Asian Auction

June 04, 2012

LOT 196

Lot 196

Blue and White Ming-Style Vase, Xuantong Mark and Period (1908-1911)

Blue and White Ming-Style Vase, Xuantong Mark and Period (1908-1911)
Lot 196 Details
Blue and White Ming-Style Vase, Xuantong Mark and Period (1908-1911)

The body decorated with lotus sprays and ruyi borders, overlapping plantain leaves surround the tall cylindrical neck extending towards a slightly everted rim
height 14.8" — 37.5 cm.
six-character Xuantong mark

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $26,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Blue and White Ming-Style Vase, Xuantong Mark and Period (1908-1911)
  • Blue and White Ming-Style Vase, Xuantong Mark and Period (1908-1911)
Provenance:

The Collection of Late Qing and Republican Period Porcelain of Dr. and Mrs H. Whitaker, Valley Cottage, NY, acquired in the 1940's-50's, then by descent within the family

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 196
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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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