16th Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Spring Fine Sale
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~ A Chinese Earthenware Funerary Figure, Northern Wei Dynasty, 420-589AD, modelled as a Bactrian camel standing four-square carrying two lidded paniers, on a rectangular base
25cm long
Provenance: Bonhams, 30 September 1964, lot 315
Mingqi or spirit objects, popularised during the Han Dynasty, were buried with the deceased in order to provide necessities and comforts in the afterlife. Camels began appearing in tombs by the 3rd century AD and became increasingly common in northern burials from the 5th-8th centuries. Adapted to their natural habitat in the steppes and mountainous deserts north of China, Bactrian camels were often used to transport military and other goods to and from the harsh frontier.
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
Losses to the moulded ropes upon the camels pack. Some other lesser flakes to edges and general wear. No signs of repair.
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Auction: Spring Fine Sale, 16th Mar, 2024
This Spring, Tennants Auctioneers is delighted to be offering for sale a fine and rare Chinese Celadon Jade Inscribed ‘Luohan’ Boulder from the Qianlong reign with its original hardwood stand. It will be sold as part of a Private Collection of Asian Art and European Antiques in the sale. The boulder, which is offered with an estimate of £70,000-100,000 plus buyer’s premium, depicts Luohan Ańgaja sitting cross-legged in a rocky grotto. View Press Release
Further highlights from the collection include a Set of Four Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Bowls, Qing Dynasty, probably Qianlong (estimate: £8,000-12,000 plus buyer’s premium), and a Pair of Chinese Porcelain ‘Nodding Head’ Figures, Qianlong (estimate: £4,000-6,000 plus buyer’s premium).
The collectors lived in London from the 1950s and acquired the fine collection predominantly from the leading Asian art and antiques dealers in the city. Many of the pieces in the collection will be sold with original purchase receipts. The items in this collection will be denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ~ symbol.
The sale will also include selected contents from Dutton Manor, Lancashire.
In addition the sale comprises a small family collection of Renaissance bronzes, two good Iznik Faience Dishes from the late 16th/early 17th century, and a Private Collection of 17th and 18th century furniture including Continental and English oak pieces.
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