Sale 6241
London, South Kensington
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16 September 1993
Price realised
GBP 1,100
Estimate
A large baluster vase with a band of flambé slipper orchids and foliage in shades of red and yellow on deep blue ground, impressed factory mark, original paper label, signed in blue and dated 1943 (glaze defect to shoulder) -- 43cm. high See illustration
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