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The Spring Sale
Live
Venue address
15 North Street
Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
United Kingdom
The Spring Sale

Gorringes Spring Sale of Fine Art, Antiques and Collectables

Auction dates
06 Mar 2018 09:30 GMT
Lots: 875
Viewing dates
02 Mar 2018 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
03 Mar 2018 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
04 Mar 2018 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
05 Mar 2018 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
Auction currency
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A Chinese Qiangbai iron spot covered jarlet and a smaller two handled jarlet, Yuan dynasty, 14th
Lot 240
A Chinese Qiangbai iron spot covered jarlet and a smaller two handled jarlet, Yuan dynasty, 14th
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese Qingbai dish, early Song dynasty, the interior incised with scrolling foliage, unglazed
Lot 241
A Chinese Qingbai dish, early Song dynasty, the interior incised with scrolling foliage, unglazed
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese Qingbai octagonal baluster vase, Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century, unglazed base,
Lot 242
A Chinese Qingbai octagonal baluster vase, Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century, unglazed base,
900 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese Qingbai small vase and a similar jar base, Song dynasty, the vase incised cross-
Lot 243
A Chinese Qingbai small vase and a similar jar base, Song dynasty, the vase incised cross-
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese Qingbai-type meiping, probably Qing dynasty, carved with flowers and foliage, height 26.
Lot 244
A Chinese Qingbai-type meiping, probably Qing dynasty, carved with flowers and foliage, height 26.
750 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese Ding ware pot and a Qingbai pot, Song dynasty, the ovoid Ding ware pot incised with flutes
Lot 245
A Chinese Ding ware pot and a Qingbai pot, Song dynasty, the ovoid Ding ware pot incised with flutes
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese Dehua white glazed bottle and two Dehua white glazed vases, Yuan-Ming dynasty, the Yuan
Lot 246
A Chinese Dehua white glazed bottle and two Dehua white glazed vases, Yuan-Ming dynasty, the Yuan
110 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese Dehua blanc de chine vase, 17th century and two white glazed vases and a bowl, Qing
Lot 247
A Chinese Dehua blanc de chine vase, 17th century and two white glazed vases and a bowl, Qing
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Three Chinese blue and white dishes, Transitional period c1640, the first of petal lobed form
Lot 248
Three Chinese blue and white dishes, Transitional period c1640, the first of petal lobed form
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese Ming Fahua boat water dropper, 16th century, modelled with three figures on deck, unglazed
Lot 249
A Chinese Ming Fahua boat water dropper, 16th century, modelled with three figures on deck, unglazed
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white box and cover and two bowls, 17th century, the box and cover and a bowl,
Lot 250
A Chinese blue and white box and cover and two bowls, 17th century, the box and cover and a bowl,
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese late Ming kraak blue and white dish, Wanli period, the centre painted with two deer in a
Lot 251
A Chinese late Ming kraak blue and white dish, Wanli period, the centre painted with two deer in a
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white vase and cover and a similar wine pot and cover, Kangxi period, each
Lot 252
A Chinese blue and white vase and cover and a similar wine pot and cover, Kangxi period, each
550 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese Ming blue and white 'fish' bowl, 16th century and a pair of Kangxi leaping carp plates,
Lot 253
A Chinese Ming blue and white 'fish' bowl, 16th century and a pair of Kangxi leaping carp plates,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Four Chinese blue and white saucer dishes, and a similar plate, Kangxi period, the saucers painted
Lot 254
Four Chinese blue and white saucer dishes, and a similar plate, Kangxi period, the saucers painted
360 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A group of Chinese porcelain tea bowls and saucer dishes, early 18th century, comprising an
Lot 255
A group of Chinese porcelain tea bowls and saucer dishes, early 18th century, comprising an
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese Ming style blue and white bowl, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-95), the
Lot 256
A Chinese Ming style blue and white bowl, Qianlong seal mark and of the period (1736-95), the
850 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese green glazed pottery circular tray, Han dynasty, mineral iridescence to the glaze, on
Lot 257
A Chinese green glazed pottery circular tray, Han dynasty, mineral iridescence to the glaze, on
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A set of three Chinese green glaze pottery dishes, Han dynasty, each with mineral iridescence,
Lot 258
