CHINESE CERAMICS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART 12 MAY 2022

CHINESE CERAMICS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART 12 MAY 2022

LOT 16

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CHINESE CERAMICS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART 12 MAY 2022

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LOT 43 4 | C H IN ESE CERAMI CS & A S IAN WO RKS O F ART

1 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE GLAZED BOWL

of lobed form with parcel gilt, floral decoration on the outside and a gilded border, the interior with painted iron red border, raised on a circular foot.

12 cm. high; 26 cm. diameter €300 - 500

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2 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE KANGXI BLUE & WHITE VASE of square form with figural decoration.

25 cm. high €1,500 - 2,500

6 | A S IA N SA L E CE NTUR IE S OF A R T IST IC EXC ELLENC E

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3 18TH-CENTURY BLUE & WHITE PLATTER

of oval shape, decorated with a series of 5 botanical cartouches.

6 cm. high; 36 cm. wide; 30 cm. deep €150 - 250

8 | C H IN ESE CERAMI CS & A S IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 9

4 CHINESE PARCEL GILT METAL BUDDHA

Ming dynasty, 17th-century, seated in dhyanasana with the hands in dhyana mudra, wearing a long flowing robe, flanked by long pendulous supported on a tiered lotus base.

25 cm. high €300 - 500

1 0 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 11

5 PAIR OF CHINESE QING CLAIR DE LUNE VASES

each of bulbous form, with 5 stems.

18 cm. high €100 - 200

1 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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1 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

6 PAIR OF CHINESE QING FAMILLE ROSE VASES

each with a pierced ground, decorated with alternating figural and ornithological reserves, raised on an inset circular foot.

23 cm. high €800 - 1,200

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7 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE

of cylindrical form with wooden stopper, landscape decoration, raised on a circular foot.

6 cm. high €200 - 300

1 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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8 CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE SCHOLAR'S BOWL

crackle glazed, Chengua mark to base, Republican.

21 cm. diameter €500 - 800

1 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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9 CHINESE QING JADE TOGGLE with carved detail depicting a qilin reclining on a pebble.

2 cm. high; 4 cm. wide; 3 cm. deep €150 - 250

2 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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10 EARLY SINO-TIBETAN SCULPTURE Head of a Buddha, mounted on a square base.

33 cm. high €500 - 800

2 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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11 CHINESE SONG DYNASTY DINGWARE PASTE JAR

and cover, of circular form raised on a circular foot. €300 - 500

2 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 25

12 CHINESE QING POLYCHROME VASE of bottle shape, magenta ground decorated with a white blossom branch.

Seal mark of Qianlong 28 cm. high €500 - 800

2 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 27

13 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE BOWL decorated with pagodas in a landscape, raised on a circular foot.

5 cm. high; 7.5 cm. diameter €200 - 300

2 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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14 18TH-CENTURY KANGXI BLUE & WHITE VASE of double gourd form, with figural decoration.

12 cm. high €800 - 1,200

3 0 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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16 LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE NARRATIVE VASE

of baluster shape, depicting figures rescuing figures from choppy waters, a dragon looking, beneath a phoenix descending from above, 6-character mark of Kangxi to base, 19th-century 52 cm. high €200 - 300

3 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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17 CARVED CHINESE QING BAMBOO BRUSH POT of cylindrical form, with figure decorated panels and inscription.

12.5 cm. high €200 - 300

3 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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18 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE of cylindrical form, decorated with figures in procession.

4-character mark to base.

8 cm. high €200 - 300

3 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

19 ISHIGURO KOKO SIGNED SUMIDA POTTERY VASE Meiji period.

25 cm. high €50 - 80

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20 CHINESE WHITE JADE FIGURE

zoomorphic mermaid floating on waves.

4 cm. high; 6 cm. wide €800 - 1,200

3 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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21 CHINESE QING FAMILLE ROSE TEAPOT

of melon form, decorated with squirrels amongst vines. Seal mark of Qianlong to base.

11 cm. high €150 - 250

4 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 41

22 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE REVERSE PAINTED PICTURE

Figures on a terrace. Enclosed in a hardwood frame.

50 x 33 cm. €400 - 600

4 2 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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24 2 LARGE KANGXI BLUE & WHITE PLATES

a similar plate is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

26 cm. diameter €500 - 800

4 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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25 CHINESE JADE CENSER

of circular lobed form, with dragon held ring handles, below a circular lid, surmounted by a dragon raised on tripod supports.

14 cm. high; 15 cm. wide €250 - 350

4 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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26 CHINESE CELADON GLAZED ROULEAU VASE with elephant scroll handles 12 cm. high €100 - 150

4 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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5 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

27 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE CELADON CENSER with key scroll decoration.

6 cm. high; 6.5 cm. diameter €300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 51

28 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLATTER with figural decoration.

35 x 42 cm. €300 - 500

5 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 53

29 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE

of cylindrical form, decorated with a dragon amongst clouds. Signed.

8 cm. high €200 - 300

5 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

30 18TH/19TH-CENTURY CHINESE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE with red overlay archaic dragons on either side. €450 - 650

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 55

31 19TH-CENTURY JAPANESE SILVER & ENAMELLED BOX and cover, of rectangular form, with ornithological and botanical decorated lid, a bronze body, enclosing a silver interior.

4 cm. high; 9.5 cm. wide; 6 cm. deep €1,500 - 2,500

5 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 57

32 18TH-CENTURY KANGXI BLUE & WHITE CUP and saucer, with floral decoration.

Cup: 3.25 cm. high; saucer: 7.75 cm. diameter €200 - 300

5 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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33 CHINESE SONGHUA SCHOLAR'S SCREEN

the front low relief carved panel, depicting pagoda and mountains amongst pine trees. The back signed with gilded poetry inscription 39 cm. high; 29 cm. wide €200 - 300

6 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 61

34 CHINESE SONG CREAMWARE EWER

of bulbous form, with a ribbed scroll handle and pointed sprout, raised on a circular foot.

8.5 cm. high €300 - 500

6 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 63

35 CHINESE GREEN JADE NECKLACE with silver reticulated clasp.

40 cm. long €300 - 500

6 4 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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6 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

36 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLATE Possibly Yongzheng.

34 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 67

37 CHINESE QING PERIOD HU-SHAPED VASE

with lug handles, seal mark of Qianlong to base.

33 cm. high €600 - 800

6 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 69

7 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

38 CHINESE LATE QING FAMILLE ROSE CHARGER with figural decoration.

37 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 71

40 PAIR OF CHINESE BLUE & WHITE FISHBOWLS

the serpentine rim above a fish decorated body, and white glazed circular foot, 4-character mark of Kangxi to base 5 cm. high €200 - 300

7 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 73

41 CHINESE SHUNZHI BLUE & WHITE CHARGER

of circular form, the plane decorated with a Kirin, enclosed by a russet border.

33 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

7 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 75

42 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE

of rectangular form, decorated with a seated figure on one side and a wild boar on the opposing side.

6 cm. high €200 - 300

7 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 77

43 CHINESE QING PERIOD BLUE & WHITE MEIPING VASE with floral decoration. 8-character mark to base 46 cm. high €800 - 1,200

7 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 79

44 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE TURQUOISE GLAZED VASE in the style of Dayazhai.

28 cm. high €300 - 500

8 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 81

45 CHINESE CELADON DOUBLE GOURD VASE

with raised moulded decoration and scroll handles, seal mark of Qianlong.

Provenance: The Carlow Collection 28 cm. high €3,000 - 5,000

8 2 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 83

46 CHINESE QING PERIOD ARMORIAL FAMILLE ROSE VASE and cover.

28 cm. high €200 - 300

8 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 85

47 LARGE CHINESE QING BRONZE CHARGER

with engraved band of dragons amongst clouds, centred by a symbol of good fortune.

12 cm. high; 44 cm. diameter €200 - 300

8 6 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 87

48 CHINESE PORCELAIN LIGHT FITTING

with ormolu mounts circled by 5 scroll arms each supporting a candle holder, suspended on chains. €500 - 800

8 8 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

49 CHINESE QING BAMBOO BRUSH POT of cylindrical form, decorated with bird amongst leaves and flowering plants.

10 cm. high; 9 cm. diameter €300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 89

50 CHINESE WUCAI ENAMELLED DISH AND COVER

with five claw dragon decoration.

6-character mark of Wanli to base 10.5 cm. high; 29 cm. wide; 23 cm. deep €1,500 - 2,500

9 0 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 91

51 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE GINGER JAR

of bulbous form, decorated with a trio of trees: pine, bamboo and plum.

19 cm. high €200 - 300

9 2 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 93

52 LARGE 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE TEAPOT signed inside the lid. €150 - 250

9 4 | C HIN ESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 95

53 SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE BUDDHA

seated on a kui dragon supported on a lotus cushion.

19 cm. high; 18 cm. wide €800 - 1,200

9 6 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 97

54 CHINESE ROBIN'S EGG GLAZED POT

with lid. The bulbous shaped body decorated with flowers.

Late 19th/early 20th-century.

20 cm. high €3,000 - 5,000

9 8 | C H INESE CERAMI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 99

55 CHINESE QING PERIOD BOWL

with cafe au lait glaze and polychrome over glaze decoration, the interior with polychrome decoration on a white glaze 5 cm. high €200 - 300

1 0 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

56 SONG DYNASTY ETCHED BOWL

recovered from sea, and a hare's fur bowl. €300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 101

57 CHINESE QING WHITE JADE FIGURE of a recumbent kui dragon holding a blossoming branch in its mouth.

2 cm. high; 6 cm. long €400 - 600

1 0 2 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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58 CHINESE QING GILTWOOD AVALOKITESVARA

with eight arms holding auspicious symbols, seated in dhyanasana, his hands in dhyana mudra, raised on a lacquered and carved predella.

60 cm. high; 44 cm. wide €2,500 - 3,500

1 0 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 105

59 CHINESE MING BLUE & WHITE BOWL

Chenghua (1447 - 1487), the body decorated with striding Kui dragons in mutual pursuit prancing through scrolling foliage.

9 cm. high; 17 cm. diameter €20,000 - 30,000

1 0 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 107

60 CHINESE GE-TYPE CRACKLE GLAZED CENSER

of baluster form with scroll handles 10 cm. high; 16 cm. wide €200 - 300

1 0 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

61 CHINESE BONE ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP

raised on outswept sabre legs, with key scroll and dragon decoration.

8.25 cm. €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 109

1 1 0 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

62 JAPANESE MEIJI CERAMIC PLATE depicting a Daimyo gathering, signed.

30 cm. diameter €200 - 300

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63 CHINESE QING CELADON JADE PANEL

with carved decoration depicting a reclining deer in a landscape.

5.25 x 7 cm. €500 - 800

1 1 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

64 18TH-CENTURY BLUE GLAZED BOWL

with parcel gilt floral decoration, raised on a circular foot, the interior with a floral rim.

11 cm. high; 25.5 cm. diameter €300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 113

65 CHINESE QING PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE BOWL

decorated with young boys playing.

Mark of Qianlong to base.

Approx. 12 cm. diameter €500 - 800

1 1 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 115

66 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PUNCH BOWL with mandarin pattern.

23.5 cm. diameter €300 - 500

1 1 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

67 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE

of bottle shape, decorated with a tiger amongst figures.

7 cm. high €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 117

68 CHINESE PEKING GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE of moon shape with carved baskets of fish on either side.

5.5 cm. high €150 - 250

1 1 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

69 PAIR OF JAPANESE POLYCHROME IMARI VASES

each of pear-shape with all-over floral decoration, enclosing dragon, and phoenix panels.

25 cm. high (2) €200 - 300 W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 119

70 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE YONGZHENG FAMILLE ROSE TEAPOT with figural decoration.

12 cm. high; 15 cm. wide €400 - 600

1 2 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

72 CHINESE QING PERIOD MEIPING BLUE & WHITE VASE

with all-over chrysanthemum decoration. Mark of Jiaqing 57 cm. high €6,000 - 8,000

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 121

73 CHINESE QIANLONG FAMILLE ROSE BOWL

of circular lobed form, decorated with figural panels, raised on a circular foot.

11 cm. high; 28.5 cm. diameter €500 - 800

1 2 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

74 EARLY 20TH-CENTURY CARVED ORGANIC SNUFF BOTTLE

etched and signed with poetic texts on both sides.

5 cm. high €150 - 250

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75 CHINESE QING SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE Buddha and Scholars, raised on a leaf and flowerhead hardwood base.

14 cm. high; 28 cm. wide; 17 cm. deep €400 - 600

1 2 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 125

76 CHINESE QING CINNABAR LACQUERED PASTE JAR

and cover, of square form, the lid richly decorated with a dragon chasing a pearl.

2 cm. high; 8 cm. square €150 - 250 1 2 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

77 19TH-CENTURY ASIAN SILK EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING depicting a horse-drawn ceremonial carriage with beadwork decoration.

100 x 74 cm. €500 - 800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 127

1 2 8 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

78 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PLATE Qianlong.

€300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 129

79 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE POLYCHROME DEITY

God of longevity, seated, holding a ruyi sceptre, his head unglazed.

20 cm. high €500 - 800

1 3 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

80 CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL of conical round form, decorated with young boys at play, Mark of Qianlong to base 8 cm. high; 15 cm. diameter €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 131

81 CHINESE SILVER SEAL

of tablet form.

50 cm. high; 15 cm. square €150 - 250

1 3 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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1 3 4 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

83 CHINESE QING HARDWOOD ALTAR TABLE

the elongated rectangular-shaped top above a key scroll openwork frieze, raised on panelled ends.

