Lot 164 , A pair of large Chinese famille rose fencai square baluster vases, 19th century, 53cm high, one corner of rim restored, some wear to enamels

A pair of large Chinese famille rose fencai square baluster vases, 19th century, each painted to three sides with figures in market places and farming scenes to the fourth side, applied with a pair lion mask ring handles,

Provenance- the owner bought items from specialist Chinese antiques dealers while living in Hong Kong in the 1980s -1990s. 53cm high, one corner of rim restored, some wear to enamels
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
Typical minor glaze imperfections, small glaze fake flakes to the vertical edges, some wear to the enamel colours and gilding. One of the vases has a restored corner to the rim which has been well done, otherwise in good condition with no cracks or chips detected.

Sold for £9,500