A pair of lozenge-shaped
'famille-rose' vases, 20th century
(2)
Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
the straight sides painted with birds perched on branches of trees growing beside flowering plants and rocks, with an inscription in black, signed Liu Yucen with red seals, all between blue enamel formal borders around the short waisted mouth and foot, the base with a seal in iron-red
(2)
31 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,500 (Hammer Price)
- $1,830 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A slightly rough unglazed area around the corner of one footrim approx 1.5 cm. Otherwise good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |