A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER ‘LANDSCAPE’ VASE, KANGXI PERIOD

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A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER ‘LANDSCAPE’ VASE, KANGXI PERIOD China, 1662-1722. The body set with a short cylindrical neck encircled by a raised rib below the mouth, finely painted in rich and remarkably fresh shades of cobalt blue with a mountainous landscape, depicting craggy rock formations rising beside a meandering stream amid scattered trees and a secluded cottage. The idyllic scene is animated by groups of scholars and literati engaged in conversation and fishing. Particularly notable is the sophisticated modulation of the cobalt washes, ranging from delicate pale tones to deep, inky blue, lending the expansive landscape remarkable depth and expressive quality. Dimensions: Height 25.1 cm (excl. cover), 32.2 cm (incl. cover) With a finely carved dark wood cover, dating from the late Qing dynasty or early 20th century, of an almost black tone and possibly made from ebony or a related dense hardwood, surmounted by an elegantly turned, spinning-top-shaped finial. (2) Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 20 March 2024, lot 309 Price: USD 12,700 or approx. EUR 11,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the similar colors, the brushwork, and treatment of the rock. Note the size (17.5 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s New York, 24 July 2020, lot 12 Price: USD 7,500 or approx. EUR 8,300 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the similar colors, the brushwork, and toothed border around the neck. Note the size (20 cm) and cover.

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