26 février 2016

Lot 8116. A fine white jade bowl, Qianlong four-character mark and of the period. Estimate US$ 30,000 - 40,000 (€27,000 - 36,000). Photo: Bonhams.  The bowl with a deeply rounded well supported on a stout foot, the curving walls rising to a sharply flared rim, the even white stone undecorated and smoothly polished, the base incised with a Qianlong four-character mark, together with a tiered, lotus-form wood stand. 5 1/4in (13.2cm) diameter Note: The bowl is exceptional in its execution and is a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8070. A pair of flattened archaistic spinach jade vases, hu, Qing dynasty. Estimate US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€18,000 - 27,000). Photo: Bonhams.  Each formed from dark green stone with darker speckled inclusions as a tall vase carved in low relief with a main register around the flattened body containing an elaborate taotie motif above stylized pendent lappets containing confronted chilong rising from a stepped foot, the neck also with confronted dragons below upright lappets and flanked by two frowning... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8072. A massive archaistic yellow jadeite vase, Late Qing-Republic period. Estimate US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€27,000 - 45,000). Photo: Bonhams.  The heavily carved vase of flattened baluster form, crisply decorated on each wider side with a taotie mask flanked by stylized bird heads and all above pendent lappets incised with key-fret, one side further embellished with two chilong carved in high relief clambering around the neck and shoulder of the vase and highlighted with exceptionally vibrant apple-green... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8038. A gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€9,100 - 14,000). Photo: Bonhams.  The goddess cast with gently smiling pursed lips and downcast eyes beneath the high foliate tiara enclosing the Amitabha Buddha, the hair falling in long ropes over the shoulders, the chest embellished with jewelry strands and the elegant fingers forming the gestures vitarka mudra with the right hand and avakasha mudra with the left, the incised robe spread around the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8043. A large lacquered-wood sixteen-armed figure of Avalokitesvara, Vietnam, 18th-19th century. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€9,100 - 14,000). Photo: Bonhams.  The Bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana on a large lotus pedestal, the primary hands held at the chest, a further set of hands resting in the lap holding a sutra and a knot, while the other arms radiate around the figure, proffering many auspicious articles, including a bottle, a stupa, a peach, a lotus bud, a medicine jar and a vajra, the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8037. A rare monumental bronze figure of Mahakasyapa, Ming dynasty. Estimate US$ 300,000 - 600,000 (€270,000 - 540,000). Photo: Bonhams.  The imposing figure cast standing and gazing sternly downwards with thick drooping brows and a ridged frown above the hooded eyes, the smooth head with a pronounced forehead and accentuated by elongated earlobes, the body elaborately draped in a heavy outer cloak reaching to the knees and chased with a richly embroidered border containing lotus blossoms on a foliate meander,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8143. A rootwood 'scholar's rock' carving, Qing dynasty. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€4,500 - 6,300). Photo: Bonhams.  Cleverly and intricately carved as an elegant scholar's rock with craggy edges and hollowed voids, the integral stand formed as a gnarled pine trunk with needle clusters. 13 3/4in (35cm) high Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART, 11:00 EDT  - NEW YORK

Lot 8148. A Lingbi Scholar's Rock. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€4,500 - 6,300). Photo: Bonhams.  In the form of a horizontal, sloping mountain, with dramatic overhangs and hollows, the stone of dark gray color with white veins and deep striations, the surface with a glossy quality, wood stand. 26in (66cm) long Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART, 11:00 EDT  - NEW YORK

Lot 8146. A vertical Jinwen scholar's rock. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 8,000 (€5,400 - 7,300). Photo: Bonhams.  Of tall columnar form, the surface lustrous with a chocolate brown tone and attractive caramel bands, the inscribed wood stand reading "Jin wen shi", a copy of Classical Chinese Rocks included with the lot. 15 3/4in (40cm) high Provenance: Christie's New York 20 September 2002, lot 107Niliuzhai Collection Published: David Ren 中國古代賞石 Classical Chinese Rocks, Beijing, 2002, pp.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 89. Chine. Compagnie des Indes. Terrine rectangulaire à pans coupés couverte, XVIIIe siècle. Estimation : 4 000 € / 6 000 €. Photo Dupont & Associés. en porcelaine décorée en émaux polychromes d'un couple de faisans et de fleurs sur la panse, de branches fleuries et d'armoiries sur le couvercle. Les anses en forme de tête de lapin, la prise en forme de grenade éclatée. Haut. : 19 cm. Larg. : 35 cm. DUPONT & ASSOCIÉS, 29600 MORLAIX. Vente de Prestige (Première Partie) : Art d’Asie, Porcelaine de la... [Lire la suite]