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Thomas Vaughan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, where his family was invested in the mineral mining industry. A 1935 graduate of George Washington University Law School, he began his career as a federal prosecutor before returning to the mining sector, where he would leave a lasting legacy. Vaughan served as General Counsel for Freeport Mineral in New York and rose to become CEO and Chairman of the Board. Under his leadership, the company—later known as Freeport-McMoRan—expanded operations across the United States and internationally, including major projects in New Guinea, Cuba, and the famous Grasberg mine in Indonesia. Beyond his professional achievements, he was a passionate genealogist and historian. He traced his lineage to prominent American figures such as George Washington, Meriwether Lewis, and Robert E. Lee, and took special pride in his English heritage, counting William the Conqueror, the Plantagenet kings, and the Dukes of Norfolk among his direct ancestors. His collection is presented for auction by his granddaughter, Courtney Urfer Thompson. Proceeds will benefit a new family foundation.Property from the Collection of Thomas R. Vaughan (1908-1979)
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE IMPERIAL RUBY RED-GROUND FALANGCAI ‘INDIAN LOTUS’ WINE CUP
YONGZHENG FOUR-CHARACTER YUZHI MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)
Details
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE IMPERIAL RUBY RED-GROUND FALANGCAI ‘INDIAN LOTUS’ WINE CUP
YONGZHENG FOUR-CHARACTER YUZHI MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) diam.
YONGZHENG FOUR-CHARACTER YUZHI MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE SQUARE AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Thomas R. Vaughan (1908-1979) Collection, New York, and thence by descent within the family.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist