A very rare, superbly decorated, lobed vase in the shape of a draw string purse, delicately painted with fencai enamels in imitation of Beijing enamel. The base carries the seal mark of the Qianlong emperor (1736 - 1795) but this item was made later, probably circa 1930 to 1940, during the Republic period. Condition - excellent - absolutely no damages no enamel losses and no restoration. 11 inches ( 28cm) high.
An attractive pair of Yoruba Ibeji twin figures probably carves during the 1920s or 1930s. Condition - there is an age crack to the male figure and half of the base of the female figure is missing. Male figure 7.8 inches (19.8cm) high, Female 7 inches (18cm) high.
A good Australian Aboriginal bark painting of a spirit figure. This item was acquired 'second hand' in the UK in the 1990s and was probably painted during the 1980s. Condition there is wear and losses to the paint. 16 inches (41cm) high, 9.5 inches (24cm) wide.
A large bison or bull made during the 1960s or 1970s by Newlyn based studio potter Eric Leaper. As is usual for these pieces, this item is not signed. Condition - excellent. No damages and no restoration. 9.5 inches (24cm) long, 7 inches(18cm) high.
A large Karlsruhe stoneware tile with deep crystaline glaze depicting Van Gogh style sunflowers and mounted as a plaque. Condition - excellent. 13 inches(33cm) high,9.2 inches(23.5cm) wide and 0.75 inches(2cm) deep.
A sepik river, Papua New Guinea mask consisting of the carapace of a tortoise decorated with cowrie shells, boars tusks and bird of paradise feathers. This item was probably made during the 1970s.
Condition - very good - no losses.
9 inches (23cm) High x 7 inches (18cm) wide
- excluding feathers.
A large and unusual earthenware vase with 'rope twist' neck and 'autumn leaves' decoration made by Amphora in the 1920s.
Condition - very good. No damages and no restoration.
16 inches (40.6cm) High
9 inches (22.9cm) diameter.
A fine art deco engine turned 'guilloche' enamelled sterling silver powder compact complete with original watered silk cover. This item is hallmarked - Birmingham 1938 and is in perfect, unused condition.
2.5 inches (6.3cm) x 1.8 inches (4.7cm)
A rare 1920s Bursley ware vase in Islamic shape and painted in 16th Century Turkish Iznik style belonging to the 'Bagdad' range. The design of this item is attributed to Frederick Rhead.
Condition - excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.
12 inches (30.5cm) High
