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PROPERTY FROM A EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE FIGURES OF BOYS
MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD
each modelled in mirror image and standing with one foot
raised on a stand and holding a lotus over his shoulder, the
lower part of the tunic painted with lotus and a flower scroll
to the base
(2)
21 cm, 8¼ in.
£ 8,000-10,000
HK$ 82,500-103,000 US$ 10,500-13,100
明萬曆 青花童子立像一對

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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘FISH’ JARDINIERE
QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
the tapering ovoid body with deep rounded sides rising to
a wide everted lipped rim, brightly painted to the exterior
with four fish swimming amongst waterweeds and various
aquatic plants
17.5 cm, 6⅞ in.

‡ £ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 41,100-62,000 US$ 5,300-7,900
清康熙 青花魚藻紋缸

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PROPERTY FROM A EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ELEPHANT
KENDI
MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD
each modelled with its head thrust into the air, the tusks
forming a double-spout, a tall cylindrical vase on its back
forming the handle, its tasselled saddle painted to both sides
with a ruyi on a diaper ground
(2)
19cm., 7¾ in.
£ 20,000-30,000
HK$ 206,000-308,000 US$ 26,200-39,300
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明萬曆 青花象形軍持一對

146 Buyers are liable to pay both the hammer price (as estimated above) and the buyer’s premium together with any applicable taxes and Artist’s Resale Right (which will depend on the individual circumstanc-
es). Refer to the Buying at Auction and VAT sections at the back of this catalogue for further information.