An unusual blue and white bowl mark of Kangxi, Qing dynasty
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
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 pursuing a flaming pearl in a medallion within radiating stylised sprays, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark
19.5 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $1,900 (Hammer Price)
- $2,318 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A fine hairlline crack from the rim extending approx 1 cm, and another approx 0.5 cm, some surface scratches on the interior medallion. Otherwise good condition
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |