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Pair of Chinese Yixing pottery vases, decorated in relder with phoenixes and calligraphy, seal marks to bases, 30cm high

A 20th century hand painted Chinese scroll depicting a pagoda and trees on a mountainous landscape with an inscription in Chinese characters to the upper left and a wax seal to the weighted rod. L.180cm

A 20th century Chinese Republic Order of The Brilliant Jade Fifth Class neck badge inset with a central carved blue stone in a gilt and enamelled silver scrolling openwork sunburst surround with cast and impressed seal and character marks to the reverse inscribed 'Brilliant Jade Order' from the 'Bureau of Engraving and Printing' along with its original miniature rosette pin and sash in its original baize lined black lacquered fitted box. L.16cm (case) Provenance: Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Cantlie then by descent. *Please Note: Images 9-13 are of documents held in the National Railway Museum, York, used here as evidence of this Order of the Brilliant Jade badge being awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Cantlie with signed correspondences including a letter of permission from King George VI along with an acknowledgment from the Foreign Office on behalf of Viscount Halifax. These are not included in this lot and are for reference purposes only.

A large 20th century Republican Chinese pottery dragon vase (dragon), H:37cm Scratched seal mark to base 

A Chinese gold splash bronze censer, Xuande seal mark to underside, 11cm wide. Condition - good

Two large Chinese blue and white chargers, largest 62cm diameter. Condition - fair/good Smaller dragon dish 47cm diameter; structurally good despite minor glaze-blisters showing as small white spots; Qianlong seal mark but later - see images 6, 7 and 8.Larger dish with two Buddistic lions 62cm diameter; structurally good- see images 9 and 10.

A collection of six Chinese 18th century and 19th century porcelain shallow bowls with footrims, largest 13.5cms wide x 3cms high decorated in various styles, together with four Chinese decorative porcelain spoons, two with seal marks. Estimate £30-50.

Seven various sized 19th century Chinese porcelain celadon ground famille rose dishes, seal marks to the underside, largest 25cms diameter x 3.5cms high. Estimate £30-50.

An amber coloured Chinese Peking overlaid glass vase with dragons amongst sea waves and clouds decoration, raised seal mark to the underside, 13cms wide x 25.5cms high. Estimate £60-80.

A pair of early 20th century Chinese crackle glaze baluster vases, decorated in underglaze blue with four character seal marks to the underside, 10.5cms wide x 23.5cms high. Estimate £30-50.

A Chinese blanc de chine seated figure of Guanyin, impressed seal marks to the reverse, 15.5cms wide x 12cms deep x 23cms high. Estimate £30-50.

A blue coloured Chinese Peking overlaid glass vase with figural decoration amongst pine trees with bats, cranes and clouds, raised seal mark to the underside, 13cms wide x 26cms high. Estimate £40-80.

A Chinese bronze two-handled censer with seal mark to underside, 5.5" across handles.

Three Chinese Yixing teapots, one decorated with flowers and two others with incised pattern, seal marks to base, largest 16 x 10cm (3)

A collection of three Chinese ink and wash paintings in the style of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of two vegetables, flowers and a bowl of cherries, all with a red seal mark, all unframed, creases to paper. (26cmx16cm) (3)

A large collection of blue and white ceramic chopstick rests in various forms such as cats, fish, cherry blossom pattern, blue rice pattern rests, a collection of six small ink/seal pots with a chinese dragon chasing the pearl together with a blue and white chinoserie decorated bowl. (alot)

19th Century Chinese silver ring, collet set rounded rectangular chalcedony cabochan, lapis set border, stamped seal mark; together with a Chinese 19th Century silver miniature armchair in Victorian style, import marksRing Size Adjustable, Chair Height - 40mm

Small Chinese bronze lidded censer or incense burner. With engraved seal type decoration and figural legs. Approx 5.5cm wide and 4.5 cm high

A Chinese doucai bottle-shaped and inscribed 'Kui Xing' vase on wooden stand, shi jin tang zhi mark, possibly KangxiH 23,5 - 19 cm (with and without base) Kui Xing riding the back of the mythical ao or dragon-fish, his right arm raised holding a brush, the left clasping an ingot, clad in a loincloth and billowing scarves beside the North Star, the reverse with a poetic inscription and seal, all beneath the mouth rim with a band of triangles.

