Bidspirit auction | Lrg Chinese Export Rococo Tureen,

Lrg Chinese Export Rococo Tureen, Cover, & Stand - A large Chinese export porcelain 'Rococo' form soup tureen with cover and stand, ca. third quarter 18th century. The feuille-de-choux and rocaille-molded tureen with scroll handles on a circular stand with further molded feuille-de-choux. Decorated with iron-red and gilt bouquets. The form of the cover known as 'a chapeau Chinois' as it resembles a hat. Provenance: Christie's, New York, ”The Benjamin F. Edwards III Collection of Chinese Export Porcelain, Part III, ” 20 January 2004, Lot 162; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: A similar example in form found in the Nelson-Atkins Museum (Object no. 2019.20.4.1-3). Another example on view in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art was donated by Leo & Doris Hodroff (Object no. 99.217.433a, b). (Tureen) Height: 13 1/2 in x width: 15 1/2 in x depth: 9 1/4 in. (Undertray) Width: 17 1/2 in x depth: 18 in. Condition: To the tureen, there is a repaired crack along one side of the vessel; the crack extends downward from the rim and curves to the right, measuring approximately 6 inches in length. There are possible signs of over painting restorations along the rim of the tureen and underside of the lid; scattered areas fluoresce under UV light, however, it is possible that these may be residual adhesive accretions. To the tureen, there are small to moderate chips and losses, particularly along the underside and extreme edges. Fleabite to small-sized chips along the feet. To the lid, there are fleabite to small-sized chips along the rim; two large chips along the interior rim of the lid. To the undertray, there are no cracks. To the ruffles or scalloped elements near to the rim, there are scattered areas of repair or restoration; these areas fluoresce under UV light. Light wear to the footrim. Light surface wear.