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Two Day Fine Art Sale
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Venue address
St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter, Devon
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom

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Two Day Fine Art Sale

Auction dates
08 Jul 2014 10:00 BST
09 Jul 2014 10:00 BST
Auction currency
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An early 20th century watercolour on silk : depicting two geisha girls with attendant, 39 x 29cm.
Lot 473
An early 20th century watercolour on silk : depicting two geisha girls with attendant, 39 x 29cm.
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 18th century gros-point needlework picture: the central cartouche depicting figures in a
Lot 474
A late 18th century gros-point needlework picture: the central cartouche depicting figures in a
400 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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An early Victorian needlework sampler: with central verse enclosed by floral meander border, worked
Lot 475
An early Victorian needlework sampler: with central verse enclosed by floral meander border, worked
170 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A George IV needlework sampler: with alphabet and central verse enclosed by flowering shrubs and
Lot 476
A George IV needlework sampler: with alphabet and central verse enclosed by flowering shrubs and
130 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A George III needlework sampler: depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden surrounded by
Lot 477
A George III needlework sampler: depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden surrounded by
270 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with swept loop handles to the sides and character mark to the
Lot 481
A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with swept loop handles to the sides and character mark to the
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Canton enamel bowl: of lobed circular form, decorated in the famille rose palette to the interior
Lot 482
A Canton enamel bowl: of lobed circular form, decorated in the famille rose palette to the interior
500 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese bronze shallow tripod bowl: the exterior cast with eight bands of chilong, on pierced
Lot 483
A Chinese bronze shallow tripod bowl: the exterior cast with eight bands of chilong, on pierced
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese bronze miniature figure of a horned mythical creature: the beast reclining, with scaly
Lot 484
A Chinese bronze miniature figure of a horned mythical creature: the beast reclining, with scaly
1,800 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese bronze figure of Budai: the laughing deity wearing elaborate robes, 17th/18th century,
Lot 485
A Chinese bronze figure of Budai: the laughing deity wearing elaborate robes, 17th/18th century,
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Chinese bronze and champleve enamel jardiniere on a lead weighted stand: decorated with
Lot 486
A large Chinese bronze and champleve enamel jardiniere on a lead weighted stand: decorated with
350 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze vase: of baluster form with bottle-horned dragon handles and splayed
Lot 487
A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze vase: of baluster form with bottle-horned dragon handles and splayed
650 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod circular censer: inset with geometric motifs and having loop carrying
Lot 488
A Chinese bronze tripod circular censer: inset with geometric motifs and having loop carrying
230 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with loop carrying handles to the rim and bears four character mark
Lot 489
A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with loop carrying handles to the rim and bears four character mark
220 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese paper and card stacking table top box:. in the form of a hexagonal pagoda, the roof with
Lot 490
A Chinese paper and card stacking table top box:. in the form of a hexagonal pagoda, the roof with
220 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese bronze circular jardiniere: surmounted with a cockerel and hen, on a pierced foliate
Lot 491
A Japanese bronze circular jardiniere: surmounted with a cockerel and hen, on a pierced foliate
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Two Chinese bronze tripod censers: both with loop handles above a waisted neck and rounded body,
Lot 492
Two Chinese bronze tripod censers: both with loop handles above a waisted neck and rounded body,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer: of compressed circular form with scaly dragon handles, six
Lot 493
A Chinese bronze tripod censer: of compressed circular form with scaly dragon handles, six
280 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Chinese gilt bronze censer: of circular form, with banded decoration of dragons, having a circular
Lot 493A
Chinese gilt bronze censer: of circular form, with banded decoration of dragons, having a circular
250 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Chinese parcel-gilt and silvered bronze vases: of bell shape with lobed baluster bases
Lot 494
A pair of Chinese parcel-gilt and silvered bronze vases: of bell shape with lobed baluster bases
420 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A pair of Chinese bronze stirrups: the top of each arch with two dragon heads with open mouths, the
Lot 495
A pair of Chinese bronze stirrups: the top of each arch with two dragon heads with open mouths, the
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A rare Chinese embellished hardwood rectangular box on stand: decorated with precious objects and
Lot 496
A rare Chinese embellished hardwood rectangular box on stand: decorated with precious objects and
36,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer:.with foliate decoration to the rim, the sides with panels depicting
Lot 497
A Chinese bronze censer:.with foliate decoration to the rim, the sides with panels depicting
420 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with loop carrying handle, bears six character Xuande mark to the
Lot 498
A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with loop carrying handle, bears six character Xuande mark to the
120 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese bronze circular bowl: the sides with panels decorated with figures on horseback, on a
Lot 499
A Chinese bronze circular bowl: the sides with panels decorated with figures on horseback, on a
240 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A small Chinese bronze tripod censer: of oval form with ram`s head handles hung with loose rings,
Lot 500
A small Chinese bronze tripod censer: of oval form with ram`s head handles hung with loose rings,
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A set of five Chinese watercolours on rice paper: each depicting a different species of flower and
Lot 501
A set of five Chinese watercolours on rice paper: each depicting a different species of flower and
520 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A garniture of three Canton ivory tusk vases:, the tallest with pierced and carved decoration of
Lot 502
A garniture of three Canton ivory tusk vases:, the tallest with pierced and carved decoration of
350 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Two Chinese bamboo brush pots: both with carved panels of landscape vistas, 26 x 17cm. high.
Lot 503
Two Chinese bamboo brush pots: both with carved panels of landscape vistas, 26 x 17cm. high.
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese bamboo brush pot: of cylindrical form, with rows of calligraphy to the sides, 13cm.
Lot 504
A Chinese bamboo brush pot: of cylindrical form, with rows of calligraphy to the sides, 13cm.
170 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A large Chinese hardwood brush pot: of cylindrical outline, 29cm. high.
Lot 505
A large Chinese hardwood brush pot: of cylindrical outline, 29cm. high.
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A large Chinese hardwood brush pot: of cylindrical outline, 19cm. high.
Lot 506
A large Chinese hardwood brush pot: of cylindrical outline, 19cm. high.
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large Chinese hardwood brush pot: of cylindrical outline, 21.5cm. high.
Lot 507
A large Chinese hardwood brush pot: of cylindrical outline, 21.5cm. high.
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese reticulated and stained ivory dish: the rim with four diaper pattern reticulated
Lot 508
A Chinese reticulated and stained ivory dish: the rim with four diaper pattern reticulated
190 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Cantonese carved ivory visiting card case: of rectangular outline, decorated all over with
Lot 509
A Cantonese carved ivory visiting card case: of rectangular outline, decorated all over with
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese hardwood and inlaid square spice box: the lift-off lid inlaid with mother of pearl
Lot 510
A Chinese hardwood and inlaid square spice box: the lift-off lid inlaid with mother of pearl
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese hardwood and mother of pearl inlaid tray on stand: of rectangular outline decorated with
Lot 511
A Chinese hardwood and mother of pearl inlaid tray on stand: of rectangular outline decorated with
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early 20th century carved ivory tusk vase: with all over decoration of flowering shrubs, on an
Lot 512
An early 20th century carved ivory tusk vase: with all over decoration of flowering shrubs, on an
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou-Lao: mounted on a polished wood base, overall height, 31cm.
Lot 513
A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou-Lao: mounted on a polished wood base, overall height, 31cm.
340 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball: the handle in the form of a figure in court robes, having a
Lot 514
A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball: the handle in the form of a figure in court robes, having a
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese jade mounted artist`s brush and a similar amethyst mounted brush: the first carved with
Lot 515
A Chinese jade mounted artist`s brush and a similar amethyst mounted brush: the first carved with
160 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A group of four Chinese celadon jade pendants: one in the form of a flowerhead, 7cm; one carved
Lot 516
A group of four Chinese celadon jade pendants: one in the form of a flowerhead, 7cm; one carved
420 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese celadon jade carving: of a man riding on the back of an elephant and holding a lingzhi
Lot 517
A Chinese celadon jade carving: of a man riding on the back of an elephant and holding a lingzhi
350 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese jade carving of a reclining mythical beast: a lizard and lotus plant to one side of it`s
Lot 518
A Chinese jade carving of a reclining mythical beast: a lizard and lotus plant to one side of it`s
580 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese carved rock crystal study of two birds: modeled tail to tail, 13cm long [damaged] and
Lot 518A
A Chinese carved rock crystal study of two birds: modeled tail to tail, 13cm long [damaged] and
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese hardstone carving: of a bird resting on two peaches and holding a spray of foliage in it`
Lot 519
A Chinese hardstone carving: of a bird resting on two peaches and holding a spray of foliage in it`
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese jade carving of Liu Hai; leaning over on his three-legged toad and holding a string of
Lot 520
A Chinese jade carving of Liu Hai; leaning over on his three-legged toad and holding a string of
480 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese jade pendant/plaque: carved to one side with a mountainous lake landscape, a figure
Lot 521
A Chinese jade pendant/plaque: carved to one side with a mountainous lake landscape, a figure
3,100 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A collection of five items of Chinese jade jewellery: including two bangles of celadon, russet
Lot 523
A collection of five items of Chinese jade jewellery: including two bangles of celadon, russet
120 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese carved hardstone buckle: in the form of a dragon mask, 5.5cm. high.
Lot 525
A Chinese carved hardstone buckle: in the form of a dragon mask, 5.5cm. high.
60 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Fine Chinese carved celadon jade phoenix and chilong vase: the phoenix supporting a vase of
Lot 526
A Fine Chinese carved celadon jade phoenix and chilong vase: the phoenix supporting a vase of
5,800 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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A pair of Chinese carved soapstone buddhistic lion dogs: on raised rectangular plinths, 17cm high [
Lot 527
A pair of Chinese carved soapstone buddhistic lion dogs: on raised rectangular plinths, 17cm high [
70 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A Chinese carved and reticulated celadon jade plaque: in the form of a jardiniere, a large bat and
Lot 528
A Chinese carved and reticulated celadon jade plaque: in the form of a jardiniere, a large bat and
900 GBP
120 - 140 GBP
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A Chinese jade bi disk: of mottled celadon and russet colour carved with taotie masks and scrolls,
Lot 529
A Chinese jade bi disk: of mottled celadon and russet colour carved with taotie masks and scrolls,
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Chinese agate snuff bottle, one other and a jadeite plaque: the first of plain flattened ovoid
Lot 530
A Chinese agate snuff bottle, one other and a jadeite plaque: the first of plain flattened ovoid
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese jade and enamel dish: of oval outline, the sides and rim decorated with flowers, the
Lot 531
A Chinese jade and enamel dish: of oval outline, the sides and rim decorated with flowers, the
1,200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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After Kunimasa, a wood block print of two actors :, 35.5 x 23cm, together with a further print
Lot 532
After Kunimasa, a wood block print of two actors :, 35.5 x 23cm, together with a further print
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An unusual Japanese silver okimono of a fisherman: the seated man wearing headdress and elaborate
Lot 533
An unusual Japanese silver okimono of a fisherman: the seated man wearing headdress and elaborate
230 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese Komai iron miniature cabinet: engraved and gilded overall with river and landscape
Lot 534
A Japanese Komai iron miniature cabinet: engraved and gilded overall with river and landscape
11,000 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases: of tapering lobed form, each with six panels depicting birds
Lot 535
A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases: of tapering lobed form, each with six panels depicting birds
350 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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