14th May, 2025 11:00
Chinese & Japanese Works of Art
156
A JAPANESE BRONZE ‘LOBSTER’ VASE, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
naturalistically cast in high relief as three conjoined lobsters, the metal patinated to a rich dark chocolate tone, the base with three-character inscription, 38cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Ross Hamilton Ltd, London, (c1990).
明治：青铜‘龙虾’纹花瓶（1868-1912）
Sold for £1,200
naturalistically cast in high relief as three conjoined lobsters, the metal patinated to a rich dark chocolate tone, the base with three-character inscription, 38cm high
Provenance: Acquired from Ross Hamilton Ltd, London, (c1990).
Auction: Chinese & Japanese Works of Art, 14th May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
The sale of 170 lots comprise of a wide range of Chinese works such as ceramics from the Song to Qing Dynasty, an English private collection of jade and hardstone carvings, furniture, bronzes and sculptures.
The Japanese section includes works of art, ceramics, including a small private collection of contemporary ceramics by Kondo Yuzo, bronzes and prints. From Korea, a highlight is a Chaekgeori eight-fold screen with hidden artist seal from the Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 11th May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 12th May: 10am to 8:30pm
Tuesday 13th May: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Wednesday 14th May 2025, 11am, precisely
Contact Stephen Loakes for further information | stephen.loakes@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0) 20 7806 5541
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 11th May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 12th May: 10am to 8:30pm
Tuesday 13th May: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Wednesday 14th May 2025, 11am, precisely
