The private collection of Yixing and red stonewares; the property of Jos and Carla Ott, The Netherlands, formed 1968-2000.


Jos Ott grew up as the third generation of a family of art dealers, who have been in the business since 1890. In 1972, at the age of 21, he started his own company. His knowledge and experience was confirmed in 1976, when he became the youngest licensed valuer in art and antiques in the Netherlands. JBAM Ott Fine Arts continues today in Zutphen.


The first teapot purchased was lot 214; an early example dating from c.1700 and bearing European gilt metal mounts. It was purchased in 1968 for just 10 gilders and, at the time believed to be late nineteenth century. When Jos Ott later realised it was much earlier, he was so astonished and fascinated about the age of it that he decided to form a collection. In 1970 he met his future wife, Carla, and she immediately shared his passion for collecting.


For a long time Yixing teapots went unappreciated by many people and for many years they were very cheap to buy. But times change, and in the last ten years more and more collectors have recognised the beauty of these pots. The resultant rise in prices made it harder for Jos and Carla to continue growing the collection. For that reason they have made the decision to sell the collection and start a new one with another subject of their taste.


Where possible, Jos and Carla Ott have concentrated their collection on a broad selection of good quality teapots, which have been amassed over the course of 30 years. Much of the collection dates from the 18th century, with a few later examples, and demonstrates the differing shapes, styles and decoration of zisha wares being produced in the Yixing region over a period of some 200 years.


They hope and wish that each of their teapots will find a loving home.


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