Decorative Arts & Asian Art by Leonard Joel

140 CENTRAL ITALIAN SCHOOL First half 15th century The Virgin and Child enthroned and crowned by two Angels, with St Francis and St Anthony Abbot Tempera and gold with punchwork on wood panel with engaged frame 62 x 47.5cm overall, including the engaged frame

Decorative Arts & Asian Art Auction

20.11.20231

Decorative Arts & Asian Art Auction 20.11.2023, 2pm

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fri 17 – sun 19 nov 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, VIC 3141

chiara curcio head of decorative arts, design & interiors 03 8825 5635 chiara.curcio@ leonardjoel.com.au

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david parsons head of private estates & valuations decorative arts specialist 03 8825 5638 david.parsons@ leonardjoel.com.au carl wantrup asian art consultant asianart@ leonardjoel.com.au trevor fleming japanese art consultant asianart@ leonardjoel.com.au

Decorative Arts & Asian Art

Our November offering is not only our last for the calendar year, but more meaningfully it is the last we will showcase at 333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra – a building that has been iconically our home for some decades, before we move to our beautiful new space at 1A Oxley Road, Hawthorn. This auction, like many previous offerings, pays homage to the skills and workmanship mastered in clay, glass, silver, bronze, lacquer, stone, gilding and wood, spanning Western and Asian craftsmanship. Our Decorative Arts auction opens with sterling silver tableware including no less than six flatware suites with four of the sets made by Georg Jensen under designs by Johan Rohde being Acanthus, Scroll and the ever popular Acorn pattern (Lots 23-26). Sterling silver features again in our Australian Decorative Arts segment with a wonderful example made by Melbourne silversmith Williams Edwards, being a well cast ewer richly decorated with fruit, flowers and nuts modelled in the Victorian taste, a rare example of his work. Gracing our front cover and the pièce de résistance of the auction is the Italian 15th century painting on panel (lot 140), depicting The Virgin and Child enthroned and crowned by two Angels, with St Francis and St Anthony Abbot. Acquired by the vendor's parents in Italy before they emigrated to Australia in the 1970s, the painting is a true treasure in the Australian market, a rarity not often seen outside Europe. In our Asian Art offering we open with the Douglas Johnston collection of Japanese works of art (Lots 150-181). With a small yet illustrious and dedicated local base of Japanese sword and militaria collectors, it's not often a selection of high quality works are released, and presents some wonderful opportunities to invest. The collection presents sword furniture, tsuba (guards), fuchi (hilt collars) kashira (pommel caps) from the Edo to Meiji period including several pierced sukashi tsuba with NBTHK certification papers as well as multiple menuki (hilt ornaments) in mixed metals, a gorgeous pair of iron and Raden lacquer shell inlay stirrups and delightful set of six lacquer jingasa (war helmets). In addition, an enormous Shibayama inlaid tray with Shogun theme is a tour-deforce of export lacquer from the Meiji (1868-1912) period, reflecting the focus by Johnston in buying quality works throughout his acquisition phase. In our Chinese, Tibetan, South East Asian and Indian works of art, we feature a finely made Chinese censer from the Tang period (lot 238), boldly glazed in blue and amber, and resting on three zoomorphic feet. We look forward to inviting you all to the viewing period for our last fine auction at 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra. chiara curcio head of decorative arts, design & interiors Trevor Fleming Japanese art consultant

Silver lots 1 – 26

A GEORGE II STERLING SILVER SWINGHANDLED BASKET Maker’s mark ‘W.C’ (William Cripps?), London, 1753 Of shaped oval outline, the high everted sides pierced below the floral and foliate rim, the scrolling handle conforming, on scroll feet, the base engraved with a foliage-framed coat of arms 28.5cm high, 37cm wide, 29cm deep, 1,960g $1,600-2,000

A PAIR OF IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATE SIX-LIGHT BANQUET CANDELABRA Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1853 and 1854 Each with a raised central light surrounded by five further lights on outswept arms, modelled as a woody grape vine rising from a circular plinth on three foliate feet, the base of each stem mounted with three figures of putti, grape bunch and leaf details throughout, the central light with a finialed cap, the other lights with removable nozzles, each plinth engraved to one side with a lion rampant crest above a knot of foliage, each with the maker’s mark and date letter to one foot 76cm high $3,000-5,000

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER SALVER Unidentified maker (mark rubbed), London, 1784 Circular, the field engraved with floral and foliate designs and a letter ‘L’ to the centre, the rocaille rim of the moulded edge with floral and foliate points, on foliate shell feet 36.5cm diameter, 1,438g $1,000-1,500

A VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER CELLINI PATTERN EWER James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1895 Of baluster shape with a large covered spout and scrolling handle from rim to shoulder, repoussé decoration throughout of Classical designs with goats, masks, foliage, and other motifs, a small oval reserve to the front engraved with a heraldic crest of a boar above the motto ‘Crom for ever’ 38cm high, 986g $800-1,200

A SCOTTISH GEORGE IV STERLING SILVER COVERED PITCHER James McKay, Edinburgh, 1828 Of squat baluster shape with a domed cover and spreading foot, decorated throughout with flowering foliage and C-scrolls and with green man masks to the spout and upper terminal of the handle, a blank cartouche below the spout 21cm high, 984g $800-1,200

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER MATCHED SUITE OF FLATWARE FOR TWELVE Various London and Edinburgh makers and date 1780s–1810 Old English bead-edge pattern, eighty-nine pieces, comprising twelve each of entrée knives and forks, dinner knives and forks, soup spoons, table spoons, and tea spoons, together with four serving spoons and a soup ladle, the terminals engraved with various crests, fitted in a twentieth century walnut case 2,912g in total (not including the knives with steel blades) provenance Martin of Melbourne, 1993 $2,500-3,500

A LARGE GEORGE V STERLING SILVER TRAY IN GEORGE III STYLE Tessiers Ltd, London, 1915 Oval with a handle to each end, the rim of the raised edge and the handles reeded 69,5cm wide, 45cm deep, 3,644g $3,000-4,000

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER TANKARD Hester Bateman, London, 1784 The domed cover above the plain spreading cylindrical body with a moulded rib above its skirt foot, the scroll handle with an openwork thumb-piece and heart-shaped lower terminal, the handle engraved with initials TTE arranged around a cross 19cm high, 724g

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $1,000-1,500

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER TRAY William Bennett, London, 1798 Oval with a handle to each end, the rim of the raised edge and the handles reeded 49cm wide, 31.5cm deep, 1,470g

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER TEA POT Sebastian & James Crespell, London, 1770 Of spreading drum shape, the body with a slightly everted rim and faceted straight spout, the finial and loop handle In pear wood, the cover and body engraved with a monogram beneath a coronet 12cm high, 19.5cm wide, 400g

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $1,200-1,800 9

A PAIR OF GEORGE III STERLING SILVER BOTTLE COASTERS Maker’s mark NH (Henry Nutting or Hannah Northcote), London, 1806 Each with an everted and gadrooned rim above the reeded sides and beech base with silver centre engraved with a lion’s head on coronet crest 4cm high, 14.5cm diameter

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $600-800 13

A REGENCY STERLING SILVER ARGYLL John & Edward Edwards, London, 1812 The domed and moulded cover with ball finial above the rounded cylindrical body with plain straight spouts and (later) handle, the cover and body engraved with a crest of a bird beneath a coronet 15.5cm high, 18cm wide (between the tips of the spouts, 692g (including handle)

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $600-900 10

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER WINE FUNNEL Peter & William Bateman, London, 1808 The removable strainer with gadrooned rim fitting into the plain deep bowl of the funnel, the bowl engraved to one side with a foliate letter N 14.5cm high, 150g $500-800

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $700-900

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A REGENCY STERLING SILVER COVERED SAUCE PAN Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London, 1817 The moulded cover with turned finial and hinged spout cover above the spreading cylindrical body with spout and turned pear wood handle raised on a low foot ring 15cm high (at the handle tip), 21.5cm wide, 368g (including wood finial and handle)

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER INK STAND Burrage Davenport, London, 1777 Two faceted cut glass ink pots and a pounce pot each with a sterling silver top resting within an integral latticed gallery on the oval tray with a uniform gallery on lion’s paw feet

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $600-800 15

A GEORGE II STERLING SILVER COFFEE POT John Jacob, London, 1745 The moulded domed cover with acorn final above the plain spreading body with moulded spout and scrolling handle on a skirt foot 23.5cm, 806g in total provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $1,000-1,500

provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $500-700 17

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV STERLING SILVER CHAMBERSTICKS Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, London, 1822 Each with a removable nozzle in the raised cupshape stick, with thread edges to the nozzle, pan, thumbpiece, and snuffer, each thumbpiece engraved with a crest of a gauntlet holding a sabre Each 9.5cm high, 14cm diameter, 672g in total provenance J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd, London $1,500-2,500 18

A GEORGE II STERLING SILVER INK STAND Edward Aldridge I, London, 1751 Two ink pots and a pounce pot of compressed baluster shape resting on the rectangular tray with gadrooned edge on lion’s paw feet 6cm high (with pots in place), 23.5cm wide, 15cm deep, 718g provenance N & I Franklin, London, 2000 $800-1,200

A GEORGE V STERLING SILVER THREELIGHT CANDELABRUM IN REGENCY STYLE Rosenzweig, Taitelbaum & Co., London, 1920s (date marks rubbed) The elevated central light flanked by two further lights on scrolling branches raised on a Corinthian column on stepped base, the upper part removable to allow use of the lower part as a single candlestick, with removable nozzles and finial caps 54.5cm high, 38cm wide, 12.5cm deep, 2,720g (including loaded base) $1,200-1,800

A GERMAN 800 SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE FOR TWELVE August Wellner & Söhne, Aue, early 20th century In an elegant pattern with shaped terminals and thread edges, one hundred and fifty-six pieces, comprising twelve each of fish knives and forks, entrée knives and forks, dinner knives and forks, cake forks, table spoons, dessert spoons, tea spoons, coffee spoons, knife rests (silver plate), and various serving pieces, the terminals engraved with a monogram, fitted in their original trays 5,268g (not including the main and entrée knives with steel blades and the knife rests) $3,000-5,000

A RUSSIAN STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE Apparently unmarked, early 20th century Rectangular with rounded edges and a textured samorodok surface, the hinged lid inset with a tourmaline cabochon, opening to a gilt wash interior. Inscribed to the interior with illegible dedication in Cyrillic, testing as sterling silver 1.5cm high, 10cm wide, 7.5cm deep $600-800

A GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER ‘ACANTHUS’ PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE FOR EIGHT Post-1945 manufacture to Johan Rohde’s 1917 design Seventy-seven pieces, comprising eight each of entrée knives and forks, dinner knives and forks, grapefruit spoons, soup spoons, dessert spoons, and tea spoons, together with a pair of serving spoons, a sauce ladle, cake knife, and a cheese knife 2,230g in total (not including the knives with polished steel blades) $6,000-9,000

A RUSSIAN SILVER AND GREEN ONYX DESK SET Unidentified maker SP (in Cyrillic), early 20th century, 84 zolotniki, other assay marks indistinct Comprising a square silver-capped cut glass inkwell, blotter, ashtray with cigarette rest, and matchbox holder, each mounted on a square onyx base with moulded edge, the large base of the inkpot moulded with a pen rest The inkwell on its base 13cm high, 24cm wide, 24.5cm deep $1,500-2,000

A GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER BOWL ON FOOT Design 171, post-1945 manufacture to Johan Rohde’s 1918 design The circular bowl with everted rim raised on an openwork base of stiff leaves, scrolling stems, and berries on a moulded spreading foot, the interior and exterior of the bowl subtly planished 13.5cm high, 19.7cm diameter, 660g $3,500-4,500

A GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER ‘SCROLL’ PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE FOR FOURTEEN Post-1945 manufacture to Johan Rohde’s 1927 design Eighty-four pieces, comprising fourteen each of entrée knives and forks, dinner knives and forks, soup spoons, and dessert spoons 3,372g in total (not including the knives with polished steel blades) $8,000-10,000

A GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER ‘ACORN’ PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE Post-1945 manufacture to Johan Rohde’s 1915 design One hundred and nineteen pieces, comprising eighteen each of dinner knives and forks, soup spoons, and tea spoons, eight entrée knives, six entrée forks, fourteen fish forks, and nineteen cake forks 4,632g in total (not including the knives with polished steel blades) $10,000-15,000

A GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER ‘SCROLL’ PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE FOR EIGHT Post-1945 manufacture to Johan Rohde’s 1927 design Forty-eight pieces, comprising eight each of dinner knives and forks, entrée knives, fish forks, dessert spoons, and tea spoons 1,720g in total (not including the knives with polished steel blades) $3,500-5,000

Porcelain

A JAMES MACINTYRE & CO. FLORIAN DESIGN SPECIMEN VASE Designed by William Moorcroft, circa 1903 Of baluster form, green and gold tubelined tulip type design on a dark blue and green ground, printed Macintyre mark and with green painted initials for William Moorcroft, pattern No. ‘M2015’ 21cm high, 10cm at widest point $1,000-1,500

lots 27 – 38

A JAMES MACINTYRE & CO. FLORIAN DESIGN SPECIMEN VASE Designed by William Moorcroft, circa 1903 Of slim elongated baluster form, green and gold tubelined tulip type design on a dark blue and green ground, printed Macintyre mark and with green painted initials for William Moorcroft, pattern No. ‘M2019’ 23cm high, 7cm at widest point $1,000-1,500 29

A PAIR OF JAMES MACINTYRE & CO. FLORIAN DESIGN VASES Designed by William Moorcroft, circa 1905 Each of trumpet form, green and gold tubelined floral design on a dark blue and green ground, printed Macintyre mark and with green painted initials for William Moorcroft, pattern No. ‘M2149’ 21cm high, 11cm at widest point $1,800-2,400 29

A WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND LUSTRE ‘FAIRY GONDOLA’ PATTERN ‘LILY TRAY’ Designed by Susannah Margaretta ‘Daisy’ MakeigJones, circa 1920 Circular with an everted rim, the interior decorated with elves and fairies in a wooded landscape with gondolas in a river and palaces beyond, the exterior with a running design of flying birds in gold on the green lustre ground, printed gold Portland Vase and Wedgwood Made in England mark underside 6cm high, 33cm diameter $1,600-2,400 31

A GERMAN PORCELAIN PLAQUE Attributed to Berlin (KPM), circa 1880 The rectangular porcelain plaque hand painted with The Three Ages of Man, after Giorgione, set within a carved and water gilt frame 23 x 29cm $1,200-1,800 32

A SÈVRES PORCELAIN CHOCOLATE POT Late 18th century Of unusual design, modelled in the classical-style, decorated with blue and gold bands to upper and lower body, the central panels painted with large country scenes to each side, decoration later, crossed L’s mark underside 14.5cm high provenance Private collection, Melbourne Moorabool Antique Galleries, Geelong The Antique Porcelain Company, NY $600-900

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN HOT MILK JUG Circa 1740 Of baluster form with a wishbone handle and acanthus thumbpiece, gilded spout, all on a turquoise ground, hand painted with reserves of harbour scenes, the cover decorated uniformly, underglazed blue crossed swords to the base and gilders 53 14.5cm high

A BARR, FLIGHT & BARR PORCELAIN INKSTAND Circa 1810 The inkwell of shallow circular form, applied with three quill holders to the sides beneath a beaded rim, the bowl supported on three gilded sphinx over a tripartite base, the exterior painted with a central scene of three children surrounding a fire, painted mark in puce “Barr, Flight & Barr Royal Porcelain Works Worcester London House No.1 Coventry Street”. Lacking inkpot lid 10.5cm high, 11cm diameter $600-800

A PAIR OF CHELSEA-TYPE PORCELAIN MANSION HOUSE DWARF FIGURES 19th century The figures clothed in flamboyant costume and hats, one playing a fiddle and the other a lute, gold anchor mark verso 19cm high

provenance Private collection, Melbourne Andrew Wilson Antiques, Prahran Stockspring Antiques, London $800-1,200

other notes The masked figure modelled after drawings by Jacques Callot (1592–1635), Varie Figure Gobbi, depicting jesters and players who performed for the amusement of the Florentine court. $600-800

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN TEA POT Circa 1730 Of fluted octagonal form, with a scroll handle and a bird’s head spout, decorated in the Kakiemon palette with a bird amongst prunus, bamboo and pine, the lid adorned with flowering branch finial, underglazed crossed swords underside 14cm high

A RARE ST PETERSBURG PORCELAIN CUP AND SAUCER Circa 1812-1815 The cup decorated in bas relief with an unglazed portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, after Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). St Petersburg III mark in underglaze blue underside of cup and saucer, with numeral 8 also stamped to the saucer The cup 9cm high, the saucer 13.5cm diameter

provenance Private collection, Melbourne Moorabool Antique Galleries, Geelong $700-900

other notes Made to celebrate the defeat of the French in 1812 and the War of the Sixth Coalition (1813-1815) $800-1,200

A VICTORIAN CROWN DERBY ‘KING’S’ PATTERN PART DINNER SERVICE FOR TWELVE Pattern no. 563, 1880s, many pieces with date cipher for 1882 Sixty pieces, comprising twelve each of soup plates, entrée plates, dinner plates, and side plates, eight oval platters of various sizes, a two-handled footed bowl, pair of covered oval dishes, and a sauce tureen, impressed and painted factory marks underside The footed bowl 12.5cm high, 29.5cm wide; the two largest platters 49cm wide, 41cm deep $1,500-2,500

Glass

A BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHT Of interlaced trefoil millefiori garland design 7cm diameter $1,500-2,000

lots 39 – 49

TWO PAUL YSART PAPERWEIGHTS The first of central dahlia motif surrounded by millefiori, the other the other a concentric millefiori design with aventurine twists on a rust / brown ground, both signed 7.5cm each $1,000-1,500 41

TWO BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHTS The first in millefiori mushroom design with a blue torsade, the other Macedoine design with red and green bullseye canes 7.5cm and 7cm diameter respectively $1,100-1,500 42

A LARGE BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHT With millefiori canes and ten gridels (swan, elephant, deer, monkey, dog, goat, horse, moth , cockerel and pheasant) on latticino ground 8.5cm diameter $2,500-3,000 43

TWO BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHTS The first decorated with a butterfly hovering over a whole clematis flower, the other with a central pansy design 6.2cm and 6.5cm diameter respectively $2,800-3,400 44

A CLICHY PAPERWEIGHT With concentric millefiori design over a transparent pink ground 8cm diameter $1,000-1,500 45

A LALIQUE ‘SILENES’ VASE Designed 1938, post 1945 Tapering in form, moulded with a scene of faun heads amongst foliage in frosted glass, stenciled ‘LALIQUE FRANCE’ 20.5cm high literature Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne De L’Oeuvre de Verre, Editions de l’Amateur, Paris, 1994, no. 10-923, p. 469 $800-1,200 46

A LALIQUE ‘BACCHANTES’ VASE Designed 1927, post 1945 The tapering body moulded with a continuous scene of dancing maidens, in frosted glass, script-etched ‘LALIQUE FRANCE’ 24.5cm high literature Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne De L’Oeuvre de Verre, Editions de l’Amateur, Paris, 1994, no. 997, p. 438 (another example illustrated) $1,500-2,000 42

A RENE LALIQUE SAINT-VINCENT PATTERN PLAFONNIER Design introduced 1926 The bowl moulded in repeating grapes on scrolling vines design in clear and frosted glass, moulded R. Lalique, with original hanging chain 47

A RENE LALIQUE ‘CEYLAN’ VASE Designed 1924 The tapering body moulded with pairs of budgerigars amongst stylised foliage, in opalescent glass with blue patina, wheel-cut ‘R. LALIQUE FRANCE’ 24cm high

literature Felix Marcilhac, R. Lalique, Catalogue Raisonne De L’Oeuvre de Verre, Editions de l’Amateur, Paris, 1994, no. 905, p. 418 (Another example, illustrated) $4,000-6,000

The glass bowl 16.5cm high, 34.5cm diameter, $700-900 49

A RENE LALIQUE CHARMES PATTERN PLAFONNIER Design introduced 1924 The bowl moulded in repeating leaf design in frosted amber glass, moulded R. Lalique France, with later brass hanging chain The glass bowl 12cm high, 34.5cm diameter, the chain 49cm high $800-1,200

Australian Decorative Arts lots 50 – 55

AN IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN STERLING SILVER CLARET JUG BY WILLIAM EDWARDS Melbourne, first half 1860s, maker’s mark W.E between emu and kangaroo marks Baluster-shaped with a wavy mouth and spout, high scrolled loop handle, and standing on a barbed octofoil foot, richly worked with decoration throughout, the foliate neck above the body with repoussé foliage-framed cartouches of flowers and fruit against the stippled ground, the foot conforming, the handle modelled as a woody grape vine stem wrapped with leaves, fruit, and tendrils, the cap of the cork stopper conforming with the handle, the cartouche to the body beneath the spout blank 36cm high, 756g including stopper (the ewer alone 692g) $22,000-28,000 51

AN AUSTRALIAN STERLING SILVER SALVER BY WILLIAM EDWARDS Melbourne, circa 1870, maker’s mark W.E between emu and kangaroo marks Circular, the dished centre engraved with fruiting grape, the cast pierced border of fruiting grape vine encircling wolves, Bacchus masks, and Classical vases and cornucopia within an edge of imbricated leaves and berries, on three feet conforming with the border 3.5cm high, 25cm diameter, 590g $3,500-4,500

A PAIR OF AUSTRALIAN STERLING SILVER AND EMU EGG SALT CELLARS Kozminsky, Melbourne, mid-20th century Each of circular bowl form raised on a tripod of emu’s feet on a low platform base, the interior with pierced rim set within a green-stained emu egg exterior, maker’s mark underside 5.5cm high, 8cm wide $500-800

A CARVED HARDWOOD PORTRAIT PANEL OF AN INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN MAN BY ROBERT PRENZEL Signed, early 1920s Bust-length, carved in very high relief, the bare-chested man in a laughing expression, stained dark brown, in its original fiddleback blackwood frame applied to the edges of the panel, incised signature lower right ‘R. PRENZEL MELBOURNE’ 60cm high, 47cm wide, 4.5cm deep

A PAIR OF GLAZED EARTHENWARE KOOKABURRA BOOKENDS Attributed to Grace Seccombe (1880–1956) Each naturalistically cast perched on a stump, unsigned 13cm high $3,000-4,000

other notes The origin, meaning, and variety of Prenzel’s 1920s portraits of indigenous Australian men and women is discussed by Terence Lane in his Robert Prenzel, 18661941: His Life and Work (National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 1994), pp 37-40. $5,000-8,000 55

Lewis Jarvis HARVEY (1871–1949) The letter Hardwood Carved in sunken relief, within a stained border (part of the same block) with the carved title lower centre Incised signature and date to the reverse: L.J. HARVEY / 1940 50 x 33.5cm $800-1,200

Furniture, Textiles and Large Decorative Furnishings lots 56 – 99

A GEORGE IV SATINWOOD-BANDED ROSEWOOD GAMES TABLE Early 1820s The fold-over top with concave front and sides and cross-banded with satinwood enclosing a green baizelined playing surface, raised on a square spreading pedestal with a gadrooned foot on the platform base with scrolling foliate feet and casters, the pedestal and platform base both concave-sided, conforming with the top 72cm high, 94cm wide, 51cm deep (not extended) $700-1,000

A MATCHED SET OF THREE ANTIQUE ELM WINDSOR CHAIRS Mid-19th century Generally of matching design and size with some variations, each with an arched and bowed comb back centred on a pierced splat of the same design above the moulded seat, on splayed turned supports, one with a crinoline stretcher, the others with H-form stretchers, the arm bow of one chair in yew Each around 91cm high, 55cm wide, 55cm deep $800-1,200

A PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED CANAPÉ À OREILLES Mid-18th century The triple-arched back and shaped ‘ears’ descending to short partly open arms above the seat with loose cushions, on cabriole feet flanking floral-carved shaped aprons, in recent close-nailed linen 110cm high, 200cn wide, 87cm deep provenance Acquired from John D. Dunn Antiques, Melbourne, in the 1980s $1,500-2,500

AN ANTIQUE VENETIAN TALL BOOK-CASE IN MID-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY STYLE Last quarter 19th century Of architectural design, the arched and moulded cornice and frieze above a moulded frame around three open shelves above a sliding book-rest, a panelled and geometrically-moulded cupboard door below enclosing further shelves, painted throughout, most of the front and the inner side of the door with passages of faux-marbre decoration 283cm high, 147cm wide, 43cm deep $800-1,200

A LOUIS XIV LEATHER-COVERED AND BRASS-STUDDED OAK WEDDING CHEST Late 17th century Rectangular with a slightly raised hinged cover and raised on (later) bun feet, the top and front covered in leather and finely studded with panels and borders of floral and geometric designs and with the initials CS and SF to the centre of the front, with original iron lock and carrying handles to the sides, the interior lined in linen 73cm high, 134cm wide, 65cm deep $1,000-1,500 61

A FLOOR-STANDING 32-INCH ILLUMINATED LIBRARY GLOBE Replogle Globes, Chicago The lithographically-printed terrestrial globe rotating on both axes within a William IV-style mahogany stand on casters 125cm high, 104cm wide and deep $1,500-2,500 62

A PATCHWORK RUG Composed of fragments of earlier 20th century rugs 482cm long, 382cm wide provenance Behruz Studio, Melbourne, from whom acquired by Stuart Rattle in 2011 for a design scheme by him for the vendor $1,200-1,800 63

A LARGE ANTIQUE GILT BRONZE-MOUNTED ARITA PORCELAIN JAR 18th century, the French mounts 19th century The jar ovoid with a short neck and lightly-lobed body, decorated in the Imari palette with flowering plants, mounted with a pierced gilt bronze crown to the rim (loosely fitted) and a pair of goat heads to the shoulder, accompanied with an associated bronze stand of similar period on which the jar has previously been rested 59.5cm high, excluding the associated stand $2,000-3,000

AN ITALIAN GILTWOOD MIRRORED SCONCE IN NEO-CLASSICAL STYLE Fratelli Paoletti, Florence, second half 19th century The two lights on scrolling gilt metal supports mounted below a circular convex mirror with a spread eagle and lance cluster crest, a Fratelli Paoletti label to the back 96cm high $500-800

A NAPOLEON III AUBUSSON TAPESTRY Third quarter 19th century In eighteenth century style, the quatrefoil centre of flowers and foliate strapwork on a pale green ground within borders of similar motifs and escutcheons to the corners 340 x 315cm $1,000-1,500 68

AN EARLY GEORGIAN CHINOISERIE CHEST ON STAND First half 18th century The hinged cover of the chest enclosing an open storage compartment above a pair of drawers, its black-japanned exterior with Chinese landscapes and floral designs in raised gilt lacquer to the top, front, and sides, the carved and gilt stand with shell-centred foliate aprons raised on lion’s paw feet 75cm high, 111cm wide, 59cm deep $800-1,200

A VICTORIAN PINE STUDIO EASEL Last quarter 19th century, one screw mechanism marked ‘Joseph Fitter’ Of H-frame design with screw mechanisms to adjust the height of the cradle and its forward inclination, on casters, the base folding for storage 258cm high (not raised), 70cm wide, 78cm deep $800-1,200 66

A PAIR OF DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY SIDE CHAIRS Circa 1800 Each with a vasiform splat between shaped uprights above the drop-in seat with arbalete-shaped fore-rail, on cabriole supports, each splat inlaid with a design of a bird amidst flowers rising from a vase, the frames with conforming marquetry throughout 106cm high, 46cm wide, 49cm deep $800-1,200

AN ANTIQUE MARBLE PEDESTAL Late 19th century In an unusual dark red marble dense with grey inclusions, the revolving top with moulded underside on a plain cylindrical shaft with a moulded base mirroring the top 101cm high, 32cm diameter $700-900

A FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT BUFFET Second half 18th century Rectangular, the top with moulded edge above a long frieze drawer and a pair of cupboard doors, on scrolling feet flanking the shaped apron, the front with shaped fielded panels to the doors and various inlaid details and decorative iron fretwork mounts 101cm high, 131cm wide, 61cm deep $2,000-3,000 71

A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS 1710s The quarter-veneered and cross-banded top with moulded edge above two short and three graduated long drawers with cross-banded fronts, on bracket feet, cross-grain mouldings throughout including half-round mouldings to the carcase front 94cm high, 98cm wide, 55cm deep provenance Woolley and Wallis, Antique Furniture, Salisbury, 12 May 2009, lot 82 other notes A provincial chest of charm and character, the carcase and drawer linings in a combination of oak, fruitwood, and chestnut. The short drawers retain their original or early concealed locking mechanism. $1,800-2,400

A DUTCH BEECH AND EBONISED TALL CUPBOARD Zeeland, first half 18th century The upper part with a moulded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors, the projecting lower part with a pair of drawers flanking a concealed narrow drawer above a pair of cupboard doors, on moulded feet, the front and sides deeply panelled and geometrically moulded, some mouldings ebonised for contrast 212cm high, 159cm wide, 74cm deep $1,000-1,500 73

A NAPOLEON III BERGÈRE À OREILLES IN LOUIS XVI STYLE AND AN OTTOMAN OF SIMILAR STYLE The bergère third quarter 19th century, the ottoman possibly earlier The bergère of typical form with a rounded back and shaped ‘ears’ above the seat with loose cushion, on tapering turned supports, the gilt frame variously fluted and carved, in close-nailed striped pale pink silk, the ottoman in matching upholstery with a loose cushion on a frame possibly of Louis XVI period but now stripped to the bare oak The bergère 107cm high, 68cm wide, 69cm deep; the ottoman 60cm high, 72cm wide, 78cm deep $800-1,200

A WALL MIRROR IN AN ITALIAN BAROQUESTYLE CARVED AND GILT WOOD FRAME 20th century The rectangular plate within a substantial frame of scrolling acanthus foliage, gilt against a painted ground 134 cm high, 94cm wide, 10 cm deep $800-1,200

A GEORGE III OAK BUREAU Last quarter 18th century Of typical form, the fall-front enclosing a yewveneered fitted interior of small drawers and compartments above two short and three graduated long drawers, on a moulded plinth base, the centre of the fall carved in relief with the name of George Amyand flanking an escutcheon of the Amyand arms above an inlaid motif 105cm high, 102cm wide, 53cm deep

A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE CONVERTED TO A TABLE LAMP Qing Dynasty, 19th century Of square outline with a waisted neck above the body tapering towards the base, decorated with cloud and guardian lion motifs, on a painted wooden base, with a pleated cream fabric shade 74cm high without the shade provenance Graham Geddes, Melbourne, 1986 (the original receipt accompanying the lot) $600-800 76

A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III FAUTEUILS À LA REINE IN RÉGENCE STYLE Third quarter 19th century Each with a high square padded back arched topped and padded arms above the upholstered seat, on cabriole supports, the gilt frames carved with shells and foliate details, in (probably original) close-nailed needlework covers 112cm high, 65cm wide, 68cm deep $1,000-1,500

provenance George Amyand, late 18th century other notes The date of the bureau would seem to preclude the possibility that it belonged to Sir George Amyand (1720–1766). His son Sir George Cornewall (né Amyand, 1748–1819) is a more likely possibility. $700-1,000 78

A PAIR OF ANTIQUE LOUIS XV-STYLE GILTFRAMED BERGÈRES Second half 19th century Each with a rounded and padded back and arms above the broad seat, raised on cabriole supports, the frame carved with shell centres and floral and foliate details, covered in duck egg blue linen 83cm high, 75cm wide, 59cm deep $1,000-1,500

A NAPOLEON III-STYLE GILT-FRAMED SALON MIRROR The shaped oval main plate and its gadrooned inner frame within spandrel plates and a moulded rectangular frame with foliate crest, corners, and centres 131cm high, 95cm wide $800-1,200

AN ANTIQUE ITALIAN CUSHION MIRROR IN MID-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY STYLE Second half 19th century The octagonal bevelled plate in a receding frame decorated to a marine theme, its gilt and black crest of entwined grotesque fish around a shell centre above mouldings of shells and foliage, the lower centre of a shell and ribbons, the border panels of the frame painted with coastal scenes with boats and sea birds 117cm high, 80cm wide, 14cm deep

A WILLIAM AND MARY CANED OAK ELBOW CHAIR Circa 1690 The back with a carved and pierced arched toprail and caned panel between turned supports above the outswept open arms and caned seat, raised on front supports of carved scrolls united by a conforming stretcher, the rear supports and stretchers turned 136cm high, 70cm wide, 72cm deep $600-800

provenance Lady Primrose Potter, AC $1,500-2,500

A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN FLOOR VASES Baluster-shaped, each decorated in underglaze blue with panels depicting scenes from the 16th century Chinese classic novel ‘Journey to the West’ amidst the ground of scrolling foliage 191cm high $6,000-10,000 81

AN ANTIQUE GEORGE III-STYLE CHINOISERIE LOW GLAZED BOOK-CASE 19th century Rectangular with canted corners, the top with moulded edge and frieze above a pair of astragalglazed doors flanked by reeded columns, low feet, the exterior japanned in green and decorated with chinoiserie landscapes and other designs in lacquer and gold to the top, front, and sides, the interior painted pale pink 112cm high, 142cm wide, 43cm deep

A SUBSTANTIAL WILLIAM AND MARY-STYLE PINE DOUBLE GATE-LEG DINING TABLE Retailed by Ralph Lauren Home Of typical form, the slightly oval top (when extended) above a frieze drawer to each short side, raised on turned baluster supports with a pair of gate-legs each side, finished overall to simulate the appearance of age and use-related wear, the top with a scrubbed surface, traces of pale duck egg blue paint throughout 78cm high, 249cm wide, 77cm deep (not extended) 198cm deep (extended) $1,000-1,500

A FRENCH PROVINCIAL OAK VAISSELIERHORLOGE Second half 18th century The upper part with an arched and moulded cornice above the clock with polished steel dial within a glazed cover flanked by a pair of glazed doors enclosing shelves, the projecting lower part with a flight of three drawers between cupboard doors, shaped panels and mouldings throughout 217cm high, 154cm wide, 49cm deep $1,000-1,500

provenance Lady Primrose Potter, AC $700-1,000

A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE-STYLE MAHOHGANY-FRAMED BERGÈRES IN THE MANNER OF PIERRE-ANTOINE BELLANGÉ Late 19th century Each with a padded square back with rolled toprail above the straight arms resting on ormolu sphinx supports, the seat with loose cushion raised on square sabre-shaped supports with paw feet to the front, the frames with various Neo-Classical ormolu mounts, in green silk covers woven with a Napoleonic wreath and bee motif in gold 97cm high, 66m wide, 66m deep $1,000-1,500 89

AN UNUSUAL ANTIQUE FRENCH MARBLETOPPED WALNUT STAND Second half 19th century Circular, the (probably associated) red marble top on a carved and pierced cylindrical support of scrolling foliage slightly tapering towards its moulded base on scroll feet 80cm high, 66cm diameter $600-800 90

