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Presenting a striking and dramatic vintage porcelain charger, painted in a bold, monochromatic red palette against a creamy white ground.
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Presenting a striking and dramatic vintage porcelain charger, painted in a bold, monochromatic red palette against a creamy white ground.
The composition is a stylized Chinese landscape (Shan Shui) rendered in vibrant ruby red and soft washes of pink and grey. Towering, craggy mountains dominate the scene, their peaks painted in intense red, resembling autumn foliage or a majestic sunset. In the foreground, delicate black pine trees cling to the rocky shores, and a tiny, solitary figure in a boat drifts on a misty river. In the distance, a bright red sun hangs in a pale, hazy sky.
At the top, black calligraphy reads "鸿运当头" (Hong Yun Dang Tou), a highly auspicious Chinese idiom meaning "Good Fortune is at Hand" or "Great Luck is Approaching," accompanied by an artist's signature and a red seal. The plate features a smooth, glossy white rim that frames the artwork beautifully.
The base is glazed white and features a red six-character seal mark reading "大清乾隆年製" (Made in the Great Qing Qianlong Period), indicating a later tribute piece. A red wax seal is also present, along with a vintage paper label reading "Robert DUPUY, ANTIQUITÉS - TABLEAUX - OBJETS D'ARTS, 38 rue de Bailleul, Paris", providing excellent provenance that the piece passed through a Parisian antiques dealer.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 26 cm (10.2 inches)
Height: 3 cm (1.2 inches)
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- Dimensions
- 10.2ʺW × 1.2ʺD × 10.2ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Traditional
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ruby Red
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition. The dramatic red landscape painting and calligraphy are well-preserved and vibrant. The porcelain is intact with no … moreGood vintage condition. The dramatic red landscape painting and calligraphy are well-preserved and vibrant. The porcelain is intact with no major chips or cracks visible. There is minor surface wear consistent with age. The base mark and the Parisian paper label are clear and legible. Please review all photos carefully for details on the painted mountains, the boat, and the base labels. less
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