A Set of Three 'Famille-Verte' Baluster Vases, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

A Set of Three 'Famille-Verte' Baluster Vases, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

each of generous baluster shape, finely painted on the exterior with a large two-register ruyi-head collar outlined in black enamel and iron-red, filled with chrysanthemum scrolls on a green ground, above two large beribboned bouquets, the slightly waisted neck decorated with five Buddhist emblems, the slightly rounded foot painted with a green 'cracked-ice' ground and prunus (3). height 13 1/2 in., 34.3 cm. Estimate 20,000—30,000 USD

PROVENANCE: Collection of Alfred Morrison (1821-1897) and thence by descent to Lord Margadale of Islay, at Fonthill House, Tilsbury, Wiltshire (Fonthill Heirlooms).
The Morrison Collection of Chinese Porcelains, Christie's London, 18th October 1971, lot 40.
Chait Galleries, New York (according to labels).

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's