion” intertwined, “illusion” again being directly related to “sensitivity”. The tall white walls push up to the sky and descend but, with a turn, a small bridge takes over, its horizontal steps gathering in the many vertical lines. From the largest roof-top to the smallest window, from the blackest hole to the whitest wall, as far as possible I have given free rein to the effect of contrast. In the range of deep colours there are many transformations in warm and cold colours, but the difference in the levels of brightness on the white walls is minimal. The brush sweeps the verticals and horizontals with the intention of coordinating the vertical and horizontal in the painting. The inlaying of colour is like jewellery in the painting, it is the peoples clothes”.

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Lot 3

Lot 4

3 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE ELEPHANT JOSS STICK HOLDER, modelled standing, a nozzle on its saddled back, in enamel colours, 19th century, 18cm high x 17cm long. See illustration.

Lot 5

£200-400 4 A CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN SCHOLARS’ JAR painted with a scholar, flanked by two young attendants, one holding a qin wrapped in a cloth, in a landscape with mist, Shunzi (1638-1661), 18cm high. See illustration.

£500-1,000

5 A CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN WALL POCKET, of baluster shape, painted with peonies growing from rocks flanked by a poem extract, Kangxi (1661-1722), 21cm high. See illustration.

Lot 6

£150-300 6 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE of baluster square section, each side painted with a Shou motif within leiwen, dragons to the shoulder band, leaf tips to the neck, bearing six character mark of Kangxi with double circle, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 40cm high, on a wooden stand. See illustration. £200-400

Lot 8

Lot 9

7 A NEAR PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN LOTUS PATTERN DISHES from the Tek Sing wreck, sank 1822, 18.5cm and 19cm dia. (2)

Provenance: Bearing Nagel Auctions label and lot No. 15761, and each with original Certificate of Authenticity.

£80-160

Lot 10

8 A NANKING CARGO TEAPOT painted in underglaze blue with a willow and peony on a fenced terrace overlooking an island, c.1752, 12cm high, original Christie’s label lot 2100 on base and lid and a pair of Nanking cargo ‘Pagoda and River’ landscape pattern small size tea bowls and saucers, 11.5cm dia. sold with a signed copy of ‘Treasures of the Deep’ by Hugh Edwards, 2000 (6). See illustration.

Recovered by Captain Michael Hatcher from the ‘Geldermalsen’ and sold by Christie’s in 1986, some 234 years after the sinking

£600-1,200

Lot 11

9 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN ELEPHANT JOSS STICK HOLDER, modelled standing with turned head, with orange hide and floral saddle and cloth, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 18cm high x 16cm long. See illustration.

£300-600

10 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EXPORT PORCELAIN MEAT PLATE of barbed shape, centrally painted with a ribbon tied flower spray, sprigged borders, fleur-de-lis rims, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong c.1770, 37cm wide. See illustration.

£400-800

11 A PAIR OF CANTONESE PORCELAIN LARGE VASES, each of baluster shape painted with pairs of pheasants amongst rocks, peonies and magnolia, c.1900. 59cm high. (2) See illustration.

£700-1,400

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12 A LARGE PAIR OF CANTONESE PORCELAIN VASES, each of baluster shape with flared and petalled rims, two pairs of fo-dogs, and dragons applied to the shoulders, typically decorated with panels of Manchu courtiers alternating with birds, flowers and insects, Qing Dynasty, c. 1880, 81cm high (2)

Provenance: Each with old labels pasted to base inscribed ‘Collections Lazzaroni Vent a Nice 16-21 Juin 1952’.

£5,000-10,000

Lot 13

Lot 14

13 A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN GU VASE painted with birds amongst lush peonies, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi (1661-1722), 21cm high x 9.5cm dia. See illustration.

Lot 15

£300-600

14 A CHINESE PORCELAIN PLATE of lotus moulded form, painted with two maidens on a veranda, one a flautist, all within a sprigged border, six character mark in double circle, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi (1661-1722), 26cm dia. See illustration.

£500-1,000

15 A CHINESE PORCELAIN WINE CUP, of ogee outline, painted in colours with a band of fruiting gourds and bats, bearing six character mark of Yongzheng, but later, 5.5cm high, 9.5cm dia.

Lot 16

£800-1,600

16 A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN LARGE JAR of ovoid shape painted with four Azure winged magpies amongst bamboo, rocks and prunus, with crackled glaze, late Qing Dynasty c.1910, 39.5cm high. See illustration.

£400-800

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Lot 17

Lot 18

17 A CHINESE WUCAI PORCELAIN VASE of square section baluster shaper, twin fo-dog mask and ring shoulder mounts, painted with green dragons and blue phoenix amongst blossoms, 19th/20th century, 35.5cm high. See illustration.

Lot 19

£300-600

18 A KOREAN BLUE AND WHITE JAR, of compressed ovoid form painted with peony sprays highlighted in green, possibly Joseon, 19th century, 18cm high. See illustration.

£200-400

19 A CHINESE YIXING ZISHA VASE WITH INCISED CALLIGRAPHY of swollen slab side form, decorated with rocks and calligraphy, moulded fo-dog masks to the shoulders, impressed seal mark, late Qing/early Republic, 19cm high. See illustration.

Lot 20

£200-400

20 A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN COFFEE POT AND COVER, the reeded body painted with blue insects and flowers, on a spreading foot, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong (1736-1795), the cover with later silver mounts, 25.5cm high. See illustration.

£350-550

Lot 21

Lot 22

21 A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN LARGE ARMORIAL MUG with ‘chicken skin’ ground and details in underglaze blue, the armorial enclosing JW initials, scattered famille rose sprigs, twin enwrapped strap handle, Qing Dynasty, c.1780, 15.8cm high. See illustration.

Lot 23

£150-300

22 A CHINESE EXPORT PART FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, painted with flowers within gilt borders, each painted with armorial. Comprising: Three serving dishes and four dinner plates, 37.5cm wide, 32cm wide and 22cm dia. See illustration.

£500-1,000 Lot 24

23 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DRAGON VASE of bottle shape painted with a lively dragon amongst cloud wisps, Qing Dynasty, probably Kangxi, (1662-1722), 18cm high. See illustration.

£200-400

24 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN MOON FLASK painted with blossoming flowers amongst leaves beneath a leaf-tip collar, scroll shoulder lugs, Qing or later, 25cm high. See illustration.

£5,000-8,000 17

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Lot 25

Lot 26

25 A CHINESE CELADON MALLET VASE, with subtle sea green glaze, Ming Dynasty or later, 17cm high. See illustration.

Lot 27

£500-1,000

26 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT, painted with the seven sages of the bamboo grove as a continuous frieze, late Qing Dynasty, 15cm high, 17.5cm dia. See illustration.

£600-1,200

27 A CHINESE CRACKLE GLAZED TRIPOD WATER POT of circular shape, moulded with two bats to the rim, bearing seal mark of Qianlong, Qing Dynasty or later, 9cm dia. on later wood stand. See illustration.

Lot 28

£300-600

28 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT PORCELAIN CIRCULAR DISH painted with flowering branches within formal lotus border, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong, (1736-1795), 39cms dia. See illustration.

£100-200

Lot 29

Lot 30

29 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT PORCELAIN CIRCULAR LARGE PLATE painted with flowers issuing from rocks, heightened in gilt, cavetto painted in iron-red with blossoming sprigs, Buddhists gong within double circle, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi (1661-1722), 39.5cm. See illustration.

Lot 31

£200-400

30 A SET OF THREE CHINESE PORCELAIN GRADUATED BOWLS, each of footed square form richly decorated with flowers and insects on a turquoise ground, Republic period, comprising two large (18cm wide) examples and smaller (15.5cm) each with a rubber stamped seal mark in iron red, and a Chinese famille verte porcelain duck, 18cm long on a wooden stand. (4) See illustration.

£120-180

31 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE SPOON TRAY OR TEAPOT STAND centrally painted with a blindfolded Cupid within Rococo formal border with crossed cornucopiae, made for the European market c. 1780, 18cm wide; a Chinese ‘Imari’ porcelain circular dish, circa 1720, 26.5 dia.; and a pair of export octagonal soup bowls, painted with Manchu court ladies, c. 1800, 22cm dia. (4) See illustration.

Lot 32

£100-200

32 A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN SMALL BOWL internally painted with aquatic plants and birds, with cafe au lait external glaze, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi (1661-1722), 15.5cm dia. and a famille rose deep cup, painted with a bird amongst peonies, Yongzheng c.1750, 7cm high. (2) See illustration.

£100-200

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33 A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TRIPLE-BULB VASES the lower body painted with a scholar and attendant near a pavilion in lakeland landscape, the upper bulbs and neck painted with Buddhistic emblems and archaic motifs, Kangxi (1661-1722), 26.5cm high (2). See illustration.

Lot 33

34 A PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASES AND COVERS painted with large repeating ruyi-head lappets enclosing richly blossoming peonies, domed cover with button knop, Kangxi c.1690, 38cm high (2) See illustration.

£500-1,000

Lot 34

£800-1,600

35 A PAIR OF CHINESE OCTAGONAL PANELLED BLUE AND WHITE VASES each panel painted with a different flowering shrub inhabited by birds and insects, leaves. fruit and flowers to the shoulders, short everted necks, the covers with lotus petal bulbous knops, Kangxi, c. 1700, 52cm and 53cm high.

Â£2,000-4,000

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36 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN LARGE VASES AND COVERS painted with seven musicians and dancers entertaining a lady of the court with five attendants in a misty landscape with plantain leaves; the domed covers with sleeve dancing boys, Kangxi (1661-1722), 47.5cm and 46cm high.

Â£2,000-4,000

Lot 37

Lot 38

37 A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN OVOID JARS, each painted with a sage riding a Kylin accompanied by four boy attendants, early Kangxi (1661-1722), later adapted with French ormolu mounts to serve as lamps, with open scroll and rocaille bases, 30cm high. See illustration.

Lot 39

£500-1,000

38 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ELEPHANT FORM KENDI bells painted to its neck, flying horses to the saddle cloth and a song bird on rocks to the neck, Ming Dynasty, Wanli, (1563-1620), 17cm high. See illustration.

£1,000-2,000

39 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN KENDI of cushion form with mammiform spout, decorated with flowers amongst cloud wisps, leaf tips to the flared neck, four character mark within a square, the flared neck, Ming Dynasty, Wanli, (1563-1620), 16.5cm. See illustration.

Lot 40

£800-1,600

40 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SHOULDERED VASE AND COVER painted with a continuous frieze of ducks and other water birds amongst plants, small islands and clouds, lappet base, the shoulder and cover with bracketed panels of fruit and floral specimens on a diapered ground, Ming Dynasty, Wanli, (1563-1620), 44cm high. See illustration.

