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This striking pair of vintage Chinese export monkey vase holders combines sculptural whimsy with traditional chinoiserie craftsmanship. Each monkey—expressively modeled …
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This striking pair of vintage Chinese export monkey vase holders combines sculptural whimsy with traditional chinoiserie craftsmanship. Each monkey—expressively modeled with textured fur, alert eyes, and richly enameled jackets—embraces a petite porcelain vase decorated in the elegant Famille Rose floral palette, featuring blooming peonies and scrolling foliage.
The pair is mounted on carved wood stands, enhancing their decorative presence and giving them an elevated, gallery-style profile. At 9.5 inches tall, they offer substantial scale without overwhelming a vignette, making them ideal for console displays, bookshelves, mantels, or as a playful counterpoint in a maximalist interior.
Origin & Markings
Dating to the mid–late 20th century, these pieces bear an apocryphal Qianlong seal mark, a traditional nod to historic Qing-dynasty porcelains often used on export decorative works. While not antique, this mark underlines the classical inspiration behind the forms and contributes to their desirability among collectors of chinoiserie and global decorative arts.
Both pieces are in very good vintage condition, with gentle, appropriate wear.
Details:
• Vintage Chinese export
• Pair of monkey vase holders
• Vases decorated in Famille Rose floral enamels
• Hand-painted detailing and sculptural modeling
• Placed on carved wood stands
• Apocryphal Qianlong seal mark
• Circa 1980s–1990s
• Very good vintage condition
• Sold as a pair
Dimensions:
10 1/4" H × 6 3/4 ”W - with stand
9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W - without stand
A standout duo for chinoiserie, Hollywood Regency, eclectic, or designer-curated interiors—highly decorative, playful, and full of personality.
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- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 6.25ʺD × 10.25ʺH
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Both pieces are in very good vintage condition, with gentle, appropriate wear. Both pieces are in very good vintage condition, with gentle, appropriate wear. less
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