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Sat, Oct 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 453

Chinese Export Grisaille Decorated Plate

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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mid to late 18th century, Qianlong period, painted en grisaille a half length portrait of a lady, possibly one of the Gunning sisters, the rim enameled decorated with famille rose floral clusters, 9 in.

Provenance: Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Note: This lot is accompanied by a copy of a Sotheby's catalog page for a similar Chinese export grisaille plate with portrait of Maria Gunning.

Condition

small rim chip, some stacking wear, light scratches

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