- Three bronze mirrors with inscriptions, Han dynasty
- A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui dynasty
- A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty
- A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty
- Two bronze 'Dragon' and 'Mythical Beast' mirrors, Han dynasty and Tang dynasty
- A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty
- An important bronze 'Zodiac' mirror with inscription, Sui dynasty
- A rare bronze 'Double Phoenix' mirror with inscription, Tang dynasty
- A small blue and white stem cup, Late Ming dynasty, circa 1630-1640
- A blue and white 'Kraak Porselein' dish, Late Ming dynasty, circa 1610-1630
- A small blue and white 'Auspicious Characters' bowl, Wanli period, dated 1617
- A molded blue and white 'Kraak porselein' dish, late Ming dynasty, circa 1610-1630
- A blue and white conical bowl, Shunzhi period (1644-1661)
- A blue and white shallow bowl, Early Kangxi period, circa 1662-1670
- “Avedon: Beyond Beauty” at Gagosian Rome
- A small 'Jun' tripod censer, Jin dynasty
- A pair of green 'Jun' bubble bowls, Song dynasty
- A rare 'Jun' cupstand, Song dynasty
- A 'Jun' 'Bubble' bowl, Yuan dynasty
- A large sky-blue 'Jun' bowl, Northern Song - Jin dynasty
- A large 'Jun' mallow-shaped dish, Song dynasty
- A large 'Jun' dish, Song dynasty
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- A rare inscribed famille rose and doucai moonflask, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
- A rare white relief-decorated bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period
- An underglaze-blue and copper-red-decorated ‘Dragon’ moonflask, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the p
- A rare massive pale blue-glazed relief-decorated vase, 18th century
- An enamel on copper 'dragon' snuff bottle. Probably Imperial, Palace Workshops, Guangzhou. 1720-1750
- An inscribed spinach jade snuff bottle. Probably Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing. 1770-1800
- A fine white nephrite 'brocade-wrapped' snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1820
- A greenish-white nephrite snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, 1780-1850
- A fine white nephrite snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, 1750-1820
- A white nephrite 'silk purse' snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1780-1850
- A lacquer on wood 'monkey' snuff bottle, Fuzhou, probably Imperial, 1750-1850
- A red overlay white glass snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, 1730-1800
- A fine ruby-red faceted glass snuff bottle, Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1730-1800
- A pair of red glass snuff bottles, Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1730-1800
- A red overlaid glass snuff bottle decorated with gourds and butterflies. Possibly Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1780-1850
- A white overlay pink glass snuff bottle, Imperial Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1820
- An exquisite red glass overlay 'chi dragon' snuff bottle. Possibly Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing 1750-1820
- A gold aventurine and multicolor-splashed clear glass snuff bottle, Imperial, Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1800
- A variegated pink glass 'cabbage' snuff bottle, Imperial, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1800
- An aquamarine glass snuff bottle. Probably Imperial, attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1750-1800
- A gold aventurine-flecked cobalt blue glass snuff bottle, Imperial Palace Workshops, Beijing, 1740-1795
- A carved yellow glass snuff bottle, Imperial Palace Workshops, Beijing 1750-1820
- A black-glazed russet-splashed vase, Jin dynasty
- A black-glazed russet-splashed bowl, Northern Song / Jin dynasty
- A black-glazed and russet jar, Song dynasty
- A black-glazed and russet jar, Song dynasty
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- A black-glazed sgraffito jar, Jin - Xixia dynasty
- A black-glazed sgraffito vase (yuhuchunping), Jin - Yuan dynasty
- A 'Cizhou' painted 'Bird and Flower' meiping, Jin - Yuan dynasty
- A 'Cizhou' painted box and cover, Northern Song - Jin dynasty
- A 'Cizhou' inscribed meiping , Song dynasty
- A 'Cizhou' 'Sgraffito' pillow, Song dynasty
- A finely carved 'Dengfeng' pillow, Northern Song dynasty
- A rare 'Dengfeng' 'Peony' meiping, Northern Song dynasty
- Stolen Pablo Picasso painting 'The Hairdresser' worth millions discovered in New York
- Diamond bracelet, 1930s
- Pair of diamond earrings, 1930s and later
- Diamond bracelet, 1930s
- Diamond brooch, Boucheron, circa 1930
- Diamond pendant-brooch, 1930s
- Chinese Glass at Doyle New York, Asian Works of Art, Monday, March 16, 2015
- Christie's announces Asian Art Week featuring the Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth
- Tate opens exhibition devoted to the sculpture produced during Queen Victoria’s reign
- Faberge unveils first Imperial egg, featuring 139 pearls and 3,300 diamonds, in 99 years
- A natural pearl, sapphire and diamond sautoir
- A glazed white stoneware phoenix-head ewer, Northern Song dynasty
- Formerly the property of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Genova. An antique natural pearl necklace
- A 'Ding' box and cover, Song dynasty
- A pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings
- A pair of Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond ear pendants
- A pair of natural pearl and diamond ear pendants
- A three-strand natural pearl and diamond necklace, by Bulgari
- A pair of antique natural pearl and diamond ear pendants
- A 'Longquan' celadon carved 'Lotus' bowl and cover, Southern Song dynasty
- A 'Longquan' celadon vase, Song dynasty
- A 'Longquan' celadon 'Twin Fish' small dish, Southern Song dynasty
- A 'Longquan' celadon meiping, Northern Song dynasty
- A pair of extremely rare natural pearl and diamond ear pendants
- A fine natural pearl and diamond necklace
- A magnificent and rare natural pearl, emerald and diamond necklace
- A 'Yaozhou' molded 'Boys' bowl, Northern Song - Jin dynasty
- A 'Yaozhou' celadon carved box and cover, Northern Song dynasty
- A 'Yaozhou' celadon carved jar, Song dynasty
- A French Natural Pearl Ring by René Boivin, circa 1910
- A French Diamond Bracelet by Maison Boivin, 1938
- A 'Yue' box and cover, Five Dynasties-Northern Song dynasty
- A rare and superbly-carved 'Yue' 'Ducks and Lotus' box and cover, Northern Song dynasty
- More than a Century of French Masterpieces Examined Works by Van Gogh, Manet, Cézanne, and more
- Art Deco aquamarine briolette pendant by Marzo, Paris, circa 1925
- A phosphatic-splashed jar and cover, Tang dynasty
- René Lalique, Art Nouveau aquamarine pendant
- Art Nouveau aquamarine brooch by Georges Fouquet, Paris
- A 'Yue' melon-form jar, Tang dynasty
- A rare and large 'Yue' chicken-head ewer, Southern Dynasties
- Siegelson to exhibit masterpieces of 20th-century jewellery design at BaselWorld
- A 'Changsha' ewer, Tang dynasty
- A 'Changsha' painted ewer, Tang dynasty
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- A white stoneware flask, Liao dynasty, 10th century
- A glazed stoneware bottle vase, Tang dynasty
- A glazed white jar and cover, Tang dynasty
- Two glazed white stoneware cups, Sui-Tang dynasty
- A rare white-glazed foliate-rim dish, Five Dynasties-Northern Song dynasty
- A rare gold and silver inlaid-bronze garment hook, daigou, Eastern Zhou-Warring States period
- A silvered and gilt bronze horse harness ornament, xingye, Tang dynasty
- A gilt bronze finial, Han dynasty
- A small gilt bronze support fitting, Han dynasty
- A gilt bronze support fitting, Han dynasty
- A silver garment hook, daigou, Western Han dynasty
- A rare cast bronze finial, dingshi, Warring States period
- A rare silver-inlaid bronze finial, dingshi, Warring States period
- A green-glazed stoneware tazza, Han-Six Dynasties
- A green-glazed bowl, Southern Dynasties, 5th century
- A 'Yue' 'Bird' bowl, Eastern Jin dynasty, 3rd-4th century
- A 'Guan'-type faceted vase, fanghu, Qing dynasty, 18th century
- A 'Guan'-type tripod censer, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
- A green-glazed stoneware jar, hu, Western Han dynasty
- Rare 14th century ceramic flask leads the Bonhams Fine Japanese & Korean Works of Art Sale
- Sotheby's Paris to offer significant collection of French 17th and 18th century paintings
- Bonhams to offer snuff bottles from the private collection of Barbara & Marvin Dicker
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Announces Major Gift from Rothschild Heirs
- A 'Yue' celadon-glazed funerary jar with seated buddhist figures, Western Jin dynasty
- A 'Yue' celadon-glazed stoneware jar, Western Jin dynasty
- A 'Yue' celadon-glazed figural vessel, Western Jin dynasty
- A 'Yue' celadon-glazed funerary jar with buddhist figures, Western Jin dynasty
- A 'Yue' celadon-glazed basin, Western Jin dynasty
- A large 'Yue' celadon-glazed funerary jar, Western Jin dynasty
- A 'Longquan' celadon funerary jar, Southern Song dynasty
- Edwardian rings
- A rare polychrome teapot and cover, Late Ming dynasty
- A blue and white archaistic vase, hu, Ming dynasty, early 17th century
- A large polychrome 'Zhangzhou' 'Magu' dish, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
- A small polychrome 'Dragon-Fish' dish, Ming dynasty, 16th century
- A small polychrome ovoid jar, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
- A pair of small polychrome 'Zhangzhou' 'Shou' dishes, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
- A large iron-red and green enameled jar, guan, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
- A large polychrome 'Zhangzhou' 'Arhat' dish, Late Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century
- A 'Longquan' celadon 'eight Trigrams' tripod censer, Late Yuan - Early Ming dynasty
- A 'Longquan' celadon 'Luduan' censer and cover, Ming dynasty
- A rare 'Longquan' celadon lobed 'Twin Fish' basin, Early Ming dynasty
- A rare yellow and green 'Crane and Phoenix' square bowl, Jiajing mark and period
- A 'Longquan' celadon beaker vase, gu, Early Ming dynasty
- A large 'Longquan' celadon carved 'Peony' bowl, Ming dynasty, 15th century
- A 'Fahua' 'Peony' bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century
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- A rare white-glazed pilgrim's flask, Yuan dynasty
- A rare blue and white 'peony' jar, guan, Yuan dynasty
- A 'Longquan' celadon 'Peony' vase, Yuan dynasty
- A sancai-glazed ground foliate-rim pottery dish, Liao dynasty
- A sancai-glazed pottery quatrefoil dish, Liao dynasty
- A sancai-glazed pottery 'Dragon' ewer, Liao dynasty
- An amber-glazed pottery vase, Liao dynasty
- A white-glazed ewer, Liao dynasty
- 'Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris' at The Baker Museum
- A small 'Longquan' brush washer, Southern Song dynasty
- A carved 'Ding' 'Lotus' dish, Northern Song dynasty
- A rare 'Longquan' celadon 'Kinuta' mallet vase, Southern Song dynasty
- A fine 'Ding' molded 'Geese' bowl, Northern Song - Jin dynasty
- A rare and large sancai-glazed pottery pillow, Jin dynasty
- A carved 'Ding' 'Daylily' basin, Northern Song - Jin dynasty
- A rare and large ribbed black-glazed jar, Northern Song - Jin Dynasty
- Crystal Bridges debuts an exhibition of masterworks from the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
- Clark Art Institute Acquires Japanese Woodblock Prints Collection
- Barnes Foundation Discovers Two Hidden Sketches by Paul Cézanne
- Freeman's March 14 Asian Arts Auction to offer important imperial works
- An extremely fine and rare carved ‘Ding’ ‘Peony’ bowl, Northern Song dynasty
- A 'Qingbai' ewer and cover, Northern Song dynasty
- A 'Qingbai' lobed ewer and cover, Song dynasty
- A 'Qingbai' carved 'Boys' bowl, Southern Song dynasty
- A 'Qingbai' stemcup and stand, Song dynasty
- Yewn's jadeite jewelry
- Glenn Spiro's jadeite suite
- Asia Society Museum presents first exhibition in the west focused on loans from collections in Myanmar
- MOBIA presents first U.S. exhibition of monumental sculptures by Donatello from the Duomo
- Leonardo da Vinci exhibition offers a very rare look at artist's fascination with beauty
- Samuel Kung's Jadeite jewellery
- Un rarissime présent du Sultan de l’Empire ottoman en vente chez FauveParis
- "Gherardo delle Notti, most bizarre paintings and merry suppers" at Galleria degli Uffizi, 10 February – 24 May 2015
- Mezzotint engravings showcased in new exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago
- Rarely seen masterpieces from Europe's greatest dynasty on view in Minneapolis
- Recently discovered original, custom bodied 'Hollywood' Cord to shine at Bonhams Amelia Island sale
- Museum of Antiquities discovers historic bronze bust was once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte
- Qingbai Ewer with Carved Petals, Song Dynasty, 960 - 1279 A.D.
