09/01/2026 General, Asian Works of Art, DC / Mid-Atlantic
Doyle is pleased to present property from the collection of celebrated Washington, DC-based designer, businesswoman, and world traveler Anna Weatherley. Mrs. Weatherley established her studio in Budapest, Hungary, where she designs and produces exquisite hand-painted porcelain inspired by 17th- and 18th-century botanical art. Her work is distinguished by intricate botanical imagery, delicate brushwork, and richly layered colors, reflecting her lifelong appreciation for historic European art and craftsmanship. Her porcelain is collected internationally and celebrated for its distinctive beauty and exceptional craftsmanship.
The Anna Weatherley Collection of Asian art and artifacts documents her lengthy residency and travels throughout Asia during the 1980s, when she was designing hand-embroidered and painted silk textiles. Traveling through India, Nepal, Tibet, Afghanistan, and beyond, Anna studied alongside local artists and craftsmen, collecting along the way artworks that represented the unique character and history of each region.
Among the offerings is a rare and substantial group of Bidriware from Karnataka State, India. Her journeys throughout the Himalayan regions resulted in the acquisition of exceptional and emblematic metalwares, crafted for both sacred and secular purposes. Two fragmentary Buddhist heads from the ancient kingdom of Gandhara bear evidence of artistic influences drawn from classical Mediterranean civilizations.
Auction Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10am
Exhibition September 11 - 14
The Anna Weatherley Collection of Asian art comprises 19 lots to be offered in Asian Works of Art: Part II on September 17.
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