Hotlotz Singapore
Lot 114
A DOUCAI PORCELAIN 'CHICKEN' CUP Qing Dynasty, Kangxi mark, delicately potted with slightly flaring sides, decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels with a scene of three chickens, one crouching with its tail feathers raised, and flowers and foliage issuing from rocks, unglazed foot rim, the recessed base with six character Kangxi mark in underglaze blue 7cm diameter Family collection, Maple Avenue, Singapore, acquired 1970s or early 1980s, thence by descent. (The majority of the collection sold Hotlotz, 3 Jul 2022) Additional Information: Although a Ming Dynasty prototype, examples from the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong periods are known, the majority bearing apocryphal Chenghua marks. A Kangxi mark and period example can be found in the Percival David Collection, British Museum, however the design of the scene mirroring the earlier Chenghua models. The present example varies in its design from the earlier prototype, without chicks ,only featuring one group of rocks and the positions of the chickens. A pair of bowls with this matching design variation, from the Christina Loke Balsara Collection, catalogued as Kangxi mark and period, can be found in Arts of Asia, Jan-Feb 1980, Laszlo Legeza, 'Ming and Ch'ing Imperial Tou-ts'ai and Wu-ts'ai Porcelains', Fig.7 & 8 Condition Information: A fine hairline to the rim running through the tail feathers of the orange bird, a few small fleabites to the foot rim This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration. Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner.