11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Sale
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~ A Pair of Chinese Porcelain Figures of Immortals, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each standing holding a peach and fruiting branch, picked out in famille rose enamels
21cm high
A Similar Smaller Group of a Mother and Child
16cm high (3)
Provenance: Terry Family of York (Terry’s Chocolates)
Sold for £350
Estimated at £150 - £200
Immortals - both with some pitting and glaze scratches. No damage or repair.
Additional figure - glaze pitting and scratches. Some flaking to the enamels. No repair.
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale, 11th Nov, 2023
The Autumn Fine Art Sale offers a strong mix of traditional antiques, led by a fine pair of Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Medallion Bowls, and a very rare 17th century 'Detector' Lock, one of only a handful known by Birmingham locksmith John Wilkes. Also on offer are a selection of Bear Jugs from the Collection of the Late Stanley J. Seeger, and A Private Collection of Barometers.
The Sale will also include Selected Items Sold on Behalf of the Terry Family of York (Terry’s Chocolates) - these items will be denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ~
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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