Description
Chinese export armorial porcelain pierced fruit basket, Qianlong ca. 1769. The center with the accollee arms of Fitzroy and Wrottesley for the Duke of Grafton supported by a crowned gilt lion and a white greyhound. The latticework sides set on the exterior with small iron-red and gilt floral bosses.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain Part II," 22 January 2003, Lot 227; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 403.
Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 8 1/4 in.
Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain Part II," 22 January 2003, Lot 227; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Reference: Howard, "Chinese Armorial Porcelain," Vol. I, pg. 403.
Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 8 1/4 in.
Condition
To the majority of the rim and the reticulated elements, there are signs of repair; these areas fluoresce under UV light and there are scattered quadrants of flaking to the glaze. Along the rim, trace amounts of gilt remain. There are scattered, rounded and linear firing flaws. Fleabite to small-sized chips along the underside. Light surface wear along the interior. A few small, scattered accretions.
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Chinese Export Pierced Armorial Basket
Estimate $800-$1,600
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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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