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Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025

Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
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Our May 28th auction features the finest names in American furniture, paintings and decorative arts, from Duncan Phyfe and Michael Allison to Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt. The lots on offer are a single owner collection of museum quality New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore furniture, important Hudson River School paintings, and the finest examples of complimentary decorative arts, all from Iris Court in Moultrie, Georgia. The magnificent 5,200 square foot Greek Revival mansion is an Edward Vason Jones masterwork, and the interiors are among his legendary accomplishments.
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Lot 17

Chinese Export Pseudo-Armorial Porcelain Plate

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

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18th century, possibly from a Jesuit order service, bianco-sopra-bianco borders and gilt line rims surrounding central grisaille scene featuring a putti being chased, the banner reading "Amoris Domitrix Invidia", 1-1/8 x 10 x 10 in.

Provenance: The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Note: This plate appears to be from a service which sold at Christies, New York, Collections: Including the Property of the Earl of Harewood and from a Private Roman Apartment Overlooking the Tiber, October 9-23, 2024, Lot 154, see: https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/collections-including-property-earl-harewood-private-roman-apartment/chinese-export-porcelain-pseudo-armorial-dinner-service-154/234546. In their cataloging they note, "...Their meanings are unknown, though it is possible they may have Jesuit significance (see D. S. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, London, 1994, no. 139, pp. 132 and 133 where a strainer and dish from this service, in the Hodroff Collection, is illustrated)."

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The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

anomalies, pinholes, and some loss to gilt/enamel, some small chips and retouch to rim Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.