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

Condition

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