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Asian Art and Paintings and Prints
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
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Asian Art and Paintings and Prints

Paintings, Prints and Asian Art

Auction dates
25 Apr 2017 10:00 BST
Lots: 598
Viewing dates
21 Apr 2017 09:00 - 17:00 BST
22 Apr 2017 09:00 - 13:00 BST
24 Apr 2017 09:00 - 17:00 BST
Auction currency
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Li Zhongsheng (20th century), a pair of watercolours on paper, figures by a waterfall, 34cm x 22cm
Lot 301
Li Zhongsheng (20th century), a pair of watercolours on paper, figures by a waterfall, 34cm x 22cm
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A set of four Chinese paintings on silk, early 20th century, each depicting four beautiful women
Lot 302
A set of four Chinese paintings on silk, early 20th century, each depicting four beautiful women
700 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Chinese school, circa 1900, oil on board, harbour scene with junks, 48cm x 64cm
Lot 303
Chinese school, circa 1900, oil on board, harbour scene with junks, 48cm x 64cm
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Chinese School, early 20th century, still life on silk of jars of flowers, 26.5cm x 34cm
Lot 304
Chinese School, early 20th century, still life on silk of jars of flowers, 26.5cm x 34cm
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Miao Jiahui (Chinese, 1842-1918), painting on silk of gold fish amid pond weed, signed and
Lot 305
Miao Jiahui (Chinese, 1842-1918), painting on silk of gold fish amid pond weed, signed and
1,300 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Chinese School (early 20th century), painting on silk of the character 'shou' with the figures of
Lot 306
Chinese School (early 20th century), painting on silk of the character 'shou' with the figures of
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Twelve Republic of China Government loan certificates, dated 1913, each for the sum of £25,000,
Lot 307
Twelve Republic of China Government loan certificates, dated 1913, each for the sum of £25,000,
650 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Five Chinese ancestor portraits, late Qing dynasty, each painted in gouache on paper, later mounted,
Lot 308
Five Chinese ancestor portraits, late Qing dynasty, each painted in gouache on paper, later mounted,
420 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Chinese school (first half 19th century), an album of 6 pith paintings of Qing dynasty street
Lot 309
Chinese school (first half 19th century), an album of 6 pith paintings of Qing dynasty street
440 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Chinese School (early 20th century), a hand scroll painting of a Chinese opera, 38.5cm x 197cm
Lot 310
Chinese School (early 20th century), a hand scroll painting of a Chinese opera, 38.5cm x 197cm
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Xue Weng (Chinese, mid 20th century), a scroll painting of a cockatoo amid plum and magnolia
Lot 311
Xue Weng (Chinese, mid 20th century), a scroll painting of a cockatoo amid plum and magnolia
13,000 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese album of 12 watercolours on rice paper of Beijing street life, late 19th century, 15.5cm x
Lot 312
A Chinese album of 12 watercolours on rice paper of Beijing street life, late 19th century, 15.5cm x
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese Paktong square ink box, Guangxu mark and of the period, MEASUREMENT
Lot 313
A Chinese Paktong square ink box, Guangxu mark and of the period, MEASUREMENT
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese gilt bronze recumbent figure of a mythical beast, possibly Han dynasty, 5.5cm
Lot 314
A Chinese gilt bronze recumbent figure of a mythical beast, possibly Han dynasty, 5.5cm
550 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese bronze cross bow lock mechanism, probably Han dynasty, with patches of green patina,
Lot 315
A Chinese bronze cross bow lock mechanism, probably Han dynasty, with patches of green patina,
440 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese gilt-lacquered bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, early 17th century, with
Lot 316
A Chinese gilt-lacquered bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, early 17th century, with
5,000 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese bronze Jue vessel, in Shang dynasty style, height 23cm
Lot 317
A Chinese bronze Jue vessel, in Shang dynasty style, height 23cm
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese or Japanese bronze beaker vase, gu, 17th / 18th century, cast and chased with bands of
Lot 318
A Chinese or Japanese bronze beaker vase, gu, 17th / 18th century, cast and chased with bands of
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese gilt splashed bronze tripod censer, Ding, with archaistic four character Xuande mark,
Lot 319
A Chinese gilt splashed bronze tripod censer, Ding, with archaistic four character Xuande mark,
440 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese bronze group of a sage on horseback with attendant, probably 17th century, raised on a
