19th Century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine
Live Virtual Auction, 11 - 13 April 2021
Oriental Works of Art
Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 91 040
About this Item
A large Chinese famille-rose fish bowl, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
ovoid, the tapering body enamelled with a continuous scene of tournaments taking place in a mountainous region before a pagoda filled with spectators, enclosed by a Greek-key pattern below a border of bats, the rim enamelled with eight bats amongst stylised clouds enclosed by a gilt band, the interior with an abundance of goldfish amongst aquatic plants and peony blossoms, some enamel loss, minor chips,57cm high, 70cm diameter; and a hardwood stand, with carved and pierced foliate apron, raised on four foliate-carved legs joined by a stretcher, on claw-and-ball feet, repairs,28cm high, 47,5cm diameter