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Lot 40

A CHANTILLY CUP AND SAUCER

circa 1740, of bucket shape, painted in the Kakiemon style with fan-shaped panels of flowering plants and red dragons, with red hunting horn marks, 13cm diameter

Provenance: Bt. Melbury House Sale, Christie’s, 14th October 1996, lot 166.

Exhibited: “The Dragon and the Quail” no. 79.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £300 - £600
Hammer price: £700
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The decoration is strong and vibrant. The saucer appears unblemished with no obvious signs of damage or restoration. The cup has been professionally restored where it has been broken into several pieces (please see additional images) 

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