A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL 'PEONY' MOON FLASK QING DYNASTY
Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
the flattened globular body supported on a slightly splayed foot encircled with a key fret border, decorated overall with full bloomed peony flowers in various colours among dense foliage, all reserved on the turquoise ground, the bulbous neck flanked by two gilt dragon-form handles, the base inscribed with a four-character mark of Qianlong
41 cm high
- Lot Sold $13,000 (Hammer Price)
- $15,860 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A small dent to the mouth rim. The handles slightly loose. The surface slightly degraded around the lower part of the body.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
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Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
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