A LARGE FAMILLE-VERTE HELMET-SHAPED EWERKangxi period
The form based on French baroque silver of the seventeenth century, a wide central horizontal band painted in the traditional famille-verte palette with a continuous scene of a bird amidst prunus branches, the lower section molded to imitate the lambrequin design on the silver prototypes and richly enameled in alternate colors of yellow, aubergine, and green, all above the stepped spreading foot, the shaped rim of the vessel centered by a molded bearded human mask dividing floral decoration and further multi-colored lappets, a stylized pistol-grip handle to the other narrow side.
10 7/8in (27.6cm) highFootnotesProvenance:
Philip Suval, Inc., New York, 2 September 1992
See a Kangxi period famille-verte ewer of similar type sold Christie's, Amsterdam, 2-3 October 2012, lot 315.
See Poly Latham Asian Art (https://pollylatham.com/magnificent-kangxi-famille-verte-ewer-7425) for a very similar helmet-shaped ewer also painted with a wide central band of a bird amidst prunus branches and where the authors note that the form was taken directly from French baroque silver forms of the period. Many important silver objects of this type were melted down to help fund the ruinously expensive wars of Louis XIV. Chinese porcelain examples were then ordered as replacements for the melted silver wares and became the new benchmark of luxury and status.Read MoreAdditional informationAuction informationLOTS IN THE Catalogue WITH A "T" NEXT TO THE LOT NUMBER CONTAIN A US IMPORT TARIFF
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A LARGE FAMILLE-VERTE HELMET-SHAPED EWERKangxi period
The form based on French baroque silver of the seventeenth century, a wide central horizontal band painted in the traditional famille-verte palette with a continuous scene of a bird amidst prunus branches, the lower section molded to imitate the lambrequin design on the silver prototypes and richly enameled in alternate colors of yellow, aubergine, and green, all above the stepped spreading foot, the shaped rim of the vessel centered by a molded bearded human mask dividing floral decoration and further multi-colored lappets, a stylized pistol-grip handle to the other narrow side.
10 7/8in (27.6cm) highFootnotesProvenance:
Philip Suval, Inc., New York, 2 September 1992
See a Kangxi period famille-verte ewer of similar type sold Christie's, Amsterdam, 2-3 October 2012, lot 315.
See Poly Latham Asian Art (https://pollylatham.com/magnificent-kangxi-famille-verte-ewer-7425) for a very similar helmet-shaped ewer also painted with a wide central band of a bird amidst prunus branches and where the authors note that the form was taken directly from French baroque silver forms of the period. Many important silver objects of this type were melted down to help fund the ruinously expensive wars of Louis XIV. Chinese porcelain examples were then ordered as replacements for the melted silver wares and became the new benchmark of luxury and status.Read MoreAdditional informationAuction informationLOTS IN THE Catalogue WITH A "T" NEXT TO THE LOT NUMBER CONTAIN A US IMPORT TARIFF
Please note that lots with a "T" next to the lot number are subject to an import tariff of 7.5%. The buyer will be required to pay the import tariff, which is included in the purchase price, along with sales tax, if applicable. The amount of the import tariff due is a percentage of the value declared upon entry into the United States (it is not based on the final bid price). Bidders interested in "T" lots should contact Bonhams prior to the sale to determine the amount of the import tariff.Buyers' ObligationsALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.Buyers' Premium and ChargesFor all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armor, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky28% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $50,000 up to and including $1,000,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $1,000,000 up to and including $6,000,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of $6,000,000.Payment NoticesPayment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.Shipping NoticesIf you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending.Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. Please allow 7-14 business days from the time of booking for packing and dispatch, depending on your chosen shipping method. If your purchase is time sensitive, or you wish to explore other options, please see our list of alternative third party shippers in New York and Los Angeles who may be able to assist you.If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team.Related DepartmentsChinese Ceramics & Works of ArtJapanese ArtIndian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian ArtAuction ViewingsOnline, Los Angeles24 June 2023, 10:00 - 15:00 PDT25 June 2023, 10:00 - 15:00 PDT26 June 2023, 10:00 - 15:00 PDTConditions of SaleView Conditions of Sale
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