21 juin 2015

A Peking glass vase, Qianlong four-character mark and of the period. Estimate : US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,800 - 2,700). Photo Bonhams. Of spindle shape with a slightly tapered cylindrical neck atop an ovoid body, all raised atop a slightly recessed base centered by the mark within a square cartouche, the glass of olive hue with numerous areas of crizzling, air bubbles and production flaws. 7 1/4in (18.4cm) high Note: For a vase of similar shape in an opaque sky-blue color, also incised with a... [Lire la suite]

A ruby-red long neck glass vase, Qianlong four-character mark and of the period. Estimate : US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,700 - 4,400). Photo Bonhams. The slightly compressed globular body rising to a long tapering cylindrical neck supported on a spreading foot, the mark on the recessed base wheel-cut within a double-lined square. 9 1/2in (24cm) high Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 23 Jun 2015 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO

A carved rock crystal figure of Guanyin, Late Qing-Republic period.  Estimate : US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€7,100 - 11,000). Photo Bonhams. The goddess of mercy carved standing with her hair falling in two knots over the sloping shoulders, the hands clasped in front of the chest and holding a rosary, the long layered robe flowing out to the side. 13 1/2in (34.3cm) high Provenance: acquired in 1966 as per acquisition number 1966.404 Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 23 Jun 2015... [Lire la suite]

A massive rock crystal vase with Shoulao and Xi Wangmu, Late Qing-Republic period. Estimate : US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€18,000 - 27,000). Photo Bonhams. The deeply hollowed clear stone carved on one side with the God of Longevity floating on a cloud scroll and holding aloft a branch of fruiting peach and on the other with the Queen Mother of the West standing on a flying long-tailed phoenix also holding up a peach branch, the vase carved supported around the base with reticulated leafy branches issuing peaches incised... [Lire la suite]

A Longquan celadon deep dish, 14th-15th century. Estimate : US$ 2,500 - 4,000 (€2,200 - 3,500). Photo Bonhams. Thickly potted with a raised edge to the foliate rim and slightly recessed ribs along the curving interior and exterior walls, the floor of the well stamped with an indistinct roundel within an incised double band, the olive green glaze covering all surfaces except for a russet-burnt ring on the recessed base also etched in Arabic with the name of an owner partially reading Ravy. 13 3/8in (34cm)... [Lire la suite]

A Longquan celadon charger, Ming dynasty. Estimate : US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,800 - 2,700). Photo Bonhams. The wide mouth rim encircling a ribbed cavetto surrounding the interior well centered by an impressed roundel of stylized leaf motifs, all surfaces but a cinnamon-burnt ring on the recessed base covered in varied hues of olive green glaze (star cracks, abrasions to glaze). 12in (30.5cm) diameter Property from a San Francisco Collection  Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 24 Jun 2015 10:00 PDT... [Lire la suite]

A Longquan Celadon porcelain bowl, China, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century. Estimate : 1 000 € / 1 200 €. Photo CAMBI CASA D'ASTE h cm 6, diam cm 13 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE. Objets d'Art de la Chine (Gênes), le 22 Juin 2015 à 11h et 15h

A Celadon porcelain dish with naturalistic decoration, China, Ming Dynasty, 16th century. Estimate : 1 200 € / 1 400 €. Photo CAMBI CASA D'ASTE diam cm 25 CAMBI CASA D'ASTE. Objets d'Art de la Chine (Gênes), le 22 Juin 2015 à 11h et 15h

Exceptionnelle grande coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros de couleur miel foncé, Chine, époque Transition Ming-Qing, milieu du XVIIème siècle. Estimation : 35 000 € / 45 000 €. Photo CONAN HÔTEL D’AIN Décor en relief profondément sculpté débordant à l'intérieur de branches de pin, certaines à une section détachée entrelacées formant l'anse. Dans les feuillages des arbres, un sujet lettré penché sur une terrasse bavardant avec un autre sujet lettré. Manque sur le bord près de l'anse. H. :... [Lire la suite]

Exceptionnelle grande coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros de couleur miel foncé. Chine, époque Transition Ming-Qing, milieu du XVIIème siècle. Estimation : 40 000 € / 45 000 €. Photo CONAN HÔTEL D’AINAY Décor en relief de feuillages finement sculptés débordant à l'intérieur, de branches de pin, certaines détachées et entrelacées formant l'anse.  Quatre personnages dans le décor, lettrés, un sage cherchant à monter sur un cheval. Un petit manque dans le décor. H. : 11,5 cm. Poids : 470 gr. ... [Lire la suite]