$32,500
PROVENANCE Physician of King Louis Philippe (1773-1850) Donated by him to the Musée Lannelongue, à Castéra-Verduzan Collection Florine Langweil, Paris Cohen & Pearce, London Private Collection, USA (acquired from the above) LOT NOTES This vase is accompanied by a signed letter to the current owner from Cohen and Pearce Gallery, London, dated November 14th, 1996 (available upon request). The letter accompanying this lot elaborates that years after Louis-Philippe's physician donated this vase to his local museum, the Musée Lannelongue, his descendants, on going to visit the museum to see the collection that had been donated, found the museum closed and the objects distributed between the homes of the museum trustees. Following this, the family reclaimed the objects which were then offered for sale, when this vase was acquired by the noted French Oriental Arts dealer Florine Langweil.
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2015-02-28
