A rare red coral group representing Guanyin with musicians finely sculpted, China, Qing Dynasty, beginning 20th century
A rare red coral group representing Guanyin with musicians finely sculpted, China, Qing Dynasty, beginning 20th century. Photo Cambi Casa d'Aste
1956gr., h 28cm. Estimation : 10 000 / 15 000 €
Cambi Casa d'Aste. Mercredi 22 mai 2013. Castello Mackenzie - Mura di San Bartolomeo 16. Contact: Emilie Volka 0039 (0) 108395029 -emilie@cambiaste.com
A Double Sided Gold Lining Embroidery Panel Inset on Hardwood Stand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period
A Double Sided Gold Lining Embroidery Panel Inset on Hardwood Stand, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery
The outer area of embroidery depicts sixteen wild beasts, including, while the inner area embroidery depicts a battlefield scene with six soldiers, each with their own weapons and some riding horses, all embroidered with gold lining, with the original hardwood stand lightly carved. H: 38 in (86.5 cm) W: 42 1/2 in (108 cm). Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Magnificent Asian Works of Art. California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. June 23, 2013, 1:00 PM PST. San Gabriel, CA, USA
A Rare Rhinoceros Horn Cup, 17th-18th century
A Rare Rhinoceros Horn Cup, 17th-18th century. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery
A rhinoceros horn cup carved with a mountain scene depicting tree groves in a rocky background. The handle is carved with twin pine trees, and the base is terminated with a band of Lei wen. Top Diameter: 6 in (15.5 cm) Height: 3 1/2 in (9 cm) Base Diameter: 1.75 (4.5 cm). Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Magnificent Asian Works of Art. California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. June 23, 2013, 1:00 PM PST. San Gabriel, CA, USA
A Hexagonal Guan-Type Vase, Qing dynasty period
A Hexagonal Guan-Type Vase, Qing dynasty period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Of hexagonal baluster form, raised on a low foot of conforming shape, flanked by a pair of cylindrical shaped lug handles, all covered in a viscous glaze suffused with an even network of dark crackles in imitation of Song Dynasty Guan ware. Qing dynasty period. H: 18 1/2 in (47 cm) W: 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm) Top: 7 3/8 in (18.7 cm). Estimated Price: $15,000 - $22,000
Magnificent Asian Works of Art. California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. June 23, 2013, 1:00 PM PST. San Gabriel, CA, USA
A Rare and Fine Large Doucai 'Dragons and Phoenix' Charger, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period
A Rare and Fine Large Doucai 'Dragons and Phoenix' Charger, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Finely potted with gentle sides, well-rendered around the exterior and interior of the charger decorated with vivid enamels, depicting dragons and phoenix flying through patches of different exotic blooms of flowers and vines, confronting and encircling one another, totaling six dragons and six phoenix. The top, interior, exterior, base, and mark all have double circle patterns. Bottom bears six characters "KANGXI" mark. Qing Kangxi Dynasty period. 12 3/4 in (32.4 cm) H: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Base: 9 1/4 in (23.5 cm). Estimated Price: $40,000 - $60,000
Provenance: Sold by Hong Kong antique store to Taiwanese collector Mr. Chai in 1962, and Taiwan Kaohsiung collector Mr. Chen purchased from antique store Chaoshoulou from 1982 to now.
Magnificent Asian Works of Art. California Asian Art Auction Gallery USA. June 23, 2013, 1:00 PM PST. San Gabriel, CA, USA
Wovensouls online June 30 auction features private collection of rare antique Tibetan textiles & jewelry
This fine Perak headdress from the Zanskaar valley has large old turquoise stones, lambskin ears, silver embellishments, lapis accents, a central ghau meant for the protection of the wearer and two side panels adorned with the most highly valued gem locally i.e. coral. Photo: Courtesy of Wovensouls.
SINGAPORE.- On June 30, Artfact.com will host the online-only auction of the private collection of Jaina Mishra an award-winning photographer, cultural writer and cultural speaker.
An MBA by training, Mishra has spent the past 10 years reverently experiencing what she describes as “vanishing cultures.” While immersing herself in the odyssey that took her to Tibet, remote parts of India, the Golden Triangle of S.E. Asia and Borneo, Mishra also collected traditional and cultural art pieces such as handmade weavings, ethnic jewelry and folk art pieces that were remarkable on account of their unique character or their age.
A part of her exceptional finds will be shared with the rest of the world in an online-only auction conducted through Artfact.com. on June 30, 2013 at 8 am Pacific Time / 4 pm GMT.
