Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Mar 25, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 474
15 Pieces of Assorted Chinese Export Porcelain
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
mid 18th/early 19th century, comprising: six shallow dishes with blue and white borders, armorial and pseudo armorial decoration, gilt rims, including a pair with banner "Spero Meliora"; sauceboat and tray, blue enamel borders, gilt rims and initials "ED(?)"; two teacups with blue and white interior borders, gilt rims, molded handles, armorial and pseudo armorial decoration, one with banner "Nil Disperandum" (sic.); two milk jugs, molded handles, blue and white and enamel borders and pseudo armorial decoration, gilt highlights and initials "AI(?)" and "JIM(?)"; two enamel decorated footed cups, one with pheasant shooting scene, one with acrobats and performers; shallow dish with lobed edges, blue and white border with enamel figural decoration; largest 9-1/2 in. diameter
Note: Reference (pair of armorial bowls): "Chinese Armorial Porcelain", David Sanctuary Howard pg. 721, #V14
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches, scattered losses to gilding and enamel decoration, tape residue, typical edge wear; one shallow dish with hairline crack to base; one teacup with large restoration to rim and handle
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