A PAIR OF CARVED RED-OVERLAY YELLOW GLASS BOTTLE VASES, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
A PAIR OF CARVED RED-OVERLAY YELLOW GLASS BOTTLE VASES, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
China. Each finely carved through the semi-transparent ruby-red outer layer to the translucent lemon-yellow body in low relief with six chilong clambering on the bulbous body and tall cylindrical neck, framed by bands of overlapping stiff leaves at the shoulder and below the rim.
Provenance: From the Estate of Madelyn Marley, Yakima, Washington. The bases each with an old inscribed label, '781', the wood stands with further old labels. Madelyn Marley (1899-2000) developed a passion for nature and the outdoors, stemming in part from her family's ownership of a successful orchard business in Yakima. She became a keen collector of early 20th century glass and was particularly drawn to the scenic and floral vases of Daum, the artistry of Tiffany Studios glass, and the delicate carving and brilliant colors of Thomas Webb cameo glass.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities including swirls and bubbles. Few nicks and tiny losses.
Weight: 632.1 g and 641.3 g
Dimensions: Height 22 cm (each)
Each with an associated carved wood stand. (4)
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Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 6 April 2015, lot 195
Price: HKD 75,000 or approx. EUR 10,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An opaque red-overlay yellow glass bottle vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and decoration. Note the size (16.7 cm) and that the lot comprises only a single vase.
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A PAIR OF CARVED RED-OVERLAY YELLOW GLASS BOTTLE VASES, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
China. Each finely carved through the semi-transparent ruby-red outer layer to the translucent lemon-yellow body in low relief with six chilong clambering on the bulbous body and tall cylindrical neck, framed by bands of overlapping stiff leaves at the shoulder and below the rim.
Provenance: From the Estate of Madelyn Marley, Yakima, Washington. The bases each with an old inscribed label, '781', the wood stands with further old labels. Madelyn Marley (1899-2000) developed a passion for nature and the outdoors, stemming in part from her family's ownership of a successful orchard business in Yakima. She became a keen collector of early 20th century glass and was particularly drawn to the scenic and floral vases of Daum, the artistry of Tiffany Studios glass, and the delicate carving and brilliant colors of Thomas Webb cameo glass.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and manufacturing irregularities including swirls and bubbles. Few nicks and tiny losses.
Weight: 632.1 g and 641.3 g
Dimensions: Height 22 cm (each)
Each with an associated carved wood stand. (4)
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 6 April 2015, lot 195
Price: HKD 75,000 or approx. EUR 10,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An opaque red-overlay yellow glass bottle vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and decoration. Note the size (16.7 cm) and that the lot comprises only a single vase.
