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Fine Art & Antiques
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Rowley Fine Art Ltd.
Tattersalls' Sale Ring
Newmarket, Suffolk
CB8 9AY
United Kingdom

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Fine Art & Antiques

Auction dates
27 May 2014 10:00 BST
Viewing dates
25 May 2014 10:00 - 13:00 BST
26 May 2014 09:00 - 19:00 BST
27 May 2014 09:00 - 10:00 BST
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A carved hardwood divination bowl, possibly Aboriginal With central recess bordered by simple
Lot 181
A carved hardwood divination bowl, possibly Aboriginal With central recess bordered by simple
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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JOHN TAKAWIRA (1928-1989) Zimbabwean Shoko Carved stone Signed 19.5 cms high CONDITION
Lot 182
JOHN TAKAWIRA (1928-1989) Zimbabwean Shoko Carved stone Signed 19.5 cms high CONDITION
240 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An African carved hardwood tribal knobkerrie, possibly from the Basuto tribe 76 cms long.
Lot 183
An African carved hardwood tribal knobkerrie, possibly from the Basuto tribe 76 cms long.
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Native American leather medicine bag The loop handle above the main body with geometric
Lot 184
A Native American leather medicine bag The loop handle above the main body with geometric
100 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century African tribal knobkerrie The plain shaft with a ball finial. 70 cms long.
Lot 185
A 19th century African tribal knobkerrie The plain shaft with a ball finial. 70 cms long.
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An 18th/19th century ceremonial dance paddle, probably Ra'Ivavae Island, Austral Islands Decorated
Lot 186
An 18th/19th century ceremonial dance paddle, probably Ra'Ivavae Island, Austral Islands Decorated
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A 19th century African carved hardwood tribal knobkerrie The tapered shaft terminating with a spiked
Lot 187
A 19th century African carved hardwood tribal knobkerrie The tapered shaft terminating with a spiked
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A folder containing various Chinese related items Including: newspaper clippings, watercolours of
Lot 188
A folder containing various Chinese related items Including: newspaper clippings, watercolours of
320 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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CHINESE SCHOOL (19th/20th century) Figures in an Oriental Garden Fan shaped watercolour 63 cms
Lot 189
CHINESE SCHOOL (19th/20th century) Figures in an Oriental Garden Fan shaped watercolour 63 cms
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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CHINESE SCHOOL (19th/20th century) Figures Admiring an Exotic Bird in Foliage Fan shaped watercolour
Lot 190
CHINESE SCHOOL (19th/20th century) Figures Admiring an Exotic Bird in Foliage Fan shaped watercolour
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Four framed 19th century pith pictures Depicting various fruits and sea creatures. Each 37 cms
Lot 191
Four framed 19th century pith pictures Depicting various fruits and sea creatures. Each 37 cms
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese pith picture Entitled Magistrate in Court, framed and glazed. 39.5 cms wide.
Lot 192
A 19th century Chinese pith picture Entitled Magistrate in Court, framed and glazed. 39.5 cms wide.
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Three 19th century Chinese pith pictures Entitled Arrest of Criminals, Banishment and Slapping the
Lot 193
Three 19th century Chinese pith pictures Entitled Arrest of Criminals, Banishment and Slapping the
270 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Three 19th century Chinese pith pictures Each with seated courtly figures, framed and glazed. 28.
Lot 194
Three 19th century Chinese pith pictures Each with seated courtly figures, framed and glazed. 28.
