Lot 103
  • 103

A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE FLUTED TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1735-40

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameters 2 5/8 and 4 1/4 in.
  • 6.5 and 10.8 cm
painted in the center of each with pine, prunus and bamboo in a jardinière on a low table, the exterior of the teabowl and rim of the saucer with variously colored and patterned panels. Some minuscule chips.

Provenance

The William Martin-Hurst Collection, no. 1177
The Property of a Lady, sold, Christie's, London, June 8, 1983, lot 412

Condition

Cup 1mm chip on tip of barb at 1 o'clock, saucer with 1 inch firing tear on base, 1/16 inch chip at 12 o'clock. Saucer with Martin Hurst collection sticker 1177.
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