A CHARLES II OAK CHEST 1680s The hinged top with moulded edge above the threepanel front and two-panel sides on stile feet, the frieze rail, stiles, and muntins of the front carved with a guilloche design, the front panels inlaid with an interlaced diaper design in ebony and sycamore, the interior retaining its original till 62cm high, 115cm wide, 43cm deep $700-1,000 92

A SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN PERIOD HARDWOOD BUREAU CABINET Late 18th century The upper part with a geometrically-arched moulded cornice above a pair of doors enclosing shelves between canted corners, the projecting lower part of conforming outline with a sloping fall-front enclosing small drawers flanked by cascading flights of small drawers with a pair of cupboard doors below, on bun feet, the doors, fall, and canted panels each quarterveneered with opposed triangles 213 cm high, 123cm wide, 70cm deep $1,000-1,500 93

A NAPOLEON III GILT-FRAMED OVERMANTEL MIRROR Third quarter 19th century The plate with arched top within a moulded frame with foliate crest set within an outer frame of panelled borders with decorative details in relief, in contrasting oil and burnished water gilding (partly re-gilt) 140cm high, 147cm wide $800-1,200 92

A SPANISH-STYLE WALNUT DINING TABLE Second half 20th century Of typical early eighteenth century design, the cleated plank top with iron-bound corners raised on a pair of slightly splayed shaped trestles with curved wrought iron braces 75cm high, 306cm long, 92cm wide $2,500-3,500

A GEORGE I WALNUT SIDE CHAIR 1720s The curved ‘India’ back with a pierced vasiform splat above the drop-in seat, on cabriole supports, the knees of the front supports carved with delicate lappets terminating with bellflowers, the centre of the toprail conforming 104cm high

A PAIR OF GEORGE II-STYLE FIGURED WALNUT ELBOW CHAIRS Circa 1920, possibly by W. Charles Tozer, London Each with a vasiform splat with a shell-centred crest in relief between scrolling supports above the outswept open arms carved with eagle’s head terminals and the broad compassed seat in needlework, cabriole supports to the front with scrolling ‘ears’, deeplycarved shells to the knees, and ball and claw feet, 102cm high, 76cm wide, 62cm deep

other notes The serpentine-curved chair back, derived from Chinese chairs, began appearing in England around 1715 and was described at the time as an ‘Indian’ back. $600-800

provenance Acquired from the antique furniture department of Harrod’s, London, in the early 1960s $1,000-1,500

AN ANGLO-INDIAN HARDWOOD FOUR-POST BED Second half 19th century The turned, reeded, and carved posts supporting moulded and dentilated curtain rails above the shaped headboard with a foliate carved and pierced crest atop a gallery of spindles and the conforming footboard with spindles alone 280 cm high, 188 cm wide, 244 cm deep $800-1,200

A RARE TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET Circa 1900 Wool on wool structure, the field with a garden design, with original kilim ends and fringes, in aubergine, indigo blue, black, and madder-red 460cm x 200cm (including tassels) $3,000-5,000

Clocks lots 100 – 104

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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY-CASED BELL-TOP TABLE CLOCK Robert Wood, London, 1770s Double fusee movement with verge escapement, bell-striking, the silvered main dial with matted centre beneath subsidiary seconds and strike / silent dials within spandrels of applied gilt foliate scrolls in a glazed case of typical form with a brass swing handle to the top, pine cone finials to the corners, and fine fretwork grilles to all sides, on brass feet, the backplate engraved with foliage 52cm high (with handle raised), 29cm wide, 19.5cm deep provenance Raffety and Walwyn, London, 2000 $7,000-9,000 101

A LOUIS XVI-STYLE GILT-BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK The dial signed Henri Robert, Horloger de la Marine, á Paris, Faubg. St Honoré 86, mid-19th century The two-train bell-striking movement and black and white enamelled dial in an upright case of architectural form with an urn final above the glazed front and sides, decorated throughout with scrolls, swags, and friezes of foliage 46cm high, 33cm wide, 12cm deep $3,000-5,000 102

A FRENCH NOVELTY FOUR-DIAL TOWER CLOCK Blumberg & Co. Ltd, Paris & London, circa 1900 The oak case in the form of a Gothic Revival clock tower, the four silvered and enamelled pressed metal dials within glazed bezels connected by internal shaft to the spring-driven eight-day movement with cylinder platform escapement at the base, the case with copper and brass details throughout, the tall windows backed by cobalt blue glass, the maker's pressed metal plate underside 78cm high, 26cm wide, 26cm deep $4,000-5,000

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A VERY LARGE NAPOLEON III MARBLECASED MANTEL CLOCK Constantin-Louis Detouche, Paris, third quarter 19th century The black and white enamelled Roman numeral dial with glazed brass bezel set within a drum supported by a pair of volutes on a moulded plinth base, the dial signed and the movement stamped with Detouche’s mark 43.5cm high, 89cm wide, 22cm deep other notes An impressive yet elegantly restrained clock by one of the most important nineteenth century French clock-makers, who, amongst many other honours, was appointed official clock-maker to Napoleon III and to the City of Paris. $800-1,000 104

A JAEGER-LECOULTRE ATMOS ‘SAILING SHIPS’ TABLE CLOCK 1960s The brass case with printed decoration of sailing ships, white dial with arabic numerals, dagger dial, calibre 526-5 22cm high, 17.5cm wide, 13.5cm deep $1,000-2,000

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Items of Interest & Books lots 105 – 132

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A FINELY ENHANCED CLIFFORD ESSEX ‘SPECIAL XX’ BANJO Early 20th century with later enhancements The mother of pearl-inlaid rosewood head and neck with ivory pegs above the drum with a calf skin membrane and resonator with later rosewood base by Roger Buckmaster carved with maple leaves in low relief, the metal parts of the drum and the pegs later gold-plated, with a hardshell case 12cm high, 92cm long, 34cm deep $4,000-6,000 106

A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED COCONUT CUP Unidentified maker (no mark apparent), London, 1782 The nut shell body with pointed base mounted with a silver rim and three pad feet with trefid heads, the rim engraved with a presentation inscription ‘Edward George, the gift of his Uncle Richard George 1842’ 13.5cm high $600-700 107

A COLLECTION OF EIGHTY-EIGHT GRAND TOUR RED WAX INTAGLIOS Early 19th century Cast from antique Roman intaglios, of various sizes and shapes, mostly oval or circular, some retaining original paper binding to the sides The largest 3.5cm x 2.5cm including paper binding $600-800 108

A DECANTER CASE IN THE FORM OF A STACK OF ANTIQUE LEATHER-BOUND BOOKS French, second half 20th century, for Baccarat The case with gilt-tooled leather exterior and hinged top enclosing a Baccarat crystal whisky decanter and an associated set of six small tumblers 26cm high, 41cm wide, 27cm deep $600-900 109

A LATE VICTORIAN CASED TAXIDERMY DIORAMA OF SOUTH AMERICAN BIRDS Late 19th century An array of colourful birds of various species perched on tree twigs above a naturalistic earth floor with beetles, in a hardwood-framed case glazed to all sides 91cm high, 90cm wide, 17cm deep provenance Originally forming part of a pair, belonging to William McCann. One of the pair was gifted to Janet Lee Bouvier, mother to Jackie Onassis; the other to Lady Potter. Lady Primrose Potter, AC $1,000-2,000

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A REGENCY BRASS-INLAID MAHOGANY TEA CADDY Circa 1810 Of sarcophagus form with gilt metal lion mask ring handles to the sides and lion’s paw feet, all edges with inlaid brass mouldings, the top and front inlaid with brass stars and stringing, the interior retaining its original fitted divisions (but lacking the canisters and bowl) 24cm high, 38cm wide, 17.5cm deep $600-800

AN ANTIQUE CARVED WOOD CORPUS CHRISTI 18th century, probably French Of typical form with the head up and to one side and the eyes looking upwards, with the remains of the original painted gesso surface 47cm high, 35cm wide $1,100-1,400 113

AN ANTIQUE HARDWOOD HEAD OF CHRIST European, 17th century Modelled with the eyes closed, mounted on a modern wrought iron stand 22.5cm high (head alone), 35cm high (overall) $800-1,200

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AN ANTIQUE CARVED AND POLYCHROME WOOD CORPUS CHRISTI Late 17th / 18th century, probably Spanish Of typical form with the head fallen, with the remains of the original gesso and polychrome surface, partly overlaid at an early stage with a further gesso surface 55cm high, 47cm wide $1,900-2,200

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A PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRANCO-FLEMISH BEECH AND PINE FIGURES OF WOMEN IN PERIOD DRESS Late 18th century One predominantly in beech, the other in pine, each similarly modelled as a woman of the fifteenth century wearing a long dress and capped veil standing on a domed base, the arms partly outstretched with the hands previously holding stemmed objects, formerly covered in gesso, traces of this remaining in crevices 94cm and 91cm high $1,800-2,400

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Affortunato GORY (1895–1925) A bust of a young woman Marble and gilt bronze, on an integral square variegated marble socle Inscribed signature cast in the bronze at the right shoulder: Gory 52cm high, 34cm wide, 19cm deep $1,000-1,500 116

ITALIAN or FRENCH SCHOOL Late 19th century An infant boy on a cushion, pulling at a sock on one of his feet Marble 29cm high, 34cm wide, 27cm deep $800-1,200 117

After Pierre-Jules MÊNE (1810–1879) Jiji et Giselle Gilt bronze, on a variegated red marble base Late 19th / early 20th century Cast with incised signature to the bronze base: P.J. Mêne 16.5cm high, 22cm wide, 12.5cm deep $700-1,000 118

Pierre le FAGUAYS (1892–1962) Messager d’amour Silvered bronze, on a veined black marble plinth Late 1920s Incised signature to the top of the plinth: Le Fauguays 43.5cm high, overall $1,500-2,500 119

After Claude MICHEL, called CLODION (1738–1814) A bacchanalian figure group Patinated bronze First half 20th century Cast with incised signature and date to the base: Clodion / 1762 59cm high $1,400-1,800

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AN ANTIQUE-STYLE CLASSICAL BRONZE DRAPED TORSO In Roman manner, modelled wearing a belted loose tunic, mounted on a black marble plinth base 93cm high $800-1,200 121

After Edward WELLS (1667–1727) ‘A New Map of the Terraqueous Globe ...’ Hand-coloured engraving ‘A New Map of the Terraqueous Globe according to the Ancient Discoveries and most general Divisions of it into Continent and Oceans ... dedicated to His Highness, William, Duke of Gloucester’ Engraved by Michael Burghers, from an early eighteenth century edition of Wells’s ‘A Treatise of Ancient and Present Geography, Together with a Sett of Maps ...’ (Oxford, 1701, with subsequent editions) Richly mounted in a burnished water-gilt frame 37.5 x 51.5cm (plate); 77 x 87cm other notes One of the last maps to represent California as an island. $600-900

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STEINBECK (John), TO A GOD UNKNOWN First edition, first issue John Steinbeck, To a God Unknown (Robert O. Ballou, New York, 1933) First edition, first issue, octavo, in the publisher’s gilt-lettered green cloth with dust-jacket, housed in a custom-made clam-shell box in green cloth with giltlettered black label $2,400-3,000

STEINBECK (John), TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY First edition, signed by the author John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley, in search of America (The Viking Press, New York, 1962) First edition, octavo, in the publisher’s red and blacklettered cream cloth with dust-jacket, signed by the author in red ink on the title ‘For Dan, John Steinbeck / December 1962’ $700-1,000

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STEINBECK (John), THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT First edition, inscribed by the author John Steinbeck, The Winter of our Discontent (The Viking Press, New York, 1961) First edition, second printing before publication, octavo, in the publisher’s silver-lettered blue cloth with dust-jacket, inscribed by the author in black ink on the half-title ‘John Steinbeck’ $1,800-2,400

