Republic Period Liu Yucen Signed Famille-Rose Porcelain Plaque with Autumn Chrysanthemums and Pair of Sparrows (20th Century, dated Yiyou Year)

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Dimensions: 50.5 cm L × 38 cm W (approximately 19.9 × 15.0 in, approximately 1.66 × 1.25 ft); 20th century Republic period famille-rose porcelain plaque，Condition and Provenance: The porcelain plaque is well preserved with stable colors and no cracks, chips, or glaze losses. The surface retains natural signs of age with a warm and refined glaze appearance. The original double-layer wooden frame remains intact with an aged patina and preserved traditional reinforcement structure on the reverse. Overall condition is very good. Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia, USA，Description: This is a rectangular white porcelain famille-rose plaque with its original double-layer carved wooden frame, representing a classic Republic period decorative porcelain painting. The plaque is painted with an elegant autumn floral and bird scene using overglaze famille-rose techniques. The composition is graceful and open, with branches extending upward from the lower left, decorated with chrysanthemums in yellow, pink, and purple tones. The flowers and leaves are carefully layered, with rich variations of green shading and delicate vein details. Orange-red autumn leaves add warmth and balance to the scene. Two sparrows perch on the branches, one looking upward as if singing while the other turns toward it. Their feathers are rendered with layered light brown and ink tones, creating a lively and natural appearance that combines fine-detail painting with expressive brushwork. The upper left section features a calligraphic inscription: “The autumn garden remains elegant, and the late-blooming flowers retain their fragrance. Painted in early winter of the Yiyou year at Zhushan by Danhu Liu Yucen,” accompanied by two red seals. The inscription and painting create the refined atmosphere of traditional literati art. Material and Technique: White porcelain body with overglaze famille-rose decoration. Executed in the New Famille Rose style associated with the Zhushan Eight Friends, featuring soft colors, smooth tonal transitions, and refined brushwork characteristic of Republic period porcelain painting. The reverse retains traditional vertical reinforcement ribs used to prevent deformation of porcelain plaques. Form and Meaning: The vertical rectangular plaque with a fitted wooden frame was designed for interior display. Chrysanthemums symbolize integrity and noble character, while the pair of sparrows represents harmony, happiness, and auspicious blessings.

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