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Day 2: American, Southern & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Jan 28, 2017 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 30, 2017 09:00AM EST
Lot 279

Three Chinese Export Armorial Articles

Estimate: $500 - $800

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18th century, including large drinking vessel (tankard/mug) painted with Arms of Sheafe impaling Higgins surmounted by a helmet crest and surrounded by large red feathery scrolls, 6 in., [handle missing and old discolored repair in its place]; small bowl with underglaze blue cell diaper and spearhead border, 2-1/4 in., [three hairline cracks from rim, gilding worn]; and cream jug with black and gold cornucopia border, 3-7/8 in., [part of handle missing and evidence of old glue, chip at point of spout]; carved wood stand included with lot has a small piece missing. Condition: . Notes: Tankard/mug: see David S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, v. I, p. 235 (E4). Provenance: Tankard/Mug with sticker of Elinor Gordon, Villanova, PA; and bought at Sotheby's, NY, 2000; Private Savannah, Georgia Collection

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