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A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese celadon porcelain vases, the porcelain Qianlong (1736-1795), the mounts Louis XV circa 1770
Auction Closed
July 6, 02:09 PM GMT
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 GBP
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PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A pair of gilt-bronze mounted Chinese celadon porcelain vases
the porcelain Qianlong (1736-1795), the mounts Louis XV circa 1770
of gu shape, cylindrical, with a swelling central band, trumpet neck and sides spreading towards the foot, the body incised with peony scrolls, mounted to rim and footrim
For info original dims for lot 14 are 54.5cm. high, 27cm. wide; 1ft. 9½in., 10 5/8in.
Formerly in the Collection of the Vicomtesse de Courval, born Mary Ray (1835-1901);
Thence by descent, until sold Sotheby's, Paris, Ancienne Collection de la Vicomtesse de Courval, 25 March 2014, lot 108, when acquired by the present owner.
Thence by descent, until sold Sotheby's, Paris, Ancienne Collection de la Vicomtesse de Courval, 25 March 2014, lot 108, when acquired by the present owner.