Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vases and Covers

Qing Dynasty, second half 18th century, each of baluster form, with slightly tapering neck surmounted by a dome-form cover with peach finial, the exterior painted with blossoming flowers and foliage stemming from rockwork, the cover with floral sprays.
h. 11-3/4", dia. 4-3/4"

Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, "Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor", September 24-25, 2012, lot 366, page 270. Shown in situ page 249, the master bedroom; Private collection, Mobile, Alabama.

In overall good condition. One vase has a hairline crack to the rim. The other vase has a small chip to its foot rim. One lid has a glaze crack and the finial has been restored and over-glazed. The other lid has some over-painting to the flowers