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

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Fine Art Sale

Fine Art & Antiques

Auction dates
10 Apr 2018 10:00 BST
Lots: 1-452
11 Apr 2018 10:00 BST
Lots: 501-1042
Viewing dates
06 Apr 2018 09:00 - 17:15 BST
07 Apr 2018 09:00 - 13:00 BST
08 Apr 2018 14:00 - 16:00 BST
09 Apr 2018 09:00 - 17:15 BST
10 Apr 2018 09:00 - 17:15 BST
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A Chinese carved and inlaid wooden box: of hexagonal lobed form inset with ivory, agate,
Lot 702
A Chinese carved and inlaid wooden box: of hexagonal lobed form inset with ivory, agate,
450 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Chinese lacquered and polychrome wood panel: of rectangular outline with the central motif of an
Lot 702A
A Chinese lacquered and polychrome wood panel: of rectangular outline with the central motif of an
90 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Chinese carved bamboo brush pots: decorated with figures in a pagoda landscape, unsigned,
Lot 703
A pair of Chinese carved bamboo brush pots: decorated with figures in a pagoda landscape, unsigned,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese embroidered silk work panel: depicting a phoenix rising towards the sun, 28 x 30cm.
Lot 704
A Chinese embroidered silk work panel: depicting a phoenix rising towards the sun, 28 x 30cm.
180 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A set of four Chinese paintings on silk: depicting vases of flowers and flowering shrubs and fruit,
Lot 705
A set of four Chinese paintings on silk: depicting vases of flowers and flowering shrubs and fruit,
1,300 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Chinese needlework pictures: depicting various assorted birds and butterflies amongst
Lot 706
A pair of Chinese needlework pictures: depicting various assorted birds and butterflies amongst
580 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Chinese gilt bronze figure: dressed in traditional costume holding a tripod censer in his arms,
Lot 707
A Chinese gilt bronze figure: dressed in traditional costume holding a tripod censer in his arms,
720 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Japanese bronze vase: decorated in low relief with exotic birds and butterflies amongst flowering
Lot 708
A Japanese bronze vase: decorated in low relief with exotic birds and butterflies amongst flowering
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of Japanese bronze Noh masks: mounted on circular ivory mounts, each mask 5cm.
Lot 709
A pair of Japanese bronze Noh masks: mounted on circular ivory mounts, each mask 5cm.
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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After Toyokuni III (1786 - 1864), two woodblock prints: Prince Genji seated in traditional costume,
Lot 712
After Toyokuni III (1786 - 1864), two woodblock prints: Prince Genji seated in traditional costume,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese carved root wood figural group: of fish, octopus and sea life. unsigned, 60cm.
Lot 713
A Japanese carved root wood figural group: of fish, octopus and sea life. unsigned, 60cm.
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a temple guardian lion-dog: holding a pierced ball containing a
Lot 714
A Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a temple guardian lion-dog: holding a pierced ball containing a
1,050 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A pair of Japanese carved bone candlesticks: decorated with seated figures in traditional costume,
Lot 715
A pair of Japanese carved bone candlesticks: decorated with seated figures in traditional costume,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A group of six Japanese carved boxwood figures of the Gods of Fortune: each stained and inlaid with
Lot 716
A group of six Japanese carved boxwood figures of the Gods of Fortune: each stained and inlaid with
460 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A Japanese four case lacquer inro by Jitokusai Gyokuzan: decorated with a mountain cat with inset
Lot 717
A Japanese four case lacquer inro by Jitokusai Gyokuzan: decorated with a mountain cat with inset
3,200 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man with long tailed rooster perched on his hand: wearing
Lot 718
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man with long tailed rooster perched on his hand: wearing
2,200 GBP
700 - 800 GBP
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A pair of Japanese sectional carved ivory okimonos of street sellers: each seated before their
Lot 719
A pair of Japanese sectional carved ivory okimonos of street sellers: each seated before their
160 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Japanese carved ivory figures: of a man with son and monkey,
Lot 720
A pair of Japanese carved ivory figures: of a man with son and monkey,
180 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of Japanese carved ivory okimono figures: each man in peasant costume with their son,
Lot 721
A pair of Japanese carved ivory okimono figures: each man in peasant costume with their son,
310 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man evoking a goddess: standing on a rocky outcrop,
Lot 722
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a man evoking a goddess: standing on a rocky outcrop,
250 GBP
170 - 220 GBP
