California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 26, 2015  September 26, 2015

 Lot # 376 
"YU FENG: A YIXING ""PLUM FLOWERS"" TEAPOT"    民國 豫豐加彩畫梅花提樑壺


  • Dimension: Width: 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $200
  • Estimate To: $400

"Of compressed globular form, the teapot's exterior decorated with colorful plum trees, flowers, and viewing rocks, the arched double metal handle extends over the top of teapot, the thick spout raises upwards, the lid has a bowl-like caved-in design without finials, bottom bears four character mark, two character ""Yu Feng"" mark within gourd on the lid. The brand ""Yu Feng"" was created by father and son, Wu Tongjun and Wu Qinan. It was as famous as the teapot brand ""Fu Kang Ji"", established by famous pottery maker Xu Hantang's grandfather Xu Jinseng and father Xu Zuchun. This particular style was very popular among the civilians. Republic period."