A 'Guan'-style vase, Fang Hu, mark of Guangxu
(2)Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
of archaic bronze form, the pear-shaped body of rectangular section supported on a short straight foot and rising to the slightly waisted neck set with two squared tubular handles, either side with a peach-shaped cartouche in low relief, covered overall in a pale bluish-green glaze with irregular dark craquelure, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark, wood stand
(2)
30.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $19,000 (Hammer Price)
- $23,180 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
There is a short thin line below the rim where the glaze has not adhered approximately 0.7 cm. The glaze falls just short of the foot on the exterior. Generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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 |
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 |