Chinese famille rose porcelain inkstand, late 18th century. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

The octagonal stand molded with four wells occupied by removable octagonal inserts -two inkwells and two casters- surrounding a central candle holder; decorated to sides with recessed floral and landscape reserves and to top with butterflies and blossoms. H: 3 in. D: 7 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000

PROVENANCE: Property from a Prominent Private Collection  

Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00