2 avril 2014

A Mughal gem-set carved rock crystal Bowl, India, 18th/19th Century. Photo: Bonhams. with rounded lobed body and slightly everted rim, on short foot, the exterior carved in relief with a frieze of single flowering plants set with small rubies and emeralds in gold mounts, the base carved with a lotus flowerhead around a central ruby; 12.2 cm. diam. Estimate £6,000 - 8,000 (€7,200 - 9,700) Bonhams. ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART, London, New Bond Street, 8 Apr 2014 - www.bonhams.com

A gem-set rock crystal Covered Bowl and Dish, India, 19th Century. Photo: Bonhams. of hemispherical form on short circular foot with everted rim, the separate domed lid with bud shaped finial, with shallow circular tray, each decorated with scrolling gold tendrils with flowerheads set with rubies and emeralds and repetitive emerald set leaf motifs, within gold borders ; the covered bowl 6.6 cm. diam.; the dish 11.3 cm. diam.(3). Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 (€4,800 - 7,200) Bonhams. ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART, London, New Bond Street, 8... [Lire la suite]

A Mughal gem-set carved jade Fly Whisk, Northern India, 18th Century. Photo: Bonhams. of pale green jade, the slender fluted shaft set with a row of single rubies in gold mounts, the upper cup-shaped terminal carved in the form of a flower with curling petals and stylised leaves, the lower terminal in the form of a flower bud; 19.4 cm. length. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,400 - 3,600) Bonhams. ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART, London, New Bond Street, 8 Apr 2014 - www.bonhams.com

A Chinese amber brush rest, 18th-19th century. Photo: Bonhams. Carved with the seated figure of Li Peh accompanied by a crane with flowers and pine tree background; on wood stand, 13cm wide (2). Sold for £3,125 (€3,774) Bonhams. BRITISH & EUROPEAN CERAMICS, GLASS & ASIAN ART, Oxford. 2 Apr 2014 - www.bonhams.com

A Chinese embroidered dragon robe, 20th century. Photo: Bonhams. A later reproduction of an earlier style robe, of blue silk, featuring nine couched gilt thread five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls, amongst clouds, bats, flying cranes and further auspicious symbols, above mountains, crashing waves and a lishui hem, with horseshoe cuffs and edging bands in embroidered black silk and gilt buttons, 145 x 205cm. Sold for £5,625 (€6,793) Provenance: Commander A.P. Barrow-Green Collection, acquired when he was serving in China in... [Lire la suite]

A Chinese embroidered dragon robe, 19th century. Photo: Bonhams. Of blue gauze, featuring nine couched gilt thread five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls, amongst clouds, bats, flying cranes and further auspicious symbols, above mountains, crashing waves and a lishui hem, with horseshoe cuffs and edging bands in embroidered black gauze and gilt filigree buttons, 132 x 201cm. Sold for £3,000 (€3,623) Bonhams. BRITISH & EUROPEAN CERAMICS, GLASS & ASIAN ART, Oxford. 2 Apr 2014 - www.bonhams.com

Lot 44. A large carved red lacquer brush handle with cap, Ming dynasty, 16th century; 32.5 cm., 12 3/4 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 400,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's the slender tubular handle deftly carved in varied levels of relief with a figural scene of scholars and attendants on rocky shores against a ground of waves and floral diapers, one standing holding a fan, another carrying a qin zither, all below a slender overhanging pine bearing clusters of needles and a storeyed pavilion in the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 43. A carved cinnabar lacquer bowlstand, Ming dynasty, 16th century or earlier; diameter 16.8 cm., 6 5/8 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,600,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's 2014 the hollow globular bowl with rounded sides collared by a circular dish, supported on a hollow flared foot, carved overall with a variety of lush blossoms and attendant buds wreathed in their corresponding foliage, including chrysanthemum, magnolia and camellia around the bowl, peony, chrysanthemum and prunus on the upper... [Lire la suite]

Lot 42. A carved red, yellow, green and black lacquer 'Qilin' dish, Incised mark and period of Jiajing (1522-1566). ; diameter 16.8 cm., 6 5/8 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,840,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's of circular form with shallow everted sides supported on a ribbed tapered foot, finely carved in varied levels of relief revealing multiple layers of red, yellow, black and green lacquer, the interior with a qilin galloping above cragged rocks, bamboo shoots and a cluster of yellow... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A carved cinnabar lacquer 'Prunus' box and cover, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century; 4.8 cm., 1 7/8 in. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 75,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby's of circular form with gently rounded sides supported on a slightly recessed base, the fitted domed cover carved in deep relief with a flowering branch of prunus against a ground of finely incised waves, the interior and the base lacquered in black Note: For a slightly larger 16th century cinnabar lacquer box in the British Museum, carved... [Lire la suite]