Annamese Glazed Stoneware Bowl, 14th Century
Annamese Glazed Stoneware Bowl, 14th Century. Photo Doyle New York.
Of patra shape, incised on the interior base and sides with a loosely drawn flower head on a leafy stem, the exterior carved with a loose floral lappet design, covered overall with a green tinted translucent glaze, interior base with five spur marks. Diameter 7 inches. Small 3.4 inch long hairline extending from rim downward. Unglazed base wtih four scratch marks incised into the base. Nice color. Estimate $500-700
Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 6, 1989, lot 152
Property from the Collection of Peter Scheinman
Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, March 17, 2014 at 12pm. www.doylenewyork.com
A moss agate snuff bottle, 1760-1880
A moss agate snuff bottle, 1760-1880. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed form, the wide lip slightly concave, supported by an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed foot, with fixed ring mask handles on the sides, the interior very well-hollowed. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€720 - 1,100)
Provenance: John Sparks, Ltd, according to label on the foot.
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
An agate snuff bottle with horse and pine, 1760-1880
An agate snuff bottle with horse and pine, 1760-1880. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed globular form, with a concave lip, well-hollowed interior and oval foot rim surrounding a flat foot, the natural inclusions carved in high relief to represent a piebald horse beneath a pine with a lingzhi fungus adjacent, reversed by a monkey seated on a rock, holding a peach and coyly glancing over its shoulder. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,500 - 4,000 (€1,800 - 2,900)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
A banded agate snuff bottle, 1760-1850
A banded agate snuff bottle, 1760-1850. Photo Bonhams.
Of flattened rectangular form, the gently rounded shoulders rising to a short cylindrical neck and flat lip, resting on a wide oval foot rim, the grey-brown stone attractively highlighted with bands of concentric lines ranging from brilliant white to tawny yellow, all flowing horizontally in an arc across the lower body, the interior very well-hollowed. 2 1/8in (5.3cm) high. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€720 - 1,100)
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
A thumbprint agate snuff bottle, 1750-1880
A thumbprint agate snuff bottle, 1750-1880. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed ovoid form with a flat lip and wide mouth, with a concave foot, the interior well-hollowed, the stone with tones of garnet, white and grey, each side bearing an attractive pattern of concentric rings; 2in (3.1cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,400 - 2,200)
Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969)
Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com
Antique Scottish Agate Scabbard Kilt Pin
Antique Scottish Agate Scabbard Kilt Pin. Photo Lang Antiques.
An intriguing silver antique Scottish kilt pin in the shape of a sword scabbard. The pin is set with greyish-blue and white banded agate and capped with engraved silver detailing. A purple glass thistle is set at the tip and two foil-backed stones add color as well. Price: $795.00 (http://www.langantiques.com)
Georgian Translucent Agate Maltese Cross, English Made, Scottish Agate perhaps, Circa 1820-30.
Georgian Translucent Agate Maltese Cross, English Made, Scottish Agate perhaps, Circa 1820-30.
Chinese white jade wine ewer and cover
Chinese white jade wine ewer and cover. Photo Freeman's.
Adorned with colorful glass beads in Mughal style; with scroll form handle, shou and dragon motifs to body, relief dragon beneath spout and openworked chilong bridge connecting to the body. H with cover: 8 inches. Estimate $10,000-15,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
Pair of Mughal celadon jade chrysanthemum dishes, 18th-19th century
Pair of Mughal celadon jade chrysanthemum dishes, 18th-19th century. Photo Freeman's.
The oblong dishes thinly and delicately carved with four concentric bands of petals radiating from the center, the sides flanked by a pair of floral form handles. L: 7 1/4 inches. Estimate $10,000-15,000
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com
