To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
870 - Chinese famille rose porcelain charger, Yongzheng ca. 1730. Depicting a suitor climbing down from a wall via a willow branch to a seated lady waiting on the terrace below with her maid. The scene represents an early depiction of elopement. With a double circle mark in blue underglaze along the underside. Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 63, no. 38. Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Important Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes, Jade Carvings and Jewelry, Furniture and Works of Art," 20-21 November 1979, Lot 277; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. As outlined by Howard in "Choice of the Private Trader," a particular feature of this piece is the painting of the willow tree. The armorial service made for the Lord King, which was shipped in 1727, had the same willow along the rim. Diameter: 14 1/4 in.
Starting price
USD 500 (€448)The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
USD 1,000 - 2,000 (€890 - 1,800)Sale fees
Chinese famille rose porcelain charger, Yongzheng ca. 1730. Depicting a suitor climbing down from a wall via a willow branch to a seated lady waiting on the terrace below with her maid. The scene represents an early depiction of elopement. With a double circle mark in blue underglaze along the underside. Illustrated in Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 63, no. 38. Provenance: Christie's, New York, "Important Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes, Jade Carvings and Jewelry, Furniture and Works of Art," 20-21 November 1979, Lot 277; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. As outlined by Howard in "Choice of the Private Trader," a particular feature of this piece is the painting of the willow tree. The armorial service made for the Lord King, which was shipped in 1727, had the same willow along the rim. Diameter: 14 1/4 in.
Auction details
The Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Chinese ExportAuction house
Revere Auction +16 1 24 40 69 85 info@revereauctions.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.