£500-£1,000

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41 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE of shouldered baluster form, painted with two fulsome fo-dogs divided by large peonies, the shoulder band with eight flying cranes, cloud motifs to the short everted neck, Ming Dynasty, Wanli, (1563-1620) 39cm high. See illustration.

42 A CHINESE WHITE MONOCHROME PORCELAIN VASE of baluster form with crackle glaze, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 11.5cm high See illustration.

£500-1,000

£1,500-2,500

43 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE with globular body and waisted neck, painted in ‘heaping and piling’ technique with scrolling and undulating flowerheads, ruyi shoulder band, pointed leaf tips to the neck, bearing Qianlong seal mark. 38.5cm high.

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44 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ‘EIGHT AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS’ BOWL decorated internally with central ‘prayer wheel’ medallion within a border of sea-waves, externally with eight auspicious symbols over repeat lotus blossoms, the foot with a band of waves beneath lappets, Qianlong seal mark, 25.5cm wide x 11cm high.

£1,000-2,000

45 A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT PORCELAIN LARGE FISH TANK OR JARDINIÈRE of globular shape with lion mask side handles, rim painted with eight landscapes within panels, the main body with each side decorated with a pair of pheasants amongst rocks and peonies beneath a collar of floral motifs, lappet foot, Qianlong, c. 1750, 58cm dia. x 40cm high.

£2,000-4,000

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Lot 46

Lot 47

46 A PAIR OF JAPANESE “IMARI” PORCELAIN VASES of baluster shape decorated with flowers around veranda’s, 18th century, with later rococo mounts and winged angel head shoulder handles, 31cm high. See illustration.

Lot 48

£300-600

47 A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN VASES AND COVERS each painted with two panels of a pavilion under crags from which grow pine trees, floral panels to the shoulders, 18th century, upon later 19th century French ormolu openwork mounts with triple scroll feet, 40cm high overall. See illustration.

£300-600

48 A PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN SLENDER BALUSTER VASES, richly decorated with birds amongst blossoming shrubs and rocks, c.1800, with later 19th century French ormolu mounts as lamps, with dragon handles, and openwork scrolling bases, 50cm high. See illustration.

Lot 49

£500-1,000

49 A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN HEXAGONAL VASE decorated with panels of birds and flowers, 18th century, with later French ormolu mounts as a lamp, with scrolling base, 26cm high and a Chinese porcelain rosewater sprinkler vase, 18th century, similarly mounted with ormolu, 33cm high (2). See illustration. 28

£100-200

Lot 50

Lot 51

50 A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN VASES richly decorated with irises and peonies against dense chrysanthemums grounds enriched in gilt, 18th century, 62cm high. See illustration.

Lot 52

£500-1,000

51 A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN SHALLOW CIRCULAR DISH painted centrally with a vase of flowers on a veranda, within a border of chrysanthemums and peonies, 18th century, 29cm dia. See illustration.

£100-200

52 A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN LARGE BOWL of circular chrysanthemum outline, painted inside and out with pairs of birds in flowering prunus, within abstract diaper panels, late Meiji Period (1868-1912), 40cm dia. See illustration.

Lot 53

£300-600

53 A SET OF ELEVEN JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN PLATES, with painted flower and tree decoration heightened in gilt, Meiji, 19th century, 22cm dia. See illustration.

£500-1,000

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Lot 54

Lot 55

55 A SATSUMA EARTHENWARE SHALLOW DISH, signed Gyokuzan, of chrysanthemum outline, painted and gilded with a pheasant perched on a blossoming peony bush, floret repeat border, script mark in gilt and blue enamel, Shimazu, Meiji period (1868-1912), 32.5cm dia. See illustration.

54 A FINE JAPANESE EARTHENWARE POTTERY SLAB-SIDED VASE one face painted with a maiden approaching a tethered hawk on a balcony, the other with maidens by a mill in a dramatic landscape with a waterfall, divided by blue ground panels of wisteria and peonies and with short everted neck, seal mark in gilt, late Meiji Period (1868-1912), 29.5cm, on a bespoke hardwood stand. See illustration.

£2,000-4,000

£600-1,200

56 A JAPANESE EARTHENWARE TRIPOD KORO VASE AND COVER one side painted with a pair of pheasants, the other a pair of mallards on a blue ground enriched with gilt, shi-shi finial to the domed cover, script mark in gilt (heavily ribbed), late Meiji period (1868-1912), 14cm high

£150-300

Lot 60

Lot 61

Lot 62

60 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE SMALL VASE AND COVER of flattened vase form, with twin lion mask and ring handles carved in relief with archaic motifs and taotie masks, 19th/20th century, 11.7cm high. See illustration.

£800-1,500

61 A CHINESE “LAPIS LAZULI” RECTANGULAR PENDANT, covered in relief with pairs of stylised dragons enclosing Mongolian and Chinese characters, Qing Dynasty or later, 5.75cm x 4cm. See illustration.

£300-600

Lot 63

62 A CHINESE MUTTON FAT WHITE JADE GROUP OF A PAIR OF PLAYFUL LIONS curled together, Qing Dynasty or later, 7cm wide x 4.25 high on wood stand. See illustration.

£3,000-6,000

63 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE LEAF BRUSH WASHER centred by a snail, a dragonfly and lotus bud to the border, Qing Dynasty or later, 13cm long x 8.5cm wide. See illustration.

£2,000-4,000

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Lot 64

Lot 65

64 A CHINESE WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A BOY laying on his stomach Qing Dynasty or later, 7.25cm long x 2.75cm high. See illustration.

Lot 66

£1,500-3,000

65 A CHINESE BISCUIT AND CELADON JADE PENDANT IN MING STYLE carved as a dragon and young boy amongst clouds, 14.5cm long x 6.5cm wide. See illustration. £2,500-4,500 66 A CHINESE JADE RECUMBENT LION turning its head to the right, Qianlong or early 19th century, 10cm long x 4cm high. See illustration.

Lot 67

£2,000-4,000 67 A SINO-MUGHAL DARK GREEN JADE SMALL PEDESTAL BOWL of circular ogee sided form, carved with ruyi heads and pointed leaf tips, on a circular pedestal with four triform feet, 19th/early 20th century, 5.5 dia. x 3cm high. See illustration.

£500-1,000

Lot 71

Lot 72

71 A CHINESE CARVED AGATE CHILD the stooped figure carrying a large sprig of lingzhi over his shoulder, a bat close by, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 5.5cm high See illustration.

68 A CHINESE JADEITE ARCHER’S RING late Qing Dynasty, 3cm, and another, 2.5cm (2)

£200-400

69 A CHINESE GREEN STONE BOWL AND COVER with flared sides and thick-foot rims, late Qing Dynasty, early 20th century, 12.5cm dia. x 9.75cm high (including cover) and an Ottoman green glass circular shallow tray, gilded with repeat tulips, 19th century, 14.5cm dia. (2)

£2,000-4,000

72 A CHINESE AGATE CARVING as two sages beneath a cliff and pine trees, a bat close by, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 6.5cm high. See illustration.

£100-200

£2,000-4,000

73 A CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVED RECUMBENT ARCHAIC DRAGON with russet inclusions along one side of its slender flanks, probably Ming, 8cm long.

£300-600

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74 A CHINESE CELADON JADE SMALL CARVED COCKEREL PENDANT with head turned over its back, incised plumage, 4.5cm long. See illustration.

Lot 74

£400-800

75 A CHINESE CARVED STONE HEAD OF A BODHISATTVA possibly Ming Dynasty, with serene downward gaze and well detailed chignon, 14.5cm high. See illustration.

£300-600

76 A CHINESE PALE CELADON BOY FIGURE holding a string of enormous cash coins over his shoulder, 19th/20th century, 5.75cm high See illustration.

Lot 75

£300-600

77 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE FINGER CITRON PENDANT naturalistically rendered hanging from a stalk flanked by a smaller fruit, 19th/20th century, 5.75cm long.

£300-600

78 A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE DOUBLE FRUIT PENDANT, the openwork stalks carved with fruiting fungus, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 4.75cm long.

£300-600

79 A GROUP OF FIVE CHINESE JADE AND AGATE CARVINGS, comprising four of boys, 19th/20th century, largest 7cm, an agate lotus, 3.25cm, and a resin Buddha pendant (6)

Lot 76

£200-400

80 A PAIR OF CHINESE SOAPSTONE LION DOGS each plume-tailed beast turning his head with vicious grimace, late Qing Dynasty c. 1900, 17.5cm long, 10.5cm long. See illustration.

Lot 80

£200-400 81 SPARE LOT 82 A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL SAUCER DISHES, each delicately painted with butterflies alighting on mixed flower sprays, within cellular borders, each on the reverse border with further flowering branches, each with central peach medallion, gilt copper rims, Qianlong, late 18th century, 13cm dia. (2). See illustration

£300-600

Lot 82

83 A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE SMALL FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, seated in meditation on a lotus pedestal base, late Qing Dynasty, 5.5cm high. Another similar, perhaps 18th/19th century, 5cm high Three other Tibetan/Indian metal figures, 19th/20th century and a gilt bronze base/ mandorla (Buddha lacking) (6)

£300-600

84 A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF AMITAYUS, seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base, wearing a shawl, the jewellery inlaid in turquoise and coral type stones, fivepoint diadem, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 17.5cm high See illustration.

Lot 84

£500-1,000

85 A TIBETAN GILT BRASS FIGURE OF AMITAYUS seated in meditation on a lotus base, bejewelled, and with high chignon, 20th century, 18.5cm high.

£200-400

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Lot 86

Lot 91

89 A TIBETAN WHITE METAL AND PARCEL GILT MOUNTED TEAPOT, finely worked around the globular body with apsaras, birds and foliate motifs, lotus bird finial to the domed cover, with makara spout and dragon handle, probably 18th century, 30cm high

86 A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER with beaded borders and twin lion mask handles, on tripod feet, bearing Xuande six character mark, but probably Kangxi, c.1700, 27.5cm dia. x 10.5cm high, with carved and pierced wood cover. See illustration.

Provenance: By descent of the family of William Kidner, who worked on Scott’s Cathedral, Shanghai. Collected in China c.1860-70

£1200-1800

£200-400

88 A TIBETAN BRONZE SEATED FIGURE OF SHAKYAMUNI, in meditative pose, raised on a lotus dais, 9cm and another larger, 9cm (2)

Provenance: By repute associated with the Younghusband Expedition

90 A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF LI TIEGUAI, with loose dress revealing his emaciated chest, his left arm upheld, 18.5cm high, Ming Dynasty, on a later wood triform base, 23.5cm high overall

87 A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, of flared circular form with angular handles, bearing seal mark, 7.5cm high, 15.5cm wide, c.1707 grams.

