Pair of Qing Dynasty Guangxu Chinese porcelain bowls, with a variety of butterflies fluttering through intertwining floral vines. The butterfly is a symbol of connubial bliss, of delight and of summer. On Chinese porcelain specifically, a pair of butterflies symbolizes the souls of the forefathers. Deep curvature flaring upward to form the rim, with a slightly raised footing. The decorative images are painted in brightly pigmented glaze giving this piece a vibrant quality. The interior and concaved central base contain white underglaze. The clay is very fine, with a brilliant glaze finish that was applied by a meticulous craftsman.
Mark on base, a vertical six blue underglazed script -KaiShu- Characters, GuangXu Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty.
Dimensions: 2-3/4" H x 6-1/4" Diam.

PROVENANCE:
From Private estate collections of Mr. Jean “John†Paul Bourgoin (1921 - 2016).
Born in Jouan Les Guerets, France, just west of Normandy, on September 28, 1921 to Ada and Colonel Andre Bourgoin of the French Army.
The family relocated to Fez, near Casablanca, Morocco, where Ada played the violin for the silent movie industry.
Jean Paul began flying at an early age and ran a flying school in Casablanca prior to World War II. Due to his father’s relationship with Brigadier General Bill Donovan he was assigned to Patton’s 7th Army as a pilot flying the P-40 and as General Patton’s interpreter as he spoke 5 languages including Arabic.
He met his wife of 66 years, Jane in Toulouse, France during WWII. She was a nurse, allegedly with the French underground, and a ambulance driver. They were accomplished travelers visiting countries around the globe and living in locations in South America Chicago Ill and Boca Grande Florida.
While spending time in France after the war finding colorful porcelains From China in local auctions and estate sales he began his collection. The items in this sale are a small part of his magnificent collection.


The following Item(s) From the estate Mr. Jean “John†Paul Bourgoin offered at auction catalog listing From Lot-181 through Lot-198.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.

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