WALLACE (Alfred Russel), THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO … Second edition Alfred Russel Wallace, The Malay Archipelago: the Land of the Orang-utan, and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of Travel with Studies of Man and Nature (Macmillan & Co., London, 1869) Second edition, octavo, two volumes, with woodengraved frontispieces, maps, and illustrations in the text, in contemporary speckled and panelled calf boards with gilt-tooled and lettered spines with burgundy labels, in a later brown cloth slipcase $1,800-2,400

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STEINBECK (John), THE MOON IS DOWN First edition, first issue, inscribed by the author John Steinbeck, The Moon is Down (The Viking Press, New York, 1942) First edition, first issue (with the unintended period between ‘talk’ and ‘this’ on p. 112), octavo, in the publisher’s blocked and silver-lettered blue cloth with dust-jacket, inscribed by the author in blue ink on the title ‘Thanks / John Steinbeck / 1942’, housed in a custom-made clam-shell box in silver-lettered blue simulated leather $1,400-1,800

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BENNETT (Frederick Debell), NARRATIVE OF A WHALING VOYAGE ROUND THE GLOBE … First edition Frederick Debell Bennett, Narrative of a Whaling Voyage round the Globe from the year 1833 to 1836, comprising sketches of Polynesia, California, the Indian Archipelago, etc. … (Richard Bentley, London, 1840) First edition, octavo, two volumes, with aquatint frontispieces, engraved folding map, and woodengraved illustrations in the text, in contemporary dark blue marbled boards with gilt-lettered spines $1,400-1,800

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HEMINGWAY (Ernest), THE TORRENTS OF SPRING and TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT Both first edition, first printing Two works by Ernest Hemingway: The Torrents of Spring (Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1926), first edition, first printing (with the publisher’s seal on the copyright page), octavo, in the publisher’s red-lettered black cloth with dust-jacket To Have and Have Not (Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1937), first edition, first printing (with the ‘A’ and publisher’s seal on the copyright page), octavo, in the publisher’s green-blocked and gilt-lettered black cloth with dust-jacket $1,000-1,500 129

VERNE (Jules), THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND First American combined edition Jules Verne, The Mysterious Island – the modern Robinson Crusoe, translated from the French by W. H. G. Kingston [but actually by his wife Agnes Kinloch Kingston] (Scribner, Armstrong, & Co., New York, 1876) First American combined edition of three parts of the work (previously published individually by Scribner’s in 1875 and 1876), octavo, with numerous woodengraved illustrations, in the publisher’s pictorial gilt and black-blocked red cloth $1,000-1,500

STEINBECK (John), IN DUBIOUS BATTLE First trade edition John Steinbeck, In Dubious Battle (Covici Friede, New York, 1936) First trade edition, octavo, in the publisher’s red-ruled and black-lettered orange cloth with dust-jacket, including a loosely inserted card signed by the author in black ink ‘John Steinbeck’, housed in a custommade clam-shell box in gilt-lettered black simulated leather $700-1,000 131

STEINBECK (John), A GROUP OF THREE FIRST AND EARLY EDITION WORKS One signed by the author Three works by John Steinbeck: The Pastures of Heaven (Covici Friede, New York, 1932 [but 1935]), first edition, fourth issue (from a stock of remaining earlier issue sheets acquired by Covici Friede), octavo, in the publisher’s burgundylettered beige cloth with dust-jacket The Cup of Gold (Covici Friede, New York, 1936), second edition (using sheets of the 1929 McBride first edition), octavo, in the publisher’s gilt-lettered red cloth with dust-jacket The Forgotten Village (The Viking Press, New York, 1941), first edition, second printing before publication, small quarto, in the publisher’s green-blocked and lettered beige cloth with dust-jacket, signed by the author in black ink on the half-title ‘John Steinbeck’ $1,100-1,500

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TOLKIEN (John Ronald Reuel), THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY (1954-1955) A first edition set, two volumes in their first impressions J.J.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, comprising The Fellowship of the Ring (first edition [1954], ninth impression, 1960, described in error as the eighth impression), The Two Towers (first edition, first impression, 1954), and The Return of the King (first edition, first impression, 1955, in its third state with signature mark ‘4’ and sagging text on p. 49 and ‘Men’ without a break on p. 281) Octavo, three volumes, George Allen and Unwin Ltd, London (the Fellowship of the Ring jointly with Houghton Mifflin, Boston), in the publisher’s red cloth with gilt-lettered spines, in original unclipped dust jackets (each with the price as 21s, The Two Towers jacket in its first state, The Return of the King jacket in its second state), each volume with a folding map printed in black and red tipped in at the end provenance Lady Theaden Hancock (1897–1960) Thence by descent to the vendor $3,500-4,500

Artworks lots 133 – 149

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NORTHERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL First half 19th century A group of women bathing in a woodland pool Oil on canvas 89 x 98cm $1,400-1,800 133A

ENGLISH SCHOOL Circa 1800 A landscape with a waterfall and rocky outcrops Oil on canvas, laid down to plywood 61 x 74cm $1,000-1,500

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ENGLISH SCHOOL Early 1830s A pair of portraits: Joseph Compton (1785–1872) and Elizabeth Compton (née Hoyle, 1793–1853), each bust-length Oil on canvas Each 75 x 62.5cm provenance By descent within the Compton family $1,400-1,800

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Attributed to Philip James de LOUTHERBOURG (1740–1812) An extensive river landscape with travellers on a track Oil on canvas The frame bearing a nineteenth century attribution to Loutherbourg 57 x 71cm $1,400-1,800

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Attributed to Thomas BOCK (1790–1855) A bust-length portrait of a well-dressed woman, said to be Hanna Wilcock Black and white chalk with touches of colour to the eyes and lips Inscribed in a twentieth century hand on a fragment preserved to the back: ‘Hanna Wilcock, daughter of Charles Wilcock of Rokeby, Tas. She is buried in Rokeby church yard.’ 36.5 x 30.5cm

TWO ANTIQUE PAINTINGS AFTER DUTCH OLD MASTERS Northern European, 19th century An elderly couple weighing money, after David Teniers the Younger; and Self-portrait with a palette, after Gerrit Dou The first, oil on canvas; the second, oil on panel 22 x 17cm and 21.5 x 18.5cm $1,000-1,500

ROMAN SCHOOL Mid-18th century The Adoration of the Shepherds Oil on canvas, laid down on composition board 61.5 x 47cm other notes A copy with variations after the 1720 work by Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari (1654–1727) now in the National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen (inv. KMSsp28). $3,000-5,000

provenance Ruth and John Clemente, Hobart Mossgreen Auctions, The Ruth and John Clemente Collection, Hobart, 11 November, 2012, lot 12 ($6,000, exc. b.p.) $6,000-8,000

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Richard NOBLE (1806–1882) Christ in the house of Martha and Mary Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: R. Noble / Sydney 1861 87 x 69cm provenance ‘Robinson Collection’, late nineteenth century (according to an annotation on a printed catalogue extract relating to the work pasted to the back of the frame) Leonard Joel, mid-twentieth century (fragmentary label to the frame)

other notes Based on a composition by Charles de la Fosse (1636–1716) of which three versions by that artist are known, with variations between them (Pushkin Museum Moscow; Musée d’Alençon, France; and Christie’s, Important Old Master Paintings, New York, 29 January, 1999, lot 95). An English painter trained at the Royal Academy Schools, Noble worked in New South Wales from 1855 to 1868, mostly in portraiture, but also, as with the present lot, in making copies of Old Masters to meet the local taste for earlier European paintings. $3,000-5,000

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ITALIAN SCHOOL Late 16th / early 17th century The Virgin and Child with St Anne Oil on canvas (relined) 49 x 37cm $5,000-7,000

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CENTRAL ITALIAN SCHOOL First half 15th century The Virgin and Child enthroned and crowned by two Angels, with St Francis and St Anthony Abbot Tempera and gold leaf with punchwork on wood panel with engaged frame 62 x 47.5cm overall, including the engaged frame provenance Acquired by the vendor's parents in Italy some time before their emigration to Australia in 1972. other notes It has been suggested that the work was painted in the Marche or adjacent regions, perhaps Umbria or Abruzzo. $30,000-50,000

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FLORENTINE SCHOOL First half 15th century The Virgin and Child enthroned, adored by a saint and a bishop and two deacons Tempera and gold leaf with punched details on wood panel with engaged frame 62 x 34.5cm overall, including the engaged frame provenance Unidentified European collection, nineteenth century (heraldic red wax seal to the reverse) $3,000-5,000 142

Follower of Jacobus BILTIUS (1633–1681) 18th / early 19th century A game bird hanging from a nail Oil on canvas (relined) 62 x 49cm $2,000-3,000

Frederick William WOODHOUSE, Snr (1820–1909) A flaxen chestnut horse standing in an Australian landscape Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: Fred. Woodhouse Snr / 1884 44.5 x 59.5cm $1,600-2,400 144

Attributed to Johannes van den BENT (Circa 1650–1690) A Mediterranean harbourside scene with a party of finely-dressed figures preparing to embark Oil on canvas 93 x 80.5cm other notes Another, more expansive version of this composition by van den Bent, with the same groups of figures and landscape elements rearranged into a broader scheme, was sold at Christie’s in 2000 (oil on canvas, 106 x 145.5cm, Old Master Pictures, London, 7 July 2000, lot 128, £16,000 excluding premium) $3,000-5,000

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Francis COTES (1726–1770) A bust-length portrait of Alice Blair Galt Johnston Pastel on paper, laid down to canvas Signed and dated centre left: FC (entwined) / 1751 79cm x 67cm provenance Foy Clifton Casper (1940-2002), Chief Conservator of the Chrysler Museum of Art, Virginia; sold from his estate Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Geelong, where acquired by the present vendor in 2008 literature Neil Jeffares, ‘Francis Cotes’, Dictionary of pastellists before 1800 (London, 2006), online edition (http:// www.pastellists.com/Articles/Cotes1.pdf ), updated 16 June, 2023 $2,000-3,000

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A PAIR OF LITHOGRAPH PORTRAITS OF QUEEN VICTORIA’S INFANT CHILDREN, PRESENTED AS A GIFT BY HER MAJESTY In original fine presentation frames with Royal crests ‘Her Royal Highness Victoria, Princess Royal, 1842’ and ‘His Royal Highness Albert, Prince of Wales,1843’, each lithographed by Alphonse-Léon Noël after paintings by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, published by Lemercier Bernard & Cie, Paris, in 1842 and 1844 respectively In their original matching moulded satinwood and gilt composition frames by Chittenden and Arnold, St James’s, London, the first crested with a crown, the second with the Prince of Wales feathers The original paper backing of each inscribed in ink in a contemporary hand: ‘Presented to Henrietta, Countess of Carnarvon, by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, 1845’ Respectively 77 x 63cm and 89 x 74cm overall, including frames

ITALIAN SCHOOL Mid-19th century A bust-length portrait of a young woman in rustic dress and holding a flute Oil on canvas 68 x 54cm, oval

STEELE Louis John (1843–1918) A scene in a country tavern Oil on wood panel 12.5 x 17cm provenance The Danneford Collection, New Zealand (according to a John Cordy Ltd certificate to the back confirming the work was sold by that firm from a folio of works by Steele) Leonard Joel, Australian Paintings, Melbourne, 7 November, 1973, lot 21 $600-900

provenance Leonard Joel, The Clendinnen Collection, Melbourne, 25 September, 2011, lot 98 $1,800-2,400

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ENGLISH SCHOOL Late 19th century A pair: Small dogs playing in a rustic interior; and another similar Oil on canvas (relined) Each 29.5cm, diameter $600-900

