3rd Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian Art
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Two Chinese Jian ware tea bowls
Two Chinese Jian ware tea bowls,
Song dynasty (960-1279), the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, covered with a brown or black glaze draining from the rim and falling short of the foot, revealing the dark brown body,
9 and 11cm diameter, and
a Jian ware oil lamp,
Song dynasty (960-1279), similarly decorated with a mottled black glaze,
10cm diameter (3)
Provenance: From the Collection of the Nightingale family, Lea Hurst, Derbyshire, by repute;
Collection of Mr William Gregory (d.1995) of Tansley House, Matlock, Derbyshire;
purchased by the vendor’s father and thence by descent.
宋 建窑盏 及 油灯 一组三件
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A Single Owner Collection of Chinese Early Ceramics
From the Collection of the Nightingale family, Lea Hurst, Derbyshire;
Collection of Mr Williaam Gregory (d.1995) of Tansley House, Matlock, Derbyshire;
purchased by the vendor’s father and thence by descent.
This collection was originally purchased in its entirety in 1945 , from the Estate Auction of the contents of Lea Hurst , Derbyshire, the country estate of the Nightingale family. See attached photo of the auction details.
The buyer was Mr William Gregory , a local mill owner, of Tansley House , Matlock, Derbyshire, deceased circa 1995 .
In 1972 it was purchased in a private transaction from Mr Gregory by the father of the present vendor and remained in storage in its original packing cases.
Rediscovered earlier this year it is now offered on the open market ,without reserve, for the first time in nearly 80 years.
Sold for £1,800
Condition Report
Brown teacup - rim possbily restored.
Black teacup - surface scratches.
Oil lamp - glaze flakes, the decoration missing.
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Auction: Asian Art, 3rd Nov, 2023
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Saturday 28 October, 10am - 1pm
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Tuesday 31 October, 10am - 4pm
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Thursday 2 November, 10am - 4pm
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