A Chinese ‘sleeper’ emerged in a Vintage and General Sale at Gardiner Houlgate (20% buyer’s premium), Corsham, near Bath on April 25 courtesy of a textbook ‘scholar’s’ object.

Extracted from Antiques Trade Gazette | ATG Reporter

Estimated at just £60-80, a 10in (25cm) Qing hardwood brush pot and stand – probably a mid-18th century example in desirable huanghuali – sold at £23,000.

The sale took place on April 25 and the buyer’s premium was 20%.