Ending 24th Jan, 2026 10:38
Three-Day Auction: Asian Art Discoveries – No Reserve Timed Auction
1577
3 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes and 41 seconds
A GROUP LOT WITH AN IMARI AND A HIZEN TOKKURI BOTTLE VASES
€100
€200
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Japan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The first vase of globular form, with the body supported on a short foot and surmounted by a long, straight neck with a narrow mouth. The exterior decorated with polychrome enamels in the classic Imari palette to depict gnarled, blossoming cherry branches. The scene bordered below by a continuous frieze of red pointed leaves and above by a red register of chrysanthemums intertwined with scrolling tendrils, both framed by double blue lines. The upper section surmounted by a further motif of palm leaf tips.
The second vessel with a globular body supported on a short, tapering foot and rising to a long neck with a garlic-head mouth and a lipped rim. The exterior enameled in varying shades of blue and brown, accented with gilt, red, and green hues to depict a peacock and a Kirin among blossoming hibiscuses. The neck further decorated with three colorful medallions with stylized chrysanthemum, hollyhock, and wisteria.
HEIGHT 18.3 and 24.0 cm
Condition: The Imari vase, in overall good condition with wear and firing flaws, including pitting, few cracks, fritting and small shallow chips to the top rim. The Hizen tokkuri vase in very good condition with minor wear, sparse firing irregularities, and light rubbing to gilding and enamels.
Provenance: Private estate, United Kingdom. The art collection, comprising over 100 fine and eclectic Asian works of art, including pieces from China, Japan, and other regions, has been formed primarily 20–30 years ago.
Japan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The first vase of globular form, with the body supported on a short foot and surmounted by a long, straight neck with a narrow mouth. The exterior decorated with polychrome enamels in the classic Imari palette to depict gnarled, blossoming cherry branches. The scene bordered below by a continuous frieze of red pointed leaves and above by a red register of chrysanthemums intertwined with scrolling tendrils, both framed by double blue lines. The upper section surmounted by a further motif of palm leaf tips.
The second vessel with a globular body supported on a short, tapering foot and rising to a long neck with a garlic-head mouth and a lipped rim. The exterior enameled in varying shades of blue and brown, accented with gilt, red, and green hues to depict a peacock and a Kirin among blossoming hibiscuses. The neck further decorated with three colorful medallions with stylized chrysanthemum, hollyhock, and wisteria.
HEIGHT 18.3 and 24.0 cm
Condition: The Imari vase, in overall good condition with wear and firing flaws, including pitting, few cracks, fritting and small shallow chips to the top rim. The Hizen tokkuri vase in very good condition with minor wear, sparse firing irregularities, and light rubbing to gilding and enamels.
Provenance: Private estate, United Kingdom. The art collection, comprising over 100 fine and eclectic Asian works of art, including pieces from China, Japan, and other regions, has been formed primarily 20–30 years ago.
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Auction: Three-Day Auction: Asian Art Discoveries – No Reserve Timed Auction, ending 24th Jan, 2026
Bidding starts on Thursday, 1 January, and lots start closing at 11 AM on Saturday, 24 January
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