7 septembre 2011

A 'Famille-Verte' 'Month' Cup. Kangxi Mark And Period. Photo Sotheby's emblematic of the eigth month, delicately potted with flared sides painted on the exterior with a flowering osmanthus tree and a hare resting amid tufts of grass, a ten-character couplet on the reverse with a seal shang  Diameter 2 5/8 in., 6.7 cm. Estimate 10,000-15,000 USD Property From An Important Asian Collection Note: The couplet reads Zhi sheng wu xian yue, hua man zi ran qiu, ('Its branches are growing for months and months, once in full bloom... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Rouleau Vase, 19th Century. The sides enameled with Qilin perched on rockwork above a turbulent sea alternating with vases of fruits and flowers, all on a scrolling lotus ground on a red field below a diaper band at the shoulder, and leaf tip, jeweled and diaper bands at the neck, base with Kangxi six-character mark. Height 18 inches. Estimate $4,000-6,000 Chinese Famille Verte Glazed Porcelain Vase, 18th Century. Photo Doyles New York Of squared section, each side designed... [Lire la suite]

A Rare Black-Ground Green-Glazed Saucer Dish. Qianlong Seal Mark In Underglaze Blue And Of The Period (1736-1795). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011 With rounded sides rising to a slightly everted rim, the center finely painted in 'silhouette reserve' with two butterflies fluttering above tree peony growing amidst rocks, lingzhi and bamboo, within a line border and below a band of pendent ruyi heads, with a broad band of stylized wave and rock pattern on the exterior, all in translucent green glaze reserved on a black ground; 7... [Lire la suite]

Chinese Black and Green Glazed Porcelain Dish, Kangxi Mark and of the Period. Designed with a central dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl within a band of floral sprays and a squared scroll border at the rim, exterior with two dragons in pursuit of pearls. Diameter 8 inches.  Light interior surface scratches. No cracks or breaks. Estimate $1,500-2,500 Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10am www.doylenewyork.com

Pair of Art Deco Platinum, Carved Jade and Diamond Clips, Charlton & Co. Photo Doyles New York Centering two elongated oval carved jade plaques ap. 44.0 x 13.5 x 1.7 mm., topped by diamond-set stylized scrolls, signed C. & Co., circa 1930. Estimate $15,000-20,000 Platinum, Jade and Diamond Ring. Photo Doyles New York One oval double cabochon jade ap. 14.5 x 11.25 x 5.9 mm., ap. 5.5 dwt. Size 7 1/2. With GIA report no. 2135464744, natural color, no indications of impregnation. Estimate $5,000-7,000 The Collection... [Lire la suite]

Annam, Huê. Les musiciens du Roi à la répétition. Annam, Huê. Escote royale: Porte-Encensoir, Porte-Eventail et Porte-Parapluie. Dieulefils, 1909

A gilt copper alloy repoussé ritual conch trumpet. Tibet, circa 18th century. Photo Bonhams Conch shell with gilt and stones; the gilt copper alloy apron extending from the lip natural shell is worked with the eight auspicious symbols, scrolling floral and mountain forms. 8 in. (20.3 cm.) - Estimate: US$5,000 - 8,000 Provenance: Aquired form Dragon House, San Francisco, 2005 Bonhams. The Sartin Collection of Asian Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com

A small wooden portable shrine. China, 16th-17th century. Photo Bonhams Secured by rope hinges; the rounded section of wood has been divided into three sections and carved in relief with Shakyamuni Buddha and two attendant figures on elephants. 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.). Estimate: US$2,000 - 3,000 Provenance: Acquired from Dragon House, San Francisco, 2004 Bonhams. The Sartin Collection of Asian Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com

A natural root vase. Qing dynasty. Photo Bonhams 16 x 13 ½ in. (40.6 x 34.3 cm.). Estimate: US$2,500 - 4,000 Provenance: Acquired from Dragon House, San Francisco, 2006 Bonhams. The Sartin Collection of Asian Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com

A Large Lingbi scholar's rock. China. Photo Bonhams The creamy white stone of curved and tapering form with multiple fissures and raised on a root wood base; 23 in. (58.4 cm.). Estimate: US$4,000 - 6,000 Bonhams. The Sartin Collection of Asian Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com