Two famille-rose 'figural' plaques, 20th century

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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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward