octobre 2011

A pair of yellow-glazed 'dragon' saucer dishes. Xuantong marks and period. Photo Sotheby's each with rounded sides rising from a short foot, the interior incised with a five-clawed dragon in profile and a flaming pearl, similarly decorated to the exterior with two striding dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst flame-scrolls, glazed overall in rich egg-yolk yellow, the base with a six-character Xuantong mark in underglaze aubergine. Quantity: 2  - 10.9cm., 4 1/4 in. Estimate 6,000-8,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese... [Lire la suite]

An incised yellow-glazed 'dragon and phoenix' bowl. Daoguang seal mark and period. Photo Sotheby's the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot, the exterior incised with two five-clawed dragons and phoenix in pursuit of flaming pearls among stylised flame scrolls, all above a lappet band, covered overall with a rich yellow glaze, the base with a six-character Daoguang seal mark in underglaze aubergine; 10.1cm., 4in. Estimate 20,000-30,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 09 Nov 2011... [Lire la suite]

A pair of yellow-glazed bowls. Kangxi marks and period. Photo Sotheby's each with deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot, covered overall with an egg-yolk yellow glaze, the white base inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark within a double circle. Quantity: 2 - 2.8cm., 5in. Estimate 40,000-60,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 09 Nov 2011 www.sothebys.com

A pair of incised yellow-glazed bowls. Qianlong seal marks and period. Photo Sotheby's each with rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, the exterior incised with four flower head medallions alternating with stylised cloud wisps above a band of lotus lappets, encircled at the rim and foot with double line borders, the interior decorated with a flower head medallion within a double circle, covered overall in a rich yellow glaze, the base left white and inscribed with a six-character Qianlong seal mark  Quantity:... [Lire la suite]

A yellow-glazed bowl. Guangxu mark and period. Photo Sotheby's the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared lipped rim grooved with a single line on the exterior, covered with a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze darkening at to an amber tone at the foot, the base glazed white and bearing a six-character Guangxu mark; 5cm., 5 7/8 in. Estimate 3,000-5,000 GBP PROVENANCE: Collection of Edward T. Chow. Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 103. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 09... [Lire la suite]

A large yellow-glazed jar. Kangxi mark and period. Photo Sotheby's heavily potted with the ovoid body surmounted by a short neck with a wide lipped rim, covered overall with a translucent egg-yolk yellow glaze leaving the wide footring unglazed, the base inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark within a double circle and drilled with a circular aperture in the centre ; 35.6cm., 14in. Estimate 25,000-35,000 GBP Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 09 Nov 2011 www.sothebys.com

A fine pair of lemon-yellow saucer dishes. Qianlong seal marks and period. Photo Sotheby's each finely potted with gently rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot, covered inside and out with a rich lemon-yellow glaze, the base glazed white and bearing a six-character Qianlong seal mark  Quantity: 2  - 8.9cm., 3 1/2 in. Estimate 30,000-50,000 GBP PROVENANCE/ Collection of E.T. Hall, inventory nos. 425 and 426. Christie's London, 7th June 2004, lot 271. Property of a lady. NOTE: A Qianlong mark and period... [Lire la suite]

A pair of yellow-glazed saucer dishes. Yongzheng marks and period. Photo Sotheby's.  each with rounded sides rising from a short foot, the interior incised with four large peaches borne on gnarled leafy blossoms within a double circle, covered overall with a yellow glaze with a slightly iridescent sheen leaving the base white, the base inscribed with a six-character Yongzheng mark within a double circle. Quantity: 2 - 10.7cm., 4 1/4 in. Estimate 30,000-50,000 GBP PROVENANCE: Peter Boode Chinese Antiques,... [Lire la suite]

A pair of yellow-glazed 'lotus' dishes. Qianlong seal marks and period..Photo Sotheby's pair of yellow-glazed 'lotus' dishes;. Qianlong seal marks and period each with rounded sides rising from a slightly spreading foot, the exterior incised with twelve separate lotus sprays borne on curvy stems with feathery leaves, covered overall with a rich yellow glaze, the base left white and inscribed with a six-character Qianlong seal mark; Quantity: 2  6 26.8cm., 10 1/2 in.  Estimate 150,000-200,000 GBP The Cartwright collection... [Lire la suite]

A pair of moulded yellow-glazed wine cups. Yongzheng marks and period. Photo Sotheby's each delicately potted body with gently rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, finely moulded with a band lotus lappets rising to swirling and overlapping broad mallow-flower petals forming the foliate rim, applied overall with an opaque lemon-yellow glaze, the base with a six-character Yongzheng mark within a double circle. Quantity: 2 - 6.7cm., 2 5/8 in. Estimate 70,000-90,000 GBP The Cartwright collection of Qing... [Lire la suite]