Treasures Of The Peranakan World & Straits Chinese

TREASURES OF THE PERANAKAN WORLD & STRAITS CHINESE

A VERY RARE PINK BASE (INSIDE-OUT) CUSTOMISED “SURNAME” DISH COMMISSIONED BY THE YAP FAMILY. (LOT 38)

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TREASURES OF THE PERANAKAN WORLD & STRAITS CHINESE

A MAGNIFICENT SET OF SINGLE SIDED FAMILLE ROSE KAMCHENG WITH A COMPLIMENTING MIRROR IMAGE PAIR OF CHUPUS (LOT 66) 2

FOREWORD According to Dr Ho Wing Meng, a well-known authority and author on Straits

and seasoned collectors as inferior to those produced during the earlier

Chinese heritage, Chinese porcelain produced during the late Ching dynasty

Tang, Sung and Ming dynasties. It is no wonder then that Peranakan porcelain

(the period between 1795 and 1911) is generally regarded by academicians

ware which was first produced during that period were initially not held in

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high regard especially as they featured mostly selective Chinese iconography

turned up in droves at the auction. This planted a seed in our minds and

like the very popular female symbols of the phoenix and peonies that hark

this has now germinated into our Peranakan themed auction “Treasures of

back to the matriarchal social system prevalent amongst the traditional

the Peranakan World / Straits Chinese”. For this auction, we have curated

Peranakan community and multi-coloured hues which contrasted starkly

a diverse range of artefacts to reflect the unique culture of the Peranakan

with the simple elegance of the designs popular during for example, the Ming

community. We have managed to collect from consignors across the

period. Produced for practical daily use, these Nyonya ware which were kept

country, items of furniture, , glassware, brass and silverware, porcelain ware,

in abundance in the cupboards of Peranakan homes were sold off cheaply

beadwork and fabrics including a rare kain kotak as well as an opium bed

when the Peranakan families started the process of rebuilding their homes

and a painting by a well-known Peranakan artist featuring a very prominent

and businesses after the ravages of Great Depression of the 1930’s and

Peranakan personality in our country’s history, literally showcasing the entire

thereafter the Second World War. It was only sometime in the early 1970’s

lifecycle of a Peranakan, from birth till the time they leave this world.

that the uniqueness and exuberance of the Peranakan culture in the region began to be noticed and appreciated by local museums and art collectors.

Several articles published in the newspapers on Peranakan history and culture helped to educate the general public whilst awareness of Peranakan culture was to some extent heightened further by the popular television series “Little Nyonya” which was produced in Singapore and debuted on 25 November 2008. The series was widely followed on both sides of the Straits and led to an increase in fascination for all things Peranakan.

We are deeply indebted to guest curator and advisor, Henry Bong J.P (Kelantan) a Peranakan himself from Sarawak, who is a highly respected authority on Peranakan culture and art. With his expert guidance, we met up with scores of consignors and went through more than 500 items before filtering out most of them and finally settling for artefacts which we feel are representative of the complex and colourful culture of the Peranakans.

We also would like to thank Mr CN Liew, a well-known Malaysian artist based in Hong Kong from whom we received helpful advice as well as an

Today, our Peranakan history and culture have gained a high level of

acquaintance from Singapore who is a well-known Peranakan authority who

appreciation and this includes their unique cuisine which is a blend of

wish to remain anonymous.

Malay, Chinese and some Indian influences. Nyonyaware, furniture, , fabrics, beadwork, manik shoes, silverware and anything used by the Peranakan community suddenly became hot items. Old pre-war houses designed in the Peranakan fashion in Penang and Malacca were targeted by antique dealers and stripped of their ornately carved doors and windows as well as their floor and wall tiles. Furniture and porcelain ware were also hunted down by ardent collectors. Antique shops in Singapore, Penang and Malacca were the main source of supply for collectors of Peranakan artefacts. Fortunately the conferring of UNESCO World Heritage status to Penang and Malacca helped to put an end to this defacing of a unique architectural treasure, the Peranakan shophouse / townhouse with its unique five footway, a Rafflesian feature. The respective local authority’s guidelines on conservation and preservation helped to prevent further loss of this amazing heritage. Today

We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to Anna Yussof who is the sweet and petite lady in charge of this Peranakan auction who went round tirelessly together with Henry to meet potential consignors all around the country and inspect the items and convince the owners to consign to us for the auction. She even sacrificed a family holiday to India just to see through the job and keep within the very tight deadlines. In fact, when we first started on the journey four months ago, Henry has already warned us that it was too short a time to organise an auction of such complexity and when we really hit some rough patches along the way, we wondered whether we should have taken his advice. We would of course not have been able to organise this auction without the help of our many colleagues of which there are too many to name and we thank them profusely.

many of the old “rumah abu” / ancestral homes in the cities of Penang and

We would also like to record our heartfelt thanks to the consignors who

Malacca have been rescued and restored and readapted for use as exquisite

have shown their faith in us and trusted us with possession of their precious

boutique hotels, trendy cafes and restaurants as well as shops pampering to

items as well as the collectors and bidders who turn up to support us in this

tourists. The conferring of the UNESCO status has also resulted in a surge in

ground breaking auction.

interest in these old ancestral homes especially from foreigners who bought

Lastly we are hopeful that this auction will be able to kick start our mission

up many of these properties, some of which were in a dilapidated state and

of enhancing awareness of Peranakan culture and the collecting of artefacts

restored them. Prices of these properties which were languishing for a long

associated with this unique community. We believe that with regularly held

time suddenly shot up through the roof as demand grew and supply became

auctions, owners would now have an additional avenue to pass on their

scarce.

prized possessions to people who will treasure and care for them and for

We first included some Nyonyaware as part of our portfolio curated for

collectors, we hope our auctions will be a good source for them to add on

our art auction held in Kuala Lumpur on 21st September 2014. We were

to their repertoire of Peranakan artefacts.

pleasantly surprised at the very good response received from bidders who

Henry Butcher Asset Auctioneers Sdn Bhd November 2016

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IMPORTANT NOTICE All lots are sold subject to our Conditions of Business printed at the back of this catalogue which apply to both buyers and sellers. Prospective buyers should also read out Buying at HB Asset Auctioneers guide.

Catalogue descriptions do not state any imperfections. However, condition reports can be obtained by contacting the personnel listed below. This service is provided for the convenience of prospective buyers and cannot be taken as the sole and absolute representation of the actual condition of the work. Prospective buyers are advised to personally examine the works and not rely solely on HBAA’s description on the catalogue or any reference made in the conditions reports.

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All lots from this sale not collected from HBAA seven days after the auction will incur storage and insurance charges, which will be payable by the buyer.

CONTACT INFORMATION Anna Yusoff +6017 657 5443

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General +603 2691 3124

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“Description, words, labels or names written in Roman letters to phonetically sound Chinese in this Catalogue is based on the Hanyu Pinyin standard.”

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CONTENTS 002 AUCTION TITLE

088 TEXTILE & BEADWORK

006 CONTACT INFORMATION & IMPORTANT NOTICE

098 SILVER & METALWORKS

009 LOT DIRECTORY

107 BUYING AT HB ASSET AUCTIONEERS

014 JEWELLERY

109 CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

020 FURNITURE & WOODCARVING

116 BIDDER REGISTRATION FORM

042 LITERATURE & RARE HISTORICAL PAINTING

117 TELEPHONE/ ABSENTEE BID FORM

048 PORCELAIN & GLASSWARE

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LOT DIRECTORY

1 | AN ENSEMBLE OF FOUR SILVER GILT HAIR PINS SET WITH PRECIOUS STONES AND OF SIMILAR DESIGN

2 | SET OF THREE SILVER GILT HAIR PINS

3 | A SET OF THREE ASSORTED HAIR PINS

4 | SILVER GILT WEDDING NECKLACE

Circa mid-20th century

Circa mid-20th century

Circa 1900’s

7 | SILVER GILT KERONGSONG TOH IBU & ANAK

8 | THREE PIECES OF SILVERGILT KERONGSONG IBU

Circa 1960’s

Circa 1960’s

9 | BLACKWOOD TABLE CARVED WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS IN THE SINOANGLOCISED STYLE POPULAR WITH PERANAKANS

5 | SILVER GILT FILIGREE

Circa 1900’s

Circa mid-20th century

6 | SILVER GILT WEDDING NECKLACE

Circa 1900’s

10 | ROSEWOOD NYONYA DRESSING TABLE

Circa 1940’s

Circa 1920’s - 30’s

11 | BLACKWOOD, MOTHER OF PEARL DISPLAY CABINET (ALMARI)

12 | BLACKWOOD BENCH

1920’s – 30’s

Early 20th century - 1920’s

16 | SMALL NAMWOOD ALTAR TABLE

17 | CENGAL PERANAKAN SIDE LAMP TABLE

Late 19 century

Circa 1900’s

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13 | WOODEN CHANAB (CHIEN-AP) OFFERING STAND

14 | ASTATELY BLACKWOOD MOTHER-OF- PEARL AND MARBLE INLAID DAY BED

Circa 1900’s

Circa 1880’s – 1900’s

18 | RIDING THE PHOENIX

19 | RED AND GOLD LOWER TIER NAMWOOD WEDDING CABINET

20 | RARE RED & GOLD NAMWOOD BRIDAL CHAMBER TABLE

Mid-19th century

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

15 | A SET OF TRADITIONAL NAMWOOD ALTAR TABLE

1880’s – 1900’s

21 | NAMWOOD SCREEN PARTITION DOORS

Late 19th Century

26 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (2 BOOKS)

22 | CENGAL DUTCH-STYLE MELAKA PERANAKAN DISPLAY ALMARI

23 | NAMWOOD RED AND GOLD LOWER TIER WEDDING CABINET

Circa 1880s – 1900

Mid-19th century

27 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (3 BOOKS)

28 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (5 BOOKS)

241 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (19 BOOKS)

25 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (4 BOOKS)

Circa mid-20th century

29 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (5 BOOKS)

30 | A RARE PAINTING OF YANG AMAT BERBAHAGIA TUN DATO’ SIR TAN CHENG LOCK, SMN, DPMJ, KBE

Circa 1950’s

31 | A RARE JAPANESE EXPORTWARE FOUR-TIERED TENG-KAT (Tiffin carrier)

Late 19th century

32 | JAPAN EXPORT WARE FOR THE NYONYA WORLD

33 | A PAIR OF STEM CONDIMENT / SAUCE DISHES

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

34 | AN ASSORTMENT OF NINE PIECES OF WHITE BASED FAMILLE ROSE CERAMICS

Late 19th century

36 | A GROUPING OF UNDERGLAZED BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN WARES

37 | PAIR OF GREEN BASED FAMILLE ROSE NYONYA SAUCERS

Late 19th century to 1900s

Late 19th century

41 | RARE PINK BASE INSIDE-OUT COMMISSIONED ‘SURNAME’ CERAMICS OF THE PAN FAMILY

42 | RARE ZHAO SURNAME DOUBLY DECORATED INSIDE-OUT PINK BASE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL

Late 19th century

Late 19th century to 1900

35 | A SMALL GROUP OF ASSORTED WHITE BASE NYONYAWARE

Early 20th century

38 | A VERY RARE PINK BASE (INSIDE-OUT) CUSTOMISED “SURNAME” DISH COMMISSIONED BY THE YAP FAMILY.

39 | AN IMPORTANT AND RARE PAIR OF PINK BASE “SURNAME” TEA CUPS WITH FAMILLE ROSE DECORATIONS INSIDE OUT

Mid-19th century

Mid-19th century

43 | SMALL GROUPING OF ZHAO SURNAME CERAMICS

44 | SMALL GROUPING OF ZHAO SURNAME CERAMICS

45 | RARE ZHAO SURNAME PINK BASED CERAMICS

Late 19 century to 1900

Late 19 century to 1900

Late 19th century to 1900

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40 | RARE PINK BASE INSIDE-OUT COMMISSIONED ‘SURNAME’ CERAMICS OF THE PAN FAMILY

Late 19th century

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46 | RARE ZHAO SURNAME PINK BASED CERAMICS

47 | RARE ZHAO SURNAME PINK BASED CERAMICS

Late 19th century to 1900

Late 19th century to 1900

51 | ASSORTED 3 BOWLS. FAMILLE ROSE.

52 | A GROUP OF 10 PIECES OF WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE

53 | A GROUPING OF 14 PIECES OF WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE

54 | JAPANESE EXPORT WARE ASSOCIATED WITH PERANAKAN PATRONAGE

55 | A GROUP OF 20 PIECES OF WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

Late 19th century, kakiemon ware, Arita

Late 19th century – 1900

57 | AN ASSORTMENT OF GREEN BASED FAMILLE ROSE NYONYA WARE

58 | FAMILLE ROSE LAVENDER BASE CHUPU WITH COVER

59 | FAMILLE ROSE LIME GREEN KAMCHENG WITH COVER

60 | FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE GREEN KAMCHENG WITH COVER

Late 19th century

Guang Xu period (1875 – 1908)

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

62 | A RARE GREEN BASED KAMCHENG WITH COVER

63 | FAMILLE ROSE SOUP TUREEN AND SIX PLATES

65 | FAMILLE ROSE WHITE BASE BRIDAL BASIN

Late turn of the 19th century

Mid-20th century

64 | FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE BASE TEAPOT WITH COVER

67 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF RARE YELLOW BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 3 DISHES AND 1 BOWL

68 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF RARE YELLOW BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 2 SAUCERS, 1 DISH AND 1 BOWL

69 | A GROUP OF 3 PIECES OF RARE YELLOW BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 1 SAUCER, 1 DISH AND 1 BOWL

70 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF AUBERGINE-PINK BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 1 SAUCER, 1 DISH, 1 BOWL and 1 SPOON

Early 20th century

Early 20th century

Early 20th century

Early 20th century – Republic of China

Late 19th century

56 | FAMILLE ROSE WHITE BASE TALL VASE

Republican period (1911 – 48)

61 | FAMILLE ROSE PINK BASE KAMCHENG WITH COVER

Late 19th century

66 | A MAGNIFICENT SET OF SINGLE SIDED FAMILLE ROSE KAMCHENG WITH A COMPLIMENTING MIRROR IMAGE PAIR OF CHUPUS

19th century

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48 | RARE DISH WITH ZHAO SURNAME

49 | AN ASSORTMENT OF EIGHT SPOONS

50 | GREEN BASED FAMILLE ROSE KAMCHENG WITH COVER

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

71 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF AUBERGINE-PINK BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 1 SAUCER, 1 DISH AND 2 BOWLS

72 | AN UNUSUAL KAMCHENG WITH COVER

73 | FAMILLE ROSE GREEN BASE CENSER

74 | CHING FAMILLE ROSE SPITOON

Late 19th century

Late 19th century

19th century

77 | A SET OF TWO PAIRS OF NYONYA BEADWORK FOR THE NURSERY

78 | BELT OR CURTAIN RESTRAINER FROM MALACCA

79 | ANOTHER TEKAD AND FLAT GOLD EMBROIDERED PANEL FROM MALACCA

80 | BRIDAL BED CURTAIN – UNUSUAL MIRROR IMAGE PAIR

Circa 1930s

Circa 1930’s

Circa 1930’s

Circa 1920

82 | DOUBLE LAYERED DOOR VALANCE, SOUTH CHINESE

83 | AN EXTREMELY RARE & IMPORTANT PERANAKAN KAIN KOTAK

84 | AN ASSORTED GROUP OF LOOSE PERANAKAN 7 PILLOWENDS AND 3 BOLSTERENDS (NOT IN PAIRS)

85 | A LOT OF 11 PAIRS OF MOSQUITO NET HOOKS

Early 20 century – Republic of China th

76 | IRISH CARPET OF THE NYONYAS - 1900

Circa 1900

81 | PAIR OF OCTAGONAL BEADED BOLSTER PILLOW ENDS. NYONYA WORK OF MALACCA. MIRROR IMAGE

Circa 1920’s

Circa 1920’s

86 | RARE PUMPKIN-SHAPED TEAPOT WITH EIGHT IMMORTALS

Mid 19th century – Chinese work

Early 20th century, Malacca

75 | PAIR OF ANTIQUE GREEN GLASS OIL LAMPS WITH GLOBES AND FUNNELS

Circa 1900

Late 19th century to 1920’s

Late 19th century

87 | SILVER ROSE WATER SPRINKLER – A MALAY WORLD INFLUENCE ON THE PERANAKANS

Circa 1880s

88 | STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SERVICE SET

89 | SILVER CLAD 14-PIECES TEA & COFFEE SET

Circa 1960s – 70s

Circa 1950s

90 | A COLLECTION OF 197 PIECES OF GERMAN SILVER PLATED FLATWARE HOUSED IN A ROSEWOOD CABINET

Circa 1970s – 80s

91 | PEWTER EUROPEAN GAME SET

Circa 1970s

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JEWELLERY

The nyonya has a wide range of jewellery usually displayed at weddings on the bride or on social occasions as indications of wealth and position. Intan (rose cut diamonds), berlian (brilliant old mine cut diamonds) and other precious stones are used to embellish. They come in gold, silver and even brass. Usually the last 2 metals are plated lavishly in gold.

