15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
David Battie: A Study Collection
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A Japanese Earthenware Jug, in 17th century style, of ovoid form, painted in coloured enamels with stylised birds, 14cm high; A Japanese Porcelain Cinquefoil Dish, decorated in kakiemon style with a flowering branch; A Similar Chinese Style Water Pot, decorated in underglaze blue with dragons amongst cloud scrolls, four-character mark, 8cm diameter; A Satsuma Style Miniature Coffee Cup and Saucer, painted in gilt with chrysanthemums; A Pair of Eggshell Porcelain Tea Bowls and Saucers, painted in colours and gilt with warriors; A Similar Pair of Coffee Cups and Saucers, painted with flowersprays within wrythen borders, painted marks in red; A Small Quantity of Japanese Eggshell Porcelain Wares; and Modern Serviceware (qty)
Sold for £60
Estimated at £100 - £150
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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