€55,000
A pair of large Chinese famille verte 'mythic animals' vases, Kangxi
Description:
H.: 49,5 cm
Provenance:
- The collection of Henry Ford II, bearing the Ford Inventory Nos. D-14-a and D-14-b on the base. Henry Ford II (September 4, 1917 â September 29, 1987), sometimes known as 'Hank the Deuce' or simply 'the Deuce', was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford. He was president of the Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1960, Chief executive officer (CEO) from 1947 to 1979, and chairman of the board of directors from 1960 to 1980. The vases were on display in his English residences at Eaton Square and Turville Grange.
- With Chait galleries, New York (each with their label on the base).
Ref.:
- Christie's, New York, Sep. 15, 2016, lot 872, for a similar example. (sold USD 341.000) (direct link available on rm-auctions.com)
- Christie's, New York, Sep. 15, 2016, lot 873, for a similar but damaged example. (sold USD 137.000) (direct link available on rm-auctions.com)
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