David Battie: A Study Collection

Date: 15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Catalogue: View Page Turner Catalogue
Lots: 180

This Summer Tennants Auctioneers are delighted to present a single-owner sale of ceramics and collector’s curiosities in David Battie: A Study Collection. The sale will comprise over 180 lots of academic interest from David Battie’s extensive and important collection. With an eye for the unusual, David Battie has assembled a fascinating collection filled with rare and interesting pieces.

David Battie joined Sotheby’s in 1965 and worked in the Ceramics and Oriental Art Departments before being made a director in 1976. He was a regular face on the Antiques Roadshow for many years and appeared on the show from the first episode, which was aired in 1977. A leading authority on ceramics, and in particular Chinese and Japanese ceramics, David has written numerous publications on the subject.

Name: Andrew Parker
Email: ceramics@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Lot 100
A Pair of Boid Durci Plaques, 2nd half 19th...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 102
A Bois Durci Circular Plaque, 2nd half 19th...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 103
A Pair of Bois Durci Oval Plaques, 2nd half...

Sold for £40
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 105
A Chinese Porcelain Flask, Kangxi, of square...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 106
A Chinese Porcelain Toothbrush Box and Cover,...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 107
A London Decorated Chinese Porcelain Coffee...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 108
A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Planters, in...

Sold for £600
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 110
A Set of Six Japanese Porcelain Plates, circa...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 111
A Sèvres Porcelain Plate, date code for 1767,...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 112
A Pair of Arras Porcelain Plates, circa 1780,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 113
A Wedgwood Green Glazed Earthenware Dessert...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 114
An English Porcelain Dish, probably...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 116
A Continental Porcelain Figure of a Street...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 117
A Staffordshire Smear Glazed Stoneware Cheese...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 118
A Korean Slip-Inlaid Celadon Bowl, probably...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 119
An Interesting Faience Beaker, possibly...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 120
A Chinese Provincial Porcelain Bowl and Cover,...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 121
Chinese School (19th century) Deities on...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 122
Continental School (19th century) Still life...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 124
A Pair of French Lacquer Pin Trays, late...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £50 - £70

Lot 125
Green, Ward & Co, circa 1825: A Design for a...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £50 - £70

Lot 126
A Continental Silver Holy Water Stoop, mid...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 128
A Silver Plated Fish Server, by Aaron Brothers...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 129
A Chinese Jade Horse, in Archaic style,...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 130
A Japanese Iron Tetesubin (Tea Kettle), 19th...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 132
A Japanese Lacquer Bowl, of lobed ovoid form...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 133
A Japanese Rootwood and Bamboo Double Gourd,...

Sold for £70
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 134
A Japanese Two-Colour Gold Inlaid Hardwood...

Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 135
A Canton Enamel Spice Box, 19th century, of...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 136
A Chinese Rootwood Carving, late 19th century,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 137
A Persian Tinned Copper Bowl, probably...

Not Sold
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 138
A Regency Gilt and Painted Plaster In Memorium...

Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 139
A French Bronze Figural Candlestick, 19th...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 140
A Chinoiserie Brass-Mounted Lacquer Box and...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 141
A Chinese Porcelain Pear Shaped Vase...

Sold for £160
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 142
A Chinese Porcelain Beaker Vase, Kangxi reign...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 144
A Pair of Canton Enamel Hors d'Oeuvres Dishes,...

Sold for £110
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 145
A Chinese Blanc de Chine Dog of Fo, 19th...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 146
A Pair of Cantonese Porcelain Ointment Pots...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 147
A Chinese Provincial Porcelain Jar, probably...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180

Lot 148
A Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase, 19th...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 149
A Chinese Porcelain Mug, Yongzheng reign mark...

Sold for £500
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 150
A Chinese Porcelain Mallet Shaped Vase,...

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 152
A Chinese Nonya Ware Jar, 2nd half 19th...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 154
An Extensive Collection of Auction Sale...

Sold for £40
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 155
A Quantity of Ceramics Reference Books,...

Sold for £80
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 157
An Exhibition of Pottery by Shoji Hamada, May...

Sold for £480
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 158
A Sinclair Z88 Computer, in original case,...

Sold for £60
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 160
A Collection of "Gaiety Girl" and Other...

Not Sold
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 161
A Wooden Printing Block, in eight sections,...

Sold for £60
Estimated at £50 - £70

Lot 162
"The King Against Earl Poulett": A...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £70 - £100

Lot 163
A Printed Letter, dated 1894, from HH Prince...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 164
A Quantity of Sheet Music, predominantly early...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 170
An Embroidered Silkwork Fragment, English,...

Sold for £50
Estimated at £80 - £120

Lot 171
A Needlework Picture, early 18th century, of...

Sold for £220
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 174
A Pair of Victorian Brass Candlestands, in...

Sold for £380
Estimated at £400 - £600

Lot 175
A Pair of George III Style Painted Wood Elbow...

Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 176
A Pair of William IV Mahogany Hall Chairs,...

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 178
A Set of Four Beech Side Chairs, late 19th...

Sold for £40
Estimated at £40 - £60

Lot 179
A Pair of Cast Iron and Brass Kettle Stands,...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 180
An Afghan Turkman Prayer Rug, the scarlet...

Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £150

Lot 181
A Ghom Rug, with multiple foliate panels...

Sold for £170
Estimated at £200 - £300

Lot 183
An Edwardian Satinwood Occasional Table, the...

Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £200

Lot 184
A Mahogany Wine Table, in George II style, the...

Sold for £120
Estimated at £150 - £200