25th Jan, 2024 10:00
Dick Turpin | The Legend Lives On
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A pair of cloisonné boxes and covers
A pair of cloisonné boxes and covers,
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century, Chinese, the rounded sides rising from a circular foot, enamelled with scrolling lotus against a blue ground,
20.5cm diameter
9.5cm high (4)
Provenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14.
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Cloisonné is characterised by colourful enamelwork on metal. It is achieved with coloured glass paste placed within enclosures made of copper or bronze wires, which have been bent of hammered into the desired pattern. Known as cloisons (French for “partitions”), the enclosures are either pasted or soldered onto the vessel. The glass paste, or enamel, is coloured with metallic oxide and painted into the contained areas and the vessel is then usually fired at a fairly low temperature to seal the new design. Once this process is complete, the surface of the vessel is rubbed until the edges of the cloisons are visible. They are then gilded, often on the edges, in the interior, and on the base.
Cloisonné objects were usually used for the furnishing of temples and palaces, as their beauty and craftmanship needed to create them was considered appropriate to the function of these buildings. However, it wasn’t until the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) that cloisonné art became highly developed and sought after among the Chinese imperial court and the elite. The Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) also saw a booming of cloisonné production, with various regional styles and techniques emerging. Traditional cloisonné pieces are highly collectible and can be found in various forms such as vases, bowls, censers, and other decorative objects.
Sold for £2,200
Condition Report
Surface scratches, cracks and losses to enamel, knocks and dents to edges.
One cover restored, the other with restoration to interior of box.
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Auction: Dick Turpin | The Legend Lives On, 25th Jan, 2024
We are extremely excited to present the catalogue for Dick Turpin | The Legend Lives On, available online to browse and bid.
Maurice, known to all as ‘Dick’, was one of the foremost antique dealers of the second half of the 20th century, who in his fifty-year career achieved truly iconic status. The enduring memories of the quality and calibre of the pieces that he dealt in only surpassed by those of his persona; a giant of a man with a large walrus moustache, scarcely seen without his trademark thick glasses, Harris tweed trilby and pipe, all of which accentuated by the curiously high-pitched voice that those who knew him cannot fail to affectionately imitate.
'He was larger than life, captivating his clients and fellow dealers for more than half a century. He had extraordinary knowledge and extraordinary energy.' - Chris Jussel
The contents of his Barons Keep residence comprises hundreds of spectacular, rare and meticulously chosen pieces of furniture, works of art and paintings from Europe and Asia, many of which have now found their way to the Sworders saleroom.
Viewing
London Viewing | Highlights
A selection of lots will be on view Saturday 6 - Saturday 13 January at our London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ, as follows:
Monday-Friday, 11.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday, 1pm - 5pm
Sunday - Closed
Stansted Viewing | Auction
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Saturday 20 January, 10am - 1pm
Sunday 21 January, 10am - 1pm
Monday 22 January, 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 23 January, 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 24 January, 10am - 5pm
Thursday 25 January, 9am - 10am
All lots are, however, extensively illustrated and carry detailed condition reports - see 'Condition report' at the foot of each lot description.
The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.
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