21 avril 2014

A gold lidded box, China, Qianlong period or later. Photo Nagel engraved four character Qianlong to base. The scalloped-shaped oval box with fitting lid, its outside decorated with wire decoration of foliate design, its lid with central red coral shou-character surrounded by bat motifs, both box and lid lavishly set with cabochon sapphire and ruby as well pearls, the inside deprived of any decoration and the base incised with four character mark Qianlong; 388,8 gram and 18-21 kt. Very minor wear. 10,5x8,5x5,6cm.... [Lire la suite]

A well carved spinach green chilong seal, China, marked huang senqi yin, Qing dynasty. Photo Nagel hardwood stand with gold imprint of the seal and inlaid golds plinth with signature shi kaiwen - Minor wear. 3,5x3,8cm Siegel. Estimate 6 000 - 10 000 €. Nagel. "Asiatische Kunst". 8.5.2014 - http://www.auction.de/

A rectangular, black lacquered box with mother-of-pearl inlays, (luodian), China, late Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 16th-17th century. Photo Nagel the two parts of the oblong box, bottom and cover, are on the outside mainly covered with black lacquer except of the red lacquered, in the long and short sides of bottom and cover inset panelswith fine bamboo basketry. The remaining black laquered surface are all decorated with a delicate pattern of small interlocked circles, enclosing tiny flowers with... [Lire la suite]

A well white-grey carved rock-shaped brushrest with dragon and five peaks, China, Ming-early Qing dynasty. Photo Nagel carved hardwood stand. Few tiny chips. B. 19,2 cm. Estimate 9 000 - 12 000 €. Property from an old European private collection  Nagel. "Asiatische Kunst". 8.5.2014 - http://www.auction.de/

A meticulously carved openwork Imperial ivory box decorated with dragon motifs, China, 18th century. Photo Nagel inscribed "Yu yan wen bao" - Dense openwork carving depicting confronting dragons playing with a flaming pearl and dragons en face decorating the short sides. The lid of the box bears a centre motif of dragons flanking a cartouche with carved inscriptions. This refers to the four treasures of the studio made for imperial use. It is known from brush handles and writing boxes alike. Minor restoration... [Lire la suite]

An extremely rare imperial rhinoceros horn stemcup with plain sides and massive foot, China, Qianlong four-character seal mark and of the period. Photo Nagel Thinly carved bowl with semi-translucent sides and massive bottom resting on a conical pedestal foot. Shapes alikemay be based on Tang dynasty prototypes made of silverware and other materials. Few fine short age cracs to mouth rim,otherwise good condition. H.8,7cm/D.9,8cm. Estimate 60 000 - 100 000 €. This stemcup lacks the bow-string bands that can... [Lire la suite]

A fine miniature carving of an olive kernel conveying the motif of the Journey to the Red Cliff, China, signed, 19th century. Photo Nagel Carved in the form of a boat with an enclosed section with an attendant fanning a scholar under the awning, the entrance flanked by two further attendants, the bow of the boat carved with two gentlemen seated at the table, and a group of passengers riding on top of the roof, for a total of eighteen passengers, finely rendered with windows that close and open, theunderside... [Lire la suite]

A very long and heavy archaic jade ceremonial blade, China, later Neolithic period, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BC. Photo Nagel tthe very long and thick blade of dark grey jade is partly covered with a thin white, chalky deposit as a result of being long time buried in the earth. The condition and also the remarkable thickness of the blade provethat the initial shaping ofthe future blade has already been done, but the grindling process of this blade had only started. The two cutting edges are only indicated,oneside is a bit more... [Lire la suite]

A fine over-life size bust of Buddha Shakyamuni, Gandhara region, 2nd-3rd century. Photo Nagel The superbly sculpted head displaying a serene expression with heavy lidded downcast eyes below slightly arched eyebrows that run into his nose-bridge, carved circular cavity at his forehead originally inlaid with a rock crystal bead, smiling lips, elongated earlobes, his wavy hair combed backwards over head and ushnisha and a section of his neck still visible. H. 53 cm. Estimate 80 000 - 120 000 € Provenance: Acquired by the present... [Lire la suite]

Two gilt and red-lacquered bronze figures of a priest, North Vietnam, ca. 17th century. Photo Nagel both seated in vajrasana on a plinth, their hands holding various attributes, clad in a monk's garbs, including undergarments and wide-sleeved mantles. H. 21 cm. Estimate: 4500-6500 €Provenance: From a Central German private collection A round wood box and cover with inset decorated with mother of pearl inlays, Vietnam, 19th century. Photo Nagel D. 22 cm. Estimate 150 € Nagel. "Asiatische Kunst". 7.5.2014... [Lire la suite]