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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Lot 115

Brownfield & Son Flying Crane Pattern Porcelain Table Objects

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

English, circa 1870, each in underglaze blue decoration of cranes and floral patterns, gilt rims, comprising: tea cup and saucer, saucer stamped on base "Brownfield / 10/88", tea cup, 2-5/8 x 3-1/2 in., saucer, 5-5/8 in. diameter; two dinner plates, 9-1/2 in. diameter

Note: Exhibited by The Fine Art Society, London, England, 1991, "Japonisme".

Condition

anomalies, pinholes, loss to gilt, wear to bases; tea cup with chips to rim, possible repairs to base and handle (see blacklight)

The Fine Art Society PLC, London, 1 July 1992, purchased for 250 GBP (accompanied by original receipt); Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina