Where can I buy a vintage head vase?
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When did they start making Lady head vases?
From the 1950s to the early 1970s, florists would often create decorative floral arrangements in specialized vases in the shape of ladies’ heads. These lady head vases feature women who are impeccably dressed, often with elaborate hats, and who have perfect makeup and jewelry on.
Are there any vintage VELCO high gloss head vases?
Fabulous original vintage Velco high gloss head vase 10759. Still has the Velco Los Angeles foil sticker on the base. She is quite beautiful, with her strawberry blonde bouffant flip hairdo, red lips, demure eyelashes, pink rouge cheeks, gold earring, and a fancy porcelain brooch, on her pretty yellow off-the-shoulder dress. In excellent condition.
Are there markings on Japanese lady head vases?
Yes. In fact, markings can increase the value of the vases, as well as help identify who made it. Some even include the name chosen for the vase. Usually, it is the lady head vases produced in Japan that have markings, although other countries’ manufacturers did use them as well.
There are a number of common head vases available for $50 or less through online auctions and at local flea markets or estate sales, but a handful will sell for hundreds and even $1,000 or more in the right market. Head vases have been reproduced and are widely sold in gift shops around the country.
How much does a Lucille Ball head vase cost?
A Minnesota auction featured in Kovels ‘ newsletter in the early 2000s offered an extensive collection of head vases for sale. A vase bearing Monroe’s features sold for $605 in that sale, while a Lucille Ball head dressed as Mame brought $495. Jackie O. vases can be purchased on eBay fairly often in the $150-300 range depending on condition.
How much does a Chinese vase cost at Christie’s?
A famille rose mille fleurs lantern vase, Jiaqing iron-red six-character seal mark and of the period (1796-1820). 13¼ in (33.6 cm) high. Estimate: $300,000-500,000. Offered in Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 13 September 2019 at Christie’s in New York
Where did the Lady head vases come from?
Most of these shapely vessels were produced in Japan and many have marks stamped on the bottom. Some names collectors look for are Napco or Napcoware, the mark used by National Potteries Company, along with those made by Enesco, Inarco, Lefton, Relpo, Ruebens, and Betty Lou Nichols.
