7 mai 2014
A near pair of Chinese Armorial vegetable tureens and covers, 18th century
A near pair of Chinese Armorial vegetable tureens and covers, 18th century. Photo Bonhams
Each of circular form with shell-shaped handles and pomegranate finial, the vessels and covers enamelled en-suite with a gilt and iron-red spearheadborder at the rims and two coats of arms, probably French, one tureen and cover with ecclesiastical arms surmounted by a galero and flanked by three hanging tassels on either side, the other with arms accolé. Each 21cm (8¼in) wide (4). Estimate £600 - 800 (€730 - 970)
Bonhams. ASIAN ART, London, Knightsbridge, 12 May 2014 - http://www.bonhams.com
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