Description
Pair of Chinese ceramic jardinieres with George IV gilt bronze mounts, Kangxi. Each of rounded form, depicting carp swimming amongst aquatic plants, executed in cobalt blue and copper red underglaze. With lion-mask handles along either side. Atop Greek key-pattern square platform ormolu bases featuring cast acanthus leaves.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Fine Chinese Export Ceramics and Works of Art," 1 November 1993, Lot 45; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Taller) Height: 17 1/2 in x width: 17 in x diameter: 13 in. (Shorter) Height: 16 1/2 in x width: 7 in x diameter: 13 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Fine Chinese Export Ceramics and Works of Art," 1 November 1993, Lot 45; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Taller) Height: 17 1/2 in x width: 17 in x diameter: 13 in. (Shorter) Height: 16 1/2 in x width: 7 in x diameter: 13 in.
Condition
There are no visible cracks or signs of restoration. Light crazing to the glaze, particularly along the carp and floral motifs. The jars are each drilled along the underside as well as along two areas of the shoulder, where they are secured to the ormolu mounting. The rims and undersides have not been inspected, due to the mounting. Wear to the metal components including tarnishing and heavy oxidation, primarily along the central disc along the interior of each jar. Accretions along the interior of each jar.
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Pair Chinese Export Ormolu-Mounted Jardinieres
Estimate $6,000-$12,000
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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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