Asian Art Auction

June 18, 2010

LOT 28

Lot 28

Kakiemon Candle Stick, Edo Period, 17th/18th Century

Kakiemon Candle Stick, Edo Period, 17th/18th Century
Lot 28 Details
Kakiemon Candle Stick, Edo Period, 17th/18th Century

The yellow glazed drip plate decorated with lotus balls and scrolling vines, resting on a tripod base with three crabriole legs extending from blue grotesque faces
diameter 6.6" — 16.8 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

Realised: $4,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Toronto Collection of Japanese Works of Art
By repute, uncovered in 1947 from the grave of Kuroda Tsunamasa, the 14th generation lord of the Hakata fief (present day Fukuoka prefecture)

Note:

A similar example can be found in the Tanakamaru Collection of the Kurita Museum, Ashikaga City.

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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