Among the most impressive items in the sale are the bejeweled headdresses that are now seen only in a few museums around the world. Lots 100, 113 and 115, the19th-century Tibetan noblewomen’s headdresses known as Pat’h that were used to support elaborate hairstyles are rare and exceptional. Also noteworthy are the 3 Himalayan Peraks laden with turquoise stones and embellished with coral, silver & lapis, also from the same region and century.
Extremely rare Tibet noblewoman's headdress, late 19th century. Photo: Courtesy of Wovensouls.
Lot 100. Worn in the Xigatse region, this magnificent piece is an extremely rare find. The ornament was worn on the head as part of an ornate hairstyle. It is adorned with large pieces of aged coral and turquoise. The strings of pearls that hang in front have been restrung for strength and contain yellow pearls. The back is tied to the side ends to create a pyramid-like structure on top of the head.
LITERATURE REFERENCE : 'Tibetan Nomads' by Schuyler Jones. This book contains several photographs and explanatory notes on such headdresses.
MUSEUM PRESENCE : Photographs of Tibetan headdresses are available in the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, UK
MEASUREMENT : Diameter on the longer side : 60 cm (Shorter dia = 27 cm)
CONDITION : Overall Good condition. A few pearls discolored. Estimated Price: $8,000 - $15,000
Extremely rare Tibet noblewoman's headdress, late 19th century. Photo: Courtesy of Wovensouls.
Lot 113. The Pat'h is an extremely rare find. The 'Y' shaped ornament was worn on the head to support an ornate hairstyle. Worn in Lhasa & the U-Tsang region. This Pat'h is adorned with large pieces of coral and turquoise. The main body contains larger pearls in the central rows and smaller pearls in the other rows. The Pat'h contains a supporting Y-shaped metal rib structure that is covered completely in cloth. High resolution images and detailed write-ups may be requested from Wovensouls if you wish to examine and evaluate the piece in greater detail.
LITERATURE REFERENCE : 'Tibetan Nomads' by Schuyler Jones. This book contains several photographs and explanatory notes on the Pat'h.
MUSEUM PRESENCE : Photographs of Tibetan Pat'h are available in the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, UK.
MEASUREMENT : Length of each of the 2 shorter arms of the 'Y' is 20 cm, length of the longer arm stem of the 'Y' is 25 cm
CONDITION : Overall Good condition. Pearls discolored. Estimated Price: $6,000 - $8,000
Extremely rare Tibet noblewoman's headdress, late 19th century. Photo: Courtesy of Wovensouls.
Lot 115. The Pat'h is an extremely rare find. It was worn on the head to support an ornate hairstyle. This piece is adorned with pieces of coral and turquoise. The main body contains evenly sized pearls in neat rows. Worn in Lhasa & the U-Tsang region. High resolution images and detailed write-ups may be requested from the auctioneer if you wish to examine and evalutate the piece in greater detail.
LITERATURE REFERENCE : 'Tibetan Nomads' by Schuyler Jones. This book contains several photographs and explantory notes on the Pat'h.
MUSEUM PRESENCE : Photographs of Tibetan Pat'h are available in the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, UK.
MEASUREMENT : Length of each of the 3 arms of the 'Y' is 20 cm.
CONDITION : Overall Good condition. Some pearls are discolored. Estimated Price: $5,000 - $10,000
Textiles from other parts of the world are also on offer. Lot 131, a large painted textile called the Pabuji-ki-phad, is an antique example of a textile mural a folk artwork that is used as a backdrop while narrating legends. A similar example of the Phad is displayed at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
Painted 'Pabuji-ki-phad' mural textile. Photo: Courtesy of Wovensouls
Lot 131. This Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Bhilwara Rajasthan of unknown age. Used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopas' who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods. Phads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations. This Phad was acquired from one of the few surviving Phad artists who continue to practice their ancestral art. When Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for artisitic purposes. This is one such Phad. Colors used are all natural colors. The Canvas panels used are narrower as only narrow looms were available in the past.
LITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow & Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.
REFERENCE EXAMPLES :
1. Brooklyn Museum, New York
2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
MEASUREMENT : 15.3 feet x 5 feet
CONDITION : Not perfect. Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
The catalog includes several pieces of silver jewelry that are rare collectibles that are almost impossible to find now. Lot 195, a collection of 7 hookah pipes used by Nawabs, is a representative example of the rare pieces offered at this auction.
Collection of 7 hookah pipes. Photo: Courtesy of Wovensouls
Lot 195. Exquisite Mughal Hookah Pipe ends, mid 19th century. Hookahs were a part of Mughal lifestyle, and were used to smoke tobacco by both men and women. The base unit containing the tobacco and the water filter was connected to the smoking end, with pipes. This is a set of ornate royal hookah ends,each in a unique interesting form: a woman's hand, a crocodile, an elephant, etc.
