53

A pair of urns with covers


Estimate

8.000 - 12.000


Session 1

6 June 2023



Description

Chinese export porcelain
Neoclassical inspired baluster shaped design of tight waist bases and broad shoulders with drapery and floral reliefs decoration
Spiralled decoration to base surmounted by bands of lotus petals
Fruit shaped lid pommels
Qianlong reign (1736-1795)
(minor restoration and faults)

Height: 39,5 cm


Category

Porcelain


Additional Information

These urn format was popular towards the end of the 18th century.
Firstly commissioned for the Swedish market, it was inspired by pieces produced by the Marieberg Manufacture (Sweden)

Literature:
José Roberto Teixeira Leite, "As Companhias das Índias e a porcelana Chinesa de encomenda", pp. 54-55.



Closed Auction