Asian Art Auction, Session 2

June 06, 2011

LOT 664

Lot 664

Pair of Cloisonné Enamel ‘Magpie’ Vases, Qing Dynasty, 18th century

Pair of Cloisonné Enamel ‘Magpie’ Vases, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Lot 664 Details
Pair of Cloisonné Enamel ‘Magpie’ Vases, Qing Dynasty, 18th century

Each vase of high-shouldered form and depicting two magpies perched on branches with blooming florals amidst rockery and bamboo, all set against a sky blue ground, the neck decorated with a band of flames
height 14.4" — 36.5 cm.

Estimate $20,000-$30,000

Realised: $19,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 660 to 675-Chinese Enamel Ware from a North Carolina Collection

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 664
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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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