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Thu 23 May

Bétourné in Limoges Enamel on copper plate depicting trees in autumn by a river, signed and located lower left. 14.50 x 10 cm - Framed : 30 x 26 cm.

Thu 23 May

Travel souvenirs and miscellaneous items : Approx. 10 stylized bunches of grapes in hard stone (accidents and missing parts), a souflet decorated with horn and brass marquetry, two gilded alloy cuff bracelets Sold as is, no claims

Thu 23 May

Meeting of two shaped pieces in silver (Minerve): - a timbale monogrammed JJ in a cartouche decorated with knotted ribbons and a garland of flowers. Two slight dents. - a napkin ring monogrammed JC, decorated with two flowery friezes. Weight : 69.10 g

Thu 23 May

Meeting of two silver (Minerve) monogrammed shaped pieces: - a timbale decorated with a frieze of gadroons, MJ on the body. Shock to the base. - a BT napkin ring Weight : 95.10 g

Thu 23 May

Crucifix base in richly worked chased silver. The base is adorned with appliqué motifs representing the Mystic Lamb, the Tables of the Law, bunches of grapes, etc. Stapled feet joined by vine branches. Work of the 18th century H. 29 cm Weight: 398 gr

Large wood and metal pulley. 25 cm

Thu 23 May

A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED AMETHYST DESK SEAL, TAILLERIE DE ROYAT, ROYAT-LES-BAINS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the quartz handle of tapering oval section, the leafy silver base mount terminating in a silver matrix later engraved with the heraldic achievement of Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond (1944-2014), 9.5cm long, in its green mottled papered case, the interior with printed stamp for the Taillerie de Royat; together with a seal impression of the arms in a plastic box The Auvergnat company 'La Taillerie de Royat' was founded in 1890 to cut locally mined amethyst and other semi-precious stones, at its peak employing almost 80 workers, finally ceasing activity in 2004.

Thu 23 May

THREE GEORGIAN GOLD-CASED SEALS, CIRCA 1820/30 two seals with foliate shell decoration, one later set with an oval intaglio agate carved with the arms of Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond (1944-2014), the other with a steel matrix with a probably Continental coat of arms, the third with an oblong carnelian with the scrolled initials FH below a crest, with fluted openwork supports below the terminal, all on two foliate scroll gold-cased split rings (5)

Thu 23 May

Ecole FRANÇAISE du XXème siècle - The Veneur by the Puddle Watercolor on paper ? x ? cm Signed lower right

Thu 23 May

Set of three small pieces of furniture: - Music rack in veneer and marquetry fillet décor. 134 x 49.8 x 34 cm (Minor accidents). - English display cabinet in veneered wood with marquetry filets, opening on the front with two partially glazed doors. 177.5 x 90.5 x 31 cm (wear, hook added on left side). - Small English-style wooden display cabinet opening with a glass door. 139 x 55.5 x 32.5 cm (accidents to glass and mirror).

Thu 23 May

INDOCHINA, pagoda-shaped display case in exotic wood, richly carved with animated scrolls, glazed on three sides and opening with two leaves on the front. It is topped by a roof decorated with finials and rests on a base opening with a drawer in the front and four curved legs ending in dragon paws on a ball. Early 20th century. - 170 x 57 x 75 cm - (accidents, missing parts, parts to be refixed)

Thu 23 May

Japan, Satsuma Enameled porcelain subject depicting the monk Daruma wearing a robe decorated with stylized floral motifs in slight relief. Mark faded Height: 25.5 cm

Thu 23 May

Mahogany bureau table opening with a drawer in the waist, sheath legs. 19th century (accidents and missing parts). An inlaid display case with light wood filleting and curved legs. Louis XV style (accidents and missing parts).

Thu 23 May

SAINT LOUIS, antique crystal staircase ball with blue, white and red twisted latticino decoration, H: 14 cm Provenance: Louis KIRSCHWING Collection, former director of the Cristallerie (1930s to 1960s)

Thu 23 May

SAINT LOUIS, green agate crystal staircase ball in the shape of a pinecone, H: 18 cm Provenance: Collection of Louis KIRSCHWING, former director of the Cristallerie (Years 30 to 60)

Thu 23 May

Veneered curved display case, glazed on three sides, with upholstered interior. Napoleon III period. One pane damaged. H: 175 cm, W: 65 cm, D: 38 cm

Thu 23 May

Art Nouveau display cabinet in mahogany with fruitwood inlays with floral motifs, United Kingdom, early 20th century two glass doors decorated in the upper part with shaped polychrome lead-bound inserts, separated by a median upright with convex glass; ta - Art Nouveau display cabinet in mahogany with fruitwood inlays with floral motifs, United Kingdom, early 20th century two glass doors decorated in the upper part with shaped polychrome lead-bound inserts, separated by a median upright with convex glass; tapered feet 185x107x36 cm

LOT DE JOUETS - Includes : -ESCORT RALLY SCALEXTRIC -SIMPSONS 3D CHESS -an abacus As is

MANETTE DE BIBELOT - Comprising; a pair of art deco greyhound bookends, a carved wooden crocodile, two articulated dolls, ceramics and miscellaneous. as is

NECESSAIRE DE VOYAGE - Comprising: a case with hand mirror, comb and brush, a case with perfume bottles, a toiletry set and two trays. As is

PHILATELIE - Large lot of old postcards As is

REUNION DE DEUX SACS DE CLUB DE GOLF - Comprising 40 clubs of various brands including : -Taylor Made -Callaway Golf -Ping -Mizuno -Kings Cobra As is

Fornett, Buisson, Le telephone pratique - S5B 1933 TSF radio In oak veneer and brown bakelite knob Art Deco style Height : 48 - Length : 40 - Width : 25 cm One joint: -SNR TSF radio Stained plywood, brass and lastic style

CRUCIFIX D'AUTEL - In chased metal, it stands on a tripod base. 20th H. 99 cm (parts to be refixed)

LOT - Comprising : - two bronze vases, Chinese style - a bronze dog - display items including virgin, figures, shells, etc.

MANETTE - GOLDEN BRONZE Including frieze of palmettes, caryatids, knots, keyhole, dolphins and miscellaneous 19th and 20th century As is

Nisse STRINNING (1917 - 2006), dans le gout - Suite of three modular shelves, uprights in gilded twisted metal, black lacquered metal board 48 x 138 x 16 cm As is

AU PRINTEMPS PARIS - Covered box in painted wood with orange/red decoration of a Japanese tea ceremony scene. Round label under the base "Au printemps Paris". Primavera style, early 20th century H. 20 cm

Syrie, fin du XIXème siècle - Reunion of two boxes, one rectangular and one octagonal, in veneered wood and mother-of-pearl inlays with rich inlaid decoration of stars and geometric motifs. 37 x 25 cm 29 x 19 cm (Damage and slight missing parts).

Lot comprenant 4 oeufs de Pâques, - - one with a blue background featuring Saint George slaying the dragon, - one with an imitation-wood background and printed decoration of the Kazan Mother of God, - a papier-mâché egg with a gold background, decorated with the letters "H" and "M", and a papier-mâché egg with a yellow background. Russia, modern work. H. 9; 6.5; 9; 8.5 cm. ADDED: - a small porcelain vase on pedestal with polychrome monogrammed MA for Marie-Antoinette (or Ave Maria) in bloom. Auteuil porcelain, second half of the 20th century. H. 8 cm. - A blue polychrome enameled copper bowl on a pedestal with gold highlights. Circa 1900. Height 6 cm.

Lot de 3 peignes en écaille blonde tachetée et métal doré. - 19th century. H. 23 x L. 18.5 cm - H. 11 x L. 9.5 cm - L. 14 cm.

Lots en laiton - consisting of a pitcher, a candle jar, a bell, a candy box, ashtrays, a cross and miscellaneous items not worthy of description.

Objets de vitrine comprenant - - a slipper - a purse - a mother-of-pearl box - an inkwell in a violin-shaped case - walnut in two parts

COUPE - On a pedestal, in cut crystal s with gilded and chased brass mounting Charles X style, 20th century H. 15 - Diam. 22 cm

PARAPLUIE - Silver-plated metal knob with dragon and calligraphy decoration Modern, in the taste of China H. 85 cm (oxidation)

Thu 23 May

Opaline and brass egg enclosing a sewing kit. Height: 17 cm

Thu 23 May

3 Brass and painted mother-of-pearl boxes. Persia, early 20th century. D : 6 cm

Thu 23 May

D. Maria glass cupboard - D. Maria glass cupboard Portugal, 18th/19th century, in oilwood, kingwood and mahogany, in two bodies with glass doors. Showcase with two drawers and two lower doors, cut-out feet. Signs of wear and flaws.Dim:186.5x122x52cm

Fri 24 May

Reunion of objects - A broken fan in blond pierced horn with painted flowers. Connecting cord missing. - a pierced bone fan monogrammed in the center LM. Damage. - General Gallieni "Jusqu'au bout" metal medal, 1914-1918. - two Croix de Guerre "1914-1916" and "1914-1918" with citations - a volunteer serviceman's cross - Order of Zaire - one 2-franc Napoléon III 1866 A coin (workshop: Paris). Weight: 8.30 g. - a copper table medal "centenary of 1789 - Exposition Universelle". - silver scraps: two napkin rings (Minerve hallmarks) and a rattle (boar's head hallmark). Shocks and deformations. Weight: 45.80 g. - a round enamelled metal brooch Secouriste Croix Rouge Française - Paris V 1925 août. - a metal brooch pin

Fri 24 May

Set of fans and miscellaneous including : A folded fan mounted on white painted wood and painted silk leaves of a cherub in a chariot H: 35.5 cm A folded fan with natural wood frame and red textile leaf painted with a bird and flowers H: 32.5 cm A folded fan with natural wood frame and silk textile leaf painted with flowers Qutrare small advertising fans H: approx. 21 cm A folded fan mounted in blackened wood and black textile leaf Acc H: 35 cm A folded fan mounted in natural wood with blue textile leaves adorned with small sequins H: 27 cm A folded fan mounted in bone with printed decoration of a gallant scene in the style of the 18th century H: 24.5 cm Including 6 screens

Fri 24 May

Two fans, circa 1850-1860 *One, the cream silk leaf painted with two children in a central cartel, among roses. Mute reverse. Bone frame inlaid with steel flakes. H.t. 27 cm (accidents) *The other, a lithographed paper leaf with a fishing scene in the 18th-century style. Reverse with peasants resting. Reperced wood frame inlaid with steel flakes. H.t. 27.2 cm (stains, restorations)

Fri 24 May

Flowers, 20th century Needlepoint lace fan leaf decorated with flowers in various patterns. L. 40 cm Four fan mounts, France, circa 1900 One in white mother-of-pearl, two in goldfish mother-of-pearl, and one in burgau mother-of-pearl. (incomplete) Provenance: Parisian fan-maker's workshop collection. + /719

Fri 24 May

Gilded metal bridal bouquet holder on a blackened wood base. Late 19th, early 20th century.

Fri 24 May

Pair of bookends featuring a reclining elephant in regula, trunk in the air, on a marble base. Height: 17 cm

Fri 24 May

Lot of display items: Three fans, circa 1880-1900 Including one fan, the silk leaf painted with a figure, white mother-of-pearl mount. Height 27.3 cm; one fan, the cream satin leaf painted with forget-me-nots. Bone mount. Height 27.5 cm. The last, the leaf painted with a young woman. Bone mount. Height 22 cm (accidents) Two fans, circa 1900 *One, the leaf embroidered with a braid of laurels in gold and silver sequins. White mother-of-pearl frame, engraved and gilded. H.t. 24.5 cm-H.f. 14.9 cm (small accidents) *The other, the leaf embroidered with a flower enhanced with silver sequins. Mounted in engraved bone inlaid with sequins. Bélière.H.t. 22 cm-H.f. 13.5 cm Black velvet reticule with steel clasp and chain. Circa 1845. Steel slightly oxidized in places, wear.

Fri 24 May

Showcase set Set of silver and silver-plated mechanical pencils (11 pieces) Gross weight of set: 158g A silver napkin ring Gross weight: 22g A silver-plated napkin ring, a souvenir bracelet from a trip to Egypt.

Fri 24 May

Display items including: - Gold and silver plated mechanical pencil CM - Silver needle-holder MJ - Metal lighter, black enamel and onyx - Cigarette box in silver with engraved floral design, press stud with green cabochon - Silver-plated metal cigarette holder with filigree interlacing design - Silver-plated needle-holder with laurel flower design - Silver-plated needle-holder with filigree scroll motif - Metal penholder, decorated with a calendar and a blank matrix stamp, Late 19th C.

