Pair of Tall Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Jars

Included here is a pair of Qing dynasty covered jars from the mid 19th century. They measure 24.5" high. Their inverted baluster form have tall necks and feature slight dome covers with flange rims with fu dog finials. Sides are painted with dragons among chrysanthemums, a cloud band and bat collar above a leaf and Greek key motif band at the base. There are no known hallmarks. There are small chips to the underside and the edges of the lids. There is a large oval crack on one side of one jar which has been partially repaired but which requires further restoration. This jar also has a thin hairline visible only on the inside of the neck. The neck on the other jar has repairs to a break, and a hairline extends from the neck through most of the mid-section to the base. There are a couple spots where old adhesive label residue has hardened and yellowed, but these spots can be easily removed. Finally, there is a small dab of white house paint on the side of one jar which must be removed. The pair were appraised in 1998 by Sotheby's for $6,000. The damage and repairs were present when the pair were purchased by our client in the 1980s. We'll be happy to include a copy of this appraisal in advance of purchase. These items reside in our client's home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City and may be seen in person by appointment.

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