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Click here to subscribeChinese celadon dish, late 19th Century, detailed as a lotus leaf with famille rose details, printed Qianlong seal mark, 26cm (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).
Chinese porcelain polychrome squat baluster jar and cover, painted with processional figures and a butterfly, all beneath stylised multi-coloured clouds. 23cm to the top of the finial approx., on a scroll foot hardwood stand. Late Qing. Square iron red seal mark to the base. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Some wear to the gilding om the finial, very minor chips/frits to the rim at the top, otherwise appearing OK.
Hand-painted Chinese porcelain Famille Rose vase of baluster form, on a pedestal foot, decorated all over with various floral studies and two panels of figures, framed within iron red and gilt Chilong dragon. Six character seal script Qianlong mark to the base in iron red. 35cm high approx. Probably Chinese Republic period. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Some wear to the gilding in places, there is a noticeable hair crack vertically from the top of the vase.
A pair of Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma ware vases decorated with blossom on a blue ground with butterflies, bears indistinct three character mark to base, 32 cm high together witha Chinese specked brown/bronze glazed terracotta pot or jardiniere, the main body decorated with four panels of fish raised on four fluted feet, 15.3 cm diameter x 12 cm high and a collection of various Chinese and Japanese pottery and porcelain including a 19th Century enamel glazed Yixing tea pot decorated with panels of floral sprays on a mottled green ground bearing seal mark to base (very damaged), a Chinese famille rose cylindrical pot decorated with panels of birds amongst blossom, a smaller famille rose barrel shaped pot decorated with panels of birds amongst blossom and figures (both pots with no lids), Chinese glazed pottery figure of a goose, Chinese cream glazed pottery figure of a rabbit, Chinese famille noire vase decorated with exotic fish amongst seaweed, a Chinese Imari fruit bowl decorated with lion and ball in a landscape, Chinese glazed octagonal dish, three modern Chinese famille rose vase table lamps, two small 19th Century Chinese enamelled tea bowls (very damaged), three Chinese famille rose glazed figures of seated figures, another larger figural place name or menu holder, Chinese cloisonné rectangular box, Japanese Maruhon ware pottery grape and vine relief work pot and cover, Imari ribbed vase, Satuma floral decorated tea cup, Satsuma miniature vase decorated with cranes amongst clouds, Japanese kutani oxide red and gilt decorated miniature tea pot and cover with matching side plate CONDITION REPORTS Chinese terracotta pot: Firing faults throughout. Some light surface scratching. Otherwise general wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further detail.
AFTER HUNG HOI "Clouds in the secluded moutains", print in scroll bearing seal mark and Chinese characters, 58 cm x 51 cm and AFTER ZHENG XIE "Bamboo and flowers", print on scroll with red seal marks, 103 cm x 51 cm, W.H. Beynon & Co "The Sherborne Portfolio; ten etchings by Edward J. Burrow, one volume together with a roll containing various posters (4)
A CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUBLE GOURD VASE painted in famille rose enamels with three figures in a fenced landscape beside a tree, square seal mark in iron red, 9" high (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: No cracks or restoration. Tiny chip to outer rim and some glazing flaws
Three artworks to include a contemporary Chinese lithograph signed in pencil and in plate, a contemporary Chinese watercolour on silk with the artist's seal mark to the right, and a contemporary needlework textile piece with a koi fish and a clam with a pearl. All framed and glazed. H.46 W.56cm
A finely crafted Chinese silvered bronze sculpture featuring a pair of cranes standing atop a stylized rocky base with swirling cloud motifs. The cranes are depicted in an elegant pose, with one holding a lingzhi fungus in its beak, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. Detailed feather patterns and intricate craftsmanship highlight the piece's artistry. The underside bears a Chinese character seal mark, indicating its maker or origin.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 8"HCountry of Origin: ChinaCondition: Age related wear.
LI FUYUAN (CHINESE, B. 1942) - SQUIRREL Ink and colour on paper, signed with seal to lower left 47.5 x 37cm Condition Information: There is moderate toning to the image Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
LI FUYUAN (CHINESE, B. 1942) - CORMORANTS ON THE WAIT Ink and colour on paper, signed with seal and dated 1991 to lower right 57 x 49cm Condition Information: There is minor to moderate toning throughout the image Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
Pair of late 19th century Samson armorial plates, each of circular form, decorated in the Chinese export style, painted with a central coal of arms with lion and bull flanking a shield, above a banner inscribed in Latin 'Esse Quam Videri' (To be, rather than to seem), within a scrolling leaf border to the rim, each with pseudo Chinese seal marks verso, D25cm
SIX CHINESE JADE CARVINGS. Comprising: a pale jade carving of a standing figure, another of a recumbent beast, a pendant in the form of a recumbent deer, a mottled disc carved with a fish and scrolls, a mottled jade pierced scrollwork pendant and a dark celadon seal-shaped carving surmounted with a dragon (6) The seal shaped carving with very minor chipping to edges, minor wear overall, in good decorative order.
