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A fine Japanese cloisonne enamel vase, decorated with a cockerel and Pekin chicken amongst flowers and birds, 7.25ins (18.4cm) high, signed Namikawa Yasuyuki (1845-1927)
Provenance: Acquired by Edward John Power (1858-1916), the great-grandfather of the vendor. He was a collector of primarily oriental items, books and paintings in the late 19th/early 20th Century. £4000-6000 plus 24% BP*
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A good Japanese blue cloisonne enamel vase, the body engraved with a dragon, 7.25ins (18.4cm) high, signed Kumeno Teitaro (1861-1939) (small area of enamel loss and scratching)
Provenance: Acquired by Edward John Power (1858-1916), the great-grandfather of the vendor. He was a collector of primarily oriental items, books and paintings in the late 19th/early 20th Century. £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne enamel vases decorated with stylised flowers and butterflies within circular reserves on a black ground, 6.25ins (15.9cms) high (late 19th/early 20th Century - minor damage) £80-120 plus 24% BP*
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A Japanese bronze vase of baluster form moulded with two flowering chrysanthemum stems with applied gold and silver detail, 6ins (15.3cms) high, signed (Meiji period) £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A Japanese bronze articulated model of a spiny lobster, by the Nogawa Company, 10ins (25.4cm), (Meiji period - late 19th/early 20th Century - mark to underside - minor loss to antennae)
Provenance: Acquired by Edward John Power (1858-1916), the great-grandfather of the vendor. He was a collector of primarily oriental items, books and paintings in the late 19th/early 20th Century. £1200-1600 plus 24% BP*
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A Japanese silvered bronze okimono in the form of an eagle with outstretched wings, 5.25ins (13.5cm) high x 11ins (28cm) wingspan, on signed rectangular panel to underside (Meiji period), and on grained wood shaped base £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A Japanese iron and shakudo Tsuba decorated with various grasses and a silver moon, the reverse with a winding stream, 2.25ins (5.8cm) x 2.125ins (5.4cm) overall (Shoami school 1780-1870), complete with certificate issued by To-Ken Society of Great Britain 1988 (written in Japanese and English), and a small Japanese bronze mirror cast in relief with leaf caterpillar, bird and heavenly circle, 2ins (5.1cm) diameter (possibly Muromachi period 1393-1453)
Provenance: The Sharpe Memorial Collection, East Sussex £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese brown patinated bronze figure of a standing Guan Yin with ornate headdress and carrying a fan in her right hand, with attendant by her right side, 9.5ins (240mm) high (17th/18th Century)
Provenance: The Canterbury Auction Galleries - Auction 25th October 2011, lot 297 £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese brown patinated bronze standing figure of Guan Yin, 10.25ins (260mm) high (17th/18th Century)
Provenance: The Canterbury Auction Galleries - Auction 25th October 2011, lot 298 £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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An early Chinese archaic patinated tinned bronze circular mirror, the plain silvered face with green patination, the reverse cast in relief in two registers with an intricate version of the Four Spirits - the Blue Dragon, the Red Bird, the White Tiger and the Dark Warrior, each in combat, interspersed by domed flowerheads, inner circle cast with twenty-six characters (forming a poetic incantation) within patterned borders and with central domed suspension loop, 8ins (20.3cm) diameter (Western Han Dynasty BC 205-AD 220)
Provenance: The Sharpe Memorial Collection, East Sussex - with copy of letter from the British Museum suggesting date and interpretation, and copy of entry in catalogue of the Shanghai Museum indicating a similar example £700-1000 plus 24% BP*
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An early Chinese archaic patinated bronze circular mirror with plain face, the reverse cast in relief with figures of Four Spirits - the Blue Dragon, the Red Bird, the White Tiger and the Dark Warrior, interspersed by a raised boss, the central domed suspension loop within double-lined square, 4.75ins (12cm) diameter (Eastern Han dynasty AD 25-20)
Provenance: The Sharpe Memorial Collection, East Sussex - with copy of letter from the British Museum suggesting date and interpretation, and copy of entry in catalogue of the Shanghai Museum Collection indicating similar example £500-700 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese two-handled bronze censer cast with bamboo design, on three feet, 4ins (10.2cm) diameter (square seal mark) £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese dark patinated bronze circular two-handled censer of squat form, 5ins (12.7cm) diameter x 3.25ins (8.3cm) high (spurious cast Xuande six character mark) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese dark patinated bronze circular two-handled censer with cast Kylin head pattern handles, 5.25ins (13.3cm) diameter x 3ins (7.6cm) high (spurious cast Xaunde six character mark), and one other of plain circular form with single raised line to neck, 4ins (10.2cm) diameter x 3.5ins (8.9cm) high £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Chinese bronze Gu vases of archaistic form, with wide flared rim and spreading foot, each 5.75ins (14.6cm) high (Qing Dynasty - 18th Century) £300-500 plus 24% BP*
