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Chinese Export Porcelain Large Five-piece Famille Rose Garniture of Vases

$22,000List Price

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Large Chinese Export Porcelain Five-Piece Famille Rose Garniture of Vases This imposing and highly decorative five-piece Chinese Export porcelain garniture of vases dates from circa 1775–1780 and represents a zenith of 18th-century Chinese porcelain made for the European market. Such a complete set of large vases is exceedingly rare. The garniture consists of three covered vases and two open vases, all richly enameled in the vibrant Famille Rose palette, featuring shades of pink, orange-red, purple, and green against a brilliant white ground. The two vase forms are distinct: • Three Covered Vases: Feature a flattened baluster body and cover, with a wide shoulder tapering toward a flared foot. • Two Open Vases: Are more traditional pear-shaped with a flaring foot and wide neck. Both forms share elaborate molded and painted decoration: • Flower Baskets: The central motif is a large panel featuring an overflowing basket of flowers, with some blossoms scattered below and butterflies fluttering nearby. This basket often symbolizes the Daoist immortal Lan Caihe and is a popular wish for riches and good luck. • Molded Details: The central panels are framed by a raised molded white vine with applied flower heads and painted flowers. • Applied Figures: Most distinctly, the upper section of the large panels is adorned with three small applied squirrels, adding a charming, naturalistic touch favored by European patrons. The covered vases reverse the panel order, placing the flower basket in the top section to fill the vertical space created by the covers, which are crowned with gilded finials. Dimensions: Covered vases: 16 1/2 inches high x 6 1/2 inches wide x 3 1/4 inches; (41.91cm high x 16.51cm x 8.26cm) Baluster vases: 14 3/8 inches high x 6 1/2 inches wide x 3 1/4 inches deep; Each 4 inches deep at the foot Condition: three vases with repair to the upper rim, one finial off and on. ________________________________________ Historical Context: The Canton Trade and European Display (Circa 1775–1780) The Significance of the Garniture: Porcelain garnitures—sets of five or sometimes three vases—were specifically commissioned by European merchants for display on large mantelpieces, atop cabinets, or over doorways in grand English and Continental homes during the mid-to-late 18th century. They were essential elements of Rococo and early Neoclassical interior design. The completeness of a five-piece set made it a particularly valuable status symbol. Chinese Craftsmanship for Western Taste: These vases were produced in the kilns of Jingdezhen and then decorated in the Famille Rose palette in the port of Canton (Guangzhou) for the European market. The vibrant color scheme was immensely popular in the West. The applied elements—such as the molded vines, flowers, and especially the squirrels—demonstrate the Chinese workshops' willingness to incorporate European decorative tastes and naturalistic themes into their traditional forms. The combination of religious symbolism (the basket of the Immortal Lan Caihe, representing good fortune) and Western-style decorative elements illustrates the commercial and artistic fusion of the Chinese Export porcelain trade. (Ref: VM98688)

Dimensions:
Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Chinese Export (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
1770-1779
Date of Manufacture:
1775
Condition:
Repaired: three vases with repair to the upper rim, one finial off and on. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: VM986881stDibs: LU861041399052

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