LOT 21 Four Chinese Porcelain Miniature Vases
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Qing dynasty, various forms in white, mauve, and robin's egg blue, old sticker labels with auction lot numbers, 2 in. to 3-3/8 in.; with carved wood standsNote: Wilhelmine Kirby Waller was the granddaughter of Thomas Ellis Kirby, founding partner of the American Art Association, which became the first major auction house in the United States, selling over 60 million dollars worth of art during its existence from 1883-1924. Gustavus Kirby, Wilhelmine's father, was an important member of the American Olympic Committee and was involved in the AAA business with his father. Wilhelmine, a noted equestrienne, focused her pursuits on horse breeding at the successful Tanrackin Farm in Bedford, New York. She was on several Presidential Commissions focusing on conservation and the environment, as well as serving as the President of the Garden Club of America. These objects offered here were passed down through the family and Wilhelmine to the current consignor.Provenance: Lady Mary Stewart Evans (Claflin), purchased in England in the early 20th century; Estate of Wilhelmine Kirby Waller, Bedford, New York; by descent品相报告: scattered surface scratches, glaze crazing, pinholes, small rim chips; smaller robin's egg example with repair to rim; stands with light wear
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