ONLINE AUCTION
Asian Art
December 5 - 10
Our final Asian art auction of the year is led by the second installment of export porcelain from the Estate of Johannes Van Wees, Victoria, including ceramics from the Nanking Cargo and the Hoi An Hoard. Other collectible highlights include a selection of Qing snuff bottles, a continuation of white jade carvings from a Toronto family collection, late Qing and modern Chinese paintings, and three suits of samurai armor.
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ONLINE AUCTION
Asian Art
OCTOBER 24-29
Consisting of over 200 lots, the auction includes enamelled metal wares, silk and embroidery, Buddhist sculptures, works on paper, and furniture. Other highlights include an assortment of Japanese netsuke, a Chinese export porcelain collection from the Qing dynasty, a selection of jade items, and Chinese paintings led by two delicate works by Zhang Shuqi.
Lot 145
A Pair of Pink Ground Square Vases with Handles, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century or Later
十九世纪或更晚 胭脂红铺首耳瓶一对 乾隆款
Estimate: $4,000—6,000
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ONLINE AUCTION
Asian Art
August 22 - 27
Waddington‘s is pleased to present “100 Objects in Asia,” the second auction presented by the Asian Art department this summer. This online auction highlights objects from across Asia dating from the 15th to early 20th century.
Many of the objects offered in this auction were originally purchased in the 1980s and were held in important private Toronto collections until now, presenting a fantastic opportunity for local and international connoisseurs to begin or enhance their holdings.
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ONLINE AUCTION
Asian Art
July 11 - 16
Lot 188
A Bronze Lion Censer, Late Qing Dynasty
铜鎏金狮子香炉 晚清
7.1 x 6.9 in — 18 x 17.5 cm
Price Realised: $4,500
ONLINE AUCTION
Asian Art
MARCH 28 - APRIL 2
Lot 50
A Group of Fourteen Hardstone Snuff Bottles
硬石雕鼻煙壺一組十四件
tallest height 3.1 in — 7.8 cm
Price Realised: $7,800
ONLINE AUCTION
Asian Art
MARCH 28 - APRIL 2
Lot 92
An Imitation-Bronze Porcelain Censer, Yongzheng Mark
雍正款 仿銅瓷香爐
4.3 x 7.5 in — 10.8 x 19 cm
Price Realised: $10,800
Asian Art
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
April 02, 2020
Estimate $600-$800
Realised: $7,800
April 02, 2020
Estimate $600-$800
Realised: $10,800
December 05, 2019
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
Realised: $14,400
December 05, 2019
Estimate $15,000-$20,000
Realised: $40,800
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
Taichi Series - Swing Kick
June 14, 2018
Estimate $120,000-$180,000
Realised: $120,000
19th/20th Century
December 04, 2017
Estimate $2,500-$2,800
Realised: $14,400
A Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque
June 12, 2017
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
Realised: $72,000
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Asian Art
December 05 - 10, 2020
Our final Asian art auction of the year is led by the second instalment of export porcelain from the Estate of Johannes Van Wees, Victoria, including ceramics from the Nanking Cargo and the Hoi An Hoard. Other collectible highlights include a selection of Qing snuff bottles, a continuation of white jade carvings from a Toronto family collection, late Qing and modern Chinese paintings, and three suits of samurai armour.
Please contact us for condition reports, additional information, or photographs.
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
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