Brunk Auctions
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Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 3

Chinese Lidded Porcelain Vessel

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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

with Qianlong mark in underglaze red to base, of baluster form, turquoise ground, applied gilt flower, plant, and butterfly decoration to body, applied scrolled handles, domed lid with spherical gilt finial, 11-1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Wilhelmine Kirby Waller, Bedford, New York; by descent

Note: Wilhelmine Kirby Waller was the granddaughter of Thomas Ellis Kirby, founding partner of the American Art Association, which became the first major auction house in the United States, selling over 60 million dollars worth of art during its existence from 1883-1924. Gustavus Kirby, Wilhelmine's father, was an important member of the American Olympic Committee and was involved in the AAA business with his father. Wilhelmine, a noted equestrienne, focused her pursuits on horse breeding at the successful Tanrackin Farm in Bedford, New York. She was on several Presidential Commissions focusing on conservation and the environment, as well as serving as the President of the Garden Club of America. These objects offered here were passed down through the family and Wilhelmine to the current consignor.

Condition

breaks and repairs to both sides of flared lip, embedded dust, discoloration, scratches, residue, anomalies (as made), wear and losses to gilt, wear to base

Estate of Wilhelmine Kirby Waller, Bedford, New York; by descent