Beschreibung:

A RARE AND SUPERBLY DECORATED 'FAMILLE-ROSE' ALTAR VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG THIS IS A PREMIUM LOT. CLIENTS WHO WISH TO BID ON PREMIUM LOTS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE PREMIUM LOT PRE-REGISTRATION 3 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE. of exceptionally well potted hexagonal section, the central section sharply tapering towards the base, masterfully moulded to each side with a panel of conforming section enclosing a Buddhist altar vase in low relief wreathed by foliate scrolls, the panels recessed into a shaded black ground decorated with florets and gilt leaves, below broad flattened shoulders crisply moulded with an elaborate festoon band suspending gilt seed-filled swags, each with a bird flying above amid dense meandering foliate scrolls, the shoulders surmounted by a collar decorated with leafy scrolls bearing large lotus blooms below a raised gilt band moulded in European style with interlacing lozenges, the tall trumpet neck moulded with slender ornate fluted panels, each bordered by a raised gilt band and enclosing interlinked strapwork studded with florets, the panels forming a pattern of rounded petals on the interior of the vase, all supported on a splayed base comprising a collar with a further lotus scroll above two bands of moulded acanthus leaves, the moulded carving and brilliant 'famille-rose' enamels giving depth and emphasis to the designs, the interior and base turquoise, with a central square reserved in white for the six-character seal-mark in underglaze-blue 45.2 cm., 17 3/4 in.