How much did Qianlong porcelain vase sell for?
Qianlong Seal Mark and Period. Sold for €16,182,800. Record for a porcelain sold in France. The wonderful vase offered in our sale was discovered accidentally in the attic of a house in the French countryside where it had been long forgotten.
What is the condition of a Qianlong Bowl?
The bowl bears foure medalions with flower in the center and leafe scrolls on lemon yellow enameled ground. The rim is in a fine orange-brown coloure painted. Underglaze blue Qianlong Mark (minyao) at the base. Condition: one chip and a hairline, traces of use inside – further only the typical traces of production and age.
Which is the best description of a Qianlong?
Chinese 18th C. Early Qianlong Plate – Water Landscape An exremely fine painted chinese porcelain plate, beautiful and attractive decorated with water landscape and fisher man – flowers around the rim. Painted in heigh quality cobalt blue oxide underglaze.
Who is the maker of the Qianlong teapot?
The teapot bears two marks, one inside the cover (not to read), the second one on the base “made by Shi Dabin”. This mark refers to Shi Dabin (1573-1648), one of the most famous potters of the Ming dynasty. He produced teapots in the early 17th century, the Wanli era.
Where was the cloisonne vase of Qianlong found?
The Antique (Qianlong) Cloisonne Vase pictured was found standing in a fireside, being used as a container for fire irons. It was sold recently by UK auctioneers Potburys. It was initially catalogued as 19th century, but specialists who viewed it eventually recognised it as a rare survivor from the reign of the emperor Qianlong (1735-1795).
Why is cloisonne important to the Qing dynasty?
1. Antique Chinese cloisonne is of great historical value and artistic value. But cloisonne before Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty are rare and very expensive, thus not easy to collect. 2. The ancient Chinese cloisonne wares are heavier than the modern ones. 3.
What’s the difference between modern and ancient Chinese cloisonne?
The ancient Chinese cloisonne has primitive and relatively rough technology, yet, the surface is still smooth with delicate enamel glaze decoration. 4. The antique Chinese cloisonne wares have limited themes and modelings, while the modern ones have various themes, modelings, colors and patterns.
Why was porcelain from the Qianlong period so popular?
Due to the fact that mark and period pieces from the Qianlong period command such high prices, porcelain from this reign is one of the most popular for forgers.
