Lot 978. A pair of grisaille-decorated jardinières, Republic period (1912-1949); 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) diam. Estimate $10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014

Each is supported on four ruyi-form feet and is intricately decorated around the sides in sepia and pale iron-red tones with a continuous riverside landscape scene, depicting fishermen in sampans, cottages, tall trees and mountains. An apocryphal Qianlong seal mark in blue enamel is on the base.

Provenance: Acquired in the United States prior to 1970.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 – 19 September 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza