China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The lobed teapot with slender handle, curved spout and standing on four short feet, painted in underglaze blue with panels of precious objects, floral bouquets and figural scenes, the cover with similar floral panels.
Condition: With few small chips and repairs to spout and feet, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.
