Description

Rare Chinese blue and white porcelain soup tureen with cover, Qianlong ca. 1750. Depicting a European subject of birds perched near a castle divided by Indian mask handles. The lid with a high pierced crown knop. The style inspired from a Meissen porcelain shape.

Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, "Important Americana Including Ceramics, Prints, Silver, Folk Art, Furniture and Carpets," 15 January 2004, Lot 69; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.

A similar tureen sold at Sotheby's, New York, "Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors," 23 January 2020, Lot 808.
Height: 11 1/2 in x width: 14 in x depth: 9 in.

Condition

The condition of the tureen is good with no cracks, breaks, or repairs visible under UV. Some wear along the footrim.

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Rare European Subject Oval Tureen

Name: Rare European Subject Oval Tureen
SKU: 245359535
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock

Lot 0767

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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection

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Rare 18th c. Chinese Export Porcelain Monteith: A rare blue and white porcelain Chinese export monteith, Kangxi ca. 1715. The exterior delicately painted with panels depicting animals on a chrysanthemum vine ground. The interior with a still-life

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