Live Auction 16723The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller: Travel and Americana
A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE VERTE HEXAGONAL VASES AND COVERS
Lot 980

A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE VERTE HEXAGONAL VASES AND COVERS

CHINA, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)

Closed10 May 2018

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A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE VERTE HEXAGONAL VASES AND COVERS
CHINA, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Decorated with butterflies and birds in flight amidst peony, prunus and magnolia on a yellow ground, the conforming covers surmounted by lotus-bud finials
12 in. (30.5 cm.) high, softwood stands with painted clips

Gorer of London.
Dreicer & Company, New York, as agents for Gorer of London, 15 April 1915.
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., New York, 1915-1960.
Estate of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Acquired 10 November 1960.