25th Mar, 2021 9:30
A Chinese butterfly vase, Guangxu mark and probably of the period, the neck with gilt rim above a ruyi head band, the shoulder with famille rose peony and gilt double Shou, beween gilt bands, the lower band raised, decorated throughout with polychrome enamel butterflies, above a gadrooned base, six character Guangxu mark, 29.5cm
Sold for £20,000
Condition Report
Light gilt rubbing. No obvious signs of any chips, cracks or restoration. Rings out nicely when lightly tapped
A Chinese butterfly vase, Guangxu mark and probably of the period, the neck with gilt rim above a ruyi head band, the shoulder with famille rose peony and gilt double Shou, beween gilt bands, the lower band raised, decorated throughout with polychrome enamel butterflies, above a gadrooned base, six character Guangxu mark, 29.5cm
