17 décembre 2016

Lot 8154. A celadon glazed censer, 18th century. Estimate US$ 2,000 - 3,000 (€1,900 - 2,900).  Photo Bonhams. Thickly molded with a cupped rim, the flared strap handles rising along the waisted neck and canted shoulder of a globular body raised on a tall waisted foot, the olive green glaze covering most surfaces but burnt cinnamon brown where thinly applied on the inside and outside edges of the unglazed foot pad. 9 1/4in (23.5cm) length across censer handles Property from the Portland Art Museum,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8152. A large Longquan celadon jar, guan, Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,900 - 4,800).  Photo Bonhams. Of globular form, the thick walls carved in shallow relief with flowering branches above a band of ascending flower petals, the bowl-shaped base separately molded and applied before the olive green glaze was applied, leaving cinnamon-burnt unglazed areas, exterior foot and base area. 13 3/4in (35cm) diameter  Bonhams. FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8147. A Longquan celadon censer, Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Estimate US$ 4,000 - 6,000 (€3,800 - 5,700).  Photo Bonhams. Thickly potted with a flared rim, short waist and compressed globular body raised on three lion-mask legs, the walls carved with leafy floral designs and raised bosses, the base unglazed displayed a warm cinnamon brown clay body, inscribed with Jinyu mantang in ink. 10 3/4in. (27.3cm) diameter Bonhams. FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 10:00 PST - SAN... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8146 . A white glazed vase with elephant handles, 17th-18th century. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,900 - 4,800).  Photo Bonhams. Of bulbous body rising to a straight and ribbed neck and lipped rim, either side with two handles in the form of an elephant's head, the exterior and base covered in clear glaze, leaving the foot ring unglazed. 10 1/4in (26cm) high Bonhams. FINE ASIAN WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 10:00 PST - SAN FRANCISCO

Lot 8141. A large celadon glazed vase with incised decoration, Qianlong six-character mark and of the period (1736-1795). Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 (€9,600 - 14,000).  Photo Bonhams. the thickly molded walls carved in delicate low relief with a lappet band rising along the spreading neck, two tiers of facing dragon panels across the globular body and another dragon band around the canted foot, the loop handles at the shoulder springing from dragon heads and all surfaces except the foot pad covered with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8139. A large polychrome glazed porcelain bowl, Late Ming dynasty, 17th century. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 4,000 (€2,900 - 3,800).  Photo Bonhams. Thickly molded with a lobed rim on the deep curving well and painted on the interior with phoenixes in flight amid composite flowers and leafy tendrils along the walls and floor, the reverse featuring beauties and children at play, all in iron red and shades of green on the white glazed ground that continues on the recessed base inscribed Chen Wenxian... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8138. A fine Dehua standing figure of Guanyin, Bo ji yu ren mark, 19th century. Estimate US$ 30,000 - 50,000 (€29,000 - 48,000).  Photo Bonhams. Modeled emptying a vase held in her right hand and holding a lotus stalk in her right, the stems of the lotus, the necklace and the hair ornament centered with a seated Buddha all delicately worked in contrast to the spuming waves that form the base beneath her feet, the four-character mark impressed on the reverse at the center of her shoulder beneath a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 8136. A qingbai glazed porcelain ewer with cover, Song dynasty (960–1279. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 4,000 (€2,900 - 3,800).  Photo Bonhams. The globular body with a curving spout and tall foot, a wide band of flowers and leaves carved below further flower petals that encircle a waisted neck rising within a cylindrical cover topped with an animal finial and notched to fit over one section of the curving strap handle, the lustrous and pale blue-green glaze covering most surfaces, the recessed base... [Lire la suite]

Lot 274. A Renaissance gilt-copper turmchenuhr with automaton and alarm, possibly Joseph Motte, Augsburg, circa 1630 and later. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. 1¾-inch dial with silvered chapter ring engraved for twelve and twenty-four hours, central gilt alarm disc, the fusee and chain movement with later conversion to verge escapement and pendulum, going train re-trained, the striking train with lipped barrel and iron wheelwork, locking plate striking on a bell and driving the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 249. Jupiter and Juno, Southern German, probably Augsburg, 17th century. Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. gilt bronze, with painted wood and gilt metal bases - figures: 62cm., 24 3/4 in. and 57.8cm., 22 3/4 in. Property of a German noble family Provenance: Episcopal Palace, Bishop's Residence (Fürstbischöfliche Residenz), Augsburg;by descent to the present owner Exhibited: Berlin, Bode Museum, Von Allen Seiten Schön: Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock,... [Lire la suite]