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Lot 225
Early Printing- Julii Caesaris Scaligeri de Causis linguae latinae libri tredecim. Geneva, P. Santandreanum, 1580. PP:(xxix), (i)blank, 451. Page 125 misnumbered 129. Printer device to title. Cont. full blindstamped vellum, dated 1581 on upper cover. Spine browned, manuscript notes to front endpaper; light damp staining to margins
Lot 226
Early Printing- Aldine Press - Cicero, Marcus Tullius: Le Epistole famigliari di Cicerone... corrette da Aldo Manutio. Venice, Aldine, 1563. with c.379 numbered leaves, with the wrong pagination: 47 for 45, 49 for 47, 131 for 129 and thence all 2 ahead to 178, 161 for 151, 181 for 179 & thence 2 ahead to 308, 221 for 229, 323 for 333, 311 for 309 and thence 2 ahead to 367, 373 for 367 and thence to 379, 100 for 300. Eighteen century full blindstamped leather. Small hole to bottom of title; light damp stain to lower corners and few worm holes to spine
Lot 233
CHAPMAN, John & Peter ANDRE: A map of the county of Essex, From an Actual Survey made in MDCCLXXII, MDCCLXXIII & MDCCLXXIV. London: 1st October 1777, first edition. Folio (55 x 40 Cms.). With 25 double-page engraved sheets , including title, list of subscribers and index map, all hand-coloured. 216 subscribers, some ordering more than one copy, making a total of 240 copies . Contemporary full leather, rebacked preserving the original spine. Index map and a couple of others creased at the fold; most folds strengthened when the copy was recased; light offsetting to a couple of the maps. NOTE: The index map is divided into 25 section, including the list of subscribers (XX) and title page (XXV). The maps run from number I to number XIX and XXI to XXIV; Number XX is the list of subscribers, and number XXV is the title page.
Lot 252
1- Marryat, Captain Frederick: Percival Keene. In 3 vols. L, H Colburn, 1842, 1st. Edns. PP:(iv), 293; (iv), 279; (iv), 318. All half titles present. Recased with the original boards with later half leather. The pastedown of each volume has a full page label: 'To be sent to the White Hart every Saturday' with names and dates in columns ; 2- Hood, Thomas: Whimsicalities, A Periodical Gathering, in 2 vols. H Coburn, 1844, 1st. Edns. PP:300; 312. Publishers blind stamped cloth, Little spotted; Inscription to front endpapers dated 1 Jan. 1844 ; 3- Thackeray, W M: Vanity Fair. 1849; 4- Stevenson, R L: Kidnapped. Cassell, 1886, first edition, first impr. With 17pp publishers ads( 5G.4.86 and 5B.4.86), and the three first issue points on pages 40, 64 and 101.). With a colour folding frontis Map. Original green cloth with gilt lettering to spine; Covers little rubbed and dusty; light foxing to half title and title ; 5- Trollope, Anthony: Can You Forgive Her?. In 2 vols. Chapman & Hall, 1864-65, 1st. Edns. 1/2 titles and all plates present. Original cloth, rebacked with the original spines and new endpapers. Last page frayed at edges and repaired ; Plus 2 first editions by S Baring-Gould: Memoir of the Rev. R. S. Hawker, 1876; & Further Reminiscences, 1925 (11)
Lot 262
1- Kitto, J: The Gallery of Scripture Engravings, historical and landscape, in 3 volumes. P Jackson no date, c1846. Each volume with 132pp Plus 64 engraved plates, total of 192 plates including numerous views. Cont. half leather ; rubbed and lacking a small piece from foot of spine of vol. 3. Occasional foxing . 2- Cromwell's Soldier's Bible: E Stock, 1895. Facsimile Reprint of 1643 Edition. 1st. Edn. thus. Recent cloth binding with gilt lettering to upper cover; 3- Adams, W: Sermons upon several subjects. 