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A CRIMSON CUT-VELVET ELEPHANT-PATTERN ALTAR FRONTAL 19th centuryA RARE GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY 'LEAF-SHAPED' BRUSH WASHER Tang DynastyA RARE LIMESTONE OCTAGONAL OIL LAMP Northern Qi Dynasty
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Priestley & Ferraro

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Priestley & Ferraro
Three Decades in Chinese Art (1994--2025)
Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art was established in 1994. Based in St James's, London, for three decades it sold to worldwide collectors rare early ceramics, lacquer and jade, amongst other works of art. This momentous end-of-era sale marks another important chapter in the history of London Chinese art dealers who have contributed greatly to our knowledge for over a century.

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A RARE WHITE-GLAZED POTTERY ELEPHANT-SHAPED CANDLE-HOLDER Early Tang Dynasty, 7th century (2): A RARE WHITE-GLAZED POTTERY ELEPHANT-SHAPED CANDLE-HOLDEREarly Tang Dynasty, 7th centuryThe elephant finely modelled standing foursquare on an oval ring base moulded with pendant lotus lappets, the
0101: A RARE WHITE-GLAZED POTTERY ELEPHANT-SHAPED CANDLE-HOLDER Early Tang Dynasty, 7th century (2)Est. £6,000-£8,000
SAKYAMUNI WASHING THE ELEPHANT Ming Dynasty: SAKYAMUNI WASHING THE ELEPHANTMing Dynasty Ink and colour on silk, depicting a large white elephant standing beneath two large trees, its head with a red and green bridle lowered and turned to the
0102: SAKYAMUNI WASHING THE ELEPHANT Ming DynastyEst. £8,000-£12,000Lot Passed
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A FINE BLACK AND GREY JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT CARRYING PEACHES 17th century (2): A FINE BLACK AND GREY JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT CARRYING PEACHES17th centuryDeftly carved standing with the head turned sharply to its left, the trunk curled beneath the large head with sharp tusks
0103: A FINE BLACK AND GREY JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT CARRYING PEACHES 17th century (2)Est. £20,000-£30,000
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A CRIMSON CUT-VELVET ELEPHANT-PATTERN ALTAR FRONTAL 19th century: A CRIMSON CUT-VELVET ELEPHANT-PATTERN ALTAR FRONTAL19th centuryThe centre of the panel with a large standing caparisoned elephant, its head turned to its right with long, pointed tusks flanking a
0104: A CRIMSON CUT-VELVET ELEPHANT-PATTERN ALTAR FRONTAL 19th centuryEst. £1,500-£2,000
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A RARE POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA ON AN ELEPHANT 13th-15th century: A RARE POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA ON AN ELEPHANT13th-15th centuryThe bodhisattva superbly carved with benevolent expression between pendulous earlobes with heavy earrings, clad in
0105: A RARE POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF SAMANTABHADRA ON AN ELEPHANT 13th-15th centuryEst. £3,000-£5,000
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A RARE AMBER AND STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A SIGHTHOUND Tang Dynasty (2): A RARE AMBER AND STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A SIGHTHOUNDTang Dynasty Finely modelled standing four-square on a rectangular base, naturalistically rendered with an elongated muzzle, curved ears,
0106: A RARE AMBER AND STRAW-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A SIGHTHOUND Tang Dynasty (2)Est. £3,000-£5,000
A RARE BLACK AND BROWN JADE 'CAMEL AND BADGER' GROUP Song/Ming Dynasty (3): A RARE BLACK AND BROWN JADE 'CAMEL AND BADGER' GROUPSong/Ming DynastyThe camel finely carved recumbent with the legs tucked neatly beneath the body, the tail curled under the rear right leg, the
0107: A RARE BLACK AND BROWN JADE 'CAMEL AND BADGER' GROUP Song/Ming Dynasty (3)Est. £8,000-£12,000Lot Passed
