Japanese Works of Art

DAY 1: The Lawrence Jade Collection (lot 1-34)
           Fine Asian Art (lot 35-186)

DAY 2: Asian Art II (lot 200-622)

DAY 3: Phillip Allen Collection (lot 1000-1306)

Highlights from the Japanese sale include good examples of early ceramics, such as this large hexagonal Kakiemon vase and cover and the pair of Arita hens (see above). These Edo period pieces were highly popular in the European courts of the 17^th century. The Royal Collection owns similar vases originally acquired by William III and Mary II. These are still on display at Hampton Court Palace, thus giving the name of ‘Hampton Court jars' to this type of hexagonal vessels decorated in the Kakiemon palette. Colourful models of animals such as dogs, cats and chickens such as the pair consigned in this sale, were also collected by wealthy aristocrats of the day. They still feature in important Japanese collections such as at Burghley House, Lincolnshire.

The auction will also feature a good selection of inlaid-iron pieces, some bearing the Komai mark; a selection of items from the collection of Miss Elizabeth Augusta Grosvenor Guest (1879-1960), and many other artworks. 

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