Auction Highlights

A magnificent gilt-bronze and possibly unique gilt-bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara

Song Ceramics and Cloisonné Enamels (Lots 38–113)

Dr Kenneth Lawley (1937–2023)

Dr Kenneth Lawley (1937–2023) - A Devoted Connoisseur and Collector

Classical Chinese Furniture Furniture (Lots 124–136)

Austere Splendour

Classical Chinese Furniture Furniture (Lots 124-136)

Subtle Sophistication

Painted Enamels from the Speelman Collection

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Connie Chau

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Deputy Director | Specialist | Asian Art

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This November in London, Sotheby’s Important Chinese Art sale presents an exciting selection of early ceramics, imperial porcelains, buddhist figures and works of art ranging from early dynastic periods to the 20th century. Leading the sale are a magnificent and possibly unique gilt-bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara of the Dali Kingdom, a finely painted and very large blue and white ‘dragon’ charger of the Qianlong period, and a selection of late Ming huanghuali furniture. The sale also presents the collection of Dr Kenneth Lawley (1937-2023), a long time member of the Oriental Ceramic Society who amassed a wonderful collection of cloisonne enamels, Song ceramics, and other works of art since the 1960s. 倫敦蘇富比將於11月1日欣呈中國藝術珍品拍賣，收羅各大主要收藏類別精品，精彩可期。領銜瓷器拍賣為一尊大理囯的鎏金銅四臂觀音立像，清乾隆青花穿花遊龍紋大盤及各式明末黃花梨家具。此次拍賣另將呈獻蘇格蘭Kenneth Lawley (1937-2023年)博士收藏，包括各式明代掐絲琺瑯，宋瓷及文房珍玩，Lawley博士收藏始於上世紀60年代，也是著名倫敦東方陶瓷學會重要成員。