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« on: March 30, 2016, 02:31:05 am »

Zi Yizi painted from 1892 to 1907, only 12 years. He did not produce a huge body of works, and only produced thirty one examples that are known to exist. This might be one of the 22 known undated examples, or might be a 23rd example. My guess is that this is a newly discovered #23.

For those familiar with Joseph Silver Collection, "Worlds In A Bottle", you can compare with D2.  Another nice example is this Archiac and buffalo themed bottle.

His style is up with the very best works of, and also influenced by, Zhou Leyuan, his pier.

Ultra rare, and a real thrill to have had this in my possession, even for such a short time. It is destined to an extensive and wonderful collection where it will stand by other familiar Middle Period artist's works , and now call home.  A real treasure, and a special congratulations to Joey who's collection this is destined to !




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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2016, 02:57:09 am »

Congratulations!
To George for 'discovering' it; and to Joey for this new addition to his collection.

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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2016, 03:05:26 am »

Indeed!  Glad it stays in the 'club'....
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2016, 03:05:41 am »

Dear Tom and  Pat,

      Thank you. I will only get to see it 'live' in mid-May. Real deferred gratification!
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2016, 03:13:29 am »


I will only get to see it 'live' in mid-May. Real deferred gratification!


Dear Joey,

I beg to differ.

There is a bottle which I won online at the last Bloch auction in Hong Kong. Peter very kindly picked it up for me after the auction, on the understanding that I would soon be passing through HK to pick it up. Due to unexpected personal events last year I had to postpone my trip to HK, so the bottle still languishes in Peter's display cabinet (the only non-IP bottle in it!).

Now THAT'S what I call deferred gratification !!!

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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2016, 04:25:47 am »

very nice bottle and congratulation to both George and Joey Grin

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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2016, 08:37:43 am »

Dear Tom,

      How does your example negate my example?
      In November, I will be in Hong Kong before I fly to Bangkok.
 If you'd like, have Peter drop it off at my hotel and I will hand carry  it to Bangkok.
I'm not yet sure which hotel I will stay in, but will let you know in plenty of time.
I plan to stay in the Sukhothai, in Bangkok.  Cheesy
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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2016, 08:39:38 am »

Dear Pin,

     Thank you.
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2016, 09:55:05 am »

Dear Joey,

Thanks very much for your offer to act as courier. Hopefully I will have an opportunity for a trip to HK before then. But I will bear that in mind as a fallback plan!

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