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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Details
A PAIR OF RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE ARMORIAL PLATES AND A THIRD RARE CHINESE ARMORIAL PLATE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The pair bearing the arms of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), one base with an artemesia leaf in underglaze blue within a double circle, the other base obscured by an old European collection label, together with a third plate also bearing the same arms, the rim later enamelled in Europe
The pair of plates, 12 5/8 in. (31.7 cm.) diameter
The third plate, 13 7/8 in. (35.7 cm.) diameter
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The pair bearing the arms of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), one base with an artemesia leaf in underglaze blue within a double circle, the other base obscured by an old European collection label, together with a third plate also bearing the same arms, the rim later enamelled in Europe
The pair of plates, 12 5/8 in. (31.7 cm.) diameter
The third plate, 13 7/8 in. (35.7 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Prince Eugene of Savoy Carignano (1663-1736) and by descent.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Sale room notice
The famille verte enamels are Chinese, Kangxi period, and are not later enamelled in Europe as stated in the catalogue. Please also note that the catalogue image is misleading as it incorrectly shows one of the blue and white plates larger than it actually is.
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