Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

LOT 114

Lot 114

A Chinese Export European Subject Saucer, Yongzheng Period, Circa 1735

A Chinese Export European Subject Saucer, Yongzheng Period, Circa 1735
Lot 114 Details
A Chinese Export European Subject Saucer, Yongzheng Period, Circa 1735

清雍正 中國外銷歐洲人物瓷盤

Highly detailed with three European gentlemen underneath trees, one riding an elephant followed by the other two carrying Chinese vases, within a gilt floral border
diameter 4.6" — 11.8 cm.

Estimate $500-$800

Realised: $375
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Chinese Export European Subject Saucer, Yongzheng Period, Circa 1735
  • A Chinese Export European Subject Saucer, Yongzheng Period, Circa 1735
Provenance:

Important Private Canadian Collection of Armorial Porcelain (lots 104-117)

Literature:

A cup and saucer with identical subjects is illustrated by the Winterthur Museum publication A Winterthur Guide to Chinese Export Porcelain, page 69, plate 5, acc. no. 56.46.80

Note:

A coffee cup and saucer with identical subjects from the Mottahedeh Collection were sold at Sotheby’s New York, October 19, 2000, lot 189

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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