14th May, 2025 11:00
Chinese & Japanese Works of Art
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A CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW GROUND 'ABSTINENCE' PLAQUE, PROBABLY REPUBLIC PERIOD (1912-49)
the quatrefoil plaque finely enamelled to the front face with an oval cartouche enclosing the Chinese characters 'zhai jie' within a floral scroll reserved on a rich yellow ground, the reverse similarly decorated with the same inscription in Manchu characters, the sides with a gilt classic scroll band reserved on an iron-red ground, pierced for suspension, 5.5cm long
Footnote: During the Qing dynasty, the court observed abstinence as part of a ceremonial requirement before worshipping the ancestors, the Heavens and other deities. These plaques were made in various materials, including jade, bamboo, painted enamel and porcelain.
疑似民国时期：黄地粉彩‘禁欲’挂屏（1912-49）
the quatrefoil plaque finely enamelled to the front face with an oval cartouche enclosing the Chinese characters 'zhai jie' within a floral scroll reserved on a rich yellow ground, the reverse similarly decorated with the same inscription in Manchu characters, the sides with a gilt classic scroll band reserved on an iron-red ground, pierced for suspension, 5.5cm long
Footnote: During the Qing dynasty, the court observed abstinence as part of a ceremonial requirement before worshipping the ancestors, the Heavens and other deities. These plaques were made in various materials, including jade, bamboo, painted enamel and porcelain.
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.
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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
