Asian Art

December 11, 2009

LOT 216

Lot 216

Blue and White ‘100 Boys’ Brushpot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, Probably Kangxi Period (1664-1722)

Blue and White ‘100 Boys’ Brushpot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, Probably Kangxi Period (1664-1722)
Lot 216 Details
Blue and White ‘100 Boys’ Brushpot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, Probably Kangxi Period (1664-1722)

Heavily potted with a slight waist, a scene of young boys in the act of merrymaking including flying a kite, horseback riding, reenacting a Buddhist procession and playing with fireworks. Pseudo plug to base
height 5.9" — 15 cm.

Estimate $4,000-$6,000

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

Lot Report

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Blue and White ‘100 Boys’ Brushpot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, Probably Kangxi Period (1664-1722)
  • Blue and White ‘100 Boys’ Brushpot, Bitong, Qing Dynasty, Probably Kangxi Period (1664-1722)
Provenance:

Private Toronto Collection

Note:

A Kangxi jardinière of similar design can be found in SELECTED CHINESE CERAMICS FROM THE PALACE MUSEUM (VOLUME 1): BLUE AND WHITE CERAMICS IN SHUNZHI AND KANGXI PERIODS. Chen Rumin. Beijing: 2005, page 335.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 216
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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