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 235 grams. Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
BACKGROUND : Unique silver antique articles with age are difficult to find in India as silver is a very liquid asset and can be easily converted for cash should the need arise.
In every single town in India, jewelers are almost as common as grocery stores and a significant part of their profit comes from buying back gold & silver pieces at a discount from needy individuals. The pieces are then melted for the pure content and then reworked into other modern articles.
The articles presented at the auction are rare - some because the traditions relating to themselves have died, others because old pieces of similar age either do not leave family heirlooms or if they do, they meet their end at the melting fires of the metalsmiths.
Most of the lots offered at the auction are excellent examples of their category and the auction catalog is definitely worth a leisurely look.
Wovensouls is based in Singapore and works with several reputed private clients including a prestigious museum and a prominent art institution.
Wovensouls’ online-only auction is open for bidding and will end at 8 am Pacific Time / 4 pm GMT on June 30.
For questions about any item in the sale, e-mail jaina@wovensouls.com.
Log on to www.wovensouls.com to view the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid on the June 30 auction.
« Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite » au Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne
Vue de l'archer peint dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Nadja Frey
Pour la première fois, un groupe entier de vraies figures en terre cuite provenant du mausolée de l'empereur Qin Shi Huangdi voyagera jusqu'en Suisse pour y être présenté au grand public. Ne manquez pas cette occasion unique et rendez-vous à Berne pour rencontrer ces figures réalistes et grandeur nature en face-à-face.
Le premier Empereur et son armée
L 'armée de terre cuite de Qin Shi Huangdi (259–210 av. J.-C.) fut découverte par hasard en 1974. Composée de quelque 8000 guerriers, cette armée fait partie d'un gigantesque complexe funéraire qui n'a jusqu'à présent été que partiellement mis à jour et constitue l'une des découvertes archéologiques les plus célèbres de tous les temps. Inscrite depuis 1987 sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, elle est souvent qualifiée de 8e merveille du monde.
L'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite » se concentre sur la naissance de l'empire chinois, sur la figure énigmatique du Premier Empereur et sur son mausolée monumental avec la spectaculaire armée de terre cuite. Sans oublier l'héritage que cette époque a laissé à la Chine. Les figures en terre cuite sont réunies avec environ 220 autres pièces fascinantes et de grande valeur pour former un ensemble qui évoque divers aspects des débuts de l'empire chinois. En s'intéressant à l'histoire de sa civilisation et à son riche patrimoine culturel, l'exposition présentée en allemand, français ou anglais vous permettra de mieux comprendre « l'Empire du Milieu ». Un audioguide dans ces trois langues ainsi qu'en italien est à votre disposition.
Un évènement aussi exceptionnel ne peut se réaliser sans l'appui d'un partenaire d'envergure. Comme ce fut déjà le cas lors des expositions « Tutanchamun » à l'Antikenmuseum de Bâle (2004) et « Vincent van Gogh » au Kunstmuseum de Bâle (2009), « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite » est un engagement culturel d'UBS.
Vue d'un grand vase hu dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue de la cloche bo du duc Wu de Qin dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Nadja Frey
Vue des embouts de tuile dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue de d'un ours, d'un oie ainsi que des figurines humaines en terre cuite dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue d'une tête de bronze dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue d'un modèle positif pour la fabrication des moules pour la fonte de monnaies ainsi q'une monnaie ronde à trou carré dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue de la réplique moderne d'un char de bronze dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue du cavalier et du cheval de cavalerie sellé dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor
Vue de l'acrobate et du musicien agenouillé en terre cuite ainsi que le cygne de bronze dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Nadja Frey
Un aperçu de la section « L'exploration de l'armée de terre cuite » dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite » © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Nadja Frey
Vue de d'un chien dans l'exposition « Qin – L'empereur éternel et ses guerriers de terre cuite ». © Bernisches Historisches Museum, Berne. Photo Christine Moor Christine Moor
Boîte en argent en forme de courge, Vietnam, Indochine, Période coloniale
Boîte en argent en forme de courge, Vietnam, Indochine, Période coloniale. Photo ADJUG'ART
le corps ciselé de motifs floraux et de feuillages. Diam. 10 cm.
ADJUG'ART - Maître Yves COSQUERIC. Mardi 25 juin à 14h15 à Brest. 13 rue Traverse, BP 41239, 29200 Brest. Tél. : 02 98 46 21 50 - Fax : 02 98 46 21 55 - adjugart@orange.fr
