A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘PISTOL-HANDLED’ VASES AND COVERS
18TH CENTURY
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Price Realised GBP 1,625
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GBP 800 - GBP 1,200
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘PISTOL-HANDLED’ VASES AND COVERS
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture. Both vases generally in good condition for age, with some typical age-related wear to both including rubbing to enamels and gilt. The neck rim of one vase with a chip and a minor hairline crack to the underside edge of one cover. The other vase with two chips to the edges of the oval medallion on one side, and another small chip to the opposing medallion on the other side. There are two chips to the edges of the cover on the second vase.
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Lot 4Sale 20121
18TH CENTURYA PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ‘PISTOL-HANDLED’ VASES AND COVERSEstimate: GBP 800 - 1,200
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