SIX CHINESE CARVED JADE PENDANTS, Comprising: a calligraphic seal pendant, a pale jade rabbit, a celadon jade goose, a monkey, a mottled jade pendant elephant and a mottled jade pendant carved with fruiting peaches, the goose 7.5cm long (6) The peach with a minute chip to the edge, otherwise all in good order.
A CHINESE CELADON GLAZED PORCELAIN VASE, QIANLONG MARK. Of square form moulded as rows of bamboo stems with alliterating Yin Yang roundels and seated Guanyin figures in relief. Impressed six character seal mark of Qianlong to base. 28cm tall. Good overall condition with no signs of damage or repairs.Ref: For matching example, vases with matching description in Christie's 3rd June 1993 sale.
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWL, TONGZHI PERIOD. Decorated with two phoenix perched on rockwork with floral blooms and butterfly. Six character seal mark of Tongzhi and of the period (1861-75). Together with a carved and pierced wooden display stand. Bowl 11cm diam. Bowl with one faint 3cm hairline at the rim. No further signs of damage or repairs. The wooden stand in good order. Bowl and stand unmatched.
SIX CHINESE CARVED JADE PENDANTS. Comprising: a pale jade disc, a cloud-shaped pendant carved with a seal and a mythical beast, a rectangular pendant carved with a bird, a pale model of a frog, a small seated figure and a pierced pale brown pendant carved with a sleeping lion (6) Overall in good order, some very minor wear overall.
A Chinese Porcelain Vase, Qianlong reign mark but not of the period, of baluster form with flared neck, painted in famille rose enamels with birds amongst flowering branches and rockwork in panels on a millefiori ground, bears six-character seal mark in red35cm highA Sancai Glazed Baluster Vase, moulded with roundels in panels within formal borders, bears incised six-character Kangxi reign mark27cm high (2)Famille rose vase - broken into numerous large pieces and honestly re stuck. Sancai vase - crazed. No damage or repair.
A Chinese Porcelain Vase, Qianlong reign mark but not of the period, of hexagonal baluster form, painted in famille rose enamels with mountainous river landscapes on a blue ground with scattered flowers, bears six-character seal mark in underglaze blue36.5cm highNo chips, cracks or restoration. Some slight gilt wear and minor enamel flaking.
A Chinese Blue Glazed Porcelain Vase, Yongzheng reign mark but not of the period, of ovoid form, the rim applied with a bat and a chilong, bears six-character seal mark in underglaze blue18cm highNo chips, cracks or repair. Lower jaw and tongue of the chiling abraded. Some other slight glaze abrasions to the higher points of the moulding. Glaze free from any notable wear and scratches.
A Pair of Chinese Fahua-Type Porcelain Vases, Qianlong reign marks but not of the period, of hexagonal baluster form with twin mythical beast handles, decorated in relief with panels of flowers within formal borders picked out in coloured glazes, bear four-character seal marks 30cm highBases 11cm by 8.5cmNo restoration. One with a hook shaped crack from the rim. Some tight crazing.
A Chinese Yellow Ground Porcelain Saucer Dish, 20th century, painted in famille rose enamels with a central Shou character on a ground of precious objects and cloud scrolls, with four further panels inscribed Wan Sou Wu Jing within a key border, bears six-character Guangxu reign mark in red 24.5cm diameter A Similar Saucer Dish, painted in famille verte enamels with bamboo and fungi amongst rockwork and with script 8.2cm diameter A Cylindrical Vase, painted with a figure carrying bushels, four-character seal mark 15cm high (3)Provenance: The Dr Eileen Cobb Collection Yellow saucer dish - small rim chip. No cracks or repair. Some light wear. Another saucer dish - small rim chip. No cracks or repair. Vase - rim badly broken and re stuck.
A finely detailed pair of Chinese Shiwan ceramic figures, depicting elderly scholars engaged in conversation. These expressive sculptures showcase traditional Shiwan (Foshan) craftsmanship, known for its highly detailed, lifelike figures and distinctive rich blue and earth-tone glazes. One figure is seated (10"H) in a chair, holding a scroll, while the standing companion (11.5"H) gestures in animated discussion. The Shiwan seal mark is present on the base of the seated figure's chair. The vibrant glazing and expressive facial features make these figures a striking representation of Chinese folkloric and literary themes.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
A beautifully crafted Chinese celadon-glazed porcelain jar, featuring an elegant crackle glaze and hand-painted calligraphic inscriptions in a rich brown tone. The jar's rounded form is complemented by a slightly flared rim and a smooth, glossy celadon interior. The exterior is adorned with traditional Chinese characters, artistically arranged to enhance the aesthetic appeal. The underside bears a blue square seal mark, indicative of Chinese ceramic traditions. This piece showcases fine craftsmanship and is a wonderful example of classical Chinese pottery.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
LARGE CHINESE YELLOW-GROUND GRISAILLE-PAINTED 'PEONY' BOWL 永慶長春底款 大雅齋、天地一家春側款 黃地墨彩牡丹紋大碗painted with large peony blooms against yellow ground, with a three-character 'Dayazhai' mark, a five-character ‘Tiandi yi jia chun’ oval seal mark, the base with a four-character ‘Yongqing changchun’ mark, all in iron red 22.8cm diameter
CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE 'FIGURAL' BRUSH POT 20TH CENTURY 二十世紀 萬雲岩款 石山底款 粉彩《多子多福》筆筒of cylindrical form, painted with a hunched male figure bearing a basket with a double gourd and other plants on his back, holding an opened pomegranate fruit leaning downward with a bat in flight, an allegory of fertility and good fortune, reverse titled accordingly, dated to the year of Gui Wei, corresponding to 1943AD, signed and sealed ‘Yun Yan’ (Wan Yunyan, ac. 1930-50), the base further with a ‘Shi Shan’ seal mark 13.4cm high
HAN MEILIN (CHINESE, BORN 1936) INK PAINTING OF TWO FISH, DATED TO 1978 韓美林（1936- ） 雙鱖魚圖 水墨紙本設色識文: 鱖／戊午年二月／學新(月/日)志正文？鈐印: 美林ink and colour on paper, painted with two mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) in ink and brown shades, dated to the cyclical Wu Wu year (1978), signed and one seal of the artist, unframed 60.5cm x 56cm Private collection, London; the artist gave the painting to his friend, who was a professor in an Art Academy in Anhui, when he was teaching in Anhui Academy of Painting (1979-1985), thence by descent (by repute)倫敦私人收藏；韓美林於1979-85年間在安徽畫院任教時，贈送給藝校教授的好友，後由家族遞藏（據傳） Han Meilin (b. 1936) is a celebrated Chinese painter, known for his ink paintings of charming and loveable animals, and most recognised today for his creation of the Fuwa dolls for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Siniperca chuatsi, the mandarin fish (Chinese: 鱖魚), is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish from the family Sinipercidae, and found in lowland freshwater habitats throughout continental East Asia. Like his other animal paintings, this fish painting seeks to visualize the essence of its subject using simple forms and a minimal colour palette. 韓美林，1936年生於中國山東濟南。創作涉及廣泛，包括繪畫、書法、雕塑、陶瓷、設計以及寫作等方面。藝術風格獨到，致力於從中國文化傳統和大眾藝術中汲取精髓，並轉化為體現當代審美理念的藝術作品。2008申奧會徽、2008北京奧運吉祥物福娃出其妙筆，深得民心。韓美林筆下的鱖魚像他其他動物畫，試圖以簡易的輪廓及形式和極簡的色調來形象化其主題的本質。
[PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION, ENGLAND] CHINESE BRONZE RECTANGULAR HANDELED CENSER 「仲虹氏家藏」篆書款 銅雙耳馬槽爐the rectangular vessel rising from four bracket feet to subtly curving sides, flanked by a pair of rounded bracket-shaped handles, the underside cast with a five-character mark reading 'Zhong Hong Shi Jia Cang' in seal script within a recessed rectangle 16cm wide; 1391g Private English collection, England英格蘭私人收藏
A Japanese gilt and red lacquer bowl decorated with birds, flowers and bamboo, approx 23cm diam (chips to rim) together with a Chinese blue and white vase and cover, decorated with prunus, Dog of Fo finial, four character marks to base; two carved wood laughing Buddhas and a Geisha; a carved nephrite coin; a carved soapstone seal with Ram terminal; two further carved soapstone stamp seals; a lacquered tortoise netsuke and a painted ceramic figure of a elderly Asian man af chipped (Q)
A Chinese porcelain Dutch-decorated dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722), the Dutch decoration first half of the 18th century, underglaze blue mark overlaid by red enamel pseudo seal mark, painted in the Kakiemon palette with two birds in flight above bound hedges, the border with bamboo, flowering shrubs and stylised rockwork, brown line rim, 27.7cm diameterProvenance: Property of the late Hugo Morley-Fletcher MA FSA (1940-2022).
**Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Jade Stopper**A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, circa late Qing Dynasty to early 20th century (1880-1920), measuring approximately 6 cm in height without the stopper. The bottle is of double-gourd form, symbolising prosperity and longevity. Decorated with hand-painted famille rose enamels, it features motifs of pink lotus flowers and curling patterns in turquoise, yellow, and green on a glazed white surface.The stopper, crafted of pale green jade, adds both functional and decorative appeal. A red seal mark on the base provides potential insights into its origin or maker. A plastic spoon, likely a modern addition, is affixed to the stopper. This bottle reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship and was originally designed for the storage of powdered snuff, merging practicality with aesthetic beauty.
Framed Chinese Artwork with Cranes and Calligraphy A vertical rectangular artwork, approximately 20 inches by 10 inches, housed in a sleek black frame. The composition features two cranes, one standing upright with head raised and the other with head lowered. The scene includes delicately painted grasses and a pine branch, symbolising longevity and harmony in Chinese tradition. At the upper section, Chinese calligraphy is inscribed, accompanied by a red seal stamp, indicative of cultural authenticity. The natural tones are set against a pale background, enhancing the detailed brushwork. A refined piece of traditional Chinese artistry.
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