Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Ming dynasty bowl, $721,800, Sotheby’s

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far
By Ken Hall

            A Ming dynasty, Yongle period exceptional and rare blue and white ‘”floral” bowl originally purchased for $35 at a Connecticut yard sale achieved $721,800 following a spirited battle between four bidders in an Important Chinese Art Auction held March 17^th by Sotheby’s in New York City. Just six companion bowls are known, with most held in renowned museum collections in the world. This delicate bowl is a quintessential Yongle product made for the court.

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