Outsold, predictably enough, by an 18th-19th century Chinese vase, two late 19th century Persian moulded pottery tiles were the eye-catchers among a buoyant Asian works of art section at Billingshurst auction house Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium).
Each in a rosewood frame, the larger of the two, illustrated right, measured 15¾in x 19½in (40 x 50cm) and depicted a musician beneath a tree flanked by other figures.
Estimated at £800-1200, it sold at £5800.