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民國 粉彩四愛圖瓷板掛屏 一組四件
The imagery on this lot depicts the 'four loves' (Siai Tu 四愛圖), a popular theme in Chinese art derived from traditional scholarly ideals and refined pursuits. One of the most renowned works with the theme of the 'four loves' is the blue and white vase, Yuan dynasty, in the collection of the Wuhan museum, illustrated in The Complete Works of Chinese Ceramics: Yuan dynasty II, Shanghai, 2000, pl.141. The specific selection and combination of the 'four loves' may vary in each object. The 'four loves' illustrated in the present lot are Tao Yuanming's love for chrysanthemums, Li Bai's love for wine, Su Dongpo's love for inkstones, and Meng Haoran's love for plum blossoms. See a related set of 'four loves' famille rose porcelain plaques, signed by Wang Qi in 1930, illustrated by Huang Naihai, Zhushan ba you cihua daxi 珠山八友瓷畫大系, Shanghai, 2013, p.76-77.
Compare with a related set of four famille rose plaques, each similarly depicting a scholar and his attendant, dated 1929, which was sold at Bonhams London, 11 May 2017, lot 222.