A pair of blue and white peony dishes Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
(2)Estimate $800 – $1,200
each painted with a central medallion of peonies and rockwork within a frieze of flowers and rocks around the radially moulded sides with everted rim, ding marks
(2)
20.6 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $800 (Hammer Price)
- $976 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One dish with minor shallow glaze chips on the interior rim edge and frits on the footrim.
One dish with a shallow glaze chip on the underside of the rim approx 1cm.
Otherwise 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 |