Asian Art I - 21st May 2014
Lot 211
A large Chinese famille rose ovoid vase Republic period
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A large Chinese famille rose ovoid vase Republic period, decorated with Bao Yu sitting at a table in a garden attended by Bao Chai and twelve other ladies, the reverse with a poem from The Red Chamber, the neck and shoulder with bands of foliate scrolls, the base with a four character Qianlong mark in blue enamel, paper label for Wain Antiques, no.D361, 40cm.
Provenance: purchased from Peter Wain Oriental Art.