9 mars 2014

Annamese Glazed Stoneware Bowl, 14th Century. Photo Doyle New York. Of patra shape, incised on the interior base and sides with a loosely drawn flower head on a leafy stem, the exterior carved with a loose floral lappet design, covered overall with a green tinted translucent glaze, interior base with five spur marks. Diameter 7 inches. Small 3.4 inch long hairline extending from rim downward. Unglazed base wtih four scratch marks incised into the base. Nice color. Estimate $500-700 Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Fine Chinese... [Lire la suite]

A moss agate snuff bottle, 1760-1880. Photo Bonhams. Of compressed form, the wide lip slightly concave, supported by an oval foot rim surrounding a shallowly recessed foot, with fixed ring mask handles on the sides, the interior very well-hollowed. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€720 - 1,100) Provenance: John Sparks, Ltd, according to label on the foot. Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com

An agate snuff bottle with horse and pine, 1760-1880. Photo Bonhams. Of compressed globular form, with a concave lip, well-hollowed interior and oval foot rim surrounding a flat foot, the natural inclusions carved in high relief to represent a piebald horse beneath a pine with a lingzhi fungus adjacent, reversed by a monkey seated on a rock, holding a peach and coyly glancing over its shoulder. 2 1/4in (5.7cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,500 - 4,000 (€1,800 - 2,900) Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York -... [Lire la suite]

A banded agate snuff bottle, 1760-1850. Photo Bonhams. Of flattened rectangular form, the gently rounded shoulders rising to a short cylindrical neck and flat lip, resting on a wide oval foot rim, the grey-brown stone attractively highlighted with bands of concentric lines ranging from brilliant white to tawny yellow, all flowing horizontally in an arc across the lower body, the interior very well-hollowed. 2 1/8in (5.3cm) high. Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€720 - 1,100) Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran... [Lire la suite]

A thumbprint agate snuff bottle, 1750-1880. Photo Bonhams. Of compressed ovoid form with a flat lip and wide mouth, with a concave foot, the interior well-hollowed, the stone with tones of garnet, white and grey, each side bearing an attractive pattern of concentric rings; 2in (3.1cm) high. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,400 - 2,200) Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Dimitri Gran (1894-1969) Bonhams.CHINESE ART FROM THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO. 17 Mar 2014, New York - www.bonhams.com

Antique Scottish Agate Scabbard Kilt Pin. Photo Lang Antiques. An intriguing silver antique Scottish kilt pin in the shape of a sword scabbard. The pin is set with greyish-blue and white banded agate and capped with engraved silver detailing. A purple glass thistle is set at the tip and two foil-backed stones add color as well. Price: $795.00 (http://www.langantiques.com)

Georgian Translucent Agate Maltese Cross, English Made, Scottish Agate perhaps, Circa 1820-30.

Chinese white jade wine ewer and cover. Photo Freeman's. Adorned with colorful glass beads in Mughal style; with scroll form handle, shou and dragon motifs to body, relief dragon beneath spout and openworked chilong bridge connecting to the body. H with cover: 8 inches. Estimate $10,000-15,000 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Pair of Mughal celadon jade chrysanthemum dishes, 18th-19th century. Photo Freeman's. The oblong dishes thinly and delicately carved with four concentric bands of petals radiating from the center, the sides flanked by a pair of floral form handles. L: 7 1/4 inches. Estimate $10,000-15,000 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS.Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com