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Fine Art Sale
Live
Venue address
St. Edmund's Court
Okehampton Street
Exeter
EX4 1DU
United Kingdom
Fine Art Sale

Auction dates
19 Jan 2016 10:00 GMT
Lots: 1-468
20 Jan 2016 10:00 GMT
Lots: 481-1091
Viewing dates
15 Jan 2016 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
16 Jan 2016 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
17 Jan 2016 14:00 - 16:00 GMT
18 Jan 2016 09:00 - 17:15 GMT
Auction currency
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A 19th century Chinese circular lacquer hat box: decorated with gilt fret carved panels of birds
Lot 719
A 19th century Chinese circular lacquer hat box: decorated with gilt fret carved panels of birds
270 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with flattened rim and on short pad feet, cast four-character mark,
Lot 720
A Chinese bronze tripod censer: with flattened rim and on short pad feet, cast four-character mark,
580 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censer: of cartouche-shaped outline,
Lot 721
A Chinese bronze censer: of cartouche-shaped outline,
600 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese bronze tripod incense burner and cover: decorated overall with prunus blossom,
Lot 721A
A Chinese bronze tripod incense burner and cover: decorated overall with prunus blossom,
230 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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An Indo-Chinese bronze figure, probably Avalokiteshvara: wearing traditional robes,
Lot 722
An Indo-Chinese bronze figure, probably Avalokiteshvara: wearing traditional robes,
410 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese gilt wood figural wall mirror: decorated with figures in a pagoda landscape, 54 x 20cm.
Lot 723
A Chinese gilt wood figural wall mirror: decorated with figures in a pagoda landscape, 54 x 20cm.
0 GBP
150 - 180 GBP
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A Chinese black and red cinnabar lacquer bowl and cover: the cover decorated with figures beside a
Lot 724
A Chinese black and red cinnabar lacquer bowl and cover: the cover decorated with figures beside a
270 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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An unusual late 18th century Chinese Export reverse mirror painting: depicting opium smokers
Lot 725
An unusual late 18th century Chinese Export reverse mirror painting: depicting opium smokers
9,400 GBP
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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A 19th century Canton enamel box and cover: of circular form with shallow domed hinged lid with
Lot 726
A 19th century Canton enamel box and cover: of circular form with shallow domed hinged lid with
310 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese export lacquer games box: of rectangular outline,
Lot 727
A 19th century Chinese export lacquer games box: of rectangular outline,
450 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Canton enamel kettle with two bowls and covers: the kettle of quatrefoil outline
Lot 728
A 19th century Canton enamel kettle with two bowls and covers: the kettle of quatrefoil outline
0 GBP
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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A pair of Chinese two-colour cinnabar lacquer carved vases: of lobed baluster form with waisted
Lot 729
A pair of Chinese two-colour cinnabar lacquer carved vases: of lobed baluster form with waisted
2,500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Chinese carved wood figure: possibly an Emperor, wearing elaborate robes and seated on a throne,
Lot 730
A Chinese carved wood figure: possibly an Emperor, wearing elaborate robes and seated on a throne,
190 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese carved jade figure of a reclining beast: the stone of celadon colour, 5cm. long.
Lot 731
A Chinese carved jade figure of a reclining beast: the stone of celadon colour, 5cm. long.
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory visiting card case:,
Lot 732
A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory visiting card case:,
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of 17th century (or later) Chinese ivory figures of Guanyin: together with another immortal
Lot 733
A pair of 17th century (or later) Chinese ivory figures of Guanyin: together with another immortal
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory bodkin case: of cylindrical outline, initialled,
Lot 734
A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory bodkin case: of cylindrical outline, initialled,
180 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Cantonese carved wood casket: the lid and sides decorated with panels of figures in pagoda
Lot 735
A Cantonese carved wood casket: the lid and sides decorated with panels of figures in pagoda
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory card case and cover: with all over decoration of figures in a
Lot 736
A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory card case and cover: with all over decoration of figures in a
550 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory jewellery box: of octagonal shaped outline.
Lot 737
A 19th century Cantonese carved ivory jewellery box: of octagonal shaped outline.
330 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese carved soapstone staff handle: Ming period, carved in the form of stylised trees, 11cm.
Lot 738
A Chinese carved soapstone staff handle: Ming period, carved in the form of stylised trees, 11cm.
