A Chinese Blue and White large Jardinière, 18th Century

the cylindrical bowl tapering to the foot, with slightly molded lip, finely decorated in the manner of the 'Master of the Rocks' with a dark cobalt-blue continuous landscape with pavilions among rocky mountains and water, all under the light of a full moon, scrolled-chain border below rim, the glaze with an 'orange-peel' texture, with an elaborate carved wood stand. 2 pieces. height of jardinière 20 3/4 in./52.7 cm. Estimate 50,000—70,000 USD

NOTE: For similarly decorated jardinières of this unusual scale and quality compare the example sold in our Hong Kong rooms, November 29, 1976, lot 495; another sold at Christie's London, July 10, 1985, lot 477; and a third sold at Christie's Hong Kong, September 26, 1989, lot 756

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com