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PROEPRTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION
(LOTS 1383-1384 AND 1501)
Millicent Rogers - An Icon of Elegance
The granddaughter of American oil tycoon Henry Huttleston Rogers, Millicent Rogers (1902-1953) is often referred to as the 'Standard Oil Heiress'. She was seen as a trendsetter from an early age, distinguished by her striking beauty and adventurous and sophisticated style. She remains a timeless icon of elegance and glamour. While she is most often remembered for her extravagant and fashionable lifestyle and illustrious list of husbands and companions (which included Clark Gable, Ian Fleming and Roald Dahl), she was also a passionate traveller and philanthropist, and a discerning collector of art.
Christie's is honoured to be offering the following jade items, (lots 1383 and 1384), and a Qianlong porcelain bowl (lot 1501), formerly in the collection of Millicent Rogers. These are part of a larger collection of Chinese Works of Art which includes gifts from Millicent Rogers' dear friend Madame Chiang Kai-Shek. The collection has remained in Millicent's family until now.
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION
A WHITE JADE BALUSTER VASE AND COVER
LATE QING DYNASTY
Details
A WHITE JADE BALUSTER VASE AND COVER
LATE QING DYNASTY
The vase is of tall, slender baluster form, and carved around the neck with four evenly-spaced dragon-head loop handles suspending loose rings, above a pair of larger, similar handles flanking the shoulder. The cover is surmounted by a Buddhist lion resting its paw on a brocade ball. The semi-translucent stone is of an even milky-white tone.
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) high
LATE QING DYNASTY
The vase is of tall, slender baluster form, and carved around the neck with four evenly-spaced dragon-head loop handles suspending loose rings, above a pair of larger, similar handles flanking the shoulder. The cover is surmounted by a Buddhist lion resting its paw on a brocade ball. The semi-translucent stone is of an even milky-white tone.
8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Millicent Rogers (1902-1953), and thence by descent to the present owner.
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