Lot 038 A MAGNIFICENT AND LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE ‘NINE PEACHES AND BOYS’ VASE LATE QING DYNASTY – REPUBLIC PERIOD, QIANLONG MARK

Description

A MAGNIFICENT AND LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE ‘NINE PEACHES AND BOYS’ VASE
LATE QING DYNASTY – REPUBLIC PERIOD, QIANLONG MARK
晚清至民国 粉彩福寿连绵百子嬉桃图观音尊
《大清乾隆年制》六字篆书寄托款
MEASUREMENTS
H. 58.4 cm, 23 in.
ESTIMATE
USD 1.000— 2.000

The vase is masterfully potted in a grand “Guanyin” silhouette, standing at an imposing 58.4 cm. It features a gracefully flared mouth, a long cylindrical neck, and elegantly sloping shoulders that lead to a voluminous, rounded body. The porcelain is of fine quality, exhibiting a firm body covered in a flawless, lustrous white glaze. The exterior is brilliantly enameled in a vibrant famille-rose palette, depicting an auspicious narrative of spirited boys playing amidst gnarled peach branches laden with ripening fruit. The scene is further animated by soaring red bats (hongfu) in mid-flight. The decoration is executed with meticulous brushwork, featuring textured brown branches and peaches transitioning from pale yellow to a rich pink. The mouth and foot are framed by cobalt-blue bands of sea waves and ruyi-head motifs. The base bears a six-character seal mark of Qianlong in underglaze blue.
此尊体量宏伟，高达58.4厘米，呈经典的观音尊造型：撇口、长颈、溜肩、圆腹。器型挺拔，比例匀称。胎质坚致，釉面光洁。器身通体以粉彩绘就“福寿连绵”大景：苍劲的桃枝横跨腹部，硕桃压枝，鲜艳欲滴。其间百子嬉戏，姿态各异，神情灵动。空中点缀数只红蝠，寓意“洪福齐天”。画工精细，层次丰富，将桃实之粉嫩与枝干之遒劲表现得淋漓尽致。口沿与足际饰以青花海水纹及如意云头纹，底心书“大清乾隆年制”六字篆书寄托款。
The “Peach and Bat” motif, combined with “Boys at Play,” represents the ultimate trifecta of Chinese auspicious symbolism: Longevity (shou), Good Fortune (fu), and Progeny (zi). Standing at 23 inches, this vase reflects the late 19th and early 20th-century revival of the most prestigious Imperial kilns’ designs from the 18th century. The complexity of firing a vessel of this size, requiring multiple kiln entries for the cobalt blue and the delicate overglaze enamels, highlights the high level of technical achievement during the late Qing and Republic periods. This piece embodies the “High Qing” style, blending traditional symbolic themes with the technical prowess of 20th-century ceramicists, making it a grand statement piece for any collection.
桃蝠纹与百子图的结合，寓意“多子、多福、多寿”，是清代御窑瓷器中最受推崇的经典题材。此尊尺寸达23英寸，高度惊人，在晚清至民国时期的粉彩器物中属于体量硕大的陈设重器。如此巨器的烧成需克服成型与入窑烧制的重重困难。其装饰风格极力追摹乾隆盛世的华丽与工整，色泽明艳夺目，构图疏密有致。此类重器多用于大型厅堂陈设，既展现了中国传统吉祥文化的深厚底蕴，也体现了近现代瓷器工艺对巅峰艺术风格的致敬与传承。
CONDITION REPORT
• Condition: In overall excellent condition. The enamels remain vibrant and well-preserved. No chips, cracks, or restorations detected. Minor age-appropriate wear to the footrim and occasional natural kiln pinpricks.
• 状况： 整体品相极佳。粉彩发色鲜艳，釉面保存完好。经检测无任何崩口、裂纹或修复迹象。见时代特征之极轻微底足磨损及个别自然缩釉点，保存状况理想。