There was interest from both the United States and Hong Kong as bidding was conducted over eight telephones and on commission but the jades went to either Mainland Chinese buyers - the prevailing force in the current market - or the traditional London trade specialists.
Jades are notoriously difficult to date with great accuracy but the illustrated 4 1/3in (11cm) high vase, was thought to be early 19th century. Finely carved with lotus flowers and scrolls and three handles as lotus in full bloom, it had a flaw to the body but went to a Chinese buyer at £6800 (estimate £1000-1500).
Other Chinese buys included a late 18th/ early 19th century, 5in (13cm) high, white vase formed as a lotus flower with buds, birds and a hare carved in high relief, which sold at £4000 (estimate £600-1000), and a 6in (15.5cm) high Qianlong pale green vase and cover of flattened baluster form, carved with tao-tie masks which had a flaw to the foot but sold at £2600.
A pair of early 19th century moss-green jade oval boxes and covers carved in the form of chrysanthemums, 3 1/3in (8.5cm) high, went to the London trade at £2600 (estimate £800-1200) while a late 18th century pale green 4in (10cm) high vessel in the form of a pomegranate carved in high relief with fruit and leaves went to a London-based Chinese bidder at £2200 (estimate £600-800) despite some small chips.
The latter was one of two lots that lacked market freshness having been unsold here four years ago with much higher expectations.
Jade collection adds international flavour to Wiltshire
AN 18-strong offering of Chinese jades at Woolley & Wallis' (17.5% buyer's premium) May 25-26 sale, including this pale green, reticulated vase and cover, right, had emerged from an old South-of-England collection consigned via a fine art agent in Chichester.