LOT 330
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A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUBLE GOURD VASE, KANGXI PERIOD, CIRCA 1720
of double gourd shape, the blue glazed ground with white leaves and ivy tendrils surrounding white and red gourds, height: 45 cm (17 3/4 in.)
The letter accompanying this lot elaborates that years after Louis-Philippe's physician donated this vase to his local museum, the Musée Lannelongue, his descendants, on going to visit the museum to see the collection that had been donated, found the museum closed and the objects distributed between the homes of the museum trustees. Following this, the family reclaimed the objects which were then offered for sale, when this vase was acquired by the noted French Oriental Arts dealer Florine Langweil.
PROVENANCE
Physician of King Louis Philippe (1773-1850)
Donated by him to the Musée Lannelongue, à Castéra-Verduzan
Collection Florine Langweil, Paris
Cohen & Pearce, London
Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above)
LOT NOTES
This vase is accompanied by a signed letter to the current owner from Cohen and Pearce Gallery, London, dated November 14th, 1996 (available upon request).
The letter accompanying this lot elaborates that years after Louis-Philippe's physician donated this vase to his local museum, the Musée Lannelongue, his descendants, on going to visit the museum to see the collection that had been donated, found the museum closed and the objects distributed between the homes of the museum trustees. Following this, the family reclaimed the objects which were then offered for sale, when this vase was acquired by the noted French Oriental Arts dealer Florine Langweil.
PROVENANCE
Physician of King Louis Philippe (1773-1850)
Donated by him to the Musée Lannelongue, à Castéra-Verduzan
Collection Florine Langweil, Paris
Cohen & Pearce, London
Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above)
LOT NOTES
This vase is accompanied by a signed letter to the current owner from Cohen and Pearce Gallery, London, dated November 14th, 1996 (available upon request).
Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000
Result: $32,500 (including premium)
