A 'Longquan' celadon garden seat Ming dynasty
Estimate $3,000 – $5,000
of barrel form, the sides decorated with an openwork frieze of Buddhist lions among flowering stems and cloud scrolls, between bands of key fret and further flowering sprays, the slightly domed top carved with florette diaper, all beneath the overall sea-green glaze
37 cm high
- Lot Sold $28,000 (Hammer Price)
- $34,160 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Surface wear and scratches. The glaze pooling in an uneven line of darker tone over the sides just below the top.
Generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist 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 |