Jade : Chinese Fine and Decorative Arts
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Ladies and gentlemen, today we have a captivating piece of Chinese porcelain: a beautiful Famille Verte Style Vase, bearing a Kangxi reign mark. This elegant cylindrical vase, with its gently flared neck, immediately draws the eye with its vibrant overglaze enamels and intricate decoration. The vase presents a continuous narrative scene of figures in a lush landscape, a popular motif that evokes scholarly gatherings or courtly life. The neck is further adorned with delicate bamboo and rock formations, framed by classic geometric bands. While the six-character Kangxi mark on the base points to the illustrious Kangxi Period, a closer look at the potting, the glaze on the foot rim, and the specific tone of the underglaze blue mark suggests this is a later homage, likely from the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic Period, rather than an authentic 17th-century imperial piece. The craftsmanship is commendable, showcasing the enduring appeal of the Famille Verte palette. The enamels are bright and well-applied, and the overall condition appears very good, with only minor surface wear. This piece beautifully captures the spirit of Kangxi porcelain, even if it was created a century or two later. Considering its likely age as a well-made revival piece, I'd place its authenticity score for the Kangxi period at 30%. However, as a fine decorative object from the late Qing or Republic era, it holds significant aesthetic value. We'd estimate its auction value to be in the range of $800 to $3,000. A charming piece that brings a touch of imperial grandeur to any collection!
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Item Report
Chinese Famille Verte Style Porcelain Vase bearing a Kangxi Mark
中国康熙款粉彩风格瓷瓶
By: Unknown
Style: Chinese Famille Verte Style
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain, overglaze enamels (Famille Verte palette)
Age: Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (circa 1880-1930)
Condition: Very Good (no obvious chips or cracks, minor surface wear consistent with age)
Value: Authentic Kangxi Period: $20,000 - $80,000; Later Reproduction (as likely): $800 - $3,000
Maker's Marks / Writing: 大清康熙年製 (Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi - Made in the Great Qing Kangxi Period)
Date: 2026-07-05 19:21:32.976787
Description:
A tall, cylindrical porcelain vase with a slightly flared neck, decorated in the Famille Verte palette. The body features a continuous narrative scene with multiple figures in a landscape setting, possibly depicting a courtly or scholarly gathering. The neck is adorned with a landscape motif including bamboo and rocks, and geometric decorative bands. The base bears an underglaze blue six-character Kangxi reign mark. 一件高大的圆柱形瓷瓶,颈部略微外撇,以粉彩(五彩)装饰。瓶身描绘了一幅连续的人物故事场景,多个人物置身于山水之中,可能描绘的是朝廷或文人雅集。瓶颈饰有竹石山水纹饰和几何装饰带。底部有青花双圈六字康熙年制款。
Curator Questions
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Assessment:
This vase is a well-executed example in the Famille Verte style, bearing an apocryphal Kangxi reign mark. While the decoration is consistent with Kangxi period aesthetics, details in the potting, glaze, and the rendering of the mark suggest it is a later piece, likely from the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic Period, made to emulate earlier imperial wares. It is a decorative and collectible item, but not an authentic Kangxi period imperial piece. 此瓶是粉彩风格的精美作品,带有康熙年制款。虽然其装饰与康熙时期的美学风格一致,但从器型、釉面和款识的细节来看,它更可能是一件晚清或民国时期仿制早期官窑的作品。它是一件具有装饰和收藏价值的物品,但并非真正的康熙时期官窑器。
Individual Images:
- underside of vase with reign mark
- detail of neck
- whole vase front view
- detail of upper body
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Very Good (no obvious chips or cracks, minor surface wear consistent with age)
Identification Score: 95%
The item is clearly identifiable as a Chinese porcelain vase decorated in the Famille Verte style, with a visible Kangxi reign mark on the base. The form and decorative motifs are characteristic of this category. 该物品清晰地被识别为一件中国瓷瓶,以粉彩风格装饰,底部有清晰的康熙年制款。其器型和装饰图案都符合这一类别特征。
Authenticity Score: 30%
While the style is strongly reminiscent of Kangxi Famille Verte, several factors suggest it is a later production. The foot rim's paste and glaze, as well as the somewhat uniform blue of the reign mark, are more typical of late Qing or Republic period copies. Genuine Kangxi marks often show more variation in the cobalt blue and a finer, smoother paste on the foot. Therefore, it is likely a well-made revival piece rather than an authentic Kangxi period example. 尽管风格强烈地让人联想到康熙粉彩,但有几个因素表明它是后期的作品。圈足的胎釉以及款识中略显均匀的青花色泽,更符合晚清或民国时期仿品的特征。真正的康熙款识通常在钴蓝色调上会有更多变化,且圈足胎质更为细腻光滑。因此,它很可能是一件制作精良的复古作品,而非真正的康熙时期器物。
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Keywords
Chinese, porcelain, vase, Famille Verte, Kangxi style, Qing Dynasty, Republic Period, figures, landscape, apocryphal mark, China 中国, 瓷器, 瓶, 粉彩, 康熙风格, 清朝, 民国时期, 人物, 山水, 寄托款, 中国
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