Asian Art II - Lot 1145

A Chinese armorial small plate c.1750, decorated with the arms of Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton, above a scene of three Chinese figures holding fans and practising calligraphy in a garden, the rim enamelled in blue, gilt and puce, 16cm.
Provenance: the Clifford Henderson collection. Purchased from Heirloom and Howard in 1983.
This service was the first created for Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton, great-grandson of King Charles II.
Estimate: £800 - 1,200
Hammer Price £1,000
Lot: 1145
Sale: Asian Art II - 19 May 2011

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