A FAMILLE ROSE ‘HUNDRED BUTTERFLIES’ VASE, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD

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A FAMILLE ROSE ‘HUNDRED BUTTERFLIES’ VASE, GUANGXU MARK AND PERIOD China, 1875-1908. Finely potted, the globular body supported on a straight foot and surmounted by a long, waisted neck with a wide flaring mouth, richly enameled in bright colors with a multitude of brightly colored butterflies, framed by a gilt-bordered band of lotus sprays and gilt xi characters on the shoulder, all between an upright lappet band around the base and a band of pendent ruyi-heads below the rim. The base with an iron-red six-character mark da Qing Guangxu nianzhi and of the period. Dimensions: Height 39.1 cm The hundred butterflies motif was a highly popular decorative theme in Imperial art, textiles, porcelain, and lacquerware in China during the Qing dynasty. This motif carried deep symbolic meaning, reflecting auspiciousness, longevity, prosperity, and beauty. Auction result comparison: Type: Near identical Auction: Bonhams New York, 30 September 2024, lot 78 Price: USD 23,040 or approx. EUR 20,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the form, decoration, motifs, reign mark, and size (39 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Near identical Auction: Bonhams London, 12 May 2011, lot 372 Price: GBP 22,800 or approx. EUR 44,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the form, decoration, motifs, reign mark, and size (39 cm).

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