Smith & Singer
24

A PUCE-ENAMELLED BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU

Estimate $2,000 – $3,000

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Alternate Views

with rounded sides resting on a tapered foot, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with the Eight Immortals riding on various sea creatures or plants, on a ground of crested waves in puce enamel, the interior with Shou Lao and his deer reserved on a wave ground within a double ring, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark
22.5 cm diameter

  • Lot Sold $4,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $4,880 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Aalders Auctions, 10 March 2019, lot 22
Private Collection, Sydney

Condition Report

An area of restoration to the rim.

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Geoffrey Smith

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Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

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Anthony Hurl

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Administrator

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Gary Singer

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