5th Nov, 2024 10:00

Asian Art I 亞洲藝術 I
 
  Lot 1
 

A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE ‘LADY AND MIRROR’ BRUSH POT, BITONG
清康熙 五彩對鏡仕女圖筆筒

A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE ‘LADY AND MIRROR’ BRUSH POT, BITONG

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

清康熙 五彩對鏡仕女圖筆筒

The cylindrical bitong painted to depict a lady dressed in flowing robes decorated with flowering peonies, seated at a dressing table adorned with beauty accoutrements and a small vase bearing blossoms as she adjusts her coiffure in a small mirror, to her side a boy chases a small cat across the floor

11.1cm diameter, 13.6cm high

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PROVENANCE:

With paper label to base that reads 'Frank Partridge, 26 King Street, St. James' Square, S.W.'

來源:

底部標籤「Frank Partridge,倫敦國王街26號,聖詹姆斯廣場,S.W.」

Estimate
£1,500 - £2,000
 

Buyer's premium: 26.00% plus VAT

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