1 septembre 2015

Lot 2161. A teadust-glazed pear-shaped vase, Qianlong inscribed six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795); 13 in. (33 cm.) high. Estimate $30,000 – $50,000. Price realised USD 68,750. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The body of compressed pear shape is supported on a slightly splayed foot and rises to a tall, cylindrical neck. The vase is covered overall in an even, speckled, dark olive-green glaze except for the unglazed bottom of the foot which is covered with a black dressing.  Provenance:... [Lire la suite]

A rare relief-decorated celadon-glazed baluster vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate $10,000 – $15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The high shouldered jar is decorated in relief with a multitude of chilong dragons and phoenix, their sinuous bodies highly stylized with raised bosses terminating in curled tendrils. The short slightly flared neck rises to a lipped rim encircled by a wan emblem border. The waisted base is decorated with a further border of overlapping... [Lire la suite]

   A rare celadon-glazed relief-decorated baluster vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate $10,000 – $15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The tapering body is finely decorated in relief with a band of leafy flower scroll bearing four large blossoms between a band of narrow chrysanthemum petals below and a ruyi collar on the rounded shoulder. The tall neck is decorated on each side with a pair of confronted archaistic birds between bow-string... [Lire la suite]

An unusual small celadon-glazed barrel-form incense stick-flower holder, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate $10,000 – $15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The sides are applied with a pair of mask and ring handles between two rows of bosses, and the flat top is pierced with seven circular openings, all under a glaze of soft, greyish blue-green color that also covers the base. The bottom of the foot is covered with a brown dressing. 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) high ... [Lire la suite]

Lamprima adolphinae Gestro, 1875, male Lamprima adolphinae Gestro, 1875, female Lamprima latrelei   Lamprima adolphinae blue form Lamprima adolphinae golden form Lamprima aurata Lamprima micardi

A small blue-glazed jardinière stand, Yongzheng four-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate $15,000 – $25,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Thickly potted with shallow rounded sides that rise to a flat, everted rim, the dish is covered overall with a glaze of rich cobalt blue that thins to white on the outer edge of the rim. 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam. Notes: Stoutly potted dishes of this type were intended to serve as stands for small jardinières or flower pots.... [Lire la suite]

A copper-red-glazed bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate $12,000 – $18,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The bowl has deep, rounded sides and is covered on the exterior with a glaze of soft, crushed-strawberry-red color ending in a line on the ring foot. 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam. Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 17 - 18 September 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza

A rare pair of small lemon-yellow-enameled wine cups, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze-blue within circles and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate $40,000 – $60,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each cup is delicately potted with a deep semi-ovoid body raised on a small ring foot, and is covered on the exterior with enamel of lemon-yellow color in contrast to the white interior. 2 in. (5.1 cm.) diam. Provenance: Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 7 January 1972. Notes: A similar pair of cups in... [Lire la suite]

A cafe-au-lait-glazed dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate $20,000 – $30,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The dish has rounded sides that flare towards the slightly everted rim and are encircled by two bow-string bands, and is covered inside and out with a glaze of rich cafe-au-lait color. 6 5/8 in. (17 cm.) diam., box Provenance: Goldschlager Collection, no. 37.Christie's London, 4-5 June 1973, lot... [Lire la suite]

Vanity box, Cartier, 1920s © 2015 Liang Yi Museum. Compact. Lacloche, around 1925. Gold, enamel, diamonds and mother-of-pearl with internal mirror. © 2015 Liang Yi Museum Vanity box. China (Qing dynasty), 17th century. Huanghuali with coral and ivory inlays. © 2015 Liang Yi Museum. Nécessaire. Cartier, around 1930. Gold, toirtoiseshell, lacquer, lapis-lazuli and turquoise with internal mirror. © 2015 Liang Yi Museum. A minaudière by Van Cleef & Arpels with mirror and lipstick, 1925, coated in red enamel with a... [Lire la suite]