£150-300

91 A CHINESE GOLD-SPLASHED BRONZE CENSER of rectangular shape with angular handles, on square feet, 10cm wide x 8cm deep x 7cm high See illustration.

£100-200

£500-1,000

92 A CHINESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR MIRROR in Tang style, cast in relief with two curvaceous phoenix, 12.5cm wide

Lot 93

£200-400

93 A CHINESE GILT BRONZE SCROLL WEIGHT as a crouched mythical beast, well detailed with open jaw, a bat alighted on its back, Qing Dynasty, 6.25cm long See illustration.

£600-1,200

94 A CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAIC STYLE LARGE FANG-HU WINE VESSEL with panels of dissolved dragons and taotie, dragon mask shoulder handles, 19th/20th century, 51.5cm high

Lot 96

£300-600

95 A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER of circular form with arched rim handles, on tripod feet, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 13.5cm wide

£60-120

96 A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SMALL VASE of squat globular shape, worked with repeat shou and phoenix roundels beneath floral border, incised square mark, bearing four character mark of Qianlong but later, 6.75cm high See illustration.

£2,000-4,000 Lot 97

97 A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER, the domed cover worked with dissolved dragons and taotie, dragon in clouds spherical finial, the body and legs with similar details, cast square mark, bearing four character Qianlong mark but later, 15cm high See illustration.

£600-1,200

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98 A CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL HEXAGONAL BRUSH WASHER with leaf tip rim over dragon girdle band, on integral lotus petal indented stand with tripod ruyi head feet, 6.5cm high

Lot 100

£300-600

99 A PAIR OF CHINESE GILT METAL AND ENAMELLED BANGLES each with ten panels of foliage, bats and abstract patterns, 7cm wide

£200-400

100 A JAPANESE BRONZE FINE-LEGGED LARGE KORO AND COVER, the vase form body cast in relief, peasant and maiden and a hawk pursuing its prey, dragon neck handles, the cover with young wrestlers, raised over a circular plateau, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 70cm high See illustration.

Lot 102

£800-1,600

101 A JAPANESE LACQUERED METAL LOBED OVAL COSMETIC BOX AND COVER, of flowerhead outline, each petal decorated in gold lacquer with floral mon and dispersed patterns, kirikane to the base, 19th century 8.5cm wide

£80-150

102 A CHINESE POLYCHROME PAINTED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, the enrobed figure with red garment and jewellery, standing barefoot, Qing or later, 17.5cm high See illustration.

Lot 103

£500-1,000

103 A CHINESE CARVED AND LACQUERED HARDWOOD TABLE SCREEN, the stand carved in low relief with archaic motifs and scrolls. the main panel on one side with a child holding a ruyi sceptre riding on the back of an elephant (bats to each angle), the other with blossoming prunus and peonies near rocks and fungus, in lapis lazuli, turquoise, coral, stained ivory and mother-of-pearl, 21.5cm high x 18.5cm wide See illustration. 38

£2,000-4,000

104 A CHINESE LACQUER CIRCULAR BOX AND COVER, the light mustard ground incised with repeat lotus blossoms and eight auspicious objects, in colours, 23.5cm dia.

Lot 105

£500-1,000

105 A CHINESE CARVED AND STAINED BAMBOO LIBATION CUP of ‘rhinoceros horn’ shape within carved bamboo and dragon detail, Qing Dynasty or later, 13.75cm wide x 8cm high, on bespoke carved hardwood stand, 10.5cm high overall See illustration.

£1,000-2,000

106 A CHINESE CARVED RED LACQUER DISH, of shaped square form, decorated with a house and trees in a mountainous landscape, within a flower border, 13.8cm dia.

Lot 108

£150-300

107 AN UNUSUAL CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER LANTERN of flared octagonal crown form, central ‘cupola’ with suspension ring, incised throughout with peonies, leiwen and shou motifs, with ‘papered’ interior, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 32.5cm wide x 23.5cm high. See illustration

£150-300

108 A JAPANESE LARGE TWO-FOLD SHIBAYAMA INLAID ROOM SCREEN, with arched polychrome carved lacquer frame enclosing an ikebana display with tiger and sparrows in flowering boughs above an ancient vessel, in ivory, bone and mother of pearl, 189cm high x 165cm wide See illustration.

Lot 109

£500-1,000

109 A JAPANESE TWO FOLD LACQUERED PINE ROOM SCREEN, one side decorated with a pair of golden pheasants amongst flowering shrubs, the reverse with separate scenes of a fan painter in his studio, and the painter by a lake, with lotus decorated ‘handles’, 153.5cm high x 164cm wide See illustration.

