Olivia Xu
Associate Specialist
The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art
大英帝國官佐勳章獲勳人John E. Bodie(1930-2023)中國藝術品收藏
大英帝國官佐勳章獲勳人John E. Bodie(1930-2023)中國藝術品收藏
Lot 38
A PAIR OF LIME-GREEN-ENAMELLED BOTTLE VASES 18th century
16 May 2024, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £38,400 inc. premium
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Edward Luper
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A PAIR OF LIME-GREEN-ENAMELLED BOTTLE VASES
18th century
Each elegantly potted with globular bodies rising from short tapering feet to tall cylindrical necks, covered in a bright lime-green enamel, save the base and interior glazed white. 20cm (7 7/8in) high. (2).
Each elegantly potted with globular bodies rising from short tapering feet to tall cylindrical necks, covered in a bright lime-green enamel, save the base and interior glazed white. 20cm (7 7/8in) high. (2).
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十八世紀 檸檬綠釉膽瓶一對
Provenance: William Clayton Ltd., London, 19 January 1967 (valuation for insurance)
John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023), London, collection no.29
來源：倫敦古董商William Clayton Ltd.，1967年1月19日（保險評估）
大英帝國官佐勳章獲勳人John E. Bodie(1930-2023)，倫敦，藏品編號29
Lime-green enamel as found on the present pair of vases was a precious rarity during the 18th century, and vessels adorned in this hue, despite their seemingly simple appearance, represented some of the most technically demanding pieces of porcelain ever produced. While lead-antimonate was readily available in China, the addition of copper to create the distinctive lime-green enamel was introduced through Jesuit missionaries. The captivating green colour, noted for its scarcity, also boasted an impressively uniform application. Ensuring consistency in firing would have necessitated a second firing at lower temperatures, a challenging process skilfully executed in making of these remarkable vases.
Compare with one related lime-green-glazed vase of different shape, 18th/19th century, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25 May 2022, lot 506. See also a related rare turquoise-glazed bottle vase of similar shape, Yongzheng, which was sold at Bonhams London, 2 November 2023, lot 139.
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