15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
David Battie: A Study Collection
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A Sèvres Porcelain Plate, date code for 1767, painted with scattered flowersprays within moulded feuille de choux borders picked out in blue and gilt, painted marks in blue, 24.5cm diameter; A Later Decorated Sèvres Porcelain Saucer, painted with birds in branches in a landscape vignette within scroll moulded borders hung with flower swags and with lattice, bears painted marks, 24.5cm diameter; A Sèvres Porcelain Plate, circa 1795, painted with scattered sprigs within a foliage meander and blue and gilt line border, painted marks in blue, 24cm diameter; A Paris Porcelain Plate, 18th century, painted in Cantonese style with dragons on a gilt ground within lattice panel borders, incised marks, 21.5cm diameter; and A Similar Plate, painted with leopards climbing trees, 24cm diameter (5)
Sold for £160
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: David Battie: A Study Collection, 15th Jul, 2022
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.
Viewing
Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Thursday 14 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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