96 cm. high; 176 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep €1,400 - 1,800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 135

84 CHINESE QING KANGXI BOWL

Blue and white, decorated with 12 figures, each floating on a cloud, above moulded botanical panels all below a serpentine rim. 6-character mark of Kangxi to base.

8 cm. high; 17 cm. diameter €1,500 - 2,500

1 3 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 137

85 CHINESE QING PERIOD WHITE GLAZED VASE AND COVER

of baluster form, with raised moulded pomegranate and leaf decoration, surmounted by a foo dog. Collection mark on underside of lid and base 'CP23'.

4-character seal mark to base.

84 cm. high €400 - 600

1 3 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 139

86 CHINESE QING CELADON JADE BOX and cover, of rectangular form with profusely carved decoration, depicting birds amongst blossoms.

4.5 cm. high; 12 cm. wide; 9 cm. deep €200 - 300

1 4 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

87 CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE VASE

with Yongzheng mark.

14 cm. high €500 - 800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 141

88 CHINESE QING JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

of moon shape with carved panel depicting a sage and monkey on one side and a young deer on the opposing side.

6 cm. high €200 - 300

1 4 2 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

89 CHINESE QIANLONG FAMILLE ROSE BOWL

of circular lobed form, decorated with figural panels, raised on a circular foot.

11 cm. high; 28.5 cm. diameter €500 - 800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 143

90 CHINESE QING PERIOD POLYCHROME VASE

of baluster form with all-over floral decoration on a ruby ground with famille rose reserves and poetry inscriptions. Seal mark of Qianlong 40 cm. high €2,000 - 3,000

1 4 4 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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91 CHINESE QING TERRACOTTA BUDAI HESHANG

standing holding a sack in one hand and a fan in the other, with elongated earlobes, wearing loose monastic robes. €150 - 250

1 4 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

92 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE CUP and saucer, together with a slender dragon vase. €100 - 150

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 147

93 CHINESE QING CARVED BAMBOO BRUSH POT

and lid, of cylindrical form, with profusely carved decoration, depicting myriads of figures and temples. €400 - 600

1 4 8 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 149

94 CHINESE QING BLUE AND WHITE PHOENIX TAIL VASE with dragon decoration.

47 cm. high; 24.5 cm. diameter €500 - 800

1 5 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 151

95 PAIR OF JAPANESE GILDED BOWLS and covers. €100 - 150

1 5 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

96 CHINESE SHUNZHI BLUE & WHITE BEAKER VASE

decorated with a band of leaves and blossoms, overlaid with floating clouds, raised on a circular foot.

23 cm. high €400 - 600

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97 PAIR OF GILT BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ GU-SHAPED VASES

of hexagonal form, decorated with chrysanthemum blossom and leaf decoration, Seal mark of Qianlong to base 24 cm. high (2) €3,000 - 5,000

1 5 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

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98 CHINESE BRONZE BUDDHA

seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus cushion with coral insets.

7-character mark to base.

17 cm. high €300 - 500

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99 SET OF 4 CHINESE REPUBLICAN BARRELS

each with blossom decoration.

2.7 cm. high €150 - 250

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100 ARCHAIC CHINESE JADE PENDANT

of bell-shape with raised carved decoration depicting a mythical creature on one side and low relief scroll decoration on the other side. €300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 159

101 CHINESE REPUBLICAN VASE decorated with insets, Yongzheng mark.

24 cm. high €150 - 250

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102 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE BOWL of circular lobed form, with painted lotus decoration, raised on a circular foot (damaged).

13 cm. high; 35 cm. diameter €400 - 600

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103 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE TEAPOT of bulbous form, raised on 4 legs decorated with auspicious symbols. Seal mark of Qianlong to base.

12 cm. high €200 - 300

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 163

104 LARGE CHINESE QING SILK EMBROIDERY depicting exotic birds and auspicious symbols.

55 cm. high; 224 cm. wide €500 - 800

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105 CHINESE CELADON CRACKLE GLAZED JAR

of baluster form 11 cm. high; 13 cm. diameter €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 165

106 CHINESE REPUBLICAN SNUFF BOTTLE with painted landscape decoration.

5.5 cm. high €100 - 150

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107 19TH-CENTURY BLUE & WHITE PIPE

with poetry inscriptions.

16 cm. high €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 167

108 CHINESE JUN WARE BOWL

the raised moulded rim above a baluster body, with turquoise and purple glaze raised on a circular unglazed foot 15 cm. high; 28 cm. diameter €300 - 500

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109 CHINESE GOLD BRACELET of 10 richly chaised tablets. 20 carat gold. Chain links 9 ct. €1,500 - 2,500

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110 PAIR OF PEKING GLASS BOWLS Late 19th/early 20th-century.

12 cm. diameter €200 - 300

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111 CHINESE GUANGXU LIME GREEN GLAZED PLATE with low relief dragon decoration, enclosed by dark line borders.

6-character mark to base. €400 - 600

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 173

112 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE AN GRISAILLE BOWL

with floral parcel gilt decoration, raised on a tall circular foot.

13 cm. high; 29 cm. diameter €250 - 350

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 175

113 CHINESE BRONZE AND SILVER INLAID CENSER

with lug handles, the body decorated with archaistic design, raised on elephant mask and trunk supports 25 cm. high; 20 cm. diameter €500 - 800

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 177

114 CHINESE QING BRUSH POT

of cylindrical form, sang de boeuf glazed, with oatmeal rim and glazed interior.

15 cm. high; 8 cm. diameter €300 - 500

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115 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE of cylindrical form decorated with a warrior and elephant figure, raised on a circular foot. Signed.

8 cm. high €200 - 300

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116 SET OF 5 GRADUATED BLUE & WHITE ENAMEL BOWLS with Daoguang mark. €400 - 600

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 181

117 CHINESE QING MUGHAL STYLE JADE URN & COVER

celadon, of square baluster form, with low relief blossom and leaf decoration, complete with elephant head ring handles 29 cm. high; 12.5 cm. wide; 8.5 cm. deep €2,000 - 3,000

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118 PAIR OF CHINESE QING CLOISONNE CANDLESTICKS each with a circular drip tray, with all-over blossom decoration, raised on a moulded circular base and foot.

40 cm. high €800 - 1,200

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119 LARGE 18TH-CENTURY KANGXI BLUE & WHITE CHARGER

the decoration in imitation of a flower head with multiple petals.

39 cm. diameter €500 - 800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 185

120 CHINESE WUCAI ENAMELLED SLEEVE VASE decorated with exotic blossoms 47 cm. high €1,200 - 1,800

1 8 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

121 CHINESE QING JADE KUI DRAGON Reclining.

4 cm. high; 6 cm. long €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 187

122 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE BOWL

and saucer, with stylised animalia and botanical decoration. 4-character mark to base.

9 cm. high; 11 cm. diameter €150 - 250

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123 PAIR OF CHINESE REPUBLICAN CABBAGE PLATES with butterfly decoration.

23 cm. diameter €100 - 150

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 189

124 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE KILN GLAZE VASE of double gourd form, raised on a circular foot.

