A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'MUSICIAN' DISH 晚明或過渡期 青花樂人盤
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'MUSICIAN' DISH Late Ming Dynasty / Transitional Period 晚明或過渡期 青花樂人盤 The shallow potted dish of circular form depicting a musician dressed in flowing robes, playing the qin, seated on a square low stool under the view of the moon, the base with a rectangular character mark, 14.3cm diameter - PROVENANCE: From the esteemed Collection of Mr. Basil Ionides and the Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides; Thence by descent to Lady Camilla Panufnik née Jessel, (b. December 7, 1937), who married renown symphonic composer, Andrzej Panufnik. 來源： 巴茲爾·艾奧尼德斯先生伉儷珍藏； 此後家族傳承至米拉·帕努夫尼克 （生於 1937 年 12 月 7 日），其丈夫為著名交響樂團作曲家安傑伊·帕努夫尼克 。 - Nellie Ionides, born in July 2, 1883 1883 and passing away on November 15, 1962, was a distinguished English collector, connoisseur, and philanthropist. Renowned for her fervent dedication to preserving cultural heritage, she notably rescued the 18th-century Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham from impending destruction. Furthermore, she generously bequeathed this historical treasure, along with numerous pieces from her extensive art collection, to the local council, now known as the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Nellie was the second child and eldest daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel and his wife Fanny (née Benjamin). Her father, Marcus, had notably served as Lord Mayor of London and established the Shell Transport and Trading Company, later evolving into Royal Dutch Shell. Nellie's passion for art burgeoned from an early age, particularly focusing on Chinese porcelain and 18th-century artworks. This predilection not only shaped her personal identity but also her social standing within the British elite. Eager to share her collections with the public, she actively engaged with prestigious institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Royal Academy, and the British Museum, contributing to the enrichment of cultural heritage. During the 1930s, Nellie aligned herself with influential figures like Sir Philip Sassoon, using her private apartments as exhibition spaces. In addition to her dedication to art preservation and philanthropy, Nellie Ionides was celebrated for her remarkable collection of Kangxi porcelain. Notably, in July 1947, members of the Oriental Ceramic Society were captivated by her and her husband's exquisite array of Chinese porcelain. Her generous donations to esteemed institutions like the V&A Museum, the British Museum, and the Brighton Pavilion further solidified her legacy as a prominent figure in the preservation of cultural treasures. - NOTE: For a similar pair of dishes please see, Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, 7 November 2011, Lot 589; another pair from Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 26 May 2014, Lot 89Click here to share:Request a condition report
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A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'MUSICIAN' DISH Late Ming Dynasty / Transitional Period 晚明或過渡期 青花樂人盤 The shallow potted dish of circular form depicting a musician dressed in flowing robes, playing the qin, seated on a square low stool under the view of the moon, the base with a rectangular character mark, 14.3cm diameter - PROVENANCE: From the esteemed Collection of Mr. Basil Ionides and the Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides; Thence by descent to Lady Camilla Panufnik née Jessel, (b. December 7, 1937), who married renown symphonic composer, Andrzej Panufnik. 來源： 巴茲爾·艾奧尼德斯先生伉儷珍藏； 此後家族傳承至米拉·帕努夫尼克 （生於 1937 年 12 月 7 日），其丈夫為著名交響樂團作曲家安傑伊·帕努夫尼克 。 - Nellie Ionides, born in July 2, 1883 1883 and passing away on November 15, 1962, was a distinguished English collector, connoisseur, and philanthropist. Renowned for her fervent dedication to preserving cultural heritage, she notably rescued the 18th-century Octagon Room at Orleans House in Twickenham from impending destruction. Furthermore, she generously bequeathed this historical treasure, along with numerous pieces from her extensive art collection, to the local council, now known as the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Nellie was the second child and eldest daughter of Sir Marcus Samuel and his wife Fanny (née Benjamin). Her father, Marcus, had notably served as Lord Mayor of London and established the Shell Transport and Trading Company, later evolving into Royal Dutch Shell. Nellie's passion for art burgeoned from an early age, particularly focusing on Chinese porcelain and 18th-century artworks. This predilection not only shaped her personal identity but also her social standing within the British elite. Eager to share her collections with the public, she actively engaged with prestigious institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Royal Academy, and the British Museum, contributing to the enrichment of cultural heritage. During the 1930s, Nellie aligned herself with influential figures like Sir Philip Sassoon, using her private apartments as exhibition spaces. In addition to her dedication to art preservation and philanthropy, Nellie Ionides was celebrated for her remarkable collection of Kangxi porcelain. Notably, in July 1947, members of the Oriental Ceramic Society were captivated by her and her husband's exquisite array of Chinese porcelain. Her generous donations to esteemed institutions like the V&A Museum, the British Museum, and the Brighton Pavilion further solidified her legacy as a prominent figure in the preservation of cultural treasures. - NOTE: For a similar pair of dishes please see, Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, 7 November 2011, Lot 589; another pair from Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 26 May 2014, Lot 89Click here to share:Request a condition report
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