Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 12 October 2015

Jewellery, Continental and Oriental Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 73 892
Lot 196
  • A Chinese famille-rose 'butterfly' vase, Qing Dynasty, Guangxu (1875-1908)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 60 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 73 892

About this Item

A Chinese famille-rose 'butterfly' vase, Qing Dynasty, Guangxu (1875-1908)

bulbous elongated neck, painted and enamelled with a multitude of butterflies in flight, between ruyi, foliate and lappet borders, gilt rims, with paper label and painted inventory number, iron-red six-character mark, 39,5 high; and a hardwood stand



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