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

Auction dates
12 Mar 2019 10:00 GMT
Lots: 784
Viewing dates
08 Mar 2019 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
09 Mar 2019 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
10 Mar 2019 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
11 Mar 2019 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
Auction currency
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A 19th century Persian Qajar painted terracotta bottle vase, decorated with a continuous hunting
Lot 240
A 19th century Persian Qajar painted terracotta bottle vase, decorated with a continuous hunting
420 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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An Indian Mughal style painting of a court scene, depicting figures gathered around an Emperor
Lot 241
An Indian Mughal style painting of a court scene, depicting figures gathered around an Emperor
240 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese Satsuma pottery scalloped dish, by Kinkozan, Meiji period, the centre decorated with a
Lot 242
A Japanese Satsuma pottery scalloped dish, by Kinkozan, Meiji period, the centre decorated with a
950 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese satsuma pottery square koro and cover, by Kinkozan, Meiji period, the body painted with
Lot 243
A Japanese satsuma pottery square koro and cover, by Kinkozan, Meiji period, the body painted with
440 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of two puppies, 19th century, the chubby pups play fighting, unsigned, l.
Lot 244
A Japanese ivory netsuke of two puppies, 19th century, the chubby pups play fighting, unsigned, l.
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer, Meiji period, signed Nagatame, with one foot on a
Lot 245
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer, Meiji period, signed Nagatame, with one foot on a
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of two wrestlers, Meiji period, standing upon a curled lotus pad, unsigned,
Lot 246
A Japanese ivory netsuke of two wrestlers, Meiji period, standing upon a curled lotus pad, unsigned,
300 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of Bishamon Ten, Meiji period, standing and holding a miniature of the Gods
Lot 247
A Japanese ivory netsuke of Bishamon Ten, Meiji period, standing and holding a miniature of the Gods
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese ivory okimono netsuke of Fukurukuju, Meiji period, signed Gyokuzan seated upon the back
Lot 248
A Japanese ivory okimono netsuke of Fukurukuju, Meiji period, signed Gyokuzan seated upon the back
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese wood netsuke of a shishi, seated on a rock, 19th century, its paw and chin resting upon a
Lot 249
A Japanese wood netsuke of a shishi, seated on a rock, 19th century, its paw and chin resting upon a
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese stag antler netsuke of a roof tile with head of shishi, mid 19th century, seal mark, w.
Lot 250
A Japanese stag antler netsuke of a roof tile with head of shishi, mid 19th century, seal mark, w.
1,300 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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An ivory netsuke of a woman and child, 19th century, kneeling before a large stone, beating cloth,
Lot 251
An ivory netsuke of a woman and child, 19th century, kneeling before a large stone, beating cloth,
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Japanese netsuke, the first of an ivory mask of Okame, Meiji period, stained detail and two
Lot 252
Two Japanese netsuke, the first of an ivory mask of Okame, Meiji period, stained detail and two
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of a moth, Meiji period, emerging from a chrysalis, between nuts and a
Lot 253
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a moth, Meiji period, emerging from a chrysalis, between nuts and a
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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Two Japanese wood netsuke, 19th century, the first of a stooping old woman with pained expression,
Lot 254
Two Japanese wood netsuke, 19th century, the first of a stooping old woman with pained expression,
0 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese ivory flat profile netsuke of a hooded fox, late 18th century, unsigned, l. 9.6cm
Lot 255
A Japanese ivory flat profile netsuke of a hooded fox, late 18th century, unsigned, l. 9.6cm
280 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of Shojo, Meiji period, signed Ryumin, seated, resting on a barrel, h. 3.
Lot 256
A Japanese ivory netsuke of Shojo, Meiji period, signed Ryumin, seated, resting on a barrel, h. 3.
