Description
Two Chinese export famille rose porcelain mugs, Qianlong ca. 1740-50. One of baluster form raised on a low foot decorated with bold peony and leaf sprays beneath a cell pattern border with floral cartouches. Another of bell shape decorated with two leaf-shaped panels containing birds between iron-red spearhead borders at the rims.
Provenance: Matthew & Elizabeth Sharpe Antiques, Spring Mill; Sotheby's, New York, "Important Americana," 15 January 2004, Lot 101; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Larger) height: 5 1/2 in x width: 5 1/2 in x diameter: 4 in. (Smaller) height: 5 in x width: 5 1/2 in x diameter: 3 in.
Provenance: Matthew & Elizabeth Sharpe Antiques, Spring Mill; Sotheby's, New York, "Important Americana," 15 January 2004, Lot 101; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Larger) height: 5 1/2 in x width: 5 1/2 in x diameter: 4 in. (Smaller) height: 5 in x width: 5 1/2 in x diameter: 3 in.
Condition
There are no large losses, chips, or repairs to either mug. Some small firing flaws to the interior of the largest mug. Light wear to the footrims. Some losses to the gilt decoration.
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2 Chinese Export Famille Rose Mugs
Estimate $300-$600
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Leo & Doris Hodroff Chinese Export Collection
Nov 12, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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