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A JAPANESE FIGURAL BRONZE Late Meiji period, 20th century Exquisitely modelled as a peasant taking some rest and holding a gourd, with basket and axe alongside. Mounted on a bronze base. Signed Miyuki. 31 cm high $800-1,000

A JAPANESE STANDING GILTWOOD FIGURE OF AMIDA BUDDHA Edo period (1603-1868) Of yosegi (jointed) construction, standing serenely on an elaborate lotus pedestal before a mandorla of carved and gilt cloud scrolls with the right hand raised in welcome, the left hand lowered in a wish-granting gesture. 46cm high, 15cm wide $2,000-3,000

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TWO JAPANESE CAST BRONZE TIGERS Meiji period (1868-1912) 20th century Both realistically modelled, striding forward with long tails stretching, mouths open and growling, the stripes delineated in subtly toned patination and signed on the underside on oval reserves, Tamemitsu. 19cm high, 46cm long $1,000-2,000

A JAPANESE LACQUER KENDAI (LECTERN) WITH MAKI-E DECORATION Meiji period (1868-1912) The base of rectangular form with roiro (black) base creating the foundation of lacquer for main decoration of the auspicious Ho-o (Phoenix Bird) in sumptuous hiramaki-e Lacquer with highlighted leaves in shell inlay. The top of the base with two recesses to insert the separately modeled feet of the reading stand similarly lacquered with mother of pearl leaves (some losses) and kamon (family symbol) of the Akiyama clan, the reading stand with two foliate-incised metal fittings, also with the Akiyama clan symbols, suspending white silk tassels, accompanied by silk cover with the same clan symbol and accompanying tomobako (presentation box). 49cm high, 50cm wide, 31cm deep $1,000-1,500

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A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP Meiji period (1868-1912) Modelled as two silver gilt cranes and a minogame (mythological turtle with large tail) atop a base depicting Horaizan, the land of the immortals, as waves crash onto the island with incised signature. 22 cm high (including base) $800-1,200

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A LARGE JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA STYLE DISH Meiji period (1868-1912) Of rectangular form, a large and impressive dish decorated in gold takamaki-e, togidashi and hiramakie techniques recalling the pastime of shogun Yoritomo, who made a practice of releasing white cranes with labels attached to their legs, asking that when the cranes were found, he be informed and the cranes be released to fly again. With Mount Fuji in the background and the sides decorated with stylised floral motifs and underside of nashiji, unsigned. With signed presentation box. 3.5cm high, 61,5cm wide, 44cm deep $1,200-2,000 156

A BLACK LACQUERED AND CARVED FOUR CASE INRO Edo period (1603-1868) Of classic form with four tiered container, a roiro black base, lacquered and carved with detailed landscape theme and accompanying resin netsuke of a fruit. 7.5cm long $800-1,000 157 155

A PAIR OF JAPANESE ABUMI STIRRUPS Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century Classic form on an iron base with lacquer decoration to the front of a ‘Nami-Mon’ or wave shaped family symbols in gold hiramakie on a roiro ground, with dense Raden shell inlay of mother of pearl to the foot. 27cm high, 15 cm wide, 29cm long. $800-1,200 158

A JAPANESE LACQUER SADDLE AND LEATHER MOUNTS Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century The Kura (saddle) of typical form with gold hiramakie decoration of flowers in bloom on a roiro ground, with the original saddle padding, stirrup leather and lateral belly guards in matching gilt-black lacquer treatment, with accompanying original iron bridle snaffle bits. 26 cm high, 37 cm wide, 34 cm long (saddle) $800-1,200 159

A SET OF SIX JAPANESE LACQUER JINGASA WAR HELMETS Edo period (1603-1868) The first of bulbous form, black lacquer decorated with a gold kamon (clan symbol) and upturned brim revealing a red lacquer underside; the second of conical form and lacquered hessian, decorated with a gold mon; and four others of conical form in black lacquer, each decorated with kamon and their own Japanese helmet stands. (6) 42cm high $800-1,000

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A JAPANESE YOROI, SUIT OF ARMOR Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century A red lacquered Kabuto (Helmet) with gold lacquered sun-shaped maedate, the red and brown menpo (face guard) with pronounced white moustache bristles, the sode (shoulder guards) in seven-tier iron with black and yellow silk, curiass and kusazuri in seven-plate beige and brown silk, the kote (arm guards) in chain mail with matching red lacquer highlights, a red Haori (over coat) with mon on the reverse and black and gold dragon and cloud motifs to the front, haidate (thigh guards) with a buddhist mark of ‘well-being’, and pair of chain mail suneate (shin guards). 110cm high $1,000-1,500 161

A QUALITY JAPANESE CUIRASS AND ARMOUR ACCESSORIES Edo period (1603-1868) A heavy iron do (cuirass) with hinging sections, applied gilt Tokugawa Mon, eight tassets of fivetiered kusazuri (skirts) and iron suneate (shin guards) with embroidered silk decoration. 30 high, 52cm wide (cuirass) $800-1,000 162

A JAPANESE SAIHAI (COMMANDER’S BATON) Edo period (1603-1868) In a tomobako (presentation box) affixed with Paulownia crest, the baton handle wrapped in orange silk with matching hanging cord and lacquered paper tassels in gold. 60cm long (extended) $800-1,200

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A JAPANESE LACQUER SWORD STAND Meiji period (1868-1912) Lacquered five sword Katana kake (sword stand) with various designs of ho-o (phoenix) birds, weaving spools, gourds and scrolls, a traditional Chinese style landscape and buildings, signed Morita with accompanying presentation box. 41cm high, 42 cm wide, 21cm deep $800-1,000 164

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A MIHARA MASAMORI WAKIZASHI SWORD Muromachi/Edo period (16th / 17th century) A signed Wakizashi on the tang: ‘Bingo Koku Mihara Junin Kai Masaoki saku’ in wooden shirasaya, with koshirae, suguha hamon (straight tempering line). 69,5cm long

A JAPANESE IRON TSUBA WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS, AKASAKA SCHOOL Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century Sukashi Open worked Iron Tsuba of round maru gata shape with maru mimi (round rim) with design of a thatched arbour at the Shigure Pavilion, mumei unsigned, with wooden box. 7cm wide $800-1,200

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A MODERN JAPANESE KATANA IN KOSHIRAE Signed Showa 53 (1978), a lacquer koshirae scabbard mounted blade featuring a straight suguha tempering line, attribution to Moriyama Kanesuke. 110cm long other notes Please note to handle and purchase this lot the buyer will require a Victorian weapons license. $1,500-2,000

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AN UNSIGNED JAPANESE IRON TSUBA WITH NBTHK HOZON TOSOGU PAPERS, AKASAKA SCHOOL Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century Nadekaku gata (Square shape with rounded corners) an open worked Tsuba with a round maru mimi rim carved to represent chrysanthemum petals, and additional design of stylised wild geese and overall tsuchimeji hammer indents, unsigned, with wooden box. 7cm wide $800-1,200

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AN UNSIGNED JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) Maru gata (round shape) form with a square kaku mimi rim that has been plated with shakudo, the design in sukashi open worked iron and main decorations of a pine tree, tsuitate screen, lattice work, small pine and fence in nunome zogan inlaid gold and gilt highlights, with wooden box. 7.8cm wide $800-1,000

A GROUP OF FOUR JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first a maru gata (round shaped) and maru mimi (round rim), pierced sukashi design of paulownia and copper sekigane, unsigned; the second an unsigned Yoshiro style maru gata and maru mimi round edged open work design of joined horse snaffle bits, with traces of gilding; the third an Akasaka school maru gata and maru mimi sukashi design of paulownia leaves and flowers; the fourth a mokko gata (cross shaped) with square rims deeply carved design of orchids and leaves, attributed to the Choshu group. 7cm, 6.7cm, 7.7cm, 7cm wide $2,200-2,500

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A GROUP OF FOUR JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first a maru gata (round shaped) and round rim, pierced design of three radiating supports connected to a repeating Sanskrit characters; the second a signed maru gata (round shape) with goishi gata (tapered edges) pierced design of gourd with tie cord and stylised leaf; the third an unusual design of two opposing linked hyotan gourds with a textured finish and applied brass design of vine leaves and tendrils; the fourth a pierced design of stylised birds and flowers and finely engraved kiri-mon Paulownia crest with overall round shape and rim, attributed to the Owari school, all with presentation boxes. 7.5cm, 7.5cm, 8.5cm, 7.3cm wide $2,000-2,200

A GROUP OF FOUR JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first a maru gata (round shaped) and maru mimi (round rim), flat plate and engraved design of stylised leaves and pine needles and further pierced design of a fern frond or antler signed Tanshu Ju Sadamasa, 17th Century; the second an impressive unsigned open work maru gata shaped design of paulownia and weeping wisteria, attributed to the Owari school; the third an unsigned maru gata and square rimmed sukashi design of three irises and leaves; the fourth a mumei unsigned round shaped and rim, pierced design of stylised double chrysanthemum with sekigane (copper inserts). 8.5cm, 8cm, 8cm, 7.8cm wide $2,000-2,200

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A GROUP OF FOUR JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first a signed Choshu Tsuba by Kawachi Tomotsune featuring a low relief carvings of peonies and rindo (Gentian) flowers on an iron ground, with traces of gilding; the second a maru gata and kaku mimi (square rimmed) tsuba with deeply carved design of a dragon flying above waves and water, the reverse with clouds and swirling water, attributed to the Choshu group; the third an unsigned Nara style tsuba on an iron ground, round shaped and rimmed with high relief copper and shakudo figure of a monk, the reverse with a staff with various accoutrements also in copper and shakudo; the fourth an unsigned iron ground, maru gata (round shape) tsuba with high relief butterflies, chrysanthemums and leaves in gold, silver and shakudo. 6.5cm, 7.2cm, 7cm, 6.6cm wide $1,500-1,800 173

A JAPANESE IRON TSUBA WITH NBTHK HOZON PAPERS, AKASAKA SCHOOL Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century Impressive example of a maru gata shaped sukashi pierced design of the sangai matsu (three tiered pine) with shakudo insert on the kozuka-ana and attributed to the Akasaka school. 7.3cm $1,200-1,800

A JAPANESE IRON TSUBA WITH NBTHK TOKUBETSU KICHO PAPERS Edo period (1603-1868), 18th century Iron ground flat plate design of an open work silhouette of a kama sickle on a classic maru gata and maru mami shape, with signed box and attribution to the Katchushi group. 10cm wide $1,000-1,200 175

TWO JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first an iron ground plate, rounded edges and polished kogai hitsu plug in shakudo, with main design of a tengu carved and inlaid in silver and gold, silver gilt waterfall and carved rocks, unsigned; the second an iron plate, square shaped tsuba with an applied and gilded crane above stylised waves and sprays with traces of silver, possible attribution to Mito school, unsigned. 7.7cm and 8cm wide $800-1,000 176

TWO JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first, tembo style on an iron ground in the shape of an aoi hollyhock with rounded edges and hot stamped kanji characters with hammered ishime stone finish surface, unsigned; the second, iron ground and sukashi pierced design of a buddhist tomb marker and plum blossom, with carvings of fan shaped cartouches, mountain and torii gate, unsigned. 8cm and 8.7cm wide $1,500-1,800

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A TWO JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first on a classic iron ground and rounded shape with carved and applied peonies, buds and leaves in brass, attributed to the Yoshiro group, unsigned; the second a high quality tsuba of rounded shape with design carved in open work of tea ceremony elements, a lattice screen, ladles, bowls, some with nunome zogan highlights, with attribution to the Shoami group. 6.8cm and 6.2cm wide $800-1,000

A GROUP OF ASSORTED JAPANESE SWORD FURNITURE INCLUDING KOZUKA, FUCHI KASHIRA Three sets of mixed metal fuchi (hilt collar) and kashira (pommel cap), shishi, ume (plum) and leaf themes, in silk lined presentation boxes; three fuchi in mixed metals of scholar and water theme, tiger and bamboo and a samurai with waves; pine; three copper kozuka in assorted designs and techniques. 9.5cm long (kozuka) $1,200-1,400

