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Asian Art Auction 20th November 2017
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Asian Art Auction Conditions of Sale to Purchasers 1. Subject to the sole discretion of the Auctioneer, the highest bidder to be the purchaser, and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the dispute may be settled by the Auctioneer, or the lot so in question may immediately be put up and resold. 2. No person shall advance less than 20% on the preceding bid. The Auctioneer reserving the right to control the bidding. 3. The Auctioneer does not guarantee the accuracy or correct description of any lot or the genuineness or authenticity of any such lot. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for any fault or defect in any lot and makes no other warrantee whatsoever. 4. The purchasers to give their names and places of abode, and pay a down payment of 20% of the purchase price, or more in part payment 5.
Purchasers to pay 15% auction fees exclusive of Value Added Taxation (VAT). VAT will be charged on those fees at the standard rate (currently 23%)
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Online bidders to pay an additional 3% auction fees exclusive of VAT
7. Payments to be made either by cash, bank draft, credit card or debit card. N.B. An additional charge of 3% exclusive of VAT will be applied to all credit card payments. 8. All lots purchased at the auction must be paid for and taken away, whether genuine or authentic, or not, with all fault and errors at the buyer’s expense and risk one hour from the close of sale and no later than 11 am the following day, or during any such period as directed by the Auctioneer at the time of sale. 9. In the event that the purchaser does not, for whatever reason, collect any and all purchases made at the auction within the time limits specified in the conditions of sale, the Auctioneer may apply a storage charge to the account. Storage will be charged at the rate of 1% (exclusive of VAT) of the total invoice value per working day. 10. In the event that an electrical and or mechanical item is not in a safe working condition the purchaser may return it to the Auctioneer and obtain a refund of the purchase price no later than 12 noon on the Tuesday immediately following the day of sale, The Auctioneer accepts no liability for any damages, injury or other expenses incurred by such an item. If any fault in such an item is evident at the time of sale the purchaser shall accept all liability for the item. 11. If any deficiency shall arise in quantity or from any cause, the Auctioneer shall be unable to deliver any lot or portion of a lot, then, in such case, the purchaser shall accept compensation for the same to be made in proportion to the purchase money for the whole lot. 12.
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Upon failure of complying with the above conditions, the money deposited in part of payment shall be forfeit and all lots unclaimed within the aforesaid time shall be resold.
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Information for Purchasers Conditions of Sale This sale is subject to the ‘Conditions of Sale’ as listed on the previous page of this catalogue. Bidding All intending purchasers must register for a bidding number before commencement of the auction. Potential purchasers are recommended to register on the morning of the auction Delivery and Payment After the auction on Monday 20th November until 9 pm. Alternatively items may be paid for and collected between 9.30 am and 12 noon on Tuesday morning 21st November; a storage charge will apply to all items left after this time. Storage is charged at the rate of 1% (exclusive of VAT) of the total invoice amount per working day. Commission on purchases is charged at the rate of 15% exclusive of VAT. N.B. Items may not be available for collection after Friday 24th November 2017and in the event that you do not collect your purchases you will be held liable for the purchase price and any applicable charges. Purchasers are also advised to bring their own help as our staff will be engaged with the checking out of goods Estimates The figures provided are merely as a guide to prospective buyers. They are not definite and are subject to revision without notice. Payment Payment may be made by cash, bank draft, credit or debit card. Please note there is a 3% charge on all credit card payments. Online Purchasers Online purchasers will pay an additional 3% commission exclusive of VAT. Invoices will be issued by email after the close of sale. Shipping of items purchased may be arranged through Mailbox Etc (info@mberathmines.ie) Advice to Purchasers Our staff are available on the day to provide advice to potential purchasers If you have any questions about this or any of our other sales, please feel free to contact us at info@hermanwilkinson.ie or by telephone at (+353) 01-4972245.
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Asian Art Auction 1 CHINESE LATE QING/ REPUBLIC PERIOD PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE the bottle with a snowflake background overlaid with 'mutton fat' and 'emerald green' glass design, depicting bats flying amongst clouds, with coins and peaches, signed with a seal to the body, raised on a short foot, complete with later stopper. 6cm high.
2 CHINESE GLASS AND HAND PAINTED SNUFF BOTTLE painted in the Continental taste with two figural panels enclosed within Greek keys, both panels depicting ladies within stylised landscapes, complete with a hard stone and cast metal bound stopper, bearing a four character mark to base.
3 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE the rounded jade stopper resting on a slim shaped body painted to the interior with scenes of boys amongst foliage, signed. 8 cm high
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Herman & Wilkinson 4 CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD LACQUERED SNUFF BOTTLE the black lacquered body, mounted with soapstone and hardstone pieces in the form of peaches and gourds, raised on a short foot. 6cm high.