23 cm. high €300 - 500

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126 CHINESE QING DOUCAI BRUSH POT of cylindrical form with botanical and ornithological decoration.

13 cm. high €300 - 500

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127 6 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE PLATES each of circular serpentine shape with abstract scroll and fan decoration.

21 cm. diameter €200 - 300

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 193

128 18/19TH-CENTURY JAPANESE CUP

decorated with parcel gilt temple figures. Poetry inscription on the inside of the bowl.

6 cm. high €200 - 300

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 195

129 CHINESE GILT BRONZE BUDDHA

holding a sword aloft, seated on a double lotus cushion, possibly Ming 19 cm. high €2,000 - 3,000

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130 CHINESE MING/QING BRONZE DAOIST FIGURE

seated on a throne, holding a hu tablet, his expression calm, looking downwards.

Traces of gilding and polychrome.

23 cm. high €300 - 500

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 199

131 CHINESE MONOCHROME HEXAGONAL HU VASE

crackle glazed, with tubular lug handles.

Mark of YongZheng to base 47 cm. high €2,000 - 3,000

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 201

132 PAIR OF CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE URNS

each of baluster form, with blossom decoration below a domed lid, surmounted by a foo dog.

17 cm. high €250 - 350

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133 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE

of cylindrical form, decorated with prancing kui dragons highlighted with iron red.

4-character mark to base.

9.5 cm. high €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 203

134 CHINESE QING CLAIR DE LUNE GLAZED BRUSH WASHER

the body with moulded key scroll decoration. 6-character Yongzheng mark to base (damaged).

4 cm. high; 10 cm. diameter €80 - 120

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135 CHINESE MING CELADON VASE

of lobed form, with incised leaf decoration and scroll ring handles, raised on a circular foot.

24 cm. high €300 - 500

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136 CHINESE QING PERIOD IMARI BOTTLE VASE of baluster form 20 cm. high €50 - 80

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137 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLATE

the central plane with floral decoration, enclosed by line and floral bouquet borders.

31 cm. diameter €100 - 150

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138 CHINESE QING CINNABAR LACQUERED BOX

and cover, of rectangular form, with profuse figural decoration, the base with inset brass seal mark.

6 cm. high; 15 cm. wide; 10 cm. deep €200 - 300

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139 CHINESE QING PERIOD GLASS SEAL

with two imprints, one square, one circular, each surmounted by a kui dragon. €300 - 500

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 211

140 SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE BUDDHA

Seated on a throne below a ceremonial canopy.

33 cm. high; 26 cm. wide €800 - 1,200

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141 CHINESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE

of Amitayus, Qing period, seated in Dhyanasana and resting on a double lotus base, dressed in a dhoti, his face serene and flanked by large earrings below an ornate crown, base unsealed. 17th/18th century.

18 cm. high €5,000 - 8,000

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 215

142 LARGE CHINESE QING VASE

of baluster form, black glazed with an grisaille figural decoration, and raised coral glazed qilin mounts.

60 cm. high €2,500 - 3,500

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 217

143 CHINESE SCHOOL

Pair of Qing paintings on silk, each depicting figures in a garden. Both framed. €200 - 300

2 1 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 219

144 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE TEAPOT crackle glaze, with dragon finial.

13 cm. high €300 - 500

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145 18TH-CENTURY JAPANESE HARDWOOD OKIMONO standing figure holding a staff, wearing long robes.

7 cm. high €250 - 350

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 221

146 CHINESE MING/QING BLUE & WHITE BOWL with flared conical rim, raised on a circular foot.

7 cm. high; 19 cm. diameter €150 - 250

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147 CHINESE QING PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER the central panel depicting a winged dragon, enclosed by a floral and leaf border. Seal mark of Qianlong 39.5 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 223

148 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE URN

with cylindrical silvered lid, decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl.

11 cm. high €300 - 500

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149 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE PLAQUE of circular form, with figural decoration.

23 cm. diameter €200 - 300

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150 CHINESE WUCAI ENAMELLED HU VASE with figural decoration.

6-character mark to base.

25 cm. high €300 - 500

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151 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE CLOISONNE VASE on an ormolu stand.

35 cm. high; stand: 7 cm. high €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 227

152 18/19TH-CENTURY THAILANESE GILT BRONZE BUDDHA

seated in dhyansana on a tiered throne, with armorial drape to the fore.

19 cm. high €300 - 500

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153 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE CARVED STONE CENSER in imitation of an archaic bronze censer.

22 cm. long €350 - 550

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154 CHINESE QING MOON FLASK

with opposing circular blanc de chine dragon panels, within a terracotta glazed body, raised on a rounded rectangular base.

Seal mark to base.

35 cm. high; 26 cm. wide; 7 cm. deep €300 - 500

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155 CHINESE QING FAMILLE ROSE VASE of sleeve form with figural decoration.

26 cm. high €800 - 1,200

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156 CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON TWIN PHOENIX VASE

the mallet-shaped body, with sides tapering slightly towards the foot from the canted shoulder. The tall neck is flanked by a pair of phoenix handles below the widely flared mouth with upturned rim.

The vase is covered overall with an even glaze of soft sea-green tone 21 cm. high €200 - 300

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157 LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20THCENTURY CHINESE VASE

of moon flask shape, yellow glazed, with figural decoration.

45 cm. high; 30 cm. wide €1,400 - 1,800

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158 CHINESE QING PERIOD GLASS BRUSH WASHER

with painted bird decoration, inscribed, 4-character seal mark on underside 10 cm. diameter €300 - 500

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159 LARGE CHINESE QING SILK EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING

depicting figures in procession headed by a dragon.

220 x 136 cm. €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 237

160 CHINESE QING HARDWOOD FIGURE of a sage, with long flowing robes, holding a bag in one hand.

29 cm. high €100 - 150

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161 PAIR OF 20TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS

with central phoenix decorated cartouche, the body decorated with a phoenix floating amongst clouds, mark of Qianlong to base 4 cm. high; 16 cm. diameter €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 239

162 CHINESE WHITE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE cabbage green overlay, probably 19th-century.

6.5 cm. high €250 - 350

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163 CHINESE QIANLONG BLUE & WHITE BOWL decorated with squirrels amongst vines raised on a circular foot.

12 cm. high; 23 cm. diameter €5,000 - 8,000

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164 LONGQUAN CELADON GLAZED CENSER

of circular form, with a moulded ribbed body, raised on tripod supports.

10 cm. high; 14 cm. diameter €200 - 300

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165 LARGE CHINESE KANGXI FAMILLE VERT PLATE yellow glaze.

27 cm. diameter €500 - 800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 245

166 CHINESE MING BLUE & WHITE BOWL of circular form, with botanical decoration, raised on a tall circular foot.

8 cm. high; 15 cm. diameter €200 - 300

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167 CHINESE QING BRONZE CENSER with silver inlaid stylized taotie motifs.

