A large pair of famille rose vases
Qing dynasty, 19th century
(2)
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
each of hexagonal section, the tall slightly waisted neck set with double ruyi sceptre handles, either side painted with figure scene panels within flower head borders reserved on a ground of precious objects and fruiting and flowering sprays
(2)
59 cm high
- Lot Sold $4,500 (Hammer Price)
- $5,490 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One vase - some surface wear to the gilding. A small restoration to one corner of the mouth on the rim edge. A hairline crack across the footrim at one corner. Some restoration to the lower end of one handle. The other vase - a hairline crack to one corner of the mouth approx 4 cm and a restored corner chip. Yellowing from the restoration around the interior rim of the mouth. The handles with some small flakes approx 0.5 cm off the blue enamel. Some surface wear to gilding.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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