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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION
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AN UNUSUAL LARGE PAIR OF DOUCAI 'CRANE' VASES, MEIPING PROVENANCE:
18TH CENTURY Acquired by the current vendor's grandfather during his stay in China in the
early 20th century, thence by descent within the family.
Each vase is decorated to the tall sides with twelve cranes in flight, all outlined
with underglaze blue and decorated with white enamels, set against a ground Compare the present pair of vases to a similar vase sold at Christie's London,
of ruyi-shaped clouds in the colourful doucai palette highlighted in gilt.
13 May 2008, lot 249.
17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm.) high (2)
£8,000-12,000 US$11,000-15,000 英國私人珍藏
€8,800-13,000
清十八世紀 鬥彩雲鶴紋梅瓶一對
來源:
現藏家祖父於20世紀初在中國所購, 家傳至今
60 In addition to the hammer price, a Buyer’s Premium (plus VAT) is payable. Other taxes and/or an Artist Resale Royalty
fee are also payable if the lot has a tax or λ symbol. Check Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of this catalogue.
