Paintings, Jewellery, Watches, Silver, Asian Art, Ceramics, Glassware & General Items
Auction Venue:
The Folkestone Enterprise Centre, Shearway Business Park,
Shearway Road, Folkestone, CT19 4RH
346 Lots
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A group of four Charles and Ray Eames wire dining chairs, post 1951
With detachable red leather and striped back 'bikini pad' seats supported on 'Eiffel Tower' inspired bases. (4 items) 32.7 in (83 cm) height, 20.1 in (51 cm) width, 21 in (53.3 cm) depth.
Estimate:
£350 - £550 -
A group of four Charles and Ray Eames wire dining chairs, post 1951
With detachable red leather and striped back 'bikini pad' seats supported on 'Eiffel Tower' inspired bases. (4 items) 32.7 in (83 cm) height, 20.1 in (51 cm) width, 21 in (53.3 cm) depth.
Estimate:
£350 - £550 -
A Swiss Black Forest Bear piano stool, early 20th century
Carved in the form of a kneeling bear holding a branch aloft, surmounted with a circular revolving seat for height adjustment, the finely carved bear with inset glass eyes and a red lacquer painted tongue. 17.6 in (44.8 cm) height. 25 in (63.5 cm) extended
Estimate:
£1000 - £2000 -
A large bronze tortoise sculpture, early/mid 20th century
Naturalistically modelled in lifelike proportions. 49.2 in (125 cm) length, 27.6 in (70 cm) width, 21.7 in (55 cm) height.
Estimate:
£1000 - £1500 -
A large bronze baby elephant water fountain sculpture, early/mid 20th century
Naturalistically modelled in lifelike proportions and integrated with a nozzle to the left hind foot for the water entry point with an aperture to the trunk for the water's exit. 75.6 in (192 cm) length, 29.5 in (75 cm) width, 38.2 in (97 cm) height.
Estimate:
£2000 - £3000 -
A large bronze crocodile sculpture, early/mid 20th century
Naturalistically modelled in lifelike proportions. 87.4 in (222 cm) length.
Estimate:
£1500 - £2500 -
A large black marble and brass desk inkstand
The black marble tray of oval form, decorated with two cast brass geese perching on a rocky bank flanked by two large inkwells of cuboid form. 16.4 in (41.6 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A taxidermied Cuckoo and Green Woodpecker, late 19th/early 20th century
Both taxidermy birds displayed within glazed cases, the reverse of the woodpecker's case reading '1872 - Stuffed by J B Paterson, 5 New St., Ashford' inscribed in pencil. (2 items) Cuckoo: 14.5 in (36.9 cm) height, 13.3 in (33.9 cm) width, 5.1 in (13 cm) d
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A large Italian Capo di Monte eagle, 20th century
Modelled with spread wings and depicted standing on a rocky outcrop at the water's edge . Capo di monte 'N' crown factory mark beneath. 26. 8 in (68 cm) height. 18.5 in (47 cm) wingspan width.
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
A Royal Copenhagen faun with crow figure by Christian Thomsen, circa 1937
A large Royal Copenhagen faun with crow figure by Christian Thomsen, circa 1937. Modelled depicting a fawn seated on a rock covering his ears against the noise of the crow modelled with finely textured feathers and open beak and displayed on a circular pal
Estimate:
£70 - £100 -
A Royal Copenhagen faun with bear figure by Christian Thomsen
Modelled depicting a fawn wrestling with a grizzly brown bear, marked beneath with the green Royal Copenhagen Denmark stamp, three wavy lines and painters initials in blue and numbered 648. 6.5 in (16.5 cm) height.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Royal Dux Bohemian 'Major Mitchell' porcelain cockatoo parrot
Modelled in a perched position on a foliate tree stump, the white glazed cockatoo decorated with pink highlights to the head. Applied to the base is a triangular pink Royal Dux of Bohemiamark together with a green printed factory mark and impressed numbers
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
Two Beswick leopards
Each prowling leopard is modelled standing on all four feet with Beswick England factory marks beneath. (2 items) 11.8 in (30 cm) length, 4.7 in (12 cm) height.
