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Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 492

Chinese Export Fitzhugh Porcelain Tureen

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

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$100 $50
$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$50,000 $5,000
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late 18th/early 19th century, of rectangular lobed form, gilt painted highlights, floriform finial, surrounded by four clusters of flowers and emblems, two seahorses, within spearhead and cell diaper border, gilt monogrammed "P", interior with central bordered medallion surrounded by similar clusters and borders, single painted seahorse, monogrammed, exterior with floral sprays, 10 in.

Provenance: Parke Bernet Galleries, Sale 3400, Lot 160, September 1972; Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Condition

discoloration, gilt paint worn, slight chip to internal lower rim, anomalies (as made), wear to base, scratching

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