(lot of 2) Chinese assembled table lamps, each with US wiring, observed operating for five minutes, including: (1) carved green fluorite vessel, now fashioned as a three-light lamp, tapering bowl with protruding peaches and foliate vines, on wood base and patinated metal stand, approx 20.5"h, 6"w, 6"d; (1) porcelain vase, now fashioned as a single-light lamp, with iron-red and polychrome painted floral motifs, multi-character mark at verso, rising on pierced base, approx 21.5"h, 4.5"diam; both lacking finial, 11.5lbs total **Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023)**

06.19.25: In my opinion regarding LOT 2639: As described both fixtures were observed operating, UV light examination of both vessels does not reveal evidence of restorations, and the gilt metal bases of each exhibit typical gilt wear/ mellowing and patination, the fluorite having inherent natural inclusions, fissures, and veining, also having a couple typical chips to the protruding carvings the rim, the porcelain with an overall well-retained enamel decoration, all lamp fittings appearing securely mounted

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