Estimate:
£60 - £80 -
An interesting German porcelain plate, dated 1856
Of circular form, finely hand painted to the centre with an architectural landscape depicting Schloss Monbrillant painted by William Ramm in 1856. The reverse is inscribed 'Monbrillant. 1856' with 'W. Ramm. in Hannover' beneath. 11.9 in (30.3 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£300 - £500 -
A German hand painted porcelain plaque depicting a three quarter length portrait of a lady, late 19th century
Of rectangular form, depicting a lady holding a large ostrich feather fan in her right hand. Impressed 311 and labelled '311 Bayadere' to the reverse. Framed. 7.2 in (18.2 cm) x 5.1 in (12.9 cm).
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A 19th century Minton Majolica Tower ewer
The tapered cylindrical body molded in high relief depicting four figures dancing around a stone tower wall enclosed within bands of intertwined ivy branches linked together by the loop handle, the pewter mounted hinged cover adorned with a finial modeled
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A moon flask porcelain vase in the Grainger Worcester style, late 19th century or later
With gilt twin handles, the circular body molded in shallow relief with white leaves heightened in gold against a green ground to both sides, the vase supported on splayed acanthus scroll feet and incised with the initials LK beneath. 9.5 in (24.2 cm) heig
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
A large German Franz Anton Mehlem Bonn jardiniere, circa 1875 - 90
Modeled with gilt dolphin handles and and supported on three squat feet, the exterior gilt tubeline decorated with flowering cacti. Printed crowned shield Bonn mark with impressed 'FRANZ ANT.MEHLEM BONN A/ RHEIN' mark to the base. 15 in (38 cm) height, 21.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Staffordshire pottery cow creamer, 19th century
The cow is sponge decorated in black and brown and stands with all four feet on a painted green plinth with a milkmaid seated by its side painted in green and black. 6.6 in (16.8 cm) length. 5.5 in (14 cm) height.
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A French Faience charger, probably late 19th century
Decorated with a cockrell to the centre encompassed by a floral pattern border to the edge. 14.1 in (35.7 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£60 - £80 -
A Minton style majolica Stilton cheese dish and cover, late 19th/early 20th century
The dish of circular form with a matching domed cover is decorated in shallow relief to the exterior with molded daisies and wheat enclosed within a fence. Dish: 12.3 in (31.3 cm) diameter. Cover: 9.4 in (24 cm) height.
Estimate:
£70 - £100 -
A group of seven German porcelain figurines
Comprising of six Sitzendorf figurines together with a larger figural group depicting two ladies in a rural setting. (7 items)
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Dresden porcelain twin handled basket, 20th century
Of circular form, the pierced lattice basket moulded with flowers and hand painted to the centre with a bouquet of flowers. 8.5 in (21.7 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£20 - £40 -
A large Lladro porcelain figurine of a Japanese lady
Modelled wearing a long flowing kimono holding a detachable fan in her right hand and leaning against a pine tree bocage. Blue printed Lladro factory marks to the base. 12 in (30.5 cm) height.
Estimate:
£40 - £60 -
A Roman twin handled pottery vessel
Of globular form with small molded loop handles. 6.2 in (15.7 cm) height.
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
A Sarah Perry studio pottery vase
Of conical form, with both the interior and exterior decorated in a matt turquoise and mauve glaze. 4.9 in (12.5 cm) height, 5.3 in (13.5 cm) diameter. During the 1990's Sarah Perry's works have been sold at Liberties, Heals and The Conran Shops in London,
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A John Hunnex sperical wood vase
Possibly designed to be utilised as a large candlestick. 14.4 in (36.5 cm) diameter. Provenance: Initially exhibited at the Rye Art Gallery in 1996. Hunnex is a leading wood turner and has held a number of exhibitions across the United Kingdom.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A John Hunnex cylindrical wood vase
15 in (38.1 cm)diameter. Provenance: Initially exhibited at the Rye Art Gallery in 1996. Hunnex is a leading wood turner and has held a number of exhibitions across the United Kingdom.
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
A Whitefriars 'Rocket' Kingfisher blue glass vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter, circa 1974
Of tall, tapering, cylindrical form with a textured exterior and pontil mark to the base. Pattern number 9825. 12.4 in (31.4 cm) height.
