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Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 33

Pair Chinese Crackle Glaze Baluster Vases

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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polychrome enamel crackle glaze vases with continuous depictions of battle scenes, molded brown glaze borders and foo dog ring handles, impressed Chenghua marks to undersides, with carved wood stands, 13-1/2 in.(vases only) - 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

minor wear to rims and decoration, one stand lacking a foot and one with repair