16th Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Spring Fine Sale
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A Late 17th Century Dutch Oak Chest, the hinged lid with raised moulded panels enclosing a later painted interior with candle box, engraved iron lockplate, the base with three moulded panels inlaid with marquetry sun burst emblems, all between part-spiral-turned uprights, on a moulded plinth base with compressed bun feet
122cm by 58cm by 68cm
With original invoice from Charles Angell, 34 Milsom Street, Bath, dated 10 September 1942, described as an antique Dutch offer. and a Postal Order dated 6 January 1943 for £17
Sold for £320
Estimated at £300 - £500
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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