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LOT 472

Lot 472

Two Famille Rose Square-Section ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ Vases, Possibly Daoguang Period, 19th Century

Two Famille Rose Square-Section ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ Vases, Possibly Daoguang Period, 19th Century
Lot 472 Details
Two Famille Rose Square-Section ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ Vases, Possibly Daoguang Period, 19th Century

清道光或更晚 無雙譜人物四方大瓶二件

Painted with calligraphy accompanying depictions of Di Renjie 狄仁傑, Guo Ziyi 郭子儀, Xian Furen 冼夫人, Ban Zhao 班昭, Wu Zetian 武則天, and Sun Ce 孫策, previously mounted as lamps
largest height 17 in — 43.2 cm

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $4,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Famille Rose Square-Section ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ Vases, Possibly Daoguang Period, 19th Century
  • Two Famille Rose Square-Section ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ Vases, Possibly Daoguang Period, 19th Century
  • Two Famille Rose Square-Section ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ Vases, Possibly Daoguang Period, 19th Century
Provenance:

From the collection of Robert Noakes International, Toronto

Note:

Aptly named after the book of woodcut prints ‘Wu Shuang Pu’ 無雙譜, or ‘Table of Peerless Heroes’, the present example of porcelain decoration copies the 17th century depictions by Jin Guliang 金古良 of historical figures turned folk heroes from classical Chinese history onto famille rose porcelain.

CONDITION DETAILS

drilled holes to bases

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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