Will collectors be turning up in the somewhat singular context of the gradual deconfinement? Whatever the outcome, all hopes are pinned on this vase: an exceptionally rare one in terms of both imperial provenance and decoration.
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Porcelain vase with polychrome and gold glaze with a lotus flower and foliage decoration and brocade motifs, dragon-shaped handles, iron red six-character mark in zhuanshu on a turquoise background, h. 26.3 cm.
Estimate: €600,000/800,000