Lot 260: A Group of Asian and European Decorative Ceramics, Weathered Garden Urn, and Cast Bust

A mixed collection of decorative wares, table ceramics, and garden ornaments. The Asian ceramics include blue and white porcelain rice-grain pattern bowls with central floral medallions, a square polychrome porcelain dish decorated with cranes and foliage, a group of famille rose palette bowls, spoons, and a leaf-form dish decorated with lotus scrolls and longevity symbols, a small green-glazed pottery baluster vase, and a covered bowl.

European and decorative pieces comprise a set of porcelain demitasse cups and saucers finished in mint green and terracotta with gilt accents, an irregular rim bowl decorated with polychrome floral motifs, a plain white porcelain bowl with a gilt rim, and a shallow scalloped serving bowl containing smaller porcelain dishes including a reticulated heart-shaped dish with floral decoration. Garden and decorative ornaments consist of a weathered composition bust of a cherubic child and a large metal two-handled campana-form garden urn with a verdigris patina, housing a circular turned wooden plinth. No maker’s marks or backstamps are visible.