Vintage Maitland-Smith Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Vase

Description

A fabulous vintage Maitland Smith Chinese porcelain vase. Very nice quality, exquisitely hand painted polychrome decoration in Asian floral and … more A fabulous vintage Maitland Smith Chinese porcelain vase. Very nice quality, exquisitely hand painted polychrome decoration in Asian floral and fauna motif, slip painted, with whimsical butterflies and peony flowers (a symbol of feminine beauty) embellishments on a rich, warm red ground adorn the porcelain vessel. The body was hand-crafted in Taiwan, then sent to Hong Kong to be hand painted and re-fired. Makers tag Maitland Smith affixed verso.

Paul Maitland Smith has been well-known and respected in the home furnishings industry since 1957, when he earned a solid reputation as a London-based antiques dealer and purveyor of reproduction furniture. He founded Maitland-Smith in 1979 after he had emigrated to Hong Kong and began manufacturing reproduction 18th century furniture and decorative accessories, sourcing product from Hong Kong, Thailand, China, and the Philippines.

Over time, he sold that company and founded Paul Maitland International, which manufactures occasional furniture and home accents. In 1996, his entrepreneurial spirit led to a new division, Theodore Alexander.

Dimensions (approx)
15"h x 6"d

Excellent vintage condition. May have typical expected signs of use including minor imperfections to the glazed finish. Nothing do not detract from the aesthetic of this beautiful vase. less