Asian Art I - 17th November 2010

Lot 311

A set of five Chinese famille rose plates

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £5800

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Description

A set of five Chinese famille rose plates, c.1820. Painted with figures in interiors with views of balconies and leafy trees, the borders enamelled with butterflies and flowers, each with a six character mark of Jiang Zheng long zhi (Made by Jiang Zhenglong), the backs turquoise-glazed and with four bats around the borders, 20cm. (5) Cf. Woolley and Wallis, Asian Art, 20th May 2009, lot 346 for a similar set from the John Reeves collection.