Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 29 May 2019
29 mai 2019
A large famille verte 'Six dragon' fish bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 3136. A large famille verte 'Six dragon' fish bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 22 5/8 in. (57.5 cm. diam.). Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price realised HKD 1,062,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.
The underglaze-blue large vessel is finely enamelled and gilt to the exterior with six dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds and flame scrolls, all above prunus flowers scattered on top of tumultuous waves. The interior is decorated with scattered fish and water weeds.
Property from the Quek Kiok Lee Collection
Provenance: Sold at Christie's London, 25-26 November 1974, lot 22.
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