The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 228
Two Archaic Chinese Vases
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
possibly Han dynasty, comprising: ovoid form vase with flared neck, painted in white pigment, with two taotie mask handles, 16-1/4 x 12-1/2 in.; ovoid form vase with flared neck, painted in white and red pigment, with two taotie mask handles, rounded lid, 20-1/2 x 15 in. [Asian Ceramics]
Provenance: Throckmorton Fine Art, Inc. (smaller accompanied by receipt dated May 15, 2014 for $1,500); The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
loss to paint, surface accretion, scattered cracks and chips to surfaces, non lidded example with chip to base, lidded example with chips to rim and hairline crack to body
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