Asian Art II - 24th November 2021

Lot 2485

A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE 'HUNDRED ANTIQUES' DISH FROM THE COLLECTION OF AUGUSTUS THE STRONG

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE 'HUNDRED ANTIQUES' DISH FROM THE COLLECTION OF AUGUSTUS THE STRONG

SIX CHARACTER KANGXI MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1662-1722

Enamelled with three vessels to the centre, containing various flowers including peonies, prunus, wisteria and magnolia, all enclosed by eight cartouches with alternate scenes of mythical animals and floral sprays, the underside further painted with blossoming branches, incised Japanese Palace inventory mark 'N:16/I', 33.4cm.

Provenance: the collection of Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), property from a deceased estate, Cheshire.

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.