A Chinese Imari porcelain octagonal plate, 18th century, the landscape of trees, pagoda and bridge, width 22cm and a Chinese Imari circular plate, with a duck amongst foliage, diameter 23cm. Provenance: Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste. We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old school antiques. We are honoured to be handling his estate and as well as the items in this Asian sale we will be selling further pieces from his extensive collection in our September 2nd Antique Sale and across our range of upcoming specialist sales. Condition report: Octagonal plates has small chips on rim. Circular plate has one small chip situated back rim. Also some nibbles to edge.