During the mourning period, gold jewellery is not used. Instead, the nyonya silver jewellery used during this time is with pearls, not precious stones.

The jewellery section in this auction is very narrow and does not represent the full inventory available.

Jewellery items include hair pins, earrings, necklaces, bangles, anklets (gelang kaki), brooches (keronsang ibu & anak, keronsang pin), belts, chain-link evening purses, key holders, amulet holders and even modesty covers (caping) for very young children. Settings are too numerous to enumerate here.

A circa 1900s photo of the bridal pose of the nyonya bride and groom will immediately indicate the wealth and social standing of the groom from the amount of jewellery decked on his bride.

By Henry Bong, J.P (Kelantan) Guest Curator Founder, Pucuk Rebung Gallery-Museum

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LOT 1

1 | AN ENSEMBLE OF FOUR SILVER GILT HAIR PINS SET WITH PRECIOUS STONES AND OF SIMILAR DESIGN Circa mid-20th century Dimensions: 4 in. (11 cm) long for the longest hair pin; 3.6 in. (9.5 cm) long for the shortest hairpin

RM 4, 000 – 5, 000 The four silver hair pins purportedly owned by a Peranakan family are of the Chitty Peranakan category. The stones set on the hair pins are indicated to us to be rubies but its authenticity has not been verified by any qualified gemologists.

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LOT 2

2 | SET OF THREE SILVER GILT HAIR PINS Circa mid-20th century Dimensions: 4 in. (11 cm) long for the longest hair pin; 3 in. (7.5 cm) long for the shortest hair pin

RM 3, 000 – 3, 500 This is a set of hair pins which is similar to that described in Lot 1 above.

3 | A SET OF THREE ASSORTED HAIR PINS Circa mid-20th century Dimensions: 3.9 in. (9.5 cm) long for the longest hair pin; 3.0 in. (7.5 cm) long for the shortest hair pin

RM 3, 000 – 3, 500 This is a set of three hair pins made in the Chitty Peranakan style; beautifully set with what was indicated to us as intans (rose diamonds), a mixture of intans and rubies and another of red rubies. The stones have not been authenticated by any qualified gemologists.

4 | SILVER GILT WEDDING NECKLACE Circa 1900’s Dimension: 20 in. (51 cm) long

RM 2, 000 – 2, 500 Five (instead of seven) panels of fine multi-layered filigree convey seven floret-linked chains to the bottom convergence point of the necklace. The necklace at the bust line appears to have been altered as one of the end panels (back of neck panels) have been taken to hang as the lowest panel.

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5 | SILVER GILT FILIGREE

6 | SILVER GILT WEDDING NECKLACE

Circa 1900’s Dimension: 12 in. (31 cm) long

Circa 1900’s Dimensions: 16 in. (41 cm) long

RM 1,000 – 1,500

RM 1,000 – 1,500

This piece consists of two chains linked by filigree florets on either side that leads to a base pendant at the lowest level of the necklace.

One floret panel is missing on the right hand side of the necklace

Five strands of different lengths form this elaborate chain of that period to create the necklace and is being constrained at the back of the neck level by two silver gilt panels with repousse work of floral design. The longest and lowest hung chain has dangling tassels for an extra dramatic effect. Necklaces like these have been photographed being worn by Malay and Nyonya brides at the turn of the century

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7 | SILVER GILT KERONGSONG TOH IBU & ANAK Circa 1960’s Dimensions: Ibu: 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) long Anak: 1 in. (3 cm) wide

RM 1,000 – 1,500 The silver filigree ibu consists of a peach shaped filigree structure with two birds, one at the bottom and another at the top of the piece. Two prawns frame the upper shape of the ibu piece.

The two anak kerongsongs are mere circles with filigree florets like a garland. The ibu piece has rubbed stamps that indicate its pure silver content in Chinese. The pins which are of pure silver and of Chinese workmanship appears to have been altered for convenience of use.

8 | THREE PIECES OF SILVERGILT KERONGSONG IBU Circa 1960’s Dimensions: 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) long

RM 1,000 – 1,500 A group of three kerongsong ibu of same filigree work as described in Lot 7 Pure silver. Chinese workmanship

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FURNITURE & WOODCARVING

For the benefit of the audience, reprinted below is the article ‘Peranakan and Chinese Woodcarving’ from Encyclopedia Malaysia Vol. 14, which was contributed by me. This covers the locally created pieces for the Babas and Nonyas.

The mother-of-pearl embellishments done on blackwood furnitures, red and gold works on elm wood are not included in the chapter content as thaey are works done by Chinese artisans in China and are hence not relevant to the locally produced context of the said chapter.

Some magnificent pieces of these categories of furniture and woodcarvings are included in this auction for the discerning collector.

By Henry Bong, J.P (Kelantan) Guest Curator Founder, Pucuk Rebung Gallery-Museum

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Extract from ‘Peranakan and Chinese Woodcarving’ by Henry Bong, published in Crafts and the Visual Arts, Volume 14 of the Encycloedia of Malaysia. Reproduced with permission of Editions Didier Millet.

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9 | BLACKWOOD TABLE CARVED WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS IN THE SINO-ANGLOCISED STYLE POPULAR WITH PERANAKANS Circa 1920s - 30s Dimensions: 21 in. (53.5 cm) x 24 in. (61 cm) at top. 32 in. (82 cm) high.

RM 9, 800 – 12, 800 This lovely quarter set table was purchased from a prominent former tin mining family in Ipoh in the 1950s. This table has since then been in the hands of the current owner’s family.

Beneath the table is an intact original label of the Guangzhou (Canton) supplies which reads: canton (partly torn) Xun Chang Tai our shop specialises in Eastern / Western style & Suanzhi Furniture - tables, wardrobes, mirrors, beds, with marbles, metal screws, wood, all types of chairs. Exquisite work, beautiful item, price in silver, with orders from USA, Nanyang, all sorts of export welcome to visit. Shop at Guangzhou Yu Xi Lai Chu Di number 21.

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10 | ROSEWOOD NYONYA DRESSING TABLE Circa 1940s Dimensions : 22 in (56 cm) wide x 35 in (88.5 cm) deep x 74 in (188 cm) high

RM 7, 300 – 9, 300 This beautiful Nyonya Dresser is of the style popular in the Northern Malayan regions like Penang and also Phuket, amongst Peranakans in old Siam.

The stylised mirror sides and tops are done in elaborately cut-through carvings that form a narrowing pyramidal apex at the crown of the central mirror from which the shallow cosmetic shelf is extended. Below that, fine colonial tiles form a frieze just about the marble table top level.

The Anglo-Peranakan influence is also evident on the main body of the dresser table itself, both in its Queen Anne-style legs and carvings.

Good condition.

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11 | BLACKWOOD, MOTHER OF PEARL DISPLAY CABINET (ALMARI) Early 20th century - 1920’s.

Dimensions: 40.5 in. (103 cm) width. 16 in. (40.5 cm) depth. 78.5 in. (198 cm) height.

RM 23, 900 – 26, 000 This magnificent mother of pearl tall display cabinet has all the attributes expected of a peranakan piece in this category. The pair of prancing phoenixes at the apex of the crown of the ‘Almari’, the lion legs and the beads at the base and that lavish use of the mother of pearl in differing sizes almost in random abandon but when scrutinised it is a very controlled format arrangement with punctuation medallions / florals at regular intervals. Wooden shelves with options to change to glass.

Excellent condition.

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12 | BLACKWOOD BENCH 1920s – 30s.

Dimensions: 82.5 in. (210 cm) length x 29 in. (74 cm) depth x 98 in. (96.5 cm) high

RM 9, 800 – 10, 800 An elegant blackwood bench of solid wood and early 20 th century wood carving and marks.

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13 | WOODEN CHANAB (CHIEN-AP) OFFERING STAND Circa 1900 Dimensions: 12 in. (30 cm) wide and 10 in. (25.5 cm) high

RM 850 – 1, 000 Made from a variety of woods, including pine, these offering stands come in a variety of forms. This piece is the green platform version on top of the six squares on which the six holes are located for the worshipper to stick the skewered candied/ pickled fruits offerings to the God of Heaven (Tian Gong).

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14 | STATELY BLACKWOOD MOTHER-OFPEARL AND MARBLE INLAID DAY BED Circa 1880s – 1900s Dimensions : 80 in (203 cm) length x 56 in (142 cm width x 49 in (124.5 cm) height

RM 63, 000 – 66, 000 This grand composite of a mother-of-pearl and marble-inlaid blackwood day bed speaks of the sophistication achieved in this category of classic Chinese furniture that is both one of the favourites of the Peranakans as well as of the rich tin-miner towkays of old.

The marbles are selected for their patterns that refer to swirling waters and clouds and they provide almost a floor of balmy cool comfort on the deck of the day bed on a hot tropical afternoon. Notice that the deck’s surface is totally free of mother-of-pearl inlays to provide maximum comfort to the user of the day bed. The most dramatic pieces of variegated marbles are reserved for the back and 2 side rests of the day bed where they are framed by mother-of-pearl inlaid blackwood. The lower front of the day bed, legs and sides are again decorated with inlaid work.

The clever contrast of the extremely plain blackwood surface, select patterned marbles and a heady, luxuriant side framing of mother-ofpearl inlaid blackwood, speaks of the ingenuity of the design – an almost Yin (mother-of-pearl) and Yang (blackwood and marble) contrast in harmony. Beauty with Practicality.

A grand statement of the Yin-Yang in the Peranakan aesthetics.

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15 | A SET OF TRADITIONAL NAMWOOD ALTAR TABLE 1880s – 1900s Dimensions: Big Altar Table: 84 in. (203.5 cm) width x 26 in. (66 cm) depth x 50 in. (127 cm) height Small Altar Table: 41 in. (104 cm) width x 41 in. (104 cm) depth x 35 in. (89 cm) height

RM 55, 000 – 58, 000 A finely carved set of altar table like this is relatively rare to find today.

This elaborately multi-layered carved version is the older classical version vis-a- vis the more simplified formal version more commonly seen.

The smaller lower altar table fits in partially into the space under the longer altar table giving a nest of tables effect (and an effective storage option), and yet offering a second layer of table under the first table.

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16 | SMALL NAMWOOD ALTAR TABLE Late 19th century Dimensions : 42 in (106.5 cm) width x 19 in (48 cm) depth x 35 in (81 cm) height

RM 8, 000 – 9, 500 Fine woodcarvings of stylised floral motifs, dragons and cloud swirls make this a handsome piece of furniture.

Some restoration.

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17 | CENGAL PERANAKAN SIDE LAMP TABLE Circa 1900s Dimensions : 18 in (46 cm) width x 10 in (25.5 cm) depth x 32 in (81 cm) height

RM 3, 500 – 5, 000 This piece speaks of the hardy Malayan cengal’s ability to bring out such a delicate mix of the floral cloud scrolling at the top fringes and the stiff formal grid at the lower level of the table, almost like Yin-Yang- combination to bring out the harmonious best in beauty and utility. Whilst the top of the bedside table provides supports the oil lamp providing illumination in the night, the lower grid is a perfect level to put the spittoon in the bridal chamber.

18 | RIDING THE PHEONIX Late 19 th century Dimensions: 12 in (30.5 cm) wide x 18 in (46 cm) high

RM 2, 500 – 3, 500 This unique wood carving of a very dignified elderly lady astride a phoenix with a young lady in attendance with a fan, is almost an allegorical statement of the Nyonya matriarch’s position in Peranakan society – High Flying Matriarch in Charge.

Architectural segment from a Peranakan abode / shrine.

Probably teak wood

In the older pieces, the raised carved parts of the upper level scrollings are highlighted in gold to create a brown and gold piece of art.

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19 | RED AND GOLD LOWER TIER NAMWOOD WEDDING CABINET Mid-19th century Dimensions: 40.5 in. (103 cm) width x 21 in. (53.5 cm) depth x 34.5 in (88 cm) height

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20 | RARE RED & GOLD NAMWOOD BRIDAL CHAMBER TABLE Late 19th century Dimensions: 40.5 in. (103 cm) width x 22 in. (56 cm) depth x 35 in. (89 cm) height

RM 30, 000 – 35, 000 Usually made to accompany the wedding chamber’s furniture, in an all red and gold ensemble, namwood tables survive or surface for collectors.

This handsome piece of art in the carved furniture speaks of the classic combination of red lacquer to highly-gilded multi-faceted carved wooden exotic namwood surfaces and contrasted with shining mica fragmentation green border providing amazing contrasts, akin to the pink and green in nyonya ceramics, yet decidedly and delightfully different.

The effect is one of opulence, wealth and unbridled sophistication.

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21 | NAMWOOD SCREEN PARTITION DOORS Late 19th Century Dimensions: 89 in. (226cm) wide . 93.5 in. (237cm) high.

RM 25, 500 – 27, 000 These two pairs of doors create a four leaves screen like partition when closed.

Each door leaf carries a top small carved through panel (perforated) of flowers & leaves, and a central vertical carved through panel depicting a vase of flowers (perforated) and floral splendour. The lower wall is a solid panel to provide a sense of privacy and solidity.

The two sided cut through carving allows for ventilation and visibility connection; so such screen doors are usually used as part of the partitions sealing off the inner more private parts of the long peranakan townhouse.

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22 | CENGAL DUTCH-STYLE MELAKA PERANAKAN DISPLAY ALMARI Circa 1880s – 1900 Dimensions: 49 in. (124.5 cm) width x 18.5 in. (47 cm) depth x 90.5 in (230 cm) height

RM 8, 000 – 9, 000 This beautifully carved (shallow relief carving) display cupboard is made from the Malay Peninsula’s hardest wood i.e. the cengal wood (Neobalanocarpus Heimii). It’s uniquely shaped crown is a heritage and reminder of the older Dutch colonialisation period. Victorial porcelain drawer knobs are intact for the two drawers.

Solid piece of furniture.

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23 | NAMWOOD RED AND GOLD LOWER TIER WEDDING CABINET Mid-19th century Dimensions: 40.5 in. (103 cm) width x 21 in. (53.5 cm) depth x 34.5 in (88 cm) height

RM 8, 000 – 10, 000 Slight restoration.

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PART OF CHRITA DULU-KALA (19 BOOKS) (LOT 24)

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LITERATURE The Peranakans in their truest manifestation in their heyday, cannot speak their ethnic mother tongue, i.e. Chinese Hokkien dialect. Instead they are very conversant in English and a form of adapted pidgin Malay – the Baba/ Peranakan Malay. This is an endangered verbal heritage in language.

It has the Malay foundation on which many select Hokkien words are incorporated.

The Peranakans also adopt many Malay aspects of culture and language to enrich their unique niche existence in the larger Malay milieu harmoniously, like their Dondang Sayang (love sonnets), Bangsawan (theatre), Pantuns (proverbs), betel nut chewing social habit and of course their exotic blend of cultures in their culinary arts and cooking.

The six sets of rare books ‘Legends of Long Ago / Cerita Dulu Kala’ in this section will indicate to you the dire need of the Peranakans to know their Chinese roots, readable only in his adopted Baba Malay in his adopted land in the Nanyang.

The London Library has been documented as having some of these unique books in their collection.

By Henry Bong, J.P (Kelantan) Guest Curator Founder, Pucuk Rebung Gallery-Museum

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LOT 24 24 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (19 BOOKS) Dimensions: 5 in. x 7.25 in. (12.75 cm x 18.7 cm)

RM 8, 000 – 8, 500 TIAN PAH TOR (SEEH PEK HA – SEEH PEK HIAN) di zaman Beng Tiow.

Tempu Seng Hua Jadi Hong Tay 1st edition 1935. Printed in Singapore Good condition.

25 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (4 BOOKS) Dimensions: 5 in. x 7.25 in. (12.75 cm x 18.7 cm)

RM 1, 800 – 2, 000 Kitab kersatu, kerdua, Tiga Kerampat.

1st edition 1931. Printed in Singapore.

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Good condition except for the cover of Book One which has three streaks of gummy materials on it.

26 | CHRITA DULU-KATA (2 BOOKS) Dimensions: 5 in. x 7.25 in. (12.75 cm x 18.7 cm)

RM 1, 000 – 1, 100 TANG-CHAY LIAT KOK dizeman Chin Kok. Chin Siong menjadi Raja.

Buku Nombor Satu & Buku Nombor Dua 1st edition. Printed in Singapore.

Good condition.

27 | CHRITA DULU-KALA (3 BOOKS) Dimensions: 5 in. x 7.25 in. (12.75 cm x 18.7 cm)

RM 1, 500 – 2, 000 GHIT-SIH PAT-MENG-SU di zeman Cheng Teow Buku no. 1 to Buku no. 3 1st edition. Printed in Singapore.

Good condition.

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28 | CHRITA DULUKALA (5 BOOKS) RM 2, 000 – 2, 500 Tio Kong Inn atau Raja Muka-Merah Buku no. 1 to buku no. 5 Good condition.

29 | CHRITA DULUKALA (5 BOOKS) RM 2, 000 – 2, 500 SAY HAN Mulai-an Zeman Han Tiow (Han Koh Cho Low Pang Budak Negri) 1st edition. Printed in Singapore.

Good condition.

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30 | A RARE PAINTING OF YANG AMAT BERBAHAGIA TUN DATO’ SIR TAN CHENG LOCK, SMN, DPMJ, KBE Circa 1950’s Dimensions: 15.8 in (40.3 cm) x 21.2 in (54 cm)

RM 15, 000 – 25, 000 An oil on board painting by Low Kway Song. He has been listed as a prominent Peranakan personality, an important artist from the Peranakan community. Here he has painted one of the most important luminaries of the Peranakan community.

Tun Dato’ Sir Tan Cheng Lock was a Peranakan businessman and prominent personality who devoted most of his life championing the rights and welfare of the Malayan Chinese community. He was the founder of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA). Together with Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun Abdul Razak and Tun V.T. Sambanthan, Tun Tan is fondly recognized as one of the founding fathers of modern-day Malaysia.

The painting captured subtly the essence and nuances of the Peranakan community. Tun Tan is dressed with his royal decorations, standing in front of an elaborate Peranakan marble-topped side console of typical Victorian style, adorned with taxidermised birds. The Malayan Federation crest and the portrait of Tunku Abdul Rahman in the background allude to the important roles the Peranakans had in nation building An important piece of artwork of the community by the community.

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PORCELAIN & GLASSWARE For more than a millennium, the ancient maritime Silk Route had long served as the international trade conduit between China and the Kingdoms and Serfdoms of South East Asia.

Junk laden ceramics were among the prized items barter traded for the exotic products of the East and the rainforest, among them,

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rhinoceros horns, ivories, turtle eggs, kingfisher feathers and spices in the days of old.

Today both heirloom, as well as sunken export-ware ceramics exist as treasures in hallowed museum collections or remain in prized private collections, where pieces range from those as old as the Southern

FAMILLE ROSE LAVENDER BASE CHUPU WITH COVER (LOT 58)

Song celans (moRe than a millennium in age) to those from the late Ching to the Republican period (the bright polychromed pieces of the famille rose variety, etc.) can be found. These ceramics are not only of Chinese manufacture but include, Japanese (eg. Arita ware and Imari), Vietnamese (Annamese blue & white ware), Thai (Sangkhalok), Khymer stoneware among others.

The early Chinese settlers that had had both intermarriage with the local populance and/or assimilated local cultural forms with their social fabric form the earliest core of the Peranakan forefathers within the Chinese diaspora of South East Asia. The much earlier subset of Peranakans in South East Asia were centred in cities in Sumatra (Palembang) whilst in the Malay Peninsular and Borneo, their ascendency was in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Thailand and Indo China have their own routes to the roots of this cross-cultural assimilated group.

In the British or White Rajah-related colonies as well as the Straits Settlements, the Peranakans were well acknowledged as a privileged social class associated with the British Crown, through their knowledge and command of the English language with Anglicised taste and aesthetics, earning them the accolade of the ‘King’s Chinese’. Many excelled as Kapitan Cina (community leaders), merchants and estate owners, for example in the Straits Settlements and even as tin mining concession owners as in Phuket.

In Indonesia, their ascendency in the social rung was also largely due to their adaptation to and established links with their Dutch colonial masters.

As most of the pieces in this auction hail from the regions covered by the Straits Settlement, this period of the Straits Peranakan heydays can be considered to be from the latter half of the 19th century well into the 1930s, when the global Great Recession significantly ravished many of their fortunes and initiated a general decline What constitutes Nyonyaware is a frequently posed question. Unlike Bencharong in Thailand where there were both a Chinese export ceramic element as well as an indigenous Thai producd ceramic, both with distinct Thai visual elements and aesthetics, the Straits Chinese Nyonya Baba-favoured ceramics were all basically Ching-era export ware either as Chinese famille rose, famille verte, famille noire export pieces produced in Jing De Zhen, China or Japanese kakiemon wares inspired by Chinese wares, produced in Arita, Japan.

So in a typically affluent Peranakan abode, there would be at least 3 to 4 sets of caramics, in place, a set of Chinese famille rose, famille verte or famille noire pieces, for the festivals and other red letter days.

Japanese export wares done in kakiemon pigments serve as another alternative in this category. However, the favoured iconography in

this category hugely favoured by the Peranakans is the Phoenix and the Poeny (matriarchal symbols). This has come to represent the quintessential Nyonya matriarchal identity in the Peranakan patronage and connoisseurship of their ceramics.

Another set of ceramics commonly shared by other overseas Chinese would be the less favoured typical ‘Ching period famille rose’ pieces usually with human figures in the decorative repertoire (e.g. the spittoon in this auction). Famille rose statues of the Fu Lu Shou (Gods of Luck, Prosperity and Longevity) would be a classic case of the shared Peranakan and other overseas Chinese use of Ching ceramics.

The most affluent Peranakan families commissioned pieces of famille rose ceramics of the so-called ‘surname’ and double-sided enameled category or possess the rarely seen yellow-base famille rose versions of the Phoenix-Peony nyonyaware. Two superb sets of these 2 types are included in this auction.

During the mourning period, the Peranakans do it in style. The elegant nyonya would keep aside all her colourful beaded shoes, kebayas, batik sarong, gold and intan (rose-cut diamond) jewellery, and opt for an elegantly austere blue and white theme of dressing, together with silver and pearl jewellery. The de rigueur ceramics to use would be a typical Ching period underglazed blue and white ceramic. One set is included in this auction. The word ‘Sheng’ (life) is engraved on the inside of the bowls, as if to counter the somber aura of the mourning period, or to render it suitable for daily use.

Hence, the term nyonyaware would be alluding to Chinese or other Asian ceramics of the era linked to by association with Peranakan use, preference, patronage or commission. Many of these Chineseoriginated but Peranakan-patronised ceramics also assume the Peranakan Maly names, like the chupu.

This auction attempts to present a comprehensive range of the available ceramic types associated with the nyonyas and babas (with the short period allocated for its preparation) with some rare masterpieces for the astute individual or corporate to add to their cherished collection of a great cultural legacy of a unique heritage of our region.

Glassware : Classically Victorian oil lamps (like the only glass item in this auction) epergyne and European cut glass or crystal stemware will complement the festive tablescape of the Tok Panjang (long table) on auspicious occasions in the glorious days of old in the Rumah Abu (ancestral home) of the Peranakan families.

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31 | A RARE JAPANESE EXPORTWARE FOUR-TIERED TENG-KAT (Tiffin carrier) Late 19th century Dimensions: 8 in. (20.3 cm) wide and 10 in. (26 cm) high

RM 14, 000 – 15, 000

This is a good sized Japanese Kakiemon four tiered Teng-kat. The enamel treatment of this famille rose piece gives it a sophisticated subtleness despite its rich decorations through its thinner and lighter rendering of colour. Each tier has on each side, a phoenix hovering over peonies and cherry blossoms. The cover features the same motifs with a central medallion of a carp (koi), a symbol of good luck and on its inside is impressed the character for luck ‘fu”, all indications that the Teng-kat’s contents (normally food or even dowry) will bring prosperity to the owner Kakiemon enamels. Arita.

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32 | JAPAN EXPORT WARE FOR THE NYONYA WORLD Late 19th century Dimensions: 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 2.5 In. (6.5 cm) high

RM 5,000 – 6,000 for the lot of two bowls Two bowls done in the delicate style of the kakiemon enamels of Arita with a distinct iron-red key fret border at the base of the bowl.

Iron-red marks at the base of the bowl on the left reads Guang Xu Nian Zhi” and bowl on the right reads “Da Ching Tong Zhi Nian Zhi”

33 | A PAIR OF STEM CONDIMENT / SAUCE DISHES Late 19th century Dimensions: 3.9 in. (9 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (6.6 cm) high

RM 6,000 – 7,000 Very fine detailing of garden flowers and insects (grasshoppers, crickets and butterflies) decorate the interior of the sauce dish with its white “yin-yang’ divider going through the middle. It is bordered by an iron-red decorative border rim. On the outside, three bats in green enamel fly near the rim: both auspicious number 3 and “fu” (phonetic intonation for bats and for good fortune). A frieze of waves decorate the base of the stem dish. There is one small chip at the base of the rim of one piece and two small chips at the base of the other.

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34 | AN ASSORTMENT OF NINE PIECES OF WHITE BASED FAMILLE ROSE CERAMICS Late 19th century Dimensions: i. Each of the three bowls in i): 4.2 in. (10.5cm) wide and 2.2 in. (5.7cm) high ii. Each of the three bowls: 4 in. (10cm) wide and 2 in. (5cm) high iii. Each of the altar cups: 2.5 in. (6.5cm) wide and 1.5 in. (4cm) high

RM3, 300 – 4,500

This consists of: i.

3 bowls of white base with pink rim border with marks “Tong Zhi Nian Zhi” which means made in the reign of Tong Zhi (1862-1870). 2 hairline cracks on one of these. ii. 3 bowls of white base with rim border also with similar mark as above. Chips on rims. Iron-red mark of Tong Zhi Nian Zhi, made during reign of Tong Zhi. iii. 3 very small altar cups each with ironred marks “Da Ching Qian Long Nian”.

As Dr Ho Wing Meng indicated that any Straits Chinese porcelain predicting Dao Guang (1821 – 1850) or Jia Qing (1796 – 1820) from marks are almost certainly of doubtful authenticity, these three altar cups are most likely from a later period i.e Tong Zhi.certainly of doubtful authenticity, these three altar cups are most likely from a later period i.e Tong Zhi. Items in (i) and (iii) are of Chinese manufacture while items in (ii) are most likely Japane export ware with Chinese marks; but associated with Peranakan use.

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35 | A SMALL GROUP OF ASSORTED WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE Early 20 century Dimensions: Saucers: th

i. 4.5 in. (11cm) in diameter ii. 3.5 in. (9cm) in diameter

Cups: 3 in. (7.5cm) wide and 2 in. (5.2cm) high

RM 2,000 – 3,000 This consists of three tea cups and two small saucers. Of a white base, they come with a pink upper rim border.

The three tea cups each have an ironred maker’s mark “Cheng Yi Tai” and the two saucers have different marks of “Zhou Shun Xing”.

36 | A GROUPING OF UNDER-GLAZED BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN WARES Late 19th century to 1900s Dimensions: Varying from 9 in (22.7 cm) diameter for the largest dish to 2.6 in (6.8 cm) width for the smallest sauce dish

RM 9, 300 – 10, 800 Blue and white porcelain wares such as these were for daily use, whilst the coloured famille-rose ones were taken out for festive occasion.

These were also used during the extensive mourning periods the Peranakans observed.

This group comprises of dishes (1 big, 10 medium and 5 small), bowls (1 big, 4 medium and 6 small), saucers (1 round and 2 ogival) and spoons (3 big and 12 small). They feature butterfly and scroll motifs.

The bowls have under-glazed marks depicting Fu (luck) at their bases, whilst the spoons carry no marks, except for 2. These 2 spoons have a Shuang Xi (double happiness) on their respective faces and the numbers 3 and 4 on their respective backs. The ogival sauce dishes have no marks. 8 bowls have marks that read Yue Yan (language of the moon) and 2 more have floral markings. Furthermore, the bowls are each inscribed on their inner surfaces with the word Sheng (life), probably to offer some good wishes to the users who were using them during the mourning periods.

37 | PAIR OF GREEN BASED FAMILLE ROSE NYONYA SAUCERS Late 19th century Dimensions: 5.9 in. (15 cm) wide

RM 6,000 – 7,000 The fine execution of the enamel work on these two saucers reveal a standard of quality that persisted during the last quarter of the 19th century. Such saucers have been decorated with a phoenix standing in a garden scene amongst peonies. The central green base is surrounded by a deep pink border with lotuses and auspicious symbols.

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PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR The important ceramics under lots 38 to 47 are purportedly from the Yap Ah Loy, Yap family and the related Pan and Chew families. The surname inside-out pink famille rose pieces of ceramics are very rare and in some nations regarded as important and significant cultural treasures.

38 | A VERY RARE PINK BASE (INSIDE-OUT) CUSTOMISED “SURNAME” DISH COMMISSIONED BY THE YAP FAMILY. PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR. AN IMPORTANT PIECE FOR COLLECTORS Mid-19th century Dimensions: 9 in. (23 cm) wide

RM 30, 000 – 35, 000 The inner rim of the dish has two gilt circles enclosing what constitutes the outer rim border of the piece. In this encircling border band is the stylized, inscribed and gilt Chinese character “Ye” or “Yap”, the surname of the family that commissioned the piece. This appears twelve times interspersed regularly by small butterflies of different species and in different poses. This outer border is then followed by a circular band of tassels that lead the eye to the central body of the dish. Here, the design is one of a central tasseled medallion flanked by two finely executed large butterflies in the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock positions with two sprigs of peonies in full bloom. Butterflies represent luck and the peony is a symbol of the lady of the house ie. the Peranakan matriarch.

The central panel consist of the inscribed and gilt name of the maker of the ceramic set; in this case, “Di Chao Yi Zhi”. In other words this design brings out the ownership statement (commissioner) and branding – maker of the piece (central medallion) of this magnificent piece, proudly. (akin to a Vanderbilt commissioning an important service set from Wedgewood.) This clever design also allows for the owners / host to be

still ostentatiously and visibly seen even when the dish is in use, an obvious reminder of the status or special standing of the family.

The reverse of this inside-out enameled piece of famille rose displays four large fluttering butterflies with blooming sprigs of flowers between them (three sprigs of peonies and one of chrysanthemum). The chrysanthemum in the iconography of the four seasons usually represent autumn, perhaps referring that this plate was commissioned for a senior Yap persona, a very likely postulation, as the accompanying tea cups in the next lot shows.

The base has an iron-red mark reading “De Sheng Gong Si / De Sheng Company”, purportedly the trading company established by the Yap Ah Loy family. (Yap Ah Loy is often regarded as the founding father of Kuala Lumpur.)

For comparison, similar pieces are in the collection of the National Museum and the Peranakan Museum of Singapore.

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39 | AN IMPORTANT AND RARE PAIR OF PINK BASE “SURNAME” TEA CUPS WITH FAMILLE ROSE DECORATIONS INSIDE OUT Mid-19th century Dimensions: 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 2 in. (5 cm) high

RM 20, 000 – 25, 000 Linked to the owners of the dish in the preceding lot 38, these pair of tea cups are executed in the same aesthetics and style of the dish, albeit on a less elaborate decorative style. Each is a piece from a batch commissioned by the Yap family for a wedding as indicated by the gilt stylized Double Happiness in the inner central medallion of the tea cup.

On the inner rim border there are two gilt lines forming an encircling border panel housing four stylized Chinese symbols for the Yap surname. Here again, different small butterflies are set between the two Yap characters.

Internally are two big butterflies with two blooming peony sprigs between them; their symbolism have been explained in the description for lot 38.

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The gilt and jade background of the central medallion is an unusual feature. Here, the stylized double happiness character replaces the maker’s name, unlike the dish featured in lot 38.

On the outer decorative treatment, tassels form a top border for the tea cup. Four different and bigger butterflies again are featured with flowing sprigs between them (again three peony sprigs and one chrysanthemum sprig.)

The base has the iron-red mark of the De Sheng Gong Si / De Sheng Company, again, the same company set up by the Yap Ah Loy family which commissioned the ceramics.

Some small rim chips can be seen on one tea cup and a small chip on the other.

40 & 41 (sold separately) | RARE PINK BASE INSIDEOUT COMMISSIONED ‘SURNAME’ CERAMICS OF THE PAN FAMILY Late 19th century Dimensions: 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 2 in. (5 cm) high

RM 15, 000 – 20, 000 for each lot

LOT 40

Each lot consists of a rare bowl of the above category commissioned by the Pan or Puah family (inside-out enameling). A similar style to the historical earlier Yap family tea cup (lot 39), this bowl has the stylized Pan surname in Chinese set on the inner rim panel as seven Chinese characters, each between small frolicking butterflies.

The words in the central panel reads “Wan Ling Ci Yuan” meaning ten thousand spirits granting fulfilment. The outside decoration follows the standards set by the tea cup commissioned by the Yap family (lot 39).

The base iron-red mark reads “De Ching Guang Xu Nian Zhi” meaning Ching dynasty Guang Xu reign (1875 – 1908).

Some distress is noted in the gilt edge of the bowls in lot 41.

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THE ZHAO FAMILY The Zhaos are related to the illustrious Yap family. Here we put together seven lots of their commissioned pink base “surname” inside-out dinner service ceramics similar to those ordered by the Yap and Pan families The seven lots are from lot 42 to 48. The design configuration and detailing of the pieces are basically following the standards set in the earlier Yap commissioned pieces (lot 38 & 39).

