Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Sep 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 585
Fine Pair Minton Aesthetic Vases, Christopher Dresser
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
British, late 19th century, each of squared baluster form, in the Chinese taste, double handled and two sided, hand painted enameling to each with bird amongst flowers and leaves on a turquoise ground, within repeating borders, having single medallion and flowers to sides on green ground, the base and lip rim with gilt Greek key border, each base stamped "Mintons" in overglaze red and impressed "Mintons" with a series of numbers, 10-1/8 in.
Note: For similar examples see Christopher Dresser, by Widar Halen, Phaidon, Christie's: Oxford, 1990, p. 50, 107.
Shock of the Old Christopher Dresser's Design Revolution, edited by Michael Whiteway, Smithsonian, V&A Publications, New York, 2004, p. 102.
Provenance: Property from the John B. Schorsch Collection
Condition
wear/rubbing to black designs on handles, lip rim and base, pinholes (as made), some discoloration/residue to interior, mild scratching with minor losses to green ground
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