Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Garniture Vases
ca. 1780, the ogee-form covers with polychrome foo dog knops, the bodies decorated with scroll-lined panels of mandarin decoration on an orange and gilt ground, the sides set with gilt dragon-form handles.
h. 18-1/2", w. 6-1/2", d. 4"

Provenance: The Collection of Deborah & Eli Tullis, New Orleans, Louisiana.

There is a short, tight hairline crack about 2" coming up from the base of one. A very tiny rim chip to the edge of one cover. No additional chips, cracks, or restorations. Scattered wear to gilt edges, primarily around the covers. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is in perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.