FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF CARLOS ALFREDO TORNQUIST ALTGELT (1885-1953): A PROMINENT ARGENTINIAN BANKER AND DIPLOMAT (BY REPUTE) A LARGE DEHUA / BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN FRAGMENT OF A BEAKER VASE, YENYEN CHINA, QING DYNASTY It has a trumpet foot and a globular central part of the body surmounted by a trumpet neck. It is either molded or carved with lotus scrolls under a covering white glaze of light ivory tone. H: 38,6 cm Provenance: - a private Collection; - Carlos Alfredo Tornquist Altgelt (1885-1953, by repute). Note: Carlos Alfredo Tornquist Altgelt (1885-1953) was the President of the banking house of Ernesto Tornquist Co., Ltd., and a member of a prominent Argentinian family. A person of influence, he is also known to have played a crucial role in helping to avoid a war between Argentina and Chile in 1902 by managing the British mediation in the border dispute. Throughout the years, he maintained a close friendship with Argentina Presidents Julio A. Roca (1843-1914) and Carlos Pellegrini (1846-1906). 大号德化白瓷花瓶残片 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence ofsuch a reference does not imply that an item is freefrom defects or restoration, nor does a referenceto particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.