A pair of square-section famille-rose vases China, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period

A pair of square-section famille-rose vases
China, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period
each vase on a reticulated base, each side with a circular medallion decorated alternatively with a scholar and landscape on a floral ground, later added metal mounts
H 30.5 cm, 12 in.
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Paire de vases quadrangulaires en porcelaine de la famille rose Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Yongzheng

chaque reposant sur socle ajouré, et décoré en alternance sur chaque face de figures et paysages dans des medaillons en réserve sur un fond fleuri, montures en metal doré
H 30.5 cm, 12 in.
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Condition Report:
Restorations and retouching throughout the both vases and the bases, both vases may be broken and have been reattached. The neck of one vase is leaning slightly to one side.

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Provenance:
Sotheby's London, 10th March 2005, lot 280.

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Sotheby's Londres, 10 mars 2005, lot 280.