TWO CHINESE CELADON PLATES, AND A CHINESE CANTONESE DISH both plates of circular form, decorated with flowers and foliage on a celadon ground, seal mark to each base, along with a Chinese Cantonese rose medallion dish, decorated with a central medallion, surrounded by individual panels of figures, birds, insects and foliageCantonese dish 27.5cm wide Qty: 3Condition overall is fair, each with restoration present and general age associated surface wear, detailed in the additional images now available

AFTER LIU SONGIAN ( 1155-1218). A LARGE CHINESE PAINTING20th century Opaque pigments on paper, painted with a monk and young attendant standing beneath a peach tree with two monkeys in its branches and two deer standing below, red seal mark, image 119cm by 57cm, mounted, framed and glazedThe painting is in overall good condition.Some markings to the green mount along the top

A CHINESE CELADON GLAZED CONG-SHAPED VASEImpressed Qianlong seal mark but later The sides moulded with panels of cranes beside pine trees and blossoming prunus branches, 28.5cm highThere is an patch of brown iron oxide by the side of one crane, approx. 1cm square. Otherwise in good condition with some minor specking to the glaze

A CHINESE FLAMBE- GLAZED HU VASEQianlong seal mark but later Of flattened pear form moulded with two peach-shaped panels, covered with a deep red glaze with lavender streaks and thinning to a beige tone, 31cm highShallow chip along the bottom edge of one handle. Some small chips around the foot

A CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE INCENSE STICK HOLDER (2)Probably Ming dynasty Cast as a figure standing in long robes with left arm held aloft, supported on two lotus flowers, 15cm high; also a bronze seal, cast as a figure seated on the back of a recumbent goat, 5cm highThe figure with solder repair through both ankles. Some typical wear to the gilding.The seal with minor wear

A LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND HU VASEIron-red Qianlong seal mark but probably Republic period Each side painted with a circular landscape panel against a yellow ground filled with foliate scrolls and bats, beneath ruyi head and blue key pattern borders, set with ruyi handles suspending bats, shou medallions and tassels, 34cm highSome typical wear to the gilding, but overall in good condition

A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE WU SHUANG PU TYPE BRUSH POTDaoguang seal mark but later The cylindrical sides painted with tow figures from the `Table of Peerless Heroes', 13.25cm highMinor wear and flaking to the enamels

A late 19th / early 20th Century Chinese Famille Rose plate decorated in depiction of a vase, fans, etc, together with a Canton Famille Rose celadon ground plate, the latter bearing a seal mark, diameter 25 cm

A Chinese Famille Verte bowl, painted with a cockerel and hens on a tree stump with flowers, the border with Chinese characters of a poem with seal mark, and 'Old Roan' label verso, diameter 28cm.Condition Report: Rubbing to the gilt, flaw in the border, Chinese characters are rubbed, slight paint loss to one of the hens wings,

Impeccable white jade carved in a single piece. It has a thick quadrangular base, on which is placed the magnificent image of a beast from Chinese mythology called ‘??’ or ‘dragon turtle’. This auspicious animal is shown in a defensive position, with sturdy legs ending in sharp claws, a body covered by a thick carapace adorned with hexagonal and rhomboid patterns and a subtle border of fretwork, a curled dragon's tail with thick fur, and the head of the same animal, which tilts to the left with a fierce expression, rounded eyes, a wide snout and intimidating teeth.  The body is covered with fine reliefs that faithfully emulate the scales characteristic of traditional Chinese dragons. On the underside, it bears the characters ‘????’ (Hongde Hall), executed in bas-relief in seal script.After studying the characteristics of this piece, the quality of the material, the remarkable workmanship, and the meticulousness of the details, it is considered that it could be a seal made around the 1700s by order of the emperor. There are other examples of imperial stamps in private collections and auctions that left the palace at some point. Size: 7,8 x 6,2 x 6,2 cmWeight: 660 g Provenance:- Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980. Catalogue note: The Hongde Hall, belongs to the renowned Qianqing Palace (originally known as Yongsu Hall), built during the Ming dynasty. In 1797, during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing dynasty, it suffered a fire that affected several areas, but was quickly rebuilt the following year, with further modifications in the 1890s and 1897. During the Ming dynasty, the hall was used for the convocation of ministers and workers, and later as a working hall for political affairs and study readings from Confucian texts.A large representation of ‘??’ or ‘dragon turtle’ is arranged on the west side of the Qianqing Palace as a symbol of prosperity, courage, longevity, power and success. 

Porcelain cup, with a circular base, a narrow foot and a deep body with a curved profile that widens slightly towards the mouth. The outside of the cup is decorated with two decorative bands. The first, next to the foot, shows a network of lotus flowers and curved branches full of leaves. Next are elongated Chinese characters. All of this is executed in iron-red enamel. At the base is a six-character seal in underglaze blue ‘??????’. There is slight damage to the mouth.Height: 5.2 cm, Diameter: 6 cm

A Chinese painted fan leaf, Qing Dynasty 18th/19th century, painted with ten female courtesans in a garden, two playing "go", inscribed and with red seal, ink and colours on paper52 x 17cm, framed and glazed

A Chinese porcelain fish vase, Republic period, of squat baluster form with slender neck, painted with various carp, small fish and crustaceans, seal mark of Qianlong but later32cm highhorizontal surface firing crack to neck 3cm approxsurface crazing or crack to lower section (horizontal) now discoloured

Two Chinese blue and white porcelain small dragon bowls, Qing Dynasty circa 1720, Buddhistic emblem mark and pseudo seal mark respectively9.5cm and 6.5cm diameterProvenance:Old Oaks, Little Horwood, Buckinghamshirebig one - surface abrasion to rim and pitting in placessmall one - slight areas discolouration and pitting, glaze has not taken to the rim of the foot

A Chinese robin's egg glazed porcelain archaic Hu vase, circa 1900 or slightly later, with relief and intaglio motifs in gilt, bearing impressed seal mark of Qianlong19cm highsmall areas of grazing to the glaze

A 19th Century Chinese porcelain clobbered bowl with gilt metal mounts and seal mark to base, 28cm across the handles, 15cm high, together with an 18th Century Chinese export famille rose sauceboat painted with flowers, 22.5cm longsmall shallow chip to inner edge of foot rim. Overall good condition.

A pair of Chinese carved hardstone seal paperweights, Dia 5.5cm.

A Chinese bronze brush pot in the form of a section of bamboo, with raised decoration of trailing, budded fronds, raised on three feet incorporating the design, character seal mark beneath, 15cm. high.

A FINE CHINESE CARVED HORN FIGURAL SEAL, 4.3cm high.

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Chinese cloisonne vases of baluster shape, each with archaistic decoration & zoomorphic side handles, on short foot with impressed seal marks to base, 29cm high x 20cm wide.

A 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain figure of Shou Lao, 19.5cm high, impressed seal mark to base; together with a satsuma pottery small jug (restored), 13cm high.

An 18th century Chinese polished bronze censer (incense burner) and stand, the censer with compressed globular body and loop handles standing on three conical feet, the base cast with an apocryphal four character Xuande seal mark, resting on a naturalistic lotus leaf design stand, Qing Dynasty, Censer - 26 cm diameter (including handles) x 11.5 cm high & 2224 grams Base 20 cm diameter x 5 cm high & 1621 grams The censer and stand seem well matched, the interior showing degradation through use, generally good condition with age related surface scratches and abrasions and polish residue in places

A pair of Chinese Dayazhai style yellow ground jardinieres, tapering square form with reticulated purple glazed feet and flat rims with continuous key-fret pattern in iron red, the bodies painted in famille rose enamels with birds perching amongst wisteria and roses, bearing iron red characters 'Da Ya Zhai' (Abode of Great Refinement) over the 'Tian di yi jia chun' (Sping in Heaven and Earth one Family) oval seal marks, unglazed base, Republic period, 20 cm x 20 cm x 15.5 cm h  Both with several chips around and inside of the rims, one with badly matched green glazed sections (see images) interiors with central drainage holes field with cork plugs and showing evidence of us, wear to enamels and glaze losses in areas

CHINESE STONE DRAGON SEAL - 12 CMS (H) APPROX

A CHINESE SOAPSTONE SEAL.

