17 mars 2014
A huanghuali corner-leg painting table (huazhuo), 17th century
Lot 394. A huanghuali corner-leg painting table (huazhuo), 17th century. Height 34 in., 86.5 cm; Width 88 in., 223.5 cm; Depth 29 in., 73.6 cm. Estimate 250,000 — 350,000 USD. Lot sold 695,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's 2014.
of rectangular outline, the single board top within a wide mitered frame with a triple-cushion-molded edge, on legs of circular section joined by an arched and molded stretcher, enclosing interlocked double-ring struts, the underside with five transverse stretchers
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A pair of huanghuali yokeback armchairs (sichutouguanmaoyi), 17th-18th century
Lot 419. A pair of huanghuali yokeback armchairs (sichutouguanmaoyi), 17th-18th century. Height 46 1/2 in., 118 cm; Width 32 3/8 in., 59.5 cm; Depth 18 in., 46 cm. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 USD. Lot sold 293,000 USD. Courtesy Sotheby's 2014.
each with an arched crestrail joined to a wide S-curved rectangular splat, the stiles similarly curved, the elegantly outscrolled arms above a beaded and shaped spandrel, the hard-caned seat within a mitered double-molded frame above a shaped and beaded apron... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
Lydia Courteille: Animal Farm
Lydia Courteille. Black and white diamond, topaz and amethyst ‘Turkey’ ring. Photo courtesy Lydia Courteille
Lydia Courteille. Diamond and sapphire ‘Pig’ ring. Photo courtesy Lydia Courteille
Lydia Courteille. Diamond, pearl and enamel ‘Duck’ ring. Photo courtesy Lydia Courteille
Lydia Courteille. Diamond and sapphire ‘Goat’ ring. Photo courtesy Lydia Courteille
Lydia Courteille. Diamond and rock crystal ‘Rabbit’ ring. Photo courtesy Lydia Courteille
Lydia Courteille. Diamond, tsavorite and sapphire ‘Cow’ ring.... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
A small 'tixi' lacquer round box and cover, Ming Dynasty
A small 'tixi' lacquer round box and cover, Ming Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's
of cushion form, carved in alternating layers of red and black, both the cover and box carved with an allover scroll pattern arranged geometrically, the interior black lacquered (2).Diameter 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD
Provenance: Norman Hurst (1944-2011), Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Exposition: On loan to Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1991-2011.
Sotheby's.Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art.New York | 18... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
A carved cinnabar lacquer brush and cover, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century
A carved cinnabar lacquer brush and cover, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Photo Sotheby's
the slender cylindrical form finely carved with a continuous scene of scholars with attendants amidst rockwork conversing beneath towering pines and wutong trees, all against sky and water diaper grounds, the fitted cover similarly decorated (2). Length 9 1/2 in., 24.1 cm. Estimation 6,000 — 8,000 USD
Provenance: Idemitsu Museum, Tokyo, Japan.
Exposition: Roger Keverne Ltd., London, June 2004, no. 116.
For similar examples see James... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
A rare carved 'tixi' lacquer gilt-decorated square tray, 17th century
A rare carved 'tixi' lacquer gilt-decorated square tray, 17th century. Photo Sotheby's
with canted incurved corners and shallow, rounded sides, supported on a straight foot, the center painted in gilt with deer grazing amidst cypress trees, the sides deeply carved with tixi-style symmetrical scrolls in alternating layers of black and red lacquer. Length 12 1/2 in., 31.8 cm; Depth 12 1/2 in., 31.8 cm. Estimation 20,000 — 30,000 USD
For a related work with inlaid lacquer in the form of a square box and cover see Sir Harry Garner,... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Lion' dish, Ming dynasty, 16th century
A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Lion' dish, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Photo Sotheby's
of shallow five-lobed form, carved in relief to the center with a lively Buddhist lion playing with a beribboned ball among four more auspicious emblems all within a single conforming band, the cavetto with further Buddhist symbols, the reverse incised with guri-type scrolls, the base and low foot in black lacquer. Diameter 8 in., 24 cm. Estimation 20,000 — 30,000 USD
Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (according to label).
Sotheby's.Fine... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
"Bejewelled by TIFFANY, 1837 - 1987" by Clare Phillips
The most extravagant Tiffany & Co. diamond brooch of the twentieth century. The 107-carat canary diamond is surmounted by a 23-carat pear-shaped D-flawless white diamond and surrounded by 80 carats of marquise and pear-shaped white diamonds. Designed by Maurice Galli and John Loring in 1988, it was priced at fifteen million dollars. Photo courtesy Tiffany & Co
Brooch. Platinum, gold, pearls, diamonds, demantoid garnets and sapphires, ca. 1893-5. Marks: "Tiffany & Com."; 5.7 x 5.4 cm. Photo... [Lire la suite]17 mars 2014
A red glass overlay snuff bottle, 1780-1850
A red glass overlay snuff bottle, 1780-1850. Photo Bonhams.
Of flattened globular form, with a flat lip and wide mouth, with a red oval foot rim, the body adorned with a single ruby red chilong amid clouds, the clear glass bottle suffused with minute bubbles. 2 3/8in (6cm) high. Sold for US$ 1,875 (€1,348)
Provenance: John Sparks, Ltd (according to label)
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.com17 mars 2014
A reddish brown overlay white glass snuff bottle, Yangzhou school, 1830-1890
A reddish brown overlay white glass snuff bottle, Yangzhou school, 1830-1890. Photo Bonhams.
Of compressed spherical form, with a flat lip and red oval foot rim surrounding a convex foot, the single reddish-brown overlay highlighting the low relief carved decoration of bats emanating from a double gourd, the other face with a diminutive pine in a planter, adjacent to a scholar's rock with lingzhi, with a four character inscription in seal script reading Shou Tong Jin Shi (Long-lived liked metal and stone). 2 3/8in (6cm) high.Sold... [Lire la suite]