14th Mar, 2025 9:30 GMT/BST
Asian Art
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A Chinese Porcelain "Immortals" Bowl, Yutang Jiaqi mark, 17th century, probably Shunzhi, painted in underglaze blue with the eight immortals visiting Shoulao seated with a stag and attendant, the interior with river landscape, four-character mark in underglaze blue
35cm diameter
The Yutang Jiaqi mark (beautiful vessel for the Jade Hall) was much used on blue and white porcelain in the late 16th and 17th centuries, being particularly popular during the reign of Shunzhi
Sold for £4,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Short, tight crack to the rim (see image). Four flat chips to the rim with some further glaze fritting.
A patch of missed glaze during manufacture and another small manufacturing flaw to the side of the foot. Pitting to the glaze throughout. Some general wear and scratching to the glaze, mainly internally.
The bowl sits squarly on the table, the top rim raised slightly in one area. Potted and fired in good form with no excessive warping elsewhere other than the top rim.
Examined under UV lighting and strong transmitted light, no restoration.
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Auction: Asian Art, 14th Mar, 2025
The Spring Asian Art Sale will include part of the Doctor Eileen Cobb Collection. Born in 1932, Eileen Cobb was a pioneer for women entering the medical profession, rising to consultant status during an era when the field was heavily male dominated. After an illustrious career, Eileen and her husband Nigel Cobb, an orthopaedic surgeon, had time to devote to other interests. The pair were avid collectors of furniture, furnishings and decorative items for their numerous homes, and Eileen had a special interest in Chinese porcelain and cats. Highlight of the collection on offer in the Asian Art Sale include a Chinese Porcelain Figural Night Light and Stand, late Ming Dynasty, probably Chongzhen, and a Pair of Chinese Porcelain Models of Recumbent Deer, Kangxi.
Further highlights of the sale include a Pair of Chinese Porcelain Large Rose Water Droppers, Qianlong reign mark but not of the period, and a Chinese Porcelain Jardiniere.
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