Value of old vases
Old vase value depends on material, maker, period, mark, size, decoration, condition, restoration, provenance, and the right comparison market.
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- Photograph the whole vase, base, mark, rim, interior, decoration, repairs, chips, and size.
- Separate porcelain, pottery, art glass, metal, export, studio, and modern decorative vases.
- Do not price a vase by height alone; maker, material, period, and condition matter more.
Key value drivers
Vases can belong to porcelain, pottery, glass, metal, or decorative-arts markets. Value depends on material, maker, period, size, decoration, condition, restoration, and provenance.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
These records are market examples, not final appraisals. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, maker, completeness, and demand can materially change value.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French porcelain vases | Leonard Joel | May 3, 2026 | Pair of antique French porcelain pot pourri vases | AUD 4800 | Porcelain maker and form can drive value. |
| Australian earthenware vase | Leonard Joel | May 3, 2026 | Antique Australian glazed earthenware vase by Richard Sturrock | AUD 850 | Pottery vases need a separate market read. |
| Art Deco glass vase | Crafted Auctions | May 3, 2026 | Keith Murray for Stevens and Williams 1930s Art Deco green controlled bubble vase | USD 170 | Glass vases need material and maker context. |
Condition and authenticity cautions
Auction records do not prove your old vases value. Repairs, restoration, chips, cracks, crazing, fake marks, later reproductions, replaced parts, and incomplete sets can materially change value.
Photo checklist
- Full object or set, front, back, base, maker marks, measurements, decoration, and scale reference.
- Close-ups of chips, cracks, crazing, repairs, restoration, labels, signatures, boxes, receipts, and provenance notes.
Related guides
Pottery and porcelain guides, Free vase appraisal app, How to appraise an antique vase, Porcelain vase clues, Vintage Murano glass vase.
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