(2) Chinese lacquered floor vases w/ hardstone, 71"h

Pair of monumental Chinese lacquered floor vases, executed in parcel gilt, lacquer, and hardstone, of fanghu form, each having a flattened rim above a waisted neck embellished with gilt lotus scrollwork, the body decorated with landscape scenes accented with applied hardstone birds perched in flowering branches and jade rockwork, each resting on a square stand with inswept legs and low square stretcher decorated with conforming gilt lotus scrollwork; vases 51"h x 19"w x 13.5"d; overall size with stands 71"h x 19"w x 13.5"d.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Mr. Jack A. Belz of Memphis, Tennessee.