Lot 041 A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE ‘FLOWERS’ RECTANGULAR FLOWERPOTS LATE QING DYNASTY – REPUBLIC PERIOD

Description

A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE ‘FLOWERS’ RECTANGULAR FLOWERPOTS
LATE QING DYNASTY – REPUBLIC PERIOD
晚清至民国 粉彩开光折枝花卉纹四足方盆（一对）
MEASUREMENTS
Pot A: L. 24.4 cm (9.6 in.); W. 17.4 cm (6.8 in.); H. 15 cm (5.9 in.)
Pot B: L. 24.6 cm (9.7 in.); W. 17.1 cm (6.7 in.); H. 15.1 cm (5.9 in.)
ESTIMATE
CAD 700 — 900
Each flowerpot is of a robust rectangular form, sturdily potted with deep sides and a wide flanged rim, all supported by four elegantly molded ruyi-shaped feet. The porcelain is fine-grained and solid, covered in a luminous white glaze with a smooth, mirror-like finish. The exterior of each pot is exquisitely decorated in the famille-rose palette, featuring lobed medallions (cartouches) on the primary faces. Within these openings are meticulously painted clusters of seasonal flora, including blossoming peonies and chrysanthemums, rendered with delicate tonal gradations that impart a vivid, lifelike vitality. The medallions are framed by intricate geometric borders and scrolling foliage, showcasing the refined decorative aesthetic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
此对花盆呈长方形，折沿，深腹，造型规整端庄。下承四只如意云头足，支承有力，比例匀称协调。胎质坚实细腻，通体施白釉，釉面莹润光洁。盆体四面均采用粉彩技法，于开光内精绘牡丹、菊花等各式折枝花卉。花瓣设色由深及浅，过渡自然，极具层次感与生机。开光外围及口沿、足部辅以几何纹及卷草纹边饰，线条流畅，细节刻画入微。整器色彩艳丽而不失柔美，展现了晚清民初时期高超的粉彩装饰工艺。
Rectangular flowerpots of this sophisticated design were highly favored for the cultivation of dwarf trees (penjing) or seasonal blooms within the scholarly courtyards of the late Qing and Republic eras. The use of the ruyi foot—a classic architectural and ceramic motif symbolizing “all as you wish”—combined with the floral medallions, transforms these functional horticultural vessels into elegant works of art. The pair remains remarkably consistent in size and decorative execution, making them a desirable set for both collectors and interior display. Their vibrant palette and stable, architectural form reflect the “prosperous elegance” prized during this transformative period of Chinese ceramic history.
此类方盆形制稳重，是晚清至民国时期文人园林及厅堂陈设中不可或缺的雅具，多用于栽种盆景或奇花异草。其如意纹足寓意“万事如意”，与开光内的繁花盛开相呼应，具有极佳的视觉效果。作为成对呈现的器物，其尺寸与纹饰风格高度统一，殊为难得。粉彩色彩明快，构图疏朗，既体现了晚清以来对官窑风格的延续，也蕴含了民初时期文人审美的清新气息。
CONDITION REPORT
• Condition: Both pots are in overall very good condition. The famille-rose enamels remain vibrant. Expected minor, age-appropriate surface wear and light soil residue from historic use to the interior. No major chips, cracks, or restorations detected.
• 状况： 一对整体品相良好。粉彩发色艳丽，保存完好。见时代特征之极轻微表面磨损，内壁见少量使用留下的自然土迹。经检测无任何重大崩口、裂纹或修复迹象。