1790, 1st. Edn. PP:vii i, 380. Cont. full treecalf; rubbed; light stain to bottom margin of last few pages ; 4- The Spirit of Praise a Collection of Hymns Old and New. F. Warne, n.d. [1866], illustrated in colour, gold and black and white. bound by A W Bain in full morocco with gilt decoration and aeg; Hinges cracking ; 5- The Birth-Day Souvenir. Griffith and Farran, no date, presentation inscription dated 1860. With 30 highly illuminated pages Plus a presentation page, all in colour and gold. Original full morocco. Little rubbed and recased,. Vg ; 6- [Defoe, Daniel]: Religious Courtship . Brambles, 1808. PP:249, Plus Frontis plate. Later half leather with new endpapers ; 7- Wheeler, Rev. F W: Sermon delivered at Freeman Chapel, Kingston, Jamaica. Office of the Evangelist, Kingston, Jamaica, 1851. Recent cloth, title page repaired; 8- Elegant Extracts: Or Useful and Entertaining Passages in Prose. Dilly, 1794. Recent half leather. Vg; 9- The Extraordinary Black Book . Wilson, 1831. Frontis. 576pp. Cont. half leather(11)
Lot 270
1- Aurelii Prudentii Clementis: Opera, Interpretatione et Notis Illustravit Stephanus Chamillard, E Soc. Jesu. Jussu Christianissimi Regis, ad Usum Serenissimi Delphini. Claudii Thiboust et Petrum Esclassan, Paris, 1687. PP: (xxiv) including title-page, 687, + Index. Cont. full leather, rubbed and hinges cracked; light damp stain to top inner margins; 2- Tacitus: Opera, Recognovit, Emendavit, Supplementis Explevit, Notis, Dissertationibus, Illustravit Gabriel Brotier. A J Valpy, London, 1812. 4 Volumes Only of 5(?) Cont. full leather; rubbed; 3- Smollett, Tobias; John Austen (ill): The Adventures of the Peregrine Pickle, in Two volumes. Oxford, Limited Editions Club, 1936, Limited edition: #1327/1500 Signed by illustrator, with dust jackets (but no slipcase?) (7)
Lot 318
ENID BLYTON: 1- Five go to Smuggler's Top . Hodder & Stoughton, 1945, 1 ST . edn. dw(6/- net). Pictorial endpapers. Covers spotted; DW torn with some repair and small loss; name to pastedown and name and date: 1945 to half title; internally very crisp and clean; 2- Five Go off in a Caravan . Hodder & Stoughton, 1946, 1 ST . edn. dw(6/- net). Pictorial endpapers. Few spots to covers; DW with tears & small loss; name to pastedown and name and date: 1945 to half title; internally very crisp and clean; 3- Five On Kirrin Island Again . Hodder & Stoughton, 1947, 1 ST . edn. dw(6/- net). Pictorial endpapers. DW little frayed at edges; name to pastedown; o/w VG & internally very crisp and clean; 4- Five Go Off To Camp . Hodder & Stoughton, 1948, 1 ST . edn. dw(6/- net). Pictorial endpapers. DW little frayed at edges & with couple of tears; name to pastedown; o/w VG & internally very crisp and clean; 5- Five on a Hike Together . Hodder & Stoughton, 1951, 1 ST . edn. dw(7/6 net). Pictorial endpapers. Couple light spots to cover; DW with tears & small loss; name to endpaper: internally very crisp and clean (5)
Lot 327
MILITARY: 1- Crum, F M: With Riflemen, Scouts, and Snipers, from 1914 to 1919 . Oxford, Privately printed, 1921. Inscribed Signed & dated by author : Stirling, 21-1-23. PP:(vi), 141, + 5 sketches and 20 photographs on 17 pages, + xxxviii. Original cloth; 2- [Rottenburg, Baron]: Regulations for the Exercise of Riflemen and Light Infantry, and Instructions for their Conduct in the Field. L, For the War office & Sold by T Egerton, 1803. PP:iv, 70, + 8 plates (numbered 1-8, possibly lacking one plate?). Later plain cloth and extra endpapers (original 2 endpapers present). (2)
Lot 367
SALE CATALOGUE - CRYSTAL PALACE: The Crystal Palace, Sydenham. To Be Sold by Auction... on Tuesday 28th Day of November, 1911, at the Estate Room... by Howard Frank of Messrs. Knight, Frank & Rutley, first edition, [1911]. 50 sepia photogravure plates, large folding coloured plan in original printed envelope loosely inserted, original pictorial wrappers, folio, worn, covers detached and the whole loose; light damp staining towards the edn..
