The Gail & Rich Mellin Collection
71 . EXCEEDINGLY RARE CANTON LARGE SIZE COVERED GAME BEAFSTEAK PLATTER WITH HOT WATER RESERVOIR , circa 1810-1820 , one of three known to exist , oval form with domed cover decorated with Canton scene within a diapered and rain and cloud border , large lotus bud-form finial ; the platter decorated ensuite , the two pierced handles provide access to the reservoir . Note : Crack to underside , firing interior glaze flaw of brown color . Height 9 in . Length 23 in . Width 16 in . 5,000 / 6,000
72 . G . PIERRE BEAUREGARD ( 1847-1894 ) OIL ON WOOD PANEL “ STILL LIFE OF APPLE , KNIFE AND BOOK ”, signed with initials lower right GPB . 5 ¾ in . x 8 ⅛ in . Framed 9 ½ in . x 11 ¼ in . 1,000 / 1,500
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