A Rare Chinese Black Enameled And Famille Rose - Jun 24, 2021 | Freeman's | Hindman In Il
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A Rare Chinese Black Enameled and Famille Rose
A Rare Chinese Black Enameled and Famille Rose
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Description
A Rare Chinese Black Enameled and Famille Rose Porcelain Circular 'Portrait' Plaque
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
of circular form, enameled in gentle pink, green, and yellow tones to comprise a dense 'millefleur' ground enclosing a star-form reserve worked with a photorealistic portrait of Xu Lai 徐来 clad in an embroidered silk robe, wearing a single drop earring and finger-wave hairstyle against a start black background.
The Shanghai born Xu Lai (1909-1973) was an actress, socialite, and later spy. Despite her short-lived film career, she became known for her delicate face as 'The Standard of Beauty'.

Plaque diameter 8 3/4 in., 22.2 cm.
Property from a Prominent Chicago Collection
Condition
In overall good stable condition with some flaking to the rim. Together with a green silk box. Additional images available upon request. Please contact Asian@HindmanAuctions.com for a complete condition report.
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A Rare Chinese Black Enameled and Famille Rose

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Starting Price $500
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