Overview
A vibrant porcelain jar decorated in the 'Famille Rose' palette, featuring alternating panels of courtly life and nature.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A vibrant porcelain jar decorated in the 'Famille Rose' palette, featuring alternating panels of courtly life and nature.
Story
During the mid-20th century, workshops in Hong Kong and Macau became the keepers of a centuries-old artistic flame, producing 'Rose Canton' style porcelain for a world hungry for traditional elegance.
Maker / Origin
While the specific artist is unnamed, the red leaf mark on the base is a classic hallmark of the mid-century export period, often associated with workshops that specialized in 'overglaze' decoration.
Condition & Value
The porcelain appears structurally sound with vibrant colors and no visible cracks. However, the original lid is missing, which reduces the value by approximately 40-50% compared to a complete set.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375