A large cloisonne enamel 'dragon' moonflask late Qing dynasty
Estimate $12,000 – $16,000
the flattened globular body supported on a slightly splayed foot encircled with a key-fret border, decorated on either side with a blue-ground medallion enclosing a red dragon clasping a flaming pearl among scrolling clouds above a sea of crested waves, all reserved on the turquoise ground decorated with stylised scrolling lotus, the garlic-head neck flanked by two gilt dragon form handles
54 cm high
- Lot Sold $14,000 (Hammer Price)
- $17,080 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The handles slightly loose. Some surface indentations and pitting to the enamels, a small area of restoration in the centre of one side approx 2cm. Some surface wear. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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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 |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
