A selection of 18th century Chinese painted enamels from the Palmer family collection
Art of Asia, a dedicated online auction of Chinese works of art at Christie’s from October 30 to November 12, is led by the final chapter of the Palmer family collection, a distinguished legacy built over three generations by the family that founded the Reading-based biscuit company Huntley & Palmers. Comprising 112 lots the Palmer collection includes Chinese ceramics and works of art from the Song (960-1127), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties (1644-1911), all with exceptional provenance. Among the sale highlights are six enamel ruby backed dishes Yongzheng period (1723-1735), a pale blue ground painted enamel dish 18th century acquired from Spink & Son Ltd, London in 1937, a selection of finely painted 18th century enamels and a rare famille rose black back flowers and bird dish with the Yongzheng six-character mark. The auction will coincide with Asian Art in London from October 27-November 6.