5 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE the flat soapstone stopper seated on a shaped body raised on a short foot, painted to the interior with a foliate panel and a stylized landscape panel. 7 cm high
6 CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD AMBER GLASS PANELED SNUFF BOTTLE the panelled amber glass body, with suspended gold leaf decoration, complete with later stopper. 6cm high.
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Asian Art Auction 7 CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD PEKING GLASS THUMB RING in the style of an archers ring, the oversized design is moulded in a light blue glass, with a shaped top and cut base. 4cm diameter.
8 CHINESE LATE QING/ REPUBLIC PERIOD PEKING GLASS BRUSH WASHER the shaped square frosted glass body, overlaid with blue glass panel designs, depicting scholars scrolls and books amongst ribbons, raised on a short foot. 5cm high.
9 CHINESE LATE QING/ REPUBLIC PERIOD PEKING GLASS BOTTLE VASE the 'egg yoke yellow' glass body overlaid in a red glass design depicting stylised bat and foliate motifs, all raised on a short foot. 16cm High.
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Herman & Wilkinson 10 CHINESE QIANLONG STYLE MONOCHROME BRUSHWASHER the ironstone red glazed washer, with a short rim leading to a square body with canted corners, the base with a wide unglazed foot, enclosing a square glazed panel baring a four character Qianlong mark. 5cm high.
11 CHINESE XUANDE STYLE BOWL of circular form, glazed in white with a 'cobalt blue' underglaze foliate design, raised on a short foot and baring a six character Xuande mark to base. 15cm Diameter.
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Herman & Wilkinson 12 CHINESE LATE 20TH CENTURY FIGURE THE LONGEVITY IMMORTAL depicted standing with a staff in a traditional robe glazed in an overall flora and fauna design with peaches, characters, clouds and birds with impressed Qianlong seal mark to base. 47 cm high
13 CHINESE WANLI STYLE MONOCHROME GLAZED WINE CUP the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flaring mouth, the exterior applied with an brown glazed, which follows to the interior, baring a six character Wanli mark within a double-circle to base. 6cm High.
14 CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD MONOCHROME ARTIST WATER DROPPER in the form of a pigeon, with an all over dark green drip glazed, exposing the birds features carved in relief. 10cm High.
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15 CHINESE KANGXI STYLE MONOCHROME GLAZED BOWL the flared body, raised on a short foot, supporting a wide rim with an all over iron rust red glaze, the base bearing a six character Kangxi mark. 16cm Diameter 9
Herman & Wilkinson 16 CHINESE TANG DYNASTY STYLE BROWN GLAZED EWER the elegant pear-shaped body emerging from a short foot to a trumpet neck and flared rim, the shoulder set to one side with a strap handle and to the other with a long tapering cylindrical spout, covered overall in a strong brown glaze which highlights in spots of relief to depict a phoenix and panel design. 15cm High.
17 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CARVED BAMBOO BOX AND COVER of circular form the cover heavily carved with foliage the body carved with panels of phoenix and foliate motifs
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Herman & Wilkinson 19 PAIR OF CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD STYLE VASES of baluster form with all over painted and transfer printed stylised designs of scholars in a rocky landscape with ships, the base bearing a red overglazed rubber seal mark. 17cm High.
20 PAIR CHINESE QING DYNASTY CRACKLEWARE VASES of baluster form mounted throughout in relief with Chi Long dragon head drop handles and overall twin five claw dragon design depicting two dragons in flight chasing a flaming pearl, incised four character mark to base, restoration present. 60cm High.
21 SET OF THREE CHINESE QING DYNASTY MONOCHROME TEA BOWLS all with short feet leading to flaring bodies, glazed in red, green and lilac, each piece signed to base in blue underglaze. 6cm Diameter.
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Asian Art Auction 22 TWO JAPANESE BONE SNUFF BOTTLES the stylised bodies with panels showing geishas and other figures amongst foliate landscapes.
23 CHINESE QING DYNASTY YONGZHENG STYLE BLACK MONOCHROME GLAZED VASE the flared rim supported by a tapering neck falling to a wide "Rouleau" shaped body reducing to a short foot, the base bearing six character Yongzheng mark. 22cm High.
24 CHINESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE in the form of a mouse seated on a ball, unsigned, together with a pierced work ivory disc.
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25 CHINESE HARDWOOD CARVING OF A SCHOLAR depicted standing in contemplation while holding a globe on a rocky foliate base. 26cm High.
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26 CHINESE CARVED AND LACQUERED PANEL of rectangular form with pierced work hinges supporting the carved panel depicting scholars in a stylised landscape with detail highlighted in gilt. 62cm Wide.
27 LARGE SINO-TIBETAN BAMBOO CARVING OF A RECUMBENT DRAGON the large pierced work and carved root seated on top of a root cut in the form of a stand. 66cm Long.
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Asian Art Auction 28 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CARVED HARDWOOD FIGURE depicting a fisherman standing holding fish on a rocky base
29 MODERN CHINESE HARDWOOD JEWELLERY BOX with inset jade and brass bound top and body opening to reveal a fitted interior. 14cm Wide.
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30 CHINESE CARVED AND LACQUERED STATUE OF A SEATED FIGURE the figure seated on a large carved throne and depicted wearing war armour, raised on a plinth base. 10cm Wide. 18
Asian Art Auction 31 CHINESE QING DYNASTY HARDWOOD FIGURAL CARVING depicting a fish seller on a rocky base. 31 cm high
32 CHINESE GUANGXU STYLE FAMILLE ROSE GINGER JAR of bulbous form, painted with a turquoise glaze decorated with figural and foliate scenes
33 CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE BUDDHA IN GLASS CASE the 'happy buddha' depicted seat in the traditional taste with beads, contained within a glass case
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Herman & Wilkinson 34 JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD LACQUERED OCTAGONAL BOX the panelled structure painted with figural interior scenes and overall gilt traditional highlights
35 JAPANESE SATSUMA BOTTLE VASE the vase held on three short feet supporting a globular body leading to a tapering neck with a slightly flared rim, the neck mounted with twin handles, painted over glaze with figures amidst a stylised landscape. 22cm High.
36 JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD TEAPOT of triangular form with an all over gilt and black painted design depicting figures amongst antiques and scrolls, the lid signed to base with four character mark together with a Chinese cast metal bowl (2)
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Asian Art Auction 37 CHINESE KANGXI STYLE POLYCHROME HULUPING VASE the double gourd body painted with all over foliate and crane scenes separated by bands, bearing a six character apocryphal Kangxi mark to base. 39cm High.
38 INDIAN SILVER CARD CASE of rectangular form with embossed and chased all over stylised design, together with a similar circular box and cover
39 CHINESE MODEL CONTAINED WITHIN A SMALL DISPLAY CASE the model depicting a stylised landscape with buildings together with a boxed figure of a geisha on stand.
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Herman & Wilkinson 40 HAN DYNASTY STYLE EARTH PLATE contained within a fitted box, including original instructions.
41 PAIR OF CHINESE LATE QING DYNASTY BINDING SHOES in the traditional style with an all over wave and shou pattern.
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42 CHINESE QING DYNASTY KANGXI STYLE MONOCHROME BOTTLE VASE the short foot supporting a bulbous body with a tapering neck, glazed in an all over iron rust red, bearing six character Kangxi mark to base. 28cm High. 23
Herman & Wilkinson 43 COLLECTION OF CLOISONNE including a Japanese miniature tea set, an Eastern dish and other CloisonnĂŠ ware.
44 CHINESE QING DYNASTY SCHOLARS WRITING BOX the lacquered box, with all over gilt design, opening to reveal a fitted interior complete with ink stones, brushes and other writing and painting materials.
45 CHINESE QING DYNASTY FAMILLE ROSE HOT WATER POT raised on a short foot, with a wide body supporting a C-scroll handle, short spout and a lid with a peach finial, all painted with large figural panels separated by vignettes of birds amongst foliage, with gilt highlights, extensive damage and restoration present. 23cm High.
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Asian Art Auction 46 COMPOSITION FIGURE OF A BUDDHA IN MEDITATION set and carved in green resin. 16cm High
47 PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CRACKLEWARE BOTTLE VASES overpainted with lacquer bird and foliate designs. 17cm High.
48 JAPANESE BRONZE MEIJI STYLE TIGER depicted crouched and snarling, unsigned
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Herman & Wilkinson 49 CHINESE QING DYNASTY WARMING DISH with all over blue and white willow pattern design enclosed by diaper ware and ribbon vignettes, together with an earlier blue and white Chinese willow pattern plate.
50 CHINESE QING DYNASTY 19TH CENTURY EXPORT WARE DISH depicting a figure on a river in a stylised landscape, painted in an all over blue and white design. 27cm Wide.
51 CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 19TH CENTURY DISH of octagonal form, the central vignette depicting cocks and crickets amongst foliage, all contained within a ribbon, scrollwork and butterfly border. 22cm Diameter.
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Asian Art Auction 52 LARGE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER depicting birds amongst foliage, all contained within a diaper ware and vignette panel border. 37cm Diameter.
53 JAPANESE IMARI CHARGER of shaped circular form, the central panel depicting a phoenix enclosed by a floral vignette and diaper ware border. 31cm Wide.
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Asian Art Auction 55 JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY LACQUERED BOX with mother of pearl and gilt foliate motifs contained within multiple panels. 30cm Long.
56 LARGE JAPANESE CLOISONNE VASE of panelled baluster form, enamelled with all over bird and foliate design, some extensive damage present. 60cm High.
