A censer by Kinkozan – £4500 at Catherine Southon.
Estimated at £400-600, a Satsuma censer by Kinkozan provided more evidence that there is considerable life in the market for top-quality Meiji works of art when offered by Surrey auctioneer Catherine Southon (18% buyer’s premium).
Depicting a crowded ceremonial court scene to one side and a crowded coastal scene to the other, it had minor flaws. The lid of the 4in (10.5cm) tall censer had a restored chip, the temple dog finial had some slight wear and there was a tiny nibble to the base – but none of this deterred bidders at the Farleigh Court Golf Club on March 7.