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

The Spring Sale of Fine Art and Antiques

Auction dates
10 Mar 2020 10:00 GMT
Lots: 627
Viewing dates
06 Mar 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
07 Mar 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
08 Mar 2020 10:00 - 13:00 GMT
09 Mar 2020 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
Auction currency
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A Chinese embroidered silk, hongmu and mother of pearl framed table screen, c.1900, the
Lot 237
A Chinese embroidered silk, hongmu and mother of pearl framed table screen, c.1900, the
1,900 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A pair of Chinese gilt-decorated black lacquer and cloisonne enamel mounted jardiniere stands,
Lot 238
A pair of Chinese gilt-decorated black lacquer and cloisonne enamel mounted jardiniere stands,
2,000 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese Zitan brush pot, 19th century, with three slightly raised bracket feet, together with a
Lot 239
A Chinese Zitan brush pot, 19th century, with three slightly raised bracket feet, together with a
700 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese boxwood seated figure of a fisherman, with hongmu stand, c.1900, the fisherman with
Lot 240
A Chinese boxwood seated figure of a fisherman, with hongmu stand, c.1900, the fisherman with
900 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese bamboo brush pot, 19th century, carved in high relief with a large rectangular panel of
Lot 241
A Chinese bamboo brush pot, 19th century, carved in high relief with a large rectangular panel of
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese boxwood figure of a cockerel and a similar of a hen, late 20th century, both with glass
Lot 242
A Chinese boxwood figure of a cockerel and a similar of a hen, late 20th century, both with glass
190 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A set of five Tibetan thangkas depicting Buddhist deities, late 19th century, painted on silk,
Lot 243
A set of five Tibetan thangkas depicting Buddhist deities, late 19th century, painted on silk,
420 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese bamboo 'eighteen luohan' brush pot, late Qing dynasty, the exterior carved in high
Lot 244
A Chinese bamboo 'eighteen luohan' brush pot, late Qing dynasty, the exterior carved in high
700 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese wood figure of a sage or scholar, Qing dynasty, wearing long robes and with plaited
Lot 245
A Chinese wood figure of a sage or scholar, Qing dynasty, wearing long robes and with plaited
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Tibetan mandala thangka, late 19th / early 20th century, decorated with a central wheel and the
Lot 246
A Tibetan mandala thangka, late 19th / early 20th century, decorated with a central wheel and the
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A large Chinese gilt-decorated and polychrome lacquer figure of a temple guardian, 19th century, the
Lot 247
A large Chinese gilt-decorated and polychrome lacquer figure of a temple guardian, 19th century, the
2,200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon jade 'lotus' cup, late Ming dynasty, the cup formed as a lotus flower
Lot 248
A Chinese pale celadon jade 'lotus' cup, late Ming dynasty, the cup formed as a lotus flower
3,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese bowenite jade boulder carving of monkeys clambering through a pine tree, 20th century,
Lot 249
A Chinese bowenite jade boulder carving of monkeys clambering through a pine tree, 20th century,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon and brown jade group of a lion dog and cub, 18th / 19th century, L.6.3cm
Lot 250
A Chinese pale celadon and brown jade group of a lion dog and cub, 18th / 19th century, L.6.3cm
400 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon and grey jade group of a horse with a monkey on its back, 18th / 19th
Lot 251
A Chinese pale celadon and grey jade group of a horse with a monkey on its back, 18th / 19th
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese celadon and russet jade figure of a recumbent ox, late Qing dynasty, L.8cm
Lot 252
A Chinese celadon and russet jade figure of a recumbent ox, late Qing dynasty, L.8cm
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade figure of a recumbent stag, 19th century, L.8.7cm
Lot 253
A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade figure of a recumbent stag, 19th century, L.8.7cm
360 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade finial, Song dynasty or later, carved in the form a lion with
Lot 254
A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade finial, Song dynasty or later, carved in the form a lion with
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon and brown jade plaque, 19th century, carved in relief with a dragon and
Lot 255
A Chinese pale celadon and brown jade plaque, 19th century, carved in relief with a dragon and
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese pale celadon jade group of a boy on a recumbent elephant, 19th century, the boy clasping a
Lot 256
A Chinese pale celadon jade group of a boy on a recumbent elephant, 19th century, the boy clasping a
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese jade 'peach' cup, probably 17th / 18th century, the creamy coloured stone with some
Lot 257
A Chinese jade 'peach' cup, probably 17th / 18th century, the creamy coloured stone with some
700 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese soapstone group of eight immortals, late 19th / early 20th century, each separate figure
Lot 258
A Chinese soapstone group of eight immortals, late 19th / early 20th century, each separate figure
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze and silver inlaid square brush pot, decorated with lion dog and brocade ball
Lot 259
A Chinese bronze and silver inlaid square brush pot, decorated with lion dog and brocade ball
320 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Himalayan copper and repousse work teapot and cover, 19th century, the shoulder mount decorated
Lot 260
A Himalayan copper and repousse work teapot and cover, 19th century, the shoulder mount decorated
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer and stand, Xuande mark but later Qing dynasty, the pierced stand with
Lot 261
A Chinese bronze tripod censer and stand, Xuande mark but later Qing dynasty, the pierced stand with
750 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Chinese bronze tripod censer, Ding, Xuande four character seal mark, probably 18th / 19th
Lot 262
A large Chinese bronze tripod censer, Ding, Xuande four character seal mark, probably 18th / 19th
900 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese calligraphic fan leaf, probably Republic period, mounted on a scroll, with black
Lot 263
A Chinese calligraphic fan leaf, probably Republic period, mounted on a scroll, with black
340 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Chinese pewter and brass inlaid altar square vase, 18th / 19th century, decorated with insects,
Lot 264
A Chinese pewter and brass inlaid altar square vase, 18th / 19th century, decorated with insects,
220 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese hardwood and silver overlaid baton, 19th century, the shaft entwined by a dragon, with two
Lot 265
A Chinese hardwood and silver overlaid baton, 19th century, the shaft entwined by a dragon, with two
160 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel stand, late Ming dynasty, the top decorated with waves
Lot 266
A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel stand, late Ming dynasty, the top decorated with waves
700 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese bronze mythical beast censer and cover (Luduan), 17th century, the cover with pierced
Lot 267
A Chinese bronze mythical beast censer and cover (Luduan), 17th century, the cover with pierced
500 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese bronze 'duck' censer and cover, late Ming dynasty, the duck with it's head turned
Lot 268
A Chinese bronze 'duck' censer and cover, late Ming dynasty, the duck with it's head turned
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese bronze 'shou' three tier square box, 19th century, decorated with shou medallions and a
Lot 269
A Chinese bronze 'shou' three tier square box, 19th century, decorated with shou medallions and a
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese bronze 'mythical beast' scroll weight, 17th / 18th century, the mythical beast with head
Lot 270
A Chinese bronze 'mythical beast' scroll weight, 17th / 18th century, the mythical beast with head
750 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A near pair of Canton enamel shaped rectangular dishes, Republic period, each finely painted with
Lot 271
A near pair of Canton enamel shaped rectangular dishes, Republic period, each finely painted with
440 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese enamel and gilt metal abstinence plaque, Qing dynasty or later, inscribed with the
Lot 272
A Chinese enamel and gilt metal abstinence plaque, Qing dynasty or later, inscribed with the
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese bronze reticulated seal, 18th century, with double sided ruyi head shaped finial above a
Lot 273
A Chinese bronze reticulated seal, 18th century, with double sided ruyi head shaped finial above a
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese Jun ware purple-splashed bowl, Song-Ming dynasty, with a crackle to the glaze all over and
Lot 274
A Chinese Jun ware purple-splashed bowl, Song-Ming dynasty, with a crackle to the glaze all over and
480 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 19th century French ormolu mounted red tortoiseshell mantel clock, with enamelled tablet
Lot 275
A 19th century French ormolu mounted red tortoiseshell mantel clock, with enamelled tablet
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Regency brass inset mahogany mantel timepiece, with painted Roman dial and single fusee eight
Lot 276
A Regency brass inset mahogany mantel timepiece, with painted Roman dial and single fusee eight
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu and red marble mantel clock, the architectural case
Lot 277
