05 novembre 2016
A pair of large and impressive cloisonné enamel vases and covers, Qianlong-Jiaqing period, circa 1800
Lot 124. A pair of large and impressive cloisonné enamel vases and covers, Qianlong-Jiaqing period, circa 1800. Estimate GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000 (USD 99,680 - USD 149,520). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Each vase is decorated with colourful floral sprays, butterflies and birds, with a pair of dragon-form handles. The cover is decorated with further floral sprays, with ruyi form reticulated panels detailed with bats, all surmounted by a finial with a dragon. 41 in. (104.1 cm. ) high.
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05 novembre 2016
A rare imperial yellow silk damask panel of Avalokitesvara, Yongle period (1403-1424)

05 novembre 2016
A rare gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century

05 novembre 2016
A famille rose figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Lot 76. A famille rose figure of Amitayus, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Estimate GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000 (USD 99,680 - USD 149,520). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
The figure is modelled with both hands in dhyana mudra and seated in dhyanasana, holding an ambrosia flask. The seated figure is wearing long robes and is adorned with elaborate jewellery, all on top of a separate double-lotus base; 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high overall.
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05 novembre 2016
A rare and finely cast gilt-bronze figure of Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

05 novembre 2016
A large gilt-bronze figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century

05 novembre 2016
A rare early Ming blue-glazed dish, Xuande incised six-character mark within double circles and of the period (1426-1435)

05 novembre 2016
Leighton's masterpiece "Flaming June" comes home

05 novembre 2016
Groundbreaking exhibition examines rare works of art and discovers how they were made

05 novembre 2016
Princess Alice of Battenberg's gem-set necklace by Fabergé,
