Author: --

Size: 14.3cm

Signed and dated: Yongzheng Period，Qing Dynasty

Estimate:

Final Price: RMB 3,300,000

LITERATURE
Regina Krahl，Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection，London，1994-2010，vol.4，no.1746.
Yongzheng Six-Characters Mark
The deep rounded sides resting on a slightly tapered foot，the exterior exquisitely decorated in multi-coloured enamels with a leafy scroll painted in shades of green issuing gnarled purple twigs bearing large lotus blossoms and double-peaches，above a vividly painted upright petal lappet bordering the base，all between two bands of leafy scrolls alternating with blue bats with outstretched wings encircling the rim and the foot，the interior centred with a medallion enclosing a beribboned stylised wan symbol wreathed in leaves and peaches，all within a double-line border repeated at the rim，the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
This refined composition of motif on the bowl is accentuated by the variation of colours and delicacy of the enamelling which illustrate carefully observed details： the ripeness of the peaches is finely captured through pointillist iron-red dots and the blossoms are rendered both in full bloom with darker petal tips and as buds about to open. Also uncommon is the swastika border which is composed of stylised wan characters（meaning ‘ten-thousand’ in Chinese） which acts to strengthen and multiply the good wishes conveyed on these bowls.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Dr. Robert Barron，New Orleans，LA.
J.J. Lally & Co.，New York.