The Helen Espir Collection - 12th November 2014
Lot 409
Three Chinese porcelain English-decorated teapots and covers 1st half 18th century
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £900
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Description
Three Chinese porcelain English-decorated teapots and covers 1st half 18th century, with original underglaze blue decoration of a pagoda landscape and with flowering peony and chrysanthemum, later-decorated in the Imari style with red and gilt additions to the existing decoration, one with a dividing panel edged in overglaze blue, one with overlaid red and gilt to form quatrefoil and circular panels, 17.5cm. (6)
Provenance: the Helen Espir Collection, nos. 420, 431 and 432.