£300-600 39

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Lot 111

112 A JAPANESE GOLD INLAID IRON TSUBA of quatre-lobed shape, inlaid on one side with two water buffalo by a river, the other with an eddying stream, 18th/19th century, 8cm wide x 8.5cm high

110 A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POTS ‘BITONG’, one incised with a scholar and boy looking out of a window with poetic extract in script, the others with figures and leafy vegetables, late Qing/early Republic, 28.5cm, 16cm, 13cm and 12.cm respectively (4)

£200-400

113 A JAPANESE GOLD LACQUER IRISES BOX AND COVER, rectangular, the lid with clumps of flowering irises by a stream and hillocks, continuing on the side panels, enriched with Kirikane, nashigi interior, Meiji period (1868-1912), 15.25cm wide

111 A CHINESE HARD-STONE INLAID LACQUER SMALL CHEST in the manner of Zhou Zhu. The front inlaid with two birds and a butterfly amongst rocks, flowers and fruits enriched with mother-of-pearl, baitong lock plate and hasps and side carrying handles, the lid with flowers blossoming from rocks, fruits to the remaining side panels, with (later?) strengthening bands and angles, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 42cm wide x 21cm high x 24cm deep. See illustration

Provenance: Label on base “On loan to the University of York (Arts Collection), 346”

Private Collection, Cumbria

The city of Yangzhou in Jangsu Province was famous for ‘Baibaoqian’ material inlay lacquer work

£2,000-4,000

£150-300

£100-200

114 A JAPANESE CARVED ELEPHANT IVORY OKIMONO depicting seven rats (with inlaid eyes), burying into a cord-tied sack, Meiji period (1868-1912), 4.3cm high. See illustration

Lot 114

£500-1,000

115 A FINE JAPANESE ONE-PIECE CARVED ELEPHANT IVORY FIGURE GROUP, Bijin and child, standing wearing a prunus decorated kimono, holding a child on her right shoulder as a lap dog paws her hem, signed with four incised characters and seal, c.1910, 20.5cm high. See illustration

£500-1,000

116 A FINE JAPANESE CARVED ELEPHANT IVORY MYTHOLOGICAL GROUP as a Samurai hauling a huge conch shell while being attacked by six mischievous Kappa, six character seal mark, Meiji Period (1868-1912), 10.5cm high. See illustration

Lot 115

£500-1,000

117 A THAI WHITE MARBLE SEATED BUDDHA, in meditative pose, on petalled dais, 19th century, 48cm high

£300-600

118 A PAIR OF THAI/BURMESE GILT AND LACQUERED WOOD STANDING BUDDHAS with coloured glass detail to their robes, c.1920-30, 67cm high (2)

Lot 116

£60-120

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119 AN INDIAN BONE INLAID HARDWOOD TRIPOD OCCASIONAL TABLE, the circular top with foliate detail in widening circles, baluster stem and swept legs, c.1880, 51cm dia, 65.5cm high. Vestiges of old label “Haya Lal Brij Lal...inlaid and carved wood work Mawfact..Fo Hoshiarpur (India)”. See illustration.

Lot 119

£450-850

120 A CHINESE HARDWOOD STAND, perhaps huali, the square top over an undulating frieze, edged with crisp stringing, on hipped square section legs with outswept feet, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, 41cm wide, 103.5cm high. See illustration.

£1,000-2,000

121 A CHINESE EXPORT CARVED HARDWOOD MIRROR BACK SIDEBOARD, the arched superstructure with pierced dragon cornice over a bevelled oval mirror flanked by shelves, smaller subsidiary mirrors, with a base of three glazed cupboards and open shelves on ball and claw feet, c.1900, 206cm high, 134cm wide. See illustration.

Lot 120

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in the beginning of the 20th century by an employee of China Light and Power. Subsequently brought back to the UK in 1931.

£700-1,200

122 BOWES, JAMES LORD “JAPANESE MARKS AND SEALS” published by Henry Sotheran & Co, London, 1882, and “Legend in Japanese Art” Henri L. Joly, published by John Lane, The Bodley Head, London, 1908 (loose frontispiece) (2) Lot 121

£50-100

123 AN ALBUM OF FIFTY JAPANESE TINTED SEPIA PHOTOGRAPHS mainly beauties and trades, contained in a black lacquer binding, the cover decorated with a couple dancing and playing music, c.1910, 36cm x 27cm, each photo 25.5cm x 19.5cm (pasted to card)

£80-150

124 A TIBETAN SMALL THANGKA DEPICTING PALDEN LHAMO ASTRIDE A HORSE with three acolytes above, 18th/19th century, 11.5cm x 9.5cm 42

£60-120

Lot 125

125 A PAIR OF OTTOMAN PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF SOLDIERS each oval depicting a moustached soldier with animal skin hat and jacket, with daggers, 19th century, 9.5cm, in associated black papier maché frames with acorn suspension clasps, 28.5cm x 26cm overall. See illustration.

Lot 126

£200-400

126 COMPANY SCHOOL: SOUTH INDIA depicting a Sikh couple, he stands holding a sword, she sits with demure expression proffering a rose, early 19th century, 30 x 21cm. See illustration.

£300-600

127 JAPANESE SCHOOL 20th century, portrait of a Daimyo unrobed and sitting on a bed of twigs, his sword hung nearby in an interior, graphite colours and gouache on canvas, signed Buh Khuong and dated 1961. 59cm x 89cm.

Provenance: Brought back on a Comet Aircraft in 1967 by Flt Ct Hunwick to RAF Lyneham.

£50-100

Lot 128

128 A COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT PITH PAINTINGS, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, mainly figures of various size, including ‘Pekin woman’, 24 x 16.5cm, (12) See illustration.