42 | RARE ZHAO SURNAME DOUBLY DECORATED INSIDEOUT PINK BASE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL Late 19th century to 1900 Dimensions: 6.9 in. wide and 3 in. (7.5 cm) high

RM 23, 000 – 25, 000 The Zhao surname is prominently used in a frieze border on the inner rim of the bowl. The central medallion reads “Wan Ling Ci Yuan” meaning ten thousand spirits granting fulfilment, The base on the reverse has an iron-red maker’s mark which reads “Guang Fu He Zhi”

LOT 42

We noted a very small chip on the rim along the gilt line.

43 & 44 (sold separately) | SMALL GROUPING OF ZHAO SURNAME CERAMICS Late 19th century to 1900

RM 22, 000 – 25, 000 per lot Each of these two lots (lot 43 and 44) comprises the following items: a bowl, a saucer, a small saucer and a spoon as described below:

BOWL The bowl carries an inner upper rim of Zhao surnames in between seven small butterflies.

The central medallion reads “Wan Ling Ci Yuan” The base on the reverse carries an iron-red makers’ mark “Guang Fu He Zhi”.

Dimensions: 4.5 in. (11 cm) wide and 2 in. (5 cm) high

LARGE SAUCER Six surnames and six butterflies are found on the rim border of the saucer.The same salutation wish as in the bowl above is also carried in the central medallion of the saucer.

The same iron-red maker’s mark is found on the base as in the bowl above.

Dimensions: 4.3 in. (10.8 cm) wide

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SMALL SAUCER On the rim are six characters of the surname interspersed between six small butterflies. The central medallion reads “fu” denoting luck.

There is a small chip on the rim of the small saucer.

Dimensions: 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide

LOT 43

SPOON The medallion on the spoon reads “fu” ie. luck. The spoon carries the same maker’s mark on the reverse in an iron-red mark.

There are three stylized bats in flight in iron-red near it. (Bats are pronounced “fu”, denoting luck in the traditional iconography).

Dimensions: 4.5 in. (11.5 cm) long It will be noted that the pink base in these three sets are slightly lighter than the others from the Zhao family commissioned ceramics of this type.

LOT 44

LOT 45 45, 46 & 47 (sold separately) | RARE ZHAO SURNAME PINK BASED CERAMICS Late 19th century to 1900

RM 10, 000 – 12, 000 for each lot Each lot comprises of a small dish and spoon set:

SMALL DISH The small dish is of an inside-out decoration. The rim border features eight stylised characters of the surname and eight small butterflies. The central panel reads” Wan Ling Ci Yuan” ie. ten thousand spirits granting fulfilment.

On the reverse, at the base is the iron-red maker’s mark: “Guang Fu He Zhi (Guang Fu He shop mark).

There is a slight chip on the rim of two of the dishes Dimensions: 6 in. (15.9 cm) high

SPOON The spoon has a central medallion that wishes the user luck as “fu” (luck) is written on it. On its base, three bats hover around the maker’s mark (same as the small dish above)

Dimensions: 4.5 in. (11.5 cm) long

LOT 46

LOT 47

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48 | RARE DISH WITH ZHAO SURNAME Dimensions: 7.6 in. (19.5 cm) wide

RM 15, 000 – 16, 000 This is a specially commissioned pink base inside-out decorated dish. The rim border has eleven characters of the Zhao surnames in between eleven small butterflies. The central medallion reads “ Wan Ling Ci Yuan” meaning ten thousand spirits granting fulfilment.

The base on reverse has an iron-red maker’s mark which reads “Guang Fu He Zhi. “ A few very small dents are noted on the rim and there is a slight rubbed discolouration of the rim edging gilt line of about one plus inch.

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BACK DETAIL (LOT 48)

49 | AN ASSORTMENT OF EIGHT SPOONS Dimensions: sizes vary from 5 in. (13 cm to 5.5 in. (13.5 cm)

RM 4,000 – 5,000 Of the lot, six are of famille rose (four white base and two turquoise green base) and two are of under glazed blue on white.

Five carry the maker’s marks in iron-red for Cheng Yi Tai Zhao and Zhu Yi Xing Zhao and only one has the mark “Tong Zhi Nian Zhi / Tong Zhi reign mark” (1862 – 70) (bottom row 2nd from left).

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50 | GREEN BASED FAMILLE ROSE KAMCHENG WITH COVER Late 19th century Dimensions: 7 in. (17.8 cm) wide and 7 in. (17.8 cm) high

RM 14,000 – 15,000 This kamcheng, still intact with its old twisted brass handles strung over the ears on each side, is a fine piece with the conventional stylized lotus lappets as a frieze border at the base and a pink neck and lid border over an otherwise predominantly green base with free

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flowing peony blooms and buds amidst the shrubbery. The animal mask ears are pure white while the fu-dog finial on the cover is of a two toned beige-brown colour.

There are no makers’ mark on the base.

51 | ASSORTED 3 BOWLS. FAMILLE ROSE. Late 19th century Dimensions: (various sizes) i. 3.1 in. (7.5 cm) wide and 1.6 in. (4.4 cm) high ii. 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) high iii. 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 2 in. (5 cm) high

RM 1,500 – 2,500 This group is of 3 bowls comprising: i. Green base tea cup ii. White base medium-sized bowl iii. White base tea cup Rubbed mark on bases except for the green based tea cup which has an iron-red mark of production within the reign of Tong Zhi (1862 - 1870).

52 | A GROUP OF 10 PIECES OF WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE Late 19th century i. Dimension: Average 3 in. (7.5 cm) wide ii. Dimension: Longest spoon is 5.5 in. (13.5 cm)

RM 3,500 – 4,000 This lot consists of five small teacups and five spoons of white base famille rose pieces. i.

Five teacups White base with pink rim borders Peonies and butterfly pattern on outer side Base iron-red ranks eroded and not readable except for: Yi Tai (shop name) (2 pieces), Xu Shun Chang Zhao (made by Xu Shun Chang) (1 piece) and Zhou Shun Xing (made by Zhou Shun Xing) (1 piece). ii. Five spoons Phoenix and peony pattern Base iron-red marks for 4 spoons. 3 non-readable and one reading Zhu Yi Xing Zhao (made by Zhu Yi Xing). 1 spoon has no marks.

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53 | A GROUPING OF 14 PIECES OF WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE Late 19th century

RM 5,000 – RM6,500 This grouping consists of one big bowl, three dessert bowls, one teacup, three saucers and six spoons.

All of the items except for the teacup are of the phoenix and peonies pattern. The teacup is decorated with peonies only.

Except for the spoons, all items have the pink rim border with flowers and auspicious symbols.

The markings are: i.

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One big bowl: Cheng Yi Tai Zhao (shop name) Dimensions: 6.25 in. (15.8 cm) wide and 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) high Three dessert bowls: Cheng Yi Tai (shop name), Wang Sheng Shu (shop name) and Qian Long Nian Zhi (Qian Long reign mark – see comments on Qian Long made items under Lot 34).

Dimensions: 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 1.9 in. (4.9 cm) high One teacup: Yi Tai (shop name) 2.5 in. (6.5 cm) wide and 1.5 in. (4 cm) high Three saucers: Zhou Shun Xing Zhao (shop name), Xu Shun Chang Zhao (shop name), Qian Long Nian Zhi (refer to comment in Lot 34) Six spoons: No marks on 5, Tong Zhi on only one spoon.Six spoons: No marks on 5, Tong Zhi on only one spoon.

54 | JAPANESE EXPORT WARE ASSOCIATED WITH PERANAKAN PATRONAGE Late 19th century, kakiemon ware, Arita

RM 5,000 – 6,500 This lot comprises ten (10) pieces of kakiemon ware where the colour pigments are more translucent and delicate than the more opaque pigments used in the Chinese famille rose ceramics.

This set comprises: i.

One large white base bowl with a phoenix on a peony bush in full bloom and another phoenix in flight. The upper rim of the bowl has auspicious symbols while its centre has markings of a full bloom of peony with sprig of leaves. The bowl bears the mark of Zhong Hua Ming Guo – the Republican period. A few chips on the rim. ii. Two small white base bowls with base iron-red marks of the maker’s shop name: Qiu Zhen Ming Zhi and Xu Shun Chang Zhao. iii. Six small white base saucers with the maker’s shop name: Feng Shun Chen Ji. iv. A spoon with iron-red marks of “Guang Xu Nian Zhi” meaning made during the reign of Guang Xu (circa 1875 – 1908). Slight repair.

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55 | A GROUP OF 20 PIECES OF WHITE BASE NYONYA WARE RM 8,000 – 9,500 This lot consists of two big bowls, two middle sized bowls, two dessert bowls, two teacups, four small saucers and 8 spoons. All are of white base famille rose and have pink rim borders. (i) Two big bowlsPhoenix and peony pattern At base: Iron-red mark Xu Ling ‘X’ Hao (shop name) Dimensions: 6.25 in. (16 cm) wide and 2.8 in.

(7 cm) high (ii) Two medium sized bowls Phoenix and peony pattern At bases: Cheng Yi Tai Zhao (shop name) & Liao Fu Xing Zhao (shop name) Dimensions: 5.5 in. (13.8 cm) wide and 2.5 in.

(6.5 cm) high

(iii) Two dessert bowls Phoenix and peony pattern At bases: 1 piece – no mark; another – Zhou Shun Xing Zhao (shop name) Dimensions: 4 in. (10 cm) wide and 2.25 in.

(5.5 cm) high (iv) Two teacups Peonies pattern At base: No marks Dimensions: Bigger one at 2.8 in. (7 cm) wide and 1.7 in (4.3 cm) high

At base: Qian Long* Nian Zhi (2 pieces) & Zhou Shun Xing Zhao (shop name) (2 pieces) * See comment on Lot 34 on pieces with the Qian Long mark Dimensions: Largest – 3.4 in. (8.5 cm) wide (vi) Eight spoons Phoenix and peonies At base: Iron-red marks of Tong Zhi (4 pieces), Zhu Yi Xing Zhao (shop name) (2 pieces), not readable (2 pieces)

(v) Four small saucers Phoenix and peonies pattern

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56 | FAMILLE ROSE WHITE BASE TALL VASE Republican period (1911 – 48) Dimension: 8 .20 cm) wide and 23 in. (58.5 cm) high

RM 5,000 – 6,000 This impressively large and tall vase is done in a very typical nyonya ware style and taste, with peonies and phoenixes used as its motifs. Of distinct Jing De Zhen manufacture (where nyonya ware were made) the two ears of the vase in the form of two large dog masks, each having a handle ring that is connected to the body of the vase, gives it a much more mainland Chinese feel – unlike the free flowing brass rings of the kamchengs of the Nanyang. There is a single fine hair line crack at the rim-neck region of the vase.

There are no maker’s mark at the base.

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57 | AN ASSORTMENT OF GREEN BASED FAMILLE ROSE NYONYA WARE Late 19th century Dimensions of various sizes: Tray: widest diameter at 6 in. (15 cm) Plate: 5.5 in. (13.5 cm) in diameter Teapot: widest diameter at 5 in. (12 cm) and 3 in. (7.5 cm) in height Saucer: 2.5 in. (5.6 cm) in diameter

RM 10,000 – 11,000 This assorted nine piece group of green based nyonya ware consists of a plate, a teapot and tray, two desert bowls, two spoons and a small condiment dish. The items are decorated with phoenix, peony and floral motifs.

Each of the items have various makers’ marks in iron-red at the base.

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58 | FAMILLE ROSE LAVENDER BASE CHUPU WITH COVER Guang Xu period (1875 – 1908) Dimensions: 4 in. (10 cm) wide and 5 in. (12.5 cam) high

RM 8,000 – 9,000 This is an unusual fine piece decorated solely with floral and exquisite butterflies on the body, cover and neck borders.

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59 | FAMILLE ROSE LIME GREEN KAMCHENG WITH COVER Late 19th century Dimensions: 5 in. (12.5 cm) wide and 6 in.

(15.5 cm) high

RM 15,000 – 16,000 This is a beautifully decorated piece with a phoenix landing on a peony bush amidst rockery in full body decoration. It has a lapette frieze border at its base and a pink border on its cover with auspicious symbols It features a two-toned beige-brown fu-dog on its cover and blue animal mask ears with twisted brass handles still tact on the middle ears of the kamcheng. The iron-red branding at the base reads “ Dang Chao Ji Pin” meaning exquisite item of the era.

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60 | FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE GREEN KAMCHENG WITH COVER Late 19th century Dimensions: 5 in. (12.5 cm) wide and 6 in. (15.5 cm) high

RM 15,000 – 16,000 It features the conventional decorations of a green base painted with phoenixes and the pink infilled cartouches, each with a phoenix and peony. It has a green fu-dog on its cover and gold animal ears with twisted brass handles still intact. The maker’s mark at its base is an iron-red chop of the maker Zhu Heng Chang.

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61 | FAMILLE ROSE PINK BASE KAMCHENG WITH COVER Late 19th century Dimensions: 5 in. (12.5 cm) wide and 6 in. (15.5 cm) high

RM 15,000 – 16,000

This kamcheng is of a fully floral decoration of peonies blooming amidst a pink background. Green borders are used with lappets frieze border at the base and collared frieze on the neck and auspicious symbols appear on both cover and neck and intact with brass twisted handles on the ears.

The iron-red mark at its base reads “Tong Zhi Nian Zhi” meaning made during the reign of Tong Zhi (1862 – 70)

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62 | A RARE GREEN BASED KAMCHENG WITH COVER Late turn of the 19th century Dimensions: 7.5 in. (19 cm) wide and 9 in. (23 cm) high

RM 16,000 – 17,000 This fairly large kamcheng is from the green based nyonya ware series and is decorated with sprigs of blooming peonies on both the body and the cover. The luxuriant groundscape is framed by the conventional lappets frieze on the border at the base and by an occasional floral decoration on the otherwise plain earthy pink border on the cover which is mounted by a bronze coloured ceramic fu-dog / lion dog.

The kamcheng has a pair of animal mask inspired ears on each side which originally housed a twisted brass / copper hook, one on each side of the artefact, Famille rose, with iron-red reign mark at its base reading “Guang Xu Nian Zhi” meaning made during the reign of Guang Xu (circa 1875 – 1908).

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63 | FAMILLE ROSE SOUP TUREEN AND SIX PLATES Mid-20th century Dimensions: various sizes 3 plates: 10 in. (25.4 cm) in diameter 3 plates: 9.2 in.(23.2 cm) in diameter (with a hairline crack on one piece and slightly worn)

RM 4,000 – 5,000 This group of early 1960’s famille rose of a bluish green base consists of a soup tureen and six assorted plates with the same design.

All of them are produced by the famous kilns of Jing De Zhen from which the majority of nyonya ware originates, as we know it.

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64 | FAMILLE ROSE TURQUOISE BASE TEAPOT WITH COVER Late 19th century Dimensions: 7 in. (18 cm) wide and 6 in. (15.3 cm) high.

RM 3,000 – 4,000 This piece of Nyonya ware embodies the conventional Chinese teapot of the classical period. The colour combination on this piece is quite unique as there are small blue unfilled cartouches on the nape of the neck with a peony in each. The neck itself is a wide blue rim with some peony segments. Small blue cartouches appear again on the top of the lid border on a pink rim. Blue also appears alternating with pink on the base border of lappels. The play of colours of the usual green base with pink accent is further accentualized using little pockets of sky blue to a delightful effect. There is a slight small chip on the inner lid.

There is an iron-red maker’s mark on the base, naming the maker Cheng Yi Tai.

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65 | FAMILLE ROSE WHITE BASE BRIDAL BASIN Late 19th century - Circa 1880’s Dimensions: 11 in. (28 cm) wide and 4 in. (10 cm) high

RM 5,000 – 6,000 This large bridal basin is decorated on the central panel with a pair of phoenixes; one alight on the peony bush and another about to alight.

The inner walls of the basin depicts magpies on blooming peony bushes and a solitary classical Chinese Ching style butterfly. The upper inner borders have four auspicious symbols in small cartouches and interspersed with peaches. Exterior decorations are three stylized sprigs of bamboo. The bottom is unglazed.

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66 | A MAGNIFICENT SET OF SINGLE SIDED FAMILLE ROSE KAMCHENG WITH A COMPLIMENTING MIRROR IMAGE PAIR OF CHUPUS Dimensions (various sizes); Kamcheng: 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) wide and 6 in. (15.3 cm) high Chupu (each): 4.3 in. (11 cm wide and 5.5 in. (13.5 cm) high

RM 29, 000 – 30, 000 At first glance, the set unites in their pale green pink colour combination but it is soon obvious that the chupus are of the reverse order to the kamcheng on their external colour scheme. The kamcheng is of the pale green base with pink accents but the chupus are of the opposite pink base with green accent.

The chupus also differ where their images are literally inverted to each other. (fig. 1). It is when the double sided decorated chupu is opened that one notices that this is the grand surprise, an element that makes its interior decorations and colour scheme the same configuration as the kamcheng (fig. 2) The kamcheng’s mark states the maker Xu Shun Chang of Jin Zhen. The chupus’ marks indicate the reign of Qian Long (please see notation of Lot 34).

