Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 21st May 2019

Lot 102

A PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EGGSHELL PORCELAIN VASES REPUBLIC PERIOD Each painted in...

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £8500

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Description

A PAIR OF SMALL CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE EGGSHELL PORCELAIN VASES

REPUBLIC PERIOD

Each painted in enamels with two cartouches enclosing blossoming branches and a bird of prey perched on rocks beneath a pine tree, all against a ground of auspicious emblems and scrolling lotus decorated en grisaille, with four character Qianlong marks to the bases, 13.8cm. (2)

Provenance: purchased from Shanghai Art House, Singapore, 30th December 1968; a copy of the invoice is available.