Lot 082 A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ‘HUNDRED FLOWERS’ CIRCULAR BOXES AND COVERS LATE QING DYNASTY / REPUBLIC PERIOD 晚清至民国 粉彩百花纹印泥盒一对

Description

A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ‘HUNDRED FLOWERS’ CIRCULAR BOXES AND COVERS
LATE QING DYNASTY / REPUBLIC PERIOD
晚清至民国 粉彩百花纹印泥盒一对
ESTIMATE: $500 – $700
Description
This pair of famille rose circular boxes and covers (seal-paste boxes) is vibrantly decorated with the “hundred flowers” (wanhua) motif. The exterior of both the covers and the base is meticulously painted with a dense arrangement of various blossoms, including peonies, chrysanthemums, and lilies, rendered in a rich palette of iron-red, rose-pink, and cobalt blue against lush green foliage.
The covers are slightly domed with a circular finial, each bearing a four-character “Qianlong Nian Zhi” mark in iron-red overglaze enamel within the recessed center. While carrying the imperial reign mark, the stylistic execution and enamel tones are indicative of high-quality production from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Dimensions
• Diameters: 6.4 cm (2.5 in) and 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The pair is in overall good condition. One box displays a small, dark kiln speck on the interior surface. Both pieces show minor shelf wear to the unglazed contact points and slight thinning of the overglaze enamel in localized areas consistent with age. No cracks, hairlines, or professional restorations were detected.
Provenance
• From a Private Canadian Collection
晚清至民国 粉彩百花纹印泥盒一对
描述
此对粉彩圆泥盒（印泥盒）绘工精美，采用“百花不露地”装饰技法。盖面与底座外壁均满绘繁密的花卉纹样，包括牡丹、菊花、百合等，色彩以矾红、粉红及宝蓝为主，衬以浓密的绿叶，寓意百花齐放、万象更新。
盒盖呈微弧形，圆钮内均书矾红“乾隆年制”四字楷书款。虽落乾隆寄托款，但其彩料特征与绘画风格具有典型的清末民初时期特征。
技术规格
• 直径： 约 6.4 厘米，6.5 厘米
品相报告
整对品相良好。其中一盒内壁见有一处微小窑垢（黑点）。两件印泥盒的露胎处见有轻微自然磨损，局部彩料有随年代产生的轻微磨损，属正常现象。经观察，未见裂纹、冲线或修复痕迹。
来源
• 来自加拿大私人珍藏