15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
David Battie: A Study Collection
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A Pair of Japanese Brass Folding Travelling Candlesticks, 19th century, each as three panels cut and pierced with scrollwork, 55cm high
Under an edict of the Shogun the Japanese landed families and their retinues were obliged to stay in Edo for a third of the year as virtual prisoners. The result was a constantly moving population requiring rooms and food, as well as an altar for prayers at night. This unusually large pair of pricket candlesticks were made to fold flat for ease of carrying on a horse or mule
Sold for £160
Estimated at £80 - £120
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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