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THE POPOWICH COLLECTION OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAINOver the course of four decades, Lorraine and David Popowich assembled a magnificent and multi-faceted collection of Chinese export porcelain. Meticulous about condition and quality, the Popowiches acquired top examples of all the major categories in the field, from famille verte to Canton famille rose, armorial to European subject and figures to Western shapes. Perhaps most astounding of all is their assemblage of more than two dozen rare snuff boxes. With a shared love of travel as well as business interests in both Europe and China, the Popowiches sought out the top dealers and the best antique fairs. David grew a small family business into an international brand. Lorraine studied under Violette de Mazia at the Barnes Foundation, was a founding board member of the National Museum of American Jewish History and a board member of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Together they raised three children. In their gracious Philadelphia home overlooking leafy Rittenhouse Square, the outstanding Popowich Chinese export was accompanied by collections of carnival glass, mid-century cookie jars, treen and crocodile articles, and American paintings – all reflecting shared decades of happy pursuit.
A LARGE LOTUS PUNCHBOWL
CIRCA 1750
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A LARGE LOTUS PUNCHBOWL
CIRCA 1750
The interior with a lotus pond in gilt
15 ¾ in. (40 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 1750
The interior with a lotus pond in gilt
15 ¾ in. (40 cm.) diameter