A pair of large Chinese famille verte 'mythic animals' vases, Kangxi

H.: 49,5 cm

Condition: (UV-checked)
The left vase
- In excellent condition.
- The rim with a few negligible small burst glaze bubbles.
- The tail of the yellow beast with a minor glaze retraction.

The right vase
- Generally in very good condition to excellent condition.
- A small superficial chip on the outer upper rim and another on the inner rim.
- A small superficial chip just above the foot.

品相：（已用紫外线光检查）
左边的花瓶
- 全品，口沿几处缩釉，黄色麒麟尾巴一些失釉。

右边花瓶
- 近乎全品，口沿两个飞皮，圈足上一个小飞皮。

Provenance:
- The collection of Henry Ford II, bearing the Ford Inventory Nos. D-14-a and D-14-b on the base. Henry Ford II (September 4, 1917 – September 29, 1987), sometimes known as 'Hank the Deuce' or simply 'the Deuce', was an American businessman in the automotive industry. He was the oldest son of Edsel Ford I and oldest grandson of Henry Ford. He was president of the Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1960, Chief executive officer (CEO) from 1947 to 1979, and chairman of the board of directors from 1960 to 1980. The vases were on display in his English residences at Eaton Square and Turville Grange.
- With Chait galleries, New York (each with their label on the base).

Ref.:
- Christie's, New York, Sep. 15, 2016, lot 872, for a similar example. (sold USD 341.000) (link)
- Christie's, New York, Sep. 15, 2016, lot 873, for a similar but damaged example. (sold USD 137.000) (link)