Lot 265. A Pair of Copper-Red Glazed Bowls, Lianzi Wan, Qianlong Seal Marks and Period (1736-1795); 15.1cm., 5 7/8 in. Estimate 20,000 - 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 79,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

each with deep flaring sides rising from a point at the centre of the base, all supported on a spreading foot, the exterior applied with a raspberry-red glaze thinning gradually towards the rim, the interior and base left white, inscribed with a six-character Qianlong mark. Quantité: 2 -  Estimation:  GBP

Provenance: Collection of The Honourable Sir Derek Hodgson.
Bluett & Sons, London.
Collection of Dr and Mrs Ignacio Rodrigues.
Christie's New York, 20th September 2005, lot 286.
Marchant, London.

Exhibited: Qing Mark and Period Monochromes and Enamelled Wares, Marchant, London, 1981, cat.no. 8.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 07 november 2012