Asian Art Auction

December 05, 2011

LOT 393

Lot 393

Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)

Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)
Lot 393 Details
Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)

Of pear shape with a trumpet mouth and raised on a pronounced footring, the whole glazed white with turquoise to the interior, the exterior decoration of five five-clawed dragons amid clouds and flaming pearls encircling the body and wrapping around the neck, gilding to rim and above the base
height 10.8" — 27.5 cm.
six-character Daoguang mark

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $40,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)
  • Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)
  • Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)
  • Famille Rose Dragon Vase, Daoguang Mark and Period (1821-1850)
Provenance:

Estate of the late P. Franklin MD, a prominent psychiatrist in the late 1940's and 1950's in the New Jersey and New York areas. By repute, Dr. Franklin received this vase from one of his clients many of whom were wealthy Western educated Chinese from prominent families. Privately acquired from his family.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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