A Chinese flambé teapot and cover, seal mark to base, together with a similar blue and white stand, Xuande mark to base but later. Condition - good Teapot and cover without damage other than two blisters to the thick glaze at underside; seal mark not easily seen; 9.5cm high including cover; 12cm diameter.  Stand with minor grazes to some edges.

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ALTAR STEM DISH, bearing red wax seal to base, diameter 11cm x height 4.5cm (1) (Condition Report: two large chips/losses to rim, chips to foot, seal mostly complete, scratches and signs of use, otherwise appears ok)

A small Chinese porcelain flambé glazed vase, six character seal mark to base, 13cm high and a similar bowl, incised mark to base 10.5cm diameter [cracked].

A Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, 20th century, painted in famille rose enamels with large peony blooms, inscribed to the reverse and with yellow ground lotus collar, printed seal mark, 44cm high on wood baseIn good condition, no damage or repair.

A Chinese Biscuit Porcelain Double-Gourd Vase, Qianlong mark but later, with applied work depicting dragons chasing a flaming pearl on a ground of cloud scrolls, impressed six character seal mark, 33cm high on wood standFive dragons with moveable eyes, one pair restored and a further single eye restored, the pearl restored and some minor losses to the applied work.

A Chinese Porcelain "Lotus" Bowl, Jiaqing reign mark and probably of the period, of rectangular form, lilac ground and with white lotus scrolls, seal mark in red, 19cm by 14cm, together with A Barrel-Shaped Jar and Cover, turquoise ground with honeysuckle and peonies and A Ginger Jar and Cover, painted with figures in a garden landscape (3)Lotus bowl - restored rim chip, wear to interior.Ginger jar - sealed with contents, no damage.Barrel jar - in good condition.

An antique Chinese porcelain vase with 'Clair de Lune' glaze finish and six character seal mark to base

A Chinese Republic yellow ground small bowl. Painted with two dragons and a flaming pearl below a Greek key border, red seal mark, height 4cm, diameter 9cm, together with another similar small bowl, painted with flowers, foliage and character marks (2).Two bowls - no condition issues. One has a tiny chip to the rim, an excess of clay near the rim and a small chip to the base.

A pair of Chinese watercolours each depicting a horse, 19th century. Calligraphy and red seal, frame 38.5 x 49cm. (2)

A Chinese polished bronze tripod 'dragon' censer. Qing, heavily cast, with well detailed dragon handles around the bellied body, on three pronounced feet, apocryphal Xuande circular seal mark with confronted dragons. diameter across the handles 34.5cm, height 18cm, 5.95KgFrom a Deceased estate, Mousehole, Cornwall.There are internal marks and some discolouration.No major dings or dents, a couple of casting patches, with some build-up of dust and grime.

Two Chinese paintings of birds, 19th century. Each with a single red seal, frame 34.5 x 49cm. (2)There are a couple of small holes and a little discolouration, please see additional images.

A Chinese polished bronze 'dragon' tripod censer. Qing dynasty, heavily cast, with scaly dragon handles, and raised on three peg feet, the base cast with an apocryphal Xuande seal mark, diameter across the handles 31cm, height 37cm, 6Kg.From a Deceased estate, Mousehole, Cornwall.There are rough casting marks inside and a few casting patches.

A Chinese crackle glaze jar. Circa 1900, with polychrome enamel decoration of exotic pheasants and peonies, bronzed unglazed seal mark, height 22cm.There is one small chip to the rim, and a hole on the interior rim on the other side, a brown mark to the body of the pot and a couple of areas of paint loss to the decorative border below the rim.

A Chinese coral ground tea bowl. Late 19th century, with green dragon roundels, red seal mark, together with 15 other assorted 19th and 20th century tea bowls.Most of the older tea bowls have hairline cracks or small chips.

20th century Chinese school. A village gathering. Gouache on paper. Square seal signature lower right. 67 x 53 cm. 

Two Chinese famille rose plaques, 19th Century, one decorated with a bird flying amidst prunus and blossoming trees against a pale celadon ground, 42cm diameter, the other with deer beneath a fruiting peach tree (cracked), painted Qianlong seal mark, 41cm diameter (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).