English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13th September 2011

Lot 390

A fine pair of Chelsea chinoiserie flower holder figures c.1762

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £7000

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Description

A fine pair of Chelsea chinoiserie flower holder figures c.1762, the Chinaman and his companion wearing Eastern dress and each seated beside a large white vase, the tops of which are pierced with an arrangement of holes, raised on scrolling rococo bases picked out in gilt, gold anchor marks to the reverse, tiny chips to the fingers, 19cm. (2)

Cf. Frank Stoner, Chelsea, Bow and Derby Porcelain Figures, pl.33.