Lot 510
An Unusual Chinese Red, Blue, and Yellow Overlay Semi-Opaque White Glass Amphora Vase and Stand
Estimate
$15,000 - $20,000

Sold for $2,500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Unusual Chinese Red, Blue, and Yellow Overlay Semi-Opaque White Glass Amphora Vase and Stand
18TH CENTURY
清中期 涅白地套蓝红料花蝶图柳叶瓶
the opaque white body having high rounded shoulders emerging from a delicately tapered body, with a columnar neck rising to a slightly everted mouth rim, all supported by an integral stand, carved of transparent sapphire blue with four cantilevered ruyi form feet. Carved through an overlay of cobalt blue mottled red and yellow with descending branches of peony and prunus punctuated by butterflies.   
Height 8 3/4 in., 22.2 cm.
Property from the Halim Time & Glass Museum, Evanston, Illinois
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's New York, 18 September 2014, sale 2872, lot 1155
Hugh W. Greenberg (1930-2013) Collection, Franklin, Michigan
Imperial Oriental Art, New York, 2001

Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve 本拍品不設底價 
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