Lot 036 A LIME-GREEN GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE ‘LOTUS’ OLIVE-SHAPED VASE 20TH CENTURY, QIANLONG MARK

Description

A LIME-GREEN GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE ‘LOTUS’ OLIVE-SHAPED VASE
20TH CENTURY, QIANLONG MARK
二十世纪 绿地粉彩缠枝莲纹橄榄瓶
《大清乾隆年制》六字楷书款
MEASUREMENTS
H. 26.9 cm, 10.6 in.
ESTIMATE
USD 2,000 — 3,000
(HKD 15,600 — 23,400)
The vase is elegantly potted in the classic “olive-shaped” (ganlanping) form, characterized by a flared mouth, a slender constricted neck, and a gracefully rounded body tapering toward a sturdy circular foot. The exterior is enveloped in an even, vibrant lime-green or “turquoise” ground (lu-di), providing a lush backdrop for the ornate famille-rose decoration. The body is meticulously hand-painted with a continuous scene of scrolling lotus blossoms and exotic passion flowers, their tendrils curling and expanding in a dense yet harmonious layout. The color palette is exceptionally rich, utilizing pink, coral-red, yellow, and cobalt-blue enamels. The rim and the base of the foot are further embellished with gilt bands, adding to its opulent character. The base is inscribed with a six-character mark of Qianlong in regular script (kaishu).
此瓶呈经典的橄榄瓶式样：撇口、束颈、溜肩、腹部线条丰满如橄榄，比例极其匀称。通体施湖水绿釉（绿地）为地，釉面匀净莹润。其上以粉彩手绘繁缛的缠枝西番莲纹，花朵硕大饱满，枝蔓卷曲舒展，布局虽然繁密却层次井然。色彩运用极其丰富，胭脂红、珊瑚红、柠檬黄等色交相辉映，笔触细腻生动。口沿与足际均加饰描金，极具华贵之气。底足中心书“大清乾隆年制”六字楷书款。
This style of decoration, known as “encrusted blossoms on a colored ground,” was highly popularized during the Qianlong reign to imitate the lavish effect of cloisonné enamelware. This 20th-century example demonstrates the continued mastery of the “Palace style,” blending imperial opulence with technical precision. The “Lotus Scroll” motif is a powerful auspicious rebus representing “purity and continuous harmony” (lianmian buduan), while the overall aesthetic reflects the 19th and 20th-century fascination with the grandeur of the high Qing era. Standing at 26.9 cm, this vase is a sophisticated representative of modern connoisseurship, where traditional craftsmanship is used to revive the most celebrated icons of the Qing decorative arts.
绿地粉彩缠枝花卉纹是乾隆时期最具代表性的宫廷风格之一，旨在追求掐丝珐琅（景泰蓝）般的绚烂效果。此瓶高度为26.9厘米，其橄榄造型挺拔秀丽，展现了二十世纪对清中期官窑审美的精准还原。缠枝莲寓意“生生不息、富贵长久”，是皇家极为偏爱的吉祥题材。釉面色彩对比鲜明，金彩与绿地的搭配凸显了宫廷气派。整器不仅体现了近现代景德镇对粉彩工艺的传承，更是研究清代华丽瓷器风格延续的重要实物。
CONDITION REPORT
• Condition: In overall excellent condition. The lime-green ground and famille-rose enamels remain vibrant and stable. No chips, cracks, or restorations to the porcelain body. Minor natural shelf wear to the footrim.
• 状况： 整体品相极佳。绿地及粉彩发色鲜艳，釉面结合稳固。瓷胎经检测无任何崩口、裂纹或修复迹象。底足可见极轻微自然磨损，保存状况非常理想。