Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Vases

third quarter 19th century, now mounted as lamps, the square, tapered vases decorated with dragons on a turquoise ground, on ebonized bases, mounted with shades.
vase: h. 19-1/4", w. 5-1/2"; overall, with shade: h. 38-1/2", w. 18", d. 18"

Provenance: The Estate of Betty T. Brooks, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Vases in generally good condition with rich color and designs. One example with evidence of reattachment and some filler where the neck joins the shoulder and a few surface losses just below the shoulder. The neck of both with scattered minor pitting within the blue band. Shades with scattered minor stains and some creasing, probably from being stacked at some point. Shade interiors both with discoloration probably due to incandescent bulbs over time. Both electrified. Top of shade: h. 35" Top of urn down through base: h. 21-1/2" Current shades: dia. 24", w. 18"