Fri 24 May

Pair of tortoiseshell theater binoculars. Late 19th - early 20th century. H. 6 - L. 10 cm In black leather case, duck blue satin interior Damaged and cracked tortoiseshell An umbrella handle in horn and chased gilded metal. L. 18.5 cm

Fri 24 May

Small rectangular mother-of-pearl box engraved with medallions fomented with scrolls and shells and decorated with a figure at the edge of a stream on the lid and fruit on the underside. Late 19th century H. 3.4 - W. 7.5 - D. 5.7 cm Attached is a table bell consisting of a perfume display base with three mother-of-pearl shells embellished with vine blossom motifs and topped with a small gilded metal bird. Reassembled H. 13.5 cm

Fri 24 May

Two Jean Pierre Lépine pens Tortoiseshell decoration and gold frame In their box

Fri 24 May

Meeting of display objects : - a rectangular tortoiseshell box. 10.40 x 5.60 x 2.40 cm. - a Louis XV-style silver-plated metal seal, the round matrix monogrammed. - a silver-plated bronze table medal by ap. F. Rasumny. Reverse: association agricole de Saint Amand (Cher). 5 x 3.80 cm. - a case featuring Jehanne d'Arc. - three parasol knobs

Fri 24 May

Collection of 37 thimbles in a display case: 28 metal, 9 porcelain.

Fri 24 May

DIOPTAZ Michel-Laurent (1948-2013) Pendant, EA, DIOPTAZ Height: 6.5 cm - Width: 6 cm Attached is a medal, l'effort, fisch Fonson, obverse "L'asar se souvient des 5 ans de service de Mr Gombeer Joseph". Diameter: 7.5 cm

Fri 24 May

Set of two minerals including: ARAGONITE/ FLUORITE soclée Height: 10.3 & 8.4 cm. (accidents)

Fri 24 May

Elegant plate set with CITRINE spikes (heated amethyst) Height: 19 cm without base 22 cm with base.

Fri 24 May

Elegant large VANADINITE base plate in isolated hexagonal tablets on gangue, from Mibladen, MOROCCO. Height: 20 cm (with base) 18 cm (without base)

Fri 24 May

Brilliant CALCITE on brilliant GALEN from Romania Height: 18 cm (with base) 14 cm (without base).

Fri 24 May

Pair of polychrome porcelain subjects depicting a gallant couple Mark in blue H. 22 and 21 cm (Accidents to hands and back) And : Pair of Paris polychrome porcelain subjects with harvesting children H. 21 and 20.5 cm (Worn gilding)

Fri 24 May

Small molded wood display table with fillet decoration 75.5 x 54.5 x 38.5 cm (Unstable, in need of restoration)

Fri 24 May

Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) Le chevalier, 1959 Beer mug in red clay, brown and pink oxide pencils, black, red and green enamels, signed and marked under the base Original edition by Jean Cocteau, Atelier Madeline Jolly. Height: 10.5 cm Created in 1959, edition of 50. Bibliography - Annie Guédras, Jean Cocteau, céramiques catalog raisonné, Teillet-Dermit Co-Éditeurs, 1989, a similar example is described and reproduced on page 177 under no. 277 (with dimensions 12 cm).

Fri 24 May

Porcelain plate decorated with scalar fish, signed on the reverse. Work from the 1950s-1960s. 28 x 16 cm

Fri 24 May

Asia Suite of three porcelain figures 20th century Height of largest: 20 cm

Fri 24 May

Liqueur cabinet in black-veined brown wood veneer on four circular feet. Moulded glass trim, including four decanters and six stemmed glasses. 26 x 30 x 22 cm. Missing parts and accidents.

Fri 24 May

FRANCE, dernier tiers du XVIIIème siècle - Circular burr and tortoise shell (Chelonioidea spp) planter (pre-Convention), with lid decorated with a miniature depicting the portrait of Madame de Montpeyroux, abbess of Port-Royal de Paris, after Marie Parrocel. 3 x 8 cm. Damage and missing parts. Shell specimens of pre-Convention marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A), prior to June 1, 1947 and therefore in compliance with EC regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. In the case of export, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the United States, prior to any purchase. If the animal is to be exported from the European Union, a CITES re-export permit will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.

