Auction 158 Antiques & Works of Art,
Silver & Jewellery

392

A pair of Chinese export porcelain armorial salt cellars for the Marquis of Ovando


Estimate

300 - 600


Session 2

26 March 2026



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Octagonal form, raised on a base, decorated in grisaille and gilt
The interior, at the centre, displays the arms of Francisco José de Ovando y Solís, 1st Marquis of Ovando, surrounded by a border with gilt lancet frieze
The base features a continuous border in 'du Paquier' style, with scrollwork and flowers
Qianlong period, c. 1750

3,5x8x6 cm


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Literature:
C. Manso Martínez de Bedoya, "La Porcelana China. Su creación y las rutas de su llegada a occidente:. Tomo IV: Porcelana china de exportación. Soperas y Salseras para occidente", pp. 96-97



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