Shisou mark to base.

12 cm. high €1,200 - 1,800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 247

168 CHINESE MING LONGQUAN CELADON BOWL

of circular form with moulded mask and floral decoration, raised on mask decorated tripod supports.

10.5 cm. high; 25 cm. diameter €500 - 800

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169 CHINESE QING PERIOD BALUSTER VASE with a sang de bouef glaze.

Provenance: The Carlow Collection.

28 cm high €2,000 - 3,000

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170 2 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE CUPS and saucers.

Cups: 4.5 cm. high €400 - 600

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171 CHINESE QING PERIOD BRONZE BUDDHA

seated with one hand out-turned €800 - 1,200

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 253

172 PAIR OF CHINESE QING MEIPING VASES

each with all-over figural decoration.

22 cm. high €500 - 800

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173 PAIR OF 20TH-CENTURY CHINESE RED LACQUERED STANDS each of hexagonal shape.

75 cm. high €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 257

174 EARLY CHINESE BLACK GLAZED HENAN VASE

of bulbous form with foliate decoration 20 cm. high €500 - 800

2 5 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 259

175 CHINESE QING ROBIN'S EGG VASE of bottle shape, with inset circular foot.

24 cm. high €150 - 250

2 6 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

176 PAIR OF LARGE 19TH-CENTURY CLOISONNE CHARGERS

each with a central cartouche, one depicting a falcon perched, the other in flight amongst blossoms.

46 cm. diameter €1,400 - 1,800

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 261

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177 PAIR OF CHINESE QING IVORY BRUSH POTS

each of cylindrical form, with reticulated sides, decorated with figures and pagoda in a mountain landscape.

10 cm. high €100 - 150

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178 CHINESE QING GRADUATED OPIUM WEIGHTS

Each surmounted by an animal or a bird, with seal mark on the underside.

Tallest: 4.5 cm. high; lowest: 3 cm. high €200 - 300

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 265

179 QING PERIOD CHINESE GLASS BOX & COVER of hexagonal form with mother o'pearl overlay.

Qianlong seal mark to the base; possibly Republican 14 cm. diameter €600 - 800

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180 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BOWL

with floral decorated body, flowing into the interior with lychee fruit. (damaged) €100 - 150

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 267

181 CHINESE QING PERIOD WHITE JADE SEAL

surmounted by a dragon 5 cm. high; 3.7 cm. long; 2.75 cm. deep (2) €400 - 600

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 269

182 CHINESE BRONZE MING TWO-HANDLED VASE

of baluster moulded form furnished with buckle-supported ring handles, raised on a conical circular foot.

26 cm. high €1,400 - 1,800

2 7 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 271

183 LATE 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE SANCAI VASE

of cylindrical faux bamboo shape, with raised leaf decoration.

33 cm. high €800 - 1,200

2 7 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

184 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE FLOWERPOT with floral decoration.

16 cm. high; 16 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

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185 CHINESE REPUBLICAN BLUE & WHITE VASE depicting a sleeping scholar, inscribed.

38 cm. high €500 - 800

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186 CHINESE KANGXI FAMILLE ROSE VASE

of ovoid form, decorated with vases of flowers, on a white ground.

45 cm. high €1,500 - 2,500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 275

187 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE VASE

of sack form, decorated with a pagoda amongst trees below a faux string tied neck, €200 - 300

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 277

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188 CHINESE QING HARDWOOD ALTAR TABLE

the rectangular shaped top above a moulded frieze and pierced C-scroll carved apron, raised on square scroll legs.

88 cm. high; 112 cm. wide; 49 cm. deep €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 279

189 LARGE CHINESE QING VASE

blue glazed with famille vert figural panels.

60 cm. high €500 - 800

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190 LARGE CHINESE QING FAMILLE ROSE VASE

with all-over figural decoration, raised on a circular foot.

63 cm. high €2,500 - 3,500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 281

191 3 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE CHARGERS graduated, each of circular serpentine shape centred by an ornithological cartouche, enclosed by a floral decorated and gilded border.

39 cm. diameter; 32 cm. diameter; 27 cm. diameter €1,000 - 1,500

2 8 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

192 CHINESE QING JADE DISC

of circular quatrefoil form centred by a reticulated dragon cartouche, with auspicious symbols, enclosed by a continuous border of pearl chasing dragons.

21 cm. diameter €500 - 800

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193 PAIR OF CHINESE REPUBLICAN VASES

Each of bottle shape with russet figural decoration on a white ground.

Apocryphal seal mark of Qianlong to base, raised on a hardwood base.

24 cm. high €800 - €1,200

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194 QING JADEITE CARVING of two frogs on a lotus leaf.

4 x 2 cm. €400 - 600

2 8 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

195 CHINESE QING CELADON CRACKLE GLAZED VASE of arrow head form.

16 cm. high €300 - 500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 287

196 18TH-CENTURY ORIENTAL FAMILLE ROSE CHARGER

of circular form, centred by a circular cartouche depicting a figure seated on an elephant.

37 cm. diameter €400 - 600

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 289

197 CHINESE FLOWER-SHAPED CINNABAR LACQUER BOX

with figures in a landscape, 18/19th-century.

4.5 cm. high; 10.5 cm. diameter €100 - 150

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 291

198 PAIR JAPANESE SILVER & GREEN ENAMELLED VASES

19th-century, mark to base.

Each 27 cm. high €1,000 - 1,500

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W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 293

199 CHINESE QING PERIOD CLOISONNÉ ZOOMORPHIC VASE Signed.

51.5 cm. high; 38 cm. long €8,000 - 12,000

2 9 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 295

200 CHINESE SOAPSTONE QING PERIOD SEAL with dragon decorated head, enclosed in a horn case.

4.5 cm. high €50 - 80

2 9 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 297

2 9 8 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

201 EARLY CHINESE LEAD-GLAZED MYTHICAL DRAGON raised on a hardwood stand.

7 cm. high; 14 cm. long €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 299

202 CHINESE QING PERIOD CELADON JADE BRUSH WASHER of oval form with a conforming foot.

2.5 cm. high; 8 cm. wide €20 - 30

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203 TWO EARLY CHINESE CELADON JADE RECUMBENT FOO DOGS 4 cm. high; 5 cm. long (2) €40 - 60

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 301

204 EARLY CHINESE CELADON JADE RECUMBENT HORSE 3 cm. high; 4.5 cm. long €100 - 200

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205 CHINESE QING PERIOD WHITE JADE PENDANT

with young Buddha on one side, four character inscription on the opposing side.

5 cm. high €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 303

206 CHINESE QING PERIOD WHITE JADE PENDANT depicting flag bearing figures and inscription on the opposing side.

Signed.

5 cm. high €800 - 1,200

3 0 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

207 CHINESE QING PERIOD JADE PENDANT

Carved figures on one side, fruit on the other side.

6.5 cm. high €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 305

208 CHINESE QING PERIOD JADE PENDANT

Carved figures on one side, bird and fruit on the other side.

