(2) Chinese Canton Rose Gilt Metal-Mounted Porcelain Vases

Lot description

(pair) Chinese famille rose porcelain vases, mounted with gilt metal gadrooned rim and shallow basin, neck flanked with dual foo lion handles, the baluster-form vase with reserves depicting figural interior scenes, among floral motifs and scrolled foliates on parcel gilt ground, secured to pierced gilt metal base with dragon masks, overall on stand: approx 17"h, 7.5"diam, 19lbs total Provenance: From the Byram Family's Above Stratford Mansion. John Byram, a prominent Austin-based real estate developer, and his late wife Sally Byram curated this French Provincial style estate with the help of notable architects and interior designers. The home has remained untouched since Sally's untimely passing in 2006, serving as a testament to her taste for sophistication and craftsmanship