Sale 1052
Paris
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14 December 2011
Price realised
EUR 15,000
Estimate
PAIRE DE TERRINES COUVERTES EN PORCELAINE DE LA FAMILLE ROSE CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE De forme ovale godronnée, les terrines à décor de coqs dans un jardin rocailleux et fleuri délimité par une barrière, le couvercle rehaussé de rinceaux, la prise en forme de petite couronne, les anses imitant des plumes Hauteur: 34 cm. (13 3/8 in.), Longueur: 36 cm. (14 1/8 in.) (2)
Provenance
From a French private collection acquired in the 1920's-1930's and then by descent to the present owner.
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Post Lot Text
A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE TUREENS AND COVERS CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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