16 mars 2014
An exceptionally rare foliate rim dish decorated in white slip with relief dragon and clouds on a cobalt-blue glaze, Yuan Dynast
An exceptionally rare foliate rim dish decorated in white slip with relief dragon and clouds on a cobalt-blue glaze, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd.
40.5cm diameter
This previously unknown dish is one of only three large dishes of this type known to exist, making it extremely rare and the only one on the market. The two other dishes are in museum collections; one preserved in the Ardabil Shrine, now in the National Museum of Iran, and one is in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul.
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A large finely-carved pale celadon jade boulder, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
A large finely-carved pale celadon jade boulder, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd.
Height 19.5 cm
Both sides finely carved with a mountain scene; the front with several riding figures on a mountain path amongst rocks and trees. The back with three other figures on a path leading to an open gate.
Provenance: Christie's London, 12th June 1989, Lot 467
Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd (stand 269) at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.tefaf.com/16 mars 2014
A very rare and important shell inlaid, lacquer display cabinet, 'wanligui', Ming dynasty (1368-1644), second half of the 16th c
A very rare and important shell inlaid, lacquer display cabinet, 'wanligui', Ming dynasty (1368-1644), second half of the 16th century. Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd.
154 cm high; 75 cm wide; 56 cm deep.
The elegantly proportioned cabinet with a display shelf and two doors, each door separated into two larger and two smaller panels, with another triple panel at the base. The cabinet decorated throughout in black lacquer, inlaid with scenes of official life on the doors, a lakeside landscape on the back and... [Lire la suite]16 mars 2014
An important and extremely rare, Huanghuali, Nanmu, and black lacquer single plank pedestal table, 'jiajian', Ming dynasty (1368
An important and extremely rare, Huanghuali, Nanmu, and black lacquer single plank pedestal table, 'jiajian', Ming dynasty (1368-1644), late 16th century. Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd.
90 cm. high; 308 cm. wide; 53 cm. deep
The nanmu plank top very thickly lacquered on both sides, displaying attractive ‘snake belly’ crackle throughout, trimmed on all four sides with a strip of huanghuali. Supported by a pair of huanghuali pedestals of elegantflush sided construction, each floating above very small recessed... [Lire la suite]16 mars 2014
A superb Huanghuali convertible bookshelf, 'shujia', Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th-18th century
A superb Huanghuali convertible bookshelf, 'shujia', Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th-18th century. Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd.
176 cm. high; 105 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep
The very generously proportioned shelf with square sectioned supportingmembers, divided by shelves into four sections, each shelf with a single line moulding on four sides. Supported at the back with four matched planks. Embellished with detachable matching ice-crackle panels on each side. On four short feet, each joined by humpbacked... [Lire la suite]16 mars 2014
An important Zitan Southern Official’s Hat Chair, 'nanguanmaoyi', 17th century
An important Zitan Southern Official’s Hat Chair, 'nanguanmaoyi', 17th century. Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd.
95 cm. high; 58 cm. wide; 46 cm. deep
The arched and generously curved top rail supported by an elegantly s-shaped back Splat; together with the rounded arm rails continuing through the square soft mat seat frame into round legs. Joined at the base with stepped stretchers, aprons and spandrels supporting the seat on each side. Completely uncarved throughout. With 'baitong' reinforcing mounts.
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Krishna and Balarama defeating the Demon Dhenukasura. Folio from a Bhagavata Purana. India, school of Kangra, circa 1830-1840
Krishna and Balarama defeating the Demon Dhenukasura. Folio from a Bhagavata Purana. India, school of Kangra, circa 1830-1840. Photo courtesy Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd.
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper.Painting 22.3 x 24.7 cm.Folio 24.2 x 29.5 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Sussex, 1960s
Galerie Kevorkian (stand 244) at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.tefaf.com/16 mars 2014
'Amlash' spouted vessel in the form of a stag, Southwestern Caspian region, Marlik culture, early 1st millenium BC
'Amlash' spouted vessel in the form of a stag, Southwestern Caspian region, Marlik culture, early 1st millenium BC. Photo courtesy Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd.
Pottery buff body with burnished surface; 30.5 x 35 cm.
Provenance: Dr M. collection, Paris, 1980s; "Collection X" first sale, Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 22 May 1980
Galerie Kevorkian (stand 244) at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.tefaf.com/16 mars 2014
Blue and white saucer,Yongzheng mark and period, China, Qing dynasty, 1723-1735
Blue and white saucer,Yongzheng mark and period, China, Qing dynasty, 1723-1735. Photo courtesy Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd.
Height 2.6 cm. Diameter 11 cm
Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd (stand 202) at TEFAF 2014. 14-23 march 2014 - http://www.tefaf.com/16 mars 2014
Sandstone standing Buddha, China, Northern Wei dynasty, late 5th to early 6th century
Sandstone standing Buddha, China, Northern Wei dynasty, late 5th to early 6th century. Photo courtesy Ben Janssens Oriental Art Ltd.
Height: 94 1/8 inches, 239 cm. Width: 45 1/4 inches, 115 cm. Depth: 13 inches, 33 cm
This impressive standing Buddha of superb quality is an excellent example of Buddhist sculpture of the Northern Wei dynasty. The Chinese style robes suggest that it was carved after 486 AD, when the decree of changing to Chinese dress was published. The fairly full-bodied figure, the pleated garments spreading... [Lire la suite]