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PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR The following lots 67 to 69 belong to a Peranakan gentleman who are in possession these pieces through his ancestral links.

Yellow based famille rose pieces of ceramics are rare. Yellow was the exclusive imperial colour of the Ching courts. Therefore they were unusual in the Peranakan repertoire, which may be due to respect for the Ching Imperial Courts, as suggested by Dr Ho Wing Meng in his book.

67 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF RARE YELLOW BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 3 DISHES AND 1 BOWL Early 20th century Dimensions (from left): 6 in (15 cm) diameter 8 in (20 cm) diameter 4.5 in (11.5 cm) diameter 6.5 in (16.5 cm) diameter x 3 in (7.5 cm) height

RM 22,800 – 24,800 This group of 4 pieces are of rare yellow base, embellished by a pink border around each circumference. They feature the classical design of the elegant phoenix posing amongst luscious peony blooms. The pink borders feature the classical Buddhist symbols alternating with blooming floral buds.

The pieces have iron-red marks reading “Xuan Tong Nian Zhi”, meaning made during the reign of Xuan Tong, except the smallest dish, which has an unclear indication of a mark. The bowl has a hairline crack.

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68 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF RARE YELLOW BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 2 SAUCERS, 1 DISH AND 1 BOWL Early 20th century Dimensions (from left): 4.5 in (11.5 cm) diameter 8 in (20 cm) diameter 3.5 in (9 cm) diameter 5.5 in (14.5 cm) diameter x 2.5 in (6.5 cm) height

RM 16,300 – 18,300 This group of 4 pieces are of the same provenance and description as the previous lot.

The pieces have iron-red marks reading “Xuan Tong Nian Zhi”, meaning made during the reign of Xuan Tong, except the larger of the 2 saucers, which has an unclear indication of a mark.

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69 | A GROUP OF 3 PIECES OF RARE YELLOW BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 1 SAUCER, 1 DISH AND 1 BOWL Early 20th century Dimensions (from left): 5.5 in (14 cm) diameter x 2.5 in (6.5 cm) height 8 in (20 cm) diameter 3.5 in (9 cm) diameter

RM 13,900 – 15,900 This group of 3 pieces are of the same provenance and description as the previous lots.

The pieces have iron-red marks reading “Xuan Tong Nian Zhi”, meaning made during the reign of Xuan Tong.

The following lots 70 and 71 also belong to the Peranakan gentleman who showcased the previous 3 lots of rare yellow based pieces.

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70 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF AUBERGINE-PINK BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 1 SAUCER, 1 DISH, 1 BOWL and 1 SPOON Early 20th century – Republic of China Dimensions (from left): 4 in (10 cm) diameter x 2.5 in (6.5 cm) height 4.5 in (11.5 cm) length 8 in (20 cm) diameter 3.5 in (9 cm) diameter

RM 11,400 – 13,400 This group of 4 pieces feature an unusual combination of auberginepink base with an apple-green border. The apple-green borders feature the classical Buddhist symbols alternating with blooming floral buds. Departing from the more expected phoenix-peony combinations, these pieces feature the flowers of the four seasons – peony (spring), lotus (summer), chrysanthemum (autumn) and wild

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plum (winter). The avian representation here is the crane (expect the spoon), which represents longevity. This design suggests that these were pieces from a celebratory set commissioned and used for the birthday celebrations of a respected elder.

The pieces have iron-red marks reading “Zhong Hua Ming Guo”, meaning Republic of China.

71 | A GROUP OF 4 PIECES OF AUBERGINE-PINK BASED FAMILLE ROSE – 1 SAUCER, 1 DISH, 1 BOWL and 1 SPOON Early 20th century – Republic of China Dimensions (from left): 6.5 in (16.5 cm) diameter x 3.4 in (8.4 cm) height 5.5 in (14 cm) diameter x 3 in (7.5 cm) height 6 in (15 cm) diameter 4.3 in (11 cm) diameter

RM 10,800 – 12,800 This group of 4 pieces are from the same celebratory set as the previous lot.

The pieces have iron-red marks reading “Zhong Hua Ming Guo”, meaning Republic of China.

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72 | AN UNUSUAL KAMCHENG WITH COVER Late 19th century Dimensions: 7 in. (18 cm) wide and 7 in. (18 cm) high

RM 12,000 – 13,000 This kamcheng is unusual in two respects: firstly its unique colour scheme is a departure from the usual green base and pink combination and secondly the insects cartouche base is white and not the usual pink.

It has an iron-red mark on its base that reads “Kang Xi Nian Zhi” inferring that it was made during the reign of Kang Xi (1662 - 1722).

While that may be as stated, it is most probable that this piece is from the period of Guang Xu (1875 – 1908) ie. pre-Republican period. The very lavish use of a gold fu-dog finial on the cover may also indicate the taste of the late Ching dynasty.

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73 | FAMILLE ROSE GREEN BASE CENSER 19th century Dimensions: 6in. (15 cm) wide and 5 in. (12 cm) high

RM 4,000 – 5,000 The green base of this censer applies pink borders as highlights. Its neck is decorated with auspicious symbols and its base has a border of lime green frieze lappets.

The two pink cartouches are set amidst the peonies and leaves dominated green base, each depicting a phoenix hovering to alight on a peony plant in bloom.

There are no marks on the glazed base.

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74 | CHING FAMILLE ROSE SPITOON 19th century Dimensions: 8.6 in.(22 cm) wide and 13 in.

(33 cm) high

RM 6,000 – 7,000 Famille rose spittoons like this were made in Jing De Zhen for use by both the Chinese and the Peranakans of the Nanyang. The difference between the two was in the details. The Peranakans almost always had the phoenixes and definitely the peonies in their decoration whereas the Chinese taste was mostly with Court or family scenes in their central cartouches (as in this case). Although that may be so, Peranakans do use the Ching pieces too (like the blue and whites for their mourning period) or when they marry out of their Baba-Nyonya fold. There are some slight imperfections on the rim of this spittoon.

There are no maker’s mark at the base.

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75 | PAIR OF ANTIQUE GREEN GLASS OIL LAMPS WITH GLOBES AND FUNNELS Circa 1900 Dimensions: 30 in. (77 cm) high

RM 2,000 – 2,100 A pair of Post Victorian moulded glass oil lamp in lovely green glass.

The globes are finely etched. Small chip on rim of one of the globes.

In good condition and in working order.

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TEXTILE & BEADWORK Among all the categories of the Peranakan’s artistic heritage and expression of their material culture, their beautiful textile and spectacular beadworks are surely outstanding examples of works that are truly made by themselves (the nyonyas of course) for themselves and their community. This is totally true for the beadworks and largely true for the textiles.

often used in items like pillowends, purses, hand bags, shoes (kasut manik), belts, toys, bolsterends, wedding mattress borders, table top covers, ‘hantaran’ (dowry) covers, even panels that join to form a pair of octagonal vases. However, the one that beats it all was a grand totally beaded ‘kain kotak manik’ (ritual coffin cover) that I saw long ago and have regretted since for not acquiring it.

Textiles made by the nyonyas include a wide repertoire of hand embroidered items for personal, family or ritual use. Usually the techniques employed include the tight satin stitch and peking knots and maybe some light couching for traditional Chinese-orientated Peranakan pieces, and cross-stitched works for Anglicised-influenced pieces. Traditionally, no Peranakan girl was deemed worthy of marriage if she was not skilled and competent in these 2 textile artforms.

In this auction, under this section, there is an extremely rare and magnificent surviving ritual ‘kain kotak’ from Malacca. The reason why it has survived so long is that items such as this cover are used only once for the last journey in a grand procession.

From their kerchiefs, camisoles, to table cloths, coasters, door and window valences, curtains, chair covers to other pieces used in the vast domestic expanse of the traditional Peranakan townhouse abode, the nyonyas produced beautiful works of Peranakan textile and beadwork art.

With the advent of the sewing machine, they employed the ‘goyang’ technique to literally create lace from the voiles by tracing and perforating the elaborate designs drawn out for a kebaya outfit. Then there is the art of ‘tebok’ or perforated joinery of the kebaya sleeves to its main body.

So if you look at the 2 unique pairs of children’s beaded curtains to the abovementioned ‘kain kotak’, we have in this section an entire cradle to final rite of passage range, despite our small selection of items.

The other aspect of the Peranakan’s love for imported exotic textiles is clearly illustrated by the fact that the nyonya’s kebaya’s base material is largely Swiss voile / English cotton. The baba’s western attire are all of European materials. Irish carpets meet the needs of appropriate floor coverings needed in the Anglo-Sino-Malay mansions.

By Henry Bong, J.P (Kelantan) Guest Curator Founder, Pucuk Rebung Gallery-Museum

Knitting and crocheting were also applied patiently to create huge Victorian-era looking round and rectangular table clothes and fringes for their camisoles.

When the nyonya cannot cope with the datelines, South Chinese embroidered pieces of tok wei (altar cloth) or valences or curtains with a distinct heavy gold couching work, were ordered to meet the demands, the giveaway being the abundance of human figures, while the locally produced nyonya pieces tend to have more phoenixes, peonies, and other auspicious animals like the cranes, deer and bats.

Beadworks are truly the masterpieces of nyonya artistic expression.

A visit to the Peranakan Museum Singapore will convince any skeptic.

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76 | IRISH CARPET OF THE NYONYAS - 1900 Circa 1900 Dimensions: 71” (180.5 cm) width x 54” (137 cm) height

RM 2,500 – 3,000 Peranakan Peacock carpet. This so called Irish carpet is of a typically popular type with the Peranakans at the turn of the century and into the early 20th century. It blends classical Victorian aesthetics in the design with the heady colours favoured by the Peranakans and Victorians to brighten up their home interiors. These carpets are products of the trade links with the Great British East Indies Company and British India where the Anglophile Maharajahs and the Court have a similarly exotic taste for colonial products and style.

Carpets with peacocks like these were totally complementary with the English peacock accent tiles that are often used at the front walls of the Peranakan home.

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77 | NYONYA BEADWORK A SET OF TWO PAIRS OF NYONYA BEADWORK FOR THE NURSERY Circa 1930’s

RM 6,000 – 6,500 for 2 pairs

The Peranakans’ great love for the exotic English taste can be seen in the mirror image tops of the bead panel curtain where embroidery, patchwork and other techniques are employed to create the playing children and the fighting squirrel panels. The lower portion are the beaded work from imported beads to create a curtain of beaded tassels for each half of the beaded curtain.

Good condition.

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78 | BELT OR CURTAIN RESTRAINER FROM MALACCA Circa 1930’s Dimension: 40 in. (102 cm) long

RM 2,000 – 2,500 This Peranakan tekad (raise spine embroidery) panel from Malacca is a typically cross-cultural fertilization piece where the Peranakan borrows from the Malay world, the technique of tekad which is prevalent here in Perak. The execution is a panel with golden flowers in a trellis along the length of the panel with the typical multi-coloured segmented borders.

A similar piece can be seen in the Peranakan Museum in Singapore in its recent exhibition on embroidery.

Good condition.

79 | ANOTHER TEKAD AND FLAT GOLD EMBROIDERED PANEL FROM MALACCA Circa 1930’s Dimension: 74 in. (188 cm) long

RM 3,500 – 4,000 Panels like this were used by both the Peranakans and Malays in Malacca for their wedding ceremonies to line the side of the bridal bed’s mattress that shows out.

Good condition.

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80 | BRIDAL BED CURTAIN - UNUSUAL MIRROR IMAGE PAIR Dimensions: 26 in. (66 cm) width x 77 in.

(195.5 cm) height Circa 1920

RM 8,000 – 8,500 The bridal bed was the main focus of the marriage ceremony. This handsome pair combines on each side a technique of tekad (raise spin embroidery) on the top panel and kelinkan, a double sided flat thread embroidery on the pink voile curtain purportedly used

by Chitty Peranakans, some Chinese based Peranakans and Malays of Malacca in the harmonious mix of the 20’s to 40’s.

The tekad techniques and basket weave is also used in the shoes of the Nyonyas.

Good condition.

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81 | PAIR OF OCTAGONAL BEADED BOLSTER PILLOW ENDS. NYONYA WORK OF MALACCA. MIRROR IMAGE Circa 1920’s Dimension: 5 in. (12.5 cm)

RM 800 – 1,000 Embroidered on yellow velvet, the beadwork creates a pair of mirror image of a pair of prancing BILLY GOATS or QILIN in a garden setting.

The borders are typical swirling clouds design (awan larat) heavily influenced by the Malay milieu of Malacca Good condition.

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82 | DOUBLE LAYERED DOOR VALANCE, SOUTH CHINESE Circa 1920’s Dimensions: 35 in. (89 cm) length x 21 in. (53.5 cm) width

RM 3,000 – 3,500 Peranakan ladies do very time consuming embroidery and some are very sophisticated. However, it is well known that when busy, they do use Chinese imports of textile works (much like the elm-wood beds ordered for Penang’s use).

Typical South Chinese work often entails heavy gold thread couched work.

The Nyonya configuration in the door valances and the colour scheme preference – red with pale green base and the sedate use of gold thread couching work brings this piece closer to a Nyonya’s work but the human figures give it away. Usually Nyonya embroidery has a lot of the phoenixes and peonies, deers, bats and other auspicious animals and plants. The bamboo leaf and two banana plants (right) also give this piece a feel of the tropical Nanyang Condition: good. Framed.

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83 | AN EXTREMELY RARE & IMPORTANT PERANAKAN KAIN KOTAK Early 20th century, Malacca Dimensions: 119 in (302.5 cm) long x 72 in (183 cm) wide

RM 28,800 – 33,000 This rectangular, four-tiered, multi-coloured Peranakan embroidered tasseled cover used in the final journey of an important member of the Peranakan community in the Malaya Straits Settlements is an extremely rare surviving piece used to cover the coffin from that era; and constitutes an important cultural treasure of the Peranakan world.

Elaborate Peranakan embroidery is lavished on the huge piece. On the central deep purple layer, the ground is full of embroidered flowers and other motifs with 8 cartouched panels highlighting significant symbols, akin to the decorative style of a Nyonyaware ceramic (e.g. kamcheng). The powder-pink layer also has some embroidered figures in it.

The central layer in deep purple silk ground has numerous figures embroidered on it, topped with a stylized pavilion or architectural structure – almost like a pictorial genealogy of the family member for whom the piece had been custom made for.

Evidently this elaborate and huge piece had been painstakingly made for someone of high stature and of great age and worth in the Peranakan community.

A museum piece and a masterpiece of Peranakan textile art made for the last rite of passage of this cultural group.

An extremely important cultural and national treasure.

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SILVER & METALWORKS Other than jewellery, most Peranakan metal heritage pieces are in silver (South Chinese or local work) or brass (mostly cast Chinese/Indian pieces, but some with etched work done here). They include huge serving trays (dulang), stand trays (tazza / dulang berkaki), mosquito net hooks or even Malay-inspired rosewater sprinklers.

With the colonial influence, the use of cheaper silver plated service items was also largely popular and led to a decline in the demand and thus further production of the solid metal pieces

By Henry Bong, J.P (Kelantan) Guest Curator Founder, Pucuk Rebung Gallery-Museum

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84 | AN ASSORTED GROUP OF LOOSE PERANAKAN 7 PILLOWENDS AND 3 BOLSTERENDS (NOT IN PAIRS) Late 19th century Dimensions: Largest Pillowend 6 in (15 cm) long x 4 in (10 cm) wide Largest Bolsterend 4 in (10 cm) wide

RM 3,000 – 3,300 Fine silver and silver-gilt pieces, done in the Repoussé technique.

Pillowends and bolsterends such as these were used to embellish the ends of decorative pillows and bolsters gracing the dias of the wedding couple on their auspicious day.

85 | A LOT OF 11 PAIRS OF MOSQUITO NET HOOKS Late 19th century to 1920’s Dimensions: Ranging from 13 in (48 cm) long to 6 in (15 cm) long

RM 3,600 – 4,800 Comprising a mix of some brass but mostly silver pieces. 3 pairs of popular Chinese use and 2 pairs of Malay origins, the rest are mostly exclusively Peranakan.

Slightly damaged only on 2 pairs.

Mostly of silver, worked in Repoussé and Appliqué techniques. Some of brass and some of silver gilt.

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86 | RARE PUMPKIN-SHAPED TEAPOT WITH EIGHT IMMORTALS Mid 19th century – Chinese work Dimensions: 5 in (12.5 cm) at its widest x 5.5 in (14 cm) high

RM 2,600 – 4,600 This very fine piece of metal work is certainly used by the Taoist Peranakans during the wedding tea ceremony. It is a fine example of Chinese export silver / metal work.

The teapot takes the form of a lobed pumpkin with 9 lobes. On each lobe is one of the Eight Immortals of the Taoist spiritual pantheon. On the 9th lobe is a sprig of the pumpkin plant, which is represented to continue on the handles in the form of a creeping shoot with tendrils.

On the cover is a squirrel nibbling a nut.

