Chinese
A Chinese Blue and White 'Figural' Yenyen Vase, 19th Century
porcelain
18 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in, 46.4 x 21 x 21 cm
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CAD
Sold for: $1,750
Preview at: Heffel Vancouver
PROVENANCE
A gift to Sir Turner (1905-1980) (KBE. CBE. OBE. Hon LLD) while he was the Chief manager of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank (Later HSBC) between 1953-1962
Collection of Sir Michael William and Lady Wendy Turner, Hong Kong and London
By descent to the current Private Collection, Vancouver
The tall vase with flaring rim and decorated in three registers, the bottom with the poet Li Bai together with a farmer and attendants, the middle section with a mythical qilin and magic carp, the top with a lord and his wife flanked by numerous servants. Double ring mark to base.
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