A set of three Chinese green glaze pottery dishes, Han dynasty, each with mineral iridescence,
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Attributed to Wang Yeting (1884-1942). A set of four enamelled porcelain plaques, Republic period,
Lot 259
Attributed to Wang Yeting (1884-1942). A set of four enamelled porcelain plaques, Republic period,
1,900 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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An unusual Chinese sgraffito-decorated dish, Guangxu mark and probably of the period, the interior
Lot 260
An unusual Chinese sgraffito-decorated dish, Guangxu mark and probably of the period, the interior
2,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Three Chinese enamelled porcelain flower shaped cups, probably Republic period, the flower petal
Lot 261
Three Chinese enamelled porcelain flower shaped cups, probably Republic period, the flower petal
3,600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose rectangular cricket cage, Jiaqing period (1796-1820), one side painted with
Lot 262
A Chinese famille rose rectangular cricket cage, Jiaqing period (1796-1820), one side painted with
3,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Three Chinese hardwood and porcelain mounted bird feeders, Qing dynasty, two inset with blue and
Lot 263
Three Chinese hardwood and porcelain mounted bird feeders, Qing dynasty, two inset with blue and
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese Jun-type cup, Qing dynasty, unglazed foot, height 7.5cm, carved rosewood lotus shaped
Lot 264
A Chinese Jun-type cup, Qing dynasty, unglazed foot, height 7.5cm, carved rosewood lotus shaped
1,700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose square narcissus pots, 19th century, each painted with four bats, the
Lot 265
A pair of Chinese famille rose square narcissus pots, 19th century, each painted with four bats, the
950 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose garden seat, mid 19th century, painted with a continuous scene of mandarin
Lot 266
A Chinese famille rose garden seat, mid 19th century, painted with a continuous scene of mandarin
900 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese enamelled porcelain seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, late 19th century, holding a jewel
Lot 267
A Chinese enamelled porcelain seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, late 19th century, holding a jewel
800 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A rare Chinese enamelled porcelain tripod censer, Daoguang mark and of the period (1821-50), the pea
Lot 268
A rare Chinese enamelled porcelain tripod censer, Daoguang mark and of the period (1821-50), the pea
550 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese flambe glazed beehive shaped bottle vase, underglaze blue double circle to the base,
Lot 269
A Chinese flambe glazed beehive shaped bottle vase, underglaze blue double circle to the base,
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese Straits enamelled porcelain four tier kamcheng, early 20th century, painted with
Lot 270
A Chinese Straits enamelled porcelain four tier kamcheng, early 20th century, painted with
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Chinese Straits porcelain famille rose barrel shaped jars and covers, early 20th
Lot 271
A pair of Chinese Straits porcelain famille rose barrel shaped jars and covers, early 20th
500 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose globular jar and cover, and a similar sealing paste box and cover, early 20th
Lot 272
A Chinese famille rose globular jar and cover, and a similar sealing paste box and cover, early 20th
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese Dehua blanc de chine group of Guanyin and an attendant, the figure holding a lotus sprig
Lot 273
A Chinese Dehua blanc de chine group of Guanyin and an attendant, the figure holding a lotus sprig
1,600 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose 'bajixiang' bowl, Daoguang mark and of the period (1821-50), the exterior
Lot 274
A Chinese famille rose 'bajixiang' bowl, Daoguang mark and of the period (1821-50), the exterior
6,000 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A large Chinese famille rose vase, Republic Period, painted with ladies playing musical
Lot 275
A large Chinese famille rose vase, Republic Period, painted with ladies playing musical
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A large Chinese famille rose 'bird and peony' yen-yen vase, 19th century, finely potted and
Lot 276
A large Chinese famille rose 'bird and peony' yen-yen vase, 19th century, finely potted and
1,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A pair of Chinese green glazed 'dragon' vases, late 19th/early 20th century, each moulded with
Lot 277
A pair of Chinese green glazed 'dragon' vases, late 19th/early 20th century, each moulded with
600 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A pair of large Chinese blue and white crackle glaze vases each painted with lion-dogs with brocaded
Lot 278
A pair of large Chinese blue and white crackle glaze vases each painted with lion-dogs with brocaded
750 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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An Indian or Burmese ivory figure of an elephant, late 19th century, standing on an oval pedestal
