Lot 98 , A pair of Chinese Guangzhou-decorated famille rose sleeve vases, c.1830-50

A pair of Chinese Guangzhou-decorated famille rose sleeve vases, c.1830-50

A pair of Chinese Guangzhou-decorated famille rose sleeve vases, c.1830-50, each painted with figure scenes from the Romance of the Western Chamber, on a white ground painted with butterflies flowers and fruit, the upper register with flowers on a gold band, height 25.5cm, slight damage
£200-300

Condition:
Both vases with typical minor glaze imperfections and wear to the gilding on the rims.The first vase has a small shallow chip and small glaze flake to the rim, and a curved crack to the edge of the foot. The second vase has a splinter chip to the edge of the rim, otherwise in good condition.

Sold for £350