15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
David Battie: A Study Collection
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A Pair of Arras Porcelain Plates, circa 1780, painted in underglaze blue with chantilly style foliage, B mark in underglaze blue, 24.5cm diameter; A Vienna Porcelain Plate, painted with flowersprays and scattered sprigs, shield mark in underglaze blue and impressed 42, 25cm diameter; A Limbach Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1780, painted in puce monochrome with figures and buildings in landscape, crossed Ls mark in puce; A Nymphenburg Porcelain Coffee Cup and Matched Saucer, circa 1800, in Empire style, painted in colours and gilt with stylised foliage, scrolls and strapwork, impressed shield marks; A Rue Thiroux Paris Porcelain Coffee Can and Saucer, circa 1790, painted with chantilly sprigs, stamped crowned A mark in red; A Tea Bowl and Saucer, decorated with the Worcester Rich Queens pattern, painted Sèvres marks; A Doccia Porcelain Leaf-Shaped Butter Boat, circa 1780, 10.5cm long; A Cozzi Porcelain Tea Bowl, circa 1790; and A Porcelain Tureen Stand, probably Italian, circa 1790, painted with chinoiserie flowers, 22cm diameter (qty)
Sold for £100
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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