Vase - Porcelain - China - Republic period
09
days
03
hours
30
minutes
39
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Sarah Le Helley
Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.
Estimate € 700 - € 850
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139439 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Chinese porcelain baluster vase from the Republic period (c. 1912–1949), with coral-red glaze and gold accents, depicting a scholar-official with a young servant in a garden, height 24.7 cm, width 10.7 cm and depth 10.7 cm, apocryphal Qianlong four-character mark, in good condition with minimal signs of wear.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Chinese porcelain vase with coral-red decoration – Republic period (1912–1949)
Fine Chinese porcelain vase from the Republic period (ca. 1912–1949), executed in an elegant baluster form with a long, slender neck and a gracefully lobed rim. The vase is decorated in a warm coral-red (iron-red) palette, combined with subtle gold accents on a clear white porcelain ground.
The scene depicts a dignified, long-haired scholar or high official, dressed in a richly decorated robe and holding a ceremonial staff with a banner. Beside him stands a young servant who respectfully offers him a blooming branch. In the background are a pine tree, garden rocks, and an elegant balustrade. Such motifs are derived from traditional Chinese literati and good-luck symbolism and symbolize respect, wisdom, a long life, and prosperity. The combination of the scholar and the youthful attendant also signifies the transfer of knowledge and the continuity of the Confucian tradition.
The decoration is painted with great precision and is characterized by refined line work and a harmonious application of coral-red enamel, a decorative technique particularly favored during the late Qing and Republic periods.
Brand
The base bears a red four-character mark:
乾隆年製 (Qianlong Nian Zhi)
Translation:
"Made during the Qianlong period."
This is an apocryphal Qianlong mark: a tribute to the famous Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795), as was frequently applied to high-quality porcelain from the Republic period. The mark does not date the piece, but references the style and tradition of the Qing imperial manufactories.
Specifications:
Origin: China
Period: Republic period (ca. 1912–1949)
Material: Fine porcelain
Decoration: Coral-red enamel with gold accents
Subject: Scholar/official with young attendant in a garden landscape
Mark: Apocryphal four-character Qianlong Nian Zhi mark
Height: 24.7 cm
Condition: good, only minimal scratches/wear, otherwise in very good condition.
Free shipping:
International shipping with Track & Trace.
Shipped very securely, please do not worry!
Chinese porcelain vase with coral-red decoration – Republic period (1912–1949)
Fine Chinese porcelain vase from the Republic period (ca. 1912–1949), executed in an elegant baluster form with a long, slender neck and a gracefully lobed rim. The vase is decorated in a warm coral-red (iron-red) palette, combined with subtle gold accents on a clear white porcelain ground.
The scene depicts a dignified, long-haired scholar or high official, dressed in a richly decorated robe and holding a ceremonial staff with a banner. Beside him stands a young servant who respectfully offers him a blooming branch. In the background are a pine tree, garden rocks, and an elegant balustrade. Such motifs are derived from traditional Chinese literati and good-luck symbolism and symbolize respect, wisdom, a long life, and prosperity. The combination of the scholar and the youthful attendant also signifies the transfer of knowledge and the continuity of the Confucian tradition.
The decoration is painted with great precision and is characterized by refined line work and a harmonious application of coral-red enamel, a decorative technique particularly favored during the late Qing and Republic periods.
Brand
The base bears a red four-character mark:
乾隆年製 (Qianlong Nian Zhi)
Translation:
"Made during the Qianlong period."
This is an apocryphal Qianlong mark: a tribute to the famous Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795), as was frequently applied to high-quality porcelain from the Republic period. The mark does not date the piece, but references the style and tradition of the Qing imperial manufactories.
Specifications:
Origin: China
Period: Republic period (ca. 1912–1949)
Material: Fine porcelain
Decoration: Coral-red enamel with gold accents
Subject: Scholar/official with young attendant in a garden landscape
Mark: Apocryphal four-character Qianlong Nian Zhi mark
Height: 24.7 cm
Condition: good, only minimal scratches/wear, otherwise in very good condition.
Free shipping:
International shipping with Track & Trace.
Shipped very securely, please do not worry!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Republic period
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Designer/artist/maker
Fijn koraalrood decor - gemerkt: Qianlong - Republiek periode
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
24.7 cm
Width
10.7 cm
Depth
10.7 cm
Decor
Coral red
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
