Page 131 - Christies September 13 to 14th Fine Chinese Works of Art New York

PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT
AMERICAN PRIVATE COLLECTION
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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE
ROULEAU VASE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The vase is well painted in rich purplish tones of
underglaze blue with a pheasant standing on an
outcropping of rock amidst fowering branches
of peony, magnolia and crab apple, all below a
ruyi collar and dot band on the neck.
17√ in. (45.4 cm.) high

$12,000-18,000

PROVENANCE
Stephen Junkunc, III (1904-1978) Collection.

The combination of peony and magnolia form
the rebus yutang fugui, a phrase implying wishes
for wealth and high oficial rank.
清康熙 青花雉雞牡丹棒槌瓶

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