Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 49
Chinese Enameled Porcelain Plate, Lotus Bowl
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
iron red Guangxu reign mark, finely gilt and enamel decorated depicting peony blossoms, "CHINA" mark and early "Made in China" label to base, 7 in.; Chinese export bowl decorated with pink lotus petals and gilt foliate scrolls, the interior decorated with gilt floral designs and gilt spearhead border, 7 in.; Provenance: Elinor Gordon/Oriental Lowestoft, Villanova, Pennsylvania (lotus bowl with label attached); Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, purchased June 8, 1970 for $210 (lotus bowl, accompanied by original receipt and catalog page); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
plate with faded "CHINA" mark, light losses to enamel and gilt, some kiln debris; lotus bowl with extensive staining to interior (probable repairs) and other areas of retouch, hairline to rim, some pinholes, light losses to decoration
