A finely enamelled hexagonal 'hu'-shaped Canton vase

Estimated Value:

20.000 € - 30.000 €

Result:

50.505 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, Yongzheng / early Qianlong period
H. 34,7 cm
Of archaistic baluster form flanked by rectangular lug handles, each side decorated with an idyllic scene of scholars in nature, framed by rosé intertwined bats and flanked by cartouches of mountain and river landscapes as well as floral designs on the side, all wreathed by scrolls and reserved on a grey ground, the neck and foot encircled by a border of meandering patterns and floral emblems.
Europäische Privatsammlung, seit vor 1970 im Familienbesitz, ursprünglich in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jh. im diplomatischen Dienst in China gesammelt - Partially restored losses to the enamels
This vase is noteworthy for its rare grey ground and the meticulously executed painterly designs with naturalistically rendered figures and landscape elements.
Cf. vases of similar shapes but more brightly colored decorations, sold at Christie's London, 8 June 1983, lot 42, and at Sotheby's New York, 5 June 1985, lot 124 as well as Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2 June 2016, lot 884.

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