Lot 175: * A diverse collection of nine decorative vases showcasing a blend of traditional Chinese and

A diverse collection of nine decorative vases showcasing a blend of traditional Chinese and Japanese inspirations, ranging from monumental floor vases to smaller, textured accent pieces. The largest items in the collection feature classic blue-and-white and polychrome ceramic techniques: Large Blue and White Dragon Vase: Standing as one of the tallest, this white porcelain vase is decorated with a vivid cobalt blue scene depicting a majestic dragon and stylized clouds. It features dark, sculptural handles on the neck and a flared rim. Tall Blue and White Geometric Vase: A slender, tall vase featuring a complex array of circular medallions, geometric symbols, and scrolling vine patterns in cobalt blue. The neck is adorned with ornate blue-molded handles. Famille Rose Style Vase: This central piece features a polychrome pictorial panel depicting figures in a landscape, surrounded by traditional floral motifs and colorful borders characteristic of the Qing dynasty aesthetic. Floral Baluster Vase: A smaller white porcelain vase decorated with a delicate polychrome floral spray, including blooming peonies and greenery, with a slightly tapered base. Small Footed Bud Vase: In the foreground left, a miniature vase features a ribbed crimson base and a pale yellow flared neck with small decorative handles. Contrasting with the smooth porcelain are four pieces with more organic, tactile finishes: Metallic Glaze Jars (2 Pieces): Two large, stout jars feature a striking dual-textured finish. The upper shoulders are coated in a shimmering metallic copper-bronze glaze, while the lower bodies exhibit a matte, stone-like grey finish with natural pitting. Ribbed Crimson Vase: A medium-sized vessel with a distinctive vertically ribbed (fluted) texture and a deep red glaze that thins at the edges to reveal darker undertones. Glazed Stoneware Pot: Positioned in the back right, this vessel features a mottled grey and brown glaze with a weathered, rustic patina.

Ateliers Allot is a prestigious French family institution established in 1812 and headquartered on Rue de Vaugirard with showrooms in Paris, renowned for its mastery of traditional cabinetmaking and the rare “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” (EPV) label. Spanning eight generations of expertise, the firm seamlessly integrates the eight foundational trades of fine furniture—including cabinetmaking, woodcarving, marquetry, and gilding—to produce and restore exquisite hand made pieces ranging from the Louis XIV era to contemporary bespoke designs entirely in-house, they offer an unparalleled level of historical authenticity, serving as a global benchmark for French decorative arts and “art de vivre” [LOC 848]