- Large wood sculpture of Guanyin, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
- Gem set and diamond brooch, circa 1920
- Ruby and diamond demi-parure, 1920s, composite
- Ruby and diamond pendent necklace, early 20th century
- Ruby and diamond brooch, early 20th century
- Ruby and diamond necklace, early 20th century
- A Chinese export porcelain tea pot, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A Chinese export porcelain scalloped dish, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A Chinese export porcelain octogonal dish, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A Chinese export porcelain oval dish, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A Chinese export porcelain octogonal dish, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- Natural pearl and diamond necklace
- Natural pearl and diamond ring, early 20th century
- Natural pearl and diamond jabot pin, early 20th century
- Natural pearl and diamond ring, early 20th century
- Natural pearl and diamond pendent necklace, early 20th century
- A blue and white stem cup, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
- A blue and white kendi, Chongzhen period, circa 1643
- A blue and white ewer, Transitional period, circa 1650
- Three blue and white 'Love cups', Chongzhen period, circa 1643
- A blue and white faceted bottle, Tianqi period (1621-1627)
- Emerald and diamond ring, Tiffany & Co., early 20th century
- Emerald and diamond brooch, late 19th century
- Diamond and seed pearl necklace-tiara, late 19th century
- Diamond brooch and pair of earrings, late 19th century
- Natural pearl, cultured pearl and diamond necklace, late 19th century, composite
- A blue and white dish, Early Kangxi period, circa 1670
- A blue and white jardinière, 18th-19th century
- An unusual underglaze-blue and copper-red-decorated celadon-ground dish, Kangxi period, circa 1675-1700
- A blue and white octagonal bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
- A two-sided blue and white rectangular tile, Kangxi period, circa 1700
- Solo exhibition of recent works by Michael Eastman opens at Edwynn Houk Gallery
- Art Institute of Chicago extends 'Heaven and Earth: Art of the Byzantium from Greek Collections'
- Equestrian portrait of Carlo Emanuele I takes centre stage at Tomasso Brothers Fine Art, TEFAF 2015 stand
- "Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Julien Salaud : Les Chasses nouvelles" au musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
- A Chinese export porcelain punch-bowl, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A large Chinese export porcelain scalloped charger, Yongzheng Period (1723-1735)
- A Chinese export porcelain oval dish, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A pair of Chinese export porcelain large scalloped chargers, Qianlong Period (1723-1795)
- A polychrome decoration in the Meissen style punch-bowl, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
- Natural pearl and diamond necklace, late 19th century
- Diamond bracelet, second half of the 19th century
- Sapphire and diamond brooch, late 19th century
- Natural pearl and diamond tiara-necklace and pair of earrings, late 19th century
- Emerald and diamond ring, late 19th century
- A Blue and white plate, Chinese export porcelain, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1619)
- A Blue and white plate, Chinese export porcelain, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1619)
- An armorial plate warmer, Chinese export porcelain, Guangxu Period, ca. 1880
- A Polychrome Famille Verte tea-pot, Chinese export porcelain, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
- A Polychrome Famille Verte tea-pot, Chinese export porcelain, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
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- A Blue and white Chinese porcelain bottle, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620)
- A Chinese Kraak porcelain Kendi, Ming period, Wanli reign (1572-1620)
- A baluster vase with cover, Chinese porcelain
- A pair of baluster vases, Chinese porcelain, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
- Natural pearl, seed pearl and diamond necklace, late 19th century
- Diamond bracelet, late 19th century
- Two diamond and paste brooches, late 19th century
- Emerald and diamond brooch-pendant, late 19th century
- An "European Figures" punch-bowl, Chinese export porcelain, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A pair of plates, Chinese export porcelain, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- A pair of entrée dishes, Chinese export porcelain, Jiaqing Period, ca. 1800
- A pair of armorial sauce cellars, Chinese export porcelain, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, ca. 1770
- A pair of octogonal "Tea-Leaf" dishes, Chinese export porcelain, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