Lot 388
MILITARY: 1- KINCAID, Capt. John: Random Shots from a Rifleman , T. & W. Boone, 1847, 2 nd . edn. with interesting inscription to first 3 blank endpapers; 2- Mitchell, Captain T H: A System of Light Drill or Questions and Answers on the Rudiments of Skirmishing. Clowes, 1849, 6 th . edn. with 10 folding & partially coloured plates on 9 sheets; 3- Wallace, N W: A Regimental Chronicle & list of officers of the 60 th . or the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, Formerly the 62nd, or the Royal American Regiment of Foot. Harrison, 1879, complete with 11 plates, mostly coloured. PP:312, + 6pp with pasted in Line Battalion for 1879 to 1884; 4- Cope, W H: History of the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) Formerly the 95th. C & Windus, 1877, with 21 plates and maps, mostly coloured; original cloth; recased; 5- Napier, W F P: History of the War in the Peninsula.. in 6 vols. Constable 1993, fine copies with dws ; 6- Hutton: Brief History of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. 1755 to 1915. 1925, 2 nd . edn. with appendix; Plus a quantity of others, similar. (Qty)
Lot 398
1- Hutchinson's Picturesque Europe, 4 Vols. nd, c1920’s; Leather binding; 2- Another set, 3 Vols. Half leather ; 3- The Imperial Cyclopaedia of Biblical Knowledge, 2 vols. Fullerton, 1873. Original full pictorial morocco gilt. Numerous plates & maps; Light damp stain to margin of few maps in vol. 2; Plus one other. (10)
Lot 640
A French Louis XV style kingwood and brass walnut veneered credenza, the marble top above a pair of doors, each centred with a neoclassical gilt metal roundel, enclosing an interior fitted with a light, flanked by canted edges set with a pair of caryatids, on a shaped plinth base, 124cm wide x 40cm deep x 102cm high
Lot 260
An incredible collection of assorted period original British Army uniform cap badge helmet plates and centres. Includes centres for the following regiments: Norfolk, Suffolk, Duke Of Cornwall's Light Infantry, Devonshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Somersetshire, Shropshire, The Yorkshire Light Infantry, York & Lancaster, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Loyal North Lancashire. Includes two helmet plates, and a rare centre badge for The Border Regiment. All neatly loose-mounted on display boards (x3 boards). A rare and interesting collection. Note: from an incredible large private collection of military cap badges - the majority of which are genuine period examples. Some restrikes and replicas will be present, and buyers are reminded to satisfy themselves as to individual lots prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 500
An incredible large collection of approx x200 assorted military uniform cap badges - all for Infantry regiments - various periods, regiments, and conflicts represented. All presumed genuine, with some rarer badges noted. Includes cap badges for: 1st Volunteer Battalion, Cornwall Light Infantry, Durham Light Infantry, 1st Volunteer Battalion Cornwall Regiment, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment, Royal Berkshire, Cheshire Regiment, Connaught Rangers, Derbyshire, Notts & Derby, Devonshire Regiment, Dorsetshire Regiment, The West Riding, The Essex Regiment, East Lancashire, East Surrey, East Yorkshire, Gloucestershire Regiment, The Princess Of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment, Royal Hampshire Regiment, Hampshire Regiment, The Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Prince Of Wales's South Lancashire Volunteers, The Leinster Regiment, Lincolnshire, The Loyal Regiment, Middlesex Regiment, Manchester Regiment, Northamptonshire, The Queens, The Royal Scots, The Royal Irish Regiment, Suffolk, South Staffordshire, North Stafford, Royal Sussex Regiment, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, The Wiltshire Regiment, Royal Kent West, West Yorkshire, Worcestershire Regiment, York & Lancaster and others. Each loose-mounted to display boards, and easily removed. An incredible collection. Note: from an incredible large private collection of military cap badges - the majority of which are genuine period examples. Some restrikes and replicas will be present, and buyers are reminded to satisfy themselves as to individual lots prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 510
A good collection of approx x100 assorted British Army military uniform cap badges - various eras and conflicts represented, to include badges for: Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Marines, Connaught Rangers, Durham Light Infantry, Royal Berkshire, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, Royal Engineers, South Staffordshire Regiment, North Stafford, REME, RAF, The King's Own Regiment, The Norfolk Regiment, Lancashire Fusiliers, Tank Corps and many others. Large and interesting collection. Note: from an incredible large private collection of military cap badges - the majority of which are genuine period examples. Some restrikes and replicas will be present, and buyers are reminded to satisfy themselves as to individual lots prior to bidding, irrespective of description.