Low grade silver or copper and silver plated. This is because there is no Chinese hallmark or Chinese silver content marks. Repoussé and appliqué techniques used.

Good condition.

87 | SILVER ROSE WATER SPRINKLER – A MALAY WORLD INFLUENCE ON THE PERANAKANS Circa 1880s Dimensions: 4 in (10 cm) at its widest x 11.75 in (29 cm) high

RM 900 – 1,500 The Peranakans adopted the rose water sprinkling practices of the Malays in their wedding and other rituals as part of their assimilation with the local cultural landscape. Some examples have been recorded of the commissioned pieces made by Chinese silversmiths of South China for the Peranakans.

This piece is of local Chinese workmanship which has the rose top sprinkler towering above 3 Colonial-European inspired sireh leaves layers (2 at mid level and 1 at the base).

Possibly of pure silver (although there is no silver grade or maker’s marks) as parts of the globed main body is slightly dented.

Repoussé and appliqué techniques done to achieve the bold sculpted effect on this very fine piece.

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88 | STERLING SILVER CUTLERY SERVICE SET Circa 1960s – 70s Dimensions: 19 in (48.5cm) length x 12 in (30.5cm) width x 5.5 in (14cm) height

RM 28,000 – 33,000 A Chantilly Design flatware service set from Gorham Sterling, USA. This flatware / cutlery set for 12 comprises a total of 138 remaining pieces of excellently worked sterling silver service set. This set was engraved with the family surname initial ‘B’ on its component pieces.

The identifying content and maker’s marks are of a lion, an anchor and the ‘G’ initial, followed by the word Sterling, indicating it is sterling silver from Gorham, USA. The production technique holds a patent dated 1895 and the Chantilly design was first produced in 1950.

Good condition Storage in a fine suede-lined wooden box.

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89 | SILVER CLAD 14-PIECES TEA & COFFEE SET Circa 1950s Dimensions: Coffee Pot 7 in (18 cm) wide x 8 in (20 cm) high Tea Pot 9 in (23 cm) wide x 6.75 in (17 cm) high Tea Cup 4 in (10 cm) wide x 2.5 in (6.5 cm) high Tea Saucer 5.25 in (13.5 cm) diameter

RM 9,800 – 11,000 This most unusual silver clad porcelain tea and coffee set is of the Sunflower series and made in Japan by the Kauon Technical Industry Co. Ltd, using a unique high technology to clad fairly a thick layer of silver (rendered tarnish-free) on porcelain, instead of the conventional plating by electrolysis of a very thin plate.

Perfect condition.

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90 | A COLLECTION OF 197 PIECES OF GERMAN SILVER PLATED FLATWARE HOUSED IN A ROSEWOOD CABINET Circa 1970s – 80s Cabinet dimensions: 24 in (61cm) length x 16 in (41cm) width x 35.5 in (90cm) height

RM 45,000 – 48,000 This lot comprises an assortment from a few sets of silver plated German flatware / cutlery, indicated with marks of WMF Patent 9030, Bader 90, all silver plated and some gilt.

Totaling 197 pieces, housed in 5 drawers of a flatware storage rosewood cabinet.

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91 | PEWTER EUROPEAN GAME SET Circa 1970s Box dimensions: 16 in (40.5cm) length x 8.5 in (21.5cm) width x 7 in (17.5cm) height 16 in (40.5cm) length x 17 in (43cm) width BIGGEST FIGURE, 4.5 in (11.5cm), SMALLEST FIGURE 3 in (7.5cm)

RM 13,800 – 14,800 A complete Western chess set of 16 pewter pieces and 16 gold-plated pewter pieces make up this interesting lot, housed in a wooden velvet-lined box, with the chess board.

Finely crafted – possibly Italian workmanship.

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BUYING AT HB ASSET AUCTIONEERS CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS Henry Butcher Asset Auctioneers Sdn Bhd (“HBAA”) has set out its Conditions of Business at the back of this auction catalogue. The Conditions of Business and all other terms, conditions and notices set out in HBAA’s catalogues or announced by the auctioneer or posted in the sale room by way of notice form the terms on which HBAA contracts, as auctioneers, with actual and prospective sellers and buyers.

ESTIMATES Each lot is given an estimated price range in Ringgit Malaysia, in the auction catalogue. The estimated price range is based upon the opinion of expert consultants and known recent transactions for a comparable property, condition, rarity, quality and provenance and is subject to change and may be revised anytime without prior notice. The estimated price range of the lot should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. Buyers should not and cannot rely upon the estimated price range as the representation or guarantee of actual selling prices. Estimated price range does not include the buyer’s premium.

RESERVES The reserve price is the confidential minimum price at which the seller has agreed to sell a lot and will not exceed the estimated price range.

BUYER’S PREMIUM HBAA will charge to the buyer a 12% premium of the hammer price of each lot sold, together with all applicable taxes as may be set and revised by the Malaysian government from time to time.

TAX All sums payable by the buyer to HBAA are exclusive of any goods and services tax or any other applicable taxes as may be set and revised by the Malaysian government from time to time. If any such tax applies, the buyer shall pay the tax at the rate and time as required by the relevant law.

PRE-AUCTION VIEWING All lots on offer at the auction will be exhibited prior to the sale, for public viewing free of charge. HBAA personnel will be available to assist prospective buyers at the public viewing times or by appointment for private preview sessions. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to examine the lots thoroughly and to request for condition reports from HBAA.

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All lot(s) will be sold “as is” without any representation or warranty of any kind by HBAA (and its employees or agents) or the seller. Buyers are responsible to amine a lot prior to the sale and to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the lot and that the lot matches any written or oral description provided by the seller or HBAA.

CATALOGUE A catalogue shall be prepared by HBAA describing and illustrating all lots for sale at the auction, and will be made available to prospective buyers prior to the sale and before they register as bidders.

References in the catalogue entry are for guidance only and prospective bidders are encouraged to evaluate and verify the information provided by personally inspecting any lots they are interested in or by employing a knowledgeable representative to do so before placing a bid. Prospective bidders may order an auction catalogue from HBAA by contacting the office at +603-2691 3089 / +017657 5443 or email peranakan.auction2016@ henrybutcher.com.my or download a copy of the catalogue from www.henrybutcher.com.my.

Any illustrations in the catalogue are solely for identification and the guidance of prospective buyers and should not be relied upon in terms of tone or colour or necessarily to reveal imperfections in any lot. While HBAA takes an effort to research and investigate into the authenticity, provenance and background of each lot, such efforts cannot be taken as absolute and exhaustive and as such, prospective buyers are encouraged to carry out their own due diligence and not rely solely on any information given by HBAA in the catalogue.

CONDITION REPORTS The catalogue descriptions do not state any imperfections in the lot(s) and prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to request for condition reports from HBAA, which are provided as a convenience to its clients free of charge.

References in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the prospective bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

BIDDER REGISTRATION Prospective buyers who have not previously bid or consigned with HBAA should bring along the

following documents when registering in person at the sale room: •Individuals: government-issued photo identification (such as national identity card, driving license or passport) and, if not shown on the ID document, proof of current address, for example a utility bill or bank statement will be required.

• Companies/corporations/institutions: a certificate of incorporation.

• For other business structures such as trusts, offshore companies or partnership, please contact HBAA for advice on the information which should be supplied by the prospective buyer.

• A financial reference in the form of a recent bank statement, a reference from the prospective buyer’s bank, and/or the prospective buyer’s banker’s contact information.

• Persons registering to bid on behalf of a third party who has not previously bid or consigned with HBAA should bring identification documents not only for themselves but also for the party on whose behalf they are bidding, together with a signed letter of authorization from the party.

To allow sufficient time for processing, new clients are encouraged to register at least three (3) working days in advance of a sale. Prospective buyers should register for a numbered bidding paddle at least one (1) hour before the sale is scheduled to begin.

REGISTERING TO BID ON BEHALF Person bidding on behalf of a prospective buyer should bring a signed letter from the prospective buyer authorizing the bidder to act on the prospective buyer’s behalf. Please note that HBAA does not accept payment from third parties.

HBAA can only accept payment from the buyer, and not from the person bidding on their behalf.

Official receipts and any acknowledgement of sale will be issued in the name of the buyer (not the person bidding on behalf of the buyer).

In the event a person who is bidding does not inform HBAA that he is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to HBAA, it will be deemed as though the person is bidding as principal and will be held personally and solely liable for the bid, in particular to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges.

BIDDING The auctioneer will accept bids from registered bidders present in the saleroom, from telephone bidders or by written bids left with HBAA in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may

also execute bids on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by entering bids in response to bids from the saleroom, telephone and/or written bids. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the seller. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the seller at or above the reserve.

ABSENTEE BIDS Prospective buyers who cannot be present at the saleroom may give written instructions directing HBAA to bid on their behalf up to a maximum amount specified for each lot. The auctioneer will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids at the lowest possible price taking into account other bids placed and the reserve price. If written bids on a particular lot are received by HBAA for identical amounts, and at the auction these are the highest bids on the lot, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first.

To allow time for processing, bids must be received no later than one (1) day in advance of the sale.

Please refer to the catalogue for the absentee bid form or request for the form by contacting HBAA at +603-2691 3089 / +017-657 5443, email peranakan.auction2016@henrybutcher.com.my or download the form from www.henrybutcher. com.my. Prospective buyers may be required to place an earnest deposit with HBAA before the auctioneer carries out their absentee bids.

TELEPHONE BIDS Prospective buyers may bid by telephone during the sale although prior arrangements must be made with HBAA no later than twenty four (24) hours before the sale by contacting HBAA at +603-2691 3089 / +017-657 5443. Arrangements for telephone bids can also be made by completing the absentee bid form and indicating on the form the lot(s) which the prospective buyers wish to bid by telephone and giving HBAA a number to call during the course of the sale. HBAA shall not be responsible for the failure of any telephone bid for any reason. Execution of written bids and telephone bids is a complimentary service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and HBAA does not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for any errors and omissions in connection with it.

SUCCESSFUL BIDS The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final and highest bid, at which time, the buyer assumes full responsibility for the lot. The results of absentee bids will be sent by fax one (1) day after the auction. Successful bidders will be required to sign a buyer’s acknowledgement form upon the fall of hammer and to make payment of 5% of hammer price (or RM500, whichever is greater)

as a non-refundable earnest deposit before leaving the sale room. Failure to sign the form and make payment for the earnest deposit will render the sale to be null and void and the auctioneer may re-offer the lot for sale.

AUCTION RESULTS The auction results will be published online at www.henrybutcher.com.my or a faxed copy may be requested from HBAA office by contacting +603-2691 3089 / +017-657 5443, no earlier than one (1) day after the auction and no later than three (3) days after the auction.

PAYMENT Successful bidders will be required to sign a buyer’s acknowledgement form upon the fall of hammer and to make payment of 5% of hammer price (or RM500, whichever is greater) as a non-refundable earnest deposit before leaving the sale room. The balance of the full amount due (which includes the hammer price in respect of the lot sold, together with the buyer’s premium and any charges, fees, interest, taxes and expenses due from a buyer) shall be payable no later than seven (7) days after the auction. HBAA can only release the lot to the buyer upon full payment made in good cleared funds.

In the event the full payment has not been made and the lot remains uncollected by the buyer at the end of seven (7) days after the auction, HBAA shall arrange for storage of the lot at the buyer’s expense, which may involve removal of the lot to a third party storage facility. The lot shall only be released upon full payment of all storage, transportation, additional insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other monies due to HBAA. To avoid delivery delays, prospective buyers are encouraged to supply bank or other suitable references before the auction. Please note that HBAA will not accept payments for the purchased lots from any party other than the registered buyer, unless otherwise agreed between the buyer and HBAA prior to the sale.

Payment shall be made in Ringgit Malaysia either in cash, or by bank/personal cheque, credit card or telegraphic transfer direct to Henry Butcher Asset Auctioneers Sdn Bhd’s account at: Malayan Banking Berhad No 1,2 & 5, Medan Tuanku 1, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Account Name: Henry Butcher Asset Auctioneers Sdn Bhd Account No: 514347609520 Swift No.: MBBEMYKL

with all transactions.

Personal cheques may be accepted at the discretion of HBAA and, unless prior arrangements have been made, all cheques must be cleared before delivery of any purchase.

Payment for auction purchases may also be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard). However, bank fees will be incurred on all credit card payments for auction purchases.

All mailed payments should be sent to: No. 25, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Off Jalan Dang Wangi, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Please direct all inquiries to the administration office at (tel.) +603-2691 3089 / +017-657 5443 and (fax) +603-2602 1523

COLLECTION OF PURCHASES Upon payment of the full amount due, the buyer shall collect the purchased lot(s) in person (or by an authorised person with a letter of authorisation from the buyer), at his own expense, from HBAA’s sale room no later than seven (7) days after the auction unless otherwise agreed between HBAA and the buyer.

If the lot remains uncollected at the end of such period, HBAA shall arrange for storage of the lot(s) at the buyer’s expense, which may involve removal of the lot(s) to a third party storage facility. The lot(s) shall only be released upon full payment of all storage, transportation, additional insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other monies due to HBAA. Delivery and shipping of the purchased lot(s) can be arranged as a convenience to buyers who are unable to collect in person, although written instruction must first be given to HBAA and arrangements made no later than three (3) working days prior to the expiry of the seven (7) days after the auction. The packing, handling and delivery/shipping of lot(s) is entirely at the buyer’s risk and expense (which shall be paid in full before the lot is shipped out) and HBAA shall not, in any circumstances, be responsible for the acts or omissions of the packers or shippers. In circumstances where HBAA proposed handlers, packers or carriers if so requested, HBAA shall not accept responsibility or liability for their acts or omissions.

INSURANCE HBAA provides insurance cover for sold lot(s) at the sale room location for a maximum of seven (7) days after the auction or until the lot(s) has/ have been collected (whichever is earlier). If a lot remains uncollected from the sale room after the expiry of the said period, the lot(s) will be entirely at the buyer’s risk.

Please quote invoice number and client number

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CONDITION OF BUSINESS NOTICE TO BUYERS AND SELLERS These conditions set out below and all other terms, conditions and notices set out in the catalogue of Henry Butcher Asset Auctioneers Sdn Bhd (hereafter referred to as “HBAA”), or announced by the auctioneer or posted in the sale room by way of notice (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Conditions of Business’) form the terms on which HBAA contracts, as auctioneers, with actual and prospective sellers and buyers. They may be amended or supplemented by posted notices in the sale room or oral announcements made during the sale. The Conditions of Business apply to all aspects of business regarding the sale, purchase or holding of property provided by HBAA. The Conditions of Business would also apply to any sellers or buyers who require inspection, appraisal or valuation of property. Any future dealings with HBAA shall be governed by the Conditions of Business current at that particular time. By bidding at the auction you agree to be bound by these terms.

HBAA generally acts as agent for the seller.

Any concluded contract of sale is made directly between the seller and the buyer. All relevant factual material pertaining to items offered for sale is derived from the seller. HBAA cannot and does not undertake full due diligence on every item sold. Buyers are responsible to carry out their own inspection and investigations on the items offered for sale which they are interested in buying.

All potential buyers are to take particular note of Conditions 5 and 6 which limit the extent to which HBAA and the seller may be liable. In addition, all sellers are to take particular note of Conditions 25, 27, 28 and 29 which set out the basis of the relationship between HBAA and the seller and limit the extent to which HBAA may be liable to the seller.

applicable taxes as may be set and revised by the Malaysian government from time to time; “catalogue” shall mean the auction catalogue prepared by HBAA describing and illustrating all lots for sale by HBAA; “estimated price range” shall mean the estimated price a lot may achieve at the auction and does not include the buyer’s premium; “expenses” in relation to the sale of any lot shall mean HBAA’s costs including but not limited to legal expenses, charges and expenses for insurance, catalogue and other reproductions and illustrations, any customs duties, advertising, packing or shipping costs, reproduction rights’ fees, taxes, levies, costs of testing, searches or enquiries relating to any lot, or costs of collection from a defaulting buyer together with any applicable taxes imposed by the Malaysian government from time to time. “full amount due” shall mean the hammer price in respect of the lot sold, together with the buyer’s premium and any charges, fees, interest, taxes and expenses due from a buyer or defaulting buyer.