- Amethyst and diamond demi-parure, mid 19th century
- Diamond ring and diamond and seed pearl ring, late 19th century
- Gold, turquoise, garnet and diamond necklace and turquoise and seed pearl bangle, 1850s
- Collection of amethyst jewels, 1820s and later
- A pair of armorial salt cellars for the Portuguese market, Chinese export porcelain, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, ca. 1770
- A pair of pots, Chinese porcelain, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1619)
- An important pair of armorial flower vases, Chinese export porcelain, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, ca. 1790
- A rare pair of armorial sauce boats, Chinese export porcelain, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period, ca. 1720
- A rare pair of armorial vases, Chinese export porcelain, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, ca. 1790-95
- Gold and enamel necklace/pair of bracelets, 1830s
- Enamel and diamond brooch, late 18th century and later
- Amethyst and diamond demi-parure, early and mid 19th century
- Gold and garnet parure, early 19th century
- Collection of twenty three jewellery designs on twenty two sheets, second half of the 18th century
- A blue and white bottle vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
- A blue and white 'Pomegranate' ewer, Wanli period (1573-1619)
- A silver-gilt-mounted blue and white tankard; the porcelain Chongzhen period, circa 1640, the mounts continental, late 17th cent
- A reticulated blue and white bowl, Chongzhen period (1628-1644)
- A blue and white shallow bowl, Chongzhen period, circa 1643
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- A Meissen "Chinoiserie" pattern cup and saucer, c. 1740
- A Rococo silver sugar sprinkler and a matching cream jug, Augsburg, 1749-50, maker's mark of Gottfried Batermann
- A rare Vermeil and glass liqueur service with the original embossed leather case by Elias Adam, Augsburg, 1712-15
- A big French faience round dish, Nevers, c. 1660-80
- A Guan-type bowl, 18th-19th century
- A Dehua figure of a Monk, 17th century
- An unusual creamy-white glazed soft paste ewer, 18th century
- A blanc-de-chine vase, 19th century
- A blanc-de-chine model of Doumu, 18th century
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- A blue and white tankard, Chongzhen period, circa 1643
- A blue and white bowl, Wanli period (1573-1619)
- A blue and white shallow bowl, Shunzhi period, circa 1650
- A small blue and white deep bowl, Shunzhi period (1644-1661)
- A blue and white ingot-form cup, 17th-early 18th century
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Three bronze mirrors with inscriptions, Han dynasty
Three bronze mirrors with inscriptions, Han dynasty. Estimation 2,000 — 3,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
thinly cast, each with clouds, stylized dragons and geometric designs, the inscriptions all in zhuanshu seal-script - Diameter of largest 4 3/8 in., 11.1 cm
Provenance: Collection of Mackenzie Gordon, Jr., Washington D.C.
Notes: Inscriptions:
(1) May you attain one of the Three Orders of Dukedom.
(2) You Sir, possess the qualifications for high official post.
(3) Continue happiness without limit, may all memory of each other be everlasting.
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui dynasty
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui dynasty. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
cast with a central hemispherical knob enclosed by an octagonal frame, and six compartments each with a mythical beast, along the outer band an inscription written in kaishu style - Diameter 7 1/4 in., 18.4 cm
Provenance: Private Asian collection, circa 1980-90, by repute.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
A coiling dragon decorates the fine (mirror) box, and a new (mirror) stand painted with dancing phoenix. When the mirror is out, like a fabulous bird being disturbed and landscape appears, the sun shines and flowers blossom. (The mirror) is as round as a turning jade bi-disc, as the full moon cycling back. Its elegant shape reflects profundity, revealing the gall bladder and its great brightness comes through
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty. Estimation 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
cast with a hemispherical knob encircled by four mythical beasts, the outer field cast with an inscription inkaishu, all within narrow dogtooth borders. Diameter 4 3/4 in., 12 cm
Provenance: Private Asian collection, circa 1980-90, by repute.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
Gladly have I obtained the mirror of the King of Qin, for which I would not have grudged a thousand crowns. It is not my wish that the mirror shall serve the purpose of revealing the gall bladder, but that I may reveal myself by holding this to illustrate my own clear conscience .
