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three plates are stacked on top of each other on a white surfacean image of a plate with flowers and butterflies on ita white plate with colorful flowers and birds on ita close up of a plate with flowers and a dragonfly on it
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1938 - Set of 4 ‘Famille Rose’ porcelain plates, China, 18th centur…
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Estimate CHF 600 - CHF 800
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Set of 4 ‘Famille Rose’ porcelain plates, China, 18th century, decorated with flowers, insects and the Sanduo (Three Abundances) on the rim and background, diameter 25–25.5 cm Provenance: the collection of Edward T. Chow (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), which has remained in the family to this day. Edward T. Chow was one of the most important collectors and dealers in Chinese art of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his collection of ceramics. Based in Geneva from 1967 onwards, he built up a collection that has become a benchmark in the field of Chinese art. Firing defects General wear to surfaces/wear to glazes Loss of gilding Scratches Chips A set of 4 famille rose porcelain dishes, China, 18th century, 25–25.5 cm in diameter Provenance: Edward T. Chow Collection (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), thence by family descent to the present day Four 18th-century famille rose plates Diameter 25–25.5 cm Provenance: formerly in the collection of Edward T. Chow (Qiu Yanzhi, 1910–1980), passed down through the family to the present day Firing imperfections General wear to the surfaces/wear to the enamels Loss of gilding Scratches Chips
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About the sale Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
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Auction time 09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
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