A Chinese silver bowl, 19th/20th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
with quatrelobed rounded sides springing from a splayed notched foot, incurved to the quatrefoil lipped rim, the sides decorated in relief with a dragon flanked by flowering chrysanthemum and blossoming prunus trees, with an owl and bird in flight and a stork wading among iris with its mate in flight above, the base stamped 90 HM and character mark
weight 962 gms, 20 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Good condition overall, the exterior surface has very minor wear and scratches, the interior has possibly been used as a jardiniere and has oxidisation and marks. (See supplementary images).
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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 |