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty. Estimation 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
cast in the central field with four mythical beasts encircling the hemispherical knob, within a dogtooth border, the outer border with a twenty-character inscription written in kaishu style. Diameter 4 3/4 in., 12 cm
Provenance: Private Asian collection, circa 1980-90, by repute.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
(The mirror) is like a water caltrop growing in the sunshine, the full moon appears in the pond. Officials check if their headgear is in the way, and ladies gaze at the mirror to perfect their make-up.
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
Two bronze 'Dragon' and 'Mythical Beast' mirrors, Han dynasty and Tang dynasty
Two bronze 'Dragon' and 'Mythical Beast' mirrors, Han dynasty and Tang dynasty. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
the first from the Han Dynasty, cast around the central knob with dragons emerging from clouds, the inscription written in lishu (Han clerical script) style; the second, Tang Dynasty, cast with four mythical beasts chasing each other, the inscription written in kaishu (Tang standard script). Diameter of larger 5 1/2 in., 14 cm
Provenance: Collection of Mackenzie Gordon, Jr., Washington D.C.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
Han mirror
I, Mr Long, produced this mirror at the time alien tribes in four corners were being subjugated.
Let us praise our Lord, for the people are given respite.
After quelling the Hu and Qiang barbarians, peace is restored on earth.
In the season when wind and rain regulate the five grains (grow). May you reach the high office and receive your just reward, and to protect your parents from harm, and may your joy be endless.
Tang mirror
(The mirror) is like a water caltrop growing in the sunshine, the full moon appears in the pond. Officials check if their headgear is in the way, and ladies gaze at it to perfect their make-up.
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty
A bronze 'Mythical Beasts' mirror with inscription, Sui-Early Tang dynasty. Estimation 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
the pierced central knob surrounded by four mythical beasts in pursuit of one another, encircled by an inscription written in kaishu, enclosed by raised borders of various geometric designs. Diameter 5 1/8 in., 13 cm
Provenance: Private Asian collection, circa 1980-90, by repute.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
(The mirror) is bright like the floating moon, and the material is embedded with the dark spirit. The clear sky reflects in the water, and the sunshine returns with solidified clarity. Forever lasting, the mirror will purify your heart.
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
An important bronze 'Zodiac' mirror with inscription, Sui dynasty
An important bronze 'Zodiac' mirror with inscription, Sui dynasty. Estimation 50,000 — 70,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
of circular form, the central knob surrounded by a dragon and the 'animals of the four directions', the dragon representing the east, the phoenix representing the south, the tiger the west, and the snake-encoiled turtle the north, further surrounded by an inscription in kaishu, encircled with a band of the twelve zodiac animals. Diameter 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm
Provenance: Private Asian collection, circa 1980-90, by repute.
Literature: Uragami Sokyu-do, Co., Ltd., Bronze Mirrors from Sui to Tang Dynasty, Tokyo, 10th November 2010, cat. no. 1.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
The immortal peaks rise as twins, the wise river now has a rival.
Morning flowers are made bright and charming, at night, its light reflects the moon.
The dragon coils around the jade disc, a pair of fabulous birds dances in harmony.
It is said the Renshou era (601-4) was when the war began to end.
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
A rare bronze 'Double Phoenix' mirror with inscription, Tang dynasty
A rare bronze 'Double Phoenix' mirror with inscription, Tang dynasty. Estimation 70,000 — 90,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
cast in relief with two phoenix standing on lotus flowers flanking a pierced central knob, with long tasseled cords trailing up from their beaks, holding a banner with the X-sign, below is a flower and another banner with the character chun (spring), along the rim an inscription in kaishu-style - Diameter 8 1/2 in., 21.6 cm
Provenance: Private Asian collection, circa 1980-90, by repute.