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An Indian Hindi bronze figure of Ganesha seated on a circular throne in the form of Yogasana, his left knee supporting a wooden box of palm leaf manuscripts, 3.25ins (8.2cm) high, and an Indian gilded cast brass standing figure of Ganesha in a dignified martial stance holding an axe, noose and spicy flour-ball, his lower right hand in abhaya mudra, on circular base with rat to front, 5.25ins (13.4cm) high £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A good Chinese Export armorial porcelain spherical tea pot and cover, boldly decorated in coloured enamels and gilt with the arms of Saunders to both sides, within en grisaille borders and with conforming decoration to slightly domed cover, 5ins (127mm) high (Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period - circa 1745)
Note: The arms are illustrated in "Chinese Armorial Porcelain" by D. S. Howard, published 1972, Volume 1, Page 349 L1
Provenance: The Crisp Collection recorded in 1907 catalogue, one of two tea pots and a stand (Nos. 827-829), sold in 1923 as part tea service for 17 Guineas - The Du Boulay Family Collection, and subsequently The Canterbury Auction Galleries - Auction 22nd May 2012, lot 98 £800-1200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese Export porcelain spherical shaped tea pot and cover enamelled in "Famille Rose" palette with various flowers and gilt within scroll and trellis pattern borders, 5.5ins (14cm) high (Qing Dynasty - Qianlong period - hairline crack through handle) £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese Export armorial porcelain soup plate, the centre decorated in coloured enamels and gilt, the bold armorial within gilt borders, 8.875ins (22.5cm) diameter (Qing Dynasty - Qianlong period) £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese Export porcelain punch bowl, enamelled in colours with figures in an extensive pavilioned garden landscape, within blue and gilt reserved borders, the inner border with a blue and gilt design, 14ins (35.5cm) diameter x 5.75ins (14.6cm) high (18th Century - some damage) £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese "Famille Rose" porcelain punch bowl, the whole enamelled in colours with floral sprays, butterflies, panels of scale ornament and within stylised enamelled and gilt borders, 14.25ins (36cm) diameter x 6ins (15.3cm) high (18th Century), with Chinese turned and carved hardwood bowl stand £700-1000 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese porcelain "Famille Rose" bowl enamelled with chrysanthemum, prunus, rockwork and exotic birds, 9ins (22.9cm) diameter x 3.75ins (12cm) high (18th Century) £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese Export porcelain circular chamber and cover with bulbous body and outcurved rim, loop handle with heart pattern thumbpiece and with domed cover, the whole enamelled in colours in the "Famille Rose" manner with flowering branches, 7.25ins diameter x 4.75ins high (Qing Dynasty - Qianlong period - circa 1760), and a Chinese Export porcelain oval sauce boat of silver shape decorated in orange and gilt with floral sprig decoration, 9.25ins overall £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese "Famille Rose" porcelain charger enamelled in colours with pavilions and gardens within a watery landscape, the rim painted with loose flower sprays, 12.75ins (32.4cm) diameter, and a punch bowl enamelled in colours with two sheep in a fenced garden, 9ins (23cm) diameter (both 18th Century) £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese "Famille Rose" porcelain saucer dish, enamelled with flowering branches within shaped borders, the centre enamelled with chrysanthemum, 13.75ins (34.9cm) diameter (spurious six character mark in blue for Yongzheng period in blue with concentric circle) £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese "Famille Rose" porcelain baluster shaped vase with turned over rim, figural pattern handles, the shoulders moulded with dragons, the bodies enamelled in colours with dragons and cloud motifs, 13.25ins (33.6cm) high (one handle damaged) £80-120 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese porcelain "Famille Verte" bottle-shaped vase, enamelled in colours with figures in a garden landscape, and scrolling foliage and flowers, 10.25ins (26cm) high £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese porcelain "Famille Verte" cylindrical vase decorated with birds, rockwork and flowering branches, 12.25ins (31cm) high (six character marks - 19th Century - rim restored) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese porcelain circular dish, painted in the "Famille Vert" palette with birds amongst flowering branches, 12ins (305mm) diameter (small chip to rim and gilding rubbed)
