Close Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Vases

Close Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose VasesA large close pair of late 19th century Chinese export famille rose porcelain vases. Canton, China, Qing dynasty, Guangxu period (1875 1908) Each vase is shaped in baluster form with flared scalloped rim, having moulded Chilong dragons applied to the shoulder, and a pair of handles modelled in the form of Buddhist lions, and enamelled with panels, depicting battle and court scenes. Good antique condition, minor restorations to the body of one vase and

largely retaining the original formerly gilt brass swan-neck handles and locks

Fine antique condition

Of demi-lune form

Country Life

depicting battle and court scenes

10 July 2003

Provenance: Christie’s

also known for his 1929 interior design of the rebuilt Savoy Theatre and his work on interiors of Claridges hotel in London

this elegant chair is wonderfully ornamental

Morel and Hughes for the library at Weston Park

beautifully patinated throughout

and splayed and chamfered back supports