A FAMILLE ROSE 'MAGPIES' GARDEN STOOL, QING DYNASTY China, 19th century. Of barrel form with a slightly convex top, centered by a pierced cash symbol, brightly enameled around the exterior with magpies perched on flowering wisteria issuing from rockwork, divided by two pairs of pierced double-cash symbols. Provenance: From the personal collection of Alexander Iolas. Sold at Sotheby's London in "Alexander Iolas" (a single owner sale), on 25 May 2017, lot 140. A private collector, acquired from the above. Alexander Iolas (1907- 1987) was a famous Greek art dealer and collector. He owned galleries in the United States and Europe and contributed to many highly important private and public art collections. Iolas was a personal friend of Rene Magritte, Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle. Condition: Excellent condition with some old wear and firing imperfections. One of the small knobs lost. Weight: 17.4 kg Dimensions: Height 45.5 cm Note the numerous raised knobs situated in two circumferential borders around the top and base. 粉彩陶瓷鼓凳, 清代 中國，十九世紀。鼓形，錢幣形孔，琺琅彩繪制牡丹紫荊花喜鵲紋。 來源：Alexander Iolas 私人收藏，現藏家為私人藏家，購於2017年5 月25日倫敦蘇富比Alexander Iolas收藏拍賣場，拍號140。Alexander Iolas (1907 - 1987) ，著名希臘藝術品商人及藏家，他曾在美國以及歐洲擁有藝廊，曾協助很多私人及公立重要藝術收藏，也是Rene Magritte, Jean Tinguely 與Niki de Saint Phalle的私友。 品相：良好，一些舊磨損和燒製瑕疵，缺一小鼓釘。 重量： 17.4 公斤 尺寸：高 45.5 厘米