Kangxi wall sconces bid over five times estimate
An auction titled China 500 Years held by Mayfair orientalist firm Plakas (29% buyer’s premium) on March 19 included elements of two rare Kangxi (1662-1722) blue and white porcelain wall sconces. They were estimated at £2000-3000 but contested to £17,000.
The three elements comprised a pair of 12in (30cm) high wall sconces designed to take gilt bronze …