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2025 Top of the Lots: Top 20 Beyond Europe

Curated by our Cardiff-based auctioneer Philip Keith, our bi-annual Beyond Europe sale features Asian, World & Ethnographic Arts art, ceramics, and furniture. 

Here are the 20 top-selling lots from our Beyond Europe sales.

1. Chinese blue & white 'Star Gods' (Sanxing) & 'Lantern Festival' (Yuanxiao) vase

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£5,500

Sold 5500

2. Ming Dynasty gilt lacquered bronze figure of an official

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£2,000

Sold 2000

3. Anglo-Chinese carved Hongmu bijouterie table cabinet

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£2,000

Bijouterie

4. Chinese 18ct gold & jadeite bracelet

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£1,700

Chinese bracelet

5. Chinese blue & white porcelain bottle vase

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£1,300

Chinese vase

6. Fine Japanese mixed metal bronze lobed dish

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£1,100

Japanese bronze dish

7. Chinese silver 'Shoulao' tray

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£1,000

Chinese tray

8. Chinese bronze tripod censer

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£1,000

Chinese censer

9. Two Chinese blue & white porcelain vases

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£1,000

Chinese vases

10. Chinese famille rose porcelain figure of Budai

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£1,000

Budai

11. Two Aboriginal fighting clubs

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£950

Clubs

12. Pair of Chinese crackleware vases

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£900

Crackleware vases

13. Large Chinese bronze censer on stand

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£900

Bronze censer

14. Chinese silver tea service

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£800

Tea service

15. Pair of Chinese crackle glazed famille verte porcelain vases

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£800

Famille verte vases

16. Chinese jadeite pendant & rattan bangle

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£800

Pendant and bangle

17. Large Chinese Han Dynasty-style terracotta model of a dog

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£750

Terracotta dog

18. Djambawa Marawili - Baru (crocodile) Nest Dreaming

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£750

Djambawa Marawili

19. Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain vase

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 27th November

£750

Famille rose vase

20. Chinese black & gold lacquer work box

Beyond Europe: Asian & Ethnographic Arts, 20th May

£700

Lacquer box

See our full calendar of auctions taking place in the new year on our website. Potential entries can be assessed without obligation and free of charges. Please contact a valuer directly with your enquiry. 

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