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A carved wood and polychrome decorated figure of a Balinese dancer: wearing traditional costume and
Lot 724
A carved wood and polychrome decorated figure of a Balinese dancer: wearing traditional costume and
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An Indo Tibetan thangka: the centre decorated with the seated figure of Buddha,
Lot 725
An Indo Tibetan thangka: the centre decorated with the seated figure of Buddha,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Persian bronze and silver figure of a stag: with inlaid Arabic decoration of scrolls
Lot 726
A 19th century Persian bronze and silver figure of a stag: with inlaid Arabic decoration of scrolls
880 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An African wood and metal Kilimba or thumb piano: carved with geometric designs, 18th/19th century,
Lot 727
An African wood and metal Kilimba or thumb piano: carved with geometric designs, 18th/19th century,
140 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Far Eastern buddhistic thangka: of traditional design,
Lot 728
A Far Eastern buddhistic thangka: of traditional design,
0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Mfengu bead work belt:,
Lot 729
A Mfengu bead work belt:,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese silk embroidered kimono: worked in coloured silks with dragon and cloud decoration,
Lot 730
A Japanese silk embroidered kimono: worked in coloured silks with dragon and cloud decoration,
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Lega tribe (Zaire) 20th century carved wooden mask: 29cm high.
Lot 731
A Lega tribe (Zaire) 20th century carved wooden mask: 29cm high.
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A 19th century Indian brass ewer: of baluster form with slender spout and shaped handle in the form
Lot 732
A 19th century Indian brass ewer: of baluster form with slender spout and shaped handle in the form
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Indo - Colonial carved coromandel frame: of rectangular form with a pair of brass
Lot 733
A 19th century Indo - Colonial carved coromandel frame: of rectangular form with a pair of brass
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A large Thai bronze Buddha head fragment: of hollow cast construction, probably 17th century,
Lot 734
A large Thai bronze Buddha head fragment: of hollow cast construction, probably 17th century,
3,000 GBP
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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A large Indian sandstone Vishnu head fragment: sculpted in high relief and adorned with an
Lot 735
A large Indian sandstone Vishnu head fragment: sculpted in high relief and adorned with an
2,700 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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A 19th century Norwegian burr elm peg tankard:,
Lot 736
A 19th century Norwegian burr elm peg tankard:,
480 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Nepalese buddhistic thangka: centred with a seated Buddha,
Lot 737
A Nepalese buddhistic thangka: centred with a seated Buddha,
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An ancient Greek pottery Oinochoe (wine vessel): of ovoid form with banded decoration,
Lot 738
An ancient Greek pottery Oinochoe (wine vessel): of ovoid form with banded decoration,
850 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century treen egg-shaped box: with screw top decorated in low relief with flowerheads and
Lot 739
A 19th century treen egg-shaped box: with screw top decorated in low relief with flowerheads and
200 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century carved Dieppe ivory figure of an Elizabethan minstrel: wearing a broad hat with
Lot 740
A 19th century carved Dieppe ivory figure of an Elizabethan minstrel: wearing a broad hat with
230 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late 19th century gilt bronze bear paperweight: modelled with three gilt decorated bears climbing
Lot 741
A late 19th century gilt bronze bear paperweight: modelled with three gilt decorated bears climbing
160 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A cast metal terminal in the form of Napoleon : in military uniform,
Lot 742
A cast metal terminal in the form of Napoleon : in military uniform,
0 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century coromandel and inlaid writing slope: of traditional design,
Lot 743
A 19th century coromandel and inlaid writing slope: of traditional design,
0 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A Regency period inkstand by Thomas Weeks: the gilt bronze dog chained to a tree stump surmounted
Lot 744
A Regency period inkstand by Thomas Weeks: the gilt bronze dog chained to a tree stump surmounted
920 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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WITHDRAWN A 19th Century Tunbridgeware folio holder: the front board with central scene of The
Lot 745
WITHDRAWN A 19th Century Tunbridgeware folio holder: the front board with central scene of The
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Torquay marble desk stand: of oval outline with curved pen tray and central clear glass inkwell,
Lot 746
A Torquay marble desk stand: of oval outline with curved pen tray and central clear glass inkwell,
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three Torquay marble obelisks: of traditional design each on stepped bases, 39.
