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Founded in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a leading UK auction house with locations in London, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Specialising in Fine Art, Design, Jewellery, Watches, Antiques and Private Collections, we offer expert valuations, auctions and private sales.

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We are delighted to present our Autumn 2026 Fine Asian Works of Art auction, featuring a carefully curated selection of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian art. Spanning ancient bronze weaponry, exquisite jade, ceramics and scholar's objects, the sale offers works of historical significance and distinguished provenance.The auction opens with Incense Culture: The Art of Fragrance in China (lots 1-16), followed by Metalwares (lots 17-39), featuring an important collection of Ancient Chinese Bronze Weaponry from Patrick David Bird (lots 17-24).Highlights include a Private London Collection of Chinese Painted Enamel and Ceramic Wares (lots 40-56), Chinese Drinking Vessels (lots 57-96), and a Private Scottish Collection of Chinese Ceramic Wares from Fife (lots 97-99). The Works of Art section (lots 100-131) includes a notable Private Collection of Scholar's Objects (lots 109-118).Further collections include Chinese Bamboo and Ceramic Wares from Paris (lots 132-139), Jade from a British Family (lots 140-151), and Jade, Hardstone &amp; Glass (lots 152-191). Snuff Bottles (lots 192-213) feature a Private English Collection (lots 192-208), followed by the Collection of the Late Robert Steedman and Martha Hamilton (lots 214-221).Paintings &amp; Works on Paper (lots 222-233) precede an extensive Ceramics section (lots 234-323), including private collections from Edinburgh and England.The sale concludes with Japanese Art (lots 324-350), featuring a Private Scottish Collection from Perthshire and Woodblock Prints from A. Parvin, followed by Southeast Asian &amp; Korean Art (lots 351-353).

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