07 mai 2017
A pair of large square-section wucai vases, 19th century
Lot 100. A pair of large square-section wucai vases, 19th century. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,920 - USD 19,380) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Each vase is boldly decorated in mirror image with various mythical beasts, one standing upon a rocky outcrop and others scattered above, all on a ground of prunus flowers and iron-red spirals. Each face is decorated with two of the Eight Precious Things, babao, one on the neck and one on the centre of the panel. Each vase with an apocryphal... [Lire la suite]
07 mai 2017
A pair of Dayazhai famille rose turquoise ground rectangular jardinières and stands, Guangxu period (1875-1908)

07 mai 2017
A famille rose sgraffiato blue-ground bottle vase, 19th century
Lot 97. A famille rose sgraffiato blue-ground bottle vase, 19th century. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,920 - USD 19,380) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The vase is decorated with four gilt roundels enclosing scenes from the romantic fable, Niu lang zhi nu, 'The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd', between interspersed famille rose ruyi-shaped clouds on a blue ground decorated with a foliate sgraffiato design. The interior and base are glazed turquoise save for the apocryphal Qianlong... [Lire la suite]
07 mai 2017
An Exceptional Ruby, Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Ring, by Ferri

07 mai 2017
A Sapphire and Diamond Ring

07 mai 2017
An Opal and Diamond Pendant/Brooch Necklace, by Bruce Harding

07 mai 2017
A famille rose 'bats and peaches' vase, 19th century, Shende tang zhi hall mark in iron red

07 mai 2017
A famille rose jar, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850)
Lot 93. A famille rose jar, Daoguang six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1821-1850). Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,920 - USD 19,380) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The ovoid jar is decorated to the body with colourful flowering chrysanthemums amongst asters next to pierced rocks and butterflies in flight, all below turquoise-ground ruyi-head bands decorated with bats, peaches and lotus blooms. The neck and foot are decorated with further turquoise-ground floral... [Lire la suite]
07 mai 2017
A pink-ground famille rose foliate jardinière and stand, Jiaqing six-character seal marks in iron red and of the period (1796-18
Lot 92. A pink-ground famille rose foliate jardinière and stand, Jiaqing six-character seal marks in iron red and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000 (USD 19,380 - USD 25,840) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
The lobed jardinière is decorated and gilt with bats and chimes separated by scrolling lotus, all reserved on a pink ground. The flat-topped rim is decorated with a yellow-ground band of flower sprays. The interior and base are enamelled turquoise around the seal... [Lire la suite]
07 mai 2017
A blue-ground famille rose foliate stand, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1796-1820)
Lot 91. A blue-ground famille rose foliate stand, Jiaqing six-character seal mark in iron-red and of the period (1796-1820). Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,920 - USD 19,380) © Christie's Images Ltd 2017
Raised on four ruyi-head feet, the exterior is decorated with lotus sprays on a blue-ground, and the everted flat rim is similarly decorated on a yellow ground. The interior of the stand is enamelled turquoise while the base is enamelled blue apart from the mark. The edges of the rim and base are... [Lire la suite]