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THE MOUNTS CIRCA 1750, THE PORCELAIN KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED CHINESE CELADON PORCELAIN VASE
THE MOUNTS CIRCA 1750, THE PORCELAIN KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The vase of gu form, carved all-over with chilong dragons flying amid clouds, the foliate scrolling rim issuing acanthus-cast bifurcated handles, on a pierced and scrolled spreading base
20 ½ in. (52.5 cm.) high
THE MOUNTS CIRCA 1750, THE PORCELAIN KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The vase of gu form, carved all-over with chilong dragons flying amid clouds, the foliate scrolling rim issuing acanthus-cast bifurcated handles, on a pierced and scrolled spreading base
20 ½ in. (52.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Either acquired by Edward Lascelles, 1st Earl of Harewood (1740-1820), or his eldest son, Edward 'Beau', Viscount Lascelles (1764-1814) for Harewood House, Yorkshire;
Thence by descent to George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood (1923-2011); Christie's, London, 1 July 1965, lot 50.
With Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York.
Acquired by Annie Laurie Aitken (1900-1984) and Russell Barnett Aitken (1910-2002) from the above, 25 February 1969.
Thence by descent to George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood (1923-2011); Christie's, London, 1 July 1965, lot 50.
With Rosenberg & Stiebel, New York.
Acquired by Annie Laurie Aitken (1900-1984) and Russell Barnett Aitken (1910-2002) from the above, 25 February 1969.
Literature
Harewood House 1892 Inventory, p. 32, in the West Hall.
P. Macquoid, The History of English Furniture (Volume IV): The Age of Satinwood, 1770-1820, London, 1904, p. 127, fig. 117.
'Harewood House, Yorkshire, the Seat of the Earl of Harewood', Country Life 36, no. 913, 4 July 1914, p. 24.
C. Batigne, exhibition catalogue, London Exhibition of French Art from 1200-1900, London, The Royal Academy, Burlington House, 1932, p. 307, no. 603.
P. Hunter-Stiebel, exhibition catalogue, Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour: A Love Affair with Style, Memphis, Dixon Gallery, 1990, pp. 50-51 and 93, no. 35, fig. 51.
D. Gimelson, 'French Rococo Decorative Arts', The Magazine Antiques, p. 704, fig. VIII.
P. Macquoid, The History of English Furniture (Volume IV): The Age of Satinwood, 1770-1820, London, 1904, p. 127, fig. 117.
'Harewood House, Yorkshire, the Seat of the Earl of Harewood', Country Life 36, no. 913, 4 July 1914, p. 24.
C. Batigne, exhibition catalogue, London Exhibition of French Art from 1200-1900, London, The Royal Academy, Burlington House, 1932, p. 307, no. 603.
P. Hunter-Stiebel, exhibition catalogue, Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour: A Love Affair with Style, Memphis, Dixon Gallery, 1990, pp. 50-51 and 93, no. 35, fig. 51.
D. Gimelson, 'French Rococo Decorative Arts', The Magazine Antiques, p. 704, fig. VIII.
Exhibited
London, The Royal Academy, Burlington House, London Exhibition of French Art from 1200-1900, 4 January - 12 March 1932, no. 603.
Memphis, Dixon Gallery, Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour: A Love Affair with Style, 3 May - 15 June 1990, no. 35.
Memphis, Dixon Gallery, Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour: A Love Affair with Style, 3 May - 15 June 1990, no. 35.
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