PAIR OF LARGE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BOWLS China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795) Globular in shape, decorated with peony branches emerging from rocks, surrounded by various flowers, resting on Napoleon III-period plinths in patinated bronze decorated with chimeras and a plinth with concave corners; slight wear and scratches, missing rings Dimensions (vases): H.: 40 cm (15 ¾ in.) D.: 61 cm (24 in.) Dimensions (bases): H.: 61 cm (24 in.) W.: 64 cm (25 ¼ in.) Provenance: Possibly from the former collection of Baron Nathan James Edouard de Rothschild, 38 Avenue de Friedland, Paris. Bibliography: Inventory following the death of Baron James Edouard de Rothschild, drawn up by Notary Corrard on 21 November 1881 and subsequent pages, “215. Two Chinese vases, with gilded bronze bases, valued at 4,000 francs”. A pair of large famille rose porcelain basins, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795), on Napoleon III patinated bronze stands