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Day 3 - Important Asian Works of Art

Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 17, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 1221

Mason's Ironstone Covered Hall Vase

Estimate: $800 - $1,500

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

English, circa 1840, of square section, conical cover with bird finial, richly gilt mythical birds molded in high relief, crimson ground, 32-1/2 in., chip at one corner of side, three areas of glaze "pitting" on three sides, gilt on bird finial with some loss. Provenance: Valerie Howard, Christie's London, 2003; 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

chip at one corner of side, three areas of glaze "pitting" on three sides, gilt on bird finial with some loss

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