Provenance: The Holezapfel Collection £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese yellow ground porcelain dragon bowl, 4.75ins (12cm) diameter x 2.25ins (5.7cm) high (red seal mark), and wood stand, a green glazed monochrome porcelain vase with flared neck, 8.5ins (21.6cm) high, and a carved wooden stand, and ten other pieces of Chinese porcelain, various £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese celadon porcelain "Eight Trigrams" square Cong vase (22.9cm) high (Guang Xu six character mark and of the period)
Provenance: By repute - given by Noel Coward to the aunt of the present vendor who worked for him for forty years £3000-5000 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese porcelain figure of a standing sage with staff, 23.5ins high, two impressed seal marks £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese Blanc-de-chine porcelain figure of Guanyin, 8.25ins (21cm) high (both acolytes missing) £60-80 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Chinese "Cantonese" porcelain two-handled vases and covers, the moulded bodies enamelled in colours with figures within a pavilioned landscape, within blue and white shaped reserves, dragon handles, 13.75ins (35cm) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Chinese "Cantonese" baluster shaped vases, enamelled in colours with standing figures within reserve panels, 18ins (45.7cm) high (19th Century - some damage) £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese "Cantonese" porcelain circular washbasin enamelled in colours with reserved panels of figures on a terrace and flowers and butterflies, 16ins (40.7cm) diameter, (19th Century) £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain dish of shaped outline, the centre painted with a landscape with pavilions, 13.75ins (35cm) x 10.5ins (26cm), (18th Century) £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain bulbous kendi with domed spout and short cylindrical neck decorated with stylised figures, utensils and scroll work, 8ins (207mm) high (Ming dynasty - Wanli period - neck broken and re-stuck with fritting to edge) £150-200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain hookah base, the bell-shaped body decorated with lotus flowers and foliage, 7ins (17.7cm) high £300-400 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain tea or wine pot and cover, painted with flowering branches issuing from rockwork, and birds, 8.5ins (21.6cm) high (Kangxi - restoration to spout) £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain bowl with shaped rim, painted with flowering sprays within reserves, 10ins (25.4cm) diameter x 4ins (10.2cm) high, blue concentric circle and leaf mark (Kangxi period), and blue and white octagonal dish painted with an extensive river landscape with pavilions and figures, 14.75ins (37.5cm) x 11.25ins (28.6cm), and five other pieces of Chinese porcelain £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain plates, painted with figures in a garden, the rim with four reserve panels with flower sprays on a trellis ground, 10ins (25.4cm) diameter, with six character mark within blue concentric circle to bases (Kangxi period) £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese cream glazed stoneware brush pot moulded with dragons above waves, with carp, 4.75ins (12.1cm) diameter x 5.75ins (14.6cm) high (square seal mark), and with hardwood stand for same £800-1200 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese ruby glass small bowl, 3.75ins (9.5cm) diameter x 2ins (5.1cm) high (signed), a similar blue glass bowl, 4ins (10.2cm) diameter x 2.25ins (5.7cm) high (signed), two other pieces of Chinese glass, and a polished agate dish (some chips) £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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A Japanese Satsuma pottery circular bowl finely decorated in colours and gilt with chrysanthemums and other flowers, 9.75ins (24.7cm) diameter x 3.75ins (9.6cm) high (Meiji period - rectangular seal mark to base) £400-500 plus 24% BP*
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A Japanese Satsuma pottery baluster-shaped vase, enamelled in colours and gilt with figures in a landscape, musicians, and dragons, 14.5ins (36.9cm) high £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A Chinese carved ivory standing figure of a sage holding staff and water lily, 10.75ins (27.3cm) high, on pierced hardwood stand
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A pair of Chinese carved ivory seated figures of fishermen, each 4ins (10.2cm) high, on fitted wood stands
Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA £120-160 plus 24% BP*
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