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A green beryl, jadeite jade and enamel cross by Natalia Josca, the cross set with a central jadeite jade cross in a blue enamel surround, with circular sugar loaf cabochon green beryl to the Cardinal points, engraved NJ, 18 and 22K, on a silver gilt chain, pendant 8.5cm long, pendant 46g gross From the collection of Natalia Josca
VERTIGO SWIRL - OVERSEAS PRESSING LPs. Brill collection of 10 x hard to source original/early overseas pressing Vertigo swirl LPs. Artists/titles are Freedom - Through The Years (German large swirl 6360 049 - Ex/VG nice clean record), The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Framed (Canadian large swirl 6360 081 - VG+ a few scuffs/VG+ a few creases, nice die-cut design is clean), Beggars Opera - Waters Of Change (German 6360 054 large swirl - Ex/VG+), Jimmy Campbell - Half Baked (US large swirl VEL 1000 - Ex/Ex), Ian Matthews (x2) - If You Saw... (German large swirl 6360 034 - Ex/sold VG, some creases) and Tigers Will Survive (US large swirl VEL 1010 - Ex/VG), Nucleus - Snakehips Etcetera (Italian 6360 119 - G+/VG), Jade Warrior - Released (US VEL-1009 - Ex/VG+) and Atlantis - S/T (Canada 6360 0609 large swirl - G+ copy)
EIGHT CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN MOULDED OCTAGONAL PLATES, QING DYNASTY, 18TH C similarly painted with a house with central chimney, in panelled landscape and lappet border, 21cm, single character 'jade', within concentric circlesOne with minor fritting otherwise good condition. Five with minor cracks, one with restuck chip and glued residue, the last riveted
A Chinese pale celadon jade plaque, Qing dynasty, of barbed outline, carved and pierced with a dragon and flaming pearl, wood frame and stand, overall height 15.5cm, a pair of small Chinese agate two handled vases and covers, 9.5cm high, wood stands, and an amethyst quartz carving of a dragon and bird amongst rocks and waves, 13.5cm length, wood stand (4).
An Unusual WakizashiSigned Rakuyo Ichijo No Ju Fujiwara Kunihiro And Dated 1601The hira-zukuri blade with four mekugi-ana (two plugged), midare hamon, the tsuka wrapped in red leather covered with silver mesh, brass fuchi-kashira decorated with samurai in a landscape, the fuchi surmounted by two dogs of Fo and a jade ball, each with brass bands set with coral beads, the menuki in the form of stylised flower-heads inlaid with various hardstones, the brass tsuba decorated with a landscape, the rim set with red stones, in its red lacquered saya covered with a silver mesh, gilt koi-guchi, uragawara and kurikata decorated with waves, the large silver kojiri chased overall with the Hundred Shi-shi and with gilt openwork panels set with various hardstones, signed in gold Okishige, and complete with silver O-kodzuka decorated with waves 31.4 cm. blade
Jade ring, marquise shaped jade cabochon, claw set, ring size I, with a pair of jade drop earrings, screw back fittings for non-pierced ears and a graduated pearl necklace, white gold clasp, all testing as 14 ct . CONDITION14 ct gross weight 10.0 gramspearl necklace 38cm in length Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images
Victorian brooch, central oval cabochon cut opal, glazed panel on the reserve, hallmarked Chester 1890, in 15 ct gold, and a pair of carved jade earrings with fish scale filigree decoration in silver gilt . CONDITIONopal 5.6 x 4.3mm, brooch weight 9.5 grams gross Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images
Mixed group of items, carved Jade Buddha pendant, 2.9 x 1.8cm, four gold chains, a pair of hoop earrings, all in 9 ct, vintage ladies Accurist watch, in 9 ct gold case and a nephrite ring set in base metal, ring size J. CONDITION9 ct gross weight 18.1 gramswatch not currently working Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images
Nephrite jade a group of jewellery, ring with petal mount, in 9 ct gold, heart and grape form pendants, and two pairs of earrings, together with aventurine quartz and agate bracelets and two loose stones . CONDITIONRing 9 ct gross weight 5.8 grams Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images
Jadeite jade carved ring, a nephrite jade necklace, and a banded agate pendantTo be sold in aid Oxfam . CONDITIONNephrite necklace, beads measuring approximately 8mm in diameter, 47cm in length, strung with knots, silver gilt claspJadeite ring, size V Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images
A 19th Century jade Pendant, with Arabic text, the shaped stone with detailed lettering, transcribed "In the Name of the Most Merciful compassionate God, O'Muhammad - O God.. etc.," approx. 6.5cms w x 4.5cms h (2 1/2" x 1 3/4") together with manuscript letter and transcription relating to same. (3)
A 14ct gold mounted jade ring, set with an oval cabochon stone, approximately 15mm x 12mm (size U+ - gross weight 4.6 grammes) and a 14ct gold mounted jade pendant, set with circular flat stone in mount with pierced and shaped cresting and crimped border, 14mm x 28mm (gross weight 4.6 grammes)
A small collection of worked stone tools, including - Neolithic axe with polished cutting edge, 5.5ins, flint two-edged blade, 6.5ins, polished miniature jade stone axe (possibly Mayan), 1.5ins, and eleven others, various Provenance: From a collection formed in the mid-20th Century by the vendor's late Grandfather
TWO BROOCHES AND A 9CT GOLD CROSS PENDANT AND CHAIN, the plain cross pendant suspended from a fine curb link chain, pendant and chain with 9ct hallmark, together with a Victorian buckle brooch with engraved floral and foliate decoration and graduated turquoise cabochon detail, and a triangular jade brooch within a curved surround, stamped 9ct, brooch lengths 40mm, approximate total weight 16 grams
A 'FAMILLE ROSE' BLUE GROUND ROULEAU VASE Qianlong seal mark to base, but probably 19th Century, according to the inventory The body decorated phoenix and cranes amongst flowering branches and rocks 45cm high, 3.5kg Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 30th & 31st Jan, 1974 Lot 241 Inventory: P588 >> One chip to the upper rim _________________________ 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.
