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Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 180

Two Chinese Famille Verte 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

Qing dynasty, one in unique form with round base in enamel decoration of butterflies, body with four sided panels featuring figures and cranes, tapering neck leading to mouth with palmette design, 8 x 2-3/4 in.; four sided vase with high shoulder, masks holding ring handles, enamel decoration of ladies in leisurely pursuits accompanied by script possibly naming each, 9-1/2 x 4-5/8 in. 

Condition

each with areas of restoration/retouch (see blacklight), loss to gilt, anomalies and pinholes, surface accretion/residue; unique example with break and repair to mouth, glue residue on interior, two glaze voids on underside of four sided body; larger example with chip to mouth

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Collection of an Important Atlanta, Georgia Family