150 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Japanese ivory netsuke of vegetables on a woven tray, Meiji period, signed Komei, l. 3.7cm
Lot 257
A Japanese ivory netsuke of vegetables on a woven tray, Meiji period, signed Komei, l. 3.7cm
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese bamboo seal in the form of a dog and two wood masks, 19th/20th century, the larger mask
Lot 258
A Japanese bamboo seal in the form of a dog and two wood masks, 19th/20th century, the larger mask
170 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A Chinese bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 18th/19th century, on a contemporary hardwood
Lot 259
A Chinese bronze seated figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, 18th/19th century, on a contemporary hardwood
3,400 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Japanese bronze and mixed metal vase, Meiji period, decorated with Tori Gate in a mountainous
Lot 260
A Japanese bronze and mixed metal vase, Meiji period, decorated with Tori Gate in a mountainous
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese wood okimono of the Empress-Consort Jingu seated on a rock, Meiji period, her robes
Lot 261
A Japanese wood okimono of the Empress-Consort Jingu seated on a rock, Meiji period, her robes
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Two Japanese plique a jour enamel bowls, the first decorated with branches laden with berries and
Lot 262
Two Japanese plique a jour enamel bowls, the first decorated with branches laden with berries and
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese iron model of a banner, Edo period, embossed in relief with a dragon entwined around a
Lot 263
A Japanese iron model of a banner, Edo period, embossed in relief with a dragon entwined around a
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Ryuen - a Japanese painting on silk of two carp in a pond, Edo Period, 19th century, signed and
Lot 264
Ryuen - a Japanese painting on silk of two carp in a pond, Edo Period, 19th century, signed and
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese Langyao bowl, 18th century, the white rim graduating to copper red, d. 25.5cm, minor
Lot 265
A Chinese Langyao bowl, 18th century, the white rim graduating to copper red, d. 25.5cm, minor
1,100 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese turquoise glass bottle vase, 18th century, the cylindrical neck and foot with later silver
Lot 266
A Chinese turquoise glass bottle vase, 18th century, the cylindrical neck and foot with later silver
1,000 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Chinese 'Three Friends' blue and white ovoid jar, early 18th century, painted with pine, bamboo
Lot 267
A Chinese 'Three Friends' blue and white ovoid jar, early 18th century, painted with pine, bamboo
650 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar, 18th century, painted with sages in a river landscape scene with
Lot 268
A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar, 18th century, painted with sages in a river landscape scene with
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese Yixing pottery tripod censer, Ding, 18th century, decorated with a Jun type glaze, moulded
Lot 269
A Chinese Yixing pottery tripod censer, Ding, 18th century, decorated with a Jun type glaze, moulded
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese Dehua blanc de chine group of Go players, Kangxi period, with three figures underneath a
Lot 270
A Chinese Dehua blanc de chine group of Go players, Kangxi period, with three figures underneath a
600 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese Ming dynasty Longquan celadon dish, 15th century, with fine crazing to the glaze, the
Lot 271
A Chinese Ming dynasty Longquan celadon dish, 15th century, with fine crazing to the glaze, the
2,000 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese wucai baluster jar, Transitional period, 17th century, painted with dignitaries and
Lot 272
A Chinese wucai baluster jar, Transitional period, 17th century, painted with dignitaries and
7,500 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose 'Mandarin' hexagonal baluster vases, Qianlong period, each painted
Lot 273
A pair of Chinese famille rose 'Mandarin' hexagonal baluster vases, Qianlong period, each painted
950 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese crackle glaze hu vase, with cylindrical handles to each side, two colour crackle to the
Lot 274
A Chinese crackle glaze hu vase, with cylindrical handles to each side, two colour crackle to the
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white bottle vase, Guangxu six character mark and of the period (1875-1908),
Lot 275
A Chinese blue and white bottle vase, Guangxu six character mark and of the period (1875-1908),
2,000 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Chinese yellow ground medallion bowl, Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908), painted with
Lot 276
A Chinese yellow ground medallion bowl, Guangxu mark and of the period (1875-1908), painted with
1,100 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose semi-eggshell jar, Guangxu / Republic period, finely painted with peonies and
Lot 277
A Chinese famille rose semi-eggshell jar, Guangxu / Republic period, finely painted with peonies and
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose bottle vases, Republic period, each painted with figures of sages
