A Chinese famille rose "Pavilion of Buddhist Incense of the Summer Palace" table screen

Jiaqing period

With a summer palace scene.

Notes: Started construction from Qing Qianlong Period, "Pavilion of Buddhist Incense is the main attraction of Beijing Summer Palace, with its magnificent architecture and its prominent location which gives one a grand view within miles of Wanshou Mountain. This table screen consists of a porcelain panel inserted in a grass patterned hardwood base. On the panel is a depiction of the "Pavilion of Buddhist Incense painted in famille rose- below a cloudy blue sky, the tower stands tall on the stone platform, in its red-wall and green-tile glory; surrounded by lush trees, the tower rests within serenity; the architectures around the tower are intricately painted that the doors and windows are detailed; in the courtyard is a leisure view of pine trees and stones. The painting is vibrant and neatly structured and the colors are well balacned, preserving a precious view of Pavilion of Buddhist Incense at the time for future generations. For a similar item, see Beijing Zhonghan, April 2022, Lot 007.

H: 14 7/8, W: 9 5/8 in. (plaque only)

H: 37.78, W: 24.45 cm. All measurements are approximate. (plaque only)

Provenance: Collection of Mr. Lowe, California. His grandmother traveled around the world during the 1920s-1940s and these items were acquired during those travels.

Condition: The plaque is in good condition. Three corners of the frame have been repaired; areas of residue to frame. Crack to the stand. Measurement for total screen:

H: 22, W: 14 in.

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清嘉慶 粉彩頤和園佛香閣圖硬木坐屏

佛香閣始建於清乾隆年間，是北京頤和園的標誌，建築宏偉精美，攬萬壽山周圍十幾裏以內勝景，湖光山色盡收眼底。本件作品由硬木鏤雕卷草紋底座，內嵌瓷板而成。屏心以粉彩繪頤和園佛香閣園景圖，萬裏晴空，白雲飄飄，佛香閣高聳於石砌月臺之上，紅墻綠瓦，左右亭閣林立，氣勢不凡。周圍草木枝繁葉茂，錯落其間，幽靜安寧。由階梯兩邊下至近處殿堂廊腰，所繪門扉、窗欞皆清晰可見。庭院之中，蒼松翠柏，奇石佇立。瓷屏整體布局工整，顏色相宜得彰，為後世留下了難得的佛像閣的最初面貌。

參閱北京中漢拍賣2022年04月拍賣，編號007。