A PAIR OF ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASES, GU, WITH ORMOLU MOUNTS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
A PAIR OF ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASES, GU, WITH ORMOLU MOUNTS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
China, 17th-18th century. Each finely cast with a flaring neck decorated with four upright stiff leaves incised with key-fret and foliate scroll, each centered by a narrow flange, the rounded mid-section framed by bands of key-fret and decorated with four shorter flanges dividing sinuous dragons, the foot similarly decorated, all against key-fret grounds.
The bases each with a two-character mark.
Provenance: The property of a Lady in Bath, United Kingdom.
Condition: Good condition with expected old wear and casting flaws, small nicks, the base of one vase with a small loss, possibly from corrosion. The bronze is covered in a fine, naturally grown, dark patina.
Weight: 595.2 g and 493 g
Dimensions: Height 16.4 cm and 16.5 cm
Each vase fitted with a French gilt-bronze liner and base finely decorated with beaded and foliate designs, dating from the 19th century. (2)
Archaistic vessels, such as in the present lot, demonstrate the fashion for archaism which was very popular at the Qing court during the 18th century. The style and form of this vase is inspired by archaic bronze wine vessels named gu used in ritual ceremonies during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 11 May 2021, lot 251
Price: GBP 4,845 or approx. EUR 7,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An archaistic bronze beaker vase, gu, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the related form and similar archaistic dragon decorations. Note the size (30 cm) and that this lot consists of one vase only.
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A PAIR OF ARCHAISTIC BRONZE BEAKER VASES, GU, WITH ORMOLU MOUNTS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
China, 17th-18th century. Each finely cast with a flaring neck decorated with four upright stiff leaves incised with key-fret and foliate scroll, each centered by a narrow flange, the rounded mid-section framed by bands of key-fret and decorated with four shorter flanges dividing sinuous dragons, the foot similarly decorated, all against key-fret grounds.
The bases each with a two-character mark.
Provenance: The property of a Lady in Bath, United Kingdom.
Condition: Good condition with expected old wear and casting flaws, small nicks, the base of one vase with a small loss, possibly from corrosion. The bronze is covered in a fine, naturally grown, dark patina.
Weight: 595.2 g and 493 g
Dimensions: Height 16.4 cm and 16.5 cm
Each vase fitted with a French gilt-bronze liner and base finely decorated with beaded and foliate designs, dating from the 19th century. (2)
Archaistic vessels, such as in the present lot, demonstrate the fashion for archaism which was very popular at the Qing court during the 18th century. The style and form of this vase is inspired by archaic bronze wine vessels named gu used in ritual ceremonies during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 11 May 2021, lot 251
Price: GBP 4,845 or approx. EUR 7,200 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An archaistic bronze beaker vase, gu, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the related form and similar archaistic dragon decorations. Note the size (30 cm) and that this lot consists of one vase only.
