Ming dynasty cloisonne vessel among highlights at May 19 Asian art auction

Ming dynasty cloisonne ritual water vessel, or kundika, estimated at roughly $37,800-$50,400. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions
Ming dynasty cloisonne ritual water vessel, or kundika, estimated at roughly $37,800-$50,400. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions
Ming dynasty cloisonne ritual water vessel, or kundika, estimated at roughly $37,800-$50,400. Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions

LONDON – The sale of Asian Art at Chiswick Auctions on May 19 is led by a rare example of Ming dynasty cloisonne. The 15th- or 16th-century bronze and enamel ritual water vessel, or kundika, comes from a private collection in France with provenance to Robert Rousset (1901-1982), an employee of the Compagnie de la Chine et des Indes. It carries an estimate of £30,000-£40,000, or $37,800-$50,400.

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Sir Alfred Munnings equine painting wins $500K at Andrew Jones

Sir Alfred James Munnings, ‘The Kilkenny Horse Fair,’ $500,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings, ‘The Kilkenny Horse Fair,’ $500,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings, ‘The Kilkenny Horse Fair,’ $500,000

LOS ANGELES – Fine art, Chinese porcelain and fine silver were standout highlights in the online-only auction of the collection of Lady Victoria White held October 10 by Andrew Jones Auctions. A pair of paintings by the acclaimed British equestrian artist Sir Alfred James Munnings sold for a combined $662,500 in a sale that grossed nearly $1.8 million.

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