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Art Collection | Qing Kangxi Porcelain - List of 2023 Habsburg International Auction Transaction Prices

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Habsburg International Auction | 2024-04-25 14:51

This article introduces 13 pieces of Qing Kangxi porcelain that were sold at the 2023 Habsburg International Auction, including various types of porcelain such as pots, zuns, bowls, cups, and bottles, as well as information on the auction venue, collection specifications, starting and closing prices. These porcelain pieces are highly sought after by collectors for their exquisite craftsmanship and unique artistic value, and their transaction prices are also quite considerable. At the same time, the article also introduces the upcoming 2024 Chinese Collection Art Auction to be held by Habsburg International Auction Limited in Singapore, with a collection deadline of May 10, 2024.

Art Collection | Qing Kangxi Porcelain - List of 2023 Habsburg International Auction Transaction Prices

Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specification: D: 11cm

Starting price: QAR 21000000

Transaction price: QAR 35000000 (equivalent to RMB 69.4 million)

Collection Description: The shape of this spear is different from the common large spear during the Kangxi period, more exquisite and lightweight, and closer to the shape of the spear during the Yongzheng period. The three types of enamel materials, namely rouge, white, and yellow, that appeared on the body of the emperor were all new pigments successfully formulated by the late Kangxi Dynasty and Qing Palace. The enamel material of this painting is painted on a glazed bare body, and the enamel material has a bright color and uniform texture, representing the exquisite effect that the production technology of the mature period of enamel painting in the Kangxi Dynasty can achieve. The lotus depicted on the tree is not an ordinary lotus, but a rare thousand petal lotus, with two plants belonging to the same stem and two flowers. This type of lotus is produced in the Aohan Banner of Mongolia, so it is also known as the "Aohan Lotus". From the perspective of the shape of the vessel and the firing effect of the enamel material, we can conclude that the enamel colored Qianye lotus flower auctioned this time is a successful example of enamel colored porcelain fired in the late Kangxi period, and is the pinnacle of Kangxi enamel colored porcelain.

No.2 Qing Kangxi Blue and White Sky Plate Longevity Grand Master

Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specifications: H: 76.5cm C: 37.5cm

Starting price: SGD 8710000

Transaction price: SGD 9800000 (equivalent to RMB 52.55 million)

Collection Description: The auction piece is a tribute porcelain fired by the Kangxi Imperial Kiln Factory for the occasion of Wanshou Festival, known as the "Wanshou Zun". Named after the ten thousand blue and white "longevity" characters used throughout the body decoration, it is a rare large-scale heavy vessel in the history of ceramics and imperial kilns of the Ming and Qing dynasties; It is also the largest imperial kiln artifact with the highest number of written words and the only theme of seal script single characters and their synonymous variant characters or deformed characters; It is also a rare and magnificent monument in the history of Chinese ceramics and Chinese writing. Wanshou Zun has a majestic and robust appearance, full of vitality and handsomeness. Tian Pan Kou, Tie Neck, Abundant Shoulders, Stomach in, Shoulders and Abdomen each with a fetal scar, Feet with an outward tilt, Sand Bottom without Glaze, Wide and Thick Slope shaped Shallow Circled Feet, Foot Ridge Slightly Shaped Loach Back. With a height of 77cm, a diameter of 38cm, and a foot diameter of 28cm, it may be the largest known Kangxi imperial kiln porcelain. The fetal material is solid and delicate, with transparent glaze applied throughout the body except for the base and feet. The glaze color is white with a slight hint of green, translucent and firm, highly characteristic of the times.

No.3 Qing Kangxi Pink Enamel Colored Flower Bowl

Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specifications: H: 6.5cm D: 14.3cm

Starting price: AED 17000000

Transaction price: AED 22000000 (equivalent to RMB 43.33 million)

Collection Description: This bowl has a diameter of 14.3 centimeters and a height of 14.3 centimeters. It is made with a pink glaze as the base and features a five petal floral pattern. The interior is painted with flowers, with bright colors and delicate brushstrokes. The bottom cover is in pink "Kangxi Imperial" regular script.

No.4 Qing Kangxi Colorful December Flower God Cup

Auction Session: September 30, 2023 Singapore Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specifications: D: 6.5-6.8cm x 12

Starting price: SGD 3720000

Transaction price: SGD 5500000 (equivalent to RMB 29.49 million)

Collection Description: The December Flower God Cup is a colorful masterpiece of the Kangxi Imperial Kiln, divided into a set according to the number of monthly orders. One flower for one month, accompanied by poetry and prose, with twelve cups painted with welcoming spring, apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, peonies, pomegranates, lotus, orchids, osmanthus, chrysanthemums, roses, plum blossoms, and daffodils. It has always been regarded as a famous product of Kangxi Dynasty official kiln porcelain. The twelve flower gods worshipped are: Princess Shou of the Plum Blossom God in January, Lady Xi of the Apricot Blossom God in February, Lady Xi of the Peach Blossom God in March, Lady Li of the Peony Flower God in April, Lady Wei of the Pomegranate Flower God in May, Lady Xi of the Lotus Flower God in June, Lady Li of the Sunflower God in July, Lady Xu of the Osmanthus Flower God in August, Left Consort of the Chrysanthemum God in September, Lady Hua Rui of the Hibiscus Flower God in October, Lady Zhao of the Tea Flower God in November, and Luo of the Narcissus Flower God in December. The Tao Ya praises: "In December of the Kangxi reign, there were flower wine glasses, one cup and one flower, with blue and white, and five colors. The texture was very thin, and the baht was naturally light... If you want to make do with the flowers of December, it is truly difficult."

No.5 Qing Kangxi Blue and White Flower and Bird Pattern Flap Bottle

Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specification: H: 22.6cm

Starting price: AED 4360000

Transaction price: AED 5500000 (equivalent to RMB 10.83 million)

No.6 Qing Kangxi Lang Kiln Red Glazed Jade Pot Spring Bottle

Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specification: H: 25.2cm

Starting price: AED 3880000

Transaction price: AED 4500000 (equivalent to RMB 8.86 million)

No.7 Qing Kangxi Blue and White Glazed Red Pile with White Joy Above Eyebrow

Auction Session: June 24, 2023 Dubai Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specification: D: 15.5cm

Starting price: AED 2600000

Transaction price: AED 4000000 (equivalent to RMB 7.87 million)

Collection Description: The artifacts are classic artifacts from the Kangxi period, using underglaze blue and white, underglaze red, and pile white techniques. The overall color is light and elegant, with magpies pressing down on the branches.

No.8 Qing Kangxi Blue and White Phoenix Wearing Peony Pattern Flower Gu

Auction Session: December 16, 2023 Qatar Auction - Porcelain Session

Collection specification: H: 44cm

Starting price: QAR 3380000

Transaction price: QAR 3500000 (equivalent to RMB 6.94 million)

Collection Description: The item has an open mouth, a long neck, symmetrical ears on the neck side, a bulging belly, and curled legs, with a beautiful appearance. The entire body of the vessel is coated with bean green glaze, with a bright and lustrous glaze color. On the glaze, glass white powder is used to pile up plum blossom patterns on both sides of the belly of the bottle, creating a strong sense of three dimensionality and vividness. Transparent glaze is then applied and fired in one go. The history of porcelain stacking technique can be traced back to the Western Jin Dynasty, and the stacking technique became more advanced during the Qing Dynasty. This bottle has a dignified and atmospheric design, delicate carving techniques, smooth lines, and a rich and lustrous glaze, making it a masterpiece of Qianlong's pile sculpture.