A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE 'LADY WITH MOON' DISH
A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE 'LADY WITH MOON' DISH Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period The dish potted with shallow rounded sides rising to a gently flaring rim, painted to depict an elegant woman attired in flowing robes and holding a fan, standing before a slender corner-leg table displaying several accoutrements of an accomplished lady, such a gilt censer and a water pot, next to the table two stools, the background with rock formations, blossoming trees, and the moon from afar, the base with a Chenghua six-character reign mark in underglaze-blue, 15.3cm 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. 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: Paintings portraying graceful women in comfortable intimate settings stand out as a unique subset within the realm of domestic scenes. James Cahill proposes that these casual portrayals of close companionship were crafted with the intention of appealing to female patrons. Cahill provides an account and visual representations of a seventeenth-century album comprising eight leaves, each capturing the enduring bond between two finely dressed ladies. It's plausible that such artistic depictions influenced the artisans in Jingdezhen who depicted similar themes on porcelain. For further exploration of this topic, refer to James Cahill's work "Pictures for Use and Pleasure: Vernacular Painting in High Qing China," published in Berkeley in 2010, particularly pages 124-129.Click here to share:Request a condition report
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A CHINESE FAMILLE-VERTE 'LADY WITH MOON' DISH Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period The dish potted with shallow rounded sides rising to a gently flaring rim, painted to depict an elegant woman attired in flowing robes and holding a fan, standing before a slender corner-leg table displaying several accoutrements of an accomplished lady, such a gilt censer and a water pot, next to the table two stools, the background with rock formations, blossoming trees, and the moon from afar, the base with a Chenghua six-character reign mark in underglaze-blue, 15.3cm 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. 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: Paintings portraying graceful women in comfortable intimate settings stand out as a unique subset within the realm of domestic scenes. James Cahill proposes that these casual portrayals of close companionship were crafted with the intention of appealing to female patrons. Cahill provides an account and visual representations of a seventeenth-century album comprising eight leaves, each capturing the enduring bond between two finely dressed ladies. It's plausible that such artistic depictions influenced the artisans in Jingdezhen who depicted similar themes on porcelain. For further exploration of this topic, refer to James Cahill's work "Pictures for Use and Pleasure: Vernacular Painting in High Qing China," published in Berkeley in 2010, particularly pages 124-129.Click here to share:Request a condition report
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