Lot 134
  • 134

PLAT EN PORCELAINE DE LA FAMILLE ROSE DYNASTIE QING, ÉPOQUE YONGZHENG, CA. 1730 |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • 43,3 cm, 17 in.
finement et délicatement décoré au centre de Magu tenant un lingzhi, entourée d'un enfant portant sur son dos un panier chargé de pêches et d'un daim mordant une pêche de longévité, le revers incisé de la marque d'Auguste le Fort "N = I83 I"

Provenance

Collection of Augustus II the Strong (1670-1733), Elector of Saxony, Imperial Vicar and elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, collection Nr. N = I83 I.

Condition

There is a ca. 0,1 cm chip at 6 o’clock, with an associated ca. 9 cm hairline crack. The dish has some typical firing imperfections, especially kiln speckles. There is light wear and losses to the enamels. There are a few shallow flakes to the unglazed footring. The base is later inscribed.
"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."

Catalogue Note

The incised inventory number N= I83 I on the back refers to the Dresden collection of August the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony (1670-1733). These marks are referred to as Johanneum Marks : Inventory marks added to porcelain belonging to the collection of August the Strong. The first inventory was made in 1721. The inventory numbers were painted in black, or cut through the glaze with a glass cutter's wheel and blackened, as our exemplary.

Compare with a dish sold in our London rooms, 8th November 2006, lot 577, and another example sold in Sotheby's Amsterdam, 2nd May 2005, lot 92, or in Christie's London, 30th April 2015, lot 111.