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Click here to subscribeboldly carved through the dark glaze to the buff body with two bands of leafy and peony scroll, all below a tall splayed neck and everted rim; A similar carved Cizhou vase, formerly in the collection of George Crofts, is illustrated in Royal Ontario Museum, TheT. T. Tsui Galleries of Chinese Art, Toronto, 1996, no. 91.. Dimension:H:22.5cm. Condition:good condition, two small chips at lower rim. Provenance:
with the central knob set within a small circle of dots, and surrounded by seated deities, mythical beasts and four pointed nipples. The inscription in archaic Chinese script gives manufacturing and dating information. All below a sawtooth band, and with a cloud-scroll pattern carved on the outer ring. The surface displays a dark patina with hints of green encrustation.. Dimension:W:19.1cm. Condition:Fair condition, small chips at rim, old restoration of cracked. Provenance:
A Chinese famille rose vase, Republic period (1912-1949), of cylindrical form, painted with a continuous scene of five boys in a garden, all holding objects symbolic of scholarly success and good fortune, two with ruyi sceptres, one carrying a spear tied with a ribbon suspending a chime, one with a vase with a stalk of grain and a lantern, and another holding a lantern in the shape of a fish, all between two dense floral scroll borders, the base with a four-character mark lingzhi chengxiang (the qilin's footprints foretell good fortune) in iron red, 28.5cm highThe decoration is filled with symbols of posterity. The five boys represent the sons of Dou Yujun, all of whom achieved exceptional success and were known as the 'five dragons'. The mark lingzhi chengxiang is an ancient greeting used to wish couples the birth of a son and often found on pieces decorated with boys and qilin.Condition ReportSmall chips to rim. A carved 'C' mark to base.
A group of four Chinese and Japanese scrolls, 19th/20th century, including:a handscroll depicting a river running through a gorge,44 x 68cm, a hanging scroll of a literati landscape,34 x 123cm, an ink and colour painting of a monk next to a pond, 41 x 49cm, anda portrait of a Japanese shogun,53 x 128cm (4)Provenance: Arthur Probsthain bookshop, London.Condition ReportMonk - unmounted, creasing marks. A small stain to upper left corner. Hanging scroll - hanging rod loose, in poor condition with tears, holes, creases and losses, a/f. Hand scroll - cockled and creased. Shogun - in poor condition, tears, losses, and creases, hanging rod and one roller knob missing, very fragile, a/f.
A Chinese famille rose dish, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of circular form, painted with an open scroll amongst flowers, with a bird perched on a blossoming peony branch, enclosed with a border of prunus against a crackled ground, the underside with ruby enamel,23.4cm diameterCondition ReportChipped to rim.
A Chinese gilt-bronze Buddha, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), seated cross-legged on a double-lotus pedestal, wearing elaborate beaded jewellery, his hands in Dhyana mudra and his lower garment with a scroll border, 16.5cm highProvenance: Christie's, Paris, 23 June 2020, lot 152.清 铜鎏金无量寿佛坐像Condition Report941.7g.Surface scratches and dents.
A small Chinese Hongmu and porcelain table screen, Qing Dynasty style, 20th century; and a Chinese watercolour scroll of silk production, decorated with a central ceramic panel decorated with assorted vases, 28cm high, 22cm wide; also a small Chinese decorative scroll, painted with a single panel in manner of Jiao Bingzhen (act. 1689-1726), depicting figures sorting silkworm cocoons, 22.5cm high,. 22.5cm wide (panel) (2)
A Chinese blue and white saucer from the Ca Mau shipwreck Of plain round form, decorated with a landscape with pavilions nestled in rocky hills beside a river and two figures on a bridge, the rim with scroll border. 11.6cm dia. Provenance:Private English collection, the property of a gentleman.Halls Fine Art, 2008.Made in Imperial China: 76,000 pieces of Chinese export porcelain from the Ca Mau shipwreck, circa 1725, Sotheby's Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Condition:A few minuscule glaze nibbles to the rim edge only.
