Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 254
Two Chinese Blue and White Bowls
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably Ming dynasty, one with double ring and character mark, painted with panels of stylized lotus and lingzhi motifs, swirl center, 2-7/8 x 6-1/4 in.; one painted with honeycomb pattern on the exterior, beaded swags along the interior, 2-5/8 x 6 in.
Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, NY, Sale 3622, Lot 48, purchased April 10,1974 for $130 (lingzhi example accompanied by copy of receipt); Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Note: The lingzhi bowl was exhibited at the Mint Museum of Art, November 3, 1980, from North Carolina China Council.
Condition
lingzhi example with two filled rim chips, honeycomb example with small rim chip, rough foot/kiln debris, tiny hairline (under the glaze), scratches, surface dirt
