Two similar Chinese porcelain prunus blossom baluster vases, late 19th century, each with four character Kangxi marks, heights 14cm and two Chinese Export porcelain blue and white baluster vases, 18th/19th century, each with a river scene, heights 14cm. Provenance: Michael Trethewey. A Gentleman of Taste. We are delighted to be selling in this sale and over forthcoming sales, items from the estate of the collector Michael Trethewey. Michael had an unerring eye for quality. He was a frequent visitor to these auction rooms, an elegantly dressed, unassuming man who bought well and had a singular passion for old school antiques. We are honoured to be handling his estate and as well as the items in this Asian sale we will be selling further pieces from his extensive collection in our September 2nd Antique Sale and across our range of upcoming specialist sales. Condition report: Small hairline on rim of one prunus vase and chips to base of the other. One Export vase has a firing crack near top and very small hairline on body. Other Export vase has two small chips and hairlines to top rim.