Description
L.: 18,8 cm - H.: 14 cm (incl. cover)
The decoration on this teapot is copied from a mid-18th-century engraving by Joseph Wagner (German, 1706–1780), after the painting 'Aqua' from the series 'Allegory of the Four Elements' by Jacopo Amigoni (1682–1752). (see attached image)
Provenance:
- The Geoffrey Middle Collection, UK.
Ref.:
- F. & N. Hervouet and Y. Bruneau, 'La Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes à décor occidental', p. 65, no. 3.6 for a near-identical example.
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York, Accession Number 1921-6-217-8 for a print of the engraving by Wagner. (link)
- The Metropolitan Museum, New York, Object Number 54.155a, b, for a related example. (link)
Lot 246
A Chinese export grisaille and gilt-decorated 'European Subject' teapot and cover, Qianlong
Prix au marteau comm. incl.
€ 455
Ce lot a été vendu le 17 juin 2026 et n'est plus disponible
