Lot 176

Pair of Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Vases

Estimate: $600 - $900

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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

probably Kangxi period, each having a bulbous body with garlic neck, underglaze blue foliate decoration, 8-5/8 in.

Provenance: According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, September 2003, for $2,100 (with labels); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

Note: For similar examples see Sotheby's New York, China / 5000 Years, March 28, 2023, Lot 924, sold for $7,620

Christie's Paris, Art of Asia, December 10, 2021, Lot 706, sold for EUR 8,125

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According to consignor notes, purchased from Henry Moog Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia, September 2003, for $2,100 (with labels); Collection of JoAnn and Whit Whitley, North Carolina

each in overall good condition, minor accretion, wear and discoloration, pinholes, one with repairs to rim, firing flaws primarily to base (as made), labels and felt pads to base