California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 69 
A RECTANGULAR FAMILLE ROSE PLAQUE TABLE SCREEN    民國 昭君出塞瓷插屏


  • Dimension: H: 22 1/2 in (57.2 cm)W: 14 3/4 in (37.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $1800

Of rectangular form, the famille rose plaque depicts a well-dressed beauty standing in a garden setting with a female attendant, both with sad expressions emphasized by their downcast eyes, flat eyebrows, and sealed lips. The back describes the story of beauty Wang Zhaojun's journey to the political marriage to Xiongnu Chanyu. The plaque framed with wood and inset into openwork carved wooden stand, with cloud shapes.