A PAIR OF PALE GREEN JADEITE VASES AND COVERS, LATE QING DYNASTY

A PAIR OF PALE GREEN JADEITE VASES AND COVERS, LATE QING DYNASTY China, 19th century. Of baluster form supported on a round splayed foot, with a pair of elephant-head handles suspending loose rings, and a domed cover with floral finial. The translucent stone of a pale green tone with splashes of emerald, shadings of pale lavender and gray, dark specks, and russet veins. (4) Provenance: From a private collection in London, United Kingdom, acquired before 2000. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, minuscule nibbling to the rims, and light surface scratches. Weight: 338.6 g and 354.4 g Dimensions: Height 12.6 cm each Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 14 September 2012, lot 1052 Price: USD 7,500 or approx. EUR 9,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A small mottled pale greenish-white and dark green jadeite vase and cover Expert remark: Compare the related baluster form and elephant mask ring holders suspending loose rings. Note the size (16.5 cm).