9 janvier 2017

Bowl with silver gilt mount, Ming dynasty, about 1522–66, mounts dated about 1720–80. Porcelain with incised and underglaze cobalt-blue decoration, and silver-gilt mounts, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province; mounted in Germany; 12,3 x 19,8 cm. On loan from Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, PDF,A.691 © Trustees of the British Museum This simple blue-and-white porcelain Jiajing period (AD 1522-66) bowl has been transformed in Europe by silversmiths. These craftsmen have added elaborate ormolu... [Lire la suite]

A pair of gold pillow ends, Ming dynasty, Xuande reign (1425-1435). 18.3 x 14.6 cm. British Museum, 1949,1213.1-2 © Trustees of the British Museum decorated with two dragons and a flaming pearl among clouds. Two rows of inlaid semi-precious stones frame the dragons. Both plaques are pierced around the edge for attachment to a pillow. Worked in relief with chased detail and openwork, and inlaid with semi-precious stones.  Notes: The plaques are pierced around the edge for attachment to a robe, probably... [Lire la suite]

Gold head-dress, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 4 inches (circa). British Museum, 1938,0524.247 © Trustees of the British Museum

  Brush holder with lotus decoration, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), mid-19th century. Porcelain with openwork design. H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm). Hewitt Fund, 1911, 11.142.1 © 2000–2017 The Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Scholarly men of the Joseon dynasty collected and used tasteful accessories, such as this piece and the water droppers, for writing or painting. The lotus is an emblem of the Confucian scholar aptly used here to ornament an object for his study.

Cup and stand decorated with lotus seeds and petals, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), first half of the 12th century. toneware with incised design under celadon glaze. Overall: H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm). Rogers Fund, 1916, 16.143.2a, b © 2000–2017 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lotus seeds and petals are carved on and around the raised center of this stand. When the cup is placed atop it, only the petals are visible.

Lot 21. Girolamo Francesco Mazzola, il Parmigianino (Parma 1503-1540 Casalmaggiore), A group of figures standing by a column. Estimate USD 200,000 - USD 300,000 © Christie's Image Ltd 2017 pen and brown ink, brown wash heightened with white, made up along the edges; 6 x 4 in. (15.1 x 10.2 cm.) Provenance: Antonio Maria Zanetti; his heirs, from whom acquired byGiovanni Antonio Armano (according to the engraved inscription on the related etching by Rosaspina).T. Philipe (L. 2451). Anonymous sale; Rieuner... [Lire la suite]

Dish with Fish Swimming in Lotus Pond, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli mark and period (1573–1620). Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with reserve decoration. Diam. 15.3 cm (6 in.). Bequest of Russell Tyson, 1964.659. The Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago,

Square-Sided Jar with Dragons, Phoenixes, Cranes, and Auspicious Symbols, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli mark and period (1573–1620). Porcelain painted in underglaze blue. H. 7 7/8 in.; diam. of top 3 1/2 in. Gift of Russell Tyson, 1954.472. The Art Institute of Chicago ©2015 The Art Institute of Chicago.

A natural pearl and diamond pendant-necklace, circa 1930. Sold for £20,000 (€26,627). Photo Bonhams. The drop-shaped natural pearl measuring 10.1 x 10.3 x 15.0mm, with rose-cut diamond cap, suspended from a pendant of geometric and scrolling design, pierced and set throughout with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds, with a central marquise-cut diamond within a single-cut diamond border, suspended from a fine adjustable chain, mounted in platinum, principal diamond approximately 1.10 carats, remaining diamonds... [Lire la suite]

A pair of 19th century natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings. Sold for £98,500 (€131,140). Photo Bonhams. Each scrolling surmount set with old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamonds, suspending a drop-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 10.35 x 10.50 x 15.20mm and 10.40 x 10.45 x 15.20mm respectively, with rose-cut diamond cap, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, later post fittings, length 3.2cm Accompanied by a report from SSEF stating that both pearls were... [Lire la suite]