Chinese Porcelain

A FINE LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE 'COURT ...

A rare and well-preserved example of 1900 from Early 20th Century, noted for its craftsmanship, material quality, and historical relevance.

A superb and impressively large Chinese porcelain charger, expertly decorated in the vibrant Famille Verte (wucai) palette. The central medallion is a tour-de-force of narrative painting, depicting an elaborate palace scene. The focal point is a high-ranking dignitary riding in a goat-drawn carriage---a classic motif representing the Emperor Wu of Jin''s legendary search for a consort---traversing a garden filled with attendants, scholars, and a ''boy at play.'' The architectural details of the pavilions and the lush landscape are rendered with the fine line-work and translucent enamels typical of high-quality mid 19th-century revival pieces. The rim is finished with a dense ''cracked ice'' pattern over a seeded green ground, punctuated by four lobed cartouches featuring auspicious sea creatures and leaping carp (symbols of perseverance and success).\n\nPrestigious Provenance: The base carries the original circular paper label of Bluett & Sons, London. As one of the premier 20th-century dealers of Oriental art (with clients including the British Museum and the King of Sweden), this label serves as a significant mark of quality and historical interest.\n\nImperial Mark: The reverse is centred with a six-character apocryphal mark of Emperor Kangxi in underglaze blue, within a double-ring border.\n\nCondition & Scale: Measuring 42.5 cm, this charger is in good condition and possesses exceptional ''shelf presence'' and remains a highly sought-after size for collectors of late Qing Dynasty porcelain.\n\nPeriod:- ''A magnificent large-scale Famille Verte charger, created in the Kangxi Revival style of the 19th Century. This piece carries the prestigious Bluett & Sons gallery label, confirming its history within one of London''s most esteemed 20th-century Oriental art collections.''

— Details

Reference

SA1190887

Origin

Early 20th Century

Period

1900

Dimensions

W 42.5cm

Rarity

High

Provenance

Ex-Collection Bluett & Sons, London (bearing original paper gallery label to base). Been in Private London collection since 1932.

Condition

Excellent — see description