9 novembre 2019
A carved yellow-glazed 'figural' brush pot, bitong, Daoguang incised six-character mark and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 162. A carved yellow-glazed 'figural' brush pot, bitong, Daoguang incised six-character mark and of the period (1821-1850); 5 ¼ in. (13.4 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000. Price realised GBP 17,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
The brush pot is finely carved to the exterior with the animated figure, charging on his horse amongst clouds, his right hand raised carrying a whip. He is followed by a barefoot attendant holding a vase of flowering branches. It is covered to the interior and exterior with a rich yellow glaze and the base is incised with the six-character Daoguang mark.
Provenance: Private European Collection, acquired prior to 2000.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 5 November 2019
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