1420
Rare Chinese Export Pompadour Bottle Stand
Estimate:
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$850
Live Auction
September 30th, 2023 Gallery Auction I Historic John Lennon Piano, Fine Art, Furniture, Rugs, Decorative Arts, & Musical Instruments
Category
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
There is a small, tight hairline fire crack at the base of one handle; overall good condition