6.5 cm. high €800 - 1,200

3 0 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

209 CHINESE QING PERIOD GREY/CELADON JADE BI-DISK with poem inscribed on one side, bats on the opposing side.

5.5 cm. diameter €100 - 200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 307

210 CHINESE QING WHITE JADE PASTE JAR AND COVER of circular form, seal mark of Qianlong to base.

6 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

3 0 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

211 CHINESE 18TH-CENTURY HORN LIBATION CUP Lohan form.

14 cm. high €100 - 200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 309

212 CHINESE QING PERIOD GILT BRONZE CENSER

of cylindrical form, with 6-character seal mark on underside.

11 cm. high €800 - 1,200

3 1 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 311

213 PAIR OF CHINESE QING PERIOD HARDWOOD BRUSH POTS

each with scrolling dragon decoration, Spink and Son label on the underside.

11 cm. high €800 - 1,200

3 1 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

214 CHINESE QING PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE BOWL 7 cm. high; 12 cm. diameter €150 - 250

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 313

215 EARLY CHINESE BRONZE SEATED FOO DOG 13 cm. high; 11 cm. long €100 - 150

3 1 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

216 PAIR OF CHINESE QING PERIOD FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELLED JARDINIERES each with all-over floral decoration and white glazed cartouche with ornithological and botanical decoration.

15 cm. high; 20 cm. wide; 13 cm. deep (2) €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 315

217 CHINESE QING PERIOD SILVER DRAGON TEAPOT of bulbous form .

8 cm. high €400 - 600

3 1 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 317

218 MINIATURE EARLY CHINESE CREAM CRACKLE GLAZED VASE 4.7 cm. high €140 - 180

3 1 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 319

220 CHINESE QING PERIOD GILT BRONZE DRAGON decorated bottle stopper.

1.5 cm. diameter €300 - 500

3 2 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

221 CHINESE QING PERIOD GILT RUYI SHAPED SPOON decorated bottle stopper.

10 cm. long €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 321

222 CHINESE PURPLE SPLASHED JUN WARE BOWL

with rounded sides, covered inside and out with a lavender-blue glaze, with a purplish splash on the interior, thinning to mushroom on the rim, raised on an unglazed neatly cut foot. €200 - 300

3 2 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

223 CHINESE QING PERIOD PAINTING ON SILK depicting an attendant washing a girl's hair.

11 x 7.5 cm. €80 - 120

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 323

224 EARLY JAPANESE GLAZED POTTERY FOO DOG 8 cm. high; 14 cm. wide €150 - 250

3 2 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 325

225 CHINESE QING PERIOD CANTON ENAMELLED JARDINIERE

of bulbous form, with figure decorated panels on a bright yellow ground. Seal mark of Qianlong to base.

28.5 cm. high; 36 cm. diameter (top); 23 cm. diameter (bottom) €12,000 - 18,000

3 2 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 327

226 CHINESE QING PERIOD BRONZE GROUP Duck and ducklings.

19 cm. wide; 13 cm. high €800 - 1200

3 2 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 329

227 PAIR OF CHINESE QING GU-SHAPE CLOISONNÉ VASES with scrolling lotus and archaistic animal designs, 6-character mark on underside.

Each 28 cm. high €4,000 - 6,000

3 3 0 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 331

228 CHINESE QING PERIOD WHITE GLAZED BALUSTER VASE

with polychrome overglaze panels, depicting a Dutch port scene.

10 cm. high €300 - 500

3 3 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

229 CHINESE QING PERIOD CAFÉ AU LAIT BOWL AND COVER with floral decoration.

10 cm. high €150 - 250

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 333

230 CHINESE BRONZE GOLD SPLASH VASE

of baluster form with seal mark to base.

26 cm. high; 18 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

3 3 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

231 CHINESE WUCAI ENAMELLED BALUSTER LOBED VASE

of baluster form, decorated with Buddhist lions amongst flowers and foliage.

17 cm. high €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 335

232 CHINESE QING PERIOD COCO DE MER LIBATION CUP of animal split hoof shape.

16 cm. long; 4 cm. high €30 - 50

3 3 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

233 SET OF FOUR CHINESE QING CLOISONNÉ PLATES €1,000 - 1,500

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 337

234 CHINESE 19TH-CENTURY CRACKLE GLAZED BRUSH WASHER

cream with raised flower moulded decoration.

10 cm. diameter; 4 cm. high €40 - 60

3 3 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

235 CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO SCHOLAR'S BRUSH WASHER

in the form of a peach, with raised leaf, finger citron and spider decoration, 18th-century.

7.5 cm. high; 11 cm. wide €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 339

236 CHINESE HAN DYNASTY GREEN-GLAZED VASE russet-painted brown and green.

12 cm. high €80 - 120

3 4 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

237 CHINESE BLACK GLAZED CIZHOU TYPE EWER 17 cm. high €400 - 600

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 341

238 JAPANESE/KOREAN BLUE & WHITE SCHOLAR'S WATER JAR

raised on a hardwood stand.

9 cm. high €60 - 80

3 4 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

239 EARLY SINO-TIBETAN BRONZE BUDDHA standing, the left hand holding a serpent.

49 cm. high €2,000 - 3,000

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 343

240 PAIR OF CHINESE QING PERIOD BRONZE CENSERS each in the form of a luduan with hinged mask lid.

44 cm. high; 37 cm. deep; 22 cm. wide (2) €2,000 - 3,000

3 4 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 345

241 SET OF SIX POLYCHROME DISHES each of circular form, decorated with a central basket of flowers, enclosed by a border of baskets. Possibly Sampson.

26.5 cm. diameter (6) €600 - 800

3 4 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

242 PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON VASES each of mallet form.

44 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 347

243 PAIR OF CHINESE QING CLOISONNÉ ENAMELLED CENSERS each of square archaistic form, raised on scrolling legs, below a canted coffered lid, surmounted by a pierced dragon finial.

36 cm. high; 22 cm. wide; 15 cm. deep €8,000 - 12,000

3 4 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 349

244 CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CHARGER bearing Wanli 6-character mark and possibly of the period.

48 cm. diameter €10,000 - 15,000

3 5 0 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 351

245 CHINESE KANGXI RED LACQUERED KANG TABLE

the rectangular dished top decorated with exotic birds and blossoms, raised on lotus scroll platform ends, joined by a stretcher rail.

66 cm. high; 64 cm. wide; 35 cm. deep €2,000 - 3,000

3 5 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 353

246 CHINESE JUN WARE BOWL

of circular round form, with unglazed foot. €200 - 300

3 5 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

247 CHINESE QING PERIOD BRONZE MEIPING VASE

with raised leaf blossom and butterfly decoration. Seal mark of Qianlong to base.

25 cm. high €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 355

248 CHINESE BRONZE SILVER INLAID CENSER

of baluster form, seal mark to base.

