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3 April 2023

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Christie’s Hong Kong Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Department Presents

A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE DOUCAI ‘DRAGON’ MOONFLASKQIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE ANDOF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
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Hong Kong APAC 3 April 2023
Christie’s Hong Kong Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Department Presents

To Lead the Dedicated Qianlong Themed Live Auction

“THE IMPERIAL PALETTE - THREE QIANLONG TREASURES”

on 30 May

 

Has Remained in Private Hands Since First Purchased at Auction

at Christie’s Hong Kong in 1995

Hong Kong – On 30 May, Christie’s will present a magnificent and very rare Qianlong doucai moonflask, bearing the Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795) (estimate: HK$80,000,000 – 120,000,000 / US$10,200,000 – 15,300,000), as the leading highlight of the dedicated Qianlong themed live auction “The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

This extraordinary doucai moonflask exhibits exceptional qualities that will undoubtedly entice Chinese antique enthusiasts:

Previews:

Hong Kong | 3 – 6 Apr | Christie’s Hong Kong Galleries, 22/ F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central

Taipei | 22 – 23 Apr | Taipei Marriott Hotel, Grand Ballroom 3/F, No. 199 Lequn 2nd Road

Beijing | 9 – 10 May |  China World Summit Wing, Ballroom B1, No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue

Shanghai | 13 – 14 May | BUND ONE, 4/F, No.1 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai

Hong Kong | 25 – 29 May | Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai

Live Auction:

Hong Kong | 30 May | Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai

 

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

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