57 MATCHED PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE KANGXI SLEEVE VASES in the traditional shape with a flared rim, painted in an all over foliate design, one with old antique label to base, extensive damage to both vases
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Herman & Wilkinson 58 CHINESE SANG DE BEOUF QIANLONG STYLE MONOCHROME VASE the flared rim supported by a tapering neck falling to a wide "Rouleau" shaped body reducing to a short foot. 23cm High.
59 MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE POLYCHROME CUPS raised on short feet with straight spun sides, painted with an all over foliate design, bearing seal marks to bases.
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Herman & Wilkinson 61 CHINESE QING DYNASTY WUCAI STYLE SLEEVE VASE of cylindrical form, raised on a wide foot, with all over bird and foliate design. 12cm High.
62 ISLAMIC TURQIOUSE ENAMELLED URN the body inset with engraved panels in a foliate and script design. 10cm High.
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Asian Art Auction 63 CHINESE QIANLONG STYLE BLUE AND WHITE LOTUS VASE of shaped globular form, the foot supporting the shaped body, tapering neck and flared rim, painted in bright shades of cobalt-blue with a wide band of lotus blooms arranged in double registers borne on meandering leafy scrolls, all between stylised lappet bands, the neck encircled by stiff upright leaves above a band of floral sprays, painted with a 'classic' wave and a band of pendent ruyi heads just below the rim, the recessed base bearing a six-character Qianlong seal mark. 37cm High.
64 CHINESE HARDWOOD AND INSET MARBLE OCCASIONAL TABLE of rectangular form, the carved and pierced work frame in the traditional taste with straight cut legs on shaped terminals, all bound by twin shelf stretchers. 41cm Wide.
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Herman & Wilkinson 65 CHINESE SHUANG SHOU JIAN STYLE SWORD the engraved straight blade surmounted by a stylised bronze guard leading to a turned wood grip and bronze pommel, displayed alongside a matching scabbard in a simulated bamboo frame
66 CHINESE CIRCULAR JARDINIERE STAND the carved circular top supported by four carved dragon legs separated by carved and pierced work foliate panels above a circular shelf stretcher.
67 CHINESE QIANLONG STYLE BLUE AND WHITE TAZZA painted with an all over "five claw dragon" design, the dragons in flight amongst clouds, raised on a short flared foot, the base bearing a six character Qianlong seal mark. 10cm High
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Asian Art Auction 68 JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE the shaped body, raised on a short foot, with a tapering rim decorated with two large figural panels depicting scholars and children in stylised landscapes separated by diaper ware and other motifs.
69 PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JARS of canted square form with multiple floral panels separated by foliate motifs and cross hatching. 6cm High.
70 CHINESE SCHOLARS WATER DROPPER in the form of "The Longevity Immortal" with an all over polychrome drip glaze, stamped to base with old seal script. 11cm High.
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Asian Art Auction 72 PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE HEXAGONAL BASKETS raised on short feet with each pierced work panel separated by blue under glazed foliage. 6cm High.
73 LARGE JAPANESE IMARI CHARGER with a large central panel depicting a bird of paradise amidst foliage all enclosed by foliate and stylised landscape motifs. 32cm Wide.
74 PAIR OF JAPANESE TRANSFER PRINTED BLUE AND WHITE CHARGERS the large central panels printed with birds amidst foliage and enclosed by a flora and fauna panelled border. 41cm Wide.
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Herman & Wilkinson 75 CHINESE ENAMELLED AND PAINTED RUYI the top depicting a four claw dragon amongst clouds with a four character mark to the frieze, the handle painted with and all over foliate panel design.
76 PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD AND PORCELAIN PANELS the carved and pierced frames enclosing four porcelain panels to each, all painted with mountain landscapes and script. 142cm High.
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Asian Art Auction 77 AFTER MASTER WANG QI porcelain panel of rectangular form painted with immortal figures amidst the sea, signed and bearing seal mark, framed. 42cm High.
78 AFTER MASTER WANG QI the porcelain panel of rectangular form painted with a scholar and a child in a stylised landscape, signed and bearing seal mark, framed. 54cm High.
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Herman & Wilkinson 79 CHINESE WANLI STYLE MONOCHROME STYLISED BOTTLE VASE the bulbous body rising from a short foot to meet a bottle neck with a large flared rim, with an all over "Pidgeon Blood" blue glaze, the base bearing a six character Wanli mark contained within twin rings. 16cm High.
80 LATE 19TH CENTURY CANTONESE SHAPED DISH decorated with foliate and figured panels surrounding a central flora and fauna vignette, all separated by floral, scroll and butterfly decoration with gilt highlights, together with another smaller example
81 SET OF SIX CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PLATES of circular form raised on short feet, each plate decorated with a large central floral design, bearing a four character mark to base. 18cm Diameter.
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Asian Art Auction 82 CHINESE HARDWOOD AND INSET MARBLE OCCASIONAL TABLE of rectangular form, the inset marble top surrounded by foliate mother of pearl inlays above a carved and pierced frieze depicting cherries all supported by four square reeded legs with tapering terminals. 42cm Wide.
