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LOT 14

Lot 14

A Pair of Hardstone Trees in Canton Enamel Jardinières, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty

A Pair of Hardstone Trees in Canton Enamel Jardinières, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty
Lot 14 Details
A Pair of Hardstone Trees in Canton Enamel Jardinières, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty

清 铜胎画珐琅缠枝花卉纹百宝盆景一对

The square jardinières with rounded corners and ruyi-shaped feet, covered in vibrant yellow enamel decorated with polychrome flowers, the rims and feet highlighted in blue and yellow with scrolling and cloud motifs, bases with four-character Qianlong reign mark in blue enamel, each containing a gnarled plum blossom tree with upward-slanting branches, turquoise blossoms with layered petals, and coral bead stamens
overall height 16.5 in — 42 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $2,125
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Pair of Hardstone Trees in Canton Enamel Jardinières, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty
  • A Pair of Hardstone Trees in Canton Enamel Jardinières, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty
  • A Pair of Hardstone Trees in Canton Enamel Jardinières, Qianlong Mark, Qing Dynasty
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto
来源:
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Note:

Compare with examples from Bonhams London, May 10, 2022, lot 520; and Yu Jen Taipei, October 27, 2024, lot 308
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27421/lot/520/a-pair-of-hardstone-models-of-orange-trees-in-enamel-jardinieres-19th-century-2/
https://www.yu-jen.tw/zh-tw/lot.php?id=10625

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