Lot 232

18th C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Bowl w/ Butterflies

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18th C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Bowl w/ Butterflies
18th C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Bowl w/ Butterflies
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18th C. Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Bowl w/ Butterflies

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,800

Starting Bid: $450

(0 Bids)
by Artemis Fine Arts
June 25, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th century CE. A large and exquisite porcelain bowl or wash basin, adorned with vibrant enamel decorations of butterflies atop scrolling vines, with gourds and flower blossoms in soft pastel hues. The gilded rim adds an elegant touch to the piece. The exterior features a vines, flowers, and red fu bats, all classic motifs rich in auspicious symbolism. The base is stamped with a six-character Kaishu seal (Made in Qing Dynasty Kangxi) encircled within a double-line border. This mark suggests that the piece is most likely genuine from the Kangxi reign (1661-1722), as later copies from the 19th century often featured Kangxi's seal with only four characters and lacked the ring border. A previous owner has scratched "CHINA" next to the mark. This spectacular and sizable piece is a beautiful example of early Qing Dynasty porcelain artistry. Size: 19.25" Diameter x 9" H (48.9 cm x 22.9 cm); gold quality: 65% (equivalent to 15K+)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s

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Item # 193387

  • Condition: Good. Choice. Some fading / small losses to enamel and gilt, but otherwise intact. Minor abrasion to upper character mark, but it is still identifiable as Kangxi. The word "China" was etched into the base by a previous owner.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000