83 JAPANESE 19TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY FIGURE depicting figure seated with a monkey resting on their shoulder, raised on a shaped stand. 13cm High.
84 CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH of flared circular form raised on a short foot, the interior depicting a stylised landscape with birds, painted to the rear with scrolls. 19cm Wide.
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Herman & Wilkinson 85 LARGE JAPANESE IMARI DISH of shaped circular form raised on a short foot, the large central foliate vignette enclosed by multiple foliate and dragon panels, the rear painted with bats. 32cm Wide.
86 PAIR JAPANESE CLOISONNE BOTTLE VASES in the traditional shape with flared rims and all over lustre enamel depicting bird, dragon and butterfly panels enclosed by varied motifs, one with extensive damage and losses. 30cm High.
87 CHINESE POLYCHROME PORCELAIN DISH of flared circular form raised on a short foot, the interior painted with fish amidst a stylised landscape, the rear painted with shells. 21cm Wide.
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Asian Art Auction 88 CHINESE XUANDE STYLE BLUE AND WHITE MEIPING VASE in the traditional shape with the neck mounted by birds and all painted in the Ming style with foliate panels separating a large central phoenix design with the top panel enclosing an apocryphal six character Xuande mark. 34cm High.
89 20TH CENTURY CHINESE SILVER BASKET the stylised flower shaped bowl impressed with an overall foliate design and mounted with a twist handle. 12 cm Diameter.
90 PAIR OF CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SILVER DISHES the dishes, of lotus flower form, with bright cut flora and fauna engraving, stamped with makers mark W. N., possible Wing Nam. 13 cm Diameter.
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Herman & Wilkinson 91 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY BRONZE VASE the flaring rim narrowing to a panelled body mounted to each side with recumbent dragon handles, with impressed character mark to base
92 CHINESE BRONZE QING DYNASTY BELL the large finial falling to a graduated body mounted underneath with a bell
93 SINO TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF A BUDDHA depicted seated holding an urn on a lotus flower plinth base, signed to base. 15 cm high
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Herman & Wilkinson 95 INDIAN 20TH CENTURY BRONZE SHIVA depicted standing in the traditional style on a plinth base. 13 cm high
96 CHINESE BRONZE TWIN HANDLED CENSER of lobed form raised on a short foot inscribed with four character Qianlong mark. 11cm Wide.
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Asian Art Auction 97 TIBETAN WHITE METAL QUAN YUI depicted standing holding a ruyi on a lotus flower base, stamped with a Qianlong four character mark. 18cm High.
98 CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD COPPER FLASK the lotus shaped body raised on four short bracket feet and inscribed with script and foliage surmounted by a plain cylindrical lid, stamped with a four character mark to base. 20cm High.
99 LARGE BRASS FIGURE OF A MEDITATING BUDDHA depicted seated in the traditional taste with a chased all over foliate design. 26cm High.
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Herman & Wilkinson 100 LATE QING DYNASTY BRONZE GARLIC BULB VASE the inset rim dropping to a garlic bulb elongated neck, mounted with a chi long dragon with tail resting on the lobed body, all above a tapered foot. 36 cm high
101 JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY BRONZE ROOSTER the cock depicted standing with ruffled feathers, signed to base with twin character mark in relief. 22 cm high
102 JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE VASE of baluster form, the flared rim seated on a tapering neck mounted with zoomorphic handles and swallows, the ribbed body mounted with an all over flora and fauna design with stylized birds in relief, all raised on a shaped base mounted with rabbits. 60 cm high
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Asian Art Auction 103 JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE VASE the short rim falling to a shaped cylindrical body raised on a short foot and decorated all over in relief with bird amongst foliage. 21 cm high
104 TIBETAN 20TH CENTURY BRONZE TARA FIGURE depicted resting on one knee with flower on a circular plinth base. 40 cm high
105 INDIAN 20TH CENTURY BRONZE SHIVA depicted standing with staff in one hand on a lobed plinth base. 24 cm high
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Herman & Wilkinson 106 LARGE COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL WARES including Chinese cast metal figure on a donkey, Chinese bronze pierced peach finial lid, an Indian figural brass bowl, collection of Japanese lacquered dishes and tortoiseshell bowl together with a carved wood carving set other similar metal wares
107 LATE 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUERED SPECIMEN CHEST of rectangular form with lift top opening to reveal a stylised mountain landscape to interior of lid above two doors enclosing six small specimen drawers, all supported by a larger drawer, the entire decorated with birds and foliage and fitted with brass banding and escutcheons, some damage and losses present.
108 TIBETAN HAMMERED BRONZE SINGING BOWL decorated with engraved dragons and signed with impressed two character mark, together with a red lacquered and gilt wood stand and matching beater.
