18 février 2014
A stone head of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty
A stone head of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.
The soft grey-coloured stone carved as the serene Goddess with eyes downcast beneath elegantly arching brows below a circular urna, the head crowned with curling hair piled into a topknot and encircled by a high-peaked Buddhist tiara, the central peak containing a carved figure of the Amitabha Buddha seated in dhyanasana on a lotus pedestal, fixed stand. 38cm (15in) high. Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€9,700 - 15,000)
Provenance: purchased from William Clayton Ltd., London, on 21st... [Lire la suite]18 février 2014
Ammonite jewelry by Hendrik Hackl
Ammonite jewelry by Hendrik Hackl. Photos by Elles Magermans, courtesy of Hendrik Hackl.18 février 2014
Sonata in the Rain” bracelet of oxidized silver, 24k gold leaf, pearls by So Young Park.
Sonata in the Rain” bracelet of oxidized silver, 24k gold leaf, pearls by So Young Park.18 février 2014
“Essence of Nature” necklace of cast bronze by Claire Avery of Savannah, Georgia.
“Essence of Nature” necklace of cast bronze by Claire Avery of Savannah, Georgia.18 février 2014
“Forest Cluster Necklace” by Sydney Lynch of Lincoln, Nebraska
“Forest Cluster Necklace” of oxidized sterling silver, 18k gold, tourmaline, labradorite, Tahitian pearl and green quartz briolette by Sydney Lynch of Lincoln, Nebraska.18 février 2014
“Emotions Held Captive” pin/pendant of drusy agate, sterling silver, and 18k gold by Aleksandra Vali of Aurora, Illinois.
“Emotions Held Captive” pin-pendant of drusy agate, sterling silver, and 18k gold by Aleksandra Vali of Aurora, Illinois.18 février 2014
Necklace of carved carnelian, granules, diamonds and sterling by Bruce Hartman of Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Necklace of carved carnelian, granules, diamonds and sterling by Bruce Hartman of Carlisle, Pennsylvania 18 février 2014
A bronze scroll weight, Ming Dynasty
A bronze scroll weight, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.
Cast as a recumbent mythical beast with goat-head and lion paws and tail, the back highlighted with a row of circular bosses along the spine, the curly mane and tail finely detailed and showing traces of gilt. 7.5cm (3in) wide. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,400 - 3,600)
Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com18 février 2014
A bronze qilin form mirror stand, Ming Dynasty
A bronze qilin form mirror stand, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.
The recumbent horned beast with its head raised and turned to the rear, bearing a crescent form receptacle on its back, with a scrolling cloud panel to the front, the body incised to simulate the hide, cast in relief with flame motifs to the haunches. 18.5cm (7.1/4in) long. Estimate £5,000 - 8,000 (€6,100 - 9,700)
Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com18 février 2014
A bronze recumbent hound form scroll weight, Ming Dynasty
A bronze recumbent hound form scroll weight, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.
Modelled with the head raised, fore paws resting together and tail flicked over the right haunch, wearing a collar with bell attachment. 7.6cm (3in) long. Estimate £800 - 1,200 (€970 - 1,500)
Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com