| Asian Art Auction On View: Saturday 6 June 2015 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 7 June 2015 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday 8 June 2015 from 10:00 am to 12 Noon It is with great delight we present Waddington's Spring 2015 Asian Art Auction. This auction is always a pleasure to assemble, and based on our guidelines of quality and rarity, we are pleased to offer over 350 lots that will be enticing to both emerging and experienced collectors. We have been extremely fortunate to secure over 80 excellent quality Chinese scroll paintings from the Qing Dynasty and the 20th century that form the focus of our auction. The scrolls, from various prominent collections, were discovered in our cross-Canada travels and visits to the United States this past winter. In addition, a selection of modern scrolls paintings by artists such as Zhao Shao'Ang (1905-1998) and his circle, from part two of the estate of Darius Alain (1926-2013) are included. The Estate of Yick-Ho Wong (1923-2011) is another outstanding collection we are pleased to offer this spring. This Hong Kong gentleman amassed a collection of late Qing Dynasty and 20th century paintings, calligraphy and rubbings, that were featured in his store "King Won Court" in the mid-1960's. Prize pieces include a group of large-format paintings by the 20th century modern painting master Ding Yanyong (1902-1978). A massive Longquan charger from the 15th century, consigned to us from an important Montreal collection, highlights the Chinese ceramics section. A rare celadon Ru-type hu vase with Tongzhi Mark, period (1862-1874) from the estate of Barbara Fincham (1929-2014) adds further beauty. Our cover lot is perhaps our most exceptional item in this sale - a large, three-drawer huanghuali coffer table from the late Qing Dynasty. With immaculate wood graining on the table's surface, this handsome item exemplifies the importance of both form and material in Chinese furniture production. It was purchased from Pao & Moltke Toronto in 1971. Rounding out the auction, we are pleased to present a selection of items from Japan, India, and the Himalayas, including Satsuma, miniature paintings and religious bronzes. Truly something for everyone. View the Auction Gallery View the PDF Catalogue View the Virtual Catalogue Specialist: Anthony Wu 416.847.6185 aw@waddingtons.ca Catalogue Orders: Ali Nasir - 416.847.6181 an@waddingtons.ca Absentee/Telephone Bidding: If you are unable to attend the auction in person you can leave an Absentee Bid or sign up for Phone Bidding by filling out the Absentee Bid PDF or Phone Bid PDF and faxing it to (416) 504-0033 or emailing to bids@waddingtons.ca |
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