Two Famille Rose Wall Pocket Vases

Description:

Two Famille Rose Wall Pocket Vases, China, late 19th/early 20th century, one flattened baluster form, decorated with four Immortals standing in a garden under a large fan, with gilt handles at the neck and a reticulated orange-glazed stand, ht. 7 1/2; the other tapering rounded pocket form decorated with two ribbon-tailed birds perched on rockery beside a peony branch, framed by stylized ruyi-head and lappet borders, ht. 9 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

Enamel loss to baluster vase, very small chip to mouth rim and possible repairs to handles, very small chip to foot rim of pocket vase, small areas of in-painting, minor chip to wall attachment panel, surface dirt and grime.


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