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Asian Art Auction 109 PAIR JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY JARS the panelled bodies tapering to a square base bearing six character mark in red overglaze, painted throughout with an all over flora and fauna design, complete with matching covers. 28cm High.
110 JAPANESE HANDPAINTED PARASOL depicting figures and warriors in a stylised landscape with mountains and city, all painted on silk mounted to a bamboo handle.
111 PAIR CHINESE HEXAGONAL JARS AND COVERS the panelled bodies transfer printed and painted with stylised figural scenes contained within Greek key and symbol borders all separated by a foliate pattern with rubber stamp seal mark to base. 27cm High.
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Herman & Wilkinson 112 CHINESE QING DYNASTY CYLINDRICAL VASE decorated in relief with a Greek key design to the rim and foot enclosing a central panel with figures in relief amidst bamboo foliage, the base recessed with a circular glazed panel containing a green and black seal mark. 22cm High.
113 PAIR CHINESE POLYCHROME GLAZED BOTTLE VASES the bodies in the traditional shape raised on short feet, the rims highlighted in gilt and interiors glazed in turquoise, the exterior decorated with an all over impressed scrolling and green glaze, and painted with birds of paradise amidst foliage, the bases recessed and glazed in turquoise with a central square panel cut to reveal a blue underglaze Qianlong six character seal mark. 28cm High. 114 JAPANESE CARVED EBONISED SPECIMEN CHEST of rectangular form with an all over asymmetrical carved design held within vignettes of fans and clouds, the twin doors, mounted with lock plates and each carved with figural scenes and three character marks, opening to reveal a fitted drawer interior, all above a single carved drawer. 35cm Wide.
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115 JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY LACQUERED CABINET of rectangular form with twin panel doors opening to reveal a red lacquered and gilt interior with drawers and doors stylised in the form of a pagoda and decorated with figures, the exterior decorated with warrior, geishas and cranes amidst a styl-
116 JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY LACQUERED SMALL TABLE of square form with recessed top decorated with painted gilt, and applied mother of pearl and bone elements depicting figures in a stylised landscape above a carved frieze with fitted drawer supported by four square legs with stretcher rails.
117 PAIR OF CHINESE MONOCHROME DOGS OF FOO the guard lions on the traditional taste, both raised on plinths with a monochrome turquoise glaze. 16cm high.
118 KOREAN MONOCHROME BOTTLE VASE the shaped rim seated on an elongated neck with ridge joining a lobed body on a short foot, painted all over in a dark turquoise glaze
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119 PAIR OF JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD VASES the flared rim seated above a cylindrical body raised on a short foot, glazed all over in ironstone red and gilt, broken by panels of figural scenes depicting artists and scholars at work. 27 cm high
120 JAPANED LACQUER AND MOTHER OF PEARL PIPE STAND of square form with multiple panels containing photographs of posed oriental women, the panels turning to reveal fitted racks all seated above a shaped base with single drawer resting on bracket feet
121 PAIR OF CHINESE 20TH CENTURY GINGER JARS WITH COVERS the shaped circular covers seated on a globular body terminating in a short foot, painted all over with a foliate and character panelled design broken at the top by a Greek key motif. 25 cm high
122 PAIR OF CHINESE QING DYNASTY CRACKLEWARE CHARGERS both depicting warriors in a stylised landscape, each with an incised mark to base. 25cm Diameter.
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123 CHINESE FILIGREE AND JADE INSET RING the signet style ring with an oval foliate carved and pierced work jade tablet inset to an adjustable filigree ring.
124 PAIR OF CHINESE 20TH CENTURY JADE DOGS OF FOO both depicted standing on all four legs with shaped cherrywood bases on short feet
125 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SOAPSTONE FIGURAL CARVING depicting the longevity immortal standing holding a peach. 6 cm high
126 LARGE CHINESE SCHOLARS HARD STONE BOULDER held on a cherrywood stand.
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129 CHINESE REPUBLIC PERIOD SPINACH JADE BANGLE the carved spinach jade body of circular form, in the traditional taste. 8cm Diameter.
130 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SOAPSTONE BOULDER CARVING depicting a rocky stylized landscape with pagoda amongst trees, raised on a soapstone stand in the form of a rootwood carving. 31 cm wide
131 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SOAPSTONE CARVING in the form of a panel, with an overall foliate design seated on a soapstone base, carved in the form of a rootwood stand together with another foliate soapstone carving (2)
132 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SOAPSTONE FIGURAL CARVING in the form of the longevity immortal standing on a plinth base together with a carved soapstone pagoda, on stand (2)
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Herman & Wilkinson 133 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF GUAN YIN depicted standing holding a child on a plinth base together with a jade figure of a happy buddha (2)
134 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY HARDSTONE CARVING depicting a stylized recumbent beast. 5 cm long
135 TIBETAN LATE 20TH CENTURY ALABASTER BUDDHA depicted seated on a lotus flower plinth. 25 cm high
136 COLLECTION OF CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVINGS including multiple soapstone vessels all with flora and fauna carvings (5)
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Asian Art Auction 137 PAIR CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE DOGS OF FOO the lion figures standing on square plinth bases
138 INDIAN CARVED HARDSTONE ELEPHANT BRIDGE depicting a group of four graduated elephants, together with a small similar three elephant bridge
139 SOUTH AMERICAN CARVED HARDSTONE TRIBAL HEAD the carved face held on a plinth base
140 PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURES depicting an immortals carved on a square plinth base
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Asian Art Auction 141 CHINESE 18TH CENTURY FAMILLE ROSE CHARGER of circular form with overall foliate and crab enamel design. 29 cm diameter
142 CHINESE 18TH CENTURY FAMILLE ROSE DISH of circular form, the shaped rim falling to an inset interior, painted with a garden of foliage contained with a foliate surrounding. 23 cm diameter
143 CHINESE 18TH CENTURY FAMILLE ROSE DISH of circular form, the flared rim falling to an inset centre painted with a peony surrounded by foliage. 23 cm diameter
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Herman & Wilkinson 144 CHINESE LATE 18TH CENTURY BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR the flat circular lid resting on a globular body falling to a short foot, painted all over with a stylized landscape design. 19 cm high
145 PAIR OF CHINESE DESK SCREENS the hardwood screens with figural panels depicting women in traditional dress. 37 cm high
146 COLLECTION OF CHINESE LACQUERED PANEL CARVINGS depicting multiple figural scenes in relief of varying sizes and styles, some with gilt highlights (4)
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Herman & Wilkinson 148 20TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY STATUE in the form of a tusk with graduated elephants entering a foliate landscape on a cherrywood stand
149 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALL raised on a elephant support terminating in a circular base with carved leaf rim. 13 cm high
150 JAPANESE LACQUERED PANEL SCREEN of rectangular form painted with gilt foliate highlights and applied mother of pearl and bone decoration depicting figural scenes in stylised landscapes.
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Asian Art Auction 151 CHINESE HORN CARVING in the form of a junk together with another similar example and a set of lacquered oriental coaster (3)
152 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CORK DIORAMA in the form of a stylized landscape with pagodas and trees contained within a hardwood case on stand. 27 cm high
153 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CORK DIORAMA in the form of a stylized landscape with pagoda and trees amongst rocks, contained within a glass dome on stand. 25 cm high
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Herman & Wilkinson 154 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY IVORY FIGURAL CARVING depicting a fisherman standing on a hardwood base. 18 cm high
155 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY IVORY CARVING in the form of an elephant depicted standing on a hardwood base. 9 cm high
156 JAPANESE 20TH CENTURY IMARI STYLE DISH of circular form, the biscuit rim falling to a short foot, painted with an overall foliate panel design together with another similar example (2)
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Asian Art Auction 157 CHINESE QING DYNASTY CRACKLEWARE VASE of baluster form mounted throughout in relief with overall twin four claw dragon design depicting two dragons in flight chasing a flaming pearl, with incised mark to base, restoration present. 25 cm high
158 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CAST BRASS ASHTRAY of rectangular form with Chinese ancient seal script to the interior together with a cast brass cobra figure (2)
159 PAIR OF 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE CHARGERS depicting birds amongst rocks and foliage together with a Chinese transfer printed dragon plate with a four character printer mark to base (3)
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Herman & Wilkinson 160 20TH CENTURY CHINOISERIE BRASS DESK STAND the pierced work stand containing a central section with a lid and figural finial, flanked by two open sections, stamped "Registered" to base.
161 CHINESE QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE CRACKLEWARE URN AND COVER the shaped cover seated on a baluster urn painted all over with a flora and fauna design, converted to a lamp and raised on a cast metal vase
162 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY POLYCHROME VASE of baluster from with an all over foliate and rock design, converted to a lamp, with a glass shade on a cast metal based, wired to electricity
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Asian Art Auction 163 PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD AND PAINTED PANEL LANTERNS with an all over dragon and shou frame enclosing multiple panels depicting landscapes and figural scenes
164 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY HARDWOOD ALTAR TABLE Chinese Provincial style Altar Table, large semi-hardwood table with upturned scroll end pieces, the solid plank top of a checked and feather grained wood, the front pierced skirts with raised scrolling vine or key fret pattern having dragon heads near the beaded edge legs with overlaid bats of happiness, end stretcher bars with pierced work carved panels, traces of an overall lacquer finish. 122 cm wide
165 CHINESE QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE 'YEN-YEN' SHAPED VASE the flared rim leading to a cylindrical neck supported by a baluster shaped body, decorated with panels depicting figures in stylised landscapes, 6 character mark to base
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Asian Art Auction 166 JAPANESE 19TH CENTURY IMARI BOWL the scalloped rim surrounding a ribbed body decorated with figures in panels, 5 character mark to base
167 PAIR JAPANESE ANDO'S CLOISONNE DISHES the pink enamel dishes decorated with a delicate floral pattern, enclosed in original presentation case
168 CHINESE 19TH CENTURY FAMILLE ROSE OCTAGONAL DISH decorated with flora and fauna panels surrounding a central vignette depicting figures holding a scroll
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Asian Art Auction 169 CHINESE QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR decorated with stylised landscape
170 LARGE CHINESE KANGXI STYLE FAMILLE VERTE CIRCULAR BOWL decorated with fruit and foliage surrounding an immortal figure seated with a stork among water lilies, six character mark to base
171 SMALL CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE depicting a stylized putti seated with basket
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Herman & Wilkinson 172 PAIR OF CHINESE MINIATURE CARVED IVORINE FIGURES depicting fishermen on carved wood stands together with a small resin puzzle box
173 CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE FIGURE OF GUAN YIN depicted standing in traditional dress, some damage and restoration present
174 INDIAN MODEL TUK TUK the small model constructed from a beer can and wire framework
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Asian Art Auction 175 CHINESE CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALL the pierced ivory ball held on a diminutive figural stand
176 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY RELIGIOUS FIGURE depicting 'Our Lady' standing on a plinth base, bearing inscription
177 JAPANESE EMBROIDERED SILK PANEL depicting birds in flight, unframed
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Herman & Wilkinson 178 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY BLOCK PRINTED SCROLL depicting two storks amidst bamboo, together with a pomegranate wind chime
179 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY WATERCOLOUR ON SILK depicting to blue birds in flight above foliage, with script to the left corner
180 PAIR OF JAPANESE SCHOOLS Geishas in stylised scenes, watercolours on silk, signed with seal mark, framed.
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Asian Art Auction 181 PAIR OF CHINESE SCHOOLS figural landscapes, possibly of Nanjing, watercolours on silk, signed and framed.
182 CHINESE SCHOOL bird of paradise alighting on flower, embroidery on silk enclosed in an applied stylised foliate border, framed.
183 COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL IVORY AND BONE including a crop handle, a Chinese carved box without cover and other similar examples.
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184 185 CHINESE BONE PUZZLE BALL STYLE CHINESE HARD STONE PENDANT BEAD NECKLACE on a rope and jade bead necklace. with a silver plated clasp, together with another similar example (2)
186 COLLECTION OF ORIENTAL JEWELLERY including a carved ivory bead necklace, a jade and gilt bamboo brooch and a pair of costume earrings (3)
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187 EASTERN IVORY BEAD NECKLACE together with a hard stone 10mm bead bracelet
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188 EASTERN BONE GRADUATED BEAD NECKLACE together with another similar example (2)
189 CHINESE LATE QING DYNASTY IVORY FAN with all over pierced work design, together with another similar fan.
190 COLLECTION OF INTERESTING ORIENTAL SCROLLS AND POSTERS all contained within tubes
191 HEAVY CHINESE HARDWOOD STAND of circular form, raised on a trefoil base with scrolling feet. 14cm High.
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192 CHINESE "CORAL RED" SOAPSTONE BEAD NECKLACE the beads contained on a rope necklace with metal spacers together with a composition figure of a happy Buddha.
193 JAPANESE SCHOOL birds resting on bamboo, watercolour on silk with artists seal, framed.
194 COLLECTION OF 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY GINGER JARS including a Tek Sing style ginger jar and a later transfer printed blue and white jar together with two other similar examples (4)
195 MATCHED PAIR OF JAPANESE SATSUMA STYLE VASES both of baluster form and painted depicting figural scenes (2)
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Asian Art Auction 196 JAPANESE RELIGIOUS PRINT the unframed print depicting 'The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God in Glory' after a painting by Insho Domoto
197 REPRODUCTION SET OF CHINESE COINS the silver plated coins contained in a presentation booklet
198 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY SCROLL depicting a rocky mountain landscape, watercolour on silk, bearing artist signature
199 JAPANESE CARVED IVORY KNIFE with its sheath, carved with figural scenes, together with a similar bone example
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Herman & Wilkinson 200 CHINESE 20TH CENTURY PORCELAIN PANEL of square form depicting and figure of a man standing in traditional attire, signed to the top right
201 20TH CENTURY TRIBAL PERSIAN RUG on ivory ground, the central panel depicting an overall geometric design, enclosed by guard stripe boarders
202 20TH CENTURY CENTRAL PERSIAN RUG the Heriz style rug, on madder red ground with a large central medallion surrounded by foliate swags and enclosed by guard stripe boarders
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203 20TH CENTURY CENTRAL PERSIAN RUG the Tabriz style rug, on madder red ground with a large central stylized medallion surrounded by geometric swags and enclosed by guard stripe boarders 85
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