Kangxi Famille verte from the R.H.R Palmer Collection sold at Christie's HK, 12 December 2024
Lot 1501. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A rare small gilt-decorated Famille Verte inscribed 'figural' cup, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 6.4 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 1,197,000 (Estimate HKD 120,000 – HKD 180,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
One side of the cup is inscribed with an excerpt of a poem written by the famous Tang dynasty (AD 618-907) poet Du Fu, and the inscription refers to the scene of the scholar Su Jin drinking in front of Budai.
Provenance: John Sparks, London, February 1945, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 601.
Lot 1512. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A gilt-decorated Famille Verte 'figural' dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 35.3 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 176,400 (Estimate HKD 40,000 – HKD 60,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Seed Collection, according to label
John Sparks, London, June 1931, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 246.
Lot 1504. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A gilt-decorated Famille Verte 'Water Margin' dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 20.8 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 100,800 (Estimate HKD 60,000 – HKD 80,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: Mallett, London, October 1926, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 57.
Lot 1511. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. Two gilt-decorated Famille Verte 'Flower Basket' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 20.8 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 100,800 (Estimate HKD 100,000 – HKD 150,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: Frank Partridge & Sons, London, May 1936, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 414.
Literature: The Oriental Ceramic Society, Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912, London, 1951, cat. no. 26 & 27.
Exhibited: England, Manchester City Art Gallery, 1913, no. C349 & C349a, according to label
London, The Oriental Ceramic Society, Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912, 23 May- 21 July 1951, no. 26 & 27.
Lot 1509. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A gilt-decorated Famille Verte 'Figural' dish, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 38.3 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 88,200 (Estimate HKD 80,000 – HKD 120,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Heukelom Collection, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
Sold at Sotheby’s London, 17 June 1937, lot 153
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 488.
Literature: The Oriental Ceramic Society, Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912, London, 1951, cat. no. 14.
Exhibited: London, The Oriental Ceramic Society, Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912, 23 May- 21 July 1951, no. 14
Lot 1507. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A rare small gilt-decorated Famille Verte 'Warrior' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 27.3 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 81,900 (Estimate HKD 80,000 – HKD 120,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. X175, according to labels.
Lot 1521. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A Famille Verte 'Immortal' cylindrical brushpot, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 12.5 cm high. Price Realised HKD 56,700 (Estimate HKD 50,000 – HKD 70,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. X177, according to label.
Lot 1520. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A gilt-decorated Famille Verte and underglaze-blue 'Immortal' hexagonal jardinière, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 12.3cm high. Price Realised HKD 44,100 (Estimate HKD 60,000 – HKD 80,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: Mallett, London, December 1933, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 295.
Lot 1503. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A miniature Famille Verte 'Figural' teapot and cover, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 10.8 cm wide across handles. Price Realised HKD 40,320 (Estimate HKD 40,000 – HKD 60,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. X176, according to label.
Lot 1515. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A pair of gilt-decorated Famille Verte 'Qilin and Peach' dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 27.4 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 40,320 (Estimate HKD 60,000 – HKD 80,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. X160, according to labels.
Lot 1515. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. Two gilt-decorated Famille Verte cylindrical 'Flower and Antiques' vases and covers, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 19.7 cm high. Price Realised HKD 40,320 (Estimate HKD 60,000 – HKD 80,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Heukelom Collection, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
Sold at Sotheby’s London, 17 June 1937, lot 114, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. X138, according to labels.
Lot 1508. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A Famille Verte 'Phoenix' bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 19.6 cm diam. Price Realised HKD 32,760 (Estimate HKD 30,000 – HKD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Jiajing six-character mark.
Provenance: Mallett, London, April 1926, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 31.
Literature: The Oriental Ceramic Society, Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912, London, 1951, cat. no. 32.
Exhibited: London, The Oriental Ceramic Society, Exhibition of Enamelled Polychrome Porcelain of the Manchu Dynasty 1644-1912, 23 May- 21 July 1951
Lot 1522. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A Famille Verte model of a seated Buddhist lion, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 35.5 cm high. Price Realised HKD 16,380 (Estimate HKD 40,000 – HKD 60,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: Mallett, London, February 1927, as recorded in the RHRP ledger
The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. 64.
Lot 1514. Property from the R.H.R Palmer Collection. A pair of small Famille Verte 'Hundred Antiques' square bird feeders, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 7 cm wide across handles. Price Realised HKD 13,860 (Estimate HKD 20,000 – HKD 30,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024
Provenance: The Reginald and Lena Palmer Collection, no. X185, according to labels.
Christie’s. A Heritage of Connoisseurship: Chinese Art from The Palmer Family Collection, Hong Kong, 12 December 2024