15 novembre 2011

A rare large Ming blue and white double-gourd vase. Jiajing six-character mark and of the period  (1522-1566). Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 The lower globular section painted with a lappet band above two cranes and two deer amidst 'The Three Friends of Winter', a fruiting peach tree and lingzhi sprigs, the upper section decorated with a pair of cranes amidst lingzhi sprigs, prunus, bamboo, and two stylised shou characters, the narrow waist with a band of peach scroll, the neck and the foot encircled by classic scroll... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white bottle vase. Transitional period, circa 1630-1650. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 The globular body surmounted by a tall knopped neck, painted in cobalt blue tones with a scene depicting several figures at leisure within a terraced courtyard, below a band of leafy floral sprays, the neck with leafy long-stemmed tulip flowers and further stylised leaf motifs; 14¼ in. (36.2 cm.) high  Estimate ££10,000 - £15,000.  Price Realized £12,500 明末／清初   約1630-1650年   青花人物圖瓶 Fine Chinese... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white 'phoenix tail' vase. Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Painted around the exterior of the body and neck with two riverscape scenes, each with pavilions surrounded by various trees, large stylised rockwork and mountains in the distance, with figures to the side at leisure and fishing, detailed further with a small sampan floating along the river, all in pale blue tones; 17½ in. (44.4 cm.) high. Estimate ££10,000 - £15,000.  Price Realized £12,500 清康熙   青花山水人物圖鳳尾瓶 Fine... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white brush pot, bitong. Transitional period, circa 1630-50. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Of tall cylindrical form rising to a flaring rim, painted to the exterior in tones of cobalt blue depicting a scholar with attendants, one attendant holding a canopy and another offering tea, with bannerman standing to the side, the base unglazed; 8 7/8 in. (22.7 cm.) high. Estimate ££10,000 - £15,000.  Price Realized ££21,250 明末／清初   約1630-1650年   青花人物圖筆筒 Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white pear-shaped vase, mid-17th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Of elongated form supported on a straight foot, well painted in tones of cobalt blue to the globular body depicting a continuous scene of scholars and attendants at leisurely pursuits, all within a grassy mountainous landscape, below an incised floral scroll band, the neck with a pair of phoenix in flight beside large peony blooms on leafy stems, the mouth and foot rims with further incised floral scroll bands; 15 5/8 in. (39.8 cm.) high. Estimate... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white sleeve vase. Transitional period, circa 1630-1650. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Painted with a scene of a scholar surrounded by attendants, standing beneath a canopy held by one attendant while he faces two others presenting gifts, three further attendants standing to the side, all within a terraced courtyard set in a rocky mountainous landscape and below pendent leaf tips on the neck; 17¾ in. (45.1 cm.) high. Estimate £30,000 - £50,000.  Price Realized £37,250 明末／清初  ... [Lire la suite]

A blue and white jardinière.Transitional period, circa 1630-1650. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Of globular form with flaring rim, painted in tones of cobalt blue to one side of the exterior depicting a scene set within a terraced courtyard, including a scholar and five halberd-bearers, the other side with a scholar fishing, seated beneath a willow tree and surrounded by rockwork; 10¼ in. (26 cm.) diam. Estimate £15,000 - £25,000.  Price Realized £37,250 明末／清初   約1650-1650年   青花庭院人物圖盆 Provenance:... [Lire la suite]

A rare blue and white dish with persian inscription. Zhengde six-character mark within double circles and of the period  (1506-1521). Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 The gently curving sides rising from a short slightly tapering foot, the exterior painted with six roundels enclosing Persian inscriptions, interspersed with scrolling flowering tendrils below a narrow band of roundels, the interior with a central roundel containing a further invocation surrounded by a band of lotus blooms; 6¼ in. (15.9 cm.) diam. Estimate... [Lire la suite]

Two blue and white sleeve vases. Transitional period, circa 1630-1650. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Each of elongated cylindrical form with waisted necks, painted around the exterior in bright shades of blue with continuous garden scenes inhabited by officials and their attendants surrounded by rocks and gnarled trees, the mouth rims with a band of pendant leaves. Tallest 17¾ in. (45 cm.) high (2). Estimate 20,000 - £30,000.  Price Realized... [Lire la suite]

A small rhinoceros horn libation cup.  17th-18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011 Carved in naturalistic form, the base with a stylised rockwork design below an elongated tapering tip, the horn of a deep toffee tone; 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high. Estimate £20,000 - £30,000. Price Realized £169,250 明末／清初   十七／十八世紀   犀角雕內鳥紋盃 Notes: A comparable rhinoceros horn cup, also carved to the interior with a bird motif, is in the collection of Mr. Chun-hung Li, illustrated in Thomas Fok, Connoisseurship of... [Lire la suite]