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Day 2 - Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings

Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 855

Five Mason's Ironstone China Vases

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

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$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, early 19th century: one baluster form with richly gilt handles, sprays of roses and wildflowers on light green ground, gilt long-tailed bird in reserve around straight neck, pink-banded foot, 7-1/8 in., foot ring and base with restoration; one with decorated interior rim, 5-1/2 in., dark blue glaze with runs as made; pair "Gold Rose" pattern, circa 1815, bat handles, overgilt cobalt ground, 5-3/4 in., extensive gilt loss, restored interior firing crack; miniature vase with upraised handles, "Gold Rose" pattern, 4-3/8 in., foot broken off and restored with retouch to gilding all with wear to gilt elements. Provenance: pair cobalt vases, Valerie Howard; Tennessee Private Collection; Note: Valerie Howard was a prominent dealer of Mason's in London.  After her death, Christie's sold the remaining stock of her shop.

Condition

all with wear to gilt elements

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