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23 March 2021 - 14:00 (CET) -
Route de Blois - 41100 Vendôme
This small Qianlong vase from a collection in Tours evokes the art of 18th century Chinese porcelain workshops and their painters.
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795). A small four-sided pomegranate-shaped porcelain vase enameled in polychrome and gold with Famille Rose "fencai" enamels; on the underside of the base, the Qianlong six-character mark in zhuanshu, h. 20.4 cm (9.4 in). Estimate: €200,000/300,000
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795). A small four-sided pomegranate-shaped porcelain vase enameled in polychrome and gold with Famille Rose "fencai" enamels; on the underside of the base, the Qianlong six-character mark in zhuanshu, h. 20.4 cm (9.4 in). Estimate: €200,000/300,000
With its decoration of quails, symbolizing peace, and magpies, meaning happiness, this vase was the perfect wedding gift. It was given on October 9, 1930 to Jean Richard (1905-1935) and Marie-Louise Thomassin (1906-1990) when they were married in Saint-Louis des Invalides cathedral in Paris. Both had French…
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