Asian Art Auction | October 19, 2023
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 180
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Pottery Altar Vases
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
late Qing dynasty, circa 1873, each with inscribed Tongzhi reign mark, of archaistic tiered form with removable tops for holding incense sticks, olive green glaze with pink, blue, and yellow enamel decoration, molded dragon, butterfly, bat, and floral motifs, 26 x 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: For a similar example see Bonham's sale 24 April 2006, Lot 8328, sold for $2,987.00
Condition
surface dirt, glaze crazing, scattered pinholes and numerous firing cracks throughout, each with hairline crack to lower central tier, some glaze voids, scattered losses to enamel
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Private Collection
