Two famille-rose 'figural' plaques, 20th century
Estimate $5,000 – $7,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY
both of rectangular form, one depicting Tao Yuanming appreciating chrysanthemum flowers, the sage conversing with a young boy carrying a jardiniere of flowers in a garden setting, artist's seal of Wang Dafan in iron-red lower right; the other depicting the story of Su Shi visiting the Red Cliff, with three figures in a boat, one with his hand raised pointing to the moon rising above rocky cliffs whilst his companions look up in that direction, an inscription in black signed Wang Dafan and dated renwu (1942) with a red seal, both framed
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46 x 29.5 cm (each, including frame)
- Lot Sold $100,000 (Hammer Price)
- $122,000 (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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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm