Chinese vase
05 February 2021
Description

12” tall

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 2 days
By Leah I.
Feb 07, 12:38 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $300 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is a Chinese vase with a smooth and luminous oxblood glaze accented with light purple areas. This finish is known as a flambé-glaze. It features a long narrow neck, pronounced base, and sculpted lip. The sculpted lip is unusual in this kind of vase; often it is more lightly glazed and smooth.

It is similar in color and shape to vases produced during the Qing dynasty in China (1636–1912). Specifically, this vase matches many made in the 18th century. The vase is in very good condition. The seal on its base indicates that it was produced during the reign of the emperor YongZheng (1723-1735).

Based on average sales of similar items, the Fair Market Value is $200 to $300. However, I urge you to have this examined by an expert in flambé Qing ceramics, since it could be worth significantly more if verified as authentic.

I have included links to similar items sold for high prices at auction, and one sold for a more modest price:

Christie’s adapted lamp; $2747
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5972633

Christie’s; $11,160
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5771743

eBay; $6500
https://www.ebay.com/itm/YONGZHENG-FLAMBE-SANG-DE-BOEUF-VASE-Qing-Dynasty-1700s-Antique-Chinese-Porcelain-/233781849145?_ul=AR

Liveauctioneers, $300
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/96572654_chinese-qing-dynasty-flambe-glazed-porcelain-vase

This is a conditional appraisal, which means that we have not verified the authenticity of this item. Click here to learn more about the authentication resources that Mearto offers.

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