Antiques & Collectibles

Attractive Asian art adds to auction

LIFE ON VASE: Chinese porcelain from a collector near Bridport. Below, a pair of huge Chinese vases

The Charterhouse specialist auction of Asian Art on November 2 has an amazing selection of items from across China and Japan. “The Asian market remains very strong,” said John Snape of Charterhouse. “Over the years we have had some exceptional results selling to mainland China, Japan and collectors from Europe and into America via our online bidding portal.” Already entered for this specialist auction are a massive pair of Chinese vases from a client in Bournemouth at £2,000-£2,500, a collection of Chinese blue and white porcelain from a collector near Bridport estimated at £15,000-£20,000 and a collection of 30 Chinese snuff bottles from a deceased estate in Beaminster. Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for this Asian Art auction, followed by silver, jewellery and watches on November 3 and with antiques and interiors on November 4. n For valuations, help and advice on these auctions contact John Snape and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277 or via info@ charterhouse-auction.com.

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