Sep 16, 2003 10:00 EST
F. Gordon Morrill Collection/Chinese & Chinese Export Porcelain
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CHINESE EXPORT PAINTED ENAMEL ARMORIAL DISH
Circa 1730-1745
Diameter 12 1/4 inches (31cm)
Emblazoned with the arms of a Cardinal with his hat of office above. Flanking the arms are two large pheasants seated on rockwork and surrounded by famille rose sprays of flowers. On the wide, flat rim are four ruyi panels with a stylized flowerhead.
PROVENANCE:
Bluett & Sons, London
CONDITION:
Restoration to bottom of one ruyi lappet, four concentric semicircular stress cracks on edge, about 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
Sold for $8,750
Estimated at $15,000 - $20,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
CHINESE EXPORT PAINTED ENAMEL ARMORIAL DISH
Circa 1730-1745
Diameter 12 1/4 inches (31cm)
Emblazoned with the arms of a Cardinal with his hat of office above. Flanking the arms are two large pheasants seated on rockwork and surrounded by famille rose sprays of flowers. On the wide, flat rim are four ruyi panels with a stylized flowerhead.
PROVENANCE:
Bluett & Sons, London
CONDITION:
Restoration to bottom of one ruyi lappet, four concentric semicircular stress cracks on edge, about 3 1/2 inches (9 cm)
Auction: F. Gordon Morrill Collection/Chinese & Chinese Export Porcelain, Sep 16, 2003
