A GILT-COPPER CLOISONNE QUADRILOBED CUP STAND, 18TH CENTURY China. Finely decorated in bright enamels to the interior and exterior with stylized lotus surrounded by archaistic and foliate scroll, the long sides each with a bat in flight. The overall form, and especially that of the gilt base, is reminiscent of the crabapple (haitang), further adding to the auspicious nature of this piece.

Provenance: French trade.
Condition: Very good condition with some wear, particularly to gilt, and expected manufacturing flaws, such as pitting. Minor nicks, small dents, and light scratches.

Weight: 140.3 cm
Dimensions: Length 15.1 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby's London, 11 May 2011, lot 209A
Price: GBP 6,875 or approx. EUR 11,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A gilt-bronze cloisonne enamel dish, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
Expert remark: Compare the related form, and size (15.4 cm)


十八世紀銅胎掐絲琺琅盞托
中國，海棠式口盞托，材質厚重，底部鎏金。上下飾以纏枝蓮紋與紅蝠紋，寓意福壽連年。托外壁同樣裝飾雙蝠纏枝蓮紋兩組。全器裝飾風格華麗，製作規整。

來源: 法國古玩市場。
品相: 狀況極好，一些磨損，特別是鎏金，以及預期的製造瑕疵，如麻點。小刻痕、輕微劃痕和小凹痕。

重量: 140.3 厘米
尺寸: 長 15.1 厘米

拍賣結果比較：
形制：相近
拍賣：倫敦蘇富比，2011年5月11日，lot 209A
價格：GBP 6,875（相當於今日EUR 11,000）
描述：乾隆時期銅胎掐絲琺琅盞托
專家評論：比較相近外型和尺寸(15.4厘米) 。