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Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection

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Sotheby's Hong Kong important Chinese Art, Sir Quo-Wei Lee II Collection, Hong Kong October 8, 2019. 1st Ed hardcover. 143 Lots on 183 Pages - all Lots Detailed, Described in Chinese and English with Color Illustrations. An outstanding selection of Chinese Ceramics, Porcelain and Jade. Includes further rare examples of Ming and Qing porcelain and several exceptional jades, including a Qing dynasty, 18th century large white jade bowl, and a celadon jade ‘landscape’ screen from the Qianlong period formerly in a French collection and first acquired at a Paris auction in 1965. Sir Q.W. Lee was a banker and philanthropist well-known for his passion for collecting outstanding Chinese works of art. This collection is notable not only for its scale and scope but as an unerring reflection of Sir Q.W. Lee’s legendary diligence, and integrity as the consummate perfectionist of his time. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2019
  • Condition:
    as new and unread.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NPP-051-1st1stDibs: LU2605127887502
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