A blue and white bowl mark of Kangxi
Qing dynasty
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
the rounded sides painted with a frieze of jardinieres of fruits and flowers, above a continuous lotus scroll at the base and a band of the babao around the lipped rim, the interior with two dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl in a medallion within radiating stylised sprays, the base inscribed with a six-character mark
20.3 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $6,000 (Hammer Price)
- $7,320 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Alison AlfordSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Liza HallamAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |