18 septembre 2012

A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722)

Lot 260. A wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowl, Kangxi mark and period (1662-1722). Diameter 5 3/4 in., 14.6 cm. Estimation: 25,000 - 35,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 32,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's finely potted with steeply rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior well-enameled with two lively dragons chasing 'flaming pearls' divided by two descending phoenix over a ground of floral sprays, all below a narrow band of 'Buddhist Emblems' interspersed with ruyi-heads, the... [Lire la suite]

18 septembre 2012

Albrecht Dürer (1471 Nuremberg 1528), Madonna of the pear, 1511

Albrecht Dürer (1471 Nuremberg 1528), Madonna of the pear, 1511. Photo Koller Auctions Copper engraving. Meder 33 a (of c). 15.9x10.8 cm. Sold for CHF 15 600 Koller Auctions. http://www.kollerauktionen.ch
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18 septembre 2012

A blue and white 'dragon' bowl. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)

Lot 79. A blue and white 'dragon' bowl. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Diameter 5 3/8 in., 13.6 cm. Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 USD. Lot sold 32,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's with deep rounded sides, the exterior painted in underglaze blue with two dragons among cloud scrolls, above a band of crested waves and jagged rocks in a frieze below a double-line encircling the lipped rim and repeated on the foot, Zhiyuan tang zhi four-character mark in underglaze blue within... [Lire la suite]
18 septembre 2012

Andrea Di Bonaiuti (1343 Florence1378), Madonna and Child with Saint Bartholomew and John the Baptist

Andrea Di Bonaiuti (1343 Florence1378), Madonna and Child with Saint Bartholomew and John the Baptist. Photo Koller Auctions Tempera and gold ground on panel. 76.2 x 25.4 cm. Sold for CHF 162 000 Koller Auctions. http://www.kollerauktionen.ch
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18 septembre 2012

A green-glazed painted 'Cizhou' vase, meiping. Northern Song-Jin Dynasty

A green-glazed painted 'Cizhou' vase, meiping. Northern Song-Jin Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's the slender body gently rising from the foot and curving to a well defined shoulder, surmounted by a short neck and beveled rim, painted freely with flowers and leaves between solid bands and wavy lines, applied overall with an rich translucent green glaze. Height 13 1/4 in., 33.7 cm. Estimation: 30,000 - 40,000 USD - Unsold. PROVENANCE: John Sparks, Ltd., London, circa 1967. Sotheby's. Fine Chinese... [Lire la suite]
18 septembre 2012

Rogier van der Weyden (workshop of) (Tournai 1398/1400 - 1464 Brussels), Lucas drawing madonna

Rogier van der Weyden (workshop of) (Tournai 1398/1400 - 1464 Brussels), Lucas drawing madonna. Photo Koller Auctions Oil on panel. 40,3 x 30,3 cm. Sold for CHF 174 000 Koller Auctions. http://www.kollerauktionen.ch
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18 septembre 2012

A 'Dehua' figure of Buddha. Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century

A 'Dehua' figure of Buddha. Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Photo Sotheby's shown seated in dhyanasana on top of a lotus base, a pearl resting in both hands, a wan emblem molded on the chest, wearing loosely draped robes falling in crisp folds, the face with a serene expression below spiky snail curls surrounding a smooth, rounded usnisa, covered in a glaze of milk-white tone, the back with impressed double-gourd mark reading He Chaozong, with wood stand... [Lire la suite]
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18 septembre 2012

Cornelis de Heem, Still life with peaches, grapes, plums, cherries, nuts, a melon, celery, a pewter plate and a Façon-de-Venise

Cornelis de Heem (zugeschrieben) (Leiden 1631 - 1695 Antwerp), Still life with peaches, grapes, plums, cherries, nuts, a melon, celery, a pewter plate and a Façon-de-Venise glass on a table top. Photo Koller Auctions Oil on canvas. 38.5 x 55 cm. Sold for CHF 84 000 Koller Auctions. http://www.kollerauktionen.ch
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18 septembre 2012

A 'Dehua' figure of Damo. Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century

A 'Dehua' figure of Damo. Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century. Photo Sotheby's shown seated in rajalilasana with robes falling loosely, with only the chest and one foot exposed, the face with a curly goatee, moustache and brows, with eyes closed in meditation, the reverse with impressed double-gourd mark. Height 8 in., 22 cm. Estimation: 4,000 - 6,000 USD - Lot. Vendu 37,500 USD  Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 11 sept.... [Lire la suite]
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18 septembre 2012

Jan van den Hecke d. Ä., Still life with gold cup, Façon de Venise glassware, fruits and oysters, 1643

Jan van den Hecke d. Ä. (Kwaremont 1619/20 -1684 Antwerp), Still life with gold cup, Façon de Venise glassware, fruits and oysters, 1643. Photo Koller Auctions Oil on panel. Signed and dated lower left: I. V. hecke fecit/ Ao 1643. 64 x 78.5 cm. Sold for CHF 96 000 Koller Auctions. http://www.kollerauktionen.ch
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