avril 2011

A fine green enamel 'dragon' jar and cover. Seal mark and of the period of Qianlong. Photo Sotheby's the globular tapering body rising to a rounded shoulder set with a short straight neck, decorated in green enamel with a pair of ferocious dragons, each chasing a 'flaming pearl' amongst scrolling clouds, all beneath a frieze of bajixiang, the cover similarly decorated with a coiled dragon chasing a 'flaming pearl', the recessed base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark; 21.5 cm., 8 1/2 in. Estimate... [Lire la suite]

A fine 'green dragon' jar and cover. Qianlong seal mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams Typically painted in delicate blue and enamelled in rich translucent pale apple-green around the body with two large five-clawed dragons striding in mutual pursuit of flaming pearls, between bands of Buddhist emblems around the shoulder and stiff lappets above the foot, the squared domed cover with a central coiled dragon. 21cm (8¼in) high (2). Estimate: £60,000 - 100,000, HKD 760,000 - 1,300,000, $ 98,000 - 160,000 Provenance: acquired at... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring, Harry Winston, Circa 1955. Photo Sotheby's The square emerald-cut emerald weighing 16.93 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds, size 5½, unsigned. With signed box. Estimate 800,000—1,000,000 USD. Lot Sold 1,874,500 USD Accompanied by AGL report no. CS 42210 stating that the emerald is of Colombian origin, clarity enhancement: insignificant. Together with a copy of proof of purchase from Harry Winston, dated May 23, 1980. Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Ring. Photo Sotheby's The... [Lire la suite]

Platinum, Carved Jadeite and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1925. Set with an oval pierced plaque of brilliant emerald green color, carved in a relief of flower and peach motif, within a platinum frame set with baguette and old European-cut diamonds. Estimate 9,000—12,000 USD. Lot Sold 22,500 USD Platinum, Jadeite and Diamond Brooch, Black Starr & Frost, Circa 1925. Photo Sotheby's Composed of carved jadeite plaques of foliate design, set in the center with a marquise-shaped diamond weighing approximately .75 carat, accented by old... [Lire la suite]

Grand vase en jade vert clair à tâche brune et quelques traces de rouillle. XIXe siècle. Photo Aguttes - Paris en forme de corolle de fleurs sculptée, sur la paroi exterieure de fleurs et de feuilles de nénuphar et d'oiseaux perchés. Marque gravée de quatre caractères à la base "Qianlong Changwan" (apprécié pour sa délectation pour l'ère Qianlong). H 20.5 cm - Estimation : 4 000 / 6 000 € Coupe circulaire en jadéite vert. XIXe siècle. Photo Aguttes - Paris sculptée sur la paroi exterieure de fleurs de lotus traitées en... [Lire la suite]

An important and rare jadeite double-square seal. Incised Jiaqing Chen Han and Ji Xia Yi Qing marks and probably of the period. Photo Bonhams The seal carved from one piece of jadeite as two rectangular columns of square section joined at the top with an arched finial, carved in relief on the first seal surface with the characters Jiaqing Chen Han and incised on the second seal surface with Jixia Yiqing; together with a fan belonging to William Lockhart printed on one side with a map of China and on the other with a map of... [Lire la suite]

Jarre "Guan" en porcelaine de forme balustre. Dynastie des Ming, fin XVe-début XVIe siècle. Photo Aguttes - Paris à décor sur fond bleu de cobalt dans le "style cloisonné" (Fahua) de filets d'argile en relief représentant quatre kilins de couleur ocre, reliés à des flkeurs de lotus par des rinceaux; lotus au col et lambrequins à la base. H : 34,5 cm. Adapté au col de métal pour être monté en lampe. Estimation : 4 000 / 6 000 € Grande coupe hémisphérique godronnée. Dynastie des Ming, XVIe siècle. Photo Aguttes - Paris à... [Lire la suite]

A Yunyao bowl with a purple splash, China, Song-Yuan dynasty. © 2011 Nagel - Auctions D. 8,6 cmD. 8,6 cm. Very slightly chipped. Estimate  500 € Property from an old German private collection, bought between WW I and WW II in the Berlin art trade. A Yaozhou bowl with engraved lotos, China, Song-Yuan dynasty. © 2011 Nagel - Auctions D. 15,5 cm. Good condition. Estimate 400 € Property from a German private collection. Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. May 6th-7th 2011 www.auction.de

Vase funéraire couvert à cinq réceptacles en céramique à couverte céladon vert amande. Période Song. Photo Aguttes - Paris H 34 cm. Quelques éclats et craquelures. Estimation : 700 / 900 € Aguttes - Paris. Vente du Mercredi 4 mai 2011. Expert : Vincent L'Herrou (06 07 11 42 84). Drouot Richelieu - Salle 2 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la Maison de ventes au 01 47 45 55 55.

Grand miroir en bronze. Période Song. Photo Aguttes - Paris de forme cylindrique à patine verte avec traces d'argenture, à décor laqué peint au dos en argent de phénix entourés d'entrelacs fleuris sur fond noir. D: 23cm. Estimation : 2 000 / 3 000 € Aguttes - Paris. Vente du Mercredi 4 mai 2011. Expert : Vincent L'Herrou (06 07 11 42 84). Drouot Richelieu - Salle 2 - 9, rue Drouot - 75009 Paris. Pour tout renseignement, veuillez contacter la Maison de ventes au 01 47 45 55 55.