16th Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Spring Fine Sale
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~ An Early Victorian Cut-Glass Twelve-Light Chandelier, attributed to Perry & Co, mid 19th century, the tapering vasiform shaft with a corona hung with drops above ten twisted branches terminating in glass nozzles and drip pans, all joined by faceted pendant drops and spears centred by a suspended ball pendant
80cm diameter, 130cm high
For a similar example see Mortimer (Martin) The English Glass Chandelier, pg.154, pl.92 and Christie's, 10 February 2022, lot 229
Sold for £1,800
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
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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Sunday 10 March - Friday 15 March 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am
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