An exquisite famille-rose export teacup and saucer, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95) c. 1745-1760.
Painted in a delicate style with a pair of exotic pheasant-like birds perched on an old branch with peony flowers, and a surrounding floral gilt frieze. Diameter 7 cm and 11,5 cm.
Saucer with a fine rim-crack, minor wear.
Provenance
The Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur, Stockholm.
Literature
Compare David Howard & John Ayers, China for the West, p. 168-169, fig. 158. Also compare Sotheby's, London November 17, 1999, Lot 964.
More information
The collection is a study collection, accumulated during a lifetime. The collector operated within the field of oriental works of art. Due to his knowledge and sense of quality he was of great help to many of the members on Kinaklubben (The China Club) with members such as the Swedish Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Emil Hultmark and Carl Kempe. The collection is mainly acquired in Sweden and London.