Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013
Lot 405
Three Chinese famille rose plates 18th century
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £15000
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Description
Three Chinese famille rose plates 18th century, painted with scenes of Don Quixote riding a horse led by Sancho Panza, while two laughing girls watch from behind a tree, the borders painted en grisaille panels, 23.2cm. (3)
Cf. D Howard and J Ayers, China for the West, Vol.I, p.345, pl.344 where this pattern is illustrated and discussed.