Two Monochrome Saucers, Yongzheng Seal Marks and Period
Two Monochrome Saucers, Yongzheng Seal Marks and Period
the first slightly larger, incised to the central medallion with a two cranes under a pine tree, the exterior incised with the wufu among clouds, applied overall with an iridescent aubergine glaze; the second of small size, covered throughout in a dark-blue glaze save for the mouth rim and base applied white (2). diameter 5 1/8 in., 13 cm diameter 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm. Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD PROVENANCE: Acquired from a German dealer before 1924. EXHIBITED: Akron Art Institute, Akron, Ohio (before 1981). Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's
Brought to the United States circa 1934, by Gertrude Morgenroth, Great Neck, New York.
Thence by descent to Eva Lande.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, Ohio (1981-2008).