“HBAA” shall mean Henry Butcher Asset Auctioneers Sdn Bhd (Company no. 702259-K); “hammer price” shall mean the highest bid accepted by HBAA by the fall of the hammer or, in the case of a post-auction sale, the agreed sale price; in both instances excluding the buyer’s premium, any applicable taxes and any expenses; “lot” shall mean each piece of property as described in the catalogue; “net sales proceeds” shall mean the hammer price of the lot sold to the extent received by HBAA in cleared funds, less sales commission and expenses;

A. DEFINITIONS Unless the contrary intention appears, the following expressions shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them in this Condition of Business: “bidder” shall mean a person who considers, makes or attempts to make a bid by whatever means at the auction and includes buyers; “buyer” shall mean the person who makes the highest bid or offer accepted by HBAA, or that person’s disclosed principal; “buyer’s premium” shall mean a payment of premium calculated at 12% of the hammer price and payable by a buyer to HBAA, together with all

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“purchase price” shall mean the hammer price and buyer’s premium; “reserve price” shall mean the confidential minimum price at which the seller has agreed to sell a lot and will not exceed the estimated price range; “sales commission” shall mean the commission payable to HBAA by a seller at a percentage as specified in the Consignment Form together with all applicable taxes as may be set and revised by the Malaysian government from time to time; “seller” shall mean the owner or consignor who is offering the lot for sale including their agents,

executors or personal representatives or the owner’s agent or the person in possession of the lot consigned. If there are multiple owners or agents or persons in possession, each shall assume, jointly and severally, all obligations, liabilities, representations, warranties and indemnities as set forth in these Conditions of Business.

B. CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS 2. Company Property It is the general policy of HBAA to act as an agent only for the seller, however on occasions, HBAA may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part.

Such property is identified in the catalogue with the symbol * next to its lot number.

BEFORE THE SALE 3. Examination of property Solely as a convenience, HBAA may provide condition reports. Neither HBAA (and its employees or agents) nor the seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property.

References in the catalogue entry or the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.

Estimated price range The estimated price range of the lot should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the lot will sell or its value for any other purpose. The estimated price range is based upon the opinion of HBAA’s expert consultants and known recent transactions for a comparable property, condition, rarity, quality and provenance.

The estimated price range is subject to change and may be revised anytime without prior notice.

Buyers should not rely upon estimated price range as the representation or guarantee of actual selling prices. Estimated price range does not include the buyer’s premium.

Buyer’s responsibility All property is sold “as is” without any representation or warranty of any kind by HBAA (and its employees or agents) or the seller. Buyers are responsible to examine a lot prior to the sale and to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the lot and that the lot matches any written or oral description provided by the seller or HBAA. Any illustrations in the catalogue are solely for identification and the guidance of buyers and should not be relied upon in terms of tone or

colour or necessarily to reveal imperfections in any lot.

The prospective buyer undertakes: (i) to inspect and satisfy himself prior to the sale as to the condition and description of the lot; (ii) to rely on his own judgment as to whether the lot accords with its description; (iii) to seek any independent expert advice reasonable (in the light of the prospective buyer’s particular expertise and the value of the lot) to satisfy himself as to authorship, attribution, authenticity, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance or condition of the lot; and (iv) not to rely on any illustration in any catalogue.

The buyer will be deemed to have knowledge of all matters which he could reasonably have been expected to find out given his particular expertise and the exercise of his reasonable due diligence.

LIMITED WARRANTY BY HBAA IN RESPECT OF COUNTERFEIT LOTS 4. In the event the sale of a lot subsequently proves to be a counterfeit and: a) if the buyer at the time has not yet paid the full amount due, HBAA shall have the right to terminate the sale; or b) if HBAA has at that time paid the seller the whole or part of the full amount due to him, then the seller undertakes to refund to HBAA, on demand, the full amount paid. HBAA shall be entitled to exercise a lien over any properties of the seller in its possession pending settlement of all outstanding sums due from the seller to HBAA, Provided that, no later than one (1) year after the date of the sale, the buyer: (i) notifies HBAA in writing of the number of the lot, the date of the auction at which it was purchased and the reasons why the buyer considers the lot to be counterfeit, within three (3) months of any information causing the buyer to question the authenticity or attribution of the lot coming to the buyer’s attention; (ii) is able to transfer good title to HBAA free from any third party claims arising after the date of the sale to the buyer; and (iii) return the lot to HBAA in the same condition as at the date of sale, provided that, in any event, no refund shall be available if either: (a) the catalogue description at the date of the sale was in accordance with the generally accepted opinions of scholars and experts at that time or the catalogue description indicated that there was a conflict of such opinions; or (b) the only method of establishing that the lot was a counterfeit at the date of publication of the catalogue was by means of processes which either were not generally accepted for use until after the publication of the catalogue or else were unreasonably expensive or impractical or

likely to have caused damage to the lot or likely, in HBAA’s reasonable opinion, to have caused loss of value to the lot. An item shall be considered counterfeit where, in HBAA’s reasonable opinion, it is a deliberate modern forgery i.e. an imitation created since 1970 with the intention of deceiving as to authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source (where the correct description of such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue) and which, at the date of sale, had a value materially less than it would have had if the item had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. No lot shall be considered a counterfeit by reason only of any damage and/or restoration and/or modification work of any kind (including repainting or overpainting).

Without prejudice to Conditions 3 and 4 above, and save in so far as it relates to any liability which HBAA may have for personal injury or death, any claim against HBAA by the buyer shall be limited to the hammer price and the buyer’s premium actually paid by the buyer to HBAA with regard to that lot.

It is HBAA’s general policy, and HBAA shall have the right to request the buyer to obtain at the buyer’s cost the reports of two independent and recognised experts in the field, mutually acceptable to the buyer and to HBAA, setting out the reasons why the lot in question is considered to be counterfeit and HBAA agrees that it will give due consideration to any such expert reports. However, HBAA reserves the right to seek additional independent advice itself in making its final determination as to whether the lot is a counterfeit and HBAA shall not be bound by any expert report produced by the buyer. If HBAA agrees with the buyer that the lot is a counterfeit, HBAA shall refund to the buyer the costs of obtaining two independent expert reports incurred by the buyer provided that (i) such costs were approved by HBAA in advance of obtaining such reports; and (ii) the buyer could not reasonably have obtained independent opinions prior to the sale. The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred and is solely for the benefit of the buyer.

7. Refusal of admission HBAA has the right, at its absolute discretion, to refuse admission to any person to the premises or participation of any person in any auction and to reject any bid.

HBAA’S LIABILITY TO BUYERS 5. Notwithstanding Condition 4 above given

by HBAA to the buyer and the buyer’s rights in relation to the conduct of auctions as set out in Condition 13: (a) HBAA gives no guarantee or warranties to the buyer and any implied warranties or conditions are excluded (save in so far as such obligations cannot be excluded by statute); (b) In particular, any representations, written or oral and including those in any catalogue, report, commentary or valuation, in relation to any aspect or quality of any lot, including price or value, (i) are statements of opinion only and (ii) may be revised prior to the lot being offered for sale (including whilst the lot is on public view); and (c) None of HBAA, any HBAA’s affiliated company, or any agent, employee or director thereof shall be liable for any errors or omissions in any such representations.

6. Seller’s Liability To Buyers The seller’s obligations to the buyer are limited to the same extent as HBAA’s obligations to the buyer. Any express or implied conditions or warranties are excluded save in so far as it is not possible to exclude obligations implied by statute.

AT THE SALE

8. Registration before bidding Prospective buyers who wish to bid in the saleroom can register in advance of the sale, or can come to the saleroom on the day of the sale at least one (1) hour before the start of the sale to register in person. A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. HBAA may require the production of bank or other financial references. Further information on the registration process can be found in HBAA’s “Guide to Buying at Henry Butcher Asset Auction”.

9. Bidding as principal In making a bid at auction, a bidder is doing so as principal and will be held personally and solely liable for the bid, in particular to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with HBAA before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to HBAA. In such circumstances, both the bidder and the third party will be jointly and severally liable for all obligations arising from the bid and the third party shall be bound by the Conditions of Business by the bidder’s bid as his agent in the same way as if he were bidding personally.

10. Absentee bids HBAA will use reasonable efforts to carry out telephone bids or written bids delivered to HBAA prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone provided that such written bids are sufficiently clear in HBAA’s opinion. Bids must be placed in Ringgit Malaysia. Please refer to the catalogue for the Absentee Bid Form. The lots will be bought at the lowest possible price

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taking into account other bids placed and the reserve price. If written bids on a particular lot are received by HBAA for identical amounts, and at the auction these are the highest bids on the lot, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. HBAA’s obligation in relation to such written bids is undertaken subject to their other commitments at the time of sale and the conduct of the sale may be such that HBAA is unable to bid as requested. HBAA cannot accept liability for failure to make a written bid for any reason. Telephoned absentee bids must be confirmed no later than 24 hours before the sale by letter or fax. In such circumstances, HBAA reserve the right to require confirmation of relevant details in writing before HBAA agrees to do so. HBAA shall not be responsible for the failure of any telephone bid for any reason. HBAA reserve the right to record telephone bids. The auctioneer may also execute bids on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve price. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the seller. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the seller above the reserve price. Execution of written bids and telephone bids is a complimentary service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and HBAA does not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for any errors and omissions in connection with it.

11. Currency converter Auctions are conducted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM), but HBAA may provide a currency converter in the sale room for the convenience of bidders.

The figures shown in foreign currencies are only approximates and do not represent the exact exchange rates. HBAA does not accept liability to bidders who follow the currency converter rather than the actual bidding in the sale room.

12. Video or digital images At some auctions there may be a video or digital screen in operation for the convenience of both buyers and sellers. Errors may occur in its operation and in the quality of the image and HBAA does not accept liability either for the quality of the image reproduced on the video screen, or for the correspondence of the screen image to the original.

13. Conduct of the auction The auctioneer will commence and advance the bidding in levels that he considers appropriate in the light of the value of the lot under auction and of competing bids. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve price, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders, although the auctioneer will not indicate during the auction that he is making such bids on behalf of the seller. Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are offered subject to a reserve price, which is the confidential minimum price below which

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the lot will not be sold. The reserve price will not exceed the estimated price range printed in the catalogue. If any lots are not subject to a reserve price, they will be identified with the symbol next to the lot number. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve price, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at 50% of the estimated price range for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer will proceed backwards in his or her discretion until a bid is recognised, and then continue up from that amount. Absentee bids will, in the absence of a higher bid, be executed at approximately 50% of the estimated price range or at the amount of the bid if it is less than 50% of the estimated price range. In the event that there is no bid on a lot, the auctioneer may deem such lot unsold. The buyer acknowledges the rights of the auctioneer and the seller set out in this Conditions of Business and waives any claim that he might have in this connection against HBAA or the seller.

14. Sale of a lot The person who makes the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer (or that person’s disclosed principal, if applicable) shall be the buyer. The striking of the auctioneer’s hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and identifies the hammer price at which the lot is knocked down by the auctioneer to the buyer. The striking of the auctioneer’s hammer also marks the conclusion of a contract of sale between the seller and the buyer.

The buyer will be asked to sign a Buyer’s Acknowledgement Form upon the fall of hammer and to make payment of 5% of hammer price (or RM500, whichever is greater) as a non-refundable earnest deposit before leaving the sale room.

Failure to sign the form and make payment for the earnest deposit will render the sale to be null and void and the auctioneer may re-offer the lot for sale.

15. Auctioneer’s discretion Notwithstanding Conditions 13 and 14 above, the auctioneer has the absolute and sole discretion at any time to: (a) refuse any bid which does not exceed the previous bid by at least 5% or by such other proportion as the auctioneer will in his absolute discretion direct, (b) to advance the bidding in such a manner as he may decide, (c) to withdraw or divide any lot, (d) to combine any two or more lots and, in the case of errors or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the lot in dispute and/or

take any such actions as he reasonably thinks fit in the circumstances. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale record of HBAA is conclusive.

16. Successful bid and passing of risk Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer and the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the seller and the buyer. Risk and responsibility for the lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes to the buyer at the expiration of seven (7) calendar days from the date of the sale or upon collection by the buyer, whichever is earlier.

While invoices are sent out by mail after the auction, HBAA does not accept responsibility for notifying the buyer of the result of his bids. Buyers are requested to contact HBAA by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the sale to obtain details of the outcome of their bids to avoid incurring unnecessary storage charges. Successful bidders will pay the full amount due plus any applicable taxes and costs.

AFTER THE SALE 17. Payment Upon conclusion of the relevant session of the auction in which the lot was sold, the buyer shall pay to HBAA the full amount due no later than seven (7) calendar days after the auction and provide HBAA with his or her name and permanent address and, if so requested, proof of identity. This applies even if the buyer wishes to export the lot and an export license is, or may be required. Payment will not be deemed to have been made until HBAA is in receipt of the full amount due to HBAA from the buyer either in cash or good cleared funds. Further information on the payment method can be found in HBAA’s “Guide to Buying at Henry Butcher Asset Auction”.

18. Collection of purchases Upon payment of the full amount due, the buyer shall collect the purchased lot in person (or by an authorised person with a letter of authorisation from the buyer), at his own expense, from HBAA’s sale room no later than seven (7) calendar days after the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed between HBAA and the buyer. Unless HBAA exercise their discretion to do so, and without prejudice to Condition 23(g) below, HBAA shall be entitled to retain the purchased lot until the full amount due to HBAA has been received in full by HBAA either in cash or good cleared funds.

19. Passing of title The buyer shall always remain liable for the full amount due and shall not acquire title to the lot sold until payment of the full amount due has been made in full in respect of that lot and HBAA has

applied such payment to the lot (even if, without prejudice to Condition 18, HBAA exercise their discretion to release it to the buyer). Other than where HBAA has agreed with the buyer to the contrary, and subject to Condition 23(m) below, any monies received from the buyer shall be applied in order of the oldest debt owed by the buyer to HBAA or the oldest purchase made by the buyer at HBAA or any HBAA affiliated company having regard to the date of sale and the number of the lot.

23. Remedies for non payment or failure to collect purchases If the buyer without the prior agreement of HBAA fails to make payment of the full amount due or any part of it on any lot in accordance with Condition 17 above, HBAA shall be entitled in their absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights which HBAA and the seller may have, be entitled, both for HBAA and as agent for the seller, to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:

20. Transfer of risk Any lot purchased is entirely at the buyer’s risk from the earlier of:

a) to charge the buyer, the seller’s and HBAA’s reasonable legal and administrative costs incurred; b) to charge interest at a rate not exceeding 8% (eight per cent) per annum on the full amount due to the extent that it remains unpaid for more than four (4) weeks after the date of the auction; c) to forfeit the buyer’s earnest deposit as required under Condition 14; d) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the full amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; e) cancel the sale of the lot; f) to arrange and carry out a re-sale of the lot by public auction or private sale in mitigation of the debt owed by the buyer to HBAA. The buyer and the seller hereby consent to and authorise HBAA to arrange and carry out such re-sale on the Conditions of Business applicable at the time of the re-sale and agree that the level of the reserve and the estimates relevant to such re-sale shall be set at HBAA’s sole discretion. The net sales proceeds will be applied in reduction of the buyer’s debt. If a resale should result in a lower price than the original hammer price obtained, HBAA and the seller shall be entitled to claim the balance from the buyer together with any costs incurred in connection with the buyer’s failure to make payment. If the resale should result in a higher price than the original hammer price obtained, the surplus shall be paid to the seller. In such case, the buyer waives any claim which the buyer may have to title to the lot and agree that any re-sale price shall be deemed commercially reasonable; g) set-off any amounts owed by HBAA or any HBAA’s affiliated company to the buyer against any amounts owing by the buyer to HBAA or any HBAA’s affiliated company, whether as the result of any proceeds of sale or otherwise; h) exercise a lien over any of the buyer’s property which is in HBAA’s possession or in possession of any HBAA’s affiliated company for any reason until payment of all outstanding full amount due to HBAA have been made in full. HBAA shall notify the buyer of any lien being exercised and the amount outstanding. If the amount outstanding then remains unpaid for fourteen (14) days following such notice, HBAA shall be entitled to arrange and carry out the sale of any such property in accordance with (f) above; i) to insure, remove and store the lot either at

(a) the time the buyer collects the lot purchased; or (b) the time that the buyer pays to HBAA the full amount due for the lot; or (c) seven (7) calendar days after the day of the sale.

The buyer shall be solely responsible for insuring the lot purchased from the time risk passes to the buyer. The buyer will be compensated for any loss or damage to the lot which occurs after sale but prior to the time risk passes to the buyer.

The maximum amount of compensation shall be the hammer price of the lot, and shall exclude any indirect or consequential loss or damage.

However, HBAA will not, in any circumstances, be liable for any loss or damage caused to frames or to glass which is covering prints, paintings or other works unless the frame or glass is, in itself, the object sold at auction.

21. Packing, handling and shipping The packing, handling and shipping of lots is entirely at the buyer’s risk and expense (which shall be paid in full before the lot is shipped out) and HBAA shall not, in any circumstances, be responsible for the acts or omissions of the packers or shippers.

In circumstances where HBAA proposed handlers, packers or carriers if so requested, HBAA shall also not accept responsibility or liability for their acts or omissions.

22. Export license The export of any lot from Malaysia or import into any other country may be subject to one or more export or import licences being granted. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. Lots purchased shall be paid for in accordance with Condition 17 above and the denial of any export or import licence required or any delay in the obtaining of such licence shall not justify the rescission or cancellation of the sale by the buyer or any delay by the buyer in making payment of the full amount due for the lot. HBAA shall not be obligated to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by the buyer where payment is made by the buyer in circumstances where an export license is required.

