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Paul V. and

Elizabeth J. Colaianni

Paul and Elizabeth travelled the world exploring and appreciating many cultures. Paul’s 30 year
career as an Air Force Officer, afforded them many adventures.
Paul earned his degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh after his service in the Army
Air Corps during World War II. He soon married his high-school sweetheart, Elizabeth, and
together they began their 66 year marriage, and Air Force career.

When Paul was assigned to Korea in the 1960s, he became enthralled with the Korean people
and their culture. He enthusiastically learned everything he could about their history.
Along the way, he started collecting pottery and artwork he believed to be historically significant.
He spent his life studying and researching these items and he loved sharing the information he
would find to spark an interest in those around him. He loved art of all kinds, but his passion lay
in ancient Korean art. With the support of his loving wife, Elizabeth, he was able to pursue that
passion.
Sadly, Paul passed away in 2015, but Elizabeth believes he would have gotten great pleasure
from seeing his collection offered at auction so that others may appreciate the works of art he
so loved.

PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF PAUL
AND ELIZABETH COLAIANNI
697
A GROUP OF SIX PORCELAIN WATER
DROPPERS DECORATED IN COBALT
Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century, or 20th
century
Comprising a recumbent haetae (lion); a leaping fish
with scales carved in relief; a ring-form vessel decorated
with a landscape; a rectangular vessel decorated
697 with a landscape and sailing ships; a hexagonal
vessel decorated with stylized vines; a circular vessel
decorated with a large flower blossom
3 1/4in (8.2cm) diameter, the largest
$2,500 - 3,500
698
TWO PAINTED WOOD KIROGI (WEDDING
DUCKS)
Early 20th century
Each carved in sections and assembled, painted on the
surface in varying degrees of color to indicate wings,
feathers, and facial features
9in (22.8cm) long, the larger

$1,000 - 1,500
698

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