Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025
Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 196
Three Gilt Ground Hand Painted Paris Porcelain Urns Converted to Lamps
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$2,600
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
19th century, pair of double handled campagna form urns, decorated with opposing reserves of hand painted enamel floral sprays, handles terminating in masks, approx. 31-1/4 x 11-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. to top of finial, with silk shades, 12 x 18 x 18 in.; double handled urn, hand painted opposing scenes of ship with couple with ship, swan form handles, on later brass plinth, 34-1/4 x 10 x 8 in. to top of lighting rod
Provenance: (swan handled example) Gerald Brown Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
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(swan handled example) Gerald Brown Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia (label); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior
surface dirt and accretion, firing flaws, anomalies, scratching, wear, and loss to enamel and gilt decoration throughout; one handle of one campagna urn broken and repaired; swan handled example with notable loss to gilt at columnar base, lacking finial; not tested for functionality Note: Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