Lot 278
A pair of Chinese famille rose bottle vases, Republic period, each painted with figures of sages
440 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar and cover, 18th/19th century, painted with two boys in a
Lot 279
A Chinese blue and white ovoid jar and cover, 18th/19th century, painted with two boys in a
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose globular jars and covers, late 19th century, each finely painted with
Lot 280
A pair of Chinese famille rose globular jars and covers, late 19th century, each finely painted with
1,200 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese sang de boeuf dish, Qianlong mark and probably of the period (1736-1795), the glaze on the
Lot 281
A Chinese sang de boeuf dish, Qianlong mark and probably of the period (1736-1795), the glaze on the
480 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white 'dragon' dish, the interior with a single dragon chasing a flaming pearl,
Lot 282
A Chinese blue and white 'dragon' dish, the interior with a single dragon chasing a flaming pearl,
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose 'nine peach' bottle vase, Qing dynasty, finely painted with nine peach
Lot 283
A Chinese famille rose 'nine peach' bottle vase, Qing dynasty, finely painted with nine peach
1,500 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A Chinese celadon glazed dish, 19th century, the centre incised with a flowerhead, the borders
Lot 284
A Chinese celadon glazed dish, 19th century, the centre incised with a flowerhead, the borders
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese famille verte dish, late 19th century, painted with the scene of horsemen performing in
Lot 285
A Chinese famille verte dish, late 19th century, painted with the scene of horsemen performing in
1,500 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white ovoid wine pot, Daoguang six character mark and possibly of the period,
Lot 286
A Chinese blue and white ovoid wine pot, Daoguang six character mark and possibly of the period,
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose hexagonal hat stands, Xianfeng six character seal marks and of the
Lot 287
A pair of Chinese famille rose hexagonal hat stands, Xianfeng six character seal marks and of the
420 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese blue and white bowl, Daoguang six character seal mark and of the period (1821-50), painted
Lot 288
A Chinese blue and white bowl, Daoguang six character seal mark and of the period (1821-50), painted
600 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese iron red painted bottle vase, Qianlong mark but late 19th/early 20th century, painted with
Lot 289
A Chinese iron red painted bottle vase, Qianlong mark but late 19th/early 20th century, painted with
650 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese famille rose bamboo moulded planter, Republic period, of tapering diamond section, the
Lot 290
A Chinese famille rose bamboo moulded planter, Republic period, of tapering diamond section, the
1,700 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese yellow ground bowl, Jiaqing six character seal mark and of the period (1796-1820),
Lot 291
A Chinese yellow ground bowl, Jiaqing six character seal mark and of the period (1796-1820),
320 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese famille verte baluster jar and a similar peach shaped wine pot, Qing dynasty, the jar
Lot 292
A Chinese famille verte baluster jar and a similar peach shaped wine pot, Qing dynasty, the jar
380 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese wucai hexagonal jar, Wanli mark but later, painted with panels of phoenix and dragon, wood
Lot 293
A Chinese wucai hexagonal jar, Wanli mark but later, painted with panels of phoenix and dragon, wood
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese export bottle vase, c.1700, decorated in Holland with Oriental style figures in a
Lot 293A
A Chinese export bottle vase, c.1700, decorated in Holland with Oriental style figures in a
800 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A large Chinese blue and white bowl, 19th century, painted with panels depicting a lady in a
Lot 294
A large Chinese blue and white bowl, 19th century, painted with panels depicting a lady in a
440 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A large Chinese famille rose 'immortals' vase, probably Republic period
Lot 294A
A large Chinese famille rose 'immortals' vase, probably Republic period
850 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A pair of large Chinese blue ground 'dragon and phoenix' vases, 19th century, painted with dragons
Lot 295
A pair of large Chinese blue ground 'dragon and phoenix' vases, 19th century, painted with dragons
600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A pair of Chinese famille rose barrel shaped garden seats, c.1830-50, each painted with figures of
Lot 296
A pair of Chinese famille rose barrel shaped garden seats, c.1830-50, each painted with figures of
1,600 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A Chinese huang huali kang table or bench, Qing dynasty with later alterations, the rectangular tray
Lot 297
A Chinese huang huali kang table or bench, Qing dynasty with later alterations, the rectangular tray
5,500 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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