25 novembre 2016

Lot 1731. Pair of Fancy Light Purplish Pink, Light Pink and Very Light Pink Diamond and Diamond Earrings. Estimate 640,000 — 800,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's. Each of floral design, embellished with pear-shaped fancy light purplish pink, light pink and very light pink diamond petals weighing 5.11 carats in total, enhanced by diamond-set surround, to the circular-cut diamond centre each weighing 0.22 carat, mounted in platinum and pink gold, with clip and post fittings. Accompanied by... [Lire la suite]

Lot 108. A Callot Soeurs couture blonde and black lace evening gown, early 1930s. Estimate: £600 - £1000. © Kerry Taylor Auctions A Callot Soeurs couture blonde and black lace evening gown, early 1930s. with ivory ribbon 'Nouvelle Marque, Paris' label, the integral black satin bias cut underslip overlaid with spiralling tiers of black tulle inset with blonde bobbin lace, large velvet corsage to waist, bust 81cm, 32in.  Kerry Taylor Auctions. Monday December 12th at 2pm

Lot 3146. A finely carved Qingbai 'Boys' conical bowl, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 260,000 - HKD 400,000 (USD 33,676 - USD 51,809). Price realised HKD 1,250,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The bowl is carved on the interior with three boys, each holding a lotus stalk, covered overall with a glossy, translucent glaze of aquamarine tone with the exception of the centre of the base revealing the fine white body, box Christie's. Chinese... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3145. A Qingbai floral-lobed cup-stand, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000 (USD 15,543 - USD 23,314). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The cup stand is covered with a translucent glaze of aquamarine tone with the exception of the base, together with a qingbai-glazed cup. Cup stand: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam., box Note: A similar qingbai cup stand is included by Mayuyama & Co., Ltd in the exhibition catalogue Song... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3144. A small moulded Qingbai ewer and cover, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000 (USD 15,543 - USD 23,314). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The ewer is moulded around the body with two continuous friezes of stylised flowers between lotus petals around the base and a petal collar, , and covered under a pale translucent bluish glaze stopping above the base. The cover is moulded in the form of a chrysanthemum, the mouth rim and underside are unglazed. 3 1/4 in.... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3143. A pair of Qingbai carved 'daylily' cups and covers, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 400,000 (USD 25,905 - USD 51,809). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  Each cup and cover is carved and combed on the exterior with daylily blossoms, covered overall with a translucent blue-tinged glaze pooling to an aquamarine tone above the foot. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high, box (2) Christie's. Chinese Ceramics From The Yangdetang Collection, 30 November 2016, Hong... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3142. A Qingbai moulded 'Lion and Brocade Ball' washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000 (USD 19,429 - USD 25,905). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The washer is moulded on the interior with a lion at play with a brocade ball, the well with a composite floral scroll, covered overall with a pale greenish-white glaze thinning at the centre of the base, the mouth bound with a metal mount. 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm.) diam., box Christie's. Chinese Ceramics From... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3140. A Qingbai tixi-style carved meiping, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 400,000 - HKD 600,000 (USD 51,809 - USD 77,714). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The meiping with high-shouldered, tapering body is carved with a broad band of scrolling tendrils between double borders. It is covered inside and out with a glaze of pale aquamarine tone that ends above the foot to expose the fine biscuit ware. 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm.) high, box Provenance: Acquired in Taipei in... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3139. A Qingbai melon-form ewer and cover, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 260,000 (USD 23,314 - USD 33,676). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The moulded melon-shaped body is potted rising to a tall waisted neck, with a slightly curved spout, opposite the strap handle with a small loop, covered overall with a soft glaze with a tinge of pale blue. The cover is surmounted by a recumbent deer, beside a small loop for suspension. 10 3/8 in. (26.2 cm.) overall height, box ... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3138. A Qingbai carved 'Boy and Lotus' floral-lobed dish, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Estimate HKD 260,000 - HKD 400,000 (USD 33,676 - USD 51,809). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.  The dish is carved to the interior with three boys amidst stalks of lotus, covered overall with a clear glaze of pale aquamarine tone with the exception of the centre of the base. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam., box Literature: Tan Dan-jiong, History of Chinese Ceramics, vol. 2, Taipei, 1985, p.... [Lire la suite]