HBAA’s premises or elsewhere at the buyer’s sole risk and expense; j) to reject future bids made by or on behalf of the buyer at any future auction or render such bids subject to payment of a deposit to HBAA before such bids are accepted; k) to retain that or any other lot sold to the same buyer at the same time or at any other auction and release it only after payment of the full amount due; l) to apply any payments made by the buyer to HBAA or to any HBAA’s affiliated company towards settlement of the full amount due or otherwise towards any costs or expenses incurred in connection with the sale of the lot; m) to apply any payments made by the buyer to HBAA or to any HBAA’s affiliated company towards settlement of the full amount due or otherwise towards any other debts owed by the buyer to HBAA or to any other HBAA affiliated company in respect of any other transaction; n) to take such other action as HBAA deems necessary or appropriate.

24. Remedies for failure to collect purchases If the buyer does not collect a purchased lot within seven (7) calendar days after the sale, HBAA may arrange for storage of the lot at the buyer’s risk and expense. This shall apply whether or not the buyer has made payment of the full amount due.

HBAA shall release the purchased lot only upon full payment by the buyer of all storage, removal, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amount due to HBAA including, if applicable, the full amount due.

HBAA shall, in their absolute discretion, also be entitled to exercise any of the rights or remedies listed in Condition 23(a), (c), (d), (f), (g), (h) and (l) above, provided that HBAA shall not exercise their right under Condition 23(f) above for a period of ninety (90) days following the relevant sale. In the event that HBAA exercise their rights under Condition 23(f) above, HBAA undertakes to hold to the buyer’s order the net sales proceeds received by HBAA in cleared funds less all storage, removal, insurance and any other costs or taxes incurred.

C. CONDITIONS CONCERNING SELLERS 25. Seller’s warranties This Condition governs the seller’s relationship with both the buyer and HBAA. If HBAA or the buyer considers any of the warranties listed below to be breached in any way, either HBAA or the buyer may take legal action against the seller. The seller agrees to indemnify HBAA and any HBAA’s affiliated company, their respective servants, directors, officers and employees and the buyer against any loss or damage resulting from any breach or alleged breach of any of the seller’s representations or warranties, or other terms set forth in these Conditions of Business. Where

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HBAA reasonably believes that any breach of such representation or warranty has occurred, the seller hereby authorise HBAA in its sole discretion to rescind the sale.

The seller warrants to HBAA and to the buyer that at all relevant times (including but not limited to the time of the consignment of the lot and the time of the sale): (a) the seller is the true owner of the lot, or are properly authorised to sell the lot by the true owner; (b) the seller is able to and shall, in accordance with these Conditions of Business, transfer possession to the buyer and good and marketable title to the lot free from any third party rights or claims or potential claims including, without limitation, any claims which may be made by governments or governmental agencies; (c) the seller has provided HBAA with all information concerning the provenance of the lot and has notified HBAA in writing of any concerns expressed by third parties in relation to the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, or export or import of the lot; (d) the seller is unaware of any matter or allegation which would render any description given by HBAA in relation to the lot inaccurate or misleading; (e) where the lot has been moved to Malaysia from another country, the lot has been lawfully imported into Malaysia; the lot has been lawfully and permanently exported as required by the laws of any country in which it was located; required declarations upon the export and import of the lot have been properly made; any duties and taxes on the export and import of the lot have been paid; (f) the seller has or will pay any and all taxes and/or duties that may be due on the net sale proceeds of the lot and the seller has notified HBAA in writing of any or all taxes and for duties that are payable

by HBAA on behalf of the seller in any country other than the country of the sale; (g) unless HBAA is advised to the contrary in writing at the time the lot is delivered by the seller to HBAA, there are no restrictions, copyright or otherwise, relating to the lot (other than those imposed by law) and no restrictions on HBAA’s rights to reproduce photographs or other images of the lot.

BEFORE THE SALE 26. Preparation for sale The seller agrees that HBAA shall have sole and absolute discretion as to: (a) the way in which property may be combined or divided into lots for sale; (b) the way in which lots are included in the sale; (c) the way in which any lot is described and illustrated in the catalogue or any condition report; (d) the date and place of the auction; and

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(e) the manner in which any sale is conducted.

HBAA reserves the right to consult with and rely on any outside experts, consultants or restorers of their choice in relation to the property and to carry out such other inquiries or tests in relation to the property either before or after the sale as HBAA may, in their absolute discretion, deem appropriate. This is however, a matter for HBAA’s discretion and HBAA is under no duty to carry out such consultation, inquiries or tests.

27. Estimates Any estimate given by HBAA, whether written or oral, is a matter of opinion only and is intended only as a guide. An estimate shall not be relied upon as a guarantee of the anticipated selling price.

Any estimate given (whether written or oral and whether in a catalogue or any marketing materials, receipt, letter or otherwise) may, in HBAA’s absolute discretion, be revised from time to time.

28. Exclusion of liability Any representations, written or oral and including those in any catalogue, report, commentary or valuation in relation to any aspect or quality of any lot, including price or value (a) are statements of opinion only and (b) may be revised prior to the lot being offered for sale (including whilst the lot is on public view). Neither HBAA, any HBAA’s affiliated company, nor any agent employee or director thereof shall be liable for any errors or omissions in any such representations.

29. Limitations on claims by seller Any claim by the seller (excluding any claim covered

by Condition 34) shall in any event, be limited to the net sales proceeds in respect of that lot.

30. Withdrawal of lots by the seller If the seller choose to withdraw a lot from the sale, provided that consent from HBAA must have first been obtained, after the earlier of (i) written agreement to sell the lot between the seller and HBAA and (ii) twelve (12) weeks before the date of the auction of the lot, the seller will be liable to pay to HBAA a withdrawal fee calculated in accordance with Condition 32 below. If the seller withdraws a lot before that time, no withdrawal fee shall be payable.

31. Withdrawal of lots by HBAA HBAA may withdraw a lot from sale without any liability if (i) HBAA reasonably believes that there is any doubt as to the authenticity or attribution of the lot or (ii) it is established or alleged that any of the seller’s representations or warranties set out in Condition 25 above are inaccurate in any way or (iii) the seller breached any provisions of this Conditions of Business in any material respect or (iv) HBAA believes it would be improper to include the lot in the sale.

If HBAA becomes aware of a competing title claim to, or lien over, a lot consigned by the seller, HBAA shall not release the lot to the seller, which shall be held by HBAA at the seller’s expense, until the title claim or lien, as applicable, has been finally resolved to HBAA’s satisfaction.

32. Withdrawal fee If the lot is withdrawn because the circumstances described in any of (i) to (iv) of Condition 31 above occurs, HBAA reserves the right to charge an administrative fee equivalent to 0.5% of reserve price or RM500, whichever is greater) and the lot shall be returned to the seller at the seller’s expense provided that there is no adverse title claim on the lot. If however the lot is withdrawn for any other reason, the seller shall pay HBAA a withdrawal fee equivalent to 10% of the reserve price, together with insurance and expenses.

HBAA shall not be obliged to withdraw any lot from sale or to return it to the seller unless the seller has paid HBAA the withdrawal fee.

33. Loss or damage HBAA is unable to accept responsibility for any damages caused by the following: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) gradual deterioration; (c) inherent vice or defect including woodworm, mildew and other inherent defects not mentioned herein; (d) errors in processing; (e) changes in atmospheric conditions; (f) handling or storage; or (g) any loss, direct or indirect, consequential or otherwise, which may be suffered by the seller.

34. Risk of loss or damage by the seller If the seller has specifically instructed HBAA not to insure the lot, it will remain at the seller’s risk at all times until the buyer has made payment in full or until the lot is returned to the seller in the event it is not sold. The seller hereby undertakes to indemnify HBAA, its employees and agents, and the buyer (where applicable) against any claim made against them in respect of the lot, however those claims may arise even if HBAA, its employees and agents were found to be negligent.

AT THE SALE 35. Reserve price Unless otherwise agreed in writing, each lot will be offered for sale subject to a reserve price as agreed between the seller and HBAA. HBAA shall in no circumstances be liable if bids are not received at the level of or below the reserve price. HBAA shall however be entitled to sell the lot below the reserve price. In such circumstance, HBAA shall be obliged to account to the seller as if the hammer price was equal to the reserve price, and the seller will pay HBAA the sales commission as if the lot has been sold at a hammer price equal to the reserve price.

In the event the reserve price has not been mutually agreed between the parties and confirmed by the seller in writing prior to the auction date, HBAA shall have the right to, in its sole discretion, set the reserve price of the lot.

36. Bidding at the sale The seller may not bid for his own property.

Although HBAA shall be entitled to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve price, the seller shall not instruct or permit any other person to bid for the property on behalf of the seller. If the seller should bid on his own behalf (or instruct someone else to do so), HBAA may treat the seller as the successful bidder. In those circumstances, the seller shall not be entitled to the benefits of Conditions 4 and 35 above and the seller shall pay to HBAA a sum representing the total of the sales commission, the buyer’s premium and all expenses which was incurred by HBAA in connection with the sale of the lot. HBAA shall be entitled to exercise a lien over the lot until payment of that sum has been made by the seller in full.

AFTER THE SALE 37. Payment Following the sale, the seller will be liable to pay HBAA the sales commission and expenses. HBAA shall be entitled to deduct each of these items from monies received from the buyer. The seller hereby authorises HBAA to charge the buyer and retain the buyer’s premium.

38. Payment of net sales proceeds to the seller Unless HBAA has been notified by the buyer of his intention to rescind the sale on the basis that the lot is a counterfeit, HBAA shall send to the seller within six (6) weeks from the date of the sale of the lot, the net sales proceeds received from the buyer in cleared funds, less any other amount owing by the seller to HBAA or any HBAA’s affiliated company. The seller should note that the net sales proceeds payable to the seller is derived from the actual proceeds of sale received

by HBAA from the buyer. In the event of late payment by the buyer, HBAA shall, within two (2) weeks of receipt of such payment in cleared funds from the buyer, make such remittance to the seller.

HBAA reserves the right to release a lot to the buyer before receipt of the full amount due for the lot.

39. Rescistsion Where HBAA is satisfied that the lot is a counterfeit, HBAA shall rescind the sale and notify the seller of such rescission. HBAA shall, in their absolute discretion, be entitled to dispense with the requirements of Condition 4 in determining whether or not a particular lot is a counterfeit.

Within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice advising the seller of the rescission of the sale, the seller undertakes to refund to HBAA on demand

the full amount due if HBAA has at that time paid the seller the whole or part of the full amount due to him. In the latter case, HBAA shall exercise a lien over any properties of the seller in its possession pending settlement of the full amount of refund due from the seller.

For the avoidance of doubt, the seller shall indem nify HBAA and its employees in full on demand against all claims, costs or expenses incurred by HBAA in relation to the lot as well as any loss or damage resulting from the same.

40. Non-payment by the buyer In the event the buyer fails to pay the full amount due within four (4) weeks from the date of the sale, HBAA shall be entitled to agree to special terms on behalf of the seller for payment, storage and insurance, and to take any necessary steps to collect the amount due from the buyer. However, HBAA shall not be obliged to remit the payment due to the seller, nor to take any legal proceedings on behalf of the seller. HBAA shall discuss with the seller and agree on the appropriate course of action to be taken to recover the payment due from the buyer. In addition, HBAA shall have absolute discretion to take and enforce any of the remedies set out in Condition 23 above including the right to cancel the sale and return the property to the seller. HBAA shall be entitled to charge the buyer interest for late payment in accordance with Condition 23(b) above and the seller hereby authorises HBAA to retain such interest for HBAA’s own account.

If the buyer fails to pay the full amount due but HBAA agrees to remit to the seller an amount equal to the net sale proceeds, ownership of the relevant lot shall pass to HBAA. For the avoidance of doubt, HBAA shall have the benefit of all of the seller’s representations, warranties and indemnities set out in these Conditions of Business.

41. Post-auction sales In the event the lot is bought in or otherwise remains unsold by auction, HBAA shall be authorised as the exclusive agent of the seller for a period of seven (7) days following the auction date to sell such lot privately for a price that will result in a payment to the seller of no less than the amount (after deducting all charges due from the seller) to which he would have been entitled had the lot been sold at a price equivalent to the reserve price, or for any lesser amount which HBAA and the seller may agree and set out in writing.

In such case, the seller’s obligations to HBAA and the buyer with respect to the lot are the same as if such lot had been sold during the auction. Any reference in the Conditions of Business to the date of the auction shall be treated as being a reference to the date of the post-auction sale.

42. Unsold lots In the event the lot remains unsold and are not

re-consigned to HBAA for sale or has been withdrawn from sale for whatever reason, it must be collected from the premises of HBAA (or its storage solution provider) within seven (7) days after the auction date or within thirty (30) days after HBAA sends the seller a notice requiring the seller to collect the lot (whichever occurs first).

If the lot remains uncollected at the end of such period, HBAA shall arrange for storage of the lot at the seller’s expense, which may involve removal of the lot to a third party storage facility. The lot shall only be released upon full payment of all storage, transportation, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other monies due to HBAA. If the lot remains uncollected in ninety (90) days after the auction date, HBAA shall have the right to dispose of it as they see fit, which may involve offering the lot for sale by public auction or private sale on such price and terms as HBAA considers appropriate including those relating to estimates and reserves. HBAA shall then account to the seller for the proceeds of sale (after deducting all payments due to HBAA under the terms of the Consignment Agreement).

Without prejudice to the above, HBAA shall be entitled to keep possession of any unsold lot until the seller has paid all amounts owing to HBAA under the Consignment Agreement, and HBAA shall have the right to sell the lot on such terms as HBAA considers appropriate, to use or deal with it in order to recover any outstanding sums from the seller, and HBAA shall then account to the seller for the proceeds of sale after having deducted from the proceeds all amounts due to HBAA from the seller.

D. CONDITIONS CONCERNING BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS 43. Governing law These Conditions of Business and any amendment to them shall be governed by and interpreted and construed in accordance with the laws of Malaysia.

44. Jurisdiction HBAA and all buyers and sellers (and any prospective buyers or sellers) agree that the courts of Malaysia are to have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute (including claims for set-off and counterclaims) which may arise in connection with the validity, effect, interpretation or performance of, or the legal relationships established by, these Conditions of Business or otherwise arising in connection with these Conditions of Business.

45. Service of process All buyers and sellers irrevocably consent to service of process or any other documents in connection with proceedings in any Court by facsimile transmission, personal service, delivery at the last address known to HBAA or any other usual

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address, mail or in any other manner permitted by Malaysian law, the law of the place of service or the law of the jurisdiction where proceedings are instituted.

46. Photographs and illustrations The buyers and sellers agree that HBAA shall have the absolute right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video and otherwise reproduce images of each lot consigned to HBAA for sale.

The copyright of all images, illustrations, written materials and published contents produced by or on behalf of HBAA relating to each lot shall remain at all times the property of HBAA and shall not be used by any person without the prior written consent of HBAA. HBAA shall have the right to use all such materials in whatever manner it deems fit in the normal course of HBAA’s business and the business of its affiliated companies.

47. Copyright No representations or warranties are made by either the seller or HBAA as to whether any lot is subject to copyright nor as to whether the buyer acquires any copyright in any lot sold.

48. Export/Import and embargoes No representations or warranties are made by HBAA or the seller as to whether any lot is subject to any export restrictions from Malaysia or any import restrictions of any other country. Similarly, HBAA makes no representations or warranties as to whether any embargoes exist in relation to particular lots.

49. Notices Any letter, notice, request, demand or certificate: (a) if delivered personally shall be deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the recipient; or (b) if despatched by prepaid registered post, first class post or express or air mail or other fast postal service shall be deemed to have been duly served within seven (7) days of despatch (notwithstanding that it is returned through the post undelivered); or (c) if sent by telex or by facsimile transmission or other electronic media shall be deemed to have been given at the time of transmission, and if sent by telegram or cable shall be deemed to have been given 24 hours after despatch.

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Any notice sent to HBAA shall be sent to: Wisma Henry Butcher, No. 25 Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Off Jalan Dang Wangi, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan.

Any notice which HBAA delivers to the buyer or seller may be sent to the last address known to HBAA. 50. Severability If any part of these Conditions of Business is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

51. Personal details If HBAA so requests, each of the buyer, the seller and any bidder at auction agrees to provide (in a form acceptable to HBAA) written confirmation of their name, permanent address, proof of identity and creditworthiness.

52. Introductory fees HBAA reserves the right to claim for the payment of an introductory fee or selling commission for the lot from any party.

53. Miscellaneous (a) The headings and introduction to these Conditions of Business do not form part of the Conditions of Business, but are for convenience only. (b) No act, failure to act or partial act by HBAA shall be deemed a waiver of any of its rights hereunder. (c) The singular includes the plural and vice versa where the context requires. (d) These Conditions of Business shall not be assignable by the buyer or the seller without the prior written agreement of HBAA. However, these Conditions of Business shall be binding on any of your successors, assigns, trustees, executors, administrators and representatives. (e) Where terms have special meanings ascribed to them, a glossary may appear before the first lot in the relevant catalogue.

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