Lot 3222. A Famille Rose and Grisaille-decorated octagonal waterpot, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 3 1/2 in. (9 cm.) wide. Estimate HK$700,000 - HK$900,000 ($90,701 - $116,615). Price Realized HK$1,180,000 ($152,860).  © Christie's Image Ltd 2014

Each side is delicately painted en grisaille with a different landscape scene within gilt borders below foliate sprays in famille rose reserved on a yellow ground on the very slightly domed shoulder, with a foliate diaper encircling the shallow waisted neck. The interior and the base are covered in a turquoise enamel, stand. 

Provenance: Sold at Christie's New York, 24 March 2004, lot 257
Sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2007, lot 1761

Notes: This rare, elegant shape and unusual combination of grisaille and famille rose is usually seen on medallion-decoratedsgraffiato-ground bowls, and no other waterpot of this facetted shape appears to have been published.