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18th c. Famille Rose Mug

Posted By: Tim
Posted Date: Jun 06, 2010 (06:08 AM)

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I would like to know if this mug is early 18th c. (Yongzheng) or later (Qianlong), and how collectors would rate the quality of the artistry (aside from the condition)

Here is a link to photos of the mug.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23676403@N07/sets/72157624209491808/

I've looked at a number of auction records and see that most mugs are done in armorial, some in a canton style of famille rose (dramatic bright reds), and others with floral motif. Probabley because the mugs were ment for export and so the designs were done to appeal to Europeans.

I've seen none with a traditional Chinese scene as this mug has.

Any thoughts on why that is?

The mug was repaired in the 19th c. as you can see the old staple holes, then 'restored' again later in the 20th c. when someone tried to hide the cracks and staple holes.

I removed all of the restorations and I am considering have the mug professionaly restored.

Do you think it is worth restoring?

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Re: 18th c. Famille Rose Mug - Arjan - Jun 06, 2010 (02:45 PM)

18th c. Famille Rose Mug - peterp - Jun 09, 2010 (01:54 AM)