Estimate:
£400 - £600 -
A large uranium and cranberry overlay glass tazza, probably 19th/early 20th century Bohemian
Of circular form, the exterior finely engraved with vine leaves and grapes enclosed within dotted bands of decoration. 11 in (28 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
A large collection of Orrefors 'Maja' pattern Swedish glassware decorated by Eva Englund
Comprising of eight champagne flutes, six tumblers, five red wine glasses, five sherry glasses, six snaps glasses, a white wine glass, a glass decanter together with one table bell. Each piece is hand painted to the exterior with flowers and leaves and ini
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A pair of florally enamelled Cranberry glass vases, late 19th/early 20th century
Both of ovoid form with a tall, cylindrical neck, florally painted with enamels to the exterior depicting bouquets of Pansies. (2 items) 12.4 in (31.5 cm) height.
Estimate:
£150 - £250 -
A pair of Victorian engraved Bristol blue and brown glass decanters
Both of bulbous form with loop handles, silvered collars and stoppers, the brown decanter engraved to the exterior with ivy and tendrils, the blue decanter engraved with floral swags and further bands of decoration. (2 items) 8.7 in (22 cm) height.
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
A Victorian engraved Bristol blue glass decanter
Of bulbous form with a cut glass stopper and engraved with a rural scene to the exterior. 8.7 in (22 cm) height.
Estimate:
£30 - £40 -
A group of four early/mid 19th century silver and glass condiments
Comprising of a George III silver topped cut glass condiment, mark of John Emes, London 1806 with a Victorian silver spoon, mark of John Stone, Exeter 1838, a George III silver topped glass condiment of cylindrical form, mark of Robert Gainsford, Sheffield
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
A group of three silver topped perfume bottles, early 20th century
Comprising of a cut glass perfume bottle of globular form, marked 'sterling silver', an Edwardian silver topped scent bottle of cylindrical form, mark of Thomas Jones Watson, London 1906 together with another cut glass perfume bottle with a silver band and
Estimate:
£50 - £80 -
A George V three piece silver tea set
Comprising of a teapot with a hinged cover and angular ebony handle together with a matching sugar bowl and cream jug both with gilt lined interiors, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1915. (3 items) Teapot: 5.5 in (14 cm) heigh
Estimate:
£250 - £350 -
A George V silver teapot
Of bulbous form with an ebonised wood scroll handle, mark of C S Harris & Sons Ltd., London 1911. 8.9 in (22.5 cm) height. Weight: 663 grams.
Estimate:
£150 - £250 -
A pair of Georg Jenson salt spoons
Mark of Georg Jenson with Christian F Heise assay master marks and import marks for Stockwell & Co (George Stockwell), London 1921. (2 items) 3.2 in (8.2 cm) length. Weight: 13 grams.
Estimate:
£50 - £80 -
A set of four Danish silver dessert spoons
Mark of Horsens Sovvarefabrik, W & S Sorensen-Horsens of Copenhagen with Christian F Heise assay master marks, 1927 and 1931. (4 items)
Estimate:
£50 - £70 -
A collection of silver flatware
Comprising of an Edwardian Arts & Crafts silver soup spoon, mark of Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson & David Landsborough Fullerton), London 1905, a Scottish silver spoon with a spot hammered bowl, mark of Elizabeth Henry Kirkwood, Edinburgh 1
Estimate:
£50 - £80 -
A set of six George V silver conserve spoons
With gilt bowls and pierced foliate terminals, mark of Robert Stewart, Sheffield 1933. Robert Stewart was a silver retailer based in Glasgow, Scotland. (6 items) 5.3 in (13.4 cm) length. Weight: 187 grams.
Estimate:
£60 - £80 -
A pair of Chinese sterling silver gilt salt spoons, 20th century
3.6 in (9.1 cm) length.
Estimate:
£10 - £20 -
A Scottish Art Nouveau style silver pill box
Of circular form, the exterior cover decorated in champleve with green enamel, mark of Charles Burgess Wilson, Edinburgh 1979. 1.7 in (4.4 cm) diameter. Weight: 32 grams.
Estimate:
£20 - £40 -
A William IV silver vinaigrette
Of rectangular form, the exterior with engine turned decoration, the gilt interior fitted with a hinged grille decorated with pierced foliate scroll engraving. Mark of Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1832. 1.1 in (2.9 cm) length. Weight: 10 grams.