Fri 24 May

Important Art-Deco porcelain subject in polychrome enamel with gold highlights, decorated with two seated harlequins. H. 24 cm W. 35.5 cm D. 26 cm

Fri 24 May

LIMOGES CFH/GDM (Charles Field Haviland / Gérard, Dufraisseix & Morel) The fruit picker Polychrome enameled porcelain subject H. 29 cm

Fri 24 May

KARL ENS MANUFACTORY (1802-1865) - SAXONY Reunion of 5 polychrome enameled porcelain subjects representing birds (Bird of Paradise, Swallow, pair of Robins, Chickadee, Sparrow), all signed. H. 19 cm for the largest

Fri 24 May

GERMANY (Gerold Porzellan Bavaria, Volkstedt, Unter Weiss Bach, Wilhelm Rittirsch, Gamma) Meeting of 8 polychrome enameled porcelain subjects depicting birds H. 24 cm for the largest

Fri 24 May

Manufacture de SÈVRES Henri François D'AGUESSEAU (1668-1751) in full regalia, Chancellor of France born in Limoges Porcelain cookie subject marked Sèvres AD-7-94 on the back of the base H. 46 cm (Accidents, fingers of right hand missing, minor restorations)

Sat 25 May

Display table, German cabinet maker, around 1940 - various woods, dark stained, four curved feet on casters, open base, above a straight body with curved narrow sides, five sides with cut clear glass, age-appropriate, used condition, with minor veneer defects, 76 x 65.5 x 36 cm (HxWxD) German Description Display table, German cabinetmaker, around 1940 various woods, stained dark, four curved legs on castors, open base, above a straight corpus with curved narrow sides, worked on five sides with cut clear glass, age-appropriate, used condition, with minor veneer defects, 76x65.5x36cm (HxWxD)

Sat 25 May

Transition style display case in frieze rosewood veneer, interior opening onto four mirrored glass shelves, marble top and gilt bronze trim About 1900 DIM: 148 x 84 x 34cm

Sat 25 May

TABLETOP DISPLAY CABINET - 2nd half of the 19th century Tabletop single-door display cabinet with the body made of soft wood veneered with walnut veneer and root wood. The upper cornice is shaped like an open book. Inlaid wind rose on the back wall of the interior. 48x38x16 cm.

Sat 25 May

Showcase, France, around 1860, walnut veneer, inlays in various precious woods, glazed on three sides, elaborate carvings of volutes andfloral decorations, approx. 197 x 122 x 45 cm, condition 2

Sat 25 May

Large top display case, France, around 1840/50, mahogany veneer, two-door base, glazed front on two-door display base cabinet,orig. Locks with 2 keys, approx. 249 x 130 x 54 cm, condition 2-3

Sat 25 May

Display case In wood and veneer opening to a glass door Circa 1940 W.: 61 cm; D.: 29 cm; H.: 116 cm

Sat 25 May

Display cabinet In wood and veneer opening to a glass door, resting on four curved legs, decorated with small carved flowers. Circa 1940 W.: 58 cm; D.: 29 cm; D.: 120

Sat 25 May

CAPODIMONTE, in the style. White porcelain subject depicting a putto with a basket. H. = 27.5 cm.

Sat 25 May

Set includes: -molded glass vase -pair of candlesticks in cracked glass paste and gilded metal -basket in molded and engraved glassware decorated with vine branches and geometric motifs -Green glass flask, molded and engraved with geometric motif -Moulded and engraved glass candy jar with floral motif (accidental damage)

French school late 19th century-early 20th century Madame de la Vallière Marble Inscription de la Vallière (small chips) Height : 50 cm - Width : 40 cm

Sculpture of a nymph emerging from a bath in alabaster on a marble base. Bearing a Fontana Agreste label (minor wear and chips, one hand missing) Height Height : 63 cm

Draped woman with flowers Sculpture in marble Signed (chip on base) Height : 97 cm - Width : 29.5 cm - Depth : 25.5 cm

DETOUCHE Constantin- Louis (1810- 1889) Bronze and copper mantelpiece including a clock and two candelabras. The rectangular clock has a round white enamelled dial marked "C. Detouche Fseur de l'Empereur/rue St Martin 228 & 230 Paris". Detouche Fseur de l'Empereur/rue St Martin 228 & 230 Paris" features Roman numerals for the hours and a railway around the perimeter, and is surmounted by a bacchanalian scene of putti, one holding a billhook, the other a vine oath and the last pouring a glass of wine; it stands on a base embellished with flower branches, and rests on four scrolled feet. The candelabras feature recalled putti shafts supporting foliage and flowering branches, terminating in four bobèches. Late 19th century (restorations) Clock - Height : 35.5 cm - Width : 42.5 cm - Depth : 14 cm Candelabra - Height Height : 49,5 cm

