A small Guan-type vase, Fanghu, seal mark of Qianlong
Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
of rectangular section, the pear-shaped body with canted corners rising from a straight foot to the slightly waisted neck flanked by a pair of tubular handles, covered overall with a greyish green glaze suffused with a matrix of dark and light crackle, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark
14.2 cm high
- Lot Sold $6,500 (Hammer Price)
- $7,930 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Slight surface wear on the mouth rim, three small black bubble pits in the glaze. Generally 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 |