Asian Art II - 28th July 2021
Lot 913
A CHINESE MANDARIN PALETTE PUNCH BOWL
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A CHINESE MANDARIN PALETTE PUNCH BOWL
QIANLONG 1736-95
Painted to the exterior in enamels and gilt with scenes of figures in river landscapes, some relax in gardens and pavilions whilst others work by riverside towns, the well decorated with a floral spray, with spearhead borders encircling the foot and inner rim, 38.8cm dia.
Provenance: from the collection of Sir Raymond Smith KBE (1917-2002) and Lady Smith (1918-1996).