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A Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Four-Piece \"Cockerel Upon Rockwork\" Tea Service
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold
$1,900
Live Auction
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Description
A Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Four-Piece "Cockerel Upon Rockwork" Tea Service
Circa 1723-1735
comprising a teapot and three teacups.
Height 5 1/4 x width 7 1/4 x depth 4 inches (teapot).
Condition
Overall with some bubbling and chipping to glaze, predominantly to the yellow enamels. Some minor crazing to the enamel flowers. One cup with a minute hairline at the rim (approx. 1/8 in.). The teapot with a chip to the footrim. The decoration to the shoulder of the teapot with some discolored splotches that fluoresce under UV -- probably old overpaint or repair. Presents well as a set overall.
Provenance
Provenance:S. Marchant & Son, London, United Kingdom, January 4, 1985,A private Rittenhouse Square collection, Philadelphia (acquired directly from above).