Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 6

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE 'BUTTERFLY' VASES 19TH CENTURY With ovoid bodies and tall necks...

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE 'BUTTERFLY' VASES 19TH CENTURY With ovoid bodies and tall necks decorated with butterflies, blossoming prunus branches, chrysanthemum and hibiscus against turquoise grounds, with ruyi-heads to the rims and scrolling foliate bands to the feet, 30cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, FRS (1859-1942) and thence by descent.