Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 43
Three Early Important Chinese Export Porcelain Saucers, Shipping, Sense of Smell, and Lotus
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$650
Sold Price excludes BP
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 1730-35, famille rose shipping theme, depicting European vessel sailing towards Chinese junk, 3/4 x 4-1/8 x 4-1/8 in.; circa 1700, blue and white plate depicting the sense of smell, 5/8 x 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.; 18th century, lotus form with flower and vine support, 1 x 4-3/8 x 4-3/8 in.
Provenance: Christie's New York, The Peter H B Frelinghuysen Jr. Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, January 24, 2012, lot 106, sold for $4,000 (shipping scene); The Collection of John Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Note: Blue and white scene featuring fashionable 'Fontage'-style figures symbolizing the sense of smell. The design is based on a French engraving from around 1690, likely created by the Bonnard Brothers.
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Christie's New York, The Peter H B Frelinghuysen Jr. Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, January 24, 2012, lot 106, sold for $4,000 (shipping scene); The Collection of John Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia
overall good condition, scattered small anomalies and pinholes, some loss to enamel/gilt; some chips to floral and vine support, some repair and retouch 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.