Lot 113
A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'LOTUS BOUQUET' BOWL Ming Dynasty, according to the inventory The interior with central lotus bouquet medallion within scrolling foliage, on wood stand 16cm diameter, 270gr Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate in 1972 Inventory: P543 Condition: Generally in good conditon, but hasn't been checked with a UV light. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 127
A 'BLANC DE CHINE' FIGURE OF SEATED GUANYIN 18th Century or earlier, according to the inventory (see copy of the inventory attached)Impressed mark to reverse, on wood stand 23cm high, 1.7kg Provenance: purchased from Moon Gate in 1988 Inventory: P832 Condition: Two faded impressed marks to the back of the Guanyin. The figure is of a creamy white glaze. A thin firing crack to the front side of the neck. Tiny firing crack to the right hand. No visible sign of restoration. Please note that this lot hasn’t been checked with a UV light. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 13
A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BISCUIT FIGURE OF A SEATED IMMORTAL Probably 19th century Impressed seal mark to base, on wood stand 16cm high x 20cm long - 800g Provenance: Purchased from China Trading Co, Raffles Hotel in 1968 Inventory: P246 Condition: Minor wear to the enamels in places commensurate with age; overall in very good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 14
A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BISCUIT PORCELAIN STAND Probably Qianlong, according to the inventory Decorated with birds, beasts and flowers 11.5cm diameter / 300g Provenance: Purchased from Chian Trading Co, Raffles Hotel, in 1968 Inventory: P330 Condition: Minor wear to the enamels in places commensurate with age; overall in very good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 162
A SMALL 'ROBIN'S EGG' GLAZED PORCELAIN WATER POT Unmarked, but probably Daoguanq (1821-1850), according to the inventory With mottled turquoise glaze, on wood stand 6.5cm high with the wooden stand, 70g Provenance: Purchased from the Oriental Art Collector in 1982 Inventory: P805 Condition: Overall in good condition, no chips or cracks - Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 172
A CARVED PALE CELADON JADE BANGLE Carved in a continuous tight rope twist design 8cm diameter 50g Condition: No visible cracks or marks. Overall in good condition. The jade is of light pale green colour. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore. PUBLIC VIEWING All lots featured in this catalogue will be on view at the collector’s home, 43 Chiltern Drive, Singapore 359755, at the following times only: Saturday 16 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm Tuesday 19 November - 4.00pm and 7.00pm Saturday 23 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm
Lot 176
A JADE CEREMONIAL BI DISC Liangzhu Culture (c.3300-2200 BC) style Of mottled light and dark tones with white veining, and with a smooth, undecorated surface 21cm diameter 1.2kg _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore. PUBLIC VIEWING All lots featured in this catalogue will be on view at the collector’s home, 43 Chiltern Drive, Singapore 359755, at the following times only: Saturday 16 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm Tuesday 19 November - 4.00pm and 7.00pm Saturday 23 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm
Lot 2
A 'FAMILLE ROSE' CORAL-RED GROUND BALUSTER VASE Iron red Qianlong seal mark to base 25cm high With box (2.3kgs - 39x18x16cm) Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1969 Inventory: P223 Condition: Very minor wear to the gilt rim. No visible cracks or chips. Overall in good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 237
A LARGE RECTANGULAR HARDWOOD STAND Most probably blackwood The apron carved and pierced with archaic scrolls and Buddhist endless knot symbols 63cm long x 10cm high 23cm deep >> Some traces of glue visible with a UV light between the apron and the top section _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore. PUBLIC VIEWING All lots featured in this catalogue will be on view at the collector’s home, 43 Chiltern Drive, Singapore 359755, at the following times only: Saturday 16 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm Tuesday 19 November - 4.00pm and 7.00pm Saturday 23 November - 12.00pm and 4.00pm
Lot 3
A 'FAMILLE ROSE' PORCELAIN BOWL Qing dynasty, Xianfeng period (1851-61), according to the inventory Xianfeng iron red seal mark to base 18cm diameter With box (1.3kgs - 22x22x11cm) Condition: One very small chip to upper rim; minor wear to the enamels in places commensurate with age. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. Provenance: Purchased from Oriental Arts collector, in 1982 Inventory: P804 _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 5
A PAIR OF LARGE 'FAMILLE ROSE' PORCELAIN JARDINIERES Decorated in enamels with panels of birds amongst rocks, flowering foliage and blossoming branches 42cm diameter x 36cm high >> Overall in very good condition with beautiful and fresh colours Condition: Both jardinieres are overall in good condition, no major chips or cracks. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 68
A TALL FLAMBÉ GLAZED MEIPING VASE 19th Century, according to the inventory With everted mouth, covered in a deep blue glaze and three red patches to the sides, wood stand 55cm high (without base) / approx 10kg Provenance: Purchased from China Art house, in 1972 Inventory: P366 Condition: No major visible chips or cracks. It is overall in very good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 7
A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE VERTE' AND 'FAMILLE ROSE' GARDEN SEATS Of typical barrel shape, painted in enamels with reserves featuring birds amongst flowering branches, and with diaperwork, ruyi and other borders 32cm diameter x 49cm high Condition: Minor scratching and wear to the enamels in places, commensurate with age; one with a chip to the seat. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 74
THREE BLUE MONOCHROME PORCELAIN STEM CUPS Perhaps late 18th or early 19th century, according to the inventory All with dark patches and iron spots to the exterior 16cm diameter, 11cm high each 380g each, 1140g altogether Provenance: Imported in the early 70s from China and then acquired in May 1977 Inventory: P737 P738 P739 Condition; No visible chips to cracks, they are all in very good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but there are no sign of restoration _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 75
THREE SMALL BLUE GLAZED 'GE TYPE' PORCELAIN BOWLS Of ogee shape with blue crackle glaze and brown glazed rims 12cm diameter each 480g altogether Condition: one with a tiny hairline crack to the upper rim, other two are overall in very good condition.Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 85
A SLIP-DECORATED BROWN GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER Late Ming Dynasty, according to the inventory Decorated with two trailing dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds Approx 21cm diameter 1.3kg Provenance: Purchased from Gan Boon Peng in 1977 Inventory: P713 Condition: Minor scratching to the glaze in places. No visible chips or cracks. It is overall in good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 88
A 'FAMILLE ROSE' ENAMELLED 'CLAIR DE LUNE' BOTTLE VASE Six character Yongzheng mark to base Decorated with a lotus flower to one side, on a 'clair de lune' ground 18cm high, 200g Sold within box (27cm x 11cm x 9cm, 700g) Provenance: purchased from China Art House early 1973 Inventory: P578 Condition: Overall in very good condition. Please note that this lot hasn't been checked with a UV light but doesn't show any signs of restoration. _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
Lot 95
A LIGHT GREEN INCISED LONGQUAN CELADON BOWL Northern Song The interior with combed scrolling foliate decoration around a central medallion, the exterior with striations 17.5cm diameter / 400gr >> Two hairline cracks to the rim Exhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, No.58 (illustrated p.81) _________________________ ABOUT MR QUEK KIOK LEE : Quek Kiok Lee (1921- 2018) arrived in Singapore in 1938. Despite not speaking English, he finished first in his school’s Cambridge exams. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. This was the start of his rapid ascension in business and society. Mr Quek proved himself to be a very successful businessman, banker, entrepreneur and investor. In his free time, he met with collectors and dealers of Chinese works of art from around the world. He also read and researched as much he could to build his knowledge. He became well known to the leading auction houses and authorities because of his encyclopaedic knowledge and his increasingly impressive collection of Chinese art. In 1970s, the Singaporean newspapers nicknamed him “the Jade King of Singapore”. Mr Quek loved to share his knowledge and experience and was one of the founding members of the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society (SEACS). In 1994, he was appointed by the Chancellor of Singapore University as the Acquisitions Advisor on Chinese antiquities, where he served for 6 years. Mr Quek was not just a collector; he meticulously researched every piece and collated detailed records. For the pieces which are documented, HotLotz is happy to share Mr Quek’s original records on request. Mr Quek’s inventory numbers are recorded in our catalogue. Following successful sales in Hong Kong and London, HotLotz is proud to offer the majority of this unique collection for sale in Singapore.
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