A 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu and red marble mantel clock, the architectural case
2,000 GBP
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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A 19th century French ormolu clock garniture, modelled with putti supporting urns, floral swags
Lot 278
A 19th century French ormolu clock garniture, modelled with putti supporting urns, floral swags
0 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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A Jaeger le Coultre electric revolving globe timepiece, with J Forest terrestrial globe over a
Lot 279
A Jaeger le Coultre electric revolving globe timepiece, with J Forest terrestrial globe over a
1,400 GBP
700 - 1,000 GBP
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A Victorian ormolu mounted and ebonised chiming bracket clock, with architectural case and
Lot 280
A Victorian ormolu mounted and ebonised chiming bracket clock, with architectural case and
600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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John Dade of London. A George III ebonised pear wood bracket clock, the silvered and gilt arched
Lot 281
John Dade of London. A George III ebonised pear wood bracket clock, the silvered and gilt arched
1,800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Jackson and Son of Bristol. A Regency brass mounted rosewood bracket clock, with painted Roman
Lot 282
Jackson and Son of Bristol. A Regency brass mounted rosewood bracket clock, with painted Roman
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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William Wilson of London. An early 18th century figured walnut eight day longcase clock, the 11 inch
Lot 283
William Wilson of London. An early 18th century figured walnut eight day longcase clock, the 11 inch
1,800 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A Lambalo Kazak Caucasian small carpet, the red field woven with three rows of stylised floral
Lot 284
A Lambalo Kazak Caucasian small carpet, the red field woven with three rows of stylised floral
3,400 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Kazak Caucasian runner, woven with a central row of six large lozenges, within a multiple
Lot 285
A Kazak Caucasian runner, woven with a central row of six large lozenges, within a multiple
600 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Tibetan 'stepped cross' rug, c.1920, 5ft 2in. x 2ft 11in.
Lot 286
A Tibetan 'stepped cross' rug, c.1920, 5ft 2in. x 2ft 11in.
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Mahal red ground carpet, with field of geometric foliate motifs, 12ft 8in x 10ft 9in.
Lot 287
A Mahal red ground carpet, with field of geometric foliate motifs, 12ft 8in x 10ft 9in.
340 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Bakhtiari red ground carpet, with field of geometric flower heads and foliate border, 10ft 3 x
Lot 288
A Bakhtiari red ground carpet, with field of geometric flower heads and foliate border, 10ft 3 x
400 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Soumak red ground carpet, with octagons in a field of geometric motifs and four row border(
Lot 289
A Soumak red ground carpet, with octagons in a field of geometric motifs and four row border(
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An antique Fereghan red ground runner, with field of geometric pears and a three row border, 16ft
Lot 290
An antique Fereghan red ground runner, with field of geometric pears and a three row border, 16ft
440 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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An Ersari red ground runner, with shaped polygons in a field of geometric motifs, 13ft by 3ft 6in.
Lot 291
An Ersari red ground runner, with shaped polygons in a field of geometric motifs, 13ft by 3ft 6in.
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Persian ivory ground runner, with filed of hooked geometric motifs and multi row border, 13ft
Lot 292
A Persian ivory ground runner, with filed of hooked geometric motifs and multi row border, 13ft
400 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Afghan aubergine and red ground carpet, with field of octagons and geometric motifs, 11ft 6in
Lot 293
An Afghan aubergine and red ground carpet, with field of octagons and geometric motifs, 11ft 6in
220 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An antique North West Persian Tree of Life yellow ground carpet, with field of animals and birds
Lot 294
An antique North West Persian Tree of Life yellow ground carpet, with field of animals and birds
3,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Caucasian red ground rug, with three figures(one kneeling) in a field of scrolling foliage with
Lot 295
A Caucasian red ground rug, with three figures(one kneeling) in a field of scrolling foliage with
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A North West Persian ivory ground rug, with various animals in a field of trees and foliage, with
Lot 296
A North West Persian ivory ground rug, with various animals in a field of trees and foliage, with
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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