PERIOD: 18th century
PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL DOUBLE-ENDED SAUCEBOATS AND COVERS en suite with the two preceding lots, the elaborate armorial arrangement painted on the cover, interrupted by the gilt chrysanthemum-blossom knop and flanked by gilt floral sprigs repeated in the center of the cover interior and on the interior of each spout on the sauceboat, the center of the sauceboat with a gilt hibiscus sprig, the exterior encircled by the gilt shell-and-foliate-scroll border, and the rim of each piece with a gilt floral border. One sauceboat with a repaired handle, the other with both handles repaired; the covers with repairs.
PRIX: $9000