2nd Jun, 2023 11:00
Fine Chinese Art / 中國藝術集珍 / Buddhism & Hinduism
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A LARGE SILVER TRAY, HUNG CHONG & CO., LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD
清末民初鴻昌款大銀盤
Sold for €910
including Buyer's Premium
China, Shanghai, mid-19th century to early 20th century. Of circular form, neatly applied with bamboo borders at the rim, supported on three semi-spherical feet, the finely engraved rim with the coat of arms of the House of Bergenstråhle. Marked to the base Hung Chong & Co.
Provenance: House of Bergenstråhle, which is an old Swedish noble family with members including Johan Bergenstråhle (1756-1840), a noted Swedish military officer, and Lars Johan Bergenstråhle (1935-1995), a famous Swedish film director.
Condition: Very good condition with some wear, light surface scratches, and minor casting flaws.
Weight: 1.2 kg
Dimensions: Diameter 37.3 cm
Hung Chong & Co. was a prominent, Shanghai-based silversmith and retailer, operating between 1830 and 1925. The company specialized in high-quality silver ware, blackwood furniture, as well as embroideries and silks. Alongside Wang Hing and Woshing, it was one of the most prestigious manufacturers and well-known for its elaborate designs and unusual shapes. Their silver pieces attracted the attention of customers from all over the world. (Information courtesy of Dr Adrien von Ferscht; www.chinese-export-silver.com)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 19 October 2016, lot 634
Price: USD 3,250 or approx. EUR 3,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Chinese Export silver entrée dish and cover, Hung Chong & Co., Shanghai, circa 1900
Expert remark: Compare the related design with bamboo rims. Note the different form and size (31 cm).
Expert’s note (added 27.02.2023): The artisan workshop ZHUO 卓 was responsible for making this, not Hung Chong. Hung Chong & Co didn't manufacture any silver, it was solely a retailer. Also, stylistically, it must be late 1920s to 1930s. (Information courtesy of Dr Adrien von Ferscht)
清末民初鴻昌款大銀盤
中國，上海，十九世紀中至二十世紀初。圓形，邊緣成竹節狀，三半球形足，Bergenstråhle 家族族徽。鴻昌款。
來源：Bergenstråhle家族，瑞典貴族，其成員包括瑞典知名軍官Johan Bergenstråhle (1756-1840)與著名瑞典電影導演Lars Johan Bergenstråhle (1935-1995)。
品相：狀況極好，有一些磨損、表輕微面劃痕和鑄造缺陷。
重量：1.2 公斤
尺寸：直徑 37.3 厘米
上海鴻昌經營時間為 1830 年至 1925 年，是上海最早的粵幫洋裝銀樓之一，所售銀器檔次較高，不乏精美大件，其他還有家具、刺綉和絲綢。
拍賣結果比較
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2016年10月19日，lot 634
價格：USD 3,250（相當於今日EUR 3,900）
描述：約1900年上海鴻昌款銀蓋盤
專家評論：比較相近的設計和竹節狀邊緣裝飾。請注意不同的外形和尺寸(31 厘米)。
#worksofart
China, Shanghai, mid-19th century to early 20th century. Of circular form, neatly applied with bamboo borders at the rim, supported on three semi-spherical feet, the finely engraved rim with the coat of arms of the House of Bergenstråhle. Marked to the base Hung Chong & Co.
Provenance: House of Bergenstråhle, which is an old Swedish noble family with members including Johan Bergenstråhle (1756-1840), a noted Swedish military officer, and Lars Johan Bergenstråhle (1935-1995), a famous Swedish film director.
Condition: Very good condition with some wear, light surface scratches, and minor casting flaws.
Weight: 1.2 kg
Dimensions: Diameter 37.3 cm
Hung Chong & Co. was a prominent, Shanghai-based silversmith and retailer, operating between 1830 and 1925. The company specialized in high-quality silver ware, blackwood furniture, as well as embroideries and silks. Alongside Wang Hing and Woshing, it was one of the most prestigious manufacturers and well-known for its elaborate designs and unusual shapes. Their silver pieces attracted the attention of customers from all over the world. (Information courtesy of Dr Adrien von Ferscht; www.chinese-export-silver.com)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 19 October 2016, lot 634
Price: USD 3,250 or approx. EUR 3,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Chinese Export silver entrée dish and cover, Hung Chong & Co., Shanghai, circa 1900
Expert remark: Compare the related design with bamboo rims. Note the different form and size (31 cm).
Expert’s note (added 27.02.2023): The artisan workshop ZHUO 卓 was responsible for making this, not Hung Chong. Hung Chong & Co didn't manufacture any silver, it was solely a retailer. Also, stylistically, it must be late 1920s to 1930s. (Information courtesy of Dr Adrien von Ferscht)
清末民初鴻昌款大銀盤
中國，上海，十九世紀中至二十世紀初。圓形，邊緣成竹節狀，三半球形足，Bergenstråhle 家族族徽。鴻昌款。
來源：Bergenstråhle家族，瑞典貴族，其成員包括瑞典知名軍官Johan Bergenstråhle (1756-1840)與著名瑞典電影導演Lars Johan Bergenstråhle (1935-1995)。
品相：狀況極好，有一些磨損、表輕微面劃痕和鑄造缺陷。
重量：1.2 公斤
尺寸：直徑 37.3 厘米
上海鴻昌經營時間為 1830 年至 1925 年，是上海最早的粵幫洋裝銀樓之一，所售銀器檔次較高，不乏精美大件，其他還有家具、刺綉和絲綢。
拍賣結果比較
形制：相近
拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2016年10月19日，lot 634
價格：USD 3,250（相當於今日EUR 3,900）
描述：約1900年上海鴻昌款銀蓋盤
專家評論：比較相近的設計和竹節狀邊緣裝飾。請注意不同的外形和尺寸(31 厘米)。
#worksofart
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