A Blue and White 'Three Friends' Saucer, Qianlong seal mark and period

A Blue and White 'Three Friends' Saucer, Qianlong seal mark and period

finely painted to the interior well with a pine and prunus tree flanking bamboo sprays growing among rockwork, the cobalt blue rendered in varying tones to emphasize shade and texture, a panoramic scene on the exterior depicting a maiden on a terrace and two boys seated below a sweeping willow tree. diameter 7 in., 17.8 cm. Estimate 8,000—12,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, 2nd-4th December 1982, lot 503.
Thereafter with the present owner.

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's