Fine Chinese Works of Art - 13th November 2018
Lot 209
A RARE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE CANTON ENAMEL TEA SERVICE 18TH CENTURY Each piece finely painted with...
Estimate £10,000 - £20,000 | Hammer £18000
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Description
A RARE CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE CANTON ENAMEL TEA SERVICE
18TH CENTURY
Each piece finely painted with gilt and coloured enamels with Magu and He Xiangu with an attendant ascending into heaven accompanied by a phoenix, the rims with bands of pink diaper, the reverse with sprays of fruit and flowers. Comprising: two circular plates, a hexagonal teapot stand, a bowl, a teapot with an associated cover, a milk jug, eleven saucers, five tea bowls and six coffee cups, 22.2cm max. (29)
Provenance: from the collection of Sir Framjee Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, 3rd Baronet (1901-1983) and Lady Sylla Dinshaw Petit (née Tata).