Strauss & co - Review 2021

Also offered in April, the 34-lot Jerling Collection of blue and white “Kraak” porcelain was similarly remarkable for its precise focus. Established by Peter and Della Jerling, descendants of the first free burgher to settle east of the Keurbooms River, their porcelain collection was the expression of a lifelong interest in collecting. All 34 lots from the Jerling Collection found buyers. A Qing Dynasty brushpot sold for R91 040. A large Ming Dynasty dish, its centre decorated with auspicious symbols, sold for R73 970. “The sadness of the decision by Peter and Della’s two sons to part with their collection, which was a central part of their home while growing up, is offset by the knowledge that these items have been acquired by a discriminating collector who shares the same deep love and interest in historical Chinese porcelain,” said Vanessa Phillips after the sale. A Chinese blue and white brushpot, bitong, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722 Sold R91 040 The Jerling Collection of Blue and White ‘Kraak’ Porcelain A large Chinese blue and white ‘Kraak’ dish, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period, 1573-1620 Sold R73 970 The Jerling Collection of Blue and White ‘Kraak’ Porcelain A Cape silver commemorative covered cup, Johan Hendrik Vos, 19th century Sold R625 900 49