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Pair Chinese sgraffito ground jardinieres
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Description
19th c., polychrome enameled floral decoration, turquoise glazed interior, red four character mark to underside of foot, 7.5"h x 8.5"dia.
Condition
Fair, filled drill holes to bases, adhesive residue to bases, heavy surface along exterior base edge and to interior, from use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
Provenance
The Collection of Litsa Tsitsera, New York
Literature
Born in North Carolina, but of Greek descent, Litsa Tsitsera was a female pioneer in electrical engineering, starting her professional career in 1960s NYC working for the global electrochemical giant Vittorio de Nora. In addition to her professional life she was an avid supporter of the visual arts, building an impressive wide-ranging collection, and becoming patron to numerous living artists, particularly those of Greek descent, including Theodors Stamos, Chryssa, Michael Lekakis, Frank Minei, Ed Meneely, and Richards Ruben.
