Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 23rd November 2021
Lot 2136
A GOOD CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE LEAF-SHAPED DISH
Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £2200
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Description
A GOOD CHINESE BLANC DE CHINE LEAF-SHAPED DISH, BITIAN
17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
With sharp points to the leaf edge, finely incised to the interior with veins, the underside moulded as furling leaves and a twisting floral stem forming the feet, together with an openwork wood stand, 15.5cm. (2)
Provenance: from the collection of Mr Charles Sydney Cheston, painter, d.1960, and thence by descent. Recorded in Charles Cheston's 1946 catalogue as purchased from Bluett for £7.
Cf. P J Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, pl.39c for a similar dish.