270 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Twelve small 19th century Chinese pith pictures Each depicting a figure in various pursuits, mounted
Lot 195
Twelve small 19th century Chinese pith pictures Each depicting a figure in various pursuits, mounted
440 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An early 20th century Chinese silk needlework jacket Decorated with floral sprays and a landscape
Lot 196
An early 20th century Chinese silk needlework jacket Decorated with floral sprays and a landscape
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 20th century Chinese silk needlework jacket Decorated with exotic birds and floral spray
Lot 197
An early 20th century Chinese silk needlework jacket Decorated with exotic birds and floral spray
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese embroidered silk jacket Decorated with figures amongst
Lot 198
A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese embroidered silk jacket Decorated with figures amongst
950 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Four 19th century Chinese silk rank badges Each of square form and mounted on a later textile
Lot 199
Four 19th century Chinese silk rank badges Each of square form and mounted on a later textile
1,600 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese cloisonne bowl With allover floral decoration, standing on three gilt
Lot 201
A 19th century Chinese cloisonne bowl With allover floral decoration, standing on three gilt
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese cloisonne ruyi sceptre Decorated with birds, bats and dragons amongst clouds. 35 cms
Lot 202
A Chinese cloisonne ruyi sceptre Decorated with birds, bats and dragons amongst clouds. 35 cms
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese horn libation cup Decorated with figures amongst a landscape, the underside with carved
Lot 203
A Chinese horn libation cup Decorated with figures amongst a landscape, the underside with carved
200 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Cantonese enamel snuff bottle Decorated with figures amongst mountainous landscape, the
Lot 204
A Cantonese enamel snuff bottle Decorated with figures amongst mountainous landscape, the
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese rose quartz vase and cover Carved with a figure and birds amongst foliage,
Lot 205
A 19th century Chinese rose quartz vase and cover Carved with a figure and birds amongst foliage,
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese lapis dog-of-Fo Typically modelled. 14 cms wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Some slight
Lot 206
A Chinese lapis dog-of-Fo Typically modelled. 14 cms wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Some slight
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three various Chinese snuff bottles Each decorated with figures, animals and dragons. The largest
Lot 207
Three various Chinese snuff bottles Each decorated with figures, animals and dragons. The largest
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese white metal mirror Cast with various animal and bird figures opposing a polished surface.
Lot 208
A Chinese white metal mirror Cast with various animal and bird figures opposing a polished surface.
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese white metal mirror Cast with figures playing polo within floral sprays opposing a polished
Lot 209
A Chinese white metal mirror Cast with figures playing polo within floral sprays opposing a polished
80 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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A Chinese carved antler group Modelled as lotus flowers emerging from stylised waves. 11 cms wide.
Lot 210
A Chinese carved antler group Modelled as lotus flowers emerging from stylised waves. 11 cms wide.
260 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese cloisonne charger Typically decorated overall with lotus flowers and scrolling vines, four
Lot 211
A Chinese cloisonne charger Typically decorated overall with lotus flowers and scrolling vines, four
850 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century Cantonese enamel box The removable lid decorated with figures fishing
Lot 212
A late 19th/early 20th century Cantonese enamel box The removable lid decorated with figures fishing
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A rock crystal carved bird Modelled standing on rockwork, a flower in its beak. 9 cms high.
Lot 213
A rock crystal carved bird Modelled standing on rockwork, a flower in its beak. 9 cms high.
220 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A late 19th/early 20th century shibyama hand mirror The back decorated with hardstone inset insects.
Lot 214
A late 19th/early 20th century shibyama hand mirror The back decorated with hardstone inset insects.
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A Chinese painted glass snuff bottle Decorated with vignettes of fishermen, signed and with blue
Lot 215
A Chinese painted glass snuff bottle Decorated with vignettes of fishermen, signed and with blue
60 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese cloisonne stem cup Decorated with brightly coloured enamels. 7.75 cms
Lot 216
A 19th century Chinese cloisonne stem cup Decorated with brightly coloured enamels. 7.75 cms
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A 19th century Cantonese carved oyster shell One side profusely carved with figures and pagodas
Lot 217
A 19th century Cantonese carved oyster shell One side profusely carved with figures and pagodas
650 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Chinese carved hardstone figure of Guanyin Modelled in flowing gowns within a garland of
Lot 218
A Chinese carved hardstone figure of Guanyin Modelled in flowing gowns within a garland of
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An 18th/19th century Chinese yellow ground gilt copper and Canton enamel snuff bottle and stopper
Lot 219
An 18th/19th century Chinese yellow ground gilt copper and Canton enamel snuff bottle and stopper
700 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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A 19th century Peking ruby red glass snuff bottle With a hardstone and gilt metal stopper, the
Lot 220
A 19th century Peking ruby red glass snuff bottle With a hardstone and gilt metal stopper, the
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A finely painted Chinese Canton enamelled vase With 18th century four character Chien Lung
Lot 221
A finely painted Chinese Canton enamelled vase With 18th century four character Chien Lung
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A Chinese hardstone architectural model With pierced and incised decoration, standing on a plinth
Lot 222
A Chinese hardstone architectural model With pierced and incised decoration, standing on a plinth
240 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A collection of 19th century mother-of-pearl gaming counters Each carved with figures in various
Lot 223
A collection of 19th century mother-of-pearl gaming counters Each carved with figures in various
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Cantonese card case Carved in the round with figures and pagodas in a landscape,
Lot 224
A 19th century Cantonese card case Carved in the round with figures and pagodas in a landscape,
600 GBP
650 - 750 GBP
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A Chinese carved soapstone figural group Formed as Guanyin riding a bird through clouds. 14 cms
Lot 225
A Chinese carved soapstone figural group Formed as Guanyin riding a bird through clouds. 14 cms
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century Cantonese carved tortoiseshell card case The hinged lid and main body decorated
Lot 226
A 19th century Cantonese carved tortoiseshell card case The hinged lid and main body decorated
1,700 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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A 19th century cloisonne charger Decorated with vignettes of cranes and dragons amongst floral
Lot 227
A 19th century cloisonne charger Decorated with vignettes of cranes and dragons amongst floral
280 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century chinoiserie lacquered papier mache box The removable rectangular lid decorated with
Lot 228
A 19th century chinoiserie lacquered papier mache box The removable rectangular lid decorated with
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese carved hardstone boulder Carved to the front with scrolling dragons, the
Lot 229
A 19th century Chinese carved hardstone boulder Carved to the front with scrolling dragons, the
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A Chinese bronze censor on stand Of typical circular bulbous form with twin ring and loop handles,
Lot 230
A Chinese bronze censor on stand Of typical circular bulbous form with twin ring and loop handles,
550 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese patinated bronze tiger Naturalistically modelled astride rockwork. 20 cms wide.
Lot 231
A Chinese patinated bronze tiger Naturalistically modelled astride rockwork. 20 cms wide.
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of Chinese patinated bronze dogs-of-Fo Each typically modelled standing on plinth base. Each
Lot 232
A pair of Chinese patinated bronze dogs-of-Fo Each typically modelled standing on plinth base. Each
140 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A cast bronze figure of Buddha Modelled standing, holding a fruit and a necklace, the reverse with
Lot 233
A cast bronze figure of Buddha Modelled standing, holding a fruit and a necklace, the reverse with
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An archaistic style Chinese bronze vase The bulbous square section body decorated with scrolls and
Lot 234
An archaistic style Chinese bronze vase The bulbous square section body decorated with scrolls and
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century Chinese bronze censor The octagonal body with twin dog-of-fo mask handles, decorated
Lot 235
A 19th century Chinese bronze censor The octagonal body with twin dog-of-fo mask handles, decorated
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Chinese cast white metal buckle With unmarked silver inlays; together with two small patinated
Lot 236
A Chinese cast white metal buckle With unmarked silver inlays; together with two small patinated
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Eastern bronze figure of a seated Buddha Modelled seated holding a bowl, three character
Lot 237
An Eastern bronze figure of a seated Buddha Modelled seated holding a bowl, three character
60 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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A cast bronze model of Buddha Seated in a lotus position wearing a headdress. 23 cms high.
Lot 238
A cast bronze model of Buddha Seated in a lotus position wearing a headdress. 23 cms high.
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 19th century bronze model of Buddha Typically modelled seated in the lotus position. 13.5 cms
Lot 239
A 19th century bronze model of Buddha Typically modelled seated in the lotus position. 13.5 cms
90 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An archaistic style Chinese bronze censor The round body with mask head handles and gold splash
Lot 240
An archaistic style Chinese bronze censor The round body with mask head handles and gold splash
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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