A pair of 18th century Chinese Armorial en grisaille decorated bowls, circa 1745
£1,440
Auction: 26 September 2007 at 11:00 BST
Description
the rim decorated with flower sprigs to each side and crests to top and bottom, the well with gilt spearhead border and decorated with a copy of a European print 'The Rescue of Andromeda' showing Perseus driving his sword into the sea monster (2)
Dimensions
23.5cm diameter
Footnote
'Data fata secutus' translates as 'Following my destiny.'
'Luceo non uro' translates as 'I shine not burn.'
The crest is that of the MacKenzie family. This service was probably made for Major William MacKenzie, grandson of Kenneth MacKenzie, 4th Earl of Seaforth. For further details, see 'Chinese Armorial Porcelain' vol. 1, pp 334,1974 by David Sanctuary Howard.