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A fine famille-rose cong Republic period
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
of square section rising from a ring foot to a short tapering neck, the facetted body variously painted with a pair of swallow descending from overhanging prunus branches, two magpies and scenes of riverside landscape, the neck and foot enamelled in blue with bats and foliate floral sprays
Provenance
Collection of Charles Russell (1866-1960).
Sotheby's London, 26th June 1946, lot 112.
John Sparks, London.
Collection of Robert C. Bruce (1898-1953).
Sotheby's London, 12th May 1953, lot 136.
John Sparks, London.
Collection of Sir Alfred Beit (1903-1994).
Sotheby's London, 26th June 1946, lot 112.
John Sparks, London.
Collection of Robert C. Bruce (1898-1953).
Sotheby's London, 12th May 1953, lot 136.
John Sparks, London.
Collection of Sir Alfred Beit (1903-1994).
Exhibited
International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Art , London, 1935, cat. no. 2274.
Chinese Exhibition, Dartington Hall, Devon, 1949.
Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty, Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1951, cat. no. 162.
Chinese Exhibition, Dartington Hall, Devon, 1949.
Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty, Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1951, cat. no. 162.
Literature
Soame Jenyns, Later Chinese Porcelain. The Ch'ing Dynasty (1644-1912), London, 1951, pl. LXXXIX.
Condition
The vase is in very good condition with the exception of some very minor enamel flakes and glaze scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."