A Chinese scroll, decorated script, 50 cm wide, a Chinese scroll, decorated script, 49 cm wide, a Chinese scroll, decorated a landscape, 55 cm wide, a Chinese scroll, decorated script, 34 cm wide, and a Chinese scroll, decorated script, 34 cm wide (5)Some small holes and tears, creases, and staining
A pair of Chinese porcelain famille jaune vases, each of baluster form and decorated with two panels of birds and fruiting sprays against a yellow ground with lotus scroll, dog of fo lug handles, iron red seal mark to the underside, 26cm high (2)Condition report; Part of rim to one vase restored. Surface staining and wear can be seen to each vase.
A late-19th/early-20th century Chinese export silver bowl on stand, by Sui Chang, retailed by Wang Hing, Canton, lobed circular form with applied Four Gentleman decoration, on three curving horned dragons with textured decoration, on a carved hardwood stand with pierced scroll decoration, diameter 22.7cm, approx. weight 23.7oz.
A Chinese Yellow-Ground ‘Floral Scroll’ Porcelain Bowl with Four Character Marks to the Base.A porcelain bowl featuring a dense yellow ground patterned with an intricate leiwen (thunder) motif. The exterior is richly adorned with blooming peonies, lotuses, chrysanthemums, and magnolias in vibrant famille rose enamels, their delicate foliage trailing between the blossoms. The foot is encircled by a classic blue-and-yellow Greek key border. The white interior contrasts the ornate outer surface, while the base bears a four-character mark, possibly indicating the period or origin of the piece.D: Approximately 15cmH: Approximately 7cmProvenance: Private collection from a distinguished British gentleman.
A rare early Worcester coffee cup, c.1753-54, the reeded form finely painted with a Chinese figure holding a flower spray and a fan, flanked by willow trees and beside a large spray of flowering peony, with a scroll handle, 5.2cm.Provenance: formerly the Cohen Collection and exhibited at Albert Amor Ltd in 1992.
A Chinese huanghuali and brass mounted horseshoe-back armchair, quanyi, late 19th century, the central curved rectangular splat carved in relief with a zoomorphic scroll work cartouche, the framed panelled seat above an apron carved in relief with leafy scrolls and buds, on round corner legs, joined by stretchers, 99cm high x 64.5cm wide x 45.7cm deep PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese bronze and mixed metal buffalo scroll weight, 19th century, decorated with silver and chestnut patinated patches, 10cm long Occasional small nicks and wear consistent with age and use, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Chinese School ((Qing dynasty))Figures in a mountainous river landscapeInk and colour on paper handscroll268.5cm x 29cm excluding borders There is some occasional discolouration to the paper and two tears to the image of the top of the paper, some damage to the wide border and particular one of the blank scroll ends, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese hongmu and burrwood panelled altar table, late 19th century, the panelled rectangular top above a scroll work frieze, on four shaped rectangular legs joined by stretchers, 84.3cm high x 138.5cm wide x 41.2cm deep PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese pale celadon jade scroll weight, with single scroll end, carved and pierced with a repeating band of endless knots, the stone of good even tone, 31.2cm long The stone of good even tone, in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese bronze rectangular censer, fangding, Xuande mark, 18th century, of rectangular form, applied with a pair of key work scroll shaped handles, on four shaped bracket feet, cast six character Xuande mark to base, 12.1cm wide There are some casting imperfections to the edge of the rim and a number of nicks/tiny dents to the edge of the rim, some occasional nicks and scratches to the exterior and the underside, otherwise in reasonable condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A small Chinese hongmu altar table, late 19th/early 20th century, the panelled top with pierced ruyi head scroll ends, the frieze carved with chain-link motifs, on four shaped rectangular section legs joined by stretchers, 85cm high x 125.4cm wide x 44.8cm deep The top