9 cm. high; 22 cm. diameter €200 - 300

3 5 6 | C HI NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

249 PAIR OF 20TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS of circular form, with central floral cartouche, the body with all-over floral decoration.

4 cm. high; 19.35 cm. diameter €200 - 300

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 357

250 CHINESE QING BLUE & WHITE VASE

with silver collar, decorated with alternating figural and botanical panels (collectors wax seal mark to base Duveen, Liverpool).

15 cm. high €800 - 1,200 3 5 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

251 CHINESE QING GILT BRONZE FRAMED VANITY MIRROR

handheld, the enamelled back depicting ducks on a pond.

30 cm. long €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 359

252 CHINESE QING FAMILLE JAUNE ENAMELLED FISH BOWL with peach and blossom decoration.

50 cm. high; 53 cm. diameter €2,000 - 3,000

3 6 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 361

253 CHINESE QING PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE BRUSH POT of cylindrical form, with figural decoration.

18 cm. high; 17 cm. diameter €1,500 - 2,500

3 6 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

254 CHINESE QING GILT BRONZE & AGATE PASTE JAR of circular form, the lid centred by a phoenix among leaf sprays.

8 cm. diameter €800 - 1,200

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 363

255 CHINESE KANGXI RED LACQUERED KANG TABLE

the rectangular top, decorated with blossoms and butterflies, raised on scroll legs.

42 cm. high; 101 cm. wide; 66 cm. deep €1,200 - 1,800

3 6 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 365

256 CHINESE QING PERIOD CLOISONNÉ SCHOLAR'S BOX & COVER of figural form, with inscriptions.

Approx. 10 cm. long €500 - 800

3 6 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 367

257 LARGE EARLY TANG STYLE HORSE

€1,000 - 1,500

3 6 8 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 369

258 14/15TH CENTURY CELADON VASE with raised scrolled qilin decoration.

17 cm. high €600 - 800

3 7 0 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 371

259 CHINESE QING PERIOD POLYCHROME DOUBLE GOURD VASE with arabesque and shou symbol decoration, double blue circle to base.

Approx. 40 cm. high €800 - 1,200

3 7 2 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 373

260 CHINESE BRONZE AND SILVER INLAID CENSER

of bulbous form, raised on tripod supports. €400 - 600

3 7 4 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 375

LOT 163 3 7 6 | C H I NESE CERA MI CS & AS IAN WO RKS O F ART

CONDITIONS OF SALE 1.

DEFINITIONS IN THESE CONDITIONS, SHEPPARD’S, WHO ACT ONLY AS AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS FOR THE VENDOR, ARE CALLED ‘THE AUCTIONEERS’ AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF SHEPPARD’S CONDUCTING THE AUCTION IS CALLED ‘THE AUCTIONEER’.

2.

GENERAL: WHILST SHEPPARD’S MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THEIR CATALOGUE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF ANY LOT. (A) EACH LOT AS SET OUT IN THE CATALOGUE OR AS DIVIDED OR COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER LOT OR LOTS IS SOLD BY THE VENDOR WITH ALL FAULTS, IMPERFECTIONS AND ERRORS OF DESCRIPTIONS. (B) SHEPPARD’S DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUTHENTICITY, ATTRIBUTION, GENUINENESS, ORIGIN, AUTHORSHIP, DATE, AGE, PERIOD, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF ANY LOT, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN WRITING BY THE VENDOR SO TO CERTIFY, AND IN SUCH CASE THE AUCTIONEERS DO SO AS AGENTS OF THE VENDOR ARE NOT THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CLAIMS. (C) ALL STATEMENTS, WHETHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE OR MADE ORALLY, AS TO ANY OF THE MATTERS SET OUT IN (B) ABOVE ARE STATEMENTS OF OPINION ONLY AND ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN AS BEING OR IMPLYING ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT BY SHEPPARD’S, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN WRITING BY THE VENDOR SO TO CERTIFY AND IN SUCH CASE THE AUCTIONEERS DO SO AS AGENTS OF THE VENDOR AND ARE NOT THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CLAIMS.

3.

THE AUCTION: (A) THE AUCTIONEER HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO DIVIDE ANY LOT, TO COMBINE ANY TWO OR MORE LOTS OR TO WITHDRAW ANY LOT OR LOTS FROM THE SALE, TO REFUSE BIDS, REGULAR BIDDING OR CANCEL THE SALE WITHOUT IN ANY CASE GIVING ANY REASON OR WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE. HE MAY BID ON BEHALF OF THE VENDOR FOR ALL GOODS WHICH ARE BEING OFFERED SUBJECT TO RESERVE OR AT THE AUCTIONEER’S DISCRETION. (B) THE HIGHEST BIDDER SHALL BE THE BUYER EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A DISPUTE. IF DURING THE AUCTION THE AUCTIONEER CONSIDERS THAT A DISPUTE HAS ARISEN, HE HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO SETTLE IT OR RE-OFFER THE LOT. THE AUCTIONEER MAY AT HIS SOLE DISCRETION DETERMINE THE ADVANCE OF BIDDING OR REFUSE A BID. (C) ALL CONDITIONS, NOTICES, DESCRIPTIONS, STATEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS IN THE CATALOGUE AND ELSEWHERE CONCERNING ANY LOT ARE SUBJECT TO ANY STATEMENTS MODIFYING OR AFFECTING THE SAME MADE BY THE AUCTIONEER FROM THE ROSTRUM PRIOR TO ANY BID BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE LOT.

4.

RECISSION: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER FORMS OF THESE CONDITIONS. IF WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER THE SALE SHEPPARD’S HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE BUYER OF ANY LOT NOTICE IN WRITING THAT IN HIS VIEW THE LOT IS A DELIBERATE FORGERY AND WITHIN TWENTY-ONE DAYS AFTER SUCH NOTIFICATION THE BUYER RETURNS THE SAME TO SHEPPARD’S IN THE SAME CONDITION AS AT THE TIME OF SALE AND BY PRODUCING EVIDENCE, THE BURDEN OF PROOF TO BE UPON THE BUYER, SATISFIES SHEPPARD’S THAT CONSIDERED IN THE LIGHT OF THE ENTRY IN THE CATALOGUE THE LOT IS A DELIBERATE FORGERY THEN THE SALE OF THE LOT WILL BE RESCINDED AND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SAME REFUNDED.

5.

DEFAULT: SHEPPARD’S DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFAULT BY EITHER THE BUYER OR THE VENDOR BECAUSE THEY ACT AS AGENTS FOR THE VENDOR ONLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT PAY OUT TO THE VENDOR UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED FROM THE BUYER. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY TELEPHONE ARE ACCEPTED AT THE SENDER’S RISK AND MUST BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING FORTHWITH.

6.

IN THE EVENT OF A SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY BOTH THE VENDOR AND THE BUYER AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE GENERAL AND ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE.

7.

INSPECTION: EACH BUYER BY MAKING A BID FOR A LOT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS SATISFIED HIMSELF FULLY BEFORE BIDDING BY INSPECTION OR OTHERWISE AS TO ALL THE SALE CONDITIONS THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF AND DESCRIPTION OF THE LOT INCLUDING BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO WHETHER THE LOT IS DAMAGED OR HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR RESTORED.

8.

PROPERTY AND RISK LEGAL TITLE WILL NOT PASS TO THE BUYER UNTIL THE LOT(S) HAS BEEN PAID FOR IN FULL AND THE AUCTIONEERS SHALL HE ENTITLED TO A LIEN ON ANY LOT SOLD UNTIL THE PURCHASE PRICE (AS DEFINED IN 11 BELOW) IS PAID IN FULL BUT EACH LOT IS AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE BUYER FROM THE FALL OF THE HAMMER. EACH BUYER SHALL FORTHWITH GIVE HIS FULL NAMES AND PERMANENT ADDRESS AND IF CALLED UPON TO DO SO BY THE AUCTIONEER SHALL FORTHWITH PAY TO SHEPPARD’S SUCH PROPORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE AUCTIONEER MAY REQUIRE. IF THE BUYER FAILS TO DO SO, THE LOT MAY AT THE AUCTIONEER'S SOLE DISCRETION BE PUT UP AGAIN AND RE-SOLD.

9.

EVERY BIDDER SHALL BE DEEMED TO ACT AS PRINCIPAL UNLESS THERE IS IN FORCE A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY SHEPPARD’S THAT HE ACTS AS AGENT ON BEHALF OF A NAMED PRINCIPAL.

10. REMOVAL OF GOODS. (A) NO PURCHASE SHALL BE CLAIMED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN PAID FOR AND THE SALE HAS BEEN CONCLUDED. ALL PURCHASES SHALL BE PAID FOR AND REMOVED AT THE BUYER’S RISK AND EXPENSE, FAILING WHICH THE AUCTIONEER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF THE SAME ARE LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED, OR DESTROYED AND ALL LOTS NOT SO REMOVED SHALL REMAIN AT THE RISK OF THE BUYER AND SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM WAREHOUSING CHARGE OF €5 PER ITEM PER DAY. IF THEY ARE NOT PAID FOR AND REMOVED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE SALE THE AUCTIONEER MAY RE-SELL THEM BY AUCTION OR PRIVATELY WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE BUYER. ANY LIABILITY WHICH THERE MAY BE ON THE PART OF THE AUCTIONEER IN RESPECT OF ANY LOSS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO A MAXIMUM OF THE PRICE PAID BY THE BUYER OF THE LOT. (B) IN THE EVENT OF ANY FAILURE OF THE BUYERS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE CONDITIONS THE DAMAGES RECOVERABLE BY THE SELLER OR THE AUCTIONEERS FROM THE DEFAULTER SHALL INCLUDE ANY LOSS ARISING ON ANY RE-SALE OF THE LOT, TOGETHER WITH THE CHARGES AND EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF BOTH SALES, AND ANY MONEY DEPOSITED IN PART PAYMENT SHALL BE HELD BY THE AUCTIONEERS ON ACCOUNT OF ANY LIABILITY OF THE DEFAULTER TO THEM OR TO THE SELLER. THE AUCTIONEERS ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS OTHER THAN IN CASH OR BY THE BIDDER’S OWN CHEQUE. CHEQUES DRAWN BY THIRD PARTIES WHETHER IN THE AUCTIONEER’S FAVOUR OR REQUIRING ENDORSEMENT, CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. 11. PURCHASE PRICE: THE PURCHASER SHALL PAY THE HAMMER PRICE TOGETHER WITH A PREMIUM OF 25% ( INCLUDING VAT). THE PREMIUM ATTRACTS VAT AT THE STANDARD RATE AND IS PAYABLE BY ALL PURCHASERS. THE VENDOR AUTHORISES THE AUCTIONEER TO DEDUCT COMMISSION AND EXPENSES AT THE STATED RATES FROM THE HAMMER PRICE AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUCTIONEER’S RIGHT TO RETAIN THE PREMIUM PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER. PAYMENT BY CASH OR GUARANTEED CHEQUE. ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO REPORT DAMAGE AND RESTORATION TO LOTS IN THIS CATALOGUE, ABSENCE OF CONDITION DOES NOT IMPLY A LOT IS FREE FROM DAMAGE, AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS MUST IN ALL CASES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING CONDITION THEMSELVES.

COMMISSION BIDS: IF INSTRUCTED WE WILL EXECUTE BIDS AND ADVISE INTENDING PURCHASERS. THE SERVICE IS FREE. LOTS WILL ALWAYS BE BOUGHT AS CHEAPLY AS IS ALLOWED BY OTHER BIDS AND RESERVES. BIDS, WHEN PLACED BY TELEPHONE, ARE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE SENDER’S RISK, AND MUST BE CONFIRMED

BY LETTER.

IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED SPECIAL CONDITION: ALL PURCHASES TO BE PAID FOR THE EVENING OF SALE. EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE: A WORK CATALOGUED WITH THE NAME(S) OR RECOGNISED DESIGNATION OF AN ARTIST, WITHOUT ANY QUALIFICATION, IS, IN OUR OPINION, A WORK BY THE ARTIST IN OTHER CASES. THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSIONS, WITH THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS ARE USED: “ATTRIBUTED TO . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION PROBABLY WORK BY THE ARTIST IN WHOLE OR IN PART. “STUDIO OF . . .” IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE STUDIO OR WORKSHOP OF THE ARTIST, POSSIBLY UNDER HIS SUPERVISION. “CIRCLE OF . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION A WORK OF THE PERIOD OF THE ARTIST AND SHOWING HIS INFLUENCE. “FOLLOWER OF . . . ” IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE ARTIST’S STYLE BUT NOT NECESSARILY BY A PUPIL. “MANNER OF . . . ’’ IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE ARTIST’S STYLE BUT OF A LATER DATE. “AFTER . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION A COPY (OF ANY DATE) OF A WORK OF THE ARTIST. “SIGNED . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION THE WORK HAS BEEN SIGNED/DATED/INSCRIBED BY THE ARTIST. “WITH SIGNATURE . . ’’ IN OUR OPINION THE SIGNATURE/DATE/INSCRIPTION IS BY A HAND OTHER THAN THAT OF THE ARTIST. “WITH DATE . . .’’

“WITH INSCRIPTION . . .’’

W W W.SH E P PAR D S.IE | 377

ABSENTEE BID FORM CHINESE CERAMICS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART

12 MAY 2022 Fax: 057 873 6546 ∙ Email: bids@sheppards.ie Telephone Bids: +353 (0)57 874 0000 Please bid on my behalf for the undermentioned lots up to the prices shown which do not include the buyer’s premium. These bids are to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids, or reserves, if any, and subject to the conditions of sale printed in the catalogue.

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Please bid early. Telephone bids should be confirmed in writing, preferably on this bid form.

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