Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 263C

Lot 263C

Bronze Silver Inlay ‘Dragon’ Vase, Shisou Mark, 18th/19th Century

Bronze Silver Inlay ‘Dragon’ Vase, Shisou Mark, 18th/19th Century
Lot 263C Details
Bronze Silver Inlay ‘Dragon’ Vase, Shisou Mark, 18th/19th Century

Of elongated ovoid shape tapering towards a narrowed base and raised on a spreading foot, the smooth exterior subtly decorated with a ferocious dragon soaring above crashing waves, a pair of finely modeled lion-head handles to either side
height 12" — 30.5 cm.
72.4 oz. — 2253 grams

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $676.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Bronze Silver Inlay ‘Dragon’ Vase, Shisou Mark, 18th/19th Century
  • Bronze Silver Inlay ‘Dragon’ Vase, Shisou Mark, 18th/19th Century
Provenance:

Chinese Works of Art from the Estate of Elizabeth Helen Livingston (née Kessler, 1928, Frankfurt, Germany). (Lots 263A to 263E).  Elizabeth Helen Livingston inherited a small collection of Asian art acquired by her father and grandfather during their travels to China in the late 19th and early 20th C.  Her grandfather Johann Friedrich Karl Kessler (1858-1889) and father Alexander Karl Kessler (1885-1964) were owners of Johann Philip Kessler Bank, Frankfurt.  Elizabeth moved to Canada in 1950 with her husband Arthur Edwin Livingston.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 263C
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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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