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER YELLOW-GROUND 'CHILONG' BOX AND COVER 13...: AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER YELLOW-GROUND 'CHILONG' BOX AND COVER13th/14th centuryThe circular cover boldly carved with a single coiled powerful chi dragon, the slightly
0108: AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND LARGE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER YELLOW-GROUND 'CHILONG' BOX AND COVER 13...Est. £80,000-£120,000
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A RUBY-RED GLASS OVERLAY CHILONG-PATTERN BOTTLE VASE 18th/early 19th century: A RUBY-RED GLASS OVERLAY CHILONG-PATTERN BOTTLE VASE18th/early 19th centuryWith rounded shoulders surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, carved through thick ruby red overlay to a white snowflake
0109: A RUBY-RED GLASS OVERLAY CHILONG-PATTERN BOTTLE VASE 18th/early 19th centuryEst. £3,000-£5,000
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A VERY RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'SCHOLAR'S ROCK' Yuan Dynasty: A VERY RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'SCHOLAR'S ROCK'Yuan DynastyOf naturalistic irregular form, rising from a circular base, the interior hollowed through to a network of interconnected apertures, with a
0110: A VERY RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'SCHOLAR'S ROCK' Yuan DynastyEst. £4,000-£6,000
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A RARE LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED POURING VESSEL, YI Yuan Dynasty (2): A RARE LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED POURING VESSEL, YIYuan Dynasty Robustly potted with deeply rounded sides, opening at one side through a rectangular aperture beneath a narrow bridge to an S-shaped
0111: A RARE LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED POURING VESSEL, YI Yuan Dynasty (2)Est. £20,000-£30,000
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A RARE DINGYAO FOLIATE-RIM DISH Late Tang Dynasty/Five Dynasties, 10th century (2): A RARE DINGYAO FOLIATE-RIM DISHLate Tang Dynasty/Five Dynasties, 10th centuryExquisitely potted with shallow sides rising from a short and slightly tapered foot to a barbed rim shaped as four
0113: A RARE DINGYAO FOLIATE-RIM DISH Late Tang Dynasty/Five Dynasties, 10th century (2)Est. £3,000-£5,000
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A VERY RARE DINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED SQUARE 'BUTTERFLY' DISH Guan incised character, late Tang Dynas...: A VERY RARE DINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED SQUARE 'BUTTERFLY' DISHGuan incised character, late Tang Dynasty/Five Dynasties, 10th centuryDeftly potted with four flaring sides, each moulded with petal-like
0114: A VERY RARE DINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED SQUARE 'BUTTERFLY' DISH Guan incised character, late Tang Dynas...Est. £6,000-£8,000
A RARE AND LARGE DINGYAO CARVED 'LOTUS' BOWL Northern Song Dynasty (2): A RARE AND LARGE DINGYAO CARVED 'LOTUS' BOWLNorthern Song DynastyExquisitely potted, the rounded body with a slightly everted foliate rim, rising from a short tapering foot, the interior freely
0115: A RARE AND LARGE DINGYAO CARVED 'LOTUS' BOWL Northern Song Dynasty (2)Est. £80,000-£120,000Lot Passed
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A VERY RARE MARBLE-GLAZED EIGHT-LOBED DISH Jin/Yuan Dynasty (2): A VERY RARE MARBLE-GLAZED EIGHT-LOBED DISHJin/Yuan DynastyMasterfully potted with eight shallow lobed sides rising to a gently everted foliate rim, covered overall with a café-au-lait-brown
0116: A VERY RARE MARBLE-GLAZED EIGHT-LOBED DISH Jin/Yuan Dynasty (2)Est. £6,000-£8,000
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A RARE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE-RIM DISH Nanyang jianji four-character mark, Southern Song/Yuan ...: A RARE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE-RIM DISHNanyang jianji four-character mark, Southern Song/Yuan DynastyWith elegantly curving sides rising to a foliate rim divided into eight petals, covered overall
