A fine pair of ‘Rouge-de-fer’ triple-gourd vases. Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
A fine pair of ‘Rouge-de-fer’ triple-gourd vases. Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Gibson Antiques
Each painted with sprays of classic lotus flowers within scroll and lappet borders. Height: 26.8cm. Price: 22 000 €
Similar vases are in the Collection of Augustus the Strong, now in the State Art Collections, Dresden.
Duplicates from the Royal collection were sold at Rudolph Lepke’s Kunst Auctions Haus in 1919. Lot numbers 332 and 333, illustrated on plate 29 of the auction catalogue, show a similar pair of vases.
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