11th Nov, 2024 11:00
Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia
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AN IMPERIAL FAMILLE ROSE 'BITTER MELON' BOWL AND COVER
China, six-character Daoguang mark and of the period (1821 - 1850)
AN IMPERIAL FAMILLE ROSE 'BITTER MELON' BOWL AND COVER
China, six-character Daoguang mark and of the period (1821 — 1850)
The flared body resting on a short foot rising to a gently everted rim, finely painted with bitter melon vines coiling around bamboo shoots and issuing pale yellow blossoms, foliage and fruit, with pink butterflies fluttering above, the design extending on to the interior of the bowl, the cover similarly painted, both the bowl and cover with underglaze blue six-character Daoguang seal marks.
11cm (2)
Provenance: a private collection of a deceased estate in Ireland, thence by descent to the present owner.
A bowl of the same design and period sold at Woolley and Wallis on December 7th 2020, lot 122.
御制粉彩癞瓜盖碗, 清代道光年间（1821—1850年）
来源：爱尔兰已故遗产的私人收藏，现由继承人拥有。
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
AN IMPERIAL FAMILLE ROSE 'BITTER MELON' BOWL AND COVER
China, six-character Daoguang mark and of the period (1821 — 1850)
The flared body resting on a short foot rising to a gently everted rim, finely painted with bitter melon vines coiling around bamboo shoots and issuing pale yellow blossoms, foliage and fruit, with pink butterflies fluttering above, the design extending on to the interior of the bowl, the cover similarly painted, both the bowl and cover with underglaze blue six-character Daoguang seal marks.
11cm (2)
Provenance: a private collection of a deceased estate in Ireland, thence by descent to the present owner.
A bowl of the same design and period sold at Woolley and Wallis on December 7th 2020, lot 122.
御制粉彩癞瓜盖碗, 清代道光年间（1821—1850年）
来源：爱尔兰已故遗产的私人收藏，现由继承人拥有。
Auction: Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia, 11th Nov, 2024
If light is scarce then light is scarce; we will immerse ourselves in the darkness and there discover its own particular beauty.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows, 1933
The inaugural auction of the Arts of Asia department, entitled ‘Embracing Shadows’ inspired by the famous Japanese author’s essay on aesthetics comprises over 130 lots of paintings, prints, ceramics, lacquer, jewellery and bronze from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Burma and Tibet spanning over a timeline from the late neolithic period to modern day.
Among the sale highlights are Chinese Imperial famille rose ‘Bitter Melon’ bowl bearing a six character Daoguang mark and of the period and an 18th century handscroll depicting foreign emissaries presenting horses at the court. It also features a Japanese gilt wood figure of Dainichi Nyorai from Azuchi Momoyama period and a group of 20th century Japanese prints including a private collection of works by Toshi and Hodaka Yoshida and other artists.
For any specific queries regarding East Asian art, specifically Japanese material, reach out to Marta Somauroo at marta@azcaauction.com. For anything relating to Southeast Asian art, please contact the Head of Department, Beatrice Campi, at beatrice@azcaauction.com.
All lots are subject to Buyer's Premium of 23% + VAT
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188 Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Friday 1st Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 2nd Nov 11am - 4pm
Monday 4th Nov 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 5th Nov 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 6th Nov 10am - 4pm
Thursday 7th Nov 10am - 4pm
Friday 8th Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9th Nov 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10th Nov 11am - 4pm
