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1995
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A ‘Famille Rose’ porcelain dinner service, China, 20th centu…
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1995
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A ‘Famille Rose’ porcelain dinner service, China, 20th centu…
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Estimate CHF 1,000 - CHF 1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
A ‘Famille Rose’ porcelain dinner service, China, 20th century, comprising 87 pieces: all featuring the same floral and insect decoration, 10 small deep saucers, 12 miniature deep saucers, 12 cups, 10 small bowls, 4 medium-sized bowls, 4 large bowls, 11 small deep plates, 4 plates, 4 serving dishes, 1 oval display stand, 1 soup tureen, 2 large spoons, 12 spoons, marked ‘雅玩珍藏’ (Ya wan zhen cang) on the bases, various sizes
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.
General surface wear
A few firing imperfections
A few surface scratches
A ‘famille rose’ porcelain dinner service, China, 20th century, comprising 87 pieces: 10 small deep saucers, 12 miniature deep saucers, 12 bowls, 10 small bowls, 4 medium-sized bowls, 4 large bowls, 11 small deep dishes, 4 dishes, 4 serving dishes, 1 oval stand, 1 tureen, 2 large spoons and 12 spoons, 雅玩珍藏 (Ya wan zhen cang) mark, various sizes
Provenance: Edward T. Chow Collection (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), thence by descent within the family to the present day
A set of 87 pieces of 20th-century powdered-colour tableware
Marked ‘雅玩珍藏’
Provenance: formerly in the collection of Qiu Yanzhi (Edward T. Chow, 1910–1980), subsequently preserved by the family to the present day
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About the sale
Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time
09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
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