16 février 2017

Foliated mirror with birds and floral scrolls, China, early or mid-Tang dynasty, late 7th–early 8th century. Cast bronze and applied gold plaque with repoussé, chased, and ring-punched decoration. Purchase, Freer Gallery of Art, F1930.45 © 2017 Smithsonian Institution  

Lobed mirror with a dragon and clouds, China, mid-Tang dynasty, first half of 8th century. Cast bronze. Purchase, Freer Gallery of Art, F1938.8 © 2017 Smithsonian Institution A coiled dragon with a pearl (represented by the central knob on the mirror) amidst clouds is a prominent motif in Tang mirror decoration. This mirror is distinguished by its imposing size (with a diameter of more than eight inches) and its forceful presentation of the scaly, three-clawed dragon with its tail and one rear leg... [Lire la suite]

Lot 95. A Chinese Kraak porcelain bowl, Kangxi Period (1662-1722). Estimation : 550 € / 700 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue underglaze decoration with oriental figures. Marked at the base, 7x12,5 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 94. A Chinese porcelain box, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 350 € / 500 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa FaGummed body with scalloped rim. Blue under glaze decoration with cartouches depicting flowers and birds (hairline and small chips) - 6,5x11,5 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 93. A Chinese Kraak porcelain bowl, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 350 € / 500 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa FaGummed body with scalloped rim. Blue under glaze decoration with cartouches depicting flowers and birds (hairline and small chips) - 6,5x11,5 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 92. A Chinese porcelain bottle, Ming dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 300 € / 400 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Faceted body with blue decoration depicting floral motifs  (truncated spout). Height: 16 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 80. A Chinese porcelain scalloped plate, Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1620). Estimation : 400 € / 600 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue under glaze decoration depicting landscape with deers (small chip)  - Diam.: 21 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 78.  A Chinese porcelain soup plate, Ming dynasty, late 14th-early 15th century. Estimation : 800 € / 1 000 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue under glaze decoration depicting floral motifs  - Diam.: 33 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 81. A Chinese porcelain charger, Ming dynasty, late 14th-early 15th century. Estimation : 900 € / 1 200 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue under glaze decoration with floral motifs (restored tab) - Diam.: 40 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00

Lot 79. A Chinese porcelain charger, Ming dynasty, late 14th-early 15th century. Estimation : 1 500 € / 2 000 €. Courtesy Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa Blue under glaze decoration depicting garden view with roosters - Diam.: 40 cm Antiquités et Œuvres d’Art, Argenterie et Bijoux chez Veritas Art Auctioneers, Lisboa, le 21 Février 2017 à 21h00