18 septembre 2012

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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