Height: 18 3/4" Diameter: 7 7/8" Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai flower beds Gu porcelain vases, with a spherical body rising to a thin waisted neck with a trumpet shaped rim above cylindrical belly and splayed foot base. Thick banded rim extending upwards with green rings painted around the centers. Decoration scenes depicted across each section of the vases with painted immortals and Mythical beasts seen at the foot, body and neck. Kangxi double fine rings mark, Qing Dynasty.PROVENANCE: Private collections of John Platts (1905-1985), second son Geoffrey Platts, of Glen Cove, Long Island, NY.ORIGINAL RECEIPT, bought from F. A. LUDLAM, valuer, appraisal & estate, of Long Island Estate, Dated July 7th 1934.(PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO MULTIPLE ITEMS ON SINGLE PAPER RECORD, THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED WITH SALE)Glen Cove New York is on the North Shore of Long Island and was the summer resort of the rich and famous. In the early 1900s Property was owned by F.W. Woolworth, J.P Morgan, John Platt and John D. Rockefeller. Many of the estates have been sold and are now operated as resorts. The Mansions of Glen Cove The Webb Institute was used as educational facilities and even the Soviet Union has purchased property for retreats for visiting dignitaries. The Collections of Mr. John Platts presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-172 through Lot-182, and continued from Lot-184 Through Lot-209. Condition In EXCELLENT condition over all. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.