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A GROUP OF THREE JAPANESE IRON TSUBA Edo period (1603-1868) The first a Shoami or possibly Myochin school maru gata round shaped double chrysanthemum in open worked sukashi technique with presentation box, unsigned; the second a pierced design of clouds, lightning and drums which are decorated with brass studs, also attributed to the Shoami group; the third a flat plate round shape tsuba with sukashi design of stylised pines with fine engraving and torii gate and Kozuka-Ana hole plugged with gilded and incised decoration, signed. 8cm ,8cm, 7.3cm wide $2,000-2,200

A GROUP OF FOUR MENUKI WITH PRESENTATION BOXES Edo period (1603-1868) In mixed metals, shakudo, gold and silver gilding, assorted designs of bows and arrows, scholars, wisterias and quivers, unsigned, all in tomobako. 5cm longest $1,200-1,400

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TWO LARGE MENUKI Edo period (1603-1868) In felt lined presentation box, two quality mixed metal menuki sword hilt decorations featuring opposing shishi and peony designs, unsigned. 7.5cm wide $800-1,200

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AN ORIGINAL HIROSHI YOSHIDA PRINT (1928) AND TWO YASHIMA GAKUTEI SURIMONO Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1820s An original and rare Dai-Oban Tate-e print on silk by Hiroshi Yoshida with jizuri (self-printed) seal of ‘Fujiyama from Funatsu’ from the series: Ten Views of Fuji with title and signatures in margins in quality frame; two framed Meiji C.1880s Surimono by Yashima Gakutei from the series ‘Women Viewed as the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Mitate Shichifukujin)’, the first a Courtesan with Pipe representing Jurô, the second ‘Nunobukuro’ (cloth sack) and Karako (Chinese child) alluding to the god of fortune, Daikoku. Both designs originally published privately for the Nippon Poetry Club. 54 x 41cm, 38.5 x 35cm each $1,500-2,000 183

TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY KIKUGAWA EIZAN (1787-1867) Edo period (1603-1868), early 19th century The first an Oban tate-e of Courtesan and kamuro (attendant), signed Kikugawa Eizan Hitsu and framed C.1820s; the second an Oban tate-e print of a Courtesan observing a Bonsai tree from the series ‘Twelve Hours in the pleasure quarters’, Courtesans of the Wakanaya, signed Kiku Eizan hitsu, with censors kiwame (approved) seal ca.1810s. 45 x 33cm each $800-1,200

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TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS BY KIKUGAWA EIZAN (1787-1867) Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1810 The first an Oban tate-e of a courtesan with client behind a screen, from the series ‘Twelve Hours in the pleasure quarters’, the second an Oban tate-e from the same series, ‘two courtesans and kamuro (attendant)’, both framed and signed Kiku Eizan hitsu, with censors kiwame (approved) seal and gyoji (publisher guild) seal, Tsumuraya Saburobei, and publisher seal Ezakiya Ichibei of Tenjudo. 48.5 x 36cm $800-1,200 185

A JAPANESE SIX-PANEL FOLDING SCREEN Edo / Meiji period Applied to a later screen, six colour on paper (Edo period) panels cut from an earlier screen featuring scenes from the The Tale of the Heike - Battle of Ichi-No-Tani recounting the war between two samurai clans, the Taira (or Heike) and Minamoto (or Genji). Unsigned. 124cm high, 380cm long $1,000-1,500

A JAPANESE TABLE SCREEN BY SHUNCHO SHINGAI 1970s Four panel table screen with gilt kanagu fittings, of Chinese mountain and water landscape, hermitage with plum blossom, pagoda and fisherman, Colours on silk and foliate brocade, with provenance from gallery and artist. 45 cm high, 122.5cm long (extended) $1,500-2,000 187

A CARVED EDO PERIOD JINTA-MEN MASK Edo period (1603-1868), 18th / 19th Century Carved in wood, painted with red, gilt and brown lacquer, a noh mask of Jinta-Men, signed Muneta Ginbei to the reverse. 26.5cm high, 19cm wide $1,000-1,500 188

A JAPANESE LACQUER BUNKO Taisho period (1912 –1926) Wood and hemp cloth black base with overall design of gingko leaves and stylised string in yellow and brown tones. Signed on the based Katei Saku and on the underside of the lid of storage box. 6cm high, 25cm wide, 36cm deep $1,500-2,000

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A JAPANESE LACQUER SHIBAYAMA DISH* By Shokasai, Meiji period (1868-1912) Impressive inlaid lacquer dish with central design of warrior with attendants with ivory faces, hands & feet, with sumptuous hiramaki-e lacquer designs of scrolling grasses, key patterns and stylised flowers on the robes, the outer design of opposing phoenix birds amongst clouds, paulownia and all-over design of repeating diaper pattern, scrolling grasses and in gold and coloured takamaki-e and hiramaki-e technique. Signed on the reverse Shokasai 7.3cm high, 39.5cm diameter

A JAPANESE PORCELAIN PANEL 20th century Square porcelain panel with striking painting in red and gold enamels of a three-clawed dragon in the clouds above storming waves and repeating foliate brocade on the outer edges, signed Zuiho to the right side. 30.5 x 33.5cm $800-1,200 192

A JAPANESE SATSUMA KORO (INCENSE BURNER) Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century Of compressed baluster form painted in coloured enamels and gilt over a crackled glaze decorated with a continuous design of buddhist arhats, reserves of repeating geometric designs, the gilt cover reticulated, signed on the underside, Dai Nippon Hododa Bijutsu, and with the Shimazu family mark. 14.5cm high $800-1,200

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A PAIR OF JAPANESE JYOKA (BUDDHIST FLOWER VASES) 20th century In various states of bloom and curl, the flowers and leaves of soft metal gilt with subdued gold, sitting in two bronze vases, JYOKA are placed on, or next to an altar in a Buddhist temple. 32 cm high $700-900

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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE SATSUMA JAR AND COVER Meiji period (1868-1912) Elaborately decorated satsuma vase with an important court figure arriving on a carriage amongst retainers, entertainment and Karako (Chinese children) and addressed by a figure in front of the sun. The reverse with courtiers reciting poetry whilst karako play. Fan and floral cartouche designs in the sides with repeating diapers and floral motifs in gilt and polychrome enamels and surmounted by a domed cover with moulded shishi dog finial with its mouth open, in rich gold and colours. Unsigned. 86 cm high $1,000-2,000 194

A JAPANESE KOTO WARE VASE Meiji period, circa 1850s Impressive quatrefoil vase in red and overglaze gold, the ovoid base with main decorations of chrysanthemum sprays and plum blossom, the square neck section with alternating designs of a Ho-o (Phoenix) and Dragon spinning amongst clouds and applique gold enamel handles on the opposing sides, with signed tomobako presentation box 33cm high $800-1,000 195

A JAPANESE KOTO WARE TEA BOWL Painted by Meiho, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 1850 Rare extant porcelain tea bowl from the Koto Kilns (Shiga Prefecture) with design in overglaze red of the ‘Ode to Red Cliffs’, a piece written by the Chinese poet Su Shi in 1082, describing a trip that he took with his friends on the Yangtze River, which took them past the purported site of the 200AD Battle of Red Cliffs, with signed tomobako presentation box. 7.2cm high, 16cm diameter $1,200-1,800 196

A JAPANESE STUDIO CELADON BOWL BY SUWA SOZAN I (1851-1922) Meiji period (1868-1912) In a lotus form with twin moulded fish to the center together with tomobako. 7 cm high, 24 diameter $1,000-1,500

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A RARE JAPANESE KOTO WARE BLUE AND WHITE HI-IRE ASH CONTAINER Meiji period (1868-1912) circa 1850s Sometsuke (Underglaze blue) design of butterflies and morning glory, an ash container for use in tea ceremony and signed on the underside Koto, with accompanying tomobako presentation box. 9.5cm high, 12cm diameter $800-1,200

A JAPANESE CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND BRONZE CENSER Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century Modelled as a Shishi with its tail standing proud the Shishi looks upward to the heavens, carved with blue, red, green and yellow enamel details and removable cover to the rear. Unsigned. 23 cm high

A LARGE JAPANESE BRONZE FOOTED VASE Meiji period (1868-1912) Constructed in three pieces, an impressive bronze floor vase decorated in high-relief work of cranes, birds in flight, heraldic panels, raised on elephant feet and with ascending dragons to each side. Unsigned. 99 cm high $1,000-1,500

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A JAPANESE SHIGARAKI VESSEL BY KITAZAWA RAKUTEN 20th Century Ovoid shape with a flared neck, contemporary Shigaraki glaze with green glazed applique frog to the shoulder with Tomobako presentation box featuring further design by Rakuten of pampas grasses and flowers. 11.5cm high, 15cm diameter $1,000-1,500

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A JAPANESE SILVER MODEL OF A HAWK By Akasofu Gyokko, Meiji period (1868-1912) Cast and carved as a bird of prey perched on a separately cast bronze base formed as a gnarled trunk of a pine tree with cones, the beak, eyes and feet finished in gold and shakudo, signed on a gilt reserve, Gyokko 45cm high $3,000-4,000

A JAPANESE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE SUIBAN Edo period (1603-1868), 19th century Of rectangular petal shaped form, the top ridges flat with classic key pattern inlaid in silver, fixed with two scrolling handles adorned with continued key frets and floral designs, the sides with inlaid design of cranes and heart shaped cartouche of cherry blossoms, the feet of stylised Elephant 14cm high, 41cm wide, 25cm deep $800-1,200

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A CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER CENSER Republic Period (1912-1949) With archaistic decoration of phoenixes against a diaper ground, the lid pierced and with gilt metal rimmounts. Together with a fitted carved wooden stand. The censer 17.5cm high, 17cm diameter. With stand 22.5cm high $800-1,200 204

A LARGE CHINESE CINNABAR AND BLACK LACQUER ROUND BOX Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th / 19th century Deeply carved in cinnabar red overlaid over black lacquer, decorated with a central scene of scholars in a landscape with a pavilion, the sides with shaped reserves containing figures in landscapes interspersed with floral sprays against a square repeating diaper ground. 16cm high, 29cm diameter $1,500-2,000 205

A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER PHOENIX ZUN BOXES Republic Period (1912-1949) Modelled as standing phoenix-form boxes, the lids with archaistic gu/zun shaped vases. 20.5cm high, 16cm wide $1,500-2,500 206

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AN UNUSUAL CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER PHOENIX-FORM BOX Republic Period (1912-1949) Carved as a standing phoenix with head raised to one side, with a rectangular covered box on its back, the metal mounts on the box edges with original gilding. 34.5cm high, 24cm wide $1,500-2,500 207

TWO CHINESE CINNABAR BOXES Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Comprising one larger domed-top round box decorated with figures in a landscape stacking a bale of rice, and a smaller round tricolour box decorated with scholars in a landscape. The larger box 10.5cm high, 15.5cm diameter $800-1,200

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TWO CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER BOXES Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Comprising one circular box decorated with figures in a lakeside landscape, and a rectangular box similarly decorated. The larger round box 9cm high, 16cm diameter $500-700 209

A CHINESE BASKETWEAVE-BAMBOO-INSET LACQUER BOX Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli Period With eight panels of split bamboo basketweave inset within each side of the box lid and base, the corners indented, the top with a scene of figures in a landscape. Christie’s label to base and interior. 8cm high, 20cm wide, 12.5cm deep $1,000-1,500 210

A CHINESE BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER BOX Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Raised on an integral stand with shaped apron and cabriole legs, decorated with an interior scene of scholars and a landscape scene to the reverse. 17.5cm high, 34.25cm wide, 13cm deep $1,000-1,500 211

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A CHINESE CARVED ZITAN / HARDWOOD BRUSH POT 20th century Carved with a continuous scene of scholars and mythical animals in a landscape with pavilions. 12.5cm high, 10cm diameter $800-1,200

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TWO CHINESE INSCRIBED BAMBOO WRIST RESTS One carved with a long inscription next to a pine tree, the other with three line inscription in running script. 23 cm long, 5.5 cm wide $800-1,200 213

A CHINESE PURPLE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Of ovoid form with a red stone top and a museum accession number to base. 5.5cm high including cap, 3.7cm wide $800-1,200 214

A CHINESE CLOISONNE SNUFF BOTTLE Qing dynasty (1644-1912) Of elongated pear-form decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise ground. 8cm high, 3.5cm diameter provenance Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $800-1,200 215

A CHINESE INSCRIBED WHITE JADE PLAQUE Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), or later Of rectangular form decorated to one side with a scene of figures in a garden, to the other with a three line inscription. 5.2cm high, 3.4cm wide $1,500-2,500

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A CHINESE RUSSET-SKINNED GREY JADE FIGURE OF A TIGER Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later Carved as a recumbent tiger, the face and tail carved using the russet skin of the jade for contrast. 2cm high, 4cm wide $800-1,200

A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A WRATHFUL DEITY IN YAB YUM 19th / early 20th century Cast as a deity with ten arms holding various attributes holding his shakti in close embrace, together standing on prostrate human figures, on a single lotus base. 16.5cm high, 15cm wide $800-1,200

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A CHINESE JADEITE BELT BUCKLE Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Carved from jadeite utilising an apple green layer for the top of the buckle, the top carved with writhing qilong. 2.2cm high, 9.5cm wide, 3.5cm deep $1,000-1,500 218

A CHINESE SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE By Luen Hing, Shanghai, 1880-1925 Each piece with solid cast relief decoration of chrysanthemum flowers, and with a monogram ‘CN’. Marked ‘LH’ ‘90’ and a two-character Chinese mark to the bases. The coffee pot 21cm high, 19.5cm wide $1,200-1,600 219

A TIBETAN SILVER-MOUNTED SHORT SWORD 18th / 19th century The single-edged steel blade inscribed in Tibetan sanskrit and mounted with silver hilt and silver and iron scabbard, the silver decorated with incised scrolling foliage and repousse frollicking lions amongst scrolling flowers, the scabbard and pommel inset with large cabochon coral and turquoise beads. Christie’s label attached to the reverse of the pommel reading “Mar 27 ‘03, lot 132”. The blade 41.5cm long, the sword together with scabbard 64cm long $1,200-1,800

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A CHINESE CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF A LUOHAN ON AN ELEPHANT Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Carved as an elderly gentleman seated on an elephant holding a bat, joined to a hardwood base. 27cm high, 20cm wide $800-1,200 222

A TIBETO-CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A BUDDHIST ATTENDANT Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century Cast as a standing figure on a double lotus base, richly gilded and with fine chasing work to the robes. Collection label affixed to base. 21cm high, 7.5cm wide provenance Property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer $2,000-3,000 223

A BURMESE GILDED MIRROR-INSET WOODEN FIGURE OF BUDDHA Mandalay Period (1853-1948) Seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in gilding over a brown lacquer finish, details inset with coloured mirrors. 65cm high, 48cm wide $1,000-1,500

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A CHINESE CARVED GILTWOOD SET OF FIGURES OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTVAS Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or Republic Period (19121949) Comprising a standing Buddha and two standing Bodhisattvas carved from wood with a gilt and red lacquer finish, each housed in a later glass case. The Buddha figure 33cm high, 11cm wide. With case 51cm high, 21cm wide $1,500-2,500 225

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A THAI SUKHOTHAI STYLE BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Probably late Ayutthaya period (1351-1767), 18th century Cast as a large seated Buddha in padmasana on a stepped-plinth base, with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, covered in an even dark brown patina. Together with a fitted wooden base. The bronze 61cm high, 32cm wide. With wooden base 65cm high $2,000-3,000

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AN UNUSUAL CHINESE BRONZE ‘LIU HAICHAN’ CENSER Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Modelled as the immortal Liu Haichan holding a string of coins and standing on the back of the three legged toad ‘chanchu’. Together with an old fitted hardwood stand. The bronze 36cm high, 14cm wide. With stand 42.5cm high $800-1,200 227

A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF BODHISATTVA MANJUSHRI / WENSHU Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Elaborately cast as a figure seated on a lion on a single lotus base, the figure draped in jewels and wearing a crown, with attributes rising from each hand. 28.5cm high, 19cm wide $1,500-2,500

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TWO GANDHARAN GREY SCHIST RELIEF CARVINGS Ancient region of Gandhara, 3rd-5th century Comprising two relief panel fragments with figures in grey schist. The larger fragment 17.5cm high, 16cm wide $1,000-1,500 229

A LARGE CHINESE BRONZE TEMPLE CENSER Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Of bombe form with tripod legs, the openwork cover surmounted by a Buddhist guardian lion, the sides decorated in high relief with a dragon, two phoenixes and a qilin, the base with in inset six-character seal in seal script. 76cm high, 38cm diameter $1,000-1,500 230

A CHINESE BRONZE YUANBAO-FORM CENSER Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century In the form of a Chinese gold ingot on four mask and claw feet, with qilong form handles at either side, the front and reverse with dragons amongst clouds in relief, the cover pierced with shou symbols, the base with an inset Xuande mark. 41cm high, 57cm wide $1,000-1,500

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A BURL WOOD INSET HONGMU STAND Qing dynasty (1644-1912) With a honey coloured burl panel inset into the top, the leg rounded with a continuous stretcher, the base with a lacquered cloth finish. 7.5cm high, 54cm wide, 34cm deep $600-800 232

A PAIR OF CHINESE RETICULATED WOOD WINDOW PANELS 20th century Decorated in Ming Dynasty style with interlocking geometric designs in elm wood Each approximately 221cm high, 75cm wide provenance Altfield Gallery, Hong Kong, 10 December 2020. $1,000-2,000 233

A PAIR OF CHINESE HARDWOOD FOLDING HORSESHOE-BACK CHAIRS 20th century Each with a continuous horseshoe shaped back rail, with inset brass mounts, the backsplats carved in openwork with qilin amongst clouds. 74cm high and wide, 102cm deep $2,000-3,000

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A PAIR OF CHINESE RED-LACQUERED YOLK BACK ARMCHAIRS 20th century With yoke-form top rail and a ruyi-head carved into the backsplat, covered in a negoro-type red and black lacquer finish. 117 cm high, 59 cm wide, 49 cm deep $800-1,200 235

A CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD CHAIR Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Carved with scrolling archaistic dragons and a stylised ‘shou’ symbol to the centre panel. 91cm high, 74cm wide, 40cm deep $800-1,200 236

A CHINESE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A HORSE Tang Dynasty (618-907) Modelled as a standing horse with mouth open and head cast to one side, with remnant painted details to the saddle and face. Together with a fitted black stand. The horse 35cm high, 29cm wide. With stand 37cm high $800-1,200

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A RARE CHINESE SANCAI EWER Tang Dynasty (618-907) Of globular form with a double strap handle and spout, covered in a mottled sancai glaze of amber and green against a cream ground. 9.5cm high, 15cm wide $2,000-3,000

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TWINHANDLE VASE Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Of baluster form with twin handles at the neck, decorated with a scene of Taoist figures in a garden. 19cm high, 9cm diameter $1,500-2,000

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A CHINESE BLUE SANCAI POTTERY TRIPOD CENSER Tang Dynasty (618-907) Of compressed spherical form resting on three zooform feet, the feet and rim decorated with amber glaze, the body with a diamond lattice of blue and amber. R&V Tregaskis label to base. 13cm high, 17.5cm diameter

A FINE AND RARE VIETNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE DISH 15th century The stoneware dish decorated with a bird with outstretched wings amongst bamboo, scrolling flowers to the cavetto and lotus petal lappets to the reverse, the base with a brown iron-wash. 6cm high, 24.75cm diameter $2,000-3,000

A CHINESE WUCAI / FAMILLE VERTE POWDER-BLUE-GROUND BOWL KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722) Decorated to the interior with an eight-petalled shaped reserve containing a flower spray in wucai enamels, the rest covered in a powder blue enamel glaze, with remnant gilt decoration, the base with a conch shell in underglaze blue. Joshua McClelland Print Room label to base. 9cm high, 19cm diameter

provenance R&V Tregaskis, Sydney. Mossgreen Auctions, December 2016, lot 27. $8,000-12,000

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A LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CELADON-GROUND VASE Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Of rouleau form, decorated with writhing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds and waves in underglaze blue against a celadon ground. 60cm high, 22cm diameter $800-1,200 243

A CHINESE COPPER RED VASE, TIANQIUPING Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Of spherical form with a tall neck, covered in a deep copper red glaze with raspberry hue, thinning at the mouth. 31cm high, 18cm diameter $800-1,200 244

A CHINESE COPPER RED VASE, TIANQIUPING Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Of spherical form with a tall neck, covered in a rich copper red glaze, thinning at the mouth. 33cm high, 18cm diameter $800-1,200 245

A LARGE CHINESE INSCRIBED QIANJIANGCAI BASIN Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Decorated to the interior with ladies and a child in a garden with a poetic inscription above, the rim of the basin further inscribed. 12cm high, 37cm diameter $800-1,200

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A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE INK CAKE REST Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later In the form of a scroll, decorated with a figure resting by a lake, the base with a jiaqing mark in underglaze blue against a turquoise enamel ground. 1.5cm high, 8cm wide, 4cm deep $2,500-3,000 247

TWO CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWLS Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Both in ogee form, one decorated to the exterior with bok choi and insects, with the sanduo and three bats to the interior, and the other decorated with flowers and butterflies. The first marked Jiaqing and the second marked Chenghua. The bok choi decorated bowl 7.5cm high, 18cm diameter $800-1,200 248

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLAQUE Republic period (1912-1949) Finely decorated with a scholar gentleman seated, holding an inkstone, surrounded by books. In a fitted old hardwood frame. The plaque 25.5cm high, 38cm wide. With frame 56cm high, 68.5cm wide $800-1,200 246

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A CHINESE PAINTING OF HORSES Attributed to Zhang Mu (1607-1687), dated 5th year of Kangxi, 1666 Very finely painted in ink and colours on paper with two horses beneath a weeping willow tree, with inscription and signed at the upper left corner. Mounted as a scroll. The painting 117cm high, 55cm wide. The scroll mounting 194cm high, 70cm wide provenance Acquired by British Consul General to China Sir George Sinclair Moss (1882-1959), during his official posting to China, and thence by descent. $2,000-3,000 250

A CHINESE CHRYSANTHEMUM PAINTING By Xie Gongzhan (1885-1940) Republic Period (1912-1949) Depicting orange and white chrysanthemums against rocks, inscribed to the upper right-hand corner and signed, mounted as a scroll. The painting 136cm high, 34cm wide. With scroll mounting 213cm high, 47cm wide provenance Acquired by British Consul General to China Sir George Sinclair Moss (1882-1959), during his official posting to China, and thence by descent. $2,000-3,000

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A CHINESE PAINTING OF ZHONG KUI Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) Powerfully painted with Zhong Kui and a bat, with a cursive calligraphic inscription and signature to the upper right corner along with two seals. The painting 120cm high, 56cm wide. The scroll mounting 194cm high, 71cm wide provenance Acquired by British Consul General to China Sir George Sinclair Moss (1882-1959), during his official posting to China, and thence by descent. $1,000-1,500 252

A SET OF FOUR CHINESE PAINTINGS OF IMMORTALS Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Each painted with a different scene of immortals and luohan in heavenly garden settings in ink and colours on silk. Each signed and inscribed with seals and framed and glazed. Each painting 26cm high, 36cm wide. With frames 35cm high, 45cm wide. $1,000-1,500

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