CHINA, CANTON, 19th CENTURY - Lot 24

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CHINA, CANTON, 19th CENTURY - Lot 24
CHINA, CANTON, 19th CENTURY Service of twenty-eight pieces of Canton porcelain and enamels decorated with figures, birds, flowers and butterflies, comprising : - a covered teapot H. 19.5 cm - a triangular poly-lobed tray with slightly rounded edges L. 26.7 cm - W. 27 cm - six plates D. 20.2 cm - a covered sugar pot with two side handles H. 13 cm - twelve small poly-lobed saucers D. 13.2 cm - six cups with side handles H. 6 cm - D. 7.2 cm - one large cup with side handle and poly-lobed rim H. 5.2 cm - D. 9.5 cm (Chips, one side handle of the covered pot damaged) Provenance Presumed private collection of Monsieur Auguste Gérard (1852-1922), French ambassador to China (1893-1897) and Japan (1907-1913). Then by descent to the current owner. Partially mentioned in the family inventory of November 1976 under number 109 page 16 "1 Théière - 1 sucrier - 1 tasse et 3 soucoupes sur un plateau en porcelaine de Canton XIX° c. (manques et accidents)". And possibly in part under number 126 page 4 "2 Assiettes CANTON". A copy of the page concerning these items may be issued to the purchaser.
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