CHINA, 18th-19th century. - Lot 127

CHINA, 18th-19th century. Rectangular polychrome porcelain plate, decorated with eighteen Luohan at the edge of a river of tumultuous waves and in a rocky landscape planted with large pine trees, a dragon in the upper right. Presented in an old wooden frame and bearing the inscription A. VISSIERE in ink on the reverse. 28,5 x 37 cm. Provenance: Estate of Mr. Arnold-Jacques-Antoine VISSIERE (1858-1930), sinologist and notably Consul General in Shanghai then Minister Plenipotentiary in China. Resold following a crazy bid from a Chinese buyer. For this lot a deposit of 8 000 € will be asked to any person wishing to participate in the auction. Please contact the Hôtel des Ventes Giraudeau for the modalities. Expert : Philippe DELALANDE