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A French boulle and burr walnut jewellery box, 19th century
Decorated with scrolling foliate and parquetry patterns in brass and ivory inlay. 3.9 in (10 cm) height, 8.6 in (21.8 cm) width, 8.6 in (21.8 cm) depth.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A miniature tortoiseshell snuff box, 19th century
In the form of a rectangular chest supported on carved bone bun feet with the exterior covered in a tortoiseshell veneer, the hinged convex cover decorated with bands of silver and studded with marcasite. 1.3 in (3.3 cm) height, 2.5 in (6.4 cm) width, 1.2
Estimate:
£40 - £60 -
A collection of ivory, bone and silver items
Comprising of a Stanhope view in the form of a turned bone whistle depicting souvenir images of Shanklin on the Isle of White, two turned bone and steel boot hooks, a Victorian silver thimble, Samuel Foskett, London 1898, a carved coquilla nut flea trap po
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
Two vintage beaded evening clutch bags
Both decorated with floral motifs and fastening with a metal clasps. (2 items) 9.4 in (23.8 cm) length, 5.8 in (14.8 cm) length.
Estimate:
£20 - £40 -
An ST Dupont briquet gold plated lighter
Of rectangular form and decorated with a geometric machine turned pattern. Signed and numbered 17HCA22. 1.9 in (4.7 cm) height.
Estimate:
£40 - £60 -
Dom Perignon Champagne by Moet & Chandon, vintage 1982
75cl, 12.5% volume. Comes with a later made Moet & Chandon champagne presentation box. (1 bottle)
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
Estimate:
£60 - £80 -
A pair of 15 ct yellow gold lorgnettes, probably Victorian/Edwardian
With folding circular glass lenses, the tapered cylindrical handle terminating with a foliate engraved suspension ring. Marked 'Spiller London W.' and initialled 'G' beneath of the bridge. Presented in a red leather case. 5.6 in (14.3 cm) length.
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
Great Britain Postal History: A letter written and signed by Rowland Hill, inventor of the penny post
Privately addressed to Thomas Wrigley Esq., the single page sheet of Royal Mail 'Post Office' embossed paper is hand written in black ink to both sides and reads 'Dear Sir, I am desirous of seeing you with reference to your Memorial to the Treasury about M
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A signed copy of Bram Stoker's book entitled 'Under The Sunset'
First edition, bound in cream vellum titled in red and gilt with rule borders. Published in 1882 by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington of London with thirty three illustrations by W Fitzgerald and W V Cockburn including six inserted engraved plates
Estimate:
£250 - £450 -
An original copy of 'The Sun' Gold edition London newspaper commemorating Queen Victoria's coronation
Printed on Thursday June 28th 1838. Issue number 14,289. 26 in (66 cm) x 19.3 in (49 cm)
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
A map of the Battle of Waterloo by Lieutenant Tyler, 2nd Guards Brigade
Entitled 'Taken from the spot, after the Action of the 18th June 1815, Presented & Dedicated with permission to H.R.H. the Duke of York, by Lieutenant Tyler 2nd G.B.' and illustrates the position of the battles of the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th June, 1815 w
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Victorian book of Common Prayer
Bound in leather with ivory boards mounted in white metal, the front board finely carved in relief depicting a seated couple within a rural setting. Printed at the Oxford University Press, dated 1860. 3.8 in (9.7 cm) height, 2.4 in (6.2 cm) width, 0.9 in (
Estimate:
£70 - £100 -
A pair of 19th century Victorian frames
(2 items) 12.2 in (30.9 cm) x 11.6 in (29.5 cm).
Estimate:
£40 - £60 -
Fred W
Goolden, etching of the 'HMS Cambridge' broken up at Falmouth in 1908. F.W. Goolden being both the artist and engraver. Framed. 14.6 in (37 cm) x 18.9 in (48 cm)
Estimate:
£40 - £80 -
George Morland (1763 - 1804), an engraving entitled 'The Tea Garden'
Stipple engraving by Francois David Soiron. Framed. 17.5 in (44.5 cm) x 20 in (50.8 cm)
Estimate:
£250 - £450 -
J K Rowling book entitled 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard', Collector's Edition
Limited first edition complete with 10 collector's edition prints, published in December 2008. 12.4 in (31.6 cm) height of outer book case.
Estimate:
£150 - £250 -
A signed Simon & Garfunkel 12 inch vinyl LP record entitled 'The Concert In The Park'
This gatefold LP is autographed to the cover in person by both Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon in gold felt tip pen and comes with the full colour booklet. This concert was recorded live in Central Park, New York City on 19th September 1981. Comes with a cert
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
A signed The Jam 12 inch vinyl EP record entitled 'The Jam'
Autographed to the cover in person by the entire band comprising of Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler in white felt tip pen. This EP was released in the US and Canada featuring five tracks from three singles being Absolute Beginners, Funeral Pyre
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
Two signed Oasis 7 inch vinyl single records
Comprising of the single 'D'You Know What I Mean? / Stay Young' autographed to the cover in person by the entire band comprising of Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs, Alan White and Paul 'Guigsy' McGuigan and comes with a certificate
Estimate:
£30 - £60 -
Charles Bronson memorabilia: An interesting collection of Charles Bronson cartoons and awards
Comprising of 'A Charles Bronson Award' to 'Johnny Nash', signed and illustrated, 'A Legend Award' dated '2003' to 'Freddie Forman', signed and illustrated, a quartered sheet of paper comprising of three colour pencil cartoon drawings together with an orig
Estimate:
£500 - £800 -
A very fine Japanese chiselled iron tsuba, late Edo/Meiji period (19th century)
Of oval form, the openwork hira inlaid with gold, silver and copper is decorated with five sages in a bamboo grove with pine branches and leaves, pierced with both a kozuka and kogai hitsu ana both later filled with copper. Inscribed with five characters p
Estimate:
£600 - £900 -
A Japanese iron tsuba, Edo Period (18th century or earlier)
Of circular form with a lobed/mokko mimi, the hira brass inlaid to both sides with peonies and pierced with both a kozuka and kogai hitsu ana with copper sekigane to the central nakago-ana. 3.5 in (8.9 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
A Japanese iron tsuba, Edo Period (18th century or earlier)
Of circular form, pierced with geometric sukashi, the hira inlaid with brass and copper decoration and pierced with both a kozuka and kogai hitsu ana with copper sekigane to the central nakago-ana. 3.4 in (8.7 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
A Japanese iron tsuba, Edo Period (18th century or earlier)
Of circular form, the tsuba pierced with a floral sukashi, the hira inlaid to both sides with brass floral decoration and Japanese symbols enclosed within bands and pierced with both a kozuka and kogai hitsu ana. 3.3 in (8.5 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
A finely carved Japanese ivory okimono, 19th century
Of typical netsuke proportions depicting two Samurai, one figure standing whilst playing a woodwind instrument, the other figure kneeling behind with one hand grasping the tsuka and the other the saya. 2 in (5 cm) height.
Estimate:
£250 - £350 -
A Japanese carved marine ivory netsuke, Meiji period (1868 - 1912)
Carved in the round depicting a man standing beside a pine tree wrestling with a giant snake. Probably walrus ivory. 19th century with some later carved incised decoration to the figure and a later added signature beneath. 1.6 in (4 cm) height.
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
An unusual finely carved Chinese bamboo jar, 19th century or earlier
Of amphora form with a turned fruitwood rim, the exterior carved in shallow relief depicting Guanyin amongst scrolling clouds with a flaming pearl, a deer carrying a large peach, a deer holding a lingzhi fungus in its mouth and a bat. Possibly to be utilis
Estimate:
£100 - £300 -
A Chinese Peking overlay glass vase, 18th century or later
The opaque, milky white exterior decorated with pinky red overlay glass, the waisted neck carved with a ruyi and stiff leaf border above a tapering body depicting a continuous scene of lambs on rocky outcrops amongst flowers and pine trees with clouds abov
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Chinese porcelain reticulated vase, late 18th/19th century
Of hexagonal form with a flared neck, decorated with pierced sides and shaped panels filled with overglaze painted figural scenes and floral sprays against a white ground. 11.5 in (29.2 cm) height.