Lot 320
A Chinese bronze group of a sage on horseback with attendant, probably 17th century, raised on a
420 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese gilt bronze seated figure of a Bodhisattva, Han dynasty style, seated on a lotus throne,
Lot 321
A Chinese gilt bronze seated figure of a Bodhisattva, Han dynasty style, seated on a lotus throne,
850 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Chinese gilt-lacquered bronze standing figure of the heavenly king, Duo Wen, late Ming, early 17th
Lot 322
A Chinese gilt-lacquered bronze standing figure of the heavenly king, Duo Wen, late Ming, early 17th
750 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer, ding, 18th / 19th century, with a pair of high looped handles and
Lot 323
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, ding, 18th / 19th century, with a pair of high looped handles and
3,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer, ding, Xuande mark, probably 19th century, diameter 16.5cm
Lot 324
A Chinese bronze tripod censer, ding, Xuande mark, probably 19th century, diameter 16.5cm
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese polychrome lacquered wood figure of a temple guardian, 18th / 19th century, with
Lot 325
A Chinese polychrome lacquered wood figure of a temple guardian, 18th / 19th century, with
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese bronze altar jos-stick holders, Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908),
Lot 326
A pair of Chinese bronze altar jos-stick holders, Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908),
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A pair of Chinese bronze and silver inlaid cups, Suzhou, c.1900, decorated with inscriptions and
Lot 327
A pair of Chinese bronze and silver inlaid cups, Suzhou, c.1900, decorated with inscriptions and
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'dragon' jars and covers, early 20th century, with black grounds,
Lot 328
A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'dragon' jars and covers, early 20th century, with black grounds,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'squirrel and vine' vases, Zhadou, 18th century, decorated with
Lot 329
A pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel 'squirrel and vine' vases, Zhadou, 18th century, decorated with
600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A large Chinese gilt bronze cloisonne enamel and lapis lazuli altar piece, the vase shaped body with
Lot 330
A large Chinese gilt bronze cloisonne enamel and lapis lazuli altar piece, the vase shaped body with
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A large Chinese painting on silk in the 'hundred bird' design, 20th century, with birds in a river
Lot 331
A large Chinese painting on silk in the 'hundred bird' design, 20th century, with birds in a river
480 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A collection of old Chinese bank notes
Lot 332
A collection of old Chinese bank notes
60 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Namikawa Sosuke (1847-1919). A musen and cloisonne enamel 'rooster or cockerel' vase, Meiji
Lot 333
Namikawa Sosuke (1847-1919). A musen and cloisonne enamel 'rooster or cockerel' vase, Meiji
8,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Chinese silver 'dragon' bowl, late 19th century, embossed and pierced with three dragons amid
Lot 334
A Chinese silver 'dragon' bowl, late 19th century, embossed and pierced with three dragons amid
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze basin, Han dynasty, with encrusted brown and green patination, diameter 29.5cm,
Lot 335
A Chinese bronze basin, Han dynasty, with encrusted brown and green patination, diameter 29.5cm,
100 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese scholar's slate inkstone, in two parts, and four volumes of the Romance of the Western
Lot 336
A Chinese scholar's slate inkstone, in two parts, and four volumes of the Romance of the Western
220 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese copper bronze tripod censer, ding, 17th / 18th century, with a pair of high looped handles
Lot 337
A Chinese copper bronze tripod censer, ding, 17th / 18th century, with a pair of high looped handles
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese bronze standing figure of a luohan, 17th / 18th century, depicted with flowing robes and
Lot 338
A Chinese bronze standing figure of a luohan, 17th / 18th century, depicted with flowing robes and
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A pair of Chinese bronze archaistic bottle vases, 18th / 19th century, cast in relief with taotie
Lot 339
A pair of Chinese bronze archaistic bottle vases, 18th / 19th century, cast in relief with taotie
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese gilt and polychrome decorated brown lacquer travelling shelves and a similar tray,
Lot 340
A pair of Chinese gilt and polychrome decorated brown lacquer travelling shelves and a similar tray,
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Fei Cheng Wu (20th century)watercolour on paperA bird and a shaft of bamboosigned91 x 29cm excl.
Lot 341
Fei Cheng Wu (20th century)watercolour on paperA bird and a shaft of bamboosigned91 x 29cm excl.
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese hand inscribed deed, Jiaqing period, dated September in the 25th year of reign of
Lot 342
A Chinese hand inscribed deed, Jiaqing period, dated September in the 25th year of reign of
650 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese Beijing glass and porcelain bead court necklace, Qing dynasty, the orange beads in
Lot 343
A Chinese Beijing glass and porcelain bead court necklace, Qing dynasty, the orange beads in
1,300 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Chinese silver mounted cockerel hat, late Qing dynasty, set with embossed silver plaques
Lot 344
A Chinese silver mounted cockerel hat, late Qing dynasty, set with embossed silver plaques
440 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A group of Ethnic Chinese embroidered silk hats including a 'cockerel' hat
Lot 345
A group of Ethnic Chinese embroidered silk hats including a 'cockerel' hat
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered red satin headdress, early 20th century, decorated with flowers and
Lot 346
A Chinese embroidered red satin headdress, early 20th century, decorated with flowers and
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Four pairs of Chinese embroidered silk lady's shoes, late Qing dynasty
Lot 347
Four pairs of Chinese embroidered silk lady's shoes, late Qing dynasty
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered chopstick case and three pairs of ivory chopsticks, late 19th / early 20th
Lot 348
A Chinese embroidered chopstick case and three pairs of ivory chopsticks, late 19th / early 20th
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered silk collar pattern panel, with diagonal strips of figures in landscapes and a
Lot 349
A Chinese embroidered silk collar pattern panel, with diagonal strips of figures in landscapes and a
400 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A group of approximately eighty Chinese art auction catalogues; Sotheby's, Christie's etc.
Lot 350
A group of approximately eighty Chinese art auction catalogues; Sotheby's, Christie's etc.
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Seven assorted volumes on Chinese Art see website for details
Lot 351
Seven assorted volumes on Chinese Art see website for details
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered pale pink silk panel, depicting birds amongst flowers, 150 x 160cm, unframed
Lot 352
A Chinese embroidered pale pink silk panel, depicting birds amongst flowers, 150 x 160cm, unframed
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese green fabric banner panel, early 20th century, embroidered in silk with eight figures of
Lot 353
A Chinese green fabric banner panel, early 20th century, embroidered in silk with eight figures of
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese black silk shawl, 20th century, embroidered with figures amongst pavilions and gardens
Lot 354
A Chinese black silk shawl, 20th century, embroidered with figures amongst pavilions and gardens
750 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Two Chinese embroidered silk robes, early 20th century, one with vertical strips of birds,
Lot 355
Two Chinese embroidered silk robes, early 20th century, one with vertical strips of birds,
280 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered velvet Mandarin coat, late 19th century, decorated with flowers on a red
Lot 356
A Chinese embroidered velvet Mandarin coat, late 19th century, decorated with flowers on a red
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese black silk and fur winter coat, late Qing dynasty, embroidered with prunus and peonies
Lot 357
A Chinese black silk and fur winter coat, late Qing dynasty, embroidered with prunus and peonies
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese midnight blue silk 'dragon' robe, length 115cm
Lot 358
A Chinese midnight blue silk 'dragon' robe, length 115cm
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered blue silk brocade robe, early 20th century, the borders decorated with figures
Lot 359
A Chinese embroidered blue silk brocade robe, early 20th century, the borders decorated with figures
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered cream silk and russet velvet robe, early 20th century, the margins decorated
Lot 360
A Chinese embroidered cream silk and russet velvet robe, early 20th century, the margins decorated
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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