Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Sep 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 568

Chinese Export Armorial 'Merman' Porcelain Plate

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

with pseudo underglaze blueÿXianfeng reign mark within double circles, very finely enameled, the center with a crownedÿcobalt and yellow crest withÿescallop and sword heraldry emblems, with gold chain and cross,ÿflanked by two mermen holding tridents, the rim enameled with stylized lotus blossoms, 8-3/4 in.ÿ

Provenance: Charles Perry, Atlanta, Georgia (sticker label attached); Private Georgia Collection

Condition

small areas of retouch along plate edge, foot with small chip and tiny flea nicks, light enamel wear

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