Asian Art

ONLINE AUCTION

Asian Art

MARCH 28 - APRIL 2

Please Note:
We are not offering a Public Preview for this auction. Please contact our specialists for further details, condition reports, or additional photographs.

Following Physical Distancing Protocols:
In accordance with the Canadian, Ontario and Toronto government directives, and in the best interest of the entire community, please be advised that our offices are currently not open to visitors. We are working remotely and are fully able to assist you in any way from our home offices.

During this time we will provide secure, insured storage free of charge for any purchased items, until further notice.

We look forward to hearing from you, please contact our Asian Art department to find out more.

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ONLINE AUCTION

Asian Art

MARCH 28 - APRIL 2

Lot 204

Possibly Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798–1861), Warabi: Inuyama Dôsetsu
木曾街道六十九次之内蕨犬山道節

Estimate $700-$900

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ONLINE AUCTION

Asian Art

MARCH 28 - APRIL 2

Lot 30

A Group of Three Jade Carved Boys

Estimate $500-$700

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Waddington’s Asian Art department is Canada’s leader in serving the demands of the rapidly growing Asian market. Specializing in jade, paintings, porcelain, religious works of art, textiles, woodblock and export wares, we present works from China, Japan, Korea, South East Asia, South Asia, and the Himalayan region.

Notable Sales

Chinese Export Reverse Painted Mirrors, 18th Century

十八世紀外銷人物風景玻璃畫一套兩件

December 06, 2018

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $132,000

Ju Ming 朱銘 (1938-)

Taichi Series - Swing Kick

June 14, 2018

Estimate $120,000-$180,000

Realised: $120,000

Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe

19th/20th Century

December 04, 2017

Estimate $2,500-$2,800

Realised: $14,400

Attributed to Wang Qi 王琦 (1884-1937)

A Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque

June 12, 2017

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $72,000

Large Pale Celadon Jade Carved Ruyi Sceptre

Jiaqing Period (1796-1820)

December 02, 2013

Estimate $30,000-$50,000

Realised: $347,500

Manner of Zhang Daqian (1899-1993)

LANDSCAPE

December 02, 2013

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $94,500

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Online Auction

Asian Art

March 28 - April 02, 2020

This auction features a variety of affordable works of Asian art, in particular two important netsuke and snuff bottle family collections. Both of the collections are from Toronto families, mostly originally acquired from local galleries and auction houses, the majority of which were accrued in the 1970s and 80s.

Please Note:
We will not be holding a Public Preview for this auction. Please contact our specialists for further details, condition reports, or additional photographs.

In accordance with the Ontario Government’s mandate, and in the best interest of our community, we are currently not able to arrange pick-ups from our offices. This includes pick-ups arranged by shipment services. During this time, we will store purchases at our secured, insured location free of charge until further notice.

We are monitoring government and health guidelines and will advise you of any changes immediately.

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Seeking Consignments

Waddington’s is always interested in discussing consignment opportunities for our upcoming auctions.

Blue and White, Famille Rose, Blanc de Chine, and other Chinese Porcelains
Traditional and Modern Chinese Painting
Gilt Bronzes, Thangkas, and other Himalayan Works of Art
Netsuke, Woodblock Prints, and other Japanese Works of Art
Embroidered Textiles, such as Dragon Robes
Miscellaneous Chinese Works of Art, including Carved Huanghuali, Zitan, Ivory, Jade, and Snuff Bottles