Lot 747
Three Torquay marble obelisks: of traditional design each on stepped bases, 39.
400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An unusual late Victorian/Edwardian 15ct gold mounted nut vesta case: set with a circular enamel
Lot 748
An unusual late Victorian/Edwardian 15ct gold mounted nut vesta case: set with a circular enamel
170 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Two American treen mixing or dough bowls: one inscribed 'Munising', probably 1920s,
Lot 749
Two American treen mixing or dough bowls: one inscribed 'Munising', probably 1920s,
65 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 19th century sycamore treen dairy bowl: the exterior with double ring bands and raised foot rim,
Lot 750
A 19th century sycamore treen dairy bowl: the exterior with double ring bands and raised foot rim,
260 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Georgian fruitwood cat: with six turned spindles and central spherical boss, 39 cm wide.
Lot 751
A Georgian fruitwood cat: with six turned spindles and central spherical boss, 39 cm wide.
120 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th Century Tunbridge ware inkstand: in rosewood, inlaid with floral and geometric borders,
Lot 752
A 19th Century Tunbridge ware inkstand: in rosewood, inlaid with floral and geometric borders,
90 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 17th Century carved oak linenfold panel: the centre carved with an interlocking design of
Lot 753
A 17th Century carved oak linenfold panel: the centre carved with an interlocking design of
90 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Two Westcountry Friendly Society brass pole heads: for Ilchester, established 1798,
Lot 754
Two Westcountry Friendly Society brass pole heads: for Ilchester, established 1798,
200 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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A small bronze tripod cauldron: with iron swing handle, triangular founder's mark,
Lot 755
A small bronze tripod cauldron: with iron swing handle, triangular founder's mark,
100 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An 18th Century Scottish fruitwood and iron candlestick and a plain metal candlestick: the first
Lot 756
An 18th Century Scottish fruitwood and iron candlestick and a plain metal candlestick: the first
130 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A walnut and yew domed casket and an oak miniature table candlestand: the latter on bobbin turned
Lot 757
A walnut and yew domed casket and an oak miniature table candlestand: the latter on bobbin turned
120 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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An 18th Century leather costrel and a similar flask: both of typical form, costrel 23 cm wide,
Lot 758
An 18th Century leather costrel and a similar flask: both of typical form, costrel 23 cm wide,
280 GBP
60 - 100 GBP
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An 18th Century treen bowl: the rim and exterior with reeded bands, the base inscribed 'MLD/1792',
Lot 759
An 18th Century treen bowl: the rim and exterior with reeded bands, the base inscribed 'MLD/1792',
130 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A treen 'coco de mer' shaped bowl: probably 19th century, 35 x 24 cm.
Lot 760
A treen 'coco de mer' shaped bowl: probably 19th century, 35 x 24 cm.
50 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A Swedish beechwood platter and two other platters: the first carved to the base with the initials
Lot 761
A Swedish beechwood platter and two other platters: the first carved to the base with the initials
140 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 19th century treen bread peel: the handle with chamfered edges, possibly Welsh, 60 x 15 cm.
Lot 762
A 19th century treen bread peel: the handle with chamfered edges, possibly Welsh, 60 x 15 cm.
120 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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A Spanish treen olive wood mortar and a similar combined pestle and spoon: late 18th/19th century,
Lot 763
A Spanish treen olive wood mortar and a similar combined pestle and spoon: late 18th/19th century,
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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