Maitand-Smith (American, founded 1985). A chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase (or urn) with elaborate mounted bronze neck, handles and separable base, urn with lappet bordering at neck and base, body with double-face patterning, with large leafy peonies on blue dotted background surrounding central quatrefoil floral vignette or medallion, bronze neck with swan's neck form, with scrolled acanthus patterning, bronze handles with c-scroll acanthus surmounted to neck with lion's head holding rings, separable bronze base with c- and s-scrolled folliates acanthus, with Greek key freize at base, with velvet lined underside with applied label "Maitland-Smith". Overall with base approximate height 26.25", diameter at mouth 9.5".

Some epoxy residue, most noticeably to handles. Large hairline crack to base, with some chipping. Some scratching to base. No other visible signs of damage or repair. Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, etc.). Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, please see our website for a list of shipping companies. For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com._x000D_