Description
Chinese porcelain plaque depicting a flock of eight black birds, possibly sparrows, perched along and flying towards a flowering chrysanthemum branch, Qing dynasty. The plaque was once mounted to a wooden door.
Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Sight; height: 15 in x width: 10 in. Mounted; height: 15 3/4 in x width: 11 3/4 in x depth: 2 in.
Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Sight; height: 15 in x width: 10 in. Mounted; height: 15 3/4 in x width: 11 3/4 in x depth: 2 in.
Condition
There are no major visible breaks, cracks, or signs of repair to the plaque. Fleabite chips along the upper edge. The plaque is inset within a wooden panel; wear to the panel including a loss to the upper edge and split along the right side. Accretions along the upper edge of the plaque. The extreme edges and verso of the plaque have not been inspected.
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Chinese Qing Sparrows & Floral Porcelain Plaque
Estimate $150-$300
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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