Lot 279
An Indian or Burmese ivory figure of an elephant, late 19th century, standing on an oval pedestal
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese hardwood ruyi sceptre, carved in high relief and open work with the recumbent figure of
Lot 280
A Chinese hardwood ruyi sceptre, carved in high relief and open work with the recumbent figure of
160 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese hornbill pendant, 19th century finely carved in high relief and openwork with gourds,
Lot 281
A Chinese hornbill pendant, 19th century finely carved in high relief and openwork with gourds,
3,800 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Chinese export ebony and mother-of-pearl Apostle Cross, Macau, late 18th/early 19th century,
Lot 282
A Chinese export ebony and mother-of-pearl Apostle Cross, Macau, late 18th/early 19th century,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese coral bead necklace, late 19th / early 20th century, each graduated bead carved in
Lot 283
A Chinese coral bead necklace, late 19th / early 20th century, each graduated bead carved in
5,000 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th century, the petal lobed cup tapering to an everted
Lot 284
A Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th century, the petal lobed cup tapering to an everted
33,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A Chinese silver mounted rhinoceros horn handled serving spoon, late 19th century, with ivory
Lot 285
A Chinese silver mounted rhinoceros horn handled serving spoon, late 19th century, with ivory
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese rosewood stand, 19th century, the front carved with stylised chi-dragons and tight
Lot 286
A Chinese rosewood stand, 19th century, the front carved with stylised chi-dragons and tight
1,200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Chinese hardwood figure of Lu Dongbin, late 19th/early 20th century, height 71cm,
Lot 287
A large Chinese hardwood figure of Lu Dongbin, late 19th/early 20th century, height 71cm,
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese red lacquer low table, carved in relief with peacocks and pine to the top and flowers to
Lot 288
A Chinese red lacquer low table, carved in relief with peacocks and pine to the top and flowers to
360 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese celadon jade snuff bottle, an agate model of a camel and an enamelled glass snuff
Lot 289
A Chinese celadon jade snuff bottle, an agate model of a camel and an enamelled glass snuff
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese jadeite 'lotus leaf' brushwasher, the ice white stone with emerald green inclusions,
Lot 290
A Chinese jadeite 'lotus leaf' brushwasher, the ice white stone with emerald green inclusions,
460 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese calcified jade axe head, possibly neolithic, length 18.2cm
Lot 291
A Chinese calcified jade axe head, possibly neolithic, length 18.2cm
700 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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Two Chinese archaistic jade plaques, the first of greyish-white stone carved as two chilong, 11cm
Lot 292
Two Chinese archaistic jade plaques, the first of greyish-white stone carved as two chilong, 11cm
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese archaistic yellow jade plaque, Eastern Zhou dynasty or later, in the form a mythical beast
Lot 293
A Chinese archaistic yellow jade plaque, Eastern Zhou dynasty or later, in the form a mythical beast
440 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese slate table screen panel, 19th century, carved in high relief to the mottled and grey
Lot 294
A Chinese slate table screen panel, 19th century, carved in high relief to the mottled and grey
3,000 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese shoushan stone seal, the top carved with a dragon with pearl, four character matrix,
Lot 295
A Chinese shoushan stone seal, the top carved with a dragon with pearl, four character matrix,
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese hardstone and rosewood table screen, early 20th century, the oval panel overlaid in
Lot 296
A Chinese hardstone and rosewood table screen, early 20th century, the oval panel overlaid in
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three Chinese or Korean fragmentary temple paintings/thangkas of immortals, 17th/18th century,
Lot 297
Three Chinese or Korean fragmentary temple paintings/thangkas of immortals, 17th/18th century,
22,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A massive Chinese bronze elephant-form censer, Ming dynasty, with standing caparisoned elephant
Lot 298
A massive Chinese bronze elephant-form censer, Ming dynasty, with standing caparisoned elephant
6,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Chinese limestone seated figure of Buddha, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535AD), the figure with
Lot 299
A Chinese limestone seated figure of Buddha, Northern Wei dynasty (386-535AD), the figure with
1,100 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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