Notes: Translation of the inscription:
(The mirror) is bright like the floating moon, and the material is embedded with the dark spirit. Forever lasting, the mirror will purify your heart.
Sotheby's. Inscriptions: History as Art New York, 17 mars 2015, 01:30 PM
« Fabriquer le dessin » au FRAC Haute-Normandie
Tom Molloy, Doubt (détail), 2012. Crayon sur papier. Courtesy Frac Haute-Normandie, © Tom Molloy
ROUEN - Dans le cadre de son cycle d'expositions consacré à la pratique, le Frac Haute-Normandie se penche en février 2015 sur le dessin. Articulée sur les deux étages du Frac, l'exposition «Fabriquer le dessin» propose une réflexion à partir d'un prisme technique qui permet de réunir des œuvres provenant d'époques et d'horizons variés et de révéler des ressemblances et filiations ou des oppositions franches et révélatrices entre les œuvres.
Michel Blazy, sans titre, 1994. Courtesy Frac Haute-Normandie, © Michel Blazy
Les différents ensembles réunis dans l'exposition mettent en évidence le trait, le rendu, le support, l'importance du format ou l'essence du geste et soulèvent une série de questions sur des notions signifiantes pour ce médium, telles que l'espace de la feuille, l'importance du tracé, la persistance du lavis, l'omniprésence du fragment, l'enjeu de la tache, le rapport au modèle, le non-fini, etc. Cette approche technique permet d'interroger la ligne de partage entre esquisse, étude et œuvre et, au-delà des notions d'époques et de styles, le statut et le rôle esthétique de ce procédé d'hier et d'aujourd'hui.
Samuel Martin, Extérieur nuit – 1, 2013, fusain sur toile. Collection du FRAC Haute-Normandie. Courtesy Frac HN, Rouen.
En réponse à l'idée d'un éclatement, d'une autonomisation et d'une libéralisation des pratiques contemporaines du dessin, l'exposition — comme le colloque — entendent mettre en question et relativiser l'évolution des enjeux et des stratégies en montrant des œuvres, anciennes et contemporaines, qui échappent aux catégories et aux idées que l'on se fait du dessin. L'exposition prend ainsi le parti de brouiller les pistes entre les époques, les styles afin de déstabiliser le regard dans la perception des œuvres et de leur contexte et d'interroger les systèmes de référence.
Javier Pérez, Hybrids XVI, 2015. Collection du FRAC Haute-Normandie. Courtesy FRAC HN, Rouen.
Pour chercher à sortir de la conception selon laquelle les dessins anciens sont attachés à une œuvre en devenir tandis que les dessins contemporains, affranchis, sont devenus des œuvres à part entière, l'exposition «Fabriquer le dessin» mêle les époques, les genres, les grands noms et les artistes plus confidentiels, s'attachant avant tout à montrer des dessins qui sortent de l'ordinaire dans la production d'un artiste ou d'une période.
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Bachli, Sans titre n°4-12, 1996. Collection du FRAC Haute-Normandie. Courtesy Frac HN, Rouen.
Henri-Edmond Cross, Effet de soleil sur des toits. Fusain sur papier vergé filigrané. Collection Olivier Senn Le Havre, MuMa, musée d’Art moderne André Malraux © Florian Kleinefenn
A small blue and white stem cup, Late Ming dynasty, circa 1630-1640
A small blue and white stem cup, Late Ming dynasty, circa 1630-1640. Estimate $3,000 – $5,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015
The cup is decorated on the exterior with scholars seated in a landscape between a band of ruyi heads below the mouth and a chevron band between lappets on the stem, and scattered flowers on the foot. The flat base is unglazed. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm.) high
Provenance: Blitz Antiek, Amsterdam, 1987.
Collection of Julia and John Curtis.
Notes:A similar stem cup is illustrated by Richard S. Kilburn, Transitional Wares and their Forerunners, Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, 1981, p. 98, no. 37.
Christie's. AN ERA OF INSPIRATION: 17TH-CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAINS FROM THE COLLECTION OF JULIA AND JOHN CURTIS, 16 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza.
