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Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 6

Four Blue and White Bottles, Encre de Chine Vase

Estimate: $600 - $900

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Qing dynasty, ovoid form bottle, depicting figures in a landscape, underglaze blue Qianlong reign mark on base, 3 in.; cylindrical bottle, depicting dragon chasing a pearl, bird mark to base, 2-3/4 in.; cylindrical bottle with metal cap, depicting a dragon, 3-1/8 in.; cylindrical vase, with continuous architectural and seascape scenes, 4 in.; four sided encre de chine vase, landscape scenes, gilt taotie masks, iron red seal mark to base, 3-1/2 in. - Provenance: Collected in Shanghai, China prior to 1902 by Frederick and Margaret Haskell; By descent in family to Frances Arnold; Private Collection, Newnan, Georgia - Note: Objects from this personal collection were acquired in Shanghai, China between the years 1862-1902. They were collected by Frederick and Margaret Haskell. Mr. Haskell was the owner of the Japan and China Trading Company. The couple retired to Lake Weir Florida in 1902, bringing these collected objects with them to the United States and they descended through the family to current day. These objects are now being offered to the public for the first time by Brunk Auctions.Click Here to Read the History of this Important Collection

Condition

Qianlong marked bottle with infilled firing cracked to base; encre de chine bottle with chips to rim and gilt loss; all with minor pin holes, scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use