A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED CHINESE BLUE PORCELAIN TWIN-HANDLED VASES

A PAIR OF MONUMENTAL LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED CHINESE BLUE PORCELAIN TWIN-HANDLED VASES
CIRCA 1775
Each with a baluster-shaped hexagonal body with shaped panels, the lid with a foliate cup and a berried finial, above scroll handles wrapped with foliage, above a waisted spreading base decorated with entrelac borders, with foliate clasps to the corners; minor differences and traces of gilt decoration to the porcelain, one lid repaired
25 in. (64 cm.) high; 12 in. (31 cm.) wide; 10 in. (25 cm.) deep

Provenance
These lots have been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.