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Lot 10

A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN PUNCH BOWLS

Qing dynasty, each decorated with figural scenes of women and children against a pale ground and further vignettes of European subjects, including a farmer driving an ox and a horse and rider, the largest 16.5cm high x 39cm diameter, the others 15.5cm high x 36cm diameter (3)

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £800 - £1,500
Hammer price: £1,900
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The bowls appear to be in fair condition, retaining their original appeal. Surface wear is present throughout the group with rubbing to enamels and a significant loss to the gilt decoration.

 

The first bowl bears a network of multiple hairline cracks throughout the body, foot, and rim. A small chip is present to the outside edge of the rim.

 

The second bowl has a network of hairline crack to the base, some visible from the inside of the bowl. Bears evidence of a historic repair to the foot rim visible under UV light. There is a crack emanating from the rim, measuring approximately 8cm long. There is some surface abrasion to the glaze around the mouth, visible under UV light.

 

The final bowl has two hairline cracks originating from the rim of the mouth.

 

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