0117: A RARE CINNABAR LACQUER FOLIATE-RIM DISH Nanyang jianji four-character mark, Southern Song/Yuan ...Est. £6,000-£8,000
ATTRIBUTED TO JIA SHIGU (ACTIVE CIRCA 1131-1161) Viewing a Waterfall: ATTRIBUTED TO JIA SHIGU (ACTIVE CIRCA 1131-1161)Viewing a WaterfallFan painting mounted as a hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk, depicting a scholar seated on a rock beneath a pine tree, gazing
0118: ATTRIBUTED TO JIA SHIGU (ACTIVE CIRCA 1131-1161) Viewing a WaterfallEst. £12,000-£15,000Lot Passed
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AN IMPORTANT WHITE MARBLE DOCUMENTARY 'CROWN PRINCE IN MEDITATION' STELE Northern Qi Dynasty, i...: AN IMPORTANT WHITE MARBLE DOCUMENTARY 'CROWN PRINCE IN MEDITATION' STELENorthern Qi Dynasty, inscribed and dated to the second year of Taining, corresponding to AD 562 and of the periodThe
0119: AN IMPORTANT WHITE MARBLE DOCUMENTARY 'CROWN PRINCE IN MEDITATION' STELE Northern Qi Dynasty, i...Est. £60,000-£80,000
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A RARE XINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED JAR Ying incised character, Tang Dynasty (2): A RARE XINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED JARYing incised character, Tang DynastyFinely potted with an ovoid body rising to a waisted neck and lipped rim, the interior and exterior covered with a creamy-white
0120: A RARE XINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED JAR Ying incised character, Tang Dynasty (2)Est. £15,000-£20,000
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A SMALL XINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED LION-HANDLED EWER Late Tang Dynasty (2): A SMALL XINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED LION-HANDLED EWERLate Tang DynastyElegantly modelled with a slender ovoid body surmounted by a waisted cylindrical neck with lipped rim, applied with a short spout to one
0121: A SMALL XINGYAO WHITE-GLAZED LION-HANDLED EWER Late Tang Dynasty (2)Est. £4,000-£6,000
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A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE DISC, BI Eastern Zhou/Qin Dynasty (2): A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE DISC, BIEastern Zhou/Qin DynastyOf ring-shaped form with flattened edges tapering to the outer edge, inlaid in silver with scrolling curvilinear designs, stand. 8.5cm (3 3/8in)
0122: A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE DISC, BI Eastern Zhou/Qin Dynasty (2)Est. £3,000-£5,000
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A RARE WHITE MARBLE TORSO OF A SADDLED HORSE Tang Dynasty/Five Dynasties (2): A RARE WHITE MARBLE TORSO OF A SADDLED HORSETang Dynasty/Five DynastiesNaturalistically carved, the well sculpted robust middle section of a saddled horse with a saddle set upon a pad incised with
0123: A RARE WHITE MARBLE TORSO OF A SADDLED HORSE Tang Dynasty/Five Dynasties (2)Est. £3,000-£5,000
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A VERY RARE DINGYAO 'BOY AND A MULE' GROUP Northern Song Dynasty (2): A VERY RARE DINGYAO 'BOY AND A MULE' GROUPNorthern Song DynastyMasterfully modelled standing on a rectangular base, the groom striding forward holding a rope in his right hand, dressed in a belted
0124: A VERY RARE DINGYAO 'BOY AND A MULE' GROUP Northern Song Dynasty (2)Est. £12,000-£15,000
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A RARE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'RIDING SCHOLAR' DISH Yuan/early Ming Dynasty (2): A RARE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'RIDING SCHOLAR' DISHYuan/early Ming DynastyThe circular dish with gently rounded sides rising to a lipped rim, carved to the interior through thick layers of cinnabar
0125: A RARE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'RIDING SCHOLAR' DISH Yuan/early Ming Dynasty (2)Est. £20,000-£30,000

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