1494 of 495 lots
1494
Rare Chinese Export Pompadour Bottle Stand
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,000
Passed
Live Auction
June 10th, 2023 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Description
Qianlong Era, circa 1745; conjoined circle form with double handles, and elaborate interior and exterior floral decoration, with eagle and fish cartouches, reportedly service given to Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-62) better known as Madame Pompadour mistress and later close friend of Louis XV of France. 3 in. H., 8 in. L., 4 in. W. For similar example see "China for the West" by D.S. Howard.
Condition
Comments added on 6/5/23: There is a small, tight hairline fire crack at the base of one handle; overall good condition.