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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 204

Six Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Prunus Vases

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

all painted with flowering prunus branches, including a tall hexagonal vase, underglaze blue four character Qianlong reign mark, 11-3/4 in.; pair of lidded jars, underglaze blue four character Kangxi reign mark, 8-1/4 in.; three with underglaze blue double ring mark, tallest 11-5/8 in.

Provenance: Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Condition

hexagonal vase with chips and glaze flakes, blue color retouch along edges; lid with rim chips/flakes, one jar with two rim hairlines; other scratches, wear to bases, small flaws and pinholes (as made)

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