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A VERY RARE CELADON-GROUND FAMILLE- 清十九世紀初
ROSE WINE WARMER AND COVER 粉青地粉彩瓜瓞綿綿雙蝶耳瓜棱式套壺
QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
the lobed ovoid body of the warmer rising from a recessed
base to an inverted rim, brightly enamelled to each lobe with
geometric melon and butterfly strapwork reserved on a pale
celadon ground, the shoulders set with a pair of high relief
butterfly handles, the turquoise enamelled cylindrical ewer
set to one side with an elegant S-shaped spout, the upper
section of domed lobed shape forming the cover to the
warmer and further surmounted by a circular flat cover and
two simple loop handles
(3)
Height 15.5 cm, 6⅛ in.
‡ £ 15,000-20,000
56 Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstances). 57
Refer to the Buying at Auction and VAT sections at the back of this catalogue for further information.