with black lacquer finishPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An unusual Chinese silver tripod censer with pagoda shaped cover, ding, early 20th century, the globular body engraved with a ten column inscription, the reverse with four characters seal script inscription, relating to a 70th birthday gift, with flying scroll handles, on three mythical beast shaped feet, the pierced pagoda top cover with diaper and window panels, two character maker’s mark to base, 33.5cm high, faults One of the handles has been glued with some evidence of old solder repairs, one of the feet has been glued, evidence of some old solder repairs around all three of the feet, the globular body has two very large dents and a few small dents. There are losses to the scroll work corners of the pagoda roof of the vessel and there is evidence that something was attached at the very top now lacking. Tarnished all over.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of Chinese ‘Landscape’ Ink Paintings by Chen Xiaoshou, 20th century, depicting mountainous landscapes with waterfalls, trees, and traditional dwellings. Inscribed with calligraphy and bearing the artist’s seal. Scroll sizes: 80cm x 225cm and 80cm x 235cm. Painting sizes: 67cm x 130cm and 69cm x 137cm.20世紀 陳孝壽設色山水立軸兩幅 Preserved in desirable condition, with a couple of creases and stains, no damage.保存狀態較好，有少許折痕與污漬，無破損。
18th Century Chinese export porcelain octagonal meat dish, decorated in underglaze blue with a "Willow" style pattern incorporating buildings, a bridge, figures, boat, trees, birds, and a dog, within a hexagonal cell, scroll, and osier moulded border, 35.5 x 44cmCondition: Kiln ash/spit out all around on moulded border, glaze scratches in central reserve, old discoloured tape marks to back.
Early 20th Century Chinese porcelain figure of a female deity, holding a gilt staff, in a pale blue robe with polychrome and incised decoration, H.33cm; celadon glaze buddha, seated in Vajrasana on a double lotus throne with his hands in Dhyana Mudra, H.18cm; Early 20th Century Japanese porcelain figure of buddha, with a gilt face and body, seated in Vajrasana with his hands in Dhyana Mudra, wearing a dark blue robe with yellow roundels bordered by a green dragon, H.23cm, and a figure of Kannon, seated in Lalitasana and holding a scroll, wearing a cloud and diaper patterned robe, H.14cm. (4)Condition: Japanese Guanyin - some wear to decoration, needs a clean. Celadon Buddha - all-over crazing, foot rim chip at front, ushnisha repaired. Japanese Buddha - numerous areas of paint loss and attempts at restoration/disguise. Wear to gilt decoration. Tall female deity - hairline crack from above left ear going around head. All over glaze crazing, restoration W.6cm at rear bottom of robe, wear to gilt decoration.
A XX Century Chinese Hardwood Cabinet, the upper and lower sections each with open shelves and cupboard doors carved with mythical heads, on shaped and scroll feet, 168cm high, 70cm wide.Joint and fitting loose in some places. One backboard missing from behind top cupboard door. One loose piece. Some areas of repair - see images.
A group of 19th and early 20th century Chinese and Japanese metalware Comprising of a pair of silver Zodiac plates or scroll weights decorated with signs of the zodiac, one with a pig to the reverse, the other with a dragon, 9cm & 9.5cm high, a small Chinese archaic style bronze censer, 13cm wide, a Chinese bronze figure of Kuanya, 13.5cm high, a Chinese polished bronze Xuande style censer with a apocryphal mark to the underside, 7.6cm wide and a Japanese cast bronze 'Longevity' mirror, engraved to the reverse, 'In memory of John Thackray Bunce, June 28 1890' 10cm diam. (6)Lot UpdatesAll lots are subject to 25% Buyer's Premium plus VAT
Small collection of Chinese silk panels, to include a pair decorated with fans, flowers and butterflies on black silk, 27cm wide x 84.5cm high; pair of ivory silk hangings of triangular 'tie' form with ruyi head terminals, 14cm wide x 80cm high, and a siungle ivory ground panel with three fenghuang or phoenix in ruyi head surrounds, 29cm x 59cm, together with a Turkish embroidered panel with gilt thread S scroll decoration and beetle wing highlights, 42cm x 86cm (6)
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