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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘OFFICIAL SCENE’ JAR AND COVER, CHINA, 19th CENTURY 十九世紀青花人物場景將軍罐
奥地利
2024年03月01日 开拍
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Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價

The baluster body supported on a short foot and rising to a gently tapered neck, surmounted by a domed cover with a broad rim and topped by a bud finial. Finely painted in shades of cobalt blue with a continuous scene of figures in a formal setting surrounded by a walled garden, an official seated at a table flanked by two attendants before an audience of kneeling and standing civil servants, framed by swirling clouds and surrounded by rocks and trees. The base with an underglaze-blue double-circle.

Provenance: The Maurice Fry Collection, Illinois, USA. Maurice Fry (1931-2019) was an American entrepreneur and businessman. He discovered Asian art during his time in the US Army, when he served in the Korean War. In 1956, Maurice found his life partner in Elizabeth C. Fry (1934-2022), and together they embarked on a decades-long and captivating journey of collecting.
Condition: Good condition with minor wear and firing irregularities. The top of the finial with a tiny loss, probably inherent to the manufacture. The rim with a minor hairline. The foot with minor chips, nicks, and hairlines.

Weight: 4,798 g
Dimensions: Height 43 cm



The neck is encircled by ribboned auspicious objects and a flaming pearl. The cover is similarly painted with a monk seated on a rock by a cliff, watching smoke rise from a flaming vessel, encircled by a band of sawtooth to the rim.

During the Qing dynasty, the depiction of official scenes on Chinese porcelain, as seen in the current lot, served multiple purposes. Primarily, it conveyed the imperial authority of the ruling dynasty. These scenes were to present an image of benevolent governance and reinforcing the perception of a harmonious empire under Qing rule, governed by just and impartial laws. Particularly during the Kangxi period, the portrayal of official scenes legitimized the Manchu-led dynasty and its connection to China's rich cultural heritage. Porcelain wares adorned with such depictions were utilized in diplomatic exchanges to assert the Qing court's power and communicate political messages. Moreover, these scenes served as educational tools and historical records, ensuring the preservation of important events and notable figures from Qing history for the benefit of future generations. Eventually, there was a major revival of these wares in the 19th century, owned in parts to the dwindling power of the Qing empire. The present lot is a fine example from this period.

Expert’s note: Judging by the imagery of the formal dress shown on the figures, the present scene depicts a hearing administered over by a third-rank civil servant. These officials would have presided over issues involving nobility, as well as institution-sanctioned events. It is possible also that they would have presided over military affairs, as there appears to be a general standing to the right of the primary scene.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby’s London, 22 February 2022, lot 24
Price: GBP 25.200 or approx. EUR 29,000 converted at the time of writing
Description: A blue & white 'landscape' baluster jar and domed cover Qing dynasty, 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and style painting, typical for the 19th century. Note the similar size (42 cm).



十九世紀青花人物場景將軍罐

直口,豐肩,斂腹,平面砂底,附寶珠頂高圓蓋。精美青花描繪官員場景,一名官員坐在桌子旁,兩側是兩名侍從,面前有一群跪著和站著的官員,園林景觀。圈足内青花雙圈。頸部飾有帶狀吉祥紋和火珠。蓋子上青花畫著一位僧侶坐在岩石上,看著香爐烟霧繚繞。

來源:Maurice Fry收藏,美國伊利諾伊州。Maurice Fry(1931-2019)是一位美國企業家和商人。他在美國陸軍服役期間,在朝鮮戰爭中服役期間發現了亞洲藝術。1956年,Maurice找到了自己的人生伴侶Elizabeth C. Fry(1934-2022),他們一起踏上了長達數十年的收藏之旅。

品相:狀況良好,有輕微磨損和燒製不規則。頂部有微小的損失,邊緣有輕微的冲線,足部有輕微缺口、刻痕和細紋。

重量:4,798 克
尺寸:高 43 厘米

拍賣結果比較:
形制:非常相近
拍賣:倫敦蘇富比,2022年2月22日,lot 24
價格:GBP 25.200(相當於今日EUR 29,000
描述:清十九世紀青花山水人物圖蓋罐
專家評論:比較非常相近的外形和繪畫風格,以及標準的十九世紀形制。請注意相似的尺寸(42厘米)。

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