Whitley Collection, Featuring Chinese Export, Furniture, and Fine Art | October 29, 2024
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 10
A Rare Chinese Export Armorial Porcelain Charger, MacKenzie
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 |
circa 1745, sepia enamel decoration featuring floral sprays and spearhead banding surrounding finely painted central scene of Perseus rescuing Andromeda, the bottom rim with coat of arms of MacKenzie, the motto reading "Data fata secutus", the upper rim with armorial and motto reading "Luceo, non uro", 1-3/4 x 13-7/8 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in March 1997 for $1,771; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
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According to consignor notes this charger was purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia in March 1997 for $1,771; Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina
anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to enamel, surface dirt/accretion
