A blue and white 'phoenix' dish seal mark and period of Daoguang
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
with shallow rounded sides and lipped rim, painted on the interior with a pair of stylised phoenix with wings splayed in flight among clouds, in a central medallion within double line borders, and repeated in a frieze on the exterior, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark
16.3 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
The Collection of Tim and Sally Turner, acquired 1997, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's, New York, 18 September 2014, part lot 955
Condition Report
A fine hairline crack from the rim to the cavetto approx 3cm, a thin line over the double line border on the interior where the glaze has not adhered completely in the firing. 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 |