0 GBP
400 - 500 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 739
A Chinese celadon jade carving: of a man riding on the back of an elephant and holding a lingzhi
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese jade carving of a reclining mythical beast: a lizard and lotus plant to one side of its
Lot 740
A Chinese jade carving of a reclining mythical beast: a lizard and lotus plant to one side of its
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese jade carving of Liu Hai;
Lot 740A
A Chinese jade carving of Liu Hai;
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese hardstone carving and a rock crystal carving: the first of a bird resting on two peaches
Lot 741
A Chinese hardstone carving and a rock crystal carving: the first of a bird resting on two peaches
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover: of circular form,
Lot 742
A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer box and cover: of circular form,
3,300 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A Chinese spinach green jade bowl: of flaring form with short foot rim,
Lot 743
A Chinese spinach green jade bowl: of flaring form with short foot rim,
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Chinese carved hardstone vase and cover: the domed and pierced cover with puzzle ball
Lot 744
A large Chinese carved hardstone vase and cover: the domed and pierced cover with puzzle ball
0 GBP
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Maekawa Bunrei (1837-1917) One volume of Bunrei's painting manual of woodblock prints: depicting
Lot 746
Maekawa Bunrei (1837-1917) One volume of Bunrei's painting manual of woodblock prints: depicting
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases: of ovoid form decorated with chrysanthemums and daisies,
Lot 747
A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases: of ovoid form decorated with chrysanthemums and daisies,
580 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Japanese lacquered, ivory and mother-of-pearl decorated wall plaques: of circular form,
Lot 751
A pair of Japanese lacquered, ivory and mother-of-pearl decorated wall plaques: of circular form,
0 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a gardener holding a rake with a basket of flowers on his back
Lot 752
A Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a gardener holding a rake with a basket of flowers on his back
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a peasant with straw hat carrying a child in a basket, signed,
Lot 753
A Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a peasant with straw hat carrying a child in a basket, signed,
1,250 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory brush pot: decorated overall with figures in a mountainous landscape,
Lot 754
A Japanese carved ivory brush pot: decorated overall with figures in a mountainous landscape,
1,500 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A 19th century Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a peasant in traditional costume,
Lot 755
A 19th century Japanese carved ivory okimono: of a peasant in traditional costume,
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Japanese carved ivory tusk vases: each decorated with village peasants dancing and making
Lot 756
A pair of Japanese carved ivory tusk vases: each decorated with village peasants dancing and making
480 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Indo-Persian brass and silver inlaid tray: of rectangular outline,
Lot 757
A Indo-Persian brass and silver inlaid tray: of rectangular outline,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Indo-Persian brass and silver inlaid tray: of circular outline.
Lot 758
An Indo-Persian brass and silver inlaid tray: of circular outline.
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Oceanic carved wood and polychrome mask: having painted eyes and teeth, 25cm. high.
Lot 759
An Oceanic carved wood and polychrome mask: having painted eyes and teeth, 25cm. high.
0 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Papua New Guinea, a Wokam bird man ancestral figure: with spire shaped headdress, curved beak,
Lot 760
Papua New Guinea, a Wokam bird man ancestral figure: with spire shaped headdress, curved beak,
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Maori carved greenstone Hei Tiki: in orthodox stance with head tilting slightly to the right,
Lot 761
A Maori carved greenstone Hei Tiki: in orthodox stance with head tilting slightly to the right,
270 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Cameroon, Bamileke, stool: with circular seat supported by three tiers of carved bats heads,
Lot 762
Cameroon, Bamileke, stool: with circular seat supported by three tiers of carved bats heads,
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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An Angolan Tchokwe club: the bulbous head with incised geometric pattern decoration,
Lot 763
An Angolan Tchokwe club: the bulbous head with incised geometric pattern decoration,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A West African tribal club: the head of pointed conical form to a slender tapering shaft, 54cm.
Lot 764
A West African tribal club: the head of pointed conical form to a slender tapering shaft, 54cm.
600 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Tongan war club: the ovoid-shaped head with incised geometric pattern decoration,
Lot 765
A Tongan war club: the ovoid-shaped head with incised geometric pattern decoration,
780 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A Vanuatu war club: the slender shaft with cane binding to one end and having a stella -shaped
Lot 766
A Vanuatu war club: the slender shaft with cane binding to one end and having a stella -shaped
220 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Tribal fishing spear,
Lot 767
A Tribal fishing spear,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Fijian Ula throwing club: of traditional design with ribbed bulbous head and tapering shaft, 44cm.
Lot 768
A Fijian Ula throwing club: of traditional design with ribbed bulbous head and tapering shaft, 44cm.
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A South East Asian carved and gilded wood figure of a warrior: in traditional costume,
Lot 769
A South East Asian carved and gilded wood figure of a warrior: in traditional costume,
100 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of early 20th century carved ivory Indian elephants: with curved trunks and inset ebony eyes,
Lot 770
A pair of early 20th century carved ivory Indian elephants: with curved trunks and inset ebony eyes,
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Ceylonese bronze elephant bell: of traditional design, dated 18/05/40,
Lot 771
A Ceylonese bronze elephant bell: of traditional design, dated 18/05/40,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A set of three Indian miniature ivory oval plaques: depicting Chuttah Sing, Gholab Sing and Mulraig,
Lot 772
A set of three Indian miniature ivory oval plaques: depicting Chuttah Sing, Gholab Sing and Mulraig,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Solomon Islands shell money necklace:, 58cm long with blue collection label attached.
Lot 773
A Solomon Islands shell money necklace:, 58cm long with blue collection label attached.
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 17th century (or later) Tibetan carved wood panel: depicting a horned devil, 25 x 76cm.
Lot 774
An 17th century (or later) Tibetan carved wood panel: depicting a horned devil, 25 x 76cm.
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Peru, Chavin C1200-200BC,
Lot 775
Peru, Chavin C1200-200BC,
0 GBP
700 - 900 GBP
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A 19th century 3 inch Cox's Terrestrial globe on stand:,
Lot 776
A 19th century 3 inch Cox's Terrestrial globe on stand:,
0 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A 19th century rosewood and marquetry tea caddy: of sarcophagus outline.
Lot 780
A 19th century rosewood and marquetry tea caddy: of sarcophagus outline.
210 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century Italian Siena marble Grand Tour model of Scipio's tomb: the scroll end lift-off top
Lot 781
A 19th century Italian Siena marble Grand Tour model of Scipio's tomb: the scroll end lift-off top
410 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Continental gilt brass and champleve enamel vase: of cylindrical outline, with flared rim,
Lot 782
A Continental gilt brass and champleve enamel vase: of cylindrical outline, with flared rim,
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 19th century ram's horn and plate mounted desk stand: in the form of a dolphin with cast
Lot 783
A late 19th century ram's horn and plate mounted desk stand: in the form of a dolphin with cast
580 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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