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QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
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A LARGE PAIR OF ZITAN-FRAMED DOUBLE-GOURD EMBELLISHED LACQUER PANELS
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Each enclosing an idyllic scene with spinach-green, celadon and white jade pavillions and figures on ivory-inlaid terraces, all on a red lacquer hexagonal diaper cells ground, the frame delicately carved with leafy scrolling vines inset with small white jade double-gourds, the top with a gilt-metal 'bat' clasp
44 7/8 in. (113.5 cm.) high (2)
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Each enclosing an idyllic scene with spinach-green, celadon and white jade pavillions and figures on ivory-inlaid terraces, all on a red lacquer hexagonal diaper cells ground, the frame delicately carved with leafy scrolling vines inset with small white jade double-gourds, the top with a gilt-metal 'bat' clasp
44 7/8 in. (113.5 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Acquired in China in the 19th century by Daniel Beale (1759-1842)
Daniel Beale and his brother Thomas were Scottish Merchants active in Bombay, Canton and Macau, dealing in Indian cotton, sandalwood, tin, pepper, and Chinese tea. In 1797 they were described as the most prominent of the trading houses on the Chinese coast. In order to subvert the East India Company's monopoly they became in succession the Prussian Consul in Canton. Partnerships at that time were fluid but latterly their partnership became Beale & Magniac from which Jardine Matheson originated.
After Daniel Beale had returned to England his brother Thomas was ruined by an unwise speculation in a joint venture with Judge Miguel de Arriaga, whose official position should have precluded commercial activity. Thomas lived on in his fine original Portuguese house, the garden of which boasted a splendid aviary, much admired by contemporary travellers. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Macau.
The current lot is being offered for sale by a direct descent of Daniel Beale.
Daniel Beale and his brother Thomas were Scottish Merchants active in Bombay, Canton and Macau, dealing in Indian cotton, sandalwood, tin, pepper, and Chinese tea. In 1797 they were described as the most prominent of the trading houses on the Chinese coast. In order to subvert the East India Company's monopoly they became in succession the Prussian Consul in Canton. Partnerships at that time were fluid but latterly their partnership became Beale & Magniac from which Jardine Matheson originated.
After Daniel Beale had returned to England his brother Thomas was ruined by an unwise speculation in a joint venture with Judge Miguel de Arriaga, whose official position should have precluded commercial activity. Thomas lived on in his fine original Portuguese house, the garden of which boasted a splendid aviary, much admired by contemporary travellers. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Macau.
The current lot is being offered for sale by a direct descent of Daniel Beale.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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