Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 306
Two Chinese Vases Converted to Lamps
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
late 18th century, famille rose porcelain baluster form vase depicting a songbird perched on a branch of flowering prunus blossoms, another songbird and a spider perched on a tree near a rocky wall in the background, shoulder decorated with blue diaper border and gilt mantling, mounted wood cap and stand, 6-3/4 in. (vase); 18-1/4 in. (to finial); Chinese export baluster form vase mounted to lamp, with armorial decoration of bird, ribbon swags, and monogram "PEG", mounted to a carved and gilt wood base, 21 in. (to finial); Provenance: Sarah Potter Conover, Inc. New York, purchased June 1, 1969 for $350 (famille rose, accompanied by receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
famille rose example with repairs to neck, drilled base, light enamel and gilt loss, electrical cord lacking plug, possibly made as a lamp;ÿarmorial example with some losses to decoration, extensive repaired breaks throughout; other scratches and wear
Condition
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