2 décembre 2015

Lot 51 : A rare Jenny couture orientalist embroidered afternoon dress, circa 1922-4. Estimate:£600 - £1000 © Kerry Taylor Auctions. A rare Jenny couture orientalist embroidered afternoon dress, circa 1922-4. woven blue on ivory satin label, numbered 9222, the cinnamon-brown chiffon ground embroidered in chain stitch in bands with chinoiserie figures, parasols in a landscape, with arm-bands forming faux sleeves, bust 102cm, 40in. Kerry Taylor Auctions. Tuesday December 8th at... [Lire la suite]

Lot 50 : A couture beaded satin gown, possibly Patou, circa 1922-4. Estimate:£600 - £1000 © Kerry Taylor Auctions. A couture beaded satin gown, possibly Patou, circa 1922-4. the above ankle pink satin column lavishly adorned with pearl beads, rhinestones, with chiffon inserts to bodice front, sides, and skirt giving glimpses of the knees, tulle floating panels to the sides, bust 81cm, 32in.  Kerry Taylor Auctions. Tuesday December 8th at 2pm. 249-253 Long Lane, Bermondsey,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 47 : A good ribbon-worked black taffeta robe de style, probably Lanvin, circa 1926. Estimate:£600 - £1000. © Kerry Taylor Auctions. A good ribbon-worked black taffeta robe de style, probably Lanvin, circa 1926. of black silk taffeta adorned with embroidered ribbons in shades of green and pink, with gold vermicular embroidery outlined in black cord, the skirt gently gathered over the hips, nude chiffon modesty panel to the front, large tulle bow to one hip, scalloped hem over tulle edging, bust 97cm,... [Lire la suite]

A Lanvin couture gold lamé evening ensemble, Summer 1929. Estimate: £3000 - £5000. © Kerry Taylor Auctions. A Lanvin couture gold lamé evening ensemble, Summer, 1929. the dress labelled and numbered 21058 and dated to the reverse 'Eté, 1929', with lace pocket, the sleeves with deep curves above the cuffs, edged in gold braid; the pink wool gilet with narrow yellow and ivory label to the neck, with silver lamé pocket, top stitched borders and scarf panels, bust approx 97-107cm, 38-42in (2)  The Lanvin... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3120. A rare pair of doucai ‘chrysanthemum medallion’ bowls, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue within double squares and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$2,600,000 - HK$3,500,000 ($337,054 - $453,726). Price Realized HK$5,920,000 ($767,445). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each is delicately decorated on the exterior with five chrysanthemum medallions comprising three large blooms amid leafy tendrils, divided by lotus sprigs, finely enamelled in iron red on the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3114. A very rare Early Ming Longquan celadon jar and cover, Yongle period (1402-1424); 9 5/8 in. (24.9 cm.) high. Estimate HK$3,000,000 - HK$5,000,000. Price Realized HK$2,440,000 ($316,312). © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The jar is sturdily potted with an ovoid tapering body rising from a countersunk base with a recessed centre to broad shoulders and a short inturned neck, the domed stepped cover is surmounted by a bud-form finial, covered overall under a glossy green glaze, Japanese wood... [Lire la suite]

A very rare clair-de-lune glazed censer, zun, Kangxi six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1662-1722). Estimate HK$3,000,000 - HK$5,000,000 ($388,908 - $648,180). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The censer is elegantly potted with a broad pear-shaped body flanked by a pair of moulded stylised dragon handles, and covered overall under an even soft sky-blue glaze shading to a slightly darker tone around the foot rim. The base is covered with a transparent... [Lire la suite]

A very rare large guan-type glazed vase, fanghu, Qianlong six-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate HK$3,500,000 - HK$4,500,000 ($453,726 - $583,362). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The vase is sturdily potted in the form of fanghu with a pair of lug handles flanking the neck, each side of the foot with a rectangular aperture, covered overall with an even widely crackled pale grey glaze with the exception of the underside of the foot... [Lire la suite]

A fine and very rare pair of sepia enamelled wine cups, Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1735). Estimate HK$3,500,000 - HK$4,500,000 ($453,726 - $583,362). Price Realized HK$3,640,000 ($471,875). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Each is thinly potted and delicately painted, one with two scholars in a mountainous river landscape, the other with pavilions on a river bank. The interior of each cup is decorated with two small flowers... [Lire la suite]

A Greek gold and carnelian brooch, 2nd century BC. Estimation: USD 10,000 - 15,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015 With a sheet flange ornamented with a band of tongues formed of filigree beaded wire, framed with braided ropes, centered by an oval carnelian gem held in place by a dog-tooth setting, engraved with Aphrodite, wearing a chiton and himation, leaning against a column, a staff angled diagonally behind her, holding a dove in her outstretched hand, on a short groundline - 1¾ in. (4.4 cm.) long ... [Lire la suite]