Bidspirit auction | Rare European Subject Oval Tureen

Rare European Subject Oval Tureen - Rare Chinese blue and white porcelain soup tureen with cover, Qianlong ca. 1750. Depicting a European subject of birds perched near a castle divided by Indian mask handles. The lid with a high pierced crown knop. The style inspired from a Meissen porcelain shape. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, ”Important Americana Including Ceramics, Prints, Silver, Folk Art, Furniture and Carpets, ” 15 January 2004, Lot 69; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. A similar tureen sold at Sotheby's, New York, ”Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors, ” 23 January 2020, Lot 808. Height: 11 1/2 in x width: 14 in x depth: 9 in. Condition: The condition of the tureen is good with no cracks, breaks, or repairs visible under UV. Some wear along the footrim.