Rare Chinese vase and wine pitcher to be auctioned
Summary
Two rare Chinese antiques, a vase and a wine pitcher from the Kangxi Emperor's reign (1661-1722), will be auctioned. These items belonged to William Cleverley Alexander and have been in his family's collection for over 100 years.Key Facts
- The vase and pitcher date back to the Kangxi Emperor's reign in China (1661-1722).
- Art collector William Cleverley Alexander bought them in 1907 and 1913.
- The antiques have been in Alexander's private collection at Heathfield Park.
- His descendants are putting the vase and pitcher up for auction for the first time.
- The vase is decorated with squirrels and grapevines and is valued at £20,000 to £30,000.
- The pitcher is yellow-glazed and designed with symbols for good fortune, prosperity, and longevity, valued at £4,000 to £6,000.
- Auction house Woolley & Wallis is handling the sale.
- The Kangxi era is known for artistic creativity, especially in ceramics.
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