Estimate:
£600 - £800 -
A large Chinese blue and white punch bowl, 19th century
Decorated to the exterior with panels depicting mountainous river landscapes equidistantly painted between scrolling foliate decoration, the interior decorated with a geometric and floral band to the rim and a central scrolling foliate medallion. 15.5 in (
Estimate:
£200 - £300 -
Two pairs of small Chinese blue and white cups, 18th century or later
The first pair decorated to the exterior with figures in rural landscapes and calligraphy with the second pair depicting a continuous scene of horses, each cup with Chinese four character marks beneath. diameter. 1.8 in (4.6 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£30 - £60 -
A Chinese famille verte octagonal porcelain cup, Kangxi period (1662 - 1722)
Decorated to the panelled exterior with archaic vessels between pairs of auspicious symbols painted against a pale cafe au lait ground, the interior with an iron red hatched band to the rim above flowering sprigs in red and green. Marked with a lotus flowe
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
A pair of Chinese finely painted garlic neck bottle vases, 20th century
Both of globular form with tall, slender cylindrical necks, garlic shaped mouths and relief moulded with green, gilt highlighted dragons coiled around the bodies. The exteriors are finely painted depicting blossoming branches of peonies against a scarlet r
Estimate:
£300 - £500 -
Estimate:
£40 - £60 -
A Chinese cloisonne vase, 19th century
Of baluster form, florally decorated with butterflies and mounted on a French ormolu stand raised on four cabriole legs with paw feet. 9.1 in (23 cm) height.
Estimate:
£70 - £100 -
A Chinese cloisonne enamelled bowl, 20th century
Of circular, shallow form, decorated to the interior with a five clawed Imperial yellow dragon, the exterior with Imperial yellow dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds enclosed within a ruyi pattern and a scrolling wave border. The underside bears
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A Chinese jade brushwasher cup, late 19th/early 20th century
Carved with pierced decoration in the form of a lotus pad with a flower head and seed pod. 3.7 in (9.4 cm) length.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
Private collection: A large Chinese jade pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the variegated nephrite stone of a spinach green tone with a dark brown eroded surface. 6.4 in
Estimate:
£150 - £250 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole. 6.8 in (17.3 cm) length. Provenance: Formerly in the Alexander Taylor collection.
Estimate:
£150 - £250 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a pale brown and greyish tone with an eroded surface. 6.7 in (16.9 cm) length. Pro
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
Private collection: A large Chinese jade pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a pale green and creamy white tone. 6 in (15.2 cm) length. Provenance: Formerly in
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a pale green tone with an eroded surface. 7.7 in (19.5 cm) length. Provenance: For
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
Private collection: A large Chinese jade pig dragon
Of compressed form and carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a pale green and creamy white tone. 6.6 in (16.8 cm) length
Estimate:
£80 - £120 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a pale green tone with an eroded surface. 5.2 in (13.3 cm) length. Provenance: For
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a yellowish green tone. 6.5 in (16.5 cm) length. Provenance: Formerly in the Alexa
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a pale yellowish green tone with an eroded surface. 5.6 in (14.2 cm) length. Prove
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
Private collection: A large Chinese hardstone pig dragon
Carved in the coiled form of a mythical pig dragon from the Neolithic Hongshan culture period with a pierced central aperture and an additional suspension hole, the stone of a mottled dark brown and reddish tone. 7.4 in (18.7 cm) length. Provenance: Former
Estimate:
£60 - £90 -
A Chinese hardstone carving of a bear, Han Dynasty style
Carved in the round, depicting a bear in a seated position with both paws raised, the stone of a creamy white and grey tone. 5.2 in (13.1 cm) height.
Estimate:
£150 - £250 -
A Chinese hardstone cong
Of tubular form with a square cross section with tapered sides, the exterior decorated with incised mythical beasts heads spanning the corners. 5.6 in (14.1 cm) height.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Chinese hardstone cong
Of tubular form with a square cross section, the exterior decorated with two mythical beasts heads carved in high relief to opposing sides. 4.4 in (11.2 cm) height.
Estimate:
£100 - £200 -
A Chinese jade cong
Of tubular form with a square cross section, the exterior subdivided into two distinct tiers each decorated with incised scrolling decoration. 5.3 in (13.4 cm) height.
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A Chinese jade and hardstone cong
Of tubular form with a triangular cross section, the exterior subdivided into two distinct tiers each decorated with incised mythical beasts heads spanning the corners with pierced ox nose holes for their eyes, the jade enclosed within a hardstone matrix.
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
A Chinese hardstone and jade cong
Of tubular form with a square cross section. Carved with cicadas spanning the corners with pierced ox nose holes for their eyes. 3.7 in (9.5 cm) height.
Estimate:
£100 - £150 -
An unusually large Chinese bi disc
Decorated with scrolling chilong dragons to one side with the reverse carved with a series of characters. 19.4 in (49.3 cm) diameter.
Estimate:
£150 - £250