OGP | Collectors' Recommendations
May 27, 2024
At the preview of Christie's Hong Kong "The Ten Perfections - Qing Imperial Ceramics from the Wang Xing Lou Collection" on May 27, two noteworthy porcelain pieces are particularly worth the attention of collectors who favor Ming and Qing dynasty ceramics.
1. A FINE AND VERY RARE CARVED COPPER-RED-DECORATED ‘DRAGON’ MEIPING
YONGZHENG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)
Estimate: HKD 65,000,000 – HKD 80,000,000

This meiping, featured on the cover of the auction catalog, is a representative and extremely rare example of Yongzheng period copper-red 'dragon' meiping. It is in exceptional condition. Formerly part of the collection of Mary J. Morgan (1823-1885), its provenance dates back to a sale at the American Art Association on March 9, 1886, and a sale at Christie's New York on March 28, 1996. Historical records indicate its value has appreciated steadily.
2. A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE BLUE AND WHITE ‘ELEPHANT HANDLE’ VASE
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
Estimate: HKD 5,000,000 – HKD 8,000,000
This vase from the Qianlong period represents the pinnacle of imperial porcelain and is a quintessential example of the period. Similar pieces are only found in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Formerly from the collection of Beatrie C. Goldschmidt, it was auctioned at Sotheby's New York in 1995 and again at Sotheby's in 2009 with a nearly identical piece.
We have connected you to the catalog of "The Ten Perfections - Qing Imperial Ceramics from the Wang Xing Lou Collection". Whether you are a top collector or a Chinese porcelain enthusiast, this will help you understand the significant position and value of ancient Chinese ceramics in the international market.