A 'FAMILLE ROSE' BAT AND PEACH DISH Qing Dynasty, Hsuan / Xuantong (1909-1912), according to the inventory Xuantong six character mark to base 19cm diameter with box (1kg - 23x23x9cm) Inventory: P847 Condition: See additional images attached - Porcelain is in good condition, some small loss to enamels in places, possibly some overpainting to the flowers. _________________________ 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.
A LONGQUAN CELADON CHARGER Ming dynasty, according to the inventory with fluted border and barbed rim 31cm diameter, 2kg Provenance: purchased from Mandarin Galleries in 1972 Exhibited: Bearing SEACS exhibition label for 1978 Inventory: P457 _________________________ 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.
A LONGQUAN CELADON BOWL Song Dynasty, according to the inventory With crackle glaze 17cm diameter / 420gr Provenance: purchased from Kardinal, an Indonesian trader in 1969 Exhibited: SEACS exhibition label for 1978, no. 246(6) Inventory: P256 _________________________ 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
A LONGQUAN CELADON LOBED DISH Northern Song With notched rim, the centre impressed with four character seal 15cm diameter With box (700gr - 17x17x6cm) Provenance: from Mrs Keng Liong in 1974 Exhibited: SEASC, Song Ceramics, National Museum Singapore, 1983, No.13 (illustrated p.53) Inventory: P599 _________________________ 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.
AN INCISED LONGQUAN CELADON BOWL Northern Song The interior with stylised floral decoration 13cm diameter / 180gr >> With box: 17cm x 14cm x 10cm, Total weight 680gr Provenance: Acquired in 1977 Exhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, No.11 (illustrated p.51). Further SEACS exhibition inventory label for 1978 Inventory: P753 (vol 2) Condition: Overall in good condition _________________________ 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.
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'LOTUS' BOWL Possibly Northern Song, according to the inventory The exterior incised with lotus petals 12cm diameter With box (720gr - 17x17x12cm) Provenance: Purchased from Sydney L. Moss, London 1967 Exhibited: SEACS, Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, No.38 (illustrated p.70) - Further SEACS exhibition label for 1978 Inventory: P239 _________________________ 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.
A SMALL BROWN LONGQUAN DISH Song Dynasty, according to the inventory With a fine crackle glaze, on wood stand 12cm diameter / 250g Provenance: Purchased in 1969 Inventory: P260 Condition; One small section to the inside of the bowl with chipping of the glaze, but overall this dish is in very good condition _________________________ 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.
TWO INCISED WHITE WARE BOWLS Northern Song Both with notched rim, incised stylised floral decoration to the interior, and qingbai type glaze 19cm diameter each Exhibited: SEACS Song Ceramics, National Museum of Singapore, 1983, Nos.126 and 127 (illustrated p.124,125) _________________________ 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.
TWO JIAN WARE TYPE SMALL BOWLS 10.5cm diameter / 150gr ; 11.5cm diameter / 220gr respectively Both sold within a box (900gr - 15cm x 16cm x 12cm) Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1984 Inventory: P826 Condition: Minor scratching in places commensurate with age and handling, but overall in very good condition. _________________________ 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.
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'BAJIXIANG' MOON FLASK Qianlong six character seal mark in underglaze blue to base With carved rectangular wood stand, the top decorated with calligraphy and a crab 57cm high, 36cm diameter with wooden stand Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's Belgravia, 4th July 1974, Lot 100 Inventory: P697 Condition: The porcelain moon flask is overall in very good condition. The wooden stand is stamped and signed in Chinese, it's also in good condition. _________________________ 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.
A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN 'LOTUS' CHARGER Probably Kangxi Decorated with multiple borders of foliate panels, underglaze blue symbol mark to reverse 29cm diameter with box (3kgs - 38x38x12cm) >> Overall in good condition Exhibited: SEASC exhibition label, National Museum Singapore, No.227, 1978 Inventory: P113 Condition: Minor (old) chipping to the base; overall this is in very good condition _________________________ 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.
A 'FAMILLE VERTE' BALUSTER PORCELAIN VASE Kangxi Period, according to the inventory 24cm high With box (2.2kgs - 40cm x 18cm x16cm) Provenance: purchased from Sotheby's, 27th June 1974, Lot 183 Inventory: P612 Condition: Overall in good condition, no visible cracks or chips. _________________________ 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.
TWO 'KRAAK' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISHES Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period, according to the inventory 20cm diameter with box (1.7kg - 24x28x11cm) >> Overall good condition Provenance: Purchased in 1972 and 1973 Inventory: P449/448 _________________________ 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.
A 'KRAAK' BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DISH Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, according to the inventory The central reserve painted with deer in a landscape 19.5cm diameter Original box (1kg - 23cm x 23cm x 9cm) Provenance: Purchased in 1972 Inventory: P447 Condition: One very tiny chip to the rim, otherwise, it is overall in very good condition commensurate with age. _________________________ 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.
A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SAUCER DISH Jiajing six character mark within a double circle to base 16cm diameter / 280gr Provenance: purchased from an Indonesian trader in 1969 Inventory: P253 (see copy of manuscript in the images attached) Condition: One small chip to rim (approx. 1.2cm long) _________________________ 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.
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.
A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN ALTAR STEM BOWL Kangxi period, according to the inventory The globular bowl on trumpet shaped foot 15cm high Provenance: Purchased from Moon Gate, in 1976 Inventory: P706 Condition: Minor firing defects in places, but overall in very good condition _________________________ 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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