73. 

CUP  &  SAUCER .

Very finely painted in pure Yongzheng-style, with brilliant  and subtil enamels in FAMILLE  ROSE . Classic interior-scene with a mother and her 2 sons , playing with a rabbit . All in a leaf-shaped reserve on a floral gilt ground.

Period :          YONGZHENG :       1723 - 1735 .

Provenance:  Christie's  Amsterdam , 18/06/1979 , cat. 1679 .

Refer.:     " The Book of the Famille  Rose " ,  G. Williamson , pl.  VII.

Excellent condition , except for 1 crack in the cup .