12-03-201012-03-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2528BBoston
December 3, 2010 09:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Ormolu Mounted Imari Vases

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$3,555$3,000
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2528BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 03, 2010 9:00AM

Description:

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Imari Vases, Japan, 17th century, design of chrysanthemum flowers around the body and lions alternating with peony sprays around the shoulder, underglaze blue decoration with ochre, orange, and gilt, each surmounted by a bouquet-shaped candelabra by Ferdinand Barbenienne, each vase supported by a gilt-bronze stand cast as four standing dragons, ht. 14 in. (17 in. with stand).
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Loss to the gilt

Keywords

Japan