£300-600 43

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Lot 129

129 CHINESE SCHOOL, 18th/19th century A painted hanging scroll depicting a Jesuit Missionary Station, with four figures in and around a courtyard with a small dog, another figure looking down from a tower, 140cm x 95cm, opaque watercolours on silk, upon a woven laid silk borders, solid hardwood roller, overall 217cm x 114.5cm. See illustration

130 ZAO WOU- KI (b.1920) “La Vieille Ville (The Old Town)”, signed and numbered 18/50 in pencil to the margin, lithograph, 16.75” x 22”. See illustration.

£800-1,500

131 ZAO WOU-KI (b.1920) “Nocturne”, signed and numbered 101/150 in pencil to the margin, lithograph in colours, 15” x 19”. See illustration.

£3,000-6,000

Lot 130

Lot 131

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Lot 132

132 WU CHANGSHUO (1844-1927) “Hanging Gourds” inscribed and with two seals, ink and colours on paper, 28.5cm x 44cm. See illustration

133 LI XIONG CAI (1910-2001) Fishing vessel in deep gorge, watercolour on paper laid to silk, inner painting 143cm x 76cm, as a whole 218cm x 89cm. See illustration

Wu Chang Shou was born in Anji, Zhejiang Province. He was leader of the Shanghai Painting School, and the first President of the Xiling Seal Club. The artist is regarded as the most influential and representative artist during the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and early Republic of China (1912-1949)

£3,000-6,000

Li Xiong Cai was born in Gaoyeo or Guangdong Province. He received a basic training in art from his father. From 1935 he held various posts in the Guangzhou Art Institute, the Guangzhou Academy and the National Art Academy in Chonqing. He held a number of one-man exhibitions, including one in Hong Kong in 1982 - he produced many huge paintings from a few metres to over ten metres long. £5,000-10,000

Lot 133

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134 YANG YANWEN (b.1939) “The Recitation of Qu Yuan” signed and inscribed “Qu Zi hum versing while walking, summer of year of Xin Wei (probably year 1991) by Yanwen of Zhu Jian Tang”, with four seals of the artist, “Yang Yan Wen yin”, “Ge Da Yan”, “Bo Shu Cun” and “Zhu Jian Tang” ink and colour on paper, 68.5cm x 135cm. See illustration

Provenance: Acquired from Plum Blossoms (Intl.) Ltd, Hong Kong, 1991

Private Collection Hong Kong and London

Exhibited: “Promises: Yang Yanwen”, 1991, Plum Blossoms (Intl.) Ltd, Hong Kong (no.26)

£15,000-25,000

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NOTES

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Duke’s AUCTIONEERS SINCE 1823

GLOSSARY OF CATALOGUING TERMS The auctioneers are always pleased to discuss individual lots with prospective purchasers prior to the auction and will provide condition reports on request. If you require clarification of any terms employed in the catalogue please do not hesitate to seek advice. The auctioneers are also pleased to discuss lots which may have been altered, repaired, or restored. The term basically used in conjunction with a date (ie. basically 18th century) indicates that, in our opinion, the item may have undergone restoration, repair, or alteration. It also indicates that only an element of the piece may date from the period stated in the description. The absence of the term basically does not imply that an item is without restoration, repair, or alteration. The use of inverted comas around a word or phrase (ie. “pearl”) indicates that the piece, or object, may not be what it is purporting to be. (ie. a simulated pearl). If you are in doubt our specialists are available prior to the auction to offer guidance and advice. With Chinese ceramics and works of art, if the catalogue states that the object in question bears a mark, but it does not state “and of the period” it indicates that we believe the lot in question may not date from the period suggested by the mark. Clearly, references to the colour of jade are subjective and again buyers are advised to inspect personally any items on which they intend to bid to ensure the colour meets with their expectation. Care is taken to ensure that any statement as to authorship, attribution, origin, date and provenance is reliable and accurate, but all such statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statement or representations of fact. Hy. Dukes & Son reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. Descriptions of property in this catalogue do not always indicate condition, repair or damage. Buyers are earnestly advised to inspect personally any lot they intend to purchase. Weights and measurements are approximate and should be verified by intending purchasers

PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS AND PRINTS A work catalogued with the forename(s) and surname or recognised designation of an artist is, in our opinion, a work by the artist, e.g. NICHOLAS CHEVALIER Attributed to NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion a work of the period of the artist which may be in whole or in part the work of the artist.

Manner of NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion a work executed in the style of the artist but of a later date.

Studio of NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion a work by an unknown hand, which may have been executed in the studio of the artist.

After NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion a copy of any date after a work by the artist. Signed/inscribed/dated NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion the work has been signed/inscribed/dated by the artist.

Circle of NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion a work from the period of the artist and showing his influence.

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Follower of NICHOLAS CHEVALIER ... in our opinion a work executed in the style of the artist but not necessarily by a pupil.

The addition of a question mark after any of the cataloguing terms in the above glossary indicates an element of doubt. The term 'ascribed to' may in certain cases be used to denote a traditional attribution based on style. A work catalogued as 'School' accompanied by the name of a place or country and a date mean that in our opinion the work was executed at that time and in that location, e.g. Dutch School, circa 1700. All reference to signatures, inscriptions and dates refer to the present state of work, i.e. as at the time of inspection for the purpose of cataloguing.

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THIRD PARTY LIABILITY All members of the public on our premises are there at their own risk and must note the lay-out of the accommodation and security arrangements. Accordingly neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at a sale.

10 COMMISSION BIDS Whilst prospective buyers are strongly advised to attend the auction and are always responsible for any decision to bid for a particular Lot and shall be assumed to have carefully inspected and satisfied themselves as to its condition we will if so instructed clearly and in writing execute bids on their behalf. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall be responsible for any failure to do so save where such failure is unreasonable. Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded we reserve the right in our absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made. 11 WARRANTY OF TITLE AND AVAILABILITY The seller warrants to the auctioneer and you that the seller is the true owner of the property consigned or is properly authorised by the true owner to consign it for sale and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims.

13 TERMS OF SALE The seller acknowledges that Lots are sold subject to the stipulations of these Conditions in their entirety and on the Terms of Consignment as notified to the consignor at the time of the entry of the Lot. 14 DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION (1) Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to a lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded. This Condition is subject to the next following Condition concerning deliberate forgeries and applies save as provided for in paragraph 6 “information to buyers”. (2) Private treaty sales made under these Conditions are deemed to be sales by auction for purposes of consumer legislation. 15 FORGERIES Notwithstanding the preceding Condition, any Lot which proves to be a deliberate forgery (as defined) may be returned to us by you within 21 days of the auction provided it is in the same condition as when bought, and is accompanied by particulars identifying it from the relevant catalogue description and a written statement of defects. If we are satisfied from the evidence presented that the Lot is a deliberate forgery we shall refund the money paid by you for the Lot including any buyer’s premium provided that (1) if the catalogue description reflected the accepted view of scholars and experts as at the date of sale or (2) you personally are not able to transfer a good and marketable title to us, you shall have no rights under this condition. The right of return provided by this Condition is additional to any right or remedy provided by law or by these Conditions of Sale. 16 GENERAL We shall have the right at our discretion, to refuse admission to our premises or attendance at our auctions by any person. (1) any right to compensation for losses liabilities and expenses incurred in respect of and as a result of any breach of these Conditions and any exclusions provided by them shall be available to the seller and/or the auctioneer as appropriate. (2). Such rights and exclusions shall extend to and be deemed to be for the benefit of employees and agents of the seller and/or the auctioneer who may themselves enforce them. (3) Any notice to any buyer, seller, bidder or viewer may be given by first class mail or Swiftmail in which case it shall be deemed to have been received by the addressee 48 hours after posting. (4) Special terms may be used in catalogue descriptions of particular classes of items in which case the descriptions must be interpreted in accordance with any glossary appearing at the commencement of the catalogue. (5) Any indulgence extended to bidders buyers or sellers by us notwithstanding the strict terms of these Conditions or of the Terms of Consignment shall affect the position at the relevant time only and in respect of that particular concession only; in all other respects these Conditions shall be construed as having full force and effect. (6) English law applies to the interpretation of these Conditions. 16 DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS Due to problems with fraudulent debit and credit card transactions payments over the telephone cannot be made for invoices totalling more than £200 unless the Buyers are known to Duke’s. Payment can be made in person using a chip and pin number, bank transfer, cash up to £9,000, or cheque (allow six working days for clearance).

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CONDITIONS OF SALE (continued) CHEQUES The Auctioneers regret that they are unable to accept cheques in payment for purchases, except where arrangements have been made beforehand, well in advance of sale day. Intending purchasers are asked to instruct their bank to contact the Auctioneer’s bank (Natwest, 49 South Street, Dorchester) as early as possible, to confirm clearance in writing up to a stated maximum amount to ensure that a cheque will be accepted on sale day. A Banker’s Draft, a Building Society cheque or cash will be required to allow removal of goods on sale day. Purchasers may not otherwise remove goods until their cheques are cleared by the Auctioneers’ bank. LIVE BIDDING Duke’s Auctioneers offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale. In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details (unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Duke’s Auctioneers) you: 1. authorise Duke’s Auctioneers, if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and 2. confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Duke’s Auctioneers through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that Duke’s Auctioneers are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale. P lease note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 3% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price. Clicking the bid button is a commitment to buy. THIRD PARTY LIABILITY Any person or his personal property at or on the auctioneers premises, before, during, or after the auction, shall be deemed to be there at their own risk and will have no claim against the auctioneers in respect of any injury sustained, or accident which may occur. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUYERS OF FURNITURE All items are held at the risk of the Buyer. If they are not removed within 5 working days of the sale the Auctioneers will instruct a carrier to remove them to storage. The Buyer will be responsible for paying the aforementioned carrier all charges incurred and for making arrangements in advance for the removal of items from their store after payment of their charges on production of our reciept for the items. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BUYERS OF WILDLIFE MATERIAL Property made of or incorporating (irrespective of percentage) endangered and other protected species of wildlife, including but not limited to, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, whalebone and certain species of coral, together with Brazilian rosewood, may require permits or certificates (e.g. a CITES permit) from the relevant regulatory agencies to be exported or imported. Prospective purchasers are also advised that some countries prohibit altogether the importation as well as exportation of such materials. Accordingly, clients should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on any property with wildlife material if they intend to import the property into another country. Please note that it is the client’s responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations applying to the export or import of property containing endangered or protected wildlife material. The inability of a client to export or import property containing endangered or protected wildlife material is not a basis for cancellation or rescission of the sale.

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Thursday 18th May 2017 Including property from a Noble European Collection PRINTED IN DORCHESTER BY EPIC CREATIVE PRINT