Lot Essay
This unusual form of cup, known in China in the 17th century, was copied at Meissen from about 1715 and subsequently at other European factories from about 1750.
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CIRCA 1780
Details
AN UNUSUAL FAMILLLE ROSE DOUBLE-WALLED TEABOWL AND SAUCER
Circa 1780
The exterior wall of the large teabowl and the saucer with gilt pierced sides reserved with quatrefoil panels enclosing a cockerel, a leaping carp, deer and a bird on a branch
Circa 1780
The exterior wall of the large teabowl and the saucer with gilt pierced sides reserved with quatrefoil panels enclosing a cockerel, a leaping carp, deer and a bird on a branch
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, Amsterdam, 26 March 1980, lot 1858 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-91).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. J-91).
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.