Asian Art

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LOT 48

Lot 48

A Carved Qingbai 'Twin Fish' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)

A Carved Qingbai 'Twin Fish' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
Lot 48 Details
A Carved Qingbai 'Twin Fish' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)

南宋 青白釉刻双鱼纹碗

The bowl of rounded conical sides, with six slip-applied ribs on the interior above a pair of combed-detail fish carved in the centre, glazed inside and out in an aqua tone save for the unglazed rim
height 2.2 in — 5.6 cm, diameter 7.3 in — 18.5 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,875
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Carved Qingbai 'Twin Fish' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
  • A Carved Qingbai 'Twin Fish' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
  • A Carved Qingbai 'Twin Fish' Bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
Note:

Compare with near identical examples from Sotheby's New York, December 1, 2022, lot 728, price realised 2,520 USD; and Christie's New York, March 20, 2015, lot 834, price realised 5,250 USD
非常类似一例于纽约苏富比2022年12月1日售出,拍品编号728,售价$2,520美金,另一例安思远旧藏于纽约佳士得2015年3月20日售出,拍品编号834,售价$5,250美金
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/china-5000-years-11/a-carved-qingbai-fish-bowl-southern-song-dynasty
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5878234

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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