13th Jul, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST
Summer Fine Sale
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A Chinese Celadon and Russet Jade Figural Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, probably Qianlong, as an oval section baluster vase with bird finial on the back of a horned and winged dragon
18cm high, on hardwood stand
For a related example dated to the 18th century, see Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession no. 02.18.399
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Small flakes to the edges of the birds wings (knop). Natural inclusion crack at the birds beak/head and another at the rim. A similar natural hook shaped crack to the main rim of the vase, another to a scroll of one ruyi, to the feet and underside. Stand with some minute edge chips.
A photocopy of the original receipt is available to the purchaser.
Auction: Summer Fine Sale, 13th Jul, 2024
The Summer Fine Sale offers nearly 450 lots of ceramics, Asian art, clocks, rugs, works of art and furniture, including a collection of 19th century Terracotta Campagna Urns from Raby Castle, County Durham, a Lock of Florence Nightingale's Hair, and a French Alabaster Figure Group of the Holy Family, probably made in South West France in the late 14th century. A Private Collection of English Pottery will be offered in twenty-three lots, including numerous Prattware and Creamware figures, and the sale will also include pieces of fine 19th century furniture and good early oak and walnut furniture.
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Sunday 7th July - Friday 12th July 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am
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