15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
David Battie: A Study Collection
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A Kyoto Earthenware Vase, mid 19th century, of ovoid form with cylindrical neck, painted in colours with panels of literati over a bird perched amongst flowering branches and rockwork, signed in red, 27cm high; An Octafoil Small Dish, painted in Shonzui style in underglaze blue with a seated figure in landscape, script Fuku mark, 11cm diameter; A Porcelain Plate, painted and gilt in Kyoto style with two butterflies with a broad floral border, painted marks in red, 18cm diameter; A Sobei Kinkozan Saucer, circa 1900, enamelled and gilt panels of figures at a tea ceremony and on a terrace, gilt mark Kinkozan Zo, 11.5cm diameter; and A Satsuma Small Dish, painted with Magu in colourful robes, gilt mark on red panel, 12cm diameter (5)
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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