The Three Emperors: Imperial Porcelain of the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong reigns from the Yidetang Collection
The Three Emperors: Imperial Porcelain of the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong reigns from the Yidetang Collection
A rare blue and white conical bowl, Mark and period of Yongzheng | 清雍正 青花纏枝花卉紋斗笠盌 《大清雍正年製》款
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A rare blue and white conical bowl
Mark and period of Yongzheng
清雍正 青花纏枝花卉紋斗笠盌 《大清雍正年製》款
superbly potted with steep sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, the exterior painted in vivid tones of cobalt-blue with an undulating composite floral meander of various blooms including lotus, peony and chrysanthemum, amidst feathery leaves and smaller flowers, all above a border of interlocking ruyi-heads, the interior decorated with a central medallion enclosing a lotus bloom wreathed by scrolling foliage, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle
22.4 cm
S. Marchant and Son, London, 1996.
Sotheby's London, 9th November 2011, lot 196.
馬錢特，倫敦，1996年
倫敦蘇富比2011年11月9日，編號196
Expertly decorated with elegant floral blooms and curling leafy scrolls unfolding over the exterior surface, this elegant bowl represents the Yongzheng Emperor’s taste for classic styles of the past and his interest in their reinterpretation resulting in highly innovative contemporary designs of outstanding quality. The Yongzheng Emperor took a keen interest in the work of various imperial manufactories in his empire, particularly the imperial kilns at Jingdezhen where artistic direction was led by his personal taste. Through his brilliant kiln supervisor, Tang Ying (1682-1756), he achieved a distinctive style and refinement by studying celebrated wares of the past and fine-tuning shapes to harmonious proportions, developing sophisticated designs and aspiring to the standard of the best works from Chinese history.
Bowls of this type are rare; a similar but less elaborately painted pair of bowls was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 31st October 1974, lot 194. While the motif has been inspired by early Ming blue and white designs, the Yongzheng craftsman has created a highly contemporary design by infusing the scroll with a featheriness that is characteristic of Western rococo scrolling fronds, which reflects the artistic and cultural exchange of his time.