Estate / Collection: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
Canton, late 18th century
Elaborately painted with extensive landscapes and people, the borders with dragons, enclosing a fitted interior with three drawers and shelves. Height 75 inches, width 40 inches, depth 25 inches.
Christie's, London, "Chinatrade" , 28 April 1999, lot 65.
Sold for $6,080
Estimated at $5,000 - $7,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
Canton, late 18th century
Elaborately painted with extensive landscapes and people, the borders with dragons, enclosing a fitted interior with three drawers and shelves. Height 75 inches, width 40 inches, depth 25 inches.
Provenance:Christie's, London, "Chinatrade" , 28 April 1999, lot 65.
Auction: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family, Jan 22, 2025
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10am. This landmark sale will showcase a distinguished collection of furniture, decorations, silver and art that captures a world of artistry and refinement. The owner, from the world of publishing, was born in London to an American mother and British father. They enlisted the celebrated London decorator Kenneth Neame to design their residences in Gloucestershire, Palm Beach and Manhattan, imbuing these homes with taste and grandeur. Over time, the owner enriched the collection with exceptional pieces, displayed at his magnificent Boston Back Bay apartment and summer residence in Newport. This upcoming sale will showcase exquisite artifacts reflecting the beau monde of the sixties through the eighties at the height of its elegance and style.