A Set of Two Grisaille Plates, decorated with the 'Resurrection of Christ', Qianlong period (1736-1795). Photo Stockholm Auktionsverk
painted with the Biblical scene showing Christ in all his glory rising from the tomb, a seated angel watching in amazement and the four Roman soldiers collapsed in a heap in the foreground, the details of their armour in gilt,diameter 22.5 and 23 cm; minor nicks and one with glaze crack. Estimate SEK 6 000-8 000 (€ 730-970)
PROVENANCE: Per Toftager Collection
Stockholm Auktionsverk. Fine Art & Antiques. 4-6 December 2012. http://auktionsverket.com