Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Feb 12, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 431
Pair Chinese Famille Verte Jars Mounted as Lamps
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
Qing dynasty, possibly Kangxi period, near pair brightly enamel decorated with scrolling vines and flowers, bordered below by a wide cloud collar outlined in red and black, one with stylized lotus scrolls; one with horns issuing floral sprays, with underglaze blue double ring mark to base; each approximately 12-1/2 x 11 in.; brass lamp mounts engraved with auspicious objects and twining ribbon and stylized ruyi, with three sockets, 28-1/4 in. to finial - Provenance: Estate of Robert K. Johnson, Aiken, South Carolina
one with repaired break to rim, base drilled, small chip to foot, edge wear under mounts; one with large crack to body, mounts unable to be removed for exam; other scratches and enamel loss, some areas of retouch, white metal residue at lamp arm attachments
