Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 205

Lot 205

Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Lot 205 Details
Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

The body of quatrefoil shape with a tall neck rising towards a garlic head mouth, an elegant handle rendered in the form of a phoenix head emerging from one side, the body densely decorated with garden scenes including lotus, chrysanthemum, and prunus TOGETHER WITH a small Japanese blue and white dish depicting a phoenix amid lotus
tallest height 9.1" — 23 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
  • Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
  • Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
  • Unusual Blue and White ‘Phoenix Head’ Ewer, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Provenance:

Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art from the Estate of David Blyth Hanna (1858-1938), Toronto. (Lots 203-219)
Mr Hanna was a railway executive who became the president of Canadian National Railways in 1919, maintaining his position until 1922, when he was appointed the first chairman of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

Note:

Ewer with The British Antique Dealers’ Association sticker.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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