19 janvier 2017

Jacques Stella (Lyon 1596-1657 Paris), The Finding of Moses. Oil on copper, 27 x 37 cm (10 ½ by 14 ½ in.). Bailly Gallery at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017.  Bailly Gallery. Old Master & Other Important Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture. 10 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Francisco de Zurbarán (Fuente de Cantos 1598 - 1664 Madrid), The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, ca. 1658 ­‐1662. Oil on canvas, 121 x 102.7 cm. Bailly Gallery at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Bailly Gallery. Old Master & Other Important Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture. 10 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Nicolas De Staël (Saint Petersbourg, Russia 5/01/1914 - Paris, France 16/03/1955), Les martigues, 1954. Oil on canvas, 19 x 24 cm; 35 x 40 cm (with frame). Bailly Gallery at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Nicolas de Staël, Catalogue Raisonné de l'oeuvre peint, Neuchâtel, 1997, p.530, no.821, illustrated. Nicolas de Staël is one of the most influential european painters during the post-war years. Today his paintings are worth several millions euros and can be found in the collections of public institutions all over... [Lire la suite]

Chrysanthemum Bowl, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), ca. early to mid-14th century. Ø: 42 cm; H: 16 cm. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Provenance: Private Collection, Belgium (2014) Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer & bronzes. Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE... [Lire la suite]

Jade Pendant of an Apsara, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16th-17th century. Apsara: H: 4 cm; L: 9 cm. With wooden stand. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Provenance: Private Collection, UK  Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer & bronzes. Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE... [Lire la suite]

Seated Luohan, China, Ming Dynasty, 16th century. Height: 61cm. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. This figure, made of glazed pottery, represents a Luohan seated on rockwork with one hand resting on a raised knee. He is dressed in loose fitting robes, secured with a ring fastening. The face has a serene, contemplative expression and on the forehead is an urna – symbolizing wisdom.Large scale ceramic glazed figures, such as this one, were mainly produced for religious purposes and were... [Lire la suite]

Wenchang, China, Late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century. Incised four-character mark Xue Mingyang Zhi (made by Xue Mingyang) on the reverse. Wooden seat: 19th century. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Provenance: Private Collection, UK Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer &... [Lire la suite]

Zhenwu, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), ca. 16th-17th century. H: 25 cm. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Provenance: Private Collection, UK  Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer & bronzes. Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

Sage on an Elephant, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), ca. 16th century. H: 46 cm; L: 34 cm. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Provenance: Private Collection, UK  Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer & bronzes. Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.

Recumbent Dog, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), ca. 16th century. H: 19 cm; L: 21 cm; W: 14 cm. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Provenance: Private Collection, UK Private Collection, USA  Vanderven Oriental Art. Chinese early ceramics from the Han & Tang Periods, Ming & Qing porcelains & works of art including Jades, Bronzes, hardstones and wood. Japanese porcelains, 20th century lacquer & bronzes. Nachtegaalslaantje 1, 5211 LE... [Lire la suite]