Portuguese Pottery & Butterfly Motif Glass
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 234 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This lot features two hand-painted decorative vases of varying materials and styles. The larger piece is a ceramic vase of Portuguese origin, characterized by a flared rim and a footed base. The exterior is decorated in a polychrome palette with stylized wildlife, including a deer and a blue bird, surrounded by flowing botanical motifs. The base of the ceramic vase is marked with hand-painted black text reading PINTADO À MÃO, PORTUGAL, SEC-XVII, and the number 27. The second piece is a smaller glass vase featuring a bulbous body and a pink-tinted ruffled rim. The clear glass body is accented with frosted checkerboard patterns and hand-painted depictions of yellow and pink butterflies alongside delicate floral sprays. Ceramic vase: Height approx. 24.4 cm, Rim diameter approx. 7.4 cm Glass vase: Height approx. 10.2 cm, Rim diameter approx. 5.6 cm Dimensions measured against a ruler. Condition: Both items are in good condition, showing no visible chips, cracks, or signs of restoration. Minor surface wear is present, consistent with age and typical display.