Enameled stoneware truncated cone-shaped vase with foliate branches on the body. Signed on reverse. Height 28 cm - Diam. 21 cm

BRAULT Madeleine, Poterie de la Colombe Large tubular vase in glazed stoneware with free-form decoration, featuring two small grips on either side. Hollow mark on reverse. (one crack) Height 37.5 cm - Diam. 16.5 cm

DESMANT Louis-Etienne (1844-1902) A green-glazed stoneware ovoid vase with a slightly pleated rim and a bronze knotted rope around the rim. Signed on the reverse (small chips) Height Height : 17.5 cm

Coloquinte-shaped vase adorned with eglomised glass ribs, the flight is flanked by two scrolled grips. (worn and missing silver leaf). Height 40 cm - Diam. 32.5 cm

Large stoneware ovoid vase with slightly lumpy body. Mark on reverse Height 40 cm - Diam. 38 cm

Set of four Indian polychrome miniatures with gold highlights. 19th century (stains, traces of mounting paper) In two frames under glass. Frames - 27.5 x 62.5 and 27.5 x 50.5 cm

20th century Indian school Animated scene with elephants Gouache on fabric pasted on cardboard 107 x 72.5 cm

VIET-NAHM (20th century) Lacquered wood panel depicting a lakeside landscape animated by junks 30.2 x 40.5 cm (wear, small lacquer chips)

VIET-NAHM (20th century) Lacquered wood panel depicting a scene of traditional life in a lakeside landscape animated by three young girls. 24 x 34.5 cm

Gong in patinated copper. Marks on reverse (wear and tear) Diameter: 46 cm

CHINA White porcelain gimgembre pot with green family polychrome enamel decoration of a dignitary in a boat and another under a porch. Late 18th - early 19th century (wooden lid, slight wear to decoration) Height 16 cm (excluding lid) - Diam. 16 cm

VIET-NAHM (20th century) Photo album, the cover in lacquered wood with gilded highlights, the first cover decorated with traditional houses on stilts in a wooded landscape, the spine and covers rounded. Signed in gilding on the reverse of the first cover Ng Man (wear, small chips at corners, scratches and scuffs on spine, worn album pages with traces of tape and inscriptions) 25 x 35 cm

CHINA - Canton Three carved terracotta tiles featuring dignitaries, horsemen and court figures Late Ming period (missing, worn) 31 x 31 cm each

Dame de cour, Fat Lady, shown standing, slightly swaying. Her body concealed beneath ample clothing revealing only the ends of her socks, her clasped hands concealed by the sleeves, and her graceful face topped by a refined, asymmetrical hairstyle. Beige terracotta, red and black pigment on her lips and eyes Tang Dynasty, China, 618 to 907 A.D. (head reattached, slight restoration to the back of the lower part of the dress, chips) Height Height : 31 cm Note: This work reflects the beauty ideals of its time, which would have been influenced by the famous concubine Yang Guifei, favorite of Emperor Xuanzong.

Tantric procession chariot wood, showing a man sodomizing a donkey. Hardwood with brown patina India - 16th/17th century (chips and marks) Height : 27 cm - Width : 13 cm

Vase with two handles and hemispherical body on flat base. It is decorated with four medallions featuring checkerboard, cruciform and circular-arc motifs, perhaps evoking stylized birds. These medallions are linked by wavy lines that symbolize a swirling movement. They may be celestial or cosmogonic representations. The lid is modeled with the head of a warrior chief wearing a bicorn helmet, a red torque and a garment with a radiating neckline. Polychrome terracotta China, Neolithic period, circa mid-3rd millennium (wear to decoration, minor restoration to two lid lobes, chips) Height 32 cm - Width 31 cm Provenance: Former French private collection

CHINA Pair of octagonal porcelain plates with white-blue decoration of a landscape showing a palace near a river, the border hemmed with flowers. Late 18th century (chips, splinters and one crack) Diameter: 23 cm

JAPAN Pair of baluster-shaped earthenware Satsuma vases with polychrome decoration and gold highlights of cranes and their offspring in a wooded landscape on a cracked beige background. The neck is highlighted with a gilded fillet. 20th century (wear to the decoration, chip to the rim of one, chips, restorations, cracks) Height : 63.5 cm - Width : 27 cm