01 septembre 2015

A teadust-glazed pear-shaped vase, Qianlong inscribed six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)

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]

01 septembre 2015

A rare relief-decorated celadon-glazed baluster vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark and of the period (1736-1795)

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]
01 septembre 2015

A rare celadon-glazed relief-decorated baluster vase, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period

   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]
01 septembre 2015

An unusual small celadon-glazed barrel-form incense stick-flower holder, Qianlong six-character seal mark

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]
01 septembre 2015

Lamprima adolphinae Gestro, Lamprima latrelei, Lamprima aurata, Lamprima micardi

Lamprima adolphinae Gestro, 1875, male Lamprima adolphinae Gestro, 1875, female Lamprima latrelei   Lamprima adolphinae blue form Lamprima adolphinae golden form Lamprima aurata Lamprima micardi
01 septembre 2015

A small blue-glazed jardinière stand, Yongzheng four-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1723-1735)

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]
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01 septembre 2015

A copper-red-glazed bowl, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735)

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
01 septembre 2015

A rare pair of small lemon-yellow-enameled wine cups, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze-blue within circles and of the

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]
01 septembre 2015

A cafe-au-lait-glazed dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle and of the period (1723-1735)

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]
01 septembre 2015

Shanghainese Deco: Vanities in the Roaring Twenties at the Liang Yi Museum

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]