23 juin 2015
A rare orange glass brush washer imitating realgar, 18th century
A rare orange glass brush washer imitating realgar, 18th century. Sold for US$ 5,000 (€4,462). Photo: Bonhams.
Of compressed globular shape tapering inward toward the wide foot and shallow recessed base, the swirling changes in color from pale yellow-orange across the base to dark orange on the interior achieved by the merging of red and yellow glass that formed the matrix. 5 1/8in (13cm) diameter
Property from the Collection of William Lillyman.
Notes: For a vase of similar striated orange and red color... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
A parcel gilt and enameled archer's ring, Qianlong period
A parcel gilt and enameled archer's ring, Qianlong period. Sold for US$ 23,750 (€21,197). Photo: Bonhams.
The exterior finely executed in an openwork archaic bronze style band of split-tailed zoomorphs, each body composed of interlocking geometric spirals enclosed by narrow bands of kui-dragons on a green enameled border. 1 1/4in (3.2cm) high
Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 23 Jun 2015 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO23 juin 2015
An inscribed gilt bronze seated figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara, Kangxi period, dated to 1680
An inscribed gilt bronze seated figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara, Kangxi period, dated to 1680. Sold for US$ 185,000 (€165,119). Photo: Bonhams.
Cast with his two principal hands in namaskaramudra, the raised left hand holding the remains of a lotus stalk and the right hand a single drilled jewel as he sits dhyanasana on a double lotus plinth trimmed with pearl bands and fronted by the lower edges of his shoulder scarf, his slender body draped in princely jewelry, his head encircled by a five-peaked... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
A massive coral figure of an Immortal, Late 19th-Early 20th century
A massive coral figure of an Immortal, Late 19th-Early 20th century. Sold for US$ 35,000 (€31,238). Photo: Bonhams.
Depicting He Xiangu holding a basket of flowers and a lingzhi branch while standing on a rocky promontory, the willowy maiden flanked by a pine bough at left, two stately deer at her right and two cranes biting lingzhi branches below, one stag carrying a branch of ripe peaches in his mouth as he steps on a pine bough bridge, set into a hardwood base carved in high relief with a network of bamboo, pine... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
A fine jadeite carving of a beauty, Late Qing-Republic period
A fine jadeite carving of a beauty, Late Qing-Republic period. Sold for US$ 68,750 (€61,362). Photo: Bonhams.
he large stone of mottled green and white streaked with brighter apple-green inclusions, exquisitely carved as a refined lady with a hair tied in a high chignon and long, flowing robes tied with a tasseled ribbon, holding aloft a flower vase incised with a lotus, the elegant figure standing beside Lake Tai rock-work issuing peony buds and blossoms and lingzhi fungus heads and sheltering beside a tall plantain with... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
A pair of polychrome enameled 'Hundred Deer' Vases, Late Qing dynasty
Lot 7299. A pair of polychrome enameled 'Hundred Deer' Vases, Late Qing dynasty. Estimate US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€18,000 - 27,000). Sold for US$ 20,000 (€17,032). Photo: Bonhams.
Each of thickly molded pear form with iron red and gilt-painted loop handles, the body painted in inky black outline and richly hued enamels with opaque white enamel highlights to form mirror images of deer grazing amid towering mountain peaks and forests against a clear glaze covering all surfaces except the pad to the tall foot. 17... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
A large polychrome enameled 'Hundred Deer' vase, Late Qing-Republic period
A large polychrome enameled 'Hundred Deer' vase, Late Qing-Republic period. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€8,900 - 13,000). Photo: Bonhams.
Of hu form with a body of pear shape raised on a tall foot, the applied deer-head handles enameled in black and iron red while herds of tiny deer feed amid towering pines and peach trees filling the rocky landscape rendered in a richly hued 'blue and green' style, a colorless glaze covering all surfaces except the foot pad on the recessed base. 17 3/8in (44cm) high... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
Two iron red 'dragon' wine cups, Guangxu six-character marks and of the period
Two iron red 'dragon' wine cups, Guangxu six-character marks and of the period. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,700 - 4,500). Photo: Bonhams.
Each of inverted bell form but slightly different size to the rim and foot, the exterior painted with two striding dragons, one in profile and the other with its head turned backwards as they pursue flaming peals above a band of breaking waves, the reign mark written in underglaze blue standard script to the center of each recessed base. 2 3/16 and 2 1/4in (5.9 and 5.8cm)... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
Two similar yellow ground famille rose medallion bowls, Guangxu six-character marks and of the period
Two similar yellow ground famille rose medallion bowls, Guangxu six-character marks and of the period. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€7,100 - 11,000). Photo: Bonhams.
Each painted in black outline and pale famille rose enamels with fruiting and flowering gourd vines across with deep curving well below a leiwen band at the rim, both patterns repeated on the exterior walls against a lemon yellow ground separating four roundels, each filled with a lantern, ribboned scepter and a vase with five stalks of grain, the... [Lire la suite]23 juin 2015
A famille rose and gilt enameled Eight Immortals dish, Xianfeng six-character mark and of the period
A famille rose and gilt enameled Eight Immortals dish, Xianfeng six-character mark and of the period. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€7,100 - 11,000). Photo: Bonhams.
Displaying crossed vajras within a lotus flower roundel and a band of shou-characters separating the Eight Buddhist Treasures below the rim, the exterior walls encircled by the Eight Immortals set against bodhi leaves in various colors amid jeweled pendants, animal heads, rocks and waves, the mark on the recessed base written in iron red... [Lire la suite]