Asian Art

March 0914, 2019
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LOT 199

Lot 199

A Large Champlevee Enamel Bronze Vase, 19th Century

A Large Champlevee Enamel Bronze Vase, 19th Century
Lot 199 Details
A Large Champlevee Enamel Bronze Vase, 19th Century

十九世紀 銅胎掐絲琺瑯寶相花紋獸耳壺

Of Chinese archaistic bronze-form, the ovoid body flanked by two large monster handles and raised on a short foot with vertical flanges, with enamel design of lotus dentals throughout
height 24.4 in — 62 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased from Sotheby’s Parke-Bernet New York during the 1960’s.

CONDITION DETAILS

finial of one monster’s tongue broken but still attached, enamel losses

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  • 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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