Auction on
08 February 2020 - 10:00 (CET) -
Courtine, 2, rue Mère-Térésa - 84000 Avignon
The 18th-century spirit dear to French collector Gérard Hugon, whose collection of furniture and objets d'art he inherited from his family and has constantly enriched since, permeated this sale. One of the highlights was a rare Chinese terrine.
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795), lidded terrine in the shape of a boar's head in polychrome enamelled porcelain with red iron, grey and pink enamel, 30 x 21 cm. Result: €40,920
China, Qianlong period (1736-1795), lidded terrine in the shape of a boar's head in polychrome enamelled porcelain with red iron, grey and pink enamel, 30 x 21 cm. Result: €40,920
This odd-looking boar’s head attracted connoisseurs of the polychrome porcelain that the Compagnie des Indes made for export during the reign of Emperor…
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