FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF OTTO GURGEN: A PROMINENT GERMAN ARGENTINIAN INDUSTRIALIST (BY REPUTE) A PAIR OF RETICULATED TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN ‘THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER’ BRUSHPOTS, BITONG CHINA, QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY KANGXI PERIOD Of circular shape, with a flat foot, the body is reticulated with the theme of the ‘Three Friends of Winter’. The outer and the inner parts are all covered with a desirable turquoise glaze. The foot is left unglazed with a paste of orange color. The bases bear identical handwritten collector labels, three (3) on each: ‘XVIIe K’ang - Hsi 1662 -1723’ and #53. H: 9,5 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - formerly the property of Otto Gürgen, a German prominent industrialist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the 1930s (by repute). Note: Because they all can flourish during the winter, the pine, plum tree and bamboo are known as the Three Friends in Winter. Compare with a related pair of reticulated brushpot, though of slightly bigger size, sold at AGUTTES Paris, France, 